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  • The Rock Talks Roman Reigns, Vince McMahon’s Retirement

    The Rock Talks Roman Reigns, Vince McMahon’s Retirement

    The Rock is staying busy building his various brands and being a leading man in Hollywood, but the former WWE Champion still pays attention to the company he helped grow. 

    The Rock has acknowledged The Tribal Chief – Roman Reigns – and recently praised the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and The Usos. He has seen what his cousins have been able to accomplish and is proud of their success as part of The Bloodline. 

    While speaking with Chris Van Vliet, The Rock was asked if he acknowledges his Tribal Chief. He also spoke about the unexpected shift in the company with Vince McMahon resigning, Stephanie McMahon, and Rock’s good friend Nick Khan taking over as co-CEOs while Triple H is in charge of creative. 

    “Of course I do. That’s my family. I think those guys are doing a great job, and I think what an interesting shift the company has gone through this year. Unexpected in many ways, but when unexpectations happen in that kind of way, form, and fashion, especially in that business, you’ve got to have the ability and the agility to pivot, which they have. With Roman, I think he’s doing a pretty good job, and the boys, too, The Usos.”

    WWE reportedly wants to have The Rock return to do a match with Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles, but it all comes down to The Rock’s schedule. 

    If you use any portion of the quotes from this article, please credit with an h/t to SEScoops for the transcription.

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  • Sheamus Reveals What Brought Back His Passion For Wrestling

    Sheamus Reveals What Brought Back His Passion For Wrestling

    Sheamus recently had his passion for professional wrestling rejuvenated.

    “The Celtic Warrior” was recently interviewed on “The Ringer Wrestling Show,” where he discussed his current involvement with The Brawling Brutes, Ridge Holland and Butch. Sheamus admits that working with Holland and Butch have brought back his passion for professional wrestling to its highest point.

    “[We] are so passionate about what we do. I’ve been here over 13 and a half years on the main roster, and these two boys… really brought my passion back to a level 10. … There’s no level of authority here.

    “We’re just three boys, three mates, who will bleed and die for each other out there… There is no ego. I’ve never had that reaction before in my career. The last [eight months] with these guys has been incredible, and it’s been organic.”

    Sheamus first joined WWE back in 2006. He broke out into the World Title picture in 2009 when he defeated John Cena for his first WWE Championship.

    Sheamus and Ridge Holland

    Over the years, Sheamus would become one of WWE’s top stars, winning several notable accolades.

    He is a four-time World Champion, a three-time United States Champion, and a five-time Tag Team Champion with Cesaro. Sheamus has also won the Money In The Bank, King Of The Ring, and Royal Rumble.

    Now, the 44-year-old resides on the blue brand and has been feuding with Intercontinental Champion Gunther for the past several weeks, putting on absolute classics inside the ring.

  • Former WWE Tag Team Champions Expected to Return Soon

    Former WWE Tag Team Champions Expected to Return Soon

    Some former WWE Tag Team Champions are expected to be joining WWE very soon.

    According to a recent report from PWInsider, The Good Brothers, Luke/Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson, are expected to be rejoining WWE soon. The initial expectation is that the duo will be returning to RAW to re-align with AJ Styles.

    The trio were actually spotted together yesterday in Washington DC. They were likely filming something for WWE. Styles has been feuding with The Judgement Day faction on RAW, so The Good Brothers returning to back him would certainly make sense.

    Back in August, The Good Brothers wrapped up their obligations with IMPACT Wrestling, dropping a match to The Motor City Machine Guns in Texas. The duo’s deal actually expired in July, however, they came to an agreement to add a few more additional dates.

    Good Brothers

    The initial expectation was for The Good Brothers to return to Japan and work there at least through Wrestle Kingdom. However, that no longer seems to be the case.

    This would be the tag team’s second run with WWE. They first signed with WWE back in 2016, where they saw great success. After winning a WWE Tag Team World Cup, and two runs as WWE RAW Tag Team Champions, they signed new five-year deals with WWE.

    Despite this, The Good Brothers were part of the massive cuts made within WWE amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Spoilers On Plans For Tonight’s WWE Raw Season Premiere

    Spoilers On Plans For Tonight’s WWE Raw Season Premiere

    Plenty has been planned for tonight’s WWE Monday Night Raw, which will serve as the season premiere of the red brand. 

    The show will mark the debut of WWE’s newest Raw commentary team, Corey Graves and Kevin Patrick, as part of the changes to all commentary teams across Raw, SmackDown and NXT. 

    Plans

    With tonight’s show being the season premiere, it’s no surprise WWE is going all out to put on a show. 

    Tonight’s Raw will feature four members of D-Generation X appear, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the group being formed. 

    Fightful Select reports that the return of DX will feature the expected glowsticks and t-shirts, and that there will be a “rubber chicken prank for the Gorilla position.”

    The Miz will host a birthday celebration, with a special ring carpet, gift boxes, ice, sculptures, cakes, champagne, and tables. 

    Dexter Lumis, who has feuded with the A-Lister since returning, is set to appear through one of the tables. 

    Matt Riddle, MVP and Omos will also be on the show. 

    What’s Been Announced?

    WWE has already confirmed DX’s 25th anniversary celebration and The Miz’s birthday party, but that’s not all that has been announced.

    Seth Rollins will look to end a three-year championship drought when he faces United States Champion Bobby Lashley. 

    Johnny Gargano will face Mr. Money in the Bank Austin Theory, and WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns and the Bloodline will be in attendance. 

    Preview For Tonight’s WWE Raw Season Premiere from Brooklyn
  • Preview For Tonight’s WWE Raw Season Premiere from Brooklyn

    Preview For Tonight’s WWE Raw Season Premiere from Brooklyn

    WWE returns to Brooklyn, NY tonight for the (Fall 2022) Season Premiere edition of Monday Night Raw from the Barclays Center.

    Raw will feature D-Generation X’s 25th Anniversary celebration. Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Sean “X-Pac” Waltman and ‘Road Dogg’ Brian James will celebrate one of the most legendary factions in WWE history. DX was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.

    These days, the group’s former leaders (Triple H and Shawn Michaels) are among the most powerful people behind the scenes. Triple H serves as WWE’s Chief Content Officer and Head of creative, while Michaels is the Vice President of Talent Development Creative for NXT.

    Roman Reigns and The Bloodline will also be on hand. Reigns won’t be competing at Extreme Rules, but has a ‘date’ with Logan Paul at Crown Jewel on November 5th.

    Matches advertised for the WWE Raw Season Premiere include:

    • Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship.
    • Johnny Gargano vs. Austin Theory

    In addition to these announced segments and matches, the ‘new season’ of Raw comes with some significant changes to the show’s broadcast team:

    • Backstage correspondent Kevin Patrick moves to the announcer’s booth and will call the action alongside Corey Graves.
    • Byron Saxton and the returning Cathy Kelly will serve as the shows’ new backstage correspondents.

    Join us here later tonight for our WWE Raw results and takeaways.

  • Ronda Rousey to Liv Morgan Fans: “Cry About It Neckbeards!”

    Ronda Rousey to Liv Morgan Fans: “Cry About It Neckbeards!”

    New WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey is thrilled to hold the gold again after dethroning Liv Morgan.

    At WWE Extreme Rules, Rousey defeated Morgan to regain the title, making the plucky babyface pass out.

    Morgan had won the title from Rousey at Money in the Bank by cashing in the briefcase after Rousey had retained the title against Natalya.

    At Summerslam, Morgan became the only woman to hold two victories over Rousey, defeating her thanks to some botched officiating.

    Cry About It

    While Rousey returned to WWE as a babyface as part of January’s Women’s Royal Rumble, her feud with Morgan has made her a heel once more.

    On Instagram, Rousey relished in her title victory, informing fans of Morgan to “Go home and cry about it, neckbeards.”

    The win marks Rousey’s third title in WWE, after winning the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania Backlash 2022, and winning the Raw Women’s Title at Summerslam 2018.

    The End of Morgan’s Push?

    Morgan’s title win was a long-time coming for fans of hers, but this loss may mark the end of her run on top of the women’s division.

    According to reports, the plan for WrestleMania 39 is for Rousey to finally have her one-on-one match with Becky Lynch, a bout that was originally planned for Survivor Series 2018.

    With the likelihood that this match will be for a championship, it is likely that Rousey will hold the SmackDown Women’s Championship until April of next year.

    If so, Morgan won’t have another title reign until after WrestleMania 39, and may have to wait even longer if Lynch wins the gold next year.

  • Backstage Reaction To Bray Wyatt’s Return At WWE Extreme Rules

    Backstage Reaction To Bray Wyatt’s Return At WWE Extreme Rules

    Bray Wyatt returned to WWE last night at the conclusion of Extreme Rules.

    Matt Riddle defeated Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit match in the main event of the PLE. After the match, the lights in Wells Fargo Arena went out and the Firefly Fun House came to life.

    The puppets were shown in human form throughout the arena as “he’s got the whole world in his hands” played in the arena. A door then appeared and Bray walked through it to a tremendous reaction from the crowd as Extreme Rules went off the air.

    Backstage Reaction To Bray Wyatt’s Return At WWE Extreme Rules

    According to a new report from Fightful Select, Bray Wyatt’s return last night was said to be “very well received” backstage within WWE. The company is also happy with the buzz created surrounding the hints and QR codes the past several weeks.

    The White Rabbit teaser campaign gave Extreme Rules have a “big night” feel for those in the company. Fightful added that Bray Wyatt also has a good relationship with a new WWE hire.

    Rob Fee, WWE’s new Director of Longterm Creative, was recently signed by the promotion. Fee has worked with Marvel Comics and Disney in the past. Rob reportedly also pitched a “Fiend movie” to the company that was well-received, but nothing ever came of it due to Wyatt’s release last year.

    Several AEW and WWE stars reacted to Bray Wyatt’s return last night at WWE Extreme Rules. Alexa Bliss welcomed back her old friend and you can check that out here.

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  • “Roman Reigns Can’t Fight… He’s Just A Big Muscular Dude”

    “Roman Reigns Can’t Fight… He’s Just A Big Muscular Dude”

    Former RAW announcer Jimmy Smith announcer shared some interesting comments about WWE’s top star just a few days after his unexpected departure from the promotion.

    WWE recently shook about their announce teams and it resulted in Jimmy Smith being let go from the company. Corey Graves and Kevin Patrick were named the new team for WWE RAW recently. Michael Cole and Wade Barrett were named the announcers for SmackDown. Wade noted that he will not be at SmackDown for long and will be returning for NXT.

    Vic Joseph and Booker T were named the new commentary team for NXT. Jimmy reportedly accidentally learned about his firing ahead of time by Triple H and you can check that out here.

    Former Colts punter and media personality used to call SmackDown with Michael Cole but his job is on “hold” as he has taken a full-time role with College Gameday on ESPN.

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    Former WWE RAW Announcer Jimmy Smith On Roman Reigns

    Jimmy Smith appeared on MMA on Sirius XM today, less than a week after his departure from WWE. The former RAW announcer spoke about the atmosphere backstage in WWE. He added that Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is “just a big muscular dude” that cannot actually fight in real life.

    “The WWE behind the scenes is more CM Punk than Brock Lesnar. Does this guy look like he can fight? That is what the WWE is about. Roman Reigns can’t fight. He looks like he can fight. He’s just a big muscular dude. Daniel Cormier does not (look like he can fight). You put (Cormier) next to Brock Lesnar, and it looks like a man and a kid, and WWE is all about that visual.”

    UFC legend Daniel Cormier was the special referee for the Fight Pit match last night in the main event of Extreme Rules.

    Roman Reigns did not defend his title at last night’s WWE Extreme Rules PLE. The Tribal Chief is set to put the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship next month against Logan Paul at Crown Jewel.

  • Bo Dallas WWE Return Expected “Very Soon”

    Bo Dallas WWE Return Expected “Very Soon”

    Bray Wyatt has made his long-awaited return to WWE, and his real-life brother Bo Dallas is reportedly not far behind.

    Wyatt, a former Universal Champion, returned at last night’s Extreme Rules Premium Live Event, ending the show to a thunderous ovation from the live crowd.

    Bo Dallas

    Bryan Alverez, through the ‘superfollowers’ function on his Twitter account, reports that Wyatt is expected back “very soon,” according to multiple sources within WWE.

    Dallas was released by WWE in April 2021, over a year and a half after what would become his last match for the company.

    Dallas signed with WWE in 2008, and would have an impressive run in NXT, including becoming the third-ever NXT Champion.

    Joining the main roster in 2014, Dallas would hold the Raw Tag Team Championships (with Curtis Axel) and briefly be 24/7 Champion, before his release.

    Outside of the ring, Dallas is in a relationship with current WWE Superstar Liv Morgan, who lost the SmackDown Women’s Championship at Extreme Rules.

    Future Plans

    It is unclear what WWE has planned for Dallas, but this report coming so soon after his brother’s comeback is interesting.

    Some have suggested that Dallas could join forces with his brother as part of a new Wyatt family stable, the first time the pair would be aligned on WWE’s main roster.

    It is also possible that Bo’s return will not be connected to his brother at all, and that he will be a singles Superstar in his own storyline.

    In April 2022, Dallas hinted that he would be wrestling again soon.

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  • Closer Look at Bray Wyatt’s Creatures From WWE Extreme Rules Return

    Closer Look at Bray Wyatt’s Creatures From WWE Extreme Rules Return

    The creatures from the Firefly Fun House arrived at last night’s WWE Extreme Rules 2022 Premium Live Event, thanks to the work of artist Jason Baker.

    On the show, Bray Wyatt made his long-awaited return to WWE, debuting a new mask in the closing moments of the show to a thunderous ovation from fans in Philadelphia.

    Wyatt had been released in 2021, a controversial decision that was reportedly over his high-dollar contract and creative differences with then-CEO Vince McMahon.

    The Fun House Friends

    During Wyatt’s return, performers dressed as members of the Firefly Fun House appeared in person at the Wells Fargo Center.

    Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch, Huskus the Pig Boy, The Fiend and Ramblin’ Rabbit all appeared as part of Wyatt’s monumental return.

    Firefly Funhouse Characters

    Jason Baker

    Special effects artist Jason Baker showed off his latest work in a backstage photo posted on Twitter. Wyatt’s big return fell on Baker’s 40th birthday, making the night even more special.

    Baker, a protege of horror movie effects legend Tom Savini, is no stranger to working with Wyatt, having created the mask and props for The Fiend in 2019.

    Last year, it was reported that Baker and Wyatt were working on a film together, which was set to be produced in-house by Baker’s Calloseum Studios.

    The film’s script was written by Rob Fee, who was recently hired by WWE and is said to be a big fan of both Wyatt and the current product.

    With Wyatt’s return to WWE last night, it is unclear if the film is still being made, or if it will become a WWE Studios production.

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  • Daniel Cormier Reacts to WWE Extreme Rules 2022 Main Event

    Daniel Cormier Reacts to WWE Extreme Rules 2022 Main Event

    Daniel Cormier was blown away by the Fight Pit match that headlined last night’s WWE Extreme Rules 2022 Premium Live Event.

    In the main event of the show, the Fight Pit made its debut on the main roster, as Matt Riddle got a victory over Seth Rollins. This marked Riddle’s first win in the Fight Pit, and the third match to take place in the cage overall. Part of the selling point of this week’s Fight Pit was Daniel Cormier, who served as the guest referee for the match.

    Speaking to the returning Cathey Kelly after the show, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion expressed his respect for both Riddle and Rollins.

    “It was amazing. Those guys fought. You knew that a rivalry like that needed an ending like that. Something very true. Something that could not be questioned and Matt Riddle got it done. It was tremendous being inside the Fight Pit.”

    – Daniel Cormier

    Cormier, who retired from professional fighting in 2020, was also asked about an altercation between himself and Rollins during the match but believes that this wasn’t a sign of biased officiating.

    “I had to put him in his place because he’s been disrespectful. He grabbed me while I was checking on Matt Riddle. But I said I would be fair. I thought that I was that tonight. I came here to do a job and I think I did that job to the best of my abilities.”

    Cormier’s appearance at Extreme Rules was reported to have been a one-off appearance for WWE, but both sides remain open to working together again in the future.

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  • WrestleMania 40 Logo Revealed at Extreme Rules

    WrestleMania 40 Logo Revealed at Extreme Rules

    WWE has revealed the official logo WrestleMania 40 which takes place April 6th and 7th, 2024 from Philadelphia, PA at Liberty Financial Field.

    The most notable aspect of the logo is that WWE is bringing back the traditional roman numerals as part of the event’s official branding. As seen above, WrestleMania 40 is being branded as, WrestleMania XL.

    It’s been a decade since Roman numerals were on the logos and posters for WWE’s biggest show. The last to have them was WrestleMania XXX (2014) in New Orleans that saw the culmination of the then Daniel Bryan’s babyface run.

    While fans have referred to the intervening shows by their numbered editions, this is the first official WWE WrestleMania logo to feature the numerals.

    Of course, WWE still has to course through 2023 before they head to Philadelphia for WrestleMania XL. The 39th edition of WrestleMania takes place April 1 and 2 in Inglewood, California from SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers.

    That show has been dubbed WrestleMania Hollywood, a throwback to WrestleMania 21 from Los Angeles.

  • What Happened With Bray Wyatt After Extreme Rules Went Off Air

    What Happened With Bray Wyatt After Extreme Rules Went Off Air

    Bray Wyatt is back!

    The former Universal champion made his much-anticipated WWE return on tonight’s Extreme Rules PPV after weeks of build-up.

    The main event of the show saw Riddle beating Seth Rollins in a fight pit match. Both Riddle and the special guest referee Daniel Cormier were on the stage after the bout when the lights went out.

    The different characters of Firefly Fun House were then spotted in the crowd before Wyatt himself made an appearance on the stage.

    He made his entrance through a temporary set with a lantern in his hand. Wyatt removed his mask and the show went off air after the returning star’s logo was seen on the screen.

    After the cameras stopped rolling, Bray came out of the door and greeted fans for a second. However, he quickly went back as the fans continued cheering.

    There was an announcement for the crowd thanking them for attending the show. The WWE staff was seen dismantling the temporary set and taking it to the back as the lights came back on:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPKsRqKf094

    WWE has since posted two videos on their YouTube channel. One shows Bray Wyatt’s return while the other is of the various creatures shown during the segment.

    This suggests that we will see Wyatt leading a faction of the various Firefly Fun House characters in the coming times.

  • Multiple NXT Superstars Were Backstage for Extreme Rules 2022

    Multiple NXT Superstars Were Backstage for Extreme Rules 2022

    WWE Extreme Rules 2022 saw some of the promotion’s biggest stars, but not everybody behind the scenes made it on to the show.

    Last night’s Premium Live Event saw in-ring appearances by Edge, as well as an appearance by fellow Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix.

    The show is most notable for the return of Bray Wyatt, 15 months after his controversial release from WWE in July of last year.

    NXT in Philadelphia

    Not every wrestler backstage at Extreme Rules 2022 was fortunate enough to make it on the card.

    Bodyslam.net reports that Nikkita Lyons was backstage at Extreme Rules, but obviously did not appear on the show.

    Lyons had been scheduled to make her WWE main roster debut during the recent Women’s Tag Team Championship tournament, teaming with Zoey Stark, but was pulled over medical reasons.

    Sources who spoke to Bodyslam added that reigning NXT Champion Bronn Breakker was also backstage at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

    Breakker appeared on WWE’s main roster earlier this year, and dethroned Dolph Ziggler on the post-WrestleMania 38 Raw to begin his second (and current) NXT title reign.

    Call-Ups

    While not always the case, NXT talent being backstage at a WWE main roster event is usually the sign of an imminent call-up.

    In Breakker’s case, this is the latest tease of a call-up, as even before his Raw appearances earlier this year, there were talks of arriving on the main roster.

    There have been reports about Breakker being ‘fast-tracked’ to the main roster, with WWE believing he has already proven himself capable in NXT.

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  • “He Tapped” – Sheamus Takes Shot At Gunther After WWE Extreme Rules

    “He Tapped” – Sheamus Takes Shot At Gunther After WWE Extreme Rules

    Sheamus sent a message to Intercontinental Champion Gunther following WWE Extreme Rules.

    The Brawling Brutes battled Imperium in a Donnybrook match to start off Extreme Rules. Sheamus, Butch, and Ridge Holland isolated Gunther in the ring at one point during the match. Sheamus hit the 10 Beats of Bodhran as Butch & Ridge stomped the champion down to the mat.

    The Celtic Warrior picked up the win for his team by hitting the Brogue Kick on Giovanni Vince for the pinfall victory.

    After WWE Extreme Rules went off the air, The Celtic Warrior took to Twitter to take a shot at the champion. Gunther defended his Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus at Clash at the Castle in an instant classic.

    They met again on this past Friday’s episode of SmackDown in the main event. Sheamus appeared to have the match won after applying the Cloverleaf and Gunther pounded on the mat. Referee Jessika Carr claimed that Gunther didn’t tap out and the match continued. Gunther then bashed Sheamus over the head with a shillelagh to retain the title.

    Sheamus claimed that Gunther is a cheat and tapped out on SmackDown. The Celtic Warrior also boasted about The Brawling Brutes beating down the champion tonight at Extreme Rules.

    Let it be known that 24 hours in hell showed ‘The Ring General’ to be nothing more than a dishonorable defeated cheat.. submitted then torn apart by 3 hungry dogs. Oh, and he tapped. What’s mine is mine. #ICTitle

    Sheamus has never won the Intercontinental Championship in his incredible WWE career. Time will tell if he will be able to take it from the hands of The Ring General.

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  • Seth Rollins Blacks Out Twitter Account After Another Loss At WWE Extreme Rules

    Seth Rollins Blacks Out Twitter Account After Another Loss At WWE Extreme Rules

    Seth Rollins lost yet again at a WWE Premium Live Event and doesn’t appear to be handling to it too well.

    He battled Matt Riddle in the main event of Extreme Rules in a Fight Pit match UFC legend Daniel Cormier was the special guest referee for the match. Matt had the advantage as a former MMA fighter and tapped out Seth to win the match. After the match, the lights went out and Bray Wyatt returned. You can check that out here.

    Rollins has only won two matches at Premium Live Events this year. The Visionary defeated Reigns via DQ at the Royal Rumble in January. He also defeated Matt Riddle last month at WWE Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, Wales.

    Seth Rollins Blacks Out Twitter Ahead Of US Title Match On WWE RAW

    Seth and Liv Morgan both had similar reactions following their losses tonight at Extreme Rules. Liv blacked out her Twitter account and now Seth Rollins has done the same as seen in the image below.

    Seth Rollins Twitter

    The 36-year-old will have to put this loss behind him fast because he’s scheduled to face Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship on RAW. On last week’s episode of the red brand, Seth Rollins brutally attacked Bobby Lashley following his successful title defense against Mustafa Ali.

    Bobby was interviewed in the trainer’s room following the attack and challenged Seth to the match scheduled for Monday at the Barclays Center. During Extreme Rules, the champion took to Twitter and took a shot at Rollins.

    Hey @WWERollins, Penn Hospital is just a few miles away from Wells Fargo. Want me to schedule an Uber for the morning to get your ass to Brooklyn? My treat. #ExtremeRules

  • Bray Wyatt Breaks Silence After Returning At WWE Extreme Rules

    Bray Wyatt Breaks Silence After Returning At WWE Extreme Rules

    Bray Wyatt made his shocking return to WWE tonight at the conclusion of Extreme Rules.

    After Matt Riddle defeated Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit match, the lights in the arena went out. The camera cut to an abandoned Firefly Funhouse, full of cobwebs and dead puppets.

    A mysterious door then appeared and a masked man walked toward it with a lantern. The masked man opened the door, and took off his mask to reveal that he was Bray Wyatt and the crowd at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia went insane.

    Bray Wyatt Breaks Silence After WWE Extreme Rules

    Following his incredible return to WWE, several stars reacted on social media. Alexa Bliss welcomed her old friend back in a tweet shortly after Extreme Rules went off the air.

    Bray hopped on Twitter after the show to respond to a fan who posted a video of her daughter dancing around in a Fiend mask as “he’s got the whole world in his hands” played in the background.

    The 35-year-old responded and said that this is why he missed everyone.

    This is why. I missed you too. All of you

    Bray Wyatt was released from WWE in July 2021. He spent almost a year and a half as a free agent before returning to the company tonight. Triple H recently spoke to Ariel Helwani of BT Sport and admitted that Bray Wyatt is a genius but often is a victim of his own mind. The Game noted that he loved working with Bray and he will get the chance to do so once again now that he’s returned to WWE.

    “He is one of the most, and I mean this in the best way possible, crazy creative people I’ve ever been around. His mind just never stops thinking of creative, but it’s like being in a whirlwind of stuff, without the harness and without somebody to point the tornado, it’s just all over the place. And he’s a victim of his own mind.”

  • WWE & AEW Stars React To Bray Wyatt’s Return At Extreme Rules

    WWE & AEW Stars React To Bray Wyatt’s Return At Extreme Rules

    Bray Wyatt returned tonight at the conclusion of WWE Extreme Rules.

    After Matt Riddle defeated Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit match, he posed with UFC legend Daniel Cormier on the entrance ramp.

    The lights in Wells Fargo Arena went out and the cell phone flashlights kicked on. “He’s got the whole word in his hands” played throughout the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. The camera cut to the Firefly Funhouse that was full of cobwebs and the puppets appeared to be dead.

    A door then appeared and a masked man with a lantern walked through it. The man took off his mask to reveal that it was Bray Wyatt underneath and the crowd went crazy.

    https://twitter.com/TranquiloSZN/status/1578947464325128193?s=20&t=XsNfR8lNinBTLG-PJPef0w

    WWE & AEW Stars React To Bray Wyatt’s Return

    Alexa Bliss was paired with The Fiend and welcomed her old friend back with a tweet following Extreme Rules.

    Hello, old friend.

    Bray’s old friend and current AEW star Matt Hardy welcomed Bray back with a GIF of the two hugging at WrestleMania.

    Former Intercontinental Champion Ricochet claimed that Bray got the Road Warrior pop and Cathy Kelley stated that she got goosebumps. Cathy was recently re-hired by WWE after exiting the company in 2020.

    Former WWE ring announcer Joseann Offerman said that she was so proud of him. The couple have two children together.

    T-Bar, Cora Jade, and Johnny Gargano all reacted to the 35-year-old’s return to the company. Johnny Wrestling shared a GIF of him astonished during a WWE Watchalong back in the day during The Fiend’s entrance.

    https://twitter.com/TBARRetribution/status/1578948507121385472

    SmackDown commentator Pat McAfee took to Twitter to share screenshots of his television of the amazing moment.

  • Bray Wyatt Returns to WWE at Extreme Rules

    Bray Wyatt Returns to WWE at Extreme Rules

    At WWE Extreme Rules, the company revealed that The White Rabbit was indeed Bray Wyatt. 

    The lights went out after the main event before we heard Wyatt singing he’s got the whole wide world in his hands. We saw people dressed up as puppets from the Firefly Fun House placed throughout the arena. There was a door on the stage, and we went through a haunted house with the fun house music playing. We see a man with a mask on a TV laughing, then the door opens withWyatt appearing and he had a lantern. Wyatt took off the mask and turned off the lantern. 

    There had been various fan theories about the mystery and clues left behind by various QR codes. WWE had also played the song at live events. The belief had been that it could have something to do with Karrion Kross, but all indications pointed to the return of Wyatt.

    Fightful previously reported that the reveal behind the mysterious thing on WWE television would be revealed at this show.

    Wyatt was released by WWE last July due to budget cuts despite the fact that he was slated to return just weeks before the company cut him. It was previously reported that Impact Wrestling was interested in signing him, but he also had interest from AEW. 

    He never wrestled a match outside of WWE while away, but did make select public appearances for autograph signings.

  • Matt Riddle Wins Fight Pit Match at WWE Extreme Rules

    Matt Riddle Wins Fight Pit Match at WWE Extreme Rules

    Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins met in the Fight Pit Match with former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Daniel Cormier serving as the special guest referee at Saturday’s WWE Extreme Rules premium live event from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

    The Fight Pit is a unique stipulation and had never been done on the main roster until now. The ring is surrounded by a steel cage-like structure. It’s different from the traditional steel cage match because one cannot win by escaping. A wrestler can only win by knockout or submission, which makes a Fight Pit match more MMA-bout-like.

    The match saw Riddle did the Showtime Pettis kick off the cage. Rollins with a frog splash off part of the cage. They went onto the platform above the ring and brawled. Rollins with the buckle bomb into the cage. Rollins with the pedigree on the platform. Riddle with an RKO on the platform then a floating bro off the platform into the ring. The finish saw Riddle put him in a choke and Rollins tapped out.

    Before tonight, it had only taken place under the banner of NXT, where it was first introduced. The first-ever Fight Pit match saw Timothy Thatcher defeat Tomasso Ciampa in January of 2020. The second one Riddle, where he fought Thatcher in a losing effort.

  • Bianca Belair Retains WWE Raw Women’s Title at Extreme Rules

    Bianca Belair Retains WWE Raw Women’s Title at Extreme Rules

    WWE Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair made her latest title defense against Bayley at Saturday’s WWE Extreme Rules premium live event.

    Bayley hit a flying elbow off the apron onto Belair, who was on a ladder in between the barricade and ring steps. Bayley knocked her off the apron. Belair hit the KOD and climbed the ladder before being knocked off due to IYO SKY and Dakota Kai. Belair ended up hitting a double KOD to them. Belair hit the KOD to Bayley with a ladder for the finish. 

    On the September 19th episode of Raw, Bayley challenged Belair to a match at Extreme Rules after Damage Control beat down Alexa Bliss when Bayley had defeated her. Asuka and Belair came out, but the e numbers game played in Damage Control’s favor, and Bayley soon laid out Belair with a Rose plant.

    Bayley ended the show saying that she wanted the title match at Extreme Rules. Bayley did pinn Belair in a six-woman tag team match at Clash at the Castle last month. 

    Time will tell whether WWE continues this feud or goes into a different direction heading into the Crown Jewel event on November 5th

  • Ronda Rousey Wins SmackDown Women’s Title at WWE Extreme Rules

    Ronda Rousey Wins SmackDown Women’s Title at WWE Extreme Rules

    Ronda Rousey and Liv Morgan shared the squared circle for a third time with the WWE SmackDown Women’s Title on the line. 

    The match at the WWE Extreme Rules premium live event saw them use various weapons including a chair and a table. Morgan hit a code red with a chair for a near fall. 

    Morgan hit a dive off the top rope through a table for a near fall. The finish saw Rousey have her in an armbar then put her in a choke with her legs and Morgan passed out. 

    At Money in the Bank, Rousey submitted Natalya to retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship, but after the match Morgan, who won the women’s Money in the Bank match earlier in the show, came out with the briefcase and cashed in. Rousey was vulnerable as she was selling the wear and tear of her previous match. Morgan pinned her to win the title for the first time.

    At SummerSlam, Morgan made her first premium live event defense as SmackDown Women’s Champion against Rousey, but the match ended in controversy as the finish saw Rousey have Morgan in the armbar, but at the same time, Morgan tapped out and the referee counted the three as Rousey’s shoulders were down. The referee gave Morgan the win. Post-match, Rousey attacked Morgan and the referee. WWE played it up as Rousey getting robbed. 

    What are your thoughts on retaining the SmackDown Women’s Title? Was this the right call by WWE officials? Sound off in the comment section.

  • WWE Extreme Rules Match Order Revealed

    WWE Extreme Rules Match Order Revealed

    WWE Extreme Rules is quickly approaching and the planned match order has been revealed based on the internal listing obtained by Fightful Select. 

    WWE has created a lot of buzz going into the show as the belief is the reveal behind the White Rabbit clues will be revealed. As for what has been announced by the company to take place on the card, Edge vs. Finn Balor and Fight Pit between Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins were slated to get the most time on the show. SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan vs. Ronda Rousey in an Extreme Rules Match was slated to have the shortest match.

    Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest, Scarlett, Dakota Kai, IYO SKY are expected to be ringside for the I Quit Match. WWE had planned to get a ton of gimmicked props for the Donnybrook match between the two factions that opens the show.

    WWE Extreme Rules Match Order

    Extreme Rules
    WWE Extreme Rules
    • Brawling Brutes vs. Imperium: Abyss producing – Six-Man Tag Team Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match
    • Liv Morgan vs. Ronda Rousey: Tyson Kidd producing – Extreme Rules Match
    • Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross: Michael Hayes producing – Strap Match
    • Bianca Belair vs. Bayley: Petey Williams producing  – Ladder Match
    • Edge vs. Finn Balor: Produced by Jamie Noble – I Quit Match
    • Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins: Adam Pearce Producing – Fight Pit
  • Finn Balor Has ‘Never Quit Once’ and won’t at WWE Extreme Rules

    Finn Balor Has ‘Never Quit Once’ and won’t at WWE Extreme Rules

    For the last few months, Finn Balor and his Judgment Day cohorts have been at odds with the man who brought them together: Edge. At WWE Extreme Rules, the two will have an “I Quit” match.

    Balor feels like this is the only way to settle their story. He told the New York Post, “Edge says he won’t quit, but he’s clearly quit one time before 11 years ago. I can promise you I’ve never quit once in my career in the ring or outside of the ring. That will remain the same at the Extreme Rules.”

    For Balor, this feud with Edge has been a long time coming. Due to Edge’s sudden retirement, Balor thought he’d never get to face “The Rated R Superstar”. “Any idea or hope or dream I had of wrestling Edge in the ring kind of evaporated. He returned to the ring at Royal Rumble (in 2020) and that spark was reignited. Our careers had not been aligned up until recently and I feel like everything has kind of fallen into place the last couple months and the match is finally happening. “

    Judgment Day allows Balor to be more authentic

    The Judgment Day
    (via WWE)

    Balor has found success with his new stable. He believes that’s due to being allowed to be a heel and not boxed in as a babyface like he was in his early WWE career.

    “I’ve kind of tapped into a more real, authentic version of Finn that has kind of been suppressed the last couple of years in WWE. I feel like I’m finally able to create the version of myself that I feel comfortable with and that is certainly a more vicious, aggressive style of wrestling.”

    Being a part of Judgment Day has breathed new life into his character. “I’ve worked for most of my career as a heel or more naturally as a nasty, vicious heel and I was framed to be a babyface by WWE, really against my will. It’s not something that I feel comfortable with or I feel like I execute to the best of my abilities and I feel a lot more comfortable in the role that I’m in now. It doesn’t really feel like a stretch of the imagination. I just really feel like I have to go out there and be myself. That allows me to be a lot more at home in the character and a lot more comfortable in the ring. I’m able to showcase the abilities that I have that I’m not able to showcase as a babyface.”

    “So I feel like this is really the direction I wanted the heel NXT version of Finn to go. We just never had a chance to fully execute that. This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.”

    WWE Extreme Rules is live on October 8 at 8 PM ET on Peacock.

  • WWE Extreme Rules: Final Betting Odds for Tonight’s Event

    WWE Extreme Rules: Final Betting Odds for Tonight’s Event

    WWE Extreme Rules 2022 is finally upon us. After weeks of build, WWE’s latest premium live event offering rolls into the home of extreme, Philadelphia, PA.

    Six matches are signed for the event. You can check out WWE Extreme Rules Predictions to see who our staff thinks will be victorious tonight.

    Here are the final betting odds for Extreme Rules, courtesy of BetOnline:

    • Imperium is favored (-160) to defeat the Brawling Brutes (+120) in their 6-Man Tag team match.
    • Finn Balor is favored (-260) to beat Edge (+200) in their “I Quit Match.”
    • Karrion Kross is now favored (-400) to defeat Drew McIntyre (+250) in their Strap Match.
    • Bianca Belair is a slight favorite (-130) to retain the Raw Women’s Championship against Bayley (+100).
    • Matt Riddle is a strong favorite (-1500) to defeat Seth Freakin’ Rollins (+600) in the Fight Pit match.
    • Ronda Rousey is favored (-260) to re-capture the SmackDown Women’s Championship from Liv Morgan (+180) in their Extreme Rules match.

    Check back later tonight for our WWE Extreme Rules results and reactions.