This week on Talking Smack, after making his return on SmackDown, Kevin Owens finally ended Baron Corbin in a stipulation match. The stipulation was quite simple: Stop begging WWE fans for money every week. Although most might see it as a filler match of sorts, Owens didn’t see it that way. In an interview with […]
Nikki Bella Teases WWE SummerSlam Appearance
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella teased a possible appearance at SummerSlam on August 21. “Hhmmm, looking through my closet and deciding what to wear to SummerSlam next week??? Thoughts?” Nikki wrote. Along with her sister, Brie, Nikki’s most recent WWE appearance was back in April at WrestleMania 37 (Night 2). Nikki and Brie tossed […]
Gable Steveson Cracks Joke About “Jack Swagger”
Over the last couple days, Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson and AEW star Jake Hager have had a back-and-forth on social media. Originally, Hager tweeted out that he didn’t think Steveson could take him down and wanted to bet $20,000 on it. Hager was a NCAA Division I All-American and currently has a 3-0 (1 […]
Britt Baker Injury Update, Baker Comments On AEW Rampage Win
AEW Women’s World Champion Britt Baker retained her title against Red Velvet on last night’s Rampage. Wrestling in front of her hometown of Pittsburgh, Baker is currently dealing with a broken wrist, but is working through it. Baker’s injury happened late last month against Nyla Rose during a Death Valley Driver spot near the end […]
WWE Main Event Results (8/11): Aliyah, Dakota Kai & Austin Theory In Action
The Main Event opening video kicks off the show after the usual WWE signature. Aliyah makes her entrance as Byron Saxton and Kevin Patrick check in on commentary. Dakota Kai makes her entrance. Aliyah vs. Dakota Kai They lock up. Kai locks in a waist-lock on Aliyah. Aliyah reverses it into a waist-lock of her […]
WWE SmackDown Draws Biggest Overnight Ratings For 2021
Friday’s episode of SmackDown drew an average of 2.499 million viewers in the overnight ratings, according to SpoilerTV. Hour one drew 2.575 million viewers and hour two went down to 2.422 million viewers. SmackDown also drew an average of 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic, which was number one for the night. This is up […]
Kenny Omega Feels “Disrespected” After Loss On AEW Rampage
Christian Cage defeated Kenny Omega on last night’s AEW Rampage to win the Impact World Championship. Near the end of the match, Don Callis attempted to keep the referee distracted to allow AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks to get to the ring and slide a chair to Omega. Omega tried to hit […]
NJPW Adds Match To Resurgence, Announces Upcoming Title Match
NJPW has added Juice Robinson vs. Hikuleo to tonight’s Resurgence event at the L.A. Coliseum in Los Angeles (8 pm ET on FITE and NJPW World). A dark match has also been added: Kevin Knight, The DKC, and Adrian Quest vs. Bateman, Misterioso, and Barrett Brown. NJPW announced the sold-out show will have a mandatory […]
Tony Khan Reacts To AEW Rampage Debut
The debut of AEW Rampage took place last night at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kicking off the show was Christian Cage defeating Kenny Omega for the Impact World Championship. Moments after the event end, Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated spoke with AEW President Tony Khan about how he thought things went. “This […]
Kurt Angle Details Vince McMahon’s Nighttime Gym Routine: “He’s A Monster”
While some promotions have approached Kurt Angle about an in-ring return, the WWE Hall of Famer’s active days are behind him. While Angle himself has revealed he wished his final match went a little differently, he does have many moments he looks back on fondly. Speaking on The Kurt Angle Show, Angle revealed he was […]
