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When worlds collide. The wrestling world has changed quite a bit thanks to the rise of AEW. The new promotion has shaken up the industry by adding a new place for all kinds of wrestlers to showcase themselves. That has not been the case for a very long time now and several wrestlers have already jumped over to the new place. A wrestler from both companies came together for a pretty unique moment.
WWE’s John Cena and AEW’s Miro were both in attendance for the premiere of The Suicide Squad. Cena, a co-star of the movie, appeared in the full costume of his Peacekeeper character, hugged Miro and introduced him to his wife. The two chatted for a few moments about something that could not be heard. Cena returned to WWE last month at Money in the Bank and Miro, the reigning AEW TNT Champion, debuted with the company in September 2020.
Miro and Cena had a long feud in WWE, with Miro defeating Cena in a United States Title match at Fastlane 2015. Cena came back to win the rematch at WrestleMa..

There’s your other big one. We are less than a month away from Summerslam and the top of the card is starting to come together. The show is going to be one of the biggest shows of the year, if not the biggest of them all. As a result, WWE is going to want to load the card up like no other. They took another big step towards doing just that this week on Monday Night Raw.
During this week’s Monday Night Raw, WWE Champion Bobby Lashley accepted Goldberg’s challenge for a title match at Summerslam. Lashley had ignored the challenge in previous weeks and did so again this week. After Goldberg left the ring, Lashley’s manager MVP yelled at Goldberg’s son. As a result, Goldberg speared MVP, which caused Lashley to accept the challenge.
This will be Goldberg’s second shot at the title this year, as well as his second match of the year, as he unsuccessfully challenged Drew McIntyre for the title at the Royal Rumble. Goldberg is a four time World Champion, including three reigns in WWE. His mo..

One more for the road. The WWE roster has been changing all over the place in recent months and there is nothing to suggest that all of the moves are done. These changes have made for some very interesting shifts, including some names finally being let go after years with the company. There are some who were surprises for another reason, such as fans realizing they still worked for WWE. We seem to have another case like that.
According to PWInsider.com, JoJo Offerman quietly left WWE several months ago. Offerman was brought in for the first season of Total Divas but mainly worked as a ring announcer. She did wrestle a handful of matches, most prominently teaming with the other Total Divas to defeat the True Divas at Survivor Series 2013. Offerman has been in a relationship with Bray Wyatt for several years, giving birth to a son and a daughter in the process.
You might have forgotten her. Check out some of Offerman’s time in WWE:
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Bray Wyatt’s WWE release came as a shock to many pro wrestling fans. While those same fans are obviously very aware of the company’s penchant for talent releases, this one was different. The reason for that is due to the man behind the character.
Windham Rotunda brought the Bray Wyatt persona to life in 2012 and when he did, he completely changed the game. His dedication to the character, combined with his unmatched creativity, ensures that he will find his way moving forward.
But what is Rotunda moving toward? That’s currently the question that many are asking and with good reason. The most logical answer seems to be AEW. After all, Tony Khan’s company appears to be a great place for Rotunda, both from a financial and creative standpoint as well.
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The Next Stop Former WWE stars who have ventured to All Elite Wrestling have made no secret about the freedom they now enjoy in their work. Jon Moxley in particular has become a new man since ar..

205 Live
Date: July 30, 2021
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Vic Joseph
We seem to be getting back into the standard operating procedure with this show and that is kind of an annoying situation. It means that we are going to be seeing a lot of the same stuff over and over again with some different faces. The show is far from awful, but it’s forgettable, which might be worse. Let’s get to it.
Grayson Waller vs. Ikemen Jiro The watermelon jacket is back this week. Waller actually shakes hands but then begs off as the fans chant for the jacket. Some knees to the ribs and a shoulder put Jiro down but he’s right back with a running hurricanrana. Waller is knocked outside so Jiro joins him only to be dropped…face first on the floor, though I think Waller was aiming for the apron. Back in and Waller clotheslines him down hard as the aggression continues. Jiro comes right back with a spinwheel kick and some shots to the face.
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Monday Night Raw
Date: August 2, 2021
Location: Allstate Arena, Chicago, Illinois
Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton
So remember last week when Nikki Ash got beat up by Charlotte but didn’t lose the Women’s Title? Then she talked about how she got close and wanted to do it again? Well tonight is her chance to prove that she is ALMOST good, because that’s the best we’re getting these days. Oh and Goldberg, because of course. Let’s get to it.
Here are MVP and Bobby Lashley for a chat. MVP is glad to have the fans back and knows they are all excited to see Goldberg. A few weeks ago, Goldberg challenged Lashley for the WWE Title but Lashley has yet to acknowledge the challenge. Goldberg is a legend who can destroy any man on any night, but Lashley is not just any man. MVP asks how Goldberg wants to….and here’s Goldberg to cut him off.
Goldberg asks Lashley what kind of a gladiator he is. The first time Lashley saw Goldberg, Lashley thought he was a victim. Fans: “WE W..

Mark your calendars. There are certain names in WWE who are bigger stars than others. Sometimes you can see their star power rising and then get to see them realize their potential. That can make for some very special moments and WWE has certainly had their run of them over the years. Now we might be getting ready for the return of one of the better ones.
According to PWInsider.com, Becky Lynch is being discussed for an October return to WWE, though nothing has been confirmed as of yet. As a result, Lynch is not currently being discussed for any plans involving Summerslam. Lynch has been mentioned on WWE television in recent weeks, though there has been nothing to indicate that she will be returning to television soon.
Lynch is currently away from WWE as she recovers from giving birth to her daughter in December. After over a year as the Raw Women’s Champion, Lynch was forced to vacate the title in May 2020. Her most recent match took place at WrestleMania 36 when she defeated Shanya..

Impact Wrestling
Date: July 29, 2021
Location: Skyway Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
Commentators: Matt Striker, D’Lo Brown
We’re back with more Bullet Club Civil War this week as Jay White’s Japanese contingent doesn’t think much of the Elite. That contingent might have gained someone new in Chris Bey this week, which could make for something interesting going forward. White felt like a star last week and hopefully he can keep that up this time. Let’s get to it.
The opening recap looks at Jay White showing up and going after the Elite, with Chris Bey saving him to end the show.
Scott D’Amore has something big planned for tonight but says everyone is asking him for something. Tommy Dreamer comes up to ask about the #1 contendership but D’Amore walks away on the phone.
Good Brothers vs. Chris Bey/Jay White Non-title. White and Anderson start things off with the feeling out process until White chops away in the corner. Bey comes in for the kicks to the ribs into a nice dropkick. Ander..

WOO? There are certain legends in wrestling and then there is Ric Flair. No matter what you think of him or his abilities, there is no denying just how successful he has been. Flair is one of the most decorated wrestlers of all time and has had an almost entirely new career after he retired from the ring. He is an absolute legend, but now things are changing for him all over again.
According to Fightful.com and Wrestlinginc.com, Flair has been requested and been granted his WWE release. There is no word on why Flair requested his release or anything to suggest any problems between the two sides. Flair has been with WWE since 2012 and has made occasional appearance since. His most recent appearance came in February of this year as part of a storyline with Charlotte and Lacey Evans.
Where do you start with Flair? Check out a sampler of his greatness:
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Someone might want to get on that. The wrestling world has changed a lot in recent years as the rise of various promotions has allowed for more wrestlers to get a chance to showcase themselves elsewhere. That has been the case with all kinds of talented wrestlers and it is only going to continue to grow. Now we might know where one of the bigger names today is going.
According to Wrestlinginc.com, NXT’s Adam Cole is set to become a free agent later this month. His contract originally expired last month after the Great American Bash but a short term extension was signed for this month. According to PWInsider.com, the internal belief was that Cole was signed through January 2022. There is no word on where he is currently going to sign, with NXT being a possibility. Cole is currently feuding with Kyle O’Reilly but no match has been made for the upcoming Takeover 36.
Cole is certainly worth a look. Check out what he can do for a lot of promotions:
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Make it bigger. WWE is the most powerful wrestling promotion in the world and that means a change can have a profound impact on wrestling. Some of these things are better than others but in this case, it can mean changing up something that has been the same for a good while. WWE already ha a lot of television options, but now we might be seeing something happen again.
According to Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE once considered adding a third hour to SmackDown. The third hour would have aired on Fox Sports One from 10pm – 11pm EST, though nothing ever came of it. WWE has not made a mention of adding a third hour to SmackDown since debuting on FOX, though there is a chance that the plan may change with the debut of AEW Rampage on August 13.
The third hour can help. Check out some of what SmackDown could be getting:
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That’s some good business. The big WWE story of the year continues to be wrestlers being let go from the company for one reason or another. The main reason for all of the departures so far has been budget cuts, which have been the primary justification given for most of the cuts. Some of the names were very surprising, but at least one of them might be on his way back.
According to Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE is interested in bringing back Braun Strowman, albeit at a lower price. Strowman, a former Universal Champion, was one of several wrestlers let go from the company on June 2 of this year. He was reportedly making over million dollars a year, which led to his release. There is no word on how much lower his new offer would be or if Strowman is interested in returning.
Strowman was certainly an attraction. Check out what he did in WWE:
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