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The best podcast topics for 2023

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Daniel Street
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Podcast Topics: What to Talk About in 2023

2023 is coming, and while casinos like Vulkan Vegas are gearing up with promotions, such as the Vulkan Vegas casino – 50 free spins, podcasters should start preparing their lineup of topics in the coming year.

In line with these, we will provide you with some ideas you should cover in 2023. As early as now, you can write a script or prepare your guest list. In the end, we hope that these ideas can help you grow your podcast channel.

1. US Politics

Donald Trump announced he would run for the presidency in 2024. This, of course, did not come as a shock. However, Trump still has many supporters despite losing the 2020 election.

Recently, he also made an announcement where he and his campaign team are selling NFTs—these are digital cards of himself in many forms. The NFTs sell for $99.

This stunt, apparently, is a ploy to generate funds for this campaign. However, the outlook is not good. Within a matter of a few days, the value of these digital assets plunged by 74%.

US politics is an excellent topic to cover, considering that whatever happens in the US impacts the world.

2. DC Universe

Now that James Gun is the co-chairman and co-CEO of the newly formed DC Studios, it is a good idea to talk about the future of DC films.

Gunn’s decision to remove Henry Cavill as Superman outraged fans all over the world. Apparently, Gunn’s vision does not align with what the previous execs of DC had. As such, Gunn is in the process of rebuilding the DC movie universe from scratch.

As a podcast topic, you can talk about an angle of this story. Is James Gunn right for making this decision, or is he destroying the foundation of DC?

In addition, you can work with experts in the comic book industry, along with representatives of movie review websites or YouTubers who have something to say.

3. Garcia-Davis Fight

One of the most anticipated matches in boxing in 2023 is the fight between Ryan “The Flash” Garcia and Geronta “Tank” Davis.

Ryan Garcia will skip his scheduled fight in January 2023 to give way to fight Tank in mid-year 2023. The fight is highly anticipated because both these boxers are good.

Garcia’s record is 23-0, with 19 wins by knockout. On the other hand, Tank’s record is 27-0, with 25 wins via knockout.

Ryan is one of the fastest hard hitters in boxing right now. However, apart from that, he has many flaws as a boxer—at least, this is what experts say.

On the other hand, Geronta has a huge fan base and has all it takes to win. Geronta is heavily favoured in boxing odds in sports betting.

So, while Ryan is fast, Geronta has a defence, a strong body and head that can take punches, and punching power.

Geronta is currently under the tutelage of Floyd Mayweather, while Garcia left Canelo’s Camp. Canelo Alvarez, himself one of the best boxers active today, said that Garcia is not likely to win against Tank.

4. John Wick Chapter 4

The saga of John Wick is not over. It is an excellent podcast topic, especially if your niche is popular culture or movies. The last John Wick movie graced cinemas in 2019. Until now, people cannot get enough of the man you call to kill then Baba Yaga.

The fourth installment comes in 2023 and will continue where the last movie left off. In the JW3, Keanu Reeves got shot, but his body was not found, telling us that he is alive.

JW4 is set for release on March 24, 2023, so you better hurry up and cover this hype. The premise of the story is this: John Wick finds his way to the high table, and he must face powerful enemies. His goal is freedom. To achieve this, he must make alliances and depend on the help of some friends.

The trailer for JW4 is already out. As such, you can, as early as now, cover this topic. Have a show where you discuss nothing but the trailer. Here, you can present your ideas, have callers who will present their ideas, or invite a guest who is a fan and expert of the John Wick saga.

Summary

Depending on your podcast frequency, it is a good idea to start planning these topics now. If your niche does not cover these topics, we recommend you can at least cover US politics. If not, there are many other ideas out there.

What matters is you prepare the podcast topic list now because you have to take action, especially if you are interviewing people. Lastly, make sure you cover the topic before it happens, and also give coverage once it is happening and once it is over.

Monday Night Raw TV report for 01/16/2023

By
Joe Adams
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Arena: Heritage Bank Center

City: Cincinnati, OH

Out first are the Usos and Solo Sikoa. The Usos announce for Raw’s 30th anniversary, every member of the Bloodline will be in attendance to acknowledge the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns. The Usos go on to say that night they will beat the Judgment Day to retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. The Judgment Day come out and Rhea says the only thing the Bloodline needs to acknowledge is that the Judgment Day run Monday Night Raw.

As Finn was talking, he was selling his rib injury, Priest takes the microphone and says easy Finn and tells the Usos that those red tag team championships are coming back home permanently next week to Monday Night Raw.

As Dominik was talking, Solo steps in Dominik’s face then Rhea pushes Dominik out of the way and stares down with Solo. Dominik punches Solo, having no affect. A brawl starts and out of nowhere Mustafa Ali who is set to face Solo next comes flying in and starts hitting Solo.

Solo Sikoa VS. Mustafa Ali

As the match was going on, The Usos come back to the ring and after their arrival, Kevin Owens comes to the ring and starts a fight with the Usos. As Ali gets back in the ring, he gets hit by the Samoan Spike from Solo and Solo gets the win.

Winner: Solo Sikoa

After the match, Owens hits Solo with a Stunner and continues to beat on him and lays Solo on the announce table and goes to jump on him like Solo did to Owens Friday night but the Usos stop him. Owens begins throwing chairs at the Usos and officials were finally able to hold Owens while The Usos and Sols fled to the back.

In the back Elias was being interviewed about being in the Royal Rumble and MVP comes out of Adam Pearce’s office and MVP tells Elias not to worry about the Rumble because the 2023 Royal Rumble winner is a done deal. Elias then says you haven’t been relevant in a ring in years how do you think you’re winning the Rumble? MVP says fine I will get you a match with the 2023 Royal Rumble winner tonight and goes back into Pearce’s office and asks for the match.

The Street Profits VS. Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander

During the match MVP starts to make his way to ringside. MVP has the referee distracted and Benjamin and Alexander double teamed Dawkins, but Dawkins reversed the pin from Alexander and got the win for the Street Profits.

Winners: The Street Profits

Cody Rhodes video package with Cody announcing he will be back for the Royal Rumble.

The Judgment Day was getting interviewed about Finn Balor’s chances in the six-pack challenge match tonight and were interrupted by the Alpha Academy setting up a match with the two teams tonight

Becky Lynch comes to the ring through the crowd and immediately called out Bayley. After trading verbal jabs at each other Becky got Bayley to agree to a one-on-one steel cage match for next week’s Raw.

Mustafa Ali is in the back yelling at Dolph Ziggler for being handed another opportunity and Dolph told him no one gets anything handed to them around here and he doesn’t have time for him tonight. He needs to get ready for his match. Ali then elbowed Dolph in the back of the head and Ali asked him if he had his attention now.

Elias VS. Omos

MVP told Elias he is facing the 2023 Royal Rumble winner tonight it is just not him.

Omos with a chokeslam for the pin.

Winner: Omos

Adam Pearce is being interviewed and Akira Tozawa comes in and says he wants to be in the Royal Rumble.

Alpha Academy VS. Damian Priest & Dominik Mysterio

Priest chokeslams Otis off the 2nd rope, Gable has Mysterio locked in an ankle lock and Rhea and Finn distract the referee. Priest chokeslams Gable and Mysterio rolls on Gable to get the win.

Winners: Damian Priest & Dominik Mysterio

A video package is shown on Martin Luther King.

Iyo Sky VS. Michin Mia Yim

Candace LaRae comes out to be in the corner of Yim and Bayley and Dakota Kai are in Sky’s corner.

Bayley gets on the apron, LaRae takes out Bayley, Yim hits Sky with a foot to the face and gets the win.

Winner: Michin Mia Yim

After the match Dakota Kai attacks Yim and LaRae comes in and hits her with knees to the face and Kai rolls out of the ring.

Bianca Belair in the ring next to talk about missing Raw last week. She calls out Alexa Bliss, Bliss comes out and says you fear me. Bianca stops Bliss and asks her if she wanted to wait and face 29 other women to face her at WrestleMania or do you want to face me for the championship at the Royal Rumble. Bliss says I will see you at the Rumble and Bianca said you will see me tonight too, and attacks Bliss. Bliss is able to dump her over the barricade, but Bianca gets up behind her and pulls Bliss over the barricade and the fight continued.

Akira Tozawa VS. Bronson Reed

Bronson splashes Akira off the top rope to get the win.

Winner: Bronson Reed

Seth “Freakin” Rollins interviewed by Byron Saxton and Seth says the United States Championship is calling me back in, I thought I was out, and it called me back in. Seth says he is winning the match tonight and then he is going to the Royal Rumble and winning it all and then he is going to WrestleMania to beat Roman Reigns like only he can.

Six-Man Elimination match with the winner getting a shot at Austin Theory and the United States Championship next Monday on the 30th anniversary of Monday Night Raw show next week.

Bobby Lashley VS. Seth “Freakin” Rollins VS. Dolph Ziggler VS. The Miz VS. Finn Balor VS. Baron Corbin

While The Miz has Dolph locked in a figure four, Dolph reverses and Rollins runs and hits The Miz with a stomp and pins the Miz. The Miz is eliminated.

Dolph Ziggler is eliminated after Rollins pins him after hitting the Pedigree.

Finn Balor was eliminated by Seth Rollins after a Stomp.

Baron Corbin is eliminated by Bobby Lashley while being distracted by Omos and MVP at ringside that took out Seth Rollins.

Austin Theory then gets involved and hit Lashley with the title.

Omos goes for a chokeslam on Theory who fights out of it allowing Rollins to hit the Stomp on Omos on the announce table.

Rollins gets back in the ring hits MVP with a superkick but runs into a Bobby Lashley spear and Lashley gets the win.

Winner: Bobby Lashley

Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley early favorites to win Rumble matches

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Colin Vassallo
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Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley are currently the favorites to win their respective Royal Rumble matches on Saturday, January 28.

Rhodes, who has long been rumored to be winning the match, has 7/10 odds and is followed by none other than The Rock with odds of 6/4. The participation of The Rock in the Rumble has not been confirmed and if it happens, it’s likely to be a surprise. Sami Zayn is 7/4, Seth Rollins is 4/1, and Kevin Owens is 16/1 to round up the top five.

Ripley, who had quite a year with Judgment Day, is 1/1 favorite. Ripley was the last one to be eliminated in last year’s Rumble by the eventual winner Bianca Belair. Becky Lynch is 2/1 in second place and Lynch already won the Rumble in 2019. Charlotte Flair, another former Rumble winner, is 6/1 in third while Bayley is 7/1 and Raquel Rodriguez is 9/1 to finish off the top five.

These are the very early odds and the Rumble is two weeks away. As everybody knows, things in WWE change quite fast and especially with Vince McMahon back in the fold.

Santino Marella signs deal with Impact Wrestling

By
Colin Vassallo
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Santino Marella has signed a deal with Impact Wrestling so his appearance as the new Director of Authority at Hard To Kill is not a short-term angle.

Impact announced the signing yesterday in a message on social media, simply writing, “Santino Marella has signed with Impact Wrestling!”

The former WWE Superstar is familiar with the promotion and last Friday’s appearance was not his first one for the company. He worked for Impact in 2017 and did occasional commentary for them a year later as well.

Marella returned at Hard To Kill as the new boss in town as Scott D’Amore is out after he was attacked by Bully Ray.

Impact applied to trademark the name of Santino Marella last month with the USPTO after WWE let it expire.

Betwinner bookmaker’s office

By
Daniel Street
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Just 10 years ago, sports betting was not as accessible as it is now. As a rule, these were handled by experienced bettors who followed all the trends. But with the development of more and more opportunities on the Internet, betting companies have moved to a new level. Of the advantages, they became available to a wide range of users.

Nowadays, anyone who has money and desire can make a bet. To do this you need to choose the right bookmaker. We will help you with this and prove why Betwinner betting company is right for you, what are its advantages and convenience.

Let’s consider, also, the conditions that the company offers for betting to its players, how beneficial it is compared to other offers in this area. And most importantly, how and where to install this wonderful application to start betting and winning.

You can read even more useful information about BetWinner Online Sports Betting on the official source.

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ROH Supercard of Honor announced for WrestleMania 39 weekend in LA

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Colin Vassallo
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The next ROH show has been announced for WrestleMania weekend as Supercard of Honor takes place on Friday, March 31 live from the Galen Center on the campus of University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

ROH’s Supercard of Honor is synonymous with WrestleMania weekend and although Tony Khan originally said that he would evaluate if he wanted to run that weekend moving forward, it seems like the smartest decision was taken to go ahead as per tradition.

“On Friday March 31st wrestling fans from around the world will descend on Los Angeles for one of the most anticipated events of the year,” read the tweet from Ring of Honor announcing the show.

The show will start at 4PM PT, or 7PM ET, and will conflict with the Smackdown and Hall of Fame at the Crypto.com arena which is two miles away.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 27 at 10AM PT at ROHTIX.COM starting from $20.

Vince McMahon returns to the office at WWE Headquarters

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Colin Vassallo
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Vince McMahon staying away from WWE Headquarters didn’t last long as the website RingsideNews.com is reporting that the Executive Chairman has returned and has been at his office all week, a nightmare scenario for those in Connecticut.

McMahon, who bossed his way back into the company after resigning over the hush money scandal, also re-hired his former Chief of Staff, Brad Blum. Blum was removed from his position at the end of 2022 but returned as Executive Vice President, Operations & Chief of Staff where he serves as the strategic adviser to Vince, managing the day-to-day operations at WWE.

According to Ringside News, McMahon has already been making suggestions to different departments and the worst case scenario is McMahon grabbing back his creative control. This past Friday, Triple H advised the troops that he remains in charge of creative, at least for now.

When Vince returned and it was said that he’s only back to advise on the sale, it was believed to be just a matter of time before he starts slowly taking back everything under his control.

Updated list of entrants for the 2023 Royal Rumble matches

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Colin Vassallo
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The entrants for the Royal Rumble increased by three more after last night’s Smackdown with two men and one women putting throwing their hat in for the match.

Rey Mysterio and Intercontinental champion Gunther have both declared that they will be part of the match, becoming the eighth and ninth Superstars announced. They join Kofi Kingston, Santos Escobar, Ricochet, Austin Theory, Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley, and Baron Corbin.

Former NXT Women’s champion Raquel Rodriguez also announced her intention to join the women’s match and is now in the match along with Liv Morgan, Candice LaRae, and Rhea Ripley.

In total, there are 13 out of 60 Superstars announced for both matches and two weeks to go. The Royal Rumble takes place on Saturday, January 28.

Former NXT UK star Jinny announces retirement

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Colin Vassallo
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Former NXT UK star Jinny has announced her retirement from professional wrestling.

The 35-year-old, who wrestled professionally for eight years, delivered the news in a post on social media.

“After a long time away due to an injury, I have made the decision to hang up my fashionable boots,” Jinny said. “Thank you for all the memories. I’ll remember that chapter for the rest of my life. Every journey has an end, but in life, every ending is just a new beginning. I’m excited about what’s next.”

Jinny signed with WWE in 2017 and was part of the NXT UK brand. She has not wrestled in over a year. Many of her former colleagues responded to her announcement with many well wishes.

The British star is married to current WWE Intercontinental champion Gunther.

Frankie Kazarian signs deal with Impact Wrestling

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Colin Vassallo
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Frankie Kazarian has signed a new long-term deal with Impact Wrestling. The announcement was made by Kazarian himself last night at the Hard to Kill pay-per-view.

In his promo, the former AEW World Tag Team champion said that he had to evaluate if he wants to push himself or be with those who he thought were his friends and just remain complacent. Kazarian, who was part of All Elite Wrestling since day one, had asked and was granted a release from AEW according to PWInsider.com and is no longer part of the promotion.

The 45-year-old worked for TNA between 2003 and 2005 and then returned in 2006 until 2014. He is a former five-time X Division champion and three-time Impact Tag Team champion.

CM Punk takes a crack at AEW’s television ratings

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Colin Vassallo
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CM Punk took a crack at the AEW television ratings at the expense of MJF.

MJF, who recently won two Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards for Most Hated and Feud of the Year, coincidentally the one with Punk, posted a photo on his social media posing with the two plaques.

But the current AEW World champion hilariously put tape over Punk’s name on the plaque to cover him and that was enough to get a response from Punk on Instagram.

“Maybe find some tape for the ratings so nobody sees those either,” Punk fired back as a reply on MJF’s photo. Punk’s funny comment drew over 4,000 likes and nearly 500 replies.

AEW enjoyed some of its best ratings with Punk on the roster and it’s no secret that those ratings have dipped lately.

The former champion is currently out injured and his status with the company remains unknown.

Jeff Jarrett smashes guitar on Cobra Kai Stingray’s head during Rampage

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Colin Vassallo
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Actor Paul Walter Hauser, who this week won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Black Bird, got into some trouble on Rampage last night.

Hauser, who also plays the role of Stingray on the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai, is a big wrestling fan and in the latest series of Cobra Kai, he can be heard singing the Jericho theme song Judas.

He was being interviewed in the ring by Renee Paquette when he was first interrupted by Danhausen, and then by Sunjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, and Jeff Jarrett.

Hauser ripped on Jeff Jarrett and company before slapping Dutt but things got ugly from there as the heels showed no mercy. Lethal knocked Hauser out with a punch and then Jeff Jarrett smashed a guitar on his head, leaving him laying in the ring. Lethal then took the Golden Globe but before any more damage could be done, Orange Cassidy and Best Friends came out to save the day.

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Santino Marella shows up at Hard To Kill as new Director of Authority

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Colin Vassallo
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Santino Marella returned on television last night at the Hard to Kill pay-per-view and was introduced as the new Director of Authority at Impact Wrestling.

Marella is replacing Scott D’Amore for now on screen following an angle where Bully Ray took out the Impact EVP as part of his storyline.

The former WWE Superstar came out to spoil Moose’s party after he cheated to win the Impact Digital Media title. Marella said he was backstage and saw what he did and restarted the match, allowing enough time for Hendry to recover and pin Moose to retain the title.

Impact trademarked the name Santino Marella last month after WWE let go of the trademark.

His daughter, Bianca, is currently to signed to NXT wrestling under the name of Arianna Grace.

Mickie James’ Last Rodeo ends with the capture of the Impact Knockouts title

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Colin Vassallo
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Mickie James survived to live another day after she defeated Jordynne Grace to win the Impact Knockouts title in a title vs career match which headlined the Hard To Kill pay-per-view last night.

In an angle similar to that of Ric Flair in WWE, James was wrestling to save her career every single time after she kicked off her Last Rodeo, her march to get back to the top but she had vowed to retire if she lost a match along the way.

Many thought with the match wrapping up the show, it would be the end of the line for James but the in-ring veteran managed to squeeze out a win after getting nearly choked out just minutes before.

The now five-time Impact Knockouts champion celebrated in the ring with her family before the show faded to black. Her husband, Nick Aldis, was not part of the celebration.

Features of a genuine online slot website

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Daniel Street
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Online slot websites have become extremely popular in recent years, as they offer players the convenience of playing their favorite casino games from the comfort of their own homes. However, with the vast number of online slot websites available, it can be challenging to determine which ones are genuine and which ones are not. This article will discuss some features of a simple online slot website.

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Triple H addresses WWE Superstars in meeting before Smackdown

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Colin Vassallo
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Triple H held a talent meeting last night before Smackdown according to PWInsider.com to address the return of Vince McMahon. The talent were not part of the company-wide meeting held last Friday.

The WWE COO explained what McMahon’s role is at the moment and said that he’s back “only” to lead the efforts in finding a strategic alternative. Levesque said that the company has not been sold and a sale process will take months, if it even happens.

He also tried to calm some nerves down by telling WWE Superstars that Vince’s return does not affect the creative process, at least for now, and he still has the final say over what goes on television as Chief Content Officer.

One would think that with Vince back, it will not be long before he takes over creative back but McMahon is currently busy enough with the sale and TV rights renewals and those are the top priorities right now in the company.

Hard To Kill 2023 pay-per-view results

By
Colin Vassallo
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Here are the results from last night’s Hard To Kill pay-per-view which took place from Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kushida defeated Angels, Delirious, Mike Bailey, Mike Jackson and Yuya Uemura in a six-man tag match in the pre-show; Trey Miguel defeated Black Taurus to retain the Impact X Division title in the pre-show; Josh Alexander defeated Bully Ray in a full metal mayhem match to retain the Impact World title; Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin defeated Heath and Rhino, Brian Myers and Matt Cardona, and Ace Austin and Chris Bey in a four-way tag team elimination match to retain the Impact World Tag Team titles; Joe Hendry defeated Moose by to retain the Impact Digital Media title; Masha Slamovich defeated Deonna Purrazzo, Killer Kelly, and Taylor Wilde in a four-way match to become the #1 contender to the Impact Knockouts World title; Steve Maclin defeated Rich Swann in a falls count anywhere match; Eddie Edwards defeated Jonathan Gresham; Mickie James defeated Jordynne Grace in a title vs career match to become the new Impact Knockouts World champion.

Smackdown TV report for 01/13/2023

By
Joe Adams
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Arena: Resch Center

City: Green Bay, WI

Gunther VS. Braun Strowman for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

After multiple 2 counts by both men, the end saw both men on the top rope and Gunther was able to get off the ropes and pull Braun’s bad arm down causing Braun to hit his head on the ring post then Gunther delivers a powerbomb into a pin for the win.

Winner and Still WWE Intercontinental Champion: Gunther

In the back, Sami Zayn goes to the Bloodline’s door and Paul Heyman came out and told Sami per the Tribal Chief he is on his own tonight against Kevin Owens. Sami told Paul to tell Roman he had made the right decision and that he would handle this problem.

Rey Mysterio comes out and says the holidays are cherished by him, but he didn’t have a very merry Christmas. Dominik tried to ruin things again. Now Dominik is walking around like a thug and as a father it breaks my heart but as a man it pisses him off and is going to enter and win the Royal Rumble match. Karrion Kross comes out to interrupt Rey. Karrion said he knows 17 years ago Rey won the Royal Rumble and it was probably a good night for Dominik also, but Rey wouldn’t know that because he wasn’t around for Dominik while he was growing up. Karrion then said he is a failure and wants to know what hurts more the fact that Dominik didn’t grow up to be like him or that he did not raise Dominik to be just like him. Rey attacks Kross and drapes him over the ropes but when he goes for the 619 Scarlett pulls Rey’s leg allowing Kross to recover and hook Rey in the cross jacket.

In the back Emma and Maxine were trying to talk to Liv about her choice to enter the Women’s Royal Rumble the #1 entrant and Raquel Rodriguez walks in and says yes we know you have the fighting spirit to take on all 29 other women but someone of your size, but my size was built to win the Royal Rumble. Liv looks at Raquel and says well look I had my palm read today and when Raquel looked down at her hand, Liv slapped her in the face and challenged Raquel to a match tonight. Raquel accepted.

Xia Li VS. Tegan Nox

Xia goes for a spinning kick, but Tegan moves and hits her finisher, the Shining Wizard, and gets the win.

Winner: Tegan Nox

Sheamus and Drew McIntyre in the back with Adam Pearce and are requesting a match with the Usos and Pearce tells them starting next week is going to be a tournament to see who will face the Usos and they are in it and their first match will be against the Viking Raiders.

Bray Wyatt is out next and is sitting in a rocking chair in the ring, and says he knows who he is but who are you? He is the eater of worlds and at the Royal Rumble will be his rebirth and LA Knight when the lights go out you should run.

In the back Kayla Braxton interviewed Kevin Owens and prior to Kayla finishing her question, Sami Zayn interrupted. Sami said you couldn’t stay on Raw and leave me do this with the Bloodline. Kevin says you don’t see it, I didn’t ask for this match, I didn’t ask for the tag match with Cena, Roman did. Sami says he is going to end this tonight.

Imperium is interviewed in the back by Kayla Braxton and Gunther says he did it, he beat his biggest challenge in Braun Strowman, and he is now ready to enter the Royal Rumble to go onto WrestleMania.

Liv Morgan VS. Raquel Rodriguez

During the match Liv proved she could throw Raquel over the top rope, Raquel has a surprised look on her face as Liv held the rope open for Raquel to return to the ring. Raquel pulls Liv out and picks her up and attempts to drive her into the ring post but Liv moves and gets off Raquel’s shoulder to ram Raquel face first into the ring post, then runs Raquel into the ring steps. Liv sets a table up outside the ring and places Raquel on the table but before Liv could get to the top rope Raquel moves off the table and rolls in the ring. Liv diverts and attempts to jump on Raquel in the ring, but Raquel swats her away then picks her up for the Chingona Bomb and gets the win.

Winner: Raquel Rodriguez

Sonya Deville arguing with Adam Pearce about getting a rematch with Charlotte Flair and he said you lost, and she says she is going to find a way to make that rematch happen.

In the back Sonya attacks Charlotte. Charlotte throws Sonya over some cases and the officials get her to stop and Sonya jumps on her again, but Charlotte turned the tables on her, and the officials finally got the fight broken up.

Another Cody Rhodes video is shown.

Sami Zayn VS. Kevin Owens

As Sami was sitting Owens up for the Helluva Kick, the Usos and Solo Sikoa came in and attacked Owens.

Winner By Disqualification: Kevin Owens

After the match The Usos and Solo continue beat down Owens, Sami stands in the ring questioning their actions. The Usos then go to Sami and say this is for you. The Usos hold Owens and Solo hits the Samoan Spike and Owens is lying on the announce table. Solo then runs and jumps onto Owens and crushes him through the table.

Rampage TV report for 01/13/2023

By
Paul Hemming
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Arena: Kia Forum

City: Los Angeles, CA

Last Week’s Rating: 551,000 overall; 0.15 in 18-49 demo

It’s Friday Night, and you know what that means…  it’s time for our Rampage Review!

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Darby Allin vs Juice Robinson, TNT Title

Backstory: Juice challenged Darby Wednesday

Another in the long line of wrestlers we – and perhaps the company themselves – might’ve forgotten they’d signed.  Robinson didn’t even get an entrance.  They shouldn’t assume everyone knows who he is; he has to be established first.

Cagey start leading to Allin snatching a headlock which Juice could not get him to relinquish until finally landing a belly to back.  Darby got the knees up on a senton – immediately back to the head lock.

A series of quick arm drags followed until Allin took the nastiest back body drop over the ropes since Shawn at the ‘98 Rumble.  Juice beat him around ringside, dropping him face-first on the steps as the ads arrived.

In the ring as we returned, Robinson was landing snapping jabs until Allin got his feet up to counter an attack in the corner then launched himself through the ropes at Juice.  Back inside once more, Robinson this time landed the senton, thrice, for a two count.

Then came off the top, Darby moved, Juice hauled him atop the shoulders, dropping him via gutbuster but missing with a senton in the corner.  Allin got two with a code red then headed up for a Coffin Drop.

Juice cut him off then hit a lariat off the top with Allin perched on the ropes, following up with a jackhammer for another two.

Then went for an avalanche edition; Allin countered into the Scorpion Death Drop – mid-flight – in a hell of a spot, then hit the Coffin Drop for the win.

Crowd quiet for this, perhaps tired but also perhaps not properly aware of who Robinson is?  Not seen anything special in him personally.  Yet.

Jericho said that ‘in a lot of ways (Juice) won because he had a great showing’.  By all means tell us he ‘won’ because he beat Darby up and dominated the match; not because he had a ‘great showing’.

They talked about Allin going to Japan to wrestle in Muta’s last match.

WINNER: Darby Allin

More Book of Hobbs.  This time he was reading from a literal book.  He broke a phoenix from the flame’s neck and is going to scatter the ashes all over everyone he hurts in AEW.

Didn’t he attack a random dude a few weeks ago?  Is this going anywhere?  Was he being literal and is going after Rey Fenix?

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The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn were with Renee.  Caster had a line about ‘blood money’ & ‘selling out’.  This was heavily edited since Caster completely screwed up the first attempt live and had to do a re-take.

They were about to leave a scissor imprint in some ‘cement’…

When the Ass Boys came out to complain that the Acclaimed had stolen their dad.  The champs lulled them then pantsed them and pushed them into the cement.  Wasn’t there a plan to one day main event a ppv with a tag?  This angle might just be the one.

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Renee with Swerve and Mogul Affiliates.  Including – I assume – Puff Daddy’s son?  Strickland said they’d be the most violent, gruesome group in AEW and he wasn’t wrestling this week since he’s tired of beating people up.  Still no name for his other backup guy.

Kings of the Black Throne vs Eddie Kingston & Ortiz

Backstory: Malakai’s been sewing dissent among the faces & appealing to Eddie’s dark side

And still we’re deprived of Black’s theme & entrance.  Though at least the HOB finally have a storyline.

Kingston got a huge pop as his music hit and a loud ‘Eddie’ chant as the match began.  Be fighting the crowd if they turn him.

Starting quickly, King & Ortiz hit hard, the latter with a dropkick to the knee then the chest after absorbing stiff chops from Brody.  Tag to an uninterested-looking Kingston who shoved King away and pointed to Black.

Right to a grapple, the pair jostled until Malakai avoided a shot in the corner, hit the ropes but was struck with a chop.  Black avoided the Uriken, Kingston ended up on his ass, Black sat down in his pose, facing Eddie.

Ads.

Brody absolutely crushed Kingston with a senton in the corner, Ortiz broke up the pin as we were shown footage of a ‘stubborn’ Eddie refusing to tag during the break.  Brody ran through him with a lariat, Eddie popped up to hit a half-&-half after an enziguri.  Both down.

Ortiz begged for the tag, Malakai interrupted, Ortiz hit a ddt through the ropes and Eddie hit an exploder for two.  Black came back with a jumping knee, Ortiz again tried to help but ate a knee himself.  Eddie took advantage again to bag two.

Buddy Matthews slid right into the ring with a chair, Julia came in and screamed, all right in front of the ref.  Ortiz, in illegally, also in front of the ref, argued with Eddie, Black hit his kick to win.

Decent action; dogs*** booking.  The House do not always win in that regard.

WINNER: Kings of the Black Throne

Lexi with Jade Cargill & Leila Gray.  Cargill pretended Red Velvet didn’t exist and talked smack about her.  That was about it.

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Renee interviewed Paul Walter Hauser & his Golden Globe award.  Speaking of inanimate objects, Jarrett & co. came out to interrupt.  You know how this ended: splinters of balsa wood everywhere.  They also stole his award.  The Best Friends & Orange chased them off.

Hauser made a comment about ‘bypass(ing) Connecticut and head(ing) straight to Jacksonville’ and was very good on the mic.

This felt like a segment absolutely jammed in to get a celeb on the show.  Sonjay Dutt makes me want to murder television.

Anna Jay & Tay Melo vs Ruby Soho & Willow Nightingale, Street Fight

Backstory: Tay broke Ruby’s nose in September, they’ve been feuding since she returned

The faces attacked as the heels were making their entrance.  The four brawled down the ramp.  This main event was so important the announcers spent the first few minutes announcing matches for Dynamite so I missed what was happening in noting those.

Ruby came up bleeding from the head as the ads arrived.

The heels were well on top as we returned, Anna readying the Queenslayer with barbed-wire round her arm.  Soho broke it up with chain assisted punches, Tay hit her with a garbage can lid.  Willow dragged both heels off the top as they setup a superplex on Soho, bringing all three crashing down.

Then flung Anna into the corner.  Melo hit a very tame chair shot.  Then was drilled with a spinebuster by Willow who then got two after yet another senton in the corner.

JR kept calling one of the company’s top heels ‘Chrissy’.

Nightingale setup a dr. bomb, Tay fought her off but ate No Future courtesy of Ruby.  Then setup a table at ringside as Anna was powerbombed off the stage by Willow, completely missing the table below – hope she’s okay.

Tay hit a Gotch-style piledriver on Soho off the apron and through the table at ringside.  Crazy risky.  Before scattering thumbtacks and trying to force a blood-caked Soho face-first into them.

Soho fought her off and nailed her with Destination Unknown into the tacks to bag the win.

Excalibur said that Ruby ‘begrudgingly’ gave Willow respect.  Weren’t they partners who displayed absolutely no problems all match?

This was a wild, bloody brawl and the girls all worked really hard and took a lot of risks.  But these type of matches really aren’t my thing.  Even more so with females involved.  Call me old-fashioned or whatever – a sure way for a sentence to end badly – I don’t like seeing women being beaten and bloodied.

WINNER: Ruby Soho & Willow Nightingale

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Next Dynamite:

  • Hangman promo with Renee
  • Young Bucks vs Top Flight
  • Orange Cassidy vs Jay Lethal, All-Atlantic Title
  • Kushida vs Darby Allin, TNT Title
  • Bryan Danielson vs Bandido
  • Jake Hager vs Ricky Starks

Next Rampage:

  • Daniel Garcia vs Action Andretti

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Overall impressions

An absolute blur of rushing from one thing to the next, no time for anything or anyone to sink in, so nothing felt important or worthwhile.  In short, an overbooked mess.

Check Out

  • The main event if you’re into that type of match

Thanks for reading.  Have a great weekend!

 

Shane McMahon paid over $800,000 by WWE in 2022

By
Colin Vassallo
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In the latest WWE Form 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, there is a sentence related to Shane McMahon, who was said to have been let go from the company following the Royal Rumble.

“In 2022, Shane McMahon was retained as an independent contractor performer by the Company and received an aggregate of approximately $828,000 in connection with such services,” the filing revealed.

Shane, who was part of the Royal Rumble match last year, caused a huge uproar backstage with several changes to the actual Royal Rumble match where he served as an unofficial producer. His changes and clashes backstage forced his father to scrap any future storylines and Shane did not appear anymore on WWE television for the rest of the year, meaning that he got paid nearly a million dollars for his Rumble work that one weekend in January.

Shane was supposed to be part of the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania premium live events last year but his chaos backstage cost him his place on television.

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