Another major announcement is being hyped up for next week’s Dynamite on TBS and this time it will be major.
Khan made an appearance on Dynamite last night and said that with the talent they have, AEW can produce even more television. He added that AEW and TNT will make a huge announcement next week and said that the show will also follow up on “one of the most important announcements ever in the history of AEW.”
Warner Bros. Discovery and AEW will announce their new television deal next Wednesday during the upfronts in New York as well as the launch of the AEW Collision show which will start airing on Saturday nights in June. Collision will air on TNT rather than TBS.
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Recording a video ahead of tomorrow’s triple threat match, WWE Hall of Famer Edge said that he is expecting one hell of a match against AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio and he also expects to win it, because he has to.
“Some people have been running around saying they wanna finish their story, and good for them,” Edge said referring to Cody Rhodes. “Now it made me think a little bit about my story.”
Edge said that when he looks at the WWE World Heavyweight title, it looks like a title he never lost – the Big Gold title.
“12 years ago I was forced to give that thing up, never had a chance to get it back. Now I have a chance and it all comes full circle,” Edge continued.
He added that this ride is going to end sooner than later.
“It’s the last thing to do. It’s the last sentence in the book,” Edge said.
This will be Edge’s first appearance since WrestleMania. He was drafted to Smackdown from Raw during the last Draft.
Eight months after his last appearance, Miro returned on Dynamite last night during a backstage segment.
He was not the only surprise return though as former AEW Women’s champion Thunder Rosa also showed up.
The two were seen walking into AEW President Tony Khan’s office and then Khan even appeared on screen to promote next week’s major announcement, saying wrestlers were lining up backstage to wrestle.
The former TNT champion has not appeared – or wrestled – for AEW since September 2022. There were rumors that AEW creative had something for him lined up but he was not interested in doing it and that pushed back his return to television.
Meanwhile, Rosa has been doing Spanish commentary for the company since February but has not been in the ring since August of last year. Her scheduled match at All Out was scrapped off and eventually she was stripped off the title due to her injury.
Wrestling has become a global phenomenon and WWE’s success in expanding its reach worldwide is evident through the discovery of new stars. Mansoor Al-Shehail, the first Saudi Arabian wrestler, has helped make him one of the most famous Arab athletes in 2023. In this article, we will take a closer look at Mansoor’s fascinating career, from his early days on the independent circuit to his rise in WWE, including his appearances in Saudi Arabia and his recent move to Raw.
Mansoor’s Journey To WWE
Mansoor began competing on the independent circuits in 2015 after being trained by Dort Funk Jr and the Stoner Brothers. During that period, he wrestled under a number of different names, including Big Money Manny and Manny Faberino. Time on the indy circuit helped Mansoor to perfect his craft, and he competed on a number of major independent shows, including Gold Rush Pro Wrestling, and Best of the West Wrestling. During this period, he won a number of individual titles, including the East Bay Pro Wrestling title. However, he was forced to vacate the belt after he was signed to the WWE in 2018.
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Mansoor finally had his dream opportunity in 2018, as WWE try-outs were held ahead of the company’s first major show in the country. Al-Shehail was one of eight talents that were scouted by the WWE, and he was offered the opportunity to return to training in the United States at the WWE Performance Center. However, his first appearance on WWE television would come at the Greatest Royal Rumble show, as he was involved in a segment alongside Ariya Daivari and Shawn Daivari.
He then appeared on U.S. television for the first time in September 2018, using his previously acquired name Manny Faberino. On his debut, he made a losing start to life in NXT against Luke Menzies, before he debuted the name Mansoor on an NXT televised show in February 2019, but he was defeated by Jaxson Ryker. Al-Shehail would then have an extended role in the WWE 2K series, as he voiced the main character of Cole Quinn in both WWE 2K19 and WWE 2K20.
WWE Appearances in Saudi Arabia
As part of the WWE agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the company put on a number of shows annually in the country. Mansoon was one of the stars involved in the 51-man Battle Royal at Super ShowDown in Jeddah in 2019, as he landed victory in the multi-man match, eliminating Elias to claim victory. He would later compete in his hometown at Crown Jewel later in 2019, where he would claim the biggest victory of his career in a one-on-one match against Cesaro.
Despite winning on two premium shows, Mansoor was never called up to the main roster, and he instead competed on the 205 Live developmental show for cruiserweights. However, appearances on this show saw his popularity with the crowd increase. On his debut, he landed victory against The Brian Kendrick, before he later picked up another show at SuperShowdown, beating WWE veteran Dolph Ziggler. Following that win, he returned to 205 Live and picked up successive wins against Ashante Adonis and Jake Atlas.
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Mansoor would begin appearing on Main Event from the start of 2021, as he picked up wins against superstars such as Drew Gulak, Akira Tozawa, and Angel Garza. Just five months into 2021, he was elevated to the main roster, and he first competed on Raw when making a losing debut against United States champion Sheamus. His first meaningful feud would come against Mustafa Ali in June 2021, but he would suffer his first pin-fall loss against his rival.
Mansoor was then drafted to SmackDown in late 2021, and his short-term partnership with former rival Ali would come to an end after he was attacked backstage. That led to a match between the stars at Crown Jewel, in which Mansoor picked up the win. After a break from the main roster, Mansoor returned to SmackDown in April 2022 as part of LA Knight’s new stable ‘Knight Model Management’. The move turned Mansoor’s heel for the first time in his career, and in July, his name was changed to ‘Mån.sôör’.
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The partnership between Don Callis and Kenny Omega ended last night on Dynamite with Callis turning on the former AEW World champion and longtime friend.
Omega was in the main event with Jon Moxley, wrestling in a steel cage match to close the show. With Omega seemingly having the match won after hitting the One Winged Angel on Mox, Callis stormed the ring with a screwdriver and attacked Omega with it, breaking the pin.
The crowd went nuts and so did the AEW commentary team, including Bryan Danielson who was doing guest commentary.
Moxley, who recovered from Omega’s finisher, covered Omega to win the match.
Following the match, Callis was going to attack Omega – who was on his knees at this point – again, but instead told him something and kissed him on his forehead and then pushed him.
The two have been aligned since December 2020 when Callis appeared to help Omega win the AEW World title from none other than Jon Moxley during Winter Is Coming themed episode of Dynamite.
AEW Dynamite tonight comes to us from Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit, MI. After last week drawing 776,000 & 0.28 in the 18-49 demo. That’s the lowest viewership on a Wednesday since last June.
*****
Rey Fenix vs Claudio Castagnoli, Winner gets shot at other’s title
Backstory: None
They’re even doing the ‘already in the ring’ thing on Dynamite now. Sports got ‘em shook.
Loud, healthy crowd chanting ‘AE-Dub’ as the two went face-to-chest. Fenix’ speed outdoing Castagnoli’s strength early as he ducked, dodged and countered until being snatched into a spinning backbreaker after diving off the top. A conventional one followed.
Before Rey slipped to the apron, springboard hurracanrana sending Claudio outside, a pair of suicide dives following, the crowd loud as a third saw him caught into a press slam and dumped across the barricade.
Before Fenix ran the barricade a la Jeff Hardy to land another hurracanrana. As chants of TiA began.
Back inside, Claudio caught Rey in a DVD as he ran in for two. As Yuta and Danielson were shown watching. Mox preparing for his match. Rey fought free of a top rope DVD to hit yet another hurracanrana. Count of two.
Claudio blocked a quebrada, blasting Rey with a lariat, pursuing him outside where he dumped him into the fans as the ads arrived.
Running elbow in the corner, Rey in trouble, both breathing heavily as the Mexican was caught up top into a gut-wrench for another close count. Fenix missed his rebound spin kick only to use it to lull Claudio, blasting him via thrust kick then rolling cutter. Two slaps of the mat.
With Claudio bailing outside, Rey went springboard into a stunning moonsault but ate a lariat as the two re-entered. Ricola Bomb ready, Rey countered into a sunset bomb for a very close two. A spin kick and a thrust kick repeating the result. Before Fenix tried to get Claudio on his shoulders, Castagnoli slipped out, H&A elbows raining down along with boos from the crowd, Ricola Bomb, 1, 2, 3.
Strangely anticlimactic ending to what was probably the best match on AEW television in at least a month. Maybe longer.
Wheeler and Danielson celebrated backstage.
Winner: Claudio Castagnoli
As a confused Excalibur couldn’t believe what he was hearing, the camera panning backstage to a toned pair of legs, panning up to reveal… Miro! Renee on the spot to welcome him back. Then enquiring why he was here. As a stone-faced Miro marched into Tony Khan’s office without saying a word.
*****
Promo package for the upcoming world title match. Max compared the pillars to the Beatles. He’s Paul McCartney, ‘the best’ of the four. The gap between he and them is getting bigger everyday. He challenged the other three to do at least some of the things he has. Listing all the big names he’s beaten. As well as being in the ‘best’ iron man match ever and at DoN he’ll be in the ‘best’ four way.
(Generally don’t like anyone talking about being in the best match but it particularly doesn’t fit Max’s character – all he’d care about is winning and money.)
‘My reign of terror has just begun’. Eugh.
*****
Promo package for tonight’s main event, recapping the feud between the Elite and BCC.
*****
FTR out to answer the Js’ challenge. Dax asked Mark Briscoe to come out. The heels did instead. The crowd did not want FTR to accept their challenge when Dax asked. But Harwood said if they admitted to using Briscoe they’d get their match.
As Mark made his way down with a bottle of booze and a pile of cups. He talked to Tony Khan and at DoN he’s going to be the special guest ref. So the match was clearly happening no matter what FTR decided. Rendering all of this nonsense null and void.
Briscoe handed out the booze and cups, Dutt spat booze at FTR, Briscoe tried to prevent an attack, Jarrett shoved him at Dax who piledrove Briscoe while blinded. Remember when AEW talked about main-eventing a ppv with a tag match? Quite a fall since.
*****
Excalibur recapped the Cole/Jericho feud as Renee talked with Jericho backstage. The vet wondering why everyone’s so pleased at Cole’s ‘unprovoked’ attack while he was doing commentary, not ready for a fight. He’s got a court order banning Cole from being in the same arena as him.
As Roderick Strong challenged Jericho to a ‘fight’, falls count anywhere. Jericho accepted, saying Strong had made a mistake – Jericho has a whole army behind him. But Strong’s had the JAS banned from the building for the match.
Presumably that doesn’t include Sammy? If he’s even still part of the faction?
Renee gleefully watched all this, enjoying the heel’s embarrassment.
I’ll say it again about Strong. There are so many younger guys who’d benefit from this tv time and a match with Jericho, even if they’re going to lose.
*****
Seeking an update on Miro, Renee waited outside Tony Khan’s office. As Thunder Rosa appeared. She too heading into the office.
Like three seconds later we cut to Tony Khan before a green screen with a mic. He talked about how many guys they had backstage who weren’t appearing on tv, asking fans to tune in next week for a ‘huge announcement’.
So that’s the Saturday show then. Will Punk appear? Because according to all the reporting so far, he and the Elite are going to be kept separate if at all possible.
Daniel Garcia vs Orange Cassidy, International Title
Backstory: Already beat-up by defending his title every week, Orange was worked over by Garcia in last week’s 8-man
Can totally see Garcia winning here, which is kinda the point of this Cassidy storyline. At the same time, when’s the last time he did anything meaningful? Last I can think of is main-eventing that Dynamite in Buffalo, which was September?
The two wrestled in and out of waist locks, Garcia ending up on top, riding Cassidy then ‘dancing’. Side-headlock, armdrag takedown into an armbar by Cassidy; Garcia reversed it, Cassidy reversed it back after pretending to collapse. Then avoided a drop toe hold, pocketing his hands after regaining his balance before the usual routine ended in a dropkick.
Garcia took the low-road – bending Cassidy’s injured hand and dropping him across the ropes. Then took things outside; Cassidy struck back with a weak tope suicida, headed upstairs, hit a diving cross body but was wiped out by a lariat then hurled upside-down into the buckle.
The commentators talked about Cassidy’s various injuries at the hands of recent opponents – hand, knee, back – all of which Garcia was exploiting as we went to break.
Cassidy got an elbow up in the corner, heading up top where Garcia cut him off, using Cassidy’s injured hand to hit a superplex, holding on and rolling through, looking for another as they landed which Orange sort-of turned into stundog millionaire.
Both guys down.
Garcia up first, seeking the Dragon Tamer, Cassidy kicked his way free, yay/boo in the middle, Garcia kicked the kneecap then stomped away at Cassidy’s injured hand. Orange blocked a piledriver into Beach Break but only got two since he couldn’t synch his grip.
A dropkick to Cassidy’s injured knee put Garcia back on top, the crowd booing as he mimicked Cassidy’s kicks. Boot to the face, leaping piledriver, count of two. Dragon Tamer countered into a rollup by Orange for two. Another Beach Break. Another two.
Garcia finally managed to hook the Dragon Tamer, dragging Cassidy back middle, wrenching back to add extra pressure. Cassidy fish-hooked free, Garcia transitioned right into a triangle, then a crossface, stomping away on the injured hand at the same time.
The pair countered in and out of rollups until Cassidy slipped into a cradle to hold onto his title. Excalibur emphasized that if Garcia had left the ‘sports entertaining’ alone, he’d have won.
Crowd much quieter here than the opener. Which could be because AEW again had a long block of backstage segments or could simply be because they don’t care about Garcia.
Wasn’t totally into it since Garcia doesn’t do it for me. But this was very well worked, Garcia was an aggressive heel who looked for shortcuts without resorting to interference, and they made you believe either guy could win – Cassidy so beat-up he had to resort to fish-hooking to hold onto his belt.
Winner: Orange Cassidy
Immediately we cut away to recap the return of Shida and video package. The Outcasts noted Shida wasn’t here this week, challenging she, Britt and Jamie to a six-man (woman?). Baker noted that Shida might not be here in person but she is ‘here’ – revealing a tee with a pic of Shida blasting the Outcasts last week.
The heels then sarcastically asked how Hayter’s shoulder was, Jamie answered that it was good enough. (They weren’t all together, it was shot as if the faces had been shown the heels’ comments and were responding.)
‘Next week, on Dynamite, we’ll show you… offensive’. You sure will Ruby.
*****
Christian Cage and Luchasaurus out. Wardlow and Arn aren’t here per Excalibur. Erm, why? Can’t you at least say he has a signing or something?
Schiavone asked how Christian could jump the queue for a title shot. Cage said it’s because he’s him. Good god the heat this man drew here. Boos absolutely pouring down in waves.
Cage asked why so many wrestlers in AEW had daddy issues. Cheap Heat Christian Cage returned as he ran down Wardlow’s dead dad. But he found a new one in Arn, just as Arn ‘was looking for a new son himself.’
That’s just disgusting. The heavy booing actually dissipated at this LCD shtick.
Cage called Arn a hypocrite for abandoning his own son Brock and seeing dollar signs in Wardlow. He then called Arn a fraud who never won a world title. (Cage kept messing up during this promo, several times he had to re-start what he was saying.)
‘Detroit, kiss my ass’ was how he ended. Vile and disgusting cheap heat, accented by generic, localized cheap heat.
They may be above taking Saudi money, but when it comes to exploiting any and every real tragedy, AEW are every bit as bad as WWE. Total turn off.
*****
Darby said he wasn’t here on earth to wash dishes or clean toilets. (This is a babyface?) They showed him skateboarding at home with his dad as he explained he does crazy things to ‘break down mental barriers’. Sting explained that Darby made his own way into the business, without help.
Allin finished by saying he’s going to win the world title.
Anna Jay vs Julia Hart, No Holds Barred
Backstory: Formerly friends, Jay believes Hart is brainwashed & Hart beat her last they met via black mist
Apparently this did a good rating on Rampage which is why they’re re-running it here.
How dare she! Anna interrupted Julia’s entrance, attacking her on the ramp. Hart came back by hurling Jay around ringside into the barricade. Before grabbing a kendo stick. Cue a tables chant.
Jay hit a snap suplex outside. Going for the kendo herself as Julia cut her off, flinging her repeatedly, face-first, into the ringside table.
After a long ad break, Anna dropped Hart across a pile of chairs out of a Gory Bomb. Count of two. Looked like Julia hit her head and hips hard. As Anna place her in a trash can in the corner, squashing her with a running splash for two.
Crowd quiet again outside of chanting for tables.
As Anna setup another pile of chairs in the ring. Hart fought free, placing Anna up top for a superplex which all-but completely missed the pile, transitioning into Hartless to bag the win after Anna took most of the match.
Not the best.
Winner: Julia Hart
Renee with the Best Friends, Orange and Bandido. Trent called them ‘Best Amigos’. None of the guys had prepared a rule (see below) so they settled on ‘all witches are barred from ringside’ since Chuck was scared of Julia Hart.
Totally realize it’s the gimmick, but the Best Friends’ inability to take things seriously even when a title’s on the line is what kills my interest in them.
HOB vs Best Friends & Bandido
Backstory: If there is one, don’t remember it; they were vaguely feuding a month ago
They finally graphic’d the new trios’ rules as the HOB made their first Dynamite appearance in over a month:
20 count
Any 3 competitors can form a trio
No rope breaks
Dq’s are enforced
Dealer’s choice (the challengers pick a rule)
Only the third act all show to receive their full entrance (the faces didn’t get one here).
The house lights are also gonna stay down for these it seems. Making for a very cool visual as the crowd chanted ‘House of Black’.
Malakai and Bandido got us going, Black belting him in the shins with a kick, to the corner, shots and kicks, knee to the face then a knee bar right in the middle. As Cassidy was shown watching backstage.
Bandido made the ropes but there are no breaks, instead dropping outside to break the hold before returning with a bicycle knee strike then a tag to Chuck who immediately tagged Trent: all three working over Malakai until a blind tag to Big Brody led to a senton with Trent locked in another knee bar.
Incredibly quiet so far. Could hear a pin drop.
Matthews and Trent going at it as we came back, tornado ddt and thrust kick from Trent for two.
Distraction roll-up for a Matthews two, he missed a Curb Stomp and ate a stomp from Trent out of the corner, Beretta diving for the tag to Bandido who came in via tornijo to Matthews, crucifix bomb to Brody, soaring dive onto Malakai (might’ve been someone else too, it’s too dark to see ringside) the crowd responding as he hit a gamengiri to Buddy, who met Bandido’s springboard via leaping knee-strike.
Tag to Chuck, Dante’s Inferno out of nowhere to win.
Received about the level of respect and attention both the House of Black and Trios division as a whole has in the last few months. Bandido’s hot-tag a highlight.
Winner: HOB
Cut backstage where Orange was left laying by Kyle Fletcher, who said ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie’ while holding the Int’nl title.
*****
Jungle Boy package. Explaining how he got started training in a friend’s backyard. Wrestling’s what he always wanted to do. Even Christian vouched for him as the most talented of all the Pillars, ‘he can and will’ win the title if he keeps it together. Perry vowed to win for everyone who supports him, to show people that you can win without taking shortcuts like MJF.
‘To varying degrees’ he dislikes all of the others but it’ll be spectacular with all four going all out to win the belt.
Easily the most likeable and identifiable of the Pillars’ promos. Perry tends to do better with pre-tapes and this was certainly the case here. Liked this, he made me want to root for him.
*****
Ricky Starks/Jay White promo – Starks is ‘sick’ of the Bullet Club. White was given no time to say anything consequential.
It’s almost as if AEW think that if people have time to pause, breathe or think, they’ll change the channel. This show is just a blur.
Jon Moxley vs Kenny Omega, Steel Cage
Backstory: ‘2020 Kenny Omega’ stole Moxley’s title; ‘2023 Jon Moxley’ injured all Kenny’s friends
A solid half hour remained as Wild Thing kicked in and the cage lowered. Danielson accompanied Moxley. Omega came with only Callis. Uh-oh.
Mox met him on the ramp, the two slugging away as Danielson joined on comms. Chants of ‘Kenny’ as they brawled around ringside, Claudio and Wheeler attacking until the Young Bucks took them out with… superkicks of course.
Tossing Yuta off the stage (he landed on his feet) before taking aim at Danielson until Matt was blindsided by Castagnoli and flung off the stage to brawl down there with he and Yuta.
As Nick and Danielson went face to face until Nick launched a cross body off the stage onto the heels, all four brawling now until being separated by security.
The match finally in the cage, at least half of it. Mox still in the aisle with security. Finally the bell rang, the two slugging away once more, stinging chops, snapping jabs, Omega on top until Mox poked the eye. Omega came back quickly via running boot and You Can’t Escape.
The toys came out early, Omega reached for a barbed-wire steel chair which he flung into Moxley’s face then smashed across his back before grinding it there and launching a leaping stomp. Mox’s back all sliced up, the match with an intensity unlike anything else on the show.
As Omega ran his head repeatedly to the buckle until Mox countered by flinging him into the camera, kissing it afterward for good measure. A genuine smile on his face, his head now pouring blood too.
Kenny launched a kick from the apron but was shoved back-first into the cage attempting a springboard. Mox following up by going to work with the chair until a basement dropkick led to Omega Kintaro Crusher-ing him onto it. A bodyslam did the same before Mox cut Omega off atop the buckle for a superplex, again onto the chair and barbed-wire.
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The ring half-dismantled as we returned with Mox gouging Omega’s mouth via steel rod from the turnbuckle, the crowd wild as Danielson laughed and smiled. The assault continuing, he choked Omega with the loosened ropes/cable, down into a rope-assisted Bulldog, Kenny nearly done, fighting weakly but being dropped by a boot to the face.
As Mox brought the broken glass out. Can hardly bear to watch, no way I would be if I wasn’t recapping. Hate this stuff.
Though it did allow Omega to fight back with stiff chops, Mox cutting him off, thinking Paradigm Shift onto the glass, Kenny blocking it, coming back via V Trigger, up into OWA, Mox perched precariously above the glass but slipping out into the Bulldog Choke.
Omega wilting, he managed to drag himself into position to dump Moxley back-first into the glass, Mox selling it briefly before popping back into the choke, the camera showing chunks of glass sticking out his back as he tried a piledriver, Omega countering, rolling through out of a sunset flip to blast Mox with another knee to the face.
Both down, the crowd chanting for Omega, shards of glass and blood everywhere.
To their feet, stiff open-hand slaps which Omega got the better of as he slipped behind, snapdragon blocked, V Trigger hit, another, snapdragon into the glass, Mox stumbling, only the cage holding him up as Kenny prepared another knee strike.
One which took both guys out through the cage as they spilled to ringside.
Moxley hurling him back in after grabbing a screwdriver, poised to strike as Don Callis entered, allowing Omega to strike from behind: V Trigger, One Winged Angel, 1, 2… Callis struck with the screwdriver!
Allowing Mox to take the win.
That swerve was stupid, Callis allowed Moxley to be hit with the move no-one kicks out of when Omega was down anyway. Otherwise liked the twist, even if I did expect it. And it finally paves the way for the Elite to reunite as proper good guys.
On his knees, bleeding from the forehead, Omega readied himself for the death blow as Callis leered with the screwdriver. Instead, Callis whispered something and threw him to the mat. At least thus far, it does not seem Callis is allied with the BCC.
Strong end to the show. Though no explanation of where either Hangman or Takeshita were.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that Warner Bros. Discovery and AEW will be announcing their new television deal next week during the WBD upfronts event.
The event will take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, May 17.
AEW’s new Saturday night television show which is tentatively titled Collision will also be announced on Wednesday. The show is rumored to kick off on June 17 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois with the return of CM Punk.
There are many figures floating online about how much WBD is paying AEW but at this point, nothing is truly confirmed. It is believed however that AEW is getting a solid increase in TV rights, allowing them to stay in the market and attract top stars.
The current TV deal ends at the conclusion of this year and the new one will see WBD properties getting the exclusivity on AEW shows, which explains why Dark and Dark: Elevation ended on YouTube.
Facing stiff competition on television tonight, AEW is promising a pay-per-view caliber Dynamite tonight on TBS.
The show will be headlined by Kenny Omega vs Jon Moxley in a steel cage match. This is the fourth encounter between the two, having fought each other in a lights out match at Full Gear 2019, exploding barbed wire death match at Revolution 2021, and a regular match on Dynamite in 2021.
ROH World champion Claudio Castagnoli will face Rey Fenix in a double jeopardy match, the AEW International title is on the line with Orange Cassidy defending against Daniel Garcia, Anna JAS takes on Julia Hart in a no holds barred match, and an open house match for the AEW World Trios titles will see House of Black defending against Best Friends and Bandido.
Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel was on Squawk on the Street on CNBC today to discuss the company’s Q1 earning results and of course touched on the upcoming acquisition of WWE.
Asked if he will have any problems managing both UFC President Dana White and WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon at the same time, Emanuel said no and noted that he worked and represented the UFC way before they bought the company and same with WWE, so he does not anticipate any issues whatsoever.
Emanuel said that he’s gonna let them do what they do while he will take charge of saving costs and adding sponsorships worldwide to WWE.
He also added that they’re still waiting on the Department of Justice to approve the merger and they haven’t pushed back on the plan to finalize this within a few months.
Once the acquisition is complete, Endeavor will control 51% of WWE and it will merge with the UFC under one parent company which will trade under the symbol TKO on the NYSE.
The name of the parent company is still being kept under wraps.
For fans of wrestling, there is nothing quite like the thrill of watching their favorite wrestlers go head-to-head in the ring. However, there is another world of excitement that is quickly gaining the attention of these fans and that is Australian online casinos. These digital platforms offer the same adrenaline-fueled entertainment and the chance to win big, making them a perfect match for those who love to be at the edge of their seats. In this article, we will explore how Australian online casinos are winning over fans of Australian wrestling.
Attractive Online Casino Bonuses
One of the biggest draws of Australian online casinos is the wide range of bonuses that they offer. From welcome bonuses to loyalty rewards, these bonuses can make all the difference in increasing your chances of winning. For wrestling fans who are just starting out in the world of online gambling, these bonuses can provide an extra boost to their bankroll. Many Australian online casinos offer welcome bonuses for new players. These bonuses can come in the form of free spins, no deposit bonuses, or cashback, which can be used to play a variety of casino games. Additionally, many online casinos offer loyalty rewards for regular players. These rewards can include exclusive bonuses, free spins, and even invitations to special events.
It is vital to understand that bonuses, like no deposit bonuses and free spins, frequently come with restrictions and conditions. Wagering conditions, for example, force you to gamble a particular amount of money before you may withdraw any bonus wins. Before taking any bonus, read the terms and conditions carefully to ensure that you understand and can meet the requirements.
A Wide-Range of Casino Games
Australian online casinos offer a vast selection of casino games, from classic table games to cutting-edge slots. These games are designed to offer a variety of experiences and cater to different preferences. For wrestling fans who are new to online gambling, the sheer number of games available can be overwhelming. However, many online casinos offer free demo versions of their games, allowing players to try them out before committing to playing with real money.
If you prefer more classic casino games, Australian online casinos have pokies and slot machines as well as table games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and craps. For a more immersive experience, many Australian online casinos offer live dealer games. These games are streamed in real time from a studio or a land-based casino, and players can interact with the dealer and other players via a chat function. Video poker combines elements of both slots and traditional poker. It’s a fast-paced game that offers the chance to win big payouts.
Wrestling Themed Online Slots
There are a handful of online casino games designed specifically for fans of Australian wrestling. Wrestling-themed slots are one such kind. These games are popular among wrestling fans because they feature legendary wrestlers and wrestling themes. Lucha Libre, a popular wrestling-themed slot, showcases Mexican wrestling. This game includes a variety of intriguing features, including free spins and multipliers, as well as the opportunity to win big. WWE Legends, which features famous wrestlers like Hulk Hogan and The Rock, is another popular wrestling-themed slot.
Big Jackpots Won By Aussies
Australians have a history of winning big at online casinos, with many players taking home impressive jackpots. In fact, one lucky Australian recently won over $10 million playing Mega Moolah, a progressive jackpot slot. For wrestling fans who love a good underdog story, these big jackpot wins are an added incentive to try their luck at Australian online casinos. While there are no guarantees when it comes to online gambling, the chance to win big is always there.
Final Thoughts
Australian online casinos are rapidly gaining popularity among wrestling fans due to their exciting bonuses, a wide range of games, and wrestling-themed slots. These casinos offer something for everyone, from classic table games to cutting-edge slots and live dealer games. With the potential to win big jackpots, these digital platforms are a perfect match for those who love the thrill of the ring. It’s important to remember to read the terms and conditions before accepting any bonuses and to always gamble responsibly. Australian online casinos are sure to continue to capture the attention of wrestling fans, offering endless entertainment and the chance to win big.
AEW: All Access will have its season one finale tonight immediately following the conclusion of Dynamite on TBS.
Episode six will be all about Adam Cole’s return to the company following a long stint out due to concussion problems.
The six-episode series was commissioned by WBD and took the place of Rhodes to the Top, which ceased production after Cody and Brandi Rhodes quit AEW last year.
AEW: All Access started filming during the Fall of last year, with cameras following a select number of AEW stars.
This week’s Monday Night Raw with the fallout from Backlash drew 1,784,000 viewers, up 6,000 viewers from the prior week.
The show started with 1,779,000 viewers, then grew to 1,905,000 viewers in the second hour, but dropped to 1,670,000 viewers in the third hour. The third hour of Raw went against a very strong NBA Playoff game which pulled in 7.5 million viewers.
Raw was #4, #5, and #6 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demo, with 0.54, 0.50, and 0.50 ratings respectively for an average of 0.51, down 0.03 from the prior week. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
AEW is making their debut at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts in July, their first event in the huge arena which is usually very loyal to WWE when it comes to sold out attendances.
Dynamite will come to the TD Garden on Wednesday, July 19, and while this is not their first time in Boston, the company usually runs at the much smaller Agganis Arena in the city.
Tickets for this Dynamite and Rampage tapings will go on sale on Friday, May 12 at Ticketmaster.com.
Wrestling is different from other sports. Unlike them, wrestling is not a real competition. It is like a TV series. So everything that happens in the ring is predetermined by scriptwriters. However, you can bet on wrestling matches.
But how do you bet on events which are already predetermined? And how do you profit from that? Soon, you’ll find out!
Consider the Plot
As was stated, wrestling fights follow a certain plot written by scriptwriters. What does that mean? Wrestling shows follow the same pattern as TV series. And it uses the same tricks to keep viewers engaged.
That means that you can try to predict the match’s outcome based on that. For example, there is a fighter that has just entered the game. And before he was unleashed, scriptwriters built intense suspense around him. That can mean only two things: whether he will smash plenty of opponents in a row or he will be spontaneously defeated. The second option will be very unlikely. And if it does, then only to help another significant fighter to pop.
But know that to make such predictions, you must track the wrestling world. Even a single show miss can result in your losing bet. But luckily, we can use YouTube to watch the replays. And if you don’t have that much time, you can watch show recaps.
Still, we understand that predicting the match outcome that way is not for everybody. Here is an alternative way to do it.
Check Out Bookmakers
Why would you analyze previous wrestling shows if bookies have done it already? And that is what they have to do to create their odds. So you can use them as a solid representation of the match’s probable outcome.
But it is important to choose a proper bookie for that. GGBet has an entire analytic team that does research before wrestling matches. Thanks to that, their odds are closest to a realistic outcome. And you will also get the fairest payout when you wager at GGBet.
Another trick regarding bookies would be checking out the odds of many ones. That way, you can see what other platforms think about the match. And then, based on that knowledge, you can make your prediction. But when you bet, make sure to choose a bookie with the most profitable odds.
Be Ready for Unexpectancies
Remember that the wrestling plot is written to be shocking. So it doesn’t often follow the patterns we’ve discussed. That means that you must be especially careful when wagering on wrestling.
Keep your head cold. If you are about to make a big bet, make sure to double-check all the relevant information twice. And if you see many bad signs, you better reduce your stake amount.
However, such a spontaneous fashion is not always stealing money from you. It can also pay you out. For example, betting on losers is usually more profitable in wrestling than in other sports. As scriptwriters tend to make little comebacks for them.
Wrestling Betting Strategy
Once you’ve taught yourself how to predict wrestling matches using one of our methods, you can start applying strategies. These are calculated approaches helping you to get more out of your bets.
The first step for building strategy is defining your betting schedule. It may vary based on the current wrestling events. But 99% of the season, they are very consistent.
Another crucial thing is to determine your budget. It will be the pivoting point for your betting. You can create a budget for different periods: month, week, or year. It depends on how you like it more.
Then, you need to build an algorithm defining the scale of your subsequent bets. For instance, if your previous bet was victorious, you allow yourself to make the next bet bigger than usual. And so on. However, create such algorithms mindfully. If not, they might make you run out of funds quickly.
Track Your Progress
To keep getting better at wrestling bets, you must see where you started. That’s when the progress tracking comes in.
To do it, you can use something like a banal notepad. Or a word on your PC. However, good bookmakers like GGBet have integrated analytical tools. And the one allowing you to check your previous bets is one of them. It can be very handy for tracking your progress.
Don’t just mindlessly check your results. Try to see what you did differently when you’ve won. And try to apply these rules to your future wrestling bets.
The first two women to advance in the NXT Women’s title tournament were Tiffany Stratton and Lyra Valkyria.
Stratton defeated Gigi Dolin and Valkyria defeated Kiana James in the two quarter final matches which aired on NXT on USA Network last night.
Next week, Roxanne Perez will take on Jacy Jane with the winner facing Stratton while Fallon Henley takes on Cora Jade with the winner facing Valkyria.
The tournament came after Indi Hartwell surrendered the NXT Women’s title after she was drafted to Monday Night Raw.
WWE on A&E this week had episode two of season two of Most Wanted Treasures and Stone Cold Takes On America.
Most Wanted Treasures featured the DX reunion with Triple H, HBK, Road Dogg, and X-Pac assisting to track items from their time. The episode did 383,000 viewers and a 0.11 rating in the 18-49 demo. It was down 43,000 viewers from last week and 0.05 in 18-49. The show placed #38 on the chart.
Meanwhile, the Steve Austin show drew 282,000 viewers, down 57,000 viewers from the prior episode. The show did a 0.09 rating in 18-49, down 0.01 from last week and it placed #49 on the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Fresh off his surprise appearance at Blacklash, Savio Vega, explained to Cultaholic Wrestling how the whole thing came about.
The former leader of Los Boricuas said that WWE got in touch with him on the insistence of both Damian Priest and Bad Bunny, who wanted him to be a small part of their street fight match.
Vega said that when he went to The Undertaker farewell at the Survivor Series, he went to take a photo with Priest but Priest was the one who insisted to take a photo with him, as he was a big fan.
“We don’t talk too much but we keep in touch by phone. This idea was them, more Damian Priest,” Vega told Cultaholic.
Vega also said that it was Finn Balor who told him to use the moves he used when he portrayed the gimmick of Kwang as Balor was a fan of it when he was younger.
He added that he was in absolute shock to hear the reaction that the Puerto Rico crowd gave him when he showed up both backstage and during the match.
Both Vega and Carlito blew the roof off the place when they came out, with their appearances being one of the highlights of the street fight between Bad Bunny and Damian Priest.
The Backlash go-home episode of Smackdown drew the lowest viewership of the year, with 2,059,000 viewers tuning in. It was also the least-watched episode since August 2022. That number was down a whopping 414,000 viewers from the prior week. The NBA playoffs smashed the competition on television. Smackdown did a 0.52 in the 18-49, down 0.15 from the previous week but still topped all of network television for the night. In the overnight ratings, the show did 1,935,000 viewers in the first hour and 2,016,000 viewers in the second hour. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Impact Wrestling announced they will be doing a short tour in Australia, their first trip to Down Under.
Impact will be in the city of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, for four days of activities, starting on Thursday, June 29. The Impact tour is supported by the NSW Government Regional Events Acceleration Fund and the two marquee wrestling shows will be held on Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1 both at the Equex Centre.
In addition, renowned wrestling podcaster Conrad Thompson will be coming to Australia for the Impact Down Under tour and he will be hosting a live podcast on Sunday, July 2.
The tour will feature most of the Impact stars, numerous championship matches and special challenge matches against the best Australia-based wrestlers. The shows will be broadcast worldwide on FITE TV and across Impact Wrestling international broadcast platforms, digital and social media.
“We are so excited to bring Impact Wrestling to the great fans of Australia, with a big thank-you to the NSW Government and the Regional Events Acceleration Fund for helping this tour,” said Impact Wrestling president Scott D’Amore. “Australian fans will see the stars of Impact Wrestling in-action, in-person and will experience first-hand the excitement, energy and emotion of The Impact Zone when we hit the city of Wagga Wagga.”
