After NXT wrapped up its live broadcast last night, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker took some time to thank the fans and Breakker made his farewell speech as he heads to the blue brand full time.
Corbin started the speech and thanked Breakker for helping reignite the fire in him and for giving him his first wrestling gold in six long years.
“I’d bust my ass for this man right here because he’s an unbelievable competitor and turned into one hell of a friend,” Corbin said. “And he’s going to Smackdown and he’s going to be WWE World Heavyweight champion.”
Breakker thanked Shawn Michaels, all the WWE Performance Center coaches who spend all day helping creating the future of WWE, all the competitors in the back who pushed him along the way, and most importantly, his tag team partner.
“I can’t thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to work with you,” Breakker told Corbin. “You are my friend.”
Breakker said that as far as what the future holds, this is not goodbye and the fans finished the sentence off with, “it’s see you later.”
In numbers released by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, the highest points of Monday Night Raw were the second and third quarter hours of the show which involved Cody Rhodes and The Rock coming face-to-face and some creative chants from the fans.
Wrestlenomics reports that the second quarter had 2.95 million viewers and a 1.04 rating in 18-49 while the third quarter increased to 3.19 million viewers and an even bigger 1.11 rating in 18-49.
The opening segment of Raw After Mania went a whole 45 minutes, starting with Triple H, then Cody Rhodes, and then the arrival of The Rock.
WWE has not touched the 3 million viewership mark for any segment on Raw since 2019, a time when there were more cable television viewers compared to today, which makes the number of this week even more impressive.
Peacock announced in a press release that WrestleMania XL is the streaming service most-watched entertainment event ever with 1.3 billion live minutes across both nights.
It said that based on average minute audience, WrestleMania XL on Saturday saw a 26% versus last year’s day one performance and Sunday registered a 30% increase versus last year’s day two performance.
These numbers would be calculated to nearly 3 million viewers per night for WrestleMania, the highest ever in the event’s 40-year history.
The Raw After Mania drew an average of 2,360,000 viewers, up a whopping 577,000 viewers from the previous week’s episode even though it went up the NCAA basketball final which pulled in 14.8 million viewers. This was the most-watched episode of the broadcast since September 30, 2019.
Raw started with 2,860,000 viewers in the commercial-free first hour, then dropped to 2,310,000 viewers in the second hour and finished the night with 1,920,000 viewers in the third and final hour.
Individual hourly numbers in 18-49 had the show in #3, #4, and #6 and saw the first hour doing a 0.99, the second a 0.81, and the third a 0.68 for an average of 0.83, up 0.24 from last week and also the largest since that September 30, 2019 episode. Raw was #3 in television overall behind two NCAA games. (Ratings: SpoilerTV)
Several main roster stars showed up on the post-Stand & Deliver NXT show last night on USA Network.
Natalya had a match with Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s title following Monday’s confrontation backstage at Monday Night Raw. Natalya was unsuccessful in winning the title though after Lola Vice interfered, causing her the match. The two then brawled backstage.
Viking Raider Ivar appeared to challenge NXT North American champion Oba Femi, telling him that he wants to be the one to take the title away from him. Femi sort of disrespected him by trying to walk away but Ivar stopped him. To retaliate, Femi head butted him but Ivar then hit a flying crossbody off the second rope.
Nathan Frazer’s and Axiom’s NXT Tag Team title win celebration was cut short thanks to The Final Testament, who came out to destroy the new champions. Kross and Scarlett came down the aisle but AOP ran through the crowd and attacked Frazer and Axiom as the crowd chanted “welcome back” to the former NXT Tag Team champions. AOP, Kross, Scarlett, and Paul Ellering then posed over the two.
With a rich history spanning decades, professional wrestling has captivated audiences around the world with its combination of athleticism, drama and thrilling spectacle. For avid wrestling fans, the excitement doesn’t end once the telecast ends – it extends to online gaming as well.
From fast-paced wrestling simulators to strategic management games, the world of video games offers fans the opportunity to step into the ring and experience the thrill of wrestling first-hand. In this article, we will look at some of the most beloved online games that wrestling fans enjoy.
Top Rated Online Games that Wrestling Fans Enjoy
Wrestling fans are a passionate and dedicated community, always seeking ways to immerse themselves further into the world of their favorite sport. Online gaming has provided an avenue for these enthusiasts to engage with their passion in new and exciting ways. Here are five top-rated online games that wrestling fans used to play:
Wrestling-Themed Video Slots
For wrestling fans who also enjoy a bit of casino gaming and cryptocurrency, Litecoin video slots offer a fun and entertaining way to indulge their passion. These slot games feature symbols inspired by iconic wrestlers, as well as bonus rounds and special features based on wrestling themes. The ability to use cryptocurrency for payments allows for secure, fast and anonymous transactions, which is also an attractive point.
WWE 2K Series
Developed by 2K Sports, the WWE 2K series is the premier wrestling video game franchise, offering players the chance to step into the boots of their favorite WWE superstars. With realistic graphics, authentic wrestling mechanics, and a roster featuring hundreds of wrestlers past and present, these games provide an immersive wrestling experience like no other.
Fire Pro Wrestling World
Known for its deep customization options and intricate gameplay mechanics, Fire Pro Wrestling World has garnered a dedicated fan base among wrestling aficionados. Players can create their own wrestlers, book matches, and compete against others in a variety of game modes, making it a favorite among those who appreciate the strategic side of wrestling.
Wrestling Revolution 3D
Offering a more arcade-style experience, Wrestling Revolution 3D puts players in control of their own wrestling promotion. With its simple controls and robust character creation tools, this game allows players to book matches, manage rosters, and build their own wrestling empire.
WWE SuperCard
Combining wrestling with card-based gameplay, WWE SuperCard offers a unique and addictive experience for fans of the sport. Players collect virtual trading cards featuring WWE superstars and use them to battle opponents in fast-paced, head-to-head matches.
Overall, these top-rated online games provide wrestling enthusiasts with a variety of ways to engage with their favorite sport, whether they prefer immersive simulations, strategic management games, or casual casino-style gaming. With their realistic graphics, authentic gameplay, and deep customization options, these games capture the excitement and adrenaline of professional wrestling in a digital format, allowing fans to experience the thrill of the ring from the comfort of their own homes.
Expected Future Technologies in Online Wrestling
As technology continues to advance, the world of online wrestling is poised for significant evolution. Several futuristic technologies are likely to shape the future of online wrestling, enhancing the gaming experience for fans worldwide.
Virtual Reality: VR technology holds immense potential for immersive wrestling experiences. Players could don VR headsets and step into the ring, experiencing matches from a wrestler’s perspective. This technology could offer unparalleled realism, allowing fans to feel like they’re right in the heart of the action.
Augmented Reality: AR technology could revolutionize how fans interact with wrestling content. With AR-enabled devices, fans could project holographic wrestlers into their living rooms, engaging in virtual matches or even creating their own wrestling shows using AR tools.
Artificial Intelligence: AI algorithms could enhance the realism and intelligence of computer-controlled wrestlers in online games. These AI-driven wrestlers could adapt their strategies based on player actions, providing more challenging and dynamic gameplay experiences.
Blockchain Technology: Blockchain could introduce new levels of transparency and security to online wrestling events. Smart contracts could be used to govern in-game transactions and ownership of virtual assets, while blockchain-based voting systems could empower fans to have a say in the development of wrestling games.
Gesture Recognition: Gesture recognition technology could enable players to control wrestlers using natural body movements. By integrating cameras and sensors, wrestling games could translate real-world gestures into in-game actions, offering a more intuitive and immersive gaming experience.
Cloud Gaming: Cloud gaming platforms could make high-fidelity wrestling games accessible to a broader audience, allowing fans to stream games directly to their devices without the need for powerful hardware. This could democratize access to wrestling and facilitate seamless multiplayer experiences across different devices.
Overall, the future of online wrestling looks incredibly promising, with emerging technologies poised to revolutionize how fans engage with their favorite sport. From immersive VR experiences to AI-driven gameplay and blockchain-powered ecosystems, these futuristic technologies have the potential to take online wrestling to new heights, offering fans unprecedented levels of immersion, interactivity, and excitement.
Seth Rollins is reportedly out for a full month according to multiple insiders following WrestleMania this past weekend.
Rollins will be at home nursing his knee and is not scheduled to appear on television most likely until after the WWE Draft which is set for later in April.
The former WWE World Heavyweight champion injured his knee in January while wrestling Jinder Mahal, suffering a grade 2 tear of his MCL and a torn meniscus. He managed to get cleared in time for WrestleMania but showed up on WWE TV every single week while he was injured. Prior to WrestleMania and after he got the all clear, Rollins said that his knee is at full strength again.
Rollins pulled double duty on Saturday and Sunday, first main eventing night one with Cody Rhodes against Roman Reigns and The Rock and then opening night two against Drew McIntyre. He also showed up at the end of the Cody/Roman main event, getting a Superman punch and later got whacked with the chair by Roman.
Collision this past Saturday night airing at 11:50PM ET drew 462,000 viewers, up 4,000 viewers from the prior week. The show had a 0.15 rating in 18-49, boosted significantly by the NCAA lead-in and placed #21 on the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: SpoilerTV)
The Tribal Chief posted a rare message on X, two days after losing the Undisputed WWE title after 1,316 days to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL on Sunday.
Posting a short clip of him on the treadmill and then lifting his head up to look directly at the camera, Reigns wrote, “Yesterday I mourned. Today is Day 1.”
Reigns was not part of Raw and is not advertised for any show for months to come, at least for the time being.
His historic title reign is unlikely to be replicated and Reigns is #4 on the WWE chart for the longest title runs in history, following Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund, and Hulk Hogan.
Rampage on Friday night drew just 267,000 viewers, down 82,000 viewers from the prior week. This was the least-watched Rampage broadcast since November 2023 and it went up against both NCAA basketball, WWE’s Hall of Fame, and ROH Supercard of Honor. The show had a 0.08 rating in 18-49, down 0.03 from last week. No cable rankings are available as of press time. (Ratings credit: Wrestlenomics)
Speaking to Sports Illustrated, AEW President Tony Khan said that the backstage footage from All In which they will broadcast tomorrow is to put on the best show for AEW as well as drive interest for Dynamite the Dynasty pay-per-view.
Without divulging any kind of information on what the footage will be, Khan said that AEW has a great track record on “delivering what we advertise,” and what they will show will be the real footage.
“The Young Bucks will show backstage footage from All In, the most important event in AEW history – the world record-holder for the most tickets ever sold for any wrestling record, over 81,035 total–and it was an important night backstage, as well,” Khan said.
The footage is said to be that of CM Punk and his altercation with Jack Perry, a wound which was reopened last week when Punk went to town on AEW and Khan during an interview with Ariel Helwani. Punk said that he only choked Perry “a little bit” before it was broken up but it looks like the footage might contain some other important details left out by Punk since the company is trying to discredit his version of events.
Khan added that The Young Bucks – who are releasing the footage – have a big rivalry with FTR – who are big friends of CM Punk – and “there is a good reason why the Young Bucks are showing this video.”
He noted that it’s important for The Bucks to explain why this is relevant heading into the Dynasty pay-per-view later this month.
“It should be another must-see part of a great show on Dynamite,” Khan said.
Matt Hardy is officially a free agent as the former multi-time tag team champion has turned down the offer to sign a new deal with All Elite Wrestling.
AEW offered Hardy a new contract at the end of last month just days before his contract was about to expire and Hardy said at the time that he was evaluating all options and was thankful that the company offered him the opportunity to stay further.
“I’m looking through it,” Matt said on his podcast. “I’m like deciding what I want to do going forward. There’s obviously still some options. I got to make sure that I’m aware of the ins and outs of the contract, and I want to make sure everything is up to par as far as like what I want it to be.”
Hardy added that with a few more years left in him doing wrestling, he wants to make the most out of those years.
Matt signed with AEW in 2020 just days after he let his WWE contract expire and made his debut at Daily’s Place with his broken gimmick in front of no fans.
The Rock is riding off to the sunset for a few months as he is set to film a couple of movies before he returns to WWE.
Last night on Raw, The Rock said that he’s going away for a little bit, something which was met with cheers and “goodbye” singing from the rowdy Philadelphia crowd, but when he comes back, he will be going straight after Cody Rhodes.
Johnson is off to film the Mark Kerr-based movie titled The Smashing Machine and then Moana, two projects which will occupy several months to complete.
His appearance as The Final Boss on Raw last night was the climax of his three-month whirlwind return to the company, ironically ending with fans chanting “Shut the f*ck up” and giving him the “What?” treatment.
The Rock didn’t leave them with nothing though, saying that Philadelphia broke the record of the biggest gathering of trailer park trash.
“So yeah, chant it now, chant the ‘shut the f*ck up now’ you pieces of trash,” The Rock said as the crowd exploded.
The new WWE World Heavyweight champion Damian Priest revealed in a backstage interview with Cathy Kelly that he signed a brand new WWE deal.
Holding the MITB briefcase for a whopping 281 days, Priest finally cashed in at WrestleMania on Drew McIntyre, who he himself had just won the title a few minutes earlier.
Priest said it has been a great year for him personally as he got the title, a new theme song, and also a new contract.
The Judgment Day member has been signed to WWE since October 2018 and is a former NXT North American and WWE United States champion.
WWE issued a press release today announcing that WrestleMania XL has become the most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history.
The gate for the show broke the previous record set by WrestleMania 39 by 78%, with 145,298 in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field over two nights. The event drew fans from all 50 states and 64 countries worldwide.
Viewership on Peacock and WWE Network soared to 41% higher across both nights compared to last year’s WrestleMania, which at that time set a record.
Merchandise flew off the shelves at the Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center, and the WWE World at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, with sales of more than 20% compared to last year’s WrestleMania in Los Angeles.
WWE World at WrestleMania, in partnership with Fanatics Events, is now the highest-grossing and most-attended fan event in company history while on social media, WrestleMania XL became the most socially viewed WrestleMania of all-time, with over 660 million views consumed over the two days. WWE’s YouTube channel saw its most-viewed day in channel history on WrestleMania XL Sunday with more than 67 million views in 24 hours.
Smackdown and Raw at the Wells Fargo Center drew the largest gates in the respective brand’s history while NXT Stand & Deliver was the most-attended NXT event ever with 16,545 in attendance.
Main Event Jey Uso became the number one contender for the WWE World Heavyweight title held by Damian Priest after he won a fatal four-way match last night on Raw.
Uso defeated Ricochet, Drew McIntyre, and Bronson Reed in a very good match which saw the interference of CM Punk coming out from under the ring to distract McIntyre, allowing Uso to pin him.
Although it wasn’t specified when Uso will be getting the title shot, it’s highly likely coming at the upcoming Backlash premium live event from Lyon, France, at the beginning of next month.
This is Uso’s first shot at another major singles title since his program with his cousin Roman Reigns at SummerSlam last year.
Friday Night Smackdown on FOX this past Friday drew 2,600,000 viewers, up a whopping 399,000 viewers from the previous week. This was the most-watched Smackdown since the Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk tribute show back in August of last year. Smackdown had another huge 0.77 rating in 18-49, up 0.17 from last week, the highest since that August 25, 2023 episode. Smackdown was #1 on network television for the night. (Ratings credit: SpoilerTV)
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Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show yesterday afternoon at WWE World, John Cena said that he’s hoping to get a break from Hollywood later this year for one more WWE run before he calls it a day.
Cena said that filming for the series Peacemaker will occupy all his time pretty much till Christmas but he’s hoping that he can tell those in Hollywood to hit the brakes for a bit so he can come back to his WWE family.
“It is gonna be time soon for me to go and I’m embracing that and enjoying it and it allows me to be present,” Cena said. “I can say this with the utmost certainty, I will always, always be part of the WWE family but the time to compete in the ring is coming to a close.”
Cena did show up on Monday Night Raw last night to team with The Miz and R-Truth.
Speaking about WrestleMania, Cena said this was the greatest one ever with our without his involvement and it’s a testament to the drawing power and contributions of the current crop of WWE Superstars.
“What a spectacle, what a fantastic WrestleMania but that’s because of the talent that actually put the time in. I showed up for 90 seconds,” Cena continued.
The 16-time champ also revealed what he told Cody Rhodes in the ring at WrestleMania, saying he asked Cody if he feels how heavy the WWE championship is, something that Cody responded in the affirmative.
“I said, ‘It will get heavier every day.’ Because that is the burden you bear of trying to craft the path to being the greatest of all time,” Cena said, adding that the goal of this business should be that every performer passes the torch.
“So, I hope a year from now, two years from now, three years from now, we can all sit here and be an advocate that Cody Rhodes is the greatest of all time. Because that’s the way it should work,” Cena concluded.
The annual WWE Draft is returning to WWE television for a two-night affair later this month.
WWE announced that this year’s Draft will take place on the April 26 episode of Smackdown live from Cincinnati, Ohio, and then continues on Raw on April 29 live from Kansas City.
The WWE Draft last year took place during the same timeframe with some major stars such as Drew McIntyre, Bianca Belair, Edge, Bobby Lashley, Asuka switching brands.
NXT champion Ilja Dragunov will be one from NXT who is eligible in the draft following his outing on Raw against Shinsuke Nakamura last night.
