Category: WWE News
SmackDown Overnight Viewership Increases For ThunderDome Debut
WWE Friday Night SmackDown did 2.168 million viewers on FOX in the overnight numbers. That is up from the 2.002 viewers the show did in the final number last week, which was adjusted up from the overnight number that was 1.979. Friday’s show did 2.189 million viewers the first hour and went down to 2.146…
Stipulation Added To Universal Championship Match At WWE SummerSlam
Kayla Braxton announced on this morning’s Talking Smack that “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt vs. Universal Champion Braun Strowman will now be a Falls Count Anywhere match at SummerSlam on Sunday. Below is the updated pay-per-view card: WWE Championship Match Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Randy Orton WWE Universal Championship Falls Count Anywhere Match Braun Strowman (c)…
Stipulation Changed For Mandy Rose vs. Sonya Deville At SummerSlam, Updated Card
WWE seems to be changing course following the recent real-life events involving Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. During the final SmackDown before SummerSlam, WWE subtly incorporated their trauma into their rivalry. Mandy wanted to talk things out after everything they’ve been through, but Sonya said she doesn’t want to see Mandy in WWE anymore. As…
WWE 205 Live Results (8/21/20) – Jake Atlas vs. Tony Nese
Below are complete results from the August 21st edition of WWE 205 Live: Drake Maverick def. Tehuti Miles Jake Atlas def. Tony Nese This episode emanated from the ThunderDome at Amway Center and was reportedly taped before SmackDown went on the air.
Talking Smack Guests Confirmed, The Miz Filling In As Co-Host
WWE has confirmed that Big E, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and new Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy will all be guests on Saturday’s new episode of Talking Smack. #TalkingSmack is BACK! Available TOMORROW on the Free Version of @WWENetwork! https://t.co/ZtUUkLgyFA#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/uZKo7EbzNt — WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2020 Kayla Braxton will host with The Miz filling in for…
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…
Nia Jax To Appear On ABC’s “What Would You Do?”
WWE superstar Nia Jax will be a guest star on ABC’s What Would You Do? reality show this Tuesday, August 25, at 9pm ET. According to host John Quiñones, Jax will be involved in a scenario involving mean girls. “A group of teen girls is verbally bullying a classmate at a park. What will witnesses…
Two Matches Announced For Tonight’s WWE 205 Live
WWE has announced two matches for tonight’s new episode of 205 Live: Jake Atlas vs. Tony Nese Drake Maverick vs. Tehuti Miles https://twitter.com/WWE205Live/status/1296892358034890755 205 Live is reportedly being taped before SmackDown going forward, but will still air after SmackDown at 10pm ET on the WWE Network. This is the first episode to emanate from the…
Talking Smack Returning On Saturday With New Hosts
WWE has officially announced that Talking Smack will return to the free version of the WWE Network on Saturday morning with Kayla Braxton and Xavier Woods as hosts. Talking Smack originally aired on Tuesday nights following SmackDown Live from 2016-17 with Renee Young and Daniel Bryan hosting. Raw Talk was recently reintroduced for the WWE…
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.…
Vince McMahon Leaps Off Of WrestleMania 36 Platform (WATCH)
The rumors are true. Word going around earlier this year was that WrestleMania 36 host Rob Gronkowski was scared to jump off the ten-foot platform during a 24/7 Championship segment. During rehearsals, McMahon took the bump onto a crash pad to prove to Gronk that he would be fine. McMahon taking the jump was caught…
Vince McMahon To Kick Off Tonight’s SmackDown, More ThunderDome Photos
WWE has announced Vince McMahon will kick off tonight’s SmackDown emanating live from the ThunderDome. BREAKING: @VinceMcMahon will kick off Friday Night #SmackDown LIVE TONIGHT from the #WWEThunderDome at 8/7c on @FOXTV! — WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2020 Below is the current lineup: Vince McMahon opens the show Universal Champion Braun Strowman appears Big E…
Tag Team Title Match & More Announced For First SmackDown In The ThunderDome
WWE has announced a few more items for the first Friday Night SmackDown emanating from the ThunderDome: Universal Champion Braun Strowman appears Big E vs. Sheamus Lucha House Party vs. Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura (c) – SmackDown Tag Team Championship match Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles (c) – Intercontinental Championship match Click here to read…
WWE NXT Viewership Hits 2020 High Without AEW Dynamite Competition
This week’s WWE NXT drew 853,000 viewers on the USA Network without head-to-head competition from AEW Dynamite. This number is the highest of the year and fifth-highest since NXT went live. The go-home to TakeOver show ranked No. 23 in the 18-49 demographic with a 0.24 rating. This week’s viewership was up 36% from from…
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…
Morale Said To Be High Ahead Of ThunderDome Debut On SmackDown
WrestleVotes reported on Thursday that morale is up ahead of the live debut of WWE’s new ThunderDome at the Amway Center. There are several “backstage road employees” that are back to work with the increased production. Source in Orlando says spirits are as high as they’ve been in some time. Many backstage road employees who…
WWE NXT Reportedly Preempted In September Due To NHL
The September 2nd episode of WWE NXT will air on Tuesday, September 1st, according to USA Network’s online schedule. A National Hockey League game is scheduled for 8pm ET on that Wednesday, while NXT will air at 8pm ET on Tuesday. That week’s AEW Dynamite will air on Wednesday, September 2nd, but other episodes throughout…
Finn Balor vs. Timothy Thatcher Added To NXT TakeOver XXX, Updated Card
WWE has announced on Thursday Finn Balor will face Timothy Thatcher this Saturday at NXT TakeOver XXX. JUST ANNOUNCED: @FinnBalor will go one-on-one with Timothy Thatcher THIS SATURDAY at #NXTTakeOver XXX! #WWENXT @WWENetwork https://t.co/fVhiP4Wojl — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 20, 2020 This comes after Balor and Thatcher competed in the same triple threat qualifying match…
Gargano & Dream Advance To TakeOver XXX, Pre-Show Match Set, Final Card
Johnny Gargano beat Ridge Holland and Velveteen Dream beat Finn Balor on this week’s NXT (complete results here) to qualify for the North American Championship Ladder Match at TakeOver XXX. Additionally, it was announced that Legado del Fantasma vs. Breezango vs. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch in a number one contender’s match will take place…
WWE NXT Results (8/19/20) – Go-Home To TakeOver XXX
Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s episode of WWE NXT on USA Network. Please read our preview of the broadcast. We will see Pat McAfee confront Adam Cole, Finn Balor vs. Velveteen Dream, and much more. WWE NXT Results – 8/19/2020 From Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL Qualifying Match: Johnny Gargano def. Ridge Holland via…
Tag Team Match Added To Tonight’s WWE NXT, Updated Card
WWE has announced Rhea Ripley will team with Shotzi Blackheart to take on The Robert Stone Brand’s Aliyah and Mercedes Martinez on tonight’s NXT. It's all about payback TONIGHT as @RheaRipley_WWE & @ShotziWWE take on The #RobertStoneBrand's @RealMMartinez & @WWE_Aliyah on #WWENXT! https://t.co/4KD2FdiuGT ???? 8/7c @USA_Network pic.twitter.com/t9PsHhZEHi — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 19, 2020 Below…
Renee Young Reportedly Leaving WWE
Renee Young is on her way out of WWE, according to a new report from PWInsider. Young gave her notice last week, but there’s no word yet on when her last day is or what is next for the 32-year-old broadcaster. Young signed with WWE in 2012 and filled a number of roles such as…
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…
WWE Raw Viewership Down Before SummerSlam
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw did an average of 1.643 million viewers on the USA Network, down from the 1.722 million viewers the show did last week. Here’s how the show did by hour: Hour 1: 1.730 million viewers Hour 2: 1.697 million viewers Hour 3: 1.502 million viewers (lowest third hour…
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…
This Week’s WWE Network Schedule: WWE 24 Doc, Sasha/Bayley, TakeOver, SummerSlam
The WWE Network will have plenty of new content this week to celebrate SummerSlam weekend. – On Wednesday, a new episode of WWE Timeline focusing on the John Cena vs. AJ Styles rivalry will premiere at 10am ET. – On Saturday, a new episode of WWE Untold will premiere at 10am ET with a focus…
Raw Underground Match For Next Week, Duke & Shafir Debut, Raw Underground Title?
– WWE has confirmed Ivar vs. Dolph Ziggler will take place in a Raw Underground match during next week’s Raw. It’ll be interesting to see if WWE continues to film Underground segments from the Performance Center, or if those will be moved to the Amway Center outside of the interactive, technology-filled “ThunderDome.” NEXT WEEK: The…
Goldberg Provides Update On How Long He’s Under WWE Contract
While recently speaking on The Pop Culture Show, WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg revealed that he is under WWE contract through for the next two years at two matches per year. “I am contracted with the WWE for the next two years through 2022, ’23. I’ve got two matches per year. I’ve exhausted my limit…
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…
Matt Jackson Takes Another Jab At Randy Orton
Matt Jackson and Randy Orton had a brief exchange on Instagram last week, which resulted in a bit of AEW vs. WWE banter. For those that missed it here on WrestlingNews.com, Jackson posted a clip on his Instagram account from The Young Bucks’ match against Grayson and Evil Uno on last week’s episode of AEW…
WWE Monday Night Raw Results (8/17/20) – Go-Home To SummerSlam
Welcome to our live coverage of WWE Monday Night Raw. Here you will find live results of the broadcast that aired on the USA Network on Monday, August 17, 2020. This week’s show will feature Natalya vs. Mickie James, Shawn Michaels to respond to Randy Orton, a possible Rey Mysterio return and of course Raw…
Kevin Dunn Makes WWE ThunderDome Sound Amazing; Current Shows Not What They Would Like Them To Be
WWE is going to be doing things production-wise they could never otherwise do when they move TV operations to the Amway Center in Orlando, FL on Friday. This according to WWE executive vice president of television production Kevin Dunn who spoke with Sports Illustrated following the company’s announcement of the ThunderDome viewing experience. “We can…
Final WWE SmackDown Viewership Hits Two Million
Last week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown ended up doing 2.002 million viewers on FOX. That is up from the 1.979 million viewers the show did in the overnights that were released over the weekend. Friday’s show, which featured a confrontation between Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt, did a higher viewership than the week prior,…
Triple H Addresses Velveteen Dream Investigation: “We Didn’t Find Anything”
In a recent interview with CBS Sports, Triple H addressed Velveteen Dream’s recent absence from NXT TV, stating that he was not medically cleared due to a car accident. “You know, in this day today, accusations are made and you take them all very seriously. You look into them the best you can, and you…
Three WWE Superstars Confirmed To Compete On Raw Underground Tonight
Shane McMahon announced on Twitter ahead of tonight’s Raw that Erik of The Viking Raiders will once again compete in a Raw Underground match. He also announced that Riddick Moss will square off against NXT’s Arturo Ruas, who made his successful debut last week. Looking forward to #RawUnderground tonight…@Erik_WWE from the #VikingRaiders has been really…
Triple H Helps Shotzi Blackheart In A Time Of Need
WWE NXT Superstar Shotzi Blackheart had her car and ring gear stolen last week. At the time, she was more upset about losing her helmet more than anything else. Thankfully, everything was found. Today in Twitter, Blackheart shared a heartwarming story about Triple H helping her out during a time of need. “I didn’t get…
WWE Superstar Says He Is A Product Of Sexual Assault
Titus O’Neil issued the following statement to NBC affiliate WFLA News Channel 8 regarding the scary incident that occurred at the home of Sonya Deville over the weekend: “I have spoken to her and I’m glad she’s safe and I’m thankful and grateful that the sheriff’s office took care of the situation immediately,” O’Neil said.…
Eric Bischoff Weighs In On WWE’s New “Thunderdome” Viewing Experience
Eric Bischoff is looking forward to WWE’s new “Thunderdome” viewing experience. As we reported here at WrestlingNews.com, WWE will debut a new viewing experience titled “ThunderDome” on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown emanating from the Amway Center in Orlando. This new initiative will feature “a state-of-the-art set, video boards, pyrotechnics, lasers, cutting-edge graphics and drone…
Braun Strowman Calls Out “Fake News” Regarding AEW
There is a report circulating that everyone in WWE except for Roman Reigns have reached out to All Elite Wrestling in some capacity about potential work. We already explained how things like this get out in today’s Ask WNC but one WWE Superstar has taken the time to respond. WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman took…
WWE Announces New “ThunderDome” Viewing Experience
WWE officially announced on Monday that a new viewing experience titled “ThunderDome” will debut on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown emanating from the Amway Center in Orlando. This new initiative will feature “a state-of-the-art set, video boards, pyrotechnics, lasers, cutting-edge graphics and drone cameras, [that] will take WWE fans’ viewing experience to an unprecedented level.”…
