Steve Fall sat down with Stephanie Hypes to discuss what it means for AEW’s Double or Nothing without MJF & MORE!
Update on Samoa Joe Missing AEW DoN Fan Fest
MJF wasn’t the only one who didn’t attend the AEW Double or Nothing Fan Fest.
Fans grew concerned upon the news that MJF and Samoa Joe weren’t in attendance for the pre-PPV festivities. In MJF’s case, he no-showed seemingly due to some lingering issues with AEW.
In fact, Fightful reports that MJF has a flight booked out of Las Vegas before the PPV event. He has a big match scheduled with Wardlow that may not even happen. At this time, it’s unknown whether or not he’ll actually get on the plane.
As for Joe, things are a bit different.
Bryan Alvarez of F4W has reported that the reason Samoa Joe didn’t attend his planned meet and greet was due to a communication issue.
Sean Ross Sapp followed up Bryan’s report, saying sources indicated to him that Joe may have been accidentally double-booked.
Joe is scheduled to meet Adam Cole in the finals of the Men’s Owen Hart Cup at the Double or Nothing PPV tomorrow night (May 29).
Win or lose at DoN, Joe figures to be a major player in Tony Khan’s vision for Ring of Honor. Samoa Joe is the current ROH World Television Champion and he’s involved in a feud with Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh.
MJF Remains In Las Vegas Ahead Of AEW Double Or Nothing
UPDATE: PWInsider is reporting that MJF remains in Las Vegas despite being booked for a flight out of “Sin City” one night before AEW Double or Nothing. He did not board the plane to Newark, New Jersey.
ORIGINAL:
It looks like the MJF-AEW situation has reached a boiling point.
Earlier today (May 28), MJF failed to show up to a meet and greet during a Fan Fest. PWInsider reported that this wasn’t a work and AEW officials couldn’t contact him despite several attempts.
In an update, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful has reported that MJF is physically fine and that he has a flight booked out of Las Vegas tonight.
The report notes that it isn’t known whether or not MJF will get on the flight tonight, just that it has been booked.
There is currently no word on why this flight was booked for tonight. It’s been said in the report that some within the company are “very unhappy” with how this situation has unfolded.
MJF has made it clear that he’ll be weighing his options once his AEW contract expires in 2024. He’s dropped several hints of testing the waters with WWE.
It was reported that MJF has been frustrated with his pay. AEW has reportedly been willing to negotiate a new deal but MJF hasn’t been receptive to those overtures.
While MJF has blurred the lines between performance and reality, this report seems to be as real as it gets.
MJF No-Shows DoN Meet & Greet, AEW Officials Unable To Contact Him
There is yet another layer to the MJF-AEW madness.
Ahead of this Sunday’s (May 29) big Double or Nothing PPV event, AEW held a Fan Fest. MJF was scheduled to attend a meet and greet but he failed to do so.
PWInsider is reporting that MJF’s failure to appear was not a work. The report notes that Maxwell Jacob Friedman didn’t respond to AEW’s attempts to contact him.
One fan on social media claims he was spotted at a casino instead.
Fans who paid for autographs and photos for the MJF showing were offered refunds and exchanges.
Those who may be worried about MJF’s physical well-being can rest easy, at the very least. Sean Ross Sapp confirmed he is okay.
MJF is currently scheduled to take on Wardlow at the Double or Nothing PPV. The stipulation is that if Wardlow wins, he’s free from MJF’s contract. If he loses, he can never sign a deal with AEW.
Maxwell’s contract with AEW is legitimately coming due in 2024. The PWInsider report notes that some within the company feel MJF has been disrespectful to AEW President Tony Khan as of late.
There’s no word on if Khan, himself, feels this way.
MJF has dropped several teases that he’ll ditch AEW in favor of WWE when his contract is due. He’s even made those references on AEW TV.
Fightful’s Will Washington reported earlier this month that not too many people within AEW are on MJF’s side with how he’s been handling things behind the scenes.
It’ll be interesting to see if this situation impacts the Double or Nothing card.
New AEW Action Figures Announced During Double Or Nothing Fan Fest
On May 28, AEW revealed new Series’ in their ‘Unmatched’ and ‘Unrivaled’ action figure lines during the Double or Nothing Fan Fest. A Ringside Collectibles Owen Hart exclusive figure was also promoted.
Below is a detailed list of the figures and collections that AEW announced. On their ShopAEW.com Twitter page, AEW posted photos of the figures.
Unrivaled Supreme Series 3
- Lucha Bros – Commemorating All Out 2021 Attire
Unrivaled 13
- The Butcher and The Blade
- The Bunny
- Matt Hardy
- Jeff Hardy
- Danhausen
Unrivaled 14
- Orange Cassidy
- Trent Beretta
- Chuck Taylor
- Kris Statlander
- Keith Lee
- Swerve Strickland
Unmatched 6
- Owen Hart – Ringside Collectibles Exclusive
- Mr. Brodie Lee
- Malakai Black
- Ruby Soho
- Santana and Ortiz
Unmatched Series 7
- CM Punk
- Thunder Rosa
- Penta El Zero Miedo
- Rey Fenix
- Pac
- HOOK
Unmatched Series 8
- Arn Anderson
- Alex Reynolds
- Abadon
- Brody King
- Buddy Matthews
- Malakai Black
Athena (Ember Moon) Is Set To Appear In WWE Edition of MasterChef Junior
There’s an upcoming episode of MasterChef Junior that will feature one former WWE Superstar and three current WWE Superstars.
Junior Edition: WWE Tag Team
On June 2, 2022, an episode titled ‘Junior Edition: WWE Tag Team’ will premiere. The following superstars will appear: Natalya, The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, and Ember Moon (aka Athena). Moon was released by the WWE on November 4, 2021. She was with the promotion for six years. It seems that the FOX network recorded this episode a while ago.
Below is the posted synopsis for the episode:
The four remaining junior chefs pair up with WWE Superstars, who are much more comfortable in the ring. The winning junior receives tickets to a WWE match. In the elimination challenge, the chefs prepare one of Gordon Ramsay's signature dishes.
Athena’s Current Plans
Athena is scheduled to compete tonight at the Warrior Wrestling 22 event, The event takes place on May 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She will be defending the Warrior Wrestling Women’s Championship against Janai Kai.
Jim Ross Thinks One AEW Star Should Be Used More
Jim Ross believes that one AEW talent is rather underutilized.
AEW has a stacked roster. One criticism of the company has been that so many names are brought in that there’s no room for them on TV.
A good chunk of wrestlers are seen on AEW Dark and Dark: Elevation as a result.
Lance Archer Underutilized?
During an edition of his Grilling JR podcast, AEW play-by-play ace Jim Ross expressed his belief that Lance Archer could be used more on TV.
“Smart move by Tony Khan to bring Jake [Roberts] in. We have such a young roster that you can’t get too many mentors, coaches, or whatever you want to say. Tony did a good job with that. I liked the pairing of Lance Archer and Jake.
“I think Lance is one of the more underutilized guys in the wrestling business.
“Big, rugged son of a gun. Nice man, reliable. You can’t get too many Lance Archer’s on your roster, I can promise you that. I thought that was a smart hire, and it came out of the blue to me.
“I’m not involved in the hiring or firing of talent in AEW, nor do I want to be. I’ve done that and been there. I’m happy that Tony made that hire, and it was good for all of us.”
Quotes via 411Mania.com.
Tay Conti To Take Legal Action Against Person Sending Threatening Messages
AEW star Tay Conti has shared screenshots of threats that she’s received by a person on Instagram direct messages and Twitter.
The man continues to threaten Conti and her boyfriend Sammy Guevara.
Conti stated that the man has been sending her messages every day since January. According to the messages, the man plans on “doing something” to the couple next month.
Conti said that she will take legal precautions against the person. She even informed fans that if something happens to her and Guevara, they know who to look for.
She wrote the following on Twitter:
“This is absurd. His name is DUSTIN DOLEZAL and he’s been threatening Sammy and I since January. He writes us EVERY SINGLE DAY and apparently planning to do something with us in June. I’m taking legally precautions but if something happens to us y’all know who to look for [sic].”
The situation is certainly scary and after receiving threats every single day for almost five months, anyone would get worried. Unfortunately, Conti had to reveal publicly on social media that she is facing such harassment and receiving threatening messages.
Toxicity and negativity on social media have become prevalent. Recently, Britt Baker got flak online from fans for simply naming Sasha Banks her dream opponent in an interview. Ironically, in that same interview, Baker talked about the toxic environment on social media and how it can have serious real-life consequences.
Tay Conti will be teaming up with Guevara and Frankie Kazarian in a mixed-gender, trios match where they will face TNT Champion Scorpio Sky, Paige VanZant, and Ethan Page on AEW Double Or Nothing event on Sunday.
You can check out the tweet below:
Update on Paul Wight’s In-Ring Status With AEW
There is an update on the in-ring status of AEW’s Paul Wight.
Back in Feb. 2021, Wight signed with AEW after once being considered a WWE lifer. Many expected Wight to mostly have a backstage presence and a run on commentary but he’s had even fewer matches than some anticipated.
As it turns out, Paul Wight isn’t done with in-ring work for AEW but he says the days of being in action often are over.
He told Submission Radio that years of wear and tear, his desire to be a full-time commentator, and not wanting to take time away from talent has led to him appearing in the ring less frequently.
“I had another hip transplant in December. So, now I have two fake hips now, I have two titanium hips so I’m like Wolverine.
“So the focus for me has just been on rehab, physical therapy, and just getting stronger. And my thing coming over [to AEW], honestly, to be sincere, is I came over here to work on my commentary skills because that’s where my future lies in wrestling, that’s where I want to contribute to the business.
“But I came over to compete periodically, in small doses, like I don’t see myself running for championships, that’s not my gig.
“Maybe if it works out and there’s a younger talent that I can help bring along, like a tag team championship, maybe. I’ve done my five nights a week for decades, I’ve put in my time.
“Now, for me, it’s about not taking anything away from the amazing AEW talent here that deserves that TV time, that deserves that opportunity to make those connections with the audience, that deserves that ability to go out and earn those pay-per-view paydays.
“This is their time.”
Quotes via Wrestling Inc.
WWE Expected To Reach Live Gate Record For Non-WrestleMania Events With Clash at the Castle
WWE Clash at the Castle is the first major stadium event to take place in the United Kingdom since SummerSlam 1992. It will also be the first major event by the company, in general, to take place in the European nation since Insurrextion 2003.
24 hours after Clash at the Castle was announced on April 12, 59,000 people had pre-registered for tickets. This number was even more than WrestleMania, breaking company records.
Now, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that during the first week, over 40,000 tickets were sold. The company reportedly sold 30,000 in the pre-sales and the rest of the 10,000 were sold on the first day when the public sale began on Friday, May 20.
The report goes on to state that WWE is very happy with these numbers. Clash at the Castle didn’t sell out instantly, but the event will do the largest non-WrestleMania gate in the history of pro-wrestling. The event reportedly even beat most WrestleMania events.
There are no matches announced for Clash at the Castle as of now. Drew McIntyre, who is featured prominently on the event’s promotional poster, said in a recent interview that he is looking forward to winning the WWE title by defeating Roman Reigns in front of British fans. More on that here.
Clash at the Castle will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on September 3. Keep up to date with SEScoops’ coverage of the event.
Brian Cage Was Present Backstage At AEW Dynamite
Brian Cage hasn’t been seen in some time on AEW TV. His last appearance was back in the October 6 edition of Rampage where he lost an FTW Title Philadelphia Street Fight against Ricky Starks.
Fightful Select reported that Cage was present backstage at AEW Dynamite this past Wednesday. He hadn’t been seen backstage recently. There is no information regarding his return to the company or if there are any plans for him.
While Cage was not used by AEW, he continued wrestling on the independent scene. The company picked up his contract option despite not using him for months.
Cage also made an appearance at the ROH Supercard of Honor event on April 1. He defeated Ninja Mack with Tully Blanchard on his side.
Cage’s wife Melissa Santas made public statements in September about Cage not being utilized properly by AEW. In November, she alleged that those comments ended up getting Cage heat backstage in AEW.
Cage did tease a “shocking re-debut” recently when the official AEW Twitter account made a throwback “on this day” post, highlighting Cage’s debut at Double or Nothing 2020.
“About time to make a shocking return/ re-debut and do it again,” Cage wrote.
Considering AEW mentioned Brian Cage’s debut and he was also present backstage, it wouldn’t be surprising if we see him return to AEW programming soon.
WWE Ditches Original Name of Raquel Rodriguez’s Finisher Due to Vulgarity
WWE has made a change to the name of Raquel Rodriguez’s finishing move.
Fans watching the May 20 episode of SmackDown may have taken notice of some odd moments on commentary during Rodriguez’s match. Raquel took on Shotzi and pinned her just one week removed from giving Ronda Rousey all she could handle.
What was quite odd was that the commentary team was muted anytime they mentioned the “Chingona Bomb.” Fans suspected that WWE did this intentionally.
On the May 27 episode of SmackDown, the move was called “The Texana Bomb.”
This change was made as WWE felt “Chingona” sounded too close to “Ch*ngar,” which is a vulgar word.
Rodriguez and Ronda Rousey ended up defeating Shayna Baszler and Natalya in an impromptu tag team match.
Rodriguez hit “The Texana Bomb” on Baszler for the win.
WWE Hints at Character Change For SmackDown Superstar
WWE has teased a brand new attitude for one of its SmackDown babyfaces.
For weeks, Madcap Moss and Happy Corbin have been feuding. The two used to be tag team partners until Corbin got jealous of Moss’ success.
It led to a match between the two at WrestleMania Backlash. Moss picked up the win but the rivalry is far from over.
On the May 13 episode of SmackDown, Moss had an in-ring interview when Corbin attacked him from behind. He placed his neck through a chair and crushed it with the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy.
In storyline, WWE said Moss suffered from a “cervical contusion.”
WWE Teases Change
During this past Friday’s SmackDown show, it was announced that Madcap Moss will be making his return on June 3. He said there will be no jokes or cap.
“You spit in the face of Andre’s legacy. You tried to end my career. But you didn’t – cuz Madcap is built different. Corbin, get ready to see a side of me you’ve never seen before
“No jokes. No cap. Next week on #SmackDown I’m coming to WHOOP YOUR ASS.”
While WWE played Madcap’s goofy theme and had a graphic of him with the suspenders on, commentators Michael Cole and Pat McAfee insisted that he was going to return with a new attitude.
Earlier this month, it was reported by WrestlingNews.co that ideas were pitched to give Moss a new gimmick. This would include new attire and a new theme.
It won’t be long to find out whether or not WWE goes through with such a change.
AEW Double or Nothing 2022 Predictions
All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Double or Nothing live on pay-per-view this Sunday from Las Vegas, Nevada.
SEScoops staff members Andrew Ravens, Tyriece Simon and I got together to discuss our predictions for the top matches of this weekend’s big event.
Check out our AEW Double or Nothing 2022 predictions:
Buy In: Hook & Danhausen vs. Tony Nese & Mark Sterling
Andrew Ravens: This has been a fun build, but I would be shocked to see Hook lose a pre-show match just for Tony Nese. Yes, they have the out with Danhausen taking the pinfall loss, but what’s the point of giving Hook a loss? He can’t turn on a fellow babyface as the fans are too invested in him and everyone loves Danhausen. (Prediction: Hookhausen)
Tyriece Simon: The match should be a fun pre-show match. I expect Hookhausen to get the win. I think Sterling takes the pinfall, which helps protect Tony Nese. It’ll be interesting if Hook and Danhausen will remain a tag team and have more matches against other established AEW tag teams. (Prediction: Hookhousen)
Michael Reichlin: This is the most predictable match on the card. AEW wants to start the show off on a good note, and will do so with the lovable pairing of Danhausen and Hook. I’ve heard people talk about Hook being ‘wasted’ in this position, but he’s a rookie and benefits from the association with AEW’s most evil competitor. Hookhausen gets the win in a fun match. (Prediction: Hookhausen)
Consensus: Hookhausen
House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews) vs. Death Triangle (Pac, Penta, and Rey Fenix)
Andrew Ravens: Although these two teams have received plenty of TV time to build to the match, I haven’t been intrigued enough to care. That’s not to say they won’t work hard and have a good match, but let’s move on to something else. House of Black goes over as they have more upside with Black leading the charge. (Prediction: House of Black)
Michael Reichlin: I’m just happy to see Death Triangle back together, and two legit trios teams squaring off. Everybody in this match is talented, despite both factions seemingly being stuck in first gear. This one has sleeper ‘match of the night’ potential. (Prediction: House of Black)
Tyriece Simon: Death Triangle is long overdue getting a win over House of Black. Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Mathews have looked dominant in AEW. They can afford to lose a match. The Death Triangle needs to win. It will be interesting to see if the feud ends at Double or Nothing. The two factions could benefit from working with other people.
House of Black has other potential rivalries they could have, like the Blackpool Combat Club. Lucha Bros. could get back into the AEW tag team title picture, and Pac could have a singles feud. (Prediction: Death Triangle)
Consensus: House of Black
AEW Women’s World Championship: Thunder Rosa (c) vs. Serena Deeb
Michael Reichlin: Thunder Rosa needs a big win here. For whatever reason, it seems that her title reign has gotten off to a slow start. Britt Baker was the face of the Women’s division, while Rosa just seems to be there. That’s not a knock on her, but more because of the way she’s been presented. Pairing her against the veteran Deeb is a smart move, because they’re almost guaranteed to have a competitive match. I see Rosa getting the win, as AEW looks to build her some momentum and establish her as a fighting champion (Prediction: Thunder Rosa)
Tyriece Simon: Rosa should get the win, and this should be a good match. The fans are behind the Champion, so it doesn’t seem AEW will take the title off of her. It’s also Rosa’s second title defense. Deeb will have good moments in the match, but it should be about Rosa looking strong and overcoming the challenger. It’s also possible that the match ends so that it could lead to a rematch between the two. (Prediction: Thunder Rosa)
Andrew Ravens: Deeb is a really good wrestler, but no one expects her to dethrone Rosa for the title. Rosa hasn’t had that long as champion and AEW wouldn’t build up her title win for a short reign. (Prediction: Thunder Rosa)
Consensus: Thunder Rosa
AEW World Tag Team Championship: Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus (c) vs. Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland vs. Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs
Michael Reichlin: Like Thunder Rosa, Jurassic Express have also had a “sleepy” title reign. It doesnt help that FTR, who were left off the PPV, are arguably the best tag team in the world, at least over the past few months. I smell a title change here and I think Lee and Swerve have the right combination of size and agility to take the titles of Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus. (Prediction: Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland)
Andrew Ravens: I can see Lee and Strickland picking up the win here, but if Tony Khan wants heels as his Tag Team Champions then Starks and Hobbs could go over. I think it’s time for new champions and it really comes down to a pick ’em in this bout. (Prediction: Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland)
Tyriece Simon: I think this match has the chance to steal the show. It had an interesting dynamic with every team balancing strength and speed. I expect every team in the match to have a great showing, but I think the Champions retain the titles. It didn’t seem like the time to have the Jurassic Express lose. They are still hitting their stride, and it doesn’t seem likely that AEW will make a change. (Prediction: Jurassic Express)
Consensus: Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland win the AEW tag titles
Anarchy in the Arena: Jericho Appreciation Society vs. Moxley & Bryan Danielson, Santana & Ortiz and Eddie Kingston
Andrew Ravens: This is a coin flip kind of match as it makes sense for the babyfaces to go over, but I think the Jericho Appreciation Society wins here in order to set up a Blood & Guts match on an upcoming episode of Dynamite. (Prediction: Jericho Appreciation Society)
Tyriece Simon: This should be a victory for Kingston, Santana, Ortiz, and the Blackpool Combat Club. The Jericho Appreciation Society has gotten the advantage over Kingston, Santana, and Ortiz several times. The Blackpool Combat Club helps even the odds to go against the heels.
I think the feud could end here, unless AEW has more plans for Jericho Appreciation Society and Kingston, Santana, and Ortiz. It feels like Double or Nothing is the final culmination of the rivalry. (Prediction: Blackpool Combat Club, Santana & Ortiz, Eddie Kingston)
Michael Reichlin: (Prediction: Jericho Appreciation Society)
Consensus: Jericho Appreciation Society
AEW TBS Champion Jade Cargill vs Anna Jay
Andrew Ravens: There’s no doubt who will win this match and that’s Jade. She will be pushed strongly until she meets a top star that will defeat her. It’s that simple. This should be kept short and to the point. (Prediction: Jade Cargill)
Tyriece Simon: This title match seems like it’s just to have the TBS Championship match on the card. That’s fine, but I wish Cargill and Jay had more time to make the feud personal.
Cargill should get the win and could continue her dominant reign as TBS Champion. I wonder what long-term plan the company has for Cargill. She’s almost beaten most of the faces in the AEW women’s division. Jay will have some moments to shine in the match, but Cargill will overcome and defeat her. (Prediction: Jade Cargill)
Michael Reichlin: Jade Cargill has gotten over working short, dominant matches. I don’t expect AEW to mess with this formula just yet. This is probably the most predictable match on the main card. Cargill gets another decisive win. (Prediction: Jade Cargill)
Consensus: Jade Cargill
The Young Bucks vs. The Hardys
Michael Reichlin: Yes, this match is happening on the big stage about 5 years too late. Sure, the Hardys are past their prime – they’re even acknowledging this on television. But it’s still the Young Bucks and the Hardys. Both teams will bring their A-Game, because this is a match that you know means a lot to both teams. It’s going to be a trip seeing them in the ring together and I expect this to be the best match of the Hardys’ AEW run. (Prediction: Young Bucks)
Andrew Ravens: This should be one of the better matches on the card. It’s a coinflip in my eyes as to who goes over. I think we get at least one more match between these two tag teams. I think The Young Bucks go over here to lead to another match and it will likely be done in cheap fashion. (Prediction: Young Bucks)
Tyriece Simon: It’s almost unbelievable that this match is happening in 2022. This is a dream match for fans who haven’t seen them compete in Ring of Honor. However, it is unfortunate that the build to the match has been lackluster. This match is a toss-up because both teams could use the win.
The Hardys are still a new team in AEW and could use a win over an established team. The Young Bucks feel like they took a backseat to other teams and could benefit from a win over the Hardys. I think the Hardys defeat The Young Bucks, but it won’t be the end of their feud. The Hardys winning could also lead to a future AEW tag-team Championship match. (Prediction: The Hardys)
Consensus: Young Bucks
Owen Hart Men’s Tournament Finals: Samoa Joe vs. Adam Cole
Tyriece Simon: Adam Cole needs a big win at Double or Nothing. He’s lost two AEW World Championship matches against Hangman Adam Page previously. A win over Samoa Joe helps establish him as a credible threat and someone that can challenge for the World Championship again. Joe is already the Ring of Honor Television Champion, so he doesn’t need to win the Owen Hart Cup. It’s also possible that Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh could interfere in the match to help Cole. (Prediction: Adam Cole)
Michael Reichlin: Adam Cole has more to gain from a win here, and has the brighter future in AEW. These two have history in NXT and traveled similar paths to AEW. It’s a match worthy of the finals, but I’d be really surprised if Cole doesn’t get the win. (Prediction: Adam Cole)
Andrew Ravens: This could be one of the best matches of the night. I’m siding with Adam Cole here as he needs a big win after dropping back-to-back losses to Adam Page for the World Title. Joe has booked strong as the ROH Champion so he doesn’t need the win as much as Cole. (Prediction: Adam Cole)
Consensus: Adam Cole
Owen Hart Women’s Tournament Finals: Britt Baker vs. Ruby Soho
Tyriece Simon: Dr. Baker doesn’t need to win the Owen Hart Cup. She is a former dominant AEW women’s Champion and has defeated many challengers, including her opponent at Double or Nothing. However, it’s unclear if AEW believes she doesn’t need to win. She is still one of the most popular stars in AEW, and the company could still want to protect her from taking losses. Soho needs a win and could benefit tremendously from defeating Dr. Baker.
I am picking Soho, but it wouldn’t surprise me if the former AEW champion wins. (Prediction: Ruby Soho)
Andrew Ravens: Ruby Soho should win here as Baker is still the biggest women’s star that AEW has despite not holding the title anymore. Soho needs something to get her over a little bit more and a win here over Baker would do just that. We could also get a double turn with Soho going heel and Baker being a babyface based on the way Soho got here. (Prediction: Ruby Soho)
Michael Reichlin: Ruby Soho’s AEW run has been disappointing so far, and this will be a token achievement she can hang her hat on. Baker will almost certainly hold the AEW Women’s world championship again, while I’m not sure Ruby Soho will ever reach that level. (Prediction: Britt Baker)
Consensus: Ruby Soho
MJF vs. Wardlow
Tyriece Simon: Wardlow should win his long-awaited match with MJF. His former employer has put him through so much trouble that the logical conclusion is for Wardlow to win. The feud has also been brewing for over a year, and it is time to end. Interestingly, MJF will possibly lose his second Pay Per View match. It’s unclear what AEW’s long-term plans are for him. (Prediction: Wardlow)
Andrew Ravens: Wardlow should over here based on everything that is on the line. He’s a future main eventer and MJF is already there despite not challenging for the World Title yet. That will come. This has been a really good feud and now it’s just time to top it off with Wardlow winning. (Prediction: Wardlow)
Michael Reichlin: This has been one of the best feuds in AEW history, bar none. The slow burn has been tremendous. It’s AEW’s longest running storyline and it’s finally coming to fruition. MJF is the best heel in all of pro wrestling, which means he doesn’t need to win to stay popular. Wardlow is a rising babyface star that will gain a lot by finally pinning the man he was hired to protect. Wardlow gets the win here, is relieved of his contract to MJF. It’s only a matter of time before Wardlow is All Elite. (Prediction: Wardlow)
Consensus: Wardlow
AEW World Championship: Hangman Page (c) vs. CM Punk
Andrew Ravens: I think a title change happens here. Page has had a notable run as champion, maybe not the best in the history of the title, but it was fun and now it’s time to move on. Fans have been waiting to see Punk as a main event player again. Punk could only put over the young guys in his promos for so long and now in the last few months, it’s been building to this point. Give Punk the title and turn Page heel since they’ve already hinted at it. (Prediction: CM Punk)
Tyriece Simon: Double or Nothing could be the end of Hangman Adam Page’s title reign. We are getting close to the anniversary of CM Punk AEW debut, and he has slowly been built up to have his first AEW World Championship match. Page has had a remarkable title reign, but it feels like this is the time to take the championship off him. It should be a good physical match, but I expect CM Punk to get the better of Page. The question is will Page shake CM Punk’s hand after the match? (Prediction: CM Punk)
Michael Reichlin: I love Hangman Page and he’s had some banger matches during since winning the AEW World title from Kenny Omega. However, he’s not exactly setting the world on fire as champion. I think CM Punk turns heel and gets the win to jumpstart the next Summer of Punk. There are so many high-profile matches waiting for a heel CM Punk. And just wait until MJF gets to gloat, “I told you so” about Punk being a bad guy all along. Hangman can be proud of this title reign, but I it’s time to turn the page and start a new chapter for AEW. (Prediction: CM Punk)
Consensus: CM Punk
There you have it, our AEW Double or Nothing 2022 predictions. Comment and let us know who you think will have their had raised this Sunday night in Las Vegas!
Britt Baker Gets Flak For Naming Sasha Banks Her Dream Opponent
Britt Baker got slammed by fans online when she said that Sasha Banks is her dream opponent.
In a recent interview, Baker was asked who she would like to face in the ring. Since Banks has been trending, Baker said she would love to face her.
“Since it’s a pretty hot topic right now, I’m going to say Sasha Banks.… I think she is one of the top draws in all of WWE. She’s such a superstar, she’s such a good wrestler. She’s definitely somebody that I would love to wrestle,” Baker said.
Speaking to KXST-AM The Playmakers, Baker revealed that she got a lot of criticism from fans for wanting to face Banks (as transcribed by SEScoops):
“I literally answered an interview question. I didn’t call Sasha Banks out, I didn’t say, ‘Hey, this match needs to happen.’ I was just asked a question and I gave an answer,” Baker explained.
“They said what’s a cool dream match that you would like to have and Sasha is one of my favorite wrestlers. It wasn’t me challenging her, or challenging WWE. All I did was just say ‘Hey this is a cool dream match.’
“Her fans and the WWE fans and even just some wrestling fans, in general, did not like that and I don’t even think they read the whole interview. They read the clickbait and they run with it. They create such a nasty narrative when they don’t even know what they’re talking about and it is so frustrating.
“Because in my position, I am not going to respond to @John515 that has 19 followers. But I want to respond to John with 19 followers and tell him to shut the hell up, you don’t even know what you’re talking about!” Baker clarified.
Ironically, in that same interview, Britt Baker talked about the rampant toxic negativity on social media. She spoke about the cyberbullying that celebrities have to face online, to the point where she believes that some people just go to Twitter so that they can say something nasty and mean.
“I think people just go on to Twitter just to be heard in a negative way. They just want to say something nasty and hateful and mean, so they will go on to Twitter for literally no [other] reason and they just say it and make sure they tag you in it, too,” Baker said.
Baker also talked about the impact this has on celebs and how it can have serious real-world consequences, like someone taking their life. You can read the excerpt here.
IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary 2022 Match Card, Date & Time, How To Watch
The 20th edition of IMPACT’s Slammiversary is just around the corner and the card is starting to take shape.
This show celebrates the 20th anniversary of Impact Wrestling. The show is exactly 20 years from the day of the first event promoted by Impact.
This will be the go-to article for an updated card of the matches and segments announced for IMPACT’s Slammiversary pay-per-view.
IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary 2022 Matches
- IMPACT World Championship: Josh Alexander (c) vs. Eric Young
- Ultimate X Match for the Impact X Division Championship: Ace Austin (c) vs. Kenny King vs. Mike Bailey vs. Trey Miguel vs. TBD vs. TBD
- Queen of the Mountain Match for the Impact Knockouts World Championship: Tasha Steelz (c) vs. Chelsea Green vs. Deonna Purrazzo vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Mia Yim
- Tag Team Match for the Impact World Tag Team Championship: The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) (c) vs. The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson)
Date, Time & How to Watch
IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary is scheduled to take place at The Asylum in Nashville, Tennessee.
IMPACT’s Slammiversary takes place on Sunday, June 19, 2022. The air time is set for 8:00 PM EST.
You can watch IMPACT’s Rebellion on FITE or through cable pay-per-view providers. The show is priced at $39.99.
AEW Dark Spoilers From May 27
AEW Dark was taped at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada before and after the live AEW Rampage episode.
SEScoops correspondent Mike Chin was in attendance during AEW Dark and provided spoilers for the show.
Here are the spoilers for the AEW Dark taping from May 27:
- Dark Order (John Silver, Evil Uno, 10) beat The Pretty Picture (Peter Avalon, Ryan Nemeth, and Serpentico) in a six-man tag team match, John Silver got the pin for the victory.
- Darby Allin beat Brandon Cutler by submission with a Scorpion Deathlock.
- Anna Jay won a squash by KO in sleeper; after the match, Jade Cargill came out and confronted Jay with a staredown.
- The House of Black won a trios squash with Buddy Murphy picking up the pin.
- Riho, Skye Blue, and Yuka Sazaki beat Nyla Rose, Diamante, and Emi Sakura. Riho led the team to victory by picking up the pin.
- Death Triangle (PAC, Rey Fénix, and Penta El Zero Miedo) beat The Factory (QT Marshall, Nick Comoroto, and Aaron Solo).
- Mercedes Martinez won a squash via submission.
- The Butcher and The Blade beat Hunter Gray and Paul Titan with The Blade picking up the pin.
- Anthony Ogogo beat Carlie Bravo by KO.
- Jamie Hayter won a squash by pin.
- Johnny Elite beat Marq Quen.
On the May 27 episode of Rampage, the opening match featured Matt Sydal taking on Bryan Danielson. Also, the semifinals of the women’s Owen Hart Cup took place. You can check out our full coverage of the episode.
After Rampage went off the air, an intense “Rock Paper Scissors Match” took place at the show. You can get the scoop here.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Debate – WWE Smackdown Reactions (5/27/22): Getting Blue Ep. 6
We’re back with another edition of Getting Blue, recapping the May 27, 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).
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What Happened After May 27 WWE SmackDown Went Off The Air
The May 27 episode of WWE SmackDown is in the books.
This week’s SmackDown took place inside the Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In the main event, Drew McIntrye served as the mystery partner for Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to take on The Brawling Brutes.
In the end, McIntyre nailed Ridge Holland with the Claymore and Woods finished things off with the Limit Break for the pinfall win.
After The Show
When the cameras stopped rolling, Cody Rhodes was in action against Kevin Owens. Cody ended up winning the match.
Ahead of the clash, Owens cut a hilarious promo on Cody only being popular due to having pyro in his entrance.
After the match, Cody made it clear he does not control the pyro.
Bryan Danielson Eyeing Dream Matches For Forbidden Door PPV
One of the most anticipated wrestling shows happening this summer will be the June 26th Forbidden Door pay-per-view, which will pit top superstars from AEW against top superstars from NJPW in a number of dream matches that is sure to excite both fanbases.
Bryan Danielson told Sports Illustrated that he is ecstatic about the marquee event, as getting to face some of Japan’s greatest professional wrestlers has been on his bucket list since his WWE days. When the American Dragon was asked about who he specifically hopes to face at Forbidden Door, he revealed the following:
“There are a ton of guys I’d like to wrestle. You mentioned Okada, and that’s a match I really want. I would love to wrestle Okada. But in the back of my mind, I’m thinking about Zack Sabre Jr. and wrestling him to see who is the best technical wrestler in the world. We have two very different styles of technical wrestling.”
Danielson and ZSJ have crossed-paths before back in 2008, an encounter he remembers very well.
“We wrestled in 2008, and he was just a kid, but I was super impressed with him then. He’s grown into this amazing wrestler, and I don’t ever recall seeing anyone wrestle with his technique.”
The Blackpool Combat Club member wouldn’t stop there. He would go on to name Tomohiro Ishii, Shingo Takagi, KENTA, Katsuyori Shibata, and the great Hiroshi Tanahashi as potential opponents, but ends by saying that he will take on whoever AEW President Tony Khan books him to face.
“I’m open to whoever Tony [Khan] and New Japan want me to go up against.”
Danielson will team with Eddie Kingston, Jon Moxley, Santana, and Ortiz to battle Chris Jericho and the rest of the Jericho Appreciation Society at this weekend’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view in Las Vegas.
Who do you guys want to see Danielson face at Forbidden Door?
Charlotte Flair & Andrade El Idolo Get Married
Congratulations to Charlotte Flair and Andrade El Idolo on their wedding as the ceremony took place today.
They had plenty of friends there to watch the ceremony including several wrestlers such as Apollo Crews, Finn Balor, Rey Mysterio, and Lina Fanene (Nia Jax).
The belief is that they started seeing each other in 2018 and went public with their relationship in 2019. Although there were rumors that they broke up earlier this year, their love is stronger than it’s ever been.
Charlotte took time off from WWE after WrestleMania Backlash where she dropped the SmackDown Women’s Title to Ronda Rousey in an I Quit Match. WWE noted that Flair has a fractured radius as a way to write her off television.
There is no word yet on when she will return to WWE television although she is advertised for a SmackDown TV event in July so it appears she will be back in time for SummerSlam.
WWE Provides Serious Health Update On Randy Orton
WWE has given an injury update on Randy Orton and it’s not good.
During the May 27 episode of WWE SmackDown, the commentary team announced that Orton is meeting with neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons due to a lingering back issue.
Here’s WWE’s formal announcement:
“INJURY UPDATE
Randy Orton is currently undergoing consultations with neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons to determine the extent of his injury and to recommended course of treatment.”
There has been no word on whether or not this back injury is legit or part of a storyline.
On the May 23 episode of WWE Raw, Riddle opened the show and was quite emotional discussing Orton’s status. He claimed there’s a real possibility that RK-Bro is done.
Riddle ended up enlisting the help of Shinsuke Nakamura to attack The Usos in the opening segment of WWE SmackDown. During his backstage interview, Riddle said he had Orton’s blessing to team with Nakamura.
SEScoops will keep you posted once more details on this story becomes available.
What Happened After May 27 AEW Rampage Went Off The Air
The May 27 episode of AEW Rampage is in the books and there was some post-show fun to be had.
In the main event of the latest episode of Rampage, the semifinals of the women’s Owen Hart Cup was held.
Ruby Soho defeated Kris Statlander and she’ll move onto the finals to take on Britt Baker at AEW Double or Nothing.
Fans also witnessed a banger of an opener between Bryan Danielson and Matt Sydal. Ultimately, Danielson choked out Sydal for the victory.
Post-Show Shenanigans
SEScoops’ Mike Chin was in attendance for AEW Rampage and he witnessed an intense “Rock Paper Scissors Match” between Taz and referee Aubrey Edwards.
Here’s how it played out:
WWE SmackDown Results (5/27/22): Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Ronda Rousey, 6-Man Tag Team Main Event
The road to Hell in a Cell continued tonight as WWE SmackDown aired live from the Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas. New Day and a mystery tag team partner battled the Brawling Brutes in tonight’s main event.
SmackDown Results
- Ronda Rousey & Raquel Rodriguez def. Natalya & Shayna Baszler
- Los Lotharios def. Jinder Mahal & Shanky
- Gunther & Ludwig Kaiser def. Ricochet & Drew Gulak
- New Day & Drew McIntyre def. Brawling Brutes
Here are the takeaways for this week’s show:
Riddle & Nakamura Interrupted The Usos
Undisputed Tag Team Champions The Usos made their way to the ring to kick off the show. They boasted about defeating RK-Bro and claimed to defeat Riddle & Orton on their own despite Roman Reigns’ interference. Jimmy and Jey joked that they needed nobody during their success. The Usos bragged some more before Shinsuke Nakamura interrupted. Nakamura said he has a tag partner again and announced it was Riddle. Riddle and Nakamura beat down The Usos and posed in the ring to end the segment.
Riddle and Nakamura were interviewed and Riddle said that it was Orton’s idea for him to team with Nakamura to go after The Usos. It was announced that Randy Orton is meeting with professionals to deal with a lingering back issue.
Ronda Rousey & Raquel Rodriguez def. Natalya & Baszler
Ronda Rousey battled Raquel Rodriguez in a Championship Contender’s match tonight on SmackDown. Before the match, Natalya, Shayna Baszler, and Shotzi said they were going to interfere. Shotzi was then locked in the room and it was revealed that Aliyah had the keys. Natalya & Shayna Baszler rushed the ring and attacked to end the match in a DQ. Rousey & Rodriguez fought them off as SmackDown went to a break.
When SmackDown returned, Ronda Rousey & Raquel Rodriguez battled Natalya & Shayna Baszler in a tag team match. Natalya and Shayna isolated Raquel in the corner for the first couple of minutes. Rodriguez finally escaped and tagged in the SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey. Natalya took the champ down and locked in the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring.
Rousey made it to the corner and tagged in Rodriguez as Baszler tagged in as well. Raquel knocked Shayna down with a headbutt and followed it up with a Splash off the middle rope but Natalya broke up the cover. Ronda sent Natalya out of the ring and bumped into Baszler. The two old friends had a stare down and Natalya capitalized on the distraction. Natalya dragged Ronda out of the ring but Rousey fought her off. Raquel then planted Baszler with a Powerbomb for the pinfall victory.
Los Lotharios def. Jinder Mahal & Shanky, Max Dupri Officially On SmackDown Roster
Los Lotharios battled Jinder Mahal & Shanky tonight. Jinder and Shanky were late to the ring because Shanky was dancing backstage by himself. Shanky leveled Humberto with a big boot and tagged in Mahal. Humberto hit him with a Dropkick and tagged in Angel Garza.
Angel applied a headlock and tagged in Humberto. Mahal greeted Humberto with a Back Body Drop but Angel sent Jinder to the outside with a Dropkick. Angel then started dancing for the ring announcer and Shanky danced behind him like a goof. Back in the ring, Humberto rolled up Jinder for the pinfall victory. Jinder Mahal and Shanky argued after the match.
Max Dupri got in Adam Pearce’s face again backstage and said that his agency “Maximum Male Models” can begin recruiting the next generation of WWE superstars. Pearce said Dupri is officially a member of SmackDown during the face-to-face.
Sami Zayn Was Made An “Honorary Uce” & Argued With Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens welcomed everyone to a special SmackDown edition of the Kevin Owens show. It was advertised as a member of The Bloodline as his guest but it turned out to be the “Locker Room Leader” Sami Zayn. Sami was wearing his Bloodline shirt and claimed that everyone knows that Ezekiel is really Elias. Owens wanted Sami’s help with Ezekiel but Zayn declined and said “now is not a good time Uce”.
Owens called Sami naive and told him that he’s not a part of The Bloodline. Kevin added that Sami wearing the shirt makes him look like a moron. Zayn told Owens that he was being nice, Ezekiel & Elias are clearly brothers, and Owens is actually the moron. They started bickering and calling each other names before Sami exited. Owens followed Sami but Zayn shoved him into the barricade. WWE staffers started clearing the KO Show signs out of the ring and Owens hit them both with Stunners to end the segment.
Later on SmackDown, Sami Zayn was made an “Honorary Uce” but still wasn’t allowed in The Bloodline’s locker room.
Gunther & Ludwig Kaiser Picked Up A Win
Intercontinental Champion Ricochet & Drew Gulak faced Gunther & Ludwig Kaiser. Ludwig and Gulak started off the action. Ludwig dominated until Ricochet tagged in. The IC Champion hit Kaiser with a Crossbody and lifted him up in the fireman’s carry. Ludwig escaped and sent Ricochet out of the ring. Kaiser hit Gulak with a Suplex and a running kick to the face for the pinfall victory. Gunther then caught Ricochet with a boot to the face as he checked on Gulak.
New Day & Drew McIntyre def. Brawling Brutes
Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) battled New Day and a mystery partner in the main event. The mystery partner was revealed to be Drew McIntyre as SmackDown went to a break.
Riddle & Nakamura vs. The Usos in a Championship Contender’s match was announced for RAW. Madcap Moss will also return next week after the brutal attack by Happy Corbin.
Butch and Xavier Woods started off the action. Woods hit a Neckbreaker and tagged in Kofi Kingston. Kofi connected with a Splash and went for the cover but Butch kicked out at two. Sheamus tagged in and hit Woods with the 10 Beats of the Bodhran. Ridge Holland tagged in and connected with a Suplex on Xavier for a two count.
Kofi hit Ridge with a Dropkick and stomped on him in the corner of the ring. Woods tagged in and stomped on Ridge as well before sending Butch to the outside with a Back Body Drop. McIntyre tagged in and stomped on Holland as well before bashing Butch off the ring apron. Kofi delivered a Dropkick to Holland but Butch caught him with a cheap shot. Holland capitalized and posed for the crowd as SmackDown went to the final commercial break of the night.
When SmackDown returned, Brawling Brutes had Kofi trapped in their corner of the ring. Sheamus got Kingston in a headlock but Kofi was able to counter into the SOS and both superstars fell to the canvas. Drew tagged in and launched Holland across the ring and then did the same to Butch.
McIntyre planted Ridge with a Neckbreaker and quickly hopped up as the crowd cheered. Butch went for a Sleeper Hold but McIntyre dumped him out of the ring. Woods hit Butch with a Dropkick through the ropes but Sheamus caught him with a Brogue Kick. Kofi hit Sheamus with a Crossbody as McIntyre hit Holland with the Glasgow Kiss. McIntyre followed it up with the Claymore. Woods tagged in and hit the Elbow Drop for the pinfall victory. Drew McIntyre danced around with New Day to close the show.
AEW Rampage Results (5/27/22): Double or Nothing Go-Home Show, Owen Hart Tournament, Gangrel
AEW Rampage aired live tonight from the Michelob Ultra Arena. It was the final show before AEW Double or Nothing this Sunday night. In addition to the takeaways below, Darby Allin challenged Kyle O’Reilly to a match at the PPV.
Rampage Results
- Bryan Danielson def. Matt Sydal
- Young Bucks def. Jon Cruz & Taylor Rust
- Dante Martin def. Max Caster
- Ruby Soho def. Kris Statlander to advance to the finals of the women’s Owen Hart Tournament
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Bryan Danielson def. Matt Sydal
Matt Sydal battled Bryan Danielson in the first match of the night. Danielson applied a headlock to start off the action. Danielson controlled the first few minutes of the match as Dynamite went to a commercial break.
When Dynamite returned, Sydal connected with a knee strike and then an enziguri. Sydal connected with a Hurricanrana for a near fall. Matt leveled Bryan with a boot to the side of the head and went for the cover but Danielson kicked out at two.
Sydal climbed to the top rope and went for a Meteora but Danielson was ready for it. Bryan got Sydal in a Half Crab in the middle of the ring. Danielson transitioned into a Heel Hook but Sydal was able to reach the ropes to break the hold.
Danielson and Sydal battled on the top rope and Matt connected with an awesome Sunset Flip Powerbomb for a near fall. Bryan hit Sydal with the running knee and unloaded some elbow strikes and choked Matt out for the win.
Young Bucks Mocked The Hardys
Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) came to the ring dressed as The Hardys for a match against Rust & Cruz. Gangrel accompanied them to the ring and got a huge pop from the crowd. Young Bucks hit Whisper in the Wind and Matt Jackson made his way to the top rope. Matt Jackson wound up hitting a crappy looking elbow drop off the middle turnbuckle to mock Matt Hardy.
Taylor Rust tagged in and Young Bucks leveled him with a double superkick. Jon Cruz climbed to the top rope and wound up leaping into a couple superkicks as well. Nick Jackson climbed to the top rope and connected with the Swanton Bomb for the pinfall victory. Young Bucks will battle The Hardys at Double or Nothing.
After the match, Young Bucks attacked Gangrel and beat him down as Brandon Cutler filmed in the corner. The real Matt & Jeff Hardy made the save and had a stare down with Young Bucks. Matt and Jeff set up for a Twist of Fate but Brandon Cutler broke it up. Young Bucks retreated as Gangrel hit Cutler with a slam. Matt followed it up with the Twist of Fate and Jeff then hit the Swanton Bomb to close the segment.
Dante Martin def. Max Caster
Max Caster faced Dante Martin tonight on Rampage. Anthony Bowens & Gunn Club were ringside for the match. Dante leveled everyone with a Crossbody to start off the match. The referee kicked out Gunn Club and Bowens as they tried to distract Dante. Caster sent Dante to the ropes and leveled him with an elbow to the face as Rampage went to a break. When Rampage returned, Caster connected with a Sidewalk Slam and went for the Mic Drop but Dante dodged it. Dante hit a Crossbody off the top rope and followed it up with a springboard flip for a pinfall victory.
Mixed Trios Match Announced For DoN
Dan Lambert and Men of the Year introduced a new TNT Championship that had Laker’s colors. Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti, and Frankie Kazarian showed up at Lambert’s America’s Top Team training facility and stole the old TNT Championship. This led to Sammy saying that they will be in Vegas on Sunday if they want the titles back. Scorpio Sky suggested a mixed Trios match for Double or Nothing and the match was later made official. It will be Sammy Guevara, Frankie Kazarian, Tay Conti versus Scorpio Sky, Ethan Page, and Paige VanZant.
Ruby Soho Will Face Britt Baker In The Finals At DoN
Ruby Soho battled Kris Statlander in the semifinals of the women’s Owen Hart Tournament. Mark Henry interviewed both wrestlers before the main event. Stadtlander controlled the action early and leveled Soho with a shoulder tackle. Kris whipped Ruby to the mat and flexed in her face. Soho got pissed off and started trash-talking before they locked up in the middle of the ring. Soho hit an Arm Drag and followed it up with another one. Ruby went for a third but Statlander blocked it and hit a Clothesline.
Back from the break, Ruby hit a Hurricanrana off the top for a close two count. Soho got Statlander in a submission hold but Kris reached the ropes and the match continued. Kris hit a big Clothesline and then went for a submission hold but Ruby escaped. Soho tripped Statlander and rolled her up for the win. Ruby Soho will battle Britt Baker in the finals of the women’s Owen Hart Tournament.