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Footage of Arn Anderson’s Scary Fall On Dynamite

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Arn Anderson took a scary looking fall just as the main event to last night’s AEW Dynamite started. Cody Rhodes was making his entrance when Andrade El Idolo and his assistant Jose attacked. As Andrade went after Rhodes, Anderson lost his footing and fell off the ramp. He seemed to fall in-between the stage and the ramp area. Jose helped pick him up and then started to attack him as party of the storyline.

Anderson appeared okay and continued with the melee without showing any ill effects from the fall he took.

“I was told everyone is okay,” said Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio regarding Arn Anderson’s fall (as well as Cody’s flaming table spot).

Several fans have posted footage of Arn’s fall to social media.

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It was quite the main event last night from Atlanta. Rhodes picked up the victory over Andrade El Idolo in the Atlanta Street Fight. The finish came when Brandi Rhodes ran into the ring and poured gasoline on a table before lighting it on fire. Rhodes then suplexed Andrade through the table and got the pin. Rhodes seemed to take the brunt of the move, however, going directly through the highest part of the flames.

Following the match, AEW would post photos of Cody’s burnt back to social media. Those photos can be viewed in the link below:

Cody Rhodes’ Back Burned Following Flaming Table Spot (Photos)

Cody Rhodes’ Back Burned Following Flaming Table Spot (Photos)

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In the main event of last night’s AEW Dynamite Cody Rhodes and Andrade El Idolo went through a flaming table. After the move, Rhodes pinned Andrade while both men still had bits of flaming table attached to them.

“I was told everyone is okay,” said Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio regarding the flaming table spot (as well as Arn Anderson’s fall off the stage).

Following the match, AEW posted several photos of Cody’s burnt back to social media.

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Cody Rhodes has a habit of doing big moves in Atlanta. He previously did a moonsault off the top of a steel cage when wrestling Wardlow in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena in February of 2020. He would later speak to Sports Illustrated about the spot.

“That was a very Terry Funk style of a moonsault,” said Rhodes. “I’m a bigger guy than people think, so the moonsault doesn’t come off easily.”

“The only piece of thinking in my mind was to throw my head back,” Rhodes continued. “My body will go where my head will go, that’s something John Laurinaitis and Dean Malenko told me when I first started doing the moonsault. As long as I threw my head back, I knew I’d be OK.”

Last night’s main event was the second time Rhodes and Andrade have faced off in singles action. Andrade defeated Rhodes the first time they met back on the November 3rd, 2021 episode of Dynamite.

AEW Dynamite Results (12/1): CM Punk & Bryan Danielson In Action, Atlanta Street Fight

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AEW Dynamite aired live from the Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. Cody Rhodes faced Andrade El Idolo in an Atlanta Street Fight in the main event. CM Punk squared off against Lee Moriarty and Bryan Dranielson faced Alan “5” Angels from Dark Order. The TBS Championship Tournament continued with a quarterfinals matchup between Ruby Soho & Kris Statlander.

Dynamite Results (12/1)

  1. Bryan Danielson def. Alan “5” Angels
  2. CM Punk def. Lee Moriarty
  3. Wardlow def. AC Adams
  4. Darby Allin & Sting def. Gunn Club
  5. Ruby Soho def. Kris Statlander to advance in the TBS Championship tournament
  6. Cody Rhodes def. Andrade El Idolo in an Atlanta Street Fight

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Bryan Danielson def. Alan Angels, Title Match Set For Winter Is Coming

Bryan Danielson faced Alan “5” Angels from Dark Order in the first match of the night. AEW Champion Hangman Adam Page joined commentary for the match. Hangman Page will defend the title against Bryan Danielson in two weeks at Dynamite: Winter is Coming.

Danielson controlled the action early and quickly applied a Half Crag. Angels got to the bottom rope but Danielson waited until the referee counted to four. Danielson laughed and stayed by the ropes as Angels wanted to fight. Eventually, Danielson locked up with Angels and drover him to the corner.

Angels escaped and lit up Danielson’s chest with some chops. Danielson hit Angels with an uppercut and some knee strikes to the face. Angels hit a weak kick to Danielson’s leg and Bryan no sold it. Danielson shoved Angels back to the corner and delivered some chops until Alan collapsed to the canvas.

Danielson pulled Alan up only to drop him back down with a running Dropkick to the face. Bryan posed before bouncing Angel’s face off the turnbuckle. Bryan hit a series of uppercuts before posing again for the booing crowd. Angels reversed an uppercut into a roll-up for a two count before hitting some punches. Danielson hit a Suplex and went for an Armbar but Angels reached the bottom rope to break it up.

Angels caught Bryan with a Dropkick and knocked him out of the ring. Angels hit a Suicide Dive and quickly climbed to the middle turnbuckle. Alan connected with a Moonsault and rolled Danielson back into the ring. Angels climbed to the top rope but Danielson was back up. Angels hopped down and hit a standing Spanish Fly for a near fall. Angels went back to the top rope and went for a Moonsault but Danielson got out of the way.

Bryan hit the Running Knee but waved to the crowd that the match wasn’t over. Danielson stomped on Angel’s face over and over again before applying a Knee Bar for the submission victory. Bryan flexed while maintaining the hold for a bit after the match was over. Danielson flexed into the camera and vowed to become the next AEW Champion.

After the match, Tony Schiavone interviewed Bryan Danielson. A rare “Tony!” chant broke out as Schiavone said the Danielson seemed more than ready for his title shot. Danielson joked that he may have snapped Angels MCL and stated that he is going to stomp in a Dark Order’s member from Long Island next week.

Danielson told Hangman Page that he is going to take the AEW Championship in two weeks. Bryan added that he will the show the world that it is “Coward Shit” and not Cowboy Shit. Hangman was about to make his way to the ring but John Silver stopped him. Silver noted that Tony Khan has mandated that Hangman Page and Danielson cannot fight tonight. Silver said that he can fight Danielson and rushed the ring. Danielson exited the ring and said that Silver is beneath him.

MJF Mocked CM Punk & Hid Behind Wardlow

CM Punk battled Lee Moriarty tonight on Dynamite. Just as CM Punk hopped on the ring apron, MJF’s theme hit and he joined commentary for the match. Punk stared at him as MJF noted that Punk looks haggard. MJF joked that “CM” stands for cooking meth as Punk & Moriarty locked up to begin the action.

Punk cartwheeled out of a Wrist Lock and applied one of his own. Moriarty took Punk down to the canvas as MJF showed off his Dynamite Diamond Ring. MJF claimed that CM Punk already looked tired and that this is laughable. Maxwell wondered if CM Punk really was a top guy if he was struggling this much with Lee Moriarty.

Lee took Punk down with an Arm Drag but Punk battled to his feet. Punk connected with a leg lariat and followed it up with a springboard Clothesline as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Punk was in control after hitting a couple Body Slams and getting Moriarty in a Headlock.

Moriarty escaped and hit Punk with a Clothesline. Lee followed it up with a kick to the face and then an uppercut. Lee hit a Suplex and went for the cover but Punk kicked out at two. The crowd got behind Punk as he battled back. Punk hit a Crossbody but Moriarty rolled through for a near fall. Lee got Punk in a Crossface in the middle off the ring but Punk was able to get his foot on the bottom rope to break the hold.

Punk hit a boot to the midsection and perched Lee up on the top turnbuckle. CM Punk punched Moriarty in the face and joined him up on the top rope. Punk hit a Hurricanrana but Lee rolled through into a cover for a two count. CM Punk booted Lee on the side of the head and bought himself some time to regroup. Lee hit Punk with the Pepsi Twist and followed it up with a running kick to the face. Moriarty hit a slam and went for the cover for a two count. Punk hit the GTS for the pinfall victory and improved to 8-0 in AEW.

After the match, MJF grabbed a microphone and told Punk that he was proud of him because it takes a lot of balls to claim you are the Best in the World when you are struggling to beat QT Marshall and Lee Moriarty. MJF joked that Punk was the best in world in trying to get in Britt Baker’s pants and Punk asked for a microphone. CM Punk told MJF that QT Marshall and Lee Moriarty were both better than MJF and he knows it. Punk challenged MJF to bring his little needle dick into the ring right now and he will kick his ass all the way to Long Island.

MJF told the crowd that they weren’t going to see a fight tonight. Maxwell vowed to win the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royal next week in his hometown. MJF claimed that he was going to be better that Piper in Portland, Bret Hart in Canada, and CM Punk in Chicago. MJF threatened to put Larry (CM Punk’s dog) to sleep and Punk marched up the entrance ramp. Wardlow showed up and got in CM Punk’s face. AEW officials broke it up and Punk stared at MJF & Wardlow as they left.

Later on Dynamite, Wardlow faced AC Adams and beat him in a quick squash match. Wardlow hit Adams with four Powerbombs for the pinfall victory. Shawn Spears attacked AC Adams with a steel chair after the match before raising Wardlow’s hand.

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Adam Cole & Young Bucks Attacked Orange Cassidy

Adam Cole joined commentary and traded words with Tony Schiavone. Orange Cassidy made his entrance for a match but got distracted by the Young Bucks. Adam Cole hit Cassidy with a low blow and Young Bucks mocked his lazy kicks before delivering a double Superkick to the face. Matt and Nick posed before Best Friends made the save. Cole and Young Bucks retreated as Chuck Taylor & Wheeler Yuta checked on Cassidy.

Darby Allin & Sting def. Gunn Club

Darby Allin & Sting faced Billy & Colten Gunn this week on Dynamite. Allin and Colten started off the action. Colten got Darby in a Headlock but Darby escaped. Colten hit a shoulder tackle but Allin battled back. Darby went for an Arm Drag and connected before hitting a Dropkick that sent Colten to the corner.

Billy Gunn tagged in and started at Sting. Darby backed to the corner and Sting tagged in. Sting and Billy Gunn got in a stare down before Gunn went for a jab. Sting blocked it and hit an Atomic Drop. Sting followed it up with a Clothesline and set up for a Splash but Billy rolled out of the ring. The Gunn Club regrouped before Colten got into the ring.

Darby tagged back in and got Colten in a Headlock. Billy tagged in and slammed Darby to the mat. Billy taunted Sting before lifting Darby up by his tights. Billy bashed Darby’s face into the top turnbuckle and tagged Colten back in. Colten beat down Allin for a bit before tagging Billy in as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Allin knocked Billy off the apron and tagged in The Icon. Sting unloaded a couple Clotheslines and followed it up with Splashes in opposite corners of the ring. Sting Clotheslined Billy to the outside and planted Colten with a Spinebuster. Sting fired up the crowd and applied the Scorpion Deathlock but Billy distracted the referee.

Austin Gunn got in a cheap shot on Sting but Darby took him out with a Suicide Dive. Billy hit Sting with the Fameasser and Colten went for a cover but Sting somehow kicked out at two. Allin then leveled Billy with a ridiculous dive before hitting Colten with a Stunner. Sting followed it up with the Scorpion Death Drop for the pinfall victory.

2point0 & Daniel Garcia Attacked Jericho

Alex Marvez caught up with Chris Jericho backstage. Jericho saved Eddie Kingston from 2point0 and Daniel Garcia at the conclusion of last week’s episode of Rampage. Jericho said he wasn’t trying to help Eddie Kingston, he came out there to put a stop to 2point0 and Daniel Garcia. The interview was cut shot by 2point0 and Garcia. They attacked Jericho and bashed him over the head with a steel chair.

Ruby Soho Advanced In The TBS Championship Tournament

Ruby Soho faced Kris Statlander in the quarterfinals of the TBS Championship tournament. Statlander got Soho in a Headlock in the middle of the ring to start off the contest. Ruby escaped and got Statlander in a Headlock of her own. Kris escaped and ducked under a punch. Soho and Statlander had a stare down before locking up again.

Statlander went back to the Headlock but Ruby countered into a roll-up. Statlander went for a kick but Ruby got her hands up. Kris allowed Ruby to get up and then rolled her up for a two count. Statlander did a handstand to get out of a move and went to boot Ruby on the nose but Soho wasn’t having it. Ruby sent Kris across the ring with an Arm Drag. Soho hit another one and went for the cover but Kris kicked out at two.

When Dynamite returned from a commercial break, Statlander was in control of the match. Ruby battled back and went for a Bulldog but Statlander countered into a Powerbomb for a two count. Soho connected with a reverse Hurricanrana and went for the cover but Statlander was able to kick out at two. Statlander set up for Big Bang Theory but Soho countered into a roll-up for the pinfall victory. After the match, Statlander and Soho shook hands and Kris left the ring. Nyla Rose took the opportunity to attack Soho and beat her down before Statlander made the save. Ruby Soho will face Nyla Rose in the semifinals of the TBS Championship Tournament.

Cody def. Andrade In A Street Fight

Cody Rhodes faced Andrade El Idolo in an Atlanta Street Fight in the main event of this week’s episode of Dynamite. Jose and Arn Anderson were ringside for the match. Cody got booed by his hometown crowd during his entrance. Andrade attacked Cody at the top of the entrance ramp and the two wrestlers battled next to the stage. Arn and Jose traded punches and made their way backstage.

A “Cody!” chant broke out and Rhodes hit a Moonsault off the barricade. Cody brought Andrade through the crowd and back to the ringside area. Andrade hit Cody with a chop to the chest and lifted him up in the Fireman’s Carry. Andrade dropped Cody onto the steel steps.

Cody battled back and hit a Powerslam in the ring. Rhodes’ back looked like it was peeling from a bad sunburn as Andrade took back control. Andrade brought out a tool bag and bashed Cody with a laptop computer. Back from the break, Andrade went for a Moonsault but Rhodes countered by throwing a chair at him.

Cody went for a Suicide Dive but Andrade countered with a chair shot. Andrade took the padding off to expose the concrete floor. Andrade went for the Hammerlock DDT but Cody countered into a Back Body Drop. Cody pulled out a sledgehammer from under the ring before grabbing a golden shovel. Rhodes bashed Jose in the face as he ran down the entrance ramp. Andrade leaped off a chair onto the top turnbuckle. Andrade almost took a spill but thankfully got his balance and hit a Crossbody.

Back in the ring, Andrade put a chair on Cody’s face in the corner of the ring. Andrade hit a Running Knee that sent the chair into the busted open face of Cody. Andrade went for the cover but Cody was able to kick out at two. El Idolo set up a table in the corner and put Cody through it with an Arm Drag.

Andrade got another table and brought it into the ring. Cody grabbed the other end of it but Andrade punched him in the face. Andrade set Cody up on the table and climbed to the top turnbuckle. He took forever and Cody cut him off. Cody went for a Superplex but Andrade was able to block it. Andrade then turned his back to Cody to set up for a Moonsault. Brandi Rhodes showed up and Cody crotched Andrade on the top turnbuckle. Brandi poured gas on the table and lit it on fire. Cody hit a reverse Suplex through the table and landed back first on the flames. Cody was still on fire a bit as he covered Andrade for the pinfall victory. Cody and Brandi celebrated to end the show.

Tony Khan Shows Support For Jim Ross As He Undergoes Skin Cancer Treatment

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AEW boss Tony Khan has heaped praise on Jim Ross and sent well wishes as he begins treatment.

In late November, JR announced that he will be stepping away from the AEW booth for a while as he starts radiation treatment for his skin cancer. Ross has battled skin cancer before and has overcome it.

Tony Khan Rooting For Jim Ross

Tony Khan appeared on Busted Open Radio and said that despite taking time off for treatment, Jim Ross remains invested in the AEW product.

“With JR this past week making that announcement there’s a lot of people rallying around him too. JR I think is a great voice in wrestling.

“In talking to him, he was talking about the buzz around the show today too. Jim doesn’t wanna just sit back and get these treatments and step away from wrestling.

“He’s still very much involved even though he’s not gonna be calling the show tonight. That’s another thing.

“For fans who are new to AEW, even though he won’t be in the booth tonight, one thing that has made people feel comfortable, made them feel at home watching wrestling is the voice of JR and the voice of Tony Schiavone out there.

“We’re all gonna miss Jim for the next several weeks very much. But I agree with you, he adds so much to the matches he calls, to the shows he calls, and JR I think is the greatest voice in wrestling.”

At first, JR didn’t anticipate missing any time on AEW TV. He then realized that keeping up with all of his treatments while making shows each week was a tall order and it’s best for him to simply focus on his health.

JR is hoping to make his return on the Dec. 29 episode of AEW Dynamite. Of course, that’ll be the final Dynamite show of 2021 and the last episode on TNT. The program will move to TBS on Jan. 5.

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Xavier Woods Set To Host Nickelodeon’s ‘Treasure Truck’

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Xavier Woods is a busy man these days.

In addition to being crowned “King” on WWE TV, Woods also plays host on the revived G4 network. His next gig is hosting a holiday special on Nickelodeon called, Treasure Truck.

Xavier Woods Hosting ‘Treasure Truck’

TheWrap is reporting that Xavier Woods has agreed to host Treasure Truck. The show will see four families compete to win gift prizes. It wouldn’t be a Nickelodeon special without slime, of course.

As of late, Woods has developed a reputation for being a solid host when it comes to gaming. He definitely seems to be branching out a bit more with this new gig at Nickelodeon.

Woods garnered success with the UpUpDownDown YouTube channel but there has reportedly been tension in that area. It was reported by Fightful that the content creators of UpUpDownDown have halted production as there is a sense that WWE is taking advantage of Woods’ hard work on the channel.

Woods surprised some when he told SportsKeeda that if he were to be released by WWE, he’d simply say, ‘Deuces, it’s been a fun ride.’

For others, his response wasn’t surprising as Woods has carved a niche for himself outside the wrestling business.

Cody Rhodes Still Speaks With Fellow AEW EVPs

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Cody Rhodes insists he’s still in communication with the core members of AEW.

Rhodes is one of the key figures that started a movement that would eventually lead to AEW. The others were Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks. Their efforts ultimately led to Tony Khan gaining the confidence to start a new wrestling promotion.

While everything seemed to be smooth sailing between the four, it had been rumored that Omega and Young Bucks have distanced themselves from Cody. It’s even been speculated that Cody doesn’t talk to his fellow EVPs anymore.

Cody Rhodes’ Relationship With AEW EVPs

During an interview with Sports Illustrated, Cody Rhodes claimed that he’s still in contact with Omega and The Young Bucks.

“As of now, my future is with AEW. AEW would be very strange without the core members of the revolution. We all still talk. We all have this admiration for each other. I can’t see myself anywhere else, and I’m very optimistic about what the future holds.”

Rhodes went on to discuss how far AEW has come in a short period of time.

“We’re essentially at the three-year point of AEW, and our stability is the tell-tale sign that our vision was the proper vision. We have such a stable company that Bryan Danielson decided to cross that line, that CM Punk decided to join after seven years away, that Adam Cole—who was being groomed to be a massive star in WWE—decided to cross the line. And that’s not a knock on them, it just shows that we have built a very stable infrastructure.”

Cody has been involved in a storyline with PAC, Malakai Black, and Andrade El Idolo. On the Dec. 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, Cody will be taking on Andrade in a street fight.

The last time Cody was in the ring with Andrade El Idolo, he ended up getting pinned thanks to interference from FTR.

Ric Flair: Crazed Fan Clearly Got The Better Of Seth Rollins

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Ric Flair doesn’t believe Seth Rollins held his own in the midst of a fan attack.

On the Nov. 22 episode of Monday Night Raw, Seth was in for an unpleasant surprise. A fan, who has been identified as 24-year-old Elisah Spencer, hopped the barricade and tackled Seth on the ramp.

Seth had a guillotine choke position but he lost it before security grabbed a hold of Spencer. The fan was escorted out of the Barclays Center and arrested by the NYPD for attempted assault and attempted violation of arts and cultural affairs.

Ric Flair Talks Seth Rollins-Fan Incident

During an episode of the Wooooo Nation Uncensored podcast, Ric Flair said he’s seen a lot of fan incidents with wrestlers but he’s never seen the fan get a clear upper hand the way he feels Spencer did on Seth Rollins.

“In all fairness, I could say a lot of cute things, but I’m not going to. Every time I say something, I have to involve other people and they have to endure the consequences, so I’m just going to say this. I’ve seen that happen, but I’ve never seen it where I recall the mark, the fan, clearly was getting the better of the individual.”

Flair went on to say that he feels Seth didn’t exactly make himself look good by telling TMZ that he was “terrified” of the situation.

“My problem with Seth is if you’re a top guy in this business, and you know anything about the psychology of what the fans think and feel, which they really do, you never, ever, ever, get off an airplane in L.A.and say, ‘I was terrified.’ Terrified of what? Terrifying is being in an airplane crash. You were terrified or horrified by a wrestling fan? Come on man.”

Flair went on to say that Rollins essentially admitted to getting his “ass kicked.” He was also dismissive of the notion that Seth wanted to avoid legal troubles, which was suggested by WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray.

It’s been said that the crazed fan had been catfished by a Seth Rollins impersonator. The impersonator allegedly scammed Spencer into buying Amazon gift cards.

H/T to WrestlingNews.co for the quotes.

The Rock Reveals His Mt. Rushmore Of Wrestling

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The Rock recently responded to a Tweet from FITE.TV asking followers to name their Mt. Rushmore of wrestling. He referred to the question as one of his favorite debates.

The Rock named Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and Ric Flair as his top-3 and then he revealed a 3-way tie for the 4th spot between the Undertaker, Pat Patterson, and Jackie Fargo. He also said that on the back of the mountain is him and Dusty Rhodes dropping devastating elbows.

The Rock Touts Success of Red Notice

The Rock’s latest film, Red Notice, has broken the record as the most-watched film on Netflix. The film also stars Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot.

How much of the film’s success can be attributed to the golden egg angle at Survivor Series and on RAW is unclear. The Rock was originally planned to be at Survivor Series to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut. He was unable to be there, however, as the 2nd season of Young Rock is currently filming in Australia. This was addressed recently by Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.

“Dwayne’s out of the country and can’t come back. They’re doing a movie and they can’t go back and forth because of quarantine. There was no way he could be at the show tonight,” said Dave Meltzer.

Reason Why The Rock Couldn’t Appear At Survivor Series

Ric Flair Says AEW Should Sign Bray Wyatt

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Ric Flair released a new episode of his Woo Nation podcast today. During the discussion, Flair mentioned he believes AEW should sign Bray Wyatt.

Mark Madden asked Flair if AEW was signing too many wrestlers and Flair took the opportunity to mention his belief that the promotion should sign Wyatt.

“I most definitely would hire Bray Wyatt,” Flair said. “I’m a huge fan of his. The kid can work and talk and he comes up with some incredible ideas. I know you aren’t crazy about those gimmicks but when you think that he put the time and effort, those were his thought process. Plus, he’s legit, he’s a tough kid, he’s an amateur wrestler, played football at Troy.”

“I’m just a big fan of his. I like his brother a lot too. You couldn’t find a handsomer more athletic guy. I think if I’m going to hire one more guy, I’d hire Bray Wyatt.”

“The last guy I would have fired if I were Vince would have been Bray Wyatt. So, there must have been something there that I’m missing.”

Regarding Bray Wyatt’s free agency, it was recently noted by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful that he is absolutely not going to Impact Wrestling.

The full podcast with Flair can be viewed in the player below:

Jim Ross Reveals He’s Going To Write Another Book

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Jim Ross is planning to write another book. He revealed this news on the latest edition of his Grillin JR podcast.

In 2024, JR will celebrate 50 years in the wrestling business and publishers are interested in releasing another book to celebrate the anniversary.

“I’m going to write another book, it looks like,” Ross said on the show.

“We’ve been offered a deal from a couple of publishers about my 50 years in wrestling. I got in in ‘74, so it’s 2024, a couple of years. If I’m above ground, that’s what’s going to happen. That should be fun. I never stopped loving what I did.”

Jim Ross’ Books

Jim Ross has written three books to date. In 2003, he released “JR’s Cookbook” in association with WWE.

In 2017, he released “Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling.”

Last year, he released “Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond.”

Health Update

Good o’l JR will miss tonight’s broadcast of AEW Dynamite as he continues radiation treatment for skin cancer.

Ross has been documenting his treatments on social media. Just today, he noted that he is ready to start day 3 of his 21-day treatment.

He expects to return to AEW television at the December 29th edition of Dynamite from Jacksonville, FL.

Once again, we wish Jim Ross the very best of luck with his health!

H/T to WrestleNewsCO for the transcription.

Bryan Danielson Debuts New Masked Gimmick On AEW Dark (Allegedly)

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Although this can’t be officially confirmed, it is believed that Bryan Danielson debuted a new masked gimmick on AEW Dark last night. The character Infinito made his AEW debut on the show wearing a black and gold full body suit with a mask. He defeated Ray Jaz in single’s competition.

“Introducing first, from the infinite universe, from the beginning and end of time, weighing more than you could possibly imagine, Infinito!” The character was introduced as by Justin Roberts.

Infinito and Jaz started the match off with some basic grappling. He then gained the advantage with a series of monkey flips. Infinito would later set up his opponent in what was referred to as the infinite airplane spin. While the move did not go on infinitely, it did go on for quite some time. After finally putting his opponent down, Infinito cradled him and got the 3-count. His official record is now 1-0.

Cody Rhodes is also alleged to have dawned a mask and debuted as Fuego 2. This character has been teaming with Fuego del Sol in the tag-team Too Fast Too Fuego.

Infinito appears to have been awarded an official AEW contract.

The full episode of AEW Dark featuring the debut of Infinito can be viewed in the player below:

Eric Bischoff On If AEW Is Hoarding Talent

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Eric Bischoff recently commented on if AEW is hoarding talent similar to what WCW is often alleged to have done during the Monday Night Wars. Bischoff was on his 83 Weeks podcast when he made the below comments.

“One of the biggest criticisms that I got from the dirt sheet community led by Dave Meltzer was ‘he’s signed too many WWE guys. Got too many people on the roster. Not letting the young talent get a shot because it’s bloated with ex-WWE guys.’ Okay, guess what? Some of that was true and some of that I deserved. Is history repeating itself? I don’t know, maybe?”

Bischoff continued to say he’s not aware of what Tony Khan’s strategy is regarding roster size. He would also say, however, that if there is no strategy, signing too many wrestlers could backfire.

“That being said, if there is no strategy and if you’re simply loading up your roster for the sake of building a big roster because having a big roster is your measure of success, then yeah there’s a chance it could backfire.”

Bischoff then continued to say that if you have a large roster but many wrestlers feel they are not being utilized enough, it could lead to disgruntled workers.

“If you’re not using those people to the extent that they feel like they’re getting their part of that dream, then ultimately, you can have a challenge and that challenge can become malignant and dangerous.”

Bischoff has been critical of AEW as of late. He has accused AEW President Tony Khan of manipulating data in order to make his promotion seem more competitive to WWE. More on that story is available in the link below:

Eric Bischoff Claims Tony Khan Manipulates Ratings Data To Make AEW Appear Competitive

H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions.

Trish Stratus To Host WWE Live Event In Toronto

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Trish Stratus is returning to WWE next month to host a live event from her hometown of Toronto. The show will emanate from the Coca-Cola Coliseum on Wednesday, December 29th.

“Excited to step through that curtain and feel the energy of the WWE Universe one more time. Let’s do this Toronto!” Stratus wrote on her official website.

The WWE Hall of Famer and 7x World Champion took to social media to officially announce she will be hosting the event.

The event will be a RAW branded house show. Matches advertised on local WWE programming in the area include Big E defending the WWE Championship against Bobby Lashley, and Becky Lynch vs Bianca Belair for the RAW Women’s Championship. The RK-Bro team of Matt Riddle and Randy Orton are also advertised as being on the show.

Stratus is also set to be a judge on Canada’s Got Talent along with Kardi and Lilly Singh. The season will begin airing next spring. The Toronto native is also promoting the movie “Christmas in the Rockies” which was released on DVD last week. Stratus plays the role of Marie Brown in the film.

Stratus had her last ever match in Toronto at SummerSlam 2019. She was defeated by Charlotte Flair on the show.

WWE NXT 2.0 Results (11/30): #1 Contenders Match, Ladder Bouts

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The November 30, 2021 episode of WWE NXT 2.0 aired live on the USA Network from Orlando, Florida at the Capitol Wrestling Center.

WWE NXT Results 

  • Kay Lee Ray defeated Dakota Kai in a ladder match
  • Cameron Grimes defeated Andre Chase 
  • Von Wagner and Kyle O’Reilly defeated Legado Del Fantasma
  • Joe Gacy defeated the shorter enhancement wrestler 
  • Solo Sikoa defeated Edris Enofe
  • Persia Pirotta and Indi Hartwell defeated Yulisa Leon and Valentina Feroz
  • Bron Breakker defeated Johnny Gargano

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Bron Breakker vs Johnny Gargano

Bron Breakker vs Johnny Gargano was set up when the fans voted for them to represent their teams in the Men’s WarGames match this Sunday. 

There was a promo segment where the new school talked about taking out the older guys. Gargano cut a promo about how Bron is “The Big Bad Booty Nephew”He asked Bron to leave his team in the back and Bron agreed. 

This ladder match served as the main event. There were various nasty bumps with Gargano taking a back bump on the ladder while Bron hit an elbow dive on a ladder. Bron got the briefcase to win the match. Bron has earned the advantage for his team at WarGames. 

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Cameron Grimes vs. Andre Chase

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Cameron Grimes vs. Andre Chase in a singles match was booked after Chase had issued a challenge via a video posted on his Twitter account. 

This came just days before Grimes steps into the ring with Duke Hudson in a hair vs. hair match at WarGames. 

The match was short and one-sided with Grimes going over with his double foot stomp for the win. Post-match, Hudson appeared to congratulate on his final victory with a full head of hair. He showed off photoshopped photos of Grimes with different hair styles. Grimes this Sunday he would be shaving him bald. 

#1 Contenders Match

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Raul Mendoza and Joaquin Wilde of Legado del Fantasma vs. Kyle O’Reilly and Von Wagner took place with the winners becoming the new #1 contenders to NXT Tag Team Champions Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner of Imperium for a title match at WarGames.

Barthel and Aichner won the NXT Tag Team Titles from MSK at Halloween Havoc last month. 

The match was fun with Wagner hitting his finisher for the win.

Ladder Match

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Kay Lee Ray vs. Dakota Kai in a WarGames Advantage Ladder Match kicked off the show.

They did a lot of brawling. At one point, Kai hit a double foot stomp off the top of the ladder. Ray knocked Kai off the ladder and grabbed the briefcase. It wasn’t the wildest match you’ll ever see, but it was a solid performance. 

As a result of the win, earned the WarGames entrance order advantage for her team as Io Shirai, Raquel Gonzalez, Cora Jade & Kay Lee Ray are facing Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne & Kai in a WarGames match at NXT WarGames this Sunday. 

Who Got Invited? 

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Joe Gacy held his “All-Inclusive Invitational” on this show. Gacy is challenging for Roderick Strong’s Cruiserweight Championship at NXT WarGames.

Gacy talked about his vision and sees there be no weight limits or the views of someone looking different. He said that he will have a conflict resolution this Sunday. He asked fans to take a look at a glimpse into the future. 

Gacy proceeded to have a gauntlet match against a small dude, who got crushed. He then was about to wrestle a big guy and a woman, but Diamond Mine then came out. Malcolm said that Diamond Mind is going to shut up Gacy for good. Gacy got into a brawl with the group and laid out Strong with a clothesline. 

The Rock Touts Record-Breaking Success Of Red Notice

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The Rock continues to have immense success in the world of Hollywood.

“The People’s Champion” stars in a new film called, Red Notice. He is joined by Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot. The movie hasn’t even been out a full month and has already broken a record.

The Rock Helps Red Notice Top Netflix Record

Netflix has announced that Red Notice is the most-watched film in the platform’s history. The Rock took to his Twitter account to express his gratitude.

“I also received confirmation (these metrics take time to be verified from the Wall Street folks) that well over 50% (closer to 60%) of all Netflix accounts have viewed RED NOTICE with an INCREDIBLE 92% AUDIENCE SCORE. THANK U GUYS!!”

Cleopatra’s Egg Used On WWE TV

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WWE reportedly made an “insane” amount of money for using “Cleopatra’s Egg” at Survivor Series, which was a Red Notice tie-in. Fightful Select reported that WWE could be receiving seven figures for the deal.

At the Survivor Series PPV, the egg went missing. As it turns out, it was Austin Theory who took the prized possession simply because he wanted to take a selfie with it.

Vince McMahon ended up awarding Austin a title opportunity against WWE Champion Big E at a future date. He also ended up slapping Theory on the Nov. 29 episode of Monday Night Raw.

Fightful Select reported that the initial pitch for the movie tie-in was “much worse” and would’ve involved the WWE 24/7 Championship.

Big Swole Announces She’s No Longer in AEW

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Former AEW talent Big Swole has announced that she has left All Elite Wrestling. AEW signed her to the company on December 9, 2019.

She shared on Twitter that she and AEW had decided not to renew her contract. Big Swole thanked AEW President Tony Khan and the company for her time with them. She ends her AEW career with a record of 33-13.

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Big Swole Career in AEW

Big Swole made her AEW debut at AEW All Out on August 31, 2019. She competed in the Women’s Casino Battle Royal in a losing effort. Throughout her career in AEW, she mainly appeared time on AEW Dark. Big Swole’s most notable rivalry was with current AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker last year. The feud also had memorable moments like Big Swole kidnapping Baker. The rivalry culminated at AEW All Out on September 5, 2020, where she defeated Baker in a Tooth and Nail match.

Despite her success in AEW, Big Swole faced issues in her personal life. She battled pneumonia in 2020, which also resulted in a flare-up of her Crohn’s Disease. Big Swole wrestled on January 22, defeating Alex Garcia at AEW Dark before taking a brief time off. She shared that she couldn’t take medicine because it could’ve resulted in death because of COVID-19.

Big Swole made her return to AEW on March 15 at AEW Dark Elevation defeating Skyler Moore. In her last match for the company, she defeated Allie Katch at AEW Dark on September 21. She also ends had a record of 16-4 this year in AEW.

Big Swole has not shared what her plans are now that she didn’t re-sign to AEW. However, based on her announcement, it seems Big Swole wrestling career isn’t over.

Booker T Reacts To Nia Jax Possibly Retiring

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Booker T has chimed in on Nia Jax saying it’s possible she will never wrestle again.

Jax was a polarizing figure in WWE. Many fans blamed her for causing a slew of injuries throughout her run. Still, Jax found success in the company and became a Raw Women’s Champion and a two-time women’s tag team champion with Shayna Baszler.

Nia ended up being a part of a wave of WWE roster cuts. She joined the likes of Keith Lee, Karrion Kross, and more.

Booker T Weighs In

Nia Jax recently took issue with people who said her real name was her ring name. At the end of her rant on social media, she said there’s a strong possibility that she’ll never step foot inside the squared circle again.

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On a new episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T said it’s entirely possible that Nia wants to simply live a normal life.

“It’s a whole lot different I think for women than it is for men. Just think about it for a second, what do you remember seeing Nia Jax ever before she was in WWE?

“That’s exactly my point. So, for her to actually go out and do the other shows other than WWE, something that perhaps came to her and was an offer that probably she couldn’t pass up.

“Maybe something that she really didn’t even wanna do. Just think about that for a second, but sometimes when the opportunity comes and then you see what kind of numbers are behind that opportunity you say, ‘Okay I’ll try this.’

“And it turns out to be a career for you for a period of time but who’s to say Nia Jax don’t wanna do something else like have a family, have a regular life, be able to breathe for a moment?”

Booker went on to say that he believes Nia Jax would be a big fish in a small pond going to Impact Wrestling. He also expressed his belief that she’d do well in AEW. Of course, that is if Nia Jax decides to keep wrestling.

Do you think we’ve seen the end of Nia Jax inside the ring?

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NJPW President Comments on Will Ospreay’s Status for Wrestle Kingdom

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New Japan Pro Wrestling President Takami Obari has addressed Will Ospreay’s status for Wrestle Kingdom 16, which takes place from January 4-6, 2022.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced yesterday that the country is banning foreigners from enterting the country indefinitely. Japan also joins other countries that are trying to combat the new variant of COVID-19, Omicron.

Japan’s new travel restriction casts doubt on wrestlers like Will Ospreay participating in Wrestle Kingdom 16.

In an interview with Tokyo Sports, Obari addressed the situation. He shared that Ospreay should be able to visit Japan because he has a work visa. However, the situation in Japan can change.

“Under the current rules, foreign wrestlers who are regularly participating in the war are not expected to enter the country. I’ve heard that (regular foreign wrestlers) have visas to work in Japan, so they will be treated as re-entry. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” said Obari.

Ospreay tweeted the following, reassuring fans that he’ll be there on January 5th.

NJPW Heavyweight Championship Title Picture

Ospreay will return to Japan for NJPW since his match with Shingo Takagi at Wrestling Dontaku on May 4. It was also the last match that he defended the NJPW Heavyweight Championship before vacating the title due to a neck injury. After Ospreay relinquished the title, Takagi defeated Kazuchika Okada to win the vacant NJPW Heavyweight Champion at Dominion on June 7. To get back into the title picture, Okada won the G1 Climax.

It’s unclear if NJPW planned to have all three wrestlers involved, but the Ospreay injury helped build an eight-month storyline.

Wrestle Kingdom Three Night Event

Wrestle Kingdom 16 will be a three-night event. It is also the first three-night Wrestle Kingdom in NJPW history. The main event of Night One on January 4 will be Takagi vs. Okada for the NJPW Heavyweight Championship. The winner of Night One will also defend the championship against Ospreay in the main event of Night Two on January 5. It is unclear if the winner will defend the NJPW Heavyweight Champion on Night Three on January 6.

For now, it seems Ospreay will get his opportunity to reclaim the NJPW Heavyweight Championship on January 5. It is unclear if he is in Japan currently. However, with the new variant of COVID-19, NJPW may also need to have a backup plan just in case.

The Undertaker Recalls Putting The Rock Over Against Initial Plans

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The Undertaker has reflected on the time he was forced to call an audible and give The Rock a big moment.

The Rock and The Undertaker are considered to be all-time greats in the wrestling industry. Undertaker stuck with WWE through the rough times and the glory days. He has helped stars such as The Rock develop over the years.

The Undertaker Calls An Audible

The Undertaker appeared on the LOL Network for Kevin Hart’s Cold as Balls show. During his appearance, Undertaker looked back on having The Rock pin him, which went against what was scripted.

“Way back in the day you could tell he was right there on the threshold and we were in a match on Monday Night Raw, bunch of different things going on.

“It got kinda screwed up and I had to audible. I had to change things. I’m the tenured vet there and I remember telling him I said, ‘Alright, kid. It’s your night,’ and he hit me with the Rock Bottom and beat me.

“It was the right thing to do for business. I told Vince [McMahon] I said, ‘Look, we were in trouble time-wise.’ He said, ‘Anytime, I trust you.'”

We’ve heard numerous stories over the years about how Undertaker was viewed as a locker room leader.

He’s had a strong relationship with Vince McMahon for decades and has helped put over the likes of The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Brock Lesnar when they were emerging.

The Undertaker retired from the wrestling business back in 2020. WWE held a “Final Farewell” for “The Deadman” at last year’s Survivor Series PPV.

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ROH Women’s Champion Rok-C To Debut For MLW

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ROH Women’s World Champion Rok-C is set to make her MLW debut on January 21st, 2022 at Blood and Thunder. The event is an MLW Fusion television taping from Gilley’s in Dallas, Texas. The 20-year-old has been training with Booker T since she was 16.

“Known as “The Prodigy,” the 5’1? featherweight looks to make a statement in her home state of Texas when she steps foot in an MLW ring for the fist-time ever on January 21st,” reads an MLW press release.

Rok-C won a tournament this year in ROH to win the ROH Women’s World Championship. She defeated Miranda Arize in the finals at Death Before Dishonor in September. Footage of her victory is below:

MLW’s Open Door Policy For Free Agents

MLW is touting that Rok-C will be the first to take part in the promotion’s new open-door policy as it concerns free agents. Last month, MLW revealed that a percentage of future events will feature wrestlers currently on the free agent market in addition to wrestlers signed to MLW contracts.

“While the majority of MLW’s roster features contracted competitors, a percentage of each card will now feature free agents, ensuring exciting and unpredictable matchups,” reads an MLW press release. 

More on MLW’s open door policy for free agents is available in the link below:

MLW Announces “Open Door Policy” For Free Agents

John Morrison Responds To Being Referenced On WWE RAW

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John Morrison was released from WWE earlier this month and this was referenced last night on WWE Raw. Morrison’s former partner, The Miz, returned and was involved in a talking segment with Edge. During this interaction, Edge referenced that Miz had gone to perform on Dancing With The Stars and left his partner to get fired.

“You use this to get notoriety for your next endeavor, for your next reality show, for your next dance competition while you leave your partners high and dry to get fired,” Edge said to Miz.

Morrison issued the following response to this segment on social media.

Edge also referenced Miz getting mentioned on AEW Dynamite last week. CM Punk referred to MJF as a “less famous version of The Miz” on the show.

“You have people on other shows saying your name just to get a cheap reaction. You live rent-free in a lot of heads,” Edge said to Miz.

There was another reference to released WWE talent on RAW last night as well. During a segment featuring Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch, Morgan appeared to blame Lynch and her big-money contract for the release of her former Riott Squad teammates.

“You’re the reason why your friend is gone just like the reason why your big, fat greedy contract is the reason why MY friends are gone. How does it feel knowing you become everything you despised?”

CM Punk Match Announced For AEW Dynamite

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AEW has announced another big match for Wednesday’s edition of Dynamite from the Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia.

CM Punk will be back in action against young up-and-comer Lee Moriarty.

After their promo battle last week, Maxwell Jacob Friedman will likely be watching this match closely.

CM Punk is excited at the prospect of mixing it up with Moriarty.

CM Punk vs Lee Moriarty

This will be Punk’s 8th match in AEW. He’s defeated Darby Allin, Powerhouse Hobbs, Daniel Garcia, Matt Sydal, Bobby Fish, Eddie Kingston, and QT Marshall.

As for Lee Moriarty, he’s 1-4 in singles matches in AEW. He’s defeated Nick Comoroto but lost to Bobby Fish, Daniel Garcia, Joey Janela, and Dante Martin.

AEW Dynamite Preview (12/1/21)

4 other matches have been confirmed for this week’s Dynamite.:

  • The TBS Title Tournament will continue with the final quarter-final match. Ruby Soho will face Kris Statlander with the winner moving on to face Jade Cargill in the semi-finals.
  • Bryan Danielson defeated Colt Cabana in front of Cabana’s hometown in Chicago last week. This week he will attempt to do the same thing to another member of the Dark Order. Alan “5” Angels, who is from the Atlanta area, will step up to the plate to face the American Dragon. AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page will likely be in attendance and have his eye on what happens here.

After Andrade El Idolo, Malakai Black and FTR defeated Cody Rhodes & Death Triangle in the main event last week, Andrade and Rhodes will face off in an Atlanta street fight this week. This was set up after Dynamite went off the air last week when Andrade gave Rhodes a DDT on the floor outside the ring. Considering this show is in Rhodes’ hometown, it should be interesting to see what fan reaction he gets. He might even toss his weight belt into the crowd again.

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  • Darby Allin & Sting will continue their rivalry with the Gunn Club this week. This started on Rampage a couple of weeks ago when Darby Allin defeated Billy Gunn in singles competition. After the match, the Gunn Club attacked both him and Sting. On Dynamite last week, Allin was able to attack Austin Gunn on the ramp but Billy & Colten bailed before him and Sting could get their hands on them. This week, it will be Sting and Darby Allin against Billy & Colten Gunn in tag-team action.

Guinness Book of World Records Recognizes Randy Orton & Natalya Achievements

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The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized the achievements of both Randy Orton and Natalya. Both Orton and Natalya achieved PPV milestones for the company at this year’s Survivor Series.

In the case of Randy Orton, he broke the all-time record for most matches on WWE PPV when he wrestled in his 177th at Survivor Series. This topped Kane’s tally of 176. Natalya also set a record at Survivor Series, with her 68th PPV match, setting a record for women’s wrestlers in the company.

“Randy Orton (USA), one half of the current WWE RAW Tag Team Champions alongside Riddle, is a third-generation superstar who made his wrestling debut in 2000,” reads Guinness’ description of Orton’s record. “Fast forward 21 years and he has appeared on a record-breaking 177 pay-per-view (PPV) events, surpassing the previous record for most WWE PPV appearances (male) held by Kane (USA).”

“Natalya (Canada) has set the record for the most WWE PPV appearances (female)with 68 following her traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination match. Her team of Smackdown superstars lost to RAW’s,” reads a description of the record set by Natalya.

Other female wrestlers with large PPV match tallies include Charlotte Flair (57), Trish Stratus (43), Sasha Banks (43), Becky Lynch (43), Bayley (42), Lita (23), and Chyna (20).

Rhodes To The Top Renewed For Second Season

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Brandi and Cody Rhodes’ “Rhodes to the Top” reality series has been renewed for a second season, according to a report from the Wrestling Observer. The first season consisted of 13 episodes and has a 48% approval rating currently on Rotten Tomatoes.

The first season of the show averaged 360,000 viewers per episode and a 0.15 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Episodes of the show are also available for viewing on TNT’s website here.

“Rhodes to the Top will take viewers behind-the-scenes as the powerhouse couple manage their ever-busier lives inside and outside the ring, all the while surrounded by a colorful and often hilarious motley crew of wrestlers, family and friends who both support and test them at every turn. Married in 2013, Cody and Brandi have been on an unprecedented path to wrestling greatness, but will now face their newest and possibly biggest challenge yet,” reads a description of the show on TNT’s website.

In an interview with the Wrap, Cody explained how the show peels back the curtain on the wrestling industry.

“Me, being an old-school wrester, that was always so taboo and almost scary to really pull the curtain back that far,” Rhodes explained. “But it’s almost insulting the audience’s intelligence not to do it this day and age because we have such a hardcore fan, a super fan that makes up the base of who watches AEW.”

WWE RAW Results (11/29): Edge & The Miz Return, Title Match Set For Day 1

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WWE RAW aired live from the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The RAW Tag Team Championships and United States Championship were defended tonight. Big E battled Kevin Owens in the main event event of this week’s show. If Kevin Owens won the match, he would be added to the WWE Championship match at Day 1 on January 1, 2022.

RAW Results (11/29)

  1. Seth Rollins def. Finn Balor
  2. RK-Bro def. Roode & Ziggler to retain the RAW Tag Titles
  3. Damian Priest def. Apollo Crews to retain the US Title
  4. Street Profits def. Alpha Academy
  5. Rey Mysterio & Dominik def. Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander
  6. Team Liv Morgan def. Team Becky Lynch
  7. Kevin Owens def. Big E via DQ & will be added to the WWE Championship match at Day 1

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Rollins Will Face Big E At Day 1

Seth Rollins began this week’s show and claimed that nobody can keep him down. Rollins cackled into the microphone before saying that he has a secret. Seth announced that he will face Big E for the WWE Championship at Day 1.

Rollins stated that Day 1 will be the first day of a new era, the first day of his next championship reign. Seth added that this reign will define the future of RAW and this business. Rollins shouted that he was a revolutionary as the crowd booed.

Finn Balor interrupted and made his way to the ring for a singles match against Rollins. Balor tackled Rollins to begin the action and beat him down. Rollins rolled out of the ring to regroup but Finn followed him out there. Finn connected with a Clothesline over the barricade but Rollins shrugged it off. Rollins hit a Suicide Dive but Balor got up and hit the Slingblade on the floor. Finn bashed Rollins with the steel steps and rolled Seth into the ring.

The match officially started and Finn hit a Dropkick. Balor made his way to the top rope but Seth rolled out of the ring. Balor flipped onto Rollins as RAW went to a commercial break. When RAW returned, Seth was back in control and hit the Falcon Arrow for a near fall.

Rollins made his way to the top rope and went for a Frog Splash but Finn got his knees up. Balor rolled up Rollins for a two count and followed it up with a Double Stomp. Finn geared up in the corner of the ring and went for another Slingblade but Rollins blocked it. Seth hit a Slingblade of his own and followed it up with a Superkick for a near fall.

Seth hit Balor with a Dropkick to the face but Balor responded with a Slingblade. Finn went for 1916 but Rollins countered with a forearm to the back of the head. Balor dropped to a knee and Rollins connected with the Stomp for the pinfall victory.

Later on RAW, Kevin Owens confronted Seth Rollins backstage. Owens claimed that Adam Pearce told him that if he beats Big E tonight, he gets added to the title match at Day 1. Seth didn’t believe Owens and went to go find Adam Pearce for confirmation. Pearce told Seth that Owens was lying and Rollins left. Sonya showed up after Rollins walked away and said that actually wasn’t a bad idea.

Rollins talked to Owens later on RAW. Seth claimed that Owens was lying and Kevin denied it. Owens said he was going to get added to the title match if he beats Big E tonight. Rollins laughed in his face and Owens walked away. Rollins joked with Pearce and Deville about it backstage. Pearce told Rollins that he actually thought it was a good idea and Seth got annoyed.

Vince McMahon Slapped Austin Theory

Vince McMahon was shown backstage meeting with Austin Theory. Austin asked how Vince was doing and McMahon went on a rant about how he hates when people ask that. A recap of Austin Theory admitting he stole the egg and being awarded a title match for it were then shown. McMahon told Austin that they were going to sit here together and watch the rest of the show. Vince told Austin to never steal from him again. Theory kept yelling at Austin throughout the night and told him to expect the unexpected before slapping him in the face.

Liv Morgan & Becky Lynch Traded Words, Title Match Set For Next Week

RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch got a great reaction from the crowd as RAW went to a break.

Lynch was then shown in the ring with Sonya Deville as this was now a contract signing for the RAW Women’s Championship match. Deville introduced Liv Morgan as Lynch’s challenger and the match will happen on next week’s RAW.

Lynch claimed that she wanted to get Liv Morgan angry and she accomplished that. Becky complimented Liv on her right hand but said one punch isn’t enough to take her title. Lynch suggested that Liv will wind up holding herself back like always and fall short of winning the RAW Women’s Championship.

Becky started poking fun at the New York Islanders and said they haven’t won a hockey “match” in a while. Liv Morgan told Becky to shut up to uproarious applause. Liv rolled footage of Becky Lynch crying after defeating Charlotte at Survivor Series. Morgan joked about Big Time Becks crying like a little baby. Liv called Lynch a bully and that she has learned from all of Becky’s mistakes. Liv claimed that Becky’s “big, fat, greedy contract” is the reason her friends are gone. Morgan went to punch Becky in the face but Sonya held her back. Lynch suggested a 5 on 5 tag team match later “Team Becks vs. Team Liv” and Morgan accepted.

RK-Bro Retained The RAW Tag Titles

RK-Bro defended the RAW Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode tonight on RAW. Ziggler and Roode dominated the match early and isolated Riddle in the ring. Dolph beat Riddle down int he corner of the ring and went for a Splash. Riddle leaped out of the way at the last moment and Dolph crashed into the turnbuckle.

Orton tagged in and knocked Roode off the apron before delivering a Powerslam to Ziggler. Randy set up for the Draping DDT but Roode dragged Dolph to the floor. Orton punched Robert in the face before bouncing Ziggler’s head off the announce table. Ziggler leveled Orton with a Superkick and Roode slammed Riddle on top of the table. Roode and Ziggler posed for the crowd as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Ziggler hit Orton with a Splash in the corner. Roode tagged in and hit Randy with a Neckbreaker for a two count. Roode did some pushups before getting Orton in a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Riddle tagged in and unloaded some knee strikes to Roode and Ziggler. Riddle followed it up with a couple Brotons and then the Draping DDT on Roode.

Orton tagged in and they both set up for an RKO as Roode & Ziggler got up. They both blocked it and Dolph hit the Zig Zag on Orton for a close two count. Dolph went for a Superkick but Orton blocked it before hitting the RKO for the pinfall victory. RK-Bro are still the RAW Tag Team Champions.

The Miz Interrupted Edge

Edge kicked off the 2nd hour of this week’s RAW to a big pop from the crowd. Edge said this was the best job in the world and told the crowd that he missed them. He noted that Seth Rollins is the #1 contender and he actually deserves it because he is operating on an entirely different level.

Edge noted that there a bunch of new opponents on RAW that he can sink his teeth into and listed off a bunch of names. The Miz interrupted with Maryse wearing Miz & Mrs. jackets. Miz joked that Edge has been gone for like a month and gets this big comeback. Miz complained about not getting a triumphant return and referred to Maryse as one of the greatest superstars of all time. The Miz was pissed that he wasn’t on Edge’s list and Edge joked that he thought Miz was still painting his face like a genie on Dancing with the Stars.

The Miz blamed the fans for not doing well on the show. Edge claimed that Miz was only interrupting him so he can get back on the main event scene. Edge started up a half hearted “Miz sucks!” chant from the crowd and Miz went on one of his rants about deserving respect.

Miz noted that he was WWE Champion six months ago while Edge hasn’t held a major title in forever. The Miz claimed that he has surpassed Edge long ago and that the Rated R Superstar should have stayed out for good. Edge admitted that he cannot do this for much longer but he fought his ass off for this small winder.

Edge noted how he has mutual respect with the superstars in the back while The Miz doesn’t. Edge pointed out how The Miz has people on other shows (CM Punk on Dynamite) mentioning his name just to get a cheap reaction and how Miz has made it farther than anyone thought he could. Edge added that Miz comes out here and expects respect while Edge earns it. He challenged Miz to a fight but Miz declined and left with Maryse to end the segment.

Street Profits def. Alpha Academy

AJ Styles and Omos joined commentary for a match between Street Profits and Alpha Academy. Styles was wearing sunglasses and claimed that he was blind due to being sprayed with the fire extinguisher. Styles tried to interfere in the match Montez booted him away. Ford then hit the Frog Splash for the quick victory. AJStyles argued with Omos to end the segment.

Damian Priest Retained The US Title

Damian Priest defended the United States Championship against Apollo Crews on this week’s edition of RAW. Commander Azeez was in Apollo’s corner for the match. Crews slammed Damian to the mat but the US Champion shrugged it off. Priest took Apollo down and applied a Headlock. Apollo escaped but Damian caught him with a shoulder tackle. Crews rolled out of the ring and Damian chased him. Commander Azeez got in the way and Crews capitalized with a knee to the face as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Priest connected with a slam and went for the cover but Apollo kicked out at two. Damian went for a Cannonball off the apron and barely connected. Damian hopped back on the apron but Commander Azeez tripped him up. The referee saw it and kicked Azeez out. Damian got pissed off and went right after Crews. Priest hit the Reckoning for the pinfall victory and retained the US Title.

Rey & Dominik Picked Up A Win

Cedric Alexander & Shelton Benjamin faced Rey Mysterio & Dominik tonight. Cedric and Dominik started off the action. Alexander hit a Suplex and tagged in Shelton Benjamin. Shelton continued to beat Dominik down and prevented him from tagging out.

Dominik eventually escaped and tagged in Rey Mysterio. Rey hit Shelton with a Hurricanrana before Cedric tagged in. Rey greeted him with a Dropkick before knocking Benjamin off the top rope. Mysterio set up for the 619 but Shelton broke it up. Dominik and Rey hit a stereo 619s before Dominik hit Cedric with a Frog Splash for the pinfall victory.

Team Liv def. Team Becky Lynch

Team Liv (Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Nikki A.S.H., Dana Brooke, Liv Morgan) faced Team Becks (Doudrop, Queen Zelina, Carmella, Tamina, Becky Lynch). Becky and Liv started off the action and Lynch took control. Carmella tagged in and went for a Clothesline but Morgan dodged it.

Rhea tagged in and the heels surrounded her. Rhea fought them all off until Tamina dropped her. Tamina and Ripley then traded punches in the middle of the ring. Tamina got the better of the exchange and slammed Ripley to the mat. Rhea battled back and then the babyface surrounded Tamina. They beat her down and Belair went for the KOD before Lynch and company broke it up. The heels retreated out of the ring as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. were battling in the ring. Doudrop overpowered Nikki and slammed her to the mat. Becky tagged in and hit a Leg Drop before going for another one. Nikki got out of the way but Carmella prevented her from tagging out. Carmella threw Nikki to the corner and hit her with some elbows to the face.

Rhea Ripley tagged back in and unloaded some knee strikes to Carmella’s face. Ripley hit a Dropkick but then Carmella tripped her up. Carmella locked n the Code of Silence but Dana Brooke broke it up. Everything broke down and a brawl broke out. Doudrop hit Belair with a Crossbody but got sent out of the ring by Liv. Becky hit Liv with a reverse DDT but Rhea knocked her to the outside. Carmella hit Ripley with a Superkick and went for the cover but Ripley kicked out as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, Liv went for a Crossbody but Tamina blocked it. Liv hit Tamina with the Oblivion for the pinfall victory.

The WWE Title Match At Day 1 Is Now A Triple Threat

WWE Champion Big E squared off against Kevin Owens in this week’s main event. If Owens won the match, he would be added to the title match at Day 1. Seth Rollins joined commentary for the match. Big E dominated early and brought Owens to the outside. Big E and Rollins traded words and this allowed Owens to regroup. Kevin connected with a DDT that bashed Big E’s face into the steel steps as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Big E leveled Owens with a shoulder tackle. Owens battled back and slammed Big E into the turnbuckle. The two superstars battled to the top rope and Owens connected with a Superplex. Owens went for the cover but Big E was able to kick out at two.

Owens got the champ in a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Big E escaped and Owens slammed him to the mat. Kevin went for a Senton but Big E got his knees up. Big E and Owens traded shots in the middle of the ring. Owens dropped Big E with a Superkick for a two count. Big E connected with a Uranage for a two count as Rollins was frustrated on commentary. Owens set up for a Frog Splash but took the time to attack Rollins.

Back in the ring, Owens went for the Stunner but Big E blocked it. Seth Rollins hopped in the ring and attacked Kevin Owens to end the match via DQ. Rollins went for the Stomp on Owens but Kevin escaped. Rollins hit Big E with the Stomp as Owens was announced the winner of the match via DQ. The ring announcer stated that Owens was added to the match and Seth threw a tantrum to close the show.

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