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AEW Awards 2021: Winners Revealed

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AEW announced the winners of the 2021 AEW Awards on YouTube before AEW Dynamite on Wednesday. The winners of the awards were by selected by online fan-voting over the past two weeks. There were a total of 12 categories.

The awards were presented by Tony Schiavone with co-hosts Dr. Britt Baker DMD, just like they did last year. This year, however, “The Men of the Year” Ethan Page and AEW TNT Champion Scorpio Sky also joined them in the ceremony. There were many surprise appearances throughout the ceremony.

The award for the Biggest Surprise Moment kicked off the AEW Awards, with Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson’s debuts at All Out winning. The Wrestler of the Year Award was given to Kenny Omega, who said in his acceptance speech that 2021 was one of the hardest years of his career. Omega has been inactive in the ring since Full Gear back in November as he’s sustained injuries. Omega thanked his fans for the award and said that it serves as motivation for him to get back in the ring in better shape.

You can see the full list of the 2021 AEW Awards winners below:

  • Biggest Surprise: Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson debut at All Out
  • Biggest Beatdown: Adam Page goes 60 minutes with Bryan Danielson at Winter Is Coming
  • High Flyer Award: Dante Martin
  • Best Moment on the Mic: CM Punk returns at AEW Rampage: The First Dance
  • Biggest WTF Moment: TayJay (Anna Jay and Tay Conti) vs. The Bunny and Penelope Ford in a Street Fight on New’s Year Smash
  • Best Twitter Follow: Nyla Rose
  • Best Fashion Moment: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. “Brittsburgh” jacket on Dynamite (August 11)
  • Best Mic Duel: CM Punk with MJF on Thanksgiving Eve on Dynamite (November 24)
  • Best Tag Team Brawl: The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) vs Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) in a Steel Cage match at All Out
  • Breakout Star – Male: Sammy Guevara
  • Breakout Star – Female: Jade Cargill
  • Wrestler of the Year: Kenny Omega

You can watch the entire ceremony below:

Jon Moxley & Bryan Danielson Reveal Their Tag Team Name

Rayan Sayyed
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Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson have history with one another, even before they were part of All Elite Wrestling. They competed with each other in the WWE and even before then.

With this shared history between them, Bryan Danielson wanted to team up Jon Moxley, so that they could mentor the young talents of AEW and shape them under their wing. Moxley was reluctant, saying that he and Danielson will have to bleed together before they can be partners. The both did just that at AEW Revolution, which Moxley came out winning. They both kept brawling even after the match until William Regal arrived and convinced them to be partners.

On this week’s Dynamite, Danielson and Moxley arrived as a tag team with Regal managing them. They dominated Varsity Blonds who they had a match against, and after the match, Moxley told Regal that he only cares about Lord William Regal’s opinion. According to him, getting Regal’s approval is a badge of honor that he will wear with pride. He made it clear to the locker room that they are “the three most sadistic bastards in the business” and they will go through anyone who gets in their way.

Moxley then revealed the name of their group, the Blackpool Combat Club.

“Blackpool” in the group’s name is a reference to where William Regal is billed from — the town of Blackpool in Lancashire, England.

William Regal made his debut at Revolution, and he has had a long history with Bryan Danielson. The two shared the ring for the final time on a WWE Superstars episode in November 2011. Regal recalled his emotional last match with Danielson in an interview, saying:

“I tore me meniscus in my right leg. The next night I’m on with Bryan. They were going ‘no you can’t wrestle, you can’t wrestle.’ I said ‘no I want to put him over because he is the person who has stuck around me and listened to all my nonsense for the last [so many years] and comment and called me and sent me stuff. And I’ve sent him to places and put good words in for him and whatever else. If there is one person I wanna to have my last match with its him.’ So if you watch that match, you will see me walk down to the ring and then they actually played a rib on me. [They] played my old Man’s man music halfway down the ramp. I’m glad because they had to help me in the building that day. I couldn’t walk. I don’t like giving away this you know, that old fashioned things. But If you watch that match it’s 17 minutes of him carrying me because I can’t walk. He did a masterful job. He actually even wrestled and did stuff on my leg without bending it.”

Ric Flair Partners with Mike Tyson for New Cannabis Products

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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair and boxing legend Mike Tyson are now business partners.

Tyson, who is no stranger to the world of pro wrestling, is also a player in the world of legal cannabis. Back in December, he launched Tyson 2.0, which produces a line of premium cannabis strains sold through select retailers in Massachusetts and Nevada.

Tyson serves as the company’s Chief Brand Officer.

Ric Flair’s Tyson 2.0 Cannabis Products

Tyson 2.0 has acquired a majority stake in Ric Flair Drip Inc., an actual business entity owned by Ric Flair. The deal will see a line of Ric Flair-themed cannabis products.

In a press release sent out on Thursday, Flair commented on his entry into the world of legal marijuana. “Thanks to Mike Tyson and Tyson 2.0, I’ve become a true cannabis advocate and enthusiast,” said Flair. “I am thrilled to partner with a long time friend and fellow warrior whom I greatly admire and respect.”

“Tyson 2.0 products make me go ‘WOOOOO!’, and soon my fans everywhere can get in the Ric Flair state of mind – limousine riding, jet-flying, feeling good, and ‘WOOOOO!'”

– Ric Flair

Flair says there are a lot of synergies between him and Mike Tyson. They’ve both experienced extreme highs and lows throughout their personal and professional lives.

The Nature Boy tweeted a photo with Tyson on Thursday from Mike Tyson’s podcast studio, so it looks like Flair will be appearing on an upcoming episode of Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson.

Ric Flair and Mike Tyson

Tyson 2.0 recently released Mike Bites, a line of cannabis-infused gummies in the shape of an ear with a bite taken out of it.

The Undertaker On Which Tombstone He’s Most Proud Of, Origin Of Move’s Name

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The Undertaker’s finisher, The Tombstone Piledriver, is one of the most iconic wrestling moves. He has used this move throughout this career in the WWE, and recently he discussed the Tombstone Piledriver while appearing in a new interview with the Out of Character series on FOX Sports.

During the interview, The Undertaker was asked about the origins of the move, and who named his signature kneeling belly-to-belly variant of the piledriver as the “Tombstone Piledriver”. He was also asked about the most memorable moment delivering the move on someone.

The Undertaker explained that the name was developed by a number of people backstage.

“It was kind of a collaboration I think,” The Undertaker said. “It’s been so long ago, that honestly I can’t tell you… I don’t think I’m gonna take credit for it. I know there was a group of us, you know, Bruce Prichard, Pat Patterson, myself, and Michael Hayes probably was there. And we were trying to figure out what we were gonna name this thing and then someone just kinda visualized putting a tombstone on a grave and how heavy that would be and what it would look like. I think from that is how the name came up. It was putting a tombstone in front of a grave, so.”

RELATED: The Undertaker On Adjusting To Life After Wrestling

The Undertaker might have performed this maneuver hundreds if not thousands of times, and he does have an especially memorable one. When asked, he said, “The most memorable time that I hit the Tombstone… I’m gonna say Mark Henry. Because just of his sheer size, I wasn’t sure if I was gonna be able to do it or not. My number one goal, always, is to protect my opponent. I think the world of Mark and I knew at that particular time I was strong, I was healthy, but Mark is a big dude and he was really big dude when I Tombstoned him. I think that time just on the sheer fact that I was proud of myself that I had him, I Tombstoned him, I didn’t hurt him and we had a fairly decent match along with it.”

Quotes in this article transcribed by SEScoops.

Gable Steveson On Babyface Brock Lesnar: “I Love Every Second Of It”

Anutosh Bajpai
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Brock Lesnar and Gable Steveson have a lot in common. Both heavyweight athletes are accomplished amateur wrestlers with two Division I heavyweight wrestling championships under their belts.

Steveson has signaled the end of his collegiate career. Now that he is getting ready to enter the world of professional wrestling, there is even more he can learn from The Beast Incarnate.

The WWE newcomer talked about Lesnar during his appearance on MMA Hour. He also discussed Brock Lesnar’s current run as a lovable baybayface character.

Brock Lesnar Is Bringing A Personality Nobody Has Seen

The Olympic Gold Medallist mentioned how Brock Lesnar is usually portrayed as a serious guy, and said that it’s cool that the world is getting to see the real him.

“I love every second of it.” Gable Steveson said addressing Brock Lesnar’s new persona

“I mean, he’s bringing a new personality to the world that nobody has seen, you know. If you know Brock behind the scenes, you know that he’s always a cool dude. He’s funny. He talks so much.” said Steveson, “But like that in person, like [his] TV persona has been a lot different lately. I think it’s cool for everybody to see like, that’s how he really is and he’s putting it out to the world.”

The Raw star also discussed Lesnar’s longtime advocate Paul Heyman. He praised the former ECW owner saying that Heyman is a wizard. According to Steveson, Paul Heyman is a genius at what he does. If you watch his work with Brock or Roman Reigns, you’d realize the same.

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MJF On Why He Chose To Sign With AEW Over WWE

Anutosh Bajpai
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MJF is only 26 years old and he already is one of the most popular stars in the wrestling world. He had started gaining attention even before his signing with AEW. So much so that even WWE had shown interest in bringing him on board, but the former MLW star chose to sign with Tony Khan’s promotion instead.

The Pinnacle leader explained the reasoning behind his decision during an interview with veteran MMA journalist, Ariel Helwani.

WWE Interested in MJF

MJF claimed that the biggest question in his mind was which company would let him be his authentic self. After talking to Khan, he realized that AEW was the better fit for him:

“I knew there was serious interest in me in WWE, but again, I thought to myself, ‘Are they gonna let me be me?’ That’s my biggest thing. Because I’m not fake. Everything about me is real. Are you gonna let me do what I do best? Let me be me. Then I got to talking to Tony Khan.” recalled MJF, “I was linked up with him by my good friend Cody Rhodes. Hope you’re doing good buddy. And we talked for hours on end over the phone, me and my BFF TK, about mid-south [wrestling], about AWA, about Buddy Landel, about Butch Reed.

The Long Island wrestling prodigy continued, “And I immediately thought to myself, ‘Okay, this guy gets it, and he gets me.’ That’s what was the most important thing to me. So at that point in my career [it] was a no brainer. Now, you bring me anywhere, I’m gonna be a top guy in your promotion so it doesn’t really matter. But at that point, I needed to make sure I had the perfect launching off point in my career.”

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MJF Loves ‘Everything WWE’s Doing’

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The IWC is usually known to be critical of WWE programming. MJF on the other hand, loves everything the Vince McMahon-owned company is doing. The fastest rising star in the history of pro wrestling recently had an interview with Ariel Helwani. He first discussed how he has a lot of respect for the Executive Director of Raw and SmackDown Bruce Prichard.

Speaking of the WWE programming, MJF claimed that he loves everything they are doing. This includes the recent rebranding of NXT:

“See, I think WWE is doing great. I love everything WWE’s doing. I just think we are fresh and we have fresh faces that people haven’t seen before. I think right now everything that Vince [McMahon] and Bruce Prichard are putting out there is absolutely incredible. I love it. I love NXT 2.0. I love Raw, I love SmackDown.”

MJF also praised Roman Reigns and ‘fellow member of the tribe’ Paul Heyman for absolutely killing it. He showed his sympathy for what’s going on with Brock Lesnar, before returning to the topic:

“I think they’re putting out a great product. I think the big difference, quite frankly is that AEW has MJF. That’s the biggest difference-maker you could possibly have,”

The three times Dynamite Diamond Ring winner is currently feuding with his former bodyguard Wardlow. He sent Wardlow home after the heavyweight star cost him his match against CM Punk at Revolution.

Thanks to Fightful for the quotes

Tony Khan Compares AEW’s PPV Numbers To WWE

Anutosh Bajpai
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AEW’s PPV sales have only been increasing event after event. This includes their latest PPV in Revolution and Tony Khan is leaving no opportunity to tout their success. The AEW owner discussed a number of things during his appearance on Busted Open Radio. This included CM Punk’s dog collar match with MJF at Revolution and more.

Talking about the PPV buyrates, Khan expressed that people probably don’t know the significance of the numbers they have been doing. He went on to compare their buy rates to WWE from a time where getting people to buy PPVs was easier:

“You look back for example at the competition, and before they stopped doing pay-per-views in 2013, at a time when it was arguably easier to get people to order a pay-per-view, or sit down and devote that time. But if it is an apples-apples comparison, nine years ago, at similar price points, we’re doing very similar sales.”

Tony Khan Talks WWE Network

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Tony Khan

Tony Khan continued his explanation mentioning how WWE was doing very similar numbers before the WWE Network was launched in 2014:

“For example, just looking at before the [WWE] Network came in, and of competition doing pay-per-view, you know, just look back at the pay-per-view numbers in 2013, they are very similar to the numbers we’ve done for our last few pay-per-views.”

The AEW President then mentioned how nobody outside of WWE has been able to pull the PPV numbers they are pulling since the 90s. Apart from this, Khan also talked about the debut of Jeff Hardy. He noted that Hardy is getting some of the biggest pops he has seen in wrestling.

Tony Khan Responds To Chavo Guerrero’s Frustration With Him

Thanks to WrestlingInc for the quotes

Chris Jericho Confirms Cody Rhodes Is “Back With WWE”

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The wrestling world has been buzzing about the future of Cody Rhodes for the past few weeks. Chris Jericho has now apparently confirmed his contractual status.

The former AEW world champion recently welcomed trademark attorney Mike Dockins as a guest on his Talk Is Jericho podcast. Dockins handles trademark issues for many professional wrestlers including in AEW.

During the episode, Jericho discussed how he is able to keep his name wherever he goes because he owns the trademark for the same. He also apparently confirmed that Rhodes is back in WWE:

“I’m pulling back the curtain a little bit on the wrestling business, you’re gonna discover how I’ve been able to be Chris Jericho no matter what company I work for or where I wrestle.

You’ll hear how Danhausen gets to keep his name and gimmick from promotion to promotion.” said Chris Jericho, “How Cody got to reclaim Rhodes from WWE even though he’s back in WWE…”

WWE has been teasing the return of the former TNT champion for the last few weeks. Reports suggest that he has already signed a new contract with the company.

Seth Rollins is expected to face Rhodes in a match at WrestleMania. At this point it’s only a matter of time before we see the former Legacy member back in a WWE arena.

H/T to WrestlingNews for the quotes

Drew McIntyre Addresses Criticism Of His WrestleMania Match

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After being in the world title picture for the last two WrestleMania events, people expected Drew McIntyre to be in a big match for the Shows of Shows this year. That’s why many were disappointed when it was announced that the former WWE champion will be facing Happy Corbin in a singles match at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

McIntyre addressed the criticism of his Mania match while speaking to Metro. He said that he is excited for the match and claimed that he appreciates the fans who want to see him competing in a bigger match:

“I’m very excited about it, personally. I’ve seen some of the comments when the match was made, the internet can be very harsh place.” said Drew McIntyre, “I appreciate all my fans around the world, their reaction is, ‘Drew’s not wrestling for the title? He won the title from Brock [Lesnar] two years along, he fought for the title last year, this year he’s fighting Corbin?!’”

Drew McIntyre On The Talent Of Happy Corbin

Mcintyre Corbin

Drew McIntyre said that he understands the sentiment of the fans. Though according to him, anyone who believes Corbin is not talented in the ring, is lying to themselves:

“I understand that and I appreciate that, but the way I see it is, aside from his obvious talent in the ring – anyone who says he’s not talented in-ring is lying to themselves.”

Drew mentioned how Happy Corbin is a genuinely hated bad guy that everyone dislikes. He explained that a true bad guy is somebody you literally despise and want to see getting their butt kicked.

AEW Dynamite Results (3/23): MJF & Wardlow, CM Punk Returns, Danielson & Moxley

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AEW Dynamite aired live from the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas. CM Punk made his first appearance since Revolution and battled Dax Harwood in the opening match. In addition to the takeaways below, Shane Stickland versus Ricky Starks for the FTW Championship was announced for Friday’s episode of Rampage.

Dynamite Results (3/23)

  1. CM Punk def. Dax Harwood via submission
  2. Sting, Darby Allin, The Hardys def. AFO
  3. Bryan Danielson & Jon Moxley def. Varsity Blonds
  4. Adam Cole def. Jay Lethal
  5. Leyla Hirsch def. Kris Statlander
  6. Chris Jericho & Daniel Garcia def. John Silver & Alex Reynolds

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

CM Punk Returned & Is Poised For A Title Shot

CM Punk made his return following his victory over MJF in a Dog Collar match at Revolution. Punk squared off against Dax Harwood in the first match of the night. Punk controlled the action early and sent Harwood to the corner.

Punk brought Harwood down to the mat and applied an armbar. Gunn Club was shown in the crowd chanting against Dax as Harwood escaped the hold. Dax beat Punk down in the corner of the ring but Punk responded with a Body Slam. Dax shrugged it off and took Punk down with an Arm Drag. Punk responded with one of his one and applied another submission hold.

Harwood battled to his feet and caught Punk with a knee to the ribs. Dax controlled the next couple minutes of the match after connecting with a backbreaker and transitioning into a Headlock. The crowd got behind Punk as he broke free but Harwood sent him back to the canvas with a slam.

Gunn Club continued to make noise in the crowd and Harwood got distracted by it. Punk tried to capitalize but Dax leveled him with an elbow to the face. Harwood climbed to the top rope and went for a flying headbutt but Punk rolled out of the way.

Punk and Harwood traded punches in the middle of the ring. Neither wrestler would go down until Punk caught him with a leg lariat for a close two count. CM Punk hit a Leg Drop and made his way to the top turnbuckle.

Dax caught Punk with a punch and joined him on the top rope. Harwood set up for a Superplex but Punk blocked. Punk sent Harwood to the canvas and looked into the crowd. CM Punk climbed to the top turnbuckle but Harwood tripped him up. Harwood then planted Punk with a massive Superplex and both wrestlers were down.

Harwood rolled to the apron and started climbing to the top turnbuckle. Dax hit the flying headbutt this time and went for the cover but Punk kicked out at the last moment. Punk and Harwood wound up Suplexing each other out of the ring and to the floor.

The referee started counting as Cash Wheeler pounded on the apron. Both made it back into the ring and Punk connected with a Crossbody for the near fall. Punk quickly applied the Anaconda Vice in the middle of the ring but Harwood was able to escape. Punk booted Harwood head-first into the bottom turnbuckle and got him in a cradle for a two count.

Harwood stumbled to his feet and Punk went for a running knee to the face. Dax caught him, bounced Punk off the turnbuckle and planted him with a Powerbomb for a two count. Wheeler was in disbelief ringside as the crowd cheered.

CM Punk hit a knee to the face and signaled for the GTS but Harwood countered into a Dragon Screw. Harwood applied a Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring but Punk was able to escape. Punk locked in the Anaconda Vice again and Harwood finally tapped out to end a great opening match. After the bell, Punk posed for the cheering crowd and signaled that he’s ready for the AEW Championship.

Sting, Darby & The Hardys def. AFO

Sting, Darby Allin, Matt & Jeff Hardy faced AFO ( Marq Quen, Isiah Kassidy, Butcher, Blade) in an 8-man tag team match. The action started out in chaos and Sting hit a Splash off the top rope onto AFO. Matt and Jeff beat Private Party down outside the ring as Butcher launched Darby into the barricade. The action spilled into the crowd and Butcher threw Darby down a flight of stairs as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Quen hit Matt Hardy with a low blow and then Private Party hit a Side Effect on Matt off the stage. Darby and Sting battled with Butcher and Blade in the concourse area. Sting and Darby set them up on a table as Jeff climbed a ladder. Jeff connected with a Swanton Bomb sending them both through tables.

Sting and Matt Hardy made their way back to ringside and battled with Private Party. Quen and Kassidy went for Gin & Juice but it was blocked. Sting and Matt Harty then hit a Scorpion Death Drop & Twist of Fate on Quen & Kassidy for the pinfall victory.

Danielson & Moxley Dominated

Bryan Danielson & Jon Moxley faced the Varsity Blonds tonight on Dynamite. William Regal joined commentary for the match.

Danielson controlled the action early and tagged in Jon. Pillman Jr. caught Moxley with a Dropkick and tagged in Griff Garrison. Moxley dropped Griff with a German Suplex and tagged in Danielson. Bryan beat Garrison down as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

Varsity Blonds were back in control and had Moxley isolated in the ring. Danielson broke it up with a running knee and Moxley planted Pillman with the Paradigm Shift. Moxley and Danielson beat the hell out of the Varsity Blonds before quickly tapping them out at the same time.

After the match, Moxley told Regal that he has only cares about the opinion of Lord William Regal. He added that getting Regal’s approval is a badge of honor and he will wear it with pride. Moxley added that he and Danielson were “forged in combat”. Jon added that they are the three most sadistic bastards in the business and will go through anyone that gets in their way.

MJF Wants Everyone To Forget About Wardlow

MJF spoke tonight and addressed costing Wardlow his shot at the TNT Championship by interfering in his match against Scorpio Sky last week. Shawn Spears joined him in the ring and took a seat on the chair. Maxwell called the crowd white trash and claimed that he had Punk beat at Revolution. MJF said that CM Punk decided to cheat to win and vowed to give Punk the most embarrassing loss of his career down the line. Maxwell added that it won’t be over until he attends Punk’s funeral and piss on his grave.

Maxwell brought up Wardlow and called the crowd inbred because they cheered him. The crowd chanted “Wardlow!” even louder and MJF took credit for making Wardlow for signing him three years ago. MJF said that he put a roof over Wardlow and “that momma of his” head and claimed that Wardlow didn’t sign a deal with some shmuck, he signed a deal with the devil.

MJF called Wardlow “piggy” and vowed to make his life miserable. The crowd proved MJF right by breaking out in a “Jesus!” chant towards MJF. Maxwell vowed to strap Wardlow to a cross like Jesus and the crowd booed. Wardlow marched down the entrance ramp and beat down the security. Maxwell ordered a bunch more security to hold him down. MJF told Wardlow that he is going to keep paying him to stay home until all these people forget he existed. Maxwell told Wardlow to have fun in the mud “pig” and told security to get him out of here.

Max kept talking as Wardlow was backed away by security. MJF added that The Pinnacle is still going strong and Spears closed the promo by saying “when you are in The Pinnace, you are always on top”.

Adam Cole def. Jay Lethal & Stole The AEW Title

Adam Cole battled Jay Lethal to begin the 2nd hour of tonight’s episode of Dynamite. Lethal sent Cole to the corner and hit him with some jabs to the face. Jay followed it up with an elbow to the top of the head and Cole dropped to the canvas. Adam battled back and connected with an Enziguri.

Cole went for the Boom but Lethal countered and sent him to the apron. Lethal went for a Dropkick off the middle turnbuckle but Cole ducked. Cole took some time to pose for the crowd and it backfired. Lethal hit the Dropkick and followed it up with two Suicide Dives. Lethal went for a third but Cole walked to the other side of the ring. Jay hit the third Suicide Dive as reDragon watched on from the entrance ramp. Lethal traded some words with them as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Cole rolled Lethal up for a two count before Jay got him in a Figure Four in the middle of the ring. Fish and O’Reilly made their way down the entrance ramp and to the ringside area. Cole battled through the pain and reached for the ropes to break the hold.

Lethal got distracted by reDragon and Cole capitalized with a Superkick. Lethal responded with a Cutter but wound up spring boarding into another Superkick from Cole. Adam followed it up with Panama Sunrise and went for the cover but Jay powered out at two. Cole took down his knee pad and went for the Boom but Lethal ducked. ReDragon provided another distraction and Cole hit a low blow. Cole followed it up with the Boom for the pinfall victory.

Adam Cole cut a promo after the match and claimed that there is nobody on the planet that deserves the title more than him. Cole claimed that Hangman stole his victory at Revolution. Cole suggested that Hangman Page doesn’t have the guts to come out here and face him.

AEW Champion Hangman Page made his way to the ring and got in with Cole & ReDragon. Hangman took off his belt and started whipping them. Cole hit Hangman with a low blow before they started stomping him down. AEW Tag Team Champions Jurassic Express & Christian rushed the ring for the save. Cole stole the AEW title and brought it backstage with him.

Sammy Guevara & Tay Conti Want Revenge

Tony Schiavone interviewed Sammy Guevara & Tay Conti tonight. Sammy said that the reaction from the crowd used to be all he wanted until now. Tay Conti grabbed the microphone and said that they want payback. Conti vowed to kick Paige VanZant’s ass and Sammy wanted to fight either Page or Sky.

Dan Lambert, TNT Champion Scorpio Sky, and Ethan Page interrupted. Lambert was wearing the extra TNT title around his own waist. Lambert referred to Conti as “Lucha-whore-us” and claimed that they weren’t getting a match. Lambert kissed the TNT title and laughed. Sammy said that they are living in Lambert’s head and if he knew what they did with that belt, Lambert would know that they are living in his mouth too. Lambert threw a tantrum and was disgusted to end the promo.

Leyla Hirsch Stole A Victory, Nyla Rose Attacked Thunder Rosa

Leyla Hirsch faced Red Velvet tonight and Kris Statlander was banned from ringside. Hirsch attacked Red Velvet during her entrance and sent her into the barricade. Red Velvet battled back and leaped off the steel steps into a Hurricanrana that sent Leyla flying across the floor. Back in the ring, Red Velvet connected with a standing Moonsault for a near fall. Leyla responded with a Northern Lights Suplex for a one count as Dynamite went to a commercial.

Red Velvet sent Hirsch out of there ing when Dynamite returned. Leyla grabbed a steel rung from under the ring but the referee took it away. As it turns out, Hirsch had another piece of steel and bashed Red Velvet over the head with it as the referee was tossing the other object out of the ring. Hirsh got the pinfall victory and locked in an Armbar after the match. Kris Statlander rushed the ring and unloaded on Leyla. Statlander threw Leyla out of the ring to end the segment.

After the match, AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa was set to be interviewed by Tony Schiavone. However, Vickie Guerrero quickly interrupted and mocked Thunder Rosa. Nyla Rose capitalized on the distraction and beat Thunder Rosa down from behind. Nyla Rose will be in action this Friday on Rampage.

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Jericho Appreciation Society Picked Up A Win

Jericho Appreciation Society (Jericho & Daniel Garcia) faced John Silver & Alex Reynolds from Dark Order in tonight’s main event. Jericho and John Silver started off the match. Jericho mocked John and slapped him in the face. Silver got angry and hit Jericho with a Body Slam before getting him in an Armbar in the middle of the ring.

Chris battled to his feet and Reynolds tagged in. Alex caught Jericho with a Dropkick to the face and Dark Order took turns hitting him with kicks. Jericho grabbed the ropes and rolled out of the ring to regroup. Silver followed Jericho out there and leveled him with a kick to the face.

Dark Order hit a double team move on Jericho and then posed in the ring. Jericho then booted the steel steps and fell down on his own to make it seem like the rest of Dark Order attacked him. Referee Aubrey Edwards fell for it and kicked Dark Order out from ringside as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

Jericho was still getting his ass kicked when Dynamite returned. Silver hit a slam and then took out every member of Jericho Appreciation Society outside the ring. Back in the ring, Silver hit a Crossbody and went for the cover but Chris kicked out at two. Jericho hit a Codebreaker out of nowhere and went for the cover but Silver kicked out.

Daniel Garcia got back up on the apron and tagged in. Garcia delivered a chop to the chest and sent Jericho towards Silver. John countered and sent Jericho flying out of the ring. Dark Order hit a couple Suplexes on Garcia and went for the cover but he was able to kick out at two. Jake Hager hopped on the apron and Silver punched him in the face. Hager slammed Silver down on the floor and Matt Lee hit Reynolds with a cheap shot. Garcia locked in a sharpshooter submission and Reynolds tapped out. JAS posed in the ring to close the show.

Jake Roberts On Cody Rhodes’ Future: I Want Him To Do Whatever He Wants

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Jake Roberts simply wants Cody Rhodes to be happy.

Back in February, wrestling fans were shocked to learn that Cody and his wife Brandi Rhodes would be leaving AEW. Cody is one of the founding members of AEW and was known for taking shots at WWE.

Ultimately, he has decided to return to the Vince McMahon-led empire according to PWInsider.

Jake Roberts On Cody Rhodes’ Decision

During an episode of the DDP Snakepit Podcast, Jake Roberts said that if signing with WWE is what makes Cody Rhodes happy then he has to accept it (h/t Wrestling Inc).

“Whatever he wants. Whatever his heart desires that will allow him to be around his child as much as possible. I know what I missed over the years, being on the road all the time. Nobody should have to miss the things that I missed. Nobody.

“Kids growing up are the most important thing because they help keep you young, you know? Watch them enjoy the things that you did, maybe 20 years before, but you get to taste some more of that. I think it’s important. Certainly, a strong family base is so important these days.

“That’s my desire for him, and Dustin I hope does whatever he wants to do and certainly deserves the opportunity to do whatever they want to do. If you have a job and you don’t love it, you’re going to work. I don’t want to work. I want to do something that I did that’s fun. That makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something.

“Makes me feel like I’ve helped somebody out. Contributed to mankind in some way. Maybe moved a pebble or rock or a boulder, it doesn’t matter. I moved it. And that’s when you accomplish things, man.”

Jake “The Snake” continues to work for AEW. He currently manages Lance Archer.

Trish Stratus Still Open To Wrestling Sasha Banks

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Trish Stratus says she’s willing to step in the ring against Sasha Banks, under the right circumstances.

Stratus will be on hand for this weekend’s Road to WrestleMania live events from Canada. WWE will be in Kichener on Saturday and Toronto on Sunday. The 7-time WWE Women’s Champion spoke with ET Canada this week to promote the the live events shows, as well as WrestleMania 38.

During her conversation with Shakiel Mahjouri, Stratus commented on Lita’s recent match at Elimination Chamber, as well as “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s upcoming appearance on the KO Show next Saturday.

Stratus has been discussing a ‘dream match’ against Sasha Banks for several years. The trailblazing Attitude Era star maintains that she’s not scared of The Boss and knows this is a match fans want to see.

“I’ve heard that I’m running from her, which is absolutely untrue,” she said. “At one point, she had done this promo saying that I wasn’t ready. I posted a photo of my six-pack and said, ‘I am ready, girl.’ These little moments. Her and I had, maybe, a five-minute moment in the 2018 Royal Rumble and, to this day, people say that’s the match they want to see.”

Sasha Banks and Trish Stratus

She continued, “Sometimes you just have this energy that is palpable. It’s like when Lita and I first faced off. People felt that. When The Rock and Austin faced off, they felt that. When Sasha and I faced off, I felt it too. It was a good moment. Will we follow up on it? If there is an opportunity, perhaps. Did I wish this was a SmackDown tour? Yes, I did.”

Watch Trish Stratus’ appearance on ET Canada:

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Ric Flair Says AJ Styles is Superior to Bryan Danielson in Every Way

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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is back with another ‘hot take’ that’s sure to get wrestling fans talking.

On the latest episode of his Wooooo Nation Uncensored podcast, Flair and co-host Mark Madden discussed the new WWE Evil series on Peacock. The show focuses on the greatest villains in WWE history, but Flair’s conversation with Madden also covered some of the sport’s best babyfaces

Flair praised AJ Styles, who he’s worked with in TNA/Impact and WWE. Flair said Styles is a versatile performer who is likable on and off screen.

“AJ is one of the greatest babyfaces of all time,” said Flair. “When he wants to be, he can be soft and mellow, which he really is in real life. He’s a very humble guy. He’s very likable. He can do anything.”

The conversation shifted to Bryan Danielson, who now wrestles for AEW. Flair said Danielson is “very good,” but he is not in the same league as AJ Styles.

Flair wasn’t just talking about Styles being a better babyface than Danielson. In fact, he said Styles superior in every way.

“Bryan Danielson is very good, but he’s not AJ Styles,” Flair said. “C’mon.. It’s a big stretch to say Danielson is in any way better than AJ Styles.”

Listen to the latest episode of Ric Flair’s Wooooo Uncensored Podcast:

Author’s Opinion: Bryan Danielson and AJ Styles are regarded as two of the greatest pro wrestlers of this generation. There are many metrics one could use to evaluate a modern pro wrestler: In-ring work-rate, promos, memorable moments, career longevity, and many more. You could make a case that Styles it he superior wrestler, or vice versa. To say that Styles is better than Danielson “in every way” is quite a stretch.

Watch: AJ Styles vs. Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan)

Ronda Rousey Suffers Minor Injury Ahead Of WrestleMania 38

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Ronda Rousey recently suffered an injury, but fear not, because it won’t impact her role at WrestleMania 38.

The “Baddest Woman on the Planet” is set for a marquee match against SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair.

During a live stream on her Facebook page earlier this week, Rousey revealed that she tore her labial frenulum.

“Oh, I’m totally fantastic, fine,” said Rousey. “I tore my labial frenulum apparently, which is that little piece of skin that connects your lip to your jaw or whatever, my top jaw. I’m like so sick and not feeling good right now. Sorry guys if I sound like crap. I’ve literally sounded like this all day.”

Rousey noted that it’s difficult flying around the country with her young daughter, Po. She added, “I’m sore, I’m sick, I’m tired.”

WrestleMania 38 takes place next weekend from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Ronda Rousey’s match against Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania Saturday, the same night as Stone Cold Steve Austin’s special appearance on the KO Show.

H/T to POST Wrestling for the transcribed quote

Jake Atlas Provides An Update On His Recovery From ACL Surgery

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Jake Atlas is on the road to recovery five weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL.

Atlas began wrestling for AEW in late 2021. He worked the 12/28 AEW Dark Elevation tapings from Orlando and made his AEW Rampage debut on January 7th.

The former gymnast looked great against Adam Cole, despite coming up short. Unfortunately, he tore a ligament in his knee during the match. He would later go under the knife, but assured his fans that we haven’t seen the last of him.

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Jake Atlas Injury Update

Jake Atlas did a Facebook stream this week for the Highspots Wrestling Network and provided an update on his condition.

Atlas reveals it was several days after he sustained the injury until he knew something was very wrong with his knee.

“I didn’t know it that night,” he recalls. “I didn’t know until probably a couple days after when I flew home but definitely couldn’t walk.”

He underwent surgery five weeks ago. Doctors gave him an estimated recovery time of nine months, but he’s optimistic that he can get back in the ring sooner than that.

Watch Jake Atlas’ Highspots Wrestling Network Facebook stream:

Edge Wants To Write a Children’s Book With Beth Phoenix

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Edge says he wants to write a children’s book with his wife, Beth Phoenix.

The Rated R Superstar recently appeared on the Steven’s Wrestling Journey podcast and revealed the “bucket list” project he wants to undertake.

“I love to draw,” he began. “I love illustrating and I love writing. At some point, I wanna do a children’s book and… yeah, I wanna release a children’s book and Beth wants to as well so we might… we might partner up.”

Edge says they’ve already written some material for the book, which is still in its very early stages. They’re working on

“I think we got an idea.. Yeah, it’ll definitely be a kid’s book,” said Edge. “That’s always kind of been a bucket list thing of mine too so, and I know it has been for Beth as well. So, that’s one thing I think I’d like to do that maybe a lot of people don’t know.”

Edge and Beth Phoenix have been married since 2016. The couple have two daughters together, Lyric Rose and Ruby Ever. They are the only married couple comprised of two WWE Hall of Famers (until next Friday).

Edge is scheduled to face AJ Styles next weekend at WrestleMania 38.

Check out Edge’s appearance on Steven’s Wrestling Journey:

Thunder Rosa Says Brock Lesnar Has Disrespected Her Culture

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Thunder Rosa says Brock Lesnar disrespected Mexican culture during his 2004 feud with Eddie Guerrero.

The veteran from Tijuana, Mexico scored the biggest victory of her career last week when she won the AEW Women’s World Championship from Britt Baker.

Rosa had a very special entrance for the steel cage match against Baker. An all-female mariachi band played her to the ring.

The festive ring entrance meant a lot to Thunder Rosa, but it also reminded her of the time WWE and Brock Lesnar mocked Mexican culture on a 2004 episode of SmackDown.

In early 2004, then-WWE Champion Brock Lesnar was feuding with Mexican star Eddie Guerrero. In the build-up to their match, Lesnar came to the ring wearing a sombrero and orchestrated a mariachi band in the ring.

During a recent interview with NBC Sports Boston’s Ten Count, Rosa says that segment sticks with her to this day.

“I can tell you, I read about me bringing the Mariachi and I remember Brock Lesnar making fun of Eddie Guerrero with that,” she said. “And that hurts because they were making fun of my culture before. And on Wednesday, I represented our culture properly. With honor and with respect.”

She was especially hurt because she felt WWE was giving fans a license to make fun of Mexican people.

Brock went on to lose the WWE Championship to Eddie Guerrero at No Way Out 2004 in one of the more memorable title changes of the past 20 years.

The Undertaker On Adjusting To Life After Wrestling

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The Undertaker considers himself retired and he is finally getting to do things he enjoys outside of wrestling. However, the dead man says he would probably still be wrestling if his body allowed it.

The Last Outlaw spoke to Ryan Satin on Out Of Character. The topics he touched on included being afraid of Vince McMahon pulling a prank during Hall of Fame and more.

Taker also gave us a peek at his life after wrestling. He mentioned how he is now able to do things which he couldn’t before such as going fishing with his daughter:

“I’ve been on TV for 30-plus years, so it’s kind of hard to blend in and hide, but I make a much, much bigger effort now to do those kinds of things while I still can, I guess I’m in the middle of a deep exhale.

Because I do — I miss being in the ring.” said The Undertaker, “If my body would allow it, I would probably still be out there, but it’s nice being at home and not having to worry.”

The former world champion mentioned how this is the first time in his life where his family is his true priority. According to him, it’s the sacrifice you have to make to go out and be something different.

Apart from this, Taker also revealed that he previously turned down a HOF induction and mentioned how he might get emotional during his induction.

DDP Reveals His Pick for “Best Match of the Past Decade”

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AEW has put on many great matches in the short history of the company. DDP believes one such match from the very first PPV of the promotion is the best wrestling match of the decade.

The wrestling veteran talked about a number of things in the latest episode of his Snake Pit podcast. He first discussed Hulk Hogan’s WWE return after his WCW run.

Speaking about Cody Rhodes, DDP discussed the match between him and Dustin Rhodes from Double Or Nothing 2019. He called it the best match of the decade:

“That match was old school and new school mixed the way it needs to mix to really do something, Vince would’ve never given them that opportunity.

Because he didn’t believe in it.” said DDP, “But he went out there and he proved it, and to me, it’s the best match of the decade.”

The former WCW star mentioned how the fans were invested in the bout from start to finish. According to him, the AEW fans remind him of ECW fans because of this quality.

DDP also talked about Rhodes’ decision to leave WWE in 2016. He explained that Dusty Rhodes would have been very proud of his son for taking the risk.

Big E Receives Generous Offer From DDP Following Neck Injury

Quote via WrestlingInc

B-Fab Open To A WWE Return: “Business Is Business”

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Despite the controversies surrounding her release from the promotion, B-Fab is open to a WWE return down the line because she believes business is business.

The former NXT star recently had an interview with The Angle Podcast. She discussed things such as learning about the release of Hit Row and more.

When asked about a potential return, B-Fab explained that she doesn’t have any ill-feeling. She would be open to going back because it would be a business decision:

“I would be open to going back. For me, business is business, it is what it is. There’s nothing you can do about big companies and the decisions that they make.

So there’s no reason to have any ill-feeling.” said B-Fab, “You always just have to operate and do your thing as a business as well. So, I would go back.”

The female star also mentioned how one of the reasons for her release was that the officials felt that her in-ring work wasn’t at the level of others.

She explained that she would have been willing to put more time and do extra training at the Performance Center. Though the former Hit Row member claimed that everything happens for a reason.

Thanks to WrestlingInc for the quotes

Powerhouse Hobbs Shows Off Incredible Body Transformation

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All Elite Wrestling’s Team Taz tag team partner Powerhouse Hobbs shows off his insane new gains in a recent Twitter post.

Hobbs has had an incredible professional wrestling journey, in which he has achieved numerous accolades. In his career that started in 2009, he has won championships in multiple promotions.

For example, he won the All Pro Wrestling Internet and Tag Team Championships 3 times. And in 2012 he won the Gold Rush Pro Wrestling Dynamite Division Championship under the name Will Rood.

Additionally, Hobbs was the Pro Championship Wrestling and United Wrestling Network Tag Team Champion.

His AEW journey began in 2020 as Will Hobbs. That year in July he lost his debut match to Orange Cassidy on an episode of AEW Dark.

He continues to improve in his wrestling game and delivers entertaining performances in the ring. And although he was already sporting an intimidating physique, he now struts the figure of an established bodybuilder.

Over the past 18 months, Hobbs entered beast mode and has completely transformed his body. The new version of the Powerhouse has already gotten praise from fans on Twitter.

Undoubtedly, it took a lot of focus and discipline to achieve such an incredible transformation. And surely those new muscles will help eliminate future opponents.

Check out Powerhouse Hobbs’s before and after photos below.

Bray Wyatt Confirms Nixed WWE 2K22 Storyline Featuring ‘The Shiend’

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Windham Rotunda aka Bray Wyatt has confirmed a nixed storyline for the new WWE 2K22 video game that would have seen Dana Brooke becoming ‘The Shiend.’

There had been a rumor going around recently that the current 24/7 champion was supposed to join forces with the Eater Of Worlds before his release from the promotion.

According to the leaks, Brooke was to be possessed by Rotunda’s character. This would have led to her becoming the female version of The Fiend, dubbed The Shiend.

However, the now-former WWE star responded to these claims on Twitter. He revealed that the whole thing was an angle that was originally planned for the 2K22 video game:

Bray Wyatt was released from his WWE contract in July last year. This ended his 12 year-long stint with the promotion which included multiple world title reigns.

He has mostly been away from wrestling since his departure from the Vince McMahon-owned promotion. Rotunda had talks with Impact Wrestling but the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement

There has been complete silence about his future in the industry since then. The former WWE star is currently busy filming a horror movie. He doesn’t seem to have any immediate plans to make a wrestling return.

Big E Comments On Narrowly Escaping Death With Neck Injury

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Neck injuries have resulted in paralysis or even death for many people over the years and Big E recognizes how lucky he was to have nearly escaped a similar tragedy.

The former WWE champion took on Twitter yesterday to share the experience of his first doctor’s appointment. He mentioned how knowing that he escaped death is a sobering experience:

“Had my first doctor’s appointment and learning (because of the C1 fracture) I narrowly escaped a stroke, paralysis or death is very sobering. Life feels even more precious and valuable now.”

Big E suffered a neck injury while competing in a tag team match against Ridge Holland and Sheamus during the March 11 episode of SmackDown.

Holland botched an overhead belly-to-belly suplex outside the ring. This caused E to land on his neck and he was taken out on a stretcher.

The New Day star has provided a couple of updates on his health since then. He seems to be in good spirits and recovering fast. Though there is no word yet on how long he will stay out of action.

Big E also recently discussed his battles with depression and suicidal thoughts in his early 20s. You can check out his comments here.

WWE NXT 2.0 Results (3/22): Breakker vs. Roode, Qualifying Matches

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The March 22, 2022 episode of WWE NXT 2.0 aired live on the USA Network from Orlando, Florida at the Capitol Wrestling Center. 

WWE NXT 2.0 Results 

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  • Solo Sikoa def. Roderick Strong
  • Tony D’Angelo def. Dexter Lumis.
  • Elektra Lopez def. Fallon Henley.
  • Bron Breakker def. Robert Roode.
  • Grayson Waller def. A-Kid
  • The Creed Brothers (Brutus Creed & Julius Creed) (w/Malcolm Bivens & Ivy Nile) def. GYV (James Drake & Zack Gibson).
  • GUNTHER def. Duke Hudson.
  • Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray def. Wendy Choo and Dakota Kai

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Finals

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Wendy Choo and Dakota Kai vs. Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray in the finals of the women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. This was actually the main event of the show and a pretty good match. 

Things broke down as the match got closer to the finish. Io hit her moonsault finisher for the win. 

As a result of the victory, they will now challenge Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne) for the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championships. Post-match, Mandy Rose told them that they are mistaken if they think they can become the champions. Lee Ray announced that they will turn their tag team title shot into a shot at the Women’s Title. At Stand & Deliver, Lee Ray and Io will join Rose and Cora Jade in a fatal 4-way match for the titles. 

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Shrai and Ray defeated Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter, while Choo and Kai defeated Raquel Gonzalez and Cora Jade in the semi-finals of the tournament.

The Creed Brothers vs. The Grizzled Young Veterans

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The Creed Brothers vs. The Grizzled Young Veterans took place.

Qualifying Matches

Two qualifying matches for the NXT North American Championship ladder match at Stand and Deliver saw Solo Sikoa vs. Roderick Strong A-Kid vs. Grayson Waller.

Bron Breakker vs. Robert Roode

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Bron Breakker vs. Robert Roode served as the main event.

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