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Asuka Wins WWE Raw Women’s Championship
Asuka made Sasha Banks tap out in the Asuka Lock to win the WWE Raw Women’s Championship at SummerSlam on Sunday night. Empress of TODAY.@WWEAsuka is a 2️⃣✖️ #WWERaw #WomensChampion! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/DrdIFeYYkg — WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 24, 2020 #WWERaw #WomensChampion ONCE AGAIN.@WWEAsuka defeats @SashaBanksWWE to regain her title at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/C9DF41Ue5o — WWE (@WWE)…
WWE SummerSlam: Sasha Banks vs. Asuka For Raw Women’s Title
WWE Raw Women’s Championship Match Sasha Banks (c) w/Bayley vs. Asuka The start: Sasha Banks goes right to the knee of Asuka, which Bayley worked hard earlier. Bayley looks on proud that Banks knew to go to it. Asuka sells she is on one leg but counters. Mid-match notes: Asuka connects on kicks to the…
WWE SummerSlam: Seth Rollins vs. Dominik Mysterio
Street Fight – Seth Rollins w/Murphy vs. Dominik Mysterio w/Rey Mysterio The start: The two lock up and Rollins takes Dominik to the mat. Rollins taunts Dominik who looks green as grass. Mid-match notes: Rollins throws his hair behind his ear and taunts Rey Mysterio on the outside. Dominik locks in a side headlock but…
WWE SummerSlam: Mandy Rose vs. Sonya Deville
No Disqualification Match Where Loser Leaves WWE – Mandy Rose vs. Sonya Deville The start: Sonya Deville immediately pins Mandy Rose. A counter with a right hand from Rose onto Deville and the fight goes to the outside. Mid-match notes: It gets physical early and often. Rose takes Sonya Deville down and the right up…
Aleister Black Set To Return On This Week’s WWE Raw
Kevin Owens announced tonight on WWE SummerSlam that he’ll hold The Kevin Owens Show on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw and his guest will be Aleister Black. Black has been off TV all month following an injury angle after a match with Seth Rollins. It remains unknown why they did the angle but…
WWE SummerSlam: WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Match
Kevin Owens comes out. He calls the virtual fans “all his friends” as he’ll be on announce for this one. WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Match – The Street Profits (c) vs. Andrade & Angel Garza w/Zelina Vega During the entrance of The Street Profits, solo cups blast throughout the ramp. When they get in…
WWE SummerSlam: Asuka vs. Bayley For SmackDown Women’s Title
WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship Match – Bayley (c) w/Sasha Banks vs. Asuka The start: The bell rings and the women lock up. Asuka gains the early advantage by being very physical. She lands a dropkick to the Champion’s mid-section. Match-match notes: Asuka attempted a belly-to-back but then locked in a submission hold. Bayley got to…
WWE SummerSlam: Apollo Crews vs. MVP For US Title
WWE United States Championship Match – Apollo Crews vs. MVP The start: MVP immediately locks in a submission hold but Crews is able to get out Mid-match notes: Apollo Crews counters with some hip tosses. He is in control early on but MVP eventually tosses him off the top rope to the outside. MVP bounces…
Renee Young Confirms Tonight Is Final Night With WWE
Renee Young confirmed tonight during the SummerSlam Kickoff was her “last hurrah” with WWE. “I am so excited to be here,” Young said. “Doing my last hurrah here at WWE.” As the Kickoff ended, the panel paid tribute to Young. She thanked everyone for their support and explained the fans had changed her life forever.…
Seth Rollins On The Whereabouts Of Austin Theory
Seth Rollins was asked about the whereabouts of Austin Theory during a SummerSlam promotional interview with The Sporting News. “He had some personal issues that came up so he took some time off to sort through them for the past month or two,” said Rollins. “It’s hard right now but we hope everything’s good for…
AEW To Provide An Update On Cody’s Condition On Dynamite
AEW will provide an update on Cody’s condition on the next episode of Dynamite. “We will have an update on the condition of @CodyRhodes this Thursday, August 27th at 8/7c on #AEWDynamite,” the promotion tweeted. For those that missed it, Mr. Brodie Lee beat Cody for the AEW TNT Championship on this week’s show. It…
WWE US Title Match Bumped To SummerSlam Kickoff
Apollo Crews will defend the WWE United States Championship against MVP on the SummerSlam Kickoff, WWE has confirmed. The Kickoff will begin at 6 PM ET and we have the live stream here at WrestlingNews.com. Due to a Crews win on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, both Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin are…
Live Stream: WWE SummerSlam Kickoff Show
WWE gets you ready with late-breaking news, analysis and kickoff matches on the SummerSlam Kickoff show. You can watch embedded in the player above. Below is the final lineup for tonight’s show: WWE Championship Match Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Randy Orton WWE Universal Championship Falls Count Anywhere Match Braun Strowman (c) vs. Bray Wyatt WWE…
Expected Match Winners At WWE SummerSlam
Bet Online has released the final betting odds for tonight’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. Keep in mind these are for entertainment purposes only and the run sheet is the only document with true match outcomes for WWE events. The betting odds have both Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt favored to win the WWE and Universal Championships…
Samoa Joe Featured In New Suicide Squad Video Game
Samoa Joe voices the character of King Shark in the new Suicide Squad video game. Footage of the game was released over the weekend at DC FanDome. This is also where we got the first-look of John Cena as Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad movie. Joe’s character is in the movie but will be played…
Head WWE NXT Writer Gone From The Company
Joe Belcastro, who was working as the head writer of WWE NXT, has departed the company. Johnny Russo and Gabe Sapolsky have gained influence as a result. Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Sapolsky continue as the key creative personnel on the NXT creative team. Belcastro left WWE on good terms and is welcome to come…
More On Mauro Ranallo Missing WWE NXT TakeOver XXX
As seen on last night’s WWE NXT TakeOver XXX, Mauro Ranallo was not on the show. Per John Pollock, Ranallo was back home in Canada with his family. In the time leading up to the show there was no word as to why he was home and when he will be back. The show was…
First Look At John Cena As Peacemaker In The Suicide Squad
John Cena will play Peacemaker in the upcoming The Suicide Squad film. The movie will be directed by James Gunn and include Idris Elba, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney and Margot Robbie. Cena’s character in the film is described as a “douchey Captain America.” The film is scheduled to be released on August 6, 2021. https://twitter.com/Czarface_Eso/status/1297259496641908739…
Karrion Kross Suffers Separated AC Joint, Set For MRI On Monday
Newly crowned WWE NXT Champion Karrion Kross suffered a separated acromioclavicular joint last night during his match against Keith Lee at TakeOver XXX. Kross will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the full extent of the injury. You can read dot com’s coverage at this link. We have complete results from TakeOver XXX at…
Tommy Dreamer Says “Violence Is Coming” To AEW
Tommy Dreamer called out Brodie Lee on Twitter last night after he won the AEW TNT Championship from Cody Rhodes and beat him down to end the show. “HEY @ThisBrodieLee,” Dreamer tweeted. “You just hurt alot of people I consider family YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS #VIOLENCE is coming #AEWonTNT #AEWDyamite” Dreamer previously worked for…
Thunder Rosa Challenges Hikaru Shida, New TNT Champion, Deadly Draw Winners, More All Out News
Below are news and notes from tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite: NWA Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa was featured in a promo, where she challenged AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida to a title match at All Out. Mr. Brodie Lee squashed Cody on tonight’s AEW Dynamite to win the TNT Championship. There was a stretcher job…
AEW Dynamite Results (8/22/20) – New TNT Champion Crowned
Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite on TNT. AEW Dynamite Results – 8/22/2020 From Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL FTR w/Tully Blanchard defeated Private Party. Blanchard was wearing a FTR jacket. The finish saw FTR hit Goodnight Express to earn the pinfall victory. Jon Moxley cut a promo on MJF.…
Stalker Invades Sonya Deville’s Home, WWE Looking To Sign Major UFC Star, Second Generation WWE Star Hoping To Return, Did HBK Disrespect Orton?, Renee Young Leaving, Vince McMahon Changing Mind On HOF Induction, AEW Bringing Back Live Audience, Shane McMahon Taking Over Raw?, WWE Changes SummerSlam Match
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Jeff Hardy Wins WWE Intercontinental Championship On SmackDown
Jeff Hardy beat AJ Styles on this week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The finish saw Styles go for the Styles Clash but Hardy hit him in the face with his knee brace. Hardy hit Twist of Fate. He went to the top rope and hit a Swanton…
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results (8/21/20) – ThunderDome Debuts
Welcome to our live coverage of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. Here you will find live results of the broadcast that aired on FOX on Friday, August 21, 2020. This week’s show will feature the debut of the WWE ThunderDome, in which Vince McMahon is expected to introduce. Also advertised: WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman, Big…
Official: The Rock, Dany Garcia And Company Now Own The XFL
The XFL is now owned by a company formed by The Rock and his partners. The company is called Alpha Acquico, LLC. Both Rock and his ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia confirmed the deal closed on Friday. “The deal is official closed and “the keys” to the XFL have been handed over. I humbly…
KENTA Calls Time In WWE Most Frustrating Days Of His Life
Former WWE Superstar Hideo Itami, known as KENTA in New Japan Pro Wrestling, says his five years in WWE were the most frustrating days of his life. KENTA gave the comments in a new interview with Sports Illustrated to promote NJPW’s eight-man tournament for a shot at the IWGP United States Championship. “I’ve felt in…
AEW Banned From WWE ThunderDome Experience
WWE will not permit virtual fans to wear AEW merchandise while a part of the ThunderDome experience. The company issued the following as part of their initial guidelines to virtual fans: Your attire must be appropriate and must remain on at all times. We reserve the right to not allow you to participate (or to…
Incredible Video Of The New WWE ThunderDome Experience
Tonight’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown will feature the premiere of the ThunderDome. The concept, which will emanate from the Amway Center in Orlando, FL, is to provide an enhanced viewing experience with there not being fans in attendance. The ThunderDome will feature “a state-of-the-art set, video boards, pyrotechnics, lasers, cutting-edge graphics and drone…
Sonya Deville’s Stalker To Remain In Jail Until Trial
County Circuit Judge Catherine Caitlin denied bail to the man arrested and charged with stalking Sonya Deville. Caitlin ruled on Thursday that Phillip Thomas, 24, would remain in jail until his trial, citing the suspect as a “threat to the safety of the community.” Video of the court proceedings is available online: As reported here…
Updated WWE SummerSlam Card, Start Time, How To Watch
Below is the updated WWE SummerSlam card headed into tonight’s episode of SmackDown: WWE Championship Match Drew McIntyrye (c) vs. Randy Orton WWE Universal Championship Match Braun Strowman (c) vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt WWE Raw Women’s Championship Match Sasha Banks (c) w/Bayley vs. Asuka WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship Match Bayley (c) w/Sasha Banks vs.…
NJPW Strong Results (8/21/20) – New Japan Cup USA Finals
The New Japan Cup USA finals aired on the August 21, 2020 episode of NJPW Strong. Below are complete results: Adrian Quest & Rocky Romero beat Danny Limelight & The DKC Flip Gordon & Brody King beat Jay White & Chase Owens KENTA beat David Finlay in the New Japan Cup USA Finals. After the…
Renee Young’s Final WWE Date, SummerSlam Outcomes And Surprises, Heat & Controversy On WWE Stars
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Shane McMahon Rumored To Take Over Raw From Bruce Prichard
Shane McMahon is being considered to take over the Raw brand from Bruce Prichard, according to Alex McCarthy. This would leave Prichard, a WWE Senior Vice President and the Executive Director of both SmackDown and Raw, to focus solely on SmackDown. Prichard is apparently struggling with the long hours and would like to lighten his…
Dominik Wants To Work As Prince Mysterio Under A Mask
Dominik Mysterio will make his in-ring debut with WWE at Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view in the Street Fight against Seth Rollins. In a lengthy piece by ESPN, it is revealed that Dominik has plans to eventually perform under the mask with the name Prince Mysterio. Rey is Spanish for King, so the name and masked character…
Gabriel Kidd Suffers Neck Injury, Card Changes To NJPW Shows
Gabriel Kidd suffered a neck injury and as a result has been removed from New Japan Pro Wrestling’s cards from Korakuen Hall on August 26 and August 27. As a result, Yuji Nagata will replace him to team with Yuya Uemura and Yota Tsuji against YOSHI-HASHI, Tomohiro Ishii & Hirooki Goto on August 26. On…
WWE Moving On From PG, Triple H Running WWE, Mysterio’s Return Bogus?, Lackluster Shows
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Vince McMahon May Finally Be Changing His Mind On WWE Hall Of Fame Induction
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Did HBK Disrespect Orton?, Virtual Fans At SmackDown, WWE On Talent In AEW, Reaction To McMahon’s Friendship With Trump
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Feds Attempting To Seize Ted DiBiase Jr.’s $1.5 Million Home
Federal authorities are trying to seize the $1.5 million Madison, Mississippi home of former WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr., according to ABC News. DiBiase’s younger brother, Brett, was arrested on Feb. 5, 2020 by the State Auditors Office of Mississippi in connection with a multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme. The case is considered one of the largest…
NXT Preview For Tonight, Scary Injury Situation To Air, Go-Home To TakeOver: XXX
Tonight’s episode of WWE NXT will be the go-home to TakeOver: XXX episode as WWE will hold their latest NXT pay-per-view on August 22, 2020 at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. This week’s show was taped last week from Full Sail. It is also important to note there was scary injury situation that…
Bully Ray And Velvet Sky Call Out Shawn Michaels Over Orton Segment
Shawn Michaels generated some controversy over his segment with Randy Orton on this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. Bully Ray felt he did not properly sell Orton’s punt by getting up. Ray’s girlfriend, Velvet Sky, stated it was “complete disrespect.” “An RKO and a punt to the head from Randy F—ING Orton and…
Full Details On Guidelines For Virtual Fans At First ThunderDome Show
WWE officially uploaded the application to be a virtual fan featured at the first WWE ThunderDome show, which will be this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown. The application is located at this link. To summarize some of the guidelines: Participants are not allowed to share their link with anyone else, must be respectful, refrain…
Mandy Rose With Sonya Deville During Home Invasion; Disturbing Details Revealed
More details have emerged on the incident at Sonya Deville’s home early Sunday morning. Fellow WWE Superstar Mandy Rose was in the home with Deville, according to The Tampa Bay Times. When Deville came face-to-face with her attempted kidnapper, she shouted, “What are you doing, what do you want?” Deville woke Rose up shortly after…
Sonya Deville Granted Injunction Against Stalker; Latest On Criminal Case
Sonya Deville has been granted a temporary injunction against Phillip Thomas, the man who attempted to abduct her at her home last Sunday. There will be a hearing to have the injunction for stalking put in place permanently. The suspect has a pre-trial bail hearing on Thursday at 4:30 PM ET. There, it will be…
Cody Rhodes Dismisses Goldberg To AEW Rumor
Cody Rhodes says AEW has had no contact with Bill Goldberg. Jim Cornette claimed recently on his podcast that Tony Khan wanted to bring Goldberg in to re-do his streak storyline from WCW in All Elite Wrestling. Cody, who doubles as one of AEW’s executive vice presidents, chimed in on Twitter. “This isn’t real. We…
Exclusive: Second Generation Talent Hoping To Return To WWE Next Year
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HBK’s Role, Huge Name Considered For SummerSlam, ThunderDome Making A Difference, Fake WWE News
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How Much WWE Is Paying Amway Center, Title Change, SummerSlam Stipulation
– WWE is paying $450,000 for their lease of the Amway Center through the end of October, according to Jon Alba. WWE has already looked at extending that date but the city will not commit due to the uncertainty regarding the NBA. The Orlando Magic is the primary tenant of the arena. More news: My…
Jon Jones Says It Looks Like There Will Be Negotiations For His Next Fight At Heavyweight
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones announced Monday on Twitter he is vacating the light heavyweight championship. “Just got off the phone with UFC, today I confirm that I’m vacating the light heavyweight championship. It’s officially up for grabs,” Jones tweeted. “It’s been an amazing journey, sincere thank you to all my competition, Ufc and…
