Grayson Waller had quite the week and now he decided to pick on The Great One himself, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson…and Johnson didn’t wait too long to reply.
After his MSG debut last week, Waller wrote that his was the biggest debut “since that bloke who wore the cringe tassels,” referring to The Rock at the 1996 Survivor Series. He then uploaded a video wearing The Rock’s outfit and making fun of it, writing, “I change my mind, my MSG debut was better.”
That got a response from Johnson who agreed with Waller that his outfit was indeed cringe.
“Here’s what’s more cringe – the fact you look and sound like you dropped out of some jabroni’s balloon knot,” The Rock wrote. “Nice haircut, you Outback Jack Off. Ps, my cringe debut outfit was all @TripleH’s idea!”
Waller also responded back, saying those “classic 1999 schoolyard insults really still hit.” Waller then told The Rock that he has an open invitation to be a guest on The Grayson Waller Effect.
“Sounds like you’re in desperate need of the Grayson Waller rub,” Waller told The Rock.
Over the past few weeks, Waller had interactions with John Cena and Edge in the ring, as well as an in-ring debut on the main roster in Madison Square Garden. Not too shabby!
Ouch! Those classic 1999 schoolyard insults really still hit. You still have an open invitation to be a guest on The Grayson Waller Effect though! Sounds like you’re in desperate need of the Grayson Waller rub #GWEffecthttps://t.co/mB1rNgf6wF
AEW Dynamite tonight comes to us from the Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After last week drawing 855,000 & 0.29 in the 18-49 demo.
Also, I have Pac (ie Bastard) Flu so apologies if this isn’t as comprehensive as I’d like it to be.
*****
Komander vs Chris Jericho
Backstory: None
Either the audio’s bad, there’s hardly anyone there or fans are not remotely interested in seeing the Ocho. Based on the lighting, seems the middle one applies. These camera shots are tight.
Komander’s now with Alex Abrahantes apparently. No explanation as to why.
Jericho pie-faced him, Komander threw rights backing Jericho to the corner; Jericho pushed him back out with chops, Komander did the Ultimo Dragon balance atop the buckle thing with his feet to the sky – Jericho stood there for a while then took a very tame ‘kick’ to the chest.
Speeding up, a tejeiras followed, running shot in the corner, Jericho was nice enough to stand still for ages again while Komander jumped from rope to rope for no reason then launched a hurracanrana and impressive tornillo after the vet bailed outside.
Then flung him into the steps and hit a running knee off the apron.
But telegraphed his re-entry and ate a forearm out of a springboard, Jericho going to work via underhook suplex, his old bicep-pose pin for a count of one and chops to the chest. Following via brainbuster, bagging two with a late cover.
Komander tried to fight back, Jericho elevated him over via body drop, Komander landed on his feet, series of kicks, lastly a heel kick, Jericho shook them off to fling the youngster through the ropes.
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Jericho – very much playing heel here after last week – was taken down with a very weak tejeiras, responding via his old double powerbomb then missing a Lionsault and being wrapped into a magistral as Komander got two.
A seatbelt followed after the two rolled around looking for leverage. Same result.
Komander got a head of steam but ran into a big lariat, got a boot up in the corner only for Jericho to sweep the leg and place him atop the buckle. Komander threw incredibly weak body blows trying to block a superplex – he succeeded – Jericho crashing prone to the mat; rope walk shooting star for a close count.
Beautiful move. Incredibly agile.
Komander sent to the apron, avoiding Jericho’s springboard dropkick, to the top once more – just about pulling off the buckle-to-buckle rope-walk into a dive to the outside. Crowd loved that. Phoenix splash bagged him two as he went close once more.
A very sloppy Codebreaker out of a cross body got two, crowd clapping, Komander a series of thrust kicks, big open palm, dragonrana attempt, caught – just about – into the Lion Tamer, immediate tap.
If you like being able to suspend your disbelief, this will not be for you. Sloppy and ‘light’. Komander does have his moments but he’s not for me thus far.
And the youngster was immediately an afterthought, disappearing as Don Callis hit the scene. ‘Hell of a match kid!’ he said to Jericho – that was funny. Even Jericho acknowledged being called ‘kid’.
Callis said the whole world is buzzing at the potential of the two joining forces. Referring back to a faction they were part of 28 years ago, led by Bad News Allen. They played some retro footage of the pair with Allen as a team from the mid-90s.
Most of which couldn’t be heard.
Jericho said it’s funny that he still has all his hair and Callis ‘well…’.
They remembered Bad News telling them to always stick together, Callis said Allen would be smiling now up in heaven at the possibility of Jericho joining the Callis Family. Noting there was no pressure but also emphasizing that he knows which choice their dead mentor would like him to make.
That was some nice slimy heel work there at the end. Still totally confused as to whether Jericho’s heel or face. Suppose at least some of that’s intentional. Could even end up being the BCC’s fifth.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Recap of the Hook/Perry story so far, emphasizing that eventually Perry will have to face the music.
‘Alex Scoops’ – as no-one but Excalibur has ever called Marvez – was on the scene in the parking lot. Perry wouldn’t get out of his car – ‘unsafe working environment’ (that’s original) – Hook broke into the car, Perry somehow got away again. ‘Keep runnin’ Perry’ said Hook.
This made the word contrived jealous.
*****
Renee to ask Callis further about Jericho. Callis said that’d be big but his focus was on later tonight when he’s going to announce the 5th for the BCC team. Alone.
Renee wondered if this was a good idea.
‘If there’s one person in this business I’m not afraid of, it’s that gutless coward Kenny Omega… he’ll be hiding behind the skirts of the Young Bucks’.
That could be a great who said it?:
a) Don Callis ; b) Jim Cornette; c) CM Punk
*****
This show is just impossible to keep up with. As we moved to another ‘bonding session’ with MJF and Adam Cole. They were doing shots at the bar. Max wasn’t happy Cole wasn’t wearing the shirt. Cole said he’d lost it, Max didn’t believe him.
A few ladies walked by and made eyes at them. Max tried to talk Cole into joining them. Cole said he loved Britt.
Max came back after apparently f****** all four girls. Cole said he’d wear the shirt if Max agreed to do what he wanted next. Cut to them playing Fight Forever. Max was dead against it but really got into it.
Max said games were more fun with friends – he’d never played a multiplayer game before – he got all sad and said ‘You need to have friends for that’.
(This would actually be great character stuff if it didn’t all seem BS since MJF’s the one saying it – some vignettes like this about a real team could do wonders)
Cole paused to say when this all started he’d planned on ‘blindsiding’ him; Max said he’d planned the same thing. But now they each thought the other was ‘cool’.
They vowed to win the AEW tag titles –‘bay bay!’ – then did so, in the game of course.
I’ll let Tony Schiavone speak for me: ‘No-one trusts MJF… he (Cole) shouldn’t trust him’.
Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin vs Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia (Elim Tag Tourn)
Backstory: Winner faces MJF & Cole in the final
Considering this match hosts two recent #1 contenders to the world title and a current champion, shouldn’t this be a main event?
Excalibur emphasized the heels were coming out to their own entrances, not the JAS theme. He also mentioned Jericho was solo in the opener.
‘Freshly squeezed’ chants as Orange and Sammy got going – Cassidy mocked Garcia’s ‘loco’ pose, Sammy returned the favor via his pockets. They went back and forth with armdrags until Orange stopped dead, leaving Sammy to go splat, then each avoided the other, culminating with a Sammy senton which Orange avoided, until being blindsided by Garcia.
Guevara wasn’t happy about this. Allin came in, offering a handshake to Sammy, Garcia took another cheapshot and paid for it with Darby’s bullet tope, jackknife pin inside on Sammy for two, he and Garcia then doubled Darby, Cassidy badly missed a tope and was dumped outside by Garcia.
He then front chancery-d Allin, heels on top as the break beckoned. At least Garcia’s a heel anyway, Sammy’s clearly not supposed to be yet is still being booed.
Fast start with some nice exchanges, pretty loose with the old tags and rules though.
Back to Allin with Sammy in the Scorpion Deathlock, Garcia in immediately to break it, Sammy got Darby with a leaping knee in the corner, Allin fought back, shots to the gut, Code Red, Garcia the legal man though, so the pin didn’t count.
Tag to Cassidy, he ran Garcia buckle to buckle, headed upstairs, cross body, duck under, tornado ddt – blocked, Garcia ran the ropes right into a Michinoku Driver for two. More ‘freshly squeezed’ chants.
Orange Punch ready, Garcia slipped behind into a sleeper, Cassidy fought free, Garcia slipped under to snag the Dragon Tamer, releasing it when Darby entered for a double-team sequence: Cassidy stundog, Allin stunner, Cassidy tornado ddt, Sammy made the save at two.
Hit a knee strike to Darby, blocked a Cassidy tornado ddt, Cassidy hit Beach Break but was rolled into a crucifix by Garcia, the pair rolling in and out of pins for two, maybe six or seven of them. Garcia popped up with a knee strike, both hit simultaneous boots; both down.
Garcia and Allin once more, rapid fist fight, Allin avoided a splash in the corner, the two bumped heads and crashed to the mat. As Garcia hit a uranage to Cassidy on the apron. To their feet, Allin was blasted again via Sammy knee strike, who badly missed with a shooting star (nasty landing on his shoulder) Garcia had Cassidy in the Dragon Tamer on the ramp as Prince Nana came down it.
He gave Garcia the skateboard, Darby tried to disarm him, Swerve blasted Darby with a heel kick, the ref of course ‘distracted’. Sammy – who hadn’t seen any of this, hit the GTH on Darby to win.
Afterward, Sammy & Darby shook hands.
Guess that adds more to the Wayne/Swerve match since Allin is aligned with the youngster. And there was good action here, but a lot to critique too.
Since this is the second tag in a row AEW have used the ‘pinned the illegal man’ thing. And on Saturday it was fine since the match generally followed the rules.
But this was all-but a tornado tag. For the last five minutes all four were constantly wrestling, whether inside or out.
The entire point of that spot is fans are screaming in frustration since they know the illegal man’s being pinned and want their favorites to realize it. And in this, it was utterly impossible to keep up with who was and wasn’t legal.
Winner: Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia
Nick Wayne package – showing the ring where he learned with his dad and Darby. He started training at age 9. Then recalled his mum telling him his dad had died – he cried, felt lost – they showed him training with his dad as a kid.
He always wanted to be a wrestler but now even more so for his dad. He keeps being asked if he’s ready – he said ‘yes’ emphatically. ‘I knew professional wrestling was meant for me’.
This was excellent. Wayne was very good in front of the camera, very natural and likeable. I’m now rooting for him and want him to do well. Which is the point of these things right?
Though I’m begging them not to have a heel rip on Wayne’s dad, can we please leave the dead dad stuff alone for a bit?
*****
Renee was backstage waiting for Adam Cole to get off the phone with Britt – who seemed mad at him. As was Roderick Strong who appeared to question Cole again about Max.
Cole basically defended MJF/ignored Strong as he rushed off since MJF had texted to say he’d just seen Brian Cage and was now ‘sick’.
The basis of this appears to be that we’re supposed to wonder whether the guy who might be fighting for the world title soon is stupid.
MJF & Adam Cole vs Brian Cage & Big Bill (Elim Tag Tourn)
Backstory: Cole & Max are becoming friends, seemingly
Will we see Max & Cole take their relationship to the next level and get freaky in the ring?
Cole’s obviously a hell of a salesman since Max came out thirty seconds after being ‘sick’ and enthusiastically headed to the ring slapping hands with the fans. Max performed all of Cole’s entrance with him like last week.
Again, it was amusing out of context. Schiavone was ranting about how stupid this all was.
As the crowd chanted for MJF, Cole took off his jacket to reveal he was wearing their team shirt. Max was pleased, starting a ‘bodyslam’ chant as he faced-off with Bill. He tried it, didn’t work, he tagged Cole and headed up the ramp.
Cole talked him into coming back.
Cage did push-ups. So did Cole. This enraged Cage. Crowd going wild for all of this.
MJF back in, he demanded Bill come back in and promised a bodyslam. He lifted him a little but couldn’t get it. Bill messed with Max by telling him not to let Cole outshine him. Max started pushups, Bill stomped him, bashed Cole off the apron then did pushups.
Excalibur told us ‘the action continues’ after the break. So more push-ups then.
Bill was beating on and mocking Max when we came back, ripping his precious shirt off and wiping his ass with it. Max was furious, firing up, crowd firmly behind him – ‘You F’d up’ chant as Max bit the hand to free himself then hit the bodyslam to a massive pop.
Straining for the tag, Cage came in to block it, Max escaped a powerbomb, thumb to the eye, tag to Cole: pumpkick, thrust kick blocked – thumb to the eye – he then hit the thrust kick, he and Max yelled ‘double clothesline’ at the same time, Cage avoided it, Bill took down both with a double clothesline, Max and Cole hit thrust kicks to the knee, Cage ran them over with another double clothesline then slammed both guys simultaneously.
With great ease.
Cole hit a superkick on the apron, Max the Heat Seeker, Cole the Boom. Win.
As with the last match, not a bloody clue who was supposed to be legal.
This is the worst tournament ever.
Max took the mic to ask if there were any Devil worshippers. There were. He said he was ‘over’ and so was Cole, starting a ‘do the thing’ chant. Cole did the thing.
He promised the double clothesline was comin’. A ‘double clothesline’ chant started. Cole wasn’t happy with Max touching him. Then said he hadn’t expected their team to work. But now was targeting not only the tournament but the tag titles themselves. Since they get a shot if they win the tournament.
Cole promised that if they stayed on the same page, ‘you are looking at the new AEW tag team champions’. ‘Max, why is that?’ – ‘Because we’re better than you’ – ‘Bay,bay’.
Strong was shown watching backstage.
It’s hard to argue with something the crowd absolutely adored. That bodyslam got a bigger pop than anything all night and nothing touched this act in terms of crowd response.
The question remains whether they can turn funny into money when it’s time for these two to feud. And it seems impossible to avoid either Cole looking dumb or Max being stuck as a babyface after being way too entertaining.
Winner: MJF & Adam Cole
Renee outside Jericho’s dressing room with Jake Hager. He asked whether Jericho was really considering joining Callis. Jericho said he really doesn’t know, he needs time.
Hager took his hat off. This is serious. He said that he and Jericho have history too: he saved Jericho’s life in Abu Dhabi (might be a stretch but there was some threat on Jericho’s life and Hager basically became his legit bodyguard – dunno if they’ll explain that story – they didn’t). And gave up his MMA career when Jericho asked him to join him in AEW.
He deserves to know what’s happening. And until Jericho can ‘be straight’ with him, he can’t ‘give you a hundred (percent)’. Ceremonially handing in his hat.
People who hate the hat thing will probably loathe this. I thought it was fairly effective in continuing the will he/won’t he story.
Ruby Soho vs Skye Blue
Backstory: None
My stomach sinks the second the Outcasts’ theme hits. Groan city. While Blue made her entrance, Schiavone emphasized that it was 3-on-1. So someone in AEW noticed anyway. Maybe he can tell some of the other babyfaces.
Ruby got a headlock, ran through Blue with a shoulder and pounded her chest; Blue slapped her, introduced her to the buckle, was elevated to the apron where Toni Storm joined her. About 90 seconds into the god damn match. Seriously.
The ref went for a chat while Ruby choked Skye from behind. Blue hit a kick to Soho and punted Toni. Then fought Ruby off to slam her face-first into the apron. Until Toni again interfered, flinging her ‘into the steps but it was right in front of referee Stephon Smith’.
Excalibur’s words.
The cameras almost missed it. The ref certainly shouldn’t have. And apparently didn’t since he ejected Storm and Saraya. Though it might be asked why that isn’t a DQ.
Toni was as annoyed as I am watching their matches. No doubt they’ll be back out before the end.
Soho violently slammed Blue’s head against the ringside mats to bring the break.
Scrapping on the apron, Blue hit a nice thrust kick, but missed off the top, landing badly on her knee which Excalibur told us was already injured. When?
Blue won a fist-fight, nice elbow strike, knee to the face, swinging neckbreaker, count of two. She avoided Destination Unknown, Ruby used the ropes to trap her in a knee bar. Blue fought to the ropes, hit a really nice flatliner out of a Queenslayer position then headed back upstairs.
Ruby crotched her, pulling her off the top into No Future for the win.
Guess the entire tournament’s being tainted with Outcasts’ stank. Could even see Ruby winning it so both she & Toni have something and Saraya doesn’t – cue jealousy.
Blue had some nice flurries here. She’s certainly getting better; more aggressive.
Winner: Ruby Soho
Recap of Collision and pushing this Saturday’s card.
*****
Harley Cameron’s rap video. Which I really didn’t want to like but the girl can rhyme. Seriously. Don’t know if this was edited, smoothed or whether she’s just this good.
They then threw back to the announcers ahead of:
Nick Wayne vs Swerve Strickland
Backstory: 18-year-old Nick’s debut
Haven’t seen Nick wrestle, know he’s supposed to be prodigiously good. And has wrestled Strickland before in his local area.
He came out with Darby and looked genuinely awed – but crucially, not over-awed. The announcers said he turned 18 on Monday.
He and Swerve circled, lockup, break in the corner, Strickland patronizingly patted the youngster, who returned the favor. Swerve whip, snapmare, roll-up, kickout at two.
Strickland handstand-ed to avoid a waiting Wayne, Nick came back with a sunset flip – Swerve blocked it, looking for a leverage pin, Nick to the top, he and Swerve then avoided everything the other did – kicks and flips, leading to a stalemate.
‘Let’s go Nick’.
Strickland boot to the face, Wayne a hurracanrana off the ropes, spinning elbow, kip-up, pausing very heelishly to pose and paying for it. Though countering a belly to back into a fisherman’s suplex for two.
Momentum with him, Prince Nana grabbed his boot, Swerve looked for a DVD on the apron, the youngster countered into a hurracanrana. Again stopping to pose and celebrate afterwards. Not a massively babyface thing to keep doing.
Break. Some good sequences but a lot of this has looked very rehearsed so far, like a routine.
Back to a chin lock, Wayne fighting to his feet, Strickland knee to the gut, blows to the back, Wayne fighting back with a chop and leaping jab, shotgun dropkick, spin kick in the corner, handspring cutter (no idea if this was intended or a blip but he landed on his ass and Swerve flipped him over for Wayne to hit a reverse ddt).
Count of two.
Crowd chanting for the youngster again as he searched for Wayne’s World but was caught into a pair of backbreakers as Swerve got two. Then took him upstairs as Darby hit the ramp to encourage him and distract Strickland.
Wayne hit a few shots then a top rope poisonrana (looked great and made we think both might die at the same time), Wayne’s World, Strickland got his foot on the ropes at 2.9. Then went for an avalanche hurracanrana, Swerve countered into a powerbomb and hit Last Call, Wayne kicked out at the last second.
Looking to finish things, Strickland targeted the arm while looking right at Darby, Wayne sold that his shoulder was done as he was wrenched into the JML Driver for the win.
Much as this was Wayne’s debut, Swerve did not need to lose again.
As ever with AEW, it’s the follow-up that counts. We’ll see what they do with both these guys going forward. A decent match with some very nice moments and sequences.
Winner: Swerve Strickland
Don Callis out to announce the fifth man. His (presumably) fake tan is so great, makes him seem so dodgy. The man he’s about to introduce will ‘slaughter’ the Elite. Including Kenny Omega, who’s a ‘coward and a punk’.
Kenny wasn’t hearing that; we were hearing his beasty entrance music though. Using the darkness, the BCC attacked, dressed in black, until Pac hit a chair shot from behind on Omega.
‘Is he the fifth man?’
They then destroyed Omega for a couple minutes, stomping away, holding him for Callis to take a cheap shot. Pac took the mic to say he’s been waiting for this since Omega broke his nose and took his title. He’s the fifth man and ‘now, you pay the price’.
Heading to the top, the others held Omega in place for a Black Arrow with a chair wrapped round his throat. Mox began talking trash on the mic, holding the mic near Kenny who began to smile and cackle – a chair still wrapped round his throat – to say they had a fifth too: ‘check the screen you bitch’.
‘HE’S COMING’ appeared on the screen until a Kota Ibushi package played and he was revealed as the fifth. The Bucks and Page then appeared behind, hitting superkicks and a Buckshot to clear the ring. As Excalibur yelled about the ‘Golden Elite’.
Page took the mic to say they were going to finish things once and for all next week. Omega said Callis will never win the battle, saying what the heels have done to the Elite is nothing compared to what they’ll do next Wednesday. And after they’ve dealt with their opponents, he’s coming for Callis.
They then had audio issues while Omega did the ‘goodbye/goodnight’ thing. So close to a glitch-free show.
This was very contrived: firstly Omega maniacally giggling after being beaten by five guys with his throat wrapped in a chair; then the heels being so distracted by a video as to not finish the beating. Also the idea that the Bucks and Hangman let Omega take this beating just assuming everything would go to plan.
It just didnt seem serious.
On a positive note – Pac, Takeshita and Callis is a hell of a group if the Bastard is indeed joining. Kickass wrestlers who need a mouthpiece are perfect for Callis.
They’ve also just added two phenomenal workers to an already good-looking match next week.
Soho or Blue vs Athena or Willow (Owen Hart Final)
Bullet Club Gold vs FTR (Tag Titles, 2 out of 3 falls)
Ricky Starks vs CM Punk (Owen Hart Final)
Next Dynamite:
MJF & Cole vs Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia (Eliminator Tourn Final)
Kenny Omega, Young Bucks, Adam Page & Kota Ibushi vs Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Konosuke Takeshita and Pac (Blood & Guts)
Thumbs Up/Down
Pac’s return
Nick Wayne’s promo package – he was likeable, relatable and genuine
Cole & Max – no doubting how entertaining they were or how much the crowd loved them
*****
Pacing of the show seemed worse than ever, probably not helped by Collision’s less frantic style
Cole & Max – how does this lead to a serious feud for the world title without making either look bad?
Are any champions important? Because none are really being featured as champions or involved in serious threats to/defences of their title (FTR the exception of course) Does no-one want to win one?
Tickets for the 2023 edition of the Fastlane premium live event went on pre-sale today on Ticketmaster.com using the code FASTLANE.
Ticket prices start from just $39 and all the way up to $554 for ringside seats. The public on-sale starts on Friday, July 14 at 10AM ET.
The show will take place on Saturday, October 7 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. It’s the first time since its inception that Fastlane is being held later in the year as previous versions took place in February or March.
Five matches have been announced for tonight’s live Dynamite from the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada.
The Blind Eliminator Tag Team tournament continues with the two semi final matches pitting MJF and Adam Cole versus Brian Cage and Big Bill in the first match and Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin vs Sammy Guevara and Daniel Garcia in the other semi final.
Also on tonight’s card are Chris Jericho vs Komander, Ruby Soho vs Skye Blue in the Owen Hart Cup tournament semi final, and Swerve Strickland takes on 18-year-old Nick Wayne.
Plus, the two mystery members who will be part of the Blood & Guts match will also be unveiled tonight.
It’s a big night for 18-year-old Nick Wayne as the up-and-coming pro wrestler makes his AEW debut, just two days following his birthday.
The Seattle-born star was offered an AEW contract in February 2022 when he was still 16 years old by Darby Allin, who presented him with the deal at a DEFY Wrestling show. The catch was that Wayne could not appear on AEW television until he graduates and turns 18.
Both have now happened: he graduated high school last month and turned 18 two days ago, and now he’s just hours away from the biggest night of his young wrestling career.
A video package highlighting Wayne and his journey so far aired on Dynamite last week.
Nick is the son of another professional wrestler, Buddy Wayne. Buddy trained Darby Allin, who was instrumental in getting Nick a shot in AEW.
WWE’s latest run on A&E came to an end this past weekend with the season finales of Most Wanted Treasures and Stone Cold Takes on America.
Most Wanted Treasures featured Rikishi as the WWE Hall of Famers tried to hunt for treasures of the Samoan Dynasty. The show drew 300,000 viewers, up 38,000 viewers from last week’s show and did a 0.08 rating in the 18-49 demo, up 0.01.
The finale of Stone Cold Takes on America did 201,000 viewers, up 19,000 from episode eight. The show had a 0.05 rating in 18-49, up 0.01 from last week. (Ratings credit: Wrestlenomics)
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The NXT Great American Bash premium live event has got its main event after Ilja Dragunov beat Bron Breakker in a number one contenders match for the NXT title last night on the USA Network broadcast.
With this win, Dragunov now goes on to meet NXT champion Carmelo Hayes on July 30. Dragunov is a former NXT UK champion but has not won any titles since coming to the United States.
Another title match was also announced for The Great American Bash with Wes Lee defending the North American title against Mustafa Ali assuming Lee can retain the title against Dominik Mysterio on next week’s show.
The Great American Bash takes place at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster.com with prices ranging from $23 to $208 for ringside.
PWInsider.com is reporting that Brian Pillman Jr is no longer under an AEW contract and he is now a free agent. Pillman’s contract expired and it was not renewed by the company. His profile was removed from the AEW roster page.
The 29-year-old started working for AEW in 2019 while he was still under a contract with MLW and then signed an AEW deal when that contract expired. In 2020 during the pandemic, Pillman started teaming with Griff Garrison as The Varsity Blonds but 2023 has not been very kind to either of them, with Pillman having his last AEW match on the May 13 House Rules tour. He teamed with Brock Anderson on that night, losing to The Gunns.
Pillman Jr has kept up with the indies while in AEW and his last match was on July 7 for ACW.
He has not written anything public acknowledging his departure from the company as of this writing.
Monday Night Raw drew 1,810,000 viewers on average this week going against the Home Run Derby, down 17,000 viewers from last week’s show.
Raw started with 1,850,000 viewers in the first hour and then increased to 1,870,000 viewers in the second hour before losing some steam and ending the night with 1,710,000 viewers.
In the 18-49 demo, Raw pulled a 0.56 rating on average, up 0.07 from last week’s show. No individual hourly ratings are available at this point. No rankings are available. (Ratings credit: Wrestlenomics)
The reason Drew McIntyre is missing next Monday’s Raw is because he will be busy filming a movie from director JJ Perry.
The Scotsman was unveiled as part of the cast of the movie The Killer’s Game, which features former WWE champion Dave Bautista in the leading role. The ensemble cast also includes Ben Kingsley, Ice Cube, Sofia Boutella, Pom Klementieff, Scott Adkins, Shaina West, Lucy Cork, Daniel Bernhardt, Lee Hoon, and Marko Zaror.
The film follows veteran assassin Joe Flood, played by Bautista, who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.
The movie was announced back in mid-May with Lionsgate purchasing the worldwide rights. Bautista is also an executive producer along with Jonathan Meisner. Scott Lambert, Jake Katofsky, and Vanessa Humphrey will serve as co-producers. Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg wrote the film and James Coyne did rewrites.
Everyone on earth will always strive to become the best version of themselves. Whether you are a Muay Thai enthusiast or training to fight, if you are aiming for excellence, then you need to Visit Official Website and learn a few tips to improve your overall skills. Being in the ring is the goal everyone hopes to achieve. However, all good things take time. Regardless of what you are working on, you need to establish a plan and goals for what you want to achieve. This article explores six killer tips to help you improve your Muay Thai skills without much struggle.
Exercise consistency
Consistency is the key to the success of any undertaking. Unfortunately, a majority of people fail at this. If you are aiming for success in Muay Thai, then make your going to the gym consistent. A majority will train hard for an entire month, only to take time off for about a month or two. Doing so will only reset the gains. Remember, success in Muay Thai is all about the consistent grind.
Stay realistic
Setting realistic goals and adhering to them is key to improving your Muay Thai skills. While you need to keep it real, that doesn’t mean that you should be too humble. A goal is something that you are satisfied with, the same way a fight is only won if you feel satisfied with your performance on the field. Always work on the flaws to improve your skills. Your goal in Muay Thai is to be able to fight flawlessly and be able to face any opponent.
Train the basics as you start off
Like any other skill, you will always be eager to learn as much as possible when you start. But the rule of thumb is to slow down and focus on the basic skills as you get started. All Muay Thai movements that you see around you have an underlying system of basics. The key is to learn these sub-skills diligently as you go up the ladder.
Respect your trainer
Nothing gives a trainer more than seeing him deliver a good performance in the ring. Hiding that advice a trainer gives you, can see you at the top level very soon. You only need to respect and trust that your trainer knows what is best for you.
Get the right diet
Training Muay Thai movements can be so draining and you cannot achieve much on a bad diet. Getting the right diet gives you the energy to power through the training session. Minerals and proteins are necessary for recovery. Plenty of water will keep you hydrated. Poor food choices will only sabotage your efforts in the gym, regardless of how hard you train.
Watch constructive videos
With millions of Muay Thai training videos on the internet, selecting and watching good ones can help you improve your skills faster. You are probably asking- How do you know the right training videos? Well, when it comes to Muay Thai, watching the explanatory video made by a famous Thai coach when you Visit Official Website is the way to go. That means any training video from a reputable trainer is a good choice.
Former WWF star Mantaur, real name Mike Halac, passed away yesterday at the age of 55. His death was announced by his daughter Demi on social media. No cause of death was announced.
“It’s Michael’s daughter Demi, I’m sorry to break the bad news that my dad has passed away,” she wrote from his account. “He went peacefully in his sleep. He’s no longer in pain. This really hit home to lose my father, he will forever be in my heart and many others. I love you dad. Make the skies beautiful for me.”
The Omaha native wrestled for the WWF between 1994 and 1995, first as Bruiser Mastino, and then as the infamous Mantaur and had Jim Cornette as his manager briefly. He left the WWF after appearing as a lumberjack at the In Your House 2 pay-per-view in July 1995 but returned a year later as Goldust’s bodyguard.
Shortly after that he joined the USWA as Tank, a member of The Truth Commission. His biggest moment came when he defeated Jerry Lawler for the USWA Unified World title in March 1997. He lost the title back to Lawler a week later. He briefly had another stint in the WWF in the Summer of 1997 with The Truth Commission.
The 100th episode of Rampage drew 368,000 viewers, down 82,000 viewers from the prior week. The show drew a 0.12 rating, down 0.01 from last week and was pushed hard, even with The Elite wrestling in the main event. (Ratings credit: Wrestlenomics)
Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com is reporting that there was an argument backstage at Monday Night Raw following the main event which involved The Judgment Day, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn.
Johnson writes that the match did not go as planned and in fact, several spots did not looking good on television. Apparently, parts of the match were changed in the last second before everyone went through the curtain, which added to the level of frustration that everyone shared.
“We are told that after Finn Balor pinned Sami Zayn and everyone returned to the gorilla position backstage, an argument began borne out of the frustration over how the match went but was never in danger of getting physical,” Johnson noted.
No blows were traded, but words definitely were said before the situation was somewhat diffused and everyone went their ways.
Collision this past Saturday drew 580,000 viewers, up 128,000 viewers from the prior week with a main event of CM Punk vs Samoa Joe. The show drew a 0.21 rating in the 18-49 demo, up 0.08 from last week and placed #5 on the chart. (Ratings credit: Wrestlenomics)
Cody Rhodes has challenged Brock Lesnar on Raw for a third match at the upcoming SummerSlam premium live event.
The series between Cody and Brock is tied at 1-1, with Cody winning the first match at Backlash in Puerto Rico and then Brock winning the second encounter at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia.
The third match is expected to be a gimmick match, although what kind remains to be seen.
The Beast Incarnate will be answering Cody’s challenge next Monday on Raw.
“Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations.” – George Orwell.
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in professional wrestling? Well, a group of journalists works tirelessly to uncover the hidden truths and expose the real stories. They write investigative articles, called exposés, that dig deep into the secrets and controversies of wrestling.
Exploring the world of investigative writing in wrestling can be intriguing for students interested in journalism or passionate about professional wrestling. It presents an opportunity to combine their love for the sport with their desire to uncover hidden truths. Individuals can even shed light on important issues. By studying the work of journalists in wrestling, students can gain many insights.
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Who is an Investigative Journalist?
Being an investigative journalist in wrestling is a challenging job. These journalists face many challenges as they try to separate fact from fiction. One of the biggest hurdles is gaining access to the inner workings of wrestling promotions, which are often very secretive. They need to build trust and establish relationships with people who have inside knowledge of the industry.
They aim to uncover the truth behind the carefully crafted storylines and personas. They want to find out what goes on behind the curtain. To do this, they talk to wrestlers, promoters, and other people involved in the business. These sources provide valuable information, sometimes anonymously, that contradicts what fans see on TV.
Investigative journalists in wrestling also work to confirm or debunk rumors. There are always rumors floating around in the wrestling world, but it’s essential to separate fact from fiction. They spend much time verifying information, checking multiple sources, and presenting evidence to support their claims.
Exposed Truths
Some of the most impactful investigative articles in wrestling have exposed severe issues like drug abuse, backstage politics, and financial irregularities. They have also brought to light cases of misconduct and abuse. These articles spark conversations, lead to policy changes, and make fans question their loyalty to certain wrestlers or promotions. They help show the real side of wrestling beyond the glitz and glamour.
But writing exposés in wrestling can be risky. Influential figures in the industry may try to discredit the journalists or restrict their access. It takes a lot of courage to go against the norm and reveal the hidden truths. However, these journalists are determined to uncover the skeletons in the closet and make a difference.
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Key Aspects of Effective Work
When undertaking the task of investigative journalism, there are several vital aspects that journalists must be aware of to carry out their work effectively:
1. Thorough Research
Investigative journalists must conduct comprehensive research to gather relevant information and facts. They should scrutinize multiple sources, verify their credibility, and cross-reference details to ensure accuracy.
2. Legal and Ethical Considerations
Journalists must operate within legal and ethical boundaries while pursuing their investigations. They should be aware of defamation laws, privacy concerns, and potential risks to themselves and their sources. Respecting confidentiality and protecting sources’ identities is paramount.
3. Source Reliability
Investigative journalists must assess the reliability and credibility of their sources. They must critically evaluate their motives, potential biases, and the evidence provided. Relying on various sources helps corroborate information and ensure a well-rounded investigation.
4. Objectivity and Fairness
While investigative journalism aims to expose the truth, journalists should maintain objectivity and fairness. They should present all relevant perspectives, allowing readers to form opinions based on a balanced portrayal of the subject.
5. Personal Safety and Security
Investigative journalism can be risky, particularly when delving into sensitive or controversial topics. Journalists must prioritize their safety and take precautions to protect themselves and their sources. This may include working with experienced colleagues, informing trusted individuals of their activities, and utilizing secure communication methods.
6. Impact and Consequences
Investigative journalism can have far-reaching consequences. Journalists should consider their work’s potential impact on individuals, organizations, and communities. They should be prepared to handle the fallout, including backlash, legal challenges, or attempts to discredit their findings.
7. Transparency and Accountability
To maintain the public’s trust, investigative journalists should be transparent about their methodology, sources, and potential conflicts of interest. They should also be accountable for any mistakes made during the investigative process, promptly correcting and clarifying inaccuracies.
By being mindful of these considerations, investigative journalists can navigate the complexities of their work, uncover hidden truths, and contribute to a more informed and transparent society.
Did You Know?
Let’s look at some interesting facts related to this topic.
One of the most famous exposés in wrestling history was the “Montreal Screwjob,” where investigative journalists revealed the behind-the-scenes manipulation and controversy surrounding the match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels at the 1997 Survivor Series.
Investigative journalism in wrestling has played a crucial role in raising awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and its toll on wrestlers’ health. Several exposés have shed light on the prevalence of steroid use and its detrimental effects on both performers and the industry.
The power of investigative journalism in wrestling extends beyond the confines of the sport itself. In some cases, exposés have led to legal action, such as lawsuits against wrestling promotions for their alleged mishandling of concussions, resulting in long-term health consequences for wrestlers.
The rise of social media has allowed a new wave of citizen journalists to emerge. Through platforms like Twitter and YouTube, passionate fans have become investigative reporters in their own right. They uncover stories, share insider information, and add a fresh perspective to wrestling journalism.
To Wrap It Up
Writing exposés and investigative articles on wrestling is a challenging but essential job. These journalists work hard to uncover the secrets and illuminate the truth. They contribute to a better understanding of the industry and help protect the well-being of those involved. So next time you watch a wrestling match, remember that there’s a whole world behind the scenes and journalists working tirelessly to uncover it.
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The second quarter of Friday Night Smackdown which had the Tribal Court segment with all members of the Bloodline had an impressive 3,070,000 viewers according to Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics.
The show started with 2,570,000 viewers in the first quarter, then increased to over 3 million for the second quarter, and went down to 2,705,000 viewers for the third quarter. The whole Tribal Court segment lasted around 36 minutes.
That quarter, which also had no ads, drew a 0.94 rating in 18-49 demo, which translates to 1,229,000 viewers. That number eclipses anything on wrestling television for the past several years, showing the popularity of the storyline.
Dave Meltzer of the Observer also added that last week’s Smackdown topped all of network television for the whole week, something that has never been done before in the history of professional wrestling.
Friday Night Smackdown with the Tribal Court drew 2,561,000 viewers, up 51,000 viewers from the prior week and the second most-watched Smackdown of 2023 so far. Smackdown topped all of network and cable television with a big 0.76 rating, up 0.07 from last week and the highest since December 2020. In the overnight numbers, Smackdown drew 2,461,000 viewers in the first hour and 2,289,000 in the second hour. (Ratings credit: SpoilerTV.com)
