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TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys Re-Sign With Promotion

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Fans can expect to see plenty more of Matt and Jeff Hardy in TNA Wrestling as the legendary duo has re-signed with the promotion. News of the pair’s new deals with TNA was broken by SI, who spoke with Matt about this latest run with the company.

“It’s like we turned back time. Everything’s clicking. We’re very happy with what we’re doing there, and we want to do what we can to help build TNA back into one of the top brands in pro wrestling.”

Re-signing The Hardys is certainly a boon for TNA, which relaunched in January of this year to much fanfare after years as Impact Wrestling. Since then, TNA has maintained momentum thanks to popular talents including World Champions Nic Nemeth, Jordynne Grace, and Joe Hendry, as well as its popular partnership with WWE NXT.

Matt and Jeff both returned to TNA after AEW runs many fans believed fell short of what could’ve been for one of wrestling’s most popular tag-teams. The Hardys captured the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Bound for Glory in October, ending the 43-day reign of The System (Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards.)

As for how long The Hardys’ time with the gold, that remains to be seen, but fans can expect plenty more of the brothers in the iMPACT Zone. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Matt and Jeff Hardy and their plans as part of the TNA roster.

Jeff Hardy: ‘I Don’t Want Solo Hall of Fame Spot, Just To Go In With Matt’

WWE Stock Hits All-Time High As TKO Expands Portfolio

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WWE’s stock has demonstrated remarkable growth, mirroring the company’s dynamic in-ring performances. Trading under TKO Group Holdings since its merger with UFC, WWE’s stock reached an all-time high of $139.15 per share this week, marking a 77.23% increase over the past year.

This surge underscores WWE’s robust momentum in both its entertainment offerings and corporate strategies. Over the past month, TKO stock delivered a 19.11% price return and a 27.71% return over six months.

Analyst Perspectives

The stock’s ascent has garnered positive attention from financial analysts. Firms such as Citi, Guggenheim, and Goldman Sachs have issued ‘Buy’ ratings for TKO, reflecting confidence in the company’s long-term financial prospects.

Conversely, Benchmark Capital downgraded TKO shares from ‘Buy’ to ‘Hold,’ citing concerns over potential dilution of growth due to recent acquisitions and corporate activities.

Strategic Developments

This financial milestone coincides with WWE’s strategic expansion into streaming platforms. Starting January 2025, WWE’s flagship program, Monday Night Raw, will transition to Netflix as part of a 10-year deal valued at over $5 billion.

Additionally, TKO Group Holdings secured a $2.75 billion term loan to fund acquisitions, including Professional Bull Riders (PBR), On Location, and IMG. These additions aim to diversify TKO’s portfolio and enhance its revenue streams.

On the legal front, TKO agreed to a $375 million settlement in an antitrust lawsuit filed by UFC fighters. The lawsuit alleged that the UFC restricted fighters’ pay and leveraged its dominant market position to disadvantage other promotions.

WWE has certainly been on a role as of late, with massive deals including SmackDown’s move to the USA Network and WWE NXT’s arrival on The CW.

AEW Returns to Chicago: Continental Classic and Championship Action

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All Elite Wrestling returns to Chicago’s Wintrust Arena tonight on TBS at 8/7c with a stacked card featuring Continental Classic Tournament matches and championship action.

Continental Classic Tournament Matches:

  • Darby Allin vs. Brody King: A rematch from their bloody feud, with Allin looking to overcome the size disadvantage.
  • Ricochet vs. Claudio Castagnoli: A clash of speed versus power, with Ricochet seeking to bounce back from his first AEW pinfall defeat at Full Gear.
  • Mark Briscoe vs. Shelton Benjamin: Briscoe faces a tough test against The Hurt Syndicate’s standard-bearer

ROH World Championship Match: Chris Jericho defends his title against Tomohiro Ishii, looking to prove his doubters wrong.

Queen Aminata vs. Jamie Hayter, with the winner qualifying for the NJPW International Women’s Cup

Fallout from Full Gear: Expect updates on the chaotic world title scene, including Jon Moxley’s next challenger and the involvement of Christian Cage, Jay White, Darby Allin, and Hangman Page.

GCW Promoter Brett Lauderdale Opens Up About Ricky Starks Situation

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Brett Lauderdale says he doesn’t know why Ricky Starks was pulled from GCW shows.

The AEW star was announced for several upcoming GCW events after his surprise appearance at the Dream On show on November 23. The former FTW champion, however, was pulled from the announced dates only days after by the Elite promotion. This was a curious development as Starks’ other indie appearances were not canceled.

Lauderdale addressed these turn of events on the most recent episode of Game Changer Weekly. He explained that contracted talents reach out to him if they want to get booked. Brett noted that wrestlers are responsible for getting clearance from their employers themselves. He said that he has no direct line of communication with AEW so he can’t be sure why Starks was pulled:

“I found out about this the same time as everybody else did, for the most part. I’ve stated this many times before and it’s no secret. I don’t really have a line of communication with AEW. I’ve never talked to Tony Khan on the phone or via text in my entire life. They don’t talk to me. I’m not trying to say that in a negative context, but I guess we’ve never really had to talk.”

It’s Part of The Deal: Brett Lauderdale

The indie promotion has featured many AEW talents on their shows over the years including top names such as Jon Moxley. Brett Lauderdale claimed that because of the lack of communication, he doesn’t know if the freeze applies just to Starks or other talents as well.

Speaking about all the different rumors that have been floating around, Lauderdale noted that he’s heard things too. Though he can’t say for sure if they’re true as reports have been wrong about the AEW-GCW relationship in the past. Brett said that he’s always thought the two companies to be on the same side, and admitted that it doesn’t feel great to have an announced talent be pulled like that:

“I would love to know if there’s something to be done or something we can be doing. We got to the point where this stuff was agreed upon, announced, and fans were looking forward to this. To promote something and have to pull it back is not ideal. At the same time, and I’ve said this many times, when you do book television or contracted talent, you do it with the understanding this could happen at any time for any reason. It sucks, but it’s part of the deal.”

The GCW official also commented on reports saying that Effy’s referencing Shad Khan on his podcast saying ‘Brett doesn’t have a dad who pays him to stay away’ might have caused the rift between the promotions. He noted that Effy is also an independent contractor and his podcast is not related to GCW in any way.

Ricky Starks On Why He Can’t Be Grateful Just Having A Job

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Ricky Starks has explained why he can’t be happy by just having a job.

The former FTW Champion finds himself in a precarious position with his current employers. AEW has not booked the 34-year-old in a match since March but they reportedly also extended his contract to stop him from entering free agency this year.

A lot of people think that Starks should just be grateful for having a job with the company still but the AEW star doesn’t seem to subscribe to this philosophy.

During a new interview with Chris Van Vliet, Ricky Starks talked about his All 2023 match with Bryan Danielson. While discussing the bout, the former champion recalled someone telling him that he should just be grateful for having a job:

“I’ll never forget someone telling me just be grateful that you even have a job. I remember someone being like, just be grateful we have a job. I’ll never forget feeling like, how dare you! Don’t tell me to be grateful for something that I’ve worked very hard for.”

You Don’t Live My Life: Ricky Starks

Starks explained that people don’t know how hard he’s worked for the opportunities he’s gotten. Anyone who hasn’t lived his life shouldn’t tell him to be grateful for anything:

“That’s saying I know that you’re hungry for dinner, here’s a half-eaten loaf of bread, actually no, let me take that back. Here’s just the crumbs. F*ck you. Don’t tell me just be grateful for something, you don’t live my life. You don’t understand the things that I have gone through to even just get in this moment. It really set me off.”

The AEW star also talked about his recent hiatus from the company. He said that being kept home during the prime of his career just throws you off. You can check out his remarks on the matter here.

Eric Bischoff Crashes WWE NXT: ‘Next Week, I’m Coming to NXT’

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Former WCW President Eric Bischoff has announced that he’ll be making the trip to Orlando for an in-person appearance at next week’s episode of NXT.

This week’s episode of the Black & Silver show featured Trick Williams in a segment where he talked about his upcoming Deadline title defence against Ridge Holland. Holland later came out to deliver some words of his own.

The segment didn’t end with just the two of them, however, and Eric Bischoff appeared on the Titan Tron to address both the stars. The wrestling veteran revealed that he’ll be attending next week’s episode of the show in person to test both the NXT talents:

“Now, Trick, you’re right. Things have been very chaotic in NXT, and I really enjoyed it. But next week, I want to get a closer look because next week, I’m coming to NXT.

Ridge, you want the NXT title so bad? Trick, you want to keep it, right? Well, we’re going to find out how bad. What makes both you guys tick? If you think tensions are high right now, by the time I’m done, you guys are going to want to destroy each other at Deadline. Hell, maybe right there in the room. See you next week.”

Ridge Holland originally won the title shot by defeating Andre Chase on the November 19 episode of the show. The loss not only cost Andre the title opportunity but his Chase U faction was also forced to disband after it.

The NXT Deadline event will be taking place from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, December 7.

WWE Survivor Series 2024 Post Show Start Time: US, Australia, Europe and more

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WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 is set to be an action-packed event, with fans eagerly anticipating not just the main show but also the post-show analysis. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the post-show start times across different regions, ensuring you don’t miss out on the excitement.

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US Post-Show Start Time

For fans in the United States, the Survivor Series main card is scheduled to begin at 6 PM ET on Saturday, November 30, 2024. 

The post-show will commence immediately following the conclusion of the main event. While an exact start time isn’t specified, viewers can expect the post-show to begin around 10 PM ET, depending on the duration of the main card.

Australian Post-Show Start Time

Australian wrestling enthusiasts will need to stay up late (or wake up early) for the post-show. Given the time difference, the post-show is likely to start around 2 PM AEDT on Sunday, December 1, 2024. This timing is based on the estimated conclusion of the main card, which begins at 10 AM AEDT.

European Post-Show Start Time

European fans can also look forward to a late-night viewing experience. Here’s a breakdown of the expected post-show start times across Europe:

  • United Kingdom (GMT): Approximately 2/3 AM GMT (Sunday, December 1)
  • Central European Time (CET): Around 4/5 AM CET (Sunday, December 1)
  • Eastern European Time (EET): Roughly 5/6 AM EET (Sunday, December 1)

WWE Survivor Series 2024 Post Show Live Stream: How to watch

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WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 is set to be an explosive event, and fans won’t want to miss out on the post-show analysis and reactions.

The main card will air on November 30, 2024, starting at 6 PM ET. For those eager to catch all the post-match excitement, here’s everything you need to know about watching the Survivor Series 2024 Post Show live stream.

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When and Where to Watch

The Survivor Series Post-Show will stream live immediately following the main event. While an exact start time isn’t specified, fans can expect it to begin shortly after the conclusion of the final match.

Streaming Options

Peacock

For viewers in the United States, Peacock is the exclusive streaming platform for WWE content, including the Survivor Series Post Show. To access the live stream, you’ll need a Peacock subscription.

The standard plan costs $6 per month, while the premium plan is $12 per month, offering additional benefits like offline viewing and ad-free content.

WWE Network

International viewers outside the US can catch the Post Show on the WWE Network. The Network is available for £9.99 per month and provides access to all WWE premium live events and exclusive content.

What to Expect from the Post Show

The Post Show will offer comprehensive coverage of the night’s events, including:

  • Expert analysis of the WarGames matches
  • Interviews with victorious superstars
  • Discussion of surprising moments and potential storyline developments
  • Fan reactions and social media highlights

Key Matches to Be Discussed

The Post Show will likely focus on the following high-profile matches:

  • The Men’s WarGames match featuring the OG Bloodline vs. the New Bloodline
  • The Women’s WarGames match with last-minute changes due to Jade Cargill’s injury
  • Gunther defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest
  • Other title matches and significant confrontations

Roman Reigns Reveals If The Rock Match Is Still On Table

Anutosh Bajpai
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Roman Reigns says that the match with The Rock could still happen if the fans want it but they can also pivot things to a different direction if needed.

The Original Tribal Chief spoke to SI Media podcast recently to discuss a wide variety of topics including his status for the Raw Netflix premiere, his SummerSlam return, Paul Heyman’s recent behaviour, and a lot more.

When asked if the match with The Great One could still happen, the former Undisputed Champion explained that WWE is a company that always listens to fans. While they don’t let individuals dictate their programming, they work hard to satisfy the paying consumer in a way that enables the company to grow further:

“I think our fan base and the company’s proven that if our fans are loud enough and passionate enough about something [it’ll happen]. We’re a company who, we’re not being dictated to, and of course we have a vision for where we’re trying to go.

But we know who the consumers are, we know who’s paying their hard-earned money. We want to satisfy those people. But we have to do it in a regard that’s going to attract more eyes and bring more people in. Dwayne’s always going to be in that role. He’s always going to be a guy that just magnetizes and makes the broadcast even bigger. So if that’s the case and that the people want it.”

We Can Make Something Happen: Roman Reigns

The Final Boss showed up at Bad Blood last month to confirm that his story with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes is not over just yet. Though there have been conflicting reports on what the next chapter of this feud with look like. One source suggests that the appearance was not building toward the obvious Roman Reigns vs. The Rock match for WrestleMania 41.

The Tribal Chief seemingly referenced the uncertainty of plans concerning The Hollywood star discussing how WWE has developed many talents who can take the center stage if needed. Roman Reigns is not backing away from the fight however, if the People’s Champion is down for it:

“But that’s what’s cool is, man, we’ve had such a strong set of talent in our roster. Who would have thought that Cody could have had so much admiration that it could have broke up the plans of Tribal Chief vs. The People’s Champion.

That in its own right is pretty outstanding. It’s amazing. So I think that just kind of goes back to – Yeah there’s a lot of meat on the bone and if Dwayne can’t come in and just boom – this is how it is brother.

Then that’s when you know you’re cooking up with some really good ingredients. I think that’s what makes…that’s why he is tied in the way he is. That’s why he’s a part of the board and a part of everything the way he is. Because we’re at an unprecedented time right now. Business is great and we just want to continue to push things up. So if that’s what the people want, and the people’s champ is down – I’m sure we can make something happen.”

AEW Grand Slam: Australia Shifts to Smaller Venue In Brisbane

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AEW Grand Slam: Australia, the promotion’s first-ever event in the country, will now take place from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Feb 15. In an email shared by ticket provider TICKETEK, the move was made official.

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Grand Slam: Australia was announced during All In: London 2024 and was originally set to take place at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. At this time, no matches have been confirmed for the pay-per-view.

While no official word has been given for the change, reports have come out that ticket sakes for Grand Slam: Australia have underperformed. In September, Dave Meltzer shared on Wrestling Observer Radio that sales were “not good” while Bryan Alvarez said that he’s heard similarly from “everyone” he’s spoken with from Australia.

Suncorp Stadium has a capacity of 52,500, while the Brisbane Entertainment Centre has a much smaller capacity of 13,601. This should make filling the arena a much easier task for AEW and lower the risk of embarrassing photos of throngs of empty seats, which have been shared on social media following multiple AEW TV events.

While AEW moving to the smaller venue is clearly not a step Tony Khan and his allies wanted to make, this is what all involved believe is the right course of action. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on AEW Grand Slam: Australia including breaking news and live results.

Roman Reigns Weighs In On Cody Rhodes Replacing The Rock

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Cody Rhodes may have finished the story at WrestleMania 40, but Roman Reigns wasn’t concerned about seeing Rhodes replace The Rock in Philadelphia.

Shortly after his second Royal Rumble win, Rhodes suggested that, despite his mission since returning to WWE, he wouldn’t challenge Reigns at WrestleMania. Not only that, but Rhodes stepped aside to allow The Rock the chance, infuriating fans who felt like the popular babyface was being cast aside for the part-timer. The hostile reaction from fans would see WWE correct course and Cody choose to challenge Reigns in Philadelphia.

Reigns Vs. Rock is an unquestionable dream match but this was not the right time for such a contest. Speaking to SI Media, Roman admitted to not being concerned about whether it was his cousin or the American Nightmare who he faced.

“It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event… I am the hot chick, everyone wanted to take me out.”

Instead of The Rock Vs. Roman Reigns, the two were allies on WrestleMania 40: Saturday where the pair defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The match saw Rock abuse his power as a member of TKO’s Board of Directors, ensuring that the official did exactly what was ordered by the ‘Final Boss.’

With WrestleMania 41 set to take place in April 2025, speculation continues to grow as to what role The Rock will play at the PLE. The Final Boss has already dismissed “bull***” reports that he won’t be at the event, with speculation growing of a potential triple threat with Rhodes and Reigns. Whatever comes in Las Vegas, fans can expect Roman Reigns in the main event, a spot that the OTC feels is rightfully his.

Gigi Dolin Returns To WWE NXT With Attack On Fatal Influence

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Gigi Dolin made her long-awaited return during the latest episode of WWE NXT, and is back to war with former ally Jacy Jayne. In the show’s main event, Fatal Influence’s Fallon Henley defended her NXT Women’s North American Championship against Tatum Paxley. After the match, Dolin returned and attacked the faction that consists fo Henley, Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx.

Dolin had been out of action since March with a knee injury and made her return to action last weekend at a NXT live event. She and Jayne competed as part of Toxic Attraction for years before Jayne turned on Dolin in February 2023.

Dolin’s return adds a new layer of intrigue to the NXT women’s division, which has gone from strength to strength in recent months. We’ve seen the arrival of top-tier talent including Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, and most recently Zaria, all of whom have made an impact since debuting. Dolin isn’t the only recent return as Nikkita Lyons also made her return following an injury, exciting fans of the Lionness.

Now, Dolin is back and is ready to carve her own place in the stacked NXT women’s division. With Fatal Influence holding the NXT Women’s North American Champion, it may be just a matter of time before Gigi Dolin finds herself in a match with championship implications.

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Roman Reigns Confirms Status For Raw’s Netflix Premiere

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Roman Reigns has confirmed that he’ll be making an appearance at Raw’s Netflix premiere on January 6.

The Monday night show’s debut on the streaming platform is shaping up to be a PPV-level event with names such as Cody Rhodes, John Cena, CM Punk, and more being announced already.

The Tribal Chief was also asked about his status for the specific episode and beyond during a recent appearance on the SI Media podcast. Reigns confirmed that he is booked for the premiere:

“I’m not exactly sure. I’m just trying to get to the premiere. I’m on the premiere. I don’t think I can share too much more than that at this point.

I Completely Understand: Roman Reigns

With Netflix spending an average of $500 million per year for the 10-year deal, it’s not hard to imagine that the company would want to see WWE’s top names being featured on Raw including The Head of The Table. It won’t come easy however, as USA officials would like the current lineup for SmackDown to remain as it is.

Roman Reigns knows that he’ll be the subject of a tug-of-war between the two platforms. Though he is not giving anything away when it comes to his future appearances beyond the January 6 show. The former Undisputed champion claimed that they have not scheduled his dates beyond the show just yet:

“We haven’t scheduled my exact dates for going into WrestleMania from Rumble forward, but that is definitely a topic that has to be addressed. It’s an understandable one for the impact, the amount of money that is part of this deal.

I completely understand. These are all great problems to have. Nobody loves being in the tug of war more than me. It usually works out pretty good.”

The OG Tribal Chief will be leading the team of Sami Zayn, the Usos and CM Punk against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline and Bronson Reed at the Survivor Series: WarGames event on November 30. There are a lot of moving parts in this story.

Fans believe Paul Heyman, who brought Punk into the fold might double-cross Roman for abandoning him after WrestleMania 40. There is also the possibility of The Final Boss making a surprise appearance like he did at Bad Blood.

Shawn Michaels Gets Physical On NXT After Backstage Brawl

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Shawn Michaels showed that he is in charge after a chaotic segment on this week’s episode of NXT on the CW from the WWE Performance Center.

This week’s episode of the company’s development show featured a backstage segment with General Manager Ava. She addressed the individuals who have lost their Iron Survivor qualifying matches over the course of the last few weeks. She announced that all the competitors would get one more chance to make the PPV card in Last Chance matches for both women’s and men’s sides next week.

Eddy Thorpe who lost his qualifying match to one-half of the current NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer was not pleased with the announcement. A number of tag teams have come out to brawl with the current champions during his bout last week. The NXT star tried to argue that he only lost the match because of interference but Eva said that she had given him everything he wanted. As the General Manager tried to leave, Eddy grabbed her hand to keep the conversation going.

A fight broke out between Bronco Nima and Mark Coffey at the same time. Bronco shoved Coffey into the door which in turn knocked out Ava who was entering the medical area. Shawn Michaels and other officials quickly ran down to check on the authority figure. Michaels was not pleased when Thorpe tried to explain himself and the WWE Hall of Famer shoved the young star against a garage door.

NXT Deadline will be taking place from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, December 7. A total of 4 matches have been confirmed for the show till now. Apart from the Men’s and Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge matches, the event will feature Trick Williams defending the NXT title against Ridge Holland. Axiom and Nathan Frazer will also be defending the tag titles but their opponents are yet to be determined.

AEW Pulls Ricky Starks From GCW Appearances

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Ricky Starks will no longer be making appearances for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), despite a recent setup for future involvement with the promotion.

Starks made a surprise appearance at a GCW event on Saturday, just hours before being backstage at AEW’s Full Gear. During the GCW show, he cut a promo referencing his frustrations with AEW, claiming he had been “frozen out” by the company. He interrupted GCW regular Jimmy Lloyd, who had mentioned Full Gear, and the two exchanged heated words. The segment ended with Starks laying Lloyd out with a DDT after being insulted, setting up a future match.

Starks has not been featured on AEW programming for months, despite repeatedly asserting that he is healthy and ready to wrestle. This led to speculation about his status within the company.

However, on Monday evening, GCW announced that Starks would no longer appear at several upcoming events, including the December 14 show in Los Angeles, an unannounced match on December 28 in Seattle, and another on January 19 at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

The announcement followed an interview Starks did with Chris Van Vliet earlier in the day, where he addressed his absence from AEW television. According to Fightful Select, sources within GCW confirmed that AEW made the decision to pull Starks from these appearances. The decision appears to be tied to recent comments made by GCW’s Effy regarding AEW President Tony Khan’s father, Shad Khan.

While some within AEW speculated that Starks was working his GCW appearance into a storyline, sources have confirmed that this was not the case.

Joe Hendry and Big Boom A.J. Trade Praise as Wrestling’s Viral Stars of 2024

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Joe Hendry and Big Boom A.J. of the Costco Guys have shared their mutual respect after both went viral in pro wrestling in 2024. On X, it was shared that the pair had taken the #1 and #3 most-viewed wrestling clips on the platform this year. In response, Hendry pondered how he could top his surprise debut in NXT, which earned 18.7 million viewers, in 2025.

Big Boom A.J. and Big Justice’s debut on AEW Dynamite reached an impressive 10.8 million views and saw the pair appear ahead of A.J.’s match at the Full Gear kick-off show. In response, A.J. was honored to be a part of the list alongside the viral Scottish wrestler.

A.J.’s victory over QT Marshall marked his first match in years, but may not be his last on a major stage. A.J. has spoken to AEW higher-ups and is open to returning for a future match. Unfortunately for fans eager to see the Costco Guy bring the ‘boom,’ A.J. will first have to recover from a broken foot suffered last Saturday night.

As for Hendry, he remains one to watch, especially with reports that his TNA contract is set to expire in 2025. Hendry has also yet to capture the TNA World Championship, and most recently came up short at Bound for Glory thanks to the efforts of John Layfield. Many fans believe TNA needs to ‘pull the trigger’ on Hendry before it’s too late for all involved.

Dead Meat’s James A. Janisse Eyes ‘Bucket List’ Pro Wrestling Match

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James A. Janisse, star of the popular YouTube channel Dead Meat, could be trading in Kill Counts and horror movies for suplexes and headlocks. Speaking during Dead Meat’s weekly livestream, Janisse gushed about his recent first visit to an independent wrestling show.

“I watched James Angel a.k.a James Willems perform, it was f***ing awesome!”

Willems, like Janisse, is known for his online content and spent years as part of the popular Rooster Teeth gaming subdivision FunHaus. After the show, Willems introduced Janisse to his trainer which may have lit a fire in the horror movie reviewer.

“I might do a little bit of wrestling training because my bucket list item is to have a wrestling match… I still got a little bit of time left at my age to get in there and do it once or twice.”

Dead Meat And Pro Wrestling

While Janisse has yet to step in the ring himself, he has interviewed several wrestlers about their favorite horror movies, including Liv Morgan, Chris Jericho, and Xavier Woods. Janisse and channel co-host Chelsea Rebecca also host an annual Royal Rumble in a WWE 2K video game, filling the ring with various fan-made recreations of iconic horror characters.

With over 6.5 million subscribers to the main Dead Meat channel, Janisse has a huge audience that’d support him if a match or two is in his future. With stars like Logan Paul, Bad Bunny, and Paul Walter Hauser impressing in the ring, don’t count out Janisse trying his hand in the ring, and attempting to make his opponents dead meat.

Orange Cassidy Defends AEW’s Evolution From Recent Criticism

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Orange Cassidy has responded to AEW doomsayers.

The former TNT Champion recently had an interview with WrestleBinge. He talked about things such as his dream matches, where he gets inspiration for his character, and more.

When asked about his response to people who constantly criticize AEW for their stories and business decisions, Cassidy discussed how they’re a very young company:

“I could say why do you care? I could say if you want AEW to fail then fine. I don’t know why you have to go on and say it out loud?

We are a very young company. We’ve been around for five years. We’ve just grown exponentially fast and gained traction very early thanks in to the part of Tony Khan.”

We’re Gonna Have Problems Throughout Our Tenure: Orange Cassidy

Orange Cassidy explained that changing their approach is not a one-time thing as people believe. Making adjustments is something they’re going to have to continue doing as long as the company exists:

“We’re going to have to go through adjustments. This isn’t going to be a thing that’s only now problem. We’re gonna have problems throughout our entire tenure. I mean this is just the way it is.

I always feel that the powers that be in AEW are trying to do their best to bring the best product. If that means we got to go somewhere else we’re gonna go somewhere else. This is just part of it. I really hope AEW doesn’t go anywhere.”

The 40-year-old challenged Jon Moxley for the AEW World Title at Full Gear this past Saturday but failed to dethrone him. The ending of the show hinted that Darby Allin was going to be the next challenger for Mox and we’ll have to wait and see where Cassidy fits into the picture now.

Jason Kelce Defends Pro Wrestling: ‘As Real as Any TV Show’

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NFL legend Jason Kelce has defended pro wrestling from detractors who dismiss those who risk their bodies in the ring as ‘fake.’ Speaking on the Rich Eisen Show, Kelce pointed at the fallacy of those who criticize wrestling but still enjoy other scripted entertainment.

“People say wrestling is fake. So is the TV show you’re watching. You can still have a level of respect for the amazing physical specimens doing outrageous things.”

Kelce grew up watching both WWE and WCW, though never really got into WrestleMania until he was invited to participate. At this year’s event, Kelce and Lane Johnson helped Rey Mysterio and Andrade defeat Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio. Although Kelce didn’t take any bumps at WrestleMania 40, it was important to him to gain a painful education about what wrestlers put themselves through.

“I learned how to bump, how to clothesline, how to get slapped in the chest and act like it doesn’t hurt. It actually does hurt.”

While some still put down wrestling as fake, many are wise to the fact that while pre-determined, those who step into the ring take genuine risks in the name of entertainment. Kelce has yet to make an appearance for WWE since WrestleMania, but if he does, the former offensive lineman will return to the squared circle with a genuine respect and appreciation for the Superstars.

Bianca Belair Meets Vanessa Hudgens Backstage At WWE Raw

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One-half of the Women’s tag team champions Bianca Belair recently came across Hollywood star Vanessa Hudgens.

Hudgens, who is an avid WWE fan, made her presence felt at the November 25th episode of WWE Raw, and she was on-camera. She whipped her hair like Belair, and even acknowledged Roman Reigns.

WWE dropped a video clip on social media which Hudgens met Bianca Belair in a backstage segment. Hudgens and Belair whipped their hair, and they hugged in a heartfelt moment. ‘The EST of WWE’ stated that she was excited that Hudgens was there and the latter also shared the same excitement.

Last night, Bianca Belair emerged victorious in the WarGames Advantage for her team, which found its fifth member. In the main event of the show, Belair squared off against WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax. They went back and forth, and Belair had her strength on display during the clash. In the final moments of the match, Bayley came out and tripped up Jax. ‘causing her to hit an exposed turnbuckle. ‘The EST’ took advantage of it and scored the win.

Belair and Bayley looked at each other and nodded following the match. It appears that Bayley will join Belair’s team for the Women’s WarGames Match at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames.

Belair’s team had been down a member as Jade Cargill was attacked backstage and taken out of the match. It is still unclear who attacked Cargill. At WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, Belair, Naomi, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, and now seemingly Bayley will team up to take on the team of Jax, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae.

Ricky Starks’ AEW Contract Reportedly Extended By AEW

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Ricky Starks has not entered the free agency market because AEW has chosen to extend his deal into 2025 despite his recent absence.

The AEW status of the former FTW Champion has been a mystery for fans for a long time. He has stated multiple times that he is not injured, yet Starks has not been featured in a match for AEW since March.

He recently made his return to the independent circuit, showing up at a GCW event to vent frustrations about being forced to sit home and let his momentum die out.

Fightful Select is now reporting that Starks’ AEW contract was actually set to expire sometime in spring this year and he was hoping to test the open markets.

The officials, however, decided to pick the option year in his deal. This extended his run with the company through the spring or summer of 2025.

Despite picking up the option year, Starks hasn’t been factored much into the promotion’s creative plans since his last match, and there haven’t been a lot of pitches to bring him back.

Ricky Starks was famously spotted walking with Cody Rhodes before his Royal Rumble 2023 victory. He was also seen celebrating The American Nightmare’s WrestleMania 40 win as part of the audience. Both these events are believed to have affected his standing within Tony Khan’s promotions.

Though the former champion was spotted in backstage photos of the most recent Full Gear PPV last Saturday, and the report claims that he was welcomed at the show.

Hopefully, the top brass will be able to communicate any differences with the 34-year-old after his latest visit and we’ll see him back on TV sooner rather than later.

Hornswoggle Recalls Being Paralysed When He Was 4 Years Old

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Hornswoggle has revealed that he was paralyzed from the waist down when he was just four years old.

The former WWE star recently appeared on Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast. He discussed things such as his start in wrestling, hiding under the ring, and more.

Talking about the various health issues he has had to deal with throughout his life, Hornswoggle revealed that he was born with a bad case of scoliosis. He underwent surgery to make things better when he was just four years old but the former Cruiserweight champion actually ended up getting paralyzed from the waist down:

“When I was young my people, we’re born with scoliosis. When I was born, I had it real bad and when I was four, they tried to do the surgery on me to straighten it.

The doctor never did a surgery on a person like me. So he cut me open, he hit a nerve in my spine and ended up paralyzing me cuz he’s never done surgery on my people. I was four. I had that surgery and then was paralyzed from the waist down and just full body cast.”

No Trampolines And No Contact Sports: Hornswoggle

Hornswoggle had to get another surgery where a rod was inserted into his back after this. After the second surgery, the doctor had warned Swoggle’s parents about playing dangerous sports:

“Then we found a doctor in Minneapolis who specializes in little person surgeries and put a rod in my back. First thing he says when we get out of surgery to my parents at the time is ‘Hey no trampolines and no contact sports.’

Years and years later obviously when I started working for WWE, He randomly like emailed or called my dad or something. He was like ‘I see he didn’t listen to me very much’ and my dad goes ‘yeah he didn’t listen to me either obviously'”

The former WWE star later revealed that over time his nerves have gone around his spine and cut feelings from his legs. While he’s still able to use his legs, he can’t feel any sensation in them. Per Swoggle his legs always just feel cold.

The Young Bucks Set Sights On IWGP Tag Titles For Wrestle Dynasty

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The Young Bucks have set their sights on capturing the IWGP Tag Team Championships at the first-ever Wrestle Dynasty pay-per-view in January. In a video segment from their home, the brothers opened things up by telling someone on the phone to “cry me a river,” a nod to Jack Perry’s infamous line from All In: London aimed at CM Punk.

After hanging up the phone, the Bucks shared that they’re tired of working from home and plan to return to the ring at the January 5, show. The pair described regaining the IWGP Tag Titles as an accolade they need to reach before they retire and warned Toyko that their “rich God-fearing uncles” are coming back.

The Bucks won the titles at Dominion 6.9 in June 2018, and would hold the gold for 113 days. Their time with the gold ended at Fighting Spirit Unleashed in September at the hands of the Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa.)

The titles are currently held by the United Empire (Great-O-Khan and Jeff Cobb). The duo won the gold from TMDK at Power Struggle earlier this month.

Wrestle Dynasty 2025

Wrestle Dynasty will emanate from the legendary Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, just one day after NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. The show will feature talent from AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Ring of Honor, STARDOM, and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre.

The match card for the show so far is as follows:

  • Kenny Omega Vs. Gabe Kidd
  • Yota Tsuji vs. Jack Perry
  • Shingo Takagi (c) or Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tomohiro Ishii (NEVER Openweight Championship)
  • Zack Sabre Jr. Vs. Ricochet
  • Shota Umino Vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • International Women’s Cup Four-Way
  • Possible: The Young Bucks Vs. United Empire (Great-O-Khan and Jeff Cobb) (c) (IWGP Tag Team Championships)

With the long-awaited return of Kenny Omega to the ring, as well as Mercedes Mone teasing a role, Wrestle Dynasty will see plenty of AEW representation. Now, fans can look forward to seeing the Young Bucks back in the ring, should the AEW EVPs get their wish and a shot at United Empire.

WWE Survivor Series 2024 Pre Show Start Time: US, Australia, Europe and more

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WWE’s Survivor Series WarGames is just around the corner, promising an action-packed night of wrestling entertainment. As fans worldwide prepare for this epic event, it’s crucial to know when the pre-show kicks off in your region.

Let’s break down the start times for the Survivor Series pre-show across different time zones.

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US Pre-Show Start Time

For wrestling enthusiasts in the United States, the Survivor Series pre-show, also known as the Countdown Show, will begin at 4 PM ET on Saturday, November 30, 2024. This gives fans a full two hours of build-up before the main card begins at 6 PM ET.

Australian Pre-Show Start Time

Australian fans will need to set their alarms for an early morning viewing. While the exact time hasn’t been confirmed, based on the US start time, the pre-show is likely to begin around 8 AM AEDT on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

European Pre-Show Start Time

For European viewers, particularly those in the UK, the pre-show is expected to start at 9 PM GMT on Saturday, November 30, 2024. This prime-time slot allows for a comfortable viewing experience for most European fans.

European fans can tune in at the following times:

  • United Kingdom (GMT): Pre-show at 9 PM GMT, main card at 11 PM GMT.
  • Central European Time (CET): Pre-show at 10 PM CET, main card at 12 AM CET (December 1).
  • Eastern European Time (EET): Pre-show at 11 PM EET, main card at 1 AM EET (December 1).

What to Expect from the Pre-Show

The Countdown Show is designed to build excitement for the main event. Viewers can anticipate:

  • Expert analysis of upcoming matches
  • Interviews with WWE Superstars
  • Last-minute predictions
  • Recaps of ongoing storylines

WWE Survivor Series 2024 Pre Show Live Stream: How to Watch

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The WWE Survivor Series 2024 is set to be a thrilling event, featuring some intense matches and high-stakes drama in the WarGames matches.

This guide provides all the details you need to watch the pre-show live stream and enjoy the full experience of this massive Premium Live Event.

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Event Overview

The Survivor Series will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Known for its action-packed WarGames matches in recent years, this year’s event promises to deliver unforgettable moments.

Pre Show Details

How to Watch the Live Stream

Streaming Options

  • Peacock: In the United States, Survivor Series will stream exclusively on Peacock, but the Pre-Show will also be available on the platform. To access the live stream, you will need a Peacock subscription. The standard plan is priced at $6 per month, while the premium plan costs $12 per month and includes additional features like offline viewing and ad-free content.
  • WWE Network: For international viewers, the main card and Pre Show will also be available on the WWE Network. The subscription is available for £9.99 per month.
  • Socials: WWE social media accounts on Facebook and X will be showing the Pre Show live for free if you prefer to watch that way.
  • YouTube: The official WWE YouTube channel will also have the full Pre Show streaming live for free on the night.

Devices Supported

Peacock and YouTube is accessible on a variety of devices including mobile phones, PCs, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

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