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Dynamite TV report for 01/17/2024

By
Paul Hemming
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Venue: North Charleston Coliseum, Charleston, SC

*****

We opened with a package highlighting Joe as champ, clips of him destroying people and his changes to how contenders are chosen.  Then Hook hyping his record and challenging Joe.

Short, clear, effective.

They showed both guys arriving at the venue.  Excellent job making this seem a ‘thing’.  Crowd were hyped about it too.

Ian Riccaboni replacing Schiavone – ‘on assignment’ – on comms.  Gotta keep that Italian-name quota up.

Christian Cage vs Dustin Rhodes (TNT Title)

Backstory: Cage made fun of Dustin’s dead dad and said he could never live up to that level; Rhodes said he’d wanted the TNT Title since day one

Crowd chanting for Dustin as he he hit the ring.  Excalibur really put over what a horrible person Cage is.  More of that.

Aubrey showed the belt, which got almost zero reaction, and we were away.  Cage immediately using the ropes to stall.  And again.  Crowd solidly behind Rhodes.  Lockup, the bigger Rhodes forcing Cage around the ring, the heel again used the ropes to force a break.

Back to it, Cage feigned another lockup then took a cheap shot before they headed outside where Rhodes turned the tables, beating the champ round ringside.  Tonight’s ep is sponsored by Suicide Squad btw so all the aprons and etc…

Rhodes flung Cage to the steps then flung him back inside, Cage covering up in the corner as Rhodes landed ten.  Cage tried to head upstairs after a gut shot but was cutoff, Cage snapped his head against the post, Rhodes landing outside, Cage taking flight in pursuit – some combo of a frog/body splash.

Ads.  Seems they’re settling in for a long one.

Back to Rhodes fighting out of a chinlock but missing a cross body.  Cage though took too long upstairs and missed a diving headbutt, both down mid-ring.  To their knees, palms and rights, to their feet, Cage took a Manhattan drop, big boot, bulldog, two with the first pin of the match.

Rhodes catapulted Cage to the buckle, then prepped Shattered Dreams.  Which got a huuuge pop.  Cage got a boot up to block, Aubrey wasn’t the least bit bothered about the attempted low blow.  Rhodes hit back via code red for two.

Rhodes avoided a Cage right from the outside, ‘tried’ a tope (he ran so slowly as to make it obvious he wasn’t hitting) and Cage nailed him as he stuck his head through the ropes.  Then hit a frogsplash for two.  Then went to grab his belt, Aubrey was dumb for like ten seconds so missed Rhodes pinning Cage in a cradle.  And Nick Wayne tilting the pin to leave Cage on top, he got a two count as Aubrey turned back around.

Rhodes beat Cage across the ring, bulldog coming out of the corner, he hit Shattered Dreams when Wayne’s distraction backfired, crossrhodes, Cage out at the last.

Wayne then distracted Rhodes who followed him outside where he hit the youth with a destroyer.  Both the ref and the babyface are morons is the tale here.  Cage sent a returning Rhodes into an exposed buckle, hit a spear, Killswitch, he’ll probs kickout.  Yep.

Hey d’you think he’ll win now?

Cage tried a second Killswitch, hit it, win.  Enough with kicking out of finishers in nothing tv matches.

This is why I said it seemed they’re ‘settling in’.  The last thing AEW needs is a long opener between two middle-aged ex-WWE guys.  Especially ones who never made it to the top there.  That’s twenty minutes’ tv time could’ve been used to push young talent.

Winner: Christian Cage

We positively rushed backstage to Swerve with Renee.

He’s going to be watching the main event and he’s ‘laser focused’ on the title.  He said he’s the most dangerous man going after the most coveted prize in the industry.  Renee said Page was another interested party.  Swerve said he has eyes everywhere and Page is ‘impeccable’, listing his past wins over Omega, Mox and all his recent wins.

He thinks Page could beat the heavens themselves brought down from above.  ‘But he couldn’t beat me’.  ‘Whose house?’  The crowd and Strickland answered.

Started a little slowly but came around.  I always like Strickland’s composure.

*****

They showed highlights of the street fight from BotB.  Including Sammy missing a massive dive after Will Hobbs interfered.

Renee with Jericho backstage.  He said the Callis Fam. stole the tag titles from them and led to Sammy being injured.  He listed possible methods of revenge, he’s ‘going to seek and destroy your ass’.

Matt Sydal (I wasn’t even sure who he was till they said his name) came in and cut a really weird promo about Jericho needing to get back in the ring.  As if he’d said he wasn’t going to.

Jericho vs Sydal will be on Rampage.  Aka we can’t put Jericho in front of a live audience since we still haven’t addressed the situation.

Penta & Komander vs Orange Cassidy & Trent

Backstory: Per Excalibur – there was supposed to be a Lucha Bros vs Best Friends match (erm when?  Fenix and Chuck have been gone a while) and this is the substitute

Rey was well enough to accompany his bro and countryman.  Hopefully he’s back soon.  Luh me some Rey.

Cassidy and Penta set it off to dueling chants of ‘Zero Miedo/Freshly squeezed’.  Again it’s not a big audience but those who’ve come are enthusiastic.

Penta did his catchphrase, Cassidy tried for the pockets and Penta blasted him with leg kicks, each hit armdrags till Cassidy avoided one, seeking a tornado ddt, Penta blocked it, set him down, Orange went for the pockets, Penta sent him outside, Trent in to block a dive, Komander too – dive to Penta, caught off the top by Trent into a half and half, Trent sent Cassidy back in for the pin on Komander.  Count of two.

Ads.  That was bloody rapid.

The Americans were beating up on Komander as we came back, he sent Orange outside, Trent too via headscissors, Orange back in to block the tag, Komander kicked his way free, making the crawl, Penta in, slingblade, a second, thrust kick for Trent, Komander wiped out Trent with a dive while Penta hit Made in Penta on Cassidy for a near fall.

Tag to Komander, Trent crotched him, Cassidy hit a tornado ddt to Penta, tag to Trent, he and Komander left in the ring, stiff forearms from the newly aggressive Beretta.  Komander tried to hit back, slipped out of a powerbomb, seatbelt-ish pin for two, another cradle for the same, Trent nailed a big chop, Penta a gamengiri from the apron then used his partner’s back for a destroyer, Komander rope-walk shooting star, Orange just saved the pin.

Penta sent out by Orange, Komander nailed a thrust kick, to the top, Trent down, avoiding a phoenix splash, big knee strike, Penta in via thrust kick, Orange switched out to hit Beach Break to Penta, Punch to Komander, Strong Zero as Trent bagged the win.

This was really good.  As usual, I hate how they book Penta and Komander seems to be locked into the same rung – over, good match, loss.

Winner: Orange Cassidy and Trent

The Undisputed Kingdom’s music hit as the winners were celebrating and Roderick Strong and the Kingdom came out.  Strong said he’d come to tell Cassidy something ‘to his face’ then proceeded not to.  Instead, he demanded Cassidy take his glasses off, getting annoyed when Cassidy ignored him.

Strong put him over as a fighting champ but implied he’d ducked him here.  He wondered if Cassidy had ‘nothing left in the tank’.  He said the title belonged to him while getting the ‘WHAT’ treatment and STFU chants from the crowd.

Cassidy said he’d shut Strong up for them and that they could wrestle right now.  Strong said no he had to wait till Revolution.  Cause he wants Cassidy ‘to live with that fact’ for the next six weeks.  Knowing everyday that he’s just keeping ‘my title warm for me’.

Whenever the UK don’t have Cole with them, they seem less than nothing, a barely lower-card comedy act absolutely no-one cares about.

Six weeks is an awful lot of Roderick Strong talking.

*****

Absolutely racing away again before the announcers could put that over, Renee was with Adam Page.  He said no-one had cared for the AEW belt like he did when he had it and now that he had his sights set on it again he vowed to put his name on it and keep it there ‘as long as I can’.

She repeated Swerve’s words that Page can’t beat him.  Page said he seems to stay on Swerve’s mind and that it doesn’t matter anyway because Swerve’s not the champ and that’s who he needs to beat.

He said that whoever wins the belt tonight, ‘god help them’.

His intense, almost-psychotic eyes here seemed to imply he is indeed headed heel.  The Bucks-like moustache is also a clue.

I’d much prefer he stayed face for the mo’.  AEW’s biggest weakness is popular main-event babyfaces, and with just a little heating up, Page can be one again.

*****

Mark Briscoe came out on the anniversary of his brother’s death.  He got a nice response as usual and the crowd were respectfully silent as they listened.  He talked about his brother losing his life in that car accident.  And his niece had been told she’d never walk again, ‘HOWEVER…’

She walked out to a huge cheer along with her sister.  That’s incredible man.  Beautiful.  They all hugged as we cut to a Jay/Briscoe Bros package.  I think the same one from the tribute show last year.  Very well done.

RIP.

*****

Renee/Bucks sitdown.  Nick interrupted to insist they be called ‘Nicholas and Matthew Jackson’ since they’re EVP’s and are taking things more seriously.  Renee started talking about rumors and Matt ranted about rumors and asked what she’d do to protect her reputation or that of her children.

Then talked about losing relationships with coworkers, friends and your reputation going out the window.  Over rumors.  But that he’d do it all again if it meant AEW existed.  He said she was ‘welcome’ for her paycheck.

Matt said they’d started AEW with the slogan ‘change the world’.  For a while they were doing that but lost their way and toxicity slipped into the locker room.  They started to lean on yesterday’s ‘self-serving, superficial, cancerous superstars’.

Though insisted Sting isn’t any of those things: he’s a model employee, he’s great.  He hopes people talk about them one day like they do about Sting.  But unfortunately it’s time to say goodbye to Sting and ‘anybody like Sting’.

She asked if that was an official call out.  Nick pulled his phone out and talked about pulling strings, they left as Matt called Renee ‘sweetheart’ and said they had a meeting to get to.

This was really, really strange.  They made a million totally insider references which no doubt went over most fans’ heads since I barely kept up.  I think the idea was to play into all the online criticism and real-life issues they’d had with Punk and etc but it was far too abstract and needed way more time than they had if they were going to go into all that.

It seemed more like a reply to a Wade Keller commentary than a promo explaining why they want to face Sting in his last ever match at a pay-per-view.

That said, the new characters are fairly entertaining.  But this needs bringing round to the point and fast.  I’ve also heard it said that this would be much more interesting if the Bucks were heel champs with some heat as Sting went for ‘one last title’.  And it’s hard to disagree with that sentiment.

Bullet Club Gold vs Mogul Embassy (ROH Trios Titles)

Backstory: Some convoluted nonsense where Nana said BCG had been talking about them or something

So I’d remembered there was another title match on this show.  But couldn’t recall between whom or for which belt(s).  Ring of Honor, ladies and gentlemen.

BCG have a banger of a new theme.

Jay and Leona got going, the latter’s power too much for the Kiwi as he was taken to the heels’(?) corner and hit with knees.  Kaun in, White blocked a boot, dragon screw, tag to Colten who stomped down Kaun in their corner then tagged his brother.  Austin missed badly with a corner splash then hit Road Dogg jabs and a right until Cage nailed a thrust kick, uppercut, gamengiri in the corner, German out.

Gunn got his feet up on both Gates but took an elbow drop from Leona.

Ads.  The show is back to the very worst of rush, rush, rush no time for anything to sink in.

Colten hot tag as we returned, he sent the heels packing outside, splash to Cage in the corner, full nelson slam to Kaun for two.  Very nice hot tag.  Leona though wiped him out with a pounce as the heels looked for a triple-team powerbomb.  Into a Kaun air raid crash.  You know when a pin’s not getting the job done tonight; it’s every time Taz insists the match is over.

They all fought outside, White sent Cage to the ringpost, Kaun and Colten left inside.  Colten countered the pedigree, White in – stinging chops, a flurry of em, avoiding a charge in the corner, uranage, Cage returned to nail a lariat, took 3:10 to Yuma, Kaun sent the Gunns outside with a dropkick, White nearly got Bladeunner, Nana grabbed his boot, White just kicked out of a lungblower.

Nana into the ring with a belt, Anthony Bowens snatched it away, White fought off the pedigree, Bladerunner, win.

Crowd were behind BGC here, White in particular.  That title change seems absolutely out of nowhere though.  Guessing we’re headed for a unification match for those two trios titles.  Can’t see how this benefits anyone otherwise.

The Acclaimed posed atop the ramp offering a scissor.  Before we could see what happened we raced away again.

This was just a mess of stuff.  Not a mess in a bad way but not necessarily in a good either.

Winner: Bullet Club Gold

Cole and Wardlow backstage.  Cole said Wardlow would be unbeatable with the UK’s help.  He’ll run over opponents until there’s nothing left but the title, which’ll be the property of the Undisputed Kingdom.  ‘Ain’t that right big man?’.

‘Boom,’ snarled Wardlow.

Vinny Mac might’ve been onto something.

Anna Jay vs Deonna Purazzo (Toni Storm on comms)

Backstory: NONE

Smart to keep Deonna on tv and winning before a new audience.  But the ‘Virtuosa’ character needs explaining to said new audience.  What is a virtuosa?  Especially since her theme and mannerisms are heelish.

Toni came out with Luther and Mariah May and danced weirdly.  And thought Riccaboni was Schiavone and looked a lot better ie thinner.  And continued calling Deonna ‘Donna Palazzo’.

Purazzo started by out-executing Jay at every turn then got a rollup for two.  Jay got a magistral for the same, Deonna began working the arm with wrenches, down to the mat for a stomp, Jay got the ropes, begging off then kicking Purazzo away.

And snapping her neck across the top rope.  Storm said she’d once had ‘Virtuosa’ but wouldn’t say ‘how’ she got it or ‘who she got it from’.

Juiiiiiiice?

Storm cracked up the announcers during the break by asking ‘who’s this Ian?’.

Back to Deonna hit a flurry including a Russian legsweep into a cradle, Anna countered, Deonna kicked out and hit a big boot.  Anna hit a backstabber, they missed a lot showing Toni feeding Riccaboni sweets.

Anna went for Queenslayer, Purazzo countered into the cross armbreaker, Jay got the ropes.  Exchange of forearms, Jay tried a lariat and Deonna hooked Venus de Milo out of absolutely nowhere.  Immediate tap.

Toni was now stroking Riccaboni’s hair.  This wasn’t as good as the match with Velvet.  Partly because it just wasn’t as good; partly because they made it more about showing Storm.

Renee joined Deonna in the ring.  She wondered what’d got into Toni.  They ‘used to be like sisters.’  It’s clear Storm’s changed but ‘so have I’.  She was friends with Deonna Purazzo but has never met the best technical women’s wrestler in the world, the Virtuosa.

Storm was furious about this, climbing onto Luther’s shoulders and calling her a ‘tanned hag’.  She threatened to ‘sock you right in the box’ (I’m almost certain she said ‘box’) then did her chin, tits, shoe line before throwing the shoe.  Deonna threw it back.  Storm was yelling ‘how dare you’ and calling her toast and rambling about the shoe still as she left up the ramp still on Luther’s shoulders.

This was weird.  I’d liked the build so far but this was back to being all about the silliness.

Winner: Deonna Purazzo

Private Party vs Top Flight

Backstory: NONE

Darius/Isiah to start, the former fighting out of a headlock, smooth takeover from Isiah countered back into a hammerlock on the mat, they ran through the Collision card so I missed stuff up to them kipping up simultaneously.  Both tagged out, all four to the middle, they dapped, crowd very quiet for this so far.

Dante headlock on Quen, armdrag takeover, Quen rolling through looking for an ankle lock, to their feet, reset.  Quen tagged Isiah in after the latter hit a gamengiri from the apron, PP sent TF packing to bring the break.

Strangely mat-based thus far.  Quen’s wearing a tee and didn’t do a lot so maybe not in ring shape?

Continuing as we returned – Darius with Isiah pinned to the mat in a hold.  Isiah got boots up to both TF, Dante prevented the tag but was sent outside, Quen in, series of dives – four in total, from one side to another on both opponents.

Dante sent back in, Quen to the top, 450 for barely two.

Dante hit a leaping knee, tag out, slick double teaming from TF, thrust kick and out-to-in flatliner for two as Isiah saved the pin.  He sent Dante outside but took a Darius elbow and really nice somersault Pele kick, a knee strike from Dante to Quen followed, Isiah sent Dante to the corner and PP hit Gin and Juice, Darius back in as Quen used the ropes to leverage a pin on him.

Not all that smooth and not one iota as spectacular as you might have expected.  Crowd enjoyed chanting ‘shots’ but were quiet during the match.

And to synopsize PP’s behaviour – Isiah gave a clothing item to a smiling child during their entrance, they humped the air at various stages, played the babyfaces during the match (cutoff and etc), cheated to win, then went and chanted ‘shots’ with front row fans.

Winner: Private Party

Sting and Darby package highlighting their record mixed with one of those weird videos Darby does every so often, ending with Sting saying ‘It’s showtime’.  Far too long into the show for these two to appear after being in the show-closing angle last week.  Especially for a totally generic package.

The way Excalibur talked he made it seem like we still didn’t know the duo’s Revolution opponents.

We went to the final ad break.  There are only about ten minutes or so left anyway.

Samoa Joe vs Hook (AEW Title)

Backstory: Hook challenged Joe due to his winning record

Hook got a fairly good pop which skewed young.  The older dudes were chanting for the champ.  Before he even came out.  And they could be heard chanting ‘Joe’s gonna kill you’ as the youngster was being announced.

I don’t mind this being a tv match but don’t think it’s worthy of main eventing.  Hook has not been made to feel at that level.

He rushed Joe at the bell after being stoical during intros.  Joe sent him outside and snapped off a chop; Hook hit back with a leaping shot off the barricade but was bundled back inside where he took a big running elbow.  Crowd chanting for the champ again as he stood over the downed youngster, hauling him up, snapping jabs, to the corner, Hook hauled up once more for another chop, charging elbow, turn-around enziguri, Joe asked if ‘you understand yet?’.  Then snapmared the youngster over, big chop, kick to the chest, elbow drop, pin, Hook out at two.

Hook tried a T-bone, Joe’s elbows said ‘no’, Hook landed an open palm into a takedown, sending the champ outside, leaping punch off the apron, thinking suplex onto the announce desk.  Joe blocked it and absolutely murdered Hook via uranage against the desk.  Then swaggered around as the ref checked on the challenger.

Before again asking ‘Do you understand yet?’.  Hook flipped him off and received a powerbomb against the apron, the doc out quickly to check on his crumpled body as Joe watched on from inside the ring.  Ref’s count at seven as Hook reached his feet, nine as he shoved the doc away and ran back inside, right into a snap powerslam.  Kickout at two.

Onto the shoulders, DVD, out again at two.  Joe now a little frustrated.  Muscle Buster time, dead center, Hook kicked out at/before one and came alive with lariats, body shots, T-bone, Joe down, up into Redrum, Joe quickly shook it off, switching round into the Kokina, Hook fading on the mat for a long time, his arm dropped thrice as the champ retained.

HATED that kickout of the Muscle Buster.  Excalibur said Joe wouldn’t have expected to work this hard to retain.  Did we watch the same match?  I also think I’m numb to youngster goes close in losing effort after five years of it rarely leading anywhere.  Darby Allin the (Cody Rhodes-assisted) exception.

Hook asked if it was all Joe had so Joe went back in to kill him with another Muscle Buster.  This was supposedly a heel move but y’know, talk shit, get smacked.  Hook again talked crap as Joe was about to leave.  This time the Hangman prevented further damage, beelining to the ring.

Maybe he ain’t going heel then.

Swerve was there watching with Nana from somewhere in the crowd as Page helped Hook to his feet.  The crowd were chanting loudly about whose house it was.  Swerve has a pair of black eyes which makes him look very strange.  He held up two fingers to Page (as in two wins, not flipping him off), then left through the crowd.

Page helped Hook up then stared at Swerve leaving.  It’s going to be very hard for any babyface who has to face Swerve.  Just one among many reasons why they need to make him a clear good guy.

Winner: Samoa Joe

A middling show.  Nothing horrible; nothing memorable either.

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Next Collision:

  • Claudio Castagnoli & Bryan Danielson vs Eddie Kingston & Ortiz
  • Daniel Garcia vs Buddy Matthews
  • Moxley returns

Thumbs Up/Down

  • Great job immediately hyping the main event (though they didn’t mention it once after)
  • Cass/Trent vs Penta/Komander

*****

  • Obvious finishes
  • Cheap ‘title matches’
  • We were back to a lot of the awful booking shortcuts that typified the company pre-tournament – dumb refs, dumb interference
  • The start of the build to Bucks vs Sting and Darby was neither clear or good, nor did they even properly show what happened last week or even ask Sting and Darby about being interrupted (though there is still time to get that back on track)

Appreciate you reading.  Have a good week.

Changing the game: the impact of women in wrestling

By
Daniel Street
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For a long time, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as the leading wrestling promotion in the world, was dominated by male athletes. However, in the 1990s, the tide started to change and now we have more women wrestlers (called Divas) than ever before.

This is a guide to some of the most impactful female fighters that have changed the game of wrestling.

Bianca Belair

Some wrestlers and Divas are great fighters but don’t spark too much interest outside the ring. Others are super-amusing personalities but lack combat skills.

Bianca Belair is the best of both worlds; she’s an experienced and powerful fighter, and a fitness model that embellishes the front pages of sports magazines.

The dedication and impact she has on the entire WWE industry serve as an inspiration to the new generation of coming-of-age divas. What’s more, Bianca’s core wrestling abilities make her matches a real delicacy for both occasional viewers and fervent wrestling fans. Watching her match at WrestleMania is a safe bet you’ll see some great moves, have fun, and maybe even place a wager on her victory. In the latter case, you’ll need some cool odds, just like offshore sportsbooks provide.

Mercedes Moné

Better known for her WWE 2012-2022 stint as Sasha Banks, Mercedes Moné is an influential Diva and one of the most popular women who wrestled in the 2010s. She won several World Championships, including the NXT Women’s Championship in 2015. That same year she was added to the WWE main roster and went on to win five RAW Women’s Championships titles. Her dominance and appearance helped boost the RAW television ratings and make WWE even more popular with women.

For some time one of the main faces of WrestleMania, Sasha Banks also contributed significantly to the popularization of wrestling among younger audiences.

Since 2022, she’s been living in Japan, fighting within the New Japan Pro-Wrestling promotion, where she has also won the IWGP Women’s Champion title.

Once she wins everything she can in Japan, perhaps we’ll see her again in one of the WrestleMania events. Her co-fighters and spectators would certainly be delighted to witness such a comeback.

AJ Lee

AJ Lee, born in 1987 as April Jeanette Mendez, started wrestling when she was 20 years old at a local New Jersey club. WWE signed her already in 2009 and let her polish her fighting skills in their Florida Championship Wrestling subsidy.

Having been promoted to the first team in 2011, AJ Lee started to gain more attention in 2012 with her specific in-ring performances. Her peak was between 2012 and 2015, when she took three Diva Championship titles and was given two Slammy Awards (2012 and 2014).

Her star could’ve shined a bit longer, as she was a fresh breeze in the WWE, but she decided to retire in 2015.

In the aftermath of her wrestling career, AJ Lee has remained a unique fighting figure and made an effort to additionally spread the wrestling word. For instance, she’s one of few published authors in this sport; in 2017, she published her insider book called Crazy Is My Superpower, which became a best-seller.

Cora Livingston

Now let’s go back to the times when women wrestlers were as rare as female voters: the year is 1889 and Cora Livingston was born in Buffalo, NY. This woman would become the first documented women wrestler in the world. Having started fighting at a circus when she was 16, Cora fought her first registered match in 1906.

After that, she kept participating in various wrestling matches, refining her skills and making herself the most prominent woman wrestler in the US.

She became the first officially acclaimed Women’s Wrestling World Champion in the world in 1910 and managed to defend her title until her retirement.

Interestingly enough, once she ended her career, she continued a regular lifestyle until her death in 1957. Since she married a professional male wrestler in 1913, she stayed tied to wrestling by helping him organize wrestling unions across New England.

Modern wrestlers should look up to Cora Livingston, because she was a trailblazer, and see what obstacles she had to overcome to become a recognized wrestler. Of course, all the other Divas on this list deserve a special thank-you, as all of them have paved the way for the current WWE women stars.

Samoa Joe vs Hook for AEW World title on Dynamite tonight

By
Colin Vassallo
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The match which started the Tony Khan X meltdown takes place tonight on Dynamite as the FTW champion Hook goes for the AEW World title against Samoa Joe in tonight’s main event.

That is not the only title match for the show as there are two other title matches scheduled, including Christian Cage defending the TNT title against Dustin Rhodes and The Mogul Embassy defend the ROH Six-Man Tag Team titles against Bullet Club Gold. Anna Jay will also battle Deonna Purrazzo in the other match announced.

And following their return last week, Matt and Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks will be speaking to the fans to explain why they interrupted Sting last week.

WWE announces new partnership with American Corporate Partners

By
Colin Vassallo
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WWE today announced a new partnership with American Corporate Partners, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering returning veterans and active-duty spouses through one-on-one professional development mentorship programs.

As part of the partnership, WWE Superstar and former United States Marine Montez Ford will become the first professional athlete to serve as a registered mentor for ACP.

“WWE has a long-standing history of supporting our nation’s active service members, veterans and their families,” said WWE Superstar Montez Ford, who served in the U.S. Marines from 2008 until 2012. “It is an honor to represent WWE as part of this partnership with ACP and its outstanding mentorship program.”

Launched in 2008, ACP personally pairs applicants with a hand-picked mentor based on career compatibility, experience level, location and personal interests. Today, more than 30,000 veterans and spouses have completed their ACP mentorship, which includes access to résumé building and interview preparation, career exploration, networking opportunities, small business development and leadership and professional communication resources.

“All of us at ACP are excited to begin our partnership with WWE,” said Sidney E. Goodfriend, Chairman of ACP. “Frequently our post 9/11 veteran proteges seek career guidance in the field of entertainment and we are delighted to be able to provide them with mentors from a top leader in the industry.”

Rampage rating for 01/12/2024

By
Colin Vassallo
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Rampage on TNT drew 396,000 viewers, down just 10,000 viewers from the prior week. The show pulled a 0.12 rating in 18-49, down 0.02, and was #22 on the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: SpoilerTV)

Triple H praises WWE Superstars and crew following challenging snowy weekend

By
Colin Vassallo
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WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque put over the WWE talent, crew, and staff for going through winter storms and blizzards to entertain the fans this past weekend.

There were some freezing conditions at the Smackdown in Lincoln, Nebraska and the Raw in North Little Rock, Arkansas, which made it very difficult for Superstars and crew to get to.

In fact, Johnny Gargano posted the schedule to arrive in North Little Rock which consisted of multiple flight cancellations, long drives, and arriving just a couple of hours before their scheduled match on Raw.

“I can’t say enough about the amazing job our talent, crew and staff did these last few days. Through winter storms, blizzards and incredibly tough travel, they did what needed to be done to put on a show for the @WWEUniverse,” Triple H noted on X.

He also mentioned that WWE crew had to completely redesign the Raw set on less than 24 hours notice due to equipment not making it to the show. In fact, the stage looked different – and smaller – than the usual huge LED screen and resembled more of the house show set they usually use with less screen area.

“They really are the best in the business. To put it simply, I couldn’t be more proud or grateful.”

Smackdown rating for 01/12/2024

By
Colin Vassallo
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Smackdown drew 2,384,000 viewers for its latest episode, down 81,000 views from the New Year’s Revolution themed episode of January 5. The show did a 0.64 rating in 18-49, down 0.03 from the prior week and was #1 on all of network and cable television for the night. (Ratings credit: SpoilerTV)

Roxanne Perez becomes #1 contender for NXT Women’s title

By
Colin Vassallo
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Roxanne Perez won a 20-woman battle royal which morphed into a fatal four-way match towards the end last night on NXT on USA Network.

With this win, Perez now becomes the number one contender for the NXT Women’s title currently held by Lyra Valkyria and will get her shot at the Vengeance Day premium live event next month.

The final four ended up being Perez along with Fallon Henley, Kiana James, and Kelani Jordan, with Jordan eating the pinfall.

In related news, Madi Wrenkowski made her NXT debut in the battle royal replacing Cora Jade, who is out with an ACL tear. Wrenkowski, the former NWA star, is now using the name of Wren Sinclair.

Nic Nemeth’s TNA arrival video on YouTube pulls big numbers for promotion

By
Colin Vassallo
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Nic Nemeth’s debut in TNA pulled in huge numbers for the company on YouTube, with over 1 million views registered and certainly their most-watched video in many, many years on the platform.

Just as a comparison, other TNA videos average way less than 50,000 views and there are classic full-length matches which occasionally pull over 100,000 views, but nothing came close to Nemeth’s surprise arrival at Hard To Kill this past Sunday.

The company is hoping that reverting to the TNA brand and upgrading the budget and production for their weekly TV shows will put them back somewhere close to their glory days.

TNA’s most popular YouTube upload stands at 179 million views, a video uploaded nine years ago featuring the evening gown match between Madison Rayne and Angelina Love.

Dragunov vs Williams to main event NXT Vengeance Day

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Colin Vassallo
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The main event for the upcoming NXT premium live event Vengeance Day was set last night after Ilja Dragunov returned and offered the match to Trick Williams.

Dragunov and Williams were set to face each other at the NXT New Year’s Evil show earlier this month but Dragunov was not cleared to compete and the match had to be postponed.

The champion returned last night and informed Williams, who was in the locker room with Carmelo Hayes, about the match. Williams was obviously ecstatic about it but Hayes was not, as the two could be in the final of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament on that night if they manage to get past the LWO.

Later in the show, Williams said he had Hayes’ back and couldn’t wait to be the NXT champion and the NXT Tag Team champion at the same time.

TNA signs television deal with StarTimes in Africa

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Colin Vassallo
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TNA Wrestling announced a partnership with global entertainment platform StarTimes, bringing exclusive TNA content to more than 30 countries throughout Africa in January 2024.

The agreement further extends TNA’s reach to over 45 million users in locations such as Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa and the Ivory Coast, among many others. As part of the deal, StarTimes viewers will also be able to enjoy exclusive TNA+ specials and pay-per-view events, including landmark spectacles such as Bound For Glory.

“Africa has long-boasted a passionate wrestling audience, who have warmly embraced our programming and our athletes,” said TNA Wrestling President Scott D’Amore. “We are proud to partner with StarTimes to bring exclusive TNA content to subscribers throughout the continent, and we hope they will enjoy the exciting plans we have in store for what promises to be one of our biggest years yet!”

Ben Li, StarTimes Sports Broadcasting & Production Center Director, added, “We very much look forward to working with TNA Wrestling in 2024 and bringing our audiences exciting wrestling programmes. It’s also our honor to have so many thrilling events and star wrestlers on our platform. By cooperating closely with TNA Wrestling, we aim to expand the influence and fans base of wrestling in Africa continent through this partnership.”

New faces on the Ice: NHL’s raw talent to watch out for this season

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Daniel Street
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Introduction 

The new season is coming with new excitement, as you will get to see legends showcasing their classes as always. However, it is the new talents that catch the eye. Their raw ability excites the coach and fans who come to watch the game. The long strokes, goals, and moving the puck around with great velocity and flair. 

Therefore, fans keep their excitement blazing, as they know they might witness magic in the game and see how a young player places the puck in the net. Consequently, it increases the pressure on the coach to manage the talents and guide them to achieve their full potential. 

Thereby, you can see that we have a list of players that will surely keep you on the edge of the seat and give you joy in the heart. So, kindly focus on the next section, where you can find the relevant information on the subject. 

Raw Contenders Of This Season In NHL

As discussed earlier, the new season brings new excitement to the fans, where they can witness magic and flair movement on the court. Furthermore, the list of players will determine each team’s future as they move forward in the season. Also, it will predict who can surprise the big teams as a dark horse.  

Here are a few raw talents, as said by Tipsta, the best sports betting platforms that will excite your prospects before visiting the game – 

Tony DeAngelo

One of the prominent players of the Philadelphia Flyers is Tony DeAngelo. He plays as the right defenseman, and he is responsible for providing additional protection to the goalie. His performance for Carolina has helped the team to earn more points. This happened after he worked with elite defenders throughout. 

However, there is an issue with the Philadelphia Flyers, as they have a weak defence line. Therefore, seeing how the player reforms in his resurrected career will be interesting. Consequently, you can keep your hopes high if you hope to see a great performance from him. 

Devon Levi

Hopes are pretty high with Devon Levi, as the fans of the Buffalo Sabres believe he can be their reason to go to the playoffs and look to win the division. The 21-year-old is a key player for the Sabres, who are looking to strengthen their team for the season. He came to the team at the end of the season and impressed the experts with a 5-2-0 record and a percentage save of 0.905. 

Levi played for Northeastern during his college years, where he won the Mike Richter Award twice for being the best goalie. Therefore, you can see why the expectations are higher with the new goalie. Also, the Sabres not getting into the market to buy a proven goalie highlights their confidence in Levi. So, let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that he will get the Sabres to the playoff stage. 

Dmitry Orlov

Dmitry Orlov is the man to create unexpected moments on the pitch and help the Carolina Hurricanes win more games. After Orlov signed the player, the fans and experts were getting excited, as they believed they could see a magical moment on the pitch. Furthermore, it is a comeback season for the player. Therefore, many believe that we might see the best of him this season. 

Furthermore, it makes the Hurricanes one of the most underrated teams in the league. Also, experts believe that we might see the team in the playoffs and get to the pinnacle. So, you can definitely place your bet on the player and see the team perform better than ever. 

Akira Schmid

Another rookie goalie everyone is looking forward to is Akira Schmid of the New Jersey Devils. He is a mystery for the NHL, as he performed brilliantly for the Hurricanes. However, the performance fell for the Devils. Therefore, in the off-season, experts believe he will look to make adjustments in-game that make him the number 1 in the league. 

Many experts and fans say there are certain minor things about the goalie that require attention. It includes both from the coaching perspective as well as from the player’s perspective. The more he works on his performance and playing style, there is a high chance that the Devils might win the NHL. 

Jason Zucker

If raw talent excites you, then the acquisition of Jason Zucker by the Arizona Coyotes will excite you. The young talent is full of heart and skills, and he offers the kind of thrust and belief that the Coyotes need to win the central division. The left winger will give an attacking boost to the team and help them to create more chances and score more goals. 

Furthermore, he is a reliable scorer with 28 goals in 78 games. This will surely add some attacking depth to the team and eventually help the Coyotes get to the playoffs. In addition, they might even have a shot to win the NHL. So, Coyotes, you can keep your hopes high for a new acquisition. 

Mason McTavish

If you are looking for a rose in a room full of thorns, then the young Mason McTavish is the answer for your search. The 20-year-old scored 17 goals last season and earned 43 points for the Anaheim Ducks. The guy has been the shining light for the worst team ever assembled, the Ducks. This is because they never know how to play the game properly. 

Mason plays at the heart of the teams and looks to put up a strong fight to help the team push through the second round. However, with the acquisition of Alex Killorn, you can expect that Mason will perform better on the wings and eventually help the team to aim for playoffs. 

The Bottom Line 

In the end, the above-mentioned individuals are the ones that will surely light the NHL. They will bring the surprise element that will help their teams to move through the further rounds. 

Finally, it will assist their franchise in aiming for the playoff stage and, let alone looking to win the NHL. This is because miracles can happen anytime in sports. 

Hayes/Williams and LWO advance to the Dusty Classic semi finals

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Colin Vassallo
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The semi finals for the men’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic were made official on NXT after Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams and Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde advanced in the tournament.

Hayes and Williams defeated Edris Enofe and Malik Blade on the show while the LWO defeated Duke Hudson and Riley Osborne of Chase U.

The two semi final matches will now pit Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker vs Axiom and Nathan Frazer and Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vs LWO.

The final match will take place at the Vengeance Day premium live event next month.

The role of social media in predicting wrestling outcomes

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Daniel Street
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Professional wrestling, a unique blend of sport and theatrical entertainment, has long captivated audiences worldwide with its blend of athletic prowess, dramatic storylines, and larger-than-life characters. In the digital age, the intersection of wrestling with social media has ushered in a new era of fan interaction and engagement. Platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook have not only become arenas for fans to express their enthusiasm and predictions but have also evolved into valuable tools for wrestling promotions to enhance their storytelling and audience reach. The advent of social media has significantly changed the landscape of professional wrestling. Where once the narratives and outcomes of wrestling events were tightly controlled and confined to the ring and televised broadcasts, social media now offers a 24/7 backdrop where storylines can be extended, characters developed, and fan engagement deepened. This constant interaction has given rise to a new dimension in wrestling where fan opinions, discussions, and predictions on social media platforms are not just a passive reflection of the sport but can actively contribute to shaping its direction and outcomes.

 

The potential of social media to predict wrestling outcomes is a particularly intriguing aspect. Fans, through their discussions and predictions, create a vast pool of data that, when analyzed, can offer insights into upcoming match results. This phenomenon is not just a testament to the passion and insight of the wrestling fan community but also raises questions about the influence of public opinion on the sport itself. As we delve deeper into this article, we will explore how fan engagement on social media platforms can be analyzed to predict wrestling outcomes, the strategies wrestling promotions employ on these platforms, and the challenges and ethical considerations inherent in this intersection of social media and professional wrestling. The synergy between wrestling and social media is a vivid example of how modern digital platforms can transform traditional entertainment forms, creating a dynamic and interactive experience for fans worldwide.

Analyzing Fan Engagement and Predictions on Social Media Platforms

The realm of professional wrestling thrives on fan engagement, and with the rise of social media, this engagement has found a new, vast, and interactive playground. Platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, Facebook, and various wrestling forums have become hotbeds for fan discussions, predictions, and reactions. Interestingly, platforms like Mostbet are tapping into this trend, offering fans an opportunity to engage with wrestling in a more interactive way. Mostbet, known for its sports betting and interactive gaming experiences, recognizes the value of fan predictions and discussions in shaping the world of professional wrestling. The data generated from these interactions provides a rich source for analyzing and potentially predicting wrestling outcomes.

  • Social Media Platforms as Barometers of Wrestling Trends

Twitter: Known for its real-time updates, Twitter is a goldmine for gauging immediate fan reactions during live wrestling events. Hashtags, trending topics, and the frequency of tweets about specific wrestlers or matches can be strong indicators of fan interest and sentiment.

Reddit: Wrestling subreddits are forums for more in-depth discussions and theories. The collective wisdom and speculation found here often reflect the more considered views of wrestling aficionados.

Facebook and Instagram: These platforms, with their mix of official wrestling promotion pages and fan groups, provide insights into broader audience demographics and preferences.

  • Methods of Analysis

Sentiment Analysis: By applying sentiment analysis to social media posts, researchers can gauge the overall mood of the fanbase – be it excitement, anger, or disappointment – towards wrestlers, storylines, or match outcomes.

Predictive Analytics: Machine learning algorithms can analyze patterns in fan predictions and discussions to forecast match outcomes. For example, a sudden surge in positive mentions of a wrestler could indicate a potential victory or storyline twist.

Engagement Metrics: Likes, shares, comments, and the growth of followers can be indicative of a wrestler’s rising popularity, which promotions might capitalize on, influencing match outcomes and storylines.

  • Case Studies

Several instances demonstrate the predictive power of social media in wrestling. For instance, a wrestler receiving an overwhelming positive response on social platforms may soon find themselves in a title match or a major storyline. Conversely, a storyline receiving significant negative feedback might be abruptly changed or dropped, as promotions aim to align with fan sentiment.

  • Challenges in Fan-Based Predictions

While fan engagement data is valuable, it comes with challenges. The echo chamber effect, where only the most vocal opinions are heard, or the presence of ‘spoilers’ and insider information, can skew the data. Moreover, wrestling promotions might deliberately use social media to mislead fans as part of a storyline, adding another layer of complexity to predictions based on fan engagement.

The analysis of fan engagement and predictions on social media platforms offers an intriguing glimpse into the potential future directions of professional wrestling. While not foolproof, these insights provide a unique way to understand and anticipate the ever-evolving landscape of this dynamic sport and entertainment form.

Wrestling Promotions and Social Media Strategy

In the modern era of professional wrestling, social media is not just a platform for fan engagement; it’s a strategic tool used by wrestling promotions to shape narratives, build hype, and even influence match outcomes. Understanding the social media strategies of wrestling promotions provides insights into how they interact with and respond to their fan base.

  • Crafting Narratives and Building Hype

Storyline Extension: Promotions often use social media to extend storylines beyond the ring. Wrestlers continue their on-screen feuds through tweets or Instagram posts, blurring the lines between their in-ring characters and real-life personas, thus creating a more immersive experience for fans.

Interactive Storytelling: Platforms like Twitter and Facebook allow promotions to gauge fan reactions in real-time and adjust storylines accordingly. This interaction can lead to more engaging and dynamic storytelling, with fans feeling like they have a direct impact on the narrative.

Promotion of Events and Matches: Social media is a key tool for promoting upcoming events, matches, and pay-per-view specials. By creating buzz through teaser content, behind-the-scenes footage, and wrestler promos, promotions can drive ticket sales and viewership.

  • Leveraging Wrestler Popularity and Fan Engagement

Pushing Emerging Wrestlers: Promotions often monitor social media to identify wrestlers receiving a positive response from the audience. A sudden spike in a wrestler’s popularity on social platforms can lead to a push in their wrestling career, often culminating in title matches or significant storylines.

Fan Polls and Voting: Some promotions use social media for fan polls, allowing audiences to vote on match stipulations or participants. This not only increases fan engagement but also gives promotions valuable data on fan preferences.

  • Challenges and Considerations

Balancing Kayfabe and Reality: The need to maintain kayfabe (the portrayal of staged events as real) can be challenging in the age of social media. Wrestlers and promotions must balance the act while engaging with fans on these platforms.

Managing Spoilers and Leaks: Social media can be a source of spoilers and leaks, which can disrupt planned storylines. Promotions must strategically manage information, sometimes using misinformation to counteract leaks.

Responding to Fan Feedback: Negative feedback on social media can sometimes lead to rapid changes in storylines or character development. While this can be seen as responsive, it also poses the risk of disjointed storytelling if not managed carefully.

In this context, it’s essential to discuss the implications of such predictions on online betting trends. The insights derived from social media can inadvertently influence Online Betting Trends and Challenges, where fans might use this data to inform their bets on wrestling outcomes. This intersection raises additional ethical considerations and challenges, particularly concerning the integrity of the sport and the legal implications of online betting based on social media analytics. Wrestling promotions’ social media strategies play a crucial role in the modern wrestling landscape. By leveraging these platforms for narrative extension, interactive storytelling, and direct fan engagement, promotions can create a more immersive and responsive wrestling experience. However, they must navigate the challenges of maintaining kayfabe, managing information, and responding to fan feedback to ensure the integrity and continuity of their storytelling.

Conclusion

The fusion of professional wrestling, social media engagement, and predictive analysis, while innovative and exciting, brings with it a set of unique challenges and ethical considerations. These factors must be carefully navigated to maintain the integrity of the sport and protect the interests of all stakeholders involved.

  • Challenges in Predictive Analysis

Accuracy and Reliability: The primary challenge in using social media to predict wrestling outcomes is ensuring accuracy. Fan discussions can be influenced by numerous factors like popularity, storyline speculation, and personal biases, which may not always correlate with actual outcomes planned by the promotions.

Echo Chamber Effect: Social media often creates echo chambers where only the most vocal and prevalent opinions are heard. This can lead to skewed analytics, as the views expressed may not represent the wider fan base.

Impact of Spoilers and Leaks: The presence of spoilers and leaks on social media platforms can significantly affect predictive models. Distinguishing between genuine fan predictions and information based on leaks becomes a challenge.

  • Ethical Considerations

Manipulation of Outcomes: There’s a potential ethical dilemma if wrestling promotions start using social media analytics to influence match outcomes extensively. It raises questions about the authenticity of the sport and whether outcomes are being manipulated for social media popularity rather than athletic or entertainment merit.

Data Privacy and Consent: The use of fan data from social media platforms for predictive analysis raises privacy concerns. Fans engaging in discussions are often unaware that their data could be used for such purposes, leading to questions about consent and the ethical use of personal data.

Betting and Gambling Concerns: When social media predictions become highly accurate, there’s a risk of this information being used for betting and gambling. This not only raises legal issues but also ethical concerns about the influence of gambling on the sport’s integrity.

Impact on Wrestlers and Storylines: Wrestlers and storylines may be influenced or changed based on social media reactions, which could lead to an environment where creative decisions are driven more by online popularity than creative merit or storytelling.

The intersection of social media analytics with professional wrestling presents a fascinating new frontier, filled with potential for enhanced fan engagement and innovative storytelling. However, wrestling promotions, wrestlers, and fans alike must be cognizant of the challenges and ethical implications. Ensuring the authenticity of the sport, respecting privacy, and maintaining the creative integrity of storylines are paramount to preserving the essence of professional wrestling in the social media age.

Women’s battle royal headlines NXT on USA tonight

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Colin Vassallo
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Tonight’s NXT broadcast on USA Network will feature a 20-woman battle royal to determine who will be the number one contender for the NXT Women’s title at the Vengeance Day premium live event next month.

The battle royal will end differently though this time around as once they are down to the final four, the battle royal will transform into a fatal four-way match with a pinfall or submission required to win.

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic also continues tonight with Malik Blade and Idris Enofe taking on Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams and Chase U battle the LWO. And NXT Women’s champion Lyra Valkyria teams up with Tatum Paxley to take on Lola Vice and Elektra Lopez.

Deonna Purrazzo responds to body shaming comments on AEW Instagram video

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Colin Vassallo
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s comments limited after the reel turned into a body shaming one, with many fans poking fun at Purrazzo’s weight and look while she wrestled Red Velvet on Collision.

Now, the new AEW star took to social media to acknowledge the post and the effect such things have on them.

“I tweeted because I thought it was important to let it be known that we, all of us, see the negative comments/tweets and it does effect us. We are humans too,” Purrazzo wrote. “Also because it’s important to show other women and girls that their value is not defined by their body. Rather, their hearts, minds, & successes.”

Purrazzo noted that she received a lot of outpouring love and support following what happened and is now crying happy tears.

“This is the best side of this community. I’m choosing to be grateful tonight. Thank you,” she added.

Seth Rollins required assistance to walk back after Raw match due to leg injury

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Colin Vassallo
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Wade Keller of the Pro Wrestling Torch is reporting that Seth Rollins needed assistance to go to the back following the match against Jinder Mahal on Raw as he legit had a leg injury.

Rollins seemed to have tweaked his left leg towards the end of the match and was limping heavily. He cut a promo after the match, thanking the fans for braving the weather to come see them and you could see he had problems putting weight on it.

The World Heavyweight champion already has a history with knee problems, having torn his ACL, MCL, and meniscus in 2015 when he was the WWE champion.

Trinity wrapping up with TNA at Orlando tapings this weekend

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Colin Vassallo
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Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that Trinity will be wrapping up her TNA duties with the Orlando television tapings on January 19 and 20.

Trinity did participate in the Snake Eyes TV tapings last Sunday and had her rematch against new Knockouts Jordynne Grace, a match which will air this Thursday on AXS TV.

The upcoming tapings will take place at the Osceola Heritage Park and TNA will record a few weeks of shows during those two days.

Trinity will be back in WWE by the time Royal Rumble comes around and could be one of the surprise entrants in the women’s match. She has been away from the company since March 2022.

Cora Jade suffers torn ACL, out for up to nine months

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Colin Vassallo
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Unfortunately for Cora Jade, her return will be short lived as this past weekend, she suffered a torn ACL at the non-televised live event in Dade City.

Jade wrestled NXT Women’s champion Lyra Valkyria in the main event of the show and landed badly on her leg, injuring her knee. The match was eventually stopped by the referee as Jade was unable to continue and she had to be helped to the back.

Jade recently returned to action following an absence of four months but this injury will keep her out of action for up to nine months.

The NXT women’s division has been hit with quite a few ACL tears, including to the likes of Tegan Nox, Wendy Choo, Nikita Lyons, and Sol Roca.

Punk and Rhodes face-to-face segment next week on Raw

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Colin Vassallo
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CM Punk and Cody Rhodes will finally have the face-to-face confrontation on WWE television next week on Monday Night Raw in New Orleans, Louisiana.

In a message on social media, Punk told Cody that it’s about time he asked him what he wants to talk about.

Cody had a strong opinion about Punk in his last AEW televised promo before he left, addressing the pipe bomb promo from Raw a decade earlier.

“I see all the CM Punk shirts, it is the comeback of the decade. We are all living it, we are all loving it. But in his absence, in the void that CM Punk left behind, somebody did do each and every one of those things,” Cody said at the time. “I did them.”

Cody has never publicly talked against CM Punk and was very welcoming of him when he returned to WWE, saying that if he’s back to increase business, then welcome onboard.

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