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Chris Jericho attacks Matt Cardona at GCW event in Los Angeles

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Colin Vassallo
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The issues between AEW and GCW seem to have been ironed out as last night, Chris Jericho showed up unannounced at the GCW Highest In The Room event at UCC in Los Angeles, attacking Matt Cardona.

Jericho interfered in the Cardona vs Effy match, showing up in a hoodie and mask and took out Cardona with a bat, allowing Effy to use the rough rider finisher on Cardona to get the pin.

After the match was over, Jericho removed the mask to reveal himself to a big pop from the crowd and then hit the Judas Effect on Effy. He also removed his hoodie, revealing that he was wearing a shirt sporting the AEW logo. Jericho then proceeded to beat both Cardona and Effy with the baseball bat before he left the ring.

Jericho and Cardona will meet each other at ROH’s Final Battle event later in the month for the ROH World title.

Hulk Hogan accompanies Colby Covington to the Octagon at UFC on ESPN 63

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Colin Vassallo
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While many thought Hulk Hogan would be part of the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event last night, the Hulkster had another gig planned…with another TKO Group company by the initials of UFC.

Hogan walked out with UFC fighter Colby Covington and former fighter Chael Sonnen for his fight against Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC on ESPN 63. Hulk’s WWE theme song Real American was used for the entrance, with Hogan carrying and waving the American flag along the way.

“A trio you didn’t know you needed,” the UFC X account posted along with the video. “An epic walk out for @ColbyCovMMA!”

Covington cupped his ears the way Hogan did before he walked into the cage, although unfortunately for him, he lost the fight.

The show took place from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Kyle Fletcher suffers first loss in Continental Classic tournament

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Colin Vassallo
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Continental Classic

Two more Continental Classic matches took place on Collision last night, with the blue league featured during the broadcast.

In the first match, Kazuchika Okada, the reigning Continental champion, defeated The Beast Mortos to go to seven points. This loss leaves The Beast Mortos with zero points after four matches, joining Komander as the only one who still has yet to pick up a win.

Also last night, Kyle Fletcher suffered his first loss in the tournament with Mark Briscoe beating him for the three points. Up until yesterday, Fletcher was the only one with a 100% record in this tournament.

Fletcher still leads the blue league with nine points while Okada is behind with seven points and Briscoe with six. Daniel Garcia and Shelton Benjamin have four and three points respectively and Mortos remains with nothing.

Willow Nightingale earns spot representing AEW at Wrestle Dynasty

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Colin Vassallo
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Willow Nightingale got her ticket to Tokyo and will be representing AEW in the Wrestle Dynasty International Women’s Cup match.

The former TBS champion defeated Jamie Hayter in the qualifying match last night on Collision and she now joins Athena, representing Ring of Honor, and Persephone, representing CMLL in the match. Stardom has yet to determine who they will be sending.

The winner of the four-way match, which takes place on January 5, will receive a title shot for a title in any of the participating promotions.

Cody Rhodes stretchered after match following Kevin Owens attack

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Colin Vassallo
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Cody Rhodes might have won the match last night against Kevin Owens but Owens had the last laugh after Cody had to be stretchered out of the arena following the ending of Saturday Night’s Main Event.

With Cody in the ring cutting a promo for the crowd, Owens attacked from behind and delivered a nasty package piledriver, a move which is rarely seen on WWE television.

Several WWE officials and EMTs rushed to the ring and placed Cody in a neck brace and stretcher.

Owens stole the title and walked back with it, only to be confronted by Triple H, who came out of Gorilla and pushed Owens for his actions. The two then had a shoving match and went face-to-face several times before Triple H then gave Owens a big push to his chest which angered Owens. Referees had to split the two apart before it got worse.

Get the Winged Eagle WWE championship as seen on Saturday Night’s Main Event

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Colin Vassallo
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Winged Eagle WWE title

The Winged Eagle WWE championship, considered by many the most beautiful design among all WWE titles, was back on full display last night during Saturday Night’s Main Event, albeit for one night only.

Cody Rhodes, who in the past promised to try his best to bring back the popular title, walked out for his SNME match against Kevin Owens wearing the championship made famous by the likes of Hulk Hogan, Macho Man, and Ultimate Warrior as part of the nostalgia for the show.

The particular design, by famous belt maker Reggie Parks, made its debut in February 1988 carried by Hulk Hogan and was last seen on WWE television in 1998 after Steve Austin won the title from Shawn Michaels. The design was replaced by the Big Eagle championship, a somewhat similar, but not as popular title.

An autographed version of the title that Rhodes carried last night is being sold by WWE Shop for $699. It has a gold Cody signature on the left side of the title and this special event item will be shipped no later than February 21, 2025. Orders for this item will be only be available until December 16.

A non-autographed title is available for sale for a much cheaper price of $429 and is basically the same replica belt while a modified, dual-plated version of the title, is on sale for just $300.

The title’s strap measures 49.5″ x 10.13″ with the main center plate approximately 11.3″ x 8.8″. The title replica weighs almost 6 pounds and includes a cloth carrying bag.

If you’re still thinking about a Christmas present, this is the perfect gift for any wrestling fan!

WWE returns on NBC with first Saturday Night’s Main Event in 16 years

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Colin Vassallo
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Saturday Night's Main Event

The red, white, and blue ropes, bow ties and light blue referee shirts, the iconic Saturday Night’s Main Event theme song, steel barricades, and Jesse Ventura’s feather boas were all on display last night on SNME as WWE returned to NBC for the first time since 2008.

Over 15,000 fans turned up for the event, held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York, the same location of the first-ever Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC held on May 11, 1985.

Joe Tessitore opened the broadcast as a host running down the card, sporting a red bow tie as a tribute to Mean Gene Okerlund. He then brought out Jesse “The Body” Ventura for some added flair before the action was thrown to ringside, where Pat McAfee was introduced as the guest commentator for the night.

The two-hour night had five big matches which started with Drew McIntyre keeping his 100% record against Sami Zayn. Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky for the WWE Women’s World Heavyweight title was up next and despite Morgan being on the receiving end of a nasty knee to the face, she still won with the Oblivion. A triple threat for the WWE World Heavyweight title followed, with Gunther against Damian Priest and Finn Balor. It was a very good match which Gunther won. Chelsea Green then made history by becoming the inaugural WWE Women’s United States champion, defeating Michin in the tournament final with the Unprettier. The Long Island crowd was certainly behind Green and popped huge for the victory.

The main event had the extra color commentary of Jesse “The Body” Ventura, who informed Cole and McAfee that the snake skin on his jacket used to be Damian, the pet snake of Jake “The Snake” Roberts, who he said stole and turned it into a jacket! Yikes!

Cody Rhodes, who came out with the beautiful Winged Eagle WWE championship for one night only, then defeated his frenemy Kevin Owens to close the night and send everyone home happy after a Cross Rhodes on a steel chair in a match which also saw two referee bumps.

Winter Is Coming episode of Collision tonight on TNT following NBA game

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Colin Vassallo
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The Winter Is Coming themed episode of Collision airs tonight on TNT immediately following the conclusion of the NBA game so it might not have the usual 8PM start time. This episode was taped on Thursday due to the uncertainty of the kick off time.

Scheduled for tonight are Jamie Hayter vs Willow Nightingale in the quarter final of the AEW’s pick for the Wrestle Dynasty International Women’s cup, Action Andretti and Lio Rush vs Top Flight, Toni Storm vs Shazza McKenzie, Orange Cassidy, The Outrunners, Komander, and Daniel Garcia vs MxM Collection and Premiere Athletes, and two Continental Classic matches from the blue league with Kazuchika Okada vs The Beast Mortos and Kyle Fletcher vs Mark Briscoe. Kris Statlander is also advertised for a match.

This is the first Winter Is Coming themed episode of Collision and is the third and final episode of the series following the themed Dynamite and Rampage shows.

WWE back with Saturday Night’s Main Event live tonight on NBC

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Colin Vassallo
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Saturday Night's Main Event

Live tonight from the sold out Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York, WWE is back on NBC in prime time with the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Five matches are set for this two-hour show which will kick off at 8PM ET, the first SNME broadcast since 2006. Tonight’s show will be a retro presentation, a nod to the original broadcast in the 80s which also took place from the same exact venue.

WWE champion Cody Rhodes will defend his title against Kevin Owens, with the Winged Eagle title expected to be on display for one night only. Gunther puts up his WWE World Heavyweight title on the line against Finn Balor and Damian Priest. Liv Morgan’s WWE Women’s World title is also up for grabs against former WWE Women’s champion Iyo Sky and a new Women’s United States champion will be crowned as Chelsea Green battles Michin. Plus, Drew McIntyre continues his path of destruction as he faces Sami Zayn.

Also, WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura will be on commentary plus other WWE Legends are expected to do cameo appearances throughout the show.

The show will simulcast on Peacock and will air on WWE’s YouTube in other parts of the world.

Braun Strowman returns, moves to Smackdown

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Colin Vassallo
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Braun Strowman made his return on Smackdown last night as the surprise opponent of Carmelo Hayes in a match that ended in less than a minute and a half.

Strowman has been out of action since late September when he tore his groin in a last monster standing match against Bronson Reed on Raw. He has now officially moved to Friday Night Smackdown.

Talent will be swapping brands over the next few weeks as part of a transfer window ahead of WWE’s new era on Netflix.

Strowman is the first Superstar to officially swap from Raw to Smackdown.

Rhino announces departure from TNA, to wrestle last match at tonight’s tapings

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Colin Vassallo
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Rhino is wrapping up his duties with TNA Wrestling tonight at the Impact TV tapings at Center Stage in Atlanta, the site of last night’s Final Resolution show.

He will be taking on Ryan Nemeth in his final match for the company, with his future currently unknown. He announced his departure last night via his Facebook page.

“Tomorrow is my last day with TNA Wrestling. I am wrestling Ryan Nemeth. It will most likely be the last time EVER I will wrestle in a TNA ring,” Rhino wrote. “If you can make it to Center Stage in Atlanta, come and be part of this 5 year chapter of my life and our journey. Thank you to all of the amazing wrestling fans for your support. I’m not done wrestling but TNA and I have parted ways.”

The 49-year-old returned to TNA Wrestling for his second stint in mid-2019. He has won the TNA Tag Team titles twice and the NWA World title when it was used as the company’s top prize in its early days. In October, Rhino was inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame during Bound For Glory.

Fan ejected from Final Resolution after slapping Eddie Edwards

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Colin Vassallo
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TNA logo

A fan at ringside got ejected from Center Stage in Atlanta last night during TNA’s Final Resolution show after he slapped Eddie Edwards.

The incident came after Edwards was at ringside arguing with the fans playing the heel and one fan gave him the middle finger. Edwards knocked the water bottle off the fan’s hand and the two came face-to-face with the referee trying to tell Edwards to back away.

At that point, the fan slapped Edwards in the face and Edwards quickly returned the favor. Security then stepped in and ejected the fan from his seat as the crowd chanted “you f*cked up.”

You can see the incident below.

Naomi replaces Cargill as one half of WWE Women’s Tag Team champions

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Colin Vassallo
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Naomi has replaced Jade Cargill as WWE Women’s Tag Team champion after last night on Smackdown, General Manager Nick Aldis informed Bianca Belair that he has to strip her and Cargill of the titles since Cargill is out injured.

Naomi, who was with Belair and still somewhat of a suspect in Cargill’s injury, offered to step in and assume the role of one half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team champions.

Aldis agreed to swapping her but on one condition, that the two will defend their titles on next week’s episode of Smackdown. Belair and Naomi will take on Nia Jax and Candice LaRae, with Jax in a position to become a double champion.

Final match set for the Women’s United States title tournament

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Colin Vassallo
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US Women's title

The two semi final matches in the Women’s United States title tournament took place on Smackdown last night.

In the first match, favorite Chelsea Green defeated former WWE Women’s champion Bayley to advance while later in the broadcast, Michin defeated Ms Money in the Bank Tiffany Stratton to secure her place in the final.

Green and Michin will now face each other tonight on Saturday Night’s Main Event to crown the inaugural Women’s WWE United States champion.

This is a return match from a few months ago when Green and Michin took part in an entertaining dumpster match which Michin won, although a different result is expected tonight!

Reigns vs Sikoa in tribal combat rules match for ula fala set for Raw on Netflix premiere

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Colin Vassallo
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Roman Reigns has challenged Solo Sikoa for a match with the ula fala necklace on the line in a tribal combat rules match for the January 6 episode of Monday Night Raw which will be the Netflix premiere episode.

The match was later confirmed during Smackdown and is the first match announced for the blockbuster Raw.

This will be the first one-on-one between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, although the cousins have been involved in matches against each other over the past few months with the addition of other Bloodline members involved.

The ula fala represents being the Tribal Chief and Roman said that he did not take the necklace, but rather, it was bestowed upon him by his father Sika and uncle Afa. He promised that on January 6, he will take back his necklace, Bloodline, and respect and everyone will have to acknowledge him.

Tessa Blanchard returns at Final Resolution, attacks Jordynne Grace

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Colin Vassallo
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Tessa Blanchard made her return to TNA Wrestling last night at the Final Resolution TNA+ event, attacking Jordynne Grace.

Blanchard appeared with a jacket and ski mask and took out Grace during the match against Rosemary. After hitting a modified DDT, she removed her jacket and mask, posed in the ring and smiled as a stunned audience looked on.

“Tessa Blanchard is back. The rumors are true. Has hell frozen over in TNA Wrestling?” commentary said.

News broke out that Blanchard signed again with TNA Wrestling yesterday and her arrival was imminent.

The former champ was fired from the company in 2020 after no-showing television tapings during the pandemic era and failing to send in promos to be included on TV. She was the Impact World champion at the time and had psychical possession of the title, which was eventually returned following her dismissal.

Final Resolution 2024 results

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Colin Vassallo
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Here are the results from last night’s Final Resolution 2024 event which took place live from Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia.

JDC defeated Leon Slater in the pre-show; Frankie Kazarian defeated Jonathan Gresham in the pre-show; Moose defeated Kushida to retain the TNA X Division title; The Rascalz defeated Jake Something and PCO and Sami Callihan in a three-way tag match; Ace Austin defeated Trent Seven; Jordynne Grace vs Rosemary ended in a no contest after the interference from Tessa Blanchard; Joe Hendry defeated Josh Alexander, Mike Santana and Steve Maclin in a four-way match to become the #1 contender to the TNA title; Masha Slamovich defeated Tasha Steelz in a falls count anywhere match to retain the TNA Knockouts title; The Hardys defeated The System in a tables match to retain the TNA Tag Team titles; Nic Nemeth defeated AJ Francis to retain the TNA World title.

Double Smackdown tapings tonight due to Christmas week

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Colin Vassallo
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WWE will be taping two episodes of Smackdown tonight at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut so everyone can have a good amount of days off for Christmas with their loved ones.

With Saturday Night’s Main Event happening live tomorrow, it will be interesting to see what the second tapings will consist of considering the outcome of the WWE title match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens and the winner of the inaugural WWE United States Women’s title cannot be given away during the tapings.

Rhodes and Owens will have their final promos tonight before tomorrow’s championship match while the U.S. title tournament will have its two semi finals, Bayley vs Chelsea Green and Michin vs Tiffany Stratton. Carmelo Hayes will also face a mystery opponent.

Raw and NXT next week will also have two tapings to cover Christmas week.

Report: Tessa Blanchard re-signs with TNA Wrestling

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Colin Vassallo
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Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that Tessa Blanchard has signed again with TNA Wrestling and is expected to show up on TV imminently.

Blanchard was fired from TNA back in June 2020 while she held the company’s top title.

“IMPACT Wrestling has confirmed that it has terminated its relationship with Tessa Blanchard and stripped her of the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship,” a statement read at the time.

She won the title in January 2020 at the Hard To Kill pay-per-view but then vanished in March after the coronavirus pandemic hit, refusing to attend any television tapings.

She refused to send any taped promos for the TV shows and also refused to drop the title, leading management to fire her. She is the only female to ever hold the company’s world title, generally reserved for just the men.

Blanchard was one half of the CMLL Women’s Tag Team champions and today CMLL issued a statement saying that the titles have been vacated “following the departure of Tessa Blanchard from the company.”

Blanchard has a mixed past and was exposed by her peers for constant bullying against fellow female wrestlers throughout the years.

Final Destination 2024 live on TNA+ tonight

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Colin Vassallo
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Live from Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia, TNA Wrestling presents Final Resolution exclusively on TNA+. The full card is as follows:

Nic Nemeth vs AJ Francis for the TNA World title; Masha Slamovich vs Tasha Steelz for the TNA Knockouts title; The Hardys vs The System in a tables match for the TNA Tag Team titles; Moose vs Kushida for the TNA X Division title; Joe Hendry vs Josh Alexander vs Mike Santana vs Steve Maclin in a four-way match to determine the #1 contender for the TNA World title; Jordynne Grace vs Rosemary; Ace Austin vs Trent Seven; The Rascalz vs Jake Something and Hammerstone vs PCO and Sami Callihan in a three-way tag team match; Leon Slater vs JDC in the pre-show; and Frankie Kazarian vs Jonathan Gresham in the pre-show.

Final Resolution will start at 8PM ET and a TNA+ subscription is required. It costs $9.99 for a month and can be canceled at any time. The Countdown To Final Resolution streams live and free starting at 7:30PM ET on TNA+ and TNA digital platforms.

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