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WWE SmackDown Results (11/26): Battle Royal, Update On Brock Lesnar’s Suspension

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WWE SmackDown aired live from the Greensboro Coliseum in NC. It was the first episode of SmackDown following WWE Survivor Series. Several superstars competed in a Black Friday Invitation Battle Royal to determine Roman Reigns’ next challenger for the Universal Championship. It was announced when Brock Lesnar will be returning during tonight’s episode as well.

SmackDown Results (11/26)

  1. Drew McIntyre & Jeff Hardy def. Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss
  2. Cesaro def. Ridge Holland
  3. Angel def. Boogs
  4. Naomi & Sasha Banks def. Natalya & Shayna Baszler
  5. Sami Zayn won the Black Friday Battle Royal & earned a shot at the Universal Championship

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Roman Reigns Addressed The Crowd

Kayla Braxton kicked off the show and spoke about rumors that Brock Lesnar’s suspension was going to end early but was quickly interrupted by Roman Reigns’ entrance theme. Universal Champion Roman Reigns made his way to the ring with Paul Heyman. Kayla brought up rumors about Brock Lesnar and Heyman took the microphone away from her. Heyman said that they don’t do rumors on the Island of Relevancy.

Heyman told Kayla that she paraded around here like a reporter with breaking news about Brock Lesnar’s suspension when in reality, she just wants to come out here and get spotlight for herself with rumors. Paul mocked the crowd for booing and said nobody in the audience has any right to judge any of them. Heyman suggested that Braxton come out here with facts next time she is in the presence of Roman Reigns.

Paul claimed that Kayla was living her life through an Instagram filter and there is no filter to be a legit journalist. Heyman told her to leave the ring as a “we want Brock!” chant broke out in the crowd. Reigns said that rumors give losers false hope and that everyone is a loser around here compared to him. Roman added that Brock Lesnar is the number one loser around here.

Reigns said that Big E is a loser as well after he smashed him at Survivor Series. Roman joked about the Battle Royal later tonight to determine the #1 contender and vowed to smash whoever wins. Reigns said “when my days are done around here, which could be sooner than later, the whole world will acknowledge me”.

Heyman later confronted Kayla Braxton backstage and said that Brock Lesnar got himself suspended. Paul added that he is pushing for Braxton to get fired if she doesn’t get confirmation or denial about Lesnar’s return by the end of the night.

Kayla caught up with Adam Pearce backstage and asked him about Lesnar’s suspension and highlights were shown of Lesnar beating him down. Pearce claimed that there have been no changes to his indefinite suspension and he would be shocked if that suspension is lifted any time soon.

McIntyre & Hardy Picked Up A Win

Jeff Hardy & Drew McIntyre faced Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss in the first match of the night. Hardy and Corbin started off the action. Jeff hit Corbin with a Dropkick but Happy battled back with a jab to the face. Madcap tagged in and leveled Jeff with a shoulder tackle. Hardy hit an Armdrag and tagged in McIntyre.

Drew leveled Madcap with an elbow to the face and sent him to the corner. McIntyre hit a Clothesline and tagged Hardy back in. Jeff sent Madcap Moss out of the ring and hit him with a Dropkick. Hardy leaped off the apron and hit Happy Corbin with a flying Clothesline. Madcap Moss came out of nowhere and hit Hardy with a Clothesline over the barricade as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Corbin and Moss had Jeff isolated in the corner. Madcap and Jeff connected with a Clothesline at the same time and both superstars crashed to the canvas. McIntyre and Corbin tagged in and Drew connected with a Clothesline of his own. McIntyre hit Madcap with a Neckbreaker and then delivered one to Corbin.

McIntyre set up for the Claymore but Madcap distracted him. Corbin capitalized and hit Deep Six for a two count. Corbin and Hardy awkwardly battled in the corner before McIntyre Clotheslined Corbin to the floor. McIntyre hit Madcap with the Claymore and tagged in Hardy. Jeff climbed to the top rope and hit a Swanton Bomb for the pinfall victory.

Cesaro def. Ridge Holland

Ridge Holland made his main roster in-ring debut against Cesaro tonight. Sheamus accompanied Ridge Holland to the ring and joined commentary for the match. Cesaro sent Ridge to the corner and hit him with some punches to the face. Cesaro got distracted with Sheamus and Ridge capitalized. Ridge sent Cesaro across the ring with a Back Body Drop and drove Cesaro tot he corner. Holland leveled Cesaro with a Clothesline for a two count.

Ridge hit a Suplex for another two count before applying a submission hold. Cesaro broke free but Holland slammed him to the mat. Holland started trash talking and it backfired. Cesaro rolled up Ridge for the pinfall victory and got out of the ring before Sheamus could attack him.

Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville had a conversation with Drew McIntyre backstage. McIntyre said he expected to be in the Battle Royal tonight but they didn’t confirm it.

Angel def. Boogs

Rick Boogs faced Angel this week on SmackDown. Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and Humberto were ringside. Angel sent Boogs out of the ring and tried to slam him on top of the food table. Boogs escaped and the action continued in the ring. Angel applied a Headlock but Boogs battled free. Boogs hit a Powerslam and posed in the ring.

Boogs deadlifted Angel and threw him to the mat. Boogs knocked Humberto off the ring apron and planted Angel with a Powerbomb for a two count. Humberto hopped on a table and started playing Boogs’ guitar for a distraction. Shinsuke broke it up by putting Humbert through the table but Angel was able to capitalize. Angel connected with the Wing Clipper for the pinfall victory.

Charlotte Embarrassed Toni Storm

SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair came to the ring to begin the 2nd hour of SmackDown. Michael Cole got in the ring and said that Charlotte must be disappointed about her loss to Becky Lynch at Survivor Series. Charlotte complained about the poor officiating and noted that Lynch could only win by cheating. Flair added that all that match proved is that she is the better woman.

Toni Storm interrupted and joined Flair in the ring. Toni wanted a fight and Flair said that was cute. Charlotte claimed to barely know who Toni was and that she is on a different level than Storm. Flair went for a Clothesline but Toni ducked. Storm sent Charlotte out of the ring and went after her. Charlotte threw a pie on Storm and then smooshed one on her face before leaving.

Naomi & Sasha Banks def. Baszler & Natalya

Natayla & Shayna Baszler faced Naomi & Sasha Banks tonight. Shayna and Natalya controlled the match early and isolated Naomi in the corner. Sonya Deville joined commentary for the match. Naomi battled back and delivered a Dropkick to Natalya’s face. Natalya slammed Naomi on the floor outside the ring and tagged in Baszler. Shayna kneed Naomi in the face and rolled her back into the ring. Shayna went for the Kirifuda Clutch but Sasha broke it up with a Backstabber as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Naomi was still trapped in the ring and Shayna had her in a submission hold. Baszler stomped on Naomi’s ankle and dragged her to the corner. Natalya tagged in and hit a Suplex for a one count. Natalya got Naomi in a Headlock as Sasha Banks pleaded for a tag. Naomi finally battled back and went for a tag but Shayna knocked Banks off the apron. Sasha sent Shayna into the barricade and hit a Meteora. Natalya hit Naomi with a Clothesline for a two count. Naomi rolled to the apron but Natalya dragged her back into the ring for a slam. Naomi then rolled back to the apron and hit a Sunset Flip into a roll-up for the pinfall victory. Naomi stared at Shayna after the match as the authority figure applauded.

Sami Zayn Won The Battle Royal, Brock Lesnar Returns Next Week

The Black Friday Invitational Battle Royal main vented this week’s SmackDown. The winner of the Battle Royal will get a future shot at the Universal Championship. Before the bell rang, Drew McIntyre rushed the ring with a sword because he was not a part of the match. Adam Pearce came down to the ring and McIntyre told him to make him leave as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, McIntyre was gone and the Battle Royal was under way. Drew Gulak was eliminated quickly and Mace followed. Madcap made it seem like he was going to eliminate Corbin but it was just a prank. Happy Corbin eliminated Madcap Moss and the two shared a laugh about it as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

Sami tried to form an alliance with Sheamus when SmackDown returned. Sheamus wasn’t interested and beat him down in the corner. Angel eliminated Boogs but then got sent over the top rope by Ivar. Viking Raiders then eliminated Humberto as well. Viking Raiders sent Sami Zayn to the outside and battled with Sheamus. The Celtic Warrior eliminated them both but turned around into a Crossbody from Ricochet. Ricochet hit Jeff Hardy with a Dropkick but Corbin caught him with a Clothesline.

Corbin sent Ricochet to the apron but he escaped and hit a Dropkick. Sheamus hit Ricochet with the Brogue Kick and eliminated him. Sheamus tried to eliminate Happy Corbin but he held onto the ropes. Jeff Hardy hit a couple Splashes but Sheamus exploded out of the corner with a Clothesline. Hardy connected with Whisper in the Wind and then hit the Twist of Fate on Corbin.

Sheamus and Corbin teamed up and tried to get Hardy over the top rope. Corbin changed his mind and sent Sheamus over the top rope. Hardy then eliminated Corbin but Sami Zayn got back into the ring as he had not been thrown over the top rope by the Viking Raiders. Sami eliminated Hardy to win the Battle Royal. Kayla Braxton got on the microphone and was about to interview Sami but instead announced that Brock Lesnar would be returning next week. SmackDown went off the air with Reigns and Heyman reacting to the news that The Beast will be returning.

Alexa Bliss Posts Cryptic Response To Fan Regarding Her WWE Status

Andrew Ravens
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It’s looking like Alexa Bliss won’t be back in action before the end of this year. 

Bliss responded to a fan who was asking her when she will return to the ring. She wrote, “Need time to heal” in addition to a black heart emoji. The message implies that she’s not ready to return to the ring.

Back in September at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view, she was written off television. At the time, it was reported that she was scheduled to undergo sinus surgery with no timeframe for her return known. 

Her last match came against Charlotte Flair. Before she took time off, WWE did give out some hints that Bliss might revert to her previous character before she aligned with Bray Wyatt. 

However, since that time, there have been no hints of Bliss returning anytime soon. With the Royal Rumble taking place at the beginning of the new year, it’s possible WWE wants to wait to bring her back until then as a surprise in the women’s Royal Rumble match, which would get a big reaction in front of a large crowd.

Xavier Woods Confirms He Was Reacting To WWE Cuts In G4 Video

Fernando Quiles Jr.
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Xavier Woods admits that the video of him excusing himself from the G4 live stream was indeed a reaction to the WWE releases.

On Nov. 18, WWE released eight more talents, bringing the total number of on-air talent cuts to over 80 for the calendar year.

Included in that list were the remaining members of Hit Row, John Morrison, Tegan Nox, Drake Maverick, Shane Thorne, and Jaxson Ryker.

Xavier Woods Saddened By WWE Releases

A clip quickly surfaced online of Woods looking at his phone during a G4 live stream. The 2021 King of The Ring winner then got up from the couch and walked off.

Xavier Woods had some good friends on that cut list. During an interview with Ariel Helwani for BT Sport, Woods confirmed it was a reaction to the releases.

“Yeah, it sucks dude. It sucks cause those people are my friends and some of those guys didn’t even get a chance to have a match on TV. So, it always sucks hearing that news.

“I saw that floating around too, somebody sent it to me and I legit actually didn’t take a second cause I knew we still had an hour left of the live stream.

“That is my job, I have to do my job but I also have to check on my friends and make sure that people are okay. And I’m not trying to say like, ‘Me, me,’ like no, it’s just, obviously, it happens.

“It’s a job, it happens everywhere but it doesn’t make it suck any less when you’re not working with your friends anymore.”

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Thunder Rosa Praises Recent AEW Women’s Match

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Thunder Rosa has heaped praise on a TBS Title Tournament match.

Rosa has advanced to the semifinals of the tourney. She did so by defeating Jamie Hayter on the Nov. 24 episode of AEW Dynamite. Rosa is now due to meet Jade Cargill.

Thunder Rosa Impressed By This Match

A quarterfinal match between Nyla Rose and Hikaru Shida aired live on Nov. 17. Nyla picked up the win with assists from her manager Vickie Guerrero and Serena Deeb.

Speaking to Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer on Busted Open Radio, Thunder Rosa said she was highly invested in Nyla vs. Shida throughout.

“One of the matches that I saw recently was Shida and Nyla. I know they’ve wrestled so many times but when it was over I was like, ‘This is exactly what I wanna watch on TV all the time.’

“The level of intensity, the storytelling, like all that kind of stuff to me was really really good.”

On the Full Gear Buy-In show, Rosa teamed with Shida to take on Nyla and Hayter. Thunder said she knew the match delivered while she was performing.

“And then when we get the Buy-In, I was extremely nervous cause opening matches are so important cause that sets the tone for the whole entire show.

“When I was there and we were all going at it I was like, ‘Holy crap this is good. This is a good feeling. We got the people and this is it. We are engaging our fans and they’re believing in what we’re doing in the women’s division.'”

Thunder Rosa is in an interesting spot. While she’d probably be considered the favorite to win the TBS Title in most cases, many believe she’s primed to eventually take the AEW Women’s Championship from Britt Baker.

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SEScoops Partners With The Business Of The Business Podcast

Michael Reichlin
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SEScoops is proud to announce we’ve partnered with The Business of the Business podcast.

In addition to our coverage of mainstream wrestling news, we’re always looking to enhance our content by putting a spotlight on niche aspects of this industry we all love.

Hosts Jon Poz and Lavie Margolin have done a terrific job establishing The Business of the Business as one of the leading podcasts about the financial side of pro wrestling.

We think this is a great fit for the site and hope you’ll sample the show, which features a guest appearance from “Webmaster” Mike.

Episode 52 looks at ticket sales figures and other financial news from WWE, AEW, NJPW, ROH, GCW, and much more.

Subscribe to The Business of the Business podcast

Listen to “Episode 52 – 1 Year Anniversary” on Spreaker.

Kofi Kingston’s Family Welcomes Birth Of Baby Girl

Chris Stephens
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Kofi Kingston is the proud father of a new baby girl.

The former WWE Champion announced the news on social media on Friday. Kingston announced his wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Lotus Selene Sarkodie-Mensah.

This is the third child for Kofi Kingston and wife Kori Campfield, who have been married since 2021.

Here are some photos of the happy family:

Kofi Kingston on why New Day are the Greatest Team in WWE History

Kingston noted recently on the Into the Danger Zone with Chris Denker podcast, that he believes New Day is the greatest team in WWE history.

“We’ve just been able to do a lot of things that are groundbreaking,” Kingston said. “I haven’t even gotten into our accolades. The longest reigning tag-team champions, 11 times. I look at all that stuff, and not that you compare yourself to anybody else, but being a group that never had the desire to turn on one another.”

He continued to say that when one member of the group accomplishes something, they all have.

“Woods is the King, I’m the King. E is the WWE Champion, I’m the WWE Champion. We have that actual mentality of all for one and one for all. From all of those perspectives, I can’t think of another group that embodies most of those things, let alone all of those things, like we do. On top of it, WWE.com voted us the greatest tag-team/faction of all time anyway, so it’s official.”

Kofi Kingston On Why New Day Is The Greatest Team In WWE History

Paul Heyman: “The Next Goal For Roman Reigns Is Clear”

Fernando Quiles Jr.
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Paul Heyman believes the path for Roman Reigns is obvious.

The popular opinion is that Reigns is the best thing going in WWE. His character shifted from being what many considered to be a corny and limited babyface to a no-nonsense heel who oozes stardom.

Reigns has beaten every contender thrown his way since capturing the WWE Universal Championship back in Aug. 2020. The question is, what is there left for Roman to do?

Next Goal For Roman Reigns

Paul Heyman serves as the “Special Counsel” to Roman Reigns. During an interview with Sports Illustrated, Heyman discussed what the “Tribal Chief” is targeting next.

“The next goal for Roman Reigns is clear, and that is to be better tomorrow than he is today. His goal is to be better in two weeks than he is next week, to make next week’s SmackDown better than this week, and to make the SmackDown that airs in three weeks better than it is in two weeks.

“Roman Reigns continues to set a pace and achieve levels that no one in WWE has ever or will ever achieve. The world has the privilege and joy of watching it unfold every Friday on SmackDown.”

Reigns has held the WWE Universal Championship for over 450 days. It is the longest reign in the title’s history.

Reigns is fresh off a non-title champion vs. champion match at WWE Survivor Series. Reigns went one-on-one with WWE Champion Big E. The “Head of the Table” ended up pinning Big E.

Tony Khan Comments On Possible Bidding War For MJF In 2024

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During a recent promo, MJF noted that he is going to cause a bidding war to occur in 2024 when his AEW contract is up. AEW President Tony Khan recently appeared on Busted Open Radio and noted that he was aware MJF was going to make those statements and he’s also prepared to engage in such a bidding war.

“Yes, I knew he was going to say that, he’s been saying it for a long time,” Khan said on the show. “I have no problem with it. I signed him to a five year contract two years ago, he has three years left. I’m totally fine. There may be a bidding war in 2024, I’m fine with that.”

Khan continued to say during the conversation that anyone who signs with WWE these days is only signing a temporary arrangement, not a real contract.

“Anyone who signs a contract (with WWE) these days, is not signing a real contract. It’s a temporary arrangement. People who come wrestle with me, a lot of these people are frankly lifers and they know that,” Khan said.

Tony Khan: Anyone Signing With WWE Is Not Signing A Real Contract

“There is a lot more security with a contract here. I can’t say I’m going to extend every contract or bring every person back, but I also haven’t been doing mass layoffs,” Khan continued.  

Young Bucks Sign New Long-Term Contracts With AEW

Chris Stephens
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Matt & Nick Jackson have signed new contracts with AEW. News that the Young Bucks have signed new long-term deals with the company was reported in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Regarding the Young Bucks, Dave Melter wrote that they did “sign a new contract which will keep them with the company through at least 2026.”

Update: It has since been revealed that their current contracts have only been extended until 2024.

The Young Bucks are also EVPs with AEW as well. Their signing with the company in early 2019 was one of the catalysts of the promotion starting.

The Young Bucks hold the record for the longest reign with the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Their 302 day reign lasted from Full Gear 2020 until All Out 2021. They are tied for the most title defenses as well with 9. Kenny Omega and Hangman Page also successfully defended the titles 9 times.

During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, the Young Bucks commented on what it is like to have Adam Cole in the AEW locker room.

“I can’t fully express the happiness I currently have, sharing a ring with Adam Cole again,” Matt Jackson said. “His positivity and energy had really helped the morale in our locker room. I haven’t stopped smiling since he showed up. When he arrived, it felt like we finally found that missing piece of the puzzle. The whole gang is finally back together. We hadn’t worked together in five years, but the chemistry was still there. The dude is a star and getting some of the biggest reactions I’ve ever heard.”

The Young Bucks Comment On Having Adam Cole In The AEW Locker Room

Cody Rhodes Deactivates Twitter, Then Gives It To AEW Community Outreach Team

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Earlier this month, Cody Rhodes deactivated his Twitter account @CodyRhodes. The account has since been reactivated but with some changes. The name now listed on the account is “AEW Community Outreach”.

Several people on social media have noted that Rhodes took to Instagram stories to say that his Twitter account will be given to the AEW Community Outreach Team.

“I know folks were upset I deactivated my Twitter – but I’ve decided to lend those followers and transition the account to The AEW COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM! Good people doing good things for each other. Happy Thanksgiving!”

It’s possible Rhodes decided to leave Twitter in response to negativity from fans. That is just speculation, however. Rhodes has been receiving a negative reaction from fans as of late which was clear in Chicago on Wednesday night. The live crowd in the Wintrust Arena booed Cody throughout his main event match. When Rhodes tossed his weight belt into the crowd, the person who caught it ended up throwing it back. After the show went off the air, Rhodes teased exiting through the “heel” tunnel on the left as well. More on what happened with Cody and the live crowd in Chicago is available in the link below:

Brandi Rhodes & Aubrey Edwards Comment On Fan Throwing Cody’s Belt Back

See How Wrestlers Celebrated Thanksgiving

Chris Stephens
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Several wrestlers have posted to social media to show how they celebrated Thanksgiving recently. We’ve curated some of the best posts below.

John Cena’s posted a special message for Thanksgiving:

“Gratitude has found its way to the core of my being. Today, many will give thanks and might even express what it is they are thankful for. Challenge yourself to do this more than once a year. It could greatly affect perspective.”

Jerry Lawler showed off the turkey he devoured:

“I’m thankful for my family, friends and fans. I love my job and I couldn’t I ask for more. Although there is days I can’t move, I’m tired and I feel I can’t keep going I have to remind myself that I’m blessed and I wouldn’t live my life any other way!” wrote Thunder Rosa.

DDP sent out a video greeting for Thanksgiving:

Matt Hardy posted a video of his family’s celebrations:

Brian Pillman Jr. showed off some of the Pillman family’s celebrations:

Mia Him showed off some of her cooking:

As per usual, Dax Harwood is thankful when he has a Bret Hart match on TV:

Jeff Jarrett posted the following:

Eric Bischoff showed off the bird he had for Thanksgiving:

Brandi Rhodes showed off her setup for Thanksgiving as well:

Impact Results (11/25): Wrestle House Thanksgiving Special

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It was a rather unique episode of Impact Wrestling this week. Following a big Turning Point event, we were transported back to Wrestle House for some shenanigans. The premise of the show was that John E. Bravo sold his soul to Rosemary (who wants his virgin blood) in exchange for making Johnny Swinger happy again. A bunch of characters were then sent to Wrestle House and were cursed with remaining there until Swinger is happy and thankful again.

Impact Results 11/25:

  1. Chris Sabin defeated Kaleb With A K
  2. Downtown Daddy Brown (Willie Mack) defeated Johnny Swinger
  3. Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Havok, Taurus & Chris Sabin defeated Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Kaleb, and Madison Rayne
  4. Johnny Swinger defeated Lawrence D
  5. Black Taurus defeated Hernandez

Good Looking Chris Sabin defeats Kaleb With A K

As Kaleb with a K was attempting to hit on one of the Swingerellas, Chris Sabin comes out of the shower wearing only a towel, which draws the attention of many in the house. Kaleb evidently grows jealous of Sabin’s shirtless physique and challenges him to a match. After a quick match, Sabin hits a Cradle Shock in slow motion for the win.

Downtown Daddy Brown Comes Out of Retirement

Madison Rayne and Alisha Edwards came up with a plan to cheer up Johnny Swinger. Since Swinger is perpetually stuck in the territory days, they decided to bring back a wrestler from that era. A few years ago, Impact did a throwback show where they pretended to be an old school wrestling territory. On that show, Willie Mack performed as Downtown Daddy Brown. The housemates decided to ask Rosemary to teleport Daddy Brown to the house. When he arrived, however, it turned out him and Swinger had longstanding heat and a match between the two was scheduled.

After a ref bump, Swinger hit Brown with his own cane but Brown got the shoulder up at 2. Brown came back with a big head butt followed by an elbow drop (which injured his hip) and got the pin.

Alisha Edwards, Kaleb with a K, and Madison Rayne Given A Chance to Win Their Way Out of the House

Alisha, Rayne, and Kaleb really want to leave the house but the others wouldn’t go until they had broken the curse and made Swinger happy and thankful again. A match was scheduled and if the heels won, they would be teleported out of the house. Alisha requested that her husband Eddie Edwards join her team and he was teleported to the house as well. Rosemary ended up spearing Alisha and getting the pin. It looks like everyone will be staying put in the house.

The Demon Brought In To Help Cheer Swinger Up

The Demon was brought in to help cheer up Swinger. He was told it was Gene Simmons from KISS, however. Swinger told him there was a guy going around trying to impersonate him called the Demon. Demon responded that he heard the Demon was a good guy. The advice Demon gave to Swinger was to find the right woman in order to be happy. Since Swinger thought it was Gene Simmons giving him the advice, it meant a lot to him.

Johnny Swinger Fights For The Honor Of Swingerella #1

After receiving advice from who be believed was Gene Simmons, Swinger then went to make a commitment to one of the Swingerellas. Lawrence D confronted him, however. This led to a match between the two. Lawrence tried to gain the advantage by spraying his “Ring Rust” cologne in the eyes of Swinger but John E Bravo smelled it and refused to count the pin after. Swinger then threw powder in his opponent’s eyes and hit a swinging neckbreaker for the win. Swinger then proposed to Swingerella #1 and she accepted. Rosemary then announced the curse wouldn’t be broken until the two go to the altar.

Hernandez Finds Out Rosemary Is Going To Steal John E Bravo’s Soul

Hernandez overhears a conversation between John E Bravo and Rosemary about Rosemary taking John E Bravo’s soul in exchange for Swinger’s happiness. This leads to a match between Hernandez and Taurus. Hernandez was forced to wear dress clothes for the match and after his pants tore at the seat, Taurus rolled him up for the 3-count. Rosemary then cast a spell on Hernandez to make him think he’s part of LAX again.

John E. Bravo Marries Swingerella #1

A rather bizarre wedding took place to close out this episode. Rosemary’s plan to steal John E Bravo’s soul was uncovered but Bravo then revealed he no longer has virgin blood because he slept with Swingerella #1. This led to Swinger leaving the wedding and looking relieved for having done so. Bravo then proposed to Swingerella #1 and she accepted. The two were then married. Finally, the castmates enjoy a dinner before the show goes off the air.

Update On Wrestlers With The Most PPV Matches In History

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Recently, Randy Orton broke the record for most PPV matches in a WWE ring with his 177th match taking place at Survivor Series. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, however, when non-WWE PPVs are factored in, there are a few wrestlers who top him on that list.

When both TNA and NJPW PPVs are included, AJ Styles holds the record with 289 PPV matches. This is including the TNA weekly PPVs from their early days, however. Anyone involved in this era of TNA has a big advantage as a result. James Storm also has 228 PPV matches when TNA’s weekly shows are included.

Excluding TNA, ROH or NWA shows, however, Chris Jericho tops the list with 187 PPV matches between his time in WCW, WWE, NJPW, and AEW.

“If you don’t include TNA, ROH or NWA, the top person on the list would be Jericho with 187 between WWF, WCW, AEW and New Japan. Jericho was unaware of this,” wrote Dave Meltzer.

The Undertaker has had 183 PPV matches when his time as “Mean” Mark Calaway in WCW is factored in. Triple H also had 7 PPV matches in WCW, bringing his total tally to 180. Big Show/Paul Wight is also at 180 when his non-WWE PPV matches are included.

Including TNA PPVs, Jeff Jarrett has wrestled on PPV 179 times and Kurt Angle 178 times.

The top-10 in WWE history are as follows:

  1. Randy Orton – 177
  2. Kane – 176
  3. The Undertaker – 174
  4. Triple H – 173
  5. John Cena – 163
  6. Chris Jericho – 144
  7. Big Show – 142
  8. Edge – 135
  9. The Miz – 121
  10. Kofi Kingston – 117
  11. Shawn Michaels – 117

Shayna Baszler Wants To Reboot & Solidify Legacy on SmackDown

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Shayna Baszler is looking to reboot her WWE career.

Baszler had a very successful run in NXT, including two reigns as NXT Women’s Champion. She joined the main roster in February 2020. She spent the next year and a half teaming with Nia Jax on the Raw brand. They won the Women’s Tag titles twice.

A lot has changed over the past couple months. Baszler and Jax broke up. Baszler was drafted to the SmackDown brand and Jax was released by WWE.

The 41-year-old former UFC fighter awaits a new chapter ahead. She’s ready for a restart and discussed what she has left to accomplish in WWE.

“I mean, I’ve been on Raw the whole time I’ve been here,” she tells Sportskeeda. “So, going over to SmackDown, there’s a new locker room and there’s a whole crop of new talent, and on top of like things personally in my career. I’m not in a tag team now. I’ve been in a tag team for a while, so it’s a good way to look at it is that it’s a restart.”

Shayna Baszler’s Goals in WWE

The former Horsewoman admits that she naturally has sights on the SmackDown women’s championship. Aside from that, she’s really looking to re-establish how dangerous she can be for any opponent on the blue brand.

“Obviously, the title is always a goal for anyone that is in this business. But I really just want to, like we talked about, it’s a restart,” said Baszler. “So I just want to reestablish the fact that it’s a dangerous time to be in the ring with me.”

“I hadn’t been on a tag team really before. Now that I’m stepping away from that, so to speak, it’s a good time to remind people what I’m about. And maybe even some people that didn’t see my NXT run to just even introduce them to what I’ve been about.”

She once again mentioned wanting to win the SmackDown women’s title, but that’s not her top priority. More than anything, she’s looking to cement her legacy

“Obviously, the title is at the top of the picture. But really it’s about stamping my mark and letting people know what I’m about.”

Ric Flair Wants To See Charlotte Wrestle Britt Baker

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Ric Flair wants to see his daughter Charlotte mix it up with reigning AEW Women’s World Champion, Britt Baker.

On the latest episode of his Wooooo Nation Uncensored podcast, Flair hyped up this potential dream match.

“Britt Baker is definitely a very nice person but, you know, I wish her nothing but the best,” said Flair. “However, I would love to see her facing Charlotte.”

As for if we will ever see that match, Flair says it all comes down to business.

Charlotte & Britt Baker

We’ll have to see if Charlotte Flair ever leaves WWE for AEW. However, if that were to happen, Charlotte vs. Britt Baker would be a no brainer.

Britt Baker recently named Charlotte as one of the people who inspired her to get into pro wrestling, along with Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks and Bayley.

Charlotte Flair also aware that many fans are clamoring for this dream match. During a live podcast with Renee Paquette that took place over the summer, Charlotte was showered with “DMD” chants. You can see how she reacted below:

Charlotte Flair Showered With “DMD” Chants During Live Interview

Ric Flair Done With WWE

Flair has been making a lot of headlines with comments he’s made on the new podcast. Flair lashed out at the treatment he received towards the end of his latest WWE run.

The Nature Boy so offended by the way he was treated by WWE President Nick Khan that he’s vowed to never work with the company again.

“I could never work for Nick Khan in my entire life,” said Flair. “Vince McMahon, I could work for. Nick Khan [is] the guy who orchestrated taking me off the show. I’ve got my facts together, orchestrated taking the ‘wooo’ off – never in a million years.”

GCW Hammerstein Ballroom Show Sells Out

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GCW’s debut in the Hammerstein Ballroom for “The Wrld On GCW” has officially sold out. The show will take place on January 23rd, 2022.

2,025 tickets have been sold to the event. Over 800 tickets were sold during the pre-sale event. Tickets went on-sale to the general public earlier this week.

The Twitter account @WrestleTix has been keeping track of ticket sales.

Eddie Kingston and the Briscoes have been announced for the show. There will also be a “Independent Wrestling Hall of Fame” ceremony the night before the event. So far, GCW has announced that the first two inductees will be Jerry Lynn and Homicide.

Upcoming GCW Matches

GCW’s next show will be “So High” from Houston, Texas on December 3rd. The show will air on FITE. The following matches have been booked thus far:

  • Alex Zayne vs Ninja Mack
  • Bryan Keith & Mysterious Q vs. The Second Gear Crew (AJ Gray & Matthew Justice)
  • Sadika vs Effy
  • Allie Katch vs Gino Medina
  • Loko Championship
    Dante Leon (c) vs Jack Cartwheel

The following night on December 4th GCW will be in Dallas. The show will air on FITE. The following matches have been booked:

  • Thunder Rosa vs Allie Katch
  • Tony Deppend vs Bandido
  • Joey Janela vs ASF

Stephanie McMahon Comments On WM31 Angle With The Rock & Ronda Rousey

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Stephanie McMahon says she has many fond memories of working with the Rock. Recently in an interview with Talk Sport, she noted that perhaps her favourite was at WrestleMania 31 when she performed in a segment with both The Rock and Ronda Rousey.

“I have lots of fun memories on screen with The Rock,” McMahon said. “I think I slapped him the hardest I’ve ever slapped him at WrestleMania 31 at Levi’s Stadium. It was a good one, it was a good one. It felt like I laid it in [laughs]. I was almost like ‘oooh, that was a little too hard!’ But then he brought in Ronda Rousey and ultimately she broke my arm and everything so ultimately, he got back at me.”

“Always fun going back and forth doing promos with The Rock. He always won, of course, but that’s alright,” McMahon continued.

Ronda Rousey recently addressed whether or not she is still under contract with WWE recently. While streaming video games on her Facebook page, someone asked Rousey if she was still under contract with the company. Rousey explained that she doesn’t really know if she is or not.

“I don’t think I am. But who knows? That’s a question for the lawyers,” Rousey said. She would also say that she still keeps in touch with Stephanie McMahon.

H/T to Post Wrestling for transcriptions of Ronda Rousey’s comments.

Seth Rollins’ Attacker Explains Why He Tackled Him On RAW

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Elisah Spencer jumped the guardrail and tackled an unsuspecting Seth Rollins this Monday night on RAW. The 24-year-old recently spoke to the New York Daily News about why he did what he did. He is now facing criminal charges for his actions.

“I apologized to the WWE for my actions,” Spencer said. “I had a legitimate beef but as a grown man I could have settled it a different way … If I saw him today I wouldn’t attack him. I’ve moved on.”

He would continue to explain that he ended up being “catfished” online by a fake Seth Rollins account. The fake Seth Rollins asked him to send money and Spencer felt that he could work his way up in the business as a wrestling blogger in exchange.

“He was asking me to send him gift cards in exchange for money, mostly $500 or more to see if I was loyal,” Spencer said. “He asked me to be a wrestling blogger for him. I wanted to work my way up.”

According to comments made on Wrestling Observer Radio, Spencer asked his girlfriend to write the checks since he didn’t have the funds. His girlfriend’s checks then bounced and she was arrested.

Spencer also continued to say that not only was he seeking revenge on Rollins for the money that was sent, he also wanted to help Finn Balor. On RAW, Rollins had just attacked Balor in a segment.

“My plan was to help Finn Balor. I’m a fan,” Spencer continued. “I like his aura, his attitude, I like everything about his charisma, I like everything about him.”

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The attack occurred in the Barclay’s Arena, the same venue where Bret Hart was tackled during the Hall of Fame ceremony in 2019.

More on Seth Rollins being tackled by a fan on RAW:

Bianca Belair Opens Up About SummerSlam Loss: ‘It’s A Hard Blow”

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The call of letting Becky Lynch squash Bianca Belair for the SmackDown women’s championship during her SummerSlam return has been one of the most controversial booking decisions from WWE officials this year.

The EST of WWE recently had an interview with Peter Rosenberg on Cheap Heat. Among other things, she opened up about the disappointing SummerSlam loss.

Bianca admitted that losing to Lynch in 26 seconds was a hard blow. She mentioned how the day was very chaotic and she felt like the title was snatched away from her very quickly. Though she also credited her husband for keeping her intact:

“SummerSlam, that was a day. That whole day was so chaotic. Everything was so last minute. This one sitting beside me here [Montez Ford] really kept me intact and constantly checked my perspective.

I was champion, and then to lose my title to Becky Lynch in 26 seconds,” said Bianca Belair, “It’s a hard blow, especially because I feel like I was just getting started and it got snatched away so quickly.”

The former women’s champion also discussed the aftermath of the show. She mentioned how she doesn’t usually look at people’s reactions online. However, her mother encouraged her to look at the comments supporting her after her loss.

Despite the unpleasant experience, Bianca Belair is keeping a positive outlook. She said that nobody can stop her from getting what’s for her and she will eventually get back to the top of the mountain.

Becky Lynch Defends Summerslam Squash Against Bianca Belair

H/t to Fightful for the transcribed quotes.

Jim Ross Stepping Away From AEW To Undergo Radiation Treatment

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Jim Ross has announced he’s taking over a month off from AEW programming while he undergoes radiation treatment related to his recent skin cancer diagnosis.

The Hall of Fame broadcaster got people wondering about his future with comments he made at the conclusion of AEW Dynamite. He signed off by saying, “I’ll see you again in the very near future.”

Ross cleared things up with his latest tweet. He confirmed that he will begin a series of 22 radiation treatments starting this coming Monday. JR hopes to be back behind the announcer’s desk by the end of the year.

He also thanked AEW President Tony Khan for supporting him and his decision to pursue this method of treatment for his skin cancer.

“Due to my skin cancer care totaling 22 radiation treatments starting Monday, I will hopefully return to the announce desk on December 29 in Jacksonville. @TonyKhan supports me on this strategy which has been a blessing. My thanks for all your support.”

Several pro wrestling personalities replied to Jim Ross’ tweet with support, including Tony Khan, CM Punk, Matt Hardy, James Storm and Rob Van Dam.

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Jim Ross’ Skin Cancer

Jim Ross was diagnosed with skin cancer back in October. He had revealed that he was waiting for his radiologist to determine the best treatment for him.

In November, the wrestling veteran confirmed that he won’t need to undergo chemotherapy. He will just need to do radiation treatments instead.

This isn’t the first time Ross is dealing with skin cancer. He underwent a skin procedure back in 2016 and he had cancer removed from his shoulder in 2018.

SEScoops wishes Jim Ross a complete and speedy recovery.

Jim Ross Discusses “The Plane Ride From Hell”

Darby Allin Pays Tribute To Recently Deceased Punk Singer On Dynamite

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This week on AEW Dynamite, Darby Allin’s facepaint was a little different than usual. There was a notable design change around his eye. The design is similar to the one often worn by Hank von Hell (Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby), who at one time was the lead singer of the Norwegian Death Punk band Turbonegro.

Von Hell died on November 19th, 2021 and Allin’s facepaint change was a likely tribute to him. He was 49. No cause for his death has been revealed.

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“It is with immense sadness we received the tragic news that Hans-Erik «Hertis» Dyvik Husby has passed away,” reads the band’s tribute to their singer on Instagram. “We are thankful for the times, the moments and the magic we shared with Hans-Erik in Turbonegro during the years 1993-2009.”

Footage of Van Hell performing is available in the player below:

Darby Allin appeared on AEW last night as him and Sting confronted The Gunn Club. Billy and Colten Gunn had just defeated Bear Country when Sting appeared on the ramp. On Rampage last week, Darby Allin had defeated Billy Gunn in single’s action before The Gunn Club attacked both him and Sting after the match.

As Austin Gunn ran after Sting, Darby Allin came out of nowhere and took him out. Sting and Darby Allin then attempted to enter the ring but the remaining members of The Gunn Club bailed.

J Sports Announces End to Partnership with WWE

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The WWE will need to find a new TV distribution deal in Japan.

Japanese broadcast network J Sports has shared that they will not be renewing a new deal with WWE. Subtitled and highlighted episodes of Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown will end on December 31.

“Thank you for watching J SPORTS. December 31, 2021, all six programs of English version / Japanese subtitled version/highlight version of “WWE Raw” and “WWE SmackDown” that have been delivered to WWE fans nationwide for many years.
Broadcasting/distribution of the “PPV Tournament” will end on December 27 (Monday),” shared J Sports.

More Details on J Sports Deal

The WWE hasn’t released a statement regarding the end of their partnership with J Sports. The end of their collaboration ends a 24-year deal. J Sports also announced that their Video on Demand for WWE called “WWE Pack” will not end until January 31, 2022. However, it is unclear if that means users can watch WWE Day 1 and the Royal Rumble. J Sports is also warning WWE Pack members to cancel in December.

WWE Pay Per Views in January

WWE will start next year with their first PPV on New Years Day, called Day 1. The event will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. It’s unclear what WWE plans are for the event or if unique stipulations will take place. On January 29, 2022, the Royal Rumble will happen at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Tickets for both events are still on sale.

As this year ends, WWE will look to have another successful year in 2022. However, they will have to find a new TV distribution partner to keep consumers in Japan.

Thunder Rosa Says She’d Like To Face Ember Moon In AEW

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Thunder Rosa was a guest on Busted Open Radio recently and spoke about wrestlers she would like to face in AEW. She noted that Ember Moon, who was released by WWE earlier this month, is someone she’d like to get in the ring with.

“Ember Moon. I have not had the opportunity to work with her. She’s one of the Dallas veterans, I mean Texas veterans,” Rosa said. “She worked for so long in NXT and I don’t think they gave her the platform she deserved. Because she’s so good and so underrated. So, hopefully, I get the opportunity to work with her. It would be a banger.”

Rosa also spoke about how she is thankful to have Tony Khan’s support in AEW.

“I just want to say I am really thankful that I found somebody like Tony Khan. To believe in what I can bring to a company like this. I don’t think that if he didn’t see what my team and my husband and everybody has seen. I wouldn’t be able to be where I am right now, I was given so many tools and so many opportunities and such a great platform,” Rosa said. “I am so blessed that I get to surround myself with positive people that want the best for me and want to see me succeed. I don’t think I would have done this by myself.”

The entire interview with Thunder Rosa is available in the player below:

Thunder Rosa was in action last night on Dynamite. She defeated Jamie Hayter in quarter-finals action from the TBS title tournament. Rosa will now face Jade Cargill in the tournament semi-finals.

Big E Reveals His Thoughts On Bron Breakker

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Bron Breakker has managed to impress a lot of people with his performance in a short amount of time. It appears the WWE champion Big E is one of them.

The New Day star recently had an interview with The Illuminerdi. He discussed things such as his favorite Survivor Series moment and more.

When asked about the fastest rising star of NXT 2.0, E said that he was blown away by the fact that Bron Breakker has only been training for seven months:

“There’s been a lot of talk for people who are plugged into NXT with Bron Breakker. Seeing him do the things he does.

And what I love is he’s a guy of this era who’s only been training for about seven months. When he said he’s only been training for seven months, it kinda blew my mind.”

Big E also mentioned how he loves the fact Bron feels like a modern-day wrestler while also reminding people of his family:

“But I love that he feels like a part of this modern era but he reminds everyone so much of his dad (Rick Steiner) and uncle (Scott Steiner). And the singlet? Man! You get that Steiner Brother nostalgia! One of the greatest tag teams of all time.”

Apart from this, the WWE champion discussed things such as his various ring gears and more. You can check out his full interview in the video below:

H/t to WrestlingInc for the transcribed quotes

Watch What Happened After AW Dynamite Went Off The Air

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Wrestling fans who were in attendance for Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite were treated to some post-show shenanigans after the cameras stopped rolling.

Following the Dynamite and Rampage tapings, AEW President Tony Khan and CM Punk came out to the ring. Punk had Britt Baker’s red “leather” jacket with him, which actually fit better than you might expect.

Punk thanked the Chicago crowd for coming out and once again being one of AEW’s most vocal and rowdy fanbases.

They announced that AEW will return to Chicago on Wednesday, February 2nd for another live edition of Dynamite. Tickets for that show go on sale this Saturday.

CM Punk said it’s still surreal to be able to perform in front of the best wrestling fans on earth.

“The only thing I can really say that means the most is from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much,” said Punk. “It’s still surreal and still very, very good to be in front of the best professional wrestling fans in the world.”

Check out this ringside footage of the post-show happenings, courtesy of super-fan Brock Lesnar Guy:

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