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He’s A Wild Card: WWE CEO On Vince McMahon Possibly Stepping Away From The Company

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That would be a game changer. For about forty years, Vince McMahon has been at the helm of WWE. Last year, McMahon went away for about five months due to a scandal, only to come back in an effort to sell the company. That could be the biggest change in the history of WWE, but now the question becomes what happens once the move is made. We might know one detail that could be another game changer. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: He Was Busy: Here Is Why WWE Did Not Run Rumored Edge Matches One of the points of contention of a WWE sale is what would happen to McMahon after the sale was completed. WWE held its fourth quarter earning call earlier this week with CEO Nick Khan taking questions. One reported asked if McMahon would step away from the company if it was in the WWE shareholders’ best interest. Here is Khan’s reply, with transcription courtesy of Fightful: “Yes. Without question. He’s declared it to the board. He’s declared it to us in management. It’s all about shareholder value. Obviou..

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He Was Busy: Here Is Why WWE Did Not Run Rumored Edge Matches

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That’s a good reason. There are certain stars in WWE who get your attention no matter what they are doing. Some of them have an innate ability to get your attention and the audience will react to them whenever they are around. There are occasionally outside reasons that keep these bigger names away from being on WWE TV regularly and that is the case again. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: It’s Coming Together: Current Planned And Potential WrestleMania 39 Card *MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS* Over the last few months, there have been rumors of upcoming matches between Edge/Beth Phoenix vs. Finn Balor/Rhea Ripley in some form. However, Edge had been missing for several months before returning last month at the Royal Rumble. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Edge has been missing in action due to filming commitments on the Disney+ series “Percy Jackson And The Olympians”, leaving him with no time to hype up the match. Edge appeared this week on Monday Night Raw to attack Balor, but no match ..

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SmackDown Results – February 3, 2023

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Smackdown Date: February 3, 2023 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina Commentators: Wade Barrett, Michael Cole We’re done with the Royal Rumble and the main event of Wrestlemania is set. That being said, there is a Sami Zayn sized road block on the Road To Wrestlemania and I’m not sure how they are going to deal with it. You can almost guarantee Zayn is getting the Elimination Chamber title shot, but dang it’s going to be a fun right on the way there. Let’s get to it. We open with a recap of Sami Zayn finally turning on the Bloodline with a chair shot to Roman Reigns, but Jey Uso couldn’t bring himself to help with the ensuing beatdown. The Bloodline, minus Jey Uso, and everyone but Paul Heyman ignores questions about Jey. Heyman says they cannon confirm or deny Jey’s Bloodline status at the moment. Opening sequence. Tag Team Titles #1 Contenders Tournament: Imperium vs. Braun Strowman/Ricochet For a future Smackdown Tag Team Title shot. Strowman shoves..

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Impact Wrestling Results – February 2, 2023

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Impact Wrestling Date: February 2, 2023 Location: Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida Commentators: Tom Hannifan, Matthew Rehwoldt It’s the start of a new month and we are well on our way to No Surrender. Last week saw Rich Swann win a #1 contenders match to earn a shot at Josh Alexander later this month, but it still feels like we are coming up on Steve Maclin as the really big bad. Odds are we see more of the build this week so let’s get to it. Opening recap. Opening sequence. Bullet Club vs. Kevin Knight/Kushida Knight and Ace start things off with Bey’s headlock not getting him very far. Knight misses a charge into the corner and Bey stomps him in the back, only to get caught with a springboard spinning crossbody. It’s off to Kushida to start in on the arm but it’s right back to Knight, whose springboard is dropkicked out of the air. Austin comes in to stomp Knight down for two and he kicks away at Knight in the corner. The Club starts taking turns on Knight, with Austin ..

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It’s Coming Together: Current Planned And Potential WrestleMania 39 Card *MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS*

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That’s the big stuff. We are rapidly approaching WrestleMania 39 and that means the card needs to be either set up or close to set up. While the matches might not have been announced on television as of yet, there might be something different going on behind the scenes. As a result, WWE could have a strong idea o what is coming at the biggest show of the year, and now we might know a lot more about what they have planned. So far, there are three matches confirmed for WrestleMania 39. Those matches are: • Undisputed WWE Universal Title: Roman Reigns(c) vs. Cody Rhodes • SmackDown Women’s Title: Charlotte(c) vs. Rhea Ripley • Raw Women’s Title: Bianca Belair(c) vs. Elimination Chamber winner According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the following matches are considered “locked in” for the card but have yet to be announced: • John Cena vs. Austin Theory (it is not clear if this will be for Theory’s United States Title) • Women’s Tag Team Titles: Damage Ctrl(c) vs. Ronda Rousey/S..

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That’s Different: WWE Plans Surprising Match For Ronda Rousey At WrestleMania 39

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That’s a different way to go. We are less than two months away from WrestleMania 39 and that means it is time to start getting the card ready for the show. The show’s main event is already set and you can probably guess a bit more of the card from here. However, there are some matches that might take you by surprise and now we might have another one ready for the card. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Big One: WWE Officially Sets Main Event For Elimination Chamber (And It’s Special) Back on the December 30, 2022 SmackDown, Ronda Rousey lost the SmackDown Women’s Title to Charlotte. Rousey has not been seen since, including in last weekend’s Women’s Royal Rumble. However, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rousey is expected to team with Shayna Baszler to challenge Damage Ctrl for the Women’s Tag Team Titles. Baszler and Rousey had teamed together in the weeks before Rousey’s absence, though they never challenged for the titles. This could be a heck of a fight. Check out the c..

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The Big One: WWE Officially Sets Main Event For Elimination Chamber (And It’s Special)

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That’s the big one. We are just over two weeks away from Elimination Chamber, which is the final stop on the Road To WrestleMania 39. The show will feature a pair of the event’s namesake matches, which will feature twelve wrestlers between the pair. That should be enough to carry the show, but now we have something else to add to the card which should be even bigger. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: So Close: Former WWE Star Opens Up On Nearly Winning World Title, Moving Forward The show closing angle from the Royal Rumble saw Sami Zayn turn on the Bloodline by hitting Roman Reigns in the back with a chair. Zayn attacked Reigns again the following week on SmackDown and challenged him for a title match at Elimination Chamber. The Bloodline attacked Zayn, allowing Reigns to yell at him in the corner, accepting the match in the process. WWE officially confirmed the match later that night. This is going to be a big one. Check out the angle and some of Zayn’s better moments: [This post contains v..

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The 2023 Royal Rumble Event Was “Easy” Without Vince McMahon

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It’s a new way to go. According to a report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, the 2023 Royal Rumble event was said to have been the “easiest” that it’s has been in a long time, with regard to putting the show together. This is due to the lack of creative involvement from Vince McMahon. This year’s Royal Rumble was the first under Triple H and the report states that there was a good feeling about the show in the end, including the morale among talent. Furthermore, it was said that from a day-to-day and weekly basis, the atmosphere is much more laid back. One of the only reminders of Vince’s influence remains the “Vince’s office” directional sign that hasn’t been changed since he left but points to a section of the backstage area that is completely different. Vince has been notorious for changing things at the last minute and creating a sense of chaos and unease right before a show goes on the air. The report further states that the process of the Rumble itself was the easiest in a long..

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It’s A Swerve: Update On Keith Lee’s AEW Return Status

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That’s a relief. There are all kinds of reasons for a wrestler to miss time from television and some of them are more serious than others. One of the worst reasons is an injury of some kind, as you do not know when they are going to be back. On the other hand, there are times when a wrestler is out of action due to a storyline injury, which means the return should be a lot faster. Thankfully the latter is the case in a current situation. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Almost Time: Samoa Joe Opens Up About Possible Retirement From Wrestling On the December 21, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite, Swerve Strickland and Mogul Affiliates attacked Keith Lee, including Strickland hitting a top rope double stomp to crush a cinder block over Lee’s chest. Lee has not been see on AEW television since the attack. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Lee’s absence is only due to the storyline injury and he is expected back soon to feud with Strickland. Lee is a star. Check out what he can do in AEW..

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So Close: Former WWE Star Opens Up On Nearly Winning World Title, Moving Forward

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It was a change. Titles are the most important part of any wrestling promotion. They are often the focal point of anything the company is doing as well as showcasing the top stars. Fans understand the idea of a wrestler holding the title being one of the top names around so a title change means a great deal. Occasionally plans change though and now a former WWE star is opening up about what could have been. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Almost Time: Samoa Joe Opens Up About Possible Retirement From Wrestling Former WWE and current NWA star Aron Stevens, formerly known as Damien Sandow, was a guest on the Ten Count podcast and discussed his failed Money In The Bank cash-in attempt against John Cena in 2013. Stevens talked about how close he was to being World Champion in WWE, saying that there were discussions of a title change but no promises. Here are some of Stevens’ comments, with transcription courtesy of Ringsidenews.com: On How He Felt About The Change Of Plans “How would you want me..

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Almost Time: Samoa Joe Opens Up About Possible Retirement From Wrestling

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That would have been different. The rise of AEW has changed the way the wrestling world works, as the company allows wrestlers to have a new place to go. After so many years of WWE dominating the landscape, it is a change of pace to have another large scale company around. It has given several wrestlers another place to go and that might have kept a popular wrestler’s career going. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A Good Sign: How Cody Rhodes Has Been An “Outstanding” Success Since WWE Return Samoa Joe appeared on a recent episode of the Sessions and revealed that he was considering retirement from wrestling after his second release from WWE. Joe had suffered two concussions in short order and was dealing with health issues related to them. He then spent a year and a half doing commentary for WWE, allowing him to heal up and recover before being released for the second time. Joe also praised Michael Cole for the work that he does under such pressure. Joe wrestled for WWE from May 2015 until Ap..

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A Good Sign: How Cody Rhodes Has Been An “Outstanding” Success Since WWE Return

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He’s a hit. There are few ways to gauge how successful a wrestler has been but you can often tell when someone is a success or not just by the feeling. That is not enough for a business though as they are going to need something more concrete. One of the most telling ways is merchandise sales, and a recently returned star is doing quite well in that regard. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Boss: Update On Vince McMahon’s Current Work In WWE Cody Rhodes returned to action at the Royal Rumble last weekend, winning the men’s namesake match. As a result, Rhodes will go on to WrestleMania to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. According to Fightful Select, Rhodes’ merchandise sales were “outstanding” at the Royal Rumble and following Monday Night Raw. Rhodes competed on Monday Night Raw, defeating Finn Balor in the show’s main event. Rhodes is on a roll. Check out what he has been doing lately: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play]..

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The Boss: Update On Vince McMahon’s Current Work In WWE

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That’s a They’re On It: Update On WWE Planning Major International Showchange. The biggest wrestling story of the year so far has been Vince McMahon ending his retirement after about five months to return to WWE. McMahon’s return has led to several questions, including a lot of people wondering if he will return to his former position in WWE creative. That is still something that remains unclear, but we now know how things went at one of the most important shows of the year. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: They’re On It: Update On WWE Planning Major International Show According to Fightful Select, McMahon was not backstage at the Royal Rumble, which was described as the least hectic the event has been in years. This was mainly due to McMahon not being there to make several last minute changes as he was known to do. WWE executives have insisted that McMahon is not working with creative or in talent relations and his sole purpose at the moment is working on the sale of the company. It was a go..

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They’re On It: Update On WWE Planning Major International Show

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They have a plan. WWE is an international wrestling promotion and that means they need to try and find a way to expand into as may new markets as possible. There are various places around the world that have long since been strongholds in WWE, but the company can always find new people to watch. Now they have their eyes on a new location, including a possible major live event. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: They’re On Deck: Several More Details On NXT’s Participation In The Royal Rumble WWE CEO Nick Khan addressed the company running a future live event in India during WWE’s 4th quarter financial earnings call. Khan said that WWE is waiting for a merger between Zee and Sony India to be completed before the company runs an event in the country. While Khan did not give a specific date, he did say that the hope would be in April. WWE had planned a major event in India for January but it was held off, reportedly due to the looming merger. WWE has been to India before. Check out some of their ti..

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They’re On Deck: Several More Details On NXT’s Participation In The Royal Rumble

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They need a future. WWE has an interesting asset in the form of NXT, as they have their own in-house developmental system. To make it even more complicated, NXT is also a national television show, meaning it is rather easy to see these developmental wrestlers. Occasionally they get to make some appearances on the main roster, which was the case again last week. Now we know a bit more about their future. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: She Would Know: Missing WWE Star Says She Is Ready To Return, Unsure Why She Is Gone Three NXT stars appeared in the Women’s Royal Rumble last week, with NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez, Indi Hartwell and Zoey Stark competing. Fightful Select has several more details on the NXT aspect of the Royal Rumble. In addition to the three stars who participated, Ivy Nile was also backstage as an alternate if needed. There were only ever women considered for the Royal Rumble and NXT had no say in how the stars were used or presented in the match. None of the three are ..

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“The Genius” Lanny Poffo Passes Away At Age 68

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We have some sad news to report today as Lanny Poffo, who was known as “The Genius” in WWE has passed away at the age of 68. From WWE.com: The son of Angelo Poffo and younger brother of WWE Hall of Famer “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Lanny Poffo had a style all his own. Arriving in WWE in 1985 alongside his brother, “Leaping” Lanny Poffo was one of the first high-flyers in WWE. While he achieved some success as a fan favorite reading his own poetry and throwing Frisbees to the crowd, he reached new heights as The Genius while managing Mr. Perfect. Lanny had the honor of inducting his brother into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015. You can see a clip of that below: [This post contains video, click to play] Hacksaw Jim Duggan also reported this news; he did so on his Instagram account: With a very, very heavy heart, I’ve been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@..

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She Would Know: Missing WWE Star Says She Is Ready To Return, Unsure Why She Is Gone

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She’s not pleased. There are all kinds of talented wrestlers on the WWE roster and it can be difficult to find something for everyone to do. As a result, you never know when someone can be left sitting on the sidelines for a long time. That can happen to any wrestler at any time and now it seems that it is happening to another star. She does not seem happy about it either. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On The Card: WWE Announces Another WrestleMania 39 Match SmackDown star Aliyah has been absent from WWE television for over four months now with no mention of her whereabouts. Aliyah was reportedly injured at the time, but according to Sportskeeda.com, she posted a since two deleted tweets, saying she had “been cleared since October 27, 2022” and another saying that a return to the ring “ain’t my call”. There is no word on when she is expected to return to WWE TV. Aliyah is a talented star. Check out what she can do when she is around: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post ..

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On The Card: WWE Announces Another WrestleMania 39 Match

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It’s a different kind of match. There are so many varieties of matches that a promotion can run that you almost never see a lot of them. Some will always pop up, such as No Holds Barred or a lumberjack match or a cage match, but occasionally something will come up that is brand new or at least not used very often. We might be seeing something like that again on a big stage. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WRESTLING RUMORS: Huge Title Match Considered For Top WrestleMania 39 Match Last month, WWE presented the first ever Pitch Black match, sponsored by Mountain Dew. During an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, WWE Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Partnerships Craig Stimmel announced that there would be another sponsored match at WrestleMania 39, though he did not give any further details. There is no word on who will be involved, what kind of match it will be or who will be sponsoring it. WrestleMania 39 takes place on April 1 and 2. WWE has had some sponsored moments before. Che..

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More To See: AEW Reportedly Considers Its Own Streaming Service, What We Know

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It would be big. Wrestling fans today have access to more content than they ever could have dreamed possible. The rise of streaming services allows fans to see all kinds of wrestling from around the world with ease and that can make things a lot easier. It also leaves some fans wondering where to start and now that decision might be getting even more complicated. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Ouch: AEW Faces Lawsuit Over Using Luchasaurus Mask Without Creator’s Permission According to Bloomberg, Tony Khan and AEW are considering launching their own streaming service. The service would be through Warner Brothers Discovery, which broadcasts AEW Dynamite and Rampage. There is no word on what other kinds of content could be available on the service or if it would be a stand alone option. There have been rumors of an AEW streaming service for over a year, with speculation over it joining another existing service or starting a new one. The company has the content. Check out some of what might be..

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WRESTLING RUMORS: Huge Title Match Considered For Top WrestleMania 39 Match

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They have an idea. We are less than two months away from WrestleMania 39 and that means WWE is starting to put together everything for the show. That can make for some tricky situations as the company starts coming up with the card. WWE needs to get as many big names on the show as possible and now they might have a way to bring three people onto the show at once. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Tread Carefully: Brock Lesnar Reportedly Faces Backstage Heat Over Royal Rumble Tirade According to WrestleVotes, WWE is considering a triple threat match for the Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania, with Gunther defending against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre, though the match is NOT 100% confirmed so far. The three faced off multiple times during the Royal Rumble and McIntyre and Sheamus have been a regular tag team since the beginning of the year. The match is said to have supporters who want it near the top of the card. I’m told while not decided 100%, there are plans to feature an Intercontinenta..