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It happens occasionally. While a WWE pay per view has a lot of time and effort put into the setup, there is always the chance that something can go wrong. This can make for some interesting changes and many of them might not be the most positive. It seems to be have been the case again this week, though there is still the chance for things to be set right in the future.
There were originally seven matches scheduled to take place this weekend at the first night of WrestleMania 38. However, one of those matches did not take place, as New Day vs. Ridge Holland/Sheamus was pulled from the card. There is no word on why this was the case and nothing about the match possibly being moved to night two. The match was set up earlier in the week and is the continuation of a feud between the two sides.
Opinion: This is something that does happen every now and then, such as at WrestleMania 29 and WrestleMania 8, both of which had matches announced and canceled due to time issues. Odds are that is ..

I guess it wasn’t meant to be. There are a lot of moving parts on any given WrestleMania card and that means things can change at a moment’s notice. This can be the case coming in to a match, during a match or even after a match, depending on the situation. That was the case again, as a post match situation saw a team split, despite not having much to complain about in the first place.
One of the matches during the first night of WrestleMania 38 saw the Miz and Logan Paul team up to defeat the Mysterios when Miz pinned Rey Mysterio. Following the match, Miz attacked Paul and mocked him, despite the two posing together. There was no explanation given for Miz’s attack and it is not clear if this is leading to a match. There is nothing to suggest that Paul will be sticking around after WrestleMania.
Opinion: I’m not sure what happened here as it might be setting up Miz vs. Paul later on, though that should probably happen after a loss rather than a victory. What matters here is that Miz..

The gold is moving. There are a lot of titles in WWE and some of them are among the most prestigious championships in wrestling. Several of them have been around a lot longer than most titles and it can mean a lot when one of them changes hands. You don’t see that take place very often, but when it does, it can be a big deal. That seemed to be the case again this weekend.
On Saturday night at WrestleMania 38, Bianca Belair defeated Becky Lynch to become the new Raw Women’s Champion. The victory gives Belair her first reign with the title, though the returning Lynch defeated her for the SmackDown Women’s Title at Summerslam 2021 in a match that lasted 36 seconds. This was the only title change of the night as the Usos retained the SmackDown Tag Team Titles while Charlotte retained the SmackDown Women’s Title.
Opinion: What mattered here was how special the match felt, as Belair got her title back after losing it about eight months ago. Belair has been one of the top stars in the women..

It’s a big one. WrestleMania 38 is half in the books and while there is so much left to be done, there is a lot to look forward to in the future. Just because 38 is almost over doesn’t mean that it is too late to start thinking about the next year’s edition, and WWE has already done just that. There is a trend continuing next year and your individual taste on it may vary widely.
On Saturday night at WrestleMania 38, WWE announced that WrestleMania 39 will again take place over two nights, this time at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on April 1 and April 2, 2023. This will be the fourth straight year that Wrestlemania has been a two night event and the first WrestleMania in California since WrestleMania 31 back in 2015. There is no word on any match being set for the show so far.
Opinion: I don’t think there is any surprise here and that might not be a great thing, depending on your taste. At the end of the day, WWE likes making the shows this long and they are doing it again ne..

Cody Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38, when he was revealed as the surprise opponent for Seth Rollins. In the days leading up to WrestleMania, he sat down with Variety in an interview that was published shortly after his return.
He discussed a number of topics, including the decision to return to WWE, leaving AEW, his current plans and more.
Below are some questions, along with Cody Rhodes’ answers:
How does it feel knowing you’re not only coming back to WWE, but coming back at WrestleMania?
Everyone who knows has asked me how I’m feeling, if I’m really excited. The answer I kind of keep giving everybody is it’s just a really heavy feeling. When I first got into wrestling, I was solely in the WWE system, and I had that dream of getting to the top. Then dreams are like rivers, as the Garth Brooks song says, and it veered and it changed. Then we were able to do what we were able to do with AEW and that’s something that I’m very proud of, but to be able to revisit the thing ..

Oh Hell Yeah! In the final segment of Night 1 of WrestleMania 38, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was a guest on the KO Show. However, the segment deteriorated and Kevin Owens ended up challenging The Rattlesnake to a No Holds Barred match, which was accepted.
This was Austin’s first match in 19 years.
The two ended up having a true wrestling match, even spilling out and fighting in the crowd. Not only did Austin take a suplex on the concrete, but he even through Owens through a table near the end of the match. The finish came when each of them hit Stunners on the other, with The Rattlesnake hitting the last one for the victory.
Editor’s Opinion:
I have to say that I was in complete shock when this ended up being a match. I figured it would end up being a quick 30-second exhibition like we got with The Rock a few years ago in Dallas, but this was a true, straight up fight. Not only did Austin look great and provided a WrestleMania moment that will be talked about for ages, but Kevin Owen..

The prodigal son has returned. After weeks of rumors and reports, Cody Rhodes officially made his return to WWE on Night 1 of WrestleMania 38. He was the surprise opponent for Seth Rollins, chosen by Mr. McMahon.
You can see the return below:
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For weeks, Rollins had been seeking an opponent for WrestleMania, attempting to jump through multiple hoops with Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville. This eventually led to him having a personal meeting with Mr. McMahon, where it was revealed that Rollins would compete at the Showcase of the Immortals.
Rhodes announced that he was departing AEW, the company that he helped co-found, on February 15 of this year. It was unknown what he would be doing during that time; however, rumors had begun to circulate that be had re-signed with WWE.
Editor’s Opinion:
Wow. While I had hoped it was coming, to be able to watch that moment and feel the excitement from the crowd gave me goosebumps. I was grinning from ear to..

That was scary. Injuries are one of the few constants in all of wrestling and that is one of the worst parts about the whole sport. You never know when someone might get taken out of action, as it could be something built up over time or something that happens all at once. The latter might have taken place over the weekend, as a nasty landing could have put someone on the injured list.
NXT’s Grayson Waller may have been injured during NXT Stand & Deliver on Saturday. During a five man ladder match, Waller climbed to the top of a ladder and dove off, only to land on another ladder bridged between the ring and the barricade. After his landing, referees checked on Waller, who did nothing else for the rest of the match. His injury status is not known at the moment.
This was bad. Check out the big crash:
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Opinion: That isn’t exactly a surprise as that was an insane jump and a horrible looking landing. There is only so much that a human can take a..

The gold is gone. Titles are one of the most important concepts in all of wrestling, as whoever has a title is probably going to be one of the top people in the promotion. It makes sense to give someone a title if you want them moving up the card or take it away if it is time for them to move down a bit. That was the case this week, as several titles changed hands Saturday afternoon.
There were three title changes on Saturday at NXT Stand & Deliver. First up, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez defeated Toxic Attraction to win the Women’s Tag Team Titles on the Kickoff Show. In the regular show’s opening match, Cameron Grimes won the North American Title from Carmelo Hayes in a five man ladder match also involving Santos Escobar, Solo Sikoa and Grayson Waller. Finally, MSK defeated champions Imperium and the Creed Brothers to become Tag Team Champions for the second time. Women’s Champion Mandy Rose and NXT Champion Dolph Ziggler retained their titles.
Opinion: You can’t say it was an une..

In the words of new WWE Hall of Famer Vader, it’s time. It is time for Wrestlemania XXXVIII and that means the card has finally (and I do mean finally) been set. We now know what to expect on each night and the card is…well it certainly exists. There are some interesting matches on both nights, though I’m not sure what to expect from the show. That can make it fun though so let’s get to it.
Smackdown Tag Team Titles: Usos(c) vs. Rick Boogs/Shinsuke Nakamura
Since the New Day is busy, the Usos actually need someone else to fight for once. That opens the door for Boogs and Nakamura, who at least seem like a team. How can you not be ready for a title match after doing Toyota commercials together? This should be good enough as Nakamura knows how to work well with anyone and Boogs is basically an ox with a guitar.
I’ll go with new champions here, on the grounds of “well, someone has to beat the Usos.” They feel like they have held the titles forever, so let the new team get the belts off..

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?
Wrestlemania VIII
Date: April 5, 1992
Location: Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
Attendance: 62,167
Commentators: Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan
This was one of the names mentioned for a possible redo so I’ll throw it in as a bonus. On his podcast, Bruce Prichard mentioned this as one of the worst Wrestlemanias ever and I’m really not sure why. The show features a double main event with Ric Flair defending the WWF World Title against Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan’s possible retirement match against Sid Justice. Le..

Never say never. Wrestling is not like other sports when it comes to retirements. While mainstream athletes walk away for the sake of not having to endure another season, a wrestler is able to jump back in and get right to it without having to wait for a year’s worth of matches. That opens a lot of doors, and another one might have been left open just a bit by a certain legend.
The Undertaker was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Friday night. During his induction speech, Undertaker teased the idea of wrestling again by saying “never say never” after hanging up his hat and coat. Undertaker officially announced his retirement from the ring at Survivor Series 2020, marking thirty years since his WWE debut. His last match came against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36.
Opinion: I can’t say I’m surprised by this, as almost no one actually stays retired after saying they’re going to retire. It just isn’t in a wrestler’s nature, and it would be plausible to see Undertaker pop in for a quick..