Archive for May, 2019

AEW Double Or Nothing Results & Live Coverage

AEW Double or Nothing takes place tonight from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. SEScoops.com will have live coverage throughout the evening. Refresh this page for the most up-to-date results beginning at 7 PM for the Buy-In PreShow. The PPV kicks off at 8 PM.

AEW Double Or Nothing Card

  • Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega
  • Cody vs. Dustin
  • AAA Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson) vs. The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix)
  • SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk & El Lindaman)
  • Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Baretta) vs. Angélico & Jack Evans
  • Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae
  • Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura vs. Hikaru Shida, Riho & Ryo Mizunami
  • 21-Man Casino Battle Royale (Sonny Kiss vs. Brandon Cutler vs. Ace Romero vs. Glacier vs. Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Sunny Daze vs. MJF vs. Joey Janela vs. Dustin Thomas vs. Billy Gunn vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Michael Nakazawa vs. Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy vs. Marq Quen vs. Luchasaurus vs. Shawn Spears vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA) – Pre-Show
  • Kip Sabian vs Sammy Guevara – Pre-Show

Live Results

Casino Battle Royal – Pre-Show

Hangman Page drew the joker card and entered this match at lucky number 21. Before then a slew of spots occurred, including Jimmy Havoc stapling a lit cigarette to Joey Janela’s head.

MJF tried to sneak up on Page when it came down to just the two of them but Page (who was in full gear for the match) was too quick him. He delivered a buckshot lariat and tossed out Friedman to get the win and earn a title shot.

Winner: Hangman Page (earns AEW World Championship shot)

https://twitter.com/christoplack/status/1132428099679866881

Kip Sabian vs Sammy Guevara – Pre-Show

After a crazy back and forth match, Kip Sabian picks up the win in the first ever single’s match in AEW history.

Winner: Kip Sabian

Main PPV:

SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk & El Lindaman)

SCU came out all decked in USA gear and cut a promo before the match. They surprisingly said that Las Vegas was the worst town they had ever been in.

SCU picked up the win after delivering a Best Meltzer Ever to El Lindaman for the win.

Winners: SCU

Refresh this page for live results

Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae vs Awesome Kong

Brandi Rhodes came out before the match could get underway and introduced Awesome Kong as the newest member of the women’s AEW roster. Not only that, Kong would be the 4th entrant in this match. Nyla Rose would take her out with a spear, leaving Baker alone in the ring with Kylie Rae. Baker got the win after a shoulder breaker.

Winner: Britt Baker

Best Friends vs Angelico & Jack Evans

Jack Evans and Angelico vs the Best Friends kicked off AEW’s tag team division in this match. After a back and forth contest, it was the Best Friends picking up the win after delivering a spiked pile driver. After the match, the two teams looked as though they were gonna hug it out when the lights went out. When the lights came back on, the Super Smash Bros were in the ring. The lights went out again, and when they came back on, 8 or 9 wrestlers were in the ring and they laid waste to both teams.

Winners: the Best Friends

Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura vs. Hikaru Shida, Riho & Ryo Mizunami

Hikaru Shida, Riho & Ryo Mizunami were the winners here in a match reminiscent of what you would see in Stardom or a similar Joshi promotion. Aja Kong looked as though she was going to come out of this match the big star but she got taken out after hitting her teammate with her patented spinning back fist.

Hikaru Shida then picked up the win on Sakura with a Shining Wizard.

Winners: Hikaru Shida, Riho & Ryo Mizunami

Cody Vs Dustin Rhodes

Before the match could begin, Cody sent a message to Triple H:

In a match which will likely go down in history, Cody and Dustin Rhodes battled in a bloody match which the fans loved. Cody played the heel throughout the match. Brandi was even ejected from ringside after delivering a spear to Dustin.

Dustin looked as though he was going to hit Dustin with a Shattered Dreams but Cody removed the turnbuckle. When Dustin charged anyway, a drop toe-hold from Cody into the exposed turnbuckle busted him wide open. After taking a beating from Cody, Dustin would make a comeback and get a few near-falls but it was all for not. Cody won after reliving a Cross Rhodes for the second time.

Winner: Cody

After the match, Cody asked Dustin to be his tag team partner next week at Fight for the Fallen against the Young Bucks.

Bret Hart Introduces The New AEW World Championship

Bret Hart was brought in to introduce the new AEW World Championship belt. Hart brought out Hangman Page but they were interrupted by MJF. Jimmy Havoc and Jungle boy joined Hangman Page in giving MJF his due to end the segment and Hart showed the live crowd the title belt.


AAA Tag Team Championships: The Young Bucks (c) vs the Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix)

This was exactly the type of match everyone was likely expecting it would be. Up until this match, these two teams had faced each other several times in PWG and once for the Crash in Mexico. The Bucks would deliver their usual arsenal of offense as would the Lucha Bros, so it was innovative tag team moves throughout the match.

The finish came when the Bucks hit a Meltzer Driver on Fenix for the win.

Winners: the Young Bucks

Kenny Omega vs Chris Jericho

Jericho came out to an elaborate entrance which included having stand-ins dressed as his previous personas. Jericho himself came in looking in great shape.

Jericho gained the advantage by putting Omega through a table. Omega also looked like his nose got busted open early as well. Omega kicked out of a codebreaker once earlier in the match but after Jericho delivered his second he broke out a new move after. Jericho delievered a spinning back elbow he calls Judas and Omega wouldn’t kick out. The crowd was stunned.

Winner: Chris Jericho

After the match, Jericho cut a promo taking credit for AEW success. Jon Moxley then appeared out of the crowd and took out Jericho. Them Moxley took out a ref and then he turned his attention to Omega. After the two brawled on the outside, Moxley through Omega off the top of the gambling chips onto the floor to end the show.

Posted May 25th, 2019 in AEW, News.

Final Look At The Set For AEW Double Or Nothing (Photo)

The time is almost here as AEW presents their inaugural pay-per-view event, Double or Nothing. Fans are starting to get into the arena and as seen below, the stage looks pretty incredible.

The pay-per-view starts at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT / 1 am BST. The pre-show, The Buy In, will air live and free on AEW’s YouTube channel starting at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT / 12 am BST. Here’s the final card for the event:

AEW Double Or Nothing Card

Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega

Cody vs. Dustin

AAA Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson) vs. The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix)

Adam Page vs. ???

SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk & El Lindaman)

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Baretta) vs. Angélico & Jack Evans

Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae

Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura vs. Hikaru Shida, Riho & Ryo Mizunami

21-Man Casino Battle Royale (Sonny Kiss vs. Brandon Cutler vs. Ace Romero vs. Glacier vs. Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Sunny Daze vs. MJF vs. Joey Janela vs. Dustin Thomas vs. Billy Gunn vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Michael Nakazawa vs. Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy vs. Marq Quen vs. Luchasaurus vs. Shawn Spears vs. Orange Cassidy vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA) – Pre-Show

Posted May 25th, 2019 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

Update On WWE Performance Center Combine Special On WWE Network (Video)

WWE will be premiering their new WWE Performance Center Combine special on the WWE Network on Sunday afternoon. Less than 24-hours before the special premieres, the company has released some preview clips to get fans ready for the show.

Scheduled to premiere at 2pm Eastern Time / 11am Pacific Time on the WWE Network on Sunday, the WWE Performance Center Combine will feature NXT Superstars competing in a battery of athletic events.

WWE.com released the following regarding Sunday’s special:

Watch the 2019 WWE PC Combine this Sunday on WWE Network

This Sunday, for the first time ever on WWE Network, you’ll be able to watch as NXT Superstars and WWE Performance Center recruits put their athleticism to the test in the 2019 WWE PC Combine.

Similar to the annual NFL Combine, the WWE PC Combine uses several different disciplines to measure the strength and athletic conditioning of NXT Superstars. Which Superstars can dead lift the heaviest weight or run the ropes the fastest?

Find out when the 2019 WWE PC Combine streams this Sunday at 2/1 C, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.

Posted May 25th, 2019 in News, WWE. Tagged: , .

WWE Superstars Announced For “Incredible Crossover” Show With Indy Promotion

On Saturday, WWE announced via their official website and various social media channels that they will be teaming up with independent pro wrestling promotion WXW-C4 (World Xtreme Wrestling C4) for an “incredible crossover event.”

WWE announced that they will be partnering up with the Allentown, Pennsylvania-based indy promotion WXW-C4, which is run by WWE Hall Of Famers Samu and Afa Jr., for a special fundraising event with the proceeds being donated to Samu Anoa’i.

Samu is best known to WWE fans as one-half of The Headshrinkers tag-team, which also included Fatu, who would go on to perform as Rikishi later in his WWE career.

WWE.com released the following announcement this afternoon regarding next Wednesday’s Samu Anoa’i Transplant Fundraiser event:

WWE Superstars to be in Allentown, Pa. this Wednesday for incredible crossover event

Sports-entertainment enthusiasts in Allentown, Pa. are in for an incredible treat this Wednesday night when WWE and WXW-C4 come together for a great cause.

Samoa Joe, Kassius Ohno, Billy Kidman, WWE Hall of Famer Michael “P.S.” Hayes and more Superstars will be in attendance for a WXW-C4 fundraiser for Samu Anoa’i, remembered by WWE Universe members as Samu and one half of The Headshrinkers.

To witness the event live, head to the Mt. Ville Sports Center in Allentown, Pa. on Wednesday, May 29. For more info on this crossover event for a great cause, click here!

For more information on the WWE and WXW-C4 crossover event in Allentown on 5/29, visit Facebook.com/WorldXtremeWrestlingC4.

What are your thoughts on the WWE and WXW-C4 Samu Anoa’i Transplant Fundraiser event? Sound off in the Comments section below!

Posted May 25th, 2019 in News, WWE.

Orange Cassidy Added To Casino Battle Royale On Double Or Nothing Buy-In Pre-Show

On Saturday afternoon, just hours before the event gets underway at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Twitter feed for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced a new entrant for the 21-Man Casino Battle Royale scheduled for the “Buy-In” pre-show on tonight’s DOUBLE OR NOTHING pay-per-view.

AEW confirmed Orange Cassidy will join the pack of entrants for tonight’s pre-show Casino Battle Royale, which currently includes: Sonny Kiss, Brandon Cutler, Ace Romero, Glacier, Brian Pillman Jr., Sunny Daze, MJF, Joey Janela, Dustin Thomas, Billy Gunn, Jimmy Havoc, Michael Nakazawa, Jungle Boy, Isiah Kassidy, Marq Quen, Luchasaurus and Shawn Spears.

The rest of the AEW: Double Or Nothing lineup for tonight looks like this:

    AEW DOUBLE OR NOTHING 2019

    Alpha vs. Omega II
    * Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega

    Nightmare vs. Natural
    * Cody vs. Dustin

    AAA Tag-Team Championships
    * The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix)

    Six Man Tag-Team Match
    * SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk & El Lindaman)

    Women’s Triple-Threat Match
    * Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae

    Tag-Team Match
    * Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta) vs. Angelico & Jack Evans

    Six Woman Tag-Team Match
    * Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura vs. Hikaru Shida, Riho Abe & Ryo Mizunami

    21-Man Casino Battle Royale (“Buy-In” PRE-SHOW)
    * Sonny Kiss vs. Brandon Cutler vs. Ace Romero vs. Glacier vs. Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Sunny Daze vs. MJF vs. Joey Janela vs. Dustin Thomas vs. Billy Gunn vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Michael Nakazawa vs. Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy vs. Marq Quen vs. Luchasaurus vs. Shawn Spears vs. Orange Cassidy vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD

    Singles Match (“Buy-In” PRE-SHOW)
    * Kip Sabian vs. Sammy Guevara

Who Are Your Guesses For Final 3 Entrants In Casino Battle Royale?

With 21-entrants scheduled for the contest, this leaves three spots yet-to-be-filled for the match. Who do you think the three remaining entrants will be? Who is your pick to win the 21-Man Casino Battle Royale? Sound off in the “Comments” section below.

For predictions from three veteran pro wrestling reporters, which includes detailed insight and analysis into each match on the card, check out our AEW: Double Or Nothing: SEScoops.com Staff Predictions Roundtable feature.

AEW: Double Or Nothing Results Coverage At SEScoops.com

AEW presents their Double Or Nothing event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will air live via pay-per-view, and will be available via the Bleacher Report (B/R) Live online streaming service for $49.99.

Make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com later this evening for AEW: Double Or Nothing results coverage.

Posted May 25th, 2019 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

7 Takeaways From Impact Wrestling 5/24

Impact Wrestling was from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and had an ECW-nostalgic feel. Rob Van Dam faced Tommy Dreamer in the main event.

Here are 7 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 5/24:

Sabu Makes The Save Against the North

  • Rob Van Dam defeated Tommy Dreamer

Moose joined Josh Alexander and Ethan Page in a post-match attack on Dreamer and RVD this week. This followed RVD beating Tommy Dreamer in the night’s main event. Moose would give the North the numbers advantage when he came out but Sabu made the save and the ECW team stood tall to end the show.

LAX Retain Titles But Controversy Follows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vaw4aypqrg
  • LAX (c) defeated the North – Impact Tag Team Championships

LAX defeated the North to retain their tag titles this week. Alexander and Page might have a complaint, however. It seemed as though the North actually got the 3-count moments before LAX did. Matthews and Callis said on commentary that the North might have a case for a rematch.

Johnny Impact Is Going For The X-Division Title

Johnny Impact holds the big red X as a result of winning the Ultimate X match in April. He said this week that he hopes Michael Elgin sends Rich Swann to the hospital because he wants the X-Division title. Elgin and Impact agreed to team up to take on Mack and Swann next week.

Rosemary Is Coming For Taya

  • Knockouts Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) defeated Madison Rayne

Madison Rayne looked as though she was going to pick up the victory with a spinning reverse DDT but Taya grabbed ahold of the referee as the Rayne was giving her the move. Valkyrie then grabbed Rayne, delivered the Road to Valhalla and picked up the victory.

Following the match, Rosemary (with Su Yung on a leash) came out to confront the champ and make it known she wants a shot at the title.

Dez Picks Up Win In X-Division 4-Way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOFzMFba-w8
  • Dez defeated Rohit Raju, Ace Austin, Petey Williams (fatal 4-way)

Dez from the Rascalz picked up the win in X-Division action this week. He pinned the Desi Hit Squad’s Rohit Raju.

Earlier in the show, the Rascalz were shown getting serious in their training while in Philadelphia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWMfUvr-ZDE

Sami Callihan Bites Feet, Wins Match, Spits At Scarlett Bordeaux

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6cJNaSkN14
  • Sami Callihan defeated Fallah Bah

Sami Callihan stooped to new lows in his match against Fallah Bah to kick things off this week. Callihan punched Fallah Bah in the bare feet and even bit his toes in order to gain the advantage. The members of OVE would come out to cause a distraction. They grabbed a hold of Bordeaux on the outside, leading Bah to avert his attention to them. When Bah got back in the ring, he took a Cactus Driver and ate a pinfall while Callihan had his feet on the ropes.

After the match, Callihan spat at Bordeaux.

Tessa Blanchard Is Coming For Glenn Gilbertti

The former Disco Inferno was back on Impact Wrestling this week. After winning a Knockouts Battle Royal previously, Gilbertti this time wrestled an exhibition match against Ashley Vox. He didn’t put the microphone down the whole match either.

Eventually, Tessa Blanchard had to come out and put Gilbertti in his place. It was Blanchard who Gilbertti eliminated from the Battle Royal last, so she was getting some revenge for that as well.

It was later announced that Gilbertti will face Tessa Blanchard in inter-gender action next week.

Quick Results:

  1. Sami Callihan defeated Fallah Bah w/Scarlett Bordeaux
  2. Knockouts Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) defeated Madison Rayne
  3. Tag Team Championships: LAX (c) defeated the North
  4. Dez defeated Rohit Raju, Ace Austin, Petey Williams (fatal 4-way)
  5. Rob Van Dam defeated Tommy Dreamer

Next Week:

Posted May 25th, 2019 in News, TNA. Tagged: .

Impact Wrestling: ‘A Night You Can’t Mist’ Announced For 6/8 In Philadelphia, PA.

On Saturday, Impact Wrestling announced the main event of their next IMPACT+ live special, “A Night You Can’t Mist.”

ECW Original Tommy Dreamer will be joining forces with Japanese legend The Great Muta for a tag-team bout against Johnny Impact and Michael Elgin in the main event of Impact Wrestling: A Night You Can’t Mist on Saturday, June 8th from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

ImpactWrestling.com issued the following announcement today:

A Night You Can’t MIST Main Event Announced

The Main Event for A Night You Can’t MIST LIVE on IMPACT+ on Saturday, June 8th from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia is going to be The Great Muta teaming with Tommy Dreamer to face Johnny IMPACT and Michael Elgin! We have seen IMPACT and Elgin become quick friends on IMPACT Wrestling and they will be tested against the legend The Great Muta and the Extreme Icon Tommy Dreamer LIVE on IMPACT+ on a very special night. A match like this deserves a Special Guest Referee and it doesn’t get better than Jerry Lynn to hold that position. Jerry, like Tommy, is an ECW throwback and a former X-Division Champion.

The only way to witness this great match is by either being at the 2300 Arena or by downloading and subscribing to IMPACT+ today! Tickets are available HERE and a subscription to IMPACT+ is only one click away!

More matches will be announced this weekend, but the Main Event is newsworthy in a major way. Johnny IMPACT and Michael Elgin are looking to take over IMPACT Wrestling in a big time way and imagine what would happen if they can somehow find a way to defeat Tommy Dreamer and The Great Muta in Philly at the 2300 Arena. The very venue that was once the ECW Arena, the very venue that Tommy Dreamer spilled his blood, sweat and tears. Then you have one of the most iconic and legendary figures in all of pro wrestling, The Great Muta.

Having competed over the past several decades all over the world, The Great Muta is a mystifying adversary for anyone even in 2019. From the land of the Rising Sun, complete with his signature mist and lightening quick elbow, The Great Muta is still someone athletes today study and try to emulate inside a wrestling ring.

The Great Muta will look to put on a display on Saturday, June 8th in Philly. Imagine what Muta might have to pull out against someone like Johnny IMPACT. The comparison could be made that Johnny IMPACT has been heavily influenced in his career by someone like The Great Muta and they will meet in this tag team match that will truly be once in a lifetime for all four men. Don’t miss it on Saturday, June 8th on IMPACT+.

Posted May 25th, 2019 in News, TNA. Tagged: .

Arn Anderson Discusses His Release From WWE

Longtime WWE agent and pro wrestling legend Arn Anderson talked about his departure from WWE. He did so when he took the stage on Friday at Starrcast II where he discussed his WWE exit.

This is where he mentioned that he signed a non-disclosure agreement. Thus, that means that he can’t give details about the situation but made it clear that he’s not angry about it. Anderson also brought up while he enjoyed having a safe job in WWE, it was a difficult place to work due to the pressure of the position and long hours/travel.

“I don’t want to be anywhere where I’m not wanted,” he explained. “Because after 37 years I think I deserve that.”

It was reported that Anderson was let go over an incident at a live event involving Alicia Fox back in February. According to the report, Fox showed up at the event intoxicated. Anderson was the agent for her match and allowed her to perform that night, which upset WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon.

McMahon was reportedly furious when he found out and it was the final straw that led to the firing.

H/T to Pro Wrestling Sheet for the transcription

Posted May 25th, 2019 in News, WWE. Tagged: .

AJ Styles Set To Take Time Off From WWE

Former WWE Champion AJ Styles appears to be taking some time off from WWE.

This all comes after fans noticed that WWE’s events page on their official website doesn’t have him advertised for any TV or live events starting this week until the 6/27 show in Singapore.

However, he is advertised to work the Super Showdown and Stomping Grounds events. As of this writing, he does not have opponents advertised at these events. 

Styles just finished up a program on WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night RAW, with Universal Champion Seth Rollins. He lost to Rollins in a title match at the WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view event in Hartford, CT this past Sunday night. 

This feud comes after Styles was moved from SmackDown Live after having a successful run as the top star on the blue brand to Raw. 

WWE presents the Super ShowDown pay-per-view event on Friday, June 7th, 2019 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium that will air on the WWE Network at 2PM ET/11 AM PT. On the flip side, the Stomping Grounds pay-per-view event will take place on Sunday, June 23 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA.

Posted May 25th, 2019 in News, WWE. Tagged: .

Roman Reigns Opens Up About Sharing Leukemia Diagnosis

Today is Roman Reigns 34th birthday. He spoke to BBC recently about his two battles with Leukemia and sharing his diagnosis with the entire world.

“A huge wave of opinions and criticism I knew was going to be coming my way,” Reigns said during the interview. “But on the other hand, I was excited to finally be able to share this huge part of me I’ve kind of held as a secret.”

“To be honest, once I’d made the announcement, once I felt the crowd, and then on top of that, once the night was over, then I got the feedback through the social media, Twitter, Instagram, all the above, the outpour of love and support is what really made it known to me that this was the right thing to do.”

Roman Reigns On His First Battle With Leukemia

Reigns also spoke about what it was like during his first time with Leukemia.

“It was totally different,” he said. “I didn’t have any money, I didn’t have a job. I was aspiring to be an NFL football player.”

He also mentioned that his wife was pregnant when he got his first diagnosis.

“And with all that happening, my wife was pregnant.”

He talked about being bitter during that first time but that he kept it hidden.

Reigns also offered advice to others who are dealing with a similar diagnosis.

“I don’t think you can ever have too much help,” Reigns said. “I don’t think your support system can be too great. I don’t think you can ever share your story too much.”

Posted May 25th, 2019 in News, WWE. Tagged: .

MJF Bashes Wrestling Fans, Talks His 1st Match, more…

Maxwell Jacob Friedman is a polarizing wrestler. Some think he’s a real salt-of-the-earth type guy whereas others can’t stand him. He spoke with the Sporting News ahead of his participation in AEW’s Casino Battle Royale tonight.

During the interview, MJF spoke about some of the hatred he receives online.

“The one thing that I wish that the fat troll marks on Twitter understood is, I would love for them to get into the ring and let me body slam them one time.”

He continued to say fans don’t understand the physical toll wrestling takes.

“That’s it. I don’t want to do anything else. Just let me give you a regular, good old-fashioned body slam in the ring,” he continued. “You won’t be able to walk for a week. I’m a superman. The fact that I’m able to do what I do is absolutely astonishing. The fact that these fans don’t understand that a ring is comprised of steel, metal beams, wood, and a thin sheet mat, and that’s it.”

MJF wrestled Matt Cross at All In but has since been banned from Starrcast. The following video shows MJF being kicked out of Starrcast II earlier this week:

MJF On His Debut Match

The 23-year-old says he knew after his debut match in 2015 that he would be a star in the wrestling business.

“It was amazing,” MJF said of his first match. “I recall going into the back, and everybody being like, ‘Man, how many years have you been wrestling?’ I said, ‘That was my first match.’ Everybody was like, ‘Nah, f- off.'”

He continued to say that nobody believed it was his first match.

“Nobody believed me. It pumped me because I already knew I was a star in the making from that moment forward. I knew right away. I was like, ‘You think that was good, just you wait until I really grow into my paws.’ And I have. Very quickly.”

The full interview can be read here.

Posted May 25th, 2019 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

WWE Asks Fans To Nominate Bret Hart For Canadian Walk Of Fame

WWE is asking fans to nominate Bret Hart for the Canadian Walk of Fame. Nominations for the honor are currently open and fans can vote for Bret at the following link.

“With 2019 nominations open, the timing couldn’t be more perfect to help WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hit Man” Hart take his well-deserved spot on Canada’s Walk of Fame,” a WWE press release reads.

Nominate Bret “Hitman” Hart To Canadian Walk Of Fame

Hart is a pillar of the community in his hometown of Calgary. He is a spokesperson for the Canadian March of Dimes Stroke Recovery program. Hart also lent his name to the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen. He is a founder and part-owner of the team.

“With the Canada Walk of Fame honoring celebrities who embody the gracious spirit of Canada, who better to honor than The Best There Is, The Best There Was and The Best There Ever Will Be?”

Bret Hart is a 2x WWE Hall of Famer. He was inducted the first time as an individual in 2006. In 2019, Hart was inducted a second time as part of the Hart Foundation tag-team of him and Jim “the Anvil” Neidhart.

Posted May 25th, 2019 in News, WWE. Tagged: .

Eric Bischoff On AEW’s Subtle Nods To WCW, How They Should Compete With WWE

While in town for Starrcast 2 weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, former WCW Executive Vice President Eric Bischoff spoke with Inside The Ropes about All Elite Wrestling (AEW) securing a cable television deal with TNT to compete against WWE, and some of the similarities to his past rivalry against the sports entertainment conglomerate during the infamous “Monday Night Wars.”

During the discussion, Bischoff discussed AEW coming along at a time when the pro wrestling audience is craving an alternative product to WWE now more than ever.

“The audience now has finally gotten to the point where they really are craving something different,” said Bischoff. “It doesn’t have to be better, it just has to be different.”

Eric Bischoff Explains Why Now Is Perfect Time For AEW

Bischoff would go on to elaborate, explaining why he feels now is the perfect time for AEW to establish themselves as a legitimate alternative product to the longtime industry leader, WWE.

“I think what AEW has the opportunity to do now is to present the product in a different and unique way that’s unique enough so that wrestling fans can feel like they honestly have a legitimate alternative, but not so unique that it doesn’t look like wrestling anymore,” Bischoff explained. “That’s a very good position to be in and I envy them for being in the position that they’ve put themselves into [because] they’ve worked hard for this.”

AEW Should Ignore The Past, Establish Their Own Identity

From there, the interviewer brought up some of the subtle nods to the past wrestling war between WWE and WCW, such as AEW having flames in their official TNT graphic, similar to the official logo that WCW Monday Nitro had when they were on TNT competing against WWE on Monday nights. He then asked if AEW should make a point to tip their cap to the past “War,” noting that they could have Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Jushin Thunder Liger as the opening match on their debut episode on TNT, the same way Nitro had Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Thunder Liger as the opener on their inaugural Nitro broadcast back on September 4, 1995.

“I would stay away from it in the beginning,” said Bischoff. “Because you don’t want to hang your hat on, or brand yourself too closely with, something like Nitro.”

Bischoff continued, “Nitro came along at a point in time that was very unique. We went directly head-to-head with WWE. AEW is not going to do that. So rather than relying too much on that association, I would establish my own brand first and after I get a little bit of momentum on my own, then I would probably do a wink and a nod over to Nitro, or to some of the previous relationships, but I wouldn’t depend on it and I wouldn’t come out of the shoot doing it.

“Because if it was me, the last thing I want people to do is to compare me to Monday Nitro during the Monday Night Wars, because that situation will never happen again. The world has changed in too many different ways for that opportunity to be there again. So rather than comparing my brand to WCW or to Nitro, I would want to stand on my own.”

AEW: Double Or Nothing Results Coverage At SEScoops.com

AEW will stand on their own later this evening when they present their Double Or Nothing event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will air live via pay-per-view, and will be available via the Bleacher Report (B/R) Live online streaming service for $49.99. For the complete card, as well as detailed insight and analysis on each match on the card from veteran pro wrestling journalists, check out our AEW Double Or Nothing Predictions roundtable feature.

Make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com tonight for AEW Double Or Nothing 2019 results coverage.

Posted May 25th, 2019 in AEW, News, WWE. Tagged: .

AEW Double Or Nothing Final Card For Tonight, How To Watch

The time is here as AEW is gearing up for their first pay-per-view event, Double Or Nothing.

The show takes place tonight (May 25, 2019) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega is expected to serve as the main event of the show.

The pay-per-view starts at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT / 1 am BST and will air on all major cable systems including DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse and Dish Network as well as Bleacher Report Live (United States only). International fans can watch on FITE.tv while people in the United Kingdom and Ireland can see it on ITV Box Office.

The pre-show, The Buy In, will air live and free on AEW’s YouTube channel starting at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT / 12 am BST. Here’s the final card for the event:

AEW Double Or Nothing Card

Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega

Cody vs. Dustin

AAA Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson) vs. The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix)

Adam Page vs. ???

SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk & El Lindaman)

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Baretta) vs. Angélico & Jack Evans

Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae

Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura vs. Hikaru Shida, Riho & Ryo Mizunami

21-Man Casino Battle Royale (Sonny Kiss vs. Brandon Cutler vs. Ace Romero vs. Glacier vs. Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Sunny Daze vs. MJF vs. Joey Janela vs. Dustin Thomas vs. Billy Gunn vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Michael Nakazawa vs. Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy vs. Marq Quen vs. Luchasaurus vs. Shawn Spears vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA) – Pre-Show

Posted May 25th, 2019 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

Young Bucks On WWE vs. AEW Tuesday Night War, Undertaker Being Pulled From Starrcast

With their vision coming to fruition this Saturday night at the show they helped put together, Double Or Nothing, The Young Bucks sat down with Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) of Sports Illustrated to promote the inaugural All Elite Wrestling (AEW) pay-per-view event.

The interview came just a few days after the promotion announced their deal with Warner Media Group at the recent Upfronts in New York City. As noted, the deal calls for a weekly AEW program to air on TNT.

“It’s exciting to know that so many fans who may not have seen or even heard about us now have the opportunity to do so,” said Matt Jackson when referrin to the AEW on TNT show. “TNT will shine a spotlight on so many talented wrestlers who look, feel and sound so different than what casual fans might be used to.”

During the interview, Barrasso broke the news to Nick and Matt Jackson that WWE is already planning to air programming directly opposite their show. The SI journalist informed them that WWE has a Tuesday night program that is rumored to be premiering on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) after the company moves SmackDown Live from USA Network to FOX as part of their new cable television deal.

“I didn’t know any other wrestling organization was planning on airing opposite of us until this interview,” Matt said in response to the news. “So, that’s news to me!”

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Nick Jackson, however, took things a bit further. Nick would go on to talk about the pro wrestling business needing competition right now, so he’s happy to hear the news.

“I love it,” said Nick. “That’s exactly what wrestling needs right now, competition. They’ve been so comfortable for the last two decades that they need something like this. This only helps the whole landscape of wrestling.”

The Young Bucks also discussed the creative process behind-the-scenes at the new upstart wrestling promotion, which also consists of creative input from other AEW executives, including Tony Khan, Cody Rhodes, Brandi Rhodes and Kenny Omega, just to name a few.

“The creative team is essentially a group chat that goes 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Matt said of the creative process in AEW. “Some people in the group think a bit more traditionally, while others think super outside the box. We always come to some sort of agreement, somewhere in the middle. It’s a recipe that works. The process has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding.”

Nick offered his brief follow-up, agreeing that the group has had a good cross-balance that has “meshed well” thus far.

“So far, it’s been pretty good,” said Nick. “We all are fantastic at separate things and, when we come together, it all meshes well.”

Also during the interview, The Young Bucks were asked about another popular topic in the pro wrestling community this weekend, the Starrcast 2 convention and in particular, how The Undertaker was pulled from the festivities after initially being advertised.

“I was actually very sad to see him taken off,” said Nick about the WWE legend being forced out of his advertised appearance. “Fans would’ve loved to meet him in Vegas.”

AEW: Double Or Nothing 2019 goes down from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, May 25th. The show will air live via pay-per-view, and will be available via the Bleacher Report (B/R) Live online streaming service for $49.99.

Featured below is the current advertised lineup heading into Saturday night’s AEW PPV:

    AEW DOUBLE OR NOTHING 2019

    Alpha vs. Omega II
    * Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega

    Nightmare vs. Natural
    * Cody vs. Dustin

    AAA Tag-Team Championships
    * The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix)

    Six Man Tag-Team Match
    * SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk & El Lindaman)

    Women’s Triple-Threat Match
    * Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae

    Tag-Team Match
    * Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta) vs. Angelico & Jack Evans

    Six Woman Tag-Team Match
    * Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura vs. Hikaru Shida, Riho Abe & Ryo Mizunami

    21-Man Casino Battle Royale (“Buy-In” PRE-SHOW)
    * Sonny Kiss vs. Brandon Cutler vs. Ace Romero vs. Glacier vs. Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Sunny Daze vs. MJF vs. Joey Janela vs. Dustin Thomas vs. Billy Gunn vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Michael Nakazawa vs. Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy vs. Marq Quen vs. Luchasaurus vs. Shawn Spears vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD

    Singles Match (“Buy-In” PRE-SHOW)
    * Kip Sabian vs. Sammy Guevara

Check out Justin Barrasso’s complete interview with The Young Bucks at SI.com. Also, check out our Staff Predictions Roundtable feature for AEW: Double Or Nothing 2019, for detailed insight and analysis into each match on the card.

Posted May 24th, 2019 in AEW, News, WWE. Tagged: , , , .

Shinsuke Nakamura To Challenge For Universal Title At WWE Event

Shinsuke Nakamura is going to be back in the hunt for a top title under the WWE banner.

The company is slated to make a return to Singapore for one live event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Thursday, June 27. According to a new advertisement, Nakamura will challenge WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins at this upcoming show.

There is another match advertised as well which is Alexa Bliss vs. RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch. AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Cesaro, Braun Strowman, Samoa Joe, Drew McIntyre, Asuka and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The IIconics are set to appear.

WWE often takes full advantage of the “card subject to change” disclaimer, so it’s possible they will go in a different direction with at least one of these matches. It should be noted that Nakamura is a SmackDown star. 

Rollins and Nakamura have battled it out against each other in a singles match before inside of the squared circle.

Last year at the Survivor Series pay-per-view event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Rollins, who was then the Intercontinental Champion and Nakamura as the United States Champion battled it out where Rollins went over.

Posted May 24th, 2019 in News, WWE. Tagged: .

Paul Heyman Sends Message To Top WWE Champions

Paul Heyman recently took to his official Twitter account where he sent a message to WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins. He wrote the following:

This is playing up the storyline that will be finished on next week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Kansas City, MO at the Sprint Center on the USA Network.

This is where Heyman and Brock Lesnar will reveal who they plan on cashing in the Money in the Bank contract on whether that be Rollins or Kingston.

Lesnar and Rollins are both advertised but have yet to be given opponents for the Super ShowDown pay-per-view event that takes place on Friday, June 7th, 2019 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

At this show, Kingston will defend the WWE Title against Dolph Ziggler. With that being said and although not confirmed, there is speculation that Rollins will make his next title defense against Lesnar at this event.

Lesnar won the contract for a title opportunity at the WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view event in Hartford, CT at the XL Center. Rollins and Lesnar have a history as Rollins beat Lesnar for the Universal Title at WrestleMania 35. 

Posted May 24th, 2019 in News, WWE. Tagged: .

WWE To Use Wild Card Rule At Live Events

WWE is not just using the Wild Card Rule on television for their weekly shows Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live but also at live events as well.

RAW star Dew McIntyre has been advertised for several upcoming SmackDown house shows. He is currently scheduled to miss the RAW TV event in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 3 and the June 10th show in Reno, Nevada.

Here is the list of dates of SmackDown shows he’s advertised to appear at:

– Saturday, June 1 in Waco, TX

– Sunday, June 2 in College Station, TX

– Monday, June 3 in Corpus Christi, TX

– Sunday, June 9 in Stockton, CA

– Monday, June 10 in Reno, NV

It’s no secret that live event business has been struggling for the past few years to the point where the company is starting to reschedule some SmackDown house shows due to the introduction of a new rule that was presented by WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon.

This is a rule where members of RAW and SmackDown can appear on the other brand. This is a continuation of a rule that changes by the week regarding how many stars are allowed to appear on the two weekly television shows.

Posted May 24th, 2019 in News, WWE.

Jim Ross Discusses AEW Potentially Signing Jon Moxley

Jim Ross is making the media rounds to promote the AEW Double or Nothing event that is set to take place on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ross spoke to ESPN 1530’s No Holds Barred where he spoke about a wide range of topics including the possibility of Jon Moxley, formerly known as Dean Ambrose from his time in WWE, signing with AEW.

“I think it could happen for sure, and I think he’s a high priority for any company. Whether it be AEW, or WWE retaining him, or him going ROH or anywhere else. John’s a very talented kid.”

Moxley has been speculated to sign with the promotion by fans to the point where many think that he could make an appearance at Double or Nothing.

For months now, it was known that Ambrose would be departing from WWE at the end of April as he decided not to sign a new contract with the company.

Ambrose finished up his contract with the company when he wrestled at The Shield: Final Chapter event that aired on the WWE Network from a live event at the Tax Slayer Center in Moline, Illinois.

H/T to Fightful for the transcription

Posted May 24th, 2019 in AEW, News.

AEW Documentary: ‘Before The Bell – The Story Of All Elite Wrestling’ (Video)

The anticipation continues to grow as we are just one day away from the inaugural All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view event, Double Or Nothing, and on Friday, the excitement reached a fever-pitch with the release of a new full-length AEW documentary.

AEW released a near hour-long documentary special on their official YouTube channel on Friday afternoon, just hours before the anticipation heightens even further with the Double Or Nothing official weigh-ins and press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 46-minute documentary is titled, Before The Bell: The Story of All Elite Wrestling, and features the complete story of how a group of passionate wrestlers on a mission changed the industry and sparked a new professional wrestling revolution.

AEW: Double Or Nothing goes down from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, May 25, 2019. The show will air live via pay-per-view, and will be available via the Bleacher Report (B/R) Live online streaming service for $49.99.

Featured below is the current advertised lineup heading into Saturday night’s AEW PPV:

    AEW DOUBLE OR NOTHING 2019

    Alpha vs. Omega II
    * Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega

    Nightmare vs. Natural
    * Cody vs. Dustin

    AAA Tag-Team Championships
    * The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix)

    Six Man Tag-Team Match
    * SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk & El Lindaman)

    Women’s Triple-Threat Match
    * Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae

    Tag-Team Match
    * Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta) vs. Angelico & Jack Evans

    Six Woman Tag-Team Match
    * Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura vs. Hikaru Shida, Riho Abe & Ryo Mizunami

    21-Man Casino Battle Royale (“Buy-In” PRE-SHOW)
    * Sonny Kiss vs. Brandon Cutler vs. Ace Romero vs. Glacier vs. Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Sunny Daze vs. MJF vs. Joey Janela vs. Dustin Thomas vs. Billy Gunn vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Michael Nakazawa vs. Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy vs. Marq Quen vs. Luchasaurus vs. Shawn Spears vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD

    Singles Match (“Buy-In” PRE-SHOW)
    * Kip Sabian vs. Sammy Guevara

Check out the complete “Before The Bell: The Story of All Elite Wrestling” documentary below, and remember to join us here at SEScoops.com on Saturday evening for AEW: Double Or Nothing 2019 results. Also, check out our Staff Predictions Roundtable feature for AEW: Double Or Nothing 2019, for detailed insight and analysis into each match on the card.

Posted May 24th, 2019 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

CM Punk Shoots Down Double Or Nothing Travel Theory

There is a ton of hype behind tomorrow’s (Sat. May 25, 2019) All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Double Or Nothing pay-per-view (PPV). One of the biggest theories from fans about the event is that former WWE Champion CM Punk could make an appearance on the show. Punk has been retired from professional wrestling since 2014 after a bad falling out with WWE.

However, he returned to the ring in a mask at a recent indy show for a quick spot. Many believe Punk has the itch to get back into the ring again on a bigger stage. The one issue with the idea of Punk appearing at Double Or Nothing is that he is working an MMA show that same day. Punk will be commentating for Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) 75 from Coachella, California.

Double Or Nothing begins at around 4 P.M. from Las Vegas, while CFFC 75 begins at 6 P.M. There are 181.71 miles between Las Vegas and Coachella, so an appearance from Punk would likely be impossible. But that hasn’t stopped fans from grasping for straws. One fan on Twitter mentioned Punk’s recent Instagram story, and how he was shown flying “to somewhere dry and mountainous.”

Punk responded to the fan, shooting the theory down:

Punk had fun with fans about the AEW rumors on Twitter a few days ago as well:

Do you think Punk will be a surprise guest at Double Or Nothing tomorrow?

Posted May 24th, 2019 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

AEW Officially Signs Dean Malenko

Dean Malenko has officially joined All Elite Wrestling as a Senior Producer/Coach. AEW made the news official today.

“AEW announced a multi-year deal with world-renowned coach, producer, and wrestler Dean Malenko,” an AEW press release reads. Malenko will begin working backstage for the promotion at this weekend’s PPV, Double or Nothing.

“Dean Malenko has been a massive force behind some of today’s biggest wrestling stars,” said Cody. “He’s never stopped being a major talent who was part of the ECW revolution as well as a fixture in the cruiserweight movement on Nitro.”

Dean Malenko Joints All Elite Wrestling

Malenko was also quoted in today’s press release.

“It’s not often you get an opportunity late in your career to be a part of building something from the ground floor,” Malenko said. “The freedom to be able to contribute uninhibited will only lend itself to foster creativity and produce an outstanding product. I’m excited about what the future holds for AEW, and I can’t wait to be part of the journey.”

Malenko left WWE in April after having spent 18 years with the promotion. He began his tenure with WWE as part of the Radicalz in 2000. He had his last official match in late 2001.

Posted May 24th, 2019 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

Lio Rush Wonders What Could’ve Been In Now-Deleted Video

There has been plenty of speculation going around in regards to Lio Rush’s status with WWE. Rush recently removed all references from WWE on his social media accounts and shared an email for booking inquiries. Now, he has taken things a step further.

Rush posted a video on his YouTube channel in which he talked about ‘what could’ve been,’ shortly before deleting it. Here are a few of his comments:

“Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if I didn’t pick up that phone. If I didn’t say yes. If I would’ve stuck to the plan that I had for me. If life would’ve been easier or harder. I wonder if they would’ve even noticed me.

“If I would even be in the position I am right now. Don’t you ever wonder if you made the right decision, the right choice? If you would’ve acted off your mind instead of your heart? I wonder.”

Rush’s Recent Issues

Rush has been subject to backstage heat in WWE, with several reports citing numerous issues. Reports include Rush refusing to take advise from a veteran backstage, and going to WWE officials to complain about being pulled aside and talked to.

He also reportedly allowed his wife to change in the female locker room, and some backstage guests he brought, who were not properly credentialed, were unkind to a member of WWE’s security team. Rush has been missing from WWE TV for the past several weeks.

Previously, he served as the manager to Bobby Lashley. The pairing was rather successful, as it included an Intercontinental Title run for the former ECW World Champ. However, Rush was said to be less than satisfied with the managerial role, voicing his frustrations backstage as well. It remains to be seen what will become of Rush, but we’ll keep you updated.

What do you think about Rush posting and then deleting the clip?

H/T WrestleZone for the transcriptions

Posted May 24th, 2019 in News, WWE. Tagged: .

AEW Double Or Nothing Weigh-In & Press Conference Scheduled For Today

Tomorrow night (Sat. May 25, 2019) All Elite Wrestling (AEW) will host their Double Or Nothing pay-per-view (PPV) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The highly-anticipated card will have a weigh-in and press conference prior to tomorrow’s show later on today.

The event gets underway at 7:00 P.M. ET and can be viewed on FITE. A similar weigh-in and press conference was held for the All In PPV last year in Chicago.

AEW Double Or Nothing PPV Card

  • Six-Man Tag Team Match: SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk, and El Lindaman)
  • Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega **Winner faces Casino Battle Royale winner for AEW World Title**
  • Triple Threat match: Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae
  • 21-Man Casino Battle Royale: Sonny Kiss vs. Brandon Cutler vs. Ace Romero vs. Glacier vs. Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Sunny Daze vs. MJF vs. Joey Janela vs. Dustin Thomas vs. Billy Gunn vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Michael Nakazawa vs. Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy vs. Marq Quen vs. Luchasaurus vs. Shawn Spears vs. TBA **Winner faces winner of Jericho vs. Omega for AEW World Title**
  • AAA World Tag Team Championships: (C) The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) vs. The Lucha Bros (Penta El Zero M and Fénix)
  • Kip Sabian vs. Sammy Guevara
  • Six-Woman Tag Team match: Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki, and Emi Sakura vs. Hikaru Shida, Riho Abe, and Ryo Mizunami
  • Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) vs. Angélico and Jack Evans

Will you be tuning in for Double Or Nothing this weekend?

Posted May 24th, 2019 in AEW. Tagged: .

AEW Reportedly To Drug Test Wrestlers

AEW’s first official event takes place this Saturday from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. According to a recent report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, AEW will have a drug-testing program for their roster.

“I don’t know the details but the full-time contracts the talent signed does include a drug testing provision and there are plans to implement a drug testing program,” wrote Dave Meltzer.

It is not clear yet if the program will be in place in time for Double or Nothing.

AEW To Have Drug Testing Program

Cody has also said that any wrestler hurt in an AEW ring will have their medical expenses covered. At the press conference in Jacksonville earlier this year, Cody said the following:

“I can’t get too specific, but I can tell you straight out of the gate that a lot of concerns the guys have are ‘what if I get hurt in the ring?’ That’s the one thing WWE covers with the Palm co-insurance. We can confirm that anybody that gets hurt in an AEW ring will be 100 percent taken care of by AEW.”

In terms of providing medical insurance, however, AEW will not be in a position to do so, at least not right away. In April, the issue of AEW providing health insurance to wrestlers was addressed by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

“I know from talking to people in AEW on this,” Dave Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio recently. “I asked about this thing and the reaction pretty much was ‘we looked into it, we looked into the cost and the cost is real high and the company is already going to be losing a tonne of money starting up’.”

Posted May 24th, 2019 in AEW, News.

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