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Author: Mike Reichlin

  • WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event to Simulcast on NBC & Peacock Dec. 14

    WWE is closing out 2024 with a bang, as the iconic Saturday Night\’s Main Event will return to the airwaves before the year is up.

    WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event will be a live two-hour special airing live on both NBC and Peacock on Saturday, December 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

    The event will take place at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, N.Y., site of the first-ever SNME in May 1985.

    This is the first of a quarterly primetime special on NBC and Peacock, under WWE’s new five-year media partnership with NBCUniversal that brought SmackDown back to USA.

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    Ticket Information

    Tickets go on sale Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com. A pre-sale begins the prior day, Thursday, September 19, at 10 a.m. ET.

    Fans can register for an exclusive presale offer at WWE.com.

    Check Out: Best Saturday Night\’s Main Event Matches

  • Bronson Reed Fined \”Massive\” Amount For Launching Fan on WWE Raw

    History was made on this week’s WWE Raw during the Super Heavyweight clash between “Big” Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman. As soon as Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced this clash, fans knew they were in for a wild ride. However, nobody could have predicted what unfolded.

    During their match, Reed etched his place in WWE highlight reels for years to come when he plucked an unsuspecting fan from the audience and launched him at Strowman:

    The surreal moment left viewers stunned and quickly went viral on social media. That\’s great for creating buzz, but you can\’t just go around throwing people. Attacking an innocent audience member is conduct unbecoming of a WWE Superstar, regardless of the circumstances.

    Who Was The Fan?

    The WWE fan who got launched by Bronson Reed on Raw has been identified by The Local Competitor (@LocalCompWWE) as independent wrestler Nessy Henrdicks.

    Nessy Henrix (@Instntclssic) appeared as an extra on WWE television earlier this year. On the February 25 episode of WWE Raw, Hendrix was hired by Paul Heyman as one of his security guards. Things did not go well for Mr. Hendrix that night either.

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    The Punishment

    Adam Pearce agrees with this assessment and wasted no time addressing the incident. In a decisive move, Pearce levied a “massive undisclosed fine” on Bronson Reed.Furthermore and notwithstanding, both Reed and Strowman will also have to pay up for the destruction they caused during their match.

    Bronson Reed has demonstrated that he can hold is own against Braun Strowman. However, it takes a lot more than in-ring tenacity to become a WWE Champion and headline WrestleMania, as Strowman has. Reed has the size and agility to continue climbing the ranks, but this fan-throwing incident shows that he still needs to improve the often-overlooked mental aspect of this sport.

  • Photos of Randy Orton and Wife Kim’s Romantic Belize Getaway

    Randy Orton is known as one of the most cold and calculated competitors in WWE history, but his wife Kim is giving us a look at a different side of him.

    Kim Orton took to Instagram (@Kim.orton01) on Monday to share glimpses of their romantic tropical vacation in Belize. The series of photos include the caption, \”Getting some much needed alone time with my love @randyorton #vacation #Belize\” and show a side of \”The Viper\” that many WWE fans haven\’t seen. The 15-time world champ has committed heinous acts over the past 22 years. However, these vacation snapshots provide a refreshing contrast, offering a unique look at his life outside the squared circle.

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    The photos shared by Kim Orton show the couple standing in front of a helicopter, smiling and enjoying a scenic helicopter ride. One particularly sweet moment features a bed decorated with leaves spelling out “RKO” and “KIM,” adding a romantic touch to their getaway.

    Orton was in action this past week on WWE SmackDown, appearing as Kevin Owens\’ mystery partner against A-Town Down Under.

    Regarding retirement, Randy Orton has not specified an exact timeline for when he plans to hang it up. However, he has indicated in various interviews that he hopes to continue wrestling as long as he\’s physically able.

    Watch below to learn how Randy Orton met his wife Kim:

  • Full Card for Sukeban London from York Hall on October 10

    Sukeban, the upstart Japanese female wrestling league, is bringing its high-octane brand to London for the first time on October 10th. The event will take place at the historic York Hall, with tickets currently available at Sukeban.com/london.

    The London show comes on the heels of Sukeban’s successful events in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. In their latest outing, Sukeban champion Commander Nakajima defended her title against Crush Yuu in front of a crowd of 2,200 fans in Los Angeles. The company touts that over 3 million more watched live on TikTok.

    The Sukeban London main event will feature Sareee Bomb challenging Commander Nakajima for the Sukeban World Championship, a belt designed by the renowned artist Marc Newson.

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    Sukeban London Preview

    The full card for this upcoming event on October 10 includes 5 matches:

    Sukeban World Championship Match
    Commander Nakajima vs. Sareee Bomb

    Gang Warfare
    Rina Yamashita vs. Midnight Player vs. Babyface

    Harajuku Stars vs. Vandals
    Saki Bimi, Maya Mamushi vs. BINGO, Atomic Banshee

    Special Singles Match
    Stray Cat vs. Ichigo Sayaka

    Tag Team Grudge Match
    X, King Konami vs. Crush Yuu, Supersonic

    Follow Sukeban on Tiktok at @Sukeban_World

  • WWE Raw Preview: CM Punk, New Day Go for Gold

    This week’s WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7c from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

    CM Punk\’s Return: CM Punk is set to make an appearance to address his upcoming Hell in a Cell match against Drew McIntyre at WWE Bad Blood 2024.

    World Tag Team Championship Match: The Judgment Day, represented by Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh, will defend their titles against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Bálor and JD are a formidable team, but the odds are stacked against them in this match. The New Day are the most decorated tag team in WWE history, with a record 12 reigns.

    Grudge Match: Former World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest will face former Judgment Day teammate ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio in a grudge match.

    Monsters Collide: “Big” Bronson Reed collides with Braun Strowman in a battle of the big men.

    Singles Match: Natalya vs. Zoe Stark

    We can also expect to see follow-up on Jey Uso\’s win in the Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender\’s Tournament, and the latest developments with The Judgment Day and the Terror Twins.

    Check out: The Five Best Matches from WWE Bad Blood

  • Former AEW Champion Out With a Consussion

    Thunder Rosa, the former AEW Women’s World Champion, is sidelined with a concussion.

    She last wrestled on the August 31 episode of AEW Collision, competing in a match with Hikaru Shida, Serena Deeb, and Queen Aminata.

    Rosa mentioned the injury on Busted Open Radio, and shared her expert advice about the importance of taking concussions seriously. Professional sports have come a long way with concussion awareness and the dangers of traumatic brain injuries. However, some athletes still feel the pressure to continue.

    She warned athletes to stop their physical activity and take precautions.

    Rosa expects to be out for a few weeks, with no confirmed date of return date.

  • WWE Bad Blood to Feature Special Start Time

    WWE Bad Blood will have a special start time. The upcoming premium live event takes place Saturday, October 5, 2024 and will begin at 6e/3p. The event is starting earlier than usual to avoid conflict with UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. later in the evening.

    It’s already shaping up to be a unique event. The card will feature the return of Hell in a Cell, along with Roman Reigns’ first match since WrestleMania. He’s teaming with the man who dethroned him and shattered The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes.

    Here’s the current match lineup:

    • CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (Hell in a Cell match).
    • Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women\’s World Championship.
    • Damian Priest vs. Finn Bálor.
    • Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
    • Nia Jax (c) defends the WWE Women\’s Championship against the winner of a match between Naomi and Bayley.

    Watch WWE Bad Blood live on Peacock in the United States on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

    At UFC 307 on Oct. 5, the main event features a thrilling light heavyweight title fight as Alex Pereira defends his championship against Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira, known for his striking prowess, aims to make his third successful title defense, while Rountree seeks to capitalize on his opportunity despite past setbacks.

    In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington will defend her bantamweight title against Julianna Peña. Pennington, fresh off her championship win earlier this year, faces Peña, who is eager to reclaim the title she lost in 2022. This bout promises to deliver high stakes and intense action. Visit our partner site MMANews.com for more UFC news.

  • Mistico Wins Opera Cup, MLW Fightland Results & Full Show

    Here are the results from MLW Fightland which took place Saturday, September 14, 2024 from Atlanta, GA at Center Stage.

    • Opera Cup 2024 Semi-Final: KENTA defeated TJP by pinfall.
    • Opera Cup 2024 Semi-Final: Mistico defeated Bad Dude Tito by pinfall.
    • Singles Match: Donovan Dijak defeated Timothy Thatcher by pinfall.
    • Tag Team Match: The Andersons (CW Anderson & Brock Anderson) defeated Bomaye Fight Club (Alex Kane & Mr. Thomas) by pinfall, with interference from JBL and The Rogue Horsemen.
    • Singles Match: Shigeo Okumura defeated Adam Priest by pinfall.
    • MLW World Heavyweight Championship Match: Satoshi Kojima (c) defeated Mads Krule Krügger by disqualification after Krügger threw a fireball, leading to a confrontation with Matt Riddle.
    • Opera Cup 2024 Final: Mistico defeated KENTA by submission, crowning Mistico as the winner of the 2024 Opera Cup.

    Watch MLW Fightland 2024:

  • 2 Matches Announced for Monday\’s WWE Raw

    The September 16, 2024 edition of WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7c from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The venue has hosted several premium live events over the years, including WWE Unforgiven in 2004, WWE No Mercy in 2008 and NXT TakeOver: Portland in 2020.

    Matches:

    On Saturday, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced two matches for the show:

    • Former World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest will face former Judgment Day teammate ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio in a grudge match.
    • \”Big\” Bronson Reed collides with Braun Strowman in a battle of the big men.

    CM Punk Returns

    In addition to these two matches, the show is being built around CM Punk\’s return. Punk was viciously attacked by Drew McIntyre two weeks ago. Their heated rivalry will culminate inside Hell in a Cell at WWE Bad Blood.

    We\’ll post an updated preview for Monday\’s WWE Raw when the card is finalized.

  • TNA Victory Road 2024 Results: New Champions, JBL

    TNA Wrestling presented Victory Road 2024 on Friday night. The sold-out show was TNA’s highest-attended U.S. event of the year, another great sign of momentum for the company. Here are the results

    KUSHIDA defeated Slater: Both wrestlers traded early offense, with KUSHIDA focusing on submission holds. Slater gained control with an enziguri but missed a high-flying move. KUSHIDA turned things around with a Spanish Fly into an armbar, forcing Slater to tap out for the win.

    Hammerstone & Jake Something defeated Eric Young & Steve Maclin: The match began with a brawl before the bell. Hammerstone and Something took control early, but Young got the hot tag, firing up the crowd. A blind tag allowed Hammerstone to hit the Into the Void to win.

    The Hardys defeated First Class (AJ Francis & KC Navarro): The Hardys controlled much of the match, countering First Class\’s attempts to mock them. Jeff Hardy hit a top-rope Swanton Bomb on Francis for the win.

    “Speedball” Mike Bailey defeated Zachary Wentz to become X-Division Champion. A back-and-forth contest saw Wentz targeting Bailey\’s arm. Bailey responded with high-impact moves and ultimately hit the Flamingo Driver to capture the gold.

    Spitfire defeated Masha Slamovich & Tasha Steelz: Spitfire\’s Jody Threat and Dani Luna were initially isolated but made a strong comeback with double-team maneuvers. They won the match and we’ve got new Knockouts Tag-Team Championships.

    Joe Hendry defeated Josh Alexander: Alexander dominated with submissions and power moves, but Hendry fought back. After some interference and near-falls, Hendry applied an ankle lock, forcing Alexander to tap out.

    The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) defeated ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey): The System utilized frequent tags to isolate Bey. Despite ABC\’s attempts to rally, Alisha Edwards’ interference led to a Boston Knee Party, allowing The System to recapture the TNA Tag-Team Championships.

    Jordynne Grace (c) defeated Wendy Choo: Grace maintained control despite Choo\’s tactics. After a series of power moves, Grace hit the Juggernaut Driver to retain the Knockouts title.

    Nic Nemeth (c) defeated Moose: In a chaotic main event, JBL made a surprise appearance and unleashed a few Clotheslines from Hell. This distraction led Moose to gain a near-fall, but Nemeth eventually hit his Danger Zone finisher to retain the World title to end the show.

  • WWE SmackDown Video Highlights: Sep. 13, 2024

    Here are highlights from Friday’s WWE SmackDown premiere on the USA Network:

    New SmackDown Intro Video

    Triple H welcomes us to SmackDown’s new era:

    Steel Cage Match: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa

    Randy Orton is Kevon Owen’s’ Mystery Partner against A-Town Down Under

    Nia Jax’s Bad Blood Chaleneger

    Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes

  • New WWE SmackDown Logo, Intro Video & Theme Song

    The new era of WWE SmackDown on the USA Network kicked off with a new logo, a new introduction video and theme song.

    “Neva Play” by Megan Thee Stallion featuring RM is the theme song for the latest SmackDown intro video package:

    SmackDown kicked off with Cody Rhodes successfully defendeing the Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa in a steel cage match. This match saw the dramatic return of Roman Reigns, who interrupted The Bloodline from attacking Cody Rhodes.

    WWE SmackDown airs Fridays at 8/7c on the USA Network.

  • WWE SmackDown Preview: USA Premiere, Steel Cage Match

    WWE SmackDown returns to the USA Network tonight at 8/7c. It\’s Friday the 13th and a new era begins in just a few hours.

    With just 3 weeks until WWE Bad Blood, SmackDown will feature a match worthy of a premium live event: Cody Rhodes puts his Undisputed WWE Championship on the line inside of a steel cage against the Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa. This match will kick off the broadcast, so fans should be sure to tune in promptly.

    There’s also a surprise in store, with Kevin Owens teaming up with a mystery partner to face A-Town Under. Who will Owens call to have his back?

    Matches scheduled for tonight\’s SmackDown on USA include:

    • Steel Cage Match: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa
    • Mystery Tag Match: Kevin Owens and a Mystery Partner vs. A-Town Down Under\’s Austin Theory and Grayson Waller
    • Best of 7 Series: Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes

    Roman Reigns, The Bloodline, LA Knight, Nia Jax, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill are also advertised to appear.

    For more information about tonight\’s SmackDown and ongoing WWE storylines, visit our WWE News section.

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  • The Great Khali Stars in Sci-Fi Sequel ‘Raduaa Returns’ This November

    Dalip Singh, best known to wrestling fans as The Great Khali, is a time-traveling, sword-wielding warrior in the upcoming Indian sci-fi film, Raduaa Returns.

    The storyline draws inspiration from classic science fiction tales, including H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine. The movie follows a group of characters as they journey through time, from 1955 to the distant future of 2255, and back into the past.

    Scheduled for release on November 22, 2024, the highly anticipated sequel will see Khali taking on a significant role. Khali plays the character Mohd. Khan in the film, which is written and directed by Nav Bajwa.

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    Raduaa Returns is the sequel to Bajwa’s 2018 film Raduaa, which combined comedy and time travel in a story where the characters found themselves trapped in 1955 after an experiment gone wrong. In this new installment, the original cast, including B.N. Sharma, Gurpreet Ghuggi, and Satinder Satti, reunites for another adventure through time.

    A Blueprint for WWE Stars to Follow

    The film marks another chapter in The Great Khali’s successful post-WWE career, further highlighting his popularity in the entertainment world. Since leaving WWE in 2014, Khali has built a strong fanbase in India, where he is widely recognized as a national icon.

    According to his IMDB page, Khali has four other acting gigs in the works. As you can see, he\’s such a recognizable figure that he portrays himself in several of these projects:

    • Zombie Brothel: Role: Brothel Security | Status: Post-production
    • Awara Pagal Deewana 2: Role: Hawa | Status: Pre-production
    • Necromancer: Role: The Great Khali | Status: Pre-production
    • Zombie Rome: Role: Gladiator Giant Singh | Status: Pre-production

    The Great Khali, along with stars like Dwayne Johnson, Dave Bautista and John Cena, have created the blue print for today\’s WWE Superstars to transition to a thriving acting career after they hang up their boots.

    Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, Damian Priest, Liv Morgan and Tiffany Stratton are all represented by the Paradigm agency to help them further branch out into the entertainment world.

  • Rey Mysterio Attending UFC 306 This Weekend At The Sphere

    The worlds of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts will overlap once again at this weekend\’s UFC 306: O\’Malley vs Dvalishvili pay-per-view.

    Rey Mysterio, one of WWE’s most iconic stars, has confirmed that he will attend UFC 306 this Saturday, which takes place Saturday, September 14 at The Sphere in Paradise, Nevada, as part of the Las Vegas Valley’s “Riyadh Season Noche.”

    The crossover between WWE and UFC continues to grow following the merger of both organizations under the TKO umbrella last year, with stars from both promotions increasingly appearing at each other’s events.

    Rey Mysterio at UFC 306

    In a post on the official TKO Group Instagram page, Mysterio appeared alongside UFC fighter Brandon Moreno. The two confirmed they were in Las Vegas for the fights. Mysterio, an avid fight fan who attended a UFC event from Mexico City earlier this year, said:

    “Yo, what’s up guys! This is Rey Mysterio, WWE Hall of Famer, and this is Brandon Moreno, UFC fighter. We’re very excited to be here in Las Vegas for Noche UFC 306. Let’s go, we’re ready!” Mysterio said in the video.

    UFC 306

    UFC 306: O\’Malley vs Dvalishvili, also known as Riyadh Season Noche UFC, is set to take place on September 14, 2024 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

    Here is the main pay-per-view fight card, and visit our affiliate site MMANews.com for more UFC news.

    Bantamweight Title Bout
    Sean O\’Malley (c) vs. Merab Dvalishvili

    The main event sees bantamweight champion Sean O\’Malley defending his title against Merab Dvalishvili. O\’Malley is known for his striking skills, while Dvalishvili is a relentless wrestler on a 10-fight win streak

    Women\’s Flyweight Title Bout
    Alexa Grasso (c) vs. Valentina Shevchenko

    This trilogy fight for the women\’s flyweight championship pits current champion Alexa Grasso against former champ Valentina Shevchenko. Their first two bouts resulted in a submission win for Grasso and a draw.

    Featherweight Bout
    Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes

    Former title challenger Brian Ortega faces rising contender Diego Lopes.

    Lightweight Bout
    Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics

    The undefeated Mexican fighter Daniel Zellhuber takes on Argentina\’s Esteban Ribovics.

    Flyweight Bout
    Ronaldo \”Lazy Boy\” Rodriguez vs. Ode Osbourne

  • TNA Impact Preview: Final Stop Before Victory Road \’24

    TNA Wrestling presents TNA Impact tonight on AXS TV at 8/7c, marking the final build before tomorrow’s TNA Victory Road 2024 pay-per-view event. Tonight’s episode brings several interesting matchups and appearances that will set the stage for Friday night.

    Here is the confirmed lineup for the show:

    • Tornado Tag Match: ABC vs. First Class

    • Singles Match: Ash by Elegance vs. Xia Brookside

    • Singles Match: Heather Reckless vs. Gisele Shaw

    • Singles Match: Steve Maclin vs. Alex Hammerstone

    • Tag Team Match: The Hardys vs. The System

    • Segment: Joe Hendry will address the audience.

    • Segment: Jordynne Grace will also make an appearance to share her thoughts.

    Head over to our TNA section for more news about TNA Impact and Victory Road \’24.

    What Happened Last Week

    Catch up on what went down on last week\’s show, featuring Jordynne Grace\’s open challenge for the Knockouts World Championship, Joe Hendry and Mike Santana vs. Moose & JDC.

  • Mandy Rose Talks Wrestling Comeback and “Unfinished Business”

    Former WWE star Mandy Rose opened up about her potential return to the ring on her Power Alphas with Mandy and Sabby podcast. Rose gives her fans reason to be optimistic, stating that she does get the itch and knows there’s unfinished business waiting for her in wrestling.

    She spoke about her appearance at the recent BLP Wrestlers Combine event, where she had an injury scare with her knee. Thankfully, an MRI ruled out anything serious:

    “I was asked to do a little run-in. I was iffy about it since I haven’t made an in-ring appearance yet. It was literally two seconds, and I was feeling under the weather. As I went to give my knee to Shazza, my other leg gave out. Thankfully, you wouldn’t be able to tell, but the back of my knee has been bothering me.

    I had an MRI and nothing alarming came up. It’s just weird movements; it happened at the gym one day too. It’s not anything scary, but it did make me wonder if my time in the ring is done.”

    Despite the scare, Rose confessed that the experience stirred something in her:

    “I miss wrestling, the camaraderie, the fans, and the adrenaline rush.”

    As for her potential return to the ring, Rose remains unsure. She explained that while she still feels the “itch” to compete, other aspects of her life need to be considered:

    “I do have the itch a little bit, but I have a lot going on. For me, it has to make sense—emotionally, physically, not just financially. I love my current life—spending time with family, planning my wedding. Do I want to jump back into the physical toll and constant traveling? I know there’s unfinished business for me, but I’m just not sure if now is the time.”

    Mandy Rose established herself as one of the most popular performers of her era, and she has a lot of fans eagerly awaiting her return to the bright lights of pro wrestling.

  • Ricochet Returning To Japan For The First Time Since 2017

    High-flying wrestling sensation Ricochet is heading to Japan next month, set to compete at GLEAT’s EDION #1 event in Osaka on October 6, 2024. The AEW star will team up with Japanese wrestling legend CIMA in what is sure to be a highly anticipated match.

    The appearance marks a significant collaboration between AEW and GLEAT, a relatively new promotion established on August 20, 2020, by LIDET Entertainment. GLEAT blends elements of martial arts and traditional strong-style pro wrestling, offering a unique platform for international talent like Ricochet.

    Ricochet hyped the appearance, teasing that this might be the final opportunity to see him and CIMA team up for the last time.

    Ricochet’s AEW Journey

    Ricochet, one of the newest additions to the AEW roster, has wasted no time making his presence felt. The former WWE standout made his AEW debut as a surprise entrant in the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW’s All In London pay-per-view. While he did not secure the victory, his presence was felt, and he followed up by winning his first singles match on the August 28 edition of AEW Dynamite against Kyle Fletcher.

    His move to AEW highlights one of the promotion’s key attractions for wrestlers—contract flexibility. AEW allows its talent to compete in other promotions, a factor that has drawn many high-profile names to its roster. Ricochet’s upcoming appearance for GLEAT underscores the appeal of AEW’s open-door policy, giving him opportunities to showcase his high-octane style across the globe.

    More On This: WWE or AEW? Analyzing the Pros & Cons for Wrestling\’s Top Agents

    Ricochet in Japan

    Ricochet is no stranger to Japanese audiences. Long before he became a household name as a WWE Superstar, his high-flying, “human highlight reel” offense has made him a fan favorite worldwide, particularly in Japan where he previously competed in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) against the likes of Will Ospreay, PAC and others.

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    As anticipation builds for the EDION #1 event, Ricochet’s partnership with CIMA, a decorated veteran of the Japanese wrestling scene, is sure to be a thrilling match-up that blends experience with Ricochet’s high-energy offense. This international appearance further solidifies Ricochet’s standing as a versatile and globally recognized performer.

    Ricochet’s participation in GLEAT’s Osaka event on October 6 highlights the growing collaborations between AEW and international promotions, and a valuable \’perk\’ Tony Khan offers that others do not.

  • CM Punk Set to Return to WWE Raw Following Attack by Drew McIntyre

    CM Punk is set to make his WWE Raw return on September 16 in Portland, Oregon, just two weeks after being viciously attacked by Drew McIntyre. This announcement was made during this week’s WWE Raw “season premiere” from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

    During the show, WWE official Adam Pearce provided an update, stating that he had spoken with Punk, who confirmed he’s far from finished. Punk’s return on Raw will serve as the lead-up to his third match against McIntyre at WWE Bad Blood 2024, where the two will face off inside Hell in a Cell.

    This will be the final bout in their trilogy. The rivalry between Punk and McIntyre has been intense, with each competitor holding one victory. McIntyre claimed the first win at SummerSlam, while Punk evened the score at Payback. The Hell in a Cell match at Bad Blood promises to be the decisive battle.

    In addition to Punk’s return, the September 16 episode of Raw will also feature a WWE Tag Team Championship match. The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are set to challenge The Judgment Day’s Finn Balor and JD McDonagh.

    With Punk’s comeback and these high-stakes matches, next week’s Raw is set to be a can’t-miss event as WWE heads toward Bad Blood 2024.

  • WWE Week Schedule on the USA Network

    WWE Week on the USA Network is upon us. The pro wrestling-themed programming extravaganza runs from September 9 to September 15, 2024.

    It all begins tonight with the WWE Raw Season Premiere from Calgary. The week ahead will include Tuesday\’s WWE NXT, movies featuring WWE legends Dwayne \”The Rock\” Johnson and John Cena, and Friday\’s big return of WWE SmackDown after a 5-year run on FOX.

    • September 9, 2024: Blockers with John Cena airs at 6/5c before WWE Raw.
    • September 10, 2024: Bray Wyatt: Becoming immortal airs at 10/9c after WWE NXT
    • September 12, 2024: Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6 with Dwayne \’The Rock\’ Johnson
    • September 13, 2024: WWE SmackDown premieres on USA at 8/7c

    This week is especially significant, because it begins a limited run that will see Raw, SmackDown and NXT all airing on the same network. This convenience will only last until the end of the month, however.

    Just as WWE SmackDown is settling back in, the other two shows are packing their proverbial bags. WWE NXT moves to The CW Network on Tuesday October 1, 2024, while WWE Raw ends its 32-year run on cable at the end of the year and moves to Netflix starting January 6, 2025.

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  • WWE Raw Preview: Bret Hart, Street Fight, Title Match

    WWE Week on the USA Network kicks off tonight, when WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7c from Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

    We\’re 26 days out from WWE Bad Blood and WWE is keeping the momentum going with a stacked show. You don\’t get any bigger in Calgary than an appearance from the city\’s finest export, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart. In addition to a special appearance from the Hitman, the show will a Women\’s tag title defense from Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair, a street fight and more.

    Confirmed matches and segments:

    • WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart will appear
    • Women’s Tag Title Match: Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill vs. The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn)
    • Street Fight: The Wyatt Sicks vs. American Made
    • Intercontinental Championship #1 Contenders Match: Jey Uso vs. Braun Strowman vs. Ilja Dragunov vs. Pete Dunne
    • Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee
    • Six-Woman Tag Match: Zelina Vega, Lyra Valkyria and a Mystery Partner vs. Pure Fusion (Shayna Baszler, Sonya Deville and Zoey Stark)

    Check back for more news about this week’s WWE Raw and catch up on the Top 10 moments from last week:

  • WWE SmackDown Results from Berlin, Germany (8/30/24)

    WWE taped this week\’s SmackDown on Friday from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, the site of Saturday’s Bash in Berlin PLE. SEScoops correspondent Thomas Lowson attended live and provided these results:

    Open Challenge: LA Knight comes out to a huge pop to open the show. He cuts a promo asking who will answer his open challenge. It\’s answered by Ludwig Kaiser, who comes out to a huge pop. The crowd was so loud during this segment it was difficult to hear everything they were saying. Kaiser says when he wins, he\’ll re-brand the US Championship as the European Championship.

    US Title Match: LA Knight defeats Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser was in control for much of the match. Knight got mixed responses and was being booed by the end.

    Promo Video: Hype for Randy Orton\’s World Heavyweight title match against Gunther at Bash in Berlin.

    Tag Match: LDF (Angel and Berto) defeat Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin. Loud \”er ist scheiße\” (\”he is sh*\”t) chants when either Angel or Berto were on offense.

    Video Package: Solo Sikoa runs down everyone The Bloodline has beaten down. The Tribal Chief says he\’s coming for the Undisputed WWE title after Bash in Berlin and doesn\’t care who is the champion.

    In-Ring Segment: SmackDown GM Nick Aldis is out next. He shows a highlight video package of this week\’s WWE live events tour of Europe, and introduces Bash in Berlin opponents Kevin Owens and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Owens says Rhodes injured his knee this week during a match, but the champion insists he\’s fine. Owens expressed bitterness about his first Universal title win, saying it\’s tainted because of Triple H\’s assistance. Cody knows Owens is angry. but he loves him, and after he beats him tomorrow night, they\’ll still be friends.

    Backstage Segment: Grayson Waller and Theory tease a breakup, but Waller apologies and Theory forgives him.

    Promo Video: Hype for Sunday\’s NXT No Mercy premium live event on Peacock. Big chants for Joe Hendry, who challenges Ethabn Page for the NXT title in the main event.

    Next Week: Giovanni Vinci debuts next week on WWE SmackDown, September 6, 2024.

    Singles Match: Carmelo Hayes defeats Andrade. This was given a good amount of time and received justified ‘This is Awesome’ chants.

    Street Fight: Nia Jax defeats Michin to retain the WWE Women\’s Championship.Plenty of weapons used, including chairs, kendo sticks, trash cans and tables. Tiffany Stratton did a run-in during the match and the place exploded expecting a Money in the Bank cash-in. Stratton seemed ready to cash in, until Jax saw her. As Stratton was attacking Michin, Bayley returned (first appearance since SummerSlam) and ran off Tiffany Stratton. Jax puts Minchin in a trash can and hits her with a bonzai drop for the win.

    Dark Matches

    After the WWE SmackDown tapings concluded, fans witnessed two additional non-televised matches.

    Singles Match: Damian Priest made short work of Dominik Mysterio and scored the victory after hitting a choke-slam.

    Main Event: Gunther retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Ilja Dragunov. Fans got distracted with various chants and the wave, but Gunther and Dragunov eventually won them back and received \”This is awesome\” and \”Fight forever\” chants.

  • WWE SmackDown Preview from Berlin: Street Fight, Open Challenge

    WWE presents a special international edition of WWE SmackDown tonight on FOX at 8/7c. The final SmackDown before WWE Bash in Berlin view will be taped from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, the site of Saturday\’s premium live event.

    Matches announced tonight\’s SmackDown include:

    • Open Challenge: LA Knight will put his United States Championship on the line against whoever steps up.
    • Street Fight for the Women\’s Championship: Queen Nia Jax (c) vs. Michin
    • Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade
    • Santos Escobar vs. Baron Corbin

    Update: WWE SmackDown Tapings Results from Berlin (8/30)

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