Everyone has a fighting chance
Friday’s SmackDown drew an average of 1.859 million viewers in the overnight ratings, according to SpoilerTV. Hour one drew 1.913 million viewers and hour two went down to 1.805 million viewers. SmackDown also drew an average of 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic, which was tied for number two (with Dateline) for the night. The […]
Former WWE star Tyler Breeze was among the 14 names released yesterday by WWE as the company continued its reported budget cuts. Breeze signed with WWE in 2010 and became one of the NXT’s most popular names with his Zoolander-esque model charachter. Starting out in WWE’s previous developmental promotion, Florida Championship Wrestling, Breeze’s long friendship […]
WWE released 14 Superstars yesterday as part of ongoing budget cuts. Among the names was NXT star Marina Shafir, who commented earlier today about her departure. “It’s a cold world. Good thing I was born in Moldova. Thank you to everyone who reached out and thank you for the opportunity @WWENXT. I will continue to […]
WWE filed a trademark for “Elektra Lopez” on June 21 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This is the new ring name for NXT star Karissa Rivera. Earlier this week on NXT, Lopez made her TV debut and lost against Franky Monet. Lopez signed with WWE back in February and worked for ROH, […]
The Main Event opening video kicks off the show after the usual WWE signature. NXT North American Champion Bronson Reed makes his entrance as Byron Saxton and Kevin Patrick check in on commentary. Drew Gulak makes his entrance. Bronson Reed vs. Drew Gulak They lock up. Reed locks in a headlock on Gulak. Gulak sends […]
Brock Lesnar has been the subject of recent speculation with WWE holding SummerSlam at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in August. It was reported earlier this month that WWE was considering Lesnar against Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at SummerSlam, but given the frequent Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar conversations over the years, anything […]
Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida. Be sure to join us tonight at 8 pm ET for Dynamite coverage. Below is the current lineup: * Santana and Ortiz mentor Konnan comes face-to-face with FTR’s manager Tully Blanchard for an in-ring interview * AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks, Eddie Kingston […]
Franky Monet has been one of the most highly-touted NXT signings in recent memory. The former Taya Valkyrie joined the black and yellow brand after nearly a decade in prominent promotions like AAA and Impact Wrestling, collecting gold just about everywhere she went. Speaking with Wrestling Inc. Managing Editor Nick Hausman on the Wrestling Inc. […]
In an interview with Busted Open Radio, wrestling legend Stone Cold Steve Austin was asked to name his wrestling Mt. Rushmore. The topic has been a popular one in recent months, though Austin decided to only name two wrestlers worthy of the spot, building what he called a half of Mt. Rushmore. “I never build […]
Lacey Von Erich joined Wrestling Epicenter to talk about her involvement with the Southwest Wrestling Entertainment (SWE) promotion. She also talked about her wrestling career, including being hesitant to sign a developmental deal with WWE when they approached her in 2007. “It was difficult because I had a 3 month old at the time and […]