Tonight’s AEW Dynamite LIVE from the Indianapolis Farmers Coliseum, at 8pm ET/7pm CT on TBS.
Roman Reigns was reportedly not happy following the Survivor Series WarGames main event.
According to a report from Fightful Select, Reigns was said to be visibly upset backstage regarding what he perceived as an “unplanned spot” involving him and Kevin Owens. Reigns was overheard saying he may have a ruptured ear drum, and it was clear to those who witnessed the scene that he was not happy with what happened.
Reigns did not take part in the post-event press conference as he was originally scheduled to.
Talent spoken with by Fightful indicated they did not believe there would be any extended heat from what happened and that Reigns’ reaction was likely due to the heat of the moment.
It is not clear what spot was the catalyst for Reigns becoming upset. The only spots Owens and Reigns worked with each other during the match came close to the end. Owens slapped Reigns, and then they exchanged strikes for a period. Roman hit a Superman Punch, and Owens hit a superkick, a pop-up powerbomb, and a stunner. Sami Zayn then broke up the pin leading to the finish, where Zayn hit a low blow and Helluva Kick on Owens.
Sources: WrestleView and Fightful
AEW star Andrade El Idolo revealed on Twitter that he recently underwent surgery for a torn pectoral muscle.
Andrade’s last match was back at the All Out PPV, where he lost the ladder match that was eventually won by MJF. He was scheduled to square off against 10 of the Dark Order on the October 5 taping of Rampage but was sent home following a backstage fight with Sammy Guevara.
Source: WrestleView
Tonight’s WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Capitol Wrestling Center on the USA Network at 8/7C.
Let the speculation on what exactly a Pitch Black match is going to be begin.
The next major event on the WWE calendar is Royal Rumble, and other than the two usual 30-person matches, nothing for the card has been officially announced. However, the event might well be the backdrop for Bray Wyatt’s long-awaited in-ring return.
According to WrestlingNews.co, the entire card for Royal Rumble is already planned out, and currently on that card is something being referred to as a Pitch Black match. WWE’s sources didn’t indicate what exactly a new match type will involve, but it’s believed if it does happen, Wyatt will be one of the competitors.
Even though Wyatt made his WWE return at Extreme Rules well over a month ago, The Eater of Worlds is yet to have actually wrestled a match. In fact, by the time Royal Rumble rolls around, Wyatt will be nearing two years since he last wrestled. The former WWE Champion’s final match up until this point was a loss to Randy Orton at WrestleMania 37, and before that match he hadn’t wrestled since being burned alive by Randy Orton the year prior at TLC.
As for who Wyatt might face should there be a Pitch Black match at Royal Rumble, the most likely candidate right now is LA Knight. The two of them have been clashing on SmackDown as Wyatt’s first rivalry since his return has been unfolding. As for whether that can be dragged out for the next two months, especially if Wyatt isn’t going to wrestle, is another question entirely.
That could mean we see Wyatt wrestle before then. Whether it be during an episode of SmackDown or perhaps when WWE travels to India for a big show, something that is currently being planned for January. While the storyline with Knight appears to have fans gripped, Wyatt has to wrestle again sooner or later, and doing it in a new gimmick match might be the perfect way to reintroduce him to the ring.
Source: TheSportster
Tonight’s WWE Raw live from the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on USA Network at 8/7C with the Survivor Series WarGames fallout episode.
Moving forward, WWE will now be looking ahead to the new year, with the next main roster premium live event being the Royal Rumble on January 28,
WWE Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon took to Twitter on Sunday evening and shared about chatting with new WWE signee and “Cheer” star Gabi Butler at Saturday’s WWE premium live event, Survivor Series: WarGames.
“It was great to chat with WWE’s newest signee, @GabiButlerCheer, before #SurvivorSeries #WarGames. I can’t wait to see what you do in the ring,” tweeted McMahon.
It was previously reported last Tuesday by People, Butler signed a contract with WWE after her visit to Nashville during SummerSlam weekend. The 24-year-old had stated that McMahon “really inspired” her to make the transition from cheerleading to WWE.
She will be continuing to cheer, as she has two years of college eligibility left. Butler previously competed at the Navarro College cheerleading program, where she prepared for NCA College Nationals under coach Monica Aldama. The second season of “Cheer,” was released earlier this year, while the first season was released in 2020.
Last night’s Survivor Series: WarGames was the final main roster premium live event of the year and it was the first-ever WarGames matches on the main roster.
The first WarGames match saw Team Bianca (Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Mia Yim, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss) defeat Damage CTRL (Bayley, IYO SKY, Dakota Kai, Nikki Cross, and Rhea Ripley). The second WarGames match and the main event saw The Bloodline (Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa, and the Undisputed WWE Tag Champions The Usos defeat Drew McIntyre, and Kevin Owens, Sheamus, Butch, and Ridge Holland. Results of Survivor Series: WarGames are available at this link here.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
5-on-5 Women’s War Games Match
Team Bianca (RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Mia Yim, Becky Lynch) def. Team Damage CTRL (Bayley, Nikki Cross, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Dakota Kai and IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley)
Numbers Advantage: Team Damage CTRL.
AJ Styles def. Finn Balor
SmackDown Women’s Title Match
Ronda Rousey (c) w/Shayna Baszler def. Shotzi
Triple Threat for the WWE United States Title
Austin Theory def. Seth Rollins (c) and Bobby Lashley to become the new United States Champion
5-on-5 Men’s War Games Match
Team Bloodline (Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn) def. Team Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch, Ridge Holland, Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens)
Numbers Advantage: Team Brawling Brutes
The finish of the match came when Sami Zayn chose to side with The Bloodline, hitting Kevin Owens with a “Helluva Kick.” Jey Uso then hit a Big Splash on Owens to pick up the 1, 2, 3.
As the show came to a close, Zayn hugged Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and even Jey Uso
The Man is back!
During Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Becky Lynch made her return during the opening segment of the show where she revealed that she’ll be joining Team Bianca for WarGames.
It has long been rumored that Lynch would be the final member of Belair’s team, which turned out to be the case. Lynch will join Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, and Mia Yim to face off against Damage CTRL, Rhea Ripley, and Nikki Cross in WarGames.
Big Time Becks hasn’t been seen since WWE SummerSlam, where she suffered a separated shoulder.
Tonight’s WWE Smackdown from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI on FOX at 8/7C.
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