SummerSlam tickets officially go on sale to the general public today at 10AM PT / 1PM ET on Ticketmaster.com.
The Allegiant Stadium is configured to host just over 41,000 fans in the current setting and that could be expanded if required. The majority of the 200 Level seats are blocked off and the stadium is not being fully utilized despite no COVID-19 mandates.
WWE had a very healthy pre-sale for SummerSlam with thousands of tickets sold so far. Some ringside seats are still available but they are going for $5,000 each on Ticketmaster right now as price fluctuates depending on demand. Cheapest ticket prices for the show will be $25.
The WWE marketing machine is in full speed for this event and Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Nick Khan all doing media rounds to promote the show. This will be the first SummerSlam in a stadium since SummerSlam 92 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Out of 13 WWE Superstars who are doing just 10 Cameo videos each for Hell In A Cell, only three are sold out, with Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, and Drew McIntyre fulfilling all 10 videos.
Shawn Michaels, whose videos are the most expensive and going for $750 each, has only one Cameo left to fulfill. But the rest aren’t doing so great.
WWE champion Bobby Lashley has nine Cameos left, meaning he only sold one. His videos are $300 each. Kevin Owens is also not doing well with one sold for $350. Seth Rollins only sold two at $450 each. Cesaro, Sami Zayn, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair sold three each with their prices being $200 for Cesaro and Zayn, $250 for Belair, and $350 for Flair. Nia Jax sold four videos for $200 each while Rey Mysterio has five sold for $350 a pop.
If you want a personalized videos from any of the above and you’re ready to splash the cash – or credit card in this case – head over to https://on.cameo.com/hellinacell/.
PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE has hired George Carroll as a new writer for the NXT brand.
Carroll was recently the Senior Talent Coordinator for Major League Wrestling. He spent two years working for MLW where he was also a producer and was the liaison between the roster and the creative team. Prior to that, Carroll spent a year and a half as the Director of U.S. Operations for New Japan Pro Wrestling where he managed the initial expansion of the Japanese promotion in the United States.
WWE is re-hiring individuals who were previously released due to coronavirus cost-cutting measures now that live events are resuming. Shawn Daivari, who was a producer for WWE and also let go, was also re-hired last week.
All Elite Wrestling will be selling replicas of their world title for the first time with pre-orders starting on June 23 at ShopAEW.com.
AEW posted a teaser on their social media accounts which resulted in many speculations of the trios title being introduced but later in the day they spilled the beans that it will be the replica title.
Replica titles are big business and WWE makes a ton of money from selling replicas of every title they have or had. The AEW World title is the first official replica title from the promotion although several versions are for sale online.
The title will be sold for $699.99. No other details are available but size, weight, shipping, and other details will be available from Wednesday on ShopAEW.com.
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The Roman Reigns vs Rey Mysterio Hell In A Cell match for the Universal title has been moved forward a few days and will now be taking place tonight live on Friday Night Smackdown.
“It’s eating me up inside. I can’t wait any longer. I want the Hell In A Cell match tomorrow night,” Mysterio wrote in a tweet, setting up the match for tonight.
Reigns replied saying that it does not matter if he wrestles on Sunday or Friday or any day. “It’ll be my pleasure to disgrace what’s left of your family name tomorrow night inside Hell in a Cell!”
It’s unclear what prompted the change for the match to move off the Hell In A Cell pay-per-view but now everyone gets to watch a free HIAC match which WWE hopes will pop the rating a little bit.
In business, when you are trying to draw people to your website or promote your service or product, one of the most effective means to do so is by using an eye-catching logo. Given it’s the first thing potential customers see, its importance can never be undermined as it will be a reflection of you, what your business does, and your ethos.
A logo is the strongest form of communication, and businesses are well aware of this. So, teams of people will sit around and decide what it is they want their logo to reflect and how they should go about doing that. This includes what colors they should use, how harsh the lines should be, and what they should say.
What is taken for granted in the business world is often overlooked in many other scenarios, specifically in fields revolving around the theatre, creativity, and, for this article, wrestling. The best wrestlers always have the most intricate, captivating, and communicative logos, giving viewers an immediate insight into what they can expect. Here is a breakdown of the top 5.
Brock Lesnar
Having a logo of a raging beast with the name of who it belongs to in block white letters is the perfect logo for Brock Lesnar. After starting at the WWE in 2010, it remained a mystery for a while who was ever going to stop him. Having such a freaky and intimidating image behind an intimidating freak of an athlete couldn’t have worked any better.
Shawn Michaels
What would be more apt for a flamboyant heartthrob than a beating heart with a blade right down the middle and a serpent around it? The whole image is perfect for the Heart Break Kid as it represents his image as well as the vicious nature behind his wrestling. The intricacies of what goes into a good and memorable logo in any industry are discussed in an article by 1000Logos.
Eddie Guerrero
To say that he was a legend doesn’t quite cut it. It’s difficult to describe exactly what people loved about Eddie Guerrero, but in the end, it all boils down to, basically, everything. A loveable presence who captured the hearts of the nation and undisputed WWE Champion as of February 2004, his Scarface logo holding the belt is the perfect homage to wrestling royalty.
Hulk Hogan
Thanks to his signature look and logo, the minute you see the colors yellow and red, you immediately think of Hulk Hogan. Without him, wrestling simply would not be the same. Absolutely everything about his imagery, including the way he styled his handlebar mustache, held his hand to his ear, and wore his logo, spells iconic.
Stone Cold Steve Austin
This is an incredibly simplistic design and one that may be a controversial choice to come on this list, but the numbers don’t lie. The Austin 3:16 design is the highest-selling shirt in WWE history, as such, it would be impossible not to mention just how influential it is.
Impact Wrestling today announced that the Ultimate X match will be returning at the Slammiversary pay-per-view on July 17.
The match will feature Josh Alexander, Trey Miguel, Ace Austin, Chris Bey, Rohit Raju, and Petey Williams and it will be for the X Division title currently held by Alexander.
There have been 43 Ultimate X matches previously, with the last one coming in 2019 at the United We Stand event in New Jersey. The match has two cables, connected 15 feet above the middle of the ring, to metal structures from all four corners of the ring to form an X. The winner is the first person to take possession of the title that is hanging from where the two cables cross.
Of all the participants, Petey Williams has the most appearances in the Ultimate X match with five appearances and two wins.
The July 7 Dynamite, titled Road Rager, has over 2,100 tickets remaining for sale for a show in an arena that is configured for approximately 4,600 seats according to the latest Ticketmaster chart.
The arena was initially not going to have full capacity but over the past few days, all COVID-19 mandates were lifted and the James L Knight Center in Miami, Florida is now opening all seats.
This will be the first Dynamite episode which will not be held at The Daily’s Place since the pandemic started and it’s AEW’s official kickoff on the road. All the July episodes of Dynamite will be themed, with Fyter Fest taking place on July 14 and July 21 at the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas, and the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas respectively, and then Fight for the Fallen on July 28 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tickets for the other July Dynamite shows are selling at a much better rate than the Miami one so far.
WWE will have a presence at this year’s ESPN’s ESPY Awards with Best WWE Moment returning as a category. ESPN originally included WWE in the awards in 2019 but last year the awards took a different tone due to the coronavirus and the category was eliminated.
Currently, there are 16 nominations for the WWE award and they have been divided into a tournament-style elimination. Voting is now open for the first round eliminations while voting for quarter finals will start on June 21 and final four voting on June 25.
The nominations are: Dominik Mysterio makes in-ring debut at SummerSlam vs Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown and aligns with Paul Heyman; Pat McAfee confronts and punts Adam Cole vs Goldberg returns to challenge Drew McIntyre for WWE title; Keith Lee breaks Adam Cole’s record 403-day reign as NXT Champion at The Great American Bash vs Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair become the first black women to main event WrestleMania; Edge wins the 2021 Men’s Royal Rumble vs Kevin Owens stuns Logan Paul at WrestleMania; Sasha Banks wins the Smackdown Women’s title at Hell in a Cell vs Randy Orton sets The Fiend on fire at TLC; Undertaker celebrates his 30th anniversary and gives his final farewell at Survivor Series vs Bobby Lashley wins WWE title; Bayley turns on Sasha Banks vs Bad Bunny teams with Damian Priest at WrestleMania; Bianca Belair wins the Women’s Royal Rumble vs The Miz cashes in MITB at Elimination Chamber.
The awards will air live on Saturday, July 10 at 8PM ET on ABC.
For over 40 years, the WWE has captured the world’s imagination.
Each WWE era has brought something new and creative. There was the iconic ‘Attitude Era’, which witnessed the birth of legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and The Rock. Shortly after this came “Ruthless Aggression”, a fondly remembered period in the WWE universe where Batista, John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton dominated television and created childhood memories for a whole generation of millennial fans.
Now, of course, the WWE is in the middle of ‘The New Era’, which began in 2016. During this time, a whole new wave of talented stars and storylines have been introduced by the company.
So, whether you’re curious about becoming a WWE fan or a fan from a previous era looking to get back into the wrestling universe, here are the top five reasons to watch WWE in 2021.
You can bet on the matches
For many people, the concept of betting in WWE sounds crazy and alien. Naturally, they will ask the question: “How can you bet on something that’s scripted?”. But you must remember, nobody aside from the stars and backstage writers know the outcome – so, it’s basically the same as sports betting (when you really think about it).
Now, online WWE betting is starting to grow in popularity. This isn’t surprising, as it adds extra excitement to matches, whether it’s a PPV main event or a standard match on Friday Night Smackdown! Also, it allows WWE fans to put their knowledge and predictions to the test.
Many WWE legends are still part of the modern product
If you’re a fan of WWE from the past, here’s some great news: some WWE legends are still wrestling to the present day.
The “Rated-R Superstar” Edge has, just over a year ago, made an incredible return from his retirement in 2011. Many never thought that they would see Edge in a WWE ring, but he is now back in better shape than ever performing with some of the new talents while also putting on matches with fellow legends like Randy Orton.
Also, there are icons like Goldberg and Brock Lesnar who are still involved with WWE today, albeit on part-time contracts.
Interestingly, Goldberg’s contract (which lasts until 2023) states that he only has to work two matches a year. Although that’s not a lot of matches, it’s still a privilege to have Goldberg around – plus, the guy’s 54 years old, so he needs extra time off!
Also, some big names (cough, CM Punk) are rumored to return this year, so there’s plenty of reason to be excited!
There’s a lot of new talent
From Apollo Crews to Drew McIntyre, there are some incredible talents in WWE’s current roster who can produce epic five-star matches.
Watching RAW and Smackdown has never been easier
You can watch RAW and Smackdown on USA Network or the ‘WWE Network’ (which is WWE’s online subscription service). This makes the new product easily accessible – you can watch it anywhere, any time!
There’s a variety of titles to compete for
In the past, many people would wish that WWE had more titles available for superstars to win. Well, their wish has been granted! Now, there’s a whole host of titles, including The WWE Championship, United States Championship, Universal Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and the RAW Tag Team Championship.
After reading these tips, you’re virtually a pro now.
PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE has brought back two employees who were originally given the pink slip last year after live event tours were stopped.
Scott Smoot is back as the Vice President of Live Event Production and was re-hired this month. He originally joined WWE in 2014 from the Cleveland Cavaliers but was dismissed in February of this year.
John D’Amico, who worked for WWE for over 30 years before he was released in September 2020, is also back in his role as Director of Production Management. D’Amico was re-hired this month as well and he wrote that he’s thrilled to be back with WWE and is looking forward building a new live production event team.
Both men were self employed during their time away from WWE. The company is hiring again individuals and new ones to rejoin their live events team now that WWE is back on the road.
This week’s NXT on USA featuring the fallout from Takeover: In Your House drew 695,000 viewers, up 26,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show did 0.19 in the 18-49 demo, which is what the show has been doing lately. This is the fourth week in a row that NXT has failed to crack the 700,000 viewership mark but both NBA and NHL has been doing big ratings opposite the show. (Ratings credit: Sports Business Journal)
The wider SummerSlam pre-sale went live this morning on Ticketmaster.com and fans can purchase tickets to the biggest event of the Summer by using the code UNIVERSE.
WWE already sold thousands of tickets through a couple of different targeted pre-sales over the past few days. The stadium is currently set up to seat around just over 40,000 fans but that could always change depending on how popular the show is.
Pre-sale tickets are starting from $25 each although those are in the 400 section which is at the very top of the Allegiant Stadium. The most expensive tickets are going for $5,150, which are ringside.
This pre-sale ends tomorrow, June 17 at Noon PT and then the general sale will kick off on Friday, June 18 at 10AM PT.
As a wrestler, your life routine will center largely around exercising and training. After all, it’s not just a hobby but a way to maintain fitness and stay healthy. Training regularly is a good way to have a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Whether you’re training to lose weight, compete, or lifting weights for muscle growth, the benefits of training are undeniable.
An important factor that anyone who trains must consider is that you do require a lot of rest. As much as someone who adores training might want to get out and work every day, it’s probably not a good idea. Your body needs time to recover, and without it, you probably won’t even see the results you desire. Balancing your rest days with your training days is one of the most important aspects of working out efficiently.
Have Some Fun
All work and no play is no way to live a life, so use your time when you are not training to entertain yourself. This could be anything you like, from watching TV at home or heading to the cinema to watch the latest blockbuster. It could even be getting together with some friends and family and heading out for the day. If you aren’t too sure how to keep entertained long term, then check out this list of best things to do during the summer. Looking through plenty of options now means you can always find something to keep you entertained and not think about training, which is so vital for your mental health.
Eat Right
What you eat is extremely influential to how your body performs. The fuel you ingest can really decide if you move forward or backward in your fitness goals. You can work as hard as you like on training days, but if your rest days are filled with fatty, unhealthy foods, your progress will be lost.
You won’t need as many calories on a rest day largely due to the fact you aren’t as active. The calories you do take in however should be as healthy as possible. Firstly, an active person should take in about 2 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight. Protein is essential to restore damaged or tired muscles. Carbohydrates are crucial as they restore glycogen levels and should be where the bulk of your calories come from. Staying hydrated is also key to prevent dehydration and cramp.
Keep Your Body Moving
Just because you aren’t training everyday doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be moving. Going on a short walk, doing light cardio, or swimming are great ways to keep active without fatiguing the muscles. If you stay too stiff and stationary on your rest days, your muscles could begin to cramp or sustain injury.
Stretching is also something you should try to impose into your routine. This promotes flexibility and prevents cramps and stiffness. Stretching doesn’t have to be time-consuming, and can be done in 20 minutes in the morning.
Educate Yourself
Even the highest level of professional athletes have a lot to learn. On your rest days, take the opportunity to improve your knowledge in the area of training you’re involved in. Listen to expert advice on podcasts or YouTube videos, or watch professional athletes in action. There’s always something to learn, and it doesn’t take long to obtain information that can vastly improve your training.
The Sportico.com website is reporting that WWE has signed a partnership deal with Credit One Bank to release a new WWE Champion Visa card.
As part of the partnership with the Las Vegas-based bank, the card will feature WWE-specific benefits as well as traditional rewards programs with a $49 annual fee. There is also a Superstar card targeted at those with lower credit ratings.
“WWE has the most passionate fans in the world, and we are proud to give them an opportunity to not only earn cash back rewards but get exclusive opportunities on WWE merchandise and experiences with the new WWE Champion Credit Card from Credit One Bank,” WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon said.
Credit One Bank was a sponsor of last year’s Survivor Series and TLC pay-per-views and the bank signed a multi-year deal to be featured on WWE television late last year.
The recent theft from the WWE ThunderDome inside the Yuengling Center included Sheamus’ Celtic Cross.
The suspect, aged between 25-30, stole several items belonging to WWE and was pictured by CCTV cameras walking out with a bag full of stuff. The University of South Florida Police Department issued a BOLO alert in an attempt to identify the suspect.
“A lovely fella stole my cross,” Sheamus wrote in a tweet. “I’d appreciate it if you internet sleuths could track it down & return it via details below.. ringside seats reward when we return to your town & many beers,” he continued.
The USFPD alert was issued on June 5 and the actual theft happened on May 22 just after Midnight. Anyone who has information call call 813-974-2628.
In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, 16-time world champion John Cena confirmed that he is eventually returning to WWE but did not specify when.
Cena is rumored to be starting a program with Roman Reigns which will lead to a SummerSlam match at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on August 21.
When Van Vliet asked Cena if it’s not a matter of if you are coming back but it’s a matter of when you are coming back to WWE, Cena responded that he’s absolutely correct.
Cena said that he’s excited for WWE performers to return being in front of fans after a year and a half performing behind closed doors and admitted he wouldn’t have done well without an audience.
“But I also think that this time without an audience has allowed performers like Roman Reigns for example, to unobstructively mold his character. If you send Roman Reigns from city to city with paying audience after paying audience, there may be some audiences that don’t even care what he has to say,” Cena said.
Cena had high praise for Reigns and said that Roman needed this time to develop who he is without any boos or cheers and now when he goes in front of a live audience, fans are not confused.
“I as a performer, am happy for the WWE to have crowds again. I really look forward to get back in front of those crowds. But I am happy for everybody that their music can hit and they can feel that genuine excitement that makes all of our hearts beat,” Cena said.
In the interview, Cena also mainly discussed his movie career, the movie F9, his relationship with Vin Diesel, being the baddie in the movie, and much more.
Even when you are playing the slots, you can experience fantastic fight games and win big jackpots. At Fresh Casino, there are brilliant fight games that deliver kicks, punches and wins. Here are three games that you can check out as you wrestle your way to a victory.
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If you are a fan of wrestling and fighting games, you can immerse yourself in the fight slot games at Fresh Casino. With brilliant fight features built into these games, you can take control of your own match and win spins and bonuses as well. So with an appetite for risk, you could get lucky and hit the jackpot.
For the past few months, NXT has been airing vignettes promoting The Diamond Mine, featuring several individuals doing mixed martial arts.
What the Diamond Mine is was never actually announced. Is it a new faction? Is it an extension of NXT? Is it a new tournament? Whatever it is, the speculation will be over next week as the latest promo on NXT showed that Diamond Mine will open next week.
The video which aired yesterday shows the words thrive, achieve, succeed, diamonds are made under pressure, pressure is pleasure, train, perform, become, this is the key, realize your potential, and pressure makes diamonds. All the words flash with MMA training in the background.
Former Impact Wrestling announcer Don West announced that he has been diagnosed with brain cancer and will begin immediate treatment.
West, who now has a show on NewsRadio 560 KPQ, explained why his radio career is on hiatus right now and said he can’t wait until it’s all over so he can be back with his listeners again.
“I want to thank my wife Terri for her love and support, my family and everyone that works at Cherry Creek Media and KPQ. I also want to thank the Don West Show’s incredible sponsors and my friends for all the prayers that are coming my way. I am praying the chemotherapy will help me heal faster and hopefully I’ll be back on the radio soon,” West wrote.
Jeff Jarrett, who worked with West for several years, wrote on Twitter that he had just talked to him and he seems to be in great spirits and ready to take on the challenge.
West worked for Impact Wrestling for 10 years, doing many of the commentary for the promotion between 2002 and 2012 while still under the TNA name. He also did a lot of work for TNA’s merchandise department.
