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VIDEO: Emotional Sendoff For Two Stars After NXT Ends

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That might be it. NXT is one of the most unique wrestling promotions in the world, if you can even call it a promotion. Rather than standing on its own, it serves as the official training program for WWE. That makes it a good bit more complicated, as the purpose of the place is to move the wrestlers up to the next level. While that might not be the case at the moment, some of them did seem to be saying goodbye. The NXT contracts of both Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly are both expiring before the end of the year. This week’s NXT featured O’Reilly being laid out by Von Wagner and Gargano being attacked after talking about how his future was unclear. A video and several photos have been released online, showing Gargano, O’Reilly and NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa in the ring and around the arena after the show. The captions on the tweets of the photos suggest that this was a sendoff for O’Reilly and Gargano, though it is not clear if it officially was one for either or both. Thank you @K..

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How WWE Is Trying To Make The New Andre The Giant

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They have plans for him. There are very few generational talents in wrestling, as it is hard to find someone who truly makes that kind of an impact. Often times it is someone who makes so much of an impact that you cannot ignore them, which is what WWE thinks they have on their hands now. This time, they have have an idea for him, though it might be a bit of a lofty goal. This week’s edition of Monday Night Raw featured what appeared to be a split between AJ Styles and Omos, who have been teaming together since WrestleMania 37 earlier this year. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE may feel that Omos is a babyface in the mold of Andre the Giant, with the turn being a way to get him there. It is not clear what Omos will be doing if and when the split with Styles officially occurs. Omos has done some big things on his own. Check out what he might be doing without Styles: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This..

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Update On WWE’s Plans For Nikki Ash’s Losing Streak

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Tugging at the heartstrings. There are a lot of ways to present wrestlers in WWE and some of them are a bit more interesting than others. What matters the most is finding something that gets the fans’ attention and makes them care though, which is one of those things that might not be the easiest thing in the world to do. Now WWE has an idea for one of its stars, but it might not be that easy. Over the last few weeks, Nikki Ash has suffered a losing streak, including being defeated by Queen Zelina in less than three minutes this week on Monday Night Raw. According to Wrestling Observer Radio, the idea of the losing streak is to build up sympathy for Ash by having her go through a depression over her losing. There is no word on what the end goal for the losing streak will be, or when Ash will begin winning again. Ash has been having some a rough time as of late. Check out some of her recent issues: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] ..

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WATCH: Monday Night Raw Star Makes Surprise Return To NXT

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Everybody needs somebody. A manager can do a lot of good things for a wrestler but it has to be the right one. The wrong manager can drag a wrestler down, but if a company can find the right combination, it could move on a long way in a hurry. That is the kind of thing that makes for some special situations, and we might have seen something similar this week. Over the last several weeks, MSK has traveled around in an attempt to find someone called the Shaman. It was not clear who the person was, but they were described as someone who knew how to make tag teams great. This week on NXT, the Shaman was revealed as Riddle, who talked about how he had various similarities to the team and suggested that he would be in MSK’s corner going forward. It was a heck of a reveal. Check out the three together and apart: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is both a surprise and the logical..

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Plus One: WWE Planning Change To Day One Title Match

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It’s a change that makes sense. We are on the way to WWE Day One on January 1 and the show is already starting to come together. There are some major matches set for the card and the event is already looking rather strong. As is often the case in WWE though, the card is subject to change. We might already know one upcoming change and why WWE is doing it. According to Wrestling Observer Live, WWE is hoping to make the triple threat WWE Title match at Day One a four way, with Bobby Lashley joining Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and WWE Champion Big E. The four wrestlers have been working together on live events in recent weeks, which are often used as practice for bigger matches. The idea would be to have more options for a finish, as anyone could pin Owens and keep the feud going for another match. This could be a big one. Check out how we got here: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: ..

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NXT Live Coverage And Results – December 7, 2021

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NXT Date: December 7, 2021 Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett We’re done with WarGames and all signs would seem to point to Bron Breakker getting the rematch for the NXT Title at New Year’s Evil. That should be the big title change, but there is still some time to fill on the way there. We’ll start with this week’s show, which will include the reveal of MSK’s Shaman. Let’s get to it. We open with a long recap of WarGames. Von Wagner vs. Kyle O’Reilly In a cage after Wagner attacked him after their loss at WarGames. O’Reilly jumps him in the aisle to start and Wagner is in trouble in the corner early on. A running boot in the corner rocks Wagner again and O’Reilly starts working on the arm. Some forearms to the back of the head keep Wagner down and some running knees put him down again. Back up and Wagner knocks him silly with a single shot to take over. Wagner stomps away against the cage but O’Reilly grabs the leg for a knee..

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Adam Cole: “I Always End Up Becoming The Guy”

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AEW superstar Adam Cole was recently a guest on Rasslin’ with Brandon Walker on Barstool Sports where he discussed a number of topics. Among them was how he is perceived in AEW and if he was worried about becoming lost in the shuffle in WWE/NXT. Below is a highlight from the interview, with transcription courtesy of WrestleZone: “So, I think the big difference here is looking at AEW the company as a whole, objectively. So, the biggest thing that AEW does so well, is whether you’re in the first match, in the middle of the card or in the main event, AEW does an excellent job of making every single person feel special. Like I said, whether you hold a title, whether you don’t hold a title,” Cole noted, “a lot of people in that company feel like stars, because they are, and because AEW does a great job of building talent in many different ways. “Also, for anyone who’s concerned, if you look at kind of where we’re going, I’m a member of The Elite, the number one heel faction in all of AEW..

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Update On Paige, Possible Reasons She Has Not Been Released From WWE

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Call it a few reasons? WWE has been shaken up a lot in recent months and that seems like it could continue being the case for a very long time to come. With so many names moving around and being released on a nearly regular basis, it can be easy to forget where some of the wrestlers are. That seems to be the case again, and now we might know why one WWE name is still around. After being forced to retire due to neck injuries back in 2018, Paige has appeared in a variety of roles for WWE. This has included time as an analyst and as the General Manager of SmackDown, but she has not been seen in several months. According to Wrestling Observer Live, Paige is still with WWE but only makes appearances when the company has something for her to do. There is a chance that Paige is still with the company due to WWE wanting to capitalize on her name value or do not want to let her go after her career was ended while wrestling for them. Paige has had a heck of a run with WWE. Check out some of he..

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REVIEW: Backlash 2007: With A Red Hot Finish

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Welcome to KB’s Old School (and New School) Reviews. I’ve been reviewing wrestling shows for over twelve years now and have reviewed over 6,000 shows. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I’ll be posting a new review here on Wrestlingrumors.net. It could be anything from modern WWE to old school to indies to anything in between. Note that I rate using letters instead of stars and I don’t rate matches under three minutes as really, how good or bad can something that short be? Backlash 2007 Date: April 29, 2007 Location: Phillips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia Attendance: 14,500 Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole, Taz, John Bradshaw Layfield, Joey Styles It’s the Wrestlemania followup show and the company is still on something of a hot streak. We have a big double main event as Batista challenges Undertaker for the Smackdown World Title in a Last Man Standing match and John Cena defends against Edge, Shawn Michaels and Randy Orton. That’s enough star power, plus Vince McMahon g..

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Already No More? WWE Tag Team Teases Split

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Time to move on? Tag team wrestling has a strange history in WWE, as the company has been hit or miss to say the least. While there have definitely been some great teams and awesome eras for tag team wrestling, there have also been some stretches where teams are split up in a hurry for the sake of giving both wrestlers something to do. That seems to be the case again now. AJ Styles and Omos teased a breakup during this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw. Omos tagged himself in during a tag match against the Street Profits, which did not sit well with Styles. Ultimately Omos was counted out, costing the team the match. After the match was over, Styles yelled at Omos, who walked away and left Styles on his own. There is no word on when the team could officially split. The team certainly has a history. Check out what the two of them have done together: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opi..

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Important Update On Maryse’s WWE Status

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Stick around. There are all kinds of wrestlers on the WWE roster, to the point where some of them do not wrestle whatsoever. It can be a special moment when you get to see them again and some of their returns have been excellent. That was the case last week with a double surprise return, and now we are going to get to see one of them a bit more often than expected. Last week’s Monday Night Raw featured surprise returns from the Miz and his wife Maryse to begin a feud with Edge. Miz was making his return from a two month absence due to Dancing With The Stars, but Maryse had not been seen since April. According to PWInsider.com, Maryse has signed a new deal with the company and will be appearing regularly going forward, though she did not appear on this week’s Monday Night Raw. You might not remember much about Maryse. Check out her time in WWE: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: ..

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We’re Getting A Wrestling Musical Next Year

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It’s a different way to go. Wrestling is a lot of things, but you will often hear it described as an art form. That might not be the most accurate description for a lot of people, but there is certainly an artistic element to the sport. Sometimes this can be more obvious than others, but now we are going to be seeing the artistic side of the sport displayed in a very different way. As announced in a press release, professional wrestling rock musical is scheduled to be released as a concert presentation in spring 2022, with hopes of a national tour in 2023. The musical, called The Last Match, is being produced by Tommy Fiero, owner if ISPW and Off-Broadway producer Jeremiah James. The play will tell the story of Ben Vengeance, the reigning World Champion, coming to the end of his career. Vengeance will be attempting to get the next generation ready, but something will cause problems. There is no word on any potential wrestlers being involved. There have been some great music moments i..

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AEW Star Joining The Cast Of New Reality Series

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Give him a shot. Wrestlers can get a weird reputation when it comes to acting. Some of them certainly have skills, but at the same time, a lot of them are only going to be able to get so far. That does not mean there are not opportunities for wrestlers in such a field, and now a fairly new wrestler is going to be getting the chance to show what he can do outside of the ring. E has announced that AEW’s Austin Gunn, the son of Billy Gunn, will be part of the cast of Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules, a new reality series. The show will see children of celebrities working on a ranch for thirty days in an attempt to get out of the shadow of their more famous parents. The first episode will debut on January 12 at 9pm EST. There is no word on how many episodes will air. Austin has done well enough in AEW so far. Check out some of his time there: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is..

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Stick Around: WWE Legend Signs New Deal With The Company

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Stick around for a bit. There are certain names in WWE history who have reached legend status. No matter what they do or how long they might be away, they could walk back onto television at any point and be greeted warmly. That is not something you get to see very often but it can make for some special moments. Now we might be seeing some more of those special moments in the future, as a legend is sticking with the company. According to PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler has signed a new deal with the company. His previous deal was scheduled to run out by the end of this year, though it is not clear how long his new deal will last. Lawler made a cameo appearance this week on Monday Night Raw, appearing in a backstage segment with Nikki Ash and Rhea Ripley. There is no word on when Lawler will next appear. Lawler has been around WWE for a good while. Check out some of his time with the company: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to..

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New Tournament Kicks Off This Week On Monday Night Raw

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Get your brackets ready. Tournaments are a pretty simple concept in wrestling as you get to put a bunch of wrestlers together and see which one is the last standing. That can make for some interesting combinations and matches, as you get to have a bunch of wrestlers competing for a prize. That is the case again this week, as WWE now has a new tournament in the process. This week’s Monday Night Raw featured the first round of the RKBronament, a four team tag team tournament to crown new #1 contenders. The tournament was put together by RKBro, who are looking for new challengers. During the first round, the Street Profits defeated AJ Style/Omos and the Mysterios defeated American Alpha. The finals will take place next week on Monday Night Raw. It was a busy night. Check out how things went so far and the champs in action: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This should work out wel..

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Huge Grudge Match Set For WWE Day 1

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The card grows. We are close to the end of the year and that means it is time to get things going on the fresh calendar in a big way. WWE knows that they need to start fast and that is what they are going to be doing with Day 1 on January 1. The show needs to be big and the card is already looking good. Now they have added another match to the show between a pair of legends. Last week’s edition of Monday Night Raw featured a showdown between the returning Edge and Miz. The two argued on the microphone for several minutes and a feud began between them. This week, Edge was a guest on MizTV, when Miz challenged him to a match at Day 1, with Edge accepting. This will be the fourth ever singles match between the two and the first in over ten years. We should be in for a showdown. Check out the two of them in action, together and apart: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: The match is ..

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Update On Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns At WWE Day 1, More To Come

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Keep them coming. There are certain rivalries that you know feel special. Something about watching two people get in the ring against one another feels like something that much bigger and it is always worth seeing. Such feuds are rare, but you certainly know one of them when you see it. That will be the case again soon, though it might not even be the only one. Last week on SmackDown, Brock Lesnar was announced as the new #1 contender to the Universal Title, with his title shot against Roman Reigns set for Day 1. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the match is set to be part of a multi match series between the two and is not meant to be the final match between the two. Reigns and Lesnar have met several times, including in October at Crown Jewel with Reigns retaining the title. These two have been at it a few times. Check out what they have done before: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, cli..

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Monday Night Raw Live Coverage And Results – December 6, 2021

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Monday Night Raw Date: December 6, 2021 Location: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton It’s a double main event week as have not just a title match but also a steel cage match to go with it. First up, Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch will defend her title against Liv Morgan in a match that has been treated as a big deal. Then Big E. will face Kevin Owens in a cage, which should be a heck of a spectacle. Let’s get to it. We open with a recap of the end of last week’s show, with Seth Rollins attacking Kevin Owens, setting up Day 1’s triple threat match for the WWE Title. Seth Rollins is ready for tonight’s cage match because it will make things ready for Day 1. Big E. is ready to go to war with Kevin Owens in a cage. Kevin Owens is ready to win tonight and then take the title at Day 1. Kevin Owens vs. Big E. Non-title in a cage. Owens goes straight for the door to start and then gets crotched on the top. Big E. chases him up top and s..

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Jeff Hardy Reportedly Sent Home From WWE Tour

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That doesn’t sound great. There are some cases in wrestling where you can certainly see the talent but for one reason or another, something keeps getting in the way. It could be a variety of reasons, and sometimes those are not the wrestler’s fault. That can make for some rather depressing headlines, and that seems to be the case again with a current WWE legend. According to PWInsider.com, Jeff Hardy was sent home from WWE’s live events and did not appear at Sunday’s live event in Corpus Christi, Texas as advertised. Hardy teamed with King Woods and Drew McIntyre in a six man tag on Saturday night and after tagging out to McIntyre, he left through the crowd, followed by security. He did not return after the match was over to celebrate. Hardy was said to have looked more “sluggish” throughout the match. There is no word on what is wrong with Hardy or when he will be back on television. Hardy is a heck of a star when he is around. Check out what he can do when he is able: [This post c..

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WATCH: Emotional And Cryptic Promo After NXT WarGames

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The emotional way to go. There have been a lot of changes in WWE over the last year and a half and NXT has been changed more than almost anything else. The show is now almost nothing like what it was before, but one of the few constants has been some of the wrestlers. However, now it seems that we might be seeing one of the wrestlers around for a little while longer, but it might be a very little while. The main event of this weekend’s NXT WarGames event saw Team 2.0 defeat Team Black & Gold, with Johnny Gargano on the losing team. Gargano had suggested that he would be leaving NXT soon and his contract is set to expire later this week. After the show went off the air, Gargano spoke to the crowd, thanking the fans for supporting him over the years. Gargano also mentioned that he would reveal his future plans this week on NXT. This is quite the speech. Check out what Gargano had to say plus what he has done in NXT: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video..