Tonight’s taped WWE RAW will take place from the Performance Center in Orlando, FL with more build to WWE’s “Extreme Rules: The Horror Show” pay-per-view.
WWE has not published an official preview for tonight’s RAW but they are focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
* Double contract signing for Extreme Rules: The Horror Show
* Will Seth Rollins continue his reign of terror?
NXT UK star Ligero has been released by WWE after an assault allegation and multiple other accusations of harassment.
The news was first reported by PWInsider and we’ve since confirmed the release with sources. WWE has yet to make the release public.
Ligero’s termination comes during the #SpeakingOut movement that has rocked the wrestling world, particularly in the UK. As we the 35-year-old was accused of “indecent assault” by Violet O’Hara. Multiple women have also said Ligero sent them inappropriate messages.
Ligero denied the assault allegation, calling it “absolutely false,” but admitted to sending “unwanted messages” to women.
As you’ll recall, Jack Gallagher was also released last week by WWE under similar circumstances.
NXT UK star Travis Banks has been released by WWE after admitting to having a relationship with a 17-year-old trainee in the past.
The news was first reported by POST Wrestling’s John Pollock and we’ve since confirmed the termination with sources.
Banks’ firing comes after wrestler Millie McKenzie accused Banks of being emotionally manipulative during a “secret one year relationship” when she was 17. Banks subsequently released a statement confirming they had a consensual relationship when she was a trainee of his and said he was sorry for any pain caused by it.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Jamie Noble has confirmed he’s one of the people in WWE who got hit with COVID-19.
The WWE producer shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Not how we expect this month to go! Covid-19 has hit home. Prayers for me and my family will be greatly appreciated!”
Multiple people who were at the Performance Center tested positive for the virus this week. This includes Renee Young, Kayla Braxton and Adam Pearce; who all went public with the news yesterday on social media.
WWE has said they will now be testing everyone at the PC for COVID-19 before filming shows for the foreseeable future.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX will air on a tape delay from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL.
SmackDown tonight will feature a tribute to The Undertaker. The special tribute to Taker will include the Boneyard Match from WrestleMania 36, which saw Taker defeat AJ Styles.
It’s interesting to note that WWE has edited their SmackDown preview for tonight, removing previously announced segments. It was announced before that Styles will also be in action tonight as he defends his WWE Intercontinental Title against Drew Gulak. It was also announced that SmackDown will feature WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman addressing Bray Wyatt, and Sheamus raising a toast to Jeff Hardy. The WWE website no longer includes the previews on Styles vs. Gulak, Strowman or Sheamus and Hardy.
Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will be another taped show from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
* Keith Lee to defend against Finn Bálor and Johnny Gargano with an opportunity at the NXT Title also on the line
* Damian Priest squares off with Cameron Grimes
* Bronson Reed gets his wish to face Karrion Kross
Pro Wrestling Sheet has confirmed Charlotte Flair is undergoing surgery and will be out of action for an extended period of time after being written off TV.
Dave Meltzer first reported news of the surgery and PWInsider followed that up with a report explaining that it’s an elective procedure, which we’ve confirmed with sources.
Our sources also confirm Charlotte will be taking an extended break after the surgery to get some personal time after being a constant figure on WWE TV for years. This would explain the injury angle done last night on Raw where she was attacked by Nia Jax.
WWE released a storyline update after last night’s show saying Charlotte was being evaluated for an injury and “may have suffered a potential collarbone fracture.”
According to Alex McCarthy of talkSPORT, Charlotte is looking to return around Royal Rumble of 2021. However, it’s always possible she gets brought back before.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Former WWE star Sarah Logan has announced she is stepping away from wrestling for the foreseeable future.
Logan made her announcement on Instagram. She wrote that a lot has changed in her life and she is going to focus on other things and herself. One of the things she has been putting her efforts in is The Wild and Free TV.
The Wild and Free TV is her and her husband’s (WWE star Erik) YouTube Channel that they launched in May.
Sarah Logan was released from WWE in April as a part of the company-wide cuts brought on by COVID-19.
Below is her full statement:
A lot has changed in my life recently and I have stepped away from wrestling for the foreseeable future. Wrestling is all I’ve known since I was 17 so it’s time I let myself focus on other things and explored other parts of myself.My Instagram is going to be different but I promise it will always reflect me. So if you wanna take this crazy ride then buckle up because things have been moving faster than I can keep up.
My efforts have been on @thewildandfreetv and that’s the best way to keep up. We’re releasing some awesome content. I don’t say this enough but I appreciate you guys and hope to see ya down the line.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvaxxPp1Rc/?utm_source=ig_embed
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Tonight’s taped edition of WWE RAW will air from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL.
*WWE Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka.
*Rey Mysterio returns.
*WWE Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits vs. The Viking Raiders.
*WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks & Bayley vs. The IIconics.
*Ric Flair to officially name Randy Orton the “Greatest Wrestler of all time.”
Matt Riddle’s lawyer has released a statement denying a sexual assault allegation made against the wrestler, claiming the woman in question has been stalking his family for years.
Riddle’s lawyer Daniel Rose put out a press release via social media stating:
The allegations by this independent female performer are completely false and another attempt to harass and humiliate Mr. and Mrs. Riddle and to try to tarnish their reputation in the community.
We have been aware for the last two years of this performer stalking the Riddle family.
In 2019, our firm had drafted a pleading against this performer to seek an injunction for cyberstalking in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida.
No word at this time on how the court situation played out.
The allegation against Riddle was made by Candy Cartwright. The wrestler claims she was choked by Riddle in 2018 while riding in the back of a car together and felt forced to perform oral sex on him.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Jack Gallagher has been released by WWE in the wake of a sexual misconduct allegation.
The statement from the company was brief, reading: “WWE has come to terms on the release of Jack Gallagher (Jack Claffley).”
On Friday, Gallagher was accused of getting a woman drunk and taking advantage of her at a New Year’s Eve party in 2014. Gallagher allegedly made multiple advances on the woman, even ripping and pulling down her skirt in a bathroom.
The accusation against Gallagher came out as part of the #SpeakingOut movement, where people have come forward with stories of sexual, verbal and emotional assault in the wrestling industry.
WWE released a statement which explained talent accused in the #SpeakingOut movement would be suspended if arrested for domestic violence or sexual assault and terminated if convicted. However, in the event incontrovertible evidence of such illegal misconduct is presented to WWE, the company said they had the ability to fine, suspend or terminate someone immediately.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
