Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.
* Cody (c) vs. Jungle Boy (AEW TNT Championship)
* Hangman Page and Kenny Omega (c) vs. Kip Sabian (with Penelope Ford) and Jimmy Havoc (AEW World Tag Team Championship)
* Brian Cage (with Taz) in action
* Nyla Rose vs. Big Swole
* Chris Jericho vs. Colt Cabana
* FTR sit-down interview with Tony Schiavone
Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will feature the final build for Sunday’s “Takeover: In Your House” event.
* Mia Yim and Candice LeRae take their hostilities to the ring
* El Hijo del Fantasma and Maverick clash for Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship
Impact Wrestling released a new Slammiversary PPV video Tuesday night which starts out with someone in a hood pouring a drink into a glass and watching a “You’re Fired breaking news report” about over 20 plus superstars released from contracts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The video shows brief clips of Eric Young, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Rockstar Spud (Drake Maverick), Curt Hawkins, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis and EC3. There was also an apparent reference to Rusev as the Bulgarian flag was shown.
These wrestlers’ that appeared in the video are all under a 90-day non-compete clause with WWE so none of them can legally negotiate with another promotion until early July.
It should be noted, however, that each wrestlers’ non-compete clauses expire just a few days before the Slammiversary pay-per-view.
This year’s IMPACT Slammiversary takes place, live Sunday, July 18. A location for the event has yet to be announced.
UPDATE:
Drake Maverick has re-signed with WWE.
The following is scheduled for tonight’s Impact on AXS TV:
* Tag Team #1 Contender’s match: The Rascalz vs. TJP and Fallah Bahh
* Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz vs. Kylie Rae and Susie
* Crazzy Steve vs. Joseph P. Ryan w/oVe at ringside
* Madison Rayne and Johnny Swinger host episode of Locker Room Talk with guest Chris Bey
* #1 Contender’s Final for the impact World Title: Ace Austin vs. Trey
Tonight’s taped WWE RAW from the Performance Center in Orlando, FL will feature more build for the Backlash pay-per-view.
* Seth Rollins to host Rey Mysterio’s retirement ceremony
* Aleister Black to go one-on-one with Seth Rollins
* Asuka and Charlotte Flair clash in Champion vs. Champion showdown
* Apollo Crews defends United States Title against opponent of his choosing
The new free version of WWE Network is being rolled out today and the announcement reveals a new post-Raw show called “Raw Talk.”
The press release for today’s rollout states:
WWE today unveiled the Free Version of WWE Network, the company’s award-winning digital streaming service, unlocking a vast portion of its content library with more than 15,000 action-packed WWE titles now available for free.
The Free Version of WWE Network includes:
- New shows including Raw Talk, streaming Monday nights each week immediately following Raw
- Groundbreaking original series including Monday Night War, Ride Along, Table for 3, Photo Shoot and Story Time
- Recent episodes of WWE’s flagship programs Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown and NXT
- Select historical WWE pay-per-views and NXT TakeOver events
- Weekly WWE highlights, Top 10, WWE’s The Bump, WWE Now, The Best of WWE and WWE Timeline
According to sources, “Raw Talk” will be similar in format to “Talking Smack.” It also appears to be hosted by Charly Caruso and Samoa Joe, based on the announcement for tonight’s episode.
The previous version of “Raw Talk” aired after pay-per-views.
This week MLW Anthology chronicles the Lone Wolf of Brooklyn, Low Ki.
A fighter’s fighter, Low Ki is known as one of the most devastating strikers in the sport’s history. His superior striking, unmatched intensity and discipline can only be matched by his impressive resume, which will be on display in this edition of Anthology.
Dating back to his 2004 debut against his trainer, Homicide, MLW Anthology navigates Low Ki’s rise from the protege of Homicide and the nefarious Gary Hart to his return to the league and ascension to being the World Heavyweight Champion.
Witness not only the debut of Low Ki in MLW, but his first ever shot at the MLW World Heavyweight title against Shane Strickland. Experience “The Professional” and his ascension in Major League Wrestling.
Matches:
Tonight’s taped WWE SmackDown on FOX will air from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL with more build for the upcoming WWE Backlash pay-per-view.
On a recent After The Bell podcast, Corey Graves asked AJ Styles about his return to SmackDown after being traded to the brand. Styles said he needed a change of scenery after the releases of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
“I mean it’s different for me. This is moving to FOX,” Styles stated. “I think they’re doing a really good job. So I’m excited about that, to be working with those guys, and it’s just doing something different man. It’s good for me. I needed a change, and I don’t mean to harp on this, but losing Gallows and Anderson really hurt me. So getting away from RAW helps me get over it. I don’t know that I’ll get over it, but it helps change the atmosphere around me, to do something different because my whole time on RAW was with them. So getting away from that and getting to SmackDown, where I’ve had a lot of success, it’s a good thing.”
Styles talked about his frustration over not doing more for Gallows and Anderson. He said that he was like an older brother to them and feels that he let them down.
“Looking back, I was the one that kind of brought their names to come to WWE and everything,” Styles reflected. “So when they got released, I immediately feel responsible for them because I helped them get here, and I wanted them to stay. I feel like if I had encouraged them to stay, maybe they would be fine right now. So a lot of that fell on me, and it and it destroyed me.
“I feel like I let them down, and I talked to them about this. I talked about it on the Mixer channel on the day after it was done. I was just crushed. I’m the oldest in this group, and they’re my little brothers. I didn’t take care of them, and that really bothered me. It really really bothers me. It still does.”
Source: Wrestling Inc. with credit to After The Bell
Major League Wrestling has debuted their new weekly digital short series – Pulp FUSION.
The new weekly series will take fans inside the world of MLW and its athletes, to experience the continuation of rivalries. It will also introduce new and familiar faces, and give an idea of what’s next for the promotion.
“Pulp Fusion serves as the creative tissue that connects what happened to the league and its athletes in the wake of the shocking conclusion of the May 9th episode of MLW FUSION,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer in a press release sent to us. “Along the way fans will learn what’s ahead as they take a wildly unique dive into the world of MLW each and every week.”
MLW Pulp FUSION serves as a creative bridge and spinoff for their weekly FUSION series while it’s on a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new series is produced virtually with the MLW production team working with talent from afar.
Below is the official preview for the episode with video of the full episode:
Fresh off of signing new deals with MLW, the Dynasty create their goal list. But what’s up with Gino?Meanwhile back in Las Vegas, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor must prove he is a true leader as Dominic Garrini struggles in quarantine.
Following the Super Series attack by CONTRA, Konnan speaks his mind on the shocking events that has brought the league to its knees.
As Richard Holliday continues to call himself the real Caribbean Champion, Savio Vega checks in from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean legend is not happy.
Who is Injustice’s new member? World Middleweight Champ Myron Reed and Jordan Oliver of Injustice drop a hint.
WHO does LA Park want to fight?
Out in Hawaii the Von Erich boys put in some work on the farm while their father Kevin Von Erich provides some world class wisdom.
Plus: Mance Warner has some fighting words of his own! It’s time to experience Pulp FUSION!
Source: Wrestling Inc.
