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WWE Announces Details For Long Expected Tournaments

October 2, 2021 • Admin

Make it official. Tournaments are one of the easiest things in the world to explain because any fan can understand the concept. You take a bunch of people and put them into a bracket with the last person standing being the one who wins some kind of a prize. That is what we will be seeing starting next week, though this time it is going to be a little more historic than usual. This week’s SmackDown featured an announcement that both the King of the Ring and Queen’s Crown tournaments will begin next week on SmackDown. The tournaments finals are expected to be held on October 21 at Crown Jewel. This will be the first ever Queen’s Crown Tournament, while the King of the Ring was a regular event from 1993-2002 and has been held intermittently since then. The most recent edition was held in 2019. The tournament can mean a lot. Check out what is coming: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinio..

New Title Match Set For WWE Crown Jewel

October 2, 2021 • Admin

One more time. WWE’s series of events in Saudi Arabia have been a bit controversial to say the least. There have been issues with the wrestlers and the company against the kingdom and there is nothing to suggest that all of those will be smoothed over on the next trip. However, one of the positive points has been the inclusion of women’s wrestling, including something we will be seeing more of next time. WWE has announced that SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch will defend her title against Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks in a triple threat match at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on October 21. This comes after Banks returned at Extreme Rules and attacked Belair, costing her a title shot against Lynch. This will be the second women’s title match held in Saudi Arabia, after Bayley successfully defended the SmackDown Women’s Title against Naomi at Super Showdown 2020. There have been some great moments in women’s wrestling on the shows. Check out what the women have done: [This post co..

Go Over There: Champion Switches Brands In WWE Draft

October 2, 2021 • Admin

There’s your shakeup. The WWE Draft is one of the biggest events of the year as everything can change in the course of two nights. That is the kind of thing you do not get to see very often but sometimes it is one of the most important things that you can see. It leaves fans wondering what they might be seeing, and WWE did not waste any time with the changes in this year’s edition. The first round of the 2021 WWE Draft saw Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte being moved over to SmackDown. It is not clear what will happen to the title, as SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch remains on SmackDown. Charlotte is a record five time SmackDown Women’s Champion, having most recently held the title in 2019. The roster moves will not be put into effect until the October 22 edition of SmackDown. Charlotte has worn blue before. Check out some of her time on SmackDown: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] ..

SmackDown Live Coverage And Results – October 1, 2021

October 2, 2021 • Admin

Smackdown Date: October 1, 2021 Location: Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland Commentators: Pat McAfee, Michael Cole It’s a big night as we are starting this year’s Draft. That means we are going to be seeing a bunch of names moved from show to show, though it is not clear if NXT will be included as well. That could make for some interesting changes, but they might not all be for the best. Let’s get to it. Commentary welcomes us to the show and sets up a few rules: half of the roster will be eligible for drafting tonight and half on Raw, but the rosters will not officially change until October 22, the night after Crown Jewel. We waste no time as Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce are here to announce the first round picks: Round 1 Smackdown: Roman Reigns Raw: Big E. Smackdown: Charlotte Raw: Bianca Belair Here are Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman for a chat, but first we look at a package on Reigns vs. Finn Balor from Extreme Rules. Reigns’ shirt now says We The Ones and he demands to b..

NXT UK Results – September 30, 2021

October 1, 2021 • Admin

NXT UK Date: September 30, 2021 Location: BT Studios, London, England Commentators: Andy Shepherd, Nigel McGuinness We’re back to the show that just kind of exists but still does enough good things to be one of the best wrestling shows going. This time around we get a visit from one of the best tag teams the show has ever seen as Moustache Mountain is getting back together. Other than that, the road to the Heritage Cup #1 Contenders tournament continues, because it can never end. Let’s get to it. Opening sequence. Oliver Carter/Ashton Smith vs. Moustache Mountain Tyler Bate slams Carter down to start and Trent Seven comes in for a spinning slam. Carter takes him down by the arm though and it’s off to Smith to work on the arm. Seven gets slammed down onto some raised boots and we hit the quickly broken chinlock. Back up and Seven takes over on Smith, allowing Bate to…miss the flipping splash off of Seven’s shoulders. Bate is back with the airplane spin and now the flipping splash fro..

Mick Foley Could Return To The Ring (In A Special Way)

October 1, 2021 • Admin

One more match (kind of)? The Coronavirus has changed a lot of things in the wrestling world and that is going to continue to be the case for some time to come. While things have mainly been negative, there have been a few bright spots, including an increase in the popularity of cinematic matches. These matches offer some different ways to go in wrestling, and now we might be seeing another legend getting involved. According to Wrestling Observer Radio, Mick Foley mentioned being able to do a cinematic match during a recent comedy show. This is the same thing that Foley has said before, meaning that not only does he still believe he is capable of having such a match, but also that he is interested. There is no word on if WWE has any interest in Foley returning for such a match. WWE has done some cinematic matches. Check out how some have gone, plus what Foley can do: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, cl..

WWE Hall Of Famer Turned Down Vince McMahon’s Offer Of A Producer Job

October 1, 2021 • Admin

Not everyone is into that. WWE is the biggest and most powerful wrestling promotion in the world but that does not mean it is for everyone. There are a variety of wrestling fans as well as wrestlers who do not seem to like the way WWE is run these days. That can come from a lot of different directions, but a lot of it comes from the way the wrestling product is presented. That wound up being the deciding factor in a legend not sticking with the company. Bubba Ray Dudley was a guest on Stories With Brisco And Bradshaw and discussed Vince McMahon offering him a spot as a producer with WWE. However, Dudley turned down the position because he did not want to be someone who carried orders from the WWE office to the wrestlers. Instead, Dudley wanted to try and help the wrestlers by being creative in putting together their matches. He said he would be interested in trying the job one day. Dudley has a deep background in wrestling. Check out some of his time in the industry: [This post cont..

Innovative New Championship Officially Introduced

October 1, 2021 • Admin

That’s a new one. There are all kinds of titles in wrestling but each one of them means something similar: whoever holds it is the best at whatever they are doing. That is the kind of concept that anyone can understand, which is why a wrestling promotion loves to have a good amount of them around. Now another promotion is introducing a new title, but it is a different kind of concept. During this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, the company introduced the Digital Media Championship. The title will be defended across the company’s digital programming, including social media and Impact Plus. The title matches will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on Impact Plus, before appearing on YouTube’s Ultimate Insider videos shortly thereafter. There will be a tournament to crown the first champion, with the finals taking place at Bound For Glory on October 23. Here is a look at the brand new IMPACT Digital Media Championship! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/QBhY7Ukx5s — IMPACT (@IMPACTW..

RUMOR: Another Surprising Move You Could See In The WWE Draft

October 1, 2021 • Admin

Fast turnaround. NXT is changing every week these days as WWE continues to overhaul the brand into a new version of what it has been for years. This has included a variety of changes being made to the roster, as wrestlers have been coming and going all over the place. The WWE Draft could shake things up even more, and now we might know another name being brought up. According to the Mat Men Wrestling podcast, NXT’s LA Knight may be called up to the main roster during the upcoming WWE Draft. Knight debuted in February and went on to win the Million Dollar Title in a feud with Cameron Grimes. Since then, Knight has begun chasing the NXT Title. Knight is a former Impact Wrestling World Champion and NWA Tag Team Champion. The Draft begins this week on SmackDown and ends next week on Monday Night Raw. Knight has done quite well in NXT. 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..

Released WWE Star Signed New Deal Months Before Being Let Go

October 1, 2021 • Admin

That doesn’t sound very fair. The big story from WWE this year has been the rapid fire releases. The company has let dozens of wrestler go over the course of the year, continuing a theme from last year. There have been some surprising names let go from the company and that has not been the easiest thing to see. It turns out that it was even harder for one name in particular. Former NXT North American Champion Bronson Reed was released from WWE earlier this year. Reed appeared on Chris Van Vliet’s Insight podcast and revealed that he had signed a new three year extension with the company at the beginning of 2021. He received news of his release while watching SmackDown and thought the call was informing him that he would be starting on Monday Night Raw or SmackDown, as he had been working some dark matches in the weeks before his release. Reed is currently dealing with immigration issues and is in negotiations to start appearing with other wrestling promotions. Reed was certainly a fo..

Nikki Bella Reveals Sad News About Her Wrestling Future

October 1, 2021 • Admin

Never again? Wrestlers are a weird breed when it comes to athletics. While almost every other professional athlete has a pretty standard maximum age for retirement, wrestlers are able to jump back into the ring for a one off match here and there, even a long time after they retire. That is what happens with a lot of them, but one prominent name will not be able to do so. Nikki Bella appeared on Arian Andrew’s Sippin’ the Tea podcast and revealed that she is currently considered “on the retired bench for life.” While Bella would like to return to the ring for her son to see her wrestle one day, her doctors have not currently cleared her to do so. Despite her status, Bella said that she is happy with her life now and would be fine waiting to wrestle again. Bella was forced to retire due to various neck injuries and last wrestled at a WWE live event in November 2018. She certainly had a successful career. Check out the show and Bella in the ring: [This post contains video, click to pla..

More Details On New Upcoming WWE Series

September 30, 2021 • Admin

It’s a different way to go. WWE is a huge business and has been around for decades. They have also been alone atop the wrestling world for a very long time, which has allowed them to expand in ways that no other promotion has ever dreamed of doing. That is the kind of thing that allows them to try some new things, and that is what they are going to be doing with a new series. Back in May, news came out that WWE is currently developing a series called WWE Evil, focusing on some of the greatest villains in the history of the company. The series will be created, narrated and executive produced by John Cena, but there will be other major names included. According to PWInsider.com, WWE has begun production on the show and has interviewed names such as Hulk Hogan, Undertaker, Paul Heyman, Batista and Mick Foley. The series is being produced for Peacock, though there is no word on when it will There have been some great villains in WWE history. Check out some of the best ever: [This post c..

Update On WWE Summerslam 2022 Taking Place In The United Kingdom

September 30, 2021 • Admin

Maybe later? We are approaching the end of 2021 and that means it is time to start getting ready for the new year. WWE certainly has done that already and has some plans ready for 2022. While WrestleMania will get the most focus, there are several other shows worth looking at as well. That includes Summerslam, which has been rumored for some big plans but they might not be locked in just yet. Earlier this week, a story emerged saying that WWE was hoping to hold Summerslam 2022 in the United Kingdom, with Cardiff Wales’ Principality Stadium as the leading location candidate. However, according to Wrestling Observer Radio, the deal is far from complete and there is no guarantee that the show will take place in the United Kingdom. WWE has yet to announce anything about the show. The United Kingdom has sent WWE some great wrestling over the years. Check out some of the best: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video..

RUMOR: AEW’s Creative Direction Has Changed In A Big Way

September 30, 2021 • Admin

Someone has to be in charge. AEW has not exactly been put together like other promotions in the world. Unlike WWE, Impact Wrestling and just about everything else in modern wrestling, AEW was run by the group of wrestlers who served as Executive Vince Presidents. This was certainly a different way to set things up, but it did not seem to go as well as expected. Now things seem to have changed in a fairly big way. According to Bodyslam.net, the creative process in AEW has been changed. While the team of Executive Vice Presidents, including Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks ran the creative when the company was founded, AEW President Tony Khan now runs the creative by himself. Wrestlers are allowed to make suggestions and pitch ideas, but Khan’s word is the final decision for all storylines. Those Executive Vice Presidents are certainly still around. Check out all of them in the ring: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [T..

WATCH: Emotional Speech After AEW Dynamite

September 30, 2021 • Admin

We’ll call it a nightcap. There are very few things in wrestling as energetic as an AEW crowd. The company has put together some incredible events and the fans are very hungry for what they are presenting. You do not get to see something like that very often and it is important for the company to keep that energy going. They did that again after this week’s show was over. The main event of this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite saw Sammy Guevara defeat Miro to become the new TNT Champion. After the show was over, Guevara celebrated in the ring and talked about how he wanted to be the best TNT Champion he could be. However, he knew that he could never feel the shoes of Brodie Lee. The show took place in Lee’s hometown of Rochester, New York. It was an emotional night. Check out the speech, the title change, and the man worth a tribute: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: Well that wor..

REVIEW: Monday Nitro – September 27,1999: The Mediocre Old Days

September 30, 2021 • Admin

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? Monday Nitro #210 Date: September 27, 1999 Location: Phillips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia Attendance: 11,919 Commentators: Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan It’s time to continue into this downward spiral that Nitro has become. Tonight they have a major six man tag with Hogan/Hart/Flair teaming up to face Luger/Sting/Page. Keep that in mind. This is one of the few times that the show has set up a major match a week in advance and actually hyped it up. I’ll come back to that later. Let’s get to it. We open with Hogan arriv..

Another Former NXT Star Coming To AEW For Title Shot

September 30, 2021 • Admin

He’s up first. There is all kinds of talent on the AEW roster and the company has a tendency to bring in a lot more talent in a hurry. That can make for some interesting changes to the roster as you never know who you might see pop up at any given time. Some of them are more prominent than others, and now we are going to be seeing another familiar face pop in for a bit. During this week’s premiere episode of Rhodes To The Top, a special video aired featuring an interview with new TNT Champion Sammy Guevara. After winning the title during the main event of AEW Dynamite, Guevara said that he received a text from former NXT star Bobby Fish, who has issued a challenge. Guevara accepted the challenge for next week on Dynamite. According to PWInsider.com, this will not be a one off appearance for Fish, who was released from WWE over the summer. I’d like to congratulate the new TNT Champion @sammyguevara and be the first to challenge him for that title. Ready to walk through the forbidden d..

Update On Randy Orton’s WWE Status

September 30, 2021 • Admin

I guess that’s something. With so many wrestlers on its active roster, it can be a little bit difficult to keep track of everyone WWE has around. This can be a bigger problem when a more prominent star is gone as it leads to questions about what is going on. One such WWE star was gone recently, and now we know a little bit more about why he has been missing. Randy Orton reportedly missed a recent live event and was not on this week’s Monday Night Raw either. According to PWInsider.com, the word backstage at Monday Night Raw is that Orton was not “cleared to perform”, though there is no word on what is specifically wrong with him. Orton last appeared on the September 20 Monday Night Raw and it is not clear when he will be back. Orton has had some returns before. Check out some of his best returns: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: That could mean all kinds of things and hopefull..

KB’s Review: The Gangrel Solution

September 30, 2021 • Admin

There are all kinds of problems in WWE today and one of the biggest is that the company does not seem to keep things interesting. This is the case for more than one reason, ranging from stories taking too long to move forward as well as wrestlers losing so often that it is hard to make them feel like stars. These are problems that can be solved, and there is one match that gives you a brief blueprint to solve more than one of them at the same time. Flash back with me to the Attitude Era, which may or may not be everyone’s cup of tea. There are parts of it that are remembered very badly while other elements were quite good in a lot of ways. One of the best things was the wide variety of memorable characters, as almost everyone had at least a little something going on. You can debate the merits of that, but this week we are looking at one match in particular on a pretty important episode of Monday Night Raw. The August 23, 1999 episode of Monday Night Raw was the post-Summerslam editio..

VIDEO: Another Former NXT Champion Coming To AEW

September 30, 2021 • Admin

Make sure you grab a name tag. AEW has a rather talented roster with a great mixture of wrestlers. There are veterans and legends, newcomers and rookies and some established names who are still on their way to the top of the industry. That makes for some great matchups and now AEW has brought in another name that you might be familiar with from what he has done before. During this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite, a vignette aired announcing that Lio Rush has signed a deal with the company. Rush has wrestled in AEW before, appearing at Double Or Nothing 2021, as well as in WWE, where he was the NXT Cruiserweight Champion. Earlier this year, Rush announced his retirement from wrestling, but said that he would be fulfilling his remaining New Japan dates. There is no word on when he will be making his return to AEW. This was a surprise. Check out Rush’s announcement, plus what he can do in the ring: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [T..