The third episode of season two of Miz & Mrs pulled in 457,000 viewers on USA Network, down 18,000 viewers from the previous episode. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
NXT rating for 02/12/2020
NXT pulled in 757,000 viewers this week for the Takeover go-home episode, down 23,000 viewers from last week’s show. NXT on USA had a 0.24 rating in the 18-49 demographic, placing #21 in the top 50 chart. NXT pulled the best ratings head-to-head since the December 18 episode when they last beat AEW in the numbers. The difference between the two shows was of 60,000 viewers, down significantly from last week’s 158,000. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Dynamite rating for 02/12/2020
AEW won another ratings battle this week but it was much closer this time around, with Dynamite getting a total of 817,000 viewers, down 111,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show did a 0.30 rating in the 18-49 demographic, good for the #10 spot in the top 50 chart. With NXT coming off Takeover next week, the gap could get even more closer this coming Wednesday. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Super ShowDown 2020 to be held at a different venue this year
The Super ShowDown pay-per-view from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will take place from the Mohammed Abdu Arena on the Boulevard this time around, moving away form the King Abdullah International Stadium.
It will be interesting to see how WWE sets up for this event considering the venue is pretty much similar to the Daily’s Place which AEW uses in Jacksonville but on a very much larger scale.
This is the fifth WWE event in the country and the first one that will not be held either at the King Abdullah International Stadium or at the King Fahd International Stadium.
Tickets for the February 27 show have finally gone on sale with tickets starting at the equivalent of $6 going up to $200 for VIP or $530 for platinum.
WWE Backstage rating for 02/11/2020
WWE Backstage on FS1 did the best number since the November 19 episode, getting a total of 169,000 viewers, up 72,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. The show had Charlotte Flair as the special guest and CM Punk was back on the panel as well. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Simone Johnson gives her first sit-down WWE interview
Simone Johnson, the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, held her first sit-down interview for WWE, hosted by Cathy Kelley.
Johnson said it was her grandmother who actually got her into professional wrestling as she used to show her old WWE home videos, from the 80s to the Attitude Era, and all the way to now. She said she loved wrestling for as long as she can remember and feels like a 10-year-old kid again.
Simone noted that the first time she saw her father wrestle live was at WrestleMania 28 when she was just 10 years old and got in the ring the first time the next year prior to WrestleMania 29. She said that her parents have been very supportive of her being in the wrestling business and revealed that The Rock actually went down to the WWE Performance Center for a day to see the culture of the WWE PC and held a training session with all the students.
Asked about the pressure of being the first-ever fourth generation Superstar, Simone said, “I do feel pressure, but I know that at the end of the day it’s something that it was always going to be there so I know it’s up to me to take that pressure and use it to motivate myself.”
She said that the Performance Center is great because everyone gets to learn from some of the best coaches in the world as well as learn from each other and while wrestling is an individual sport, at the PC everyone is a team and everyone is so driven to be a success.
While training full time at the PC, Simone is also continuing her education so will be juggling both training and school work at the same time. She said her parents always wanted her to go to college and she always knew that she had to figure out a way to make it work and make them proud. Simone is learning entertainment management, which is a great topic considering the industry she is in!
You can watch the full interview below.
Nyla Rose wins the AEW Women’s title on Dynamite
There’s a new AEW Women’s champion in town and her name is Nyla Rose. Rose defeated Riho with a powerbomb on last night’s Dynamite to get her first title win in the promotion.
It was Nyla Rose who Riho defeated on the October 2 episode of Dynamite to become the inaugural AEW Women’s champion. The Japanese star lasted just over 130 days as champion.
Rose, 37, becomes the first openly transgender wrestling champion in any major promotion. The Washington DC-native has been with AEW since the very beginning.
Three matches set for NXT as road to Takeover: Portland comes to a close
Three matches have so far been announced for tonight’s NXT on USA Network which will serve as the go-home episode for NXT Takeover: Portland which takes place this coming Sunday.
Lio Rush will be taking on Angel Garza with the winner becoming the new number one contender for the NXT Cruiserweight title currently held by Jordan Devlin of NXT UK. Kushida takes on Adam Cole in another match announced while Candice LaRae wrestles her former friend Dakota Kai.
The NXT preview on WWE.COM also suggests we’ll see the fallout from Velveteen Dream’s return, Tommaso Ciampa’s retribution, and another segment between Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair.
Triple H explains the absence of Halftime Heat this year
During a conference call with the press to promote this Sunday’s NXT Takeover: Portland, Triple H was quizzed about why there was no Halftime Heat this year like last year.
The WWE Hall of Famer confirmed that the idea was not brought up this year due to their relationship with FOX and with Super Bowl being on FOX, there was no easy way to tell them they’re going to try and steal some of their halftime audience.
“You know, it is kinda tough to tell FOX when they’re your partner…’You know what we’re gonna do? We’re gonna sway people over from the halftime show and get them to watch the Halftime Heat show’…it’s a little different from the year before when they weren’t our partner,” Triple H said.
Last year, WWE brought back Halftime Heat with the NXT brand, showcasing a six-man tag team match featuring Aleister Black, Velveteen Dream, and Ricochet taking on Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, and Adam Cole. Halftime Heat aired on the WWE Network as well on WWE.COM and WWE’s social media properties and was filmed inside the WWE Performance Center which was turned into an arena with friends, family, and NXT stars in attendance.
“It was also a moment in time when people were clamoring about the halftime show not being what they wanted to see. So the timing of it was right. This year, would I love to do it? Sure, but the timing didn’t work out,” Triple H concluded.
Two title matches on AEW Dynamite tonight on TNT
Tonight’s Dynamite on TNT will be headlined by two title matches as both the AEW Women’s and Tag Team titles will be on the line.
In total, five matches have been announced as of time of this writing, including Jon Moxley vs Santana, Dustin Rhodes vs Sammy Guevara, MJF vs Jungle Boy, Riho vs Nyla Rose for the AEW Women’s title, and Hangman Page and Kenny Omega vs SCU for the AEW Tag Team titles.
Tonight’s show is live from the H.E.B Center in Austin, Texas. The 8,000-seater arena is not sold out and tickets remain available starting from $28.
Pre-sale code for the 2020 Double or Nothing pay-per-view
The pre-sale for the 2020 Double or Nothing pay-per-view will take place tomorrow starting at Noon ET on AXS.COM.
If you’re interested in purchasing a ticket before it goes on sale to the general public, the code to use is FLEETDON. This will be a very popular event and likely to sell out quickly so if you’re thinking about attending, we suggest you make use of the pre-sale.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14 at Noon.
Double or Nothing will take place on Saturday, May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can go to AEWTix.com to purchase your tickets.
Evil Uno of The Dark Order teases Matt Hardy’s arrival as their leader
AEW’s Evil Uno of The Dark Order used Twitter to further tease the arrival of Matt Hardy as their leader.
Following his last WWE match on television, Matt Hardy tweeted “Goodbye,” a tweet which was met the next day by Evil Uno writing, “You say goodbye and I say hello.”
Matt Hardy has hinted at the faction in his latest Free the Delete YouTube video and he even ‘liked’ Uno’s tweet.
The Dark Order is a faction consisting of Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alex Reynolds and John Silver with their leader, The Exalted One, still a mystery.
Hardy’s contract with WWE is up in March and he will not be re-signing, leaving him free to go to All Elite Wrestling.
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— EVIL UNO of DARK ORDER (@EvilUno) February 11, 2020
UFC champ Jon Jones says it’s “inevitable” that he will end up in WWE
Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones said that he is interested in transitioning to WWE and he thinks it’s “inevitable” that one way or another he will end up there.
“I’ve always respected WWE, and I feel like the sports can be so similar,” Jones said. Defeating the top guys in the UFC light heavyweight division is narrowing his field of opponents unless he decides to step up to the heavyweight division.
“I have the size and athleticism and the following to transition over really well,” said Jones. “To get the opportunity to just show up, even as a special guest, would be a dream come true.”
There were talks of Jones taking on Brock Lesnar in the UFC last year but that deal eventually fell through and Brock decided to stick with WWE instead.
Cain Velasquez is the latest UFC star to transition from UFC to professional wrestling, signing a multi-year deal with WWE. He has not been used much ever since he made his WWE debut on the premiere episode of Smackdown last October.
Significance of using CBD for boxers to boost their performance and heal their injury
CBD products have been out in the market for quite some time now and it is consistently gaining popularity because more and more users are becoming aware of its health benefits. People who are suffering from certain medical conditions affecting cognitive brain functions vouch for the effectiveness of CBD products in helping them cope. In the same manner, athletes, including boxers, are now into CBD products which help them improve their performance and heal their injuries faster.
Performance Boost
CBD products are known to boost the performance of athletes in general because it promotes an overall feeling of calmness. If a boxer is relieved from the pressure and anxiety brought about by separation, noise or travel, then he becomes more focused on his match, enhancing how he performs against his opponent. Many boxers who are unfamiliar with CBD supplements are actually wondering about what does CBD feel like because they want to make sure that if and when they take it, it will affect their performance positively, rather than otherwise. Nevertheless, there is really no reason to fret because CBD will only make you feel relaxed and more focused.
Injury Healing
There are several CBD products and while some can be ingested, others can come in the form of topical solutions. Regardless of which type of CBD product you intend to try, rest assured that it will be able to help you heal from an injury. The CBD has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe tired, torn, and tense muscles, which induces less pain and swelling. A topical application usually takes effect within half an hour, while an orally ingested CBD product can take effect within an hour.
Dosage
Like with any other prescription drug, the dosage of CBD for a boxer is usually based on his weight. It is highly recommended to start low before gradually increasing the CBD dosage as deemed fit for the boxer. Apart from the boxer’s body weight, the dosage can also be dependent on the athlete’s body chemistry, as well as underlying medical conditions.
Full-Spectrum CBD Products
As athletes, it is important to choose a full-spectrum CBD product to ensure that you will not be testing positive for traces of THC. This is because full-spectrum CBD products are high-quality products that have less than 0.3% of THC or are totally free from THC compound, which is the element responsible for psychoactive effects. Thereby, it is necessary to ensure that you only acquire genuine CBD products from trusted sources.
In conclusion, CBD products that are out in the market now have several health benefits, from helping patients with neuro-cognitive disorders to supplementing athletes with the boost they need for their performance. However, one must take the necessary precaution to ensure that the CBD products they are acquiring are authentic because fraudulent products may do more harm than good. Hence, it is a good practice to ensure that you only source out CBD products from reliable and reputable manufacturers and distributors.
Raw rating for 02/10/2020
Monday Night Raw pulled in 2,337,000 viewers this week, up 169,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast.
Hour one did 2,396,000 viewers, followed by 2,411,000 viewers in the second hour, and then 2,204,000 viewers in the third and final hour.
Raw was #1, #2, and #3 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic and #8 in overall viewership for the night on cable trailing only news shows. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
John Cena to appear on February 28 episode of Smackdown
John Cena will be appearing on the February 28 episode of Friday Night Smackdown on FOX which happens to take place from Boston.
Cena’s involvement on the show was made official last night on WWE Backstage. This episode of Smackdown will be the one right after Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia.
The wrestler-turned-Hollywood star has not appeared on WWE television since July where he also showed up on Smackdown doing a rap battle with The Usos. Cena last wrestled in January 2019 on Raw.
The former 16-time champion has said that he will be available for WrestleMania and will do whatever Vince McMahon wants him to do on the show if he is lucky enough to get a small spot.
Arena spoils participants for the men’s 2020 Elimination Chamber match
The Wells Fargo Center, the host of the upcoming Elimination Chamber pay-per-view set for March 8, has spoiled the entrants of the men’s Elimination Chamber match in a tweet, posting also a video promo by WWE confirming the six Superstars who will be inside the steel structure.
The men listed to be participating in the match are Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Daniel Bryan, Shinsuke Nakamura, King Corbin and Robert Roode with the winner facing the Universal champion at WrestleMania in April. For the past few years, the winner of the Chamber match has challenged for the other title which wasn’t picked by the Royal Rumble winner and since the WWE title is now on the Raw brand, it will be only Smackdown Superstars who will be in this Chamber match.
A women’s Elimination Chamber match is also scheduled to take place but unlike the men’s match, it hasn’t been spoiled by the arena yet.
Tickets for Elimination Chamber are available now with prices of $25, $55, $75, $125, $175, $350, and $500. Tickets are available to purchase from bit.ly/2usRFOQ.
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AEW returning to Boston and Philadelphia for Dynamite
All Elite Wrestling will be returning to Boston and Philadelphia for Dynamite in April, two of the most popular locations so far that have hosted the weekly TNT show.
Boston will get Dynamite on April 15 with the show taking place from the Agganis Arena while the return to Philadelphia will be a week later on April 22 from the Liacouras Center. Tickets for both shows will go on sale this Friday, February 14 at Noon ET at AEWTix.com.
AEW visited the cities of Boston and Philadelphia in week two and three with packed crowds cheering on the start-up promotion. Over the next two months, Dynamite will be held in Austin, Atlanta, Kansas City, Broomfield, West Valley City, Rochester, Newark, Milwaukee, and St. Louis.
WWE 24: R-Truth to air after Super ShowDown on February 27
The next WWE 24 episode on the WWE Network will feature the incredible life story of R-Truth, one of the most popular WWE Superstars in front and behind cameras.
This episode, the second one of 2020 following the WWE 24: WrestleMania New York episode which aired after the Rumble, will be airing on Thursday, February 27 immediately following the conclusion of Super ShowDown from Saudi Arabia. The preview for WWE 24: R-Truth states, “Though the endlessly charismatic Truth is perhaps best known for providing some of the most riotously funny laugh-out-loud moments in WWE history, his path to Superstardom, as detailed in WWE 24, reveals the story of a man who had to overcome severe hardships to get where he is today. From humble beginnings and a stint behind bars, to discovering his passion for music and sports-entertainment and realizing his ability to inspire others, Truth’s life story – the good and the bad, the ugly and the beautiful – is laid out for the WWE Universe to see.”
Speaking of the WWE Network, The Big Show will be the next guest on Stone Cold’s Broken Skull Sessions. This one hour broadcast will air on Sunday, February 23 at 8PM ET. Show is the fourth guest on Austin’s series with the WWE Hall of Famer previously welcoming The Undertaker, Goldberg, and Kane.
Six-man gauntlet match announced for Super ShowDown
First the WWE World Cup and now the Tuwaiq Mountain trophy is also coming to WWE for the Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia later this month.
Tuwaiq what?
Well, it looks like WWE has chosen a Saudi name for their latest prop. Tuwaiq is a narrow escarpment that cuts through the plateau of Najd in central Arabia, running approximately 800 kilometers from the southern border of Al-Qasim in the north, to the northern edge of the Empty Quarter desert near Wadi ad-Dawasir in the south.
The trophy will be awarded to the winner of a six-man gauntlet match, the latest match added to the Super ShowDown pay-per-view. The match will feature United States champion Andrade, Bobby Lashley, Rusev, Erick Rowan, R-Truth, and AJ Styles. Both Andrade and Styles are currently out, with Andrade suspended for 30 days and Styles with an injury. The suspension will be ending just in time for Andrade while Styles is said to be recovering quicker than expected from his shoulder injury he suffered at the Royal Rumble.
There are five matches so far announced for Super ShowDown and no women’s match yet.