Here are the quick results from the NXT 2300 special on the CW network, November 6, 2024:
1. Lola Vice vs. Jaida Parker (Hardcore Match): Vice defeated Parker with a DDT onto a chair.
2. Je’Von Evans vs. Wes Lee: Evans secured the victory after delivering a springboard cutter.
3. Tony D’Angelo vs. Nunzio (NXT North American Championship Match): D’Angelo retained his title against Nunzio.
4. Ten-Woman Tag Team Match: Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, Jacy Jayne, Jazmyn Nyx, and Fallon Henley defeated Jordynne Grace, Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Zaria, and Kelani Jordan when Perez pinned Zaria following Pop Rox.
5. Trick Williams & Bubba Ray Dudley vs. Ethan Page & Ridge Holland: Williams and Dudley won after Williams hit the Trick Shot on Page.
Additionally, NXT General Manager Ava announced the introduction of the NXT Women’s North American Championship, with a tournament set to begin next week to crown the inaugural champion.
Posted November 6th, 2024 in NXT. Tagged: NXT 2300.
Here are the quick results from the November 6, 2024, episode of AEW Dynamite:
• Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy vs. Claudio Castagnoli & PAC: Allin and Cassidy won via disqualification due to interference from Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir, and Jon Moxley.
• Fight Without Honor Trios Match: The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly, and Tomohiro Ishii) defeated The Learning Tree when Ishii pinned Chris Jericho after a brainbuster.
• Jamie Hayter vs. Penelope Ford: Hayter secured the victory with a lariat.
• Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher vs. Ricochet & Mystery Partner: Ricochet and his partner, revealed to be Rey Fenix, won after Fenix pinned Fletcher following a Black Fire Driver.
• Adam Cole vs. Malakai Black: Cole emerged victorious with the Last Shot.
Additionally, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, and Bobby Lashley) appeared, with Lashley accepting Swerve Strickland’s challenge for a match at Full Gear.
HOOK and Christian Cage had a face-to-face confrontation, escalating their ongoing rivalry.
TKO Group reported its Q3 2024 results today, highlighting a 14% year-over-year increase in WWE revenue, UFC sponsorship growth, and raised full-year guidance, alongside a focus on international expansion and new media partnerships. TKO Group Third Quarter 2024 Earnings can be viewed in their entirety at investor.tkogrp.com.
Performance Breakdown
WWE Segment
WWE reported strong growth with Q3 revenue reaching $326.3 million, up 14% year-over-year, largely due to increased media rights, live events, and sponsorships.
Sponsorship revenue was a notable success, with TKO emphasizing its potential as an underappreciated revenue stream. The upcoming Netflix deal is expected to further boost WWE’s sponsorship and site fees.
WWE expanded its international presence, holding 18 events outside the U.S., including the successful “Bash in Berlin” event in Germany.
UFC Segment
UFC’s Q3 revenue totaled $354.9 million, contributing significantly to TKO’s overall revenue. This marked an 11% decline year-over-year, driven by fewer marquee events, though sponsorship revenue increased by $10.2 million.
Strategic Highlights and Future Outlook
Synergies: TKO reported progress in achieving cost synergies post-merger, which was a focal point in the earnings call.
Future Guidance: TKO raised its 2024 revenue guidance to $2.745 billion.
Acquisitions: The company is preparing to integrate Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and other Endeavor sports assets.
Q&A Highlights:
UFC TV Rights: Mark Shapiro noted that TKO is looking to maximize UFC’s TV rights value, with ESPN+ subscriptions and ratings performing well.
PPV Model: Shapiro emphasized the strength of UFC’s PPV model both domestically and internationally, stating that many networks are interested.
Boxing Expansion: Shapiro downplayed Dana White’s comments about entering boxing, clarifying that any potential entry would be through partnerships rather than acquisitions, with a goal to modernize boxing’s business model.
UFC Fight Pass: TKO is seeing international growth in UFC Fight Pass subscriptions and plans to keep it separate from other media deals.
Netflix Sponsorships: TKO is exploring new WWE sponsorships globally, including a partnership involving Netflix and Minute Maid.
Talent Retention: Shapiro expressed confidence in talent retention, stating that WWE and UFC are seen as prime destinations, with cost control remaining a priority.
Endeavor Assets: TKO does not plan to pursue further acquisitions beyond recent additions like PBR, focusing instead on optimizing current assets.
Carmelo Hayes says he’s felt “survivor’s guilt” after Baron Corbin’s recent release from WWE. The two worked together closely in NXT last year.
Corbin marked his return to the developmental brand in May 2023 by ambushing Hayes, who was the NXT Champion at the time. They had an intense feud, with Hayes emerging victorious. They wrestled once again on SmackDown during this year’s King of the Ring tournament. Hayes tells Metro that Corbin’s firing hit him especially hard.
“It’s kinda like a survivor’s guilt, you know what I mean? After a day or two, you’re like, “Man!” You just hate to see that for them.”
– Carmelo Hayes on Baron Corbin’s WWE release
Hayes says Corbin took a liking to him, and helped him tremendously by offering all sorts of advice – about wrestling, personal finances and life in general. Those lessons will serve him for years to come, and he’ll always hold a special place for his one-time onscreen rival.
“I’m forever indebted to Baron Corbin, he adds. “Super talented, and I hate to see him go. That was one of those ones that really kinda hurt.”
Linda McMahon will have a key role in helping Donald Trump prepare for his second term as Untied States President. The former President & CEO of WWE was recently named as one of the co-chairs of Donald Trump’s presidential transition team, along with Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald.
As co-chair of the transition team, McMahon will help with identifying and vetting potential political appointees, drafting executive orders, formulating strategies to implement Trump’s policy initiatives and overseeing the policy side of the transition.
Linda McMahon held a significant role in President Trump’s first administration as a member of his cabinet and head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) during Trump’s first term.
President Donald Trump and former WWE President Linda McMahon
After stepping down from her role as head of the SBA in April 2019, she became chair the conservative America First Action PAC. McMahon has been a significant financial supporter of Trump’s campaigns, contributing more than $10 million to help elect him in 2024.
AEW World Champion Jon Moxley opens up about lingering injuries and how he’s been managing his pain, during a recent interview with Authority Magazine. Moxley tells Authority that his hip has been bothering him for several months. He’s been treating undergoing physical therapy.
Moxley advises everyone to pick a great physical therapist and commit to the program with 100% effort. Some wrestlers never fully recover from major injuries, and Mox thinks a lot of that has to do with the effort put in during recovery. Two decades into his pro wrestling career, father time and years of taking bumps are catching up with the champ.
“For me, being that I’m 38 and have been getting the crap kicked out of me for 20 years, I don’t recover as quickly as I used to. That’s been difficult to accept.
There’s a principle I learned at 11 years old when I started wrestling, basically the principle that hard work beats talent, or at least it can. You may not have been given the same natural gifts; you may not have the same advantages. It doesn’t matter. Hard work evens the playing field.”
Jon Moxley
Jon Moxley defied the odds to become an all-time greta pro wrestler. He doesn’t look like a jacked up action figure, and he doesn’t possess the athletic gifts of Will Ospreay or Ricochet. He’s gotten to the top thanks to his work ethic. Moxley draws inspiration from warriors like legendary wrestler Dan Gable, who wouldn’t be satisfied with his training sessions unless he had to be literally carried off the mat after practice.
“The ability to endure, to have discipline, a simple willingness to put in more time and effort- this was like learning some cheat code to the universe. Discovering that simple principle, changed the course of my life. That’s what gave me the confidence to pursue pro wrestling despite the astronomical odds of success.
I was a nobody; I didn’t have any advantages, but who cares? I’d just outwork everyone.”
Jon Moxley
Like most elite pro wrestlers, Moxley has dealt with his share of physical ailments throughout his career. In 2017, he underwent two surgeries to repair a severe triceps injury (one of them to clear up a MRSA staph infection). Early into his run with AEW, he developed another MRSA staph infection in his elbow, which put him out of action for several months. In September 2023, he was sidelined with a concussion.
Posted November 6th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: Jon Moxley.
WWE takes it to the extreme tonight with NXT 2300, a special Wednesday edition of WWE NXT broadcasting live on the CW 8/7c. The show takes place from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.
The venue, located at 2300 S Swanson St, is best known to wrestling fans as the ‘ECW Arena’ and is the former home of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).
NXT 2300 be heavy on the ECW nostalgia, including appearances from legends including Rob Van Dam, Francine, Dawn Marie and more.
WWE has released the ‘cold open’ video package that will air at the start of NXT 2300, featuring the classic ECW TV theme song, and footage of classic ECW moments spliced in with today’s NXT stars.
Posted November 6th, 2024 in NXT. Tagged: NXT 2300.
WWE Superstar Seth Rollins appeared on the Pivot podcast this week to discuss his WWE career, how starting a family with Becky Lynch has changed him, and dealing with the up-and-coming generation of wrestlers who are gunning for his spot as one of the top stars in the industry.
Rollins began his wrestling journey in a small town in Iowa, fueled by his relentless passion and the unwavering support of his mother. He recalls exhibit grit and a strong work ethic from a young age, never considering a backup plan if the whole ‘wrestling thing’ didn’t pan out. His refusal to be outworked helped him overcome numerous challenges, including injuries and financial difficulties.
Rollins has portrayed a heel (villain) for the majority of his time in WWE. He finds this role more fun and easier to connect with audiences, especially in today’s social media-driven world where fans exercise their right to be outspoken. He emphasizes the importance of crafting a memorable character in WWE and discusses the current characters in the modern league.
Rollins and fellow WWE Superstar Becky Lynch were friends for years before they started dating. He candidly shares how he realized she was the one and how he got her to fall in love with him. They married and have a daughter, born during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Becoming a father has been pivotal for Rollins, significantly changing his perspective on wrestling and life in general. It gave him a new sense of purpose and shifted his priorities, taking the pressure off wrestling and placing it on being the best dad he can be. There isn’t just pone ‘right way’ to raise a child – but Rollins says he tries to give his daughter enough space to explore their own path, similar to the supportive (but not smothering) upbringing he received from his mother.
His Outlook in the Second Half of His Career
Despite being closer to the end of his career than the beginning, Rollins remains passionate and continues to dominate the sport. He takes pride in mentoring the younger generations and encourages them to outwork him, if they can. However, he’s still hungry to be the best in the world and will hold on to his spot for as long as he can.
“When you got young guys and girls coming up underneath you, they want to take your spot, and they should.
I want you to come in here and outwork me… I want you to fight for it. But I’m gonna fight back.”
– Seth Rollins
After He Retires from Wrestling
These days, many of WWE’s top stars are eyeing Hollywood and signing with major talent agencies as they near the end of their active careers. While Seth Rollins has tried acting, he admits:
“When I start to faze out in the ring, I’ll probably do something behind the scenes. I see myself more like a Triple H… I see myself continuing to help the business grow as I start to age out of the in-ring process… that’s my blueprint.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Rollins shares some interesting stories about sharing the ring with icons like The Rock, Roman Reigns, and John Cena, and expresses admiration for athletes like Brock Lesnar. He said he still gets excited to perform at major events lie WrestleMania, no matter how many times he’s been on the big stage.
For Rollins, wrestling is a marathon, not a sprint, and that’s what keeps him coming back year after year. Despite the challenges of aging and staying relevant in a competitive industry, he continues toc adapt and evolve, relying on his experience and intelligence to stay ahead.
Catch Seth Rollins’ appearance on the Pivot Podcast:
It’s a new era for the NXT women’s division, and champion Roxanne Perez sees similarities to a prior golden era. Perez, who is celebrating her 23rd birthday today, appeared on the In the Kliq podcast and discussed the state of WWE developmental.
Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks and Bayley reigned supreme and helped elevate women’s wrestling in WWE. They were dubbed the Four Horsewomen, a nod to the iconic faction led by Charlotte’s father, ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair. With the recent additions of Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer and Zaria, some are drawing comparisons to the original Horsewomen.
Perez is proud of what they’ve built in NXT, and named herself, Cora Jade, Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer as the modern-day Four Horsewomen of NXT.
“I feel like we’re a little alike in different ways, in the same way, being that we have always wanted to be a part of the WWE since we were young.
We put in those years, those 1,000 hours to become great, and now we’re able to to be a part of the greatest women’s division in the world – and I think that that has a lot to do with us four women.”
Lilian Garcia was unprepared for the wave of emotions that swept over her when WWE recently reached out with an offer to return.
Garcia has now rejoined WWE full-time as the ring announcer for WWE Raw. She originally departed in 2016 to care for her ailing father, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day of that year.
In a live Q&A session with fans on Instagram held Monday, Garcia shared insights about her father’s influence on her return to WWE.
“When I got the call, just a few weeks ago… I felt like this was my dad and his gift, bringing me to this again,” Garcia revealed.
“I have missed you guys, and I will say that when my music hit and I came out in Philadelphia, I was not prepared for the love. I felt this massive wave come over me, this rush and energy.”
Lilian Garcia
Lilian Garcia pursued several professional endeavors during years outside the squared circle. She hosted several podcasts, did broadcasting work for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) mixed martial arts promotion, pursuing her music career and made several television appearances.
She also made a one-off cameos for WWE during this time, including ring announcing various special events (including the all-women’s WWE Evolution PPV), as well as several milestone episodes of WWE programming (Raw 25th Anniversary special in January 2018 and Raw Reunion in July 2019).
Marko Stunt says he made the difficult decision to retire from professional wrestling due to injuries and a desire to spend more time with his young family.
Stunt made a name for himself wrestling for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), IWA Mid-South, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as part of the Jurassic Express faction.
Stunt has battled chronic lower back pain stemming from his right hip rotating inward, has caused misalignment in his tailbone and legs. During an interview with Love Wrestling, he says the condition left his right leg weaker and shorter, risking further complications, including potential paralysis.
He made every effort to remain in the business, including a two-year layoff to rest his body. However, when a return to the ring left him in significant pain, he knew it was time to listen to the advice of his doctors.
“It’s something I’ve been trying to avoid for a while… their recommendation was, for my long-term health, to step away.”
Marko Stunt on his retirement from wrestling
Stunt still loves pro wrestling, and we all know that’s a tough habit to kick. However, he’s looking forward to spending more time with his young family and raising his daughter.
In a sport dominated by giants, where being 6-feet-tall is nothing special, Stunt defied the odds and embraced his biggest disadvantage – his height (billed at 5’2″). The self-proclaimed ‘Mr. Fun Size’ did the impossible and will be an inspiration to others who want to pursue their dreams, despite not being the prototype for success.
Watch Marko Stunt’s interview with Pluggo from Love Wrestling:
Former WWE Superstar Aliyah (Nhooph Al-Areebi) has won her first championship since leaving the promotion in September 2023.
The former WWE Women’s tag team champion (with partner Raquel Rodriguez) picked up singles gold in Canada’s Destiny World Wrestling promotion.
On Sunday, Al-Areebi defeated NWA star Tiffany Nieves to capture Destiny Women’s Championship. Nieves had been champion since August 17, when she defeated Zoey Skye in the finals of a tournament for the vacant title.
Here’s footage of the closing moments of the match:
WWE presents an historic edition of Monday Night Raw tonight on the USA Network at 8/7c. For the first time in history, Raw will emanate from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Mohammed Abdo Arena.
Less than 48 hours removed from WWE Crown Jewel, we’re looking forward to an eventful show that will see two new challengers named for two of WWE’s top championships.
Confirmed matches and segments:
Battle Royal to determine the next challenger for Liv Morgan’s Women’s World Championship
Fatal 4-Way Match to determine the next challenger for Gunther’s World Heavyweight Championship
Sami Zayn addresses his return at Crown Jewel
The New Day vs The War Raiders
Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable
WWE Survivor Series: War Games, the company’s next premium live event, takes place in 26 days on Saturday, November 30.
Posted November 4th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: WWE RAW.
WWE will present an historic edition of Monday Night Raw this coming week. The November 4, 2024 episode of Raw is being taped today from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Mohammed Abdo Arena, and will air on tape delay at its usual time on the USA Network.
The top advertised match will be a #1 Contenders Fatal 4-Way match to determine the next challenger for Gunther, WWE’s reigning World Heavyweight champion. The participants are Seth Rollins, the inaugural champion, former champion Damian Priest, multi-time World champion Sheamus and ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio.
WWE Raw Results (Airing November 4)
Here are the key results from today’s WWE Raw tapings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Liv Morgan opens the show
Liv Morgan opened the show with a promo, declaring that her “revenge tour” was officially over due to Rhea Ripley’s injury. As tensions rose, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair made their way to the ring. Morgan seized the opportunity to plant seeds of doubt between the two, suggesting they weren’t on the same page. Adam Pearce then stepped in to announce a Battle Royal to determine the next contender for Liv’s title.
IYO SKY Triumphs in Battle Royal
IYO SKY emerged victorious in the Battle Royal, earning the right to challenge Liv Morgan for the championship.
The War Raiders Dominate The New Day
In a tag team clash, The War Raiders overpowered The New Day, securing a decisive win.
Sami Zayn Reunites with The Usos
Sami Zayn took to the ring for a heartfelt promo and orchestrated an emotional reunion with The Usos, reigniting their alliance.
Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable with Interference
Dragon Lee faced Chad Gable in a singles match, which took an unexpected turn when Rey Mysterio intervened, allowing Lee to capitalize and claim the victory.
Damian Priest Becomes GUNTHER’s Next Challenger
The main event featured a high-stakes fatal four-way match, with Damian Priest defeating Seth Rollins, Sheamus, and Dominik Mysterio to become GUNTHER’s next World Heavyweight Championship contender.
Post-match chaos ensued as Bronson Reed ambushed Rollins, driving him through a table. The show concluded with an intense face-off between GUNTHER and Priest.
Additionally, before the main event of Raw, WWE Main Event tapings occurred with the following outcomes:
Pete Dunne defeated Akira Ozawa
Ludwig Kaiser defeated R-Truth
Otis faced Bron Breakker, where Otis notably did his ‘worm’ move, but Breakker put the big man away after hitting a spear.
Bloodline 6-Man Tag: The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) defeated Roman Reigns and The Usos. After the match, there was further development with Sami Zayn’s involvement and tension between Roman Reigns and his family members.
Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther to become the inaugural Men’s Crown Jewel Champion.
Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Liv Morgan defeated Nia Jax to become the first Women’s Crown Jewel Champion.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill retained their titles in a Fatal 4-Way match against Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sane), The Meta-Four (Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson), and Chelsea Green & Piper Niven.
United States Championship: LA Knight retained his title against Carmelo Hayes and Andrade.
Unsanctioned Match: Seth Rollins defeated Bronson Reed in a high-impact match with multiple Stomps.
Unfinished Business: Randy Orton and Kevin Owens had a pre-match brawl which led to no official match taking place, but they still engaged in a physical confrontation.
Former WWE stars Amanda Saccomanno, best known to wrestling fans as Mandy Rose, and Sabatino “Sabby” Piscitelli tied the knot in a romantic ceremony on November 2, 2024. The event took place at the picturesque Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in New Jersey. The wedding brought together over 200 guests, including an array of notable athletes and WWE wrestlers.
Saccomanno and Piscitelli’s theme for the day was inspired by the grandeur of a “French chateau” and a highlight of the reception was the heartfelt memorial in honor of Saccomanno’s late brother. Additionally, during the father-daughter dance, guests were surprised by a moving video tribute. The wedding details were first reported by People, who also have exclusive photos of the celebration.
Following their wedding, the newlyweds plan to honeymoon in the Maldives. The couple has also shared their excitement about starting a family in the near future.
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Amanda Saccomanno began her wrestling career in 2015 after her appearance on Tough Enough. During her time in WWE, she achieved notable success, including a 413-day reign as NXT Women’s Champion, and developed a very loyal fanbase. She was released from WWE in December 2022 due to her FanTime content, which was deemed outside contract guidelines.
Despite the abrupt end to her wrestling career, Saccomanno turned her focus to other creative and business outlets, as well as her FanTime page, reportedly generating significant income. She remains open to the possibility of returning to wrestling.
Gunther is gearing up for his big match against Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel, but the reigning World Heavyweight champion hasn’t forgotten about Bill Goldberg.
Goldberg was among the pro wrestling legends on hand for last month’s Bad Blood PLE from Atlanta, and brought his wife and son to the show. The 57-year-old legend wound up jumping the barricade and having an intense face-off with Gunther.
It looked like WWE was planting the seeds for potential match between them, and now Gunther is talking about the situation. During an interview with with La Previa (WWE Español), the Austrian Superstar said it was nice meeting all the legends in attendance that night, but felt compelled to playfully antagonize Goldberg when he first spotted him.
“I was invited out there to speak about the Crown Jewel Championship. We had a lot of legends in the house and I met a lot of them backstage. One of the very few I didn’t meet that I just saw was there before was Goldberg, so when our eyes crossed, basically I was like, why not break some balls a little bit?
He doesn’t seem to be able to take things lightly. I tried to lighten up the mood a little bit, but push comes to shove, and he thinks he wants to get back into the business and wrestle again, then I’m happy to teach him a lesson.”
– Gunther
What Goldberg said about Gunther
Goldberg recently gave his side of the story last week on the CarCast podcast. He was in Atlanta to film a TV show when WWE invited him to attend Bad Blood. He appreciated the gesture, especially in light of their rocky relationship over the years.
“I should have known,” he said. “I should have known somebody was going to try and mess with me. In Atlanta, no less. We were having a great time. Gunther, I don’t want to make anything more of it than it was, but.. You know me, I’m not going to sit there and let some dude talk shit. Period. End of story.
What started out to be an innocent attendance of a pay-per-view turned out to being insulted by one of their current champions. I don’t care where we were, I would have done the same thing anywhere.
I ain’t dead yet. As long as I’m breathing, don’t ever talk shit about me, especially my family. When he brought Gage into it and me being a dad, that was it. It was nothing more than that.”
Goldberg has frequently expressed his desire for a retirement match and has criticized Vince McMahon for allegedly promising one without following through. Numerous current wrestlers and legends have noted the significant changes in WWE since Triple H took over from McMahon. The incident at Bad Blood, along with the ongoing comments from both men, suggests that Goldberg might still have one more match left in him.
Wrestling fans will want to tune in as soon as WWE Crown Jewel begins, because one of the most highly-anticipated bouts will open the show.
Crown Jewel 2024 Match Order
Roman Reigns and The Uso’s v The Bloodline
Women’s 4-Way Tag Title Match
Seth Rollins v Bronson Reed
Nia Jax v Liv Morgan for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship
Randy Orton v Kevin Owens
US Champion LA Knight v Carmelo Hayes v Andrade
Main Event: Gunther v Cody Rhodes for the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship
How to Watch
WWE Crown Jewel has a special start time of 1pm (Eastern), due to the event taking place from Saudi Arabia. The event streams live on Peacock in the United states and on the WWE Network internationally.
Immediately after the show ends, WWE will present the Crown Jewel post-show press conference. You can watch live on Peacock, as well as online (YouTube, Facebook, X).
Marko Stunt announced his retirement from professional wrestling, expressing deep gratitude to his fans, All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), and his peers in the wrestling community for their unwavering support and the opportunities they provided throughout his career. He explained that this decision was made after consulting with doctors and prioritizing his long-term health, acknowledging it as one of the most challenging choices of his life. Wrestling brought Marko immense passion and joy. Stepping away is a difficult but necessary move.
Reflecting on his career, Marko Stunt shared heartfelt thanks to AEW for giving him the chance to showcase his talents on national television, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He expressed appreciation to the production team, his fellow wrestlers, and everyone who made AEW feel like home.
He also highlighted the pivotal role GCW and Brett Lauderdale played in launching his career, teaching him to embrace his uniqueness and grow into the person and performer he became. Marko’s message extended to all the wrestlers he shared the ring with, acknowledging their roles in shaping his journey and pushing him to his limits.
Marko Stunt reserved special thanks for his fans, who supported and believed in him through every match and show. He noted that their energy, chants, and unwavering support fueled his spirit more than they could ever know.
As he steps away from in-ring competition, Marko takes with him lifelong memories and friendships, and he looks forward to contributing to wrestling in other ways, while remaining connected with the community that turned his dream into reality.
“Thank you for everything.”
Former best friend & Jurassic Express team mate MARKO STUNT has answered the challenge!
Indi Hartwell is departing, as reported by Fightful Select. She signed in 2019 and rose to prominence as an NXT Women’s Champion before transitioning to the main roster in 2023.
Her release comes amid a series of recent roster cuts, including Tegan Nox and Baron Corbin. She reacted on social media, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened
Hartwell will be a free agent after a 90-day non-compete clause expires.
Her final WWE match, taped last week, aired Friday night on SmackDown hours after her release. She and Candice LeRae wrestled against Bayley and Naomi.
Baron Corbin is leaving WWE after 12 years. The former United States champion and King of the Ring winner was among Friday releases first reported by Fightful.
Corbin confirmed the news on social media and expressed his gratitude for the support he’s received throughout his career. “That’s all she wrote folks. It’s been real and I appreciate everyone who supported me.”
WWE may bring NXT to Saudi Arabia in the near future. On Friday, WWE held the Crown Jewel Kickoff show. The event was hosted by Michael Cole and Triple H, and featured appearances from Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, The Usos, Randy Orton and more.
Triple H revealed that the winners of the Crown Jewel Championship matches will receive Crown Jewel Championship rings, in addition to the men’s and women’s Crown Jewel Championship belts.
Fans in attendance chanted WrestleMania, to which Triple H replied, “Yes, WrestleMania – it’s in Las Vegas, Nevada.”
The crowd in Saudi Arabia was chanting for WrestleMania.
Triple H responds with by saying: “Yes, WrestleMania, it is in Las Vegas, Nevada.”
Chants then broke out for NXT and received a more-favorable reaction. Triple H then teased bringing the developmental brand to Saudi Arabia, and said he’ll speak with Shawn Michaels about making that happen.
“Who wants to NXT here in Saudi Arabia? I’ll talk to Shawn and see what we can do.”
An NXT event in Saudi Arabia would be historic, and there doesn’t appear to be any significant hurdles preventing it. In fact, this weekend will be a good test to see if it’s feasible.
The day after Crown Jewel, WWE tapes this week’s Monday Night Raw before everyone heads back to the United States on Monday. The first-ever WWE Raw from Saudi Arabia will be a chance for WWE to iron out the logistics of running back-to-back events from Saudi Arabia, and could pave the way for a hypothetical ‘NXT Takeover: Jedda’ PLE.
Posted November 1st, 2024 in NXT. Tagged: Triple H.
The WWE “Road to WrestleMania 2025” tour features 13 major events across the U.S., leading up to WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19-20, 2025. The tour includes a mix of Raw and SmackDown shows in major markets throughout the US.
Friday, January 3: SmackDown from Phoenix (Footprint Center)
Friday, January 10: SmackDown from Portland (Moda Center)
Monday, January 13: RAW from San Jose (SAP Center)
Friday, January 17: SmackDown from San Diego (Pechanga Arena)
Monday, January 20: RAW from Dallas (American Airlines Center)
Friday, January 24: SmackDown from Austin (Moody Center)
Monday, January 27: RAW from Atlanta (State Farm Arena)
Monday, February 3: RAW from Cleveland (Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse)
Friday, February 7: SmackDown from Memphis (FedExForum)
Monday, February 10: RAW from Nashville (Bridgestone Arena)
Monday, February 17: RAW from Charlotte (Spectrum Center)
Friday, February 21: SmackDown from New Orleans (Smoothie King Center)
Friday, March 7: SmackDown from Philadelphia (Wells Fargo Center)
Tickets go on general sale starting November 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time.
WWE Raw on Netflix Premiere
Conspicuously missing from the list is Monday, January 6, when WWE Raw is set to premiere on Netflix. The show is rumored to be held at the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
Notably, the Intuit Dome’s schedule currently shows no events booked for that date:
WWE Crown Jewel is set for this Saturday, November 2, at 1 PM ET, streaming live on Peacock. Here are the updated betting odds for WWE Crown Jewel 2024, including some significant shifts in the final days leading up to the show (via BetOnline):
The Bloodline (-700) is now heavily favored in the Six-man Tag Team match against Roman Reigns & The Usos (+400). The odds have shifted dramatically in The Bloodline’s favor, doubling from -350 to -700, suggesting strong late betting action on them.
World Heavyweight champion Gunther (-500) is favored over WWE Champion Cody Rhodes (+300) to win the inaugural Crown Jewel Men’s Championship. The odds have moved more in Gunther’s favor, shifting from -400 to -500, with Rhodes becoming a bigger underdog.
Nia Jax is now more heavily favored (-200, increased from -150) over Liv Morgan (+150, increased from +110), showing growing confidence in Jax as the event approaches.
The Fatal 4-way Tag Team match features Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair (-1500) against Chelsea Green & Piper Niven (+510), Kairi Sane & Iyo Sky (+850), and Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson (+900). The favorites have become even more heavily favored, moving from -700 to -1500, representing one of the most significant odds shifts on the card.
Kevin Owens (-600) is favored against Randy Orton (+350) in a single match. The odds have moved significantly in Owens’ favor from -450, suggesting strong late betting support.
LA Knight (-250) in the triple threat match for the United States championship against Andrade (+185) and Carmelo Hayes (+700). Knight’s odds have lengthened slightly from -200, while Andrade has become more of an underdog, moving from +140 to +185.
“Big” Bronson Reed (-175) vs Seth “freakin” Rollins (+135) in another single match. This match has actually become slightly more competitive in the odds, with Reed’s favorite status decreasing from -200 and Rollins’ underdog odds improving from +150.
Search Volume
According to Google Trends data, search interest for ‘WWE Crown Jewel’ is currently trailing behind ‘WWE Bad Blood’ when compared at the same point ahead of the event. However, a Grok sentiment analysis on X (formerly Twitter) indicates strong fan engagement, with plenty of chatter surrounding the event’s key matchups.
Google search volume for #WWE Crown Jewel is significantly lower than it was for WWE Bad Blood, when compared at the same point ahead of the event pic.twitter.com/jFYKpE9JhV
One of the most anticipated moments is the possible involvement of Sami Zayn in the six-man tag match, where Roman Reigns and The Usos will take on The Bloodline faction. Zayn’s potential interference adds an aura of unpredictability to the bout, and paves the way for him being part of a Bloodline vs. Blood WarGames match at Survivor Series.
Fans are also buzzing about the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship match. While betting odds favor Nia Jax as the likely winner, speculation on “Wrestling Twitter” suggests Liv Morgan might pull off an upset with help from Raquel Rodriguez.
