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Dana Brooke Traded To Raw With Mandy Rose
Mandy Rose appeared on tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw alongside Dana Brooke, who is also now officially a Raw Superstar. You may remember Rose was “traded” to Raw several weeks ago as part of an angle where The Miz got her removed from Friday Night SmackDown to get her away from Otis. Rose…
Final WWE SmackDown Viewership For Go-Home To Clash Of Champions
Last week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown drew 2.110 million viewers on Fox. That is up from the 2.032 million viewers released in the overnights on Saturday. The show was WWE’s final effort before Clash of Champions. SmackDown in the week prior did 2.037 million final viewership. SmackDown helped Fox finish first in the…
Nia Jax Says She And Shayna Baszler Are “Great” And Healthy
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler were removed from WWE Clash of Champions because they were not medically cleared to compete. The team was set to defend the titles against The Riott Squad. Jax is telling a different story on social media, explaining that both her and Baszler are healthy. “Lies,”…
Backstage News From WWE Clash Of Champions
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New Match Revealed For This Week’s AEW Dynamite
Dark Order member John Silver announced on Twitter that Orange Cassidy will face Dark Order’s 10 in a singles match on this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. “#AEWDynamite is ALL NEW this Wed 9/30 at 8/7c on TNT! – Orange Cassidy v #DarkOrder’s 10,” Silver tweeted. “10 is gonna destroy Orange Cassidy! #JoinDarkOrder” https://twitter.com/SilverNumber1/status/1310582799997505536 The…
Tonight’s WWE Raw To Feature PPV Fallout, Update On Champions
Tonight’s episode of WWE Raw will air live from the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Expect to see fallout from the Clash of Champions pay-per-view. We’re expecting the build for next month’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view to begin, with other angles potentially blown off. Raw Underground is scheduled to continue during the…
RVD And Katie Forbes Gone From Impact Wrestling
Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes have departed Impact Wrestling, PWInsider hears. According to the report, their departures could have been a result of their current storylines coming to a conclusion. RVD had been working on a series of short-term agreements, not a long-term contract, and had a program with Sami Callihan. RVD and Forbes…
Error At Clash Of Champions, Richard Reacts, The Rock Getting Political, T-Bar Ridiculous?, COVID-19 In WWE
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Angel Garza Injury Not As Serious As Initially Feared
Angel Garza suffered a hip injury at WWE Clash of Champions, not a leg injury as initially reported. PWInsider reports the good news is the injury may not be as serious as initially feared. Garza was injured on a spot during the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship match after he took a knee strike from…
Roman Reigns Debuts New Look At Clash Of Champions
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns debuted his new shirtless look at Clash of Champions. It was a change Reigns confirmed prior to the show that we reported on here at WrestlingNews.com. Reigns went over Jey Uso to retain the WWE Universal Championship. Jimmy Uso returned during the match and threw in a white towel to…
WWE Clash Of Champions Results (9/27/20) – Roman Reigns Retains
Welcome to our live coverage of WWE Clash of Champions. Here, you will find complete results of the show airing from the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Embedded in the player above is the WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff WWE Clash of Champions Results Sunday, September 27, 2020 From the ThunderDome at Amway…
Legends Get Revenge On Randy Orton; WWE Hell In A Cell Details
– Big Show, Christian, Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair made surprise appearances in the Ambulance Match for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions. All of them got back at Randy Orton, with Flair driving off with him in the ambulance after he was defeated by Drew McIntyre. PAYBACK TIME, @RandyOrton! @WWETheBigShow hasn't forgotten. #WWEClash…
WWE Announces Dates For Upcoming Draft
WWE confirmed the dates for the upcoming Draft on tonight’s Clash of Champions pay-per-view. The draft will begin on Friday Night SmackDown on October 9. It will continue on Monday Night Raw on October 12. The future is on the clock. The 2020 #WWEDraft begins Friday, October 9 on #SmackDown and continues Monday, October 12…
New WWE Intercontinental Champion
Sami Zayn won the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Clash of Champions on Sunday. Zayn went over in a triple threat ladder match that involved champion Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles. The finish saw Zayn and Styles fight on a ladder, with Hardy taking out Styles. Zayn was in handcuffs but this allowed for him to…
Tegan Nox Possibly Suffered A Torn ACL
Tegan Nox may have suffered a legitimate torn ACL, which would be her third torn ACL in three years. In the latest NXT injury report video (embedded above), it was said, “Unfortunately, the speculation is that Nox tore her ACL and she will be sent for an MRI.” There was an angle on last week’s…
WWE Confirms Three Superstars Not Medically Cleared For PPV
WWE confirmed on the Clash of Champions Kickoff that Nikki Cross, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler are not medically cleared to compete. The status of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match will be addressed on tomorrow night’s episode of Monday Night Raw, as it was officially removed from Clash of Champions. It is rumored…
Two Matches Removed From WWE Clash Of Champions
Two matches have been removed from the WWE Clash of Champions card. Nikki Cross will no longer challenge Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. As reported earlier here at WrestlingNews.com, Cross’s status was in question after she was not at this week’s episode of SmackDown. The assumption is it has to do with COVID-19…
T-Bar Goes After Eric Bischoff For Saying Retribution Sucks
T-Bar continues to defend the Retribution storyline from harsh criticism. Eric Bischoff was recently critical of the faction during an episode of his 83 Weeks podcast. Bischoff spoke on how the storyline is nonsensical and sucks. “Thank you @EBischoff,” T-Bar tweeted. “You are a huge inspiration for #RETRIBUTION! We too aspire to one day destroy…
Ryback Tweets World Will Be A Better Place When Vince McMahon Passes
Former WWE superstar Ryback made a fairly outlandish statement during a Twitter Q&A with fans. Regarding Vince McMahon, Ryback weighed in: “It was ALWAYS the talent. He just created a platform as a human circus that he modified from his father,” Ryback tweeted. “The guy is a piece of shit, can’t stress this enough. World…
Nikki Cross Unavailable For WWE Clash Of Champions?
There is some concern that Nikki Cross may not be available for tonight’s WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view. According to F4WOnline.com, Cross was not at this week’s episode of SmackDown. She is scheduled to challenge Bayley at the pay-per-view for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. Clearly the speculation is there could be a situation with…
The Rock Endorses Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
The Rock announced on Sunday morning the first presidential endorsement of his career. The former WWE superstar turned actor announced as a political independent and centrist that he is endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 United States presidential election. Both he and the Biden campaign released video of three talking. “As a…
Chris Jericho & T-Bar Have Exchange On Social Media
There was an interesting exchange on Twitter between Retribution’s T-Bar and Chris Jericho. T-Bar, who is formerly known as Dominik Dijakovic, answered a fan question about why WWE would sign a group that is trying to sign them to contracts. Below was his response: “WWE offered us contracts because it was financially cheaper than all…
NJPW G1 Climax Tournament Day 5 Results (9/27/20)
Below are complete results from NJPW G1 Climax Tournament Day 5 from Kobe World Hall in Hyogo, Japan: Gabriel Kidd beat Yota Tsuji via Double Arm Suplex by pinfall (7:40) Taichi beat Yujiro Takahashi via Taichi Style Gedo Clutch by pinfall (11:03) in an A-Block match Minoru Suzuki beat Jeff Cobb via Gotch Style Piledriver…
NJPW Strong Results (9/25/20) – Lion’s Break Crown Tournament
Below are full results from this week’s episode of NJPW Strong. The show was taped at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. This week’s show featured bouts from the Lion’s Break Crown tournament: Logan Riegel beat The DKC to advance to the semifinals of the Lion’s Break Crown tournament. Clark Connors beat Jordan Clearwater to…
SmackDown Audience Over Two Million Before WWE Clash Of Champions
This week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown drew 2.032 million viewers for FOX in the overnight numbers. That was just under the 2.037 the show did in the final number from last week. Hour one did 2.050 million viewers, while hour two did 2.014 million viewers. SmackDown helped FOX finish first place finish in…
Major WWE Return Expected, Melina’s Contract Considered A “Done Deal,” Another COVID-19 Wave In WWE & AEW, Davey Boy Smith Jr. Negotiating With WWE, Road Warrior Animal Dead At 60, Update On Future Location Of WWE TVs, Clash Of Champions Spoilers
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results (9/25/20)
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results September 25, 2020 From the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, FL In memory of “Road Warrior Animal” Joe Laurinaitis AJ Styles came out and there were ladders on the stage, ramp, at the ringside area and in the ring. Sami Zayn came out with his Intercontinental Championship belt. Jeff…
Backstage Concern In AEW Over Recent COVID-19 Outbreak
There is some concern in All Elite Wrestling over the COVID-19 outbreak that is currently impacting the promotion. Lance Archer revealed he tested positive for the virus after contracting it at home. He was removed from this week’s Dynamite as a result. It was later reported there are multiple individuals who worked the AEW TV…
FIRST LOOK Photo: Ric Flair Inspired Dame 7 Shoes
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is currently trending on Twitter over his new Dame 7 shoes by Adidas. The shoes, which are a collaboration between Adidas, Flair and WWE fan and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, are white with metallic gold. They resemble one of Flair’s famous robes. “Thank You Adidas For The…
WWE Hall of Famer Announced For NXT On USA Network
WWE have announced Shawn Michaels will host a face-to-face meeting between NXT Champion Finn Balor and Kyle O’Reilly on next week’s episode of NXT on the USA Network. Below is the official announcement: Finn Bálor and Kyle O’Reilly will go face to face just four days before their NXT Title showdown, and they’ll be joined…
Reckoning And Retaliation Added To Retribution
This week on WWE Monday Night Raw, three of the five main Retribution members were given ring names. Dominik Dijakovic goes by T-Bar, Dio Maddin goes by Mace and the unidentifiable member goes by Slapjack. This member is rumored to be Shane Thorne. WrestlingNews.com has learned Mia Yim will go by Reckoning and Mercedes Martinez…
Deonna Purrazzo Off Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport Special
Impact Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo is removing herself from the GCW Collective weekend later this month, which includes Josh Barnett’s highly anticipated Bloodpsort special. As previously reported here on WrestlingNews.com, Purrazzo was scheduled for Barnett’s Bloodsport on October 11, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN. “Unfortunately, I’ve made the decision to cancel my shows for The Collective…
WWE Issues Statement On Positive COVID-19 Tests
WWE issued the following statement in regards to the positive COVID-19 tests that impacted this week’s episode of NXT: “As part of ongoing testing protocols, WWE completed its second round of weekly COVID-19 testing on Tuesday. Individuals that tested positive will quarantine for 14 days, receive medical care, and then will only be cleared when…
Should WWE & AEW Shutdown For COVID-19, Orton Needs Title Win, Rousey Returning?, Raw Underground Almost Made A Star
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Expected Match Winners At WWE Clash Of Champions
BetOnline.ag have posted initial betting odds for Sunday’s WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view. As far as title changes are concerned, Andrade & Angel Garza are narrow favorites to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship from The Street Profits. Other than that, the champions are either favored or there is no favorite. This is the…
Rumored Names To Be Revealed As “Unknown Insurgent” At NXT Takeover 31
WWE is teasing a mystery person returning to NXT at Takeover 31 on Sunday, October 4. As seen in the promo embedded in the player above, the person’s voice is disguised, which has resulted to speculation as to whether it’s a male or female. The WWE line is “an unknown insurgent is coming back to…
Naomi Undergoes Unexpected Six Hour Surgery
Naomi underwent an unexpected six hour surgery to remove a uterine fibroid. The SmackDown superstar made the announcement in an Instagram story, noting she had a myomectomy to remove a uterine fibroid. She added she is recovering well and “already feeling so much better.” “In the midst of hurricane sally and Covid ? I also…
Another AEW Wrestler Reveals Positive COVID-19 Test
All Elite Wrestling is currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that impacted last night’s episode of Dynamite. Ben Carter revealed this morning on Twitter he has tested positive for the virus. He also noted AEW carries out strict testing and he tested negative each time he worked for them. He believes he contracted the virus…
NJPW G1 Climax Tournament Day 4 Results (9/24/20)
Below are complete results from NJPW G1 Climax Tournament Day 4 from the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center in Hokkaido, Japan: Yota Tsuji beat Yuya Uemura. Hirooki Goto beat Sanada via pinfall in a B-Block tournament match. Toru Yano beat Hiroshi Tanahashi via pinfall in a B-Block tournament match. Juice Robinson beat Kenta via pinfall in…
Retribution A Mockery, Stephanie Divesting, Chances Undertaker Wrestles Again, Cody Overrated?
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More On The Death Of Road Warrior Animal
As reported earlier here at WrestlingNews.com, Road Warrior Animal Joseph Laurinaitis is dead at the age of 60. TMZ has learned he died of “natural causes” at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. Laurinaitis’ wife called police at 11:49 PM Tuesday night but when deputies arrived, emergency personnel had already declared him deceased. Tributes have…
NJPW G1 Climax Tournament Day 3 Results (9/23/20)
Below are complete results from NJPW G1 Climax Tournament Day 3 from the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center in Hokkaido, Japan: Gabriel Kidd beat Yuya Uemura. Jeff Cobb beat Shingo Takagi via pinfall in an A-Block tournament match. Kazuchika Okada beat Yujiro Takahashi by submission in an A-Block tournament match. Taichi beat Minoru Suzuki via pinfall…
John Cena To Play Lead Role In HBO Max Series Peacemaker
John Cena will play the lead role in an upcoming HBO Max superhero action/comedy series called Peacemaker. His character is the DC Comics superhero Peacemaker who believes in peace at any cost. HBO ordered eight episodes of the series. Cena will play the same role in the forthcoming Suicide Squad movie, which is due out…
Big Update On WWE’s Future At Amway Center And Where They’ll Be Running TV Through 2020
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Epic Fail With Retribution, Aalyah Mysterio In WWE, New Policy For Time Off?, Dabba-Kato Buried
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WWE Raw Viewership Down Before Clash Of Champions
The go-home to Clash of Champions episode of WWE Monday Night Raw did an average viewing audience of 1.668 million viewers on the USA Network. This down from the 1.689 million viewers the show did in the week prior. Hour one did 1.756 million viewers, hour two did 1.629 million viewers and hour three did…
Retribution In Trouble, Lana Punished?, Aalyah Mysterio & 2005 Throwback, Dabba-Kato Criticism
Below are news and notes from this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw: As noted earlier here on WrestlingNews.com, the names and masks of the main Retribution members were not well received. Between social media and how it was even perceived in the back, WWE is facing an uphill climb. The storyline is not…
Second Generation Star Remains In Talks With WWE About Return
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Retribution Laughed At Backstage; Survivor Series Match Planned
WWE announced in storyline this week on Raw that five Retribution members have been granted contracts. Four of the five Retribution members have been revealed and three of those five have actual names. The members are Dominik Dijakovic, Dio Maddin, Mercedes Martinez and Mia Yim. Shane Thorne is rumored to be the fifth and unidentifiable…
Roman Reigns To Make Small Change To Ring Gear
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns did a Zoom call with his fans, where he announced a couple of noteworthy developments. Reigns announced he will be wrestling without a shirt at Sunday’s Clash of Champions pay-per-view. However, he told fans to “get over it” if they wanted him to change his ring gear as he is…
