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Professional wrestlers from Massachusetts

By
Daniel Street
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A powerhouse in the wrestling world, WWE has evolved dramatically since its inception in 1987. It now hosts more than 450 live events a year and is available across 28 languages to 900 million homes globally. Additionally, they have increased their annual pay titles from four to at least one—a testament to their success as an organization. Moreover, many fans and analysts alike see that today’s women’s division is outshining the men’s and vying for top spot on the international stage!

Superstars in the WWE come from many different nations. The chance to represent the WWE in the squared circle has been given to wrestlers from Japan, England, Ireland, and many other nations. But more superstars than most have come from the United States. Massachusetts, though, has a rich history and has produced some incredible talent for the WWE.

Which Professional Wrestlers have ties with Massachusetts?

Although the main focus of this article is WWE, we cannot discount some greatly influential and renowned athletes from Massachusetts: Mike Bennett – former X-Division Champion from Carver; TK O’Ryan & Vincent Marseglia – current Six man Tag Team Champions representing Ring of Honor in Worcester; Damien Sandow – a former WWE Superstar also hailing from Worcester. Last but not least are Eve Torres who was born in Boston but never given that billing despite being a Divas champion and current ambassador for WWE.

With a plethora of accomplishments, it is sure to be captivating to discover who will remain renowned as the most noteworthy star from this gorgeous state. Who could take the gold medal among all wrestlers? It’s time we find out!

Kofi Kingston

Kingston’s family moved to the greater Boston region after he was born in Ghana as Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah, and Boston College is where he received his education. As a member of the New Day tag team faction and one-third, Kingston rose to extreme fame. One of the most successful teams in WWE history is The New Day.

Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks, better known by her ring name The Boss, was originally born in Fairfield, California; however, she migrated to Boston, Massachusetts, at a young age, where she began her career in professional wrestling. She has held the titles of Raw Women’s Champion three times and former NXT Women’s Champion once. She is Snoop Dogg’s cousin, the famous rap artist who performed during her entrance at WrestleMania 31.

It took Sasha a long time to establish herself after she joined NXT in 2012. The iconic battles began to appear once she introduced her new persona as The Boss. Even though she already won the NXT Championship, Bayley prevented her from defending it.

John Cena

Undoubtedly, John Cena is the most renowned athlete to hail from Massachusetts. This legendary wrestler has achieved success that rivals no other in history. When he first made an appearance on SmackDown fifteen years ago, little did we know of his upcoming accomplishments; since then, he has won a total 16 world championships – matching Ric Flair’s record! His notorious battle with Kurt Angle was pivotal as it marked the start of “The Ruthless Aggression Era” and also served as proof of what an outstanding match looked like.

From there, Cena shifted into his notorious “Doctor of Thuganomics” persona. His relatability and uncensored entry raps made him an immediate success amongst fans. He quickly became a phenomenon for everyone.

He is arguably the biggest name to have ever come out of the WWE in modern times, with the former wrestler following in the footsteps of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Cena has also headed to Hollywood and become a star. Nonetheless, he is always a favorite when he returns to the ring, too.

Indeed, with sports betting becoming legal in the home state of these superstars, there will be many who may look to utilize reputable Massachusetts Sportsbooks once live in the upcoming months, in order to place their wagers on their favorite wrestlers from the state. While he may only make sporadic appearances, there is no doubt that he will always be considered a top favorite for many.

Tommaso Ciampa

Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Tommaso Ciampa was a member of the tag team #DIY alongside Johnny Gargano. With his remarkable performance in WWE’s developmental brand, he became the NXT Tag-Team Champion. Unbeknownst to some people perhaps; Tommaso Ciampa has had previous experience with the WWE before – when he served as one of Muhammad Hassan’s lawyers on SmackDown back in 2005! Briefly working for development and then being let go sparked him to establish himself independently instead – look how far it got him!

Carmella

Hailing from Worcester, Carmella – who is married to fellow WWE employee Corey Graves – has become a star through her employment with WWE and SmackDown. She is part of an elite group of women who capitalize on any opportunity to cause trouble. Before transitioning into the world of professional wrestling, she used to be a diehard LA Lakers fan! Some argue that it was thanks to being in partnership with the beloved Enzo & Cass duo that allowed Carmella’s career to take off like wildfire – even though her persona tends towards portraying villains more often than not. Together they absolutely dominated this developing field, quickly gaining immense fame as result!

Matt Bloom

Matt Bloom has had a distinguished career all across the world, despite not being a true celebrity right now. Currently serving as the WWE Performance Center’s chief trainer, he is in charge of developing the organization’s future superstars. It’s intriguing that he has a degree in sign language and was born in Peabody, Massachusetts. Prior to breaking into professional wrestling, he toyed with the idea of playing offensive tackle in the NFL and also held a position as a teacher. Prince Albert is a fictional character created during the Attitude Era.

Boston clearly has wrestling talent

Clearly, with wrestling in its DNA given the quality of the stars such as Tommaso Ciampa to John Cena, it is clear that the list of talent is endless. It’s clear that Boston has been a hotbed for professional wrestling over the years, and there are many more stars to come out of this city in the future!

Smackdown rating for 01/20/2023

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Colin Vassallo
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Friday Night Smackdown on FOX drew 2,257,000 viewers, down 69,000 viewers from the previous week. With a 0.55 rating in the 18-49 demo, Smackdown topped all network television was #2 overall behind an NBA game on ESPN. The demo rating was the same of last week. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)

AEW to honor Jay Briscoe on Dynamite, brother Mark vs Jay Lethal booked

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Colin Vassallo
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AEW will have a special match dedicated to Jay Briscoe tomorrow night on Dynamite as his brother Mark Briscoe has been allowed to appear on the show.

Both brothers were banned from appearing on AEW television by Warner Bros. Discovery for homophobic remarks that Jay did over a decade ago, remarks that he had since apologized for and show remorse for saying.

AEW President Tony Khan announced on social media that Mark Briscoe will take on Jay Lethal in a match requested by both men to celebrate the life and legacy of Jay Briscoe on his 39th birthday.

There are also reports that Warner Bros. Discovery is allowing AEW to honor Jay in a proper way on Dynamite, something that was not allowed last week. WBD received some harsh backlash over their decision and have reversed the ban.

Jay Briscoe died last week in a car accident after another car crashed head-on into his vehicle. The crash, which also left the driver of the other car dead, thankfully did not kill his two daughters who were with him in the back seat. Both suffered serious injuries and had to undergo surgeries.

Report: Steve Austin offered match against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania

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Colin Vassallo
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Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that there was a pitch – and a good offer – for Stone Cold Steve Austin to return to the ring at WrestleMania 39 to face none other than Brock Lesnar.

Earlier in the day, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful said that Austin was pitched a match against Roman Reigns but Meltzer said that it was always Austin vs Lesnar and Reigns was never in the picture for Austin.

Austin vs Lesnar never happened in WWE because when it was booked to happen with no backstory and just a regular King of the Ring qualifier, The Rattlesnake walked out of WWE.

Stone Cold returned to the ring last year at WrestleMania and participated in a match against Kevin Owens, headlining night one of the show. That was his first match in 19 years.

Austin looks in great shape at the moment and recently uploaded several videos of himself training.

Betting on the WWE 2023? Here are 4 common Betting mistakes you should avoid

By
Daniel Street
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The WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment, is a professional wrestling promotion founded in the 1950s by Toots Mondt and Jess McMahon. It’s currently the largest pro wrestling promotion globally, and it has over 300 live events annually, and they ensure that fans at home can watch it. These matches have over 36 million viewers in over 150 countries.

If you’re one of them and considering betting on this entertainment, you better stack up on some wrestling betting know-how. This article combines the common betting mistakes wrestling fans make when they place their bets on the match’s outcome.

Avoid Registering in an Unregistered Betting Site.

Sports betting can be safe and fun when you register on a registered betting website, especially when considering betting on wrestling matches! You must find a reputable website that gives competitive WWE odds and lines. Ensure that the site is registered to avoid any mishaps in the future.

What are these mishaps? Well, online gaming has its dangers, especially if the website is unregistered and isn’t bound by the law. When their business isn’t registered, they may not use any protection to protect your details and betting habits. They can quickly shut down the website and run away with your winnings and hard-earned money. These are instances that you can avoid by also avoiding unregistered wrestling sites.

Don’t fret since numerous great betting sites give you better odds, superb user usability, and maybe a downloadable mobile application.

Don’t Forget To Look for Better Odds.

Most online sportsbooks have dedicated sections for each sport, including wrestling. However, on some sites, you may find the odds for WWE located in the “specialty” location. You should also know that the best WWE betting sites would dish up WWE odds all year round. But you may have a hard time locating the prices of these odds.

Some wrestling sites list the odds ahead of the significant events, so you may not get to pick which sportsbook you’ll bet on a few weeks before the event.

Be sure to explore each site you come across since each sportsbook is different. Note that it doesn’t mean that a website doesn’t have a devoted section for wrestling, and it doesn’t mean that you won’t find any WWE odds on their website. You may have to search hard for the jewel!

Avoid Betting on Just One WWE Event.

As you may know, the WWE has numerous events, and it would be a waste not to bet on more than one event. Different matches occur year-round, e.g., WWE Raw and WWE Smackdown. Let’s take a quick look at these events:

WWE Raw

The WWE Raw or WWE Monday Night Raw program was first aired in 1993. Raw is one of the best pro wrestling programs and arguably the most significant WWE brand there is. Jerry Lawler presents it and airs it on the USA Network at 8 PM ET every Monday. As of today, there are about 1,542 episodes.

WWE SmackDown

First aired in 1999; WWE SmackDown currently airs on Friday nights at 8 PM ET. Initially, this pro wrestling program served as a complementary program to WWE Raw, but over time, WWE SmackDown eventually gathered a massive fanbase of its own.

WWE NXT

This wrestling program serves as a developmental division for newcomers trying to make it in pro wrestling. It first aired in 2010 and is a supporting brand for WWE. Many fans enjoy the WWE betting action in the WWE NXT; it’s trendy for bettors and fans alike.

WrestleMania

WrestleMania is considered the highlight reel of WWE. It’s showcased annually, and it occurs from mid-March to Mid-April. It features the biggest names in the WWE. It’s the event where you can bet on the best of the best wrestlers out there and earn some money!

Avoid Believing That WWE Isn’t Predetermined.

While many are aware that WWE matches are staged, there are still some who believe otherwise. WWE is a staged entertainment, but that doesn’t mean you don’t use this information to your advantage.

The winners and losers of the wrestling match are selected and written in a script before the matches take place. However, only a few individuals are privy to this information, and it’s protected from the public eye, even your bookies! The outcome remains unknown to the general public, making it possible to bet on the match’s outcome.

Final Thoughts

Wrestling, especially WWE events, is one of the most popular sports you can bet on nowadays. Simple bets, such as betting on who will win the match on Monday Raw or WrestleMania, provide thousands of fans with entertainment.

While WWE betting can be enjoyable and straightforward, there are still some common mistakes that bettors tend to make. Many may do this due to their intense feelings since WWE matches are undoubtedly intense to watch if you want to ensure that you’re winning big and securing your chances of winning.

Monday Night Raw TV report for 01/23/2023

By
Joe Adams
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Arena: Wells Fargo Arena
City: Philadelphia, PA

Out first Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart, who welcomed us to the 30 years of Monday Night Raw.

A video package of Raw through the years is shown.

Out next Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. In the ring a table and chairs are set up and the crowd cheering for Sami. Roman, The Usos and Sami Zayn sit at the table and Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman remain standing. Paul gets the microphone as the fans chant “ECW”, and he says ECW was dead and he wished the same for Sami Zayn. Paul accuses Sami of being a conspirator with Kevin Owens from day one.

Paul then has his evidence played and he shows Sami running away as Drew McIntyre jumped The Usos. Sami unwilling to hit Owens with a chair and Jey lost to Owens. Sami on top of the cage while the rest of the Bloodline are in the ring. Sami hit Roman on the shoulder as he was talking on the microphone on Raw in December.

Paul then begs everyone to find him guilty as charged and then drops a microphone in Sami’s lap and Paul gets another microphone and says the prosecution rests.

Sami said he had a defense planned but he didn’t know how he would feel when he came out here and he said it hurts. Sami says his defense is he has no defense. Roman says you have too much ego to even fight for this and this is the respect you show me. He yelled for Solo and as Solo goes to give Sami the Samoan Spike, Jey Uso stopped him and says no disrespect, he put his own footage together last night. He shows where Sami has helped the Usos. And where Sami took a spear from Drew McIntyre allowing Roman to hit Drew with a superman punch. Sami stopped the referee from counting to three and then low blowing Owens.

Jey says everyone knows I didn’t trust you and I despised you but you have seen the good in me all along. And that demonstrates loyalty. And Jey tells Sami he loves him like a brother. Roman stands up and says as the Tribal Chief he finds Sami not guilty…for now. Roman tells Sami to go out and make the Bloodline proud tonight then he doesn’t want to see him until Saturday and that will be his final test.

The Usos VS. Dominik Mysterio & Damian Priest for the Raw Tag Team Championship

Finn Balor gets caught causing Jey to fall on the top rope. Jimmy Uso hurts his knee after diving over the top rope onto the floor, the referee calls for help and Adam Pearce comes out and says if you cannot continue you must forfeit the match and the titles and Sami said no, no, no if Jimmy Uso is down, Sami Uso is good to go and Pearce said I did it for Judgment Day I will do it for you, Sami you are in. Jey superkicks both Dominik and Damian and Rhea gets in the ring and teases him to kick her. Dominik hits 619 and the frog splash but Sami saves the match at the 2 count. Jey and Sami hit 1 D and Sami makes the cover and gets the win for the champions.

Winners and Still Raw Tag Team Champions: Jey Uso & Sami Zayn (For Jimmy Uso)

JBL and Baron Corbin walk in the back and ran into the Godfather and Godfather asked JBL who the stooge was he had with him. JBL asks to talk to the owner of the place to have Corbin in the poker game and Godfather knocked and Ron Simmons comes out and hugs Godfather and JBL and asked JBL who the stooge was. He then let him in.

L.A. Knight is out next and challenges anyone of the legends to come out. The Undertaker’s music hit. Then the music switches to the American Badass and Undertaker comes out on his motorcycle. Knight then says that’s enough of that now cut that music. Knight tells him he is giving him a pass tonight but wants the Undertaker to watch the dark match at Royal Rumble. The lights go out and Bray Wyatt appears and Knight backs back toward the ring. Knight rolls in the ring and walks into a choke hold from the Undertaker. Taker then looks at Wyatt and shoves Knight to Wyatt who gives Knight a sister Abigail and a stare down and Taker walks over and whispers something in Wyatt’s ear and Taker leaves the ring.

In the back Corbin made it to a poker table with DDP, Alpha Academy and Alundra Blayze.

The Steel Cage is being lowered for the next match.

Bayley VS. Becky Lynch in a steel cage match

Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai who did not come out with Bayley attack Becky before she could get in the cage. They then threw Becky into the cage and all three ladies continued to punish Becky while Dakota locked the cage from the inside. Adam Pearce comes out screaming, trying to get into the cage and yells for bolt cutters. Damage Control continued to beat down Becky as Pearce finally gets the chain cut and gets in the ring. Damage Control climb to the top of the cage.

Winner: No contest

Degeneration X is out next, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, X-Pac, Road Dogg along with Kurt Angle.

Road Dogg begins, and he stopped and said to Kurt what are you doing out here, and Kurt said he always wanted to be in DX. As Triple H was doing his Let’s get ready to… he is interrupted by Imperium. Gunther says he is there to kick them out of their ring unless any of them are going to do something about it and Triple H said I am retired dude. HBK says he is too old. X-Pac says he has a bad case of shin splints and Road Dogg starts and says oh who am I kidding I am not going to fight him. Triple H says Kurt will fight you and Kurt says no, no I won’t, and Triple H says I wish there was some one that would want to come out and fight you guys and Seth “Freakin” Rollins comes out.

X-Pac says but there is one of him and three of them, if only there was a team that would come out and even the score. The Street Profits are on their way to the ring. And Road Dogg says now what and Triple H says why does everyone always look at me you know this booking stuff isn’t easy if only someone could come out and make some sense out of this mess and Teddy Long comes out and makes the six man tag team referee and HBK says we need someone that can keep this under control. Kurt then says he has an idea and takes off his shirt and he has a referee’s shirt on.

Imperium VS. The Street Profits & Seth “Freakin” Rollins with Kurt Angle special Referee and Jerry the King Lawler on commentary

After a splash by Ford, Rollins hit the stomp on Vinci for the win.

Winners: Seth “Freakin” Rollins & The Street Profits

JBL and Corbin were starting to celebrate winning the poker game with The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase when IRS arrives and says don’t forget to pay your taxes and Corbin asked “All of it?” IRS handed him $100 and said here you earned that and DiBiase comes back in and says everyone has a price which leads to Ron Simmons coming up to them looking around and says “DAMN”

Bobby Lashley is interviewed about his match with Theory tonight. And Bobby said Theory can’t retain his title tonight by getting disqualified and he won’t get disqualified for what he is going to do to Theory tonight. MVP comes in and Bobby tells MVP he didn’t need his help or Omos’ help to become #1 contender and let him handle his business tonight.

Next out the Nature Boy Ric Flair who introduces the Smackdown Women’s champion Charlotte Flair. Bianca Belair comes out. Bianca says this is her show. Sonya Deville comes out. Charlotte suggests Bianca take on Sonya tonight.

Bianca Belair VS. Sonya Deville

Bianca hits the KOD for the win.

Winner: Bianca Belair

The Miz is out next and complains about not having MizTV or championship match and Kevin Owens comes in and gives The Miz a Stunner. Owens then says Roman you may have called Sami Zayn not guilty but you are guilty of holding the Universal Championship hostage for over 2 years now and he will do everything he can on Saturday to take the title back so the fans can have a champion they can be proud of or die trying. The Miz gets up and Owens hits him with another stunner.

Austin Theory VS. Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship in a No Disqualification match.

With both down in the ring, Brock Lesnar comes to the ring. F5 to Lashley, F5 to Theory who falls on top of Lashley.

Winner and Still United States Champion: Austin Theory

Brock Lesnar returns on RAW IS XXX

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W-O Staff
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The Beast Incarnate is back! Former WWE champion Brock Lesnar returned on the RAW IS XXX broadcast last night and cost Bobby Lashley the United States title.

Lesnar, decked in jeans and cowboy hat, came out towards the end of the main event and hit the F5 on Lashley. He then picked up Theory, who went through a table minutes earlier, and F5’d him on top of Lashley who was still laying there motionless.

With a wasted Theory on top of Lashley, the referee counted to three and Theory retained the U.S. title.

Brock was last seen on WWE television at the Crown Jewel show from Saudi Arabia this past November where he beat Lashley in a match.

Royal Rumble just a thousand tickets away from 40,000

By
Colin Vassallo
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The 2023 Royal Rumble is just under 1,000 tickets away from hitting 40,000 sold as more sections were opened up in the Alamodome to accommodate more fans.

Ticket tracking service @Wrestletix reports that 39,028 tickets were sold by January 18. Last year’s Royal Rumble in St. Louis, which had an announced attendance of 44,390, saw a big rally in the final few days with thousands of more tickets sold in the last week.

If this year’s event follows the same trajectory of last year’s last week, it could also match the 2022 number.

WWE is not using the full capacity of the Alamodome and has a big portion of it closed off with the ring not even in the center of the stadium. There will be no big set and it will be a setup similar to last year’s show.

WWE celebrates 30 years of Monday Night Raw tonight with RAW IS XXX

By
Colin Vassallo
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WWE celebrates 30 years of Monday Night Raw with the RAW IS XXX themed episode live from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Three huge matches have been announced for tonight’s landmark broadcast, including Austin Theory vs Bobby Lashley for the United States title, The Usos vs Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest for the Raw Tag Team titles, and Becky Lynch vs Bayley in a steel cage match.

Sami Zayn will also be the defendant in the Bloodline Tribal Court for his actions from last Friday, a change in creative because the elder members of the Anoa’i family were unable to appear for the previously-announced acknowledgment ceremony.

Also, several WWE Hall of Famers will be appearing on the show including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Road Dogg, Ron Simmons, X-Pac, Kurt Angle, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Teddy Long, Jerry “The King” Lawler, and more!

Raw will have no football competition from tonight and this episode is expected to bring in more eyeballs than usual.

10 of the greatest wrestlers ever

By
Daniel Street
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Dwayne Johnson

Pretty much everyone knowns who Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is. Although he only competed in the WWE for six years full time, those six years were some of the best in WWE history during the Attitude Era. He eventually went on to Hollywood where he achieved unprecedented success in television and film, and became the highest-paid male actor in the world – pin up casino.

John Cena

John Cena, one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time, is at 16 world titles, matching Ric Flair’s record. It’s hard to not put him in the list considering his longevity in the ring and the amount of work he puts in for Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cena, just like The Rock, has now chosen Hollywood and spends more time acting than wrestling.

The Undertaker

With an unmatched WrestleMania record, The Undertaker is one of the most popular WWE Superstars ever. From his debut in 1990 up until his retirement 30 years later, it’s very hard to find another one like him. Indeed, there is only one Phenom and the former multi-time WWE champion deserves his spot here.

Roman Reigns

Starting out as part of The Shield, Roman Reigns was always destined for greatness. The current Undisputed WWE Universal champion has surpassed many champions when it comes to long reigns and is currently at nearly 900 days as champion, the longest in four decades. Reigns took a few months off after a bout with leukemia but came back stronger than ever as The Tribal Chief.

Brock Lesnar

Here comes the pain! Successful both in wrestling and in MMA, Brock Lesnar is the “break glass in case of emergency” for WWE. You might not see him for months, but when he comes back, you better hold on to your seat! Brock is the only individual in history to have held both the WWE and UFC heavyweight championships.

Hulk Hogan

With no Hulk Hogan, there would be no WrestleMania and without Hulk Hogan, there would be no WWE as we know it. Ask anyone who is not a fan to name a wrestler and the chances are he’s going to say Hulk Hogan. The man who carried WWE in the 80s and early 90s is no longer wrestling but Hulkamania will live forever.

Triple H

From Hunter Hearst Helmsley to Triple H to WWE COO, the man known as The Game had quite a career in WWE. Multiple title reigns and leader of D-Generation X and Evolution, Triple H has done it all in the ring, and now he’s doing it all behind the scenes. When it’s time to play the game, you know you’re going to get entertained.

Steve Austin

Perhaps the most popular wrestler of the Attitude Era, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin can still get a pop whenever he appears on TV. Just recently, the Rattlesnake returned to the ring after a 19-year absence, headlining WrestleMania 38 with Kevin Owens. Oh hell yeah!

Ric Flair

Wooooo! The Stylin’, profilin’, limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ n’ dealin’ son of a gun! No one had a career quite like the Nature Boy. 16-time world champion across the NWA, WCW, and WWE, he’s often referred to as arguably the greatest professional wrestler in the world. He’s also a two-time Hall of Famer and last year wrestled his last match.

Randy Orton

With 14 world titles to his name, Randy Orton trails just Flair and Cena in total reigns and maybe, just maybe, has enough left in him to catch them. The Viper, who was part of Evolution with Triple H, Ric Flair, and Batista, is one of the most popular wrestlers in the world and his finisher, the RKO, is often a highlight of the night.

Dynamite on Tuesday, March 14 from Winnipeg moved to March 15

By
Colin Vassallo
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AEW today announced that due to a revised network TV broadcast schedule, the Dynamite and Rampage tapings originally scheduled for March 14 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, have been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 15.

Fans who have already purchased tickets will have their original tickets valid for admission to the event on March 15. Fans who cannot attend on the rescheduled date or who wish to seek a refund have until Sunday, February 5 to request a refund from Ticketmaster or the original point of purchase. After February 5, all sales are final.

The original date was going to set up another clash with NXT on Tuesday night but now the head-to-head encounter has been averted.

WWE to open a Superstore for Royal Rumble weekend

By
Colin Vassallo
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WWE will have a Superstore set up for the Royal Rumble weekend at the entrance of parking lot C at the Alamodome.

The Superstore will open on Thursday, January 26 from 4PM to 9PM and will then be open on 10AM till 9PM on Friday, 9AM to 11PM on Saturday, and 9AM to 2PM on Sunday.

It will have the largest collection of exclusive Royal Rumble merchandise, championship titles, apparel, and a viewing of the official memorabilia from the upcoming Season 2 of WWE and A&E’s Most Wanted Treasures, including items from your favorite Superstars like Roddy Piper, Macho Man Randy Savage, Dusty Rhodes and more!

Entry to the Royal Rumble Superstore is free and open to the public.

Important features of the best live casinos you should know

By
Daniel Street
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Live gaming is another wonderful form of online gambling that gives you real casino experiences. It allows you to have a golden chance of playing various casino tables from anywhere.

However, there are important features that define the best live casino you need to go for. It is important to know them to be able to easily locate the right platform for your live gaming adventures and this article has listed them below:

  1. High-Quality Live Stream

The live stream quality is important to consider because it determines the kind of visuals you get on your device as you play the games. So, you have to choose a live gaming platform that streams all its games in high definition. It gives you clear pictures that enable you to follow the game without any visual interruptions.

On top of that, some of the best studios also have cameras at all angles. This helps you to easily see what is taking place on the tables from all angles and limits any cases of cheating.

  1. Excellent Game Portfolio

Live casinos with top-notch game portfolios like the one at jilibet are the best options to go for. They have most if not all of the common table games in the online gaming industry, including:

  • Baccarat
  • Roulette
  • Blackjack
  • Poker

The games are usually available in many different variants. So, you need to first visit the live games library of the platform and check the number of titles there. Moreover, you also need to consider the suppliers of the games, because live casinos powered by big names in the industry have excellent titles.

  1. 24/7 Availability

Online gaming doesn’t have any time limitations like land-based casinos that have to close at certain times. So, you need to look for a live gaming platform that is 24/7 active. This means you can enjoy your favorite titles at any time of the day.

The same applies to the casino’s customer support system. You need to be active all the time such that you can get timely help when you need it. You have to check the communication channels and their availability, and here are some of the reliable options:

  • Email
  • Live chat platform
  • FAQ page
  • Messaging box
  • Telephone number
  • Social media pages.
  1. Many Bonuses

Bonuses are not only given on online slots but also other casino games. So, the best live gaming platform always has lots of bonuses for its customers. These are normally special and you can check them out in the bonuses section. You can look forward to offers such as:

  • Cashback
  • Match-up bonus
  • Reload bonus
  • High roller bonus among others.

These boost your live gaming experiences on the platform as you can use them to enjoy the games rather than cashing out the bonus cash. But you shouldn’t forget to read the bonus terms and conditions to save you from losing the bonus package when you break the rules.

Choose the Best Live Casino

Have unlimited fun and the best live gaming experiences by identifying and joining the right platform like jilibet with all the above features. Use them in your search to guide you to excellent platforms.

WWE and 2K announce full details of the new WWE 2K23 video game

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W-O Staff
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WWE 2K23, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, is coming soon for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. In celebration of his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar, 16-time World Champion, Hollywood icon, record-setting philanthropist, and WWE 2K23 Executive Soundtrack Producer, John Cena, will be featured on the cover of each edition of the game, striking three of his signature poses. Global music phenom Bad Bunny, Billboard’s Top Artist of the Year and one of the most streamed artists in the world for 2022, will also make his WWE 2K debut.

WWE 2K23 features several franchise advancements, including a unique new take on the 2K Showcase, the WWE 2K introduction of the fan-favorite WarGames, and expansions to several marquee game modes. In addition, fans can also look forward to a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and more. Incredibly realistic graphics, animations, camera angles and lighting, plus accessible controls and a new optional pinning mechanic will add to the highly immersive experience. WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 via Early Access, followed by the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen on Friday, March 17, 2023.

“It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase,” said John Cena. “2K has done a fantastic job capturing and invigorating the WWE 2K franchise through this concept, and I am honored to grace the cover of WWE 2K23.”

“Much like our cover Superstar John Cena, the Visual Concepts team didn’t back down from the challenge to prove that the quality of the WWE 2K franchise is here to stay,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “WWE 2K23 takes a winning formula and adds so much more. We’re especially excited to see how fans react to the 2K Showcase and WarGames.”

WWE 2K23 features several hallmarks of the franchise, as well some new additions and twists on fan favorites:

  • 2K Showcase Starring John Cena: Conquering John Cena in the ring is an accolade few Superstars can claim. In an unprecedented twist on the 2K Showcase, players will step into the boots of several of Cena’s toughest competitors with one goal in mind: defeat the man who will “Never Give Up.” Spanning his 20-year WWE career and narrated by Cena himself, this interactive sports entertainment documentary uses 2K’s unique Slingshot Tech for a seamless transition from gameplay to live-action footage to bring pivotal moments in each match to life.
  • WarGames: The fan-favorite, chaotic and action-packed WarGames makes its debut in WWE 2K23 and delivers heart-pounding 3v3 and 4v4 single player or multiplayer mayhem inside two side-by-side rings, surrounded by a double steel cage.
  • MyGM: Now featuring more GMs to choose from – or a player’s own custom GM creation – as well as additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards, and more match types for up to four players. Players draft a roster, manage budgets, sign free agents, choose various match types, arena locations, production elements and more, with the goal of beating a rival GM in weekly ratings battles.
  • MyFACTION: Now featuring online multiplayer action, the team-building mode in which players collect, manage, and upgrade an array of WWE Superstars and Legends to create their ultimate four-person factions returns. Players can now take their faction online and compete for global dominance, or compete in Weekly Towers and Faction Wars, while new themed card packs and goals roll out regularly throughout the year.
  • MyRISE: Aspiring Superstars walk through the curtain for their WWE debut in MyRISE and shape their career with the decisions made along the way. Featuring distinct men’s and women’s division storylines and the ability to import custom created Superstars, players journey from the humble beginnings of a rookie, to being immortalized as a WWE Legend.
  • Universe: The ultimate WWE Universe sandbox that puts players in charge of their own version of WWE, from Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows, and Premium Live Events! Updates to Universe include a reworked story system and more.
  • Creation Suite: A signature feature of the WWE 2K franchise, the creation suite returns with cross-platform community creations, including the ability to design custom Superstars, GMs, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships and more. Custom arenas are now playable online, and advanced customization has been added to created entrances.

WWE 2K23 Editions and Pre-Order Bonus

  • WWE 2K23 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition:
  • The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on previous-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC and for $69.99 on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) in both physical and digital formats.
  • The Cross-Gen edition will be available digitally for $69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Cross-Gen edition includes the Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family and the same PlayStation or Xbox account.
  • The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One in both physical and digital formats, and on PC in digital format. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition, Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger; Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card, Gold Edge MyFACTION Card, Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card, and three Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 14, 2023 – three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!
  • The Icon Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, featuring original cover art by renowned WWE-inspired artist Rob Schamberger. In addition to the Standard Edition and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Icon Edition includes the Ruthless Aggression Pack, celebrating 20 years of John Cena’s WWE career by featuring John Cena’s early “Prototype” character, as well as “Leviathan” Batista, developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 Arena. Additional bonus content includes an Emerald Paul Heyman MyFACTION Manager Card, and three Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Icon Edition will be available from March 14, 2023 – three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!
  • Bad Bunny Bonus Pack Pre-Order Offer: Players who pre-order the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will receive the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes Bad Bunny as a playable character, as well as a Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card. The Bad Bunny Bonus Pack is included in the Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition at launch.

Tune in to Monday Night Raw tonight for the world premiere of the “Even Stronger” Showcase trailer, including more information and a look at WWE 2K23 gameplay.

For more information on WWE 2K23, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube.

Update on the condition of Jay Briscoe’s daughters

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Colin Vassallo
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Both of Jay Briscoe’s daughters, who were with him in the car at the time of the fatal car crash, have undergone surgeries and are now recovering.

12-year-old Gracie was paralyzed from the waist down but is now regaining feeling back after suffering an L2 dislocation and L3/L4 fractures. Gracie also had spinal cord compression which complicated things more. As hours and days went on by, she was getting feeling back in her legs and was able to get up and sit in a wheelchair according to an update on Facebook provided by the family. The road to full recovery is a long one for Gracie but these steps were considered crucial.

9-year-old Jayleigh had a C7 neck fracture and L3/L4 fractures in her back, forcing her to be in neck and leg braces for the next few months. Apart from that, she also broke her tibia, fibula, ribs, and a perforated bowel. She still cannot eat or drink so doctors fitted her with a tube until she can heal better.

Both of them survived the crash being in the back of the car and wearing seatbelts.

Sting and Darby Allin help The Great Muta win in his Bye-Bye NOAH event

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Colin Vassallo
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Pro Wrestling NOAH held the Great Muta Final Bye-Bye event today at the Yokohama Arena, mainevented by a six-man tag match featuring Muta, Sting, and Darby Allin vs AKIRA, Hakushi, and Naomichi Marufuji.

The history of Sting and Muta, dating back to the WCW days, was showcased in a video before the wrestlers made their way out to the ring. The TNT champion Darby Allin used his skateboard to the ring and came out to his AEW theme. Sting came out to two theme songs, his WCW one and then his AEW one complete with snow.

The finish of the match came when Allin hit the Coffin Drop on Hakushi and then Muta hit the Shining Wizard to cover him for the victory.

You can see videos from the match below.

Sami Zayn to undergo Bloodline Tribal Court tomorrow on RAW IS XXX

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Colin Vassallo
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Sami Zayn will undergo a Bloodline Tribal Court tomorrow night on RAW IS XXX as the Bloodline Acknowledgement Ceremony has been dropped in favor of advancing the storyline with Zayn coming off that chaotic ending of Smackdown.

Zayn, who’s walking on a thin line with the faction at the moment, came out late to save the rest of the group on Friday and instead of taking out Owens, he paused, stared down his frenemy, and let Owens escape unharmed.

The exciting storyline and dynamics between Zayn, Reigns, The Usos, Sikoa, and Heyman are reaching a fever high and it will be just a matter of time before the trigger is pulled to either have Zayn double-cross The Bloodline or The Bloodline turn on him.

The original acknowledgment ceremony was supposed to feature the older members of the Anoa’i family. It remains unclear if they will still appear as part of the Tribal Court or simply removed from the broadcast all together.

NJPW and NOAH hold 10-bell salute tribute for Jay Briscoe

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Colin Vassallo
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A beautiful tribute to Jay Briscoe was held on night two of Wrestle Kingdom 17: NJPW vs NOAH at the Yokohama Arena earlier today.

The main show opened with all the NJPW and NOAH stars coming out and surrounding the ring for the tribute. Hiroshi Tanahashi and Naomichi Marufuji stood in the ring and each held a portrait of Briscoe. A 10-bell salute was then held and after that was done, his theme song “Reach for the Sky Boy” was played in the arena.

Jay held the IWGP Tag Team title once with his brother Mark and the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team titles with his brother and Toru Yano while in New Japan Pro Wrestling and also held the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team title with Mark in NOAH.

[Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Yokohama Spoilers] Ten bell salute for Jay Briscoe from SquaredCircle

Cassie Lee and Shawn Spears announce the birth of their son

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Colin Vassallo
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Cassie Lee and Shawn Spears welcomed their first child together, Austin Jay, on January 17.

Lee, the former Peyton Royce in WWE, and Spears, who currently works for AEW and is formerly known as Tye Dillinger, made the announcement themselves via a post on Instagram, adding a photo of the two holding hands with the new arrival.

The couple have been married since Summer of 2019. Lee announced that she was stepping away from wrestling along with her tag team partner Jessie McKay last year and later revealed her pregnancy.

19 out of 60 entrants so far named for the Royal Rumble 2023 matches

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Colin Vassallo
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The list of Royal Rumble entrants continued to grow as four more men and two more women threw their names into the match.

The men’s match has the addition of Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Braun Strowman, and Karrion Kross. They now join Ricochet, Kofi Kingston, Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley, Austin Theory, Gunther, Rey Mysterio, Omos, and Cody Rhodes in the match, bringing the total number to 13 out of 30.

In the women’s match, Zelina Vega and Shayna Baszler join Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Candice LaRae, and Raquel Rodriguez who are the only six participants out of 30 revealed so far.

Some Hall of Famers and surprise entrants will be competing on Saturday, especially in the women’s match.

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