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Raw rating for 05/24/2021

Going head-to-head with the NBA and NHL playoffs, Monday Night Raw drew just 1,621,000 viewers, the least-watched episode of Raw since July 27, 2020. That is down 202,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast.

Hour one started with 1,661,000 viewers, then did 1,655,000 viewers in the second hour, before dropping to a scary-low 1,547,000 viewers for the third hour.

Raw did a 0.45 in the 18-49 demographic, which is down from last week’s 0.48 and the lowest of 2021 so far. There’s no hourly breakdown of each rating due to the outage at Showbuzzdaily. (Ratings credit: PWTorch.com)

First post-coronavirus WWE tour tickets now on sale

Tickets for the July 16 Smackdown in Houston, Money In The Bank in Fort Worth, and July 19 Raw in Dallas all went on sale this morning.

These are the first three WWE events on the road – excluding WrestleMania – since March 2020. These shows will operate at full capacity.

Smackdown is at the Toyota Center and no live ticket updates are available. Just under 800 tickets remain for the Money In the Bank pay-per-view at the Dickies Arena which sits around 14,000 people while just over 2,000 tickets are available for Raw at the 18,000-seater American Airlines Center.

Tickets for Smackdown are available through AXS.com while Money In The Bank and Raw are on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

O’Reilly, Gargano, and Dunne in triple threat number one contender’s match

Karrion Kross will learn who will challenge him at the upcoming NXT Takeover: In Your House 2021 next when a triple threat number one contender’s match takes place on NXT on USA Network.

After successfully defending his title against Finn Balor last night, Kross will now move on to his next challenge, with Kyle O’Reilly, Pete Dunne, and Johnny Gargano ready to strike.

The three will meet each other next week in the main event of NXT to determine who will step up to take on the champ.

Takeover: In Your House 2021 takes place on Sunday, June 13 at the Capitol Wrestling Center at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. Todd Pettengill, who worked for WWE in the 90s and is synonymous with the show, will be back to host the activities.

Where to invest your New Zealand dollars? Bet on wrestling or playing in an Online Casino

Wrestling provides excellent entertainment of that there is no doubt. However, as a betting person, you may wonder whether you could actually earn money betting on the sport. While there is a chance of you winning some amounts, perhaps you could invest your dollars elsewhere, like an online casino.

Both these two options have advantages, and this article evaluates which one is the better place for your money.

Wrestling vs Playing in an Online Casino

Wrestling attractions

  • Entertainment

When you place a bet on wrestling, you elevate the match’s stakes. You add to the fun since you now support a side/a result that is convenient to your bet. You also do not have to do much just sit back and watch wrestling matches, albeit with heightened tension.

  • Storylines can guide you on your decisions

If you are an ardent wrestling fan, you can follow the storylines and news/speculation over matches. These can help you make a correct wager and increase your chances of winning.

  • You can bet way beforehand on certain events

Unlike betting in online casinos, you can make bets on events such as Wrestlemania long before they happen. You can bet on a winner for the main event at the Pay Per View events several weeks before and have a chance of higher odds.

  • Quicker withdrawals of winnings

Like other sport betting events, you do not have to wait any extra hour to cash in your wins. Once the match is done and you have won, you can make your withdrawals immediately.

Wrestling shortcomings

  • Few available betting sites

There are few betting sites that will allow you to bet on wrestling entertainment matches which limits your options.

  • Limited markets

Besides having fewer betting, the betting markets (outcomes you can place a bet on) are limited. For example, in money in the bank event, you can place a wager on;

  1. Winner or loser of a duel
  2. Winner or loser of a tournament
  3. The kind of victory
  4. Disqualification
  5. Presence of a knockout

Other sports have numerous variables giving you more flexibility and chances of winning.

  • Caps on betting amounts

The betting sites that take wrestling bets place limits on the amount of money you can bet. They also use limited odds primarily because the matches follow a script.

  • Limited currencies

Betting sites miss out on some features like multiple currencies and only take one currency. This is usually the currency of the company’s licensing country.

  • Limited payment methods

There are limited options for making your deposits and withdrawals. Players have to make do with traditional banking options and a few e-wallet options.

  • Wrestling follows a script

Wrestling is primarily an entertainment TV show which is what makes most betting sites be wary of it. All the major aspects are pre-planned, and the winner is also known beforehand. Betting firms cannot use a player’s form and skill to set odds, nor can players rely on this to place their bets.

Advantages of playing in an online casino

  • Multiple currencies accepted

In earlier days of the online casino industry, players would have to use the major world currencies like USD, GBP, and Euro. This situation would make it a challenge to work out the conversions as there were no casinos accepting NZ dollars. Fortunately, that is no longer the case as there are many quality online casino NZ currency options. You can play in any NZ casino in these top ten list that CasinoTop has reviewed using NZ dollars among other currencies. Playing at a casino with a good reputation saves you the worries of wondering whether or not your money will be paid when the time comes.

  • Many casinos

There are many online casinos that are competing for player’s attention, and the competition is to the players’ advantage.

  • More games (betting gambling options)

Online casinos have numerous games and each has tens of variants giving a player unlimited choice on where to invest their money.

  • Multiple payment options

Payment options add to the seamless experience of playing in an online casino. There literally unlimited ways to make your casino deposits. They range from Ewallets like Skrill and PayPal to credit and debit cards as well as direct bank transfers. Withdrawal options are similarly varied, allowing you to pick what serves you best.

  • Wholly random

There is nothing scripted about casino games. Some are pure luck, while others combine both strategy and luck like poker and blackjack. The independent firms regularly audit payouts and number generators to ensure fairness.

  • Easy to play

Grasping the elements of sports betting can be a challenge. Casino games, on the other hand, are straightforward, and you are the one often doing the playing.

  • Huge amounts of winning

Casinos offer a chance to win life-changing amounts of money. Some games, especially progressive jackpot slots like Mega Moola, present a chance to win over a million dollars.

  • Bonuses

Online casinos often use welcome bonuses to attract players. They also follow this up with loyalty bonuses giving you the chance to win without spending your money.

  • Security/privacy

Casinos go the extra mile to protect your personal information and funds. All reputable casinos employ 128-bit encryption technology, keeping you safe from cybercriminals.

Cons of an online casino

  • Longer processing times for winnings

While you can make instant deposits, and the casino credits them to your account, the same is not true for withdrawals. First, most casinos have a waiting period, often 48 hours or more, before processing your withdrawal transaction. Then, depending on your banking option, it may take anywhere from a day to a week for you to get the money.

  • Wagering requirements on bonuses

High wagering requirements on bonuses can eat into any advantage a bonus may give you. You cannot withdraw any winnings until you meet the wagering requirements. The bonus could also expire before you do so, and you thus forfeit your winnings and bonus amount.

Conclusion

When it comes to gambling, you want multiple options and chances to win big from small bets. In these two regards, online casinos offer better investment. They also provide more convenience and flexibility, suiting any player’s needs. In all aspects, an online casino is more likely to offer better returns for your New Zealand dollars.

Mass layoffs in four departments at WWE

It was an ugly day at WWE Headquarters yesterday with a lot of people losing their jobs as WWE continues to streamline its operations, merging departments and trimming employees left, right, and center.

Deadline.com reported that the mass layoffs impacted those in television, film, features, and social media departments. The Advanced Media Group, which operated the digital and social media was decimated and the remaining survivors will be merged under the TV department with Kevin Dunn, the EVP of Television Production, running the operation. Several cuts related to social media were also made at WWE UK.

All those who were terminated were informed via a phone call by WWE President Nick Khan according to Deadline. Those receiving the dreaded phone call included a senior vice president, executive vice presidents, vice presidents, directors, and others.

Kross vs Balor for the NXT title tonight on USA Network

Tonight’s NXT on USA Network is a loaded episode and will be headlined by an NXT title match.

The champ Karrion Kross will be defending his gold against former two-time champ Finn Balor in a rematch from Takeover: Stand & Deliver. Two former NXT Women’s Tag Team champions will also go face to face as Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon wrestle Dakota Kai and NXT Women’s champion Raquel Gonzalez. The other match announced so far is the returning Bobby Fish taking on Pete Dunne in what surely will be a classic.

Plus, Franky Monet will be making her in-ring debut and a Million Dollar face-off between Cameron Grimes and Ted DiBiase takes place as well.

Many more corporate employees lose their job at WWE

PWInsider.com is reporting that there’s another round of layoffs among corporate employees currently taking place at WWE Headquarters.

The digital department has the most casualties at this point, with Jayar Donlan, the Executive Vice President of WWE’s Advanced Media Group, being the highest-profile individual given the pink slip. Donlan has been working for WWE for eight years according to his LinkedIn profile. Just last month, Donlan was included in Sport Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list.

It looks like cost-cutting exercises are still a high priority for WWE even though the company is healthy financially. WWE recently closed the in-house talent management group just five weeks after it became operational and other departments are looking likely to either close or merge with others.

Raw commentator Adnan Virk gone from WWE

Raw commentator Adnan Virk has left WWE. The sudden departure was announced by WWE today with a short statement saying, “WWE and Adnan Virk have mutually agreed to part ways. WWE thanks Adnan for his work.”

Virk made his WWE debut on the Raw following WrestleMania 37 last month, replacing Tom Phillips on the commentary table. He was hired by WWE after his name was brought forward by WWE President Nick Khan and in February he underwent an audition for the role as the new voice of Raw. Khan was Virk’s agent before he took up the WWE position.

Unfortunately for the sports broadcaster, he did not resonate with fans and his work was highly criticized. Virk even trended on Twitter a few weeks ago during Raw for all the wrong reasons. He admitted that he made a lot of mistakes but vowed to improve.

“Thanks to @WWE for a wonderful opportunity. The weekly travel along with my other jobs was a grind for me and my family. Am grateful to everyone with the company especially @WWEGraves and @ByronSaxton for being such fantastic teammates,” Virk said in a tweet.

WWE did not announce who will take his place on Raw.

Edge and Sasha Banks advertised for July 16 Smackdown in Houston

Both WWE Hall of Famer Edge and former Smackdown Women’s champion Sasha Banks are being advertised locally for the July 16 episode of Friday Night Smackdown in Houston, Texas.

This Smackdown will mark the first stop for WWE in front of fans as part of a 25-city tour which was announced last week. Tickets for the show, the Money In The Bank pay-per-view two days later, and the Raw after the pay-per-view will go on sale tomorrow morning at Ticketmaster.com.

Edge has not been seen on WWE television since his loss at WrestleMania 37 in the main event of night two. Edge, along with Daniel Bryan, were pinned by Roman Reigns as he retained his Universal title.

“The Boss” Sasha Banks lost her title at WrestleMania during the main event of night one against Bianca Belair. While she did appear after Mania, she has also been absent from television for a few weeks now.

Marcus “Buff” Bagwell arrested in Georgia

Former WCW star Marcus Bagwell was arrested on May 22 in Cobb County, Georgia and was bailed out the next day.

The Georgia Gazette is reporting that Bagwell was charged with 11 different misdemeanors including: Giving false name, address, or birthdate to a law enforcement officer, speeding, failure to yield when entering an intersection, duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of accident, reckless driving, driving within a gore or median or emergency lane, driving under the influence of drugs, duty upon striking a fixed object, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, license to be carried and exhibited on demand, and open container violation.

The 51-year-old last appeared on WWE television in 2001 as part of the failed invasion angle.

John Cena’s Freudian slip comment draws backlash from Chinese

A slip of the tongue during one of his many interviews promoting F9, John Cena faced a ton of backlash from Chinese fans after he described Taiwan as a country. The story was even covered by CNN after drawing anger from the communist country.

Cena, who spoke in Mandarin, said during an interview with Taiwan’s TVBS that “Taiwan is the first country that can watch F9.” Taiwan is technically part of China but the two sides have been at odds for over 70 years.

On the popular Chinese social media website Weibo, the former 16-time world champion apologized to China and to the Chinese, saying that he made a mistake during one of his interviews.

In the apology, delivered also in Mandarin, Cena said that it’s very important to let them know that he loves and respect China and the Chinese people. Chinese moviegoers flocked to cinemas to see F9, spending $136 million over the weekend to see the movie.

The apology received mixed reactions from fans, some saying he didn’t do enough, and some saying he went above and beyond what other actors and actresses failed to do before him.

Keith Lee asks for “more time” to explain absence

It has been a few months since we have seen former NXT champion Keith Lee on WWE television.

Lee, who had to be pulled from the Royal Rumble after he was diagnosed with coronavirus and then later from the triple threat match for the U.S. title at Elimination Chamber, has been absent since February.

His status remains unknown and the reason why he is not on television remains a mystery to everyone.

A rumor which started circulating last week saying that Lee was released from his WWE contract ended up being false.

When asked on Twitter what is next for him, Lee replied, “Unfortunately, only time will tell,” raising more suspicions about his WWE future.

Yesterday, Lee also posted an update. “To the people offering uplifting words…know that I appreciate you greatly,” he wrote. “And worry not, when I say I am limitless, I mean it. I will try and find a way to explain everything in the most efficient way possible. Give me just a little more time.”

His girlfriend, Mia Yim, has also been absent from WWE television since Retribution disbanded. When she was hackled on Twitter about the status of her man, Yim said that it’s no one’s business and fans shouldn’t be entitled “to our medical/personal business.”

First match official for Hell In A Cell 2021

The first official match for the Hell In A Cell pay-per-view next month was announced last night on Raw.

The WWE Raw Women’s title will be on the line as Rhea Ripley will defend her gold in a one-on-one match against Charlotte Flair. As of now, this is not a cell match but a regular match although that stipulation could be added later on.

Bobby Lashley will find out his opponent next week on Raw when Drew McIntyre takes on Kofi Kingston in a number one contender’s match.

Moose denies signing new Impact Wrestling contract

The number one contender for the Impact World title, Moose, has denied signing a new deal with Impact Wrestling.

The former self-proclaimed TNA champion said that his contract with Impact expires in late June and in a tweet also teased going to NXT.

“I love when you all argue about what my NeXT move is,” he said, probably trolling fans.

Moose then retweeted a report that said that he has signed a new deal with Impact, writing that it’s not true and fans should get the news directly from him.

Moose will take on Kenny Omega for the Impact World title on the June 12 Against All Odds Impact Plus streaming show.

Top 5 movies about wrestling

Wrestling is an incredibly exciting and demanding sport, so it’s no small wonder that so many movies have been made about the subject. These films show both the good and the bad that comes with being involved in competitive wrestling. Looking at the top five films about the subject, you’ll see why people are so passionate about the sport.

  1. Foxcatcher

This film follows gold medalists Mark and David Schultz, two brothers that are approached by the wealthy John du Pont to be a part of his all-star wrestling team in future events. Mark joins immediately, but Dave takes a while to come around. The training is made hard by the eccentric John du Pont, which, combined with other factors, ultimately causes the brothers to drift apart again. The movie spirals towards an unhappy ending that left many theatergoers breathless.

  1. Vision Quest

The cult classic Vision Quest stars Matthew Modine as Louden Swain, a great high school wrestler that decides to challenge himself by dropping several weight classes and going up against a state champion wrestler. He considers this his “vision quest,” a challenge that he has to face before adulthood. During his rapid weight loss, he becomes infatuated with a woman staying at his home and falls in love with her even though she is much older. This was in a time before using popular dating sites could have helped him. Had the tech been available to find a partner that was closer to his age and willing to stay with him, his life could have been easier. Instead, Louden struggles between his affection and his duty, forcing him to make difficult choices about his future. The film was not very popular in its day, but it has become more popular in modern times as a good story.

  1. Win-Win

What happens when you try to create delicate plans to benefit you? In the case of Win-Win, the plans fall apart when you need them to keep in place. This film features a lawyer, Mike, who is also a wrestling coach trying to balance his Family’s needs and make enough money to survive. He takes in a young man, Kyle, from a tough family who is a good wrestler.  Eventually, the delicate house of cards crumbles, and Mike has to do what’s best for everyone instead of himself.

  1. American Wrestler: The Wizard

Ali Jahani comes to the U.S. following the Iran Hostage Crisis and tries to fit in at his new high school. However, his Iranian heritage makes things hard for him as people treat him poorly because of Iran’s hostility to the United States. Ali joins the wrestling team and is a powerful contender, eventually gaining the respect of his community through his hard work while not losing sight of himself. This movie is magical.

  1. Fighting With My Family (2019)

Fighting with my Family takes a look at the professional wrestling circuit for two siblings that were raised by their Family of wrestlers. Both children, Saraya and Zak, show a talent for wrestling, so they try to join the pros as they age. While undergoing the rigorous training required to join the WWE, Zak is told he doesn’t have what it takes, and Saraya struggles. The two lash out at each other because Saraya, now going by Paige, is failing while Zak has already spiraled into depression from being ousted. Eventually, Paige makes it into the WWE and becomes a champion, while Zak becomes a next-generation wrestling trainer.

The wrestling films that we have reviewed here each show wrestlers in moments of crisis. These individuals face adversity at every step as they try to carve out their identity in the world along with a career. Sometimes, wrestlers go on to be Olympic competitors, coaches for a new generation, or seek out professional wrestling. Other times they lapse into despair. These films tell us that we have to make the most of what life offers us.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Linda Raley is a Psychology Faculty student, a freelance writer on sex and relationships, and a relationship beginner psychologist-consultant.

F9 movie with John Cena off to a big start in overseas markets

While the latest movie in The Fast & The Furious franchise F9 still has until June 25 to open in the United States, the movie has opened in a handful of foreign markets and did $162.4 million last week.

F9, featuring the debut of WWE’s John Cena in the franchise, has opened in China, South Korea, Russia, Hong Kong, and the Middle East, with China registering $135.6 million on its own according to BoxOfficeMojo.com.

F9‘s ticket sales were as strong as before the pandemic and this was Universal’s best opening in China behind the last Fast film and the biggest in the pandemic-era for a Hollywood movie.

Cena described his character in F9 as the franchise’s greatest villain ever, with the former 16-time champion playing the role of Jacob, a master thief, assassin, and high-performance driver, who also happens to be the brother of Vin Diesel’s character Dom.

Dana Warrior describes Dark Side of the Ring episode as “smut and filth”

Both A&E and Vice have competing Ultimate Warrior documentaries, one of which was sanctioned by WWE while the other one was not.

The A&E Network Warrior doc was part of the Biography series which is currently airing as part of a three-hour WWE block along with WWE Most Wanted Treasures and aired yesterday.

Over at Vice, the Warrior episode is the fourth of season three of Dark Side of the Ring, a production which has no input from WWE and no under-contract WWE Superstars appear on it, and airs later this week on May 27.

On Instagram, Warrior’s wife Dana was asked if she was aware of the Dark Side of the Ring project. “I had no part in this project,” Dana replied. “Smut and filth does not rise to my note.”

Warrior’s ex-wife Shari Tyree was involved in the Vice production of the Warrior documentary, and those docs often focus more on the darker side, hence the name.

After severing his relationship with WWE, Warrior came back and formed a close relationship with Vince McMahon and after he passed away, WWE went to great lengths to take care of Dana and her two daughters.

Patrick “Velveteen Dream” Clark talks allegations and firing from WWE

In a long statement posted on social media, Patrick Clark, who is better known under the gimmick of Velveteen Dream, spoke about his WWE release publicly for the first time.

Clark acknowledged that the allegations from April 2020 derailed his momentum and resulted in the eventual termination from WWE.

He said that he took his job seriously which is why he remained silent about the allegations against him. “To me, addressing rumors would be working against an already compromised ability to sell a character I’ve invested in so heavily. After I had been accused, I was given the opportunity to be in a storyline that lasted a few months and I worked in a few segments unrelated to the story arch, but now I feel comfortable in this position to share with you the details of my accusations,” Clark wrote.

He wrote how the whole allegations started when a 17-year-old by the name of Jaccob DMed him through Instagram. He said Jaccob wanted him to confirm it was really Velveteen Dream writing so Clark sent a voice message in his Velveteen Dream voice, as to keep kayfabe.

After the allegations surfaced, Clark said that he immediately contacted WWE’s talent relations and social media departments to begin an investigation. “The part that hurt for me was having a personal picture that I’ve used in my personal life, on apps, being used to label me as a predator. I am in no way of the word a predator. This is the first and only time I’ve been accused of any solicitation to anyone,” Clark wrote.

Clark also recounted the interaction with Joshua Fuller, another person who accused him of abuse and then went on to list how Fuller and Jaccob messed with their social media after the allegations.

“All in all, this entire experience defamed my character and ultimately accomplished what it sought out to do and that was to see me released,” Clark wrote. “I’m thankful for the opportunities afforded to me and the memories I have as a receipt. GOD HAS ALWAYS HAD ME AND HE ALWAYS WILL. DREAM IS OFFICIALLY OVER. BUT Patrick Clark LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY.”

You can read the full-length statement below.

“The allegations from April 20 2020 have effectively derailed any upward momentum I had professionally. And has ultimately resulted in my termination with WWE. My name is Patrick Clark, not the Velveteen Dream. Velveteen Dream is a character that I have spent years developing and trying to bring to life. The success of the Dream character, relied heavily on kayfabe, my ability to blur Patrick Clark from Tough Enough with this over the top personality.

The character was conceptualized the day Prince passed, April 21 2016. I knew nothing about him at that time, but my thinking was that I could use my interpretation of Prince to create an onscreen personality vastly different from who I am as a person. *Cue Velveteen Dream: A Sexually Ambiguous, Gender Fluid, Self Absorbed Divo. And as I learned more about Prince I began to tame certain aspects of the character. Aspects that I deemed way to over the top and inconsistent with who Prince was as a performer. Now before I unpack, I will say, I’ve enjoyed the many stories I’ve been able to share on camera and I’m grateful to the many people who trusted me with their safety and wellness.

Thank you to any and everybody who enjoyed and allowed me to be my character, whether you paid a ticket or walked up on me in Walmart. My goal was to provide you with the same escape that I was offered when I first started watching. My job was to play a character and to help advance storylines and drama for the fans who cared to tune in. I take any job I have seriously, which is why I’ve remained silent about these allegations. To me addressing rumors would be working against an already compromised ability to sell a character I’ve invested in so heavily. After I had been accused, I was given the opportunity to be in a storyline that lasted a few months and I worked in a few segments unrelated to the story arch, but now I feel comfortable in this position to share with you the details of my accusations.

The night of April 20th, from my verified instagram account I posted a story to my followers letting them know that my DMs had been open. I received a few different messages ranging from support, to heckling, and some inquiring about how to get started in pro wrestling. I responded to a few, but not all, and of the few I responded to one account accused me of solicitation. The account belonged to a 17 year old aspiring wrestler Jaccob, before he deleted it. In the conversation Jaccob shared his interest in working as a wrestler one day and asked what steps would be required. I messaged a short list of things he should consider if he was serious: Physique and Promo to start. Physique, because as an independent contractor no one is going to make you train and eat in a way that creates the aesthetic of a believable pro wrestler. And Promo because our job is to sell drama, and you can’t rely on someone flipping channels to stop to watch a choreographed fight, you’re more likely to grab their attention looking into a camera with a strong and impassioned 30 second monologue. I also inquired about which schools he was closest to in relation to wrestling training, his weight, and his height.

Jaccob explained how anxious he felt messaging me and asked me to verify that it was really me. I did find it strange, because I have a blue check, but as a lifelong fan I remember meet and greets and the days I would message wrestlers hoping to be seen, so I chalked it up to innocence and sent a voice message in my Velveteen Dream voice, as to keep kayfabe. The full voice message has me asking Jaccob about his height, weight, where he trained, and what school he attended. Which Jaccob answered back with a voice message and I continued to answer his questions until I politely wrapped up the conversation. April 21st I woke up to notifications and tags of created screenshots and videos of a conversation that I didn’t have with Jaccob. I immediately contacted WWE’s talent relations and social media departments as to begin an investigation. Even after the investigation, WWE released a statement maintaining my innocence. The part that hurt for me was having a personal picture that I’ve used in my personal life, on apps, being used to label me as a predator. I am in no way of the word a predator. This is the first and only time I’ve been accused of any solicitation to anyone.

Until I was accused of grooming by Joshua Fuller, unlike Jaccob, I know Josh. I met Josh after my stint on Tough Enough (2015) at a meet and greet. And we developed a friendship through a mutual trainer at GXW. Josh shared to twitter screenshots of the first time we communicated through text(2016), an autographed picture from when we met, and an extremely contradictory story. Josh alleged that I made him feel uncomfortable but contradicts himself twice by saying I was never sexual toward him. For those willing to research Josh’s tweet accusing me; Josh’s messages are in blue and mine in grey. Josh claimed that he was a 16 year old high school graduate and that he takes “yearly trips” with his friend to Orlando, FL. I doubted what he told me, yet I kept my replies diplomatic and professional. The reality of the situation is that I was very helpful and respectful to Josh. Josh lives with his grandparents in rural southern Maryland. Josh got a concussion (2017) and against my advice, insisted on wrestling. My worry came from Josh severely injuring himself, specifically his brain. I suggested he take time off from training to see a doctor. He declined because he believed he could work through the concussion, and I cut all communication with him in 2018 because I didn’t want to be partially responsible had he worsened his injury. So to have him accuse me of predatory behavior because I chose not to help was spiteful.

Josh and Jaccob are 2 of MANY people that I’ve helped. Yet these are the only two who have found me to be malicious and predatory in how I go about helping others. What wasn’t shared at the time

– Josh Fuller reached out to Jaccob over social media before Josh put out his own accusation. When this came out Josh Fuller temporarily deleted his twitter account @joshfullerpw

– Which is important because in all the social media confusion, Josh Fuller is the only one who suggested that an investigation had not been done and that he had not been contacted.

– Jaccob deleted his social media after he was outed for being a member of an anti-black group chat.

– There is a public forum, wwe Ipsg stars where people are buying selling and sharing explicit photos and videos of multiple wrestlers and no one has done anything to have this site taken down.

All in all this entire experience defamed my character and ultimately accomplished what it sought out to do and that was to see me released. My hope is that over time people can put 2 and 2 together and realize that all the allegations surrounding me were baseless and untrue from jump. I felt strongly about not needing to defend myself on social media for a while now, but I understand the audience I work for and those who know me deserve clarity. I’m thankful for the opportunities afforded to me and the memories I have as a receipt. GOD HAS ALWAYS HAD ME AND HE ALWAYS WILL. DREAM IS OFFICIALLY OVER

BUT Patrick Clark LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY.”

nZo hospitalized after getting knocked out with a DDT

nZo, the man formerly known as Enzo Amore, was hospitalized during the weekend after getting knocked out during a match at the Southwest Wrestling Entertainment show in Dallas, Texas.

According to Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer, who discussed the story on Wrestling Observer Radio, the former WWE Cruiserweight champion was on the receiving end of a DDT outside the ring and was legit knocked out.

nZo was stretchered out and was taken straight to a hospital for further evaluation. The match was being filmed for the SWE Fury show.

Yesterday, nZo tweeted “Thanks everybody” but did not elaborate more on his condition.

How to pick a good online gambling site

Nowadays, most gamblers are seen migrating from traditional gambling to online gambling. Online gambling comes with so many benefits makings most gamblers run for this option. Therefore, many developers are currently developing different types of gambling sites to meet the gambler’s demand. It can be difficult locating or getting the best site among the many gambling sites that are introduced since you do not want to get the wrong site; that is why the following information must ring in mind when choosing a gambling site. Following are the core factors to contemplate when choosing an online gambling site:

The site must have a valid license 

When it comes to gambling, this is the first thing to consider. Note that some rules and regulations must be considered when using the sites. Looking at the site’s licenses, you will be able to prevent yourself from the risk of using scam sites. It is also essential to do this since you want to know if they can operate in your current country. The sites are licensed to give the authorities the right to regulate them. Therefore, read the rules and regulations or terms and conditions before you start using them.

Get a user-friendly casino

Get a gambling site that is easy to use and does not involve complicated procedures. Other sites are currently being developed, and such sites might not give you access to any game. In this case, you will not use such sites since there is nothing you will do with them. However, go for the site that was created and developed many years ago. Such sites have the capability of offering the best games and services. Go for the site that can load on mobile as well as computers. Ensure no difficulties are included when trying to use any gambling sites.

Search for the sites online

One of the best ways of getting an online gambling site is doing online research. As mentioned above, many sites are seen on the internet. There are review sites that must be considered when doing the research. Reading the reviews about different online gambling sites will help in getting the best according to your needs. Also, read the comments that are provided by the people who have gambled on these sites. This information will also tell you about the best slot online games to play in a particular casino you are using.

Banking details

This is also an important factor since the reason for joining online gambling is to make money. Therefore, the site must offer the best banking options that will allow you to transact easily. At this point, know if these sites are supposed by some of the common banks around you. Some of these banks’ information will be added during the signing up. It is good to know if they will accept the information about your primary banks.

Ask around about the casinos

Since many people are aware of the sites, it is essential to ask them about the best palace to gamble in. To make your work easier, read the information that these clients are writing about the online gambling site. Well, the type of games provided in a slot online must be explored to know the best game for your needs.