WWE has selected Cardi B’s song Up as the official theme song for the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view, which yesterday was announced as taking place on Saturday, August 21.
The official music video of the song premiered on February 5 on YouTube and has over 152 million views so far.
There are several rumors as well that Cardi B will be hosting the pay-per-view, although the deal has not been locked in yet. Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men Podcast was the first to break the news about Cardi B and her role at SummerSlam. A few months ago, Cardi B engaged with wrestling fans on Twitter and talked about her favorite wrestlers growing up.
WWE President Nick Khan also mentioned her name during an interview earlier in the year saying that Bad Bunny and Cardi B were two names that WWE hoped to work with. Bunny eventually went on to have a match at WrestleMania, winning the fans and everyone in the locker room with his work ethic.
The location of SummerSlam will be revealed on June 5 during the Belmont Stakes’ pre-race show on NBC, with Las Vegas being the rumored destination.
AEW will host the first post-pandemic Fan Fest today as part of the Double or Nothing weekend in Jacksonville, Florida.
Activities will start at 12:30 and will run throughout the rest of the day. There will be two areas where fans can go to: Main Stage and Flex Field.
Main Stage will hold a Critical Botch event between 12:30PM and 2:30PM. Between 2:45PM and 3:45PM there will be live matches. An AEW Unrestricted Podcast live taping will start at 4PM and run till 5PM and then it’s the closing event at 5:15PM with the weigh-ins and press conference until 6:15PM.
The meet and greets will take place at Flex Field. Cody Rhodes, Kris Statlander, Christian Cage, and Darby Allin will be there from 12:30PM to 1:30PM. Thunder Rosa, The Young Bucks, Matt Hardy, and Miro will take over from 2PM to 3PM. And Hangman Page, Orange Cassidy, Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston, plus Hikaru Shida will be from 3:30PM to 4:30PM. These meet and greets will be located on tables one to four.
Tables five to seven will hold Bear Country, Red Velvet, and Top Flight from 12:30PM to 1:30PM. Ricky Starks, The Acclaimed, and Leyla Hirsch will be there from 2PM and 3PM, and Aaron Solow, Will Hobbs, and Varsity Blonds will meet fans between 3:30PM and 4:30PM.
A collection of AEW relics and artifacts and toys from Jazwares will also be displayed.
Appearing on The Shop: Uninterrupted, Bad Bunny discussed his wrestling experience with LeBron James, Jay Z, Nneka Ogwumike, Paul Rivera, and Maverick Carter.
Bunny said that he dedicated three months completely to learning professional wrestling, starting from the very bottom and being taught how to take bumps in the ring.
“It’s insane,” Bunny said. “How can these people do this for 30 years?”
He said he didn’t record any song and didn’t do anything music-wise during those three months and moved to Orlando to train every single day with the guys at the WWE Performance Center. He said that as a kid he used to watch WWE. “It’s crazy but I love it,” Bunny told them.
When Jay-Z said that WrestleMania is definitely bigger than the SuperBowl, Bunny agreed. “For me, yeah! More than the Grammys. That was the best moment of my life.”
AEW unveiled an updated version of their Women’s title last night on Dynamite.
The new title was presented to champion Hikaru Shida to celebrate her one year as a champ. The title is similar to the old one, but larger in size.
Shida is the third one to hold the title and has kept it for 372 days so far, winning it all the way back in February 2020 against Nyla Rose during an episode of Dynamite. Riho is the inaugural champion and won it on the debut episode of Dynamite on TNT.
Shida will take on Britt Baker tomorrow night at Double or Nothing.
In a promo shown on AEW social media, Tony Khan addressed the story of the WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling talks which appeared on the Wrestling Observer yesterday.
Tony, acting like a heel, said that WWE President Nick Khan has been very busy over the past two months but he has further plans for NJPW with All Elite Wrestling, mentioning that Mox is the current IWGP United States champion.
The young AEW President said that there’s only one place for a Khan in professional wrestling, and that is Tony Khan and not some con-man from Connecticut!
Dynamite will be airing live tonight on TNT starting at 10PM ET after it was pre-empted on Wednesday due to the NBA playoffs.
Tonight’s broadcast will serve as the go-home episode for this Sunday’s Double or Nothing and four matches, including a title match, have been announced. TNT champion Miro will be defending against Dante Martin, Darby Allin takes on Cezar Bononi, Scorpio Sky and Ethan Page vs Stu Grayson and Evil Uno, and Joey Janela vs Adam Page.
Also, Orange Cassidy will answer Kenny Omega’s offer, Hikaru Shida celebrates one year as AEW Women’s champion, and Eric Bischoff returns to host The Inner Circle celebration.
Susan Levison, the head of WWE Studios, was reportedly let go from her job as part of the latest corporate cuts that took place over the past week at WWE.
Levison was a Senior Vice President in the company and was hired in 2019 to lead WWE Studios. Prior to her arrival at WWE, she was the SVP of Alternative Programming at CBS Studios and was also a SVP at FOX Broadcasting.
A meeting was held with WWE staff to explain the decisions that they had to take. The Advanced Media Group, which was completely decimated, was absorbed by the television department which is headed by Executive Producer Kevin Dunn.
It is believed over four dozen employees were terminated from their WWE jobs.
WWE revealed the dates and locations of nine upcoming non-televised live events and 11 Raw and Smackdown television tapings that will take the company through September 6, 2021.
All non-televised live events will be a combo of Raw and Smackdown rosters.
The live events will consist of: Saturday, July 24 at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Sunday, July 25 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, July 31 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Sunday, August 1 at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan; Saturday, August 7 at the Hertz Arena in Fort Myers, Florida; Sunday, August 8 at the Stephen O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida; Saturday, August 14 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, August 15 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina; and Sunday, August 22 at the Ball Arena in Denver.
The televised shows are: Raw on August 2 at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois; Smackdown on August 6 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida; Raw on August 9 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida; Smackdown on August 13 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Raw on August 16 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas; Smackdown on August 20 at the Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona; Raw on August 23 at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California; Smackdown on August 27 at the Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Raw on August 30 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Smackdown on September 3 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida; Raw on September 6 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
Tickets for the remaining live events go on sale two weeks from today on Friday, June 11.
Dota betting has turned into an existing adventure for those who like risk. Of course, it can’t guarantee a successful outcome for everyone. This is why you should be careful about your actions at https://dotabetz.com/. If you follow the smart tips below, your chances of achieving a betting success will get much higher.
Smart Tips
Betting without tips will be less effective. This is why you should check the information below before you go any further.
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Communicate with team members. Dota is based on teamwork. So, if you want to succeed in it, you should learn how to become part of the team. Your cooperation with other team members is one of the significant factors to success. Instead of working separately, you will develop the common strategies not to interrupt but rather help each other. If you are a newcomer, you shouldn’t be afraid of asking your more experienced teammates for a piece of advice.
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Follow the actions of experienced players. When you want to learn something new about Dota, you’d better follow the achievements of the most successful players. They definitely know a lot of important things about the game. By watching their matches, you will analyze their actions and try to repeat them yourself. Eventually, this practical knowledge will help you build up your own Dota strategies.
Focus on the gaming routine. When it comes to Dota, every detail is important. You should check a minimap, an opponent’s manapool, artifacts, as well as cooldown of abilities at every stage of the game. By knowing what’s going on here, you will be able to make the right decisions throughout the bettering process.
If you want to achieve success at Dota betting, you should follow some of the above-mentioned tips. In a matter of time, you will see the positive outcome. With the enhanced skills, you will boost your prospects.
Conclusion
Facing a team of experienced players will put you into stress. You can’t avoid it. But you can make it last less for yourself. This is why the above tips can be effective for you. You will get some practice, develop the strategy, and proceed with the betting routine in the most effective way. As you can see, everything is in your own hands! Just go for it!
WWE today announced that SummerSlam will take place on Saturday, August 21 with the location being revealed during the 2021 Belmont Stakes’ pre-race show on NBC next Saturday, June 5.
Rumors are that the show will take place at the Allegiant Stadium, the new state-of-the-art facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, but that is not 100% confirmed.
Tickets for SummerSlam go on sale Friday, June 18.
This will be the first time that SummerSlam, or any major WWE pay-per-view for that matter, will be held on a Saturday instead of Sunday.
The Smackdown prior to SummerSlam will take place in Phoenix while the Raw following the PPV will be held in San Diego.
In what could be a major, major story, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE is in talks with New Japan Pro Wrestling for a working relationship which would see WWE become New Japan’s exclusive American partner.
The talks, spearheaded by the ever-busy WWE President Nick Khan, would have WWE Superstars crossing the pond and participate in NJPW events and vice versa. As it is, WWE Superstars are not allowed to wrestle for other promotions.
Currently, New Japan has working relationships with both All Elite Wrestling and Impact Wrestling but if this WWE deal goes, and that is a big if, it would mean that NJPW would then work with WWE going forward.
Meltzer writes that talks took place in late March or early April but there’s no indication where the two are right now.
Khan is being very active in his role and is bringing in mega deals for the company despite the slow business.
The Sports Business Journal has a short story on how WWE was considering six NFL stadiums to potentially host SummerSlam.
The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, NRG Stadium in Houston, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, MetLife Stadium in New York, and Nissan Stadium in Nashville were all contenders to host the second WWE stadium show of the pandemic era.
According to multiple sources, WWE is set to land in Las Vegas for SummerSlam and the Allegiant Stadium will host the first big WWE pay-per-view in Sin City since 1993. It’s now only a matter of selecting the correct date.
The weekend of August 21 and 22 is being considered but there’s the Manny Pacquiao boxing match on August 21 which WWE might want to avoid for obvious reasons. Wrestling pay-per-views don’t often do well against other big box office contact sports events.
Las Vegas dropped all COVID-19 mandates and is operating normally with zero restrictions.
WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff will be returning to Dynamite tomorrow night on a special episode that will start at 10PM on TNT.
The former Smackdown Executive Director will be hosting a celebration of The Inner Circle ahead of their Stadium Stampede match against The Pinnacle on Sunday night at Double or Nothing.
Bischoff makes sporadic appearances on Dynamite, mostly in these roles. The first time he showed up was in an August 2020 episode where he moderated a debate between Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy. Bischoff then made a second appearance in October to ask Jericho and MJF questions during a town hall meeting. His last time on Dynamite was in March of this year asking a question during an Inner Circle press conference.
Every day more Canadians figure out they can register on online casinos established overseas, gamble, and withdraw their winnings. Even those who live in provinces that count with their own gambling websites prefer those that are considered the best online casinos Canada, always with their headquarters elsewhere.
It is not that the players are rebelling against the options offered by their local governments. Instead, quality and variety are among the parameters used by experienced Canadian players to compare the provincial online casinos and those offered by foreign companies. The land-based casinos, on the other hand, provide another type of experience that have their place in the hearts of the Canadian gamblers.
What Can Canadian Players Find on the Best Online Casinos?
When they access any online casino that is duly licensed and operates legally around the world, Canadians find from 10x to up to 100x more slots and table games. Without exaggerating, that huge difference comes from the fact that the best online casinos in Canada have partnerships with dozens, sometimes more than 100 different game providers.
Aside from high-quality games in a variety that no provincial online casino can match, those websites that are considered the best also offer countless promotions. From the moment of registration, some of them give free credits or spins. Others prefer to give players a match bonus or more spins upon their deposits, always with reasonable requirements.
On top of all that, the online casinos are aware that the local options are far from offering the best conditions and games. Therefore, they adjust the websites, regardless of their jurisdiction, to match the preferences of players from Canada. That includes support in both English and French, the use of the Canadian Dollar as the main currency, and the favorite game genres on the website.
Is It Legal to Play on Those Alternative Casinos?
Some provinces only allow gambling in land-based casinos, while others already explore the internet with their own online casinos. In both cases, there is no heavy regulation that prohibits and prosecutes foreign casinos or Canadian players who play on them. Therefore, as long as those alternative websites are licensed in a valid jurisdiction, it should be safe to play on them.
How to Be Safe Playing on Online Casinos?
While playing games for free is fun – which is possible in the majority of those websites – that is not the purpose of the people who look for those websites. Therefore, it is essential to determine whether it is safe or not to transfer money to them. Fortunately, there are a few parameters that assist in any security verification of foreign online casinos:
Licensing – Any casino, regardless of origin, needs to be licensed and regulated by a relevant authority. Some examples are the MGA, the UKGC, and the KGC.
Support – The provision of chat, phone, and email support, preferably in both French and English, is essential to eliminate any concerns with an agent.
Encryption – SSL certificates are mandatory nowadays to make sure any personal or financial data is encrypted and kept safe.
Games – Besides partnering with well-known and reputable game providers, casinos that are duly certified by eCOGRA for fair gambling are preferable.
Reputation – Checking what other Canadian players have to say about the casino on forums and websites can help a lot.
Checking all those parameters might take a lot of time and not guarantee a safe choice. That is why specialized websites that analyze and classify those casinos are essential for Canadian gamblers. Through them, each player can determine their top and best casino choices, according to preferences regarding bonuses, the user experience, and games.
The Takeaway
Relying on the current offer of online casinos in Canada provided by provincial governments is definitely not what Canadians are looking for. The availability of games and promotions is dozens of times larger on modern casino websites. Thanks to websites dedicated to evaluating all the hundreds of casinos out there, Canadians can choose the best options in less than two minutes and start playing right away.
Tom Phillips, the former Raw commentator, has been released by WWE according to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Wrestling.
Phillips was signed to a WWE contract in 2012 and worked his way up to lead announcer on all WWE television shows including Monday Night Raw and Smackdown. His official role at WWE was Senior Manager, On Air Talent.
The 32-year-old Philly native missed out on doing commentary at WrestleMania and was then permanently replaced by Adnan Virk on Raw. Virk has since lost his job as well and is being replaced by Jimmy Smith.
When WWE announced the Raw and Smackdown commentary team reshuffle, Phillips was relegated to host 205 Live and the press release said that he would also oversee special projects for WWE’s programming on Peacock and at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.
NXT on Tuesday night did 698,000 viewers for a show headlined by the NXT title between Karrion Kross and Finn Balor. That is down 2,000 viewers from last week but the 18-49 demo rating sank to 0.13, the lowest since the end of March. The NBA playoffs have been affecting all shows but numbers are not available due to Showbuzzdaily.com being down. (Ratings credit: PWTorch.com)
Jimmy Smith, the former Bellator and UFC analyst, will be replacing Adnan Virk as the new voice of Monday Night Raw starting with next week’s episode.
The 43-year-old spent seven years doing analyst work for Bellator before joining the UFC for a short period. He also hosted American Ninja Warrior for NBC and provided commentary for boxing in the past. This will be his first time doing commentary for a professional wrestling show and will be thrown right into the fire with a three-hour Raw.
“Apparently WWE liked my work so far. I know I’m stepping into a new world but know I’ll do everything I can to honor the athletes and fans. Watch Monday and judge my work for yourself,” Smith wrote in a tweet.
Dave Meltzer of the Observer adds that Smith has been training a lot with Michael Cole over the past several weeks in preparation for a possible spot. Smith was part of the pre-show panel at Takeover: Stand & Deliver.
The former MMA fighter also hosts UFC Fight Camp for ESPN International and has his own show Unlocking The Cage on SiriusXM.
Adnan Virk was removed from his role as lead Raw commentator this week, surviving less than two months on the job.
WWE today announced three more dates that will round up the month of July on the road.
The July 23 episode of Smackdown will take place at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Monday Night Raw on July 26 is at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, while the July 30 episode of Smackdown will take place from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Tickets for these live events go sale next Friday, June 4 at 10 AM local time in each market.
Prior to these dates, WWE will visit Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.
Working toward a healthier and happier planet need not be too difficult. Along with minimizing the use of your car and switching off unused lights, you can also swap for more sustainable self-care products to reduce your impact on the environment.
Sustainable, zero-waste self-care routines have recently become one of the biggest trends in the beauty industry. People are looking for skin care and makeup products that hit two goals at once: care for their skin and bring their makeup looks to life without harming Mother Nature. From lipsticks and blush to face masks and shampoo for hair fall, almost everything is eco-friendly now.
If you’ve been meaning to make some changes to your skincare and beauty routine, there are simple ways to do so. Lay your head on a special mattress with a lighter heart by considering the following suggestions.
Recycle Containers and Jars
Recycling contributes greatly to the success of sustainability. So, make sure the containers of your favorite moisturizers, facial cleansers and face serums don’t have to go to waste. Instead, recycle them so they can be repurposed. You can also upcycle certain jars and containers for a little arts and crafts project. Why not use an old bottle or jar as a makeup brush holder?
Look for Sustainable Packaging
Did you know that the beauty industry accounts for more than 120 billion units of packaging every year? While the industry still has a long way to go, more brands are doing their part by decreasing their carbon footprint and stopping the waste.
So as the shopper, how can you partake in the change? Start by supporting brands that use sustainable packaging. Products with recyclable packaging come in tin or cardboard packaging. But if the product is wrapped in plastic (like so many skincare products and cosmetics), look for a more eco-friendly option. Brands like Kevin.Murphy, Davines and Garnier Organics use sustainable packaging.
Make the Switch to Reusable Makeup Wipes
Makeup wipes may seem like the easiest way to remove your makeup, but it’s not good for your skin or the environment. Apart from stripping your skin of its natural oils (which cause an imbalance in your pH levels), these wipes are non-biodegradable and clog up landfills.
Instead of contributing to waste, ditch the disposable face wipes and go for the reusable makeup wipes. Most reusable skin wipes are easy to use; all you have to do is wet them and scrub on your skin. The biodegradable wipe will remove all of your makeup and exfoliate your skin.
If you want totally remove skin wipes from your routine, go for microfiber cloths. You can also use the cloth to wash or exfoliate your face. Just make sure to wash the cloth regularly to avoid transferring bacteria and dirt onto your skin.
Switch to Coral Reef-Friendly Sunscreen
Beyond other personal care products, sunscreen has a massive negative effect on marine life, particularly coral reefs. With 14,000 tons of sunscreen ending up in the oceans every year, most of the world’s coral life suffers from bleaching, which damages their DNA. As a result, many corals experience growth anomalies.
Make the switch to reef-friendly sunscreen. Check the label of your sunscreen and see if it’s free from oxybenzone (the damaging chemical). If it is, use it liberally to enjoy the summer without guilt.
Choose a Bamboo Toothbrush
Regular toothbrushes are single-use plastic that ends up in landfills. Time to switch to bamboo! Unlike its synthetic and man-made cousin, bamboo toothbrushes use a natural ingredient (bamboo) that comes straight from a plant. Bamboo is 100 percent biodegradable, which makes it a favorite sustainable material for toothbrushes and other products.
Shop Smarter
Purchase skincare and beauty products that have a longer shelf life and/or come with refillable options. Doing so eliminates the need for single-use plastics. From makeup and skincare to hair care and perfume, there are many brands determined to make their products more sustainable. For example, beauty brands like Kjaer Weis, OUAI, L’Occitane and Le Labo offer refillable products.
Use a Metal Safety Razor
Say goodbye to disposable razors! Every year, billions of disposable razors end up in landfills. So, instead of contributing to Mother Nature’s waste problem, ditch the plastic and go for metal safety razors. These razors use no plastic bumpers, plastic handles or no guards. Instead, the blade is replaceable so you don’t have to throw the whole head away.
Support Brands that Participate in Recycling Programs
Just because you finished your favorite lipstick or mascara, it doesn’t mean the tube has to go to the waste bin. When shopping for beauty products, shop from brands that join recycling programs.
You can take care of yourself and Mother Earth at the same time. Incorporate sustainability in your self-care routine for a better you and a better planet.
