Wrestling fans are gearing up for another big event next week, TNA Emergence. Following the latest episode of TNA iMPACT, we have several additions to the PPV match lineup. TNA Emergence is scheduled for Friday, August 30 2024. The event will stream live on Triller PPV ($9.99) from Louisville, Kentucky. Here is the updated card:

• Iron Man Match: TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth vs. Josh Alexander
• Ultimate X Title Match: X Division Champion Mike Bailey vs. Zachary Wentz vs. Riley Osborne vs. Jason Hotch vs. Laredo Kid vs. Hammerstone
• The Hardys, Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs. The System
• Steve Maclin vs. Eric Young
• Matt Cardona vs. PCO
• Jordynne Grace & Spitfire vs. Ash By Elegance, & M-Alisha
• Countdown Show: Frankie Kazarian vs. KUSHUIDA

The Road to TNA Emergence

Wrestling fans in the UK who are gearing up for this weekend’s AEW All In event from Wembley Stadium were treated to a surprise Friday morning.

Advertisements around Wembley reveal that All Elite Wrestling is bringing two of its marquee events to London city in 2025 and 2026:

• AEW Forbidden Door (2025)
• AEW All In London (2026)

These announcements paint an optimistic outlook for the company’s immediate future. Here’s an updated look at AEW’s 2025 schedule of major events:

• January 5, 2025: Wrestle Dynasty (Tokyo Dome)
• June 2025: Forbidden Door (London, England)
• July 12, 2025: All In Texas (Arlington, TX)

Tony Khan also confirmed this week that AEW is in talks with multiple venues to host a show from Australia next year.

Stay tuned to SEScoops all weekend for our coverage of AEW All in 2024, taking place this Sunday, August 25 from Wembley Stadium in London, England.

Chris Jericho has much more TV time he wants to fill before he considers ending his legendary pro wrestling career, regardless of what a vocal group of fans say. The inaugural AEW World Champion is having none of the chatter on social media and at AEW live events that he should retire

“Sting, at 64, retired and everybody is different,” Jericho tells Daily Star. “To me, when the ‘Please retire!’ chants were going, I was laughing because I have zero intentions of that.”

The 53-year-old referenced his ‘six-pack’ abs, his athleticism and decades of experience as reasons why he still needs to funnel young talent into the ‘Jericho Vortex’ for quality time under ‘The Learning Tree.’

“I’ve got a six pack, I can do a moonsault, and I know exactly what I’m doing in the ring,” Jericho said. “I know how to write storylines. I like the company I work for. I like my boss. I like the guys and girls in the company. Why would I want to retire? What’s the point, because someone told me to? F**k off.”

– Chris Jericho, Daily Star

Jericho makes it clear there’s no timetable, and no real reason, for him to wrestle his final match.

“There is no time-limit,” he stated. “It could be this week. It could be five years from now. I don’t know. I just know that as of this moment, I’m having a great time. I love going to work. I love contributing. There is no reason to stop doing that.”

– Chris Jericho, Daily Star

Chris Jericho will wrestle “Dynamite Kid” Tommy Billington on AEW Dynamite tonight from Cardiff, Wales. It’s the ‘go-home’ show before AEW All In this Sunday August 25 from Wembley Stadium in London, England. Jericho will once again pull double duty on AEW’s biggest event of the year. His band Fozzy will perform live at the event for a second consecutive year and he’ll defend his FTW title against HOOK a “Last Chance Match.”

Watch Chris Jericho’s full interview with Daily Star:

When WWE rolls into Seattle, Washington for the debut episode of SmackDown on the USA Network next month, Roman Reigns might not be part of the show.

The official WWE website originally listed “The Original Tribal Chief” for the premiere episode of SmackDown on USA on September 13 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

WWE.com released the initial advertising for the 9/13 show back on August 9, which prominently featured Reigns. On August 21, the same page removed Reigns from the featured photo, as well as the list of featured Superstars advertised for the show, and replaced him with Tiffany Stratton.

Reigns made his WWE return for the first time since losing the Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL Sunday at SummerSlam on August 3, and has appeared on both episodes of SmackDown that followed the annual premium live event.

WWE SmackDown makes the transition back to the USA Network after a five-year run on FOX that began in 2019, where along with SyFy, the show called home from 2010-2019.

All Elite Wrestling returns to the pay-per-view arena this weekend with their AEW Full Gear show from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

The top matches heading into this Saturday’s AEW show are Chris Jericho vs. Cody for the AEW World’s Heavyweight Championship and an unsanctioned “Lights Out” match between Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley.

A Closer Look At AEW Full Gear Lineup

Other championship action at AEW Full Gear this weekend includes a three-way match for the AEW World Tag-Team Championships, as SoCal Uncensored defends against The Lucha Brothers and Private Party, and a singles match for the AEW Women’s World Championship, with Riho defending against Emi Sakura.

Also scheduled this Saturday night is The Young Bucks vs. Santana & Ortiz, “Hangman” Adam Page vs. PAC and Joey Janela vs. Shawn Spears (with Tully Blanchard), as well as a “Buy-In” pre-show match featuring Dr. Britt Baker vs. Bea Priestley.

SEScoops.com Round Table Writers For AEW Full Gear

As is the case before every major pay-per-view event, SEScoops.com compiles a handful of pro wrestling journalists to provide their in-depth insight and analysis into each match scheduled on the card in our SEScoops.com Predictions Roundtable feature.

Joining us for this AEW Full Gear installment will be veteran staff writers Ian Carey, Andrew Ravens and Jeff Moss.

Without further adieu, let’s take a look at our official AEW Full Gear Predictions.

Buy-In Pre-Show: Britt Baker vs. Bea Priestley

Ian Carey: I’m a little torn on this one. Baker just lost to Riho and they will likely want to rehab her from that but on the other hand, Bea Priestley seems like the biggest star they have in the division. They have to push her to a shot at Riho, right? It’s also weird this is on the preshow considering the role Baker seems to have and the rivalry that’s been brewing. I’m picking Bea but I’m not super confident about it. (Prediction: Bea Priestley)

Andrew Ravens: I think this is a pretty easy pick from all of the matches on the card. Baker should and will win. She is being groomed as a top star under the AEW banner in the women’s division. Outside of Riho, she is their biggest women’s talent that they have. I like this matchup, which will be a fun match. (Prediction: Britt Baker)

Jeff Moss: What’s interesting about this match is that Britt Baker, sorry, DOCTOR Britt Baker is a dentist, and AEW managed to go almost a whole show without mentioning it! Seriously though, Baker has a bit of payback to exact over the concussion she suffered courtesy of Priestly at Fight For The Fallen, so there’s a grudge to be settled here. With that said, I’d take Baker — who is totally a dentist — in this one, for the best reason of all: Revenge. (Prediction: Britt Baker)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Britt Baker

Shawn Spears vs Joey Janela

Ian: Both of these two need wins. Actually, I’m not certain Janela actually needs to win his matches to be popular but all the same. Spears has one singles win against Michael Nakazawa but it seemed like they would push him harder than they have after he aligned with Tully Blanchard. Perhaps, Full Gear will be the start of a winning streak for Spears. I wouldn’t be that surprised to see Janela pull off an upset though. (Prediction: Shawn Spears)

Andrew: A late addition to the card and this is just a random thrown together match that I’m not sure why was added than other to fill time. They have no program but will be wrestling with each other. Following his match with Cody Rhodes at All Out, Spears has fallen off a cliff on television and seems to have no direction. I think a cheap win can get him back on track. (Prediction: Shawn Spears)

Jeff: Another match that has the potential to get bloody, fast. I can’t stress how much I’m enjoying Asshole Tye Dillinger. Just being associated with Tully Blanchard makes him even more snake-like in my book. That said, Joey Janela is hardcore. I’d rather see Spears go over here, mainly so he doesn’t find himself back in an enhancement talent role, so we’ll see how things shake out. (Prediction: Shawn Spears)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Shawn Spears

SCU vs. The Lucha Bros vs. Private Party

Ian: After Private Party won the bronze medal match against Dark Order this week, they were added to this match here. Triple threats are great for having a team win without them having to actually beat another team. For that reason, expect SCU to get the pin over Private Party and not the Lucha Bros, that way Pentagon and Fenix stay in the tag title picture. I’m predicting a successful title defense for SCU, followed by a post-match beatdown by the Lucha Bros, followed by a run-in save by Christopher Daniels. (Prediction: SoCal Uncensored)

Andrew: Since SCU just won the titles, I don’t see why a title change would take place here. They have a built-in story with SCU vs. The Lucha Brothers but since they made it a three-way, I think they didn’t want Lucha to eat the loss but wanted to continue this story. Thus, they put Private Party in the contest for them to take the fall. With that said, SCU should and will retain the straps here. (Prediction: SoCal Uncensored)

Jeff: SCU just won the titles on Dynamite, so I can’t see them dropping them so quickly here. I expect them to win, but the Lucha Brothers will do something spectacularly dangerous, if for no other reason than to upstage the Bucks in their match. Adding Private Party to the mix here adds an element of the unknown, but regardless, the titles stay put. (Prediction: SoCal Uncensored)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, SCU

Riho vs. Emi Sakura (AEW Women’s Title)

Ian: As much as we’d all love a Freddie Mercury cosplayer as champion, it feels as though the belt will stay on Riho here. Riho garners such sympathy whenever she takes a move that I have to imagine she’ll eventually drop the title to one of the divisions larger women, such as Awesome Kong or Nyla Rose or possibly to Bea Priestley. I just can’t see her dropping it here. (Prediction: Riho)

Andrew: Riho wins. This is a no brainer as Riho is a big fan favorite especially with women and young girls. The ratings back that up. Sakura is a talented star but is still unknown to most fans who watch the AEW product. It will be interesting to see if fans in attendance believe any of Sakura’s offense against Riho. (Prediction: Riho)

Jeff: I honestly didn’t know much about Riho when she first won the Women’s title, but I’ve grown quite fond of her. As we watch Brandi Rhodes slowly descend into madness, I like the idea of Riho establishing herself as a champion. This will be a really fast, cool NJPW match between two rising stars in North America, but in the end Riho retains. (Prediction: Riho)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Riho

Hangman Page vs. PAC

Ian: So between the match they had in England and the match they had on Dynamite, these two are 1-1 against each other. The thing with Page is, he’s not going back to the world title picture anytime soon, at least I don’t think. It feels like Page chasing the title is a long-term plan, whereas they want PAC in the title picture soon. For that reason, I think PAC gets the win and moves closer to a title shot. (Prediction: PAC)

Andrew: So between the match they had in England and the match they had on Dynamite, these two are 1-1 against each other. The thing with Page is, he’s not going back to the world title picture anytime soon, at least I don’t think. It feels like Page chasing the title is a long-term plan, whereas they want PAC in the title picture soon. For that reason, I think PAC gets the win and moves closer to a title shot. (Prediction: PAC)

Jeff: Honestly? I’d watch PAC fight a potted plant and call it match of the year. The dude is practically unrecognizable from his NXT Champion days, and twice as entertaining. British Strong Style? More like BASTARD PAC STYLE. He’s the next contender for the AEW title in my mind, so I’d expect him to win decisively and brutally here. (Prediction: PAC)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, PAC

The Young Bucks vs. Santana & Ortiz (AEW Tag Titles)

Ian: After dropping the semi-final of the tag tournament to Private Party, it feels like the Young Bucks could use a big win here. A loss for Santana and Ortiz this early after debuting isn’t great but losing to the Young Bucks never hurts anyone too hard. I’m fairly certain both of these teams will be in the title chase not long after this PPV. (Prediction: The Young Bucks)

Andrew: This is one of the hardest matches to pick as Santana and Ortiz should win and will likely do so but The Young Bucks lost at All Out and then in the Tag Team Title Tournament so they need a big win. I will take Santana and Ortiz only because they are part of the Inner Circle as Jake Hager could cause a distraction for the win. (Prediction: Santana & Ortiz)

Jeff: This should be a really fun match, with lots of hard hits, high flies, and of course tassels. The Bucks know how to put on a show, and Santana & Ortiz were one of the highlights of TNA (I’m told). This is a great match to forward the Elite Vs Inner Circle feud that’s taking over AEW storylines, so while the stakes aren’t that high on paper, overall it should have some impact. I have to take the Bucks in this one. (Prediction: The Young Bucks)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, The Young Bucks

Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega (Unsanctioned “Lights Out” Match)

Ian: This is a tough one to pick because it seems like AEW will want to push both of these guys into the world title scene sometime soon. Omega has lost to PAC and Jericho already and probably can’t afford another loss. Moxley hasn’t lost yet but did go to a time-limit draw with PAC. I think it makes sense for Omega to get the win and then we get a triple threat with these two and PAC with the winner earning a title shot. Otherwise, Omega is really going to have a hard time making up for some of these early losses. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

Andrew: This is going to be a fun match but a more interesting finish to it as both guys need to win. Yes, Moxley has been more protected than Omega up to this point and could eat a pinfall but I see Moxley heading to the world title picture quicker than Omega. I think Omega will lose here but I don’t agree with it. Prior to the launch of AEW, Omega was booked as a bigger deal and to the hardcore fans, he still is but in the eyes of the casual fans, he’s a top mid-card guy, which isn’t good. Moxley goes over. (Prediction: Jon Moxley)

Jeff: It’s been months in the making and this match is the leading candidate for match of the night for me. This should include some crazy spots, hardcore action and I’d expect a whole bunch of blood. If I had my way this match would be the official “Return of the Cleaner” and let Kenny Omega go full Omega on the guy who would take it the best (non-PAC division) Jon Moxley. I wonder if they will put this match on last, or save it for the title bout? At any rate, Kenny Omega will (and needs) the win here. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Kenny Omega

Chris Jericho vs. Cody (AEW World Title)

Ian: Well, up until Dynamite this week I would have said that Jericho is winning this match but now that’s all up in the air. Cody’s announcement that if he doesn’t beat Jericho then he’ll never challenge for the title again changes things. It’s possible Cody could lose and just decide he doesn’t want to ever book himself to win the title or he could win and become the 2nd ever champion. I’m betting he wins the title but then loses it back to Jericho fairly quickly after, similar to what his Dad used to do with Ric Flair. (Prediction: Cody)

Andrew: This is the rightful main event and the right #1 contender to the AEW World Title. While Rhodes is an executive in the company, he was the right star to be chosen for this spot at the moment. His win record backs that up and since AEW puts a focus on it, this was the right call. This has been a great build-up as both guys are great talkers and while it might not be the best match on the card, it will live up to expectations. There’s no reason to take the title off of Jericho right now as he’s the biggest star that AEW has right now. I don’t like the stipulation that Rhodes added as that means there will have to be a screw job finish to this contest. (Prediction: Chris Jericho)

Jeff: If the fact that Chris Jericho is universally beloved “Shampiown” right now, and Cody is the EVP of the company weren’t enough to telegraph the result of this match, adding a “I’ll never challenge for it again” stipulation certainly seals the deal. Who wins then? Well, I’d expect Cody to win, but Jericho to keep the title in what will assuredly be a DQ, run-in and outside interference filled match. (Prediction: Cody via DQ)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Cody

AEW Full Gear Predictions Outro

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Until next time …

All Elite Wrestling returned with episode five of their weekly digital series, AEW Dark, on Tuesday, November 5th with a taped show from the Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia.

Featured on this week’s show is a one-on-one showdown pitting “The Chairman of AEW” Shawn Spears against Michael Nakazawa, Big Swole & Mercedes Martinez vs. Sadie Gibbs & Allie and a tag-team main event pitting Joey Janela & Jimmy Havoc vs. Jurassic Express.

AEW DARK RESULTS (11/5) CHARLESTON, W.V.

Shawn Spears (w/Tully Blanchard) vs. Michael Nakazawa

The arena is pitch black, dim lights come on as a single chair is sitting in the center of the ramp with Shawn Spears sitting alone. Tully Blanchard by his side, Spears makes his way down the ramp, up the stairs, and into the ring. Out next is Michael Nakazawa wearing a shirt with his name on it as he poses on his way down the ramp. Nakazawa points to his shirt before taking it off making his way to his corner. The bell rings, match begins.

Spears and Nakazawa lock up early on in the match following Spears pushing Nakazawa into the turnbuckle. Nakazawa reverses the wristlock on Spears who once again counters. Spears gloating in the center of the ring. Nakazawa makes his way back to his feet. The crowd is booing. Spears wraps his arms rightly around Nakazawa who pulls oil out of his shorts and pours it all over himself, jirating his way out of the move.

Nakazawa pours oil on Spears as well. Blanchard looks like he’s going to make his way into the ring, but tumbles off the side. Nakazawa pours oil on Blanchard as well before making his way to the other side of the ring to Spears who is still outside of the ring. Both men back in the ring. Spears with knees to the back of Nakazawa.

Spears stomps the hand of Nakazawa, then mimicking the awkward moves of Nakazawa. Three Knife Edge Chops to the chest of Nakazawa and a cover attempt, shoulder up at two. Spears follows up with a submission hold, grabbing the leg of Nakazawa who makes his way to the rope, forcing a rope break. Spears once again chopping the chest of Nakazawa multiple times as the crowd “Oh’s!” with each one.

Nakazawa building a little steam, gets an elbow to the jaw of Spears followed by an Inside Craddle, Spears kicks out. Spears jumps out of the ring, Nakazawa follows. Blanchard catching Nakazawa’s attention causing him to get a hit from Spears. Spears makes his way back into the ring. Nakazawa strips off his underwear from under his shorts. Spears in the corner, with a boot to the chest of Nakazawa. Spears with a Slingshot on Nakazawa for the three count pinfall.

Winner: Shawn Spears

Women’s Tag Team Match
Big Swole & Mercedes Martinez vs. Sadie Gibbs & Allie

Out first is Big Swole who dances all the way down the ramp. Out next is Mercedes Martinez sporting a leather and chains mask, removing it as she enters the ring with Big Swole. Music chimes as Sadie Gibbs makes her way onto the ramp, running down towards the ring stopping only to high five a few of the fans sitting ringside before climbing up onto the ropes and into the ring. Last but not least is Allie who makes her way out as the fireworks go off at the top of the ramp before she makes her way down the ramp slapping the hands of all the fans sitting close the the baracades, smiling from ear to ear.

All four girls in the ring. Bell rings, match begins. Big Swole and Sadie Gibbs start off this match up with an early lock up. Big Swole twisting the arm of Gibbs, Gibbs counters with the same move followed by flipping Swole. Gibbs gets a Headlock on Swole. A Shoulder Tackle attempt by Gibbs, Swole doesn’t budge. Gibbs with a second Shoulder Tackle, Swole still on her feet. Gibbs tries a third time, finally knocking Swole to the mat. Gibbs attempts a pin, Swole kicks out as Martinez helps, making sure not to leave it to chance.

Martinez now the legal contender in the match with Gibbs. Allie makes the tag with Gibbs. Allie gets a quick two count on Martinez. A splash combination on Martinez by Gibbs and Allie. Gibbs with a back handspring followed by Scissors flip. Martinez tags Swole back in. Swole and Martinez with a Double Elbow Drop on Gibbs. A running uppercut on Gibbs by Swole.

Gibbs with a Vertical Suplex on Swole. Gibbs tags in Allie. Allie attacking Swole in the corner with a Sliding Elbow Strike. Martinez tags in. Martinez with a Spine Buster on Allie and a two count pin attempt. Swole tags back in, stomping the chest and stomach of Allie in the corner. Swole gets a Headlock on Allie. Allie kicks her feet vigorously followed by a Russian Leg Sweep followed by a Crucifix. A boot to the jaw of Allie in retaliation.

Martinez and Swole with a Double Suplex on Allie. Martinez with a stalling Vertical Suplex. Martinez with a two-count, broke up by Gibbs. Allie rolls Martinez for a pin attempt, to no avail. Allie with a Back Stabber on Martinez, opting out of the tag. Martinez with a boot to the face of Allie. Martinez counters with a running knee strike. Both girls laid out in the center of the ring. Martinez tags in Swole. Allie tags Gibbs a second later.

Gibbs with a Samoan Drop on Martinez. Gibbs shoves Martinez into the ropes, Martinez counters with a Back Drop Suplex. Allie comes in with a Spear outta nowhere. Allie building up momentum with a Sliding Elbow Strike. Allie attacking Swole on the outside of the ring. Gibbs goes up and over the top rope crashing down on all three women on the outside of the ring. Swole looking spent. Gibbs drops Swole. Martinez breaks up the pin attempt. Allie with a fireman’s carry followed by a Death Valley Driver on Martinez. Swole with an elbow on Allie.

Once again all four women are laying on the mat. Martinez is body slammed by Gibbs. Gibbs tries to make her way to the top rope, Swole stops her. Martinez and Swole with a Double Power Bomb on Gibbs. Allie breaks up the pinfall attempt. Martinez on the top rope grabbing a handful of Allies hair. Allie with an Arm Drag on Martinez. Gibbs with a Moonsault on Swole, followed by the three count pin.

Winner: Sadie Gibbs & Allie

Main Event
Joey Janela & Jimmy Havoc vs. Jurassic Express

All four men make their way to the ring, starting with Jungle Boy and Marko Stunt (Jurassic Express) who play to the crowd as they pose and move around the ring. Out next is Jimmy Havoc as the lights and smoke surround him as he steps to the top of the ramp before making his way down the ramp and entering the ring. Last to the ring is “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela who struts down the ramp and into the ring wearing a leather vest and sunglasses as he rolls around in the ring before removing his sunglasses and strutting around the ring some more.

As everyone gets to their corners, the referee signals for the bell to ring, beginning this match. Havoc and Jungle Boy start off tonight’s match up. The two circle the ring, looking for an opportunity to strike. Havoc powers Jungle Boy into the turnbuckle, but releases him. Havoc focusing on the arm of Jungle Boy. Jungle Boy counters, causing Havoc to make his way to the rope to break the hold. Jungle Boy gets a Hand Spring on Havoc. Havoc gets Jungle Boy in a Headlock, Jungle Boy is able to break free with an Arm Drag.

More back and forth between Jungle Boy and Havoc before Havoc gets Jungle Boy by the hair. Jungle Boy springing back and forth to try and confuse Havoc and attempt to get out of the wrist lock. Havoc bites the arm of Jungle Boy before tagging Joey Janela in. Jungle Boy starts flipping once again, holding Janela as he tags in Marko Stunt. Jungle Boy tags back in. Both men attacking Janela. Janela tags Havoc back in, realizing he’s in trouble.

Jungle Boy gets a Drop Kick on Havoc before tagging Marko Stunt back in who holds Havoc as he tags Jungle Boy back in. Havoc tags Janela back in. Havoc knocked to the outside of the ring by Jungle Boy. Marko Stunt Spears Havoc through the ropes to the outside of the ring, followed by a Moonsault by Jungle Boy. Janela and Jungle Boy in the ring now. Jungle Boy once again tags in Marko Stunt. Stunt with a Foot Stomp on Janela, followed by Stunt doing the “Floss” dance in victory. Havoc gets Stunt in a Chokehold in the center of the ring.

Havoc tags Janela back in to have a turn on Marko Stunt. Janela drags Stunt to the center of the ring, holding him by the hair. Havoc with a German Suplex on Stunt. Havoc drags Stunt out of the ring, throwing him into the baracade. Janela makes his way to the outside to throw Stunt back into the ring. Havoc bites Stunt. Havoc sends Stunt face first into the turnbuckle. Havoc grabs Stunt in a waistlock, Stunt flies forward, tagging in Jungle Boy. A running kick by Jungle Boy on Stunt. Jungle Boy with a pin attempt on Havoc.

Havoc crawls back to his feet. Chops to the chest of Havoc by Jungle Boy. Havoc with a right hand on Jungle Boy before tagging in Janela. An Atomic Drop on Janela by Jungle Boy. Janela screaming in the center of the ring. The Manhatten Drop on Janela by Jungle Boy. Jungle Boy stomps on the back of the head of Janela. A Splash Leg Drop on Janela. Havoc sends Stunt out of the ring. Havoc with a Power Slam on Jungle Boy. More back and forth between all, leaving everyone laying on the mat.

Later, Jimmy Havoc gets a two count on Marko Stunt. Havoc exits the ring to get something from under the apron. Havoc re-enters the ring with a staple gun, Joey Janela tags himself in. Havoc looks confused, Janela reaches for the staple gun and smiles. Havoc hands it to Janela who then uses it to shoot a staple into the forehead of Havoc. An Avalanch/Pile Driver combo by Janela on Marko Stunt for the pinfall and win.

Winner: Jimmy Havoc and Joey Janela

Backstage

Janela smoking a cigarette backstage as Tully Blanchard walks up. Shawn Spears attacks Janella before he gets a lit cigarette to put out on Janela’s tongue which is being held out by a pair of pliers. The camera pans away as you hear Janela’s screams.

That will do it for this week’s edition of AEW Dark.

The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) returned with episode five of their studio show from Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia, NWA Powerrr, on Tuesday, November 5th.

This week’s show, which premiered live via the official NWA YouTube channel at 6:05pm Eastern Time / 3:05pm Pacific Time, is titled, “James Storm vs. Colt Cabana.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRM1P8cJ8FA

NWA Powerrr Episode 5 Results

The show begins with the opening sequence as “Into The Fire” begins playing. We see the fans in the crowd wearing NWA shirts, holding up belts and cheering.

Joe Galli and Jim Cornette are shown at the broadcaster’s desk where they welcome us to tonight’s episode of NWA Powerrr. They announce the National Championship title match set for later tonight before turning the attention over to the interview podium where Colt Cabana is waiting.

David Marquez is shown at the interviewers podium with Colt Cabana where he says he is a “main eventor” and is 100% ready to go tonight for the main event. The crowd cheers as Cabana walks off.

Aron Stevens comes out next where he reminds Marquez to tell everyone they are not allowed to make eye contact. “Silence! I am here to announce I requested a rematch.” He calls Starks’ victory a fluke. “You can call it ring rust, you can call it whatever. Bottom line… I am better than him.”

Stevens goes on to say, “I am going to reveal something, I am the great great great great grandson of William Shakespeare himself. And I am now going to share a quote. Are you booing Shakespeare? A man may die but once, and I have just coined a quote a man may fall but a thousand times.” as the crowd chants “You got beat!” and boos. He says if NWA doesn’t make good on their promises, he will just go back to Hollywood as he holds a script.

NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship holder Nick Aldis in an ad for RetroMania Wrestling available for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PS4 is set to be released in 2020.

Tag Team Match – 10min Time Limit
The Dawsons vs. Mims & Kingsley

Tag team action already underway. Kingsley and Mims trap Zayn against the turnbuckle. A lot of back and forth action between the Dawsons and Kingsley. A neckbreaker leaves Kingsley momentarily subdued until Mims jumps in. Dave gets a dropkick on Mims. A double powerbomb by The Dawsons for the three count and win.

Winner: The Dawsons

Interview

The Dawsons make their way to the interview podium following the match. They begin, “We’ve already beaten the number one contenders. So I say along with my brother, we need a tag title shot! Every single team we have been in that ring with, we have bulldozed through them. We deserve a title shot!” as the crowd boos each statement made.

The crowd begins clapping as Eddie Kingston and Homicide walk onto the set. The crowd chants “Eddie, Eddie, Eddie!” He begins, “I’m not here to bitch and moan. There was no disqualification. You guys won, pat yourselves on the back. Make ur money. But let me tell you something right now. If you guys want that title shot, if you need the title shot, why don’t you guys come wrestle us again. I’ll tell you why. The reason I’m saying that is we still have a chance at the tag team title shot at the NWA Tag Team Champions. We are willing to put that on the line if you are willing to fight us.”

The Dawsons reply, “We beat you guys already, but you know what, we’ll think about it.” As the they walk off set, the crowd chants of “You suck!” can be heard. A confused looking Homicide and Kingston watch The Dawsons as they walk off.

It is announced that Thunder Rosa will make her in-ring debut later tonight, and that Tim Storm is up next when we return to NWA Powerrr.

NWA returns to pay-per-view on December 14, 2019 on Fite titled “Into The Fire” which is already sold out, followed by NWA Powerrr on December 15, 2019 which is also sold out. Last, NWA Powerr coming to Atlanta, Georgia on December 16, 2019 still has limited tickets remaining.

Tim Storm Pre-Taped Interview

Tim Storm being interviewed ringside before the show. The interviewer begins by Eli Drake saying Storm has had his ups and his downs, lately more so on the downs. Drake asks what’s going through his mind and if he plans on hanging up his boots for good, to which Storm responds, “There’s a lot going on in my mind right now. I never thought about it at the time, but part of being on that mountain top, I guess, is you can’t be there forever.”

Storm goes on to say, “I’ve been in a valley. I really have. It’s been difficult. I kinda saw this as an opportunity, to not just climb back on the mountain top, but to kinda redeem myself. Obviously it didn’t work out the way I thought it was going to. I don’t regret anything. I don’t regret taking the challenge. Nick Aldis is an incredible champion. I will hold my head up high. I’m proud of the effort I put in to this match. I don’t know where it’s going to go from here. A lot of decisions to still be made.”

“Just hearing you say (the 10 pounds of gold is off the table) is heartbreaking. Hearing you say it’s not within my grasp. I knew it was a possibility.” Drake goes on to say Storm could go after other championship titles to which Storm responds, “Every championship in the NWA is important. I would be honored to hold any of those titles. I just don’t know if that is the direction I am going.” Storm is interrupted as he is escorted away by Nick Aldis mid-interview.

The camera zooms in on both Storm and Aldis who had moved to another corner outside of the ring to speak privately. It can be heard saying, “It’s not my place to tell you what to say or what to do. But I just wanted to stop you before you said something you couldn’t take back. Look around you. None of this happens without you. It doesn’t happen without you or me. We built this house. Don’t let people like Eli Drake waltz in here and start telling you things or putting things in your head that you don’t believe. You know who you are. Everything is possible. I’m not going to let you walk away from this. Ya know? This is your house, just as much as it’s mine. You know who you are.”

Storm is left looking around the empty arena with tears in his eyes, left to think on Aldis’ words.

NWA Women’s Match
Thunder Rosa vs. Ashley Vox

Both women already in the ring, Rosa in her full face paint. The bell rings and the match begins. Rosa wastes no time rushing Vox, getting her into a headlock and dragging her around the ring. The ref breaks them up. Rosa with a Knife Chop to the chest of Vox. Vox counters temporarily after being thrown into the rope, only to have Rosa regain control as she retaliates with a big boot to the chest.

Rosa flips Vox and once again with a boot to the back of Vox. Vox fires back with a headbutt. Another boot to the back of Vox, who is being kicked around the ring. Rosa begins getting elbows on Vox before locking in with a Leg Scissor. The crowd begins stomping and clapping. Vox begins to show signs of life once again. Vox is kicked in the midsection as Rosa goes to the top rope and with a Double Stomp to the back gets the pinfall win.

Winner: Thunder Rosa

After the Match

The referee raises Rosa’s hand in victory, however Thunder Rosa seems to feel she hasn’t fully finished what she came to do as she attacks Vox after the bell has declared her the champion. Rosa with several heavy blows on Vox. Marti Belle comes running into the ring and saves Vox. Rosa stares Belle down as she exits the ring. Rosa is smiling as she walks away from the ring.

We are reminded about the NWA National Championship Match tonight between Colt Cabana vs. James Storm match tonight.

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Announcers Desk

Joe Galli and Jim Cornette are discussing the debut match of Thunder Rosa.

Marti Belle: “I don’t know Thunder Rosa. I don’t know what she’s about. I don’t know what she’s doing out here. But you know who I do know? Allysin Kay, she is my best friend.” Belle says she is upset that Kay spoke negatively on her saying Belle wasn’t ready. Belle continues “She knows how hard I have fought, in so many companies, not just alongside her…” Allysin Kay makes her way out, interrupting the interview.

Kay begins, “Marti, what is this? You couldn’t come and talk to me about this personally? You are out here venting to all these people? This ain’t Dr. Phil…” as Kay is interrupted by Thunder Rosa with an elbow to the back of the head of Allysin Kay. Rosa smiles and sticks out her tongue as she throws Kay into the ring. The loud drums are playing and intensify as Rosa holds Kay by the hair, offering her to Belle. With a devious smile, Rosa steps away as Belle gets a boot to the face of Kay.

Belle is seen yelling at her former friend Kay, who is laying in the center of the ring. Rosa smiles and walks backwards away from the ring with her arms outstretched.

Up Next: Aron Stevens versus Ricky Starks in announced.

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2 Out of 3 Falls Match
Ricky Starks vs. Aron Stevens

Aron Stevens is shown wearing a robe at the interview podium pointing at Ricky Starks saying, “There is no way you can beat me in a two out of three fall match.” Starks looks on with a smirk as Stevens makes his way over to the ring, derobing as he makes his way into the ring. The referee stands between the two contenders as Ricky Starks is announced, followed by Aron Stevens being announced (“at a weight Stevens refuses to disclose”).

As Starks is removing his shirt to set it in his corner, Stevens rushes at Starks as the referee signals for the bell to ring beginning the match. Starks moves to the left, letting Stevens rush into the turnbuckle. Before Stevens regain his balance Starks grabs him in a victory roll for the first pin.

Stevens runs outside of the ring, stunned that his first pinfall was in less than 5 seconds. Starks casually continues to remove his bandana and necklace as if he hadn’t even been fazed by the sneak attack attempt. Stevens is standing stunned saying “No!” as the crowd responds in unison, “Yes!” with the back and forth between Stevens and crowd as usual. Stevens makes his way back to the ring for the second bout.

Stevens still looking shocked, slows the match down. Starks and Stevens lock up as both men struggle to gain control of the other. Starks with a Drop Kick. Starks gets a Backslide and pin attempt, Stevens is able to kick out before the three count and moves to the apron. Stevens yells at the referee for counting too fast. Starks with a Dropkick on Stevens, followed by several chops to the chest. Starks mocks Stevens by quoting Charles Dickens “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”.

Stevens with a cheap shot as he pokes Starks in the eyes before attacking him with punches, finishing with a Vertical Suplex. Starks with a knee to the shoulder of Stevens. Stevens applies a Chinlock on Starks who builds momentum from the crowd stomping and cheering. Starks makes his way back to his feet, countering on Stevens with a Tornado DDT. Starks makes it to the top rope, but Stevens jumps out of the way. Stevens exclaims, “He’s the loser now!” as Starks grabs Stevens with his feet around the waist of Stevens, for a roll up and three count pin.

The crowd chants “You got beat!” as Stevens sits in the ring looking shocked once again. Stevens whispers, “No!” as the crowd begins the back and forth, “Yes!” Stevens walks away as Starks does the Ricky Stevens bow.

Winner: Ricky Starks

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A promo for next week’s edition of NWA Powerrr is shown with the question, “Will the Dawsons Accept Kingston and Homicide’s Challenge?”

Main Event for NWA National Championship
James Storm vs. Colt Cabana

Out first for this NWA Main Event Challenge is Colt Cabana with Mr. Anderson getting the crowd pumped up. The crowd begins to “boo” as James Storm makes his way to the ring. The referee holds the NWA National Championship belt as both men undress and prepare for the match up. The bell rings and the match is officially underway.

The crowd begins the match chanting “Boom Boom” as Cabana and Storm lock up early followed by a shoulder tackle by Cabana. Another big shoulder tackle by Cabana. Storm attempts to get a big boot on Cabana who grabs him and counters. Cabana gets an early two count on Storm.

Storm makes his way back to his feet, throwing Cabana into the turnbuckle. Cabana tries to make his way to the top, only to be countered by Storm with a sweep of the legs followed by a big DDT right in the corner. The match makes it’s way to the outside of the ring momentarily.

Storm throws Cabana back into the ring, going after his leg. Storm pulls Cabana back to his feet only to throw him back down to the mat. Storm drags Cabana to the center of the ring and makes his way up to the second rope. Cabana counters with a boot to the mouth of Storm. The crowd builds Cabana up. Cabana with a big right hand followed by Flying Scissors. Storm on the defense now.

Cabana gets a Sunset Flip pin on Storm, Storm kicks out. Storm with a TKO to Cabana off the ropes sending him out of the ring. Storm throws Cabana back into the ring following up with an Elbow Drop and cover attempt. Cabana is able to kickout before the three count, putting his shoulder up just in time. Storm looking frustrated, puts Cabana on the top rope, setting him up for a Superplex. Cabana sees the move comping and pushes Storm backward with an elbow.

Cabana attempts Splash from the ropes, Storm moves out of the way causing Cabana to land on his feet. A Standing Splash and a nearfall. Crowd cheering for Cabana as he lands the Million Dollar Elbow. Storm counters with a Back Stabber. Both men with full momentum, hitting strike back and forth. Storm hits Eye of the Storm on Cabana for the cover, Cabana surprisingly kicks out once again. The referee is busy arguing with Drake who has jumped up on the apron to argue the referee’s counting ability. A lot of commotion outside of the ring as Cabana hits the Superman pin on Storm for the three count pinfall and new championship holder!

Winner: Colt Cabana – NEW NWA National Champion

After the Match

Colt Cabana is seen celebrating in the ring, holding his new NWA National Championship belt high over his head as he makes his way to each corner of the ring, showing the crowd with pride.

Interview Podium

The Dawsons make their way onto the interview podium and grab the mic from Martinez asking if it’s on. “We ain’t waiting for anyone. Kingston, Homicide… we ain’t waiting for any other week. Get a ref! We want our match now!” as the make their way to the ring, pacing back and forth.

The Dawsons vs. Eddie Kingston and Homicide

The Dawsons are pacing in the ring as Kingston and Homicide come running to the ring and jump in where there a referee is already standing in wait. The bell rings, beginning this impromtu match up. All four men are fighting back and forth. Homicide is seen biting the head of Zayn as Kingston and Dave are throwing blows back and forth behind them.

The referee attempts to gain control of the match as Kingston takes a Double Splash at the hands of the Dawsons. A few quick tags wears Kingston down, who attempts to tag in Homicide to no avail, as Zayn knocks Homicide off the ring. Double Suplex by the Dawsons on Kingston, Homicide jumps in to break up the pin.

Homicide comes in like a bat out of hell laying into Zayn and Dave. The Dawsons accidentally run into one another in the ring at the prompting of Homicide. Homicide Drop Kicks The Dawsons into the Wild Cards who made their way out in an attempt to attack Homicide. Rock N Roll Express come out and make the save as the crowd is now in an uproar, all on their feet. Kingston and Homicide attack Dave and hit a Back Elbow/Cutter combo for the three count pinfall.

Winner: Eddie Kingston and Homicide

After the Match

Kingston and Homicide are standing in the ring celebrating, The Rock N Roll Express stand by in celebration of their win. The crowd is chanting “Rock and Roll!” as the show fades to black.

WWE Crown Jewel 2019 Predictions Opener

WWE returns to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for their WWE Crown Jewel 2019 pay-per-view from King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and as always, SEScoops.com is your number one destination on the web for the most comprehensive coverage leading into a significant pro wrestling event.

The WWE Crown Jewel 2019 show on Thursday marks the second event WWE has promoted under the “Crown Jewel” chronology, and marks the fourth event WWE will be holding as part of their ten-year partnership in support of Saudi Vision 2030.

A Closer Look At WWE Crown Jewel 2019 Lineup

WWE Crown Jewel features an absolutely stacked card loaded with “special attraction” matches such as former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez making his WWE in-ring debut against the man he defeated to become the king of UFC’s Heavyweight division, current WWE Champion Brock Lesnar.

The Lineal Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the World Tyson Fury will also step into the squared circle for his WWE in-ring debut, as he meets Braun Strowman in a one-on-one showdown at the event.

Also on tap in a main event featured-attraction bout at WWE Crown Jewel 2019 is a “Falls Count Anywhere” match where there must be a winner, as Seth Rollins defends the WWE Universal Championship against “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt.

Rounding out the card will be a Team Hogan vs. Team Flair five-on-five match, a nine-team Tag-Team Turmoil Match for the WWE World Cup and a 20-man Battle Royal with the winner facing AJ Styles later in the show in a one-on-one match for the WWE United States Championship, the first-ever women’s match in Saudi Arabia with Lacey Evans taking on Natalya, and WWE’s first Saudi Superstar Mansoor will challenge Cesaro.

The Crew Analyzing & Breaking Down WWE Crown Jewel Matches

As is the case before every major pay-per-view event, SEScoops.com compiles a handful of pro wrestling journalists to provide their in-depth insight and analysis into each match scheduled on the card in our SEScoops.com Predictions Roundtable feature.

Joining us for this WWE Crown Jewel 2019 installment will be myself, Matt Boone, as well as fellow veteran staff writers Ian Carey and Andrew Ravens.

Without further adieu, let’s take a look at the SEScoops.com predictions for WWE Crown Jewel 2019.

20 Man Battle Royal For Shot At U.S. Title

Matt Boone: Advertised to compete in this match, where the winner faces AJ Styles later in the show for the WWE United States Championship are: Apollo Crews, Buddy Murphy, Andrade, Drake Maverick, Eric Young, Luke Harper, Cedric Alexander, Heath Slater, Humberto Carrillo, No Way Jose, 24/7 Champion Sunil Singh, Mojo Rawley, Erick Rowan, R-Truth, Sin Cara, Brian Kendrick, Titus O’Neil, Tony Nese, Akira Tozawa, and Shelton Benjamin. What a tough pick. I’d love to see a number of these guys one-on-one against “The Phenomenal One” later in the broadcast for a potential “show-stealer” performance. With that in mind, I’ll go with Buddy Murphy for the win. Who knows! (Prediction: Buddy Murphy)

Ian Carey: This is a complete crap shoot. The person who wins will likely just be in line to lose to AJ Styes shortly after. So it’s likely going to be a babyface so there is a heel vs babyface dynamic in the US title match. Sin Cara, Apollo Crews, and R-Truth are possibilities. Buddy Murphy is another possibility. To be honest, I have no idea if Murphy is a heel or babyface but he could certainly have a great match with Styles! (Prediction: Buddy Murphy)

Andrew Ravens: There is a lot of filler in this match with only a few guys who I can see winning the match. While Andrade and Erick stick out as the top names in this match, both guys are heels. This would make for an odd selection to face AJ Styles since he’s a heel. Thus, they are not an option. I’m taking Cedric Alexander here as he’s a face that WWE has done something with over the last few months although his push has halted. Plus, he has a history with Styles. (Prediction: Cedric Alexander)

CONSENSUS: Buddy Murphy (2-1)

Tag-Team Turmoil For 2019 WWE World Cup

Matt: This one will feature nine WWE tag-teams vying to determine who the best duo in the business is today. The teams competing for the 2019 WWE World Cup in this tag-team turmoil match are The New Day vs. The Viking Raiders vs. Heavy Machinery vs. Lucha House Party vs. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins vs. The Revival vs. The O.C. vs. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode vs. The B-Team. In a complete shot-in-the-dark, because much like the battle royal, I could see 100 different people coming out on top in this one, I’ll go with the safe pick. (Prediction: The New Day)

Andrew: It seems like every time that WWE holds an event in the country there has to be some sort of gimmick match. This fills that gap. It’s whatever though because unless your name is Shane McMahon then does it matter who wins this match? Does Braun Strowman even have his trophy from last year? Okay, I’ll take The New Day to win because they’re the top tag team in this match. (Prediction: The New Day)

Ian: This match has to go to the Viking Raiders. They are the monster tag team WWE is buiding right now so there is no way they will get pinned in this match. Granted, last time WWE had a tag team turmoil match they were able to get the Raiders out by having them go to a double count-out with the O.C. So something weird could happen but it just seems to be this is a good opportunity to showcase arguably the top team in the company. Expect the Revival and New Day to do something to build to their title match on Friday’s Smackdown as well. (Prediction: Viking Raiders)

CONSENSUS: The New Day (2-1)

Mansoor vs. Cesaro

Matt: See, we have Saudi Superstars, too! In what feels like a clear showcase of the man WWE is heavily promoting as “WWE’s First Saudi Superstar,” I can’t see Mansoor losing here. With Cesaro involved, however, I can see Mansoor looking like 1,000,000 bucks in this one. (Prediction: Mansoor)

Andrew: Who cares? Okay, with us giving picks and all, it’s pretty easy to see who will win this contest. This marks Mansoor’s second match on WWE pay-per-view and with it being in Saudi Arabia, which is the only time he’s basically booked, he should go over in this contest. (Prediction: Mansoor)

Ian: WWE didn’t really capitalize much off Mansoor’s battle royal win on a previous Saudi show but he’ll be in single’s action here. Cesaro is an excellent opponent for Mansoor as he will be able to give him a good match. Mansoor will win here but don’t expect it to lead to anything for him after, as the last time he won on a Saudi show pretty much led to nothing at all… aside from this match here several months later. (Prediction: Mansoor)

CONSENSUS: Mansoor (3-0)

Team Hogan vs. Team Flair

Matt: I think this is unfortunately more an excuse to get big names like Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair on the show for promotional purposes, as the Saudi Arabian deal clearly guarantees some high-profile stuff. It’s also an excuse to get a bunch of guys on the card, which a lot of the matches we’ve broken down thus far appears to be designed to do. In any matter, a Hogan muscle-posing outro with an angry Flair freaking out in over-the-top Nature Boy fashion feels like the ending to me for this one, so … (Prediction: Team Hogan)

Andrew: I’m taking Team Hogan on this one. WWE has clearly been building Ric Flair as the heel in this storyline and in legend vs legend matches, usually the babyface goes over. Not always, but the vast majority of the time. I’m expecting that to be the case here. This isn’t an elimination match so expect Roman Reigns to pick up the win for his team, likely over McIntyre, Nakamura or Corbin. (Prediction: Team Hogan)

Ian: This is a one-off match and at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter who actually wins the match. However, with it being a special show for the Saudi government, I suppose the right call would be for Team Hogan to go over here. The reason for that is due to the team being full of babyfaces and competed under one of the biggest babyfaces in the history of pro wrestling in Hogan. (Prediction: Team Hogan)

CONSENSUS: Team Hogan (3-0)

First-Ever Women’s Match In Saudi Arabia: Lacey Evans vs. Natalya

Matt: In what was a late addition to the lineup and one that is definitely meaningful in the sense that it is yet another feather in the promotional cap of WWE, as they managed to make history with the first-ever women’s match in the history of Saudi Arabia. This one should be good, with Nattie going far out of her way to deliver, as she clearly is something who takes things like this extremely serious. With that said, the winner is a toss-up in my mind. (Prediction: Lacey Evans)

Andrew: A late addition to the card and while it may be historic, why WWE went with this match remains to be an odd choice for me. These two have worked together so much together with various gimmick types that makes me less interest in seeing it. Since Natalya is a babyface, I’ll have her to win here. (Prediction: Natalya)

Ian: Natalya and Lacey Evans will make history as the first WWE women’s wrestlers to perform on one of these shows. These two have been trading wins and losses for some time now so it’s no guarantee who wins here. I imagine Natalya will win with the sharpshooter as they’d rather the babyface go over for a match like this, however. (Prediction: Natalya)

CONSENSUS: Natalya (2-1)

AJ Styles (C) vs. TBD (WWE United States Title)

Matt: Well, since I’ve got Buddy Murphy winning the aforementioned 20-man battle royal earlier in the show to determine who will be facing AJ Styles in this contest with the WWE U.S. Title up for grabs. It should be an excellent match, but unless they need the strap off of Styles to prepare him for bigger and better things (which is a very good possibility, by the way), I don’t see him losing here. (Prediction: AJ Styles)

Andrew: Aside from a select few guys who were not in this Battle Royal, the title shouldn’t be taken away from AJ Styles at this time. Unless, which I highly doubt, WWE has plans to put him back in the Universal Title scene, Styles should remain as the United States Champion. He makes the title more prestigious and has done a good job as champion thus far. (Prediction: AJ Styles)

Ian: I’m predicting this match is Styles vs Buddy Murphy but really no matter who wins the battle royal, Styles will win this match here. There is not one name in the battle royal which could be argued is a bigger star than Styles. (Prediction: AJ Styles)

CONSENSUS: AJ Styles (3-0)

Tyson Fury vs. Braun Strowman

Matt: Straight out of the gate, I’m a giant combat sports (MMA and boxing, primarily) fan and a huge mark for “The Gypsy King.” That aside, I’ve always thought Fury would be a perfect fit in the world of WWE, and he’s done pretty well so far. He’s definitely making the media rounds to help make this thing feel big, like he is in stature, in the boxing world, the European market in general and internationally as the lineal boxing heavyweight champion of the world. Will this match succeed? Triple H is putting Fury in a rare category that only seems to include Floyd Mayweather and Ronda Rousey in terms of combat athletes making flawless transitions to the world of sports entertainment in WWE. Thursday will be a big test for Tyson Fury. It should be interesting to watch play out, regardless of how it unfolds. WWE has my money for this one! (Prediction: Tyson Fury)

Andrew: If this was a year ago I would wonder how they beat Strowman but he isn’t the same protected guy that he once was. Thus, Fury should go over. Now, the finish of this contest will be interesting to see as they can’t make Strowman look weak in losing. Maybe Fury catches him with a KO punch like Big Show’s finisher used to be. (Prediction: Tyson Fury)

Ian: I don’t expect Tyson Fury would have agreed to this match unless he was going to win. On the other hand, if the Saudi family was able to pay him enough then maybe he doesn’t care about losing. Strowman has been kept strong in Saudi, however, so there could be some type of shakanary at the end to prevent either guy from truly losing in the eyes of the fans. This is a tough one but I’m going to pick Fury. (Prediction: Tyson Fury)

CONSENSUS: Tyson Fury (3-0)

Seth Rollins (C) vs. Bray Wyatt (WWE Universal Title)

Matt: This one should be given all the bells and whistles that come with story-telling in a gimmick match, especially one involving such an extreme gimmick/character like “The Fiend.” Everyone knows the reaction to the (non) finish of their match at the WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view. Obviously this one won’t play out anything like that one did. We will have a winner here, and I think it’s time for the reign of “The Fiend” to begin. (Prediction: Bray Wyatt)

Andrew: WWE should put the title on Wyatt in this match but the company has made it where that is impossible. Wyatt is on SmackDown and obviously, WWE can’t have two world titles on the same brand. I don’t see Wyatt being moved over to RAW either. Also, WWE has already shown that they don’t want to put the title on Wyatt, which is what led to the disaster of the Hell in a Cell match finish. With the odd stipulation that this match can’t be stopped for any reason, WWE will have to be creative with the finish and protect Wyatt. I have Rollins retaining the title over Wyatt. (Prediction: Seth Rollins)

Ian: I almost want them to stop this match without a winner just to see the reaction it would cause on social media. Expect something weird to happen here. Rollins will keep the title most likely because Wyatt is on Smackdown. Now hear me out on this one but Smackdown owes RAW future considerations for the Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. If Wyatt wins the title, does he end up on the RAW brand? Is that the end game here? Probably not, probably Rollins wins. (Prediction: Seth Rollins)

CONSENSUS: Seth Rollins (2-1)

Brock Lesnar (C) vs. Cain Velasquez (WWE Title)

Matt: Did I mention I’m a giant combat sports fan? This match is too cool on so many levels. Watching the face-to-faces, reading into some of the comments in the social media entries particularly shared by Velasquez the past couple of days. Knowing the history these two and how everything played out in their past, it just makes for very entertaining programming. It’s the Bret Hart-Shawn Michaels rivalry on a whole other level of reality. Cool stuff. Will the match deliver? We know Cain can flip around in his Lucha Libre style. We know Brock can make things look like a dog-fight. Will the styles blend? Will their egos sneak into the picture, ala Lesnar decking Strowman in the past hard-way, etc.? We’ll find out in less than 24 hours. (Prediction: Brock Lesnar)|

Andrew: When this match was first announced, I figured that WWE wouldn’t beat Cain in his first match with the company. However, with it being for the WWE Title, I can’t see Cain becoming the champion so soon. I also don’t see them beating him either. However, Lesnar must retain the title so I figure they will do a DQ finish with Cain winning. It isn’t like WWE is against doing these finishes anyways. (Prediction: Cain Velasquez)

Ian: This match runs into the same scenario as Fury vs Strowman. Would Cain agree to lose to Brock his first match in the promotion? Velasquez is signed to WWE for an extended period of time and has retired from MMA. To kick off his WWE career right, they will want to have him win here but that’s not to say that’s what will happen. I feel like Cain is likely going to win this match but I wouldn’t bet my life on it. (Prediction: Cain Velasquez)

CONSENSUS: Cain Velasquez (2-1)

WWE Crown Jewel 2019 Predictions Outro

What do you think about Matt, Ian and Andrew’s picks for Thursday’s matches? How do their above picks compare to yours? Let us know by sharing your own WWE Crown Jewel 2019 predictions in the SEScoops.com “Comments” section below.

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In addition to the above picks from our trio of veteran reporters, you can also see what the “betting experts” expect to happen in the top matches by checking out the WWE Crown Jewel 2019 betting odds from 5Dimes (Odds updated as of Tues., Oct. 29th).

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All Elite Wrestling returned with episode four of their AEW DARK weekly digital series on Tuesday evening, as they presented their latest episode taped from the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during last week’s AEW Dynamite show.

Featured on this week’s show is a big tag-team match pitting Dustin Rhodes and Sonny Kiss against the team of Peter Avalon and QT Marshall, as well as a four way match in AEW’s women’s division and a three-way Falls Count Anywhere match featuring Darby Allin vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Jack Evans.

AEW DARK RESULTS (10/29) PITTSBURGH, PA

• Dustin Rhodes & Sonny Kiss defeated Peter Avalon (w/ Leva Bates) & QT Marshall. Rhodes pinned Marshall to get the win.
  
• Emi Sakura defeated Penelope Ford, Sadie Gibbs, and Allie in a four-way match. Sakura pinned Ford following a Tiger Driver.
  
• Darby Allin defeated Jimmy Havoc and Jack Evans in a three-way falls count anywhere match. Allin pinned Evans after a top rope Coffin Drop with a chair.

Episode 81 of MLW Fusion is now online with this week’s show titled, “Hart Foundation vs Dragon Lee & Extreme Tiger, Promociones Dorado vs. CONTRA.”

Broadcasters AJ Kirsch and Rich Bocchini welcome fans to MLW Fusion 81 which took place at the Auditorio de Tijuana in Tijuana, Mexico.

Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Low Ki match was made official for Saturday Night SuperFight.

Tag-Team Match: The Hart Foundation (Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Brian Pillman Jr.) defeated Dragon Lee & Extreme Tiger by pinfall when Smith set Tiger up in the Hart Attack for Pillman to hit a Springboard Clothesline, followed by Smith getting a Jackknife cover on Tiger for the win.

The Stairway to Hell match at Superfight has officially added Bestia 666 making it a 3-way Match-Up between Bestia 666, Jimmy Havoc, & Mance Warner.

Lifestyles of the Rich and Dynastic are shown celebrating being back in the United States. Holliday is seen putting his Louis Vuitton Air Pods back in, but not before rubbing disinfectant all over his hands first due to having been in Mexico. MJF and Hammerstone discuss Hammerstone’s bringing his Mexican pharmacy purchases back across the border then toast to winning, to America, and to the Dynasty.

The Von Erichs tell the Dynasty that when they are done with them next week, Dynasty will have a Superfight hangover.

Crash Lucha Libre Tag-Team Match: Proximo & Terror Azteca defeated Torito Negro & Toto by pinfall when Azteca hit a Missile Dropkick on Torito followed by a Headscissors Spike for the win with a rather quick three count by the referee.

Six Man Tag-Team Match: Promociones Dorado (LA Park & La Rebelion Amarilla’s Bestia 666 & Mecha Wolf) defeated CONTRA Unit (Josef Samael, Ikuro Kwon, & Simon Gotch) after Samael threw a fireball at Bestia, then turned directly into a waiting spear by LA Park for the pin and win.

Share your thoughts on episode 81 of MLW Fusion in the Comments section below. For more on Major League Wrestling, check out our MLW News section here at SEScoops.com, or visit the official website for the promotion at MLW.com.

The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is back for the fourth installment of their new studio wrestling show, NWA Powerrr. The first three shows have all been grand successes across NWA’s digital channels.

This week’s show is titled “Dealer Calls Again” and features another jam-packed show full of great in-ring action and story line advancements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ8MkbUXMK0

NWA Powerrr Episode 4 Results

Show Opening

Powerrr’s 4th episode opens with the “Into the Fire” theme song and video opening sequence. Broadcaster’s Jim Cornette and Joe Galli waste no time welcoming the fans to NWA Powerrr’s 4th episode here at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studio in Atlanta, GA as James Storm walks into the frame carrying his national heavyweight championship belt over his left shoulder.

Interview

Storm says he’s tired of coming out week after week having to prove himself as he believes his resume speaks for itself. Colt Cabana interrupts Storm saying the championship title rightfully belongs to him, adding he is 100% healthy now. A suggestion that they settle it here and now is interrupted by Eli Drake walking onto the set.

Drake reminds Storm that he holds the ticket to the world title, motioning to his Heavyweight Championship belt. Drake says Storm has been in Nick Aldis’ face for so long asking for his shot, which Aldis has yet to agree to. In that same moment Nick Aldis walks in wearing a royal blue suit holding his championship belt under his arm.

Aldis looks to Drake who says, “Hold on pal, I ain’t got a problem with you. I’m gonna tell you, if you carry that, you are the greatest thing since sliced bread. You are the greatest wrestler walking today. But what I am gonna say is this man has been asking for his shot, and I think it’s about time.” as he puts his hands up and steps back.

Without even acknowledging Drake, Aldis looks on to Storm saying Storm’s recent comments are some sort of alcohol fueled rant. Aldis continues on to say Drake doesn’t drink, smoke, or use drugs… his only downfall is that he wants to be just like Aldis.

Storm is told to find a couple partners for a six man match-up in the “square circle” by Aldis who says if he and Cabana win the match, then Cabana gets an NWA National Title shot. Storm agrees, adding he then gets his shot at the NWA World Championship Title. Aldis says on one condition, he has to give up his title, that way he has something to lose.

Before walking off, Storm tells Aldis he might wanna check his jaguar out in the parking lot as some big truck might have bumped into it, adding that he will see Aldis real soon.

Video Package

A video package is shown with Kamille who continues to not speak for herself in each clip shown, recalling the Aldis, Kamille, Joe Galli drama.

An ad for NWA Powerrr tapings is played, followed by an ad for the December 14, 2019 pay-per-view event on Fite.

Interview

David Marquez is shown backstage on the interview podium speaking with Trevor Murdoch saying he’s seen him when he was up and down, but never not smiling, asking him what’s going on. Murdoch says he wants a contract and will do whatever it takes. Murdoch follows by saying he called NWA officials and made a request of sorts, saying Jocephus should have to face him for throwing powder in Colt Cabana’s face, not be suspended.

Walking onto set, Jocephus says his spiritual advisor has sanctioned all kinds of violence against Murdoch, to which Murdoch replies “get your ass in the ring and we’ll handle business.” As Murdoch makes his way to the ring, Jocephus sneaks up from behind, throwing Murdoch into the ring post as the crowd boos.

First Match

Trevor Murdoch vs. Jocephus

Jocephus throws Murdoch into the ring where the referee is already standing in anticipation. Jocephus makes his way into the ring as well. The bell rings officially beginning the match. Jocephus attacks Murdoch with multiple headbutts and hits to the chest. Murdoch counters and gets a Short Armed Clothesline, getting Jocephus into the corner turnbuckle.

The crowd counts along as Murdoch lays into him with several blows. Jocephus seemingly attempts to throw Murdoch over the turnbuckle, failing as Murdoch lands inside the ring sloppily, as Jocephus drops to the mat himself. Jocephus goes into his tights, pulling out a ziplock baggie. Murdoch gets Jocephus with a boot to the face, exploding the powder everywhere, including into the face of Jocephus.

Murdoch doesn’t waste any time as he climbs up on the second turnbuckle and Bulldogs Jocephus to the mat, followed with a hook of Jocephus’ leg for the pin and the three count for the win.

Winner: Trevor Murdoch

Video Package

A video of Thunder Rosa applying makeup to one half of her face is shown with the word “Soon” flashing between the clips to promote her entrance to the NWA coming soon.

Interview

Joe Galli is shown at the interview podium as Aron Stevens makes his way to the mic. Galli says, “I will avert my gaze” as Stevens mumbles something in Galli’s ear. Galli turns to the crowd and says, “Mr. Stevens would like to remind all you fine folks to avoid eye contact with him at all times.”

Stevens responds to a comment made from the audience and says he is wearing a shirt, not a blouse. He reminds everyone that the last time he was there he was promoting his new movie. As he asks the crowd to call out the name of the movie, Ricky Starks walks onto the set to which Stevens repeats, “No eye contact, NO eye contact!”

Galli asks Starks what he’s doing out there, before he is able to respond Stevens pulls the mic to his direction saying, “You wanna be my stunt double” and laughs. Starks rolls his eyes and begins, “On the contrary my friend,” as he holds his hand out as if Stevens should kiss it. Stevens looks at Starks in disgust.

Starks shrugs and kisses his own hand, to which Stevens exclaims, “You. Look. Ridiculous.” Starks smiles, looks away for a moment, then slaps Stevens across the face. Galli backs up and smiles as he looks on. Starks grabs for the mic as Stevens scrambles to his feet as he’s running off backstage.

“You talk too much,” Starks calls after Stevens who is standing by one of the cameramen holding his face in shock.

Video Package

A recap of the Homicide and Kingston vs. The Dawsons feud is aired showing clips leading up to tonight’s match.

Second Match

Eddie Kingston and Homicide vs. The Dawsons

Coming to the ring first are Zane and Dave Dawson, who are immediately attacked from behind by Kingston and Homicide. All four men are fighting outside of the ring as the bell officially rings in this No DQ match-up. Kingston sinks his teeth into Zane. Homicide and Dave make their way into the ring. Homicide gets Dave into the corner of the ring, laying into him. Homicide uses the cord outside of the ring to choke Dave.

Folding chairs are thrown into the ring by Zane. Homicide counters and hits Zane with the chairs he threw in. Two chairs are set up, with a third laying across like a table. The Dawson’s slam Kingston through the contraption. Dawson wears Homicide out with multiple blows with the steel chair, followed by slamming all of them on top of Homicide’s body.

Dawson climbs up top for a high flying move onto Homicide who is covered with chairs, when Latimer hits Zane with a tag title belt. Isaac pulls Dave Dawson on top of Kingston for the pin.

Winner: The Dawsons

Video Interview

An interview from “earlier today” is aired, showing Marti Belle who speaks on her desires to prove herself worthy of the NWA Women’s Championship title shot once again.

Third Match

Ashley Vox vs. Marti Belle

Belle with a Neck Breaker and a kick early on in the match. Vox with a double kick counter on Belle. Belle with a leg sweep, leaving Vox in the corner. Belle gets a close two count. Belle with three big moves in a row, once again with a two count on Vox. Allysin looks on from outside of the ring. Belle throws Vox back into the corner, Vox jumps out of the way followed by a backhand to the chest of Belle.

Belle gets Vox in the center of the ring and Vox counters with a modified Chicken Wing. Vox gets another good counter on Belle. Vox with a Jackknife cover on Belle. Allysin looks on, seemingly impressed.

Winner: Ashley Vox

After the Match

Thunder Rosa enters the ring after Vox left the ring, following Allysin Kay. Rosa stares at Belle for a moment before offering her hand to Belle for a handshake. Belle slides out of the ring quickly, keeping her eyes on Rosa as she walks off. Rosa is left standing in the ring smiling.

Fourth Match

Ricky Starks vs. Aron Stevens

Early in the match Starks is taken down by Stevens. Starks poses on the mat motioning for Stevens to “bring it”, only to roll out of the way as Stevens goes for a body slam on Starks. Starks smacks Stevens in the face, followed by a backhand to the chest. Starks sends Stevens face first into each turnbuckle for a trip around the world. Starks with a two count.

Stevens gets Starks with a low blow after he steps over the rope. Stevens bows to the crowd and winks as he tells the crowd “you’re welcome” as he gets the upper hand on Starks. Starks makes his way back to his feet with new momentum attacking Stevens. Starks bows himself, scares Stevens with a threat of another slap to the face, followed by rolling up Stevens for the pin and three count.

Winner: Ricky Starks

After the Match

Stevens is sitting in the center of the ring, arguing with the crowd saying, “No” as the crowd responds, “yes”. This goes back and forth several times as Stevens leaves the ring.

Fifth Match

James Storm, Royce Isaacs, & Thom Latimer vs. Nick Aldis, Colt Cabana, & Ken Anderson

Team Storm is introduced first, followed by Team Aldis. The six men are deciding which two will begin the match-up. Thom Latimer and Nick Aldis start the match up with a lot of fancy movements and counters. Latimer gets control momentarily, Aldis quickly regains control of the match. A lot of quick tag ins on both sides.

Anderson hits a Mic Check on Latimer. The crowd tries to help Cabana back to his feet, only to have Storm hold him in their corner without the ref seeing. Anderson takes over the ring as Storm gets back to his feet. Looking like a demolition derby as each man hits a power move, all six men end up in the ring.

Anderson takes Storm over the top rope, both men outside of the ring. Latimer is taken down, Cabana takes over and pins Latimer for the win and a chance at the NWA National Title.

Winner: Nick Aldis, Colt Cabana, & Ken Anderson

Show End

Closing credits air as an ad for the December 16, 2019 taping in Atlanta, GA airs as tickets are still available. Fades to black.

The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is back for the third installment of their new studio wrestling show, NWA Powerrr. Last week’s sophomore show was another grand success across NWA’s digital channels, as was the premiere at the beginning of this month.

This week’s show is titled “Twilight of Tim Storm” and features another jam-packed show full of great in-ring action and story line advancements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d8vGx0fYmY

NWA Powerrr Episode 3 Results

Tonight marks episode three of NWA Powerrr, which is appropriately titled “Twilight of Tim Storm” after the 54 year old school teacher that captured the hearts of wrestling fans, aired on the National Wrestling Alliance’s official YouTube channel on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:05pm EST.

Storm makes his return to address his future in wrestling entertainment after his loss to Nick Aldis for Ten Pounds of Gold in episode one of NWA Powerrr.

Show Opener

Powerrr’s debut episode is played, showing footage of Tim Storm’s loss to Nick Aldis at NWA Powerrr’s debut episode, followed by the Powerrr intro and the commentators Cornette and Galli welcoming fans to the third episode of NWA Powerrr.

Eddie Kingston breaks in exclaiming he and his partner Homicide deserve another NWA Tag Team Title shot after the Dawsons ruined last week’s main event at NWA Powerrr’s episode two. Kingston adds he wants revenge on the Dawsons, “Right now. We’ll do it in the parking lot. I don’t care.”

First Match

Crystal Rose vs. Marti Belle

Both Belle and Rose are in the ring already to begin the first match up of the night. Rose escapes an early waistlock by Belle, only to receive a follow-up arm drag. Rose is temporarily trapped in the corner, getting out only to get hit with an Irish Whip. Rose gains momentum and begins kneeing Belle in the head, followed by boots to the back. Belle turns things around with a couple big moves, playing off the fans excitement. Belle ends the match with her finisher for the win.

Winner: Marti Belle

Interview Desk

The Dawsons are seen at the interview desk backstage where they speak on last week’s main event at NWA Powerrr. They announce they are willing to challenge any two competitors backstage, but not Homicide and Eddie Kingston. The crowd boos as the Dawsons walk off.

Joe Galli welcomes a pirate themed Aron Stevens who is in the full get up. The crowd begins to chant “Captain Morgan” as Stevens explains his costume. Stevens says his newest film project is titled “Tropical Pirates” followed by a trailer showing only Stevens and then clips of a boat in the ocean, ending with a “Summer 2020” expected release date.

Second Match

Caleb Konley vs. Dan Parker

Konley gets Parker in a headlock following a shoving match between both contenders to start the match. Konley makes his way back to his feet and begins attacking Parker with strikes. Konley gets a nearfall on Parker. Parker turns the match around momentarily with several powerhouse moves, only to be the victim of Back Suplex followed by a Moonsault by Konley for the three count.

Winner: Caleb Konley

Third Match

Pre-Match Interview

Tim Storm makes his way out for a pre-match interview. Storm compliments Nick Aldis, calling him a “true champions champion.” Storm admits he is still uncertain as to what his future in wrestling will be. A fan shouts “I love you Storm!” to which storm simply replies, “I know, but so does Mama Storm.”

Eli Drake interrupts the interview and directs his statement at Storm, “You keep talking about Mama Storm… She’s probably worried about you getting hurt, but she’s probably more worried about you giving up.” Drake goes on to ask Storm if he would team up with him against the Dawsons tonight, adding someday even the Tag Team Championship titles. Storm promises to think on it.

Eli Drake & Tim Storm vs. The Dawsons

All four men make their way to the ring as the referee sounds the bell to begin this match up. Eli Drake and Dave Dawson quickly tie up to begin the match. Dave gets a few powerful shots on Drake as he is cornered in the ring. Drake retaliates with several running lariats and a failed Suplex. Zayn is in next, quickly going for a Suplex of his own on Drake. Storm enters the ring against Zayn. Back and forth between Zayn and Drake, then Zayn and Storm with several quick tag ins to wear Zayn down. Storm attempts to throw Drake into Dave, missing and slamming into the ringpost instead. The Dawsons take advantage of the situation and with a Splash then Slam combo for the three count.

Winner: The Dawsons

All Elite Wrestling returned with episode three of their AEW DARK weekly digital series on Tuesday evening, as they presented their latest episode taped from The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during last week’s AEW Dynamite show.

Featured on this week’s show is a big eight-man tag-team main event pitting The Young Bucks, Cody and Dustin Rhodes against the foursome of CIMA, T-HAWK and Private Party, as well as Nyla Rose vs. Leva Bates and Joey Janela vs. Brandon Cutler.

AEW DARK RESULTS FROM PHILADELPHIA, PA. (10/22)

Opener

The show opener airs and then Tony Schiavone introduces us from the studio as we shoot inside The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. and head to the ring for our first of three matches scheduled for this week’s show.

The event also includes the promotional debut of former WWE and IMPACT Wrestling announcer Taz, who is welcomed during match number one, which kicks off this week’s show.

Joey Janela vs. Brandon Cutler

After coming up short in the “Lights Out” main event against Kenny Omega on last week’s episode of AEW DARK from the Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts, Joey Janela returns this week against Brandon Cutler in one-on-one action to kick off this week’s show from the Liacourus Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

As the guys make their ring entrances, The Exaclibur introduces to the commentary desk the former voice of WWE SmackDown and IMPACT Wrestling, the former ECW World Champion – “The Human Suplex Machine” Taz. Taz thanks him for the welcome and the announce team gets down to business for this week’s show.

The match was given some time to develop, and after some back-and-forth exchanges we get to the finish of the match. Janela ends up getting Cutler up on the ropes and executes a superplex for the pin fall victory.

Winner: Joey Janela

Undesirable To Undeniable with Cody Rhodes & QT Marshall

Q-T Marshall (Michael Cuellari) is a guy Cody met at ROH who did a lot of work backstage and seemed super friendly. He helped with ALL IN and became part of the official AEW roster. Cody talks about watching a movie made on him about his attempt to get a job in WWE. Cody then talks about QT Marshall doing a little bit of everything, including wrestling at the upcoming event in Pittsburgh, PA.

Leva Bates (with Peter Avalon) vs. Nyla Rose

Leva Bates and Peter Avalon are out for the second match of this week’s show, as the two cut their usual heel promo as they make their way down to the ring. Bates will be in action, with Avalon in her corner.

Out next is Bates’ opponent — former AEW World Women’s Championship contender Nyla Rose.

This one doesn’t run as long as the Janela-Cutler opener, but it actually turned out pretty well. There was a lot of gimmick stuff from Bates and Avalon throughout.

When all was said-and-done, it was Rose who picked up the “W” after picking up the 1-2-3 following a sit-out power bomb.

Winner: Nyla Rose

Control Center: Tony Schiavone Plugs AEW Dynamite

Tony Schiavone returns from the AEW Control Center to run down some of the matches for AEW Dynamite this Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, PA. He announces hometown girl Dr. Britt Baker will go one-on-one against Jamie Hader, and that the final four of the AEW Tag-Team Title Tournament will take place. Some video packages air to promote things heading into this week’s AEW on TNT program.

Alex Marvez Interviews SoCal Uncensored

After the video package, Alex Marvez is with SCU — Scorpio Sky and Frankie Kazarian. He asks about the status of Christopher Daniels after AEW Dynamite. They say they don’t know before switching gears to talk about their match against The Dark Order and how they also have their sights set on Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix following their attack of Daniels.

AEW Full Gear PPV Promotion

Some video packages and promotional efforts are given to build up the upcoming AEW FULL GEAR pay-per-view. The show features Chris Jericho vs. Cody for the AEW World’s Heavyweight Championship in the main event.

AEW Full Gear will go down from the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, November 9th. The show will be available via pay-per-view as well as on AEW’s digital streaming partner, Bleacher Report (B/R) Live.

A Bloody Bastard PAC Interview

We see a pre-taped video interview with PAC who is covered in blood. He dismisses the interviewer and addresses the man responsible for his crimson mask, Jon Moxley. He promotes their upcoming showdown.

Eight-Man Tag-Team Main Event
Cody, Dustin Rhodes & The Young Bucks vs. CIMA, THawk & Private Party

We head back inside The Liacourus Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for this week’s AEW DARK main event. This will be an eight-man tag-team contest.

On one side of the ring we’ve got Cody and Dustin Rhodes joining forces with The Young Bucks — Nick and Matt Jackson. The other side of the ring features CIMA and T-Hawk from Strong Hearts, as well as the team of Private Party — Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen.

The announcers build-up Private Party’s big win over The Young Bucks on AEW Dynamite a couple of weeks ago. Both teams are selling the fact that they had a big battle recently. This match is now officially underway.

This match is actually given a ton of time to develop and featured some incredibly exciting high-spots and fast-paced action, with The Young Bucks and Private Party shining once again throughout much of the contest.

After some time things finally near the finish, which sees a big Curtain Call set up the pin fall victory for the baby face foursome. Cody, Dustin and The Young Bucks get the big win here to close out episode three of AEW DARK.

Winners: Cody, Dustin Rhodes & The Young Bucks

Episode 80 of MLW Fusion is now online with this week’s show titled, “Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse.”

Rich Bocchini and A.J. Kirsch announces The Dynasty’s lawyers got a court ordered injunction against defending the MLW World Tag Team Championship against The Monarchs in Tijuana, Mexico. Next they set up the video clip of Ross and Marshall Von Erich, asking for their take on things…

Video Package

Marshall Von Erich opens, “Extremely frustrated, but it showed us two things. One thing, the Dynasty, they’re afraid of us. They’re scared, so they see us as a threat. Another thing, they’re champions. Conduct yourself like champions. Act like champions. You represent MLW, act like it.”

Marshall goes on to say they received some good news earlier in the day, to which Ross chimes in that they have, “great news.” Marshall says, “League officials let us know that our match has been moved to the Super Fight PPV on November second in Chicago, the windy city.” Ross adds, “It’s gonna be windy alright, it’s gonna be a Texas Tornado Tag Match” but the Von Erich’s are gonna be at home. We can’t wait!”

MLW FUSION RESULTS (10/21/19)

Opening Video Package

Havoc’s voice plays over the video package being shown “I’m willing to bleed for my art, and I am willing to make you bleed too.” A heartbeat continues to grow louder and faster as the clips are strobbing just as quickly showing different scenes of Havoc’s torture inside the ring. The words “Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse” appear across the screen, then blinks to black.

Show Opening

The screen blinks once again, this time Jimmy Havoc appearing alone in front of a worn brick wall. Havoc welcomes fans of MLW to “Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse.” He asserts that he has been made executive producer of tonight’s episode of MLW Fusion for this 80th episode.

“You can sort of guess what’s gonna happen here. We’re gonna have loads of fluffy dogs, unicorns, rainbows… and a LOT of blood and violence. Which is exactly what I like.” Havoc says as more clips of himself in the ring strobe in and out between his words.

Havoc begins his duties as executive producer by announcing his first order of business being a Tijuana Street Fight between “????? (Presented by Sauna De La Renta”) vs. Josef Samael”, saying it’s gonna get messy and he’s gonna love it.
Havoc continues, “The next order of business… Me. Against Savio Vega and Damian 666. This won’t be a ‘passing of the torch’, it will be ripping the torch out of their cold dead hands and Jimmy Havoc stands victorious as the best hardcore wrestler on the planet.”

Suddenly in a much lighter voice, Havoc chipperly asserts, “Let’s get back to the ring, shall we?”

Inside the Arena

This is the first glimpse of the ring and stage as the camera pans down the audience towards the stage entrance to the ramp. The crowd is cheering as the first match is about the begin.

Three on Three Match

Los Haraganes (Animal, Demencia, & Silver Star) vs. Triple Amenaza (Star Boy, Arandu, & Zarco)

Los Haraganes is out first as they make their way down the ramp towards the ring. They continue to hype the crowd as a quick promo for Super Fight on November 2nd airs. Triple Amenaza make their way to the ring next. Los Haraganes wastes no time as a trifecta of Suicide Bombs come flying over the top ropes onto Triple Amenaza before the match officially begins.

The ref signals for an official start to this No Disqualification Match as most of the action stays out in the crowd at first. Finally all three men of Los Haraganes are in the ring attacking one of Triple Amenaza. Finally Star Boy makes his way back into the ring to try and help, Los Haraganes team up on him with a Guillotine Leg Drop. Star Boy sends Demencia sliding out of the ring, directly into the guard rail. Later Silver Star hits a Springboard Arm Drag onto Star Boy ringside. Los Haraganes gets three Power Bombs in a row on Star Boy for the win.

Winner: Los Haraganes

Backstage

LA Park is shown sending a message to Fatu, that he is going to battle on November 2nd in Chicago at SuperFight. LA Park tells Fatu that he is going to break his face and end him in a bit more explicit wording (not edited in closed caption). He ends by saying he will be taking the championship to Mexico.

Tijuana Street Fight Match

Josef Samael vs. El Hijo de LA Park

Jimmy Havoc is shown outside of the arena with Salina de la Renta, El Hijo de LA Park, and a referee where the fight is set to take place. Out of nowhere Samael attacks Hijo to begin the match. Samael headbutts Hijo against a nearby fence as Salina stands by screaming at Hijo to get back up.

As Hijo makes his way back to his feet, he slams Samael through a wooden floor board and begins stomping him. Samael tries to break free as Hijo begins choking him. Hijo picks up the broken board and starts beating Samael with it.

Hijo looks as though he may win the fight until Ikuro Kwon and Simon Gotch run into him and begin beating him to the ground. Salina is calling for help as Hijo is still being attacked and the cameras cut off.

Winner: No Contest

No Disqualification Match

Jimmy Havoc vs. Savio Vega vs. Damian 666

Savio Vega is announced first as his music plays and he makes his way down the ramp and into the ring. The audience goes crazy for Jimmy Havoc as he makes his way to the ring second. Damian 666 comes out last and makes his way to the ring last as the three men enter different corners of the ring and the ref signals for the bell to ring and the match begins.

Not wasting any time, as the bell rings Savio Vega and Damian 666 team up on Havoc and with a double boot, they knock him out of the ring. Vega then turns on Damian 666 with a Clothesline as Havoc makes his way back into the ring with cookie sheets and a trash can.

Havoc knocks Vega down and then goes for Damian who seemed to feel nothing from the hit. Havoc looks apologetic as Damian snatches the cookie sheet and hits Havoc in the head. Vega gets in some good hits with his kendo stick. Damian gets a 2 count on Vega.

Damian begins to beat Havoc with a chair after already attacking him and Vega with a whip. Havoc puts thumbtacks onto a chair which he coincidentally ends up sitting in himself. Vega then slammed Havoc into the chair again after a Drop Toehold sent Havoc into the tacked chair.

Havoc is set up on a table Vega brought into the ring, but before Vega can do anything, Havoc dropped him on the top rope. Damian takes this opportunity to Superplex Vega through the table. Damian is then tossed out of the ring by Havoc who made his way back in. Havoc hits an Acid Rainmaker on Vega for the pin and three count win.

Winner: Jimmy Havoc

After the Match

The ref raises Havoc’s arm in victory as the bell is ringing to end the match. Jimmy Havoc goes after Damian 666 who is still inside the ring with another Acid Rainmaker. Havoc begins pounding fists on Damian, at one point biting him. The assault would most likely have continued, but Bestia 666 comes sliding in the ring as Havoc flees to the outside of the ring as the show ends.

Share your thoughts on episode 80 of MLW Fusion in the Comments section below. For more on Major League Wrestling, check out our MLW News section here at SEScoops.com, or visit the official website for the promotion at MLW.com.

The latest episode of AEW Dark is now online. This week’s installment was taped at last week’s AEW Dynamite show from Boston, MA.

AEW Dark Week 2 features a PPV-caliber, non-sanctioned ‘Lights Out’ match between Kenny Omega and Joey Janela, referee Aubrey Edwards speaking with Cody Rhodes on “Undesirable To Undeniable” and two more matches.

• Chris Jericho Comments On AEW’s Ratings Success (Video)

AEW Dark Week 2 Results

Opener

Backstage we see Tony Schiavone with The Young Bucks when Kenny Omega enters. After the quick backstage segment, the intro for the sophomore edition of AEW Dark airs as we launch into this week’s show.

Match Number One – Kip Sabian vs. Peter Avalon vs. Sonny Kiss

The first match of the evening saw Sabian pick up the victory over Avalon in the Triple-Threat opener.

Avalon came out first cutting a promo as he made his way to the ring. Sabian and Kiss made their entrances and the action is underway in Boston.

The finish sees Sabian score the pin fall victory over Avalon after the Deathly Hallows.

Winner: Kip Sabian

Match Number Two – SCU & CIMA vs. The Dark Order & The Hybird 2

In the second match of the evening, we see SoCal Uncensored team up with CIMA to take on The Dark Order and The Hybrid 2.

This match is given some time and develops well, concluding when Evans scores the pin fall victory for his team over Scorpio Sky with a rolling crab.

Winners: The Dark Order & The Hybrid 2

Undesirable To Undeniable: Aubrey Edwards

In a video segment dubbed “Undesirable to Undeniable,” AEW EVP Cody Rhodes sits down with AEW referee Aubrey Edwards.

They have a short interview segment where Edwards talks about her career, which included a stint as an official for WWE.

AEW Full Gear 2019

Some promotion and discussion about the upcoming AEW Full Gear pay-per-view at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland on November 9th airs as we prepare for our main event of the evening.

Match Number Three – (Lights Out Match) – Kenny Omega vs. Joey Janela

In an excellent main event, we see Kenny Omega going one-on-one against Joey Janela in their advertised “Lights Out Match.”

This one is given well over a half an hour to develop, which the crowd being into the action throughout.

A lot of “foreign objects” made appearances in this one as well, as Omega and Janela beat each other from pillar-to-post with virtually anything that wasn’t nailed down inside the arena in Boston.

Finally, the match gets to a finish, which sees Omega score the pin fall victory over Janela after a running One Winged Angel on a steel chair.

Winner: Kenny Omega

The National Wrestling Alliance is back for the second installment of their new studio wrestling show, NWA Powerrr. Last week’s premiere was a huge hit with over half a million views across the NWA’s digital channels.

Episode 2 features more great action, including two championship matches and appearances from Ken Anderson, Colt Cabana, Homicide and Aron Stevens (formerly known as Damien Sandow).

• Nick Aldis Invites CM Punk To NWA Powerrr

NWA Powerrr Episode 2 Results

Before the Show

A montage of wrestling fans, first time viewers, YouTubers, and professional wrestlers alike all complimenting and hyping the NWA Powerrr series that quickly became number one trending in the United States last week after only the debut episode.

Among several other tweet screenshots popping up during the show’s countdown, that of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s read in part, “Stumbled across this show last night and enjoyed it. I grew up in territories and started my career at channel 5 in Memphis so I have a lot of love/respect for small scale, crowd tv shows. Cool vintage feel. Keep working hard boys. Rock”

Opening

The words, “I think about how far we’ve come. We went from a punchline to a headline, and we are here live in Atlanta, GA!” echo over highlights from last Wednesday’s debut episode of NWA Powerrr are shown to begin the show.

Dokken’s “Into the Fire” begins to play as the opening credits begin for second episode of NWA Powerrr, “Clickbait”. The camera pans over the in-house crowd at GPB Studios in Atlanta, GA as the opening credits end.

Commentator’s Area

Joe Galli and Jim Cornette are seen sitting side by side as they begin to announce tonight’s card for this second episode of NWA Powerrr. The crowd can be heard cheering and reacting to each announcement. Both men acknowledge a lot of action took place around their desk last week leaving them a little nervous for their safety. Jokingly the suggest Marquez make his way over to protect them.

Interview Studio

Dave Marquez announces pro wrestler Aron Stevens (formerly known as WWE star Damien Sandow) who is making his NWA debut. While boasting about the success he had outside of professional wrestling in the last two years, Stevens added that when he heard the NWA and studio wrestling was back, he was back.

Stevens continued on saying he is a star, and he will let everybody know when he wants a co-star. He announced everyone should avoid eye contact with him as he was a serious thespian. The crowd laughed and booed in mixed emotion as Stevens shouted, “Silence!”. With a confident smile, Steven’s seemed to not hear the negative backlash from the audience as he exclaimed, “They love me, they really love me!” and the interview ended.

Match Number One- Trevor Murdoch vs. Ricky Starks

Veteran wrestler Trevor Murdoch is announced first in the ring, followed by Ricky Starks who was making his in-ring debut. Ref breaks up a lock-up in the corner of the ring early on, giving Starks a chance. Murdoch mimics Stark’s feminine posing as Starks turned the match around with several close 2 counts. Murdoch throws Starks across the ring like a ragdoll after blocking a tornado DDT attempt. Starks counters Murdoch’s attempt to take him down by jumping right into him for a Crucifix roll-up and three count. Starks sits against the inside turnbuckle in amazement as he catches his breath. he is a force to be reckoned with as he proves to everyone he came to win.

Winner: Ricky Starks

After the Match

Ricky Starks makes his way to the interview podium with Dave Marquez to discuss his debut match and first win on NWA Powerrr. Before Marquez can get a word out, Trevor Murdoch makes his way into the frame. Starks looks nervous for a split second, though quickly relaxes as Murdoch extends his hand to Starks for a congratulatory handshake as he said, “Good job kid, it just wasn’t my night.” As Murdoch walks away, Starks is left looking directly into the camera stunned. Starks regains his composure saying Murdoch was a professional for what he just did, then goes on to share his future goals in the NWA. Starks ends the interview stating there’s much more to come from him.

Backstage

Galli is seen speaking on the “clickbait” incident. Galli declared he would continue being a fair and balanced journalist that asks the tough questions.

Interview Studio

Galli was interviewing Colt Cabana when he mentioned James Storm winning the NWA National Championship and Cabana’s loss. Cabana stated that he was 100% now and was coming for the championship, even the tag team championship. He smirked and said, “You think I don’t got a guy… I got a guy.” He repeated, “I got a guy” multiple times in a cocky singsong fashion then added, “I’ll tell you what his name is. His name is…” before he could respond, a voice came over the speakers shouting, “Anderson!”. Ken Anderson joined Cabana in the studio. Both men shout their names into the microphones and make their way to the ring.

Match Number Two- Mr. Anderson & Colt Cabana vs. Jordan Kingsley & Sal Rinauro

Cabana and Kingsley are in the ring together with a lot of back and forth action when Cabana starts flipping Kingsley, multiple times. Cabana is playing with Kingsley in the ring, then tags in Mr. Anderson. Anderson with a Sidewalk Slam on Kingsley who in turn tags Rinauro in. Rinauro getting Anderson early on, Anderson retaliates with a clothesline. Anderson tags in Cabana for a short period, then Anderson tags back in. Kingsley tagged in on Rinauro’s foot without Anderson noticing. As Rinauro tries to catch Anderson off guard, Cabana jumps in too slamming him to the mat. Cabana gets the legal tag in and continues wearing on Kingsley. Cabana tags back to Anderson who hits a rolling senton for the win.

Winner: Mr. Anderson & Colt Cabana

Backstage

Kyle Davis is seen backstage interviewing Homicide and Kingston. Before Davis can get anything out, Kingston interrupts him saying the people want to hear from him, not Davis. Walking forward and backward quickly toward the camera, Kingston continues to go in and out of focus as he yells. Kingston exclaimed the Wild Cards “ain’t nothin'” until they beat the King and the God of New York (Homicide) as the interview ended abruptly.

Match Number Three- Ashley Vox vs. Allysin Kay

Early on in the match, Allysin Kay cleverly uses her clearly larger size and power to dominate the beginning of the match. Vox hit a Cannonball for the two count, Kay kicked out. Kay gains momentum and blocks the Fish on a Hook hold by Vox, followed by her finisher.

Winner: Allysin Kay

Interview Studio

Allysin Kay makes her way to the interview set where Marquez is waiting to interview her. Kay switches spots with Marquez as she wanted to show off her “good side”. Kay said Vox has a bright future, just not with Kay’s championship. Kay yelled to Vox, “You did good, kid.”

Backstage

Joe Galli is shown interviewing NWA National Champion James Storm. According to Storm, the NWA National Title is merely a prop that will ultimately get him an opportunity to go for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Storm continues on about being “the man” compared to most of the people backstage, until Eli Drake interrupts the self promoting rant. Drake stated that becoming the NWA National Champion is a big deal, followed by saying if Storm wins the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, Drake wanted a title shot.

Match Number Four- NWA World Tag Team Championship Match – Eddie Kingston & Homicide vs. The Wildcards (Royce Isaacs & Thomas Latimer)

The match starts off with Latimer and Kingston. Isaacs tags in trying for a Vertical Suplex, Kingston counters and tags in Homicide. All four men are in the ring for a short time. Homicide tags in Kingston who begins attacking both Isaacs and Latimer. Latimer attempts a cover on Homicide to no avail. Isaacs tags back in for a quick body slam and 2 count. Latimer tags back in. Homicide tries to fight his way out of the corner. Isaacs gets to the top rope, Homicide knocks him down and makes his way to Kingston. Kingston puts both Isaacs and Latimer down. The Dawson Brothers make their way to the ring and begin attacking Kingston and Homicide.

Winner: No Contest

After the Match

The Dawsons continue relentlessly attacking Eddie Kingston and Homicide then they also turn their attention towards The Wildcards members, throwing them out of the ring. The Dawsons once again turn their attention on Kingston and Homicide.

Ringside Interview

NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis and Kamille are interviewed by Joe Galli. Aldis, holding his championship belt, speaks about last week’s title defense against Tim Storm. Galli asks who Aldis keeps Kamille as an insurance policy. Aldis talks around the question, but said he needed to even out the odds. Each time Galli attempts to speak to Kamille, Aldis gives his own answer or comment. Kamille just stares off into the distance, choosing not to speak. Galli attempts to ask Kamille one final question, once again Kamille chooses not to answer as Aldis leads her away from the interview area.

Closing

Credits roll as Dokken’s “Into the Fire” plays.

MLW Fusion Episode 79 is now online. This week’s show features matches from this month’s MLW x The Crash live event from Tijuana, Mexico. Approximately 5,000 fans were on hand for the taping, making it MLW’s largest crowd to date.

Featured below are the full episode via MLW’s YouTube channels and our write-up, including the big Dynasty vs. Los Parks main event.

MLW FUSION RESULTS (10/14/19)

Opener

Dynasty members Alex Hammerstone, MJF, and Richard Holliday are seen walking out of the building down talking Mexican wrestling and it’s wrestlers as Salina de la Renta is entering. Salina quickly suggests the trio face off against Los Parks. Hammerstone agrees to the match on Dynasty’s behalf with a reluctant MJF and Holliday looking on with less positivity.

The Fusion opening video is shown on the jumbotron.

AJ Kirsh and Rich Bocchini are announcing for tonight’s show as they begin hyping the matches to come.

Oraculo vs. Black Danger vs. Ricky Marvin in Three-Way Match

Oraculo drops a 450 splash on Black Danger for a three count pin.

Winner: Oraculo

Backstage

Low Ki is seen with Kaci Lennox who holds a mic for Ki as he tells Brian Pillman Jr. his loss to Austin Aries was caused by letting his emotions get the better of him. Pillman is visibly upset by the statement, so before stomping off he tells Low Ki he doesn’t know anything about him.

Video Package

Dynasty members are seen leaving a Mexican pharmacy. The cameraman asks what the men are doing at a pharmacy. Unable to contain his excitment, Hammerstone replied, “it’s legal in Mexico, and I can never get enough.”

Backstage

Salina de la Renta speaks on the MLW Championship pay-per-view match set to take place between LA Park and Jacob Fatu when Josef Samael interrupts, saying he’s been listening to her. Rather than being angry and acting out against Salina, Samael compliments her, saying she is intelligent and beautiful. He goes on to say she thinks with her heart instead of her mind.

The two are going back and forth when Jimmy Havoc shows up and explains he is the executive producer of the Halloween edition. Havoc tells Salina and Samael that he wants a member of both Promociones Dorado and Contra in a Tijuana street fight, and he wants blood. Samael chooses himself to represent Contra Unit, and Salina says she has the perfect competitor for him…

The Crash Heavyweight Champion Rey Horus vs. MLW National Openweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone in a Title vs. Title Match

(With titles on the line, upon a victory tonight, Horus would then have to take on Davey Boy Smith Jr. to defend the MLW National Openweight Title at the pay-per-view.)

Alexander Hammerstone dominates the match early on including a fallaway slam, a German suplex, and a sit-out powerbomb on Horus. Mid-match Horus musters energy attempting to turn the match around with a sommersault plancha and shortly after followed with a springboard DDT for a near fall.
Hammerstone charges at Horus, accidentally knocking out the referee. Hammerstone gets an obvious three count pinfall, though the ref is still out. Hammerstone exits the ring and brings in a chair and attempts to powerbomb Horus onto it.

Horus quickly counters for a nearfall on Hammerstone. Horus continues with a drop toehold into the chair, following with a 450 splash. Horus is suddenly pulled ringside by MJF and Richard Holliday, who mercilessly stomp Horus for the DQ.

Winner: Rey Horus

Before the Match:

MJF has the mic, the crowd boos. Tag-team champions taunting the crowd, exclaiming he can’t wait until Donald Trump builds the wall. The crowd chants “Mexico” in unison.

MJF and Richard Holliday vs. Hijo de LA Park (w/ Salina de la Renta) and LA Park Jr. in MLW Tag-team Title Match

Richard Holliday eggs on the crowd early on in the match. MJF and Holliday land a Double Suplex followed by showboating and gyrating around the ring, not paying attention to their competitors getting back to their feet. Holliday caught off guard as Los Parks get a close two-count, MJF breaks it up in time. All four competitors end up on the outside of the ring. Los Parks perform suicide dives onto them. Making their way back in the ring, a gut wrench powerbomb and an obscene pose by both MJF and Holliday on Hijo for the three count double pin.

Winner: MJF and Richard Holliday (retains MLW Tag-Team Championships)

Outro

Jimmy Havoc’s Slaughterhouse edition of Fusion is hyped for next week. Jimmy Havoc vs. Savio Vega vs. Damian 666 is announced, as is Josef Samael vs. Salina’s choice competitor in a Tijuana Street Fight.

That does it for this installment of MLW Fusion.

Share your thoughts on episode 79 of MLW Fusion in the Comments section below. For more on Major League Wrestling, check out our MLW News section here at SEScoops.com, or visit the official website for the promotion at MLW.com.

WWE returns to the pay-per-view arena this weekend, as they present their WWE Clash Of Champions event on Sunday, September 15th from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sunday’s show will feature champions from the RAW, SmackDown LIVE and 205 Live brands competing in an 11-match card with ten titles on-the-line, and will mark the third event under WWE’s “Clash of Champions” chronology. The PPV is an extension of their former “Night of Champions” chronology that included the same theme.

WWE Clash Of Champions will also stream live via the WWE Network this Sunday night, with a one-hour “Kickoff Show” pre-show starting at 6pm Eastern Time.

A Closer Look At WWE Clash Of Champions Lineup

In the headline spot this Sunday night will be the WWE Universal Championship showdown between the reigning RAW Tag-Team Champions, as Seth Rollins defends against Braun Strowman the same night the two will also unite to defend their tag-team titles against the team of Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.

In other tag-team championship action, the current SmackDown Tag-Team Champions The New Day (Big E. & Xavier Woods) will look to hold onto their belts as they put them on-the-line against highly-regarded opposition, The Revival (Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder).

The co-main event will see Kofi Kingston attempt to hold onto his WWE Championship, as he defends against longtime career rival, “The Viper” Randy Orton.

In women’s action, the reigning RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch will put her title on the line against potentially her most dangerous challenger since becoming champion — Sasha Banks, while Bayley defends the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair and the team of Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross defend the WWE Women’s Tag-Team Championships against Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville.

Also on tap for WWE Clash Of Champions this Sunday night is Shinsuke Nakamura vs. The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, AJ Styles vs. Cedric Alexander for the WWE United States Championship, Drew Gulak vs. Humberto Carrillo vs. Lince Dorado for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship and Roman Reigns vs. Erick Rowan in a “No Disqualification Match.”

SEScoops.com Panel For WWE Clash Of Champions Predictions

As is the case before every major pay-per-view event, SEScoops.com compiles a handful of pro wrestling journalists to provide their in-depth insight and analysis into each match scheduled on the card in our SEScoops.com Predictions Roundtable feature.

Joining us for this WWE Clash Of Champions installment will be veteran staff writers Ian Carey, Andrew Ravens and Jeff Moss.

Without further adieu, let’s take a look at the SEScoops.com predictions for WWE Clash Of Champions.

Drew Gulak (C) vs. Humberto Carrillo vs. Lince Dorado (WWE Cruiserweight Title)

Ian Carey: I figure Gulak will likely retain the title here. if you haven’t been following 205 live, first of all, you’re not alone, but Gulak has really been an interesting champion for the cruiserweight division. He’s been there since the beginning and we’ve really seen him come to define the brand a little bit. This cruiserweight division isn’t like wcw’s cruiserweight division. It’s not about moves you’ve never seen before, it’s about wrestlers under 205 lbs telling stories. Gulak tells good stories. (Prediction: Drew Gulak)

Andrew Ravens: I like the addition of Dorado late in the build of this match as a three-way match with these guys should make for a great match. The only bad thing is the fact that no one will care about these guys, which is a shame. That’s a big problem with 205 Live these days and has been for quite some time. Gulak should win although I wouldn’t be shocked to see the title be put on Carrillo. (Prediction: Drew Gulak)

Jeff Moss: Occasionally there comes a champion or wrestler that I’m just always going to pick to win because I like them so much. Drew Gulak is one of those wrestlers. Dorado and Carrillo are fantastic, and this match is going to be great (if anyone sees it) but Drew should carry that purple belt as long a humanly possible, perhaps into a new Golden age of 205 Live on a network without NXT on Wednesdays. (Prediction: Drew Gulak)

CONSENSUS 3-0, Drew Gulak

AJ Styles (C) vs. Cedric Alexander (WWE United States Title)

Ian: The goal of this match is to help turn Cedric Alexander into as big of a star as possible without him actually beating AJ Styles. The United States title is staying on Styles. Alexander got the pin on AJ on raw in the build-up to this match so this is an opportunity for AJ to avenge that loss. He might require the help of the OC which will help establish Alexander without actually giving him the win. (Prediction: AJ Styles)

Andrew: As much as I think Alexander would be a good champion and a deserved role for him as he’s extremely talented, I don’t see it. AJ still has a big push going on and it doesn’t make sense for WWE to take the title off of him at this time. (Prediction: AJ Styles)

Jeff: This could be a star-making match for Cedric Alexander, and headed into the fall and a new TV landscape, new stars is what the WWE needs. If the good version of AJ shows up these guys will put on a clinic, but I think it’s Cedric who’s going to leave the crowd talking and walk away with the title. (Prediction: Cedric Alexander)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, AJ Styles

Shinsuke Nakamura (C) vs. The Miz (WWE Intercontinental Title)

Ian: Nakamura isn’t going to lose the Intercontinental title just a few weeks after being paired with Sami Zayn as his mouthpiece. That the title and Sami Zayn we’re both put on Nakamura relatively recently means there’s been some discussion in the back about how to get the most out of him. It’s very unlikely that discussion involved deciding to have him lose to the Miz. One little note here, if the Miz wins the title here it will likely mean he surpasses Pedro Morales’ combined days with the Intercontinental title record. He’s only 20 days shy of the record. (Prediction: Shinsuke Nakamura)

Andrew: WWE can be a petty company and I see them being that here with The Miz. Currently, Chris Jericho holds the record of most reigns as Intercontinental Champion with only The Miz being behind him at eight. Thus, with The Miz winning the title here then he would be tied with Jericho. He could also surpass this record down the road. WWE has done the same with guys who hold records no longer being on good terms with the company. That happens here. (Prediction: The Miz)

Jeff: An Intercontinental Title Match? On PPV? Jebus, I’d forgotten that title was still a thing. And this young upstart who has the belt, Shinsuke Nakamura? He seems like pure money, and there’s no way he could languish in the bottom of the WWE barrel for three years is there? Anyways, this match has had very little to build on, so part of me hopes they go out there and tear it up as a middle finger to WWE forgetting about what should be one of it’s most prestigious titles. But I think we’re looking more at 6 minutes, Kinshasa, 1,2,3, moving on. (Prediction: Shinsuke Nakamura)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Shinsuke Nakamura

New Day (C) vs. The Revival (SmackDown Tag-Team Titles)

Ian: What happens here will really depend on what WWE decides to have happen in the Kofi vs Orton match. One possibility is that the Revival and Randy Orton take all of the titles from New Day on Sunday but I don’t think that is going to be the result. First of all, the Revival are from RAW and New Day are on SmackDown so it feels like this match wasn’t put together with much forethought anyway. I can’t see it leading to a title change. (Prediction: New Day)

Andrew: The Revival has had another renewed push with their alliance with Randy Orton, which is nice to see. Whether that means that they win some more gold remains to be seen but I don’t see that happening here. Other than just having a title change for the sake of it, they don’t need the titles if they are paired up with a top act like Orton. Thus, The New Day retains. (Prediction: New Day)

Jeff: I expect these guys to put on a great match because, well, how could they not? New Day has been having killer matches, Revival really are Top Guys (when they are allowed to be) and unless the Revival are headed to USA and an NXT return, I say put the belts on them and let them be themselves. (Prediction: The Revival)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, New Day

Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross (C) vs. Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville (WWE Women’s Tag-Team Titles)

Ian: Unfortunately for fans of Fire and Desire, I don’t think they are taking the titles here. it would be nice if an established tag team would win these titles and defend them against other established tag teams, but that isn’t what has been happening in this division. It’s also not clear what is going to happen with this division in the fall. The women’s tag titles exist independent of any brand in WWE. Is that still the case when smackdown goes to Fox? Or do these titles find a permanent home on RAW or NXT? The titles are being used as a prop for this backstage sitcom between Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross they’re filming and I expect the titles will stay with them on Sunday. (Prediction: Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross)

Andrew: WWE hasn’t done a great job of getting fans invested in seeing this match and I could care less about it. Bliss and Cross recently won the titles so it doesn’t make much sense for them to drop the titles. With that being said, it appears to just be a match on the card. (Prediction: Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross)

Jeff: Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose have improved as a tag team, but they are still the 6th most interesting team in a 5-team division. Where are the IIConics? The Kabuki Warriors? ANYONE ELSE?! WWE has nerfed the Women’s Tag Titles so hard, you’d think it was a King of The Ring Tournament. Bliss and Cross should retain here, and a real challenger should rise from the fiery (and desiery) ashes. PS – Can we get something going for Sonya Deville? That girl is nothing but up sides. (Prediction: Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross

Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman (C) vs. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode (RAW Tag-Team Titles)

Ian: Seth and Braun will win here because neither one is getting pinned before their title match later in the show. A schmohz ending is possible with no real winner but more likely is the two don’t get along during the match but still win, keeping both strong for their Universal title match later. (Prediction: Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman)

Andrew: This is where Rollins and Strowman should and will likely drop the titles. I expect this match to be the opener or early on the card to allow Strowman and Rollins to give them time to recover. Also, WWE is behind the pairing of Ziggler and Roode. Thus, with Rollins and Strowman only holding the titles to further their program, let Ziggler and Roode have a run. (Prediction: Dolph Ziggler & Bobby Roode)

Jeff: (Sigh) “And New RAW Tag Team Champions… Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode!” Two randomly paired wrestlers who’s only thing in common is neither one has anything better to do will take the titles instead of any one of the excellent new or established tag teams on the roster. They probably don’t want Seth & Braun to hang onto those straps going forward. So one will probably do something to make the other eat a pin, shove, shove, punch, punch, and oh yeah, this was about the tag team titles right? Bah, who cares about tag team wrestling anyway? (Prediction: Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode

Bayley (C) vs. Charlotte Flair (SmackDown Women’s Title)

Ian: Several different things could happen here. The most likely, however, is that Bayely retains the title by nefarious means. Considering Bayley just turned heel, it’s possible this is an opportunity for Flair to turn babyface. I hope that isn’t the case, however, as I’m hoping the real-life conflict between Ric Flair and Becky Lynch over “the Man” moniker will lead to storyline angle between the two with Ric in his daughter’s corner. I’m not expecting that to happen, however. (Prediction: Bayley)

Andrew: If WWE didn’t turn Bayley heel then I would’ve said that Flair wins the title. However, that has changed with the heel turn. WWE is going to give Bayley a big push with this new role. Unless WWE just wants a title change and have her only be aligned with Banks again as a tag team, Bayley will likely retain. The only problem is the fact of where does Flair and Bayley go from here. (Prediction: Bayley)

Jeff: I know we were supposed to be shocked by Bayley’s big “heel” turn, but really, aside from having a bit of an attitude, what’s changed? She’s still doing the same entrance. She’s still doing the same things in and out of the ring. She’s still trusting Sasha when she shouldn’t. If we’re going to buy Evil Bayley, she has to be just that, EVIL. So I’d like to see her win this match through blatant cheating, lost the wacky inflatable arm men, and fully become Dark Bayley. (Prediction: Bayley)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Bayley

Roman Reigns vs. Erick Rowan (No Disqualification Match)

Ian: The goal of this match for WWE is to have Erick Rowan get over while still losing to Roman Reigns. With Reigns playing the role that he is now, championing WWE’s charitable efforts and sharing his own story, he’s not going to lose to a bully. The job for both of the wrestlers in this match is to turn Rowan into a guy fans want to see again while still keeping Roman looking unbeatable. (Prediction: Roman Reigns)

Andrew: One would have to think that Reigns goes over in this match to get his revenge but not so fast. With Daniel Bryan looming all be it after being attacked by Rowan, I see him costing Reigns the match and being revealed as the mastermind behind these attacks. Perhaps HIAC is a more fitting place for Reigns to get his revenge. (Prediction: Erick Rowan)

Jeff: Woof. The way this feud has been going, I half expect the winner of this match to be a parking garage attendant from the condos across the street from the arena. That said, if they let these guys go all out (Copyright and Trademark AEW) and have a silly match where they hit each other with the prerequisite slangy poles in the backstage area, it could be a lot of fun. As far as a winner goes, Roman wins and we can put a bullet in this story. (Prediction: Roman Reigns)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Roman Reigns

Kofi Kingston (C) vs. Randy Orton (WWE Title)

Ian: I’m not overly confident in this pick but I think Orton’s taking the title. Then I think Kofi’s character has additional motivation. He’ll want to prove that he is at Orton’s level and can be a better champion than he was. Kofi then chases the title for a few months and wins it back maybe at Survivor Series or the Rumble. The story only comes full circle when Kofi beats Orton for the title after Orton takes it from him. The Revival will get involved. (Prediction: Randy Orton)

Andrew: Let’s hope that this match is better than the one that they had at SummerSlam, which I found to be disappointing. I like this feud and the way that WWE has built it up over the last month or so. With that said, just like heading into SummerSlam, I don’t see Orton being the guy to take the title. In fact, I don’t see Kingston going over clean. With the draft taking place after the HIAC PPV next month, I see them doing a DQ finish where Kofi loses his cool and Orton winning cheap with the payoff being in the HIAC structure. (Prediction: Randy Orton)

Jeff: Oh crap… could Randy Orton be winning the WWE title here? They’ve booked Kofi pretty strongly against him in the last little while and that’s usually one of WWE’s tells in terms of a title change. That said, I think Kofimania could keep going a little longer, at least until we get to fox, shake up the roster and see a few fresh matchups. As I mentioned elsewhere, Seth Rollins on Smackdown would be a great feud for Kofi. (Prediction: Kofi Kingston)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Randy Orton

Becky Lynch (C) vs. Sasha Banks (RAW Women’s Title)

Ian: This will be the best match on the show because it is a match Sasha Banks has been planning in her mind for months. She’s going to win the title here too. This will mean that Sasha Banks and Bayley will both be respective champions of their brand. The win will make Sasha a focal point of the women’s singles division and also allow for an opportunity for Becky to go to SmackDown in time for the move to Fox. (Prediction: Sasha Banks)

Andrew: I find this to be the hardest match to pick because either talent could win here and rightfully so. Lynch has been one of the hottest acts that WWE has had for the entire year while Banks has only been back a few weeks and still in the middle of her heel turn that got people talking. Unless WWE does a cheap finish, I don’t see Banks losing but can’t see her winning the title here. I have Lynch winning by DQ. (Prediction: Becky Lynch)

Jeff: I’ll just say it: This should be the main event of Clash of Champions. These two are the best going, they’ve got a good story to tell and we know they could close it out with a banger. If they still want us to believe that Becky is “The Man” (Trademark and Copyright Ric Flair) then she’s gotta prove it against the best, and Sasha is one of the best. Let Becky chase the title into Hell In a Cell next month and finish it up with a killer match at Survivor Series. (Prediction: Sasha Banks)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Sasha Banks

Seth Rollins (C) vs. Braun Strowman (WWE Universal Title)

Ian: The key here is the winner goes on to face Bray Wyatt at Hell in a Cell. It’s possible Wyatt shows up during or after this match too. In the end, I think Seth retains, possibly due to Wyatt interference (to keep Strowman strong) and this sets up Rollins vs Wyatt at Hell in a Cell. (Prediction: Seth Rollins)

Andrew: Obviously, Braun is someone that Vinnie Mac likes but it’s also clear that Rollins is a guy that WWE officials are behind and has been for quite some time outside of Roman Reigns. Thus, with the challenge already being set by Bray Wyatt for the HIAC PPV next month, I find it interesting that WWE is doing a one-off match for this program that could easily be extended through storytelling. With that said, Rollins should retain. (Prediction: Seth Rollins)

Jeff: While I think it feels too soon to take the belt off of Seth, WWE has been working hard to rehabilitate Braun’s image as a monster to be reckoned with. It’s odd, but my prediction of a winner for this match is built entirely who I want to see defend that title against The Fiend at Hell In a Cell, and that’s Braun. He may not be totally ready for the top spot, but he’d be entertaining. Plus, those two could do some real damage to each other and Seth could go back to chasing the title like he does best, or get Drafted to SDL. Either way, I expect The Fiend to make an appearance either before the pin, or after it. (Prediction: Braun Strowman)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Seth Rollins

WWE Clash Of Champions Predictions Outro

What do you think about Ian, Andrew and Jeff’s picks for Sunday’s matches? How do their above picks compare to yours? Let us know by sharing your own WWE Clash Of Champions predictions in the SEScoops.com “Comments” section below.

If you have somehow failed to get your fill of insight, analysis and predictions for Sunday night’s show, fear not!

In addition to the above picks from our trio of veteran reporters, you can also see what the “betting experts” expect to happen in the top matches by checking out the WWE Clash Of Champions betting odds from 5Dimes (Odds updated as of Sat., Sept. 14).

Join us here at SEScoops.com throughout the weekend for the best coverage of WWE Clash Of Champions news, rumors and spoilers. Make sure to stop by on Sunday night for the absolute fastest and most-detailed live WWE Clash Of Champions results coverage on the web.

WWE returns to the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday, August 31st, as they present their NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff live special event on the WWE Network.

Saturday’s show marks the second event promoted under the NXT UK TakeOver chronology, after their inaugural event — NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool — back on January 12th. It will stream live via the WWE digital subscription service starting at 2pm Eastern Time / 11am Pacific Time.

Heading into the event this weekend, WWE is advertising a five-match card for the NXT UK special event, three of which will feature World Championships on-the-line.

Closer Look At NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff Card

Scheduled in the headline spot for NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff on Saturday is a one-on-one showdown pitting WWE United Kingdom Champion against Tyler Bate with the title up-for-grabs.

In other title matches advertised for the show, Toni Storm will put her NXT UK Women’s Championship on-the-line against Kay Lee Ray, while The Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson & James Drake) will defend their NXT UK Tag-Team Championships in a three-way match that includes the teams of Gallus (Mark Coffey & Wolfgang) and Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster.

Rounding out the lineup will be two additional matches, as Travis Banks meets Noam Dar in the opener, and Dave Mastiff vs. Joe Coffey is scheduled in a Last Man Standing Match.

SEScoops.com NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff Round-Table Team

As is the case before every major pay-per-view event, SEScoops.com compiles a handful of pro wrestling journalists to provide their in-depth insight and analysis into each match scheduled on the card in our SEScoops.com Predictions Roundtable feature.

Joining us for this NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff installment will be veteran staff writers Matt Boone, Ian Carey and Andrew Ravens.

Without further adieu, let’s take a look at the SEScoops.com predictions for NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff.

Travis Banks vs. Noam Dar

Matt Boone: In what could be, if positioned as such, an excellent show-opener to set the tone for the evening inside the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales this Saturday, Travis Banks and Noam Dar will collide. Banks is a talent the company has appeared to have their eye on since launching the United Kingdom title and brand. Meanwhile, Dar doesn’t exactly appear to be soaring through the ranks. That should be your indicator right there if you’re going to the betting window. (Prediction: Travis Banks)

Ian Carey: I want Noam Dar to win this but it feels as though he’s in NXT UK mainly to put over talent they see as bigger stars. Travis Banks is one of those stars. Dar is a fun wrestler to follow but it just doesn’t seem to be his role to in NXT UK to win matches on a Takeover show. Putting over other talent? That seems more what Dar is about on the brand. Expect Banks to get the win and move on to a top storyline. (Prediction: Travis Banks)

Andrew Ravens: In theory Banks should come out on top here considering the spot that Dar is in during this storyline. In the eyes of the casuals, I can see why people would think Dar would go over here but Banks is someone to keep an eye on. Banks should go over to finish this program. (Prediction: Travis Banks)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Travis Banks

Joe Coffey vs. Dave Mastiff (Last Man Standing)

Matt: A Last Man Standing Match always makes for compelling storytelling from bell-to-bell. With the players involved in this one, Dave Mastiff and Joe Coffey, this one has the opportunity to be pretty unique. There is a lot they can do in terms of bells and whistles, but when the time comes for someone to stay down for the count of ten, I’m having a tough time envisioning which one it will be. In a coin-flip pick, I’ll go with … (Prediction: Dave Mastiff)

Ian: This should be fun as two big tough brutes clash in a Last Man Standing match. They have the opportunity here to have their match stand-out and I think they are going to do just that. At the end of this match, I’m expecting Mastiff to stand tall (unless Gallus gets involved) but this is basically a toss up. I think Mastiff could win because I could see them putting him up against WALTER shortly after. (Prediction: Dave Mastiff)

Andrew: Another Last Man Standing match on a TakeOver special and this will actually fit well on the card. Coffey and Mastiff have bright futures in the company. This one should deliver and I expect to see more of a hardcore style in this one. While I don’t think this feud needs this type of stipulation, it brings a different dynamic. (Prediction: Joe Coffey)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Dave Mastiff

Grizzled Young Vets (C) vs. Gallus vs. Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster (NXT U.K. Tag Titles)

Matt: The Grizzled Young Veterans just captured the tag-team titles from Moustache Mountain and still appear to be on their ascension. With that said, I can’t see a title change happening here. If WALTER doesn’t lose his title, and I don’t expect Toni Storm to drop hers this weekend either, you would think at least one title would change hands on this card. If so, this would seem the most likely candidate, unless they go the upset-route in the main event. From a logical standpoint, I think the champs retain. (Prediction: The Grizzled Young Veterans)

Ian: I’m almost wondering if a title change could happen here purely on the fact that I don’t think we’ll see new champions in either of the other two title matches. With that being said, the last NXT Takeover in Toronto had no title changes either, so it’s not like that doesn’t happen. Still, I sort of feel like the belts could go on Gallus here. It doesn’t seem right to have the Young Vets beat Moustache Mountain only to lose the titles here but maybe that is what they have planned. (Prediction: Gallus)

Andrew: Well, this one is a hard one to pick. I can see Gibson and Drake retaining the titles but at the same time, I can see Andrews and Webster winning if WWE wants to do a title change. This should be a really fun match with high paced tag team action. In the end, I see this being the only title change on the card with Andrews and Webster winning. (Prediction: Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster)

CONSENSUS: 1-1-1, PICK’M

Toni Storm (C) vs. Kay Lee Ray (NXT U.K. Women’s Title)

Matt: Toni Storm should get the “W” here. This should be a good match, but is most likely a showcase bout for what is one of the more promising talents on the current NXT U.K. roster. She’s already been called out by “The Man,” as Becky Lynch named her when asked about talent she’d like to fight that isn’t already on the main roster. With that in mind, the only questions are how good does she look and how much does she impress en route to victory on Saturday night? (Prediction: Toni Storm)

Ian: I’m expecting Toni Storm to retain here. She’s one of the top athletes in the company not on the main roster, it doesn’t seem like they would want to take the title off her anytime soon. As for Kay Lee Ray, she could get her time with the belt at some point but it feels like Storm might hold it for a while to really establish the NXT UK Women’s title as a tough one to win. (Prediction: Toni Storm)

Andrew: I’m a big Toni Storm fan and while I think it’s likely a lock for her to hold onto the title, I can’t rule out Ray getting an upset win if WWE wants to move Storm to NXT with the show moving to the USA Network soon. In the end, I think it’s best for Storm to stay in NXT UK and she will retain. (Prediction: Toni Storm)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Toni Storm

WALTER (C) vs. Tyler Bate (WWE U.K. Title)

Matt: With the NXT U.K. brand still very much resting on the broad shoulders of their current champion and his faction, WALTER appears to be one of the locks of the card. While the match itself should be interesting, and could get you to bite on a potential title change due to how it is laid out (particularly if there are any run-ins and/or distractions), in the end, Imperium’s leader should retain with a victory. By the way, does Cesaro get inserted here, or somewhere else? WWE might want to do something newsworthy so they don’t overwhelmingly lose, at least in terms of fan interest coming out of each show, their final AEW vs. NXT (UK) same-day-showdown before the “Wednesday Night Wars” kick off. Nah. I’m over-thinking things! (Prediction: WALTER)

Ian: Watching WALTER chop down Tyler Bate could be the highlight of this show. We will get a real David and Goliath type battle. With Bate’s strength and WALTER’s size this could turn into a really interesting match. Don’t miss this one. In terms of who wins, WALTER has to be the heavy favourite as Imperium continues to make NXT UK their “yard.” (Prediction: WALTER)

Andrew: I like Bate a ton but does anyone actually give him a real chance of winning this match? WALTER has been an unstoppable force since making his way to NXT UK and with only holding the title for months, WWE should keep the title on him. The company likes for their champions in NXT UK to hold the strap for long periods of time and I don’t see that changing here. (Prediction: WALTER)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, WALTER

NXT U.K. TakeOver: Cardiff Outro

What do you think about Matt, Ian and Andrew’s picks for Saturday’s matches? How do their above picks compare to yours? Let us know by sharing your own NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff predictions in the “Comments” section below.

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AEW returns to the pay-per-view arena this weekend, as All Elite Wrestling presents their ALL OUT event from the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Saturday, August 31st.

The show will feature the crowning of the inaugural AEW World Champion and the unveiling of the AEW Women’s World Championship belt.

In the headline spot for Saturday’s highly-anticipated event is Chris Jericho vs. “Hangman” Adam Page in one-on-one action to determine the first-ever World Champion in AEW history.

Supporting the main event at ALL OUT will be Kenny Omega squaring off against late-replacement PAC.

PAC, formerly known as Neville during his WWE days, fills in on short-notice for Jon Moxley after the former WWE Superstar known as Dean Ambrose came down with a vicious bout of MRSA in his elbow.

Closer Look At AEW ALL OUT Undercard

Also on tap for AEW ALL OUT main card this weekend is Cody vs. Shawn Spears, The Lucha Bros vs. The Young Bucks in a Ladder Match for the AAA Tag-Team Championships and The Dark Order vs. Best Friends with the winning team earning a bye in the first-round of the AEW World Tag-Team Championship Tournament.

Additionally, Darby Allin vs. Joey Janela vs. Jimmy Havoc in the “Cracker Barrel Clash,” Riho vs. Hikaru Shida in women’s action and a six-man tag-team match pitting Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt vs. SoCal Uncensored is advertised for the card.

AEW ALL OUT “Buy-In” Pre-Show & Round Table Notes

AEW ALL OUT will also feature a “Buy-In” pre-show.

The show leading into the main card currently features two advertised matches — Private Party vs. Angelico & Jack Evans and the 21-Woman Casino Battle Royale with the winner advancing to the inaugural AEW Women’s World Championship bout on the debut episode of AEW On TNT on Wednesday, October 2nd.

As is the case before every major pay-per-view event, SEScoops.com compiles a handful of pro wrestling journalists to provide their in-depth insight and analysis into each match scheduled on the card in our SEScoops.com Predictions Roundtable feature.

Joining us for this AEW ALL OUT installment will be veteran staff writers Ian Carey, Andrew Ravens and Jeff Moss.

Without further adieu, let’s take a look at our official AEW ALL OUT Predictions.

21-Woman Casino Battle Royale (Pre-Show)

Ian Carey: This is tough, especially considering we don’t know all the participants. Awesome Kong seems like the safest pick, however. She’s popular, she looks larger than life, and she’s a key character on a hit Netflix series which just released its newest season. Expect many talented wrestlers to get some time to shine in this match but in the end, Kong has to be the favorite, though how likely it is she’ll win is not clear. (Prediction: Awesome Kong)

Andrew Ravens: AEW has done a great job of loading up this battle royal with some fun names. It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Britt Baker although I don’t see her winning this match despite the fact that she could be the real star of this division. It’s a battle royal so expectations should be kept low. I have Nyla Rose being an upset winner. (Prediction: Nyla Rose)

Jeff Moss: Like the Male version of the Casino Battle Royal, this one is hard to call because we don’t know everyone in the match. I’d have to say that of the announced participants, Brandi Rhodes would be a front runner in that I feel like she should be in the October 2nd match for the Women’s Title in some way. Jazz, Ivelisse and Britt Baker all make perfect sense as winners as well. Given that I don’t know how the other participant(s) of the Oct 2nd match will be determined, I suspect it’s an unannounced entry that wins here. (Prediction: Unannounced Entry)

CONSENSUS: 1-Awesome Kong, 1-Nyla Rose, 1-???

Private Party vs. Angelico & Jack Evans (Pre-Show)

Ian: I think Angelico and Evans will win the match but the commentary team will focus on how much potential Private Party has. Evans and Angelico are an established team and Jack Evans on the mic can keep them heels in any situation. I expect Evans and Angelico to get the crowd against them and then cheat to win, building sympathy for Private Party. (Predictions: Angelico & Jack Evans)

Andrew: Private Party all the way. Evans and Angelico are a fun tag team but I see more potential in Private Party as a top tag team under the AEW banner. Private Party should be booked as near the top of the division. Thus, Private Party goes over. (Prediction: Private Party)

Jeff: I love watching Angélico and Jack Evans work, so I’m pretty stoked for this match. That said, aside from getting a bit of momentum (Copyright & Trademark WWE) heading into TV, the winners of this match are pretty inconsequential. So with that in mind, I’ll take Angélico and Jack Evans. (Prediction: Angelico & Jack Evans)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Angelico & Jack Evans

Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt vs. SoCal Uncensored

Ian: SCU will get the win in this fun trios match which will likely have a lot of comedy in it. If you notice, we’ve got no librarians and no Michael Nakazawa on the preshow here so I expect AEW to get all their silliness out in this match. Despite his popularity, I’m expecting Marko Stunt to eat the pin in this match as AEW attempts to build SCU into one of their top tag teams. With the tag tournament coming up, Stunt likely will be the 3rd man out from the A Boy and his Dinosaur team, which makes him taking the pin in this match the most likely result. (Predictions: SoCal Uncensored)

Andrew: With this being such a late short notice match, this has a ton of potential to be a really fun match and one that I am looking forward to seeing. Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy, and Marko Stunt have been on the independent scene for a few years now but are unknown to the masses. That changed at the last AEW show and they put on one heck of a match. I expect nothing less. With that being said, it’s a pick em so I have SCU getting the win. (Prediction: SoCal Uncensored)

Jeff: Jungle Boy. I’m going to pick Jungle Boy in every match he’s in until it pays off. I love that guy. SCU are an awesome team and have proven so in a million matches, but Jungle Boy RIDES TO THE RING ON A LUCHASAURUS WHO’S ALSO HIS PARTNER. (Prediction: Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, SoCal Uncensored

Riho vs. Hikaru Shida

Ian: The winner of this match will face the winner of the Casino Battle Royale on October 2nd for the AEW Women’s Championship. Riho’s stock with the company seems like it’s higher than Shida’s. Riho is Omega’s former tag partner in DDT and seems to be someone AEW wants to feature in their Joshi matches. The winner here will really depend on who wins the Casino Battle Royale, however. (Prediction: Riho)

Andrew: This should be a solid match but I don’t think AEW has done a great job of explaining the back stories of these two stars. Personally, and I think a lot of people would agree with this, but I have no interest right now in seeing this contest. It’s just a match on the card. In a real pick em, Riho goes over. (Prediction: Riho)

Jeff: These are two wrestlers who will definitely wrestle a wrestling match that will be seen by the audience in attendance and on PPV. The winner of the match will for sure be the one who beats their opponent. It will be enjoyed by some, but perhaps not enjoyed by others. Possibly. Beyond that, I got nothing. But I’m told I can’t just put “ ¯_(?)_/¯ ” for my prediction, sooooo…. (Prediction: Hikaru Shida)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Riho

Darby Allin vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Joey Janela (Cracker Barrel Clash)

Ian: The Cracker Barrel Clash could be the show-stealer for fans who like plunder and hardcore matches. This is a toss up, honestly but I feel Janela needs the win more than anyone else. Janela could use a win as he’s lost in every match he’s had in AEW so far. Jimmy Havoc seems like he could lose every match and it wouldn’t impact him much so I don’t expect him to win. Darby Allin could use a win but his draw against Cody was basically that. I’m picking Janela here but wouldn’t be surprised to see Allin win this either. (Prediction: Joey Janela)

Andrew: Well isn’t this a pick em match. I don’t see how Havoc winning will do anything so it comes down to Allin and Janela. Both guys have so much potential and either could win here but I think AEW has more stock in Janela right now although I think Allin will be the bigger star among them. (Prediction: Joey Janela)

Jeff: (I will NOT call it a Cracker Barrel Clash… unless it’s IN a Cracker Barrel). Should be a good one as all three men are known for doing whatever it takes to win. I’m pretty into the idea of three guys being mad at each other about losing a wrestling match settling it with another wrestling match (Jesus, has watching WWE for so long actually made that concept something NOVEL in wrestling?) and it should get the crowd whipped into a frenzy. I have no idea why, but my guy is telling me Jimmy Havoc ends up with the win. (Prediction: Jimmy Havoc)

CONSENSUS: 2-1-0, Joey Janela

Shawn Spears vs. Cody

Ian: Spears needs the win more than Cody does. We’ve watched Spears as Tye Dillinger lose and lose and lose again in other promotions, it wouldn’t make sense for him to drop his first single’s match in a new promotion. Cody can lose, Cody’s fairly untouchable. Spears needs a little boost right now. Receiving Tully Blanchard as a manager is a good start to his push and beating Cody will help even further. (Prediction: Shawn Spears)

Andrew: Rhodes is the bigger star and the babyface going into this match. With history saying that Rhodes should get his revenge on Spears, I think it’s a pretty clear booking decision by AEW. Spears has done a great job of reinventing himself as a heel and could be a solid star going forward. While Rhodes should go over, you can’t rule out a surprise outcome. (Prediction: Cody Rhodes)

Jeff: A grudge match brought on by a devastating chair shot to the head! (I know the story, don’t @ me). Newly-married Spears is coming off a gruelling honeymoon and has the legendary Fifth-Greatest (of the original Four) Horseman in his corner. This’ll be Spear’s biggest match to date since leaving WWE, so I expect him to win here. Cody is an established star, but Spears, even though most of the audience knows him, needs to get a win here to show he’s a force to be reckoned with. (Prediction: Shawn Spears)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Shawn Spears

Kenny Omega vs. PAC

Ian: Kenny Omega has to win this match. PAC is no longer the Dragon Gate champ and can lose in other promotions again so the issue which impacted Double or Nothing won’t apply here. Omega has a big rivalry with Jon Moxley pending in AEW and it’s unlikely the promotion has him lose in a match with little build-up and no chance of his rival interfering. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

Andrew: This is one of the hardest picks of the entire card because both guys have big status’ and the promotion will want to keep them looking as strong as possible coming out of this show. I think PAC losing here won’t hurt him as many might think. I also see AEW booking Omega vs. Jericho for the AEW World Title at a later date potentially at their final 2019 PPV event. Thus, Omega should go over. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

Jeff: Everyone was bummed to hear that Jon Moxley wouldn’t be able to take on Kenny Omega. But if you’re looking for a replacement, PAC ain’t a bad choice! Also not a bad way to debut PAC in AEW. This is the match of the night for me, which is saying a lot since it has had almost no build due to time constraints. As for a winner, I’m going with Kenny Omega. It makes more sense to keep him hot until Mox is able to come back and the two of them can tear up TNT. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Kenny Omega

The Dark Order vs. Best Friends (AEW Tag-Tourney First-Round Bye)

Ian: The Dark Order should take this match and be granted a bye to the second-round of the upcoming tag title tournament. It’s too early for the Dark Order to lose as it does appear AEW wants to build them up as a heel team in the division. Fans know and like the Best Friends but don’t seem as knowledgeable regarding the former Super Smash Bros. It seems unlikely that AEW has them lose straight up here. (Prediction: The Dark Order)

Andrew: Best Friends are a more well-known team compared to The Dark Order. This should be one heck of a match but I see more upside with The Dark Order as AEW is gonna want a babyface vs. heel dynamic in the finals of this tournament. I have The Young Bucks making it to the finals so The Dark Order has to go over here. (Prediction: The Dark Order)

Jeff: Winners receive a first round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament. Given how stacked this Tag Team Tournament is going to be, having a bye in the first round is a huge advantage. The Best Friends have really impressed me in their AEW matches, so I’m thinking them taking this one and getting the Bye would be great. After all, these teams could face each other again in the tournament brackets, so let’s give it to the Best Friends and light a fire under the Dark Order. (Prediction: Best Friends)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, The Dark Order

Lucha Bros (C) vs. Young Bucks (AAA Tag-Title Ladder Match)

Ian: To fans who have not been following AAA as well, this rivalry seems incredibly one-sided. The Bucks won at Double or Nothing and Fyter Fest, so if they win again here it’s not going to make the Lucha Bros look like title threats in the upcoming tag team title tournament. The Bucks have yet to lose in AEW but I think All Out is where they take their first L. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

Andrew: Their match at Double or Nothing was great and this could be the match that ends up stealing the show. Throw in the fact that this will be a ladder match with some insane moves could prove to be one of the best matches of the year and that’s a bold statement to make. With the AAA titles on the line, I don’t see a reason as to why Young Bucks should hold the titles any longer considering they will be exclusive to AEW. Lucha Brothers go over. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

Jeff: This match is going to be a banger! We all know what these guys are capable of, and I’ve loved just about every match they’ve had over the last few months over the AAA Titles. As for this match though, I can’t see the Bucks heading into a weekly TV show with another promotions tag straps (especially with the AEW tag titles as a primary focus as the kick off the TNT show) so I’d expect the Lucha Brothers to retain here, in what is sure to be a great match. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, The Lucha Bros

Chris Jericho vs. “Hangman” Adam Page (AEW World Title)

Ian: AEW is doing their best to make you believe Hangman Page has no chance in this match. On recent shows, he’s been portrayed as injured and barely able to eek out a win over Kip Sabian, somebody many AEW fans have little experience watching. AEW may be doing this so that Page winning is a total shocker or they are doing this so that somehow they can make it believable during the match that Page could win. In the end, they just aren’t going to put that belt on Page yet and maybe not for a few years. That belt is going on Jericho. (Prediction: Chris Jericho)

Andrew: As much as I would like to see Page become the top champion, I don’t think it’s his time and especially going up against the biggest name that AEW has right now. Yes, having a former WWE star be their first champion isn’t the great thing to do but in this situation, it will help them more than hurt them just starting out. Page should be showcased in this match and be a bigger star coming out of it. It’ll be interesting to see how long Jericho stays champion. (Prediction: Chris Jericho)

Jeff: It’s exciting as hell to be in on the ground floor of a World Title that means something again. It reminds me a lot of how the NXT title still feels important in that promotion. This is going to be a straight up fight though, with Jericho somehow still doing the best work of his career and Page able to match him every step of the way. In the end, it makes more sense to me to put the inaugural title on Page. It fits with the “newness” of AEW and gives Jericho a reason to continue heeling it up so excellently. It’ll be weird to have two Wednesday night shows with “Adams” as champions. But I’ll take it. (Prediction: “Hangman” Adam Page)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Chris Jericho

AEW ALL OUT Predictions Outro

What do you think about Ian, Andrew and Jeff’s picks for Saturday’s matches? How do their above picks compare to yours? Let us know by sharing your own AEW ALL OUT predictions in the “Comments” section below.

If you have somehow failed to get your fill of insight, analysis and predictions for Saturday night’s show, fear not!

In addition to the above picks from our trio of veteran reporters, you can also see what the “betting experts” expect to happen in the top matches by checking out the AEW ALL OUT betting odds.

Join us here at SEScoops.com throughout the weekend for the best coverage of AEW ALL OUT news, rumors and spoilers.

Make sure to stop by on Saturday night for the absolute fastest and most-detailed, live AEW ALL OUT results coverage on the web!

Until next time …

WWE continues their four-day stretch of special live events at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Sunday evening, as they present their WWE SummerSlam 2019 pay-per-view.

The show will follow-up Saturday night’s NXT TakeOver: Toronto II live special on the WWE Network and preceed two consecutive nights of WWE television, as the post-SummerSlam episodes of RAW and SmackDown LIVE will also emanate from the Toronto-based venue.

Sunday night’s PPV marks the thirty-second event under the WWE SummerSlam chronology and the second to be held in the Toronto market, with the first being WWE SummerSlam 2004 at the Air Canada Centre.

As of this writing, the advertised WWE SummerSlam card consists of ten matches, with six championships on-the-line from the RAW, SmackDown LIVE and 205 Live brands.

Closer Look At WWE SummerSlam PPV Card

Representing the red brand as the main event will be the WWE Universal Championship showdown between Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins.

The blue brand main event offering will see WWE Champion Kofi Kingston defend his crown against longtime rival Randy Orton.

205 Live will be represented with championship action as well, as Drew Gulak defends his WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Oney Lorcan.

In other featured attraction matches this Sunday night will be returning WWE Hall Of Famers Bill Goldberg and Trish Stratus, who square-off in separate one-on-one matches against Dolph Ziggler and Charlotte Flair, respectively.

Rounding out the lineup for WWE SummerSlam will be Becky Lynch vs. Natalya in a Submission Match for the RAW Women’s Championship, Bayley vs. Ember Moon for the SmackDown Women’s Championship, A.J. Styles vs. Ricochet for the WWE United States Championship, Finn Balor vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt and Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon in a match where Owens has vowed to quit WWE if he loses.

It’s worth noting that there is a strong possibility that multiple additional matches could be added to WWE SummerSlam at the last minute.

As is the case before every major pay-per-view event, SEScoops.com compiles a handful of pro wrestling journalists to provide their in-depth insight and analysis into each match scheduled on the card in our SEScoops.com Predictions Roundtable feature.

Joining us for this WWE SummerSlam installment will be veteran staff writers Ian Carey, Andrew Ravens and Jeff Moss.

Without further adieu, let’s take a look at the SEScoops.com predictions for WWE SummerSlam.

Drew Gulak (C) vs. Oney Lorcan (WWE Cruiserweight Title)

Ian Carey: This match really sums up what 205 Live is all about. While WCW’s cruiserweight division was all about bringing in luchadors and high-flying innovative moves, 205 Live is just about smaller wrestler putting on good wrestling matches in whatever style is deemed fit. Gulak and Lorcan won’t be putting on a lucha libre or highspot fest here but it’ll be a unique and hard-hitting match which Gulak will win. Don’t sleep on this match or feel you can miss it. (Prediction: Drew Gulak)

Andrew Ravens: This should be a fun match and it’s nice to see Lorcan get this chance to shine on PPV as he’s a great talent. However, he doesn’t seem to be someone that WWE wants to be champion. It’s a fresh feud, which is different but Gulak retains with ease. (Prediction: Drew Gulak)

Jeff Moss: I’ve been asleep and honestly don’t know if this match is on the main card or the kickoff show, but that’s really neither here nor there. I’d just like to see some of this action on the main show, is all. These guys will tear it up, just as Lorcan has been doing in NXT UK, NXT and on 205 Live for a while now. I’d like to see Lorcan get some payoff for all the hard work he’s put in over the last year, all over WWE, but I think that the title stays with Gulak here, and maybe after SummerSlam he makes some NXT appearances with that purple belt. (Prediction: Drew Gulak)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Drew Gulak

Finn Balor vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt

Ian: It would be pretty bad form for WWE to beat the Fiend in its very first match. So much has gone into Bray Wyatt’s new character that one can only assume the plan is to go strong with it. This is likely the strongest Wyatt will ever be in his career, it’s possible that WWE goes all the way with it. Wyatt’s fanbase will be hoping this is the case. (Prediction: “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt)

Andrew: There should be no way that Wyatt suffers a loss in this contest as it serves as his in-ring return with his new gimmick. Also, Balor is slated to take time off from WWE after this event and there’s no reason why someone taking time off with what I mentioned above should lead to him getting the win. (Prediction: “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt)

Jeff: I am a huge fan of Finn Balor, but The Fiend needs to crush the Demon here. I’d love to see a Finn Balor that doesn’t have that persona to “channel” when things get rough and is just a down and dirty fighter who can kick your ass. For that to happen, he needs to lose here, “take some time off” as has been rumoured, and then come back better and stronger. As for the Fiend, it’s time for him to show us what he is all about. I want this match to be fast, hard-hitting and the Fiend should dominate. Not in that weird WWE way where he wins in 25 seconds with a rollup, but actually take the time to be the fearsome character we all want him to be. (Prediction: “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt

A.J. Styles (C) vs. Ricochet (WWE U.S. Title)

Ian: Expect this match to steal the show. These are arguably two of the best wrestlers in the world, not just WWE. Amazingly, we never saw these two wrestle when they were both competing in NJPW. With there being a weight division between them at the time, their paths never crossed. I’m expecting A.J. to pull out the win here as the O.C is kept strong. Styles will likely cheat to keep the title somehow, however. (Prediction: A.J. Styles)

Andrew: These two have had plenty of matches thus far but I see this being the best match of them all as WWE should give them plenty of time to tell the story that they want to do in the ring. A.J. has had a renewed push as a champion on television and with him being paired again with Gallows and Anderson, they could play a factor in him winning this contest. Let’s move onto a different program. (Prediction: A.J. Styles)

Jeff: WWE loves a “dominant” faction that has a lot of belts, so I can’t see A.J. losing the US title so soon after the OC (Califoooooooornia) just picked up the tag belts. There’s 2 things I can hope for here; 1.) That this match will steal the show, because on paper there is no reason it shouldn’t, and 2.) A.J. wins and the OC (Califoooooooornia) begins a rise on RAW that’ll make them more powerful and somewhat of an Undisputed Era group. Ricochet can take a hard-fought loss here and it won’t hurt him. (Prediction: A.J. Styles)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, A.J. Styles

Goldberg vs. Dolph Ziggler

Ian: What? It’s going to be a spear plus jackhammer and that’ll be that. Do you think they are going to waste 20 minutes on this match? Is Ziggler being kept strong for something? Nope, this match is entirely so that fans (and likely Goldberg himself) can just forget about what happened at Super ShowDown. Too bad for Ziggler, who seems to have really found himself again lately. (Prediction: Goldberg)

Andrew: This should be a one minute match with Goldberg absolutely destroying Ziggler for the comments that he made and sending a message to the critics who voiced their opinion about his match against The Undertaker in Saudi Arabia. Let Goldberg remind fans that he can still work and be a monster. (Prediction: Goldberg)

Jeff: Here’s a pre-recap: Bell. Spear. Jackhammer. Ziggler explodes. Goldberg pins the shiny pair of pants left over. Look, we all know why this is happening. It’s a make-good for Goldberg’s terrible, terrible match in that other place with the Undertaker. My only hope is that this starts the show because even though it will be hot garbage, it’ll get the crowd hyped and be done with quick. After that, perhaps we call it even with the man who has admittedly repeatedly concussed himself during his into actually retire before something even worse happens. (Prediction: Goldberg)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Goldberg

Trish Stratus vs. Charlotte Flair

Ian: With this being Trish’s final match, don’t expect her to win. Oddly enough, Stratus’ first send-off into retirement resulted in a veering away from tradition. Instead of losing in her final match as a full-time wrestler, Stratus won the WWE Women’s title in her last match. Expect things to work out more traditionally this time, with the wrestler from yesteryear putting over the star of today. (Prediction: Charlotte Flair)

Andrew: It’s nice to see Trish back on television and in the ring competing again. This should make for a fun entertaining match but Flair should go over. Trish will go back into retirement while Flair still has many years left as one of the top stars in the women’s division. This is another accolade that Flair can boast about. (Prediction: Charlotte Flair)

Jeff: While I don’t always hate Legends returning for “one more match” this one is just flat. The build to it has been tepid at best and frankly, I don’t care who wins. That said, since Trish is in her hometown (and mine, just to town-drop) lets give her the win. It’s really not going to matter to Charlotte if she loses here, so why not give us the feel-good moment with Trish? (Prediction: Trish Stratus)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Charlotte Flair

Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon (Owens’ Career On-The-Line)

Ian: I find everything with Shane McMahon involved to be quite fast-forwardable. This is too bad considering it is the backdrop for Kevin Owens’ Stone Cold-esque character pivot. Owens needs to win here and win big. He’ll do so with a Stunner and hopefully we won’t see Shane O’ Mac for a long long time. (Prediction: Kevin Owens)

Andrew: The most predictable match on the card as no one really thinks Owens will quit the company. If for some reason he should lose this match, which I highly doubt then Raw could always sign him. McMahon has picked up some notable wins over top talent as of late. I don’t see Owens being the next star to fall to McMahon with this stipulation that appears to be the conclusion of this storyline. (Prediction: Kevin Owens)

Jeff: I’m so sick of Shane stories at this point that even if Kevin doesn’t win, and they do that “he quit but is back 2 weeks later for some reason” thing, I might just live in denial and pretend he won anyways. Heading into the Smackdown on Fox era, Shane needs to be erased and Kevin Owens needs to the the top guy on Smackdown. Heel or Face he can work it, and I know that Roman’s always had the golden boy tag, but Owens is where the money is going forward. (Prediction: Kevin Owens)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Kevin Owens

Bayley (C) vs. Ember Moon (SmackDown Women’s Title)

Ian: Bayley should win this but you have to wonder if something unexpectant could occur here. There hasn’t been much to talk about in terms of Moon and Bayley building up this match and of the 3 women’s matches booked, it feels the least important by a wide margin. Could Sasha Banks enter back into the picture soon? It’s been 4-months, that’s one heck of a sabbatical. No matter what, Bayley wins. There’s no way a title-change occurs on a match which is being presented as such an afterthought. (Prediction: Bayley)

Andrew: I’m glad WWE decided to do something with Ember Moon but she just feels like she is a beatable opponent and placeholder until Charlotte Flair gets back into the mix, which is a shame considering how talented Moon is. Bayley should and will retain her before moving onto a more meaningful program. (Prediction: Bayley)

Jeff: Bayley, oh Bayley. Our beloved NXT star has fizzled out completely in this run as SD Champion (not entirely her fault) and it’s time for some new blood. Ember is one of the few women in the division right now that’s got potential to be a character in the vein of the Fiend or even NXT Asuka, so let’s give her a chance to build that. Make her scary. Make her Luna Vachon for a new generation. If “one ember can start the fire” let’s light it and see where it goes. (Prediction: Ember Moon)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Bayley

Kofi Kingston (C) vs. Randy Orton (WWE Title)

Ian: I was in attendance when Randy Orton won his first world title – it was at SummerSlam 2004 which was also held in Toronto. He defeated Chris Benoit that night and his Evolution teammates would subsequently turn on him in the following days. I think it’s too early for them to take the title off Kofi but I’m worried that’s exactly what is going to happen. It’s been awhile since Orton had the title but I’m wondering if he’s who WWE wants with the strap for when they move to Fox. (Prediction: Randy Orton)

Andrew: WWE has done a great job of building this program up and incorporating the backstory of this feud leading into the match. Kofi has had a pretty good reign as champion that I don’t see why should end at the hands of Orton. We’ve seen Orton as champion and while he’s a good talent to have, he shouldn’t be WWE Champion over Kofi at this stage. Kofi beating Orton is just another top name to help give him more credibility. (Prediction: Kofi Kingston)

Jeff: Is Randy Orton the Joker to Kofi Kingston’s Batman? If you’d asked me a few months ago I would have said no, but WWE has actually done a pretty good job of checking it’s homework on this match. The lead up has laid out the history between the two really well, and I’m hoping that Kofi can pull an actual match out of Orton while they try to trade finishers. Orton can go when he feels like it, but the last thing I want to see is another Championship around is waist. I fear WWE’s temptation to have John Cena come back and feud with him over it to break Ric Flair’s record would be too great. Damn, even just in typing that I’m sure someone in Stanford got chills. (Prediction: Kofi Kingston)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Kofi Kingston

Becky Lynch (C) vs. Natalya (Submission Match For RAW Women’s Title)

Ian: Becky will get booed. The Toronto crowd will not cheer against Natalya though Becky always gets a big pop when she’s here too. Expect some bizarro world comments from the commentary team (via Vince) but also expect Becky to get a chance to cut a somewhat heel promo on the live crowd. There has to be a reason they booked Becky in a match where she’ll get booed, it’s just not clear what that reason is yet. Regardless, unless Natalya cheats like crazy and does a full heel turn (possible), Lynch should win. (Prediction: Becky Lynch)

Andrew: While the match itself should be decent, I like the fact that they have let these two stars go out there with a more ediger dialog with their promos that have been quite entertaining. Once this match was booked, most fans felt numb about it because WWE hadn’t done much with Natalya leading up but they have turned that around with promos. (Prediction: Becky Lynch)

Jeff: My presumption is that this match will end with some kind of farting. Either actual farting from Natalya, or some kind of sill over-booked farting around on behalf of WWE creative. I mean wouldn’t you just LOVE for Lacey Evans to interfere and cost Becky the Title? No, neither would I and I have no reason to think she would other than we haven’t seen her in a while. Yup, I’m so disinterested in this match, I’m just making stuff up at this point. Anyway, Becky wins. Especially if we’re going to give the “Yay Canada!” win to Trish. (Prediction: Becky Lynch)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Becky Lynch

Brock Lesnar (C) vs. Seth Rollins (WWE Universal Title)

Ian: It’s got to be Brock Lesnar winning this match. Rollins just beat Lesnar at WrestleMania so I don’t see what the point would be in having him beat him again. Lesnar’s not going back to the UFC, he’s going to be a key figure in WWE for the foreseeable future. It doesn’t make sense for him to lose again and so I don’t think he will. I think Rollins will ultimately get bumped down a notch, which could allow a guy like Ricochet to move up. (Prediction: Brock Lesnar)

Andrew: This is a rematch from WrestleMania 34 with pretty much the same build, which says something about the state of WWE right now. Lesnar just won the title a few months ago so I don’t see a reason why they would him drop it here. However, that doesn’t mean having Lesnar as champion once again is a good thing as I thought Rollins was making progress as champion despite feuding with Baron Corbin before dropping the title. Lesnar predictably retains the title. (Prediction: Brock Lesnar)

Jeff: So, Seth has breathlessly “guaranteed” that he’ll beat Brock at SummerSlam. If I know anything (and according to the comments, I don’t) that’s WWE’s way of saying he’s not going to win this match. Why wouldn’t he win this match? Beats me. Maybe WWE just doesn’t like the idea of a title or champion being on TV regularly. Maybe they think Seth is better chasing a title than holding one? I don’t know, but I truly hope I’m wrong because the longer that Big Red Belt is around Brock’s Big Pink Waist, the less I care about it. So here’s hoping Seth overcomes the odds/obstacles/numbers game/whatever and wins in spite of WWE’s telegraphing. Then the Championship can feel like part of the show again. What a SWERVE!!! Extremely hopeful. (Prediction: Seth Rollins)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Brock Lesnar

SEScoops.com SummerSlam Predictions Outro

What do you think about Ian, Andrew and Jeff’s picks for Sunday’s matches? How did the trio fare with their predictions for last year’s WWE SummerSlam PPV? Find out by checking out the SEScoops.com Roundtable Predictions feature for WWE SummerSlam 2018.

How do their above picks compare to yours? Let us know by sharing your own WWE SummerSlam predictions in the “Comments” section below.

If you have somehow failed to get your fill of insight, analysis and predictions for Sunday night’s show, fear not!

In addition to the above picks from our trio of veteran reporters, you can also see what the “betting experts” expect to happen in the top matches by checking out the WWE SummerSlam 2019 betting odds from BetOnline.

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WWE kicks off four straight nights at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Saturday evening, as the black-and-gold brand presents their NXT TakeOver: Toronto II live special on the WWE Network.

The NXT TakeOver: Toronto II is the 26th event under the “TakeOver” chronology, and the second billed as “TakeOver: Toronto.” The inaugural show emanating from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on November 19, 2016 as part of WWE Survivor Series 2016 Weekend.

Saturday night’s live special, which takes place as part of WWE SummerSlam 2019 Weekend, features a five-match card — four of which will be contested for NXT Championships.

In the headline spot will be NXT World Champion Adam Cole defending his title against former title-holder Johnny Gargano in a 2-Out-Of-3 Falls Match, with each fall featuring a special stipulation. The first fall, which was selected by Gargano, will be a “Street Fight.” The second, chosen by Cole, will be a Traditional Pro Wrestling match. If the bout should go to a third and final fall, NXT General Manager William Regal will reveal the yet-to-be-announced stipulation.

Supporting Saturday night’s main event will be “The Queen of Spades,” as Shayna Baszler puts her NXT Women’s Championship on-the-line against Mia Yim.

Also on tap for NXT TakeOver: Toronto II is Velveteen Dream vs. Pete Dunne vs. Roderick Strong in a Triple-Threat match for Dream’s NXT North American Championship, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. The Undisputed ERA (Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly) for the NXT Tag-Team Championships and a one-on-one Grudge Match pitting Candice LeRae against Io Shirai.

As is the case before every major pay-per-view event, SEScoops.com compiles a handful of pro wrestling journalists to provide their in-depth insight and analysis into each match scheduled on the card in our SEScoops.com Predictions Roundtable feature. Joining us for this NXT TakeOver: Toronto II installment will be veteran staff writers Ian Carey, Andrew Ravens and Jeff Moss.

Without further adieu, let’s take a look at the SEScoops.com predictions for NXT TakeOver: Toronto II.

Candice LeRae vs. Io Shirai

Ian Carey: Io Shirai’s first match as a heel will be at TakeOver going up against Candice LeRae. Having Shirai lose in her first big match after going heel just seems like a poor way to get her heel turn over so I’m expecting her to come away with the win in this match. Perhaps Shirai will show her hardcore side again and go at LeRae with a kendo stick. (Prediction: Io Shirai)

Andrew Ravens: While this is being built upon LeRae getting her revenge on Io, I don’t see that happening despite what conventional pro wrestling booking would have. Io is someone that will be an NXT Women’s Champion and while LeRae is extremely talented, it would feel more like a back step for Io to lose here when the real money in a feud with Shayna Baszler down the line. (Prediction: Io Shirai)

Jeff Moss: Oh, Candice LeRae, we hardly knew ye. I’m a big fan of CLR, but she is in way over her head here. So much so that I worry this might actually be part of some kind of human sacrifice that someone needs done. Io Shirai is going to annihilate Candice in what should be a crazy-rough, hard-hitting and hopefully (for Candice’s sake) short battle. (Prediction: Io Shirai)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Io Shirai

Velveteen Dream (C) vs. Pete Dunne vs. Roderick Strong (NXT North American Title)

Ian: This triple threat match for the NXT North American title is likely to favor Velveteen Dream in the end. It just seems too quickly put together of a program for it to result in a title change. Plus, Velveteen Dream scored a win over Matt Riddle to retain the title at TakeOver 25. It seems as though if they had him beat Riddle, they don’t want him losing the title anytime soon. (Prediction: Velveteen Dream)

Andrew: With this contest being under the triple threat umbrella, a title change has a good chance of happening, although I’m not sure what could be done to make Strong look like a worthy champion considering that he’s already lost to Dunne. Thus, I have him ruled out as a possibility. I find Dream to be a fun champion and unless WWE just wants to have a title change for the sake of it, I’m not sure why Dunne would become the champion. (Prediction: Velveteen Dream)

Jeff: I couldn’t be more stoked for the Undisputed Era matches on the card, because I think that tonight could be a real turning point for the UE. I know a WWE loves a faction with all the belts, but I’d like to see it go the other route. This match (which will RULE, by the way) should end with Velveteen Dream and Pete Dunne doing something brilliantly violent to each other, taking themselves out of the match and Roderick Strong sneaking away with the belt, bringing new Gold to the Undisputed Era. (Prediction: Roderick Strong)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Velveteen Dream

Street Profits (C) vs. The Undisputed ERA (NXT Tag-Team Titles)

Ian: The Street Profits will take on Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly at TakeOver and I have to imagine the champs will drop the titles paving the way for them to move to Raw permanently. The Street Profits have really found themselves as of late in both NXT and on Raw, and I don’t expect that trend to change anytime soon. Expect the Street Profits to move up the WWE main roster tag team rankings quickly while Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish continue to dominate in NXT. (Prediction: Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly)

Andrew: With The Street Profits now on the main roster, I smell a title change here. Yes, the champions don’t do much on Monday Night RAW right now aside from backstage promos but they’re on the main roster for a reason and WWE sees some value in booking them there. It’s time for The Undisputed Era to be back on top of the tag team division, which makes the most sense right now. (Prediction: Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly)

Jeff: This is arguably the weak point in my Undisputed Era Fantasy Booking as this match could go either way, largely due to WWE being really weird about the Street Profits. They are loved in NXT, but RAW could use their swag. I don’t want them to go to RAW anytime soon, but it’s not impossible. What I’d really like to see here is Street Profits win, making Fish and O”Reily the first of the Undisputed Era to fail to capture a title. So that’s what I’m going with. Street Profits retain, and hopefully stay in NXT to defend the belts occasionally. (Prediction: Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly

Shayna Baszler (C) vs. Mia Yim (NXT Women’s Title)

Ian: Shayna Baszler and Mia Yim will go at it at TakeOver and I have to expect Baszler will come out with the win and still the NXT women’s champion. Baszler seems like someone Triple H is hesitant to give up to the main roster and it feels as though she’s still got a lot of time left on this title reign. Until Rousey is back, I don’t expect Baszler to leave NXT. (Prediction: Shayna Baszler)

Andrew: Personally, I don’t feel that WWE has done a great job in building up Yim as a worthy contender. It could be due to the fact that Baszler has been seen as the most dominant talent in the women’s division for the entirety of her time in NXT. This match just seems like a bridge between now and getting to November or even later to have Io Shirai be the star to dethrone her. This match should be kept short to secure that future program. (Prediction: Shayna Baszler)

Jeff: This is going to be a BRAWL and I’m all for it. I’ve enjoyed the build for this, Mia taking out the Horsewomen and Shayna being her usual awesome self have set the stage for a great match. There’s a rumoured Wild Ronda Rousey appearing at SummerSlam (maybe, possibly) so if that were to happen, I bet her old pals would join her for the fabled Horsewomen Vs Horsewomen Story we’ve been hearing about forever. However, I think it’s still a bit early for that to happen with a Wrestlemania payoff, so I think this match will be amazing, but Baszler wins and holds onto the belt until the next Takeover. (Prediction: Shayna Baszler)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, Shayna Baszler

Adam Cole (C) vs. Johnny Gargano (2-Out-Of-3 Falls For NXT Title)

Ian: I’m quite certain this will go down as one of the all-time classic matches in Takeover history. The best two of three falls stipulation including a mystery stipulation for the last match provides an intriguing backdrop in the blowoff to this angle. In the end, I expect Adam Cole to walk away with the title. Gargano might be everyone’s favorite but in the end, I feel Triple H sees more value in Gargano chasing the title rather than holding it. I expect Cole to have a fairly lengthy run with the belt. (Prediction: Adam Cole)

Andrew: This match could see either man win here and I wouldn’t be shocked either way. We’ve seen both stars be the champion in this feud that has taken up the majority of this year. This has to be the blowoff contest, which I expect it to be. Unless WWE went against what they do with NXT and giving away automatic rematches, I find it hard to believe that Gargano wins the title here. There are also more babyfaces that could challenge for the top title in NXT right now. Cole wins it in the third fall. (Prediction: Adam Cole)

Jeff: Unless this is the first 2-out-of-3-falls match to only go two falls, I think the first fall in the match, the Wrestling Match, should be won by Cole. He’s the more technically proficient of the two, and he owns it. The Street Fight fall should go to Gargano. He’ll be fired up at this point and looking to throw himself at something. The last fall is where it gets tricky. Without knowing the stipulation, it’s hard to predict the fall, but I think it’s Johnny that wins the title. If Ciampa returns, all the better. Because the next step for Adam Cole should be the whole UE coming to the ring to console him, but Strong hangs back, looking at this newly won North American title. Being the only one with Gold, maybe he should lead the team… Boom! (Prediction: Johnny Gargano)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Adam Cole

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The recent Bayley interview with Kristine Leahy of the FOX Sports 1 (FS1) show Fair Game has the pro wrestling world buzzing after a portion of the clip was deleted from the official Twitter account of the show.

The topic of discussion that caused the controversy was based around the fact that WWE Superstars travel themselves from city-to-city and country-to-country.

The SmackDown Women’s Champion spoke about the “sketchy areas” she often travels through and how she always fears she is going to run out of gas.

Leahy was shocked by the comments, and asked if WWE Superstars even have a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Bayley was uncomfortable with the line of questioning and tried to steer the conversation in a different direction.

Check out a complete transcript of the controversial part of Kristine Leahy’s interview with Bayley from FS1’s Fair Game, as well as the video footage of the portion that ended up getting deleted from the official social media accounts of the program.

Bayley FS1 “Fair Game” Interview Transcript

Bayley: “Oh man. It’s not pretty. It’s haaard. The hardest part is literally the drives afterwards. Like we’ll have four-hour drives, five-hour drives. Sometimes it’s in the sketchiest towns when there’s literally nothing, and you’re afraid you’re gonna run out of gas, which does happen. It’s gotten very close where I have to take my foot off the pedal. The last time it happened–”

Kristine Leahy (interrupting): “You’re driving YOURSELF? You don’t have like a driver?”

Bayley: “No…”

Leahy: “WHAT???”

Bayley: “Yeah, we drive ourselves. We get our own rental cars and we drive ourself.”

Leahy: “You get a RENTAL car?

Bayley: “Yes. How do you expect us to get around to these towns and entertain people?”

Leahy: “I don’t know! You’re superstars. I feel like after the show there’s a driver, and it’s like, ‘Here’s your driver. Get in. You’ve had a hard day of work. We’ll drive you with a full tank of gas.’”

Bayley: “We do it five days a week, so they can’t do that for 30 superstars five days a week.”

Leahy: “I don’t know. I think they make a lot of money off of you guys.”

Bayley: “I think so too, but you know, they take care of us for most things-“

Leahy (interrupting): “Do you want me to negotiate your guys’ new CBA? Do you have CBA?”

Bayley: “No, but–”

Leahy: “Let’s make one. Drivers!”

Bayley: “Things like this, they work around it. It’s fun though, it does become fun. You get to connect with whoever you travel with and there’s memories you won’t have with anyone else. It becomes a real family or sisterhood or brotherhood.”

Bayley FS1 “Fair Game” Deleted Interview Video

https://twitter.com/MattBoone1984/status/1150423839526068225

Check out the video from the Bayley interview that is still available on the official social media outlets for FS1’s Fair Game below.

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Alright fans, the time has come! All Elite Wrestling returns with the third event under the AEW promotional banner, as they present AEW Fight For The Fallen tonight from Daily’s Place Amphitheater at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.

It’s worth noting that tonight’s show is not only jam-packed with a line-up consisting of action-filled matches and entertaining segments, but that the reason behind the event in the first place is one that deserves a proper amount of attention.

AEW Event In Jacksonville For Good Cause

The proceeds from the gate for AEW Fight For The Fallen will benefit Jacksonville’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC).

The Mayor’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC) coordinates and encourages cooperative efforts among social service, criminal justice, mental health and other agencies to provide assistance to crime victims and their families.

The Council is composed of a chair and 26 members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members serve terms of three years each.

The 27 members represent a cross-section of representatives of community mental health, social services, criminal justice, education, the medical profession, crime victims and their advocates, and members of the general public.

“Last year Jacksonville endured a horrible mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing, and the VAAC was a tremendous support for the community,” said Tony Khan, AEW President, who also spoke with First Coast News for a 20-minute sit-down interview ahead of tonight’s AEW Fight For The Fallen event in Jacksonville (Watch Video Below).

“When we decided to host Fight for the Fallen, there was no question that AEW would stage the event here in Jacksonville and would give back to the organization that helped so many people during that incredibly tragic time.”

“We are extremely grateful to All Elite Wrestling and the ‘Fight for the Fallen’ event for this generous donation,” said Lenny Curry, Jacksonville Mayor.

“Making sure victims of violent crimes and their families have the support they need at one of the toughest times in their lives is a top priority for me. This donation is crucial in helping continue our efforts and providing victim assistance services when it is truly needed the most.”

“Farah & Farah” AEW ‘FFTF’ Presenting Sponsor

Serving as the Presenting Sponsor for AEW Fight For The Fallen will be longtime Florida / Georgia-based personal injury law firm, Farah & Farah.

The firm has been around for over 40 years and is featured regularly on local commercials at almost any given time of the day on any given channel.

As noted in the AEW announcement of Farah & Farah the Presenting Sponsor for AEW Fight For The Fallen, the integrated sponsorship with the law firm will include a number of cross-promotional efforts.

Among them are cross-promotional activities with AEW talent, customized co-branded graphics, signage on the ring apron / in-venue, as well as a number of various digital and social media efforts.

“We have a moral obligation to give back to the communities in which we live,” said Eddie Farah, Managing Partner of Farah & Farah (@FarahAndFarah).

“The fact that a mass shooting occurred here in Jacksonville just a few blocks from our office last year makes that moral obligation even stronger.”

Eddie continued, “We make it our mission to help protect injured people and their families, and supporting AEW’s Fight for the Fallen is one of the ways we actively live out that mission.

“When we saw that the proceeds of this event would be used to support victims of crime and their families – connecting them with crucial supportive services – we had to be part of this.”

“Eddie Farah started the firm in Jacksonville 40 years ago, and has been giving back to the community ever since,” said Tony Khan, President and CEO of All Elite Wrestling.

“Everyone at AEW cares deeply about the vibrancy and safety of Jacksonville, and we think that Farah & Farah is the perfect presenting sponsor of Fight for the Fallen as we all endeavor to raise money for the Victim Assistance Advisory Council.”

How To Watch AEW Fight For The Fallen

So, how can fans watch tonight’s AEW Fight For The Fallen event? Let’s take an extensive look at our viewing options for this evening.

Things kick off with the “Buy-In” pre-show, which is advertised to begin at 7:30pm Eastern Time / 4:30pm Pacific Time, streaming LIVE on the official AEW YouTube channel.

From there, it will be time for the AEW Fight For The Fallen main card to get underway, as the advertised start-time for the event is 8:15pm Eastern Time / 5:15pm Pacific Time.

The AEW Fight For The Fallen show will stream via the Bleacher Report (B/R) Live service in the United States and Canada.

For United Kingdom and international viewers, the show will be streaming live via the official AEW channel on the Fite.tv service. U.K. and International viewers must purchase the stream.

For more information on how to order tonight’s AEW Fight For The Fallen show in the U.K. or other international markets, visit Fite.tv.

The final advertised lineup heading into tonight’s AEW Fight For The Fallen special on B/R Live looks as follows:

AEW FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN 2019

• The Young Bucks vs. Cody & Dustin Rhodes
• Kenny Omega vs. CIMA
• Chris Jericho “Live Mic” Segment
• Hangman Page vs. Kip Sabian
• SoCal Uncensored vs. The Lucha Bros
• Brandi Rhodes vs. Allie
• Dark Order vs. Jack Evans & Angelico vs. Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy
• Havoc, Darby Allin & Joey Janela vs. MJF, Sammy Guevara & Shawn Spears
• Sonny Kiss vs. Peter Avalon
• Britt Baker & Riho vs. Bea Priestley & Shoko Nakajima

AEW Fight For The Fallen Results & Social Media

For those still looking for their “fill” of All Elite Wrestling content heading into tonight’s AEW Fight For The Fallen show, we’ve got you covered!

Check out our SEScoops.com AEW Fight For The Fallen Predictions Round-table that Andrew Ravens (@Andrew_Ravens) and Ian Carey (@IanisaGoodDude) took part in along with myself, Matt Boone (@MattBoone1984) for tonight’s show.

In the feature, the three veteran pro wrestling journalists provide their in-depth insight, analysis and predictions for each match scheduled on the AEW Fight For The Fallen card.

Check out the AEW Fight For The Fallen predictions round-table feature by clicking here.

For more news and social media coverage of All Elite Wrestling and tonight’s AEW Fight For The Fallen event, follow us on Twitter @SEScoops.

You can also follow the various official AEW social media channels listed below:

• Twitter.com/AEWrestling
• Instagram/AllEliteWrestling
• Facebook.com/AllEliteWrestling
• YouTube.com/AllEliteWrestling
  

Make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com TONIGHT for LIVE AEW Fight For The Fallen results coverage!

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In addition to WWE Extreme Rules, there will be an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) show this weekend, as AEW Fight For The Fallen goes down from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday night, July 13th.

The special, which will stream live via B/R Live service with a “Buy-In” pre-show leading into the main event, features a stacked lineup with several high-profile matches and segments.

On tap for Saturday night’s show is a tag-team bout pitting The Young Bucks against The Brotherhood, Cody and Dustin Rhodes, as well as singles action with Kenny Omega going one-on-one against CIMA and “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Kip Sabian, a “Live Mic” segment with Chris Jericho, women’s singles action with Brandi Rhodes vs. Allie, SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky) vs. Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix) and The Dark Order (Evil Uno & Stu Grayson) vs. Angelico & Jack Evans vs. Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus in a three-way tag-team match with the winning team advancing to AEW All Out for a chance at a first-round bye in the AEW World Tag-Team Championship Tournament.

Scheduled for the AEW Fight For The Fallen “Buy-In” pre-show leading into Saturday night’s main card will be Sonny Kiss vs. Peter Avalon (with Leva Bates) in one-on-one action, Britt Baker & Rihno vs. Bea Priestly & Shoko Nakajima in a women’s tag-team bout and Jimmy Havoc, Darby Allin & Joey Janela vs. MJF, Sammy Guevara and Shawn Spears in a six-man tag-team match.

SEScoops.com writers Andrew Ravens, Ian Carey and Matt Boone have come together to offer their insight and predictions for all of the matches for Saturday night’s show (Editor’s Note: The women’s tag-team match on the “Buy-In” pre-show was announced after this feature was compiled). Check out their breakdowns and picks for AEW Fight For The Fallen below.

Sonny Kiss vs. Peter Avalon (Pre-Show)

Andrew Ravens: A last minute addition to the AEW Fight For The Fallen card that I don’t think many fans are excited about. Avalon and Bates caught a lot of backlash over their characters after fans saw them in action at the Fyter Fest event a few weeks ago. I have Avalon going over with some cheap heat help by Bates to barely get by Kiss. (Prediction: Peter Avalon)

Ian Carey: I feel like the reason this match got added was specifically because of the poor reaction the librarian gimmick has received. It sort of seemed that way this week on BTE when Leva told the Bucks how great she feels the gimmick is getting over. It’s possible this match is being done specifically to get Jim Cornette all worked up. Regardless, Sonny Kiss should win what will be a rather silly match. (Prediction: Sonny Kiss)

Matt Boone: This one is your comedic relief match for the “Buy-In” portion of the AEW Fight For The Fallen event. Should be some more character development and storyline advancement in this one, with some goofy spots mixed in to keep it wrestling~! (Prediction: Peter Avalon)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Peter Avalon

Jimmy Havoc, Darby Allin & Joey Janela vs. MJF, Sammy Guevara & Shawn Spears (Pre-Show)

Andrew: This should close the pre-show and a match that has fun written all over it with such personalities in it. I have MJF, Sammy Guevara & Shawn Spears going over just because they’re heels that have more potential than the babyfaces. MJF should be a talent that is protected in his booking as he could be a megastar for them once they get on TV. Thus, that’s the reason behind my belief. (Prediction: MJF, Sammy Guevara & Shawn Spears)

Ian: Expect some conflict between Shawn Spears and MJF during this match. MJF says that Cody is his mentor and Spears walloped (took me awhile to determine what word to use) Cody in the head with a chair at Fyter Fest. I’m expecting MJF and Spears to be too concerned with each other and not concerned enough with their opponents. (Prediction: Jimmy Havoc, Darby Allin & Joey Janela)

Matt: Should be an interesting dynamic playing out on one team between MJF and Shawn Spears after Spears ripped Cody’s head open with a steel chair at the last AEW show. As far as inside the squared circle, this one should absolutely deliver from bell-to-bell, both in terms of entertainment and good wrestling action. (Prediction: MJF, Sammy Guevara & Shawn Spears)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, MJF, Sammy Guevara & Shawn Spears

Dark Order vs. Jack Evans & Angelico vs. Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy

Andrew: A late addition to the card that should see some excellent in-ring action with these three teams. Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy have more upside in my opinion that makes for a fun dynamic of a tag team. Jungle Boy has a ton of potential and could be a real star under the AEW banner. I see officials getting behind him and it could start at this show. (Prediction: Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy)

Ian: I’m expecting Evans and Angelico to pull out the win here. Dark Order are debuting but I expect they will be kept strong by attacking and getting heat on Jungle Boy during and after the match. Angelico and Evans are a fantastic tag team and likely one AEW will want to build up before the tag tournament begins in the fall. (Prediction: Angelico & Jack Evans)

Matt: This one should be good for what it is. They are really trying to make this tag-team tournament something special, and I think the slow-build over multiple shows is a smart way to do it. It helps showcase multiple teams and individuals by the time all is said-and-done. Who out of three makes the most sense moving forward? It’s actually a pretty tough one to pick. (Prediction: Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy

Brandi Rhodes vs. Allie

Andrew: A tough pick here as this match does mark Brandi’s in-ring AEW debut and if they plan for her to be a top star, which I would assume to be the case, then you could make the argument that she should go over here. The dynamic of these stars should be interesting regarding the heel/face roles. Rhodes goes over in a win that doesn’t hurt Allie. (Prediction: Brandi Rhodes)

Ian: This will be Brandi Rhodes’ first match for the promotion but Allie is coming into this one having defeated Leva Bates at Fyter Fest. Something tells me Brandi has it out for Allie more than she is letting on. I’m expecting Allie to pull out the win on Saturday and the frustration from the loss haunting Brandi for the weeks that lay ahead. (Prediction: Allie)

Matt: Is it more important for Allie to go 2-0 and remain an undeated emerging singles star in AEW’s women’s division, or does AEW want Brandi Rhodes to start off her AEW career with a “W?” We’ll find out on Saturday, but I’ll assume it will be the latter. They could pull a swerve and have Brandi become a scorned women’s executive / authority figure after the loss, but I don’t think that will happen. (Prediction: Brandi Rhodes)

CONSENSUS: 2-0, Brandi Rhodes

SoCal Uncensored vs. The Lucha Bros

Andrew: While SoCal will have a role in the tag team division, Lucha Bros are such money and one of the top teams in the division going forward. I don’t see a reason as to why Lucha Bros would lose here unless AEW is just going for a surprise. With that said, Bros go over in an entertaining bout. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

Ian: SCU comes into this one having defeated the Strong Hearts but also having not won the tag team triple threat at Fyter Fest (won by the Best Friends). The Lucha Bros come into this one 0-2 after having lost to the Bucks at Double or Nothing and then lost to the Bucks and Kenny while teaming with Laredo Kid at Fyter Fest. The Lucha Bros really need a win here and I’m expecting they get it. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

Matt: Like Ian and Andrew, I feel it’s time for the team of Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix to get their hands raised and their profiles strengthened in the minds of the AEW fanbase, and I believe that begins this Saturday night with a win over SCU in what could be a “Match of the Night” candidate. (Prediction: The Lucha Bros)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, The Lucha Bros

Hangman Page vs. Kip Sabian

Andrew: Another example of an easy pick as Page should go over here to keep him strong heading into the biggest match thus far in his pro wrestling career when he takes on Chris Jericho for the World Title at All Out next month. I wouldn’t rule out though Jericho costing him the match to further their feud that needs some heat. (Prediction: Hangman Page)

Ian: Hangman Page is 2-0 in AEW having won the Casino Battle Royale at Double or Nothing and then defeating MJF, Jungle Boy, and Jimmy Havoc in a fatal 4-way match at Fyter Fest. Sabian defeated Sammy Guevara at Double or Nothing leading to this clash between unbeatens in the promotion. Page has the PPV main event coming up in late August, so he’ll get the win here. (Prediction: Hangman Page)

Matt: Screw it, I like to be different. While I agree with Andrew and Ian in the sense that Hangman Page should win here to keep his stock strong heading into the first-ever AEW World Championship match against Chris Jericho at AEW All Out, I feel with Jericho at the show for his “Live Mic” segment, he’ll also be used in an angle shot at the end of this match. I see Jericho costing him the match, heating up their personal issue heading into their already booked match in August. (Prediction: Kip Sabian)

CONSENSUS: 2-1, Hangman Page

Chris Jericho “Live Mic” Segment

Andrew: I would assume that Jericho is going to cut a heated promo about how much credit he should get for AEW’s success. I also see him hyping his match against Hangman Page at All Out next month. Should be fun.

Ian: With Jericho building up that he’ll have a live mic at Fight for the Fallen, expect him to have something noteworthy to say. Jericho isn’t the kind of performer who will build something up only for it to be a letdown when it happens.

Matt: If this is held before the Hangman Page / Kip Sabian match, I expect an entertaining heel-promo from Chris Jericho demanding his outstanding “Thank You” owed to him by the AEW fans from the inaugural AEW Double Or Nothing show. If this is scheduled after the Page-Sabian match, I see Hangman hitting the ring at some point to have a big pull-apart brawl segment leading to cool footage for the Jericho-Page video package for AEW All Out. We shall see!

CONSENSUS: 3-0, This should be awesome

Kenny Omega vs. CIMA

Andrew: Omega should go over here. In my mind, there’s no reason for CIMA to win here despite how talented he is. Omega is a bigger star in the promotion now and going forward. AEW also needs to have him as strongly booked as possible heading into All Out next month against Jon Moxley. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

Ian: Omega needs a win here after dropping Alpha vs Omega II to Chris Jericho at Double or Nothing. CIMA defeated Christopher Daniels at Fight for the Fallen and a win over Omega could catapult him into possible title contention. It feels like this match might be AEW trying to rehabilitate Omega after the loss to Jericho, however. Unfortunately, Jon Moxley won’t be anywhere near this match as he will be in Japan for the G1. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

Matt: There a couple of really solid matches on paper on the AEW Fight For The Fallen card, but this one still stands out. I expect nothing less than a blockbuster in-ring outing from two excellent in-ring performers in what is essentially the featured singles match of the evening. I can’t see Omega losing here. (Prediction: Kenny Omega)

CONSENSUS: Kenny Omega

The Young Bucks vs. The Brotherhood

Andrew: Does it really matter who wins in this match that appears to be a one-off? While you could make the case that The Young Bucks should go over here as they are the future of the tag team division, I see them wanting a feel-good ending to this show and that’s why Cody and Dustin go over here. It’s likely Dustin’s last match for the near future so why not have him get sent off in the right way? (Prediction: The Brotherhood)

Ian: This match will steal the show and be something fans talk about all the way up until All Out on August 31st. There are so many possible places this match could go but in the end, expect the Rhodes brothers to come out on top. The Bucks are 2-0 in AEW and can take a loss. With a win the Rhodes brothers and Young Bucks rivalry will continue as weekly TV begins and a tournament to determine the promotion’s first-ever tag champions commences. (Prediction: The Brotherhood)

Matt: I can’t wait for all four guys to be in the ring and for the bell to sound. This one has been built-up really well from day-one with the emotional embrace after the violent bloodbath Cody and Dustin Rhodes had at AEW Double Or Nothing. Anything The Young Bucks are involved with lately is entertaining as hell. This should have a bunch of bells and whistles and cool spots, and when all is said and done, I can’t imagine there won’t be at least a half-a-dozen “Holy Sh*t!” chants in the books by the time the bell sounds a second time and The Rhodes Brothers get their hands raised to end AEW Fight For The Fallen. Whoops, did I give up my pick already? (Prediction: The Brotherhood)

CONSENSUS: 3-0, The Brotherhood

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What do YOU think is going to happen at AEW Fight For The Fallen? Share YOUR predictions in the Comments section below, and make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com on Saturday evening for live AEW Fight For The Fallen results.

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