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AEW World Tag Team Championship Match Set For Revolution PPV
The Young Bucks are the new No. 1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championship. They’ll face Kenny Omega and Hangman Page for the AEW Tag Team Championships at the promotion’s Revolution pay-per-view in 10 days. Below is the updated lineup for the show: AEW World Championship Match – Chris Jericho (c) vs. Jon…
Big **Spoiler** For Tonight’s WWE Raw
Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw will take place in Everett, WA. Rhea Ripley is scheduled to appear live on the show to progress her program with Charlotte Flair, reports PWInsider. As seen at NXT TakeOver: Portland on Sunday night, Flair attacked Ripley after Ripley retained the NXT Women’s Championship against Bianca Belair. Belair…
Former WWE Raw Commentator Takes Job With NBA
Former WWE Raw play-by-play announcer Vic Joseph has taken a job with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Joseph, who was on the brand until January, will join the NBA Network’s coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second half of the season. He wrote the following on Instagram: “Thanks to the @NBA, @Cavs, @thespencermiller and…
AEW Struggling To Book Frequently Used WWE Venue
All Elite Wrestling has been unable to book a show at the Heritage Bank Center (formerly U.S. Bank Arena) in Cincinnati, OH due to the venue’s relationship with WWE. Fightful Select reports the reason the venue will not agree to hosting an AEW show is due to WWE booking shows there when they run in…
WrestleMania 37 Taking Place In Los Angeles On March 28, 2021
WWE announced on Monday that WrestleMania 37 will take place at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Below is the official announcement originally posted here on dot com: WrestleMania is going Hollywood. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. and WWE are proud to…
Backstage News On Goldberg And WWE Universal Championship
The plan is still for “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt to defend the WWE Universal Championship against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 36 in April, per Dave Meltzer. When it was announced that Wyatt would be defending the belt against Goldberg at Super ShowDown on Feb. 27, 2020 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, some believed Goldberg could be…
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Viewership Increases
Last week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown did an average viewing audience of of 2.547 million viewers on FOX. Below is how the show did each hour: 8 PM: 2.555 million viewers 9 PM: 2.539 million viewers Average: 2.547 million viewers Viewership was up from the 2.423 million viewers the show did in the…
No Movement Regarding Hulk Hogan Match At WrestleMania 36
We noted last week here on WrestlePages.com that Hulk Hogan continues to lobby for a match at WrestleMania 36 in April. Hogan has tried to get on the WrestleMania card a few times in recent years but believes he has a real chance this year with the show being in Tampa. There does not appear…
Kelly Kelly To Appear On Semi-Regular Basis For WWE?
Kelly Kelly may be returning to WWE on a semi-regular basis, according to Jerry “The King” Lawler on his podcast. Lawler recalled speaking to her at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view a couple of weeks ago where she was an entrant in the women’s Rumble match. “I got a chance to talk to Kelly before the…
Scott Dawson Reveals What Revival Wants As WWE Departure Looms
The more time passes, the more it looks like The Revival could be leaving WWE when their deals are up on April. Over the weekend on Twitter, a fan commented about how the tag team division was not good and tagged Scott Dawson along with several other wrestlers. “I’m not asking to be champions. I…
Sting vs. The Undertaker Rumored To Be A Possibility Again
Sting is rumored to have been medically cleared to compete in another match, according to Alex McCarthy. As the rumor goes, the match would be on against The Undertaker. It is a bout Sting has openly campaigned for and one Undertaker is not against either. Sting talked with WWE about working their show in Saudi…
WWE Being Investigated For Violating Federal Securities Laws?
A law firm based out of New York City called Levi & Korsinsky issued a press release regarding an investigation regarding WWE possibly violating federal securities laws. Below is the release in its entirety: Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE” or “the Company”) (WWE)…
WWE Moving Major PPVs Off Network To Sell To Streaming Platforms?
WWE is in talks with various streaming outlets about purchasing the rights to WWE content. Steven Muehlhausen reports that Jeff Bezos of Amazon is one of the platforms interested in purchasing the WWE streaming rights to their major pay-per-view events. As the rumor goes, if this were to happen, WWE could move major pay-per-views such…
Possible **SPOILER** For Next Week’s WWE Raw That Could Begin WrestleMania Program
The plan is for Shayna Baszler to become a regular on WWE Monday Night Raw soon. The latest is she is scheduled to be at next week’s Raw from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, Canada, according to PWInsider. However, we will caution that just because she is scheduled to be there does not mean she…
WWE Star Off Television Due To Contract Dispute
Rusev is currently locked in a contract dispute with WWE, according to Dave Meltzer. There seems to be a legitimate chance he might go elsewhere. While it has been reported WWE did not have anything creatively for Rusev, the dispute is why he has been held off television. The WWE superstar recently revealed on his…
More WWE Suspensions Coming
Word coming out of tonight’s WWE Raw is that more suspensions are coming, per WrestleVotes on Twitter. The account, which has broken stories in the past, gave a hint: Word coming out of RAW is that more suspensions are coming. Must be something in that Southern California water (hint hint). Working to confirm details. —…
Latest On Edge vs. Randy Orton
WWE provided a kayfabe update on Edge and Randy Orton on their official YouTube channel. Per the company, Edge underwent a battery of tests and he will provide an update on his condition on next week’s Raw. As noted earlier, Orton is set to address his actions on tonight’s broadcast. It is believed Edge will…
Latest On Top Women’s Matches At WrestleMania 36
There are no plans for Ronda Rousey to work Wrestlemania 36. As of now, the top women’s matches are Shayna Baszler versus Becky Lynch for the Raw Women’s Championship and Charlotte Flair versus Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women’s Championship. It is unknown who Bayley will defend the SmackDown Women’s against as she just began…
Backstage News On Wrestlemania 36 Card, The Undertaker, Hogan And More
The Undertaker is currently not in the plans for Wrestlemania 36. Whether or not that changes in the coming months remains to be seen but there are discussions ongoing regarding his participation. While there is no obvious match for him, it is unknown if the discussions surrounding the WWE legend are in regards to an…
John Cena Confirms He’ll Be At Wrestlemania 36
John Cena confirmed in an interview with Sports Illustrated that he will be at Wrestlemania 36 in Tampa this year. However, he didn’t unveil anything behind that. “Performing at WrestleMania this year would be a gift. I haven’t been intertwined in the machine of the WWE. I know those WrestleMania spots are few and far…
Killer Kross Likely WWE Bound
Killer Kross could be on his way to WWE. The former Impact Wrestling star is said to be finishing up his independent commitments, with no plan on taking dates after the next few weeks. He’s pulled out of a tour of Australia and informed MLW he will not be taking any new dates with them.…
John Cena On Why Brock Lesnar Is The Best In-Ring Performer Of All-Time
In a new interview with Sports Illustrated, John Cena revealed he believes Brock Lesnar is the best in-ring performer of all time. “And I can say with the utmost sincerity that I believe Brock Lesnar is best in-ring performer that I’ve seen and I know it’s an opinion, and if you want a cool quote,…
Looking At Mike Kanellis To NXT, WWE Phasing Out “Women’s” Part Of NXT Titles
Our friends at The Full Nelson Press are back with a brand new episode! In their latest, they look at Mike Kanellis moving to NXT, WWE phasing out the “Women’s” part of the NXT Women’s Championship and NXT UK Women’s Championship. Check it out at the links below or embedded in the player above. This…
Edge Returns To WWE In Royal Rumble Match
Edge returned to the ring during the men’s Royal Rumble match at tonight’s WWE pay-per-view in Houston, TX. The WWE Hall of Famer entered as entrant No. 21 to a huge pop. In an effort to throw people off, Edge confirmed he was at his home in North Carolina Saturday night. His real-life wife Beth…
Edge Gives An Update On His Location Before WWE Royal Rumble
While Edge has been rumored to be in Houston, TX for tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view, he was at his home in North Carolina last night. “Mom is at work and Dada and the girls are having an Octonaut Pizza party. Ruby is still mastering the mask. Cape and masks courtesy of a certain Psycho…
Another Former WWE Superstar Returning In Women’s Royal Rumble?
Reddit user Cutemerock is staying at a hotel across from Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, the venue hosting tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view, and he claims Victoria’s name was flashed on the screen during a test. Obviously this will result in speculation about her being a surprise entrant in the women’s Rumble match but…
How Are Tickets Selling For AEW In NJ?, Rochester On Sale, Updated Cities List
Tickets are selling well for AEW Dynamite on 3/25 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The show is not yet sold out but if you plan on attending, it would be prudent to obtain tickets now. You can do so at this link. Edit: The sections circled in red were NOT placed for sale…
Confirmed For Tonight’s Final WWE SmackDown Before Royal Rumble
The go-home to Royal Rumble episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown will air live tonight on FOX from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Expect several stars to be announced for Sunday’s women’s Royal Rumble bout. There could also be further developments regarding the pay-per-view. Roman Reigns & The Usos vs. Baron Corbin, Dolph…
Former WWE Intercontinental Champ To Be In Town For Royal Rumble Weekend
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella is scheduled to be in Houston, TX this weekend for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Obviously this will result in speculation that he’ll be a surprise entrant in the men’s Royal Rumble match, but there is no evidence to support that at this time. Since leaving WWE in 2016, Santino,…
Looking At Ring Time In Royal Rumble Match Since 1988
NoobNorm.com sent over the following informative graph, which looks at time spent in the ring during the Royal Rumble match from 1988 to 2019. Check it out below: Follow @wrestlepages
Poll: Killer Kross Wants To Know Where You Want Him To Sign
Former Impact Wrestling star Killer Kross wants to know where you want to see him sign. The real-life boyfriend of Scarlett Bordeaux is free from his Impact contract and remains one of the hottest free agents in the world. In a new poll posted on his Twitter, he asks fans which promotion they want to…
Cain Velasquez Asked About Conor McGregor In WWE
Cain Velasquez recently did an interview with with BT Sport where he talked about the transition from the UFC to WWE. To no one’s surprise, he was asked about Conor McGregor and if he could make the move. “I think he’d be well suited because of his promos,” Velasquez said. “That’s probably the hardest part…
Advertised AEW Matches To Be Taped On Chris Jericho’s Cruise
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite will be taped aboard Chris Jericho’s cruise. It’s not currently known if they’ll tape on Tuesday or earlier on Wednesday but the following matches will be taped: SCU vs. Kenny Omega and Hangman Page Jurassic Express vs. Chris Jericho, Santana and Ortiz Jon Moxley vs. PAC to determine the…
**SPOILER** On Surprise WWE Royal Rumble Match Entrant
At least one WWE veteran is set to make an appearance at Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. After appearing on last week’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, Kane is scheduled to appear at the show on Sunday. As the rumor goes, he is slated as a surprise entrant in the men’s Royal Rumble match. Kane holds…
Mick Foley Critiques All Elite Wrestling In New Interview
Mick Foley is making waves on social media after he offered constructive criticism regarding All Elite Wrestling during a new interview with Inside The Ropes. In the interview, Foley highlighted the difficult transition a lot of their roster has had to make from the indies to cable television. Below are some interesting quotes: “They’ve got…
Kurt Angle Rates Tyson Fury’s WWE Debut Match
Kurt Angle recently addressed boxer Tyson Fury coming to work for WWE during a new interview with Seconds Out. Fury made his debut with WWE last October when he beat Braun Strowman via count-out at the WWE Crown Jewel pay-per-view event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the King Fahd International Stadium on the WWE Network.…
Former WWE Star Returning In A Backstage Role
Sylvain Grenier, who is best known for being one half of the La Résistance tag team, is returning to WWE as a producer. The four-time World Tag Team Champion stated in an interview with TVA Sports that he’ll be assigned to Raw or Smackdown in the near future and he’ll be going on the road…
The Rock Reveals His Father’s Cause Of Death
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson published a new video on his Instagram, paying tribute to his father, Rocky Johnson, who died suddenly last week at the age of 75. In the video, Rock thanked everyone for the support and said he would do anything to give his father a big hug as he didn’t get a…
Allysin Kay Calls Out Tessa Blanchard Following Denial Of Racism
NWA Women’s Champion Allysin Kay had strong words for Impact Wrestling World Champion Tessa Blanchard following her statement on racism allegations. If you haven’t been following, Blanchard denies she used a racial slur during an altercation with La Rosa Negra (The Black Rose) in Japan a couple of years ago where she also allegedly spit…
Psicosis II Slaps Konnan In Confrontation Outside Impact Tapings
An altercation occurred outside of the Impact Wrestling television tapings on Friday night in Mexico City between Konnan and Psicosis II. Keep in mind this is not Psicosis from WCW, who is good friends with Konnan. The beef started like most beefs do nowadays… on Twitter. Psicosis II tweeted he wouldn’t be appearing on AAA…
Paige And Renee Young React To Triple H’s Insensitive Joke
Triple H is getting heat on social media over a joke be made during an interview with Sportskeeda.com. During the interview, Hunter addressed rumors of Edge and Paige possibly wrestling again. He said he wants to see them both live healthy lives. Triple H mentioned Edge has children and added: “Paige maybe. She probably has…
Backstage News On Attitude Issues Keeping Tessa Blanchard From WWE Contract
Tessa Blanchard remains a hot topic of discussion coming off of her historic win at last night’s Impact Wrestling Hard to Kill PPV where she was crowned World Champion. The win was preceded by more controversy after several of her colleagues accused her on Twitter of past behavior issues involving bullying and racism. Blanchard seemed…
Impact Hits Grand Slam With Hard To Kill Main Event
Impact Wrestling held their Hard to Kill pay-per-view last night from Dallas, TX. The show was headlined by Tessa Blanchard getting her shot against Sami Callihan for the Impact World Championship. It’s a match the company has meticulously built towards, knowing they had the opportunity for a truly industry-altering type moment. They’ve been careful to…
Brian Cage’s Wife Denies He’s Signed With AEW
Melissa Santos, the real-life wife of Impact star Brian Cage, is disputing a report that her husband has signed with All Elite Wrestling. Santos tweeted: “Really?? How can you confirm something that isn’t true???? I’m his wife and I can CONFIRM, he hasn’t signed on any dotted line.” You can read the post from Twitter…
Backstage News From Impact Wrestling Hard To Kill
Backstage news from Impact Wrestling Hard to Kill… Impact Tag Team Champion Ethan Page has been dealing with salmonella poisoning from something he ate but he still planned on working tonight’s show. It was a difficult journey for several Impact workers to Dallas as the variable weather across the country posed a significant challenge. One…
Paige Mocks Rumors Of An In-Ring WWE Return At Royal Rumble
For those that missed, a rumor began circulating online after Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com speculated that Paige could be returning to the ring later this month at WWE Royal Rumble. In response to the rumor, Paige tweeted out a response that she would entering herself into the Men’s Royal Rumble. The tone was clearly one…
Tessa Blanchard Pulled From Indie Booking Over Allegations
Tessa Blanchard has been removed from her scheduled booking for Heavy Metal Pro Wrestling in San Antonio, Texas on 1/24. She lost the booking over allegations of racism and bullying that surfaced on Saturday afternoon, the hours leading up to her historic main event match against Sami Callihan for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at…
False Story About AEW Ticket Sales Circulating From WWE
There is an interesting rumor currently making rounds that AEW co-founder Tony Khan bought all of the tickets for the AEW shows that sold out quickly on the first day in order to make the product appear hot. This was a story told to a film director doing an international documentary on pro wrestling where…
WWE SmackDown Viewership Up
This week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown did an average viewing audience of 2.502 million viewers on FOX, which is up from the 2.418 million viewers from last week. SmackDown averaged a 0.75 rating in the 18-49 demographic, which was #1 for the night. That is up from the 0.7 rating in the 18-49…