The Double or Nothing fallout episode of Dynamite drew 636,000 viewers, up 61,000 viewers from the prior week. The show had a 0.16 rating in 18-49, up 0.01 from last week. These numbers do not include viewers from Max. No cable rankings are available as of press time. Just like NXT, AEW had the NBA and NHL Playoffs head-to-head. (Ratings credit: Wrestlenomics)
WWE officially announces partnership details with Seagram
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, and Seagram’s Escapes, known for great tasting flavored malt beverages, today announced a new, multi-year partnership highlighted by the launch of their first-ever co-branded product of Seagram’s Escapes Spiked. This marks WWE’s first-ever licensed ready-to-drink product.
As an Official Partner of WWE, Seagram’s Escapes Spiked will receive prominent integrations within Premium Live Events such as Money In The Bank, which takes place Saturday, June 7 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, as well as SummerSlam and Survivor Series®, highlighted by enhanced match sponsorships, a custom digital content series featuring WWE Superstars and more.
“Seagram’s has a rich history of innovation and a deep commitment to authenticity, making it the ideal partner to go to market with our first-ever licensed ready-to-drink product as we continue to broaden and diversify the category,” said Grant Norris-Jones, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships, TKO.
“Our collaboration with WWE marks an exciting moment for Seagram’s Spiked as we connect with WWE’s global audience,” said Jaime Polisoto, brand director, Seagram’s Escapes. “Plus, our sales team is thrilled to leverage WWE Superstar appearances at retailers nationwide, creating unforgettable experiences for fans.”
The Seagram’s Escapes Spiked WWE series – featuring flavors such as Rumble Punch (Jamaican Me Happy), Pineapple Powerhouse (Pineapple Cherry Lime), and Slammin’ Blueberry (Blueberry Lemon) – is now available at retailers nationwide.
Six-man tag match added to the WWE/AAA Worlds Collide show
Another match for the WWE/AAA Worlds Collide show was announced last night by comedian and WWE fan Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias.
Iglesias said that he was going to be at the Kia Forum next week for the even and posted a graphic of a six-man tag match featuring Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro, and Joaquin Wilde vs Octagon Jr., Aero Star, and Mr. Iguana of AAA.
This is the fifth match announced for the broadcast and one or two more are expected to be added to the show.
Over 8,000 tickets have already been distributed for Worlds Collide, an afternoon show which will kick off at 3PM ET / Noon PT and airing exclusively on YouTube.
Harley Cameron taking time off from AEW due to injury
Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline is reporting that Harley Cameron is taking some time off from the promotion after sustaining an injury at the Double or Nothing Buy-In match.
Cameron teamed up with Anna Jay to take on Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford in the first match of the pre-show, coming out victorious. It’s unclear how the injury happened and what exactly is she suffering from.
The popular star was written off TV on last night’s episode of Dynamite in a no disqualification rematch from Double or Nothing.
How WWE wrestling gained such a big following
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has a substantial following, but understanding how that happened isn’t always easy. Especially for people who aren’t big fans of WWE or are just getting interested in it, it can seem like the wrestlers all came out of nowhere. They’re household names for people who enjoy watching wrestling and may seem like unknown celebrities to others. Here’s what to know about WWE and why it’s so popular so you can decide if you want to learn more about it and become an involved fan.
The Importance of Great Talent
From a wide variety of past WWE superstars to current wrestlers like the undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, great talent is a massive part of what keeps WWE so interesting to its fans. That talent changes often, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to follow a wrestler’s career for very long. Some wrestlers have been with WWE for a long time, and others have only been there for a little while. Up-and-coming wrestlers always compete to take their place when they retire or otherwise leave. Whether you like to watch men’s wrestling, women’s wrestling, or both, there’s plenty of talent, drama, and theatrics to enjoy.
Promotion Is Extremely Valuable
Many people who’ve followed WWE for a while now recognize Vince McMahon and the value he brought to the wrestling world by participating in and winning events and promoting wrestlers and matches. He has been a household name in the WWE world for years and is often considered a legend by die-hard WWE fans. Especially for anyone who’s enjoyed watching WWE for a long time, it’s nice to see the progression of someone so dedicated to the fan’s experience.
The Right Management Brings in Fans
Another reason WWE is so popular is that it’s well-managed. Having the right manager is vital to a strong organization, and when employees know they’ll be heard, they’re more likely to voice their concerns and discuss any issues they’re facing. Talking through problems, getting support for injuries, and knowing they’re valued helps WWE professionals do their best in every event. Fans love that their favorite WWE wrestlers will be back repeatedly, and having a strong and supportive culture keeps wrestlers returning for matches instead of looking for other opportunities.
What Will the Future of WWE Hold?
The future of WWE looks extremely promising, and most fans likely agree. Not only has WWE been around for a long time, but its popularity seems to be increasing. That’s great news for fans who want to see more of it and the WWE superstars who enjoy spending time in the ring and competing with their fellow wrestlers to win matches and hold titles. There’s no way to tell precisely how much additional success WWE will see in the coming months and years, but past performance indicates that fans will support their favorite wrestlers and continue to embrace new faces and talent for a very long time.
NXT rating for 05/27/2025
This week’s episode of NXT with the surprise women’s title change in the main event drew 650,000 viewers, down 47,000 viewers from the previous week. This was the second least-watched episode of NXT of 2025 so far. NXT had a 0.14 rating in 18-49, up 0.01 from last week. NXT went head-to-head with game four of the NBA Playoffs and game four of the NHL Playoffs. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Vince McMahon’s attorney issues statement on John Laurinaitis’ flip
In a statement issued to PostWrestling following John Laurinaitis’ decision to side with Janel Grant, Vince McMahon’s attorney Jessica Rosenberg said that this does not “alter the facts of this case” in any way as McMahon never mistreated Grant.
“No matter how many press releases her team issues, the truth remains unchanged. As Mr. Laurinaitis’s lawyer previously said: ‘Mr. Laurinaitis corroborates Mr. McMahon in publicly declaring that Ms. Grant’s allegations of sexual abuse and coercion in her Complaint are completely unfounded,'” Rosenberg’s statement continued.
Grant dropped all her claims against Laurinaitis with prejudice in exchange of evidence against McMahon and WWE.
Laurinaitis originally said that he was a victim just like Janel Grant but three months later changed his tune and aligned with Vince McMahon.
Inaugural WWE Women’s EVOLVE champion crowned last night
An inaugural WWE EVOLVE Women’s champion was crowned on last night’s episode of EVOLVE on Tubi.
Kali Armstrong defeated Wendy Choo, Kendal Gray, and Kylie Rae in a four-way elimination match which saw Choo eliminated first, then Gray, and then Rae for the win.
Armstrong, who is 30 years old, made her debut on NXT Level Up in September of last year and mostly did live events before joining the EVOLVE brand.
The men’s and women’s WWE EVOLVE championships were introduced on the May 7 episode of the show by resident prime minister Stevie Turner.
A similar four-way match between Edris Enofe, Sean Legacy, Keanu Carver, and Jackson Drake will determine the inaugural men’s champion on next week’s episode.
EVOLVE airs on YouTube for fans residing outside the United States.
Jim Ross says cancer surgery was a success
AEW announcer Jim Ross posted on X that his surgery to tackle his latest cancer was a success.
“Happy to say that today’s cancer surgery was a success,” JR wrote yesterday. “Now we be begin to rehabilitate.”
Ross was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this month and recently said that cancer was found in two locations.
The WWE Hall of Famer is expected to stay in hospital for a few more days before being allowed to return home, assuming there’s no complications.
He said this week that he would like to keep his AEW schedule but thinks that no one believes he could do it. Ross plans to chat with AEW President Tony Khan in the near future to discuss the plan forward.
July 4 episode of Smackdown to be taped on June 30 with Raw
The July 4 episode of Friday Night Smackdown will not be live and instead will be taped on Monday, June 30 immediately following the conclusion of Raw.
The shows will be held at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and it was the arena which announced the news.
“Breaking News: Our previously scheduled WWE Monday Night Raw will now include Friday Night SmackDown on June 30th right here in Pittsburgh! TWO SHOWS, ONE NIGHT! Get your tickets now,” the post on X read.
Tickets for this show are available on Ticketmaster.com starting from $74 with fees before taxes. It is far from being sold out but the double taping should help with the additional appearances of other WWE Superstars.
There was not a separate event for the Independence Day episode of Smackdown prior to this announcement. With July 4 being a big holiday in the United States, it made sense to move this to a few days prior.
Saturday Night’s Main Event rating for 05/24/2025
Saturday Night’s Main Event this past weekend drew 1,969,000 viewers on NBC, the highest number since the show returned on broadcast television last year. That is up 475,000 viewers from the last show which aired in January. In 18-49, SNME drew a 0.54 rating, up from the 0.33 number of January. It was #2 for the night in the demo despite heavy NBA and NHL playoffs competition.
The show also aired on Peacock but those numbers are not available as of press time. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Brody King advances to AEW International four-way match at Fyter Fest
Brody King earned a spot in the four-way match for the AEW International title next week at the upcoming Fyter Fest.
King defeated Josh Alexander in the qualifying match and became the first challenger, with two more set to join him before they take on Kenny Omega.
The other two qualifying matches will happen on Saturday at Collision, with Claudio Castagnoli vs Komander and Hechicero vs Mascara Dorada.
Fyter Fest will be a four-hour broadcast next week on TBS and Max starting in Dynamite’s usual time slot of 8PM ET.
Thekla makes AEW debut and attacks Jamie Hayter
Thekla made her AEW debut last night on Dynamite, attacking former champion Jamie Hayter.
The Austrian star interrupted Hayter’s in-ring segment when the lights went out and her logo appeared on the screen. When the lights came back up, Hayter was already down and then Thekla leveled her again with a right hand.
The Toxic Spider worked for Stardom before joining AEW and was “fired” from the Japanese promotion after she attacked the Stardom president.
Thekla ended the segment by doing her impressive spider pose.
Raw views for 05/19/2025
The May 19 episode of Raw on Netflix had 2,700,000 viewers globally, which is the same number the show had last week and matches the second-lowest since moving to the streaming service.
Based on 1 hour and 40 minutes of running time, Raw averaged 5,000,000 views, and was good enough for #9 on the Netflix top 10 global chart.
Raw was in the top 10 chart in seven countries last week including Bolivia, Canada, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, United Kingdom, and United States.
WWE teams up with Seagram for first licensed alcohol products
The Sports Business Journal is reporting that WWE is teaming up with Montreal-based Seagram’s to launch three canned drinks, becoming the first WWE licensed alcoholic products.
As part of the multi-year partnership, Seagram’s will receive sponsorship on LED signage around the ring and ring posts, sponsored graphics during one match at Money In The Bank, integrations online and at the upcoming SummerSlam and Survivor Series premium live events, and custom digital content series featuring WWE talent.
No official announcement has been made yet by WWE.
Clash in Paris and Raw single event tickets now available
Single tickets for Clash In Paris and the following Raw in the same location are now available via Ticketmaster.fr.
The cheapest ticket available for Clash In Paris is €144.50 at the very top of the massive 30,000-seater arena while the most expensive are ringside for a cool €5,501. Most of the tickets available are on the floor which are very expensive.
Raw tickets start from €89.50 for the top level and max out at €2,201 for ringside. Just like the premium live event the night before, the bulk of the seats available are on the floor and they are anything but cheap.
Both shows will take place at the Paris La Defense Arena, the largest indoor arena in Europe on August 31 and September 1 respectively.
Smackdown rating for 05/23/2025
Smackdown this past Friday drew 1,383,000 viewers, up 93,000 viewers from the prior week. This was the third least-watched episode of Smackdown of 2025 as it went head-to-head with the NBA Conference Finals Game 2 between Indiana Pacers and New York Knick which drew 5.8 million viewers. Smackdown had a 0.33 rating in 18-49, the lowest of the year so far and 0.03 down from last week. The show ranked #4 on cable and in all of TV behind NBA programming. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Janel Grant dismisses claims against John Laurinaitis in exchange of evidence
Janel Grant has dismissed all claims against John Laurinaitis in exchange of the former WWE executive providing evidence against Vince McMahon and WWE in her ongoing lawsuit.
A filing submitted today in the United States District Court of Connecticut states, “Plaintiff Janel Grant hereby stipulates with Defendant John Laurinaitis that the above-entitled action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice, against Defendant John Laurinaitis. For the sake of clarity, Plaintiff is not dismissing any claims against any defendant other than Mr. Laurinaitis. Each party shall bear its own costs.”
With prejudice means that Grant cannot file the same claims against Laurinaitis in the future.
A statement from her legal team to PostWrestling.com said that Laurinaitis’ agreement to a confidential settlement is a pivotal next step toward holding Vince McMahon and WWE accountable and bringing justice to their client.
“Mr. Laurinaitis looks forward to moving on with his life. We cannot provide any additional details at this time,” the statement continued.
A judge will soon rule if the case will continue in court or it goes into private arbitration. McMahon and WWE attorneys have until mid-June to file their case to support this while Grant’s legal team will have 10 days to respond after that.
Trick Williams to defend TNA title against Mike Santana next week
A TNA World title match will take place on next week’s episode of NXT on The CW with new champion Trick Williams making his first title defense against Mike Santana.
Santana appeared at NXT Battleground on Sunday and made it clear that he was gunning for the TNA champion whoever that might be after the show.
The former AEW star wrestled his first match in NXT last night, defeating Tavion Heights.
Two more matches were also revealed for next week, including Myles Borne vs Charlie Dempsey in a rounds match where if Borne wins, he can leave the No Quarter Catch Crew, and a six-man tag match with Andre Chase, Uriah Connors, and Kale Dixon vs DarkState.
Two new matches set for WWE/AAA Worlds Collide
Two new matches were announced for the upcoming WWE/AAA Worlds Collide event during last night’s episode of NXT on The CW.
NXT North American champion Ethan Page will make his first title defense in a fatal four-way match against opponents Je’Von Evans, Laredo Kid, and Rey Fenix.
Also, former NXT Women’s champion Stephanie Vaquer will team up with Lola Vice to take on Chik Tormenta and Dalys, who last night were at NXT.
The other two matches already announced are El Hijo del Vikingo vs Chad Gable and Santos Escobar, Angel and Berto vs Psycho Clown, El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., and Pagano.
Worlds Collide takes place on Saturday, June 7 live from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. The show will air on WWE’s YouTube channel.