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Members of the wrestling media to be invited for NXT Takeover pre-show panels

During the NXT conference call ahead of the upcoming Takeover: In Your House event, Triple H said that he is hoping that members of the media will be joining the NXT pre-show panels in the future.

He noted that Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated will be the first one joining this weekend’s panel along with Sam Roberts and Arash Markazi and Triple H joked that the concept will continue moving forward as long as Justin does not screw it up for everyone else! Pressure!

Triple H has been meeting members of the online wrestling media for the past couple of years now, something that has not been done in WWE before. The idea is to be more open and allows those on call to freely ask questions about anything, although mostly related to the NXT brand.

You can listen to today’s 34-minute call below.

Sasha Banks reveals how she found out she’s main eventing WrestleMania

Speaking to Kelly O’Hara on the Just Women’s Sports podcast, former Smackdown Women’s champion Sasha Banks said that she found out that she would be main eventing WrestleMania a few days before the Saturday pay-per-view.

Banks said that she kept asking around if anyone got the card in the weeks and days leading up to the two-night pay-per-view and everyone kept telling her that she was not in the main event. Banks said since she got no official word, she assumed she was still in the running, so she made it her point to keep showing Vince McMahon why she should be in the main event.

On the Wednesday before WrestleMania, Banks was ready to go and ask Vince during rehearsals and plead her case but before she had the opportunity to do it, producer TJ Wilson broke the news to her that she was main eventing with Bianca Belair.

“And I just instantly started crying and was just like ‘Wow…no way!'” Banks said. “Just to finally to hear the words that you’re the main event…it was so overwhelming!”

Banks said that main eventing WrestleMania is the “biggest thing you can ever do in wrestling” and not even her heroes have done what she’s done. “But the biggest thing that I got to check off was my biggest dream in my heart, fully accomplishing that last checkmark on my list of everything I had written down since I was a kid.”

The 29-year-old has not been seen on WWE television in quite a while but she’s advertised for the first Smackdown in front of fans on July 16. Banks said that she’s currently on vacation and still soaking everything that happened…but ready to tackle whatever is next for her in WWE.

Biography: Bret Hart on A&E Network rating

The Bret Hart WWE Biography on A&E Network, which served as the season finale, drew 643,000 viewers, up 125,000 viewers from last week’s show which featured Mick Foley. The 18-49 rating was 0.26. (Ratings credit: SpoilerTV.com)

Three WWE Network docs nominated for New York Festivals TV & Film Awards

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Three of WWE Network’s original documentaries have been recognized as finalists for the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards.

WWE 24: Edge – The Second Mountain is nominated for Documentary: Biography/Profiles, WWE Chronicle: Jey Uso is nominated for Craft: Films/Productions: Cinematography, and WWE Untold: Goldberg’s streak is nominated for Streaming: Streaming Documentary.

Winners will be announced at the Storytellers Gala honoring Radio and TV & Film Awards on Tuesday, October 12 at the NAB show in Las Vegas.

New York Festivals TV & Film Awards honors content in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries. Embracing all aspects of the Television and Film industries, categories mirror today’s global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers by recognizing innovators in 14 category groups.

NXT rating for 06/08/2021

The Takeover go-home episode of NXT on USA Network did 669,000 viewers on Tuesday, up just 1,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show did 0.20 in the 18-49 demo rating, up slightly as well from last week. Just like any other wrestling show on TV right now, NXT faced heavy competition from the NBA and NHL which are doing big numbers. (Ratings credit: PWTorch.com)

Not quite “to the moon” but WWE stocks go up 10% after r/wallstreetbets post

A post on the popular Wallstreetbets Reddit website shot up the WWE stocks by over 10% at time of this writing.

Just 9 minutes after trading opened, WWE stocks went up to $70.72, a 52-week high but has now settled in the mid-60s. The spike came after an r/wallstreetbets user posted an up-beat story, titled ‘$WWE – Can you S.M.E.L.L. what the stock is cooking?‘ about WWE stocks with a lot of financial and historical data, urging fellow investors to buy WWE stocks.

WWE stocks closed the day yesterday at $58.15 and then opened at $63.01 with the opening bell. The spike pushed WWE’s market cap to $4.44 billion at time of this writing.

The Reddit Wallstreetbets forum is popular for promoting meme stocks, sending GameStop, AMC, and other stocks “to the moon”…and back.

Ladder match at NXT Takeover for the Million Dollar Belt

The last match on the NXT Takeover: In Your House 2021 card was announced last night on USA Network and it will involves two titles on the line in the same match!

The NXT North American and NXT Tag Team titles will be defended in a six-man, winner-take-all match as Bronson Reed and MSK team up to take on challengers Santos Escobar, Raul Mendoza, and Joaquin Wilde of Legado del Fantasma.

The stipulation is simple, if the current champs win the match, they all retain their respective titles, but if Legado del Fantasma win, then Escobar becomes the new NXT North American champion and Mendoza and Wilde become the new NXT Tag Team champions.

With this match, the NXT Takeover card is complete with five matches, four of which are all title matches. The Cruiserweight and Women’s Tag Team titles will not be defended on the show.

Lio Rush announces retirement from pro wrestling

Former WWE Cruiserweight champion Lio Rush announced that he is retiring from professional wrestling. The announcement was made in a post on social media.

“It’s been a crazy ride, but it’s time to get off and do what truly makes me happy,” Rush wrote.

The 26-year-old wrote in an Instagram post that he suffered a separated AC joint in his shoulder during AEW’s Double or Nothing where he was a surprise entrant in the Casino Battle Royale. He added that AEW wanted to sign him but the injury was an eye-opener because now he can’t even hold up his young child.

Rush said that once he’s healed up, he will finish his contractual obligations with New Japan Pro Wrestling and call it a day.

Meanwhile, AEW President Tony Khan issued a statement saying that the Lio Rush news was unexpected but he’s glad he made a choice that will make him and his family happy. “Lio is a great talent, and I enjoyed briefly working with him, and I absolutely wish him the best,” Khan wrote.

Rush wrestled for WWE between 2017 and 2020, first as a singles star and then joining Bobby Lashley. Prior to WWE and New Japan, he also worked for CZW, ROH, and several indie companies.

Raw rating or 06/07/2021

Going up against two NBA Playoff games and an NHL game as well, Monday Night Raw this week drew 1,640,000 viewers, up 83,000 viewers from last week’s show.

The first hour started with 1,667,000 viewers, then dropped slightly to 1,651,000 viewers, and finished the night with 1,602,000 viewers. The show stayed consistent throughout the three hours and did not lose a ton of viewers along the way.

Raw did a 0.48 in the 18-49 demo rating, up as well from last week. (Ratings credit: PWTorch.com)

Ladder match for the Million Dollar Match at NXT Takeover

The Million Dollar Belt is back in business and will be up for grabs this Sunday at NXT Takeover: In Your House 2021.

Ted DiBiase made an appearance on NXT last night after both LA Knight and Cameron Grimes tried to upstage each other showing off their cribs. A gold-painted ladder was lowered from the top of the CWC and DiBiase said that their match on Sunday would be a ladder match.

When Grimes questioned what are they climbing for, a briefcase carrying the Million Dollar Belt was brought out.

It has been around 11 years since the belt has been used on television with the last person to carry it being Ted DiBiase Jr.

Mickie James to produce all-women NWA pay-per-view

Mickie James has found a new home in the NWA and will be part of something big in August for the promotion.

James was introduced by NWA owner Billy Corgan during yesterday’s episode of Power and he announced that the former WWE Superstar will be producing an all-women NWA pay-per-view which will air on Saturday, August 28 from St. Louis, Missouri.

The former WWE Divas champion said that an all-women PPV was something she had been working for lately but the idea was shot down every time, presumably referring to WWE.

Mickie was one of the many who got cut from WWE due to cost-savings this year and her release also led to the firing of Mark Carrano after her personal stuff was sent back to her home in a trash bag.

Space optimization: what you should consider?

If you live in a small flat or house, we know the lack of space is definitely a problem you have to face in your everyday life.

Of course, the ultimate solution for such issues is simply moving to a bigger place, but that isn’t always “so simple”, especially if we think about the financial side of such a big change.

Another popular option is storing your things in a garage, container or special box, but that is also not so practical, because you have to spend time on getting to that place. Fortunately, there still are some other solutions.

Have you thought about your interior furniture? Maybe you could make better use of your closets or free corners? Here are some tips for optimizing the space of your home, and some solutions you could implement, depending on the configuration of your home.

What about closets, dressers and chests?

Naked walls and free niches are an important asset to save space. There, you have the perfect zone with the height and width that you just have to take advantage of!

You have surely found that your closets are not practical enough and that their space could be optimized. Depending on the destination of the storage, you can choose items of a good enough quality and a price corresponding to your idea of ​​how it should all look in the end.

For example, your bedroom closet is equipped with only a few shelves and a hanging rail. You lose a lot of storage space on the top. A closet arrangement allowing you to install as many shelves as you want and to double the wardrobes would give you a complete walk-in closet.

Bingo! Now you can get rid of your old, minimalistic, Scandinavian wardrobe bought during your student years and gain new space for other personal belongings. In addition, you have found new storage space for your duvets, suitcases and other bulky things.

Sure, to enjoy the maximum height of your home down to the millimeter, you might need a custom closet arrangement. The latter will allow you to enjoy full use of three-dimensional space, ensuring that every inch is optimized.

There is also another way of fitting a dresser or cupboard against a wall that has always been empty because of the opening door – a sliding mechanism. This type of door can help you make the most of your space. Indeed, there is no clearance needed with a sliding door. And you save space for your passage areas.

Find the proper dresser for your little things

Some people believe that installing a dresser in a room takes up space, that it clutters the space and uses only half of the height of the wall. But, be sure it can also put wasted space to good use.

For example, you have no space for linen and towels in your bathroom, but you would like to keep them all there. The only problem is that, between your washing machine and your bathtub, the space is quite limited. The dresser dimensions you find in usual stores are not suitable. Installing a special, custom made, outlet dresser can be the solution! Where to find such an unusual piece? We’ll tell you → on Nationwide Furniture Outlet!

A dresser can indeed take up too much space when it is not suited to your measurements. You just need to find one that will occupy only the space you have reserved for it. In addition, an outlet dresser of the right size can allow you to store things high up.

 

Thus, there is no need to look for a factory that creates custom dressers for an enormous price, cause everything has already been made and can be found in outlet stores just like ours.

After talking about the bathroom and the bedroom, it is now time to optimize your home office, working space, studying area or whatever you call it in your home.

As the competition for online work becomes bigger, the need for productive employees that can work from home also increases, many have decided on setting up their working space at home.

But if you already had little space for your things when you were working outside the house, setting up a nice, small home office can become a real challenge! There is nothing worse when working than not having enough space.

First and foremost, when you set up your home office, remember to leave some space around it, so that you can easily move around the room. Also consider organizing it well by installing smart storage, but also by optimizing the space around you as much as possible. Take advantage of the nooks and crannies to install thin shelves, the high ceiling to stow books, or the space under the desk to fit ottomans, cushions, storage boxes.

Never position your desk in a dark corner, because spending much time working in a dark environment will hurt your eyes. Moreover, if your desk doesn’t face a window and you get too little natural light, you might lose concentration and even start falling asleep during work.

Another mistake many people make is not delimiting their office space. If you are not lucky enough to have a dedicated room for your office, you will most likely place it in your bedroom or living room.

Even in crumpled spaces, it is important to think about delimiting the office space with some storage elements, in order to really dedicate a working area to work.

As we’ve just mentioned the positioning of the desk near the window, we remembered there was another mistake people do – positioning the desk to the window with the seat back to it.

If you are working on a computer, avoid placing your desk this way,  as this may cause reflections on your screen. If you have no choice, invest in blinds or curtains to make the natural light more smooth and help your eyes not get so tired from trying to see something on that screen.

Do not neglect desk lamps! After dark, good lighting is needed to keep working. The desk lamp will also allow you to stay focused and get enough light to see what you’re doing.

Never forget about the decorations on the desk and the rest of the working space. A neutral office is a bit sad, isn’t it? Personalize it by placing a plant, a candle or a frame with a photo. Just a little, not too much, otherwise you’ll go to the opposite side of optimized space.

Mess is also something that eats out space in a home office. Moreover, how could you find the concentration you need and especially how to find your own papers without having an office with all things in order?

Another problem of little space for your things is quite simple – not having enough storage furniture. Bet on shelves, drawers, bookcases and so on, this will help you get organized and use up space in an optimized way.!

What about your working chair? Often forgotten, this item must be both comfortable and compact (so it doesn’t take up all the space). On wheels or with armrests, remember to choose it according to the time spent at your desk, the style of the room and the size of the table.

Leave enough around your office area so that you can move around easily. Do not overcrowd the walls with photos, frames and all sorts of decor. Too many things (even if they’re small) create the sensation of smothering.

Now that you know exactly what to buy in order to set up the most important rooms in a small flat or house, we hope you will succeed in your goal and make that small home look just perfect, despite the few centimeters or inches you have to work with!

Bella Twins hint at the end of Total Bellas reality TV show

It looks like the Total Bellas series on E! is coming to an end.

In an interview on ETOnline.com, the twins suggested that we won’t see more of their reality TV show due to some unwilling participants in the family.

Brie said that while they love filming it, they now have to think about their kids, and the older she got, her daughter Birdie started to hate the camera. Brie also said that her husband Daniel Bryan also wants out.

“Birdie doesn’t even let me take pictures…So I’m very respectful of her space, what she wants. I only let her film if she wants to walk into a scene,” Brie said.

Meanwhile, her sister Nikki added that while she can do a few more seasons of the show, she can’t raise her son in front of the cameras.

“I just don’t want him one day to look at me and be like, ‘You never gave me that choice. You put my life out there and you didn’t let me have the say, choose that,’ and I don’t want that,” Nikki said. “I want him to have a normal upbringing and when he’s 18 he can choose whatever it is he wants to do, or even younger than that.”

Total Bellas started in 2016 as a spinoff from Total Divas. The series had six seasons with a total of 54 episodes and aired on E!

Final stop before Takeover: In Your House 2021 tonight on NXT on USA Network

The final stop before Takeover: In Your House 2021 takes place tonight on NXT on USA Network starting at 8PM ET.

Three matches have been announced including Ember Moon vs Dakota Kai, Isiah “Swerve” Scott vs Killian Main, and Austin Theory vs Oney Lorcan.

Plus, all five competitors of the main event – Karrion Kross, Kyle O’Reilly, Pete Dunne, Johnny Gargano, and Adam Cole – will participate in a face off, Ted DiBiase will be in the house to make a “priceless announcement” and NXT favorite Poppy returns!

The DiBiase announcement is expected to be the return of the Million Dollar Belt which will play a part at the In Your House Takeover this Sunday.

Peacock app launches on Samsung TVs

NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service, which has exclusive rights to the WWE Network in the United States, has signed an agreement with Samsung to bring the Peacock app on their smart televisions.

“Samsung is a powerful platform and we are excited to bring Peacock to millions of their dedicated streamers across the country,” said Maggie McLean Suniewick, President, Business Development and Partnerships, Peacock.

The move is great news for WWE fans who have Samsung TVs in their homes as now they can resume watching the WWE Network without a TV-connected device.

“The launch of Peacock enables Samsung to augment its leading news and entertainment offerings with world-class content and programming from NBCUniversal,” said Salek Brodsky, VP of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development for Samsung Electronics. “Just in time for the Olympics, our partnership with Peacock also means Samsung users will now have more ways to access and enjoy the Tokyo Games.”

With the addition of Samsung, Peacock has one last major hurdle, and that’s Amazon’s Fire TV devices. Although the Amazon devices do not officially support Peacock, there are workarounds that can get you the app on your Amazon device.

Eva Marie returning to Monday Night Raw next week

After weeks of hype, Eva Marie will be returning to Monday Night Raw next week.

The All Red Everything Superstar shocked fans – and most not in a good way – when her initial vignette aired on Raw several weeks ago. Since then, Eva has been promoting her EVA-lution on Monday Night Raw.

Prior to these vignettes, she had not been seen on WWE television in almost four years after she was fired from the company in August 2017 much to the delight of those who could not stand her.

There are rumors that Eva Marie will not be coming alone and will bring some sort of a bodyguard-type of character with her to Raw.

Two stipulations added to the WWE title match at Hell In A Cell

The WWE title match at the upcoming Hell In A Cell pay-per-view has received two stipulations which will make it a little bit more interesting.

The first stipulation is that if Drew McIntyre fails to win the WWE title, then he will not be receiving another shot at the gold as long as Bobby Lashley remains champion. The stipulation was suggested by Lashley during the contract signing yesterday on Raw.

McIntyre accepted Lashley’s idea, but then he came up with the second stipulation of the match, which is that it will now be contested inside the Hell In A Cell structure to prevent any outside interference. Just like McIntyre did with the first stip, Lashley agreed to this one as well.

The June 20 pay-per-view has two other matches so far announced apart from this one, with Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women’s title and Bianca Belair vs Bayley for the Smackdown Women’s title.

How to win a bet in 7 steps?

What’s the best way to overcome the bookies’ tricks that put you through? There are seven simple steps to be taken if you want to succeed at https://askbettors.com/bookmakers/betnow/. Let’s check them out!

1. Know your sport inside out

Apart from knowing the players, coach, and recent statistics, you should know the team’s strategic approach to the game. How do they play offensively and defensively? Are they good at keeping possession? These details will let you analyze the future event and make more accurate predictions.

2. The favorite doesn’t always become a winner

Bookies always have their favorites. You may also have some. But it shouldn’t be the only criterion for making a bet. There are many more aspects that affect the game result.

3. Don’t stick to one bookmaker – look around

Betting companies usually try to encourage you to stay with them for as long as possible. While you are fine with this, you can still try your luck with other bookmakers. After all, they can offer a more attractive loyalty scheme or more diversified in-shop offers.

4. The fewer selections don’t mean something bad

The fewer selections are involved in your bet, the higher chances of winning you have. If you’re betting for money, you should think small. If you do enough research, you will be safe putting $5 or $10 on one selection.

5. Check the less obvious markets

After doing thorough research, you should consider focusing on less popular markets. They usually bring higher odds and bigger winnings. For example, the results in rugby or handball are less predictable than in football or basketball.

6. Don’t listen to your heart

It’s not a romantic affair where your heart can help you make the right decision. In online betting, you should think rationally. Use your knowledge and experience while taking this or that decision.

7. Pick your moment

It’s difficult to find the right time to place your bet because the markets are always changing. Most bookies are able to boost prices or have special offers ahead of a popular event. Some of them tend to do this for the full day of the event itself. Others tend to boost a price for a certain amount at random points.

If it’s a super popular event, the bookies will certainly promote it. They will try to persuade you to share your cash with them.

As you can see, there is nothing difficult. Let’s see if you manage to turn every single step to your own benefit.

Dynamite rating for 06/04/2021

The June 4 post-Double or Nothing episode of Dynamite, which aired on Friday at 10PM, drew 462,000 viewers and a 0.19 rating in the 18-49 demographic, both of which are series lows for the show. Dynamite was pre-empted by the NBA Playoffs and aired on Friday for a second week in a row. The show was down 62,000 viewers from the previous week.

Stephanie McMahon discusses return of live events on CNBC

WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon appeared on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street this morning to discuss the company’s return to live events and SummerSlam.

The WWE live event business was barely breaking even before the coronavirus pandemic hit but McMahon was bullish about the return of these live events, saying that they have data that shows a trend towards an increase in attendance moving forward. The first pay-per-view with no COVID-19 restrictions is nearly sold out with around 400 tickets left on sale.

With no live events for well over year, McMahon said that WWE had to rely on television distribution deals and merchandise to weather the storm. Merchandise sales, which usually take place at live events, received a big boost when it went 100% online, with WWEShop.com experiencing record sales.

Stephanie also discussed the WWE Network move to Peacock, saying that WWE wanted to focus on creating content rather than be competitive in technology, noting that they would not have stood a chance competing against the likes of Amazon and Disney and other streaming services on their own.