NXT this week drew 658,000 viewers, down 54,000 viewers from last week’s show and was trounced by Dynamite. NXT had a 0.16 rating in the 18-49 demographic but the placing is not known yet as ratings are delayed. This week’s difference between the two shows was of a whooping 255,000 viewers after last week NXT won by just 2,000 viewers. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Dynamite rating 12/02/2020
The Winter is Coming themed episode of Dynamite delivered 913,000 viewers this past Wednesday, an increase of 203,000 viewers from last week and an expected big number considering what was on the card. The show did a 0.42 in the 18-49 demographic, a big jump from the past several months, but the placing is not known yet as ratings are delayed. This was the most-watched episode of Dynamite since September 9 when the show did just over 1 million viewers. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Sting signs multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling
The 61-year-old Sting has signed a deal with All Elite Wrestling after he made his surprise debut last night on Dynamite.
A tweet with a graphic saying Sting is “All Elite” was uploaded and Jim Ross said on the broadcast that Sting is now on a full-time, multi-year deal with the promotion.
“The surprise introduction of Sting was a great way to celebrate our biggest episode of Dynamite yet,” said Tony Khan in a press release after the show. “When AEW launched, I was ecstatic to bring wrestling back to TNT after a very long absence. Sting defeated the legendary Ric Flair in the final wrestling match to be shown on TNT for more than 18 years until the debut of Dynamite in 2019. Now, almost two decades later, it’s such a thrill to welcome Sting to AEW and bring him back home to TNT!” the AEW President continued.
Sting will address the AEW fans on next week’s episode of Dynamite.
The WWE Hall of Famer had his WWE contract expire in May of this year and the company stopped selling Sting merchandise two months ago. AEW has already took over the merchandise deal and is selling Sting apparel on their website.
Newest WWE Performance Center class features former Impact Wrestling tag team
WWE announced the latest class of recruits at the WWE Performance Center, including five men and one woman.
Part of the group are former Impact Wrestling tag team The Rascalz, Devon Aiken and Zachary Green, better known as Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz. The duo had their final match on Impact a few weeks ago.
Joining them are also Alex Brandenburg, who wrestles under the name of Alex Zayne for GCW and ROH, Sojiru “Ikemen” Higuchi from Japan who wrestled for Wrestle-1 and All-Japan Pro Wrestling and was trained by Tajiri, Russ Taylor who wrestled for wXw and many indies across the United States, and Anriel Howard, a former WNBA player who played for the Seattle Storm.
Raw rating for 11/30/2020
Monday Night Raw this week drew a total of 1,741,000 viewers, down 67,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast.
The first hour drew 1,828,000 viewers, followed by 1,763,000 viewers in the second, and 1,632,000 viewers in the third and final hour.
Raw was #4, #5, and #6 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic with 0.56, 0.53, and 0.49 ratings respectively and was #19 in overall viewership for the night on cable. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
ESPN’s Ariel Helwani to join Takeover: WarGames kickoff show
ESPN’s Ariel Helwani will be joining the NXT Takeover: WarGames kickoff show this Sunday, airing on the WWE Network and WWE’s digital properties.
Helwani, who is one of the most respected MMA journalists, is also a huge wrestling fan and had interviewed many in the industry, including the likes of Paul Heyman, CM Punk, The Undertaker, and many others. This will be his first appearance on a WWE show.
Wade Barrett will be hosting the kickoff show along with Sam Roberts and Helwani. The show starts at 6:30PM ET.
WWE pays tribute to Pat Patterson with Sinatra’s My Way video
WWE paid tribute to Hall of Famer Pat Patterson last night at the start of NXT with a video set to Patterson’s favorite song, Frank Sinatra’s My Way.
All of the NXT Superstars and backstage personnel started the show at the top of the stage to pay their respects as the video aired, showing several photos and videos throughout his illustrious wrestling career. Fans inside the Capitol Wrestling Center chanted “Thank you Pat” after the video ended as his photos took over the mini-ThunderDome setup.
The song My Way was a karaoke favorite for the 79-year-old Patterson who often sang it during parties. The video will most likely air on Smackdown and Raw as well.
You can check it out below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kuct2Bz7Hs
Kenny Omega wins AEW World title…to appear on Impact Wrestling next week!
There’s a new sheriff in town for All Elite Wrestling and his name in Kenny Omega. Omega gave Moxley his first loss in AEW last night on Dynamite, albeit with some little help, and became the new AEW World champion.
Impact Wrestling’s Don Callis was once again on commentary to see his childhood friend Omega become champ but Callis did more than just commentary. Towards the end of the match when Omega seemed hurt, Callis grabbed the microphone and ran to ringside and tried to explain to the referee that Omega was hurt.
Moxley didn’t want to hear any of it and decked Callis, with the microphone conveniently dropping close to Omega. Omega then clocked Mox with the mic on his head, busting him open and delivered a few V-Trigger knee strikes before hitting the One Winged Angel finisher for the three count.
After the match, Callis and Omega ran through the backstage area, or as Schiavone put it, fleeing the scene of the crime, and were met by Alex Marvez outside before they headed in a waiting car.
Callis told Marvez that they will explain everything on Tuesday night…on Impact Wrestling on AXS TV!
All you need to know about ACCA insurance in sportsbetting
You know! Wagering elevated amounts on singles can seem exciting to many sportsbettors. But making an error in it has stretched consequences too. If you want to be victorious, you can’t entirely depend on high odds, nor can you increase your bankroll. As these deficiencies are prevalent, accumulator bets have successfully overtaken the singles in means of fame.
However, the nasty habit that ACCAs have is, it can make players lose because of just one market. As it is a typical occasion, sportsbooks cover it up with a revolutionary concept called ACCA Insurance. It is the best tool that online bettors are using, and we have produced this article for exhibiting its perks. Having it at your side, you will have adequate protection against downfalls. And, professionals love its nature of providing second chances to bettors along with a great set of odds.
ACCA Insurance – What Does It Offer?
ACCA insurance is an offer that top tier sportsbooks provide to their users as welcome bonuses or promotions. New joiners and loyal customers can have this insurance offer, but it is subject to sportsbooks and their goal for launching ACCA Insurance offers.
ACCA Insurance protects players from losing their wagered amount when a part of their accumulator loses. Besides, it encompasses the multiplication of odds from all different markets. Hence, the necessity of choosing exceptionally high odds does not exist.
Assume you have selected five teams and wagered on each of them based on their win. If a group among them loses, you will lose your wagered amount on it. But with ACCA insurance, you will get the money back for waging it again in your second attempt.
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How ACCA Insurance Works?
It is already mentioned that this insurance helps players to get their money back. However, many sportsbettors don’t understand how it offers value to a player’s sports betting journey. Hence, in the following section, we have mentioned the two specific ways that this Insurance works.
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ACCA Insurance makes you eligible to take the risk that you would otherwise avoid. Therefore, it offers you the opportunity to win more money because technically, this insurance risks are no longer risks. And, if you fail due to something like last minute’s goal, you will still get the compensation for it along with another chance of wagering.
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Many bettors are unaware of it, but ACCA is a great way to know about a new sports betting site. You can analyze all the bookmaker’s essential features with the two most crucial ones – online transactions and bets with real money. As with ACCAs, you can take such risk-free steps; you will have enough time and opportunity to comprehend the worth of that online sportsbook.
How to Claim ACCAS Insurance Offer for Yourself?
For claiming your ACCA, the first thing you need to do is to deposit money in your sportsbook account. Wagering in accumulator bet is simple. You have to choose your preferred selection of bets. If you are comparably new to accumulator bets, limit yourself up to 5 cause the more you select, the more risk you will get.
When the selection is chosen, consider checking the lowest deposit and odds for Acca Insurance. For example, assume a sportsbook is offering Acca Insurance only for minimum odds of /10 along with the accumulator’s combined odds of 3/1+.
You can also evaluate different bookmakers to find out which one is offering the best value accumulator bets.
Do All the Bookmakers Offer ACCA Insurance?
Sportsbooks offer Acca Insurance as a bonus offers to its customers. Hence, most of the sportsbooks offer Acca Insurances for surviving amidst the competitive market of sports betting.
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Io Shirai joins women’s NXT WarGames match
The final member of Team Shotzi for WarGames is Io Shirai, and now both set of teams are fully announced.
Shirai made her intentions known when she came to the aid of Shotzi during NXT’s main event ladder match between Shotzi and Gonzalez. Indi Hartwell interfered on behalf of Gonzalez but Shirai evened the odds and eventually took Gonzalez out, allowing Blackheart to scale the ladder and snatch the briefcase for the WarGames advantage.
Blackheart, Shirai, Ripley, and Moon will be taking on LaRae, Gonzalez, Kai, and Storm in one of the two WarGames matches set for this Sunday.
Sting makes surprise AEW debut on Winter is Coming Dynamite
WWE Hall of Famer and former WCW champion Sting made his AEW debut last night on the Winter is Coming themed episode of Dynamite. This was the first time since 2001 that Sting appeared on a wrestling show on TNT.
Sting came out to save Cody and Dustin Rhodes, Arn Anderson, and Darby Allin from a beatdown by Team Taz following a tag team match. When Team Taz was going to town on the faces, the arena went dark and a video of freezing locations showed on the big screen. Sting came out and snow started to fall and it wasn’t long before the baseball bat joined too.
The Stinger then walked to the ring and looked at everyone before walking to the back with snow still falling.
Blackheart vs Gonzalez ladder match headlines NXT tonight
Tonight’s NXT on USA Network will be headlined by a women’s ladder match as Shotzi Blackheart takes on Raquel Gonzalez for the WarGames advantage.
Blackheart has been joined by Ember Moon and Rhea Ripley on her team with one spot left, likely going to be filled by NXT Women’s champion Io Shirai. Team Candice is already set with LaRae, Toni Storm, Dakota Kai, and Gonzalez.
Nothing else has been announced for the broadcast so far, which will face very heavy competition from AEW’s Winter is Coming Dynamite show.
John Cena releasing two new books
The Hollywood Reporter is exclusively reporting that John Cena will be releasing two new books of uplifting and motivational quotes based on his many Twitter posts.
Set for release in April 2021, the two books, titled Do Your Best Every Day to Do Your Best Every Day and Be A Work in Progress, will “feature illustrations alongside inspirational thoughts and messages that shed light on values such as honesty, self-reflection and hard work.” Both books are aimed at children between the age of 8 and 12.
“We all have a lot on our minds, especially now, given the current state of the world. Words of encouragement can help us stay motivated and focused on what’s really important, and I hope that both Do Your Best Every Day to Do Your Best Every Day and Be a Work in Progress will inspire kids and adults to be the best versions of themselves,” Cena said in a statement.
“John Cena has a great talent for connecting with and encouraging kids and adults alike,” says Mallory Loehr, Executive VP and Publisher of Random House Books for Young Readers Group. “These collections are a new way for him to encourage readers of all ages to celebrate their achievements and take time to become the best version of themselves—whatever that might be.”
Illustrations in Do Your Best Ever Day were created by Susanna Harrison, while Valeria Petrone created illustrations for Be A Work in Progress.
Ashley Massaro’s brother stabbed to death in New York
The brother of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro, Ronald, was stabbed to death last month in Midtown Manhattan.
His identification was published by the New York Post, New York Daily News, and other local newspapers after the police released his name on Monday.
Ronald, who was 39 years old, was stabbed on November 21 at just after 9PM when he was outside a 2 Bros Pizza location near Eight Avenue and West 38th Street according to a police report. He was transported to Bellevue Hospital but died despite efforts to save his life.
His killer, Lawrence Downey, aged 59, was identified and arrested the next day. He was charged with murder and is in jail held without bail.
His sister Ashley also passed away at age 39 last year as well after committing suicide. She had been battling depression for a long time and raised a red flag when she did not show up to work at a local radio station. She was found hung in her home.
The wrestling world pays tribute to the late Pat Patterson
The heavyweights in the professional wrestling industry paid tribute to WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson, who passed away at age 79. Patterson, regarded as one of the greatest brains in professional wrestling, worked pretty much with everyone in this business and leaves a legacy behind him that will never be forgotten.
“I can not express how crushed I feel right now with the loss of Pat Patterson,” wrote Shane McMahon. “A true member of my family, mentor and dear friend. I love you Pat. God speed.”
His sister Stephanie added, “I’m deeply grateful to have grown up with @wwe Hall of Famer, the first-ever Intercontinental Champion, the father of the #RoyalRumble and the first openly gay wrestler of his generation. Thank you for teaching me how to not take it all so seriously.”
Triple H spent a considerable amount of time backstage with Pat and said that no words can describe what he gave to the business. “His body as an in-ring performer, his mind as a storyteller, and his spirit as a beloved member of our large @WWE family. I will miss him for so many reasons… it’s never goodbye, it’s see ya down the road. Love you, Pat,” Triple H wrote.
The Rock worked with Patterson countless times in laying out some of the biggest matches and was also the one who called Vince to tell him to check him out when he was starting in the business. “Vince flew me to RAW a few weeks later and I had my first match EVER in Corpus Christie, Texas. The rest is history and years later, here I am writing this post,” The Rock said. “Love you, Pat. And THANK YOU. I’ll see you down the road.”
Hulk Hogan said that it was a tough morning hearing the shocking news about Pat. “Pat and Buddy Colt let me ride with them when I had my first match, the ribbing started that day and went on until now, love you my brother,” Hogan wrote.
John Cena is also someone who worked close with Patterson during his busy WWE run years ago and said Pat lived life as it should be lived, with passion, love and purpose. “He helped so many and always entertained with a story or joke. He will live on in my life always. Love you Patrick.”
As a family friend for many decades, Roman Reigns said that Patterson was always invested in his success, calling his death a major loss for the WWE family. “Brilliant mind for the business and always ready to make a joke … at your expense! Rest In Peace, Pat. God bless.”
HBK Shawn Michaels is also someone who grew up working with Pat and wrote that few could speak the art of our industry into existence. “Pat spoke to me, taught me so much, and helped me see what was really possible to achieve in my career. God bless you, Pat. Rest In Peace,” Michaels wrote.
Two-time Hall of Famer Ric Flair described Patterson as a great wrestler, a fabulous mind, caring and thoughtful with always a smile on his face. “The last thing I can remember him saying to me is ‘She is so damn good Ricky, are you sure she is your daughter?’ RIP Pat,” Flair wrote. His daughter Charlotte added that Pat was a staple and always came to NXT and loved the women’s matches.
Fellow female wrestlers such as Bayley and Natalya also chimed in, with Bayley saying he always sat in or near Gorilla and not only watched the shows, but made sure to compliment them on their way back. “But I’ll always remember Pat most for coming to Xmas karaoke in NXT to sing the same song every year! Always the main event. He will be missed.”
Natalya wrote that Pat knew WWE was his home away from home and a place where he felt completely accepted and truly loved. “Someone like Pat made all the difference because he wasn’t afraid to be himself and he made no apologies for it. Pat did it his way. Rest in power, Pat,” Natalya wrote.
Mick Foley wrote that he loved Patterson and could listen to his stories for hours, describing him as one of the all-time great wrestlers, one of the best minds in the business, and a dear friend.
Eric Bischoff spoke about how coming into WWE in 2002 was a unique situation and Pat was the first to go out of his way to genuinely make him feel at home. “We shared many hours, stories, and yes a cocktail or 2. RIP Pat. You did it your way,” Bischoff wrote.
Tributes also came from those in All Elite Wrestling who used to work with Patterson during their WWE days.
Cody Rhodes said Pat was a good man and in all the conversations he had with him there was an underlying thread, and that was the brotherhood/sisterhood throughout the locker room and how much they were a team. “Loved life and lived it hard. He was incredibly loved and will be missed,” Cody wrote, adding a photo of Patterson with his mother.
“Saddened to learn of Pat Patterson’s passing this morning. Pat was a true visionary when it came to the psychology behind pro wrestling,” Matt Hardy wrote. “He also evolved with an open mind as times & styles changed. I always looked forward to Pat’s karaoke gatherings after Montreal.”
Jim Ross said that Patterson was a true legend of the pro wrestling business and a wonderful mentor who taught him so much.
Taz said he was sorry to hear the sad news of Pat Patterson passing away. “Pat was a really funny guy…non stop smiling & busting chops. No doubt one of the greatest finish men in the history of the business,” he added.
Miro, the man formerly known as Rusev, kept it short saying that karaoke night with Pat Patterson in Belgium will forever be a highlight of his, probably not saying much because of the shenanigans that went down that night.
Winter is Coming to Dynamite tonight on TNT
Winter is coming for All Elite Wrestling tonight with a special Dynamite headlined by what is being billed the show’s biggest ever match.
AEW World champion Jon Moxley will be defending his gold against Kenny Omega in their second one-on-one match. Moxley won round one last year. Other matches announced are Chris Jericho vs Kazarian, Darby Allin and Cody Rhodes vs Hobbs and Ricky Starks, Britt Baker vs Layla Hirsch, and the AEW Diamond Battle Royal.
The AEW Diamond Battle Royal will see MJF defend his ring against over a dozen other AEW stars. 15 have been announced so far as participating in this battle royal and they are Adam Page, Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Kip Sabian, Matt Hardy, Matt Sydal, Miro, MJF, Orange Cassidy, Private Party, Sammy Guevara, Scorpio Sky, Shawn Spears, and Wardlow.
Smoking CBD: how to find the right hemp flowers vendor
There is absolutely no reason for me to go into details about the actual benefits of Cannabidiol and the practice of smoking hemp flowers. After all, you have probably heard your fair share about it. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here, looking for the perfect vendor that can sell you the most amazing product you can enjoy. If, however, you do need a little reminder, I suggest you get some additional info about these benefits.
That is, however, not what we are here to talk about today. Your goal is to find the perfect vendor and that is exactly what you will do, with a little bit of help of course. The first thing I have to tell you is to relax. It’s not like we are dealing with quantum physics here. Finding the perfect place to sell you some amazing products is much easier than that.
Of course, this doesn’t actually mean that you should get completely relaxed to the point of taking this whole decision for granted. That certainly won’t do you any good, but I suppose that you are already aware of that. So, the trick is in feeling just the right amount of relaxation while keeping a clear and focused head. Huh, this sounds just like what you will be feeling when you actually begin smoking CBD.
Oh well, let us not get ahead of ourselves. In order to smoke it, you first need to buy it and in order to buy it, you need to find the perfect vendor. So, let us take it one step at a time and begin with learning how to find that vendor. Below you will find a few tips on some of the things you should do with the aim of finding that shop and getting that perfect product.
Contact Other Fans
I guess I don’t need to remind you that you aren’t the only person on Earth who wants to smoke a CBD flower, am I right? In fact, you are still looking for your vendor, while a lot of people, on the other hand, have actually been enjoying their flowers for quite a while now. This puts you at an advantage, though, because you will be able to get some useful information from those other Cannabidiol fans.
In short, your first step should be to talk to the people who have been consuming Cannabidiol this way for some time. They will be able to tell you not only what you should expect when it comes to the effects of the flowers, but also where you could buy your perfect product. Inquire about the specific vendors that they are shopping from and make sure to remember the names of those that were highly recommended.
Check Out Websites
Remember, though, that your choice of flower largely depends on your personal preferences and your taste buds. So, the products that your friends loved might not be perfect for you, but the vendors that they recommended might be a good place to start searching for the perfect flowers for you. Before you decide to place your order, here’s what you should do.
Open the websites of those particular vendors and check out the actual selection of the products that they are offering. This will give you a chance to understand what it is that you would like and what it is that you definitely don’t want to find in your flowers. Don’t forget to learn as much as possible about the actual taste and, of course, dismiss all those vendors that don’t sell the strains you like.
These tips might come in handy as well: https://spoutfire.com/how-to-choose-the-best-cbd-flower/
Read Reviews
In addition to checking out the selection of products, you will have to learn a bit more about the specific vendors. After all, your goal is to get the highest quality CBD flowers and you can’t do that if you end up buying from certain sites that aren’t really reliable and from vendors that aren’t trustworthy. This is why you should find and read online reviews about the shops that you are considering and check what their customers have to say. Remember, choose a place that people have trust in.
WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson passes away at age 79
WWE today announced the passing of Hall of Famer Pat Patterson. No cause of death was published. He was 79 years old.
The Quebec native made his professional wrestling debut in 1958 and joined the WWF in 1979 where he worked until he passed away. Patterson was crowned the first ever WWF Intercontinental champion after a tournament in Brazil that actually never really happened and became a running joke throughout his years there. He transitioned to a manager and then commentator before assuming the role of an agent backstage.
Patterson became one of the most powerful men in the WWE thanks to his close relationship with Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. He came up with the Royal Rumble pay-per-view idea and has worked as a producer on some of the biggest matches in the history of professional wrestling.
The former champion had also several on-screen roles in WWE, most notably as one of the stooges with his friend Gerald Brisco. The two were a major part of the Attitude Era, often being in some hilarious skits or big ass whooping by the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin and DX.
Last year, at the age of 78, he became the oldest person to win a title after he beat Drake Maverick for the 24/7 title. He eventually lost it a few minutes later to Brisco in another backstage skit at the Raw Reunion show.
Despite being openly gay, WWE never acknowledged it on television until the final episode of WWE Legends House which aired on the WWE Network in June 2014. His longtime partner Louie Dondero died in June 1998 and the two had been together for 40 years.
In the WWE, Patterson won the Intercontinental title, the North American Heavyweight title, the Hardcore title, and the 24/7 title. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 1996.
Tony Khan explains how and why they’re using Winter Is Coming for Dynamite
Tomorrow’s Dynamite will be using the Winter is Coming tagline, promoting the show as a special event with Dynamite’s biggest-ever match between Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega for the AEW World title.
But as you might have heard, or if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, Winter is Coming was the series premiere episode name of Game of Thrones back in 2011. The term is also the motto of House Stark, which is spoken several times in the episode and in the series.
In his conference call with reporters today to promote tomorrow’s broadcast, AEW President Tony Khan said that he got permission from WarnerMedia to use the term. The term is trademarked by HBO, which is owned by Warner, which owns TNT as well.
Khan described the term as a big expression and while he never saw Game of Thrones before, he knows it’s big in pop culture so that’s why they decided to go ahead with it…plus it’s also winter which made sense too.
Khan said that more themed-episodes of Dynamite will be coming this month, including for Christmas and New Year’s.
Miz & Mrs S2 E11 rating
Episode 11 of season two Miz & Mrs, titled Miz-ter Mom, drew just 380,000 viewers on Thanksgiving Day. The show had a 0.12 in the 18-49 demo and placed #41 on the list. This was a new series low in terms of viewers and down 32,000 viewers from episode 10. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)