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NXT rating for 06/21/2022

NXT drew 637,000 viewers this week, up 25,000 viewers from the prior week for another taped episode. The show returns live on USA next week. In the 18-49 demo, NXT drew a 0.18 rating, up 0.06 from last week and placed #7 in the top 50 cable chart. It was their best demo since September 21, 2021. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)

Report: Triple H “back” at WWE Performance Center / NXT

John Pollock from POST Wrestling is reporting that Triple H was at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida yesterday and addressed the staff.

“Of the people I heard from, Levesque stated ‘he’s back’ – it is unknown what that entails but that was the wording I was given,” Pollock tweeted.

His report was confirmed by other industry insiders.

Triple H was unceremoniously removed from his position heading up NXT and the WWE PC in September before NXT was rebranded to NXT 2.0. His team was completely gutted, with only a few individuals remaining in power, namely Shawn Michaels and head coach Matt Bloom.

NXT under Triple H thrived big time but his removal from NXT was seen by many as a punishment for losing the Wednesday night war against AEW.

His cardiac event last year pushed Triple H farther away from the company for several months but the multi-time WWE champion returned to work full time in April.

His wife Stephanie is currently the interim Chairwoman and CEO of WWE, temporarily replacing Vince McMahon who is under investigation by the WWE Board of Directors.

Okada shows up on Dynamite, four matches added to Forbidden Door

Four more matches were added to the AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view, bringing the total number of matches to 10.

The IWGP Heavyweight championship will be defended in a four-way match with champ Jay White defending against Kazuchika Okada, Hangman Page, and Adam Cole. Okada appeared on Dynamite last night to promote the match.

An eight-man tag team match will pit Sting, Darby Allin, and Shingo Takagi and Hiromu Takahashi of Los Ingobernables de Japon to take on The Young Bucks and Bullet Club’s El Phantasmo and Hikuleo.

Zack Sabre Jr’s match was confirmed on Dynamite last night but with his original opponent Bryan Danielson out of action, the mystery opponent will only be revealed on Sunday. All that was said was that he’s another technical wrestler who will take Sabre to the limit.

And in the Buy-In match, there will be another eight-man tag team match with Billy Gunn, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, and Max Caster taking on NJPW LA Dojo’s Alex Coughlin, Yuya Uemura, Kevin Knight, and The DKC from NJPW’s LA Dojo.

Forbidden Door is available to pre-order from Bleacher Report in the United States and FITE.TV everywhere else.

Iranian hackers attacked Israel’s air strike warning system

The Israeli National Cyber Directorate (INCD) confirmed on the morning of June 20, local time, that the false rocket alerts activated in Jerusalem and Eilat on the evening of the 19th were likely caused by a cyber attack.

On Monday (20th), there was widespread speculation that Iran was the perpetrator of the hack, and many cyber experts expressed such views in interviews about the possibility of Iranian involvement. However, a diplomatic source said it was uncertain whether the Islamic Republic was the source of the attack. The diplomatic source also downplayed the significance of the attack, saying “there is constant cyber activity against Israel. In terms of Israel’s commitment to improving its cyber resilience, it’s doing fine. Part of [the country’s] multi-year plan is with other countries. Cooperate to build a cyber iron dome. Yesterday’s headlines overstated the siren.” Rocket sirens sounded for nearly an hour in Eilat and several Jerusalem communities including Talpiot, Katamon and Beit Hakerem on the evening of the 19th.

The Jerusalem Post reported that the IDF initially blamed a system glitch, and the alarm went off for nearly an hour. Rocket attacks in civilian areas remain an endemic danger to Israel.

The Israel National Cyber Agency now suspects the cyber intrusion was the cause. Deputy Economy Minister Yar Goran suggested on the 20th in state media that the culprit may come from Iran. “The Iranians are trying to harm Israel online, and this incident needs to be investigated quickly,” the former IDF deputy chief of staff told IDF Radio. On the other hand, they are trying best to do data disaster recovery, minimizing losses.

The IDF Home Front Command said the siren that was damaged was a municipal system, not a military system. The civil protection authority said in a tweet that it “directed local authorities to take prompt protective measures on the local public address system”. The tweet acknowledged “suspected cyber incidents at the interface of the municipal public address system that led to the activation of public address in a few locations in Eilat and the city of Jerusalem.”

INCD did not immediately respond to Information Security Media Group’s request for comment.

Tensions between Iran and Israel are rising as Tehran blames the Jewish state for a recent spate of attacks on its nuclear infrastructure, while Israel urges its citizens to leave Turkey over fears that Iranian operatives could attack Israelis in Istanbul.

Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point this week unveiled a spear-phishing campaign targeting prominent Israeli and U.S. executives, blaming Iran.

Targets identified by Check Point include former Israeli foreign minister and deputy prime minister Tzipi Livni; an unnamed former major general who held a highly sensitive position in the Israel Defense Forces; and an unnamed senior executive in the Israeli defense industry.

The same day the Check Point article was published, June 14, the Israel National Cyber Agency issued a warning about “aggressive phishing campaigns targeting various users in Israel” and issued an alert containing information that would allow users to block the attack.

It’s hard to explain the idea that anyone other than Iran would support the idea of hacking. There was no ransomware or monetary extortion element in this attack, which rules out ordinary cybercriminals.

With the exception of Iran, few countries with strong cyber programs have come into conflict with Israel. For example, even if Russia decides to retaliate for Jerusalem’s support of Ukraine, it seems unconscionable to play with the siren.

By contrast, infiltrating a non-essential and less-protected system, such as a siren, could draw extensive media attention that would be appropriate for Iran’s previous cyberattacks.

Omree Wechsler, a senior researcher at the Blavatnik Center for Interdisciplinary Cyber Research, commented: “The incident of the Iranian cyber attack may be the story behind the false rocket warning sirens in Jerusalem. Specifically, the hackers targeted the public address systems in Jerusalem and Eilat. As a A distinctly Israeli symbol, it shows that this was an opportunistic attack, not a sophisticated and well-orchestrated attack that was launched years ago. Hackers attacked where they found vulnerabilities.” Wechsler added: “As many of the world’s networks Attacks are focused on financial or espionage targets, and Iran’s activities against Israel fit a pattern of causing damage or creating panic. Such attacks are common and part of everyday life, including thousands of attempts to break into any system or server, The damage will lead to media coverage.”

The ground as well as the network have been reduced to battlefields. In the online world, the conflict is more intense, and the situation is more chaotic. This forces us to acknowledge that the game between great powers is no longer restricted to traditional military and political confrontations, but now encompasses a series of comprehensive strength clashes such as money, network, and intelligence. Because of its low cost and superior stealth, cyber warfare has become the preferred choice for modern warfare. Businesses and organizations must fully comprehend the significance of data security. A data breach may damage a company and an organization. As a result, organizations should employ appropriate methods to safeguard enterprise data, such as virtual machine data protection, vm backup solutions, and so on.

Bryan Danielson out of Forbidden Door and Blood & Guts, still not cleared to wrestle

Bryan Danielson is officially out of Forbidden Door and Blood & Guts as the former WWE champion is still not medically cleared to compete following the Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing.

Danielson addressed the AEW crowd at the beginning of Dynamite and said that he was supposed to be part of both events, but as luck would have it, he now has to miss both.

He reassured fans that he’s in top physical condition and will be back in the ring, just not this Sunday or next Wednesday.

Danielson then said he found the one man he trusts to take on Zack Sabre Jr this Sunday but in true heel fashion, he did not reveal the opponent and said people have to tune in this Sunday to see who will take his spot.

The news did not go down well with fans who booed Danielson, but he liked the reaction saying he came out from the bad guys’ tunnel so what did they expect?

Zack Sabre Jr came out to confront Danielson and the two had a stare down, though Sabre remained on the ramp and did not get in the ring.

Final push for Forbidden Door tonight live on Dynamite on TBS

Dynamite tonight on TBS will be the final stop before the Forbidden Door pay-per-view and more matches are expected to be announced on tonight’s broadcast.

Perhaps the most anticipated segment of the show will be Bryan Danielson’s appearance, where he will be addressing Forbidden Door and Blood & Guts. Danielson was injured for the last few weeks and if he’s cleared, Zack Sabre Jr stands in his way this Sunday.

Matches announced for tonight include Chris Jericho and Lance Archer vs Jon Moxley & Hiroshi Tanahashi, Will Ospreay and Aussie Open vs Orange Cassidy and Roppongi Vice, Toni Storm vs Marina Shafir, plus the last qualifying match for the All-Atlantic Championship with Penta Oscar vs Malakai Black.

The most illegal MMA moves

MMA has developed from its allegedly brutal beginnings into a carefully regulated sport, despite the public viewing it as pretty much an everything-goes (human) version of bullfighting. Fortunately, as MMA’s popularity has increased, so has the public’s perception of this discipline.

Many rule adjustments were introduced to guarantee combatant safety and in order to obtain acceptability from the world of entertainment sport. The Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts were eventually established, and the sport has been approved in practically every state in the country thanks to these uniform regulations.

Even so, newcomers to MMA events frequently require clarification on what is permissible and what is not, especially if they are looking at UFC betting odds and wanting to wager on the sport. So, for those of you who are new to the sport and want to understand more about the restrictions, here are a few things that are prohibited in MMA.

Head Butts

Intentional headbutts are forbidden in MMA, however, they are pretty uncommon at this point in the sport’s history. If a competitor intentionally headbutts another, the referee will probably subtract a point from the offending fighter. One point can make a huge difference in a three-round bout. The guilty fighter may also lose by disqualification if the fighter’s adversary is hurt and not able to continue the match due to an intentional headbutt.

Striking the Groin

MMA fighters are not allowed to hit their adversaries in the crotch in any way for understandable reasons. Despite the fact that all fighters are made to wear a protective cup, groin hits can still cause significant harm.

Intentional offences of this nature, like headbutts, are almost non-existent. Accidental groin hits, on the other hand, are rather prevalent in MMA. Inside leg kicks that aren’t properly done can result in an unpleasant break in activity for a combatant.

Groin strikes are governed by the same set of laws as headbutts. The referee has the choice to deduct a point from the offending fighter, whether deliberate or not. In addition, the same rules apply to the fight’s outcome if the opponent can no longer fight.

Striking the Head or Spine

One of the most prevalent reasons a referee could remove a point from a competitor is a strike to the back of the head. The fundamental reason for the banning of these types of strikes is the possibility of paralysis.

Referees frequently grant fighters considerable flexibility when it comes to strikes to the back of the head because they can’t predict when their rival is going to turn their head. Referees will frequently give the fighter responsible for a head strike at least one warning before subtracting a point unless the combatant is knocked out or severely injured by a hit to the back of the head.

Downward Hit With Elbow Point

The Unified Rules of MMA consider downward elbow strikes unlawful, despite the fact that many in the MMA industry object to this. To be clear, fighters may not attack their adversary with their elbow from the twelve o’clock position to the six o’clock position.

This restriction was most likely intended to pacify people who thought early MMA was excessively aggressive. The restriction is justified by the belief that these types of elbow attacks are more likely to cut an opponent or cause an injury to the eye.

Pushing an Opponent to the Ground via the Head or Neck

Competitors may not force their rivals onto their head or neck, which is known as a piledriver. Because of the possibility of spinal injury, this technique is deemed extremely risky.

The consequences for spiking an opponent on the head or neck are the same as those for unlawful actions that have been described above. In this instance, the guilty boxer would practically never receive a warning. Instead, the fight would be called off right away, and the fighter would be fined.

Jim Duggan says he has six more weeks of radiation for prostate cancer

In a video on Instagram regarding an update on his health, WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw “Jim Duggan” said he was feeling sorry for himself, listing the several health problems he went through over the past few years including kidney cancer, several trips to the ICU with heart problems, and now prostate cancer.

“They take out my prostate and I still have to have radiation because the cancer is still in me. I’m sitting there feeling a little sorry for myself,” Duggan said.

“Then I look in the mirror, and the man in the mirror is looking back hard at me. And it’s, ‘Duggan, pull your head out! Stand up straight! God bless that you have only 6 more weeks of radiation. God bless that you only have six more weeks of radiation,'” a fired up Hacksaw said.

He said that despite everything, he still got it a lot better than a lot of other people. He urged fans to get their physical examinations done to save their lives.

Duggan announced that he’s battling cancer again for the third time in May, five months after he declared that he was cancer free.

Forbidden Door to air in select theaters across the United States

The AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view will be airing in select theaters across the United States, including Cinemark, AMC, Emagine Entertainment, Marcus Theaters, and others.

“Forbidden Door has the professional wrestling community buzzing,” said Joe Hand, Jr., President, Joe Hand Promotions. “AEW continues to create exciting events that bring fans together in venues like movie theaters to experience their events. We’re proud to partner with AEW and help them continue to grow their fan base and extend their brand across North America.”

In the press release issued, the IWGP World title is listed as being defended by Jay White against a TBD opponent. Last week on Dynamite, White said that he would not be defending the title against Hangman Page or Adam Cole on the show. Further clarification on the match will be coming tonight on Dynamite.

To locate a theater showing the Forbidden Door, fans can check the Joe Hand Promotions website at www.joehandpromotions.com.

Jordan Devlin moving to NXT 2.0 under a new name

Jordan Devlin is coming to NXT 2.0 and will be arriving under a new name: JD McDonagh.

The former NXT Cruiserweight champion will be transitioning from NXT UK full time after he lost a loser leaves town match against Ilja Dragunov in late April.

He was re-introduced to the NXT audience last night in a vignette, with his new gimmick being a very wealthy individual from Dublin.

Devlin wrestled for NXT in 2020 but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he returned home and couldn’t travel back to the United States due to the travel ban. He has been under a WWE deal since 2017 when NXT UK was launching.

He is the latest from the NXT UK roster to move full time to the United Kingdom, following Gunther, former NXT Tag

Raw rating for 06/20/2022

Monday Night Raw almost broke the 2 million viewership this week, getting an average of 1,986,000 viewers, up 291,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. This was the most-watched Raw since April 4 which was the night after WrestleMania.

Raw started with 2,015,000 viewers in the first hour, then increased to 2,076,000 viewers in the second hour, before ending the night with 1,868,000 viewers in the third hour. The night was won by the Stanley Cup Finals on ABC which did 4.1 million viewers but Raw beat everything else on cable and network television.

The show was #1, #2, and #3 in the 18-49 demo with 0.58, 0.53, and 0.52 ratings respectively for an average of 0.54, up 0.11 from the prior week and the best number since April 4. Next week there’s the return of John Cena which should theoretically spike the numbers up even more. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)

Play online slots and win with this simple strategy

So, it’s your dream to play online slots and win? Well, you’re not alone. Millions of players love spinning the reels of their favorite slot machines in hopes of cashing in on big prizes.

If you’re serious about winning at alternatif joker123 slots, then you need to have a solid strategy in place. And that’s where we come in. In this article, we’re going to share with you a simple strategy that will help you win at online slots.

Play progressive slots and try to hit the jackpot

Another way to increase your winnings is by playing progressive slots. The payout rate for these types of games is much higher than for standard slots, and they are also more fun, exciting and profitable.

Progressive jackpots are won when you get a combination of symbols on the same pay line two or more times in succession. These jackpots start at zero and accumulate until they reach a certain amount that triggers an automatic payout to whoever wins it – usually over $1 million! However, some progressive jackpots can be worth up to $10 million!

Bet small amounts to enable you to spin more

If you want to win real money, the most important thing is to bet small amounts. Once you’ve placed a bet, you need to be able to play as much as possible without risking too much money. The higher your bets are on each spin, the less often you will spin, and the more often they will stop on a losing result.

By betting small amounts and making sure that, whenever possible, there are multiple lines in play at once (so if one does come up as winning, then there may well be others), this increases your chances of winning several times over just one line coming up with a good result (and vice versa).

Never increase your wager in hopes of winning more

As you start playing online slots, getting excited about the prospect of winning big is easy. You may even be tempted to be more aggressive in your wagers than you normally would. But if you think this is a good idea, think again! In most cases, increasing your bet is actually a bad strategy that will end up costing you more money than if you had played conservatively from the beginning.

Only play the slots if the progressive jackpot is high

Keep an eye on the progressive jackpot amount and only play if it’s high enough to make it worth your while. If you’re chasing a big win, you don’t want to play a machine with a small jackpot. The higher the progressive jackpot, the better your chances of winning it.

It’s a good idea to log onto your favorite online casino routinely and check how high the progressive jackpot has gotten. Many slots gamers make a beeline for the machines with the highest jackpots because they have a better chance of winning big.

Never take your eye off of the big prize

What you’re trying to do more than anything is to keep your eye on the prize. Remember, the reason you’re playing online slots is to win big! So, don’t get too caught up in playing for smaller prizes. Stick to your strategy, and don’t let yourself be distracted by anything else.

There are big prizes to be won playing online slots, but only if you have a solid strategy in place. So, use the tips we’ve shared in this article, and you’ll be well on your way to winning big!

Brock Lesnar return a big hit on YouTube with over 4.5 million views

Perhaps Brock Lesnar returning once again and targeting, once again, Roman Reigns feels old as it’s been done a couple of times now but the interest is there judging from WWE’s YouTube channel.

In fact, the video of Brock Lesnar returning and attacking The Bloodline has a whopping 4.5 million viewers in three days, eclipsing any video WWE has uploaded from either Raw or Smackdown for several weeks.

The highlights of Reigns vs Riddle from Smackdown was also a big success, with 1.8 million views and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics reports that the final 15 minutes of Smackdown with the WWE title match and Lesnar’s return had 2,501,000 viewers and 890,000 in the 18-49 demo, a high for the show.

The match even outnumbered the much anticipated Vince McMahon appearance at the start of the show which did 2,326,000 viewers in the opening 15 minutes and 720,000 in the 18-49 demo.

Reigns vs Lesnar will headline SummerSlam this year in a last man standing match for the Undisputed WWE Universal title.

Will Floridians ever be able to place sports bets online?

As soon as it got here, Florida sports betting vanished. After a succession of court judgements opposing the legality of sports betting in the state, Hard Rock was forced to withdraw its Sportsbook app on 4 December, 2021.

The Sportsbook app has been available for a little more than a month. The Seminole Tribe is now appealing a court judgment that nullified the 2021 Florida gaming compact.

Meanwhile, FanDuel and DraftKings are collaborating on a ballot effort to authorize extensive online sports betting. That might appear on the ballot in November 2022. If approved, sports betting in Florida might begin in 2023.

Now that the future of mobile sports betting in Florida is at a turning point, the federal government just took the first step in appealing a judge’s decision to overturn an agreement that handed the Seminole Tribe authority over sports betting in the state.

Is online sports betting legal in Florida?

While sports betting is legal in the state of Florida, the problem is that there are currently no sports betting apps. The Hard Rock Sportsbook app was expected to launch in early November 2021, but it was pulled in December following many legal proceedings. The Tribe is filing an appeal.

State officials and the Seminole Tribe reached an agreement, termed as a compact, in early 2021 to introduce mobile Florida sports betting to the Sunshine State as soon as possible. The Department of the Interior permitted the tribe compact, which would authorize FL sports betting to be posted in the Federal Register in August. This has not yet been approved, but it allows the compact to proceed.

What are the details of the appeal?

The Department of the Interior, which supervises tribal gambling, filed a notice of intent to appeal a judgment by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington, D.C., that nullified a 30-year pact struck by Gov. Ron DeSantis and tribe leaders, which was passed by state lawmakers in May. There was a deadline for the federal agency to file a notice of appeal. The notification, as is customary, did not disclose specifics about the points that will be raised in the appeal.

The gambling agreement granted the Seminoles authority over internet sports betting throughout Florida, and enabled the tribe to expand its current casino operations to include craps and roulette. In addition, the Seminoles would be permitted to build three casinos on their Broward County territory.

In exchange, the tribe agreed to pay the state at least $2.5 billion during the first five years, and perhaps billions more over the course of the 30-year agreement. The agreement also added Florida to the list of states that have entered the sports betting market after a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed such gambling in New Jersey.

The “hub-and-spoke” sports-betting strategy in Florida’s compact was supposed to allow gamblers from all across the state to place bets online, with the bets being processed via computer servers on tribal territory. Bets placed anywhere in Florida “through a mobile app or even using other electronic devices shall be regarded to be solely operated by the tribe”, according to the agreement.

What happened to the Hard Rock Sportsbook app and why?

Hard Rock Sportsbook has halted operations for its sports betting app after a federal district court refused a plea to postpone a verdict that barred the Seminole Tribe’s gambling expansion while it appealed. However, there are numerous unanswered issues concerning what would happen to the money generated when the app was in service.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida stated that the ban is just brief and that all existing gamers’ accounts will be repaid as required. The tribe attempted to submit a request to suspend the decision to prohibit its agreement with the state government to grow online sports betting and other gaming activities throughout Florida.

Attorneys for the tribe argued that the request was required to avoid a major loss of revenue. However, U.S. District Court Judge Dabney Friedrich objected, ruling that the tribe had failed to demonstrate irreparable damage.

Regardless of the decision, the Seminole Tribe said in a statement:

“The Seminole Tribe looks forward to working with the State of Florida and the United States Department of Justice to aggressively defend the validity of the 2021 Compact before the Appeals Court, which has yet to rule on the merits of the 2021 Compact.”

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, the State of Florida, and the United States all acknowledge that the 2021 Compact is legitimate.

Timeline outlining the events

As of now, this is what is has been happening in Florida sports betting:

  • Feb 21, 2022 – DraftKings CEO Jason Robins stated that he is “extremely certain” that sportsbooks would be able to place a question on the ballot in Florida for sports betting in 2024.
  • Feb 11, 2022 – In the Florida sports betting compact case, the Department of Justice submitted its “Statement of Issues on Appeal,” outlining why it is appealing.
  • Jan 31, 2022 – FanDuel and DraftKings accepted defeat on their ballot issue, which means that broad commercial sports betting in Florida would not be available until 2025.
  • Jan 14, 2022 – DraftKings provided free bets to all Florida sports betting clients if they collected the required 892,000 signatures for a ballot issue. Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports sent out a video encouraging Floridians to join up as well.
  • Dec. 17, 2021 – FanDuel and DraftKings had a difficult struggle to gather the 900,000 signatures required to place a sports betting inquiry on the 2022 ballot. In the following two weeks, they needed to gather roughly 300,000 additional signatures.
  • Dec. 4, 2021 – Following a succession of court judgements challenging the legitimacy of sports betting in Florida, the Seminole Tribe removed the Hard Rock Sportsbook app. The Tribe made an appeal.
  • Nov. 22, 2021 – The compact involving Florida and the Seminoles was declared null and void by a federal court. However, the Hard Rock continued to accept bets while appealing the verdict.
  • Nov. 10, 2021 – In the District of Columbia, the Federal Government filed additional arguments. According to the argument, state law should allow betting on tribal land. A judgment is expected by 15th November, 2021.
  • Nov. 1, 2021 — In Florida, the Seminole Tribe released its Hard Rock online sportsbook app. While it was being challenged in court, the app was available in the entire state without in-person registration required.

Which online sportsbooks can you find in Florida?

All of the top Florida sportsbooks offer apps, or at the very least exceptionally mobile-friendly interfaces. You’ll have no issue betting on sports in Florida, even if one is using a tablet, laptop, cell phone, or anything else. These sportsbooks include:

If you want to take a look at what’s available in other states, you can check out sites such as BonusFinder, who have updated lists of sites available in each area. For example, here’s a list of new online casinos in New Jersey, to give you an idea of what might soon be available in Florida.

Rampage rating for 06/17/2022

It was a bad night for AEW on Friday as Rampage in its regular hour drew 369,000 viewers, down 107,000 viewers from the prior week. That’s the least-watched Rampage in its regular 10PM slot and the third worst number overall. In the 18-49 demo, Rampage drew a 0.12, down 0.04 from the previous week and ranked #22 for the night on cable. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)

Omos and Asuka join the MITB 2022 ladder matches

Omos and Asuka became the latest two individuals to join the Money In The Bank ladder matches.

Omos beat Riddle on Raw to earn a spot in the match, joining Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and Sheamus so far.

Asuka beat Becky Lynch in the main event of the show to get her place after earlier in the broadcast she was unable to win the fatal five-way match. She joins Alexa Bliss, Lacey Evans, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriquez in the match.

Theory vs Bobby Lashley for the United States title was also added to the show. The other matches include The Usos vs The Street Profits for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team titles and Ronda Rousey vs Natalya for the Smackdown Women’s title.

Smackdown rating for 06/17/2022

Smackdown on FOX, which had an appearance from Vince McMahon and a title match, drew 2,389,000 viewers, the best number since December 25, 2020. That is up 475,000 viewers from the previous week. In the 18-49 demo, Smackdown did a 0.62 and easily won the night in both network and cable television. That was up 0.18 from the previous week. In the overnight numbers, the first hour drew 2,186,000 viewers and the second hour did 2,362,000 viewers. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)

Bryan Danielson expected back on Dynamite tomorrow

Bryan Danielson will be returning to AEW this week after the former champion spent a few weeks on the sidelines following Double or Nothing due to an injury which prevented him from flying.

Danielson was rumored to be appearing last week but he was still not cleared and his involvement was pushed for this week. Danielson suffered an undisclosed injury during the crazy Anarchy in the Arena match with some unconfirmed rumors being that of a concussion.

AEW is pushing for Danielson vs Zack Sabre Jr for the upcoming Forbidden Door pay-per-view, a dream match for many fans. Sabre already called him out and this will be Danielson’s first opportunity to respond. And with Blood & Guts just a week away, Danielson will also discuss his involvement in that match.

5 most thrilling WWE matches of all time

Nobody does build-up, drama, action, or storytelling like the WWE. In fact, many film and television writers could learn a lot from wrestling booking.

The writing is so good that viewers are never able to predict what is going to happen next or who will win a fight. In many ways, it can be more unpredictable than real sports – you can find the best sports betting lines here.

The WWE has had so many incredible storylines since it was founded in 1980 that it is hard to narrow down our favorite moments. But, we are going to try to do that today.

Many of our favorite moments have come from recent years, however, there are so many matches that we will never forget. They have stood the test of time. Some of these newer matches have become instant classics.

#5 – John Cena VS Bray Wyatt (Wrestlemania 36)

The WWE has never been one to let the world get in the way of the stories it wants to tell and their Cena vs The Fiend storyline was no different.

Many were wondering if Wrestlemania 36 was even going to be able to take place. But, the WWE took the opportunity to take their storytelling into a whole different dimension. And John Cena’s journey through the fun house will be talked about for decades to come.

The majority of this match was shown through pre-recorded video and at points was honestly terrifying.

In this match, the WWE actually admitted to some of the mistakes they had made along the way, particularly with Cena’s character and how that had impacted the wrestling scene as a whole.

#4 – Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair (Wrestlemania 37)

This was undoubtedly the best match we have ever seen in women’s wrestling and one of the best matches in the history of the WWE.

Banks and Belair made history by fighting in the first all-African-American headline act for women. You couldn’t take your eyes off them.

These two didn’t have the same kind of reputation as Charlotte Flair or Becky Lynch going into this match. But they sure did by the time it was over.

After a year of having no audiences at WWE matches, the crowd could not get enough of this might battle.

#3 – The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels (Wrestlemania 25)

The WWE has used the Undertaker as their company’s boogie man for over 30 years now, and he is still as good as he’s ever been.

However, this fight against Shawn Michaels might be the best match he has ever fought.

Everyone knew from the start that this was going to be something special. The two had history, they were two of the biggest wrestlers in the world at the time, and they would be fighting it out on the biggest stage – Wrestlemania.

The match was billed as heaven vs hell as the Undertaker returned to the ring to take on wrestling’s golden boy. We won’t tell you what happened, you’ll want to watch this yourself.

#2 – Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian (WrestleMania 17)

Watching this match back, you might be wondering how it earned its place on this list. You might need a little context if you’re a younger fan.

This is a match that took place while the WWE was ramping up its domination over the world of wrestling and its production value.

This tables, ladders, and chairs match was one of the first elaborate routines that the company put on and it sent people wild. It was helped by amazing performances from all the men involved.

This was a match that sent all of their careers into the stratosphere.

#1 – Bret Hart vs. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (Wrestlemania 13)

Finally, we have reached the most thrilling WWE match of all time.

This match started one of the most iconic grudges in the history of the WWE. It set Austin up as the heel who would do everything they could to stop people from naming Hart “The Best There Is, The Best There Was, and The Best There Ever Will Be.”

Both men put in the best performances of their careers up to that point. But that isn’t why we all remember this match. It’s that perfectly executed double turn that makes this the most dramatic and thrilling match in the history of the WWE.

We will never get bored of watching it.

Ripley out of Money In The Bank, Carmella replaces her

The number one contender for the Raw Women’s title, Rhea Ripley, is unable to compete at the Money In The Bank premium live event and has been taken off the card.

Ripley, who last wrestled on the June 6 episode of Monday Night Raw, was replaced by Carmella, who last night won a five-way match against Asuka, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, and Alexa Bliss to earn her shot.

It’s not known what kind of injury Ripley is suffering from but with MITB still two weeks away, it’s not going to be a quick recovery.

Carmella was last going to get a title shot at SummerSlam last year in Las Vegas when she showed up as a late replacement of Sasha Banks against Bianca Belair. But her spot was taken by the returning Becky Lynch, who beat Belair in 26 seconds.