Category: WWE

WWE SummerSlam 8/5/2023 (Results)

Logan Pail def. Ricochet

Paul used brass knuckles for a knockout punch to get the win.

Cody Rhodes def. Brock Lesnar

After the match, Lesnar shook Cody’y hand, hugged him and raised his hands in victory.

SUMMERSLAM BATTLE ROYAL:
LA Knight wins.

MMA RULES MATCH:
Shayna Baszler def. Ronda Rousey by Technical Submission with a Kirifuda Clutch

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Gunther (c) def. Drew McIntyre

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) def. Finn Bálor

Damian Priest placed his MITB briefcase in the ring and distracted the referee but it backfired because Rollins hit Balor with a Curb Stomp on the briefcase to get the win.

WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
Bianca Belair def. Asuka (c) and Charlotte Flair to become the New WWE Women’s Champion

After the match: Iyo Sky and Bayley came to the ring. Iyo cashed in the MITB briefcase.

WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
Iyo Sky def. Bianca Belair (c) to become the New WWE Women’s Champion

Dakota Kai joined Iyo and Bayley in the ring for the celebration.

TRIBAL COMBAT UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Roman Reigns (c) def. Jey Uso

Just as Jey Uso was about to win, in a shocking twist, Jimmy Uso returned only to pull Jey out of the ring and hit him with a Superkick. Roman then speared Jey through a table made the pin cover for the win.

WWE Shakes Up Commentary Teams, Michael Cole To Call Both Raw And SmackDown

WWE has played host to many iconic commentators in its long history, but at this point there may be no announcer more closely tied to WWE than Michael Cole. That’s despite Cole’s work often being divisive among WWE fans over the course of his now 25-plus-year tenure with the company. No matter how one feels about Cole, audiences should get ready to hear a lot more of him as a result of WWE’s latest commentary team shake-up.

As reported by Variety, Cole and current “WWE SmackDown” broadcast partner Wade Barrett are set to make the jump to “WWE Raw,” while current “Raw” announce team Kevin Patrick and Corey Graves are swapped over to “SmackDown.” However, rather than a straight-up trade, Cole will also remain part of the “SmackDown” team, working alongside Graves and Patrick.

The commentary team changes take effect this coming Monday, August 7. For now, it does not appear any changes have been made to the planned announcers for tonight’s SummerSlam premium live event. Most PLEs have been called by Cole and Graves since Triple H became Chief Creative Officer, with few exceptions. According to Variety’s sources, this move is not a sign WWE has lost confidence in Patrick, and they feel working with Cole will be to his benefit.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE SummerSlam 8/5/2023 (Card)

WWE SummerSlam Saturday August 5th from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan

TRIBAL COMBAT UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor

Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar

WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
Asuka (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair

MMA RULES MATCH:
Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre

Ricochet vs. Logan Paul

SUMMERSLAM BATTLE ROYAL:
Participants: LA Knight, Sheamus, Tommaso Ciampa, Shinsuke Nakamura, Otis, Chad Gable, Karrion Kross, Grayson Waller, Santos Escobar, Matt Riddle, AJ Styles and The Miz (with more to be announced)

WWE SmackDown Preview 8/4/2023

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown live on FOX, takes place at the Wright State University Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.

  • Jey Uso to appear ahead of his Tribal Combat Match, as he challenges Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam
  • Asuka, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair to appear. Asuka will defend the Women’s Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Belair and Flair
  • LA Knight vs. Sheamus. Both men will clash in singles action ahead of their participation in the SummerSlam Battle Royal on Saturday night

WWE Confirms Vince McMahon’s Recent Spinal Surgery

As previously reported, Vince McMahon underwent major spinal surgery last month.

WWE reported second quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday. In company filings, WWE confirmed McMahon did undergo surgery.

The filing noted, “On July 21, 2023, Mr. McMahon went on medical leave after undergoing major spinal surgery. Mr. McMahon will remain on medical leave until further notice but will remain Executive Chairman of the Company.”

McMahon walked away from WWE last summer as WWE CEO and Chairman amid the sexual misconduct and hush money allegations that were being investigated at the time. He eventually returned in January and later signed off on the Endeavor Group acquiring WWE to merge the promotion into a new company with the UFC later this year.

Source: eWn

WWE NXT Preview 8/1/2023

WWE NXT tonight from Orlando, Florida at the Capitol Wrestling Center on the USA Network: 

  • Fallout from The Great American Bash
  • Schism Interrogation
  • Dijak vs. Eddy Thorpe
  • Lyra Valkyria vs. Jacy Jayne
  • Yulisa Leon & Valentina Feroz vs. Lola Vice & Elektra Lopez

The Latest Update On Rey Mysterio’s Injury

This past Friday night on WWE SmackDown, Rey Mysterio battled Santos Escobar in the United States Title Invitational Finals. 

This bout ended earlier than expected as it seemed Mysterio was injured after being hit with an outside dive by Escobar during the commercial break, leading to WWE’s medical staff checking on Rey. The referee called off the match, and Escobar was declared the winner. After the match, Mysterio congratulated Escobar on the win.

Dave Meltzer noted on today’s Wrestling Observer Radio that Mysterio was knocked silly twice in the match. Once it happened for a second time, the decision was made to call off the bout.

Meltzer added there’s still no word yet on how long Mysterio will be kept out of the ring.

Source: eWn

Wrestling World Reacts To Death Of Paul Reubens, Pee-Wee Herman Actor

Paul Reubens has died at the age of 70 following a long battle with cancer. The actor, who was arguably best known for portraying the iconic Pee-wee Herman character since 1977, appeared in many movies and TV shows throughout his illustrious career. However, he was also a familiar face in the wrestling world thanks to his WWE cameos. He appeared as Herman at WWE WrestleMania 27 and served as “Raw’s” guest GM for a night back in 2010. Reubens also had many friends and fans in the wrestling industry, and some of them have paid their respects to him on social media.

AEW stars Danhausen and RJ City were quick to show pay respects to the late actor. Both of them also noted the influence that he had on their respective careers as entertainers. Danhausen credited a Pee-wee Herman segment for taking his own career to the next level, while City credited Reubens for his friendship and mentorship.

AEW’s Nyla Rose also took to social media to praise Reubens. In her tweet, she shared a gif of Herman riding a bicycle and referenced the “secret word” segments from “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.” 

WWE announcer Corey Graves shared a heartfelt story about his experiences with Reubens. Like many, he grew up a fan of the performer’s work, but he eventually had the honor and pleasure of calling the actor a friend. Adam “Edge” Copeland had similar experiences with Reubens, and he opened up about them on his own social media after the news of his death came to light.

ROH and AEW announcer Ian Riccaboni was also a big fan of Reubens. So much so that he even shared a photo of him impersonating the entertainer during his childhood years, revealing that he idolized him back then. 

https://twitter.com/IanRiccaboni/status/1686064132091711488

Bully Ray posted on Twitter/X – “Absolutely Amazing. RIP Mr. Paul Reubens and thanks for giving us Pee Wee.”

More tributes for Reubens will undoubtedly continue to pour in.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Welsh Wrestling Legend Adrian Street Passed Away

Welsh professional wrestler Adrian Street has died at the age of 82, according to a report from BBC. Street, who was the subject of multiple documentaries focused on his life and career (including a WWE Network special), recently suffered a stroke. According to Street’s wife and former wrestling manager, known professionally as Miss Linda, complications associated with that stroke are believed to have caused his death.

Street began his professional wrestling career in August 1957 (via Wrestling Heritage). With his final match taking place in November 2010, Street’s in-ring career lasted for more than 53 years. In that time, Street was a six-time NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Champion and a Mid-South Television Champion.

Prior to his move to North America in the early 1980s, Street honed his craft in the United Kingdom wrestling scene, developing a flamboyant character that took inspiration from “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers and “Gorgeous” George. With his persona, Street helped pave the way for characters such as Goldust to find a place in professional wrestling. In fact, with his popularity in England, Street is believed to have played a role in popularizing the “glam rock” look that rose over the course of the 1970s.

In addition to his work inside the ring, Street was an author, actor, musician, trainer, and costume-maker, alongside his wife. The two resided in Florida for a long time, but returned home to Wales in the last several years. Last year, Street and his wife were both present at WWE’s Clash at the Castle event in Cardiff, Wales.

A picture of Street, dressed in his wrestling costume while standing beside his father in his miner’s clothes, is viewed by many as the “most important post-war picture ever taken” in the United Kingdom. The picture is said to represent the nation’s shift from industry to entertainment.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE RAW Preview 7/31/2023

WWE Raw will air live tonight on the USA Network from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

  • World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins & Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest & Dominik Mysterio
  • Valhallah vs. Maxxine Dupri 
  • What will happen with Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar under one roof?
  • Logan Paul back on RAW tonight.