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!
AEW will be resume touring for Dynamite starting in July with three shows already announced in two states that have fully opened and removed COVID-19 mandates.
The first Dynamite on July 7 will take place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. This is a 4,500-seater arena located in downtown Miami. The second is the July 14 show from the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. This is a slightly larger arena with nearly 9,000 seats and is the home of the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League. The third is the July 21 Dynamite at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. The 7,000-seater arena is owned by the Garland Independent School District.
Tickets for all three shows go on sale this coming Friday, May 14, at 10AM ET at AEWTix.com.
The May 6 episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV did a total of 123,000 viewers, up 3,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. It had a 0.04 rating in the 18-49 demo and was #125 on the top cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
WWE Hall of Famer Charles Wright, better known as The Godfather, revealed on his Instagram that he has recorded an episode of Broken Skull Sessions with Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWE Network.
The 59-year-old was a popular WWE Superstar back in the days of the Attitude Era and had quite a long run in the WWE, first as Papa Shango, then as Kama, and then as The Godfather.
A big friend of The Undertaker and one of the members of the BSK crew, Wright certainly has a lot of stories…most of which probably will never see the light of day! Wright currently serves as the manager of the Las Vegas strip club Cheetah’s.
A coronavirus outbreak within New Japan Pro Wrestling has resulted in seven positive results among its roster.
The positive tests came following PCR testing conducted across the roster following the May 4 Wrestling Dontaku event in Fukuoka. Two wrestlers had fever on the day of the show and tested positive later in the day but the virus had spread already.
“In light of this news, all those who had close contact with the infected parties, in addition to every wrestler on the roster, received PCR tests, with a further seven wrestlers testing positive,” an NJPW statement said.
All seven wrestlers have not identified themselves and all are experiencing mild symptoms or are asymptomatic. They are all being isolated and receiving appropriate treatment.
NJPW said that their COVID-19 policy includes daily temperature and blood oxygen saturation checks, as well as regular PCR testing. All attendees are temperature screened on entry to venues, masks are required during training and backstage, and packaged food is provided in order to limit unnecessary movement outside.
There will be a WWE marathon on A&E today leading up to new episodes of Biography and WWE Most Wanted Treasures, both of which will focus on two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.
The marathon kicks off at 9AM ET with three episodes of Most Wanted Treasures, featuring Undertaker and Kane first, then Jerry “The King” Lawler at 10AM, and Mick Foley at 11AM. At Noon, there’s the critically acclaimed Andre The Giant documentary which originally aired on HBO.
Two-hour blocks of Biography then kick off at 2PM with Steve Austin, Roddy Piper at 4PM, and Macho Man at 6PM. At 8PM, there’s the new Biography of Booker T followed by episode four of Most Wanted Treasures with the the former five-time WCW champ.
Former Impact World champion EC3, who spent several days in hospital battling a severe infection, is now out of harm’s way and wrote about the whole ordeal in a blog titled Not Dead Yet.
EC3 said that several weeks ago he noticed there was swelling developing in his arms and in other areas of his body but did not seek medical attention and instead played doctor himself with the help of medical websites. EC3 said that he continued with business as usual and when there was a thought of getting it checked, something else came up that he gave priority, letting his own health situation deteriorate.
“Finally, after an attempt at some athletic based therapy, my arm became a gigantic, swollen, horrifying, ungodly, painful atrocity and I went to the ER,” EC3 wrote. “Next thing I knew, words like cellulitis, staph, and stenosis were thrown around, I was being pumped full of fluids, antibiotics, and morphine, and was in an ambulance to my staycation destination, Advent Health Downtown Orlando.”
The former WWE star said that it took a toll on him and shut his friends and family out after 10 days.
“It was a reminder of both a childhood spent very ill, and a career spent where when things were very promising, began to reach an apex, and accomplishments being achieved I would drastically be shattered with catastrophic injuries. Completely unforeseen. Completely unnecessary,” he added.
Things are now looking up for EC3 and is at home recovering.
The throwback episode of Friday Night Smackdown seemed like it was a hit, with the overnight numbers showing 2,156,000 viewers, up 233,000 viewers from last week’s overnight. Last week’s show ended up with 2,018,000 viewers after the final numbers came in on Monday.
The show started with 2,147,000 viewers and then increased to 2,166,000 viewers for the second hour. Smackdown was #1 in 18-34 with 0.4, #1 in 18-49 with 0.6, and #2 in 25-54 with 0.7. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Smackdown color commentator – or as they like to call them now, analysts – Pat McAfee alluded that he was going to impersonate Vince McMahon more during the throwback episode of Smackdown live on FOX last night but things changed.
McAfee uploaded a video arriving in a Bentley and doing his best Vince McMahon impersonation, including making fun of Vince and his over-use of disinfecting his hands.
“Tonight was gonna be a memorable 1. I was prepared to have no voice for weeks.. Got the Bentley driven DAHN there. Shaved my face 4 the first time in my life,” McAfee wrote. “Ideas got changed immediately after filming this.”
The WWE Network Twitter account uploaded the clip and McAfee said he was thankful he got it filmed and said it was a fun night regardless.
The second main event for WrestleMania Backlash was announced on Smackdown last night and will see Roman Reigns defend the Universal champion against Cesaro.
Cesaro wrestled Seth Rollins during the show and before the match even started, former Smackdown General Manager Teddy Long came out and said that if Cesaro beats Rollins, he will get the title shot at Backlash.
The Swiss Superman pinned Rollins after hitting the Neutralizer and was then part of the main event segment as well beating both Jey and the returning Jimmy Uso and took out Roman Reigns to end the show standing tall.
This was the second time in a row that Cesaro beat Rollins after the two met at WrestleMania 37.
Jimmy Uso made his return on WWE television last night on the Throwback edition of Friday Night Smackdown.
Jimmy was introduced as Daniel Bryan’s replacement by Roman Reigns in the opening segment and the two brothers and Reigns were part of several segments throughout the show, mainly disagreeing, with Jimmy standing up to Reigns.
In the show-closing angle, Jimmy and Reigns had an even bigger argument with Reigns telling him that if he doesn’t want to follow the orders, he can go back home and watch the show on television with his family.
Jimmy decided to leave the ring but Jey tried to convince him to join the family business rather than walking out on them. With everyone occupied, Cesaro jumped Reigns who was standing in the ring alone and Jimmy prevented Jey from the save, although Jey did eventually make his way to the ring to save his cousin.
The returning Uso then tried to save his brother who was also getting the smackdown by Cesaro but ended up on the receiving end of an uppercut for his trouble.
Jimmy has not been seen on WWE television since Hell In A Cell where he was attacked by Reigns and made Jey say “I quit” in the Hell In A Cell match to save his brother. Jimmy suffered a knee injury at WrestleMania 36 and had been out of action ever since.
The two-hour season three premiere of Dark Side of the Ring featuring the story of Brian Pillman drew 272,000 viewers yesterday on Vice. Out of the 18 episodes that aired so far, this was the third most-watched behind the Owen Hart and Chris Benoit episodes. The show did a 0.09 rating in the 18-49 demographic. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
WarnerMedia was quick to tout Dynamite’s number this week as Blood & Guts landed AEW in the #1 spot in the 18-49 demographic for the first time.
The press release stated that Dynamite has so far reached 19.1 million viewers so far this year and has the youngest audience in professional wrestling.
“Being No. 1 in the ratings for the first time is a major triumph for AEW and a tribute to our talent and staff, everyone at TNT, and above all else our loyal fans and viewers, all of whom make it possible for us to bring wrestling to homes around the world every Wednesday night,” said AEW President Tony Khan. “With fans making a safe return in force to support our live shows, and our matches and stories becoming more explosive every week, the best of AEW: Dynamite is ahead!”
Dynamite had a total of around 1,600 fans at the Daily’s Place on Wednesday night according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer. The company was hoping to have over 2,000 fans and is shooting for a full house for Double or Nothing on May 30.
There is a casting call on Backstage.com for a new production on the WWE Chairman and CEO titled No Chance: The Vince McMahon Story and The Rise of the New Wrestling World Order.
The project is headed by Filmmakers Studio and director Joseph Krueger and is listed as not paid and work from home.
“This isn’t a movie but a review retrospective that will dig deep in learning not only about Vince McMahon’s adversaries but how he outsmarted them all in associating USA Pro Wrestling with the World Wrestling Federation,” the casting call reads. “Learn more about other noteworthy promoters who dared tried to oppose the Young Conqueror in which we will focus on each territories noteworthy plays and embarrassing mistakes made on their wrestling shows.”
