Four new matches for Double or Nothing were announced yesterday during Dynamite, including a possible main event contender featuring The Elite and The Inner Circle.
The two set of factions will battle each other in what is being billed as a stadium stampede match which will take place at the TIAA Bank Field, the football stadium which is adjacent to Daily’s Place. The match will have Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Adam Page, and Matt Hardy versus Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana, and Ortiz.
The AEW Women’s title will also be up for grabs as Nyla Rose will be defending against Hikaru Shida, who yesterday won a fatal 4-way match to become the number one contender. This will be a no disqualification, no countout match. Two other women who were part of that fatal 4-way match, Britt Baker and Kris Statlander, will go head-to-head as well at Double or Nothing.
The Buy-In match was also announced which will have Private Party vs Best Friends with the winners becoming the number one contenders for the AEW Tag Team titles.
One of the greatest boxers of all time, Mike Tyson, will step back in the ring, but this time in an All Elite Wrestling ring at Double or Nothing.
But don’t worry, Tyson will not be wrestling but just like Bret Hart did with the AEW title last year, Tyson will be there to present the new TNT championship.
The final match of the TNT Championship tournament will see Cody taking on Lance Archer with the winner getting the title.
Tyson, a big wrestling fan, is not new to professional wrestling and appeared multiple times on WWE television, including serving as the enforcer at WrestleMania 14 where he turned on DX. His confrontation with Steve Austin on Monday Night Raw back then remains one of the most talked-about segments of the show. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012.
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the first ever In Your House pay-per-view.
Premiering on May 14, 1995 in Syracuse, New York from the Onondaga War Memorial, In Your House signaled the start of the monthly WWE pay-per-views in a bid to rev up revenue which was quickly drying up in 1995. The shows were priced $14.95, cheaper than the big four pay-per-views, but also shorter.
To promote the first In Your House, WWE gave away a brand new house located in Orlando, Florida. A drawing was held live and the winner turned out to be an 11-year-old from Nevada. The family received keys to the house a week later on Raw…but they decided to sell the house a few months later for $175,000!
The first IYH had around 325,000 pay-per-view buys and it was headlined by Diesel taking on Sid for the WWE title.
There were 11 matches on the card, four of which were dark matches. Those on the pay-per-view were Bret Hart vs Hakushi, Razor Ramon vs Jeff Jarrett and The Roadie, Mabel vs Adam Bomb, Owen Hart and Yokozuna vs The Smoking Gunns, Jerry Lawler vs Bret Hart, and Diesel vs Sid.
Dark matches included Jean-Pierre Lafitte vs Bob Holly, The Undertaker vs Kama, Bam Bam Bigelow vs Tatanka, and The British Bulldog vs Owen Hart.
WWE went on to have a total of 27 In Your House pay-per-views, with the last one being held on February 14, 1999 which included Steve Austin vs Vince McMahon in a steel cage match and the debut of The Big Show.
NXT Takeover is returning for the first time since February next month on Sunday, June 7 for a live broadcast on the WWE Network from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.
The announcement was made yesterday by Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and the Road Dogg and the name of this Takeover will be In Your House to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first-ever event.
All three DX members were part of several In Your House pay-per-views but only Road Dogg was part of the first one 25 years ago.
The last Takeover was held in Portland in February as the Takeover: Tampa Bay event was eventually canceled due to the coronavirus. A few matches which were set for that event took place over the course of a few weeks on the regular NXT on USA Network.
NXT General Manager William Regal said on The Bump this morning that there will be a major announcement regarding NXT that will take place on tonight’s broadcast on USA Network. Regal did not give any more details regarding what this announcement might be about.
Two matches have been set for tonight’s show so far with Finn Balor taking on Cameron Grimes and the NXT Tag Team champions Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher defending their titles against Imperium. Former NXT Women’s champion Rhea Ripley will also be on the show to address her return and Charlotte Flair.
Appearing on Stadium’s Inside The Association with Shams Charania, Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter revealed that once his NBA career is over, he is joining WWE.
Kanter said that he has been offered a WWE deal already and is planning to accept after his basketball career comes to a close. Kanter is a big WWE fan and is often photographed with WWE Superstars when he attends events.
The 27-year-old from Switzerland started his professional basketball career in 2011 and played with the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, and Portland Trail Blazers before joining the Celtics in 2019.
The 7-foot-tall Kanter made an appearance at a live Raw from MSG in September of last year and won the 24/7 title from R-Truth but lost it moments later. He also dated WWE Superstar Dana Brooke in the past.
Celtics center @EnesKanter told our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania he has been offered WWE deal and plans to accept after career.
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Tonight’s Dynamite was recorded last week from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida as AEW is doing one live, one taped schedule for their weekly TNT show.
Tonight’s broadcast features Brodie Lee vs Christopher Daniels, Chris Jericho vs “Pineapple Pete” Suge D, Best Friends vs Jurassic Express, and a fatal 4-way match between Dr. Britt Baker, Kris Statlander, Penelope Ford, and Hikaru Shida.
With next week’s broadcast being the go-home episode for Double or Nothing, more news will probably be given regarding the pay-per-view tonight and AEW will also be giving additional details regarding the Casino Ladder match where the winner will get an AEW title shot.
Speaking to the Fightful while promoting his movie Cagefighter, AEW champion Jon Moxley said that he watched both nights of WrestleMania and despite not working for the promotion anymore, he had nothing but good things to say about the show.
“I watched the whole thing. Both nights…I enjoyed it. I thought it flowed nicely and a lot of people really worked their ass off and put on great performances,” Moxley said.
The former WWE champion especially enjoyed the boneyard match between The Undertaker and AJ Styles and thought it was “really cool” and compared The Undertaker to John Wayne.
“He’s like a comic book character. He’s a beloved character from our childhood. Same as John Wayne or John McClane or any action movie star you can think of, so it was really cool. I think everybody really enjoyed that.”
CBD has skyrocketed in popularity over the past couple of years. You may have heard of it from a friend or family member as more and more people are turning to CBD as a natural alternative for various issues from aching backs to daily stress. There is no denying that CBD has a place in the natural supplement marketplace and as more university and government studies are done we will truly be able to have a clear view on the potential of this incredible plant. In the meantime, we will rely on what user’s state they experience when taking CBD daily. Results vary from helping aching joints and muscles to helping stay calm during the most stressful of times. Users also state that consistent usage typically yields more reliable results.
In this article we will walk you through what CBD is and how you can potentially benefit, we will also touch base on how CBD can help the wrestling industry. We have you covered every step of the way!
What is CBD?
CBD is one of over 100 different cannabinoids that can be found in the cannabis plant family. Unlike its notorious cousin THC, CBD is non-intoxicating and will not leave users feeling high. CBD derived from hemp typically has zero THC, however we strongly urge customers to view third party laboratory results prior to purchasing any CBD products to ensure they are THC-Free.
As mammals we are naturally born with a complex endocannabinoid system which has both CB1 and CB2 receptors which help absorb CBD. In most simple terms, CBD binds to these receptors and creates balance in areas of discomfort which brings your body back to homeostasis.
Hemp is a part of the cannabis plant and in most cases, it is not processed. This is where a lot of the CBD is extracted. Marijuana and hemp originate from cannabis sativa, but are quite different. Today, marijuana farmers are breeding plants so that they can have high THC levels. Hemp farmers do not need to modify plants and are used to create the CBD oil. You can Buy the best CBD vape juice here.
CBD & Wrestling
The WWE at this time has a relatively friendly stance on anything cannabis related, even marijuana. If a wrestler test positive for marijuana they will forced to pay a fine. When it comes to CBD various professional wrestlers use CBD daily to help with aching joints and stress for excessive traveling city to city. So it is safe to say CBD very much has a place in the wrestling industry and can help these professional athletes perform at their peak giving their bodies the balance they deserve.
How Can CBD Help Me?
CBD can help various walks of life from the busy office worker to the stay at home mom CBD can help in one way or another. With the demand of CBD skyrocketing, more and more products are entering the marketplace, giving consumers more options to choose from. There are numerous ways to consume CBD, but the most popular are via oil tinctures sublingually or via CBD topical products applied externally.
CBD topical products are arguably the most effective when dealing with external issues such as arthritis and aching joints. With CBD topical products you are able to target the exact spot of discomfort and simply apply the topical to the area(s) causing issue(s).
When it comes to CBD oil tinctures these are meant to be taken sublingually, underneath your tongue for 30 seconds. CBD oil tinctures are great for helping deal with internal issues such as anxiety or stress.
With so many different products in the marketplace it is important to note that not all CBD is created equal and quality of products can vary greatly. No need to worry, we have you covered with all of the main aspects to look for when browsing for the right CBD product for you.
4 Points To Look For When Navigating the Marketplace
USA-Made Hemp – We always urge customers to look where the hemp is grown and extracted. We strongly urge only using CBD derived from hemp grown in the USA. Hemp grown in the USA must abide with regulations set by the Department of Agriculture and typically does not contain harsh heavy metals and pesticides.
Third Party Laboratory Testing – Any CBD product you use, should have third party laboratory results which show potency and purity of the product. If your CBD products do not have third party laboratory results that are up to date, simply toss it and move to a more reputable brand.
Traceability – Having full traceability from seed to sale ensures that you as the consumer can trace the product you want to use with a certain batch of plants that have been cultivated. Your CBD products should have batch numbers which link directly to third party laboratory results to ensure “what is on the label, is what is in the bottle”.
Education – Knowledge is truly power. We urge consumers to look for companies that are looking to educate the marketplace, not just in it for a quick buck. Education is key in this young industry and is necessary to be able to choose the right product the first time around.
One brand that meets all of these requirements is GoGreen Hemp. GoGreen Hemp has been serving customers since 2016, making them one of the oldest companies in the young industry. All of GoGreen Hemp CBD products use hemp grown here in the USA. Every batch is third party tested for potency and they have full traceability from seed to sale to ensure you get quality and safe products delivered to your front door.
Here are some of GoGreen Hemp’s suggestions for first time CBD users:
CBD Stick – This one is a game-changer. Made with three simply ingredients: Beeswax, MCT Oil, and broad spectrum you get ingredients that are not only natural but work. The stick form makes for a mess-free application that is unmatched.
CBD Melatonin Capsules – Just as they sound, these capsules have both CBD and melatonin to help you get a better nights rest.
CBD Oil Tinctures – These oil tinctures are GoGreen Hemp’s top selling product. They come in various flavors and strength which can be tailored to your needs.
We hope these pointers help you navigate the marketplace a little easier and we hope you are able to find the right product for you!
This week’s episode of Monday Night Raw drew 1,918,000 viewers, up 232,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show benefited from the post-PPV bump and the hyped announcement of Becky Lynch plus advertised appearances from Edge and Randy Orton.
Hour one started with 1,993,000 viewers, followed by 1,961,000 viewers in the second hour, and then 1,802,000 viewers in the third and final hour. It’s the fifth week in a row that any hour of Raw failed to crack 2 million viewers although this was the best number since the post-WrestleMania Raw.
Raw was #1, #2, and #4 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic and #18 in overall viewership for the night on cable. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet reported that WWE Hall of Famer Sting is no longer under a WWE contract and is free to work wherever he wants.
Sting’s Mattel figure was pulled from production and after some investigation from The Major Wrestling Figure podcast, Mattel issued a statement to them saying, “Due to circumstances out of our control Sting needed to be removed from Legends Series 7. We’ll look to include this figure in a future wave if he becomes available to us again.”
Sting, who rarely uses social media, started being active again, with one notable Money In The Bank tweet and two related to All Elite Wrestling, raising some eyebrows.
Cody also replied with a GIF when The Major Wrestling Figure podcast issued the statement from Mattel, suggesting that AEW is scooping up the former WCW champion.
Sting started working for WWE in 2014 doing limited in-ring appearances. He eventually got his first and only WrestleMania match against Triple H at WrestleMania 31 and then had a WWE title shot against Seth Rollins at Night of Champions that year but he was seriously injured. He announced his retirement at his 2015 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
There is a new Intercontinental champion and his name is…Vacant!
It was announced on WWE Backstage yesterday that since Sami Zayn is unable to compete, the Intercontinental title he holds is now vacant.
Zayn last appeared on WWE television at WrestleMania 36 where he defeated Daniel Bryan to retain the title. He won the title at Elimination Chamber earlier this year when he defeated Braun Strowman in a match that also involved Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro. Zayn is one of those who took WWE’s offer not to work during the pandemic.
Meanwhile, a tournament will be held on Smackdown starting this Friday to determine who will be crowned the new WWE Intercontinental champion.
The new Raw Women’s champion Asuka had no idea that she was going to walk out of the WWE Performance Center with the title and she was only told about it before the tapings started.
When the Money In The Bank ladder match was taped, WWE kept quiet about the change in stipulation and none of the women knew that whoever was winning it was going to be crowned the new Raw Women’s champion the next night according to multiple insiders.
And while Asuka knew while she was walking down the ramp that Becky was going to give her the title, she was in the dark that Becky is relinquishing the title because she was pregnant and the reaction everyone saw on TV was 100% as real as it gets.
“Be a mother? Mother?” Asuka said as Becky told her to go be a warrior because she’s going to be a mother. The reaction was one of the most genuine moments ever on WWE television as Becky and Asuka hugged, breaking character, to celebrate the news.
Impact Wrestling announced that Su Yung has re-signed with the company with a new multi-year deal after PWInsider.com broke the news.
Yung has been working for Impact Wrestling since 2018, winning the Knockouts title once. She eventually left in March and announced that she was a free agent but that did not last long as two months later she’s back with the company.
“What the fans want, the fans get. Peridodt. @IMPACTWRESTLING #KODivision,” she wrote on Twitter.
Yung, real name Vanessa Riggs, is married to fellow Impact star and former WWE cruiserweight Rich Swann. The two made headlines for all the wrong reasons in December 2017 after Swann was arrested on charges of battery and kidnapping of his own wife. All charges were dropped a month later when she refused to co-operate with authorities.
Tonight, FS1 will air the first-ever television broadcast of WrestleMania III in the United States. Yes, WrestleMania III from 1987…and it is in its entirety!
The five-hour WWE block will kick off at 7PM with a WrestleMania III Rewind, the same episode that is available on the WWE Network. At 8PM, the sports network will then air WrestleMania III from the Silverdome in Detroit, Michigan where 93,173 packed the stadium for the show main evented by Hulk Hogan vs Andre The Giant.
At 11PM, a new episode of WWE Backstage will tackle the fallout from Money In The Bank with two-time MITB ladder match winner CM Punk back on the panel to analyze the show.
WrestleMania III was the largest WWE pay-per-view at the time and the build for Hogan vs Andre captivated the audience. It would have been interesting to see what the betting odds would have been back then for such an event although betting on WWE events came decades later. Speaking of betting odds, you can check out the William Hill sign up offers for 2020.
The show had 12 matches on the card, a stacked show even by today’s standards. The Can-Am Connection opened the show taking on Bob Orton and The Magnificent Muraco with Mr Fuji. Billy Jack Haynes vs Hercules was the second match on the card, followed by a six-man tag team match featuring Hillbilly Jim, Haiti Kid, and Little Beaver taking on King Kong Bundy, Little Tokyo, and Lord Littlebrook.
There was a loser must bow match with Harley Race vs Junkyard Dog, and a tag team match with The Dream Team taking on The Rougeau Brothers. Roddy Piper wrestled Adrian Adonis in a hair vs hair match that gave birth to Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake.
Another six man tag team match was next with The Hart Foundation teaming with Danny Davis to take on The British Bulldogs and Tito Santana. Butch Reed, with Slick, wrestled Koko B. Ware and then Ricky Steamboat wrestled Macho Man Randy Savage for the Intercontinental title in one of the greatest WrestleMania matches ever. The Honky Tonk Man wrestled Jake Roberts who had Alice Cooper in his corner and The Iron Sheik teamed up with Nikolai Volkoff to take on The Killer Bees.
The main event featured 12 minutes of Hulk Hogan taking on Andre The Giant for the WWE title with the bodyslam heard around the world.
Wrestling pretty much non-stop during her WWE stint which started in 2013, The Man will get a much-deserved break to go and be The Mom.
Lynch, who rose to stratospheric popularity in the Summer of 2018 and cemented her place as The Man in November of that year, has become an important figure in WWE, even main eventing WrestleMania with Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair last year.
But the journey that has started in 2013 has come to a temporary end and Lynch herself has said that she’s not so sure what happens next.
“I have no idea what happens from here, but I do know that you’ve made all my dreams come true,” Lynch wrote in a tweet. “I entered the PC in 2013 not knowing anyone, I’ll leave that same building tonight with my new family. Thank you all so much.”
In an interview with PEOPLE, Lynch said that she found out that she was pregnant last month. The first test, which she took wrong, was negative, but then she bought a digital pregnancy test and it came positive. “I was with Seth at the time and he just threw his hands up in the air, all excited!”
Becky is also not in a hurry to make a decision on her potential returning to the ring. “It’s just such a joyous time and then such a sad time too. I loved this and I’ve given my life to this. I’ve achieved everything that I want to achieve in this business,” she said.
As first reported by John Pollock of POST Wrestling, WWE will be doing another brand crossover with certain Superstars from Raw and Smackdown appearing on both brands.
While the move will be kept to a minimum, it comes at the request of both USA Network and FOX according to a source quoted by Pollock. Ratings for both Raw and Smackdown have tanked since WWE moved to empty arena shows, losing a good chunk of their audience and with their top stars missing every week due to the pandemic, crossing over some star power is seen as a temporary fix.
Meanwhile on Raw after McIntyre defeated Andrade, the WWE champion mentioned the “brand to brand” stipulation and said that Raw chose to bring over someone next week who chose to wrestle him and that person is…King Corbin!
WWE had a wild card rule last year which was stopped once the draft was held in October.
CBD is making a name for itself around the world. With its many health benefits, many manufacturers make CBD-based products that are sold commercially worldwide, turning the industry into a multi-billion in just a short amount of time. But, what is CBD and how is it different from the infamous marijuana?
The cannabidiol, more popularly known as CBD, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant or marijuana. The cannabis plant has more than a hundred chemical compounds, which are known as cannabinoids.
Other than CBD, terpenes, flavonoid, and tetrahydrocannabinol or THC are some of the popular cannabinoids of the cannabis plants. While terpenes and flavonoids show a big role in the medical usage of cannabis the same as the CBD, the THC causes the psychoactive effect of marijuana. If you want to get buy the CBD product, 1Team Cannabis Co.: shop here.
Is CBD Safe to Consume?
Due to its connection to the infamous marijuana, CBD products are not well perceived by most people because they worry about the adverse effects it may bring just like marijuana. However, it’s entirely different from its plant source.
The gr8researchchemicalsused cannabidiol in manufacturing the products contains little to negligible traces of THC. This means that you’ll not experience any psychoactive effects while consuming CBD. You’re also safe from substance abuse and dependence because CBD is non-addictive.
There’s also much ongoing research about the use of CBD oil for medicinal purposes. Here are some of the health conditions in which you can use CBD as a remedy:
Pain and inflammation
Anxiety
Epilepsy
Cancer
Skin diseases
High blood pressure
Addiction or substance dependence
Diabetes
CBD products as remedy show promising results to the health condition stated above. However, further research and studies are still needed to verify the therapeutic effects of CBD on these diseases.
Tips on Choosing the Right CBD Product
With its rapid rise in popularity across the globe, CBD manufacturers and sellers are popping up everywhere. If you want to experience the health benefits of CBD, but still confused with the different brands and seller, check out my sourcesand tips to help you decide on which CBD product is the best for you:
Check The Source
High-quality plants will produce high-quality extracts. Knowing that CBD is an extract from the cannabis plant, you must check the country where it was manufactured. Countries with dedicated laws for farming medicinal cannabis, like the United States, are great choices when buying a CBD product.
These will guarantee you that the plant sources of the CBD are properly taken care of with high-quality control. The potency of the effects of cannabidiol is very dependent on its plant source, so checking out the source is very important to get the most out of it.
Form of The Product
While the most common form of CBD is liquid since it’s extracted as oil, there are many alternative forms, like capsules, pills, cannabis gummies, and cream. You can ask yourself how you’ll take it because you can almost apply it to anything. One example is cooking with CBD – you can enjoy your favorite meal while reaping the benefits of CBD.
You may also consider the reason why you’re taking it because the form of CBD can maximize its effects depending on your circumstances. For example, pro-wrestler uses CBD in topical cream forms to directly apply it to an injured area to reduce the pain and inflammation. CBD can be absorbed by the body faster if you choose the form that best suit your condition
Processing Method
When choosing the right CBD product because it affects the purity of the oil, the extraction method is also an important factor. The most popular and acceptable ways of extracting CBD oil are olive oil extraction, dry ice extraction, and CO2 extraction.
CO2 extraction produces the purest and potent oil extract, while olive oil and dry ice extraction are not that far behind. However, you must refrain from CBD products that use a solvent extraction method because the strong chemicals might be carried out along with the extracted CBD oil.
Check Other Chemical Content and Concentration
As stated above, the CBD is one of over one hundred cannabinoids. These cannabinoids have different effects on the human body. However, the terpene and flavonoid are linked to having health benefits, so purchasing CBD products with these chemical compounds is like hitting three birds in one stone.
Also, check the concentration of the product because a low concentration of CBD will produce none to mediocre results. The maximum tolerance of the human body for CBD per day is around 1500mg, which is still a relatively small amount. So, the concentration must be accurate to reap the benefits of consuming CBD
Takeaway
CBD is a wonderful discovery and making big waves in health and medicine. Even though it came from the marijuana plant, the effects are entirely on different worlds.
With its numerous health benefits with little to no side effects, you might be thinking of ordering one right now. Hopefully, this article helped with choosing the best CBD product for you.
Perhaps the most entertaining female character on WWE television at the moment, Asuka became the new Raw Women’s champion last night on Raw after Becky Lynch revealed that her MITB ladder match wasn’t just for a shot at the title, but was actually for the Raw Women’s title itself.
With the Raw Women’s title, Asuka became WWE’s second grand slam winner joining Bayley. She has now won the Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and Women’s Tag Team titles in her career. She surpasses Bayley in the fact that she’s also won the Royal Rumble as well.
Asuka spent 522 days as NXT Women’s champion, 99 days as Smackdown Women’s champion, and 180 days as WWE Tag Team champion with Kairi Sane. Not bad for a WWE stint that started in August 2015!
Kicking off Monday Night Raw, Becky Lynch announced that she is going away for a while and had an important announcement to make. She came down the ring with the Money In The Bank briefcase and no title around her waist and was quickly interrupted by Asuka, who said that the briefcase is hers.
Becky told Asuka that yes, the briefcase is hers and she’s glad that she won it because Asuka was the only one who managed to beat her and she’s one of the best wrestlers in the world.
The Raw Women’s champ then told Asuka that the match last night was not just for a shot at the Raw Women’s title…but it was for the Raw Women’s title. Becky unlocked the briefcase and handed over the title to Asuka, who danced around the ring, ringside, and where the commentary table was on the stage.
As Asuka returned back to the ring, Becky told her, “Now I can’t fight anymore, but you can. You are the champion. You go and be a warrior, because I’m gonna go and be a mother.” At that point Asuka hugged Becky as tears flowed.
There were rumors that Becky Lynch is pregnant and that she would be leaving her in-ring career for now.
In a backstage segment immediately after commercials, Rey Mysterio, Natalya, The Street Profits, Bianca Belair, Ricochet, Dana Brooke, Cedric Alexander, R-Truth, and Kairi Sane all congratulated Becky.
