WWE SmackDown Preview 6/16/2023

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown will air live on FOX and emanate from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

  • Roman Reigns returns amid chaos and treachery in The Bloodline
  • No. 1 Contenders Tag Team Gauntlet Match featuring The OC, Latino World Oder, Street Profits, Brawling Brutes, and Pretty Deadly. The winner will be the new number one contenders to the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships currently held by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
  • AJ Styles and Michin vs Karrion Kross and Scarlett
  • Charlotte Flair to be a guest on the Waller Effect
  • IYO SKY vs Zelina Vega

Al Snow Tag Team Comedy Featuring David Vox Mullen Coming To Premier Streaming Network

The following press release was issued:

Al Snow Tag Team Comedy Featuring David Vox Mullen Coming to Premier Streaming Network

Comedy special available on PSN beginning on June 30th

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar and current co-owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), Al Snow and the multi-talented comedian, actor, singer/song writer David Vox Mullen have put their creative minds together to bring a hilarious new comedy special to Premier Streaming Network (PSN). Produced by Under The L Productions, in association with Premier Studios, Al Snow Tag Team Comedy featuring David Vox Mullen will be the first comedy special on PSN and will be available on Friday, June 30th at 8:00 p.m./EST.

The hour-long show, recorded at Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago and directed by Danny Reyes, blends outrageous stories from Snow’s time in the world of professional wrestling, along with Vox’s impressions and improv instincts for a one-of-kind special that will have viewers declaring Snow and Vox comedy’s tag team champions.

“I figured I’d give comedy a shot,” said Snow. “I mean, I was literally able to convince millions of people that I could knock another human being out with a plastic head.”

“This is a dream come true,” said Vox. “I remember watching Monday Night Raw during the Attitude Era, and watching a superstar that had so much charisma, such comedic timing, and that superstar was The Rock. But Al Snow was also on that show.”

“The Al Snow Tag Team Comedy special is the perfect fit for PSN,” said Josh Shernoff, Vice President, Programming and Creative Development at PSN. “This special serves as a seamless bridge between our well-established pro wrestling offerings and the exciting direction Premier Streaming Network and Premier Studios are heading in the entertainment space. This special really showcases our commitment to bringing innovative and engaging content to our audience.”

The Al Snow Tag Team Comedy featuring David Vox Mullen will be part of the Premier+ subscription, or can be purchased as a separate event for $11.99.

“Being both a wrestling fan and a fan of all things entertainment, Premier Streaming Network was by far the absolute perfect choice to produce this special,” added Vox.

“We are thrilled to be working with Al and David as we expand our existing Premier Streaming Network offerings into the comedy and entertainment space,” said Paul Owen, President at PSN. “Tag Team Comedy is a great way to showcase what PSN and Premier Studios can do and we’re looking forward to fans enjoying the special.”

Premier Streaming Network is available on a full suite of platforms and devices including Web, iOS and Android mobile web and desktop, Chromecast, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and many Smart TV’s.

To keep up with all the latest Premier Streaming Network, follow PSN on social media:

Twitter: @WatchOnPremier
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Source: PWMania

Carlito Reportedly Claimed To Have Signed With WWE When Canceling An Indie Show

Carlito made a surprise appearance at WWE Backlash 2023, but that might not be the only time he works for the company this year. According to Dave Meltzer of “Wrestling Observer Radio,” the 44-year-old canceled an independent booking for July 15 and told the promoter, Devon Nicholson, that he’s going back to WWE.

Of course, nothing is concrete at the moment. However, Meltzer noted that he wouldn’t be surprised if Carlito returns to WWE on a more permanent basis after the pop he received at Backlash. “Caribbean Cool” showed up at the event to help the Latino World Order attack Judgment Day, marking his first appearance for the company since the 2021 WWE Royal Rumble.

Following Backlash, Carlito said that he’s “open to whatever,” revealing that he’ll always entertain credible business opportunities, whether that’s with WWE or another promotion. That said, he also stated that he wasn’t going to sit by the phone waiting for offers to come in, noting that he’s perfectly happy being an independent performer.

Previously, it was reported that Carlito’s Backlash appearance was supposed to be a one-off. However, WWE officials were reportedly surprised about the reaction he received, claiming that it surpassed expectations. Furthermore, footage of his comeback went viral on the company’s YouTube and social media channels afterward, indicating that Carlito has lots of fans in the WWE Universe.

Carlito’s first full-time run with WWE came to an end in 2010, but “Caribbean Cool” has made occasional appearances since then. He appears to be on good terms with the promotion these days, but it remains to be seen if he’s actually scheduled to return on a more substantial basis.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 6/15/2023

MLW FUSION tonight at 8pm ET headlined by a World Featherweight Championship match months in the making as Delmi Exo challenges Taya Valkyrie for the gold, streaming on MLW’s YouTube channel and FITE+, Friday on beIN XTRA and Saturday on Cable TV’s beIN SPORTS (find a provider). 

MLW hits New York City for two title fights and a grudge match.

Delmi Exo finally cashes in her date with destiny as “The God Queen” throws down with Taya Valkyrie for the World Featherweight Championship this week on Fusion.

After months of falling victim to Taya’s politics, can Delmi make history in her moment to shine and end Taya’s 1-year reign? Will Taya’s deceitful tricks continue to secure her spot at the top of the division?

Alex Kane promises cash and prizefights in New York City as The Bomaye Fight Club captain showboats before his showdown for the World Heavyweight Championship with Hammerstone July 8 at Never Say Never on FITE+.

An uncensored UCE on FUSION: Jacob Fatu has something to say. 

Raven summons the “Death Fighter” AKIRA on a quest for blood and gold as he injects chaos in the Middleweight division’s most bitter rivalry. Lince Dorado puts the World Middleweight Championship on the line against former champ Lio Rush and AKIRA in an all thrills triple threat. 

South Central’s finest Willie Mack is ready to crack Azteca skulls and Sam Adonis has pulled the short straw. After getting screwed out of The National Openweight Championship against John Hennigan last week, Mack is back with a vengeance.

Sam Laterna catches up with Mance Warner as Ol Mancer got a special challenge for a certain someone.

Impact Wrestling Preview 6/15/2023

Tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV.

  • Fallout from Against All Odds
  • MCMG (New Impact World Champion Alex Shelley and new X-Division Champion Chris Sabin) kick off the show
  • Bully Ray addresses the IMPACT Zone.
  • ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) vs. Decay (Crazzy Steve & Black Taurus)
  • Rich Swann vs. Moose

ROH TV Preview 6/15/2023

Ring of Honor will air a new episode of its weekly television show tonight at 7:00 PM EST on HonorClub. You can sign up for the streaming service here.

You can check out the lineup for tonight’s episode of ROH on HonorClub below:

  • NJPW World Television Title: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Rocky Romero
  • ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Titles: The Embassy (Brian Cage, Kaun, Toa Liona w/ Prince Nana) vs. AR Fox, Action Andretti & Darius Martin
  • ROH Women’s World Title Proving Ground Match: Athena (c) vs. Trish Adora
  • The DKC vs. Daniel Garcia
  • Dalton Castle & The Boys vs. Stu Grayson & The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent)
  • Diamante vs. Teal Piper
  • Iron Savages (Bear & Boulder) vs. Tracy Williams & Rhett Titus
  • Mark Briscoe vs. Anthony Henry
  • Tony Nese vs. Serpentico
  • Nick Comoroto vs. Deimos
  • Miranda Alize vs. Notorious Mimi

The Updated AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door II Lineup – 5 Huge Matches Set

Following this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, we now have five matches announced for the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door II pay-per-view event, which takes place on June 25th from Toronto, Canada.

The updated AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door II card below:

AEW World Championship Match:
MJF (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

IWGP United States Championship Match:
Kenny Omega (c) vs. Will Ospreay

IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match:
SANADA (c) vs. Jungle Boy Jack Perry

Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada

AEW International Championship Match:
Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

AEW Dynamite Preview 6/14/2023

All Elite Wrestling returns to the place where it all began as AEW Dynamite will emanate from the Capital One Arena in the nation’s capital Washington, D.C. To commemorate the AEW’s flagships show’s return to the site of its first episode.

  • AEW World Title Eliminator Match: MJF vs. Adam Cole
  • AEW Women’s Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Skye Blue
  • TNT Championship: Wardlow (c) vs. Jake Hager
  • The Elite (Hangman Page & The Young Bucks) vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta)
  • Sting, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy & Keith Lee vs. Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland, Brian Cage, Kaun & Toa Liona)
  • Sammy Guevara returns

WWE NXT Preview 6/13/2023 – Seth Rollins?

WWE NXT tonight at 8/7c on the USA Network from the Capitol Wrestling Center inside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

  • Will WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin'” Rollins respond to the challenge laid out last week by former WWE NXT World Champion Bron Breakker?
  • NXT Heritage Cup Championship Match: Noam Dar (c) vs. Nathan Frazer
  • Thea Hail vs. Cora Jade
  • Roxanne Perez vs. Tatum Paxley
  • Tyler Bate, Wes Lee & Mustafa Ali vs. The Schism
  • Baron Corbin vs. Ilja Dragunov
  • Malik Blade vs. Edris Enofe

Tony Khan Addresses Whether AEW Will Have A Brand Split

In a new interview with Rasslin, AEW President Tony Khan was asked about the rumored brand split ahead of the June 17th launch of Collision.

According to multiple reports, AEW wants the brand split for Dynamite and Collision due to CM Punk, who is slated to be the top star for Collision, as he has heat with several wrestlers on the roster.

“I am going to feature certain talent on certain shows, but I haven’t drawn any hard lines or locked us into any kind of split of a roster,” Khan said (h/t Fightful). “I think people are gonna be featured on certain shows, but I also think that gives us a great opportunity to showcase certain wrestlers on both Dynamite and Collision at certain times and certain stories that can cross the shows. I think the champions of AEW will be the champions on every show, and frankly, every promotion in the world. We’re not shy about the AEW wrestlers going out and taking on the top stars, top competition from other companies.”

“The roster we have is so strong, I believe we have so many great wrestlers, it’s impossible to showcase them all in three hours of television,” he added. “Now, it’s a much better opportunity with five hours of television. Across five hours of television, we can really utilize the roster much more frequently and utilize our great wrestlers more than they’ve ever been used before, so I’m very excited.”

Source: eWn