WWE Superstars boarded a plane to the Far East yesterday after Smackdown went off the air for a four-day, three-event tour.
The first show will be held tomorrow in Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium where the show will be headlined by WWE Universal champion Seth Rollins taking on Shinsuke Nakamura.
The other two shows, on Friday and Saturday, will be at the Ryogoku Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Triple H is set to team up with The Club – AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson – to face Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin, Bobby Lashley, and Samoa Joe for the Friday show. Triple H will not wrestle on the Saturday.
Kairi Sane and Asuka will also be making the trip and Sasha Banks is advertised on WWE.COM to be appearing but it’s highly unlikely that will happen unless something changed over the past few weeks.
Monday Night Raw drew an average of 2,275,000 for the post-Stomping Grounds episode, just a small increase of 40,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The usual post-PPV bump was not here this week which shows you how many people were interested in Sunday’s show.
Hour one drew 2,386,000 viewers, followed by 2,315,000 viewers in the second hour, and then down to 2,126,000 in the third and final hour.
Raw was #3, #4, and #5 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic and #5 in overall viewership for the night on cable. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Did you know that WWE stars are not only wrestlers? Wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels are also successful actors who took part in some of Hollywood’s major productions. Some of them starred in movies both before their WWE appearances and during the WWE seasons. Here is a list of five movies that every wrestling fan should know about.
We can all agree that Spiderman is one of the best movies based on a comic book. The first Spiderman movie that came out in 2002 features a WWE wrestler known as Savage. He took the role of “Bonesaw” McGraw, a wrestler whom Peter Parker defeats using his new Spiderman powers. It is important to point out that Savage wasn’t involved in WWE during the production. However, the movie turned out to be a foundation for a massive franchise, and Savage played a significant role in it. For all the wrestling fans out there, this movie is definitely worth watching.
The movie titled “They Live” from 1988 features a well-known WWE wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. In this movie, Piper took part in what became one of the best fight scenes in the history of film production. The movie itself has an interesting storyline that includes alien conspiracies and glasses with magical powers. To shed more light on what was going on, Piper’s character discovered that the elite society at the time were actually aliens. He used magic sunglasses that allowed him to see things others couldn’t. Of course, his fighting scenes made this movie as popular as it is.
Ed Wood from 1994 features WWE wrestler George “The Animal” Steele. Steele took a character who also spent time wrestling in the ring. The movie was based on a biography of a B-movie director set in the 1950s. Steele had a chance to work with no other than Johnny Depp on the production that became one of Tim Burton’s best movies. Ed Wood has an interesting plot and portrays the “art imitates life” technique, which makes it a movie worth watching.
The Rundown movie from 2003 was one of those productions that made The Rock more successful in Hollywood than he ever was in wrestling. This fun action movie was set in the South American rainforest, which added a unique twist to its storyline. Thanks to this production, The Rock was considered to be the next Schwarzenegger, and it didn’t take long for him to achieve great success in the film industry. He was ranked as the highest paid actor in 2016 with many movies behind him.
Last but not least, the newest movie on our list is Guardians of The Galaxy featuring none other than Batista. He took the role of Drax, also known as The Destroyer who had trouble understanding sarcasm. This added humor to Batista’s interpretation of the character, which is why he made an appearance in many highlights of the movie. Many will argue that the Guardians of The Galaxy is the best movie featuring a WWE star, but we will let you be the judge of that.
Secure Your Devices While Streaming Movies
This list has no doubt inspired you to enjoy a movie marathon featuring WWE wrestlers. But it is important to mention that not all of these will be available for streaming everywhere. Some streaming platforms block part of their content in certain countries. So if you want to enjoy unrestricted access to these and many more movies, make sure to get a VPN for streaming.
All you have to do is download a VPN app and run it while streaming movies. Investing in a VPN will bring along other benefits as well, including the ability to browse the internet anonymously and securing all of your network connections.
Conclusion
While there many movies that feature WWE stars, the five listed above are considered the most popular ones. If you’re a fan of WWE wrestling, you must not miss out on these amazing productions. Don’t forget to use a VPN to have a safe and smooth streaming experience. Make sure to invest in a reliable and paid VPN provider because free services can cause lags and slow internet connection speeds. After all, fast and stable internet connection is the most important thing if you want to watch movies online.
Two more matches for Extreme Rules were made official last night and with the pay-per-view just three weeks away, WWE is wasting no time adding matches to the card.
The Smackdown Women’s title will be on the line as Bayley will defend against Alexa Bliss again in a rematch from Stomping Grounds. Nikki Cross got Bliss her rematch after she beat Bayley in a non-title match on Smackdown.
Meanwhile, Kofi Kingston will be defending the WWE title against the new number one contender and former U.S. champion Samoa Joe. The feud between the two started on Raw when Joe attacked Kofi after the champ beat Owens and Zayn. Joe lost the U.S. title against Ricochet at Stomping Grounds on Sunday.
Los Angeles (June 25, 2019) – Move over Avengers, there’s a new squad of Superheroes in town! Step into the ring with AXS TV as the Network’s hit original series WOW – Women Of Wrestling slams into San Diego Comic-Con, joining forces with acclaimed comics creator Michael Kingston’s Headlocked Comics for a unique tag-team event on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. All the action will be going down near the main entrance at booth number 1901 at the only wrestling-themed comics booth at the convention. Comic-Con attendees can come face-to-face with two of WOW’s most popular Superheroes and meet the people responsible for bringing WOW to life.
The weekend of WOW kicks off on Saturday, July 20 from 1pm to 3pm, with a free signing event where fans can meet WOW and Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss; WOW visionary, commentator, founder, and matchmaker David McLane; and the brutal force of nature The Beast (Twana Ferguson). Additionally, while supplies last, attendees will be able to collect an all-new WOW limited edition art print featuring Buss with some of WOW’s brightest stars commissioned specially for Comic-Con by Michael Kingston. Then, on Sunday, July 21 from 12pm to 2pm, fans can go toe-to-toe with the WOW Champion herself Tessa Blanchard, and take pictures with her legendary WOW World Championship belt in a free signing event that also includes McLane.
Frustrated by professional wrestling’s lack of representation in comic books and conventions, Kingston created Headlocked Comics in 2007 to tell hard-hitting stories that showcased wrestling as the art form that it is and to provide a positive experience for wrestling fans at comic and pop culture conventions. Boasting an impressive roster of guest collaborators that reads like a Wrestling Hall Of Fame lineup with industry icons such as Ric Flair, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Mick Foley, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Kenny Omega, Headlocked Comics is a true celebration of all things wrestling—making it the perfect partner for WOW’s stunning Comic-Con crossover.
The one-of-a-kind event coincides with WOW – Women Of Wrestling’s move to a new night and time on Saturday, July 13 at 8pE, launching with an eight-week block re-capping the series’ entire first season—allowing fans to relive unforgettable moments such as Jungle Grrrl, Tessa Blanchard and Santana Garrett’s three-way Championship brawl, while giving new viewers a chance to catch up on the blockbuster drama and larger-than-life personas that made WOW one of the most-watched same-day series in AXS TV’s history. It all leads up to the Season Two premiere on September 7 at 8pE, when the trailblazing promotion makes its triumphant return with 12 all-new episodes fueled by a stacked show packed with even more championship bouts, bitter feuds, and a single elimination tournament to crown new WOW Tag-Team Champions. WOW innovator McLane and Steven Dickey will once again provide analysis and commentary, as a slate of new Superheroes and returning superstars vie to pry WOW’s prized crown from reigning champion Tessa Blanchard.
DETAILS ON SIGNINGS-Scheduled to Appear
SATURDAY, JULY 20 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Booth #1901
Free Autograph Signings: WOW and Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss, WOW and GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) Founder David McLane, and WOW Superhero The Beast (Twana Ferguson) will conduct signings from 1pm to 3pm at the Headlocked Comics Booth (#1901) on the convention floor.
SUNDAY, JULY 21 – 12:00 – 2:00 PM Booth #1901
Free Autograph Signings: WOW and GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) Founder David McLane and WOW-Women Of Wrestling Champion Tessa Blanchard will conduct signings from 12pm to 2 pm at the Headlocked Comics Booth (#1901) on the convention floor.
WWE’s Charly Caruso is participating in the Ms. Health and Fitness competition on the Muscle & Fitness Hers website.
The 31-year-old, who also works for ESPN, has been employed by WWE since 2016, starting in NXT and eventually working her way up where she now hosts the Kickoff shows and does backstage interviews on the main shows.
Former WWE Diva Terri Runnels is now in the clear following her arrest at the end of May after she was caught with a gun at Tampa International Airport.
TMZ.COM is reporting that prosecutors have dropped all charges – and the case – against Runnels by issuing a dismissal. TMZ says that while prosecutors could pick up the case again down the road, it’s highly unlikely that it will happen as long as Runnels stays out of trouble and doesn’t do something similar.
The former WWE and WCW manager was arrested by airport police on May 29 and charged with possession of a concealed weapon which carried a sentence five years in prison and $5,000 in fines if convicted. Runnels said afterward that she forgot she had the gun in her carry-on luggage, saying that she always takes it when she visits her mother.
Each year, the WWE Network broadcasts more than 8,000 hours of television programs. It’s available in 180 countries and 28 languages around the world. There’s always some surprise lurking around the corner or a jaw-dropping battle waiting to happen. That’s why this action-packed TV program is loved by many.
Since it’s available in a lot of countries, fans can easily access these amazing shows all over the world. However, there are still some countries that aren’t partnered with them. If one’s traveling to Sweden, China, or Lichtenstein, they won’t be able to watch the WWE Network.
Fortunately, there are some tips and tricks travelers can use to bypass restrictions in these areas. If enthusiasts want to watch WWE on the road, here are five things they should remember.
WWE Is Not Available Everywhere
Unfortunately, even with premium access, WWE is not available everywhere outside the United States. That’s bad news for fans who live or travel abroad. However, geo-restrictions are not the only issue. WWE Network also banned its services on the following devices:
Amazon Fire Tablets
Apple TV (3rd Generation and older)
LG-2016 and earlier models
Xbox 360
Sony (Non-Android)
Sony Blue-Ray Players
Windows 10 Desktop
PlayStation 3
Samsung Blu-Ray Players
Samsung 2016 and earlier models
Why are some TV shows geo-restricted? There are a couple of reasons why companies restrict certain content. The main reason is profit. Companies lock access to their shows so they would be able to sell the airing permissions to other countries. Some offer exclusive rights for a very steep price. The thing is that many companies don’t own the rights to the content of their shows. Instead, they only have a license to distribute such content.
Netflix streaming is a great example. Most of Netflix contracts are dependent on user location. That means that Netflix customers from one country have access to different content than customers from other countries.
Use Smart DNS Proxy
Smart DNS Proxy is a very sophisticated technology. It changes the Domain Name System (DNS) and allows users to access geo-restricted content. These proxies are very fast, reliable, and easy to use. All internet-based devices can use them to stream blocked services like WWE Network. These are the advantages of using Smart DNS Proxies:
Minimal loss of speed
Reliability
Convenience
Availability across all devices
International access to premium cable channels
Enables users to browse the web safely
VPN Is Your Savior
A VPN is a traveler’s best friend. Thanks to this technology, people worldwide can access blocked and geo-restricted content. VPN stands for a “virtual private network” that changes users’ IP address and reroutes their traffic. Not only does a VPN assist in broadcasting the WWE Network, but it also keeps users safe while browsing.
However, users should remember not to use free VPN services. Instead, they should pay for premium access and safely enjoy their favorite shows. Here’s why travelers should consider installing a VPN:
Enhanced security
Anonymity
Access to blocked content
Reliability
Cost
Remote Access
Bandwidth Throttling Prevention
Don’t Forget the Time Zones
If one’s abroad and wants to follow their favorite WWE show live, they must remember to check the time zones. Although it seems like it’s very difficult to calculate the time difference, various tools can help you out. There is an endless number of time difference calculators online. Or, alternatively, users can set their devices to local time and calculate it themselves.
Either way, travelers should make sure to double-check the time. Otherwise, they are at risk of missing a broadcast of their favorite characters fighting.
Prepare Snacks and Drinks
Now that users are aware of all solutions, they are only one step away from enjoying their favorite WWE show. The last, vital step is to stack up on snacks, food, and drinks. Then, they can sit back, relax, grab a glass, and press the play button. The most important thing to remember is to have fun. Also, don’t forget to sing your favorite character’s theme song.
WWE episodes are always engaging and full of drama. Fans love them because they are ruthless and packed with action. Thanks to modern technology, WWE can now be accessed anywhere, regardless of the location. All that’s left is to enjoy this thrilling show.
A mixed tag team match with winners-take-all stipulation has been added to the Extreme Rules card.
Both the WWE Universal and Raw Women’s title will be on the line in the same match as Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch take on Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans. If any of the two champions gets pinned, the other one will also lose the title so the only way to ensure there’s no title changes is for the champs to win.
Both Rollins and Lynch defeated Corbin and Evans during the Stomping Grounds pay-per-view. The other stipulation in the match is if that Corbin and Evans lose, they will not have a shot at the titles again as long as both Rollins and Lynch are champions.
All four have been feuding for a couple of months now and in the case of Becky and Evans, they have started the feud on the Raw after WrestleMania 35.
Boxing and MMA have the fights the most people bet on and that the most people pay to see, both in real life and on TV. These sports have massive backing from the media and equally massive fan communities, not to mention their huge exposure and (once again) massive amounts of sponsor money flowing into them. This doesn’t mean that American wrestling is the poor cousin of fighting. Even though it focuses way more on entertainment than its counterparts it is as much a sport as any, with its own share of professional athletes and money fights. Here are the ones with the biggest loot attached to them.
3: WrestleMania 21
WrestleMania 21 or the 21st annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on April 3, 2005. The event featured performers from both Raw and SmackDown!, with matches from both headlining the show.
The Raw headliners of the event were Batista (Dave Bautista) and Triple H (Paul Michael Levesque) facing off in a World Heavyweight Championship match, while the SmackDown! highlight of the night was John “Bradshaw” Layfield versus John Cena title fight for the WWE Championship. The event also featured a match between The Undertaker and Randy Orton, with undercards like Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels. This event marked Stone Cold Steve Austin’s part-time return to the ring and it was the final event to feature Eddie Guerrero, who passed away later that year.
The tickets to the event sold out in less than a minute, making it the fastest sell-out for the Staples Center ever. The event was seen on PPV by almost 1.1 million people.
2: WrestleMania 23
WrestleMania 23 was held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on April 1st, 2007. This was once again a joint brand event, with performers from Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW stepping into the ring. The professional matches taking place at the event were John Cena vs Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship, Batista vs The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship, and for the ECW Champion Bobby Lashley (representing Donald Trump) vs Raw’s Intercontinental Champion Umaga (representing Vince McMahon).
The event set the all-time Ford Field attendance record of 80,103 fans and was seen on PPV by more than 1.2 million viewers.
1: WrestleMania XXVIII
The WrestleMania event with the highest number of PPV buy-ins was WrestleMania XXVIII that took place on April 1st, 2012, at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The main event was “The Rock vs John Cena: Once in a Lifetime” that Dwayne Johnson won, later called the “Most Anticipated WrestleMania Match of All Time”. The second main event was The Undertaker facing Triple H in a Hell in a Cell match.
The number of PPV buy-ins was at a record high that wasn’t broken ever since: 1.217 million people wanted to see the event on TV.
The Undertaker came to the rescue of the man who beat him at WrestleMania 33 to setup a tag team match for Extreme Rules next month.
Taker made the surprise appearance on Raw last night during the handicap match between Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre vs Roman Reigns. The heels beat up Reigns, refusing to pin him and as Shane was ready to go coast to coast, the lights went out and Taker’s unmistakable “gong” sound hit the speakers. When the lights came back on, Taker was standing in the way, protecting Reigns. Shane went airborne anyway and Taker gave him a chokeslam. The legendary Superstar then cleaned house to even the odds.
A tag team match involving all four was then announced later in the broadcast.
This was The Undertaker’s first appearance since Super ShowDown and the disastrous match with Bill Goldberg.
WWE and PP Sports in China today announced that they have extended their partnership with a new multi-year agreement to continue delivering WWE’s weekly flagship programming live and in Mandarin across the country.
In addition to airing Raw and SmackDown, PP Sports will continue to offer WWE Network as a subscription video-on-demand service featuring all of WWE’s monthly pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania. As part of the extended agreement, PP Sports will also leverage their co-managed sports channels on other popular platforms Youku and Migu, significantly increasing the reach of WWE programming while driving engagement for fans in China.
“As the exclusive digital partner of WWE in China, PP Sports has delivered more than 300 episodes of WWE programming over the past three years. By providing exciting content through localized and targeted promotions, we have seen tremendous growth of WWE fans throughout the country,” said Dongmao Ge, Deputy General Manager of PP Sports. “Our vision is to reach and engage with more fans with WWE’s family-friendly entertainment programming so we are excited to extend this partnership.”
“PP Sports has been a valued partner that has helped us grow WWE’s passionate fanbase in China,” said Jay Li, WWE Vice President & General Manager, Greater China. “We are pleased to renew our partnership and look forward to continuing to provide WWE’s unique blend of action-packed, family-friendly entertainment.”
Multiple industry insiders are reporting that WWE will not have any more in-ring action during commercial breaks at television tapings.
Those who attend live TV tapings may notice a few less commercials while they’re in the arena especially during matches. That’s because when TV viewers at home are watching commercials, the action in the ring continues.
But that is about to change as the latest order from WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon is to end all matches from transitioning into multiple segments. Unless there’s a two-out-of-three falls match where each fall can go in a different segment, all matches will now end before going to commercials. This new style was adopted last week on Raw and will continue going forward.
This new way of format will obviously shorten most matches unless they are multiple falls.
When the name Justin Bieber is mentioned, you think of a heartthrob whose poster is on the walls of teenage girls all over the world. You don’t tend to be thinking of an MMA competitor fighting in an Octagon. However, that may be happening, and his unlikely opponent could be Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise.
An Unlikely Challenge
Bieber has an incredible 106 million followers on Twitter, desperate to learn his every move. Recently he shocked them with a tweet in which he declared: “I wanna challenge Tom Cruise to a fight in the octagon. Tom if you don’t take this fight your (sic) scared and you will never live it down. Who is willing to put on the fight? @danawhite?”
Why Does Bieber want the Fight?
There doesn’t seem to have been any reason for them to have fallen out. If there is then they are doing a good job at keeping it to themselves. Perhaps Bieber didn’t like the latest Mission Impossible movie?
This rumour of the two meeting in an MMA contest isn’t going away. There are claims that conference calls have taken place between UFC and Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun. The absence of any involvement from Tom Cruise or his management is significant, though.
The Media Circus Begins
And so, the media circus began with plenty of big questions being asked and fight bosses eyeing up the potential to make a fortune. UFC boss Dana White is all for the fight taking place. Here’s a guy who is seeing millions of dollars in front of his eyes. “Let me tell you what, I’d be an idiot not to make this fight. That would be the easiest fight to ever promote in the history of my career,” said White.
The showdown would also likely see the most MMA betting action in the history of the sport, drawing in punters who would not normally even consider watching a fight.
Would it be Good for the UFC?
A Bieber v Cruise fight may well make millions, but how would it affect the reputation of the UFC? The company is still recovering from the bad publicity received by the latest Conor McGregor fight. Following that with a fight between two celebrities with little or no MMA experience might do more damage than good to the company.
More WWE than UFC
Here we have two celebrities who have never set foot in an Octagon. The match-up has the potential to be an absolute train wreck and, to be fair, it would be better off taking place in WWE than UFC, and they could do with the ratings boost.
At least in WWE, they could receive instructions on how the match should progress. Injuries can happen, though, just ask The Rock after his WrestleMania 29 match against John Cena. It may even be that pop/movie bosses refuse to let a Bieber v Cruise match go ahead for that reason.
Tale of the Tape
If the fight does go ahead, who might be the likely winner? Bieber is 31 years younger than Cruise and is two inches higher than his potential opponent. When it comes to weight, Cruise is around 24lbs heavier. Bieber admits that beating Cruise might not be the easiest of tasks. He admits to being “really skinny right now” and is “pretty sure he’d whoop my ass in a fight,” so why does he want the match?
You don’t have to look like Brock Lesnar or Bobby Lashley to compete in MMA. CM Punk has hardly got the best physique in the world so that Bieber would have a chance.
He’d have to put in a better display than when getting involved in a fight with actor Orlando Bloom five years ago. Bieber could perhaps have a better chance of victory in an MMA fight. He’s likely to be faster than Cruise and if learning some submission moves, could get himself into a position to apply one and win the contest. You can’t see him knocking Cruise out, can you?
Cruise did film a bare-knuckle fight scene for the movie ‘Far and Away’ so could come out punching. You can imagine him being a pop star in his younger days but can’t see Bieber as an all-action hero. The chances are it’d be Cruise who would prove himself to be the Top Gun if they do meet.
Although, as we’ve seen, the real winners might be the promoters.
Impact Wrestling today announced that it is teaming up with FC Dallas for a series of promotions and events leading up to Slammiversary XVII, which will be held Sunday, July 7, at Gilley’s Dallas.
Impact World champion Brian Cage will attend the team’s home match on Thursday, July 4, at Toyota Stadium in suburban Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Cage will cheer on the host club in its match that night against D.C. United, which is expected to draw about 20,000 fans for the holiday night match.
Cage will be interviewed at the game by Gina Miller, who is the VP of Media & Communications for FC Dallas and has hosted/produced FC Dallas Live, a pre-game show that airs on TXA21. Miller is an award-winning sportscaster who has worked in numerous markets, including Dallas and Los Angeles.
“We’re thrilled Brian will be at the July 4th game and is bringing the World Championship belt with him,” said Miller. “It will be great to see the title up-close and in-person.”
Cage also will be participating in a special halftime promotion, where he will attempt to score a penalty kick – against the team’s mascot, a bull named Tex Hooper.
“I’m looking forward to going to the FC Dallas game on July 4th, cheering the team to victory and spending time with the strong fanbase, many of whom will be at Slammiversary on Sunday to root me on,” said Cage.
Cage also will participate in other in-stadium promotions with the team and meet with the players and coaches. In addition, he will meet with some of the soccer club’s youth teams.
UFC Heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier told TMZ that he was disappointed when his big-money fight against Brock Lesnar fell apart and Brock decided to stick with WWE rather than have another run in the UFC.
The two were supposed to fight in August in Lesnar’s first fight back since UFC 200 but Lesnar has since informed UFC that he’s retired from the sport of MMA and Cormier instead is now fighting Stipe Miocic. Still a big fight, but let’s face it, not as big as a Lesnar fight.
“I wanted to fight Brock. I’ve known Brock for a long time. I’ve always been a fan of his and we had that great moment at UFC 226,” Cormier explained. “So the build was gonna be fun, but you can only really worry about things that you can control. I can’t control that he doesn’t want to fight anymore. He’s done.”
Cormier, apart from being a bad-ass UFC fighter, is also a huge WWE fan and always visits when WWE comes to town. His reaction video live at WrestleMania 31 when Seth Rollins cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase went viral during the time.
The champ also said he doesn’t know what exactly happened for the deal to fall through but just like his boss Dana White, he believes WWE made an offer to Lesnar which he couldn’t refuse to stick around.
Two matches have already been announced for the post-Stomping Grounds Monday Night Raw which takes place tonight from the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington.
The new United States champion Ricochet will have a PPV-caliber opponent in AJ Styles. The match was set up after The Club – Gallows, Anderson, and Styles – confronted Ricochet backstage as he was doing a photo shoot.
The second match announced is a two-on-one handicap match with Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre teaming up to take on Roman Reigns. Shane interfered in the match last night between the two but his efforts did not help McIntyre as Reigns still managed to beat him.
Here are the results from the Stomping Grounds pay-per-view which took place yesterday from the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.
Drew Gulak defeated Tony Nese and Akira Tozawa in a triple threat match to become the new Cruiserweight champion in the Kickoff show; Becky Lynch defeated Lacey Evans to retain the Raw Women’s title; Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeated The New Day; Ricochet defeated Samoa Joe to become the new United States champion; Daniel Bryan and Rowan defeated Heavy Machinery to retain the Smackdown Tag Team titles; Bayley defeated Alexa Bliss to retain the Smackdown Women’s title; Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre; Kofi Kingston defeated Dolph Ziggler in a steel cage match to retain the WWE title; Seth Rollins defeated Baron Corbin with Lacey Evans as the guest referee to retain the Universal title.
Hello Everybody! It’s @TheMagnumDA once again with tonight’s PPV Pick’em! Because it was Colin’s birthday this weekend (Happy Birthday Boss!), I’m going to give him one more crack at the WOPC Championship! ON WITH THE PICKS!
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Triple Threat Match
Tony Nese (c) vs Akira Tozawa vs Drew Gulak
Colin: I don’t really follow Cruiserweights at all. For me, I have zero interest in this match. And I don’t care who wins. But if you insist, I guess I’ll go for Nese to retain.
Magnum: I’m very much understanding that Vince is a “What have you done for me now” type boss. Tozawa is hot – give me Akira to win the title for a second time!
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Daniel Bryan and Rowan (c) vs Heavy Machinery
Colin: I would be very surprised if Heavy Machinery gets this one. And I don’t think they’ll give us a surprise. Daniel and Rowan wins and continue to save planet earth.
Magnum: I don’t want to get into a habit here, but I’m with Colin. Bryan and Rowan retain.
The New Day vs Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
Colin: Thinking since Kofi is winning, The New Day will lose this one. Don’t ask why I’m thinking like that. Because I don’t know. It just came to my mind as I’m typing this. Owens and Zayn win.
Magnum: All I can pay attention to…is the numbers. The numbers say KO and Sami are on a losing streak. Let’s keep that going. New Day wins.
WWE United States Championship Match
Samoa Joe (c) vs Ricochet
Colin: Man, I wish Ricochet was still in NXT. He was awesome there. Not that he’s not on the main roster, but booking is different. Samoa Joe retains.
Magnum: I think Rey Mysterio being out leads to another wrestler getting a shot. That could be Ricochet…but not tonight. Joe retains.
Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre
Colin: After Reigns got humiliated at Super ShowDown, I’m expecting some payback here. Didn’t think Reigns would lose in Saudi, but whatever. Reigns wins.
Magnum: I’m not sure if that’s exactly true. I’m feeling a “losing streak” storyline going on, continuing with tonight. McIntyre is slated to get a title shot at Summerslam…so here comes the push. McIntyre wins.
WWE Raw Women’s Championship Match
“The Man” Becky Lynch (c) vs Lacey Evans
Colin: Lacey has to get one over Becky some time. Don’t think it’s coming today. It’s too early to take the belt off The Man. They actually should have let her keep both titles for a bit. Becky wins via DQ.
Magnum: I think Becky finally gets an ass-kicking win to solidify her title reign. Becky retains.
WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship Match
Bayley (c) vs Alexa Bliss
Colin: I love Bliss. I think she’s awesome and looks way too cute. But she gets injured a lot and I don’t know if they’re ready to risk giving her another title run just yet. Plus, I’m waiting for Bayley vs Sasha for SummerSlam. Give it to us, dammit! Bayley wins.
Magnum: I don’t know – an Alexa Bliss documentary on the WWE Network after this show? I’ll take Bliss to win the title.
WWE Championship – Steel Cage Match
Kofi Kingston (c) vs Dolph Ziggler
Colin: I hope this match steals the show. It should. Adding a cage adds another element to it. Dolph deserves a title run, no doubt about that, but it won’t be coming today. Nope. Kofi wins, no cash-in.
Magnum: I’m rolling with the birthday boy – Kofi will finally get a big win as WWE Champion on PPV. I’ll take Kofi to retain. Who’s next on the horizon? Hopefully not Shane.
WWE Universal Championship
Seth Rollins (c) vs Baron Corbin
Colin: Why do they keep pushing Corbin down our throats? Why? Why? Why? JUST GET OFF MY F’N TELEVISION! Nothing against the guy personally, but the way his gimmick is just ticks me off. Seth Rollins wins, no cash-in.
Magnum: I mean, we’re not putting any points on the line regarding the cash-in, right? Well, all signs point to a heroic Rollins victory, followed by a cash-in. Rollins wins the match – everything that happens afterwards? Fun and games.
Alright everybody, we’ll see you next month for EXTREME RULES! @TheMagnumDA signing off.
When Mick Foley introduced the 24/7 title on Raw several weeks ago, the whole internet wrestling community was probably disappointed. Pretty much a replica of the now defunct Hardcore title, this was a case of “we’ve seen it all already.”
But the introduction of the title, thanks to R-Truth and the ensemble cast who continue to come up with hilarious ways to try and win the title, has paid dividends…at least online.
The videos on the WWE official YouTube channel with the 24/7 title are outperforming every single other video uploaded by the company. And not just by a bit…but by millions.
In just two days, Truth winning the title at Drake Maverick’s wedding has garnered 3.4 million views on YouTube. Maverick winning the title on Smackdown did 1.4 million views in four days. Truth losing the title to Jinder Mahal on the runway has 2.9 million views in two weeks while Truth regaining the title on the plane 39,000 feet in the air did a whopping 8.7 million views.
There are rarely any videos which come close to those numbers on WWE’s channel. Maybe a very popular full match upload gets in the 4-5 million views range, but regular videos usually hover between 100,000 and half a million views depending on who they are of.
And while WWE viewership on television is in a downward spiral, clips uploaded by WWE on YouTube have continued to be very popular and the 24/7 title remains the king of views, at least for now.
