Friday Night Smackdown with the celebration of Roman Reigns’ 1,000 days as champion drew monster ratings for WWE and FOX, with the show averaging 2,563,000 viewers, up 405,000 viewers from the prior week. That was the most-watched Smackdown since December 30, 2022. The show did a 0.73 rating in the 18-49, destroying everything else on network and cable television and it was up 0.21 from the previous week. In the overnight numbers, Smackdown did 2,326,000 viewers in the first hour and 2,587,000 viewers in the second hour. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
First two matches officially announced for Forbidden Door 2023
New Japan Pro-Wrestling officially confirmed the first two matches for the 2023 Forbidden Door pay-per-view…and they are big ones.
After appearing via video at the Dominion show, Bryan Danielson’s challenge to Kazuchika Okada has been accepted and the two will meet to see who the “real best wrestler in the world” is.
The second match will be NJPW United States champion Kenny Omega taking on Will Ospreay. This will be a rematch from their Wrestle Kingdom 17 match which Omega won.
A short press conference was held in the morning to announce these matches, with both Okada and Ospreay appearing.
AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door takes place on Sunday, June 25, live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
Lynch and Stark advance to the MITB ladder match
Two more women qualified for the Money In The Bank ladder match in London following last night’s Monday Night Raw.
In the first qualifying match, Becky Lynch defeated Sonya Deville, even though Deville’s tag team partner Chelsea Green tried to interfere. In the second match, Zoey Stark defeated Natalya with the help of Trish Stratus to advance.
The two now join Zelina Vega in the ladder match, with more qualifying matches taking place this Friday, including Michin vs Bayley and Shotzi vs Iyo Sky.
Monday Night Raw TV report for 06/05/2023
Arena: XL Center
City: Hartford, CT
The new World Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins is introduced first and he said it’s been over 2 years since there has been a world championship match on Monday Night Raw. So he went online to put out an open challenge and Damian Priest answered the challenge and whether you like them or not, they are dangerous.
Damian Priest and Finn Balor come out. Damian tells Seth he is a deserving champion, but he doesn’t need Dom, Rhea, or Finn to beat him. Seth says why don’t you put your money where your mouth is and leave your crew in the back. Finn started complaining but Damian says hold on I am fine with it because at the end of the night I will be the new World Champion and your reign will be short-lived. Seth goes I am fine with that because my reign is already longer than his, pointing at Finn. Finn drops his head.
Becky Lynch VS. Sonya Deville in a Money in the Bank qualifying match
During the match, Zoey Stark and Trish Stratus come out and briefly distract Becky, Trish and Zoey watch on from the stage. Becky wins with a man handle slam.
Winner: Becky Lynch
A recap of what happened with the Bloodline on Smackdown.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens were interviewed, and Sami said he isn’t the one to say I told you so and Imperium came in and interrupted. Kevin flips out on them about not learning anything last week. Gunther said I need to teach you discipline and Kevin said great we have an arena full of people waiting to see me fight so it’s you lets go.
Kevin Owens VS. Gunther
Multiple pin attempts by both men, very good match. Vinci and Kaiser got into a fight with Sami and Kevin rolled out to help his partner and chased Kaiser in the ring and hits a Stunner on him. Gunther took advantage of the distraction and rolled Kevin up as he got back up after the Stunner and Gunther gets the win.
Winner: Gunther
Matt Riddle is interviewed and says the only reason Gunther is the Intercontinental Champion is because of Kaiser and Vinci and a fight started when Kaiser asked him what he was going to do about it.
Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey are interviewed and challenged any team and Kayden Carter and Katana Chance answered the challenge.
Shayna Baszler & Ronda Rousey VS. Kayden Carter & Katana Chance
Good match for the debuting team of Chance and Carter, but Shayna was able to lock in the Kirifuda Clutch for the win.
Winners: The Women’s Tag Team Champions Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler
Bronson Reed walks up to Ricochet and argues a little bit about how he beat him, but it is Ricochet in the Money in the Bank match. Shinsuke Nakamura comes in and it’s Nakamura and Ricochet next.
Ricochet VS. Shinsuke Nakamura
Great match interrupted by Bronson Reed, who comes out and destroys both men.
Winner: No Contest
Alpha Academy and Maxine talk about the Viking Raiders and talk about how they are going to take them out. Gable then tells Maxine he can’t start training her dressed like that and Maxine says she has just the outfit and walks away.
MizTV with special guest the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes is next. After talking about Brock Lesnar, The Miz welcomes the special guest Dominik Mysterio who comes out with Rhea Ripley.
Dominik calls Cody a deadbeat dad like Rey is. Cody says I know the 15 minutes you spent in prison was hard on you. Cody continues about Dominik getting whipped at WrestleMania and says no one is perfect and just like everyone else, Rey made a ton of mistakes. He knows this because he is looking at one. As Cody turns to lay the microphone down, Dominik sneaks up and slaps Cody right in the face and then hid behind Rhea to get out of the ring. Miz started trying to talk to Cody and Cody smacked Miz in the head with his cast.
Zoey Stark VS. Natalya in a Money in the Bank qualifying match
Zoey gets the win after Trish Stratus kicked Natalya in the back of the knee.
Winner: Zoey Stark
Paul Heyman invites us to join him Friday night when a Jey will decide if he is staying in the Bloodline. Paul then says he believes Jey will choose and stand by his brother Solo.
Indu Sher VS. Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander
Prior to starting the match, Indu Sher threw Benjamin out and gave Cedric a hard clothesline and hurt him.
Winners: No Match
Damian Priest VS. Seth “Freakin” Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Great match but Finn did not honor his word to stay in the back. The end saw Rollins finally hitting the stomp on a slumped over Priest to get the win and retain the championship.
Winner and still WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Seth “Freakin” Rollins
After the match Finn comes in the ring and a stare down between Seth and Finn as Raw goes off the air.
Seth Rollins’ first World Heavyweight title defense on Raw tonight
Tonight’s Monday Night Raw will feature Seth Rollins’ first World Heavyweight title defense since he won it at Night of Champions.
“My man @WWEBigE was the last defender of the crown…in November 2021,” Rollins wrote on Twitter. “Let’s change that.”
He then laid down an open challenge for the title, a challenge which Judgment Day member Damien Priest answered.
Two Money In The Bank qualifying matches will also be part of tonight’s broadcast, with Becky Lynch taking on Sonya Deville and Natalya battles Zoey Stark.
Plus, Cody Rhodes will be the special guest of The Miz on Miz TV.
Ronda Rousey on Stars on Mars starting tonight at 8PM on FOX
Current WWE Women’s Tag Team champion Ronda Rousey will be appearing weekly – or until she’s eliminated – on the new FOX reality series Stars on Mars which starts tonight at 8PM EST.
Stars on Mars will put 12 celebrities as they live, eat, sleep, strategize and bond with each other in the same “space station.” While onboard, they will be faced with authentic conditions that simulate life on Mars and compete in missions to test both their brains and strength.
Joining Rousey are Lance Armstrong, Marshawn Lynch, Adam Rippon, Tom Schwartz, Tinashe, Tallulah Willis, Natasha Leggero, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Porsha Williams Guobadia, Ariel Winter, and Tallulah Willis.
William Shatner will be the show’s host.
What you should know about Bitcoin table games
Bitcoin has transformed the world of online gambling by providing users with a safe, decentralized, and anonymous option to participate in various casino games. While Bitcoin slots are frequently in the spotlight, Bitcoin table games are also quite popular among gambling fans. Bitcoin table games provide a unique and exhilarating experience, ranging from classic favorites like Blackjack and Roulette to more sophisticated varieties. In this blog post, we’ll explore the exciting world of Bitcoin table games, discussing everything from the perks of using Bitcoin to play the most popular games to winning strategies.
The Benefits of Playing Bitcoin Table Games
Before we get into the specific Bitcoin table games, let’s look at the benefits of using Bitcoin.
Anonymity and Security
The blockchain technology used by Bitcoin enables greater security and Anonymity for online transactions. You can enjoy a high level of Anonymity when playing Bitcoin table games because no personal information is necessary to make transactions. Bitcoin transactions are also extremely secure due to powerful cryptographic algorithms that prevent fraud and tampering.
Quick Transactions
Bitcoin transactions are handled rapidly, enabling immediate payments and withdrawals. Bitcoin transfers are peer-to-peer, removing the need for intermediaries. This quick transaction speed assures you to immediately start playing your favorite table games.
Reduced Transaction Fees
Bitcoin transactions typically have cheaper fees than traditional payment options. Deposit and withdrawal fees are sometimes charged by traditional casinos, reducing your potential gains. These fees are often lower with Bitcoin, letting you keep more of your earnings for gambling.
International Accessibility
Bitcoin is a borderless decentralized money. It offers a global solution for online gambling, allowing players worldwide to participate in Bitcoin table games without any restrictions. With just an internet connection and a Bitcoin wallet, users from anywhere in the world may access Bitcoin casinos and play various table games.
Popular Bitcoin Table Games
Now that we’ve covered the benefits of playing with Bitcoin let’s look at some of the most popular Bitcoin table games.
Blackjack
Blackjack is a traditional card game that takes skill, strategy, and some luck. Beat the dealer without exceeding 21. Bitcoin blackjack adheres to the same principles as traditional Blackjack while providing various betting opportunities and fascinating side bets. Several Bitcoin casinos provide different blackjack varieties to cater to diverse player preferences, such as Single Deck Blackjack or Multi-Hand Blackjack.
Roulette
Roulette is an exciting chance game that has enthralled players for ages. A spinning wheel with numbered compartments and a tiny ball is used in the game. Players wager on the final destination of the bouncing ball. Bitcoin roulette games provide the same thrills and variety as regular roulette games. You can pick between European Roulette and American Roulette, each with unique rules and betting opportunities.
Baccarat
Baccarat is a simple yet attractive card game popular with high rollers and casual players. The goal is to gamble on the closest hand to 9. Bitcoin baccarat is as simple and exciting as normal Baccarat but with additional permutations and betting options.
Poker
Poker is a popular card game that takes skill, strategy, and a little bluffing. Bitcoin poker gamers can enjoy a variety of poker variations, such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and Seven-Card Stud. You can participate in cash games or tournaments, vying for the pot with other players.
Tips and Strategies for Playing Bitcoin Table Games
Consider the following tips and methods when playing Bitcoin table games to optimize your winnings and improve your gaming experience.
Know the Rules and Strategies
Before playing, take the time to learn the rules, strategy, and betting alternatives for any table game. Before wagering real Bitcoin, familiarize yourself with the game’s vocabulary and experience playing in free or demo modes. This boosts confidence and improves play.
Exercise Good Money Management
Set a budget for your gaming habits and stick to it. Determine how much Bitcoin you want to stake to avoid losing money. Gamble responsibly and have fun. Divide your cash among smaller sessions to avoid overpaying in a single session.
Select Trustworthy Bitcoin Casinos
Choosing a trustworthy Bitcoin casino is critical for a safe and fair gaming experience. Look for regulated casinos with a good reputation, favorable player feedback, and diverse table games. Ascertain that the casino uses secure encryption technologies to safeguard your payments and personal information. Choose the finest Bitcoin casino by comparing several.
Make Use of Provably Fair Gaming
Many Bitcoin casinos use provably fair technology, which allows players to validate game outcomes. Use this tool to verify that casino-influenced game results are random. Learn about the provably fair approach and how to utilize it to validate game results and generate trust in the platform.
How Can I Play Bitcoin Table Games Safely?
Choose a trustworthy Bitcoin casino that is licensed and regulated to offer a safe and fair experience when playing Bitcoin table games. Look for casinos with a good reputation, positive user reviews, and a history of fair gameplay. Licensed casinos are subject to regulatory control, which helps to ensure that they follow industry standards and provide a safe environment for players.
In addition, look for casinos that use provably fair technologies. This feature enables players to independently verify the fairness of game outcomes, guaranteeing that the results are not tampered with. Provably fair gaming adds transparency and trust, giving players confidence in the game’s integrity. By choosing a reputable casino and opting for provably fair gaming, you may confidently play Bitcoin table games, knowing that you are in a safe and fair environment. Always gamble sensibly and set personal limitations for yourself.
Wrap Up
Bitcoin table games provide an entertaining and secure way to enjoy traditional casino games while reaping the benefits of Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s security, Anonymity, rapid transactions, and global accessibility make it a perfect currency for online gambling.
Whether you favor Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, or Poker, Bitcoin casinos have a variety of table games to fit any player’s taste. You’ll be well-equipped to enjoy the thrill and excitement of Bitcoin table games while increasing your chances of winning if you understand the benefits of playing with Bitcoin, are familiar with popular table games, and follow essential tips and strategies for a successful gaming experience.
Always gamble responsibly and enjoy yourself!
Liv Morgan says she has a torn shoulder
During an appearance on UpUpDownDown, former Smackdown and Women’s Tag Team champion Liv Morgan said that she’s suffering from a torn shoulder.
Morgan said she would not miss playing against her fellow WWE Superstars, even with one or no shoulder. The live stream had the participation of The Usos, Bayley, Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Seth Rollins, The Miz, Mansoor, Matt Riddle, Zelina Vega, and former WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze.
Morgan was taken off WWE television after she suffered the injury during a tag team match last month where she and Raquel Rodriguez were defending their gold against Damage CTRL. Her injury was worse than originally anticipated and that meant that the duo had to surrender the Women’s Tag Team titles.
Ironically enough, Dakota Kai was also injured in the same match, injuring her knee, which required surgery.
WWE announces multi-year deal with Twitch, launches Raw sidecast
WWE today announced a multi-year partnership with Twitch that will see the return of the official WWE channel and popular WWE Superstar channels, featuring live and exclusive content.
In addition to the launch of the channel, WWE will debut today a companion sidecast to Monday Night RAW, bringing the WWE Universe behind the scenes and closer to the in-ring action. The weekly viewing experience will be led by a rotating cast of hosts and will regularly feature appearances by WWE Superstars, unique and exclusive content such as backstage interviews, and more. Viewers can stream the sidecast live every Monday beginning at 8 p.m. ET via https://www.twitch.tv/wwe or the Twitch App.
Additionally, the official WWE channel will be home to other live productions and will serve as an alternate live streaming feed for all of WWE’s premium live event press conferences.
Bryan Danielson challenges Kazuchika Okada after surprise NJPW Dominion appearance
Bryan Danielson appeared via video at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Dominion show today and issued a challenge to Kazuchika Okada.
Danielson’s surprise appearance came after Jon Moxley – who along with Shota Umino and Claudio Castagnoli lost their match against the NEVER Six-Man Tag Team champions of Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Tomohiro Ishii – introduced him to the crowd.
“For the last 10 years, I heard people talk about how great you are. How you’re the best wrestler of this generation,” Danielson said. “I also heard in interviews, you said you want to wrestle me. That you want to fight me.”
Danielson said that while Okada calls himself the Rainmaker, when he wrestles him, he’s getting in the f*cking desert and there won’t be any rain.
Danielson vs Okada is being set up for the upcoming AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view later this month in Toronto.
BREAKING@bryandanielson has just challenged Kazuchika Okada!#njpw #njdominion pic.twitter.com/oWDvoUKhNI
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) June 4, 2023
The top 5 WWE Superstars of Middle Eastern heritage
With a massive global following, WWE has become one of the most popular sports entertainment brands today. Weekly shows such as Raw and SmackDown showcase wrestlers from different nations, motivating aspiring talents to reach new heights. The WWE’s prestigious titles held by stars from countries like Ireland, England, and Australia only add to this inspiration. Its biggest events, including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Money in the Bank, attract millions of viewers worldwide, including at the best Middle East mobile sports betting apps. With a significant fanbase from the region, we want to take a closer look at the top 5 WWE superstars of Middle Eastern descent who are inspiring these fans.
Noam Dar
Noam Dar was born in Israel, before moving to Scotland at a young age. Dar made his name on the independent circuit in the United Kingdom, working for huge companies such as British Championship Wrestling. He won titles throughout his time on the circuit, and was involved in some high-profile matches throughout 2012 against stars such as Prince Devitt and Zack Sabres Jr. Dar was picked up by ICW in 2010, and competed with them until 2016 when he was contracted by the WWE.
Dar first competed on 205 Live and made his Raw debut in tag team action in August 2016. He would then compete in the newly-established NXT UK from 2019 until 2022, competing at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff in April 2020. However, since the closure of the brand, he has been competing in NXT, making his return in April, defeating Miles Borne in a non-title match.
Mojo Rawley
Mojo Rawley was born in the United States, but he is of Middle Eastern descent on his father’s side. Rawley is a former defensive lineman but switched his hand to wrestling after being picked up by NXT in 2012. He perfected his skills at the Performance Center in Orlando before he made his television debut in a battle royal in May 2013. Rawley returned to action in NXT by going on a long winning sequence, which eventually ended at an NXT TakeOver in 2015.
His most successful run in the WWE would come between 2015 and 2017, beginning with his run in a tag team alongside Zach Ryder, called The Hype Bros. The team was then called up to the main roster in 2016, where they made a winning debut at Summerslam. However, they would eventually come up short in their bid for tag team gold. Most recently, Rawley had been competing in the 24/7 division, in which he held the title on seven occasions.
Aliyah
Aliyah is one of the trail-blazing Middle Eastern female superstars in WWE history, becoming the first Arab-Canadian wrestler to ever win a championship in WWE. She made her first steps into wrestling on the independent circuit in 2013, where he competed in Squared Circle Wrestling and Pure Wrestling Association, before getting picked up by WWE in 2015. After pursuing the women’s title in NXT, she aligned with Liv Morgan and Ember Moon at NXT TakeOver: Toronto in November 2017, winning the match.
She took a break from NXT for two years before returning in 2019 and competing in a number of high-quality matches. In 2021, she was drafted to SmackDown and made her debut in a tag match alongside Sasha Banks and Naomi. In 2022, she scored the quickest-ever win in WWE history after beating Natalya in 3.17 seconds, before she competed in the Women’s Royal Rumble match. Aliyah then landed title success for the first time in her career by winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships alongside Raquel Rodriguez.
Mansoor
Mansoor made history in 2018 by becoming the first Saudi Arabian wrestler signed to the WWE. After competing on the independent circuit until 2018, he was signed by the company in 2018 following trails before the first WWE show in Saudi Arabia in 2018.
He made his first appearance on WWE television at the Greatest Royal Rumble, before later returning to Saudi Arabia with the company in 2019 to land success in the 51-man battle royal. He would later pick up further success in his home country by defeating Cesaro at Crown Jewel, and then Dolph Ziggler at Super ShowDown in Riyadh. Mansoor continues to be a prominent figure on WWE television, as he is involved in the Maximum Male Models stable, under the ring name ‘mån.sôör’.
Sami Zayn
There are few hotter stars in the world of wrestling right now than Sami Zayn. Both of his parents are Syrian immigrants, and the family relocated to Canada in the 1970s. Zayn made history earlier this year alongside childhood best friend Kevin Owens, as the pair won the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships on night one of WrestleMania. The match was the first time since WrestleMania 1 that a tag team match had headlined the show, and the contest against The Usos was regarded as one of the best matches of the weekend.
Zayn has long been a cult hero among WWE fans, having won the NXT Championship and the Intercontinental title on three occasions. However, his popularity sky-rocketed throughout 2022 after aligning himself with the Bloodline, led by Undisputed WWE World champion Roman Reigns. This led to a match between the pair at Elimination Chamber in Montreal, where Zayn came up short. But Zayn is rightly regarded as one of the finest wrestlers on the planet.
Final Thoughts
The WWE has become a global phenomenon that inspires aspiring talents from different nations to reach new heights. With a significant fanbase from the Middle East, we have highlighted five WWE superstars of Middle Eastern descent who are inspiring these fans. From Noam Dar and Mojo Rawley to Aliyah and Mansoor, these superstars have made history by breaking barriers and achieving success in their respective divisions. Sami Zayn, a cult hero among WWE fans, has become one of the hottest stars in the world of wrestling, cementing his legacy with his recent alliance with the Bloodline. These superstars’ success stories serve as a source of inspiration to millions of people worldwide, proving that with hard work, dedication, and talent, anything is possible in the WWE.
Dynamite rating for 05/31/2023
The post-Double or Nothing Dynamite drew 923,000 viewers this week, up 77,000 viewers from the prior week. This was the most-watched episode of Dynamite since March 22. The show drew a 0.29 rating in the 18-49 demo, down 0.03 from the previous show. There are no chart available this week where the show landed in the 18-49 rankings. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Eddie Kingston added to NJPW’s G1 Climax 33 tournament
ROH’s Eddie Kingston was announced as a participant to the upcoming NJPW G1 Climax 33.
Kingston is only one of two stars not from NJPW to be included into this tournament, with NOAH’s Kaito Kiyomiya being the other one.
This will be Kingston’s first appearance in the G1 Climax tournament, a tournament which Bryan Danielson has often said that it would be a dream for him to participate in. Unfortunately, the month-long tournament would mean a prolonged absence from TV.
The 32-man tournament will take place from July 15 until August 13.
NXT rating for 05/30/2023
NXT this week drew 607,000 viewers, up 29,000 viewers from the prior week. The show did a 0.17 rating in the 18-49 demo, which is also up 0.01 from the previous episode. This was the most-watched NXT since April 25. There are no chart available this week where the show landed in the 18-49 rankings. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Emma and Riddick Moss engaged
Another WWE couple has gotten engaged and this time it is Riddick Moss who proposed to his now fiancee and fellow WWE Superstar Emma.
“I said yes a million times in my head before you even asked,” Emma wrote in a post on social media, adding a photo of the proposal.
The two revealed in August of last year that they were dating each other, a few months before Emma made her surprise return to WWE.
Congratulations to the two!
Omos marries longtime girlfriend Cheyenne Quailey
WWE Superstar Omos got married this week to his fiancee Cheyenne Quailey, who is a doctor by profession.
The two had been dating since 2013 where they met at the University of South Florida.
A few WWE Superstars, including Ricochet and his fiancee Samantha Irvin, Bianca Belair, Montez Ford, Reggie, Odyssey Jones, and others all attended the ceremony and posted several photos on social media of the special occasion.
Congratulations to the newlyweds!
ROH’s Death Before Dishonor PPV announced for July 21
Ring of Honor will be presenting the Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view next month live from the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey on Friday, July 21.
Tickets for the show will go on sale on Friday, June 9 at 10AM ET at ROHTix.com.
The pay-per-view will go head-to-head with Friday Night Smackdown and it’s the second ROH PPV to air on a Friday night this year following Supercard of Honor during WrestleMania weekend.
Last year’s Death Before Dishonor took place on Saturday, July 23 and was headlined by FTR vs Briscoe Brothers in a two-out-of-three falls match.
Knight and Vega qualify to the MITB ladder matches
Two more WWE Superstars have qualified for the Money In The Bank ladder match last night on Smackdown.
Zelina Vega, who last month got a title shot against Rhea Ripley in Puerto Rico, defeated Lacey Evans in the first women’s qualifying match to book her spot in London.
Then it was LA Knight who defeated former tag team champion Montez Ford to advance to the men’s ladder match, although his victory came thanks to some leverage from the ropes.
Knight joins Ricochet and Nakamura in the match so far. Qualifying matches next week will see Santos Escobar vs Mustafa Ali and Baron Corbin vs Butch.
Vega is so far the only woman in the match but two qualifying matches next week will see Bayley vs Michin and Iyo Sky vs Shotzi.
New WWE Undisputed Universal championship unveiled on Smackdown
A new WWE Undisputed Universal championship was unveiled last night on Smackdown, replacing the two separate WWE Championship and WWE Universal Championship.
The new belt is exactly the same as the other ones but has a gold center plate with a black WWE logo and Undisputed Champion written on the bottom.
WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H presented Roman with the new belt on the show, congratulating him for 1,000 days as champion.
WWE has not made it clear which lineage – if any – this new Undisputed title will carry. The World Heavyweight title which was just recently re-introduced started from scratch and did not carry the lineage of the previous World Heavyweight title which was retired in 2013.
A replica of the new title is already available to order on WWEShop.com with an estimated shipping date of September 2023.
Smackdown TV report for 06/02/2023
Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
City: Wilkes Barre, PA
A video package was shown about Roman Reigns over 1000 days as WWE Undisputed Champion.
In the ring is the United States Champion Austin Theory. After talking for a few minutes, he brings out Pretty Deadly and as they talk, the Brawling Brutes come to the ring and a match is signed.
Austin Theory & Pretty Deadly VS. The Brawling Brutes
Pretty Deadly play the switch game on Ridge and Ridge grabs Prince’s leg and Wilson comes back and chop blocks the back of Ridge’s knee and hits the spilled milk finisher then tags Theory in to get the pin.
Winners: Austin Theory & Pretty Deadly
A recap of the tag team championship match from Night of Champions is shown.
After Paul Heyman was shown talking to Solo Sikoa in the locker room, we were shown a video package of the new World Championship match between A.J. Styles and Seth Rollins from Night of Champions.
Mia and The O.C. were talking as A.J. walks in and they start talking about A.J.’s Birthday and A.J. said he will be happy when they take out Hit Row tonight.
Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson VS. Hit Row
The O.C. hit the magic killer on Ashante to get the win.
Winners: The O.C.
After the match Top Dollar comes in and kicks Anderson in the face then Gallows. A.J. then hits Top Dollar with the phenomenal forearm and sends Dollar out of the ring.
In the back, Adam Pearce is on the phone and Paul Heyman walks in. Pearce tells him, before you say anything the Usos travel was cancelled, and I have doubled security they will not get in this building tonight.
Michael Cole made the announcement that Seth Rollins placed an open challenge on social media for the World Championship so on Monday it will be Seth “Freakin” Rollins defending the championship against Damian Priest.
The Grayson Waller Effect with guest and new Raw Women’s champion Asuka is next. As Grayson started joking about the pain Bianca went through, Iyo Sky comes to the ring. Bayley then comes out and says she has won the Money in the Bank match in the past and will win again. Shotzi comes out and wants to crush Bayley’s dream. This leads to Lacey Evans coming out and telling Shotzi to shut up and she is going to win the contract. Zelina comes out and tells everyone to underestimate her. As the ladies argue in the ring, Asuka, who is halfway up the aisle yells no one is ready for Asuka, but Bianca comes out to attack her and the fight was a struggle for officials to split up.
Lacey Evans VS. Zelina Vega in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Lacey was in total control of the majority of the match but Zelina Vega managed to hit the Code Red and the pin for the upset.
Winner: Zelina Vega
L.W.O. were shown celebrating Zelina’s win.
Montez Ford VS. L.A. Knight in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
After a couple reversals of each other’s finishers, Ford rolls up Knight, but Knight was able to pull Ford over and roll up Ford. Knight also held the rope for leverage and gets the victory.
Winner: L.A. Knight
Triple H is announced and comes to the ring for the celebration of Roman Reigns’ championship reign. Triple H then announces The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns, who comes to the ring with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa. Triple H then congratulated Roman for surpassing 1000 days as champion and presents him with a brand-new WWE Undisputed Championship. Roman then holds up the new title and Triple H helps him snap it on his waist.
Roman is all smiles and says the entire Universe acknowledge me. Right after he said that the Usos music hits and they are shown on the stage.
Back from break, The Usos are now in the ring and Jimmy is staring at Roman. Roman tells Jey to kick him in the face. Jey just walks back and forth in the ring. Roman says kick him in the face and fix this right now. Jimmy then grabs the microphone and says the only one that needs fixing around here is you. Jimmy says he did what he did as a brother and lately Roman hasn’t been such a good brother.
Jimmy then tells Roman he has gone crazy. Jimmy then says he is Jey’s brother, and he is Solo’s brother, and he has their backs and after Roman is done using him, he will do the same thing to him.
Solo then takes the microphone and says I acknowledge you my Tribal Chief but these two right here they are my brothers. And walks over to the Usos. Jimmy then asked Roman if he wanted to run this thing together with respect of stand on his island as the Tribal Chief all alone. Roman steps to him and starts yelling to shut his mouth and Jimmy pushes him away to the side of his face.
Roman again starts to go after Jimmy but Jey stops him and tells Jimmy he is doing it wrong. Jey then tells Jimmy he needs him and turns to Roman and says I need you and we cannot fight like this; we are better than that and we are family.
Jimmy then says Jey is right and says Jey is his brother and Solo is his brother and so are you Roman. We are stronger together so let’s run this place like we have been doing. Jimmy says let’s do this we are still the Bloodline we are still the ones. Roman then grabbed him and they hugged for a minute Roman then said no. As they stepped away from each other Solo gives Jimmy a Samoan Spike. Jey kneels down by Jimmy as he stares at Solo as Roman exits the ring. Solo soon follows. As they pause up the ramp, Paul asks Tribal Chief what about Jey? Roman says Jey will do what he always does he will fall in line.