Category: WWE News
Intercontinental Title Match Added To WWE Clash Of Champions
WWE is trying to make Clash Of Champions a stacked show and they are wasting no time in doing so. A challenge was laid down on Smackdown and now it has been accepted on Talking Smack. During Talking Smack, a huge title match was confirmed for the pay-per-view. Jeff Hardy will be defending the Intercontinental…
Sonya Deville Stalker Incident Could Bring New Law For Celebrity Protection
Last month, Sonya Deville’s life was in jeopardy. A man by the name of Philip Thomas II had been stalking her online for several years and tried to kidnap Deville. He finally executed his kidnapping attempt after eight months of planning. He broke into her home, attempting to abduct Deville from her home on August…
Tessa Blanchard Image Removed From WWE 2K Battlegrounds Video Game
WWE 2K Battlegrounds made its way onto current generation consoles and PC on September 18th. As reported earlier, fans were able to find an image of Tessa Blanchard in the instructions for the Royal Rumble match type. She was spotted in the video game despite not being part of the WWE roster. Basil Mahmud, who was…
Melina Addresses WWE Return Rumors
As Richard reported earlier, Melina is said to be returning to WWE as soon as next week. Following the news, the former Women’s Champion took to her Facebook page to address the rumors. Melina initially shot the report down, but mentioned there’s always a chance that she will return. After all, she’s hoping to “come…
Triple Threat Tag Match, Braun Strowman & More Set For WWE Raw
WWE has announced three matches for Monday’s new episode of Raw: Drew McIntyre vs. Keith Lee – If Lee wins, he’ll possibly compete in the WWE Championship match at Clash of Champions Dabba Kato vs. Braun Strowman in a Raw Underground match Dominik Mysterio & Humberto Carrillo vs. Seth Rollins & Murphy vs. Angel Garza…
WWE 205 Live Results (9/18/20) – Nese vs. Burch, Daivari’s Gauntlet
Below are complete results from the September 18th edition of WWE 205 Live: Nigel McGuinness returned to commentary alongside Vic Joseph Ariya Daivari def. Eli Knight via pinfall Ariya Daivari def. Bobby Plucko via pinfall Ariya Daivari def. Jason Cade via pinfall Tony Nese def. Danny Burch via pinfall after Daivari provided the distraction at…
Updated WWE Clash Of Champions Card
Jeff Hardy will defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship in a Ladder Match against AJ Styles and Sami Zayn at Clash of Champions. Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura will defend the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship against Lucha House Party. Below is the updated pay-per-view lineup: Ambulance match for the WWE Championship – Drew McIntyre (c) vs.…
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results (9/18/20) – Styles vs. Zayn
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results September 18, 2020 From the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, FL The Miz and John Morrison out for the Dirt Sheet. Otis came out after they touched on them being accused of having Mandy Rose traded to Raw. Tucker prevent Miz from getting away. They stripped Miz down to…
Ariya Daivari To Compete In Daivari Dinero Division Gauntlet On Tonight’s 205 Live
WWE has announced a couple items for tonight’s new episode of 205 Live: Danny Burch vs. Tony Nese Ariya Daivari will face three Cruiserweights in one-on-one matches. If anyone beats him, Daivari will give them $10,000. https://twitter.com/WWE205Live/status/1307044602747277313 Click here for the complete preview on dot com. We’ll have 205 Live results posted here at WrestlingNews.com.
Two Names Confirmed For NXT Gauntlet Eliminator Match
WWE has announced Kushida and Cameron Grimes will both take part in the Gauntlet Eliminator match on Wednesday’s NXT to determine NXT Champion Finn Balor’s challenger at TakeOver on October 4. .@CGrimesWWE joins @KUSHIDA_0904 as the latest competitor announced for next week's high-stakes #GauntletEliminator Match! #WWENXT https://t.co/q0uTAIskO2 pic.twitter.com/sMWy6tgtw9 — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 18, 2020…
Tessa Blanchard Spotted In New WWE Video Game
Former Impact World Champion Tessa Blanchard was spotted in the upcoming WWE 2K Battlegrounds video game. A silhouette of Blanchard was shown during a live stream play-through on the newLEGACYinc Twitch channel. Check it out below: This was discovered in the new WWE 2K Battlegrounds via a Twitch stream by @newLEGACYinc. Impact photog @Beezzzzy has…
Mickie James Comments On Awkward Match Finish
Mickie James doesn’t know what happened for the bell to be called during her WWE Raw Women’s Championship match against Asuka on this week’s episode of Raw. During an interview with Talk Sport, Mickie commented on the finish. “I honestly don’t know. I rolled back to count – one, two – there was no count.…
Melina Returning To WWE
Melina is returning to WWE as she recently agreed to a new contract with the company, PWInsider hears. There is no word as of press time whether she will be returning on Raw or SmackDown. The company has been interested in bringing back the former WWE Women’s Champion and WWE Divas Champion since she worked…
WWE NXT Superstar Now Working As Producer
Pete Dunne is now working as a producer for WWE’s NXT UK brand, per new programming that aired this week. Dunne remains a member of the NXT roster but has not been featured since March due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been assigned to the NXT UK relaunch in the…
SmackDown Preview: Styles vs. Zayn Added
WWE Friday Night SmackDown will air tonight from the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, FL and broadcast live on FOX. The following is being advertised for tonight’s show: WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Sheamus & King Corbin in Samoan Street Fight Sasha Banks will return and respond to Bayley Alexa…
Ricochet Addresses Rumors He Is Leaving WWE
Ricochet is not leaving WWE. Apparently rumors indicating the contrary began to circulate online so he took to Twitter to dispel them. “But seriously, where the hell did these rumors start? I’ve never said once that I am leaving,” Ricochet wrote. “To anyone! So for these “dirt sheets” out there. Maybe facts check before you…
AEW Dynamite & WWE NXT Viewership Down For Head-To-Head Competition
Viewership numbers were down for both Dynamite and NXT as the shows resumed their head-to-head competition for the first time in a month. This week’s WWE NXT drew 689,000 viewers on the USA Network. This is down from last week’s 838,000. The show ranked No. 31 in the 18-49 demographic with a 0.18 rating. This week’s…
NXT UK Results (9/17/20) – Gallus Defends, Ilja Dragunov In Action
Below are complete results from NXT UK‘s relaunch on September 17: A video package hyping the return and current roster airs. Andy Shepherd and Nigel McGuinness are calling the action. Sid Scala welcomes us back in the ring before Ilja Dragunov interrupts. Dragunov is chomping at the bit after waiting for six months. Noam Dar…
Idea Pitched For Kofi Kingston To Return On Raw
There was apparently talk of bringing Kofi Kingston back on Raw and leaving Big E on SmackDown, according to WrestleVotes. It was pitched they would remain part of New Day with the same gear and entrance music but just on separate brands. Under the idea, Xavier Woods would serve as a manager for each and…
Lince Dorado Teases Losing His Mask
Lince Dorado had an interesting post on his Instagram where he showed a photo of him holding his mask with the caption “Goodbye.” He wrote this in the comments: “Wow so many people who never comment/liked on my post unless ya see something negative. Shame on you! To the true supporters, one love! Everyone else,…
Samoan Street Fight Set For Friday Night SmackDown
WWE has announced that Roman Reigns and Jey Uso will face Sheamus and King Corbin in a Samoan Street Fight on Friday Night SmackDown. It's a Samoan Street Fight! As first reported by @SI_wrestling, @WWERomanReigns will team up with Jey @WWEUsos in a rematch against @WWESheamus & #King @BaronCorbinWWE tomorrow night on #SmackDown! https://t.co/XlFAZHdpjE —…
WWE Raw Star Undergoes Surgery
Ivar underwent neck surgery on Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama. The surgery was said to be a success but he is out indefinitely. As previously reported here on WrestlingNews.com, Ivar suffered a cervical injury on last week’s episode of Monday Night Raw during a suicide dive spot in a match with The Hurt Business. WWE seemed…
NXT UK Preview: Tag Team Title Match Set For Relaunch Episode
NXT UK officially relaunches with new episodes today at 8pm UK time and 3pm ET in the US. The company recently taped a batch of programming at BT Sport Studios in London. NXT UK Tag Team Champions Mark Coffey & Wolfgang will defend against Kenny William & Amir Jordan. We’ll also learn more about when…
Top TakeOver Matches To Be Determined On Next Week’s WWE NXT
Two big contenders matches have been set for next week’s NXT. A women’s battle royal will decide who will challenge Io Shirai for the NXT Women’s Championship. Announced competitors include Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox, Shotzi Blackheart, Dakota Kai, Raquel Gonzalez, Kacy Catanzaro, Kayden Carter, Aliyah, Indi Hartwell, and Xia Li. NEXT WEDNESDAY at…
WWE NXT Results (9/16/20) – Championship Matches, Tag Team Action
Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s episode of WWE NXT on USA Network. Please read our preview of the broadcast. Two title matches will take place, and Finn Balor kicks off his NXT Title reign. WWE NXT Results – 9/16/2020 From Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL The show opens with a video package highlighting last…
Wade Barrett Officially Signs With NXT As Part Of Commentary Team
WWE announced on Wednesday that Wade Barrett has signed with the company again, but this time to serve as a full-time color analyst for the NXT brand on Wednesday nights. According to
William Regal To Make Two Major Announcements On Tonight’s NXT
WWE has announced that NXT General Manager William Regal will make two “major” announcements on tonight’s new episode. BREAKING NEWS: @RealKingRegal will have two MAJOR announcements tonight on #WWENXT. ???? – 8/7 C @USA_Network pic.twitter.com/1AM2fxpuGP — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 16, 2020 While there’s no word yet on what these announcements are, WWE did confirm…
Daniel Cormier Confirms Discussions With WWE
Daniel Cormier confirmed in an interview with Sports Illustrated that he has had discussions with WWE. “We’ve been talking,” Cormier said. “We’ve spoken to some of the people over there in very, very early conversations. WWE is a company I’ve watched and loved my entire life.” Cormier retired from the UFC after losing to Stipe…
WWE Officially Announces Next NXT TakeOver Event
Ahead of tonight’s new episode of NXT, WWE officially announced that the next NXT TakeOver event will take place on Sunday, October 4. The following was posted on dot com: “Mark your calendars! The next edition of NXT TakeOver will come crashing into your home on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 7 ET/4 PT. The event…
WWE NXT Preview: Two Title Matches, Undisputed Era In Action
WWE will air a new episode of NXT tonight on the USA Network at 8pm ET. The following items have been announced: Finn Balor kicks off his NXT Championship reign Drake Maverick & Killian Dain vs. Bobby Fish & Roderick Strong Shotzi Blackheart vs. Io Shirai Imperium vs. Breezango (c) for the NXT Tag Team…
WWE Raw Viewership Down With Return Of Monday Night Football
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw did an average viewing audience of 1.689 million viewers on the USA Network. This was down from the 1.725 million viewers the show did last week. The first hour did 1.812 million viewers, the second hour did 1.734 million viewers and the third hour did an average…
Jeff Hardy Knows He’s Done If He Screws Up Again
WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy knows another mistake and his WWE career is over. Hardy has struggled with sobriety and has had multiple arrests for driving while impaired. WWE even incorporated his struggles with addiction [and driving under the influence] in a program with Sheamus, culminating with a “Bar Fight” that aired on an episode…
Booker T Tested Positive For COVID-19
WWE Hall of Fame Booker T tested positive for COVID-19. Booker revealed the news on his Reality of Wrestling podcast. He was tested for the virus in June but did not receive the results until Monday. He has taken three tests since then and they all came back negative. Book had symptoms as he complained…
Reason For Strange Finish To Asuka vs. Mickie James On WWE Raw
There was an odd finish to the WWE Raw Women’s Championship match between Asuka and Mickie James on last night’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. For those that missed it, Asuka went for the Asuka Lock and Mickie was able to avoid it. Out of nowhere, the referee called for the bell and told…
Five Retribution Members Finally Revealed
The five Retribution members who appeared under masks and were used in the promo on this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw were Dominik Dijakovic, Mercedes Martinez, Shane Thorne, Dio Maddin and Mia Yim, per John Pollock The two who spoke were Dijakovic and Martinez. These are the five members set to be revealed…
WWE Monday Night Raw Results (9/14/20) – New WWE Title Contender?
Welcome to our coverage of WWE Monday Night Raw. Here you will find results of the show that aired on Monday, September 14, 2020 on the USA Network. WWE Monday Night Raw Results September 27, 2020 From the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, FL Michael Cole is on play-by-play duties with Byron Saxton and…
Announce Team Changes At Raw; Ambulance Match At COC
– Tom Phillips is off the WWE Raw broadcast team for the second week in a row. Samoa Joe is also off this week. Announce duties are being handled by Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Dolph Ziggler. There is currently no word on the reason behind the temporary changes. – WWE Champion Drew McIntyre will…
Women’s Tag Title Match Announced For Clash Of Champions
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler will face The Riott Squad at Clash of Champions. The Riott Squad became the No. 1 contenders a few weeks ago after beating The IIconics. The stipulation called for the IIconics to disband. Below is the updated WWE Clash of Champions card set for Sunday,…
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Audience Up Big
Last week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown drew an average of 2.329 million viewers on FOX. That is up from the 2.261 million viewers the show did in the overnights. The week prior’s final number was 2.129 million viewers for the fallout from WWE Payback episode. The broadcast did a 0.6 rating in the…
Ivar To Undergo Neck Surgery
Ivar is set to have neck surgery on Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama, Bryan Alvarez hears. As previously reported here on WrestlingNews.com, Ivar suffered a cervical injury on last week’s episode of Monday Night Raw during a suicide dive spot in a match with The Hurt Business. WWE seemed to downplay the injury but Ivar revealed…
Latest On Identity Of SmackDown’s Mystery Superstar
Carmella continues to be rumored as the mystery female Superstar joining WWE Friday Night SmackDown. The woman’s identity has not been announced as vignettes have ran on the blue brand concealing her identity. However, many fans have pointed out the dove tattoo on her left arm. Carmella hasn’t worked a match since the WWE Friday…
WWE Superstar Hints At Raw Underground Fight Tonight
Dolph Ziggler indicated on his Twitter account he will work a match on Raw Underground on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. Walking into #RAW Underground tonight, like… pic.twitter.com/kukbd0LTmO — Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) September 14, 2020 Ziggler went under to Keith Lee on the August 31 episode of Monday Night Raw in a regular match.…
Jeff Hardy Signs New Contract With WWE
WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy has signed a new contract with WWE. The news was confirmed during an interview Hardy did with BT Sport and leaked for promotional purposes on Twitter. As explained exclusively here in Ask WNC, both Jeff and Matt Hardy signed contracts with WWE in 2017. The deals were for three years…
Brock Lesnar’s Asking Price And WWE Future Revealed
Brock Lesnar’s asking price is believed to be around $5 million a year for approximately two matches a year with promotional appearances building to these matches, according to WrestlingNews.com Insider. Vince McMahon remains confident he can get a deal done with Lesnar before WrestleMania 37 next year. A match on McMahon’s wish-list is one pitting…
“In Your Face” WWE Raw Preview: Steel Cage Match
The road to Clash of Champions continues with tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. The competition will pick up for WWE on cable television as Monday Night Football returns with a season opening doubleheader. WWE will look to counter that with a stacked lineup of their own in what they’re advertising as an “In…
WWE Hyping Sasha Banks’s Return To SmackDown
Sasha Banks will return to WWE Friday Night SmackDown on next week’s episode. The return was announced on Friday but has been a major promotional point throughout today’s NFL games on FOX. For those that missed it, WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley turned on Banks on the September 4th episode of SmackDown. It has been…
Mandy Rose “Shoots” On The Miz Over Trade To Raw
As reported Saturday here on WrestlingNews.com, Mandy Rose has been traded from SmackDown to Raw. The Miz broke the news on WWE Talking Smack as its his and John Morrison’s latest move in their tactic to obtain Otis’s Money in the Bank contract. All storyline of course. Rose, in-character, posted the following on Twitter: “You…
WWE Executive On Company Taking Pride On Operating Through COVID-19
WWE Chief Product & Technology Officer Rajan Mehta, who played a key part in the innovation of the ThunderDome, recently spoke to Sport Technie about WWE operating through the COVID-19 pandemic. “We take pride in how we’ve operated through COVID-19; we tried to innovate every portion of our organization,” Mehta said. “It’s important to create…
Exclusive Details On WWE Raw Star’s New Contract
It was reported last month that MVP has agreed to a new multi-year deal with WWE. As first reported exclusively here on WrestlingNews.com Insider, the new deal is for two years with a downside guarantee in the $400,000 range. This was considered a strong offer in the current climate as the big bidding wars from…
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Overnight Viewership
Last night’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown did an average of 2.261 million viewers on FOX in the overnight numbers. The first hour did 2.236 million viewers and the second hour did 2.286 million viewers. The show did a 0.60 rating in the 18-49 demographic. That is up from the week prior, which did…
