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Virgil Battling Stage 2 Colon Cancer

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Pro-wrestling legend Virgil has fallen on hard times.

The former million-dollar champion announced today on Twitter that he has Stage 2 Colon Cancer, a diagnosis he received roughly one month after revealing that he was battling dementia. His full statement online reads:

“It’s really shitty right now. Too make things worse I know have stage 2 colon cancer. I am a fighter but need your help. I cannot afford any of the medical bills and would love your support.”

Furthermore, Virgil recently suffered two strokes that had him hospitalized, an incident that forced the former WWE star to shoot down online rumors that he passed away.

Many fans will remember Virgil’s huge victory over Ted DiBiase at SummerSlam 1991, a feud that began with Virgil serving as DiBiase’s lackey. He originally signed with WWE and Vince McMahon back in 1986. He had a cameo for AEW back in 2019.

You can donate to Virgil’s fundraiser to help him with his health problems by clicking here. Check out his tweet below.

Vince and Linda McMahon Selling Stamford Penthouse For $4 Million

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Vince and Linda McMahon are putting their Park Tower Stamford penthouse located in downtown Stamford, Connecticut up for sale.

According to The News-Times, the couple appears to have listed the penthouse for $4 million.

Featuring three bedrooms and four bathrooms, the condo is 3,351 square feet and is one of the highest-priced condominiums in Connecticut.

The McMahons’ condo is in the tallest building in Stamford, located at the corner of Broad Street and Washington Boulevard. It was formerly known as Trump Parc Stamford when Donald Trump joined the project but was renamed by the condo board after the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol.

James Wood with JFW Realty/Keller Williams is the listing agent for the property. The penthouse became the third-priciest condominium available in Connecticut as it hit the market. The top two priciest ones are Milbank Avenue units in Greenwich listed for $5 million and $4.5 million.

WWE’s headquarters is also located in Stamford. On March 20, 2019, the company announced that it will sell Titan Towers after using the facility as its global headquarters for more than 30 years. WWE will move to a new location on 677 Washington Boulevard, which is nearby Vince and Linda McMahon’s condo. The company intended to relocate its headquarters to this new location by 2021, but the move was later delayed to late 2022.

Eddie Kingston Hopes To Give Back To The Indie Scene That Treated Him So Well

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Eddie Kingston wants to give back to the independent scene that treated him so well.

The Mad King recently spoke with Sean Ross Sapp from Fightful about the importance of indie wrestling, stating that while he enjoys making money now in AEW, it was never the reason he got into the business.

“To me, money’s never been a factor because if I did this for money, I would have been out three years in. After getting to twenty dollars to split amongst eight of us.”

Now that Kingston is a regular player in AEW it doesn’t mean he has forgotten about his roots. He tells Sapp that he’s been giving back to the independents because they kept him fed during harder times, and always took good care of him.

“I like giving back to the independents because for so long I was on the independents and they kept me fed. So I like giving back to certain places trying to book me. I try to do good by the people who did good by me. That’s why you’ll see me at DEFY or then the next thing you’ll know, you’ll see me at Glory Pro and people be like, ‘Why is he at Glory Pro?’ Those dudes are good people to me.”

Aside from DEFY Kingston regularly appeared for AAW and AIW, and names them as two other federations that he will give back to.

“Same thing with AAW and AIW and certain places. I try to go to the people who were good to me and try to give back now. That’s it.”

Kingston has been involved in a months-long feud with former world champion Chris Jericho, and his Jericho Appreciation society faction. After scoring a huge victory over the Demo God at Revolution Kingston would be ganged up on by Jericho and his lackeys, and has reunited with Santana and Ortiz to fend them off.

Shelton Benjamin Reveals He’s Out Of Action With Injury

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Shelton Benjamin is out of action after sustaining an injury.

“The Gold Standard” said that this is only the second time in his 22-year career that he has to be on the shelf because of an injury.

Benjamin assured his fans that he will be back soon and put in the work to recover and be better than he was before.

“For only the second time In my career An injury has put me on the shelf. I’ll be back soon. In the meantime I will be putting in the work to come back better than I was before my little setback. See you guys soon!” he wrote on Twitter.

Benjamin did not say how he sustained the injury or what it even is.

Shelton Benjamin’s last match was a tag team match at WWE Main Event, where he faced The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) with his The Hurt Business partner Cedric Alexander in a losing effort on the April 25 episode of the show.

As for the main shows, he participated in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the April 1 episode of SmackDown. The Hurt Business suffered a loss at the hands of The Mysterios (Dominik Mysterio & Rey Mysterio) on the March 14 episode of Raw.

We wish Shelton Benjamin a speedy recovery from his injury.

READ MORE: Shelton Benjamin Had A Blast During Mama Benjamin Storyline

WWE Provides “Injury” Update On Madcap Moss

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WWE has given a storyline injury update on Madcap Moss.

During the May 13 episode of SmackDown, Moss had an in-ring interview. He discussed defeating Happy Corbin at WrestleMania Backlash.

Moss said he wanted to form an intergender tag team with Sasha Banks called, “Madcap Boss.” He also expressed his desire to win the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Things went awry when Corbin attacked Moss from behind. He placed a chair on Moss’ neck and crushed it with the Andre The Giant Memorial trophy, which Moss had won prior to WrestleMania 38.

WWE has given the following update on Madcap Moss:

After the show, Happy Corbin had a backstage interview and he made it clear that he has no remorse over what he did to Moss. In fact, he said he’ll do whatever it takes to make him happy.

Fans will now wait to see if this is the beginning of a new gimmick for Moss. Many believe that retaining his heel character despite going babyface was a mistake. Perhaps Moss will come back looking for revenge on Corbin with a more serious attitude.

Also, please ditch the suspenders.

Paul Heyman Not Amused By Fans Imitating The Bloodline

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In Paul Heyman’s mind, one does not simply imitate the “Tribal Chief” or any members of The Bloodline for that manner.

The Bloodline is on the top of the mountain in WWE. The company has been pushing the idea that this is the most dominant faction in its history. Roman Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, while The Usos are the SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

Jimmy and Jey Uso will be competing for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles on the May 20 episode of SmackDown. They’ll be taking on the Raw Tag Team Champions, RK-Bro.

The Bloodline Is Not To Be Imitated

Despite being heels, The Bloodline are big fan favorites. A few fans went viral with a video of them imitating the faction.

Paul Heyman, who serves as Reigns’ Special Counsel, caught wind of the clip and was not amused.

“Imitation is the highest form of infringement!”

In an update, it appears The Bloodline has warmed up to the imitators.

While The Usos are quite busy, being pushed at the forefront of WWE TV, Reigns is taking a step back. He reportedly signed a new contract with WWE to work fewer dates. He is not expected to have a match at WWE Hell In A Cell on June 5.

Alberto Del Rio Causes A Scene At Wrestling Show In Mexico (Video)

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It appears Alberto Del Rio caused quite a stir during a KAOZ Lucha Libre event in Monterrey.

Del Rio has been known to stay in the headlines for negative reasons over the past few years. He’s back at it again over an incident that took place during a wrestling event in Mexico.

Reports have claimed that Del Rio initially wasn’t allowed in a KAOZ event, which took place on May 7 despite being scheduled to perform. The reason for this is Alberto Del Rio allegedly showed up at the venue over two hours late.

Never one to leave well enough alone, Del Rio seemingly forced his way backstage and performed at the show anyway. Throughout the fracas, Del Rio’s brother, El Hijo de Dos Caras, was also making a scene by shouting at the promoter.

You can check out footage of the incident below (courtesy of Lucha Libre Ahora):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5g2cxZAdDw

Rick Boogs Injury Update: Ahead of Schedule a Month After Surgery

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Rick Boogs has provided an update on the torn quad he sustained at WrestleMania 38.

At the time, doctors told him his quad was “too strong for the tendon” and it was flexing so hard, it ripped the tendon totally off the bone. The heavy metal heavyweight underwent surgery in the week following the injury.

Early estimates had him away from the ring for 6-12 months.

Rick Boogs injured at WrestleMania

Rick Boogs Injury Update

On Saturday morning, Boogs posted a “recovery update” video detailing his current status.

“I’m just doing machines at the gym, like a cookie-cutter right now, that’s all I can do,” said Boogs. “I can’t use the lower extremity, you know what I’m saying, the horse leg, I’ve gotta let that puppy heal.”

Boogs says he’s ahead of schedule on his physical therapy and is eager to test the horse power of the repaired horse leg. He’s also keeping his fanny pack stuffed with fig bars.

Watch Rick Boogs’ latest injury update here:

In the days following his quad tear, Rick Boogs to address the injury and assured fans he will come back bigger, better and stronger.

“From the highest of highs to lowest of lows. Having my beautiful wife with me to experience my first Wrestlemania,” he wrote on Instagram. “Getting the incredible opportunity to open the show! Being able to demonstrate brute strength in front of millions of viewers! Unfortunately, the doctor told me my quad was too strong for the tendon and it was flexing so hard, it ripped the tendon totally off the bone. I’m still incredibly grateful for the experience and for all the love and support. History proves I will come back bigger, better, and stronger. IT’S A MINDSET.”

(Spoilers) MLW Kings of Colosseum Results from Philadelphia (5/13/22)

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Major League Wrestling returned to Philadelphia, PA on Friday night for the latest MLW Fusion TV tapings from the 2300 Arena.

Here are the spoiler results from MLW Kings of Colosseum 2022, courtesy of Pro Wrestling.net: 

Gangrel defeated Budd Heavy via pinfall. 

National Openweight Champion Alex Kane and Davey Richards went to a 20-minute time limit draw. Afterwards, while Kane was attacking Richards, Myron Reed came out for the save but then joined in on the beatdown and aligned with Kane.

Lince Dorado, Taya Valkyrie and Microman defeated Arez, Holidead and Mini Abismo Negro. After the match the heels, the babyfaces were getting beat down which brought out The Blue Meanie and later The Sandman to make the save.

Los Maximos defeated two local wrestlers.

Middleweight Champion Myron Reed defeated KC Navarro and Arez via pinfall.

MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone retained against Richard Holliday.

The Samoan Swat Team defeated Los Aztecas via pinfall. Afterward, nZo attacked Fatu, who was at ringside.

Taya Valkyrie beat Holidead via submission to become the inaugural MLW Women’s Featherweight Champion.

“Hustle and Power” Calvin Tankman & EJ Nduka defeated “5150” Rivera & Hernandez and Ross Von Erich & Marshall Von Erich in a three-way via pinfall to retain the MLW Tag Team Championships. After the match, Los Maximos attacked the champs.

nZo defeated Lince Dorado via pinfall.

Brittany Blake defeated Zoey Skye via submission.

Matt Cross defeated ACH via pinfall.

What Happened With Bobby Lashley After SmackDown Went off the Air?

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Happy Corbin lost his smile after facing Bobby Lashley in a post-show match following last night’s SmackDown.

During last night’s episode, Corbin continued his feud with Madcap Moss, attacking his former tag-team partner with the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Trophy.

After SmackDown went off the air, Corbin faced Lashley, who made quick work of the former United States Champion. Lashley delivered multiple spears to Corbin to send the crowd home happy.

What’s next for the All Mighty?

At WrestleMania Backlash, Lashley lost to Omos, marking the All Mighty’s first televised pinfall loss in seven months.

Prior to last weekend’s Premium Live Event, Lashley’s previous pinfall loss was at Crown Jewel 2021, where he fell to Goldberg in a No Holds Barred Falls Count Anywhere match.

With Lashley and Omos now tied for wins on Premium Live Events, it’s believed that a rubber match will take place at Hell in a Cell on June 5.

The question now is whether the expected rematch will happen inside Hell in a Cell, as Omos is still relatively new to WWE, having had under 100 matches throughout his entire wrestling career, and may not be ready for the iconic stipulation match.

Lashley is undefeated inside Hell in a Cell, having won two matches inside the Cell last year.

Hikaru Shida Statement on Getting Pulled from Owen Hart Tournament

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Hikaru Shida has provided an update on the company’s decision to pull her from the women’s Owen Hart cup tournament.

On Friday, the former AEW Women’s World Champion posted a message on social media expressing confusion about pulling her from the tournament. She maintained that she was healthy, despite AEW claiming she was not medically cleared.

Shida was scheduled to face Red Velvet in the opening round next week. However, on Friday’s Rampage, Tony Schiavone revealed that Shida was hurt, and would be replaced by Kris Statlander.

Shida took to social media and wrote:

“What?” In a separate tweet she added, “Well…. I already had 4 matches after the street fight and just finished the greatest fighting musical show. But I seem to have been injured…Japanese wrestling is nothing for them. I’m so sorry. And sorry couldn’t be in the tournament too.”

Hikaru Shida Owen Hart Tournament Update

Early Saturday morning, Shida posted an update about her situation.

She wrote, “After my Philadelphia street fight a doctor check from AEW was required to participate in the Owen Hart Cup. And I couldn’t re-enter the country in time. I’m so sorry to disappoint everyone. These difficulties sometimes happen with international talents.

I feel healthy and never stop trying to improve.

Please cheer for Kris [Statlander] while I do my best in Japan!

Holy Shida will be back soon

WWE Smackdown Reactions (5/13/22): Getting Blue Ep. 4

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We’re back with another edition of Getting Blue, recapping the May 6, 2022 edition of WWE SmackDown in a strange and unique way.

Join us as we run down The Good, The Bad and What The Heck?! moments from this week’s SmackDown.

Plus, we’ll name the show’s MVE (Most Valuable Entertainer).

Subscribe to the SEScoops YouTube Channel and comment below to let us know what you think!

WWE Tag Team Title Unification Match Set For 5/20 SmackDown

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A WWE Tag Team Title unification match has been set for the May 20 episode of SmackDown.

RK-Bro, the Raw Tag Team Champions, made it clear after WrestleMania Backlash that they were going to SmackDown to lay down a challenge to The Usos. Jimmy and Jey Uso hold the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

Winner Take All

The Usos accepted RK-Bro’s challenge and Riddle left The Bloodline with something to think about. He landed a knee to the jaw of the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns to end the May 13 edition of SmackDown.

This match was initially advertised for WrestleMania Backlash. In storyline, Reigns ripped up the contract and it ended up being a non-title six-man tag match with The Bloodline picking up the win over RK-Bro and Drew McIntyre.

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter had reported that a Tag Team Title unification match was never the actual plan for WrestleMania Backlash. He also reported that WWE has no plans of actually unifying the titles despite being set on booking the match.

Of course, plans can change but if the titles were to be unified, it’s expected to be short-lived.

Ric Flair Training For In-Ring Return

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The videos that Ric Flair has been posting with AEW’s Jay Lethal as of late of them working in the ring isn’t just for fun. 

Dave Meltzer is reporting that Flair is training to wrestle again for the first time since 2011. He’s 73 years old. Meltzer wrote, “Ric Flair is training to wrestle again. The stories about his return are accurate.”

Flair hasn’t wrestled since 2011 when Sting defeated him on an episode of Impact Wrestling. He did do matches during a Hulkamania tour in Australia and Impact Wrestling, his in-ring career was mostly over as he was an on-screen character. 

He had his first retirement match in 2008 when Shawn Michaels defeated Flair at WrestleMania 24. 

Flair left WWE last year and has made a few appearances since then including at AAA’s Triplemania XXIX event and NWA’s 73rd Anniversary last year. 

His last high-profile appearance came in an episode of Dark Side of the Ring that aired in September regarding the Plane Ride From Hell incident. This is where a flight attendant accused Flair of sexual assault. Flair denied the allegations.

Trent Beretta Tests Positive For Covid-19 Ahead Of NJPW Capital Collision

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Trent Beretta has tested positive for Covid-19.

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the news stating that the card has changed for its Capital Collision event.

Beretta was set to team up with Kazuchika Okada against Jay White and Hikueleo on May 14 in Washington DC.

The company apologized to fans who were looking forward to seeing Beretta wrestle.

Beretta took to Twitter to apologize to fans, writing, “sorry guys. this sucks. I’ve betrayed new Japan all over again. also I feel fine now so use your well wishes on someone else [sic]”.

The company announced that Beretta has been replaced by Rocky Romero. As a result, The DKC will take Romero’s place in the ten-man tag team match where he was set to team up with Yuya Uemura, David Finlay, Tanga Loa, and Fred Rosser to take on the team of WCWC, JR Kratos, Royce Isaacs, and Jorel Nelson.

The DKC was set to face Kevin Knight in a non-televised match. He is replaced by AEW’s Nick Comoroto.

Here is the card for the NJPW Capital Collision which will take place on Saturday, May 14 at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC.

  • Hiroshi Tanahashi (c) vs. Jon Moxley vs. Will Ospreay vs. Juice Robinson for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship
  • BULLET CLUB (Jay White & Hikuleo) vs CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada & Rocky Romero)
  • Eddie Kingston vs Tomohiro Ishii
  • Minoru Suzuki vs Brody King
  • United Empire (Jeff Cobb, Aaron Henare, Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) vs TMDK (JONAH, Shane Haste, Mikey Nicholls & Bad Dude Tito)
  • Great-O-Khan vs Chase Owens
  • Fred Rosser, David Finlay, Tanga Loa, Yuya Uemura & The DKC vs Team Filthy (Tom Lawlor, Danny Limelight, JR Kratos, Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs)
  • Ren Narita vs Karl Fredericks

WWE SmackDown Results (5/13/22): Ronda Rousey Open Challenge, Tag Title Match, The Bloodline & RK-Bro

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This week’s episode of SmackDown show aired live from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It is the first episode of SmackDown following WrestleMania Backlash last Sunday night. Ronda Rousey defended the SmackDown Women’s Championship in an Open Challenge. Naomi & Sasha Banks defended the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Natalya & Shayna Baszler.

SmackDown Results

  • Riddle def. Sami Zayn
  • Ronda Rousey def. Raquel Rodriguez to retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship
  • Sasha Banks & Naomi def. Shayna Baszler & Natalya to retain the Women’s Tag Team Championships
  • Butch def. Kofi Kingston

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Sami Zayn Interrupted RK-Bro

RAW Tag Team Champions RK-Bro (Randy Orton & Riddle) kicked off tonight’s SmackDown to a great reaction from the crowd. Orton said he is sick and tired of the chase, and it is very obvious that The Usos don’t have the balls to make any decisions for themselves. Orton added that Roman Reigns makes all the decisions for The Bloodline.

Riddle took the blame for the loss in the 6-man tag match at WrestleMania Backlash. Orton shouted that RK-Bro demands to become the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions. Randy wanted Roman Reigns to come to the ring but Sami Zayn came to the entrance ramp wearing a Bloodline t-shirt.

Zayn wondered if RK-Bro did not understand how things work here on SmackDown and he’s here to address the matter on the Bloodline’s behalf. Sami claimed that nobody wants to see this unification match and told RK-Bro that they would lose the match anyway. Zayn entered the ring and said he’s trying to address this with diplomacy and a loud “Sami sucks!” chant broke out.

Sami suggested that RK-Bro go back to RAW and never come back to SmackDown. Riddle referred to Sami as “Rusty” because he’s a ginger and the crowd chanted “Rusty!”. Zayn boasted about handling Shinsuke Nakamura last week and Orton wondered if he was the shot caller of the Bloodline. Randy added that Sami’s not just out here running his mouth and he’s a vital part of SmackDown.

Orton asked Sami to battle Riddle on behalf of the Bloodline. If Riddle wins, RK-Bro gets the Tag Team Title Unification match. Another “Rusty!” chant broke out and Sami accepted the challenge but wanted to delay it a few weeks. The camera cut to an empty entrance ramp before Adam Pearce showed up. Pearce made the match official, but noted that Sami Zayn cannot speak for the Bloodline and the match (with no stakes) starts now.

Riddle def. Sami Zayn, The Bloodline Will Respond Later Tonight

Sami Zayn then battled Riddle in a singles match. Riddle started off the match in control as Sami cowardly tried to get away. Sami caught Riddle with an elbow and then unloaded a flurry of punches to his face. Zayn taunted the crowd and started shouting at Cole & McAfee. Riddle connected with an Enziguri and both superstars fell to the mat. Riddle climbed to the top rope but Sami shoved him to the floor as SmackDown went to a break.

When SmackDown returned, Sami climbed to the top rope but Riddle joined him up there . Sami knocked him down with some punches and went for a Splash but Riddle countered with a knee to the face for a near fall. Zayn battled back with a Michinoku Driver and went for the cover but Riddle kicked out at the last moment.

Zayn went for the draping DDT but Riddle sent him to the floor with a Back Body Drop. Riddle hit a springboard Floating Bro before the action returned to the ring. Riddle followed it up with a Powerslam and the draping DDT. Riddle set up for an RKO but Sami rolled to the outside. Riddle followed him out there and Zayn shoved him into the ring post before dumping him over the barricade.

Sami rolled back into the ring and the referee began her count. Riddle got back into the ring at the last second and Sami started barking at the referee. Riddle capitalized and hit Zayn with the Bro Derek for the pinfall victory. RK-Bro celebrated in the ring after the match as The Bloodline watched from the locker room.

Roman Reigns wondered why are RK-Bro on SmackDown and boasted about beating them at Backlash. The Usos complained about RK-Bro claiming they cannot make any choices for themselves before saying “it is alright, we do this for The Bloodline”. Roman Reigns added “tonight, we’ll give them an answer” to end the segment.

Ronda Rousey def. Raquel Rodriguez To Retain The SmackDown Women’s Championship

New SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey came to the ring to a great reaction from the crowd. Rousey defeated Charlotte Flair in an I Quit match at WrestleMania Backlash to win the title. Charlotte was written off television with an arm injury. Ronda raised the title and then issued an Open Challenge. Raquel Rodriguez (FKA as Raquel Gonzalez in NXT) answered and vowed to make history tonight.

Ronda Rousey defended the SmackDown Women’s Championship aginst Raquel Rodriguez tonight. Rodriguez slammed Ronda down to start off the match and smiled for the crowd. Rodriguez elbowed Rousey in the face and threw here to the corner. Ronda battled back for a moment but Rodriguez put a stop to it with a massive Clothesline for a near fall.

Raquel beat Rousey down against the turnbuckle before connecting with a Fallaway Slam. She followed it up with another one and went for the cover but the champ kicked out at two. Rodriguez lifted Rousey up in the Torture Rack but Ronda escaped. Rodriguez charged but Ronda got out of the way.

Rousey looked for the armbar but Rodriguez countered into a Side Slam. Raquel climbed to the top rope and went for a Splash but Ronda dodged it. Ronda went for a Guilotine choke but Raquel countered into a massive Suplex for a close two count. Rousey caught Rodriguez with a knee strike and some jabs. Ronda went for her judo throw but Rodqiguez wouldn’t go down. Rodriguez responded with a slam for another near fall.

Raquel lifted Rousey up for a Chokeslam but the champ locked in an armbar. Raquel broke the hold by slamming Rousey to the ropes. Ronda then applied an Ankle Lock but Rodriguez booted her away. Raquel hit a big boot for a two count and went for a Powerbomb but Rousey countered into a cradle for the pinfall victory. Ronda Rousey is still the SmackDown Women’s Champion. Rousey and Rodriguez shook hands after the match.

Aliyah and Shotzi argued backstage and claimed they were going to answer the Open Challenge as Adam Pearce haplessly stood in between them.

Happy Corbin Brutally Attacked Madcap Moss

Kayla Braxton interviewed Madcap Moss tonight on SmackDown. Happy Corbin interrupted the interview and bashed Madcap with a steel chair several times. Corbin hit Moss a few more times before bring the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy in the ring. Corbin put Moss’ head inside the steel chair and bashed it with the trophy as the crowd booed. Happy Corbin mocked Madcap Moss on the stretcher backstage after the attack.

Sasha Banks & Naomi Retained The Women’s Tag Team Championships

Sasha Banks & Naomi defended the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Natalya and Shayna Baszler. Banks dominated the match early and hit Double Knees on Natalya for a near fall. Sasha went for the Bank Statement but Natalya got to the ropes to break it up. Baszler tagged in and beat Banks down as SmackDown went to a break.

When SmackDown returned, Natalya connected with a Spinebuster on Banks and tagged in Baszler. Shayna hit a kick and went for the cover but Naomi broke it up at two. Naomi tagged in and hit Shayna with a Crossbody off the ring apron and to the floor. Back in the ring, Naomi hit a Jawbreaker on Shayna but ran into a big boot. Shayna went for the cover and tried to use the ropes but the referee caught it.

Natalya tagged in and Naomi hit Shayna with an Enziguri. Naomi ducked under a Clothesline and hit a springboard kick. Naomi hit a slam and went for the cover but Shanya broke it up. Shayna went for the Kirifuda Clutch but Banks hit her with the Backstabber. Natalya set up for the Sharpshooter but Naomi rolled her up for the pinfall victory. Naomi & Sasha Banks are still the SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

Butch def. Kofi Kingston

Kofi Kington battled Butch tonight on SmackDown. Before the match, Drew Gulak and Gunther had an altercation backstage. Gunther absolutely leveled Gulak with a chop to the chest.

Kingston hit a Dropkick right away and unloaded some punches in the corner. Butch exploded out of the corner with a Clothesline as Sheamus & Ridge Holland cheered him on from ringside. Butch hit some more punches and started bending back Kofi’s fingers. Kingston escaped and taunted Butch as Woods played the trombone. Kingston hit Butch with a boot to the face and celebrated with Woods as SmackDown went to a break.

Kofi connected with a Dropkick and followed it up with SOS for a near fall. Kingston climbed to the top rope and went for a Crossbody but Butch countered with a jumping forearm to the face for a near fall. Butch hit an Enziguri but Kingston responded with a Double Stomp. Kingston geared up in the corner but Ridge hopped on the apron. Woods dragged him down but Sheamus caught Xavier with the Brogue Kick. Butch planted Kingston with the Bitter End for the pinfall victory. Butch left through the crowd after the match because he’s a crazy person. He then showed back up on the entrance to pose with Fight Night to end the segment.

Tag Team Unification Match Set For Next Week

Sami Zayn approached Paul Heyman backstage and needed to know if he overstepped his boundaries by accepting the match on behalf of The Bloodline. Sami then boasted about being the one that stood up to RK-Bro and needed to know if the relationship between “The Locker Room Leader” and the Head of the Table. Heyman told Sami that the Tribal Chief appreciates Sami before heading back into Reigns’ locker room.

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns & SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos made their way to the ring with Paul Heyman at the end of this week’s SmackDown.

The Bloodline raised all of their championships in the air as pyro went off. Reigns grabbed the microphone and said “commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acknowledge me” and the crowd erupted. Roman stated that we’ve been doing this for a minute, smash their opponent on Sunday and come to the ring on Friday to tell you who is next. Reigns noted all the people he’s defeated and mentioned John Cena.

Reigns boasted about The Bloodline’s victory over RK-Bro & Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania Backlash. Roman claimed that nobody wants to step up to “The Mountain” here and that The Tribal Chief is untouchable. Reigns noted that there is a challenge on the table for The Usos and the question is, what are they going to do about it? Roman handed the microphone to Jimmy Uso but RK-Bro interrupted.

The RAW Tag Team Champions joined The Bloodline in the ring. Randy Orton told Roman Reigns that John Cena is ten times the superstar that Reigns will ever be. Orton called The Usos stupid and very slowly said they want the unification match. Orton added that after they take The Usos titles they will merge them to form the Undisputed WWE Tag Team titles. The Usos accepted the challenge and the match was made for next week. RK-Bro got in a shot at Roman Reigns before leaving the ring to end the show.

Rhea Ripley Explains How Joining The Judgment Day Benefits Her

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Rhea Ripley joined The Judgment Day at WrestleMania Backlash, which is led by Edge and also includes member Damian Priest.

On May 8, Edge battled AJ Styles in a WrestleMania 38 rematch. Priest was not allowed ringside so that there could be no outside interference in the match.

A hooded person distracted Styles to help Edge win. It was then revealed that this person was Rhea Ripley, and she joined Edge’s The Judgment Day.

Ripley says that she is very excited to work with Edge and he will help her climb the ladder quickly.

Speaking to 99.5 WKDQ, Ripley said she can’t wait to learn under Edge’s guidance (as transcribed by Fightful):

“Edge is such an amazing talent and he’s been through so many different matches and has done so much stuff in this company and I’m going to learn a lot from him over the next few months, if not years. I’m very excited to be working with him and he can definitely help me climb up the ladder really quickly,” Ripley said.

“He knows a lot about this business and I’m very excited to be working with him because I can’t wait to learn all the lessons he’s going to teach me along the way. It’s going to be one massive learning curve for me and I’m very excited.”

Ripley described Damien Priest as the male equivalent of her. Their gear is the same, they have similar views on life, and so on. Their attire is so similar that Ripley wore his pants when she lost her gear.

“Damian and I, we’ve been mates for a long time. We’ve talked about doing intergender tag matches for the longest time since we are pretty much the same human. Our gear is very similar, the way we look at life is pretty similar, we act the same, we have the same likes and dislikes. Even when I lost my gear, lucky he was on the show because I wore his pants out and I wrestled in his gear,” Ripley said.

Ripley was in a team with Liv Morgan and took part in a fatal 4-way tag match where Naomi and Sasha Banks won the Women’s Tag Team Titles after defeating the teams of Ripley & Morgan, Shayna Baszler & Natalya, and Carmella & Zelina Vega.

Ripley then turned on Morgan, breaking up their team and turning heel.

AEW Rampage Results (5/13/22): TNT Title Match, Owen Hart Tournament, Kris Statlander, Shawn Spears

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AEW Rampage was taped after Wednesday’s edition of Dynamite at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Scorpio Sky defended the TNT Championship against Frankie Kazarian in the main event. Riho battled Ruby Soho in the quarterfinals of the Owen Hart Tournament.

Rampage Results

  • Death Triangle def. Butcher, Blade, Marq Quen
  • Shawn Spears def. Bear Boulder
  • Ruby Soho def. Riho to advance in the women’s Owen Hart Tournament
  • Scorpio Sky def. Frankie Kazarian to retain the TNT Championship

Here are the takeaways from this week’s Rampage:

Death Triangle Picked Up A Win

Death Triangle (PAC, Pentagon Jr, Rey Fenix) faced The Blade, The Butcher, and Marq Quen in a Trios match to begin the show. In case you were wondering, Jericho named Butcher & Blade his Sports Entertainers of the Week during the match.

Blade and Penta started off the action and Pentagon Jr. took control with a Superkick. PAC tagged in and connected with a Dropkick before Butcher fragged him to the outside. Butcher planted Pac with a Suplex and then tagged into the match.

Pac hit Butcher with a Dropkick to the knee to knock the big man down. Pac followed it up with another Dropkick but off the top turnbuckle this time. Quen tagged in and hit Pac with an Arm Drag before Fenix tagged in.

Quen connected with a Hurricanrana and went for a Powerbomb but Fenix escaped. Rey hit an Arm Drag of his own but got distracted by Butcher. Marq capitalized with a Dropkick that knocked Rey out of the ring as Rampage went to a commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Quen escaped a Headlock and connected with a 450 Splash on Fenix. Quen went back up to the top rope and hit a Crossbody onto Pac and Penta on the floor. Blade and Fenix then battled in the ring and Rey hit a Hurricanrana.

Pac connected with a German Suplex on Quen and went for the cover but Marq was able to kick out at two. Butcher and Blade tripped Pac up but got caught with a couple dives from Lucha Bros (Penta & Fenix. Lucha Bros hit Fear Factor on Marq as Pac climbed to the top turnbuckle. Pac hit the Black Arrow for the pinfall victory.

Shawn Spears def. Bear Boulder

Shawn Spears faced Bear Boulder on this week’s Rampage. It was Bear Boulder’s first singles match in AEW. Spears taunted Boulder with the “10!” pose and Bear threw Shawn across the ring. Boulder charged but Spears got out of the way and Bear crashed into the turnbuckle. Spears then raked Boulder’s eyes and planted him with the C4 for the pinfall victory.

On next week’s episode of Dynamite, MJF will give Wardlow 10 lashes. If Wardlow can deal with that, he will battle Shawn Spears in a Steel Cage (presumably on the go-home episode of Dynamite before Double or Nothing) with MJF as the special referee. If Wardlow wins the Steel Cage match, he will battle MJF at Double or Nothing with a chance to get out of his contract with Maxwell Jacob Friedman.

However, if Wardlow loses at Double or Nothing, he cannot sign a contract with AEW. Shawn Spears hyped up the cage match during his appearance on Busted Open and suggested that he’d leave AEW if the cage match is not the main event on Dynamite.

Ruby Soho Advanced In The Owen Hart Tournament, Kris Statlander Will Replace Hikaru Shida

Riho battled Ruby Soho in the quarterfinals of the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

Soho controlled the action early and applied an armbar. Riho escaped and went for a Northern Lights Suplex but Soho blocked it. Soho battled back and went for No Future but Riho blocked it. Riho got Soho in a Half Crab in the middle of the ring but Ruby fought through the pain and reached the bottom rope to break the hold as Rampage went to a break.

When Rampage returned, Riho hit a Crucifix Bomb but didn’t hook the leg during the cover and Ruby kicked out. Soho then hit Bladerunner for the pinfall victory and advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

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Jade Cargill & The Baddies (Red Velvet & Kiera Hogan) were interviewed by the Tony Schiavone. They wanted to know who Red Velvet will be facing next week in the Owen Hart Tournament since Hikaru Shida is not medically cleared to compete. It was announced that Kris Statlander will replace Shida in the tournament and battle Red Velvet next week on Rampage.

Scorpio Sky Retained The TNT Championship

Scorpio Sky defended the TNT Championship against Frankie Kazarian in tonight’s main event. The two were formerly in the tag team known as SCU (the inaugural tag champs in AEW). Mark Henry interviewed the wrestlers before the match. Dan Lambert and Ethan Page interrupted and mocked Kazarian. Scorpio Sky wasn’t a fan of it and told Page & Lambert to take the rest of the night off.

The action started off back and forth. Sky took control and sent Kazarian out of the ring. The TNT Champion knocked Frankie to the outside and flipped onto him as Rampage went to the final commercial break of the show.

When Rampage returned, Kazarian hit a Leg Drop and rolled Sky up for a two count. Frankie followed it up with a big Clothesline and fired up the crown. Kazarian connected with a Body Slam for a two count and the champ responded with a Jawbreaker. Frankie slingshotted Sky into an awesome Cutter and went for the cover but Sky managed to kick out at the last moment.

The former teammates hobbled to their feet and Kazarian locked in the Chicken Wing in the middle of the ring. Sky tried to use the turnbuckle to escape but Kaz held on. Dan Lambert hopped on the ring apron for a distraction. Ethan Page hit Frankie with the TNT Championship as Jericho noted that Scorpio Sky didn’t see it. Sky then hit the TKO for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Scorpio Sky and Ethan Page started arguing but it was just a swerve. Men of the Year (Page and Sky) then beat Kazarian down until Sammy Guevara made the save to close the show.

Quote: Cody Rhodes Limited What He Could Do In AEW

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Cody Rhodes made the shocking transition from AEW back to WWE but many feel he shot himself in the foot due to a booking decision prior to the move.

Cody had served as an EVP for AEW along with Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks. The group was adamant about not wanting to take away the spotlight from other talent just because they had a position of power.

Rhodes took things a step further, booking himself in an AEW World Heavyweight Title match against Chris Jericho with a stipulation that had a big consequence.

If he lost the match, which he did, then he was not allowed to ever compete for AEW’s biggest prize again.

Chris Jericho and Cody Rhodes
Chris Jericho and Cody Rhodes

A Costly Stipulation

During an edition of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt expressed his belief that Cody ended up unintentionally limiting what he could do in AEW from a storyline perspective (h/t Wrestling Inc).

“I don’t know if that was him just trying to be unselfish because of the position he was in as an EVP where he was part of management. I do agree, he’s such a big player in pro wrestling and you don’t want to take yourself off the table like that because it really limits what you can do from storytelling.”

Matt also said an opportunity was there for Cody to add to his family legacy before deciding to take the loss with that stipulation in place.

“Especially with the backstory of his dad never winning the title and that’s what he set as his goal, his destiny to win the title his dad never did,” Hardy said. “That’s a great story too.”

Rhodes has since admitted that this may have not been his brightest idea. He said he didn’t want to live and die by the TNT Championship in AEW, so he returned to WWE where he can become a world champion for the big kahuna.

Ryan Nemeth’s “HEEL” Film Is Now Available For Streaming

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Ryan Nemeth has released his short film called “HEEL.” He started working on the passion project prior to him joining AEW. It looks at some of the more gritty nature of pro wrestling behind the scenes and more. 

It’s directed by Maggie Levin and is rated mature for language and content. The plot of the film reads like the following: 

“Beyond the flashy outfits and bodyslams, pro wrestling can be a dark and lawless world. HEEL is a narrative short that explores this world, and touches on the sensitive topics of addiction and sexual assault.”

HEEL from ryan nemeth on Vimeo.

Nemeth spoke about the real-life inspiration for this film in a post on Instagram from last August: 

“In March of 2018 I discovered very unsettling news about some of the people in my little indie pro wrestling social circle. I immediately cut ties with those I no longer wanted to be associated with. I stopped doing certain shows, I moved, I no longer communicated with certain people. (Sadly, as it turns out, the little I did know was only the tip of a disgusting iceberg. I wouldn’t know that until years later.) I was so mortified I stopped doing shows altogether. I didn’t know what to do- it’s not an option really to speak up for those who wish to remain anonymous- that’s their story and their choice. Jump to March of 2019: @anna_lore challenged me to write about it. So I did. I sent filmmaker @maggielevin a script I wrote called HEEL. It dealt with sexual assault and harassment in indie wresting. If I couldn’t directly address the issue, maybe I could make a piece of art that could attack it from a different angle. Maybe that would inspire others. Maybe that would help to expose those rotten characters who needed to be exposed. Maybe it would lead to something, anything. Soon after, I ran a 30-day campaign on @seedandspark and with the help of 800 or so pledges from around the world, we raised the budget. Maggie was in. We shot HEEL in a week. As we went into post-production (editing, sound, color, etc), the world went into a covid shutdown. I was privately worried that my film would upset fans and supporters of some of the wrestlers they loved, and this whole venture would get me blacklisted from the business for speaking up. Fine by me- a business that allowed people like that to thrive isn’t one I wanted to be part of anymore. Then the #speakingout movement hit wresting. I realized people were ready to talk about this stuff and that this film might be received better than I imagined. It’s now August of 2021. I didn’t get blacklisted. HEEL has premiered on the film festival circuit- it has screened & won awards in the USA and multiple other countries. I’m so proud of how well it turned out. I am endlessly grateful to every single member of the team: cast, crew, backers- everyone involved. Art can give a voice to those who don’t have one. Go make your art.”

Nemeth is the younger brother of Dolph Ziggler. He first signed with WWE in 2010 and worked in developmental until 2013 when he departed. He made his AEW debut in January 2021. 

Shawn Spears Takes Credit For Wardlow’s Rise in AEW

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Shawn Spears believes he made Wardlow.

When MJF, who is currently involved in a program with Wardlow, was feuding with CM Punk and it was Spears who was Wardlow’s accounta-bilibuddy, staying by his side and giving him advice.

While everyone’s attention was on the feud between MJF and Punk, Spears believes he was busy making Wardlow a star during that time.

Speaking to Mark Henry on Busted Open, Spears said that he helped Wardlow because he lacked experience but now the rising star bit the hand that fed him and wants to go his own way (as transcribed by Fightful):

“Here’s my problem. Okay. In the midst of Max feuding with CM Punk, arguably the biggest feud of the year, arguably the biggest feud of the past five years, there was an underbelly story taking place, and that was with Wardlow and myself. That guy went on a tear. That guy started to get very over, the crowd started responding to Wardlow in the most positive way possible,” Spears said.

“Why do you think that is? If you look at the common denominator, I was by his side, every single second that that was taking place,” Spears explained. “I was the guy in his ear giving him the advice. One thing Wardlow lacks is experience. The guy is talented, the guy is big, the guy is strong, the guy checks almost every single box in this industry, except one, and they can help right now it’s not his fault. He doesn’t have the experience that I have.”

Spears went further on and said that when a rookie reaches a certain level of popularity, they start thinking they are too big for the industry and are better than everyone else. Spears thinks Wardlow did the same when he started getting popular with fans.

“Wardlow turned around and he bit the hand that fed him. We made him a star and now, he just ups and wants to go on his own way. You want to do your own thing? Go ahead. Go ahead, go do your own thing and see how that works out for you,” Spears stated.

Spears also added that Wardlow has turned his back on him and it’s going to cost Wardlow. He praised MJF, likening him to Cody Rhodes, who according to Spears, understands the business. Spears also clarified that he isn’t fighting for MJF’s admiration.

Shawn Spears will go against Wardlow with MJF present as the referee. This is part of the conditions that MJF made Wardlow agree to if he wants to face him at Double or Nothing. Wardlow has to get whipped by MJF ten times and then has to defeat Spears in a steel cage match. If he wins, Wardlow will get his match against MJF. But if he loses, he can never sign with AEW.

5 WWE Superstars Who Could Replace Roman Reigns

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There is no doubt that Roman Reigns is the top dog in WWE, but is the clock ticking?

The Tribal Chief garners all the attention whenever he’s out with The Bloodline. His presence oozes ‘superstar’ and the WWE Universe has indeed acknowledged him.

The ‘Head of the Table’ gimmick was a much-needed turnaround for Reigns. While WWE always viewed him as a main-eventer, the audience knew he was being forced on them for many years.

Back in the summer of 2020, Reigns turned heel and aligned with Paul Heyman. Eventually, he forced The Usos to join him and they formed The Bloodline faction.

Since then, Roman Reigns has become the top draw in WWE. He is the current Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.

While WWE has been enjoying the success of the “Tribal Chief,” it may not last much longer. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reported that Reigns has signed a new contract for fewer dates.

Prior to the news breaking, Reigns spoke to fans during a house show in Trenton, New Jersey and said that he was entering a new phase in his career.

It’s also been reported that Reigns could be missing the June 5 Hell in a Cell show. With Reigns having fewer dates and the potential of Hollywood knocking on his door in the not-so-distant future, it’s left many wondering who could be the one to replace Reigns when the time comes.

For the five stars named here, we won’t be including the likes of Cody Rhodes or Drew McIntyre. They have already been established as big stars who are in their mid-30s. Instead, we’ll be taking a look at talent on the rise.

Let’s dive into five potential WWE Superstars to replace Roman Reigns:

Gable Steveson

Gable Steveson
Gable Steveson was drafted to Raw

WWE has high hopes for Gable Steveson. The Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling is signed to a WWE contract. While Steveson hasn’t had a match yet, he’s already gotten physical, giving Chad Gable an overhead belly-to-belly suplex at WrestleMania 38.

Very few are doubting that Steveson can become a great in-ring performer given his amateur wrestling background. The real question is, can he captivate the WWE audience with his personality?

So far, Stevenson has been purely presented as an athlete but he’ll need more than that to thrive in WWE.

Time is certainly on Gable Steveson’s side. He will turn 22 years old on May 31. He’ll be hard at work in the ring and in promo classes behind the scenes before he becomes a regular on WWE TV.

Theory

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At least for now, Theory is Vince McMahon’s golden boy.

The reigning United States Champion has been pushed on TV as Vince’s new “chosen one.” WWE officials are high on Theory as he seems to attract younger viewers to Monday Night Raw, something the company has struggled with.

Some fans are struggling with Theory’s rise, however. The concern is that he’s a bit too generic on the mic and in the ring, at least when working the WWE style. Some feel Theory is being held back by heavily scripted promos and needs to be unchained similar to what happened with Reigns.

Theory is reportedly viewed as the next John Cena by Vince McMahon. The WWE United States Champion has even teased a SummerSlam match with Cena.

Solo Sikoa

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This option would certainly be close to home for Reigns. Solo Sikoa is the younger brother of Jimmy and Jey Uso. He’s currently featured on the NXT 2.0 brand and it hasn’t taken him long to become a fan favorite on the show.

Being a member of the Anoai family certainly isn’t a bad thing when you’re a WWE superstar. At 29 years old, Sikoa isn’t the youngest guy on this list but he isn’t the oldest either. His size certainly fits the bill with WWE’s new initiative when looking to build stars.

If Sikoa develops fast enough, they may just have the perfect person to dethrone Reigns and possibly snap his brothers out of the mind control that the “Tribal Chief” has over them.

Madcap Moss

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Madcap Moss is in the midst of a babyface push. After winning the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Happy Corbin got jealous and the team ended up splitting. They had a one-on-one match at WrestleMania Backlash, which Madcap won.

While many within WWE feel Madcap has potential, he has some things working against him. WWE has had difficulty finding the right fit for Moss and even as a face, he has still retained his bad joke gimmick when he was with Corbin.

At the age of 32, Moss isn’t exactly a young prospect either. While he may not seem like the most appealing choice, don’t rule out WWE trying to tie the rocket ship to Moss’ back.

Bron Breakker

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To many fans, this is the only option.

Bron Breakker just looks like he was born to be a WWE main eventer. The son of Rick Steiner hasn’t had a lot of experience but he’s already been impressive in the ring.

He certainly stands out above the other green talent that fills up NXT 2.0. Breakker made his WWE TV debut back in Sept. 2021 and he’s already a two-time NXT Champion.

He’s got an intimidating presence, has great facial expressions when selling, is as intense as they come, and can hold his own on the mic.

To top it off, Breakker will be 25 years old this October. He has all the ingredients to headline WrestleMania one day. It’s up to WWE to maximize his potential.

Whether that means replacing Roman Reigns remains to be seen.

AOP’s ‘Wrestling Entertainment Series’ Launches 6/4

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Authors of Pain have resurfaced with their own wrestling promotion.

The former WWE Raw and NXT Tag Team Champions recently said they aren’t done competing in the ring.

Akam and Rezar are going to make a return to the ring, according to a recent report. The report also said that they are going to run a pro-wrestling event in Dubai, and have reached out to talent about working the show.

Now, more details have emerged about their promotion.

Alex McCarthy of talkSPORT shared a statement on Twitter announcing the launch details of Authors of Pain’s promotion Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES).

The statement says that Gzim Selmani (Rezar) and Sunny Dhinsa (Akam), formerly known in WWE as Authors of Pain, are launching a brand-new professional wrestling promotion.

Wrestling Entertainment Series

Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES) Logo

“Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES) will debut on June 4th live from the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England, and will be available to watch live around the world on FITE.tv,” the statement reads.

The event will feature “some of the biggest names in professional wrestling” the names of which will be announced “very soon.” The June 4 event will be a “celebratory kick-off event.”

The statement also says that the promotion has an “action-packed schedule” already in place for the rest of the year. It is going to hold shows across Europe and the Middle East. The dates of these events have not been revealed yet.

“WES will also see the in-ring return of the Selmani & Dhinsa with legendary manager Paul Ellering by their side. The duo is set to re-establish themselves as one of the most dominant forces in the tag team wrestling division,” the statement concludes.

In a video posted on the promotion’s social media handles, WES has revealed that they have sent invites to the participants.

The official website of the promotion has a countdown timer with two days and twenty-one hours to go at the time of this writing. Authors Of Pain are likely to make more announcements about their promotion soon.

Don’t Rule Out Naomi Joining The Bloodline

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Perhaps fans asking for Naomi to join The Bloodline will get their wish.

Naomi is currently one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions with Sasha Banks. Naomi has been making fans feel “The Glow” but could a change of direction be on the horizon?

After all, she is the wife of Jimmy Uso.

Paul Heyman and The Bloodline

New Member For The Bloodline?

Speaking to Corey Graves on WWE After The Bell, Jimmy Uso said fans might just be seeing his wife join the hottest faction in WWE (via Fightful).

“It’s very likely. She talks about it a lot. She talks about like, ‘I got an idea. I’m ready to go. I can just snap.’ She can snap. She’s snapped on my ass plenty of times.

“She can bring that promo. She’s so ready to try something new. She’s always been adapting and she gets it. She’s been around. Sometimes, I forget she’s been here ten years too.

“She’s been right there from when NXT first started, she was on the road. When we debuted, the girls had the first NXT show. She was on the road when we were on the road. I forget too, ‘You’ve been on the road too.’

“She’s like, ‘It’s about time I jump in the Bloodline and I need to start snapping.’ I’d like to have it, she talks about it a lot. Even Heyman touched on it too.”

Naomi recently told Inside The Ropes that she finds it to be “a little weird” that she hasn’t been aligned with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and The Usos yet.

AEW’s Brian Pillman Jr. Cast In Upcoming Action Movie

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AEW’s Brian Pillman Jr. is set to make his acting debut after being cast in an upcoming action movie.

On Twitter, the director Michael Matteo Rossi announced that Pillman will have a role in ‘The Charisma Killers,’ an upcoming action film that focuses on a mentor and his cult of killers.

In his response, Pillman said that he’s graduated from a Varsity Blond to a Hollywood Blond, a reference to the tag team his father was in.

Brian Pillman Sr. teamed with ‘Stunning’ Steve Austin as The Hollywood Blonds in 1993, capturing the NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championships in March that year.

The Charisma Killers

Pillman will be making his acting debut in the new film, but he’s not the only wrestler tied to the project.

Last month, a day after announcing her hiatus from wrestling, Impact’s Jessica McKay confirmed that she will be in the film, playing the role of ‘Swinger Wife.’

The film will also feature performances by Vernon Wells (Commando), Marnette Patterson (American Sniper), and Jason Scott Jenkins (American Horror Story.)

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