I figured Gunther was the destined one for men, I kind of think Lyra is getting the win over Tiffany because of that video, because I thought Gunther and Tiffy were the odds on favorites.
Jim Ross, 72, was hospitalized on 5/23 at his other home in Norman, OK, due to shortness of breath. He said that he won’t be able to go to Las Vegas this weekend for Double or Nothing, which was his next announcing gig as right now he’s only doing PPV shows. He said that he has a Class A flu and raised heart enzymes to go...
Oof. That’s worse than the initial belief of 9 months, I can’t imagine finally reaching damn near the top of my profession only to get laid out for a year and watching others take my place. I wish him a Super Cena recovery.
They’ve made it pretty clear that UFC’s team will be taking over most of WWE going forward because every time people get fired it’s been at WWE HQ. I hate it for all those people, mega-mergers are fucked up.
It’s been an obsession for WWE to try and make SummerSlam somewhat of an equivalent to Mania for several years now. I don’t think it can or ever will be though, and most fans appear to agree, but TKO wants that money, money, money.
I dislike Mania being 2 nights as well, not everybody needs a match at Mania now that most talents aren’t getting a cut of the gate if they work the event. I do get it’s WrestleMania and most talents have dreamed of being on it, but to me, it feels like a lot of filler sometimes.
“Cody is a human being who is genuine and real, and he wears his heart and emotion on his sleeve. In Alabama [February 2nd WWE SmackDown], certainly, even if you tell me, ‘that would never work, it’s stupid to propose it.’ The idea was supposed to be, it’s like the Nixon-Kenedy debate a little bit where you read the...
It wasn’t that long ago he was pretending that what happened with Cody was the plan all along… now he’s claiming Cody botched the story… all I can say is that for once it looks like the dirt sheets were right with initial reports Rock was pushing his way in and taking Cody’s spot.
I just can’t believe this isn’t part of whatever the build to Rock vs. Cody is going to be, otherwise this man comes across so badly, bitter fans didn’t want his vision. Why in the fuck after two years were we supposed to be happy Rock was bulldozing Cody, it makes no sense and just proves to me Rock and team didn’t follow the product at all.
Or if you are quoting Pete’s Dragon when you can’t hear something. Our family uses it to let the others know we didn’t hear what they were saying. Pete’s Dragon scene
“It is a multi-year. Honestly, I’m just very grateful for the opportunity. I signed right after Hard to Kill in January. So it was Hard to Kill Ultimate X Match that was terrifying because, I didn’t think we speak about it last time, but I’m scared of heights,” she said. “I’m scared of heights and it’s getting...
(Context: Stratton had posted a tweet/response to a tweet re: Bianca with a video clip of something supposedly humorous. The last few moments of the clip had the audio [not Tiffany’s voice, the video] going “black bitch” or something similar. The clip/tweet was pulled very quickly but not before it was seen by some fans...
With how fast it was taken down I’m giving her a big benefit of the doubt here that she didn’t hear the audio. I personally watch most things muted to the point my siblings and mom always text me to turn the audio on before sending me videos of my nieces and nephews, I mean I can’t 100% know, but it was an up and down quickly situation on this video and so could have been a mistake. I mean who doesn’t make stupid decisions in their 20’s?
Although… there were some posts a while back where several WWE stars, I believe she was included, interacted favorably to some MAGA stuff. I’m still leaning likely a mistake, but can’t be so sure. And if that’s your jam, you do you, I just disagree with a lot of it.
“Ivar was announced as being injured from an attack by Gallus. He’s just being given time off because he’s been working so hard of late but it’s nothing serious and just an angle.”
I hate it for him, he was finally being given a chance to work on his own and this happens. Nothing against the Viking Raiders, but the Viking gimmick has run its course, I hope they both come back healthy and repackaged.
Yeah, the tweet that Andrews Sports Med sent out about him choosing one of their doctors has the hashtag Spine in it. That’ can’t be good, spinal shit can be career ending for wrestling. HIs tweet saying yes it’s very serious is now really concerning with that in mind.
It’s similar to the WWE Supercard game in some ways and better in others, but overall, it’s not something I’m going to play much at all. But, it’s a WBD Sports release, so maybe this is to keep their partner happy. Their other mobile game Rise to the Top was released by some other studio that doesn’t appear to be related to WBD.
Overall if we rate the game out of 5 stars, it’s a 2.5 on my Opinionator scale.
That world title is good-looking to me, I like the red strap ok but the plates are great, but I’m not the biggest fan of the white belt, plates are nice, but I guess I don’t care for the white leather.
Is anybody surprised they copied Stardom? Because I’m not. The whole promotion is a Stardom copy.
I worry about where things are going with WBD, that company is a massive dumpster fire since Discovery bought WB, it’s nothing AEW has done, but more what WBD is doing. I don’t see how WBD lets AEW get away with their loss of the NBA, it would be a mistake, IMO. Although I wouldn’t mind seeing “the bidding war of '24” for the TV contract so Tony can shove a big sack of cash in the AEW is going out of business groups faces. AEW having the money to compete on contracts is good for wrestlers, out-of-ring workers, and the fans, anyone ignoring that is foolish.
For the “but the ratings” crowd, AEW’s Rampage and Collision are constantly getting shuffled, they have a legit reason for ratings to be all over the place.
To me, it’s felt like he has one foot out the door since Cody left. He talks about Cody a lot, and I get it, Cody’s his mentor and friend. It didn’t seem to help him much his gimmick grew stale and he didn’t seem to change it up, and whether that is on him or not, I couldn’t tell you, but I’ve seen others in AEW change up their gimmicks, specifically I’m enjoying the massive change in Jungle Jack.
Anyway… ending my rambling, it looks like he wants to follow Cody, and if I can see that, TK can probably see that and I don’t blame him for not pushing him to the moon or bringing him back if his contract is up soon. I say that as someone who really thought he was going to blow up a couple of years ago.
Fox has a better deal with actual sports, they are replacing WWE with College sports and later they are planning to use Rock’s UFL, which will likely pull better ad rates even if they get smaller ratings. When it comes to dollars and cents, well it’s just better business to cut their ties and move on.
The caveat here, the UFL to Friday on Fox deal is just a rumor at this point, but I have no reason to doubt it as the merger and leaving NBC rumors came true.
K&QotR’s finals are being contested in Saudi. The updated match graphics have Lyra and Tiffy in full body coverage instead of their normal outfits, so production seemingly used the wrong photo’s and have confirmed who will be in the finals.
I hope to goodness this year they drop the stupid King or Queen gimmicks they give these people, it’s a death sentence for their characters. Queen Tiffy, I guess she could work it, but it doesn’t fit the Tiffy Time gimmick to me. Lyra just seems so above the royalty gimmick.
If this screwup is true, I wonder how they get Jade out of the tournament while keeping her a beast character.
OK, but first I want Dana and Vince to participate in a round of Power Slap!
Seriously, WWE doesn’t need UFC crossovers outside of occasional stars sitting in the crowd and being mentioned which I hope is what he means. There’s already some talks among the FB nuts that the UFC is “as fixed as wrasslin’.”
I’m guessing a certain plane ride won’t be included, probably no scenes in the bars where he and his buds call people the n-word too.
I’m half expecting a Hulkamania Movie too, where Hulk single-handedly saved the US from the USSR by eating his vitamins and saying some prayers.
There are some people out there deserve movies made about them, then there are others that should have historical context books… Ric to me is a book guy, he’s one of the greatest ever at his profession, but maybe not something to hold up as an icon.
Finals set for tomorrow's King and Queen of the Ring Tournament
MenRandy Orton vs Gunther...
WON: Jim Ross Health Update
Jim Ross, 72, was hospitalized on 5/23 at his other home in Norman, OK, due to shortness of breath. He said that he won’t be able to go to Las Vegas this weekend for Double or Nothing, which was his next announcing gig as right now he’s only doing PPV shows. He said that he has a Class A flu and raised heart enzymes to go...
Eddie Kingston return date pushed to May 2025. Doctors told him his fracture has to heal before they can deal with the ACL and Meniscus tears (www.pwinsider.com)
PWI: WWE (Office) Layoffs Today (www.pwinsider.com)
World Wrestling Entertainment had a number of employee layoffs today, PWInsider.com has learned....
WWE on Twitter: SummerSlam is coming to @usbankstadium in Minneapolis, MN for TWO NIGHTS on August 1-2, 2026 (x.com)
Also yes to be clear that isn’t a typo: 2026.
PWI: CM Punk will not be appearing at WWE's King and Queen of the Ring show in Saudi Arabia, will be announcing for Cage Fury Fighting Champ. in Philly. (www.pwinsider.com)
[PWInsider] Eddie Kingston Injury Update, It's Not Good (Tore ACL/Miniscus Too) (pwinsider.com)
Kingston suffered a tibular fracture working for New Japan Pro Wrestling several weeks back in California....
PWI: Athena injured (www.pwinsider.com)
(We already knew, but…)...
Fightful: Brian Gewirtz Says Cody Rhodes Promo Where He Stepped Aside For The Rock Was Supposed To Be More Uplifting, "Cody, it was supposed to be, in some form, 'Yeah, Fuckin A! Go get em, Rock!" (www.fightful.com)
“Cody is a human being who is genuine and real, and he wears his heart and emotion on his sleeve. In Alabama [February 2nd WWE SmackDown], certainly, even if you tell me, ‘that would never work, it’s stupid to propose it.’ The idea was supposed to be, it’s like the Nixon-Kenedy debate a little bit where you read the...
Xia Brookside Confirms She Has A Multi-Year Contract With TNA, Also Confirms Fear Of Heights (www.fightful.com)
“It is a multi-year. Honestly, I’m just very grateful for the opportunity. I signed right after Hard to Kill in January. So it was Hard to Kill Ultimate X Match that was terrifying because, I didn’t think we speak about it last time, but I’m scared of heights,” she said. “I’m scared of heights and it’s getting...
PWI: Addressing the Tiffany Stratton-WWE situation (www.pwinsider.com)
(Context: Stratton had posted a tweet/response to a tweet re: Bianca with a video clip of something supposedly humorous. The last few moments of the clip had the audio [not Tiffany’s voice, the video] going “black bitch” or something similar. The clip/tweet was pulled very quickly but not before it was seen by some fans...
WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW Wrestler Injury Report List: Expected Returns, Inactives | Fightful (www.fightful.com)
TNT Sports and AEW Announce Launch of New Mobile Game AEW: Figure Fighters (www.fightful.com)
Tokyo Sports has revealed the MARIGOLD championship belts..the inspiration is a bit obvious. (Update in comments) (lemmy.zip)
Source in Japanese | Fightful...
Tony Khan: With so much exciting action set for this evening's Wednesday Night AEW Dynamite, our amazing partners at TBS have given us a significant overrun for tonight's show! (x.com)
Ricky Starks On His AEW Absence: I Have No Answers, That Isn't Up To Me (www.fightful.com)
WWE SmackDown Moving To USA Network Earlier Than Expected (www.wrestlinginc.com)
(Forgive me if I already posted this I swear I did but I cannot find it and I slept like arse so idk
(Future Possible King and Queen of the Ring Spoilers): Graphics team possibly spoils the final of Queen of the Ring (x.com)
K&QotR’s finals are being contested in Saudi. The updated match graphics have Lyra and Tiffy in full body coverage instead of their normal outfits, so production seemingly used the wrong photo’s and have confirmed who will be in the finals.
[PWInsider] Cash Wheeler Case Dismissed, Prosecutors Don't Want to Go to Trial (pwinsider.com)
Next week’s scheduled trial against AEW’s Daniel “Cash” Wheeler will not go forward, PWInsider.com has confirmed....
Dana White Says He's Open To UFC Fighters Appearing In WWE, Especially Now Vince Isn't 'F*cking Him' (www.fightful.com)
🤦♂️Phrasing.
Ric Flair Biopic in the Works From Dwayne Johnson, Seven Bucks (www.thewrap.com)
(What’s Seven Bucks? The amount of money Ric Flair has left after all his alimonies! Wooo!)...