WWE SmackDown will air live tonight on FOX from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
- Fallout From Survivor Series
- Randy Orton to appear
- WWE United States Champion Logan Paul to appear
- Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller
- Damage CTRL segment
Author: John Bass
Tommy Dreamer Says Britt Baker Is Adding To The Disruptiveness Of AEW Locker Room
Tommy Dreamer feels that AEW star Britt Baker’s recent tweet criticizing AEW management could cause disruption in the promotion.
Baker, during this week’s “AEW Dynamite,” called out AEW on social media for not affording her promo time on AEW television in 2023. Dreamer discussed the comment by the former AEW Women’s World Champion on “Busted Open,” stating that it could be disruptive if it was a real criticism.
“I don’t think AEW needs any negative. As of today, this is deemed a negative up until [if] this is the reveal. If this is the reveal then, we all got got,” said Dreamer. “If it’s not, then it needs to be handled, and if it’s not handled, there will be more disruptiveness.”
Dreamer gave the example of The Miz as someone who made it work and has lasted a long time in WWE despite being treated poorly by his peers in his early years in the promotion. Dreamer discussed how The Miz put his head down and worked hard despite being ostracized by the locker room.
“There’s people who complained online about stuff in WWE, they were let go. There were, if I would say, hey, you don’t understand what this person went through, I did because I lived it through him, and it was The Miz. The Miz was put through hell,” said the former WWE star A different locker room, he was ostracized, you weren’t allowed to speak, it was made horrible for that young man. I like Miz, Miz’s my friend. From that, Miz has outlasted everybody. Did Miz go out on social media and say, ‘I’m dressing in a broom closet’? Miz ate it and then continued his hard work and whatever little, stupid spots he’s given, he got it over. And he’s been there forever.”
Baker hasn’t got on the mic in AEW this year and hasn’t wrestled since September when she lost the AEW TBS title match to Kris Statlander.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Ric Flair Offers To Walk Away From AEW Following Outrage Over Pre-Taped Rampage Promo
Ric Flair’s AEW contract has already divided opinion within the pro wrestling community — and his latest incident will only ramp up the concerns of many fans regarding the legendary 16-time world champion. After making his debut last month alongside his long-time friend Sting, the 74-year-old has made sporadic appearances alongside “The Icon,” who is set to retire at next year’s Revolution.
Last night, Flair appeared on “AEW Dynamite” in a backstage segment alongside Sting and Tony Schiavone, where they announced the date and location for Revolution. But it was as a part of the “AEW Rampage” tapings later in the night, that trouble arose. It was then that Flair would cut a lengthy in-ring promo, which involved an invitation to all the 18 to 28-year-old single women in attendance to meet in his hotel room.
While the line is expected to be cut from the broadcast prior to Friday night’s episode, it hasn’t stopped many on social media from condemning the remarks given Flair’s history of sexual harassment allegations. In a response on his own social media account, Flair would take aim at the critics and offered to “walk away” from AEW if needed.
“I am so tired of hearing all this negativity! Can’t I simply enjoy being by my dear friend Sting’s side for the next few months without so much hatred? I know I’m old, but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy life,” he said. “I have earned the right to do whatever I want and I’m exactly where I want to be! I appreciate everything Tony Khan, but I’m more than willing to walk away if I am embarrassing you and your company.”
Flair signed a multi-year agreement with AEW after his initial debut in late-October, which entails on-screen appearances and the company promoting his energy drink. At this stage, there are no plans for Flair to wrestle in AEW after the Hall of Famer had his last match in 2022.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
MLW Fusion Preview 11/30/2023
MLW FUSION featuring The World Titan Federation vs. The Bomaye Fight Club streaming 8pm tonight on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider).
- The World Titan Federation (“Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Josh Bishop & Hammerstone) vs. The Bomaye Fight Club
- Thumbtack Pit of Death match: Jimmy Lloyd vs. Cannonball
- Wasted Youth vs. The Mane Event vs. Lucky 13 and Austin Luke
- Zayda vs. Gia Scott
Days before One Shot on FITE+, World Titan Federation Superstars® collide with the Bomaye Fight Club in the main event of Fusion.
Can the Bomaye Fight Club bring the ruckus to the World Titan Federation or will “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Josh Bishop and Hammerstone send a message days before Matt Cardona challenges Alex Kane for the World Heavyweight Championship?
WTF Hammerstone? Literally. Get the real story on wrestling’s most scandalous story this fall as MLW does a deep dive on Hammerstone’s MLW release and subsequent signing by The World Titan Federation.
What does Salina de la Renta think of Máscara Dorada calling out and challenging Rocky Romero for both the MLW & CMLL titles at One Shot on FITE+? La Empresaria of Lucha doesn’t hold back.
25,000 thumbtacks + 1 pit = Total devastation. For the first time ever witness a Thumbtacks Pit of Death Match as Jimmy Lloyd battles The Calling’s Cannonball.
“Filthy” Tom Lawlor readies for war against Satoshi Kojima as two of MLW’s greatest World Heavyweight Champions prepare to throw down at One Shot live on Thursday, December 7.
Wasted Youth enter MLW to throw down with fellow newcomers Lucky 13 and Austin Luke and “The Greatest Show in MLW” The Mane Event in trios tag team action.
Zayda looks to prove she’s no diva as she throws down with fellow featherweight contender Gia Scott.
With suspension seemingly in his rearview mirror, Tony Deppen turns up the heat in his smear campaign against Kevin Blackwood.
Impact Wrestling (IPWF) Preview 11/30/2023
Tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV is all-new.
This Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders, go back to the future as the IMPACT Provincial Wrestling Federation once again presents Throwback Throwdown! See outlandish characters and old school low-flying action
Here are the matches that have been announced for the show that is touted as an IPWF special:
- The Good Workers vs. The Sunday Morning Express
- DJ 2 Large to appear
- Cowboy Colt McCoy & Georgia Cobb vs. Rip Rayzer & Rusty Iron
- Tim Burr vs. Boris Alexiev
Injury Update On Sammy Guevara
Sammy Guevara suffered a concussion at the AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view event while teaming up with Will Ospreay and Konosuke Takeshita to defeat Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, and Kota Ibushi.
Don Callis announced after the show that Guevara was not cleared to compete due to his medical condition, but did not specify the reported concussion.
Dave Meltzer mentioned on Wrestling Observer Radio today that Guevara has received medical clearance for in-ring action. He was given the go-ahead about a week ago. However, due to him and Tay Melo awaiting the birth of their baby girl on Tuesday, it was decided to postpone his return until after the baby’s birth.
Source: eWn
Britt Baker Calls Out Lack Of AEW Dynamite Promo Time Compared To MJF, Christian
Britt Baker is seemingly unhappy with AEW management for her lack of promo time. Soon after last night’s “AEW Dynamite” went off the air, the former AEW Women’s World Champion pointed out that she’s been afforded zero minutes of promo time in the year 2023, as compared to MJF and Christian Cage, who spoke in individual segments for nearly 20 minutes on Wednesday’s show. Baker’s post on X can be seen below.
Overall, women on last night’s “AEW Dynamite” were featured for roughly 10 minutes. While the Julia Hart versus Emi Sakura match went on for nearly eight minutes, the only other segments saw RJ City interview Toni Storm and Mariah May in the backstage area. As mentioned in Wrestling Inc.’s latest “3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved” editorial, there’s been some pushback on the current direction of Storm’s “Timeless” character.
In recent months, fans and wrestling analysts alike have been critical of AEW for not affording enough TV time to its women’s division. As an example, All In, All Out, and WrestleDream all featured only one women’s match on the main pay-per-view card — Saraya versus Hikaru Shida versus Baker versus Toni Storm, Kris Statlander versus Ruby Soho, and Statlander versus Hart, respectively.
The most recent Full Gear pay-per-view, however, did include two title matches for the TBS and AEW Women’s World Championship. Yet, analysts such as Freddie Prinze Jr. have called out AEW management for “doing a disservice” to Statlander by not giving her any storylines or promo time during her stint as TBS Champion. It now remains to be seen if AEW heeds the criticism and puts its female wrestlers in more prominent spots going forward.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
AEW Dynamite Preview 11/29/2023
AEW Dynamite will air live tonight on TBS from the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
- Continental Classic Gold League: Jon Moxley vs. Jay Lethal
- Continental Classic Gold League: Mark Briscoe vs. Rush
- Continental Classic Gold League: Jay White vs. Swerve Strickland
- Christian Cage responds to Adam Copeland’s Dynamite TNT Title match challenge on December 6
- Bryan Danielson will be a guest commentator
Mercedes Mone Has Started Training For Her In-Ring Return
Mercedes Mone is currently sidelined with a broken ankle that she had surgery to fix earlier this year.
She is expected to return shortly, likely making her promotional debut with AEW while also working for NJPW.
As seen below, Mone has released footage of her training for her return. It’s still unclear exactly when she will be back from injury.
Source: eWn
WWE NXT Preview 11/28/2023
Tonight’s WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Performance Center on the USA Network.
- NXT North American Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Wes Lee vs. Cameron Grimes vs. Bronson Reed vs. Johnny Gargano
- NXT Tag Team Championship: Tony D’Angelo and Stacks (c) vs. Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo
- Andre Chase will break his silence
- Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Match: Bron Breakker vs. Eddy Thorpe
- Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Match: Kelani Jordan vs. Kiana James
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