This week’s Smackdown drew 2,030,000 viewers in the overnight numbers, up 85,000 viewers from last week’s initial numbers. Last week, the show ended with 2,093,000 viewers when the final numbers came in on Monday.
Hour one had 2,020,000 viewers and then increased to 2,041,000 viewers for the second hour. The show was #1 in 18-34, #2 in 18-49, and #3 in 25-54 with 0.3, 0.5, and 0.6 ratings respectively. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Three additional matches were announced for WrestleMania last night on Smackdown, all of which were expected to be part of the show.
The new matches are Big E vs Apollo Crews for the Intercontinental title, Seth Rollins vs Cesaro, and the next installment of Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn.
Rollins vs Cesaro will take place on night one of the show while the other two will be part of night two.
Night one has six matches so far as the Raw Tag Team titles match and Strowman vs McMahon were also slotted for April 10. Night two on April 11 so far has five matches. A few more are scheduled to be added, including the WWE Women’s Tag Team, United States, and Smackdown Tag Team title matches. Considering there are only two matches featuring women on the show so far, at least one more women’s match is expected as well.
One of the main events of WrestleMania underwent a major change yesterday on Smackdown as the one-on-one match between Roman Reigns and Edge for the Universal title has now been changed to a triple threat match with the addition of Daniel Bryan.
The inclusion of the former WWE champion had been expected for a few weeks and with just two weeks left for the show, WWE had to pull the trigger now. All three closed Smackdown last night which ended with a big brawl and Edge standing tall thanks to several chair shots.
The original Reigns vs Edge match was set to close night two of WrestleMania on April 11 and there’s no reason why this match will not retain its status.
Bryan once again finds himself in the same situation he was in seven years ago at WrestleMania 30, being inserted into a match between the champion and the Royal Rumble winner.
AEW announced three matches that will be part of their Friday, April 9 live event during WrestleMania weekend ahead of tickets going on sale.
The matches are Kenny Omega and Michael Nakazawa vs Matt and Mike Sydal, Cody Rhodes vs Ethan Page, and The Young Bucks and Brandon Cutler vs Death Triangle. More matches will be announced at a later date but AEW is promoting that The Pinnacle, Britt Baker, Jade Cargill, Orange Cassidy, and Darby Allin will be part of the show as well.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 29 at 10AM ET. The show is listed on Ticketmaster as AEW Presents: The House Always Wins. AEW is also selling combo tickets for the live Dynamite on April 7 and this non-televised event for $40 together. Combo tickets can only be purchased by calling 904-633-2000 or email Ticketing@BoldEventsJax.com starting today.
Danny Burch will be out for a minimum of six months as he recovers from a separated shoulder injury that he suffered last week on NXT.
The 39-year-old British star was defending the NXT Tag Team titles with his partner Oney Lorcan when he landed badly on his shoulder during the match. He was attended to by WWE medical personnel at ringside and was not allowed to step back in the ring, with Lorcan finishing the match alone.
Despite Lorcan picking up the win for his team against Kross and Balor, NXT General Manager William Regal announced this past Tuesday that the titles will be vacated as Lorcan cannot defend the titles by himself.
The new champions will be crowned at NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver with MSK, The Grizzled Young Veterans, and Legado del Fantasma wrestling in a triple threat tag team match.
While so many people can’t imagine their lives without CS: GO, they play every single day. With the audience of five million, the game has become super successful in the eSports betting sector. There are various CS: GO tournaments occurring each year, which allows passionate players and their teams to demonstrate their skills to each other. In fact, it takes pretty much time and effort to gain the skills required to participate and, ultimately, win at CS: GO.
Regardless of all pros, CS: GO enthusiasts spend hours playing and betting on https://csbet.gg/en. Nevertheless, they can’t know everything about the game. Here are 5 facts about CS: GO that will surprise you.
When it comes to CS: GO, the challenges are inevitable. As a Counter-Terrorist, your mission is to detect and defuse the bomb. Of course, it’s not easy at all, especially, if the terrorist team knows how and where to hide it safely. There is a little trick that can help you locate it. The bomb will be placed on the ground or on the object within the bomb site. If the bomb is placed in smoke, you can find it by keeping your online tutorials on. When you hear beeping that grows in volume, it means that you get closer to the bomb. Once the bomb is found, face it by holding “E”, the default key for defusing a bomb.
Have you ever played Cobblestone? If no, you may not know about chickens roaming the streets. Hens have been part of CS: GO from the very beginning. But they just stayed in the same place and pecked until someone shot them. In 2012, hens became able to walk around and give reactions. This made the game look more realistic yet more engaging. Moreover, they can now be seen wearing seasonal costumes for Halloween or Easter sometimes. No need to say how funny it looks.
It’s hard to believe, but CS: GO was never planned as an independent game. CS: GO used to be a port for CS: Source for consoles. But it is now known as the successor of the game. Moreover, the game is close to becoming a legend on the video gaming market.
What if there is a place in CS: GO where you could get money in a few seconds? Well, there is such a place. Being new to the game, you have such an opportunity in Overpass. There is an online bank where you can get money. The TTL Bank has an ATM that you can rob. Let it be a small hint for you!
The graffiti on the walls make the game atmosphere more realistic. Basically, there are walls featuring graffiti art in particular districts. They memorialize the best pro plays. If you have favorite CS: GO pros, it will be nice to check the area for artwork.
CS: GO often updates its features, so you will always have something new to learn about it. Without expanding your knowledge, you will fail to pass even the simplest missions. The above-mentioned facts are only tiny drops in the sea. But even they are valuable enough to enhance your CS: GO acknowledgment.
WWE’s YouTube channel now boasts more than 75 million subscribers, remaining the #1 sports channel on YouTube and the #4 channel overall on the platform.
The 75 million number is an incredible feat considering that it is more than the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, ESPN and NASCAR combined. WWE makes millions in revenue from their YouTube channel with clips from Raw, Smackdown, NXT, NXT UK, The Bump, Kickoff shows, and other documentaries all having advertising pop up either in banner or video format.
Content on WWE’s YouTube channel will receive a massive boost over the next couple of weeks as WrestleMania Week kicks off. Typically, WWE adds several behind-the-scenes videos from all the events surrounding the week and these are usually very popular with fans. Speaking of WrestleMania, we will bring you all the betting odds for all the matches soon and you can sign up for a BetRegal Bonus Code to get started.
The WWE YouTube channel was the fifth most popular worldwide for 2020, with a massive 52.8 billion views in the calendar year from 51,800 videos. WWE occupied the #2 spot in 2019, 2018, and 2017 on YouTube. Three of the top five most popular channels on YouTube were all content from India.
For 2020, the video of Edge returning at the Royal Rumble was the most liked video on the WWE channel. Retribution attacking Braun Strowman on Smackdown, Strowman flipping a van with Miz and Morrison from a June episode of Smackdown, Becky Lynch announcing her pregnancy from a May episode of Raw and Roman Reigns feeding King Corbin dog food from a January episode of Smackdown were the top five most liked last year.
On the flip side of that, the video of Goldberg spearing The Fiend four times at the Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia was the most disliked video of 2020 from the WWE channel. That was the night that Goldberg won the Universal title, a decision which was universally panned. Goldberg eventually lost the title at WrestleMania to Braun Strowman after his original opponent, Roman Reigns, pulled out of the show due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Interestingly enough, only one video from the last year is part of the top 10 most popular WWE videos of all time and it’s the video of Braun Strowman vs Bobby Lashley in an arm wrestling match. That video has 119 million views.
But the most-watched WWE YouTube video of all time is Randy Orton kissing a knocked-out Stephanie McMahon on the lips as Triple H is handcuffed to the ropes looking on. The video, from seven years ago, has a whopping 262 million views.
John Cena brawling with Brock Lesnar with the whole WWE locker room trying to separate them is second with 189 million views. That video is from 8 years ago. Rounding up the top 3 most watched is a WWE Top 10 episode titled Stunning in-ring proposals with 182 million views.
NXT on USA Network did 678,000 viewers yesterday, up 81,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show had a 0.14 rating in the 18-49 demo and finished #29 on the top 50 cable chart. The difference between AEW and NXT was of 79,000 viewers this week, down from last week’s 171,000. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite yesterday on TNT did 757,000 viewers, down 11,000 viewers from last week’s show but still beating NXT again. The show did 0.30 in the 18-49 demographic and finished #6 for the night in the top 50 cable chart. Dynamite remains undefeated so far in 2021 in the battle against NXT. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
The Hollywood Reporter has a story regarding Peacock editing and making modifications to WWE content that is being uploaded to the streaming service, censoring controversial moments that took place over the years.
A source told THR that all the 17,000 hours that are being ported from the WWE Network to Peacock are being reviewed to ensure they align with Peacock’s standards and practices. WWE was informed of the decision.
PWInsider.com reported earlier that Peacock removed the Rowdy Roddy Piper vs Bad News Brown match from WrestleMania VI already. That match featured Piper sporting blackface, something which is not accepted in today’s society.
Another moment which was deleted is when Vince McMahon uttered the N-word to John Cena in a backstage segment at the 2005 Survivor Series and then walked straight past Booker T.
There have been a lot of racist and controversial moments over the years, especially in the Attitude Era, so you can expect a lot of content to be removed.
THR adds that Peacock’s goal is to have all the classic content reviewed and available to stream on demand before SummerSlam in August.
Young Rock continued to drop viewers, its fourth episode in a row that drew less than the previous one, with episode five of season one titled Don’t Go Breaking My Heart drawing 2,872,000 viewers, down 16,000 viewers from episode four. Young Rock was #3 in 18-34 with 0.2, #2 in 18-49 with 0.6, and #3 in 25-54 with 0.9 ratings. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Impact Wrestling today announced that its flagship TV show Impact will be moving to Thursday nights beginning April 8 on AXS TV. The move is seemingly to avoid running head-to-head with NXT which is expected to start airing on Tuesdays after WrestleMania.
“Impact Wrestling has years of history airing on Thursdays, which was the night for high-energy, action-packed matches, starring some of the most high-profile stars in pro wrestling history,” said Impact Executive Vice-President Scott D’Amore. “Nothing is changing from that front when Impact jumps back to Thursday nights.”
The inaugural Impact on Thursday, April 8 will feature AEW World champion Kenny Omega teaming up with The Good Brother in a six-man main event against reigning Impact World champion Rich Swann, Eddie Edwards and Willie Mack.
Leading into Impact every Thursday night will be Before The IMPACT, an hour-long show on AXS TV, starting at 7PM ET. Hosted by Jon Burton, Gia Miller and Josh Mathews, BTI delivers late-breaking news, exclusive matches, one-on-one interviews with the Impact Wrestling stars and more.
WWE today announced a new partnership with Virgin Media Television to broadcast highlights of WWE’s flagship programs Raw and SmackDown on free-to-air television for the first time in Ireland.
Beginning March 27, Virgin Media Two will air a one-hour version of Raw on Sundays at 10:30AM and one-hour version of SmackDown on Saturdays at 10:30AM. The weekly programming will be broadcast 52 weeks a year.
“We are excited to bring our flagship programming to free-to-air television for the first time in Ireland with Virgin Media Television,” said Andy Warkman, WWE VP, General Manager, Europe and Sub Saharan Africa. “This new partnership is a momentous step for the WWE brand and is terrific news for our passionate fanbase in Ireland.”
As part of the agreement, premium WWE documentaries will also be available on VMTV, including WWE 24: Becky Lynch and WWE 24: Finn Balor, which offer fans a closer look at the lives and careers of the Irish-born WWE Superstars.
“We are absolutely delighted to be bringing WWE to Irish free to air viewers each Saturday and Sunday on Virgin Media Two. WWE is such an iconic brand in Ireland and the fact that Irish Superstars such as Becky Lynch, Finn Bálor and Sheamus have featured so prominently in Raw and Smackdown over the last few years just adds to the excitement,” said Mick McCaffrey, Head of News and Sport, Virgin Media.
Cody and Brandi Rhodes have landed their own reality show on TNT with a brand new show titled Rhodes to the Top.
Produced by Warner Brothers Unscripted Television and Shed Media, Rhodes to the Top will chronicle the lives of Cody and Brandi as they try to balance their personal and professional lives as wrestlers and executives for All Elite Wrestling.
Each episode will be 30 minutes long but no date has been announced as to when the show will start.
“Since the late 1960s, the Rhodes family has been in one spotlight or another. People think they know us, but this show is the first true look behind the curtain and beyond the ring,” Cody and Brandi said in a press release.
“AEW fans know Brandi and Cody inside the ring, and Rhodes to the Top will peel back the curtain of their lives off the mat. Running a business together as the stars of Dynamite, juggling friends and family, and introducing a new baby into the Rhodes dynasty is sure to be a wild ride,” Corie Henson, Head of Unscripted for TBS, TNT and truTV, said in the release.
AEW President Tony Khan will be serving as Executive Producer on the show.
You can see a 90-second trailer from the new series below.
Wrestling is an adrenalin-filled sport for both wrestlers and spectators. Unfortunately, it comes with a disclaimer that urges fans not to try it at home. For such an extreme sport, this is for obvious reasons: trying the moves by your favorite wrestler can be dangerous. But do you know that you can enjoy a replica of a wrestling match spiced with the adrenalin of winning?
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With the Lucha Bonus function, you can start with 15 free spins. Just like the base game, the wrestler changes into wild but will remain until the game is finished. This base game also features the Lucha Smackdown symbol that can multiply your stake 15 times or give you a ticket to the Lonus bonus feature. The latter offers you a stake multiplier of 15 times with a maximum of seven extra free spins or a transformation from wrestler to the wild.
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Some of the higher value symbols in the slot are the champion belts, the game’s logo, musical instruments, a piñata, and a blue skull inspired by the Day of the Dead. The lower values consist of A, J, K, and Q.
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If you are an active player on Sol Casino, you will enjoy it even more. This is because you can expect new bonuses to be added to your bankroll every week. The casino that is now available in Canada also offers a good selection of game providers. There are many games including table games and live dealer games.
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If you are a fan of smackdown, you can now play wrestling-themed video slots on Sol Casino Canada. These slots have a very unique format, making the sport look realistic and inviting. These titles also have characters similar to what you would find in a normal wrestling match including the heroes and the villains. The match also looks very real with the foul language used.
Sol Casino Canada realizes that wrestling is one of the most popular sports in the world. This is why it offers you to play wrestling-themed slots with mind-blowing wilds and scatters that add to the fun of the game. And the best part is that you stand a chance to win real money as you play these wrestling-themed slots.
WWE has introduced a new Talent Management Group, their own in-house talent agency to help amplify talent brand value and improving monetization outlets for WWE Superstars and the WWE as a company.
Amy Tunick has been hired to lead as the Senior Vice President. Tunick brings expertise in brand strategy, talent and entertainment marketing, and large scale media partnerships.
Joining her are three Directors, Michelle Rubin, Chanel Landreaux and Steven Kaye, who together add a wealth of experience in talent management, content and marketing strategy, talent contract negotiation, global production, and more.
The Talent Management Group also has three managers in Tavia Hartley, Austin Freeland and Micheal Davis who will bring brand development, marketing strategy and operations, public relations, and social media content production experience.
WWE posted the vacancy for the SVP position in January of this year and completed the group recently.
Impact Wrestling on AXS TV with an appearance from Kenny Omega this week drew just 116,000 viewers, down 30,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show did 0.04 in the 18-49 demo and and placed #146 on the cable chart. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Taking advantage of the thousands of fans inside the state for WrestleMania weekend, All Elite Wrestling announced that they will do a non-televised live event at the Daily’s Place in Jacksonville on Friday, April 9.
AEW typically do not do non-televised events and this is actually the first one for the promotion although this could be taped for a later showing. There are no WWE live events planned for April 9 as the Smackdown of that night will be taped already and no fans are allowed for televised shows for now anyway.
This show contrasts what Cody Rhodes said a few years back saying that AEW would never run during WrestleMania weekend. “We won’t be doing Mania’ weekend ever,” Rhodes tweeted once. “That belongs to WWE.”
Jacksonville is around 200 miles north of Tampa which is a three-hour drive for those who are interested in making the trip for the show.
Tickets for the April 9 live event will go on sale Monday, March 29 at AEWTix.com.
NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver continued to take shape yesterday with new matches and stipulations announced.
The NXT Tag Team titles will be decided on the show in a triple threat match as MSK, Grizzled Young Veterans, and Legado del Fantasma face each other to become the new champions. Regal vacated the titles after Danny Burch’s injury, leaving Oney Lorcan without a partner and unable to defend the titles.
The NXT UK title will be defended as Walter takes on Tommaso Ciampa in another match announced yesterday. Walter has been champion for a long time, since April 2019 and will also defend the title against Rampage Brown on NXT UK: Prelude, the day after Takeover night one.
The Undisputed Era members finally will collide at Stand & Deliver as the excellent feud between Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly reaches the next level in what surely will be one of the best matches of the whole show. This match will be “unsanctioned” as Regal said O’Reilly is still “not cleared” to compete.
The NXT Cruiserweight title unification match will now be…a ladder match! Shawn Michaels made an appearance on NXT last night and introduced a ladder as Jordan Devlin and Santos Escobar stood in the ring.
The NXT North American title will be defended by Johnny Gargano but his opponent will not be named until night one of Takeover after a 12-man battle royal which will transition to a gauntlet eliminator match with the final six entrants of the match. Participating in the battle royal, and thus potential opponents for Gargano, are Dexter Lumis, Leon Ruff, Kushida, Bronson Reed, Cameron Grimes, Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, Roderick Strong, Austin Theory, LA Knight, Tyler Rust, Jake Atlas and Pete Dunne.
Joining Kane in the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2021 will also be The Great Khali, becoming the first Indian to be inducted.
The news was announced by WWE Now India and delivered to Khali virtually by Dave Kapoor, the man better known to fans as Ranjin Singh, his former manager.
“You’re going into the 2021 WWE Hall of Fame class,” Kapoor said in a video call. “Yeeesss!” Khali replied as he raised his arms to celebrate. “It is very exciting, and Khali congratulations, you know I love you, we are like brothers, and I am so happy I was the one who was able to deliver the news to you,” Kapoor continued.
The Great Khali made his pro wrestling debut in 2000 and after a stint with All Pro Wrestling, he joined WCW in 2000 where he spent eight months there. His contract was not picked up by WWE after the purchase and he then moved to New Japan Pro Wrestling for a year. He eventually wrestled for CMLL and AJPW for a few years before in 2006, WWE came knocking on the door, becoming the first Indian pro wrestler signed to a WWE deal.
He made his debut on WWE television in 2006 by attacking The Undertaker and was managed by Daivari. He was drafted to the ECW brand that same year but was then moved to the Raw brand in 2007 where he was joined by Ranjin Singh as his manager. After another move, this time to Smackdown, Khali won the World Heavyweight title in a battle royal after eliminating both Kane and Batista at the same time. His title reign lasted only 61 days, losing the title to Batista.
His time on WWE television lasted until 2014 and eventually left the promotion in 2017 after his contract expired. He returned home in India after his WWE contract ran out and opened his own wrestling school titled Continental Wrestling Entertainment.
The 48-year-old made a surprise appearance at The Greatest Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia in 2018, but lasted less than a minute. That was his final time in a WWE ring.
