It’s been several months since we have seen Bobby Fish on WWE television but the former NXT Tag Team champion made his return to NXT last night.
Fish came out to save his tag team partner Kyle O’Reilly after O’Reilly defeated Oney Lorcan but was attacked following his match by Pete Dunne and Lorcan himself. Fish evened the odds and the former Undisputed Era members stood tall in the ring.
Thanking him for the save, O’Reilly made it clear to Fish that he’s on his own now and Fish told him that he has a few stuff to settle on his own too and the two would see each other down the road.
Fish was last seen at the WarGames NXT Takeover this past December and since then, he underwent surgery to repair a torn triceps.
The new group headed by Isaiah “Swerve” Scott is named Hit Row and the group was formally introduced last night on NXT.
AJ Francis, Ashante “Thee” Adonis, and Briana Brandy are the other three associates of Scott. Francis was introduced as Top Dolla and Brandy as B-Fab. All four appeared together last week in a backstage segment.
Francis has been signed since 2020, Brandy since 2019, and Adonis since 2018. Adonis has made several appearances on NXT and on 205 Live and also had a few matches on Smackdown. Francis can be seen every week on the A&E series of WWE Most Wanted Treasures.
There will be three title matches on AEW Dynamite tonight, one of which will be an IWGP United States title defense.
In another action-packed night, Darby Allin will defend his TNT title against Miro and The Young Bucks defend their AEW Tag Team titles against SCU. If SCU fails to win the titles, they will break up. Also, the IWGP United States champion Jon Moxley goes one-on-one against Yuji Nagata.
The number one contender for the AEW World title will also be decided tonight as Orange Cassidy takes on Pac with the winner facing Kenny Omega at Double or Nothing.
Speaking of Double or Nothing, Cody Rhodes will be making a major announcement regarding the pay-per-view tonight and another segment announced is the coronation of The Pinnacle following their Blood & Guts victory.
WWE looks like they will be having more fans inside the Capitol Wrestling Center for the May 18 episode of NXT.
An e-mail invitation was sent to previous attendees to register their interest to attend the show. It’s unclear if this change will be weekly but with Florida now having no COVID-19 mandates at all, WWE can add as many fans as they want.
All those attending the show will have to undergo a rapid antigen COVID-19 test the night of the event. WWE had previously tested fans for coronavirus the night before the shows. The test is required regardless of vaccination status. Temperature checks will be conducted at the time of check-in and face coverings will be mandatory throughout the course of the event.
Takeover: Stand & Deliver had a significant amount of more fans for both nights than usual.
The May 25 episode of NXT on USA Network is gearing up to be a big one with the NXT title on the line in a rematch from NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver.
Former champion Finn Balor will take a shot at title reign #3 in NXT as he executes his rematch clause against champion Karrion Kross, a few weeks earlier from Takeover: In Your House 2021.
The same episode will also see the in-ring debut of Franky Monet, the artist formerly known as Taya Valkyrie in Impact Wrestling. Monet made her NXT debut on the NXT following Stand & Deliver but has not had a match yet.
Also, the NXT North American title will be on the line on next week’s show with Johnny Gargano defending against Bronson Reed in a steel cage match.
This week’s Monday Night Raw drew 1,816,000 viewers, down 56,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast.
The show started with 1,912,000 viewers, then decreased to 1,828,000 viewers for the second hour, before finishing off the night with 1,710,000 viewers.
Raw was #1, #2, and #3 in the top 50 cable chart for the night in the 18-49 demographic with 0.55, 0.54, and 0.51 ratings respectively. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Two title matches will headline tonight’s NXT on USA Network with three champs all in action, although one of them will not be defending his gold.
The NXT Women’s champion Raquel Gonzales will have her first title defense as she takes on former Retribution member Mercedes Martinez. The Cruiserweight title will also be on the line in a two-out-of-three falls match with Kushida defending against former champion Santos Escobar.
The other two matches announced include NXT champion Karrion Kross taking on Austin Theory of The Way in a non-title match and former members of SAnitY, Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain, go one-on-one.
Episode four of WWE Most Wanted Treasures on A&E featuring Booker T drew 555,000 viewers on Sunday, down 8,000 viewers from episode three. The show had a 0.22 rating in the 18-49 and was #20 on the top 50 cable chart. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Pat McAfee discussed how he was ribbed into shaving clean for the first time in his life this past Friday on Smackdown so he could play the part of Vince McMahon during the throwback episode of Smackdown.
“I was bullied into shaving my face. Michael Cole was one of the leaders of that bullying. I thought it was Be A Star,” McAfee said during his show. The Be A Star is a reference to WWE’s old anti-bullying campaign.
McAfee said that Cole told him that he could commit to the part by shaving, apart from wearing a wig which McAfee said was so small for his head that he thought his forehead was in a rear-naked choke!
“A lot of people in WWE were like… ‘This is awesome…we’ll remember this and you doing it for the character,'” McAfee continued.
He said that he looked terrible after he shaved and then proceeded to shoot a bunch of Vince McMahon-related skits. But after everything was done, McAfee said that all the stuff he recorded was not going to air. When he walked back to the building, those who motivated him to shave his face were apologizing and telling him that it will eventually grow back!
“Four days. Nothing. That beard was older than Jesus f*cking Christ. I look like I’m 12!”
The next NXT Takeover will take place on Sunday, June 13 and is titled In Your House 2021.
Former WWE announcer Todd Pettengill, who fans associated with the original In Your House pay-per-views, will return to host the show.
After two decades, the In Your House name was brought back last year for the pandemic-era Takeover, a suitable name since most of the world was under a lockdown.
This will be the third Takeover of 2021 following Vengeance Day in February and the two-night Stand & Deliver in April.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that Madison Square Garden is being considered as a potential host of the 2021 SummerSlam pay-per-view.
WWE President Nick Khan said last month that the next WWE event in front of fans will not be a one-off like WrestleMania and will see WWE resuming touring on the road for their television broadcasts. AEW already pulled the trigger and is starting on the road on July 7.
PWInsider.com added to the story that SummerSlam this year is set for Sunday, August 22. Last year’s SummerSlam was the first PPV – and the second show – at the ThunderDome and saw the return of Roman Reigns.
Madison Square Garden has hosted three SummerSlam shows in the past, the first one in 1988, the one in 1991, and the 1998 event.
The Biography episode on Booker T this past Sunday drew 595,000 viewers, down 195,000 viewers from last week’s episode which was on Macho Man Randy Savage. The show did 0.24 in the 18-49 and was #17 on the top 50 cable chart. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Sports betting is a process that can lead to big profits, but for most people, it can also be frustrating. Some methods of bookmaking are so prolific that they’ve become unnecessary as the game changes. This post will discuss some of the best ways to gain an edge over online casinos and provide resources for further information. Let’s get started by covering what sports betting is first and then moving into a solid list of methods that you can use to bet on your favorite games with confidence.
What are sports betting?
Betting on sports is when you place wagers on the outcome of an athletic event. You could bet on sports like football, baseball, basketball and horse racing. You can also bet on college games or even games at the high school level. When it comes to sports betting, there are a few guidelines to follow, especially for cricket betting:
Always determine your odds before placing a bet. Online sportsbooks always list their rules which include information about payouts and odds for every game they offer. You can try out your luck at 888 sport.
Understand sports betting odds?
Betting odds are the numbers posted on the sporting event you want to place a bet on. For example, if you’re going to bet on a basketball game, the odds will show how much money is being wagered for every team in the game. You can assess these odds by comparing the line or spread to what online bookmakers have posted thus far.
Learn about the most profitable methods of sports betting
There are many different ways to bet on a sporting event, and some are much better than others. The following are the most profitable ways of betting:
a) – Betting Totals (Over/Under)
The number of points that a game will be won by. It’s a wager on the score. You can place whether the total score will be over or under a specific number in sports betting. This method is one of the safest ways to bet since it gives you a chance to win even when one team is better than the other. This is because betting on totals takes luck out of the equation and allows you to depend on statistical information.
b) – Picking a Winning Team
This is one of the most popular methods because it doesn’t take advanced statistical analysis. You pick which team will win and hope that your knowledge will pay off.
c) – Betting Against the Public
The number of people that bet on a certain team is known as the public. Any time there are more bets on one team, it’s known as being the *public* choice. The general public is not always right and can be exploited if you know how to do it properly.
Wager your IQ on the game’s outcome, not its players
Online gambling is now a very popular form of betting, and consequently, there are more places for players to place. The game’s outcome and point spread are much more important than who is playing. For example, sometimes a team will be favored, but the line may be misprinted because someone made a mistake and got caught. In this case, if you see an incorrect line on a game’s odds page, place your wager before another person does to take advantage of the misprint.
Control a balanced wager budget for the season
When you want to make a sports bet, and you have no idea how much money you can afford to spend, use the sites that allow you to create an account. You can also use the sites’ calculators. This way, you can determine how much money to allocate towards filling up your sportsbook accounts and the percentage of your total budget that should be used for each game.
Spread your bets out through daily/weekly goals
When you are looking to make a sports betting profit, you’ll need to spread your bets over time. Not only will this protect you from losing an entire bankroll in one day, but it can also make the odds more reliable. For example, if a once-a-week wager has a high potential for winning, then make sure that you continue to place that bet every week throughout the season.
Save money by making big bets in spurts, as opposed to too many smaller ones
When you’re looking to make a consistent profit by sports betting, you need to make sure that your bankroll can support bigger bets. You should be placing 2-4 big wagers per month, but never more than that – especially if it’s your first season betting.
Know when you’re getting a hot streak and cash in on it
When you are getting a hot streak, place bigger bets on your favorite teams and sports. You can also use this opportunity to make more intelligent bets. For example, in the NFL, when one team or player is hot, then they will have a higher chance of winning than the time before. So if you notice that the Cleveland Browns are heating up and winning games against the New York Jets, then make sure that you put all of your wagers on them when they face off against other teams.
Use matchups to predict who will win a game before it starts
When it comes to sports betting, a team’s past performance isn’t necessarily a good indicator for the future. Instead, you’ll want to use matchups to determine who will win a game. All you need to do is look up the matchups that each team has played in their last five games and then compare them against each other to determine who has the advantage.
Play Games that Everyone Else Steers Clear Of, Such as the NBA
Sports betting is all about making the same bet that other people believe is a bad decision and exploiting them. When you’re looking to make a profit wagering on sporting events, it’s crucial to think outside of the box. For example, if everyone feels that the Dallas Mavericks will tank, then you know that they won’t be as likely to win their games against other teams. In this situation, the Mavericks may have a good chance of winning their game against their opponent.
Don’t trust the sports book’s recommended bets on unusual matchups
Sports betting is all about making the exact bet that other people believe is a bad decision and exploiting them. When you’re looking to make a profit wagering on sporting events, it’s crucial to think outside of the box. For example, if everyone thinks that the Dallas Mavericks will tank, then you know that they won’t be as likely to win their games against other teams. In this situation, the Mavericks may have a good chance of winning their game against their opponent.
Conclusion
Sports betting can be a great way to enjoy all the exciting victories and losses. However, suppose you aren’t careful with your bets and don’t follow the right advice. In that case, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Unlike poker, which is a more “guess” based game, sports betting has less randomness because of countless factors that determine the outcome of the game, such as injuries or close calls etc.
A John Cena project, titled WWE Evil, will be arriving soon on Peacock.
The show is described as an entertaining psychological exposé into the minds of the most diabolical antagonists in WWE history, and their impact on mainstream culture. Cena will serve as executive producer and will also narrate the series.
“For every good guy, there has to be a bad one and @WWE has created some of the BEST bad guys (and ladies) in the history of entertainment,” Cena said in a tweet. “Excited to highlight those who made us boo, scream, and sometimes cry!”
A few days ago, Cena posted a WWE logo on Instagram, fueling speculations about a return among his fans.
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The match between Sheamus and Humberto Carrillo was aborted last night on Raw after Carrillo suffered an injury.
The ending to the nine-minute match – including commercials – came after Carrillo performed a sunset flip powerbomb from the apron to the outside of the ring and Carrillo landed badly. After a few seconds out, Carrillo signaled to those at ringside that he’s done as the referee continued to count to 10. But Carrillo made the signal again and the referee was alerted about the injury.
After checking on Carrillo, the referee stopped the match and awarded the win to the United States champion.
You can see how exactly the injury happened below.
A lumberjack match was added to the WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view card last night on Raw and will feature Damien Priest taking on The Miz.
During a backstage segment on the show, Priest suggested that if John Morrison beats him in a one-on-one match on the broadcast, he gets to choose the stipulation for the Backlash match but if Priest wins, then he chooses. The Miz interrupted and wondered why would he agree to have someone else make a decision for him but Morrison accepted before Miz pleaded his case even more.
But just like last week, Priest came out victorious over Morrison and then chose a lumberjack match as the stipulation.
The three are continuing their feud stemming from before WrestleMania and the addition of Bad Bunny to their tag team match, only this time there are hints that Miz and Morrison are not on the same page anymore.
A WrestleMania rematch will headline tonight’s Monday Night Raw live from the ThunderDome as Bobby Lashley takes on Drew McIntyre but this time around the title is not on the line.
Both Superstars are part of the Backlash main event along with Braun Strowman where the WWE title will be defended in a triple threat match.
Two other matches have been announced for tonight’s broadcast. Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston will team up with Randy Orton and Riddle to take on Jaxson Ryker, Elias, and the Raw Tag Team champions AJ Styles and Omos. And the other match will be a six-woman tag match with Charlotte Flair and the WWE Women’s Tag Team champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler versus Asuka, Mandy Rose, and Dana Brooke.
The A&E Biography on Booker T which aired last night had one important angle cut out from the whole show: the feud with Triple H leading to WrestleMania 19.
The build-up to their match at Mania would be considered unsuitable in today’s society mainly because of one of the interviews that raised some eyebrows during an episode of Raw before WrestleMania. In that interview, Triple H told Booker T that people like him don’t deserve the title and the title is reserved for people like Triple H. “Somebody like you does not get to be a World champion,” Triple H told Booker as they stood face-to-face. Several other digs at Booker T which are considered racist were also made.
David Dennis Jr., a writer and adjunct professor of Journalism at Morehouse College revealed on Twitter that he was interviewed by A&E for the Booker T Biography but quickly realized that he probably will not make the final edit.
In a tweet he later deleted, Dennis wrote, “So one of the main reasons I was brought in was to talk about WrestleMania 19. I went in about it for a LONG time. But my ass knew it wasn’t making the final cut so I figured I was gonna get cut out from the whole doc!”
He also added that there’s a lot of spicy footage somewhere that was not used and wondered if Vince McMahon and Triple H saw it.
“Okay gonna delete that lil BTS tidbit now lol,” he then wrote.
The website RingsideNews.com is reporting that Becky Lynch has signed a new deal with WWE a few weeks ago, ensuring she stays with the company for the next few years.
The former Raw and Smackdown Women’s champion has not been seen on WWE television since the day after Money In The Bank in May 2020 where she relinquished the Raw Women’s title to Asuka and announced that she is pregnant.
Lynch teased returning to WWE during night one of WrestleMania 37 but she was just having fun on social media and never made it on screen…or even to the arena.
The Instagram account of Black and Brave Wrestling Academy, co-owned by Seth Rollins, also posted a photo three days ago of Becky training at their facility in Davenport, Iowa.
Despite the troubling pandemic that happened in 2020, the organizers of the Ultimate Fighting Championship have found a way to continue on their legacy and make every match exciting for you. You can watch numerous matches in just one month while cheering on for your favorite fighter.
Loyal fans continued to support the contenders and the entertainment no matter what – making it possible to watch the game online, on your televisions, and in the arena but with safety precautions. Each match between the players only proved how UFC only makes each game better and fun to watch for fans.
UFC 262 (May 16, 2021)
After the explosive UFC 261 event, fans are wanting more. The UFC’s answer? UFC 262. A lot of fight experts and fans alike are readying themselves for this explosive event. If you want to stay updated with the news about UFC matches and fighters, go to FanDuel.com to get the latest updates. Cheer on for your favorite MMA fighters; read down below to know more about the main event in UFC 262:
Lightweight division: Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira vs. Michael “Iron” Chandler.
The match between Oliveira and Chandler is the most awaited MMA event against the two talented fighters. It is a match between third and fourth-ranked fighters in the top Lightweight division.
The Do Bronx was born in Brazil; his fighting style is Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and he trains at the Bronx’s Gold team. Charles Oliveira has 29 wins, eight losses, and 0 draws. Oliveira’s last match was on December 12, 2020, where he won via unanimous decision against Tony Ferguson.
Oliveira has won by knockout 8 times. Mostly, his wins come from submission, winning 19 times. He has a striking accuracy of 52%, landing 605 out of his 1156 attempts. For his grappling accuracy, he has an accuracy of 45%.
On the other hand, Michael Chandler has 22 wins, five losses, and no draws. When you compare their statistics, Oliveira has more experience. But winning a match involves more than what statistics will tell you; it requires luck and proper conditioning as well. His current win streak is three, and he won some of that via knockout. Although Oliveira has more advantages in terms of striking and grappling, look for Chandler’s skill to show in this match. Fight fans are guaranteed an exciting match when these two finally meet in the octagon.
Welterweight division: Leon “Rocky” Edwards vs. Nate Diaz
Leon Edwards is ranked 3rd in the Welterweight Division. Rocky has 18 wins, three losses, and 0 draws. Of his 18 wins, 6 came via knockout, 3 via submission, and 9 from decisions. Edwards has a strike accuracy of 48%. Edwards can also defend himself when taking down an opponent by 70%, and he can attack and defend.
Despite the lack of ranking on Nate Diaz’s part, he has more wins, 21 wins, to be exact. Diaz has 12 losses and 0 draws. Nate Diaz is a UFC Legend and you would not want this fighter on your back. The Diaz brothers in the UFC are known trash talkers and deliver on their words. Look for an expletive-filled fight complete with strikes and submission attempts when Diaz and Edwards meet.
Lightweight division: Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson vs. Beneil Dariush
In an interview, Beneil Dariush mentioned that he did extensive training to win against Tony Ferguson. He wanted to be sure even if Tony Ferguson was coming off two losses. He said it would be hard for him to get the title shot. He’s confident that he can win again with his six winning streaks with his match against Ferguson.
Dariush ranks number 9 in the Lightweight division. He has 20 wins, four losses, and one draw. He won matches by knockout six times, and his eight previous opponents lost by submission. He can strike with an accuracy of 49% and a grappling accuracy of 34%. You can trust that Dariush’s defense when taking down enemies is in top shape, with 80% to be exact.
Ranking fifth in the Lightweight division is Tony Ferguson. He has more wins than Dariush, with 26 wins, four losses, and zero draws. El Cucuy has more experience as he won by knockouts 13 times! The fighter has a higher percentage in most statistics. Will he go back to his winning ways on May 16?
In Conclusion
As you’ve finished reading the article, you now know the strengths of each contender. These fighters have made their way to the top and talked about in sports blogs and avid fans’ topics. Be sure to check these matches in the UFC 262 on May 16, 2021. Who do you think will win the main games? Is it someone you’re rooting for? If so, then check the statistics and pray for luck!
