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Two title matches confirmed for TNA’s Rebellion 2025 pay-per-view

Two title matches were confirmed for the upcoming TNA Rebellion 2025 pay-per-view following last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

In the main event, TNA champion Joe Hendry will defend his title against Frankie Kazarian and NXT’s Ethan Page in a three-way match.

The TNA Knockouts title is also on the line with champ Masha Slamovich defending against Tessa Blanchard, who gets her first crack at gold since returning to the company.

Meanwhile, El Hijo del Vikingo, Matt Cardona, and Leon Slater have been added to the six-man Ultimate X match for the X Division title. With champion Moose, that leaves two more open spots in the match.

Rebellion takes place on Sunday, April 27 from the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.

Fenix debuting with WWE on Smackdown tonight

Rey Fenix is making his much-awaited WWE debut tonight on Smackdown in front of a packed crowd at the Allstate Arena.

The Mexican luchador signed with WWE last month, just weeks after obtaining his AEW release following some very turbulent months filled with controversial comments on social media related to his treatment by AEW.

He had not been used on AEW television since July 2024 and was supposed to join WWE with his brother Penta, but AEW extended his contract due to his time injured even though he made it clear he was not re-signing.

In an interview published today on the WWE Deutschland social media, Penta said that “the best wrestler in the world” has finally come to the “best company in the world.”

He added that his dream match is against his brother in a mask vs mask match, although he’s not sure if it will ever happen.

Tony Khan says no discussion yet with Sting over possible WWE HOF appearance

During a media call with reporters ahead of this weekend’s Dynasty pay-per-view, AEW President Tony Khan said that he did not speak to Sting yet regarding potentially appearing at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

Lex Luger has requested Sting to induct him in the Hall of Fame and it’s believed that WWE has reached out to Sting to see if it can be done. Sting remains under an AEW Legends deal. Luger was not allowed to appear on camera for Sting’s retirement match due to his WWE Legends deal.

“The last time I talked to Sting, that didn’t come up,” Khan said. ” would have to talk to him about that.”

Khan said that he spoke to Sting right before Revolution. Luger’s news of his Hall of Fame induction came two days before the AEW pay-per-view.

TNA re-brands the Digital Media title as the TNA International title

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The TNA Digital Media title has been scrapped and rebranded as the TNA International title, with Santino Marella stripping it away from current champ Steph De Lander.

De Lander had said that she “inherited” the title from PCO in divorce proceedings after PCO quit the company a few months ago.

Three, three-way matches will determine three winners who will then go ahead and wrestle in the final match to crown the winner of the rebranded title.

AJ Francis vs Mance Warner vs Sami Callihan will take place on the April 10 episode of Impact. Zachary Wentz vs JDC vs Eric Young and Eddie Edwards vs Ace Austin vs Steve Maclin will take place on the April 17 Unbreakable show in Las Vegas.

The final match also takes place at Unbreakable, giving the winner of the first match a nice advantage.

Ethan Page makes surprise appearance on TNA Impact

Ethan Page returned to TNA Wrestling on last night’s episode of Impact, his first appearance there since his departure in 2021.

Page interrupted a segment between TNA World champion Joe Hendry and Frankie Kazarian, inserting himself into the TNA Rebellion pay-per-view main event which will now see Hendry defend his title against Kazarian and Page in a triple threat match.

He is the latest NXT star to “cross the line” in TNA as the partnership between the two promotions continues to blossom.

Page spent four years with the promotion between 2017 and 2021 and was also part of The North tag team with Josh Alexander. Page last appeared at the Hard To Kill pay-per-view in 2021, where his character was “killed” in a cinematic match by his alter ego, The Karate Man.

He eventually went to All Elite Wrestling following his departure from TNA.

WWE on A&E block (2025) ratings for week 7

Week seven of WWE Superstar Sunday continued on A&E this past weekend.

WWE LFG started the night with 151,000 viewers, down 5,000 viewers from the prior week. It had a 0.04 rating in 18-49, down 0.01 from the last show.

WWE Rivals, which tackled the rivalry between Shawn Michaels and Scott Hall, drew 187,000 viewers, up 17,000 viewers from the previous episode. It had a 0.05 in 18-49, same as the previous week.

WWE’s Greatest Moments, featuring WCW, closed off the night with 161,000 viewers, up 46,000 viewers from the prior week. The show had a 0.03 rating in 18-49, same as episode six. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)

Nikki Bella discusses “really big announcement” coming from WWE soon

Nikki Bella has pretty much confirmed the rumors that the all-women premium live event Evolution is returning in July while talking with her sister Brie during the latest episode of the Nikki & Brie Show.

“There’s gonna be a really big announcement that people are gonna be excited for in July which I’m dying…you know what I’m talking about,” Nikki told Brie.

Brie acted confused and said ‘No,’ as Nikki responded, “July, what am I in?”

That triggered Brie’s memory and asked if she had to wait till then, to which Nikki responded she doesn’t know.

The @WrestleVotes X account reported a couple of days ago that WWE is bringing back the show in July, specifically on Saturday, July 5 from the Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut.

WWE held one Evolution PLE in the past, in 2018 from the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Nearly 11,000 fans attended the event which was headlined by Ronda Rousey vs Nikki Bella for the Raw Women’s title.

Mick Foley provides health update following car accident

In a video posted on social media, Mick Foley gave an update on his health status after he was hospitalized following a very serious car accident a few days ago.

Foley said that a lot of people from the wrestling industry reached out to him over the past day, including The Undertaker and Triple H.

“Some of the biggest stars in wrestling…and Al Snow,” Foley joked.

“I’m banged up, I feel like a truck ran over me,” the WWE Hall of Famer continued, adding that anyone who probably would have looked at how the car was totaled, no one would have predicted anyone would survive after that.

The WWE Hall of Famer admitted that he’s feeling really fortunate right now because while banged up, he did not have any major injuries.

He said that he’s not missing any of his scheduled dates, including those in Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.

“I’m very grateful, very sore, and very thankful for all of you,” he concluded.

All In: Texas moved to 1PM CT / 2PM ET start time

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All In: Texas ticket holders received a notification via e-mail today that the start time has moved from 2PM to 1PM CT.

Yesterday AEW revealed a 2PM CT / 3PM ET start time for the show when announcing the All In: Texas Week details.

The e-mail from Ticketmaster says that the “event organizer has changed the start time to 1PM” and doors will now open at Noon.

WWE is running a Saturday Night’s Main Event that same day so running a much earlier time slot will avoid going head-to-head with WWE.

AEW Plus offer with Dynasty via Triller TV

Triller TV is offering a promotion where anyone ordering the Dynasty pay-per-view through their system will get one month of AEW Plus for free.

All you have to do is order the show and select the option to join AEW Plus during checkout.

With AEW Plus, you get access to Dynamite and Collision shows, live and on demand with no commercial breaks, across all your devices. Plus, enjoy special AEW programming, members-only discounts on pay-per-views, and exclusive PPV bundle offers.

The package is available only for those outside the United States and for new subscribers. Dynasty is selling for $24.99 on the platform.

WWE partners with Drumstick for promotion campaign

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WWE is partnering with Drumstick, the sundae cone brand, to provide social contests, epic content and larger-than-life activations, kicking off with an on-site presence at WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The action only begins there, though, as Drumstick is rallying the WWE Universe all summer long via the Drumstick Summer Snackdown, inviting fans to help lay the Snackdown on sad snacks.

The company has tagged John Cena to be the face of the campaign.

“It is such an honor to partner with Drumstick. This campaign brings the Snackdown to WWE lovers kicking off at WrestleMania, but the action doesn’t end there – fans can follow along all summer long for even more Snackdown surprises,” said John Cena. “Personally, I’ve loved Drumstick since they were the most coveted treat in Jr. High! I’m grateful to get to bring two things I love together under one roof.”

From coveted seats to SummerSlam, exclusive WWE Superstar signed merchandise, unique Drumstick swag, and cash giveaways, fans are invited to follow Drumstick’s social channels to learn what unexpected fun we have up our sleeves.

“Drumstick is all about bringing excitement to every moment, just like WWE,” said Elmer Gonzalez, Brand Manager. “With our Drumstick Summer Snackdown, fans will have more ways to step into the ring and help us crown Drumstick the true Snackdown Champion. There’s a lot on deck for this summer, so keep an eye on Drumstick’s social channels for more.”

Drumstick’s presence in the WWE ring will be unmissable. Content is rolling out now on social media, culminating in the exclusive spot featuring Dr. Umstick and John Cena, which will air during the WrestleMania broadcast and in stadium. On-site at WrestleMania and SummerSlam, Drumstick will also have a dedicated Drumstick Snack Zone.

To learn more about Drumstick and get in on the sanction, visit www.drumstick.com or follow @drumstick on Instagram and TikTok.

Dwayne Johnson’s Smashing Machine movie set for October 2025 release

Movie production company A24 announced that the film Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, will be released in theaters nationwide on Friday, October 3.

In Smashing Machine, The Rock portrays two-time UFC Heavyweight champion Mark Kerr and it’s based on the 2002 HBO documentary carrying the same name.

Joining him in this movie are Emily Blunt, Lyndsey Gavin, Oleksandr Usyk, Bas Rutten, Ryan Bader, Satoshi Ishii, Yoko Hamamura, Paul Cheng, Cyborg Abreu, and Zoe Kosovic.

The movie finished filming in Vancouver in July 2024 with additional principal photography also taking place in Los Angeles, New Mexico, and Tokyo.

It’s written, directed, co-produced, and co-edited by Benny Safdie.

Raw views for 03/24/2025

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For the March 24 episode of Raw, Netflix has registered 3,000,000 views worldwide, down 100,000 views from the prior week. It’s in line with what the show has been doing for the past month.

A total of 5,600,000 hours were consumed for Raw, with Netflix listing Raw as the #4 most popular show for the week worldwide.

It hit top 10 in 22 different countries including Australia, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Ireland, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Kingdom, and United States.

Jay White injured, to undergo surgery

Jay White was taken out of the Owen Hart Cup tournament and during Dynamite, AEW commentator Excalibur explained that White was taken out by The Death Riders and was no longer in condition to compete.

While there was never any footage shown of the attack, the reason why they went this route is because White has an undisclosed injury and according to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, he needs to undergo surgery.

No other news was relayed on how long White will be out for or how bad the situation is. AEW typically does not disclose injuries of its stars.

Betting on wrestling: the most secure strategies for making informed and profitable wagers

Wagering on classic sports like football or basketball is not like betting on wrestling. Professional wrestling, especially in big events like WWE and AEW, is scripted, thus bettors have to approach it from a different perspective than they would on just competitive sports. Analyzing narratives, company trends, and wrestler momentum is the secret to success—not depending just on physical ability.

Developing a safe wrestling betting plan starts with knowing how promotions write their stories. Next, choosing a reputable betting platform like Betway Malawi APK download helps you steer clear of fraudulent activity. To produce the most engaging television show, wrestling companies create long-term rivalries, push some stars, and usually schedule events. This means that the result of matches is usually known well in advance, so knowledgeable bettors may more precisely forecast winners.

Big events like AEW’s All Out, SummerSlam, or WrestleMania usually follow expected booking trends where prominent superstars are awarded definitive wins. On the other hand, weekly TV shows usually include more erratic results so businesses might utilize them to build the next narratives. Your chances of success will be much increased if you acknowledge these variations and modify your betting strategy.

Knowing the function of championship reigns is also quite important in wrestling betting. Long title streaks among wrestlers positioned as dominant champions make it less likely they will lose a match unannounced. Underdogs might, meantime, find unexpected success if the plot calls for an upheaval. Examining prior booking patterns and the company’s investments in specific wrestlers can help one get a good understanding of the results of the following matches.

Researching Insider Information and Betting Patterns

One of the main benefits of betting on wrestling is that industry insiders sometimes have access to backstage knowledge about forthcoming match results. Major promotions try hard to keep their creative intentions secret, but leaks can happen—particularly before pay-per-view events. Following reliable wrestling news sources, insider reports, and internet forums will help bettors make a good estimate of which wrestlers will probably win their matches.

Social media might also offer insightful hints on possible match results. In interviews, on social media, or in promotional materials, wrestlers and company officials frequently leave indications regarding future booking choices. A wrestler booked for time off for an injury or movie job, for instance, could be more likely to miss the next match. Likewise, a wrestling superstar who recently signed a new long-term contract can be positioned for a big push and hence a good bet to win their next few bouts.

Apart from investigating insider knowledge, gamblers should also examine the prior performance of their bets. Since wrestling results are set, notable changes in betting odds can point to insider knowledge being shared with the public. If an underdog suddenly becomes a favorite, it may signal leaked outcome information. Bettors can capitalize by monitoring odds closely and placing wagers early before significant line shifts.

Still, you should use caution while wagering on wrestling since last-minute adjustments to match outcomes can happen. Unexpected events including injuries, contract conflicts, or creative adjustments could cause wrestling companies to change results. Bettors should distribute their wagers over several matches instead of depending just on one to reduce this danger.

Developing a Bankroll Management Strategy for Wrestling Betting

Like every kind of sports betting, long-term success in wrestling depends on properly managing your bankroll. Although some bets would seem like certain things, the staged character of wrestling implies that unanticipated swerves are always possible. Following a disciplined bankroll management approach helps bettors reduce losses and over time maximize their gains.

Using a flat betting system—where you wager a regular percentage of your whole bankroll on every bet—is one smart strategy. This lets one create consistent earnings over time and helps guard against losing streaks. If you opt to bet 2% each match from a $1,000 bankroll, for instance, each wager would be $20. This strategy guarantees that your bankroll stays whole for the next betting chances even in cases of a few losses.

One further approach is to concentrate on high-value bets instead of wagering on every single game. Larger bets on matches with clear narratives and past booking patterns can be more rewarding than spreading wagers too widely since some wrestling events are more predictable than others. Making continuous gains depends on knowing low-risk, high-reward betting possibilities.

Including several kinds of wagers can also help you to raise your chances of success. Match winners, special stipulations, and prop bets—that is, how a match will finish or how long a title reign will last—many sportsbooks provide a range of wrestling betting choices. Investigating these several markets lets bettors seize special chances that might have superior odds than regular match outcome bets.

At last, when betting on wrestling, one should always adhere to sensible gambling rules. Being an entertainment-based kind of betting, it’s crucial to approach it with the correct attitude—betting should be seen as a fun and strategic challenge rather than a sure source of money. Key behaviors for any effective wrestling bettor are budgeting, tracking winnings and losses, and avoiding emotional betting.

Although betting on wrestling offers a different challenge than conventional sports gambling, with the correct techniques it can be a fun and profitable experience. You may make more safe and wise bets by knowing how wrestling promoters plot their stories, looking at insider knowledge, and properly controlling your bankroll.

NXT rating for 04/01/2025

NXT this week had a big drop in viewers, with the show drawing 650,000 viewers, down 91,000 viewers from the prior week. This was the least-watched episode of NXT on CW for 2025 so far. The show had a 0.15 rating in 18-49, down 0.01 from the previous show. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)

Some vital aspects you wouldn’t want to miss about wrestling

If you wish to know more about wrestling you ought to know that it dates to 15,000 years. Though this sport has continued to be hugely popular for many years, it is increasing among fitness enthusiasts. The noticeable thing is wrestlers are acknowledged as the fittest and most active athletes. Wrestling provides numerous benefits for a person’s mind and body. Fortunately, with augmented accessibility, a person doesn’t need to be an athlete of Olympic level for reaping the rich benefits of wrestling. Some well-known benefits of this sport are:

Lots of mental benefits – A wrestler does not need to have a great and strong body as he should be backed by a strong mind too. Wrestling needs an athlete to be focused and it allows them to react as well as perform some calculated movements. Wrestlers’ cognitive functions remain alert and conscious all the time and their mental health too soars high. Every wrestler experiences an augmentation in their self-discipline, self-resilience, and confidence if they confine themselves to training. Wrestlers enjoy a healthy mindset and they are aware of the importance of sportsmanship like when they visit an online casino Malaysia to play their favorite games.

Cardio – When a person isn’t focused on spending endless sessions or immerse himself on the 5-mile runs, then incorporating wrestling will be his finest choice. Wrestling does not only work on every angle of a person’s muscle but also gets his heart rate soaring. People who are involved in wrestling can bid adieu to their monotonous step sessions and say hi to a high-intensity and fun alternative.

Entire-body workout – When people run on the treadmill or lift weights they can augment their physical fitness. People who are involved in wrestling can embrace an entire-body workout besides incorporating all muscle groups in a given session. Besides pumping out chest and legs on repeat, wrestlers undergo a well-rounded workout when they go through wrestling classes. When a person wrestles his body moves.

Additionally, he pushes and pulls his body in different directions. This way, he finds out muscles that he did not even know that he had. Every person who wrestles does not go through any pesky muscle imbalance because of an inappropriate training schedule.

Enhanced endurance and strength – Similar to other determined athlete, wrestlers see progression with their workouts because wrestling is an ideal sport to witness these augmentations. They see improvements in their strength via intense sessions. In a little time, they witness a remarkable change in the speed and power of their movements. Wrestlers besides enjoying a stronger body also see an enhancement in their cardiovascular endurance when they train.

Augmented burning of calories – One of the hugely vital aspects of losing fat is a deficit in calories. It means wrestlers consume lesser calories compared to what they burn. Since a wrestler requires more nutrients for powering his body, at a time, they need to burn more calories for keeping a pace with their weight shedding outcomes. Luckily, wrestling proposes a higher rate of burning. A wrestler can burn nearly 400 calories in a six-minute match.

Three matches added to Dynasty 2025

Three matches were added to the Dynasty 2025 pay-per-view card last night on Dynamite.

The Owen Hart Cup tournament will kick off with two matches, featuring Will Ospreay vs Kevin Knight and Mercedes Mone vs Julia Hart in the quarter finals. The brackets were announced yesterday, with the final matches set for the Double or Nothing pay-per-view in late May.

Also, the AEW Tag Team titles will be on the line with The Hurt Syndicate defending their gold against Bryan Keith and Big Bill of The Learning Tree.

Dynasty has nine matches so far, with the team of Samoa Joe, Hook, and Katsuyori Shibata also looking for action that night, but no match has been officially announced.

Brackets for the 2025 men’s and women’s Owen Hart Cup tournament

The brackets for the men’s and women’s Owen Hart Cup tournaments were revealed last night on Dynamite.

In the men’s tournament, it’s Will Ospreay vs Kevin Knight and Brody King vs Konosuke Takeshita in the left bracket, and Mark Briscoe vs Kyle Fletcher, and “Hangman” Adam Page vs wild card in the right bracket.

The women’s tournament has Jamie Hayter vs Billie Starkz and Thunder Rosa vs Kris Statlander in the left bracket, and Mercedes Mone vs Julia Hart, and Athena vs Harley Cameron in the right bracket.

The tournament finals will take place at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view on May 25 with the winners of the two tournaments receiving an AEW title match at All In: Texas.

Kross and Petrovic get their Bloodsport XIII opponents

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Karrion Kross and Karmen Petrovic learned the names of their Bloodsport opponents for WrestleMania week.

Josh Barnett announced that Kross will face NWA and NJPW Strong’s JR Kratos during the event while NXT’s Petrovic will take on Stardom’s Maika.

Kross and Petrovic are two of the five WWE Superstars who will be participating in the Bloodsport XIII event. In the other matches, Pete Dunne will take on Timothy Thatcher, Charlie Dempsey will battle Shinya Aoki, and Natalya takes on Miyu Yamashita.

Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII is promoted by GCW and will take place on Thursday, April 17 at The Palms in Las Vegas.