Mark Henry’s time as a commentator on Rampage quickly came to a stop as he is being replaced permanently by Ricky Starks.
During an appearance on the Wrestletalk Podcast, Starks confirmed that he is now the fourth man on the commentary team for the Friday night show.
When Mark Henry was announced by AEW back in late May, the company said that he will have a dual role and will serve as a coach and as commentator on Rampage. The original commentary team was supposed to be Excalibur, Taz, Chris Jericho, and Henry but last week Henry was absent from the commentary booth although he did appear on the show in a different role.
The Dark Side of the Ring episode on the Plane Ride From Hell drew a total of 153,000 viewers on VICE last week, with a 0.07 rating in the 18-49 demo. Going against an NFL game, this was the least-watched episode of the series so far but the one that arguably did the most damage of them all. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
The lending business is considered to be quite controversial due to a great number of unfair players. In 2020, the terms of the loans became incredibly frightening. Apart from imposing $5,000 in principal, some lenders started asking for payments at annualized rates of 589%. Isn’t it crazy?
Just as the pandemic was breaking out, this issue started turning into something big. Instant payday loans interest charges are now about to pile up in a matter of weeks and months. Jamie Johnson, a financial expert, has explained the importance of prioritizing debt repayment over everything else.
The year 2020 became successful for the providers of instant payday loans one hour due to the growing market demand. More and more loans are emerging from the pandemic stronger than perhaps ever before. And it is probably one of the biggest ironies of the pandemic. While most people are suffering, high-interest lenders are trying to make a profit. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is offering almost zero-rate loans available for corporate and wealthy clients, which has resulted in serious critics.
Lauren Saunders, an associate director at the National Consumer Law Center, says that the year 2020 has become a great year for debt collectors. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that most people haven’t been able to cover their bills. The idea that lending companies kept charging 100% or 200% interest or more during the time of crisis is disgusting.
Scrutiny of the industry can make the situation more intense. Meanwhile, executives are sure that the demand for high-cost loans will get even bigger in the nearest prospects. The involvement of national and local authorities probably can’t be avoided.
U.S. households have a strong intention to enhance their spending by 4.6% over the next year. According to the New York Fed survey of consumer expectations, the spending rate currently remains below 4.7%. Hopefully, the situation is about to change in the nearest future.
While the national economy tries to go back to the normal state, consumers may raise their spending eventually to boosted levels due to high activity and pent-up demand. This dynamic is following the financial crisis, which resulted in strong origination growth in 2010 and 2011.
Expecting a rapid growth in demand from financially challenged borrowers, some lenders like Instantcashtime.com did the opposite job by issuing small-business loans with an average interest rate of 15% instead of 49%. Overall, it is hard for most lenders to resist the temptation to capitalize on private and corporate clients.
Many small businesses have used up their budget trying to survive the pandemic. Eventually, this has the risk of facing a large surge in demand. Thus, clients have to pay off their most expensive obligations, whether it’s going to be two, three, or more payday loans. Juggling several obligations at the same time is not a simple thing to do.
Of course, not all lending companies tend to play dirty. Instant Сash Advance aims to help people deal with financially challenging situations. By offering adequate rates and odds, potential borrowers are going to be satisfied with the local offer.
All Elite Wrestling and The Owen Hart Foundation today announced that they are collaborating to honor the legacy of Owen Hart.
This collaboration includes launching the annual Owen Hart Cup Tournament within AEW, which will see the winner receive a Cup known as ‘The Owen,’ as well as the production and distribution of unique and original Owen Hart merchandise, including specified retail goods as well as the upcoming AEW console video game.
This alliance incorporates opportunities to develop Owen Hart action figures via AEW’s partnership with Jazwares, apparel, posters, and additional collectable merchandise.
“AEW’s relationship with the Hart family dates back to our inaugural pay-per-view event, Double or Nothing in 2019, and Owen’s influence is still felt today,” said Tony Khan, AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative. “To extend his memory and his legacy even further through this agreement is a powerful and meaningful moment for the entire wrestling community.”
“The Owen Hart Foundation is extremely pleased to partner with AEW in this wonderful joint venture to honor Owen’s substantial international wrestling career and the lasting influence he and his craft has had in the sport,” said Dr. Martha Hart. “AEW’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament serves as a tremendous tribute to Owen and provides an incredible way for professional wrestling enthusiasts to celebrate his work in a most fitting way. We trust that Tony Khan and his amazing AEW team will do a brilliant job with this highly anticipated project. This OHF/AEW partnership is my special gift to all of Owen’s magnificent loyal fans who forever remember him and his inspiring repertoire of talents.”
WWE will be returning to the United Kingdom in November for an eight-day tour but there’s no info if any television tapings will be held while on tour.
The tour will start on Wednesday, November 3 and will run through Wednesday, November 10 with a show every day across the country. The cities that will be visited are Brighton, Sheffield, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham, and Manchester. The graphic that WWE is using to promote the show include Bianca Belair, Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, and Big E.
The Smackdown roster is currently in the UK for a four-day tour which started today and will wrap up on Wednesday. All four shows are nearly sold out with the London show having over 14,000 tickets sold.
Ticket information for these new eight shows have not been announced yet.
Tommy Dreamer commented publicly for the first time since the explosive episode of the Plane Ride From Hell on Dark Side of the Ring aired on Thursday.
Dreamer, who defended Ric Flair’s actions on the flight, was suspended by Impact Wrestling indefinitely the day after the show aired following a huge uproar on social media.
“Regarding my comments on Dark Side of the Ring, it was never my intention to offend, hurt or victim shame anyone. I understand my comments were insensitive and could trigger emotions in someone’s own personal past,” Dreamer wrote. “I do not condone sexual misconduct of any kind. I apologize to anyone I offended. From the bottom of my heart I am so sorry.”
In a statement on Friday, Impact Wrestling said that the views expressed by Dreamer in the interview are completely unacceptable and he was suspended with immediate effect pending further action.
During the episode of Dark Side of the Ring, Heidi Doyle accused Flair of sexually harassing her mid-flight, forcing himself on her, and making her touch his genitals. Dreamer said that Flair was just “stylin’ and profilin’” and never imposed any sexual stuff on anyone. “Obviously, somebody took offense to it,” Dreamer said bluntly, adding that his ponytail probably offends someone as well.
This week’s Friday Night Smackdown on FOX did 2,118,000 viewers in the overnight ratings, down 98,000 viewers down from last week’s overnight. Last week’s show ended up with 2,383,000 viewers, the highest since January.
Smackdown started with 2,100,000 viewers and then increased to 2,137,000 viewers in the second hour. It did 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demo, coming second to CBS’ Big Brother which won the night in terms of viewers and 18-49 as well. (Ratings credit: SpoilerTV.com)
AEW President Tony Khan has said that All Elite Wrestling has become the worldwide market leader in some of the aspects of professional wrestling.
Appearing on Bloomberg’s Business of Sports podcast, Khan said that that AEW has made up a lot of ground in the business and while WWE was the market leader in the beginning, it’s not the case anymore.
“For me, to bootstrap a new business and build it up and gain a lot of that market share and we’re now in a lot of significant business markets, we are the worldwide leader,” Khan said.
The success of AEW also comes thanks to WarnerMedia, who Khan also credited for being so supportive of the company, dropping the names of TNT/TBS General Manager Brett Weitz and EVP Sam Linksy. “I talk to Sam every Wednesday and he’s really a fan of wrestling which helps and the growth of the show has experienced, especially in 2021, is unlike anything they have expected,” Khan continued.
In the same interview with Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch, Khan also discusses the competitive landscape in pro wrestling, AEW’s television expansion, sports analytics, and much more.
WWE and AEW will both be having shows at the brand-new UBS Arena in Long Island, New York within a week of each other.
WWE will go first with a Monday Night Raw on November 29 and AEW will follow with Dynamite and Rampage on December 8. Tickets for both shows are now on sale and when it comes to movement of tickets, AEW is clearly winning the race.
According to the ticket tracking service WrestleTix, Raw is being setup for around 7,400 seats while Dynamite is setup for 8,800. As of this morning, WWE has moved just over 2,300 tickets for a 32% fill while AEW has moved over 6,100 tickets for a 70% fill already.
The $1.5 billion arena can hold up to 17,000 fans in an ice hockey setup so both WWE and AEW are operating at a much minimum capacity even if you factor in the space closed off for the set. More sections will probably open up depending on demand.
Here are the results from last night’s Victory Road 2021 Impact Plus event which took place from the Skyway Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
Steve Maclin defeated TJP and Petey Williams in a triple threat match; Laredo Kid defeated Trey Miguel, Black Taurus, John Skyler, and Jake Something in a five-way match; Taylor Wilde defeated Tenille Dashwood; Matt Cardona defeated Rohit Raju in a no disqualification match; Chris Bey and Hikuleo defeated David Finlay and Juice Robinson; Moose and W. Morrissey defeated Eddie Edwards and Sami Callihan; Havok and Rosemary defeated Savannah Evans and Tasha Steelz to retain the Impact Knockouts Tag Team titles; The Good Brothers defeated Rich Swann and Willie Mack to retain the Impact Tag Team titles; Josh Alexander defeated Chris Sabin to retain the Impact X Division title; Christian Cage defeated Ace Austin to retain the Impact World title.
Impact Wrestling will present Victory Road tonight exclusively airing on the Impact Plus streaming service. The show was taped yesterday at the Skyway Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The full card is as follows:
Christian Cage vs Austin Austin for the Impact World title; Josh Alexander vs Chris Sabin for the X Division title; The Good Brothers vs Rich Swann and Willie Mack for the Impact Tag Team titles; Havok and Rosemary vs Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans for Impact Knockouts Tag Team titles; Matt Cardona vs Rohit Raju in a no disqualification match; Tenille Dashwood vs Taylor Wilde; Eddie Edwards and Sami Callihan vs W. Morrisey and Moose; Chris Bey and Hikuleo vs Juice Robinson and David Finlay.
Impact Plus costs $7.99 a month or else $71.99 for a yearly subscription and you can sign up at https://impactwrestling.com/impactplus. It is available on iOS, Apple TV, Android, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
This week’s episode of Impact on AXS TV drew a total of 105,000 viewers, down 6,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show did a 0.02 in the 18-49 demo, down 0.01 from the last show. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Terri Runnels, the former WWE Superstar who was part of the Plane Ride From Hell on that infamous day in May 2002, said that she will address the topic sometime today.
“Hi guys! Thanks for all the love and support…I will address the #PlaneRideFromHell at some point today. God bless you ALL,” Runnels wrote on her Twitter.
The ex-wife of Dustin “Goldust” Runnels was “serenaded” by her ex-husband on the flight when he took over the flight’s PA system and started singing to her in front of everyone. The situation started getting out of control and eventually it led to Jim Ross to get out of his seat and put Goldust back in his place. The former Intercontinental champion eventually passed out on his seat and the flight attendant was able to regain control of the PA.
Runnels also revealed during the show that Brock Lesnar exposed himself to her backstage at a WWE show.
Inaccurate bills can be annoying. They can increase the cost of energy for your home or business and strain your budget. That’s why you should always consider undertaking bill validation. Among other things, bill validation helps you spot inaccuracies in your bills. It can also save you a lot of money. So, what’s energy bill validation? How is it done? Who can you enlist to undertake accurate bill validation? Well, keep reading to find out.
Introduction
Utility billing management has long been an issue of concern for energy consumers. Inaccurate billing can push you into financial turmoil. And in most cases, you might not have the time to resolve billing issues yourself. Switching energy providers can also result in incorrect data building.
Types Of Bill Management
Here are common types of bill management:
Pre-Payment Validation
This involved the checking of all involved pros to making the payments. This will give you an opportunity to correct discrepancies.
Post-Payment Validation
This involves the checking of all invoices after payments have been made. This can be done every month.
Retrospective Validation
At times, it’s important to review previous invoices to ensure that better bill management is achieved. Here, the energy management manager will check the bills from the last 6 years.
The Benefits of Bill Validation
Bill validation entails counter checking the bill to ensure that the figures are correct. It involves looking at every item of the bill. Things like dates, bill number, the amount owed, etc. form part of bill validation. Here are some benefits of bill validation:
Spot Errors
Your utility company can make errors when tabulating your bill. For instance, wrong meter reading can highly cost you. However, these errors can be spotted and corrected via bill validation.
Correct Errors
After spotting these errors, you can report them to your utility company and request for correction.
Avoid Being Overcharged
Inaccurate billing can lead to overcharging. You may end up paying an excessive amount of money towards settling the bill. However, bill validation ensures that every figure in the bill is correct. You won’t be overcharged by your utility company. The best part; you can hire an external party to help you with bill validation. So, don’t incur excessive bills due to errors. Conduct bill validation today!
Energy Management
Better energy management involves monitoring your energy usage. Conducting regular bill validation is one of the best ways to manage your energy use in your company. With bill validation, you will know the amount paid, when it is due, and any discrepancies. Still more, you will compare bills from different months. That’s not all, energy audits are based on figures obtained from the validated bills. Thus, if you want better energy management in your company, think about conducting regular bill validation.
When Switching Providers
If you are not careful, switching utility providers can result in the wrong bills. For instance, if the new provider puts you in the wrong plan, you may end up paying more money. That’s why you should conduct bill validation as soon as you receive your bills.
Better Planning
Bill validation helps you plan your business’s financial resources. In particular, you will have full control over your utility bills. You will only pay for what you have used.
The Bottom-Line
You deserve accurate bills. After all, you are the one who is paying the bills. That’s why the bills should be corroborated. Bill validation involves counter checking your bills to ensure everything is okay. The above guide will take you through bill validation and how it can benefit your business.
The Smackdown roster – minus Roman Reigns and The Usos – are in the United Kingdom to kick off the first WWE overseas tour since 2019.
This will be a quick, four-show, four-city tour that will see Superstars performing in Newcastle, London, Cardiff, and Glasgow over the next several days.
All four cities are close to selling out with the London show at The O2 Arena already with over 14,000 fans buying tickets. The tour starts tomorrow in Newcastle at the Utilita Arena and then continues Monday at The O2 in London, the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on Tuesday and The SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Wednesday.
After the tour, everyone will head back to the United States for Smackdown on Friday.
With no Roman Reigns on the tour, Becky Lynch gets the top billing and will be headlining each stop with Bianca Belair. Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal will be joining from the Raw roster and will be having street fights at all four shows.
Roman Reigns and The Usos will instead appear on Raw this Monday.
WWE Hall of Famer Kane returned on Smackdown last night to host Bianca Belair’s homecoming celebration in Knoxville.
Glenn “Kane” Jacobs, who is the mayor of Knoxville, introduced Belair to the hometown crowd and presented Belair with the key to the to their county. He told Belair that after she wins the title at Extreme Rules, she has to come back to Knoxville where they will have a huge celebration in her honor. Prior to the show, Jacobs also presented Bianca Belair with a proclamation from the Tennessee Senate.
Obviously, with this being a homecoming, someone had to interrupt and beat up the babyface, so Becky Lynch came out and made fun of Belair and yes, beat her down to end the segment on a downer.
Kane’s last appearance for WWE was at the Hall of Fame this year and his subsequent appearance at WrestleMania.
Car Shield, the company which uses Ric Flair in its nationwide television advertising campaigns, has suspended all its adverts featuring the Nature Boy after the Dark Side of the Ring episode which aired last night.
In comments given to PWInsider.com, ad agency Intermedia said, “We take these matters very seriously. As of right now, we are pausing the campaign and we will do our due diligence.”
Flair has a lucrative deal with Car Shield where he appears in their television ads but the several eye witness accounts on the Plane Ride From Hell episode of DSOTR has put the whole deal in jeopardy.
A flight attendant from the chartered flight from that day in May 2002 accused Flair of sexual abuse during the show, giving viewers a detailed account of what Flair did to her when he showed up naked with just one of his robes, forcing himself onto her and making her touch his genitals.
The two-time WWE Hall of Famer denies any of the accusations and the flight attendant settled her lawsuit against Flair and WWE out of court for a big payout.
Tommy Dreamer, who sided with Flair during his sit-down interview on the episode, was suspended by Impact Wrestling earlier in the day.
Following the explosive episode of Dark Side of the Ring covering the WWE Plane Ride From Hell, Impact Wrestling has suspended Tommy Dreamer effective immediately.
In a statement issued to John Pollock of Post Wrestling, Impact Wrestling said, “We are aware of Mr Laughlin’s (Tommy Dreamer) comments on ‘Dark Side of the Ring.’ The views expressed by him in the interview are completely unacceptable. We can confirm Mr Laughlin was suspended this morning with immediate effect, pending further action.”
With this suspension, Dreamer will miss the three days of TV tapings at the Skway Studios starting today where Impact will also record to all-women Impact Plus show.
In the episode which aired yesterday, Dreamer defended Ric Flair’s actions after flight attendant Heidi Doyle accused Flair of sexually harassing her mid-flight, forcing himself on her, and making her touch his genitals.
Dreamer said that Flair was just “stylin’ and profilin’” and never imposed any sexual stuff on anyone. “Obviously, somebody took offense to it,” Dreamer said bluntly, adding that his ponytail probably offends someone as well.
The former ECW champion later said that it was all a joke and Flair’s actions were just for fun and while today it would be unacceptable to act that way, he made it seem like it was okay for that time.
Dreamer also said that the flight attendant should not have taken the WWE payout to settle the case out of court and should have used the full extent of the law to get justice.
During the episode, multiple witnesses said that Flair wore his robe but with nothing underneath, he exposed himself and made his “well-endowed penis” spin like helicopter blades while rotating his hips.
It looks like MVP will be out for a while as it was announced on social media that the former United States champion “suffered a broken rib” thanks to Randy Orton’s RKO on the floor this past Monday.
WWE wrote that MVP will be “out indefinitely” due to the injury but MVP later tweeted that while he’s out, he may as well get his knee fixed.
The 47-year-old suffered a leg injury earlier this year and required a crutch to walk for a few months.
There are rumors that Lashley will be reassembling his Hurt Business faction while MVP is out, reuniting with Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander. The popular group was broken back in late March much to the disappointment of its members.
WWE officially announced that Brock Lesnar will be taking on Roman Reigns for the Universal championship at the upcoming Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia.
Before Reigns takes on Lesnar however, he will have to defend the title against Demon Finn Balor at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view on September 26, so assuming that goes in favor of the leader of the Bloodline, then an angry Brock Lesnar will be awaiting on the other side of the world.
Crown Jewel will take place on Thursday, October 21, starting at 1PM ET on the WWE Network and Peacock. This is the first WWE show in Saudi since February 2020 and is part of the company’s 10-year deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This is the second time that Lesnar and Reigns will battle each other in Saudi. They had a cage match at the Greatest Royal Rumble event in April 2018 which Lesnar won, retaining the Universal title.
