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WWE Announces SmackDown World Cup & Title Match for Next Week

WWE announced the “SmackDown World Cup” and a title match for next week’s episode of SmackDown.

The Usos came to the ring tonight for a promo on the Brawling Brutes ahead of their title defense against them tomorrow at WWE Crown Jewel.

Sami Zayn tried to prevent them from coming to the ring but Jimmy and Jey didn’t listen. During the promo, The Usos noted that they are close to becoming the longest reigning tag champs in history.

New Day interrupted and said that they will be rooting for the Brawling Brutes at Crown Jewel. Kofi and Xavier then warned The Usos that they will be trying to protect their record and take the titles from them after Crown Jewel.

The Brawling Brutes showed up and attacked The Usos from behind. New Day joined in on the beatdown of Jimmy and Jey before Sami Zan and Solo Sikoa made the save. The Bloodline beat New Day and Brawling Brutes down to end the segment. It was then announced that New Day will battle the winners of the tag title match at Crown Jewel next week on SmackDown.

WWE also announced the “SmackDown World Cup” tournament will begin next week. Eight superstars will compete in the tournament.

Triple H recently spoke to LADBible TV about his vision for NXT and referred to it as an “almost World Cup” scenario.

The intent will be to take NXT Europe and bring that around the world. So NXT Europe, NXT Australia, NXT South Africa, South America, and Mexico. All those things and eventually build it into a global system that will lead to almost a World Cup scenario.

Posted November 4th, 2022 in News.

Sasha Banks Teases Fans: “There is Going to be Something so F***ing Crazy Coming!”

Former Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of WWE on the May 16th edition of RAW.

  • 5 Ways Sasha Banks can be Successful Outside of WWE

They were scheduled to compete against each other in a Six-Pack Challenge in the main event and were reportedly going to enter into singles feuds for Hell in a Cell, despite being the champions of the women’s tag team division.

Banks and Naomi reportedly walked into former EVP of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis’ office and left the belts on his desk before exiting the arena. The former champs have been rumored to return to WWE for some time now but nothing has come to fruition yet. Sasha was recently backstage at a Live Event in Mexico.

Sasha Banks Backstage at a WWE Live Event Over the Weekend (Report)

Sasha Banks Teases Fans

The Boss took to Instagram today and teased fans that something is coming in the near future. Sasha stated that there is a date approaching that she has been waiting for the past six months. Banks thanked the fans for being with her for so long and added that something crazy is coming in the near future.

As time passes, there has been so much growth and there has been so much beautiful opportunity, and a journey that I have been loving.

But as the time also goes on, the date is coming that I’ve been waiting for the past six months.

And I can’t wait, but I’m really going to make the most of this November to make all my dreams happen in preparation for this date that I’ve been waiting for.

I’m very excited and I hope you guys come along for this journey, which I know a lot of you have been with me for so long. So thank you.

But I just want to let you know that there is going to be something so f***ing crazy coming!

Posted November 4th, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: .

Roman Reigns Tells WWE Fans in Saudi Arabia They Don’t Deserve Sami Zayn Ahead of Crown Jewel

WWE held a press conference today in Saudi Arabia ahead of tomorrow’s Crown Jewel premium live event.

The show will air live from Riyadh and will feature several title matches. Bianca Belair will defend the RAW Women’s Championship against Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match. Alexa Bliss & Asuka will put the Women’s Tag Team Championships on the line against Damage CTRL in a rematch from Monday’s episode of RAW.

Roman Reigns will defend the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Logan Paul in the main event of WWE Crown Jewel. The Tribal Chief is closing in on 800 days as champion and will do so if he’s able to defeat Logan Paul tomorrow at Crown Jewel.

  • 5 Opponents for Roman Reigns after WWE Crown Jewel

Roman Reigns Tells WWE Fans in Saudi Arabia They Don’t Deserve Sami Zayn

Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Bianca Belair, Damage CTRL, Omos, Braun Strowman, The Bloodline, and Logan Paul appeared during the press conference today. One superstar that was noticeably absent from the conference was Sami Zayn.

  • WWE Crown Jewel 2022 Preview

The Honorary Uce has never competed at a WWE event in Saudi Arabia and will not be at Crown Jewel tomorrow. Dave Meltzer reported in 2019 that the Saudi government had prohibited Sami from appearing at the shows because of his Syrian ethnicity.

During today’s press conference, the crowd loudly chanted “we want Sami!” several times. The Tribal Chief grabbed the microphone and told the crowd that they do not deserve the Honoracy Uce.

After how you’ve acted tonight, you don’t deserve Sami.

Sami posted the clip on Twitter with the caption “ICE COLD MY DAWG”.

The Tribal Chief recently spoke with ESPN ahead of his title match against Logan Paul at Crown Jewel tomorrow. Roman praised his opponent for catching on so quickly in WWE.

Roman Reigns Praises Logan Paul Before Title Match at WWE Crown Jewel: “It’s Very Encouraging”

Posted November 4th, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: , .

Roman Reigns Praises Logan Paul Before Title Match at WWE Crown Jewel: “It’s Very Encouraging”

Roman Reigns has been the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for 794 days now and is the heavy favorite to win at WWE Crown Jewel.

He will defend the title this Saturday against Logan Paul at the premium live event. The 27-year-old will be competing in just the third match of his career. Logan has been impressive thus far but the odds are stacked against him this Saturday at WWE Crown Jewel.

Logan sent a message to Roman and The Bloodline by knocking out Jey Uso with one punch on a recent edition of SmackDown. The Miz approached the Head of the Table this past Monday on RAW and suggested an alliance between the two because he was Logan’s tag partner at WrestleMania and knows how to beat him. Reigns sent a message back to Logan by knocking out The Miz with a Superman Punch.

  • WWE Crown Jewel 2022 Preview

Roman Reigns Compliments Logan Paul Ahead of WWE Crown Jewel

ESPN recently published a story about Logan Paul’s journey to becoming a WWE Superstar and featured quotes from Triple H, Shane Helms, The Miz, and Roman Reigns.

Speaking with ESPN, the Head of the Table complimented Logan Paul ahead of their title match this Saturday at WWE Crown Jewel.

When you know how tough this performance is and when you see somebody who can catch on as quickly as he has, it’s very encouraging, especially with someone who has such a following.

When you’re dealing with someone like a Logan Paul, someone who garners so much attention and has so much buzz, you’re not gonna hurt yourself dealing with someone and doing business with someone like that.

Roman Reigns on Logan Paul in WWE (via ESPN)

The 37-year-old added that he’s not concerned with any criticism leading into the main event this Saturday.

I know I’m gonna have to dictate some things [with Paul] ’cause of my knowledge and experience to that particular setting.

It’s just something that you get used to. John [Cena] did it, Steve [Austin] did it. Dwayne [“The Rock” Johnson] did it, Hulk [Hogan] did it. We all do it.

And that’s just a part of building that equity and taking on that role as the guy.

Roman Reigns on being “the guy” in WWE (via ESPN)

H/T: ESPN

Posted November 4th, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: , , .

Triple H on Logan Paul Proving Doubters Wrong Ahead of WWE Crown Jewel: “He’s Done That, Right?”

Logan Paul is scheduled to battle Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship this Saturday at Crown Jewel.

Roman Reigns is quickly approaching 800 days as champion, while Logan is about to wrestle the third match of his career. The 27-year-old recently knocked out Jey Uso on an episode of SmackDown and will look to do the same to the Tribal Chief at the premium live event.

It was reported earlier today that Jake Paul will accompany his brother to the ring for the title match.

Jake Paul Will be in His Brother Logan’s Corner for WWE Crown Jewel 2022
  • WWE Crown Jewel 2022 Preview

Triple H on Logan Paul Proving Doubters Wrong Ahead of WWE Crown Jewel

WWE Chief Content Officer has been impressed with Logan Paul thus far in his wrestling career. The popular YouTuber teamed up with The Miz as this year’s WrestleMania to defeat Dominik and Rey Mysterio.

The A-Lister betrayed Logan after the match and planted him with a Skull Crushing Finale. Paul got his revenge and defeated The Miz at SummerSlam and now has been given a shot at the title.

Speaking with ESPN, Triple H said that Logan Paul has already proven his doubters wrong simply by the fact that he’s booked in the main event of WWE Crown Jewel.

I wouldn’t put him in the main event of a massive international event that’s gonna have 60, 70 thousand people there or whatever if I thought he couldn’t handle it, and certainly, he had to prove that to me.

He had to prove that to everybody. He had to prove that to the world, right? To everybody on this team. He’s done that, right?

Triple H on Logan Paul in WWE (via ESPN)

Triple H added that Logan being in the title match is thinking long-term and is better for everyone in the company.

If you look at it and you say, ‘Well, Logan Paul gets that opportunity, I don’t get that opportunity,’ you have very small, myopic thinking.

When Logan gets this opportunity, eventually he goes away or whatever. He is creating bigger opportunities for others. … It’s the bigger-picture thinking.

I understand why people think that way ’cause your concern is your career. But the truth is in the overall picture, this is better for everybody.

Triple H on Logan Paul getting opportunities in WWE (via ESPN)

Shane Helms has been training Logan and referred to him as a “coach’s dream”.

“That’s a coach’s dream. Somebody that doesn’t give you an attitude and they’re able to take what you give them and make it their own.”

Shane Helms on Working with Logan Paul (via ESPN)

H/T: ESPN

Posted November 4th, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: , .

Dark Order Reacts to Alan Angels Joining new Faction on Impact: “Oh you found new friends, whatever”

Former AEW star and Dark Order member Alan Angels has a new squad in Impact Wrestling.

Alan is now a part of Eric Young’s Violent By Design faction in Impact Wrestling. Angels helped Eric and Deaner beatdown Sami Callihan on tonight’s episode of Impact.

Angels took to Twitter after the segment and said that he loved violence after joining the faction.

John Silver of the Dark Order responded with a tweet riddled with jealousy.

Ohhh you found new friends…..whatever.

Alan Angels Departs All Elite Wrestling

Alan Angels contract with All Elite Wrestling expired at the end of June earlier this year and he exited the promotion. Speaking with Fightful, Angels reveals that he was told be AEW that they were not going to offer him a full-time deal and wanted to pay the 24-year-old per appearance.

“My contract, I was told about a month and a half ago, that they are not going to re-sign me. They did offer me a per-appearance, which I decided not to take, just solely based off what I thought was best for me. I feel there is more room to grow outside of AEW, right now, at this point in my career. It’s nothing against AEW or Tony Khan or any of the higher-ups in the business. It’s a personal thing.

“I feel, me going on the Indies and showing people what I can really do and showing people that I am a good fucking wrestler, I feel that will raise my stock — not saying it’s impossible to do that in AEW, but I guess the perception, how fans perceive Alan Angels, is, I’m the bottom guy in Dark Order and I feel I can change that outside of AEW. It’s possible in AEW, but I feel it would take longer.

On top of that, I never got to have a great Indie career. I was on the Indies for three years, got lucky, and got scooped up. As a wrestling fan, being an Indie wrestler and doing cool ass Indie shows, that’s a thing I want to do. There are plenty of places to make money in pro wrestling right now. That’s not to say that I won’t be back in AEW, maybe I will, I don’t know, but that’s pretty much it. They offered me something, I felt it was better for me not to. That’s all it was.”

Posted November 3rd, 2022 in AEW, News, TNA. Tagged: .

Colt Cabana Reacts to His Return on AEW Dynamite: “I Love Wrestling!”

Ring of Honor Champion Chris Jericho has made it his mission to destroy the legacy of the promotion since winning the title.

Jericho captured the ROH Championship from Claudio Castagnoli at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Since becoming the champion, Jericho has defeated Bandido, Bryan Danielson, Dalton Castle and Colt Cabana. He’s also attacked ROH commentator Ian Riccoboni and ring announcer Bobby Cruise.

Colt Cabana Reacts to AEW Return

Chris Jericho had an eventful night last night on AEW Dynamite. In addition to defending the ROH Championship, The Wizard also called out Baltimore Ravens QB Lamer Jackson while he was seated in the front row. The former NFL MVP has since responded.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Reacts to Chris Jericho Calling Him Out on AEW Dynamite: “This Man is Crazy”

Jericho issued an Open Challenge last night on AEW Dynamite to “any former ROH Champion”. Former ROH Tag Team Champion Colt Cabana answered the call. Colt Cabana and his former friend, now seemingly mortal enemy CM Punk captured the ROH Tag Team Championships in 2004.

Cabana got a big pop from the crowd in Baltimore and “welcome back!” chants echoed throughout the arena. The 42-year-old took to Twitter today to react to his return to All Elite Wrestling.

I returned to national tv last night on @AEW. I love wrestling!

Did CM Punk Force Colt Cabana off of AEW TV?

One of the main factors in the CM Punk and The Elite saga was the disappearance of Colt Cabana from the Dark Order and AEW TV. Cabana rarely did anything besides stand with the Dark Order on TV but his absence all of the sudden was bizarre.

Colt’s return coincided with AEW wrapping up their investigation into AEW Brawl Out (the brawl during the media scrum). It is hard not to look at it as a shot at CM Punk and confirmation that Cabana was taken off of television at the request of the former two-time AEW World Champion.

Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez noted the timing of Colt’s appearance on last night’s edition of Dynamite and said that it all but confirms the reports of Punk not wanting Colt in AEW.

Update On AEW Status Of Colt Cabana After Dynamite Return

Posted November 3rd, 2022 in AEW, News.

Shawn Spears Claims Former WWE Superstar Has Retired

AEW star Shawn Spears recently joined Renee Paquette for an episode of The Sessions podcast.

Renee recently joined All Elite Wrestling as an interviewer. She formerly worked in WWE as Renee Young as an interviewer and a brief stint on the RAW commentary team. Spears performed in WWE under the name Tye Dillinger until he asked for his release from the company in February 2019. He signed with AEW a few months later in June.

During the interview with Renee, Shawn talked about former WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze and if he will return to wrestling again. The Chairman said that Breeze has claimed that his in-ring career is over.

He still works out, he’s still in shape. There will be times we’ll hop in the ring and have 20, 25 minutes.

We just did that a couple of weeks ago with the Gunns, just at the school to get some cardio in. He can still go, he still does everything.

But I say to him, ‘Hey man, getting ready for a second run?’ He goes ‘Nah, [I’m] retired.’ So I don’t know. That’s the true answer. But I see the excitement sometimes when he hops in.

The 41-year-old added that he hopes that his training partner isn’t done for good and that Breeze will return to the squared circle someday soon.

He’s done very well for himself, he’s a very smart guy.

But I think it still creeps in every now and then, and I only know that because of how passionate he is when he teaches too.

So if he didn’t care, he’d be a little more relaxed. It’s just a matter of timing, or the right opportunity to present itself.

I hope that he’s not done, because he still has a lot to offer. Just an incredible coach, good human being, and a benefit to this industry.

Spears recently returned to AEW on Rampage in Toronto three weeks ago. He teamed with FTR to defeat The Embassy. After the match, Shawn announced that he hasn’t been around lately due to his mother passing away.

H/T: Wrestling Inc

Posted November 3rd, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: , .

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Reacts to Chris Jericho Calling Him Out on AEW Dynamite: “This Man is Crazy”

Chris Jericho issued an Open Challenge last night to any former ROH Champion and former ROH Tag Team Champion Colt Cabana answered the call.

Colt Cabana was ROH Tag Team Champions with former AEW World Champion CM Punk back in the day. Cabana put up a solid fight but in the end Jericho picked up the victory with the Codebreaker.

After the match, Jericho Appreciation Society attacked ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni but Blackpool Combat Club. JAS and BCC brawled on the entrance ramp to continue their never-ending rivalry until AEW security broke it up.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Reacts to Chris Jericho Calling Him Out on Dynamite

Before the ROH Championship match, Jericho cut a promo and said he’d even kick Lamar Jackson’s ass tonight. Last night’s Dynamite episode was in the Chesapeake Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore Ravens star quarterback was seated in the front row for the show and Jericho called him out. Lamar got a kick out of it and reacted on social media.

At a Ravens press conference earlier today, Lamar revealed that he didn’t hear what Jericho said at first but laughed after they told him. The former NFL MVP added that Jericho is “crazy” and that he enjoyed it because he was a huge wrestling fan growing up.

I got called out. I wasn’t thinking he was going to call me out. You know, Chris Jericho called me out. I didn’t really hear what he said at first and then they told me. I’m like ‘this man is crazy’. I enjoyed it though because growing up I was a huge fan of wrestling.

Posted November 3rd, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

Bobby Fish Reacts to Surprise Return on AEW Dynamite: “One of the Good Ones!”

Chris Jericho is the Ring of Honor Champion and has made it his mission to destroy the legacy of the promotion. Jericho challenged any former Ring of Honor to face him tonight on Dynamite and his Open Challenge was answered by Colt Cabana.

Colt got a big pop from the crowd in Baltimore and put up a good fight against The Wizard. In the end, Jericho connected with a Codebreaker to retain the title.

After the match, Jericho tried to attack ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni but Claudio Castagnoli broke it up. Jericho Appreciation Society and Blackpool Combat Club battled on the stage until security broke it up.

Bobby Fish Reacts to Colt Cabana’s Return

Bobby Fish had a bizarre run in All Elite Wrestling that came to an end earlier this year. The Undisputed Era wasn’t meant to be in AEW but Bobby has since found a new home in Impact Wrestling. Fish took to Twitter to post Colt Cabana’s entrance said it was great to see Chicago’s own Colt Cabana.

Great to see this on my TV Tonight. Chicago’s own, @ColtCabana . One of the good ones!

Former two-time AEW World Champion and Chicago’s own CM Punk and Bobby Fish had a match on Dynamite in October last year. Speaking with Steve Fall on NBC Ten Count following his exit from All Elite Wrestling, Fish had some strong words for CM Punk.

“Phil is not a bad pro-wrestling, but what Phil is not is a martial artist,” said Fish. “I’ve been doing martial arts since I was eight years old so I take a lot of pride in it… You are insulting the audience’s intelligence. It’s honestly insulting for you as one of my co-workers. As a martial artist you’re asking me to go out and sell, put over your bunk-ass martial arts. It’s insulting to the audience. It’s insulting to me. At the same time, I’m working for AEW. They’re the ones paying my check. You asked me to go out and put my shoulders down for Phil Brooks. I go out and I do it.”

Bobby Fish: CM Punk Was a C*** When We Fought in AEW

Posted November 3rd, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

Jim Ross Reveals Bret Hart Didn’t Speak to Him for Years after Montreal Screwjob

AEW commentator and wrestling legend Jim Ross recently revealed on his Grillin JR podcast that Bret Hart didn’t speak to him for years following Survivor Series in Montreal.

The famous Montreal Screwjob match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels went down at Survivor Series 1997. Jim Ross stated that The Hitman hated him after Screwjob took place.

“We went for years [and] never spoke because he didn’t believe I was not a party to it. The truth was, I was not a party to it. The truth was, I didn’t even know the f***ing finish.”

JR added that he and Jerry Lawler were “whisked away by security” during the chaos as Earl Hebner signaled for the timekeeper to ring the bell for a submission while The Hitman was in the Sharpshooter.

Ross said that he was upset after the show because he didn’t think it could “go to that extreme”. The 70-year-old referred to the championship as “a prom, a goddamn prop… stage attire-type thing. It’s a prop for a fictional presentation”.

Jim admitted that he is tired of hearing about the Montreal Screwjob but is glad Bret and Shawn finally settled their differences.

I’m glad to some degree that the story has a happy ending. It was emotional for Bret to come back, get a hug and be in a ring and then finally have his meeting with Shawn.

H/T: Wrestling Inc

Does Bret Hart Like Goldberg?

A fan recently caught up with The Hitman at a signing and asked Bret if he liked Goldberg. You can check out Bret Hart’s full response below.

‘I Am Done’: Goldberg Is Not Apologizing To Bret Hart Anymore

Posted November 3rd, 2022 in News. Tagged: .

Title Match Set For AEW Full Gear

AEW announced another title match for Full Gear during this week’s episode of Dynamite.

Thunder Rosa was the AEW Women’s Champion heading into AEW All Out in September but announced that she was pulling out of the event due to an injury on the Dynamite before the PPV. She has not appeared on AEW television since. Toni Storm went on to win the Interim AEW Women’s Championship at All Out by defeating Jamie Hayter, Hikaru Shida, and Britt Baker in a Fatal 4-Way.

It was announced tonight that Toni Storm will put the AEW Interim Women’s Championship on the line against Jamie Hayter at Full Gear on November 19th. The PPV will air live from the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

A video package aired during the show and Toni Storm noted that she and Jamie go way back. She noted that the two actually lived together during the pandemic.

A lot of people don’t know this, but me and Jamie Hayter go way back. During the pandemic, me and Jamie actually lived together in England.

So we spent a lot of months together, and we became best friends. If anything, we became like sisters.

I knew straight away that we weren’t friends anymore. It is very obvious that she is Britt’s (Baker) friend now.

Toni Storm on her friendship with Jamie Hayter

Jamie Hayter then responded that she hasn’t changed at all.

I’m the same old Jamie Hayter that I’ve always been. Maybe people just didn’t notice who I was before.

Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter are set for a tag team match on Rampage this week. Britt was supposed to sit down with Saraya and Renee Paquette for an interview but didn’t show up. Renee asked Saraya if she was cleared to wrestle but she didn’t answer. Saraya said there is one more doctor she needs to check with (Britt Baker) next week on Dynamite.

9 Takeaways From AEW Dynamite (11/2): Title Matches, Colt Cabana, Powerhouse Hobbs, Jeff Jarrett

Posted November 2nd, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , , , .

9 Takeaways From AEW Dynamite (11/2): Title Matches, Colt Cabana, Powerhouse Hobbs, Jeff Jarrett

AEW Dynamite aired live from the Chesapeake Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to the takeaways below, a vignette for House of Black aired during the episode. There were three title matches on this week’s Dynamite and a celebration for Daddy Ass Billy Gunn. Toni Storm versus Jamie Hayter was set for AEW Full Gear as well.

Title Match Set For AEW Full Gear

Dynamite Results (11/2)

  • Jay Lethal def. Darby Allin
  • Jon Moxley def. Lee Moriarty in a World Title Elminator
  • Chris Jericho def. Colt Cabana to retain the ROH Championship
  • Jade Cargill def. Marina Shafir to retain the TBS Championship
  • Samoa Joe def. Brian Cage to retain the ROH TV Championship

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Jeff Jarrett Arrived In AEW

Darby Allin battled Jay Lethal in the first match of the night. Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh were ringside for the match. Singh provided a distraction and Jay capitalized by launching Allin into the steel steps. Lethal then beat Allin down against the barricade before returning to the ring to pose for the booing crowd.

Jay continued to beat the hell out of Allin by stomping on his ribs in the ring. Allin went for a Suicide Dive but simply bounced off Satnam Singh. Someone dressed as Sting rolled Darby into the ring. It was revealed to be Cole Karter and he got absolutely no reaction from the crowd. Jay hit Lethal Injection for the pinfall victory.

Another mysterious figure appeared and it was Jeff Jarrett. Double J bashed Darby over the head with his guitar. Jarrett grabbed a microphone and mocked the “rabid & delusional AEW fanbase”. Jeff said his family got into the wrestling business in 1946, and has made an impact for over 75 years. Jarrett sent out a warning to the locker room to close the show.

Jon Moxley def. Lee Moriarty

Jon Moxley battled The Firm’s Lee Moriarty in a World Title Eliminator match and Ethan Page joined commentary. Moxley controlled the match early and applied a headlock. Moxley controlled the first few minutes of the match as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Moxley and Moriarty traded strikes in the middle of the ring. Jon connected with a Clothesline and followed it up with several boots to Lee’s face. Moxley continued to beat Lee down and applied an Armbar for the submission victory.

After the match, The Firm’s Ethan Page rushed the ring and leveled AEW World Champion Jon Moxley with a Clothesline. Ethan posed in the ring as Stokely Hathaway angrily stared at Moxley.

Saraya Will Announce if She is Medically Cleared Next Week

Renee Paquette interviewed Saraya earlier today in the arena. Saraya noted that she has had to build divisions wherever she went and Britt should have felt lucky to have this interview. Britt was supposed to be a part of the interview but didn’t show up.

Saraya stated that she feels like she can help the women’s division. Paquette asked Saraya if she was medically cleared to compete and she didn’t answer. Saraya stated that she will save it for next week because there is one more doctor (Britt) she wants to consult on this.

William Regal Sent a Message to MJF

William Regal was interviewed backstage by Tony Schiavone. Regal said that MJF has all the potential in the world but still has a long way to go before he becomes a full villain. William added that Maxwell will face a real demon in Jon Moxley at Full Gear,

FTR Saved The Acclaimed

AEW World Tag Team Champions The Acclaimed made their way to the ring with a big reaction from the crowd. Billy Gunn had his hands taped up because Swerve Strickland attacked them with pliers. They put a foam scissor hand on Billy so he could still scissor with the team. They also gave Daddy Ass a World’s Greatest Dad trophy.

Bowens and Caster then produced a certificate for adoption and the crowd chanted “sign it!”. Gunn Club interrupted and provided a distraction as W. Morrissey attacked from behind. ROH Tag Team Champions FTR made the save and The Firm retreated. FTR then took a look at the AEW Tag Team Championships before handing them to The Acclaimed and backing away.

Chris Jericho def. Colt Cabana to Retain the ROH Title

Chris Jericho defended the ROH Championship against any former ROH Champion. Jericho joked that he will even whip Lamar Jackson’s ass and the Ravens QB was shown in the front row. Colt Cabana answered the challenge and drove Jericho to the corner of the ring.

Cabana leveled Jericho with a shoulder tackle and then followed it up with another one. Colt perched Jericho up on the top turnbuckle but they both tumbled to the floor as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

Colt drove Jericho to the corner but Cabana battled back. Cabana connected with a Splash and climbed back up to the top rope. Jericho tripped Cabana up but Colt battled back once again. Cabana applied a reverse Walls of Jericho in the middle of the ring on the ROH Champion.

Jericho escaped but Cabana rolled him up for a near fall. Cabana connected with a Moonsault onto JAS outside the ring. Back in the ring, Jericho hit a Codebreaker for the pinfall victory. Chris Jericho is still the ROH Champion.

Chris was about to attack ROH announcer Ian Riccoboni when Blackpool Combat Club broke it up. JAS and Blackpool Combat Club then brawled on the entrance ramp until AEW security separated the two factions.

Orange Cassidy Retained The All-Atlantic Championship

Orange Cassidy defended the All-Atlantic Championship against Luchasaurus and Rey Fenix in a Triple Threat match. Cassidy connected with a Tornado DDT and went for the cover but Rey Fenix kicked out.

Luchasaurus got into the ring and leveled them both with a giant shoulder tackle. He followed it up with a couple of Splashes as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Fenix and Orange Cassidy teamed up and went for a Suicide Dive. Luchasaurus was ready for it and caught them both.

Luchasaurus sent Fenix through a table with a Chokeslam outside the ring. Jungle Boy then showed up and hit Luchasaurus with a Crossbody off the entrance ramp and through a table below. PAC came to the ring with the timekeeper’s hammer but Fenix refused to use it. Cassidy then hit the Orange Punch to retain the title.

After the match, PAC attacked but Katsuyori Shibata showed up with Best Friends and Rocky Romero. Shibata confronted Orange Cassidy and said he wanted a title match. They signed a contract and the match is official for Wednesday.

Jade Cargill Dominated

Jade Cargill was set to defend the TBS Championship tonight against Marina Shafir. Nyla Rose and Vickie Guerrero distracted Jade and she almost got counted out. Jade leveled her with a pump kick and followed it up with Jaded for the pinfall victory. Nyla left Kiera Hogan laying on the entrance ramp after the match.

Samoa Joe Retained the ROH TV Title, Powerhouse Hobbs Attacked Wardlow

Samoa Joe defended the ROH TV Championship against Brian Cage in the main event of tonight’s show. Joe dominated the match early and hit him with an elbow drop for a two-count. Brian Cage battled with a couple of Clotheslines and followed it up with a German Suplex.

When Dynamite returned from the final break of the night, Joe hit an Atomic Drop, a big boot, and followed it up with a Senton for a near fall. Samoa Joe followed it up with a Powerslam for a two count.

Cage hit an Elbow Drop but the champion wouldn’t stay down. Brian hit a Pump-Handle Slam and went for the cover but Samoa Joe powered out at two. Cage leveled Joe with a big lariat for another near fall. Joe locked in the Coquina Clutch for the submission victory. Samoa Joe is still the Ring of Honor TV Champion.

The Gates of Agony attacked after the match but TNT Champion Wardlow made the save. Powerhouse Hobbs then planted Wardlow with a massive Spinebuster and posed over him with the TNT Championship to close the show.

Posted November 2nd, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

Butch on Working Under Triple H in WWE & How Sheamus Impresses Him

WWE’s Butch, fka as Pete Dunne in NXT, recently joined Ryan Satin on the Out of Character podcast. He discussed numerous topics, including Triple H as a boss in WWE and how Sheamus is having the best run of his career.

Butch and Ridge Holland are scheduled to battle The Usos this Saturday at WWE Crown Jewel for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships. The Bloodline brutally attacked Sheamus on a recent episode of SmackDown and the challengers will look for revenge at WWE Crown Jewel.

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Watch: WWE Superstar Rushed to Local Medical Facility After Attack From The Bloodline on SmackDown

Butch on His Relationship with Triple H

During the conversation, Satin asked if Butch had a good relationship with WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H and the the 28-year-old said that their relationship was great.

It is great. He is a great boss to work for. There are no bad things to say at all. I loved the time under him in NXT and NXT UK was a blast. He has always been great with me and super approachable.

To be honest, I was just really happy to see him back in any capacity. Obviously, when he came back from his troubles, it was just great to have him around and to see him in some capacity and see him back to work.

Now for him to be heading creative and all that kind of stuff, it is even better because he is there every single week fully involved. He’s so approachable, I could go to him with any small thing. To be honest, a lot of the time I just leave him to it and I have full trust in him.

Sheamus Having the Best Run of His Career

Sheamus is the leader of The Brawling Brutes and Butch said that the 44-year-old is having the best run of his career.

The great thing about Sheamus is how hungry he still is. He has been with WWE probably as long as I have been wrestling, 14-15 years, whatever it is. But he is as hungry as day 1 and he actually has said quite a few times that this is his favorite and best run of his career.

Because this connection that he’s got with the crowd now is so organic and real. From my perspective, a lot of this is built on the effort he has put in during those matches. And I think that is more rewarding than any other run up until this point.

Butch noted that there is a “visceral” reaction from the crowd toward Sheamus and he can see how proud The Celtic Warrior is of that. The 28-year-old added that Sheamus still isn’t satisfied.

There is like a visceral reaction when he comes out and you can see how proud he is of that. But he is not satisfied with it, he wants to keep pushing forward.

And not just to elevate us (The Brawling Brutes) but to have the best run of his career.

Even though he’s been there that long and that is the most impressive thing about Sheamus I think.

If you use any quotes from this article, please credit the Out of Character podcast with a H/T to SEScoops for the transcription.

Posted November 2nd, 2022 in News. Tagged: , .

Butch Reveals His Initial Reaction to Name Change in WWE

WWE Superstar Butch, fka as Pete Dunne in NXT, joined Ryan Satin on the Out of Character podcast today.

Butch is currently in the Brawling Brutes faction and they have entered into a feud with The Bloodline. The Brawling Brutes are scheduled to battle The Usos this Saturday at WWE Crown Jewel for the Undisputed Tag Team Championships.

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Pete Dunne had an impressive NXT career and is a former NXT UK Champion. He was called up the main roster this year and given the name “Butch”. Satin asked Pete about getting called and The Bruiserweight revealed that he wasn’t in a hurry to get to the main roster.

I knew that I was bound to be called up in the coming months, years, whatever it was going to be. Before that, I was all about NXT. I loved NXT with what we were doing in the UK and over here, I was in no rush to get up to the main roster.

Dunne added that WWE started bringing him up for matches on main event and dark to prepare him for the main roster. He said he was given the new name “Butch” and spent an entire flight trying to figure out how he was going to make it work.

I was just about to board the plane and I got a call saying the new name and a basic rundown of the vision. Yeah, then I spent the whole flight thinking to myself ‘how is this going to be received?’, knowing how it was going to be received for the most part.

Pete added that he talked to legends of the business such as William Regal and Shawn Michaels to get their take on it. He concluded that people didn’t connect with Pete Dunne because of the name, they connected with him for what he does in the ring.

The 28-year-old discussed children liking the Butch character and noted that he’s been told by parents that they he is their kids favorite wrestler.

What I will say about it, especially about the earlier Butch stuff, it is the first time in my career when I meet people in the street they say ‘you are my kids’ favorite wrestler’.

Before it has always been ‘you are my favorite wrestler’. It is always people around a similar age to me. Now it is a lot more like ‘my kid loves you’ and that was nice to see.

Okay, now I’m connecting with a completely different portion of the audience. And trust me when I’m in the ring it is going to come back again, I’m the same guy and going to put on the same show.

If you use any quotes from this article, please credit the Out of Character podcast with a H/T to SEScoops for the transcription.

Posted November 2nd, 2022 in WWE, News.

AEW’s Reaction to NOAH/WWE Working Together

The Great Muta recently appeared in All Elite Wrestling to help Sting and Darby Allin against the House of Black at Dynamite: Grand Slam.

The wrestling legend announced that he will be retiring from in-ring competition next year and announced a retirement tour for January.

A match between WWE Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura and The Great Muta at Pro Wrestling Noah New Year 2023 (Jan 1, 2023) was announced this week. It will take place in Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

Shinsuke Nakamura to Wrestle The Great Muta in Pro Wrestling NOAH

AEW’s Reaction to NOAH & WWE Working Together

Pro Wrestling Noah had concerns about All Elite Wrestling’s reaction to them working with WWE but apparently, there are no issues at all.

According to Wrestling Inc’s Dominic DeAngelo, Triple H contacted Pro Wrestlng Noah to make sure that the match was still available, and legendary manager Sonny Oono reached out to smooth over any issues.

Noah wanted to protect the newly developing relationship with AEW,” Oono stated, playing the role of facilitator. “I made sure they were no objections from various promotions.

Sting and The Great Muta will team up on January 22nd, 2023 at Noah’s Great Muta Final Bye-Bye event. The partnership between AEW and Noah was also brought together by Oono.

“Sting joining together on Muta’s last event was a wish of Muta,” Oono said, who thinks it’s great for wrestling when you break down barriers. “I’m glad I could help make it possible!”

H/T: Wrestling Inc

Posted November 1st, 2022 in News. Tagged: , .

Former WWE Producer Blasts Damage CTRL’s Booking

Former WWE writer/producer Freddie Prinze Jr. hasn’t been a fan of Triple H’s booking of Damage CRL lately.

Damage CTRL arrived in WWE at this year’s SummerSlam event in Nashville, Tennessee. The group (Bayley, Dakota Kai, and IYO SKY) debuted following Bianca Belair’s successful title defense against Becky Lynch. Damage CTRL surrounded The EST but Becky Lynch turned babyface and stood by the champion.

Since SummerSlam, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY made it to the finals of the Women’s Tag Team Championship tournament but lost to Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah. Damage CTRL then won the titles a couple of weeks later, only to lose them to Asuka & Alexa Bliss last night on WWE RAW.

Bayley has been in a long feud with Bianca Belair. She pinned the champion in a 6-woman tag team match at Clash at the Castle in September. Belair retained over Bayley in a Ladder match at WWE Extreme Rules in Philadelphia.

However, the Role Model was able to defeat Bianca in a non-title match in the main event of last week’s RAW after Nikki Cross interfered. Bianca is set to defend the RAW Women’s Championship against Bayley once again in a Last Woman Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel this Saturday. It was announced that Dakota Kai & IYO SKY will have a rematch for the titles at the premium live event as well.

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Alexa Bliss & Asuka React to Winning Women’s Tag Titles on WWE RAW

Freddie Prinze Jr. on the Booking of Damage CTRL

Former WWE writer and actor Freddie Prinze Jr. questioned the booking of the heel faction on a recent episode of his “Wrestling with Freddie” podcast recorded before Dakota & IYO dropped the titles.

Freddie wondered if WWE is done with pushing Bayley and said that he doesn’t understand what the company is trying to do with Damage CTRL.

I guess WWE’s done with Bayley,” Prinze says. “She lost to Candice LeRae, she’s losing to everybody. The entire Damage CTRL situation is a tag team championship on two girls that I don’t know if they’re going to get over.

Whenever I see something not working,” he continued, “I just want to kill it. Blow it up. It’s wrestling, that’s been wrestling’s mo from the dawn of time. I don’t know what they’re trying to do with this.

H/T: Wrestling Inc

Posted November 1st, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: .

WWE Legend on Bryan Danielson & Wheeler Yuta Argument on AEW Dynamite: “What the F*** is This?”

Bryan Danielson battled Sammy Guevara on last week’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

The American Dragon picked up the victory but there is some friction brewing within the Blackpool Combat Club.

Danielson recently battled Chris Jericho for the ROH Championship but lost after Daniel Garcia betrayed him. The storyline was that Danielson and Jericho were battling over whether Garcia was a sports entertainer or a professional wrestler.

Garcia opted to be a sports entertainer and aligned with the Jericho Appreciation Society. Wheeler Yuta of the BCC confronted Danielson backstage and mocked him for not seeing the attack by Garcia coming.

Danielson and Yuta had a shoving match before former ROH Champion Claudio Castagnoli broke it up. Danielson smacked Yuta in the face during the argument. Bryan later defeated Sammy Guevara in a singles match on Dynamite.

Jim Cornette on Wheeler Yuta Yelling at Bryan Danielson

Wrestling legend Jim Cornette reviewed the verbal exchange between Bryan Danielson and Wheeler Yuta on episode 455 of The Jim Cornette Experience.

Cornette said that he hopes this leaves to Danielson turning heel but suggested it is more likely that AEW President Tony Khan thought the argument would be a good segment.

So now the babyfaces are fighting amongst themselves, and if it means that Danielson will eventually turn out of this then great.

I don’t care how it happens. But I don’t have any confidence that is what they are setting up.

I think the babyfaces are just arguing because Tony (Khan) thinks it might be swell.

Co-host Brian Last questioned how into Wheeler Yuta AEW fans are and if he should be the one shouting in Bryan Danielson’s face. Cornette noted that there is an established section of fans that are into everything AEW does.

What did we determine now? Is it six or seven hundred thousand that love the whole Elite thing, the whole Harpo (a Cornette nickname/ reference to Harpo Marx for Kenny Omega) thing, and love all the play wrestlers.

They are going to love Yuta because he’s been embraced by all their favorites.

And everyone that wants to watch a major league wrestling program on National Television are sitting there wondering ‘what the f*** is this?’.

If you use any quotes from this article, please credit The Jim Cornette Experience with a H/T so SEScoops for the transcription.

Posted November 1st, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

Watch: Rhea Ripley Has Funny Interaction With Fan at WWE Live Event

Rhea Ripley has become a thorn in the side of The OC and is now tormenting fans at WWE Live Events.

The 26-year-old was knocked out of the ring during a WWE Live Event today and rolled towards the barricade that separates the superstars from the fans.

Ripley reached under the barricade and untied a fan’s shoe before rolling away. WWE uploaded video of the mischievous incident on their official Twitter account.

Ripley responded with a warning to the WWE Universe that “No one is safe” from her antics.

The OC are Looking for Help to Deal with Rhea Ripley

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson recently returned to WWE and reunited with AJ Styles to reform The OC (The Original Club). Finn Balor had been trying to recruit AJ to The Judgment Day but The Phenomenal One declined the offer.

The Judgment Day attacked Styles which led to Gallows and Anderson making the save. On last week’s episode of RAW, Karl Anderson battled Finn Balor in a singles match. During the bout, Rhea confronted Luke Gallows outside the ring and connected with a massive Body Slam.

On last night’s edition of WWE RAW, Rhea attacked Gallows once again during Karl Anderson’s match against Damien Priest. Anderson picked up the victory but it was The Judgment Day that stood tall at the end of the segment. Ripley delivered a low blow to Gallows’ good brothers and left him laying in the ring.

Following last night’s episode of RAW, The OC were interviewed backstage on RAW Talk. AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson admitted that they are struggling with Rhea Ripley and asked interviewer Cathy Kelley to join the group and help them against Ripley. She declined and The OC said that they need to go back to the “drawing board” to deal with Rhea and The Judgment Day.

Posted November 1st, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: .

“We not ready!!!!” – WWE Superstar Reacts to Match Tonight on AEW Dark

AEW World Trios Champion Rey Fenix is set to battle AR Fox tonight on AEW Dark.

AR Fox is a veteran wrestler on the independent scene, and spent years in Lucha Underground as well as Dragon Gate, and Evolve. Rey Fenix is currently a Trios Champion with Death Triangle (PAC & Pentagon JR).

Fox took to Twitter to hype his match tonight against the Trios Champion.

Former Intercontinental Champion and WWE SmackDown star Ricochet responded and and claimed that the wrestling world wasn’t ready for the match.

We not ready!!!!

Ricochet recently dropped the Intercontinental Championship to Gunther. After two successful title defenses against Sheamus, The Ring General is set to defend the title against Rey Mysterio this Friday night on WWE SmackDown.

Bayley & Saraya React to Interview on AEW Dynamite

Saraya, fka as Paige in WWE, arrived in All Elite Wrestling at Dynamite: Grand Slam. The crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium erupted as the inaugural NXT Women’s Champion made her way to the ring. Saraya debuted as Britt Baker, Rebel, Jamie Hayter, and Serena Deeb were attacking AEW Interim Women’s Champion Toni Storm. Her shocking arrival led the heels to retreat.

AEW & WWE Stars React To Saraya’s Debut At Dynamite Grand Slam

On last week’s episode of Dynamite, Renee Paquette was about to interview Saraya when Britt Baker interrupted. The two started shouting at each other and Renee put an end to it. Renee yelled that if they wanted to do this they were going to have to do it properly and Britt walked away. It was announced by AEW that Saraya and Britt Baker will have a full interview with Renee on this Wednesday’s show.

After the segment, Saraya posted on social media that Renee basically to them to shut up and she loves “spicy Renee”. Bayley responded that it looked like Renee was in a bit of a pickle. The Anti-Diva then joked that Renee needs some “damage control”, Bayley currently leads the Damage CTRL faction in WWE.

“Proud of You Sister” – Saraya Congratulates WWE Superstar After Return on SmackDown

Posted November 1st, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

Alexa Bliss & Asuka React to Winning Women’s Tag Titles on WWE RAW

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair battled Nikki Cross tonight in a non-title match. Nikki returned last week with her old gimmick and interfered in the main event between Belair and Bayley.

Nikki attacked Belair and Bayley capitalized with a pinfall victory. Cross attacked Bayley after the match as well. Belair defeated Nikki Cross tonight on RAW but Damage CTRL attacked the champion after the match.

Asuka and Alexa Bliss returned and helped Belair fend off Damage CTRL. They then challenged Dakota Kai and IYO SKY to a match for the Women’s Tag Team Championships in this week’s main event. Bayley and Bianca Belair were ringside for the match and wound up brawling into the timekeeper’s area.

Bayley sent Bianca through a table with a Bayley to Belly as Alexa hit Twisted Bliss for the pinfall victory. Bliss and Asuka are the new Women’s Tag Team Champions.

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Alexa Bliss & Asuka React to Winning the Women’s Tag Titles

Cathy Kelly caught up to the new champions backstage in a WWE Digital Exclusive interview. Bliss revealed that they are exhausted after winning the titles as Asuka celebrated and yelled “we are champions!”. Alexa added that they knew they could overcome Damage CTRL.

We knew we could dethrone Damage CTRL, that is exactly what we decided to do and we came out on top.

Bayley will look to bring gold back to Damage CTRL this Saturday at WWE Crown Jewel. The Role Model will once again battle Bianca Belair for the RAW Women’s Championship.

It will be a Last Woman Standing match this time at the premium live event this Saturday. The EST successfully defended her title against Bayley in a Ladder match at WWE Extreme Rules last month. Bianca will have to keep Bayley down for a ten count this Saturday to leave Crown Jewel as the champion.

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Posted November 1st, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: , .

Watch: Matt Riddle Tries to Use Flip Flop to Break up Brawl with Brock Lesnar on WWE RAW

Bobby Lashley arrived at the arena tonight for RAW looking for Brock Lesnar. They are set to meet inside the squared circle this Saturday at WWE Crown Jewel.

Brock Lesnar recently returned to WWE on an episode of RAW and attacked Lashley before his scheduled title defense against Seth Rollins. Lesnar beat Lashley down and hit him with a couple of F5s.

Seth Rollins capitalized on the opportunity and was able to convince Bobby to accept the match despite the attack. The Visionary easily defeated The All Mighty to capture the United States Championship.

Lesnar and Lashley were set to have a split-screen interview but only The All Mighty showed up. The Beast’s music hit and Brock Lesnar made his way down to the ring.

Brock said he didn’t come to Texas for a sit down interview with Bobby Lashley, he came to RAW for a fight.

The All Mighty made his way toward the ring and Lesnar met him on the entrance ramp.

Several WWE Superstars and security rushed to the entrance ramp to break up the brawl. Brock and Lashley continued to trade words while they were being separated.

Matt Riddle was one of the WWE stars that tried to break up the brawl and he used an interesting technique to do so.

The Original Bro busted out his flip flop and threatened Brock Lesnar with it as seen below.

https://twitter.com/WrestlingSZN7/status/1587244252949618690?s=20&t=CZ3f-vKk8CQxKnuq3SrIHA

Posted November 1st, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: .

10 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/31): Roman Reigns & Brock Lesnar Appear, New Champions

WWE RAW aired live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It was the final episode of RAW before Crown Jewel this Saturday night. In addition to the takeaways below, it was announced that Bray Wyatt will be appearing at the premium live event this weekend.

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WWE RAW Results

  • Bianca Belair def. Nikki Cross
  • Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory
  • Karl Anderson def. Damian Priest
  • Riddle def. Otis in a Trick or Street Fight
  • Mustafa Ali def. The Miz
  • Alexa Bliss & Asuka def. Damage CTRL to become the new Women’s Tag Team Champions

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Bianca Belair def. Nikki Cross, Alexa Bliss & Asuka Returned

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair battled Nikki Cross in a non-title match to kick off the show. Nikki interviewed in the main event between Bayley and Bianca last week on RAW, leading to The Role Model getting the victory. Belair will put the RAW Women’s Championship on the line this Saturday against Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel.

Cross got in some offense early and went for a Crossbody but the champ caught her. Bianca hit a Fallaway Slam and Nikki rolled out of the ring. Nikki tripped Belair up and bashed her knee on the ring apron several times. Cross trapped Belair in the ring skirt and beat her down some more as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Belair hit several slams and followed it up with a Vertical Suplex in the middle of the ring. The action spilled out of the ring and both superstars were on the floor. Dakota Kai and IYO SKY distracted the referee as Bayley hopped over the barricade. Bayley sent Bianca into the ring post but Nikki shoved her down.

Cross then launched IYO into the barricade and hit a Crossbody on Dakota off the steel steps. Back in the ring, Belair hit the KOD for the pinfall victory. After the match, Damage CTRL attacked Belair. Asuka and Alexa Bliss returned to make the save. Belair hit Bayley with a Dropkick and then Asuka sent her out of the ring with a Hip Attack. Alexa followed it up with a Senton and the babyfaces posed in the ring.

Asuka and Alexa Bliss challenged Dakota Kai and IYO SKY to a Women’s Tag Team Championship match later tonight.

Bobby Lashley & Brock Lesnar Brawled

Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar were supposed to have a split screen interview but Lesnar wasn’t there. Bobby claimed Brock has been dodging him for 20-years and vowed to expose him as a “Bobby Lashley wannabe” at Crown Jewel.

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The Beast Brock Lesnar then made his way to the ring as Bobby Lashley was still seated backstage. Lesnar greeted the Texas crowd and said he didn’t come to RAW for a sit down interview with Bobby Lashley. Brock stated that he wanted a fight and Lashley made his way to the ring. Lesnar met him on the entrance ramp and tackled him. WWE security and Triple H eventually broke it up.

Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory

Austin Theory dominated the action early but Seth battled back. Rollins connected with a Falcon Arrow and went for the cover but Theory kicked out at two. The crowd sang Seth’s theme as he went for the Stomp.

Theory dodged it but Seth caught him with a Superkick for a two-count. The Visionary went for the Pedigree but Theory escaped. The two superstars traded roll-ups before Theory hit a headbutt. Austin hit a Ushigoroshi and went for the cover but Seth powered out at two. Both superstars connected with strikes and fell to the mat. Austin went for the A-Town Down but Seth escaped and hit The Stomp for the pinfall victory.

Roman Reigns Knocked Out The Miz

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns came to the ring with The Wiseman Paul Heyman. Paul noted that Logan Paul is training with Shawn Michaels but it doesn’t matter and he’s going to get smashed by The Tribal Chief at Crown Jewel.

The Miz interrupted and acknowledged The Tribal Chief. Miz stated that Logan’s right hand is real and all it takes is one punch. The A-Lister wanted to align with Roman Reigns but The Tribal Chief hit him with a Superman Punch instead. Reigns grabbed the microphone and vowed to knock Logan Paul out at the premium live event. Roman Reigns talked some more trash on his way backstage.

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The Judgment Day Sent A Message To The OC

Damian Priest battled Karl Anderson tonight on RAW. The Judgment Day and The OC were ringside for the match. The two teams will battle in a 6-man tag team match at Crown Jewel. The action went back and forth as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Dominik hopped on the ring apron for a distraction and Damian capitalized with a Chokeslam for a two count. Anderson rolled up Damian for the pinfall victory. After the match, a brawl broke out and Rhea hit Gallows with a low blow. Ripley challenged Styles and Anderson to fight her but Judgment Day attacked from behind. Dominik climbed to the top rope and hit AJ Styles with a Frog Splash.

Baron Corbin Beat R-Truth Down

JBL came to the ring and complimented Texas and brought up legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin. John then called the crowd snowflakes and claimed that they have turned Texas into an embarrassment. JBL stated that nobody in the crowd should be allowed to call themselves a Texan and they disgust him. Corbin thanked the “poor” fans in the crowd for spending their money to see him.

R-Truth interrupted and poked fun at Corbin and JBL. R-Truth attacked Corbin but got distracted by JBL. Corbin capitalized with the End of Days in the middle of the ring.

Riddle def. Otis in a Trick or Street Fight

Alpha Academy recreated the Chip and Dales sketch from SNL with Patrick Swayze and Chris Farley tonight before Riddle battled Otis in a singles match. Otis started off in control as Elias and Gable were ringside.

Otis hit a Powerslam and followed it up with a Vader Bomb but Riddle kicked out at the last moment. Matt battled back and got a pumpkin on Otis’ head. Riddle hit an RKO through the pumpkin for the pinfall victory.

Mustafa Ali Picked up a Win, Dexter Lumis Appeared

The Miz started off the match in control and ripped off his shirt like he was Hulk Hogan. The Miz launched Mustafa Ali into the ring post as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, The Miz connected with a Suplex and went for the cover but Ali kicked out at two.

Mustafa hit a Tornado DDT and Miz rolled out of the ring to regroup. Ali climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit him with a Crossbody. The A-Lister shoved Ali over the announce table. Dexter Lumis choked The Miz from behind and then was chased through the crowd by security. Ali capitalized on the distraction with a Superkick and then a 450 Splash for the pinfall victory.

Johnny Gargano Provided A Conspiracy Theory About The Miz & Dexter Lumis

WWE did a true crime parody featuring an interview with Johnny Gargano. Johnny said he overheard Miz and Dexter talking and recorded it on his phone the night he debuted. Gargano played an audio recording of The Miz telling Dexter Lumis to take the money and keep his mouth shut. Johnny claimed that The Miz was paying Lumis to stage a series of attacks on him. Gargano couldn’t explain the chair shots or Miz planting Dexter with the Skull Crushing Finale.

Alexa Bliss & Asuka Won the Women’s Tag Team Championships

Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Dakota Kai) defended the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Alexa Bliss and Asuka in the main event of this week’s RAW. Bayley and RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair were ringside for the match.

Dakota dragged Asuka to the corner and tagged in IYO SKY. The two superstars traded strikes in the middle of the ring. IYO connected with a shoulder tackle but Asuka bounced off the ropes and hit a Clothesline. The action spilled out of the ring and IYO focused her attack on Asuka’s knee. SKY connected with a Dragon Screw as RAW went to the final break of the night.

When RAW returned, Asuka rolled up Kai for a near fall. The Empress of Tomorrow launched SKY and Kai out of the ring. Alexa tagged in and jumped on Kai. Alexa connected with a Dropkick and a Code Red for a near fall. Asuka tagged in and went for a submission hold on Kai but Iyo broke it up.

Sky connected with a Backbreaker on Bliss and booted her out of the ring. IYO tagged in and hit Asuka with Double Knees. Sky hit a springboard Dropkick and went for the cover but Asuka kicked out at two.

IYO climbed to the top turnbuckle but jumped right into a Codebreaker from Asuka. The Empress went for the cover but Sky kicked out at two. She locked in the Asuka Lock but Bayley distracted the referee. Bianca Belair tackled Bayley over the barricade as Kai hit Bliss with a headbutt.

Asuka hit Dakota with an Enziguri as Bayley and Bianca continued to brawl on a platform next to the timekeeper’s area. The Role Model planted Belair through a table with a Bayley to Belly as Damage CTRL isolated Asuka. Kai booted Asuka in the face but Alexa dragged her out of the ring.

Bliss sent Kai into the steel steps but turned around into a kick from SKY. IYO climbed to the top rope but Asuka got out of the way. Alexa tagged back in and hit Twisted Bliss on IYO Sky for the pinfall victory. Asuka and Alexa Bliss are the new Women’s Tag Team Champions.

Posted October 31st, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

Triple H’s Plans for Top WWE Superstar Reportedly “Pushed Back” Due to Sami Zayn’s Popularity

WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H reportedly had plans for former Universal Champion Kevin Owens but those plans have been put on hold for the time being.

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The reason is a good one. It is because his old pal Sami Zayn has become so popular that plans for him to reunite with KO have been put on hold.

Owens and Sami had a brief interaction backstage on a recent edition of SmackDown. Kevin walked by Zayn wearing his Honorary Uce merch and told him that he needs a new shirt.

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WrestleVotes spoke with Louis Dangoor of GiveMeSport in an interview posted today and revealed that Triple H has “paused” his plans to team Sami and KO due to how popular Zayn has become.

He was pegged to get involved with Sami and The Bloodline, but that’s white hot right now. Those plans from what I’ve been told are definitely pushed back, but they’re not off, because the plan is for Kevin Owens to be with Sami Zayn.

WrestleVotes added that the Honorary Uce’s involvement in The Bloodline was only supposed to last a few weeks but it is going so well that WWE has extended the storyline.

Whatever they had planned for Kevin Owens is totally on pause because this stuff with Sami doesn’t come around often. This was supposed to be a little three, four week comedy deal, and it’s getting big.

The tension between Sami Zayn and Jey Uso almost came to a boiling point on this past Friday’s episode of SmackDown. The Tribal Chief instructed the two Bloodline members to hash out their differences but Jey claimed that he didn’t care what Reigns said.

Roman was visibly pissed off but Zayn calmed everyone down. Sami pointed out that Jey hasn’t been himself lately and is not feeling very “Ucey”. Jey and Roman could not contain their laughter in one of the more entertaining segments in recent memory.

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Posted October 31st, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: .

WWE Partners with Wheel of Fortune

WWE and Wheel of Fortune have announced a partnership for early next year leading into WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles.

New Day’s Xavier Woods was a guest on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and won over $96k for the Gamers Outreach charity.

Woods then posted a video last night after his appearance on the show and announced that there will be a full week of Wheel of Fortune with WWE Superstars.

What’s going on? WWE Superstar Xavier Woods, aka Austin Creed, here. And y’all know that I love Wheel of Fortune.

I got a chance to be on the show, meet a bunch of the people. Pat Sajak, Vanna White. And I am here to announce that maybe you get the chance to be on Wheel of Fortune with your favorite WWE superstars because WWE and Wheel of Fortune are coming together to do a full week of WWE on Wheel of Fortune.

So hurry up and go to wheeloffortune.com right now to upload your contestant application and you might get the chance to spin the wheel while standing next to your favorite Superstar, which is obviously me. See you guys there.

H/T: 411Mania

Wrestling fans can also apply to be a guest on the show and pick which WWE Superstar they want to play Wheel of Fortune with. You can apply to be on the show here.

Wheel of Fortune also sent out a call for contestants. The episodes will be filmed in early 2023 and air in late March as WWE gears up for WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

In addition to being a WWE Superstar, Xavier Woods runs a very popular gaming channel on YouTube. He was a part of the G4 revival but the network was recently shut down by Comcast.

Posted October 31st, 2022 in WWE, News.

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