AEW Dynamite Preview 11/6/2024

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite will air live on TBS from the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

  • Fight Without Honor Match: The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho, Big Bill and Bryan Keith) vs. The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly and Tomohiro Ishi)
  • Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin vs. Claudio Castagnoli and PAC
  • Konosuke Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher vs. Ricochet and a mystery partner
  • Adam Cole vs. Malakai Black
  • Penelope Ford vs. Jamie Hayter
  • The Hurt Syndicate to appear live
  • Christian Cage and Hook will go face to face

WWE NXT 2300 Arena Preview 11/6/2024

WWE will present a new episode of NXT tonight at 8/7c on The CW Network from 2300 Arena, formerly known as the ECW Arena, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  • Ava’s “Special Announcement”
  • Francine and Rob Van Dam to appear.
  • Je’Von Evans vs. Wes Lee
  • Bubba Ray Dudley & Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page & Ridge Holland
  • Hardcore Match: Lola Vice vs. Jaida Parker (Special Guest Referee: Dawn Marie)
  • Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, & Fatal Influence vs. Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Kelani Jordan, ZARIA, & Jordynne Grace

Steph De Lander Provides Update On Neck Surgery

Steph De Lander has provided an update on her recovery from neck surgery.

While appearing on “The Commentary Booth” podcast, the TNA Impact star revealed that she “feels great” two weeks after the procedure. She said,

“Good, feels good. Just a little cut [on my neck], I’ve got some bandages on it. I feel great. It’s been just about two weeks since since surgery now, and obviously I’ve got a long ways to go as far as recovery is concerned, but for two weeks post neck surgery, I’m feeling pretty good.”

She continued, “When you hear neck surgery, you think worse case scenario. Obviously, neck injuries can be very, very dangerous. But luckily mine is kind of a preventative, like ‘Look, you’ve got this [nagging] neck issue. Let’s get it taken care of while we can, while you can recover, come back from it, be 100%,’ rather than waiting until it gets worse. So I’m feeling good, I’m happy I did it, on the road to recovery.”

Source: eWn

WWE Raw Preview 11/4/2024

WWE Raw airs tonight on the USA Network taped from the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • Fallout from Crown Jewel
  • No. 1 Contender’s Fatal Four-Way Match To The WWE World Heavyweight Championship
  • The War Raiders vs. The New Day
  • Women’s World Championship No. 1 Contenders Battle Royal
  • Sami Zayn and The Usos to appear
  • Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable
  • We will hear from WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan

NWA Expands Into World League Wrestling

The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) has announced that World League Wrestling is its new official territory.

World League Wrestling was founded a quarter-century ago by late NWA legend Harley Race. “

The NWA stated that the promotion based in Missouri has been designated as a territory.

For fans, this partnership means a more diverse lineup of matches and storylines, as well as the potential for regional events that bring wrestling closer to local communities. As NWA and WLW work together, fans can expect a robust mix of nostalgia, fresh faces, and new rivalries.

You can read the details here.

AEW’s Kenny Omega Explains How His Diverticulitis Could Be ‘Blessing In Disguise’

Kenny Omega is no stranger to wrestling fans worldwide. As a cornerstone of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Omega’s dynamic in-ring style and gripping storytelling have made him one of the industry’s most respected figures. But for the past several months, fans have felt his absence following a diagnosis of diverticulitis, a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition that forced him out of action. Now, as he nears his return, Omega is reflecting on his time away, calling it a “blessing in disguise.”

Diverticulitis is a painful and potentially dangerous condition that affects the digestive system, causing inflammation in the intestines. For Omega, this diagnosis meant a significant break from wrestling. It was not only a physical setback but also a difficult mental adjustment for someone so deeply connected to the ring.

Despite the physical toll, Omega is taking a remarkably positive outlook on his hiatus. In a recent interview with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, he described how his battle with diverticulitis has changed his perspective, allowing him to look at his career and life through a different lens. “Although getting sick in the way that I did set me back almost a year now, it’s almost a blessing in disguise,” he reflected. For Omega, this time away has offered the rare chance to recharge and reassess, something he believes will ultimately benefit his performance in the long run.

Omega also expressed how his time off has provided an opportunity to overcome his fears, specifically regarding his potential rivalry with wrestling icon Kazuchika Okada. “I looked at that man as a monster, and I can’t lie, I was scared; I can’t face this guy as current Kenny Omega,” he admitted. His words hint at the intensity of his competitive spirit and suggest that he’s using this downtime to mentally prepare for a renewed battle with Okada.

Omega’s comments have sparked speculation among fans about a possible storyline between him and Okada when he returns to AEW. Their previous encounters in New Japan Pro-Wrestling are legendary, widely regarded as some of the best matches in modern wrestling history. With Omega’s renewed focus and a clear headspace, fans are already buzzing with excitement at the idea of him stepping back into the ring with “The Rainmaker.” It seems that even in his absence, Omega is laying the groundwork for an explosive comeback.

With Omega nearing medical clearance, his return to AEW could be one of the biggest wrestling events of the year. Not only does it bring one of the industry’s top talents back into the spotlight, but it also allows AEW to further develop its narrative depth, potentially reigniting cross-promotional rivalries with New Japan. A rematch between Omega and Okada would bridge the gap between wrestling promotions, giving fans a storyline that spans years and continents.

For AEW, having Omega back is a boost in star power and a potential storyline goldmine. As fans eagerly await his return, the anticipation only grows for the exciting matches and storytelling that await. Omega’s resilience and optimism in the face of a daunting health challenge are inspiring, showing fans the power of perseverance and adaptability.

Kenny Omega’s journey through diverticulitis has shown that even the toughest challenges can yield unexpected blessings. His positive outlook, combined with his resolve to come back stronger, serves as an inspiration not only to his fans but also to anyone facing setbacks in life. As Omega nears his return, the wrestling world waits with bated breath to see him back in action — revitalized, refocused, and ready to remind everyone why he’s one of the best in the business. Whether it’s a match against Okada or a new AEW storyline, one thing is clear: Kenny Omega’s return will be nothing short of spectacular.

Backstage News On WWE Releasing Indi Hartwell & Tegan Nox, Not Re-Signing Baron Corbin

WWE announced on Friday the releases of Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell and Tegan Nox.

Now, Fightful has compiled a series of backstage and out-of-company reactions.

It seems independent bookers are racing to get dates for Baron Corbin, who was informed that his deal with WWE would not be renewed upon its expiration. It’s speculated that Corbin’s deal runs until the end of 2024. It seems that Corbin was uninspired by his recent partnership with Apollo Crews despite the two’s personal friendship, as Corbin did not see their team topping his career-reviving run with Bron Breakker as The Wolf Dogs in “NXT.” It’s unknown whether Corbin will be seen on WWE programming again before his contract expires, but he already has one public offer from former WWE star and NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tyrus.

https://twitter.com/PlanetTyrus/status/1852480570212643164

Tegan Nox was formally released, and is currently under a 90 day non-compete period, with her expected release into free agency scheduled for February 2025. Nox has been largely absent from WWE programming, with her last televised match occurring on the April 1 episode of “WWE Raw.” WWE reportedly had no long-term creative plans for Nox in the months leading up to her release.

Fightful clears up some confusion regarding Hartwell’s posts.

Indi Hartwell, who is also under a 90-day non-compete period, caused a brief social media kerfuffle when her comments on X (formerly known as Twitter) led fans to believe that Hartwell found out about her WWE departure via the Fightful report. Fightful has clarified that Hartwell’s apparent social media confusion was a joke, reporting that Hartwell learned of her departure earlier in the day and that they have and will not report on releases before the affected talent are made aware. Fightful also claims that several backstage staff felt that Hartwell was “coming into her own” prior to her release, especially with her social media skits. Hartwell’s match on the November 1 pre-taped episode of “WWE SmackDown” is believed to be her last appearance for the company; she and Candice LeRae lost a tag team contest to Bayley and Naomi.

It is believed that both Nox and Hartwell, who are United Kingdom- and New Zealand-based wrestlers, respectively, will need to organize work visas before being allowed to compete in any United States-based promotions. WWE has not disclosed any reasoning behind the departures of Corbin, Nox, and Hartwell, but WWE sources told Fightful they are the extent of “this round of cuts,” though the source did not delineate a time frame for “this round” and the date of any potential future cuts remains uncertain.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Hall Of Famer Goldberg Announces Retirement Match

Goldberg is heading back to a WWE ring for one last match. The former World Heavyweight Champion appeared on ESPN’s “SEC Nation” as the celebrity guest picker on Saturday and made the announcement that his retirement match will be taking place in 2025. Though he didn’t have a set date for his final match, Goldberg alluded to current World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER being his final opponent after their confrontation at Bad Blood in Atlanta, Georgia last month.

“Here’s the deal and here’s the news of the day is per three executives, Nick Khan, Chris Legentil, and Paul Levesque, in 2025, Goldberg’s having his retirement match,” Goldberg said on the show. “So I think we know who the subject or the victim, probably the frontrunner we know who it is.”

The WWE Hall of Famer jumped the crowd barrier and Goldberg went face-to-face with GUNTHER at Bad Blood. GUNTHER had previously told noted Goldberg-hater Bret Hart that Goldberg was his favorite wrestler, but insulted Goldberg at the premium live event when the legend was in the crowd watching with his family. Goldberg was held back by security at the time, but many fans wondered if the confrontation was setting up a future angle or match.

Goldberg’s last match came in February 2022 in a loss to then-champion Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Before that, Goldberg defeated Bobby Lashley in a no-holds-barred, falls-count-anywhere match, also in Saudi Arabia at Crown Jewel 2021.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Releases Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, & Tegan Nox

Fightful Select is reporting that WWE has released Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell and Tegan Nox.

According to a report from Sean Ross Sapp, Corbin was given notice by WWE that his contract would not be renewed once it expired, as opposed to him being the one to request the release.

https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1852474039564222689

Tegan Nox and Indi Hartwell were indicated to be on the 90 day delay before they become free agents, which would imply their releases come before their contracts are expired. However, no confirmation as to when or why this decision was made has been revealed for either of them at this time.

https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1852473772256677910
https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1852474297966555239

The current information is that these will be the only releases this round.

https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1852474915594871251

Source: eWn

WWE Crown Jewel 11/2/2024 (Results)

New Bloodline (“Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa, & Tama Tonga) vs. Original Bloodline (“Main Event” Jey Uso, “Big” Jim Uso, & Roman Reigns)

Tama and Jey to start, Tonga quickly gets the better of him and unloads with wild flailing strikes! Into more targeted elbow drops, body blows and hooks, whip to the corner, up and over and Uso cracks a big right hand of his own! Back elbow sets up an enzuigiri, tag to Jim and double elbow drops, cover for one!

Pressing the attack, the Usos in control through a tag to Solo and forcing him to regroup to the floor to recover! The crowd wants Roman, Roman wants the tag, but Jey tags Jim in to make the point that it’s not all about Roman! Tama takes advantage, chop block, DDT the leg, tag to Fatu!

Jacob goes to work, quick tags, Uso on the wrong side of town, but soon enough he tags out to Jey! Uso gets a brief wave of success before succumbing to the quick tag machine and getting worked over himself! At long last he makes the tag and it’s Roman on Solo, Tribal Chief on Tribal Chief!

Trading huge right hands, Reigns with the advantage, calling for it, Superman Punch caught! Roman slips out, shoves him off… SUPERMAN PUNCH CONNECTS! Spear countered, Samoan Spike… JIM USO MAKES THE SAVE AT THE LAST SECOND! Match breaks down, Fatu takes Jim out with the Impaler DDT, Jey sends the Samoan Werewolf packing with a pair of superkicks!

Off the ropes, suicide dive but Fatu catches it and cracks him with a headbutt! Tonga Loa reuns interference but Reigns throws him into referee Ryan Tran! Corkscrew elbow sets up a moonsault from Fatu, then he dives on the Uso, leaving Roman to Solo’s tender mercies! Sikoa picks Reigns up, Samoan Spike, another…

All-New, All-Different Bloodline win by pinfall with a pair of Samoan Spikes from Solo Sikoa on Roman Reigns.

Post-match, Roman tries to attack Solo from the mat but his Bloodline overwhelms him and also fends Jim Uso off as he makes the save! Jey eats more beatdown too, horsecollared with a chair… SAMI ZAYN IS HERE TO SAVE HIS BUDDY JEY! He slides into the ring and stares Solo down as Solo tries to invite him in for a hug!

Zayn turns to look at Jey, down and out, chair wrapped around his neck, and back to Sikoa, he approaches for a hug… AND TURNS IT INTO AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! THE OG BLOODLINE IS BACK IN THE FIGHT! The four of them get Solo isolated in the middle of the ring, one in each corner, Sami and Roman charge, Sikoa ducks… REIGNS EATS A HELLUVA KICK!

Solo cackles about it on the ramp as Jim yells at Sami over the misfire! Jey pulls his brother away and tries to play peacemaker between his brother and his friend!

Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (c) vs. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven vs. Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sane) vs. Meta-Four (Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend) (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)

SKY and Belair to start, Bianca with a vertical suplex into a kip-up, handspring moonsault, nobody home! Pass IYO off the ropes, flip over her, duck a lariat, handsprings from SKY into a tijeras! Dropkick connects, Green tags in and Belair unloads on her and Niven with corner punches!

Spinebuster connects, handspring moonsault works this time, cover for two! Tag to Cargill, she slams Chelsea but Legend tags in on her! Quick tag to Jackson, assisted somersault senton off of Lash’s shoulders for two! More quick tags, working Green over, she tags out to Sane!

Kairi running hot, diving elbow, Chelsea involved again for a minute, Sane bowls Jakara over and tags SKY in! Missile dropkick sends Jackson into Piper’s corner and she makes the tag! Freight train crossbody, Liger Bomb for Sane! Bianca off the top, diving blockbuster! Lash with a pump kick, fired up!

Cargill squares up with her, trading vicious elbows! Jade sidesteps a pump kick and delivers one of her own right as Niven lines up a diving crossbody on both of them! Green heads up top, a skeptical look on her face, she goes back down to the bottom rope, to the apron, she settles for a splash… on her own partner, who catches her and gives her a pep talk.

Sane off the top with an elbow drop to Piper and Chelsea! IYO up top in her own time… ORIHARA MOONSAULT! Meta-Four in the corner, Jakara standing on Lash’s shoulders for a plancha to the floor! Bianca Cactus Clotheslines Legend to the floor! Back in the ring, Cargill hits Jaded on Green… DAMAGE CTRL BREAK IT UP!

Damage CTRL holding court, Jackson missile dropkicks SKY, Meta-Four take Kairi out, Michinoku Driver from Piper sets up a Codebreaker from Chelsea, senton completes the double-team, tag to Niven! Jade gets under her, back suplex, Piper off the top… VADER BOMB ON HER OWN TEAMMATE!

Niven back up top, Cargill under her, tag to Bianca…

Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill win by pinfall with a Doomsday Device on Piper Niven, retaining the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

“Big” Bronson Reed vs. Seth Rollins

Fighting on the stage before the bell, back to the ring, Rollins dives on him hard! Reed lawn darts him over the barricade and into a chair! Inside finally, we get a bell, Bronson sets him up and hits the 747 Splash! Back up top, Seth rolls away and hits the Blackout… REED KICKS OUT!

Back and forth in the middle of the ring, Bronson counters a sunset flip by sitting down! Shoulder blocks in the corner, powerbomb reversed to a DDT and both men are down and out! Up in the turnbuckles, jockeying for position, Seth knocks him down with a headbutt, frog splash connects… NOPE! Revolution Liger Bomb from the big man… SO CLOSE!

Stomps in the corner, drawing Rollins up… SUPERPLEX FOR TWO! To the floor, Blackout on the steps, Seth willing to take the countount but he makes it back in and Rollins hits another Blackout! Bronson getting to his feet, Seth up top…

Seth Rollins wins by pinfall with an avalanche Blackout.

Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)

Morgan with a slap, Jax throws her down, elbow drop follows, Stinger Splash into the corner, Liv comes back with a rising knee and targets her leg, wrenching her over the ropes! DDT follows, cover for two! Nia charges, Morgan sidesteps and she goes hard into the post! Jax with a Samoan drop… ONLY TWO!

Fighting in the corner, sunset flip powerbomb, both women are down and out… AND TIFFANY STRATTON IS HERE WITH THE MONEY IN THE BANK BRIEFCASE! She tries to give the case to referee Aja Perera but Nia stalks after her at ringside and shoos her off! Back inside, pop-up Samoan drop reversed, crucifix pin, Jax kicks out but Stratton hasn’t left yet!

Tiffany goes back to ringside, Nia blocks Oblivion, spinebuster connects, cover for two! Raquel Rodriguez cuts Stratton off and fights over the briefcase, Jax tries to get involved, Raquel snaps her neck in the ropes, Liv takes advanatage, cover… SO CLOSE! Rodriguez stalking after Tiffany, Morgan joins the fray, Nia blasts both of them from behind and wipes Stratton out as well!

Back inside, corner body avalanche, leg drop, dragging Liv into the corner, somebody throws the briefcase in to distract the referee, Raquel blasts Jax in the face with a kick, Morgan takes advantage…

Liv Morgan wins by pinfall, becoming your WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Champion.

Post-match, Triple H appears to present Liv with the championship and raise her hand.

Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens attacks Randy Orton with a steel chair while he’s posing on the turnbuckles mid-entrance! Randy falls to the floor, Kev puts boots to him, clears the announce desk, Randy recovers and puts him into the steel steps! Back inside, referee Eddie Orengo trying to restore order but Kev hits Orton with the chair again!

Eddie takes it from him and KO hits a Stunner on him! Referee Rod Zapata at ringside, road agennts Kenn Doane, Shawn Daivari, and former ROH World Champion Jamie Gibson try to break it up and Owens lays Gibson out with a hard right hand! We’re informed the match is off!

Back inside, Orton grabs the chair and Daivari takes it from him, so Randy throws Shawn into the post! KO gouges Orton’s eye and gets the hanging DDT for his trouble as Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis come to the ring to calm everybody down! RKO ON PEARCE!

Fighting out into the crowd, Kev smacks him with the lid of a road case! Zapata keeping up with them, trying to get him to stop but Owens hammers him with the lid again and again! KO up on the balcony… ELBOW DROP OFF THE BALCONY AND THROUGH TABLES!

Match never started.

Andrade el Idolo vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. LA Knight (c) (WWE United States Championship)

Knight stands back and lets el Idolo and Hayes chop the hell out of each other before wading in with jabs of his own! Andrade and Carmelo work together long enough to send LA to the floor with a superkick party! Trading chops, headlock, shot off, springboard lariat from Hayes!

Knight back in, fended off, moonsault Russian legsweep out of the second from el Idolo and LA cuts him off but Andrade sends him packing with a lariat! To the floor… EL IDOLO WITH THE ORIHARA MOONSAULT TO WIPE THE CHAMPION OUT! HAYES WITH A TOPE CON GIRO ON ANDRADE!

Back inside, up top, nobody home on the splash, LA hits the BFT but Melo blocks with a handstand! Andrade wipes the champion out with a back elbow, Hayes with a Codebreaker / senton combo, Final Cut, double pin… NOT ENOUGH! Andrade flip piledriver puts Melo into Knight and el Idolo considers his next move!

Andrade headed up top, first moonsault misses, standing moonsault connects, Hayes breaks it up! Challengers up top, Spanish Fly reversed into a powerslam… SO CLOSE! Knight with a double diving elbow drop… NO GOOD! Melo puts a run together, Nothing But Net… ANDRADE BARELY REACHES OVER TO BREAK IT UP!

The Message countered, front kick, Andrade up top, Melo trips him up, off hte ropes, La Mistica reversed with BFT! IT’S OVER!

LA Knight wins by pinfall with BFT on Carmelo Hayes, retaining the WWE United States Championship.

“American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER (WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship)

Soaking in the atmosphere for a long beat before circling, Rhodes trying to shoot in low but GUNTHER is a step ahead of him. Cody shoots in for a single leg, GUNTHER reverses to a headlock, reversed to a hammerlock and Rhodes keeps him grounded. Shift to an armbar, the Ring General gets his feet under him but Cody takes him right back down!

Back and forth, trying for finishes early but neither man falls for the other’s trap and they stalemate! Flip, Flop, & Fly but GUNTHER blocks the Bionic Elbow with a huge chop! Drop down slap, clothesline, off the ropes, another one, Ring General refuses to fall and a third clothesline sends him to the floor!

Rhodes springboards, Beautiful Disaster sends GUNTHER to the announce desks! Cody off the ropes, Ring General back inside, Gojira Clutch briefly, Rhodes fights out, passes him to the floor, dives and gets caught! GUNTHER sets him down for a chop, bodyslam on the floor! Slide under, Cody’s back gives out and the Ring General lights on him, stomping his back!

Whip across, big boot, Rhodes goes for a slam but his back gives out again and GUNTHER gets a crossbody for two out of it! Crossface chickenwing, Cody fights out but gets put to his knees with chops! Big boot from the apron, back inside, Rhodes rolls to the floor and takes a breather against the barricade!

Back inside, Cody lands the bodyslam this time and tries to will himself back into the fight! Another slam, GUNTHER with a scoop and a slam, headed up top, Rhodes cuts him off and climbs to join him! Jockeying for position… CODY WITH A SUPERPLEX BUT HE’S SLOW TO CAPITALIZE!

Off the ropes, GUNTHER ducks under but gets caught by the snap scoop powerslam! Cody fired up, Cody Cutter… NOT ENOUGH! Hanging kick to the midsection, Beautiful Disaster… RING GENERAL REVERSES TO A BOSTON CRAB, WRENCHING IT IN! Rhodes desperate, crawling, GUNTHER shifts to the Gojira Clutch but Cody gets the ropes!

German suplex on the break, right back into the Gojira Clutch in the middle of the ring, falling into the bodyscissors! Cody gets away, reverses, Cross Rhodes connects but he can’t make the cover! GUNTHER recovers and hits the Tenryu Powerbomb… BUT CODY RHODES WON’T STAY DOWN!

Shoving at Cody in the corner, he gets fired up and starts trading chops with abandon! Gojira Clutch countered with a back suplex! Off the ropes, lariat, Rhodes ducks the comeback, Cross Rhodes… STILL NO! Double jump Cody Cutter countered, Gojira Clutch, Rhodes reverses to a pin… IT’S OVER!

Cody Rhodes wins by pinfall, reversing Gojira Clutch to a pin, becoming your first WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Champion.

Post-match, GUNTHER shakes Cody’s hand and has some words for him.

Triple H arrives with some Saudi notables to present Rhodes with the title belt.

Liv Morgan comes back out to join them and get her hand raised again.

Source: CageSideSeats