Author: CJ Blaze
Rey Mysterio Retirement Ceremony & More Set For Next Week’s Raw
Is Rey Mysterio retiring? WWE announced on Monday that Rey Mysterio will have a “retirement ceremony” on next week’s Raw. This comes after Seth Rollins recently assaulted Mysterio and stole his mask. BREAKING: Next week on #WWERaw, @reymysterio will have his retirement ceremony. pic.twitter.com/Iibkx11xK3 — WWE (@WWE) May 26, 2020 It was also confirmed that…
Raw Women’s Championship Match Set For WWE Backlash
Asuka’s first challenger has been revealed. During this week’s Raw, Nia Jax beat Natalya and Charlotte Flair in a triple threat match to earn a Raw Women’s Championship match at Backlash against the new titleholder. Below is the updated Backlash card: WWE Championship Match – Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Bobby Lashley 2-on-1 Handicap Universal Championship…
Drew Gulak Re-Signs With WWE?
All signs are pointing to Drew Gulak being back under contract with WWE. Fightful broke the news on Monday night that Gulak is set to work this week’s TV tapings on the SmackDown side. Additionally, Gulak’s profile is now back under the active SmackDown roster on dot com. As noted, Gulak’s contract seemingly expired after…
New United States Champion Crowned On Raw
A new champion was crowned on this week’s Monday Night Raw. Apollo Crews defeated Andrade in the opening match of the night to capture his first United States Championship. This is also Apollo’s first title in WWE since signing in 2015. Andrade’s first U.S. Title reign ended at 151 days. "I can finally say I've…
WWE To Have NXT Talent As Audience Members For Tonight’s Raw
Fightful broke the news on Monday that NXT talent will be in the audience for tonight’s Raw from the Performance Center. It’s likely that the audience talent will range from those still in developmental to midcard TV talent, with the likes of Dominik Dijakovic, Chelsea Green, Shotzi Blackheart, and Jessamyn Duke rumored to have been…
AEW Announces Mike Tyson Appearance For This Week’s Dynamite
AEW confirmed on Sunday that Mike Tyson will appear on Wednesday’s new episode of Dynamite. Fresh off his appearance at AEW’s Double or Nothing Pay Per View, Iron @MikeTyson will make his #AEWDynamite debut LIVE THIS WED, May 27th at 8/7c on TNT! Re-Live all the action and excitement from #DoubleOrNothing now on demand from…
Big AEW World Title Match Set For Fyter Fest
During the post-Double or Nothing media scrum, Tony Khan announced that Jon Moxley will defend the AEW World Championship against Brian Cage at Fyter Fest. More details on Fyter Fest will be revealed on this week’s Dynamite. Tony Khan says Jon Moxley will defend his AEW World Championship against Brian Cage at Fyter Fest and…
First TNT Champion, New AEW Women’s Champion Crowned At Double Or Nothing
Two new champions were crowned at AEW Double or Nothing. First, Cody defeated Lance Archer to become the first AEW TNT Champion. The match saw interference from Jake Roberts, Arn Anderson, and Mike Tyson. Roberts and Anderson were ejected before Cody scored the win. Later on, Hikaru Shida pinned Nyla Rose in a No Disqualification/No…
AEW Reveals Next Pay-Per-View Date
AEW is keeping All Out on their pay-per-view schedule. During Double or Nothing, it was confirmed that All Out will return on September 5, 2020, as the company’s next pay-per-view event. Check out the promo below: It's the event that started it all!September 5th | All OutAre you ready? pic.twitter.com/RB6qv6nQgL — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW)…
Brian Cage Makes Official AEW Debut At Double Or Nothing
The Machine is now #AllElite. Former Impact World Champion Brian Cage made his official AEW debut at Double or Nothing as the surprise entrant in the Casino Ladder Match, which he went on to win. SOCIAL EXCLUSIVE@MrGMSI_BCage is the winner of the Casino Ladder Match and gets a shot at the #AEW World Championship! Order…
Special Guest Referee Revealed For Big NXT Match
WWE announced on Saturday that Hall of Famer Kurt Angle will return to television on Wednesday. The recently-furloughed producer will serve as the special guest referee for the Cage Match between former tag team partners Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher. BREAKING: @RealKurtAngle will serve as the special guest referee for @SuperKingofBros and Timothy Thatcher's #CageFight…
STARDOM Wrestler Hana Kimura Dies At 22
STARDOM broke the news late Friday night that Hana Kimura has passed away at the young age of 22. Stardom fans, We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away. Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and…
Rey Fenix Suffers Injury, Replacement Named For AEW Double Or Nothing
AEW announced on Friday that Rey Fenix is injured and unable to compete in the 9-man Casino Ladder Match at Double or Nothing. The injury likely occurred during this week’s Dynamite when he did a flip out of the ring and hit the ground back-first after several failed to catch him. As a result, Joey…
Intercontinental Championship Tournament Semi-Finals Matches Revealed
Two semi-finals in the Intercontinental Championship tournament have been announced for next week’s SmackDown: Daniel Bryan vs. Jeff Hardy Elias vs. AJ Styles NEXT WEEK on #SmackDown!#ICTitle @WWEDanielBryan @JEFFHARDYBRAND @IAmEliasWWE @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/9BqsFbKhvA — WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2020 This comes after Styles beat Shinsuke Nakamura and Hardy beat Sheamus on this week’s show to advance.…
Handicap Universal Championship Match Added To WWE Backlash
Braun Strowman has double trouble on his hands at WWE Backlash. During Friday’s SmackDown, The Miz & John Morrison challenged Strowman to a 2-on-1 handicap Universal Championship match at Backlash, and the Monster Among Men was quick to accept. It's OFFICIAL! @BraunStrowman defends the #UniversalTitle against @mikethemiz & @TheRealMorrison in a Handicap Match at #WWEBacklash!…
Britt Baker Unable To Compete At AEW Double Or Nothing, Replacement Revealed
Britt Baker will not be able to compete at AEW Double or Nothing on Saturday. Baker suffered what is believed to be a torn ACL on Wednesday’s Dynamite during a tag match. As a result, AEW has announced Baker is off the pay-per-view. Kris Statlander, who was scheduled to face Baker, will now go one-on-one…
MVP Segment, Triple Threat Match Set For Next Week’s Raw
WWE has confirmed two items for Monday’s Raw. MVP will invite WWE Champion Drew McIntyre to the VIP Suite as the build to Backlash continues. Additionally, NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte vs. Natalya vs. Nia Jax will take place to determine who will challenge Asuka for the Raw Women’s Championship at Backlash. Stay tuned for the…
Tag Team Match & More Set For Tonight’s WWE 205 Live
WWE has announced two matches for tonight’s new episode of 205 Live. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch will team up to take on Ever-Rise in a rematch from this week’s NXT. Additionally, Tyler Breeze will go one-on-one with Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, who is looking to regain his confidence after coming up short in the NXT…
NXT Women’s Championship Match Added To TakeOver: In Your House
A triple threat match will go down at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. TV Guide and WWE announced on Friday morning that Charlotte Flair will defend her NXT Women’s Championship against both Rhea Ripley and Io Shirai on June 7th. #TheQueen @MsCharlotteWWE will defend the NXT #WomensTitle in a #TripleThreat Match against @RheaRipley_WWE & @shirai_io…
AEW Dynamite Viewership Up Before Double Or Nothing, WWE NXT Drops
AEW Dynamite outdrew WWE NXT in viewership for the fifth week in a row, with each show going in opposite directions. NXT did 592,000 viewers on the USA Network, which was down from the 604,000 viewers they did the week prior. The show ranked No. 53 on the Cable Top 150 18-49 demographic list. AEW…
New Match Announced For AEW Double Or Nothing, Updated Card
It was announced on this week’s AEW Dynamite that Shawn Spears will face Dustin Rhodes at Double or Nothing this Saturday. It's official!This Saturday night at Double or Nothing.It's @dustinrhodes vs. #TheChairman @Perfec10n! Order Double or Nothing on Saturday, May 23rd on all major cable & satellite providers / @BRLive / @FITETV (International Fans Only)…
New TakeOver Matches Announced, Cage Match & More Set For Next Week
Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Tommaso Ciampa vs. Karrion Kross has officially been announced for TakeOver: In Your House. Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor and North American Champion Keith Lee vs. Johnny Gargano are also expected to be added, but have yet to be confirmed. – Based on the…
Impact Wrestling Announces New One-Hour Show On AXS TV
Impact Wrestling announced on Wednesday that a new one-hour show called “Impact in 60” will debut on AXS TV on June 2nd at 10pm ET. The new series will explore old content in their library as a look back at the “best of” moments throughout the company’s stories history. New episodes will air weekly following…
Several Matches Announced For Tonight’s WWE NXT & AEW Dynamite
WWE and AEW have announced several matches for their programming tonight. NXT will feature the following: Karrion Kross w/Scarlett in action to kick off the show Dexter Lumis vs. Roderick Strong El Hijo del Fantasma vs. Akira Tozawa – Group B tournament match Kushida vs. Drake Maverick – Group A tournament match Rhea Ripley vs.…
Shad Gaspard Pronounced Dead At 39
Shad Gaspard’s body has been found. On Monday morning, WWE officially announced Shad Gaspard has died at the age of 39. The former superstar went missing on Sunday while enjoying the afternoon at Venice Beach with his family. Unfortunately, strong current came in and rescuers were sent out to help bring people to shore. When…
WWE Championship Match Announced For Backlash
WWE has officially announced one of the main events for Backlash next month. Drew McIntyre will put his WWE Championship on the line against Bobby Lashley. If this match sounds familiar, you may recall McIntyre vs. Lashley headlined Slammiversary 2016 for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. .@DMcIntyreWWE will put the #WWEChampionship on the line against…
Raw News: Two Stars Return, Theory Joins New Stable, US Title Match Announced
Below are news & notes coming out of Monday’s Raw: – Edge vs. Randy Orton is official for WWE Backlash on June 14th. – Kevin Owens and Apollo Crews returned to action with a tag team win over Andrade and Angel Garza. As a result, Crews will challenge Andrade for the United States Championship next…
Final Entrants Revealed For Casino Ladder Match At AEW Double Or Nothing
The field is (almost) set for the 9-man Ladder Match at AEW Double or Nothing. Over the weekend, AEW announced that Frankie Kazarian and Luchasaurus have been added to the Casino Ladder Match. The ninth participant will remain a mystery until this Saturday. Your ninth & final entrant in the Casino Ladder Match is a…
Former WWE Star Shad Gaspard Goes Missing At Venice Beach
TMZ reports that former WWE star Shad Gaspard went missing at Venice Beach on Sunday afternoon. “Gaspard and his son were among a group of swimmers caught in a strong rip current around 4 PM — with lifeguards racing into the water to pull everyone out. Gaspard’s son was rescued — but the 39-year-old pro…
Viking Raiders Challenge Street Profits To Axe Throwing Contest
The Viking Raiders and The Street Profits continue to feud outside the ring. After Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins outplayed Erik & Ivar in a basketball game on last week’s Raw, The Viking Raiders have now challenged the Raw Tag Team Champions to an axe throwing contest. This week we do things by Viking Raiders…
Mark Henry Threatens To Sue Lio Rush For Slander
Lio Rush and Mark Henry have taken their heat to social media. The former WWE stars crossed paths on Twitter earlier this week, leading to revelations that the two have heat from comments that Henry made a year ago. This was from a time when Rush had heat in WWE, and Henry claimed on his…
Drew Gulak Reportedly Gone From WWE
Drew Gulak’s profile on WWE.com was moved to the Alumni section on Saturday, leading to speculation that he had been released. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that sources have confirmed Gulak has been released from his contract, but not much is known beyond that. Meanwhile, PWInsider reports that Gulak’s contract expired following SmackDown, and a new…
How Long Is The Undertaker Under Contract With WWE?
The Undertaker isn’t leaving WWE anytime soon. According to Dave Meltzer, The Undertaker signed a 15-year contract with WWE in 2019. If that report is accurate, The Deadman will be with WWE until 2034 after joining the company in 1990. Taker is currently the subject of “The Last Ride,” a five-part WWE Network docu-series covering…
Charlotte vs. Bayley, IC Title Tournament Matches Set For Next Week’s SmackDown
WWE has announced four matches for next week’s SmackDown. – NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair will take on SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley in a Champion vs. Champion Match. – Otis & Mandy Rose will face Dolph Ziggler & Sonya Deville in a mixed tag team match. – Next week’s show will also feature Jeff Hardy…
In-Ring Action Confirmed For Tonight’s 205 Live, Two Matches Announced
In-ring action is back on WWE 205 Live. The cruiserweight show has lacked new matches for the last several weeks as WWE adjusted to a new taping schedule, on top of the Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship tournament getting started. Following rumors that new matches would return this week, WWE has announced the following for tonight’s…
Two More Participants Added To Casino Ladder Match At Double Or Nothing
AEW has confirmed that Scorpio Sky and Kip Sabian will compete in the Casino Ladder Match at Double or Nothing. Sky and Sabian join Darby Allin, Colt Cabana, Orange Cassidy, and Fenix. We now know that the match will have 9 total participants, with the match operating on a timed interval entrant system until someone…
AEW Dynamite Viewership Hits Record Low, WWE NXT Numbers Down
AEW Dynamite outdrew WWE NXT in viewership for the fourth week in a row, but both shows saw a decrease in numbers. NXT did 604,000 viewers on the USA Network, which was down from the 663,000 viewers they did the week prior. The show ranked No. 46 on the Cable Top 150 18-49 demographic list.…
Another WWE NXT Release Revealed
Rachael Evers is returning to Rachael Ellering. The second-generation wrestler posted a video on social media on Wednesday signaling her WWE departure as she is transforming back into Rachael Ellering. Dave Meltzer is reporting that she was indeed released from her NXT contract, but it remains to be seen if this was a company decision…
Mike Tyson, Stadium Stampede Match & More Announced For AEW Double Or Nothing
AEW has announced several new items for the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view. – Mike Tyson will appear to present the TNT Championship to the winner of Cody vs. Lance Archer. – The Inner Circle has challenged The Elite to a Stadium Stampede match, which will likely take place at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ TIAA Bank…
WWE Announces NXT TakeOver: In Your House For June
In Your House is back! Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and Road Dogg announced during NXT that the next TakeOver will be titled “In Your House” and will air on Sunday, June 7th. Check out the logo below: IT'S OFFICIAL!#NXTTakeOver: In Your House is coming your way on Sunday, June 7th! #WeAreNXT #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/c2uaHvcbWM — WWE…
New NXT Tag Team Champions Crowned
Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher are no longer NXT Tag Team Champions. In the opening match of this week’s NXT, Imperium’s Marcel Barthel & Fabian Aichner defeated Riddle & Thatcher to capture the NXT Tag Team Championship for the first time. This came after Thatcher ditched Riddle halfway through the bout after a bit of…
Triple H & Shawn Michaels To Make Major Announcement On Tonight’s NXT
Another major announcement will be made on this week’s WWE NXT. NXT General Manager William Regal appeared on The Bump this morning to reveal he has a major announcement to make on tonight’s NXT. In an update, McKenzie Mitchell has confirmed that the announcement will now be made by both Triple H and Shawn Michaels.…
Rey Fenix Added To Casino Ladder Match At AEW Double Or Nothing
AEW has confirmed Rey Fenix will compete in the Casino Ladder Match at AEW Double or Nothing. Your fourth entrant in the Casino Ladder Match is @ReyFenixMX!Is he your pick to win?Order Double or Nothing on all major cable & satellite providers / @BRLive / @FITETV (International Fans Only) #AEWDoN pic.twitter.com/NxKBS3Q1YI — All Elite Wrestling…
X-Division Title Match & More Set For Next Week’s Impact Wrestling
– Hernandez and Trey advanced in the Impact World Championship number one contender’s tournament with respective wins over Madman Fulton and Rohit Raju. – Next week’s Impact Wrestling will feature the following matches: Sami Callihan vs. Michael Elgin – tournament match Rhino vs. Ken Shamrock – tournament match Acey Romero & Larry D vs. TJP…
Impact Wrestling Signs New Knockout
Impact Wrestling’s Knockouts division is growing. Coming out of last night’s new episode, Impact announced that Tasha Steelz has signed a contract. Steelz made her debut on this week’s episode in a losing effort against recent signee Kylie Rae. BREAKING: You saw her on IMPACT last night and now it's official, Tasha Steelz has signed…
WWE Announces Tournament To Crown New Intercontinental Champion
As announced on WWE Backstage on Tuesday, Sami Zayn is “unable to compete,” therefore the Intercontinental Championship has been declared vacant. A tournament to crown a new champion will commence on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown. Details on the tournament are unknown at this time. BREAKING NEWS:@SamiZayn is unable to compete and defend the Intercontinental…
Sting Reportedly No Longer Under Contract With WWE
It looks like WWE and Sting have parted ways. According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Sting is no longer under contract with WWE. “The Icon” only had a handful of matches with the company before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. The report does state that despite the two sides not working together…
Orange Cassidy Confirmed For Casino Ladder Match At AEW Double Or Nothing
AEW has confirmed Orange Cassidy will compete in the Casino Ladder Match at AEW Double or Nothing. Your third entrant in the Casino Ladder Match is @OrangeCassidy!Is he your pick to win?Order Double or Nothing on all major cable & satellite providers / @BRLive / @FITETV (International Fans Only) #AEWDoN pic.twitter.com/rjhPLp3okK — All Elite Wrestling…
Crazzy Steve Signs With Impact Wrestling
Crazzy Steve is back in Impact Wrestling. Impact announced on Tuesday that the former Tag Team Champion has signed a new contract with the company. BREAKING: As reported by @WrestlingInc, Crazzy Steve has signed with IMPACT Wrestling! @steveofcrazzy pic.twitter.com/4VRd8fDz6B — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 12, 2020 Steve recently made his return at Rebellion Night 1…
Edge vs. Randy Orton On Tap For WWE Backlash
Their rivalry is far from over. Edge and Randy Orton closed out of this week’s Raw with another war of words for the first time since their Last Man Standing Match at WrestleMania 36. In the end, Orton challenged Edge to a “straight up wrestling match” at Backlash. While Edge did not officially accept the…