Rick Boogs Reveals WrestleMania Injury Details

Rick Boogs has revealed details on the quad tear and patella tendon tear he suffered during Night One of WrestleMania 38.

As noted, Night One of WrestleMania 38 opened up with SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos retaining over Boogs and Shinsuke Nakamura. There was a moment early on where Boogs had Jey Uso on his shoulders. He went to put Jimmy Uso on his shoulders for a double Fireman’s Carry, but when Jimmy jumped up onto him, Boogs’ knee gave out and they all went down. Boogs then rolled to the floor and spent the rest of the match being checked on by trainers at ringside. Nakamura finished the match by himself and it seemed like things were cut short or changed due to the injury. After the match, trainers helped Boogs walk away from the ring but they had to carry him to the back by the time they got him up the ramp.

Michael Cole later noted during commentary that Boogs was checked out backstage and it was determined that he suffered a torn quadriceps and a torn patella tendon. It was also revealed that he will need to undergo surgery within the next few days.

In an update, Boogs took to Instagram today and revealed how the doctor told him his quad was too strong for the tendon, and it was flexing so hard that it ripped the tendon completely off the bone. Despite the injury, Boogs is incredibly grateful and says he will be back bigger, better and stronger.

“From the highest of highs to lowest of lows. Having my beautiful wife with me to experience my first Wrestlemania. Getting the incredible opportunity to open the show! Being able to demonstrate brute strength in front of millions of viewers! Unfortunately, the doctor told me my quad was too strong for the tendon and it was flexing so hard, it ripped the tendon totally off the bone. I’m still incredibly grateful for the experience and for all the love and support. History proves I will come back bigger, better, and stronger. IT’S A MINDSET,” he wrote.

Depending on the severity of the injuries, it’s believed that Boogs will be on the shelf for 6-12 months, but we should have a better timeframe after he goes under the knife.

WWE noted in their WrestleMania recap that Boogs was trying to squat both of The Usos when his already-injured knee gave out. Boogs had the same knee taped up at one point during the feud with The Usos in mid-March, but it looks like he only had the knee wrapped for one week, and just to sell an attack.

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Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE WrestleMania 38 Sunday Night Two Results 4/3/2022

WWE Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy & Development Paul “Triple H” Levesque made a surprise appearance to open Night Two of WrestleMania 38 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

After the “America The Beautiful” performance by Jessie James Decker, the familiar music of The Game hit and out came Triple H to a huge ovation. The entrance went a few minutes as Triple H took it all in, and even did his signature entrance pose on the apron. Fans chanted his name and then “thank you Hunter!” as he thanked them with a show of respect.

Triple H then took the mic and said he just wanted to come out and thank everyone, and show them his love in the best way he knows how. He then welcomed everyone to WrestleMania as the pyro and the fireworks went off with the music starting up. The camera came back to the ring as we saw Triple H’s boots sitting in the middle, as a sign of his recent in-ring retirement. Triple H then exited the ring and greeted some of his family members at ringside before heading up the ramp to the back.

TRIPLE THREAT FOR THE RAW TAG TEAM TITLES
Randy Orton and Riddle (c) defeated Alpha Academy and Street Profits

 After the match, Orton and Riddle celebrate as the music hits and fans cheer them on. We go to replays. The Profits come into the ring and meet the champs in the middle, with red Solo cups. They give RK-Bro two drinks for a toast but they stop and invite Gable Steveson into the ring. Gable enters and he also takes a red Solo cup. The Profits, RK-Bro and Gable have a WrestleMania toast but Chad comes in and smacks Steveson’s drink out of his hand. Steveson takes his shirt off as the others empty the ring. Chad tells Steveson to “Shoooosh!” when in his presence, but Steveson launches him with a big belly-to-belly throw. Steveson is fired up now as The Profits and RK-Bro cheer him on from ringside.

Bobby Lashley defeated Omos

ANYTHING GOES MATCH
Johnny Knoxville defeated Sami Zayn

Knoxville had help from some of his fellow Jackass cast members.

FATAL 4 WAY FOR THE WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM TITLES
Naomi & Sasha Banks defeated Carmella & Queen Zelina Vega (c) and Shayna Baszler & Natalya and Liv Morgan & Rhea Ripley (**TITLE CHANGE**)

Edge defeated AJ Styles

AJ goes back to the apron for the Phenomenal Forearm but Damian Priest appears at ringside. AJ is briefly distracted but he still springboards in for the Styles Clash, but Edge knocks him out of the air with a big Spear. Edge covers for the pin to win.

After the match, the music hits as Edge recovers, looking over at Priest but confused. Priest enters the ring as we go to replays. Priest enters the ring and drops to one knee. Edge faces him, also on one knee. They both let out a sinister laugh, then stand tall together and raise their arms in the middle of the ring. We go to another replay and come back to Edge and Priest leaving together.

Ridge Holland & Sheamus defeated Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods

Pat McAfee defeated Austin Theory

Mr. McMahon defeated Pat McAfee

After the match, Vince stands tall as “No Chance” starts back up. Theory kicks McAfee out of the ring. Vince stands tall as the music stops and Cole checks on McAfee. Theory hits the corners to pose as Vince looks on, motioning for him to keep posing in the other corners. Theory opens his arms for a hug from Vince now. Vince opens his arms and they embrace in the middle of the ring. Vince raises Theory’s arm in victory as Theory’s music starts back up. Vince looked a little surprised by Theory’s music. They continue celebrating until the glass breaks and AT&T Stadium explodes. WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin marches to the ring as Austin and Theory look on, terrified. Austin enters and has a few words with Vince. It looks like Vince is trying to sell Theory to Austin. Theory attacks but Austin unloads on him with punches, then a Stone Cold Stunner, sending Theory out to the floor. Vince and Austin are in the middle of the ring now as fans go wild. Vince looks to start pleading with his former rival. Austin talks Vince into having a beer with him. Austin catches two beers and hands one to Vince. Vince is cautious as he takes a small sip but he seems to enjoy the beer. They then have a toast and start chugging as fans cheer them on. Austin kicks Vince for the Stone Cold Stunner but Vince stumbles a few steps back against the ropes. Austin grabs him and finishes the Stunner(Vince botched the Stunner big time). Austin’s music starts back up as he continues a beer bash in the corner. McAfee cheers Austin on from ringside. Vince is still flat on his back as Austin comes over and stomps a few times, kicking him out of the ring. Austin invites McAfee into the ring and the crowd pops again. Austin gives two beers to McAfee and they begin another beer bash as the glass breaks again. The beers keep coming as McAfee and Stone Cold continue. Austin suddenly drops McAfee with a Stone Cold Stunner out of nowhere. Austin tosses the football and catches a few more beers as the celebration continues. We see McAfee flat on his back, but still chugging beer. Austin exits the ring, comes back in for one more wave to the crowd, and then marches up the ramp. Austin turns and waves to the crowd one last time to end the segment.

WINNER TAKES ALL TITLE UNIFICATION MATCH
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns defeated WWE Champion Brock Lesnar (**TITLE CHANGE**)

Credit to Wrestling Inc. for the transcript.

Rick Boogs Injury Updates From WrestleMania 38 Night One

Rick Boogs is set to undergo surgery next week after suffering an injury at WrestleMania Saturday.

Night One of WrestleMania 38 opened up with SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos retaining over Boogs and Shinsuke Nakamura. There was a moment early on where Boogs had Jey Uso on his shoulders. He went to put Jimmy Uso on his shoulders for a double Fireman’s Carry, but when Jimmy jumped up onto him, Boogs’ knee gave out and they all went down.

Boogs then rolled to the floor and spent the rest of the match being checked on by trainers at ringside. Nakamura finished the match by himself and it seemed like things were cut short or changed due to the injury. After the match, trainers helped Boogs walk away from the ring but they had to carry him to the back by the time they got him up the ramp.

In an update, Michael Cole noted during commentary that Boogs was checked out backstage and it was determined that he suffered a torn quadriceps and a torn patella tendon.

Cole also reported that Boogs will need to undergo surgery in the next few days. Depending on the severity of the injuries, it’s likely that Boogs will be on the shelf for 6-12 months, but we should have a better timeframe after he goes under the knife.

WWE noted in their WrestleMania recap that Boogs was trying to squat both of The Usos when his already-injured knee gave out. Boogs had the same knee taped up at one point during the feud with The Usos in mid-March, but it looks like he only had the knee wrapped for one week, and just to sell an attack. It’s been confirmed that Boogs suffered a legitimate injury at WrestleMania last night.

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Source: Wrestling Inc.

Cody Rhodes Talks His “Complex” WWE Contract, WWE Giving Him A Bus

Cody Rhodes has revealed that his multi-year WWE contract is “the most complex contract ever drawn out in the history of our game.”

While confirming that he was back full-time on the road, Rhodes revealed WWE “were wonderful enough” to get him a bus so he can travel with his family.

“I’m all in [with WWE],” Rhodes told The Ringer. “It may be the most complex document ever drawn out in the history of our game. This is a full multi-year commitment, not a part-time deal. I’m back doing what I used to, every day on the road. They were wonderful enough to get me a bus, so my family could be with me. I got everyone here with me tonight [for WrestleMania Saturday]. They bet on me, so I’m going to bet on WWE. I’m really looking forward to it.”

When asked to elaborate on the complex document, Rhodes said: “Like The Undertaker said a couple of times in his [Hall of Fame] speech last night, perception is reality often in this industry. And the perception of is all over the place. ‘Oh, he’s an egomaniac, he asked for all this money.’ It’s kind of fun to hear it, but in reality, I grew up here. I didn’t know what a contract was, I think I was 19 when I was in OVW. Now it’s a different story; it’s no longer, ‘this has to be a certain way.’

“It’s more a case of me being one of the founding fathers of AEW, and I wanted to ensure that I left with the utmost respect. Nobody here is lazing enough to make AEW jokes or bingo hall references, or any of that, because I have nothing against them. It was time for me to move on.”

Cody Rhodes then implied that fighting for the AEW TNT Title no longer appealed to him.

“I wrestled everybody I wanted to in AEW,” Rhodes admitted. “I didn’t want to be a 15-time TNT Champion and hold the belt hostage, I wanted to move on to a different piece of leather. I don’t know why the contract is so complicated. My agent doesn’t want me to disclose much, but yes it’s a pretty long contract.”

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Source: Wrestling Inc.

Cody Rhodes Returns To WWE At WrestleMania 38, Details on His Contract

After weeks of rumors and speculation, Cody Rhodes has made his return to WWE.

Last night’s WrestleMania 38 Night One event saw Rhodes make his return as the opponent for Seth Rollins, hand-picked by WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon as the storyline goes. Rhodes defeated Rollins in tonight’s return match.

Rhodes had a special entrance as he was raised from under the stage. He was introduced as “The American Nightmare” and received pyro and a huge pop on his way to the ring. The back & forth match ended with two straight CrossRhodes, the signature right hands and Bionic Elbow of the late WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, and then one more CrossRhodes for the pin to win. The announcers did acknowledge how Cody has been away from WWE, and how he’s wrestled around the world, but there was no mention of AEW.

This was Cody’s first WWE match since May 16, 2016, when he lost to Zack Ryder at a WWE Superstars taping, while working as Stardust. Rhodes helped launch AEW, as a talent and Executive Vice President, but left the company back in February after his contract expired and he was unable to agree on a new deal with AEW President Tony Khan.

Rhodes is reportedly scheduled to be a regular member of the RAW roster moving forward. It’s been reported that he signed his new WWE contract around three weeks ago.

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Rhodes’ team issued a press release after his WrestleMania return and confirmed that he is signed to a new multi-year deal with WWE. Cody’s team consists of the Hyperion Talent Agency, the Spanos Law firm, and the Vision PR firm.

The press release also revealed that Rhodes is serving as the Executive Producer to A&E’s “Biography: WWE Legends” documentary on his father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes. The doc was mentioned in the earlier Variety interview, but the release from Rhodes’ team has confirmed that he will be the Executive Producer.

The release also included the following blurb on Rhodes’ return and career. It’s interesting to note that there is no direct mention of AEW, but they do acknowledge that he is a three-time TNT Champion. The return press release was not issued by WWE, but it’s possible they had a chance to approve it before it went out. Rhodes’ team issued the following:

The most sought-after free agent in professional wrestling, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, has landed back at WWE, the company where he began his career. Saturday night, in front of a massive crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Rhodes returned in a main event match with multi-time former WWE Champion Seth Rollins. Rhodes has inked a multi-year deal with the company.

Rhodes began his wrestling career with WWE developmental territory OVW and went on to compete with WWE for a decade before his departure in 2016. Over the past six years, Rhodes has wrestled all over the world including in Japan, England, Mexico, and Canada. In 2018, Rhodes was named Wrestler of the Year by Sports Illustrated. During his first run with WWE, Rhodes became a two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion and won six tag team championships (three World Tag Team Championships and three WWE Tag Team Championships). During his time away from WWE, Rhodes won many top championships including the Ring of Honor World Champion, IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion, ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion, and most recently the TNT Championship on three separate occasions. His father, the legendary “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, is a WWE Hall of Famer and both Cody and Dusty won NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship titles making them the first father/son combination to win the title.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE WrestleMania 38 Saturday Results 4/2/2022

SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM TITLES MATCH
The Usos (c) defeated Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs

Rick Boogs was injured

Drew McIntyre defeated Happy Corbin

The Miz & Logan Paul defeated Rey Mysterio & Dominik Mysterio

After the match: with hands raised, The Miz turned one Logan Paul, hitting him a Skull Crushing Finale

Stephanie McMahon introduced Gable Steveson

RAW WOMEN’S TITLE MATCH
Bianca Belair defeated Becky Lynch (c) (**TITLE CHANGE**)

Cody Rhodes defeated Seth Rollins

WWE Hall of Fame class of 2022 was introduced – The Steiner Brothers, Queen Sharmell, Shad Gaspard’s family, Vader’s Family and The Undertaker

SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S TITLE MATCH
Charlotte Flair (c) defeated Ronda Rousey

KO Show – Kevin Owens challenged Stone Cold Steve Austin to a No Holds Barred Match.

“NO HOLDS BARRED” MATCH
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin defeated Kevin Owens

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver Results 4/2/2022

WWE NXT WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez defeated Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne (c) (**TITLE CHANGE**)

WWE NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCH
Cameron Grimes defeated Carmelo Hayes (c) and Grayson Waller and Santos Escobar and Solo Sikoa (**TITLE CHANGE**)

Tony D’Angelo defeated Tommaso Ciampa

WWE NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
MSK (Nash Carter & Wes Lee) defeated Imperium (Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel) (c) and Creed Brothers (Brutus Creed & Julius Creed) (**TITLE CHANGE**)

WWE NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Mandy Rose (c) defeated Io Shirai and Cora Jade and Kay Lee Ray

Gunther defeated LA Knight

WWE NXT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Dolph Ziggler (c) defeated Bron Breakker

Tony Khan Says Samoa Joe Is All Elite, Joe Set For AEW Dynamite

Samoa Joe is now All Elite.

Joe made his surprise return to ROH at the end of Friday’s Supercard of Honor XV event. The main event saw Jonathan Gresham defeat Bandido to become the Undisputed ROH World Champion, but Gresham and Lee Moriarty were attacked by Sonjay Dutt and Jay Lethal after the bout.

Lethal, who turned on longtime friend Matt Sydal earlier in the night after defeating Moriarty, challenged Gresham to an immediate title match but Gresham denied him because of his earlier actions. This led to Dutt hitting Gresham and Gresham getting beat down. Moriarty tried to help Gresham but he failed, and that’s when Joe came out. Joe faced off with Lethal, then choked Dutt out.

In an update, ROH announcer Ian Riccaboni noted on commentary that Joe would be appearing on AEW Dynamite this Wednesday.

Furthermore, AEW President and new ROH owner Tony Khan took to Twitter to declare that Joe is All Elite. Khan confirmed Wednesday’s Dynamite appearance for The Samoan Submission Machine, who has the longest ROH World Title reign of all-time at 645 days when he held the strap from March 22, 2003 – December 26, 2004.

Supercard of Honor XV marked Joe’s first ROH appearance since June 2015. He is a one-time ROH World Champion, a one-time ROH Pure Champion, and was inducted into the inaugural class of the ROH Hall of Fame earlier this year.

WWE released Joe from his contract back on January 6. He was believed to be under the standard 30-day non-compete clauses that most WWE NXT talents have, which would’ve made him a free agent on February 5 when the clause expired.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

ROH Supercard Of Honor Results 4/1/2022, Samoa Joe

Zero Hour pre-show results

* Colt Cabana def. Blake Christian

* AQA def. Miranda Alize

* Gates of Agony (Kaun & Toa Liona, managed by Tully Blanchard) def. Cheeseburger & Eli Isom

* Dalton Castle def. Joe Hendry

Main show

Tully Blanchard introduces “The Machine” Brian Cage as his new client

Brian Cage defeated Ninja Mack

Jay Lethal defeated Lee Moriarty

After delivering a low blow to Moriarty, Jay Lethal connected with the Lethal Injection to score the victory

After the match, Lethal kicked the crutch away from Matt Sydal in the middle of the ring and began to attack him. He was eventually pulled away by Sonjay Dutt

INTERIM ROH WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Mercedes Martinez defeated Willow Nightingale

ROH WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) defeated The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) (c) (**TITLE CHANGE**)

After the match, The Young Bucks attack The Briscoes. FTR made the save and challenged The Young Bucks to a Tag Team Title match there and then. The Young Bucks refused and said the match will take place on AEW Dynamite this Wednesday.

ROH WORLD TV CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Minoru Suzuki defeated Rhett Titus (c) (**TITLE CHANGE**)

ROH PURE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Wheeler Yuta defeated Josh Woods (c) (**TITLE CHANGE**)

UNDISPUTED ROH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Jonathan Gresham (c) defeated Bandido (c) (**TITLE CHANGE**)

– Gresham took to the microphone after the match, but he was interrupted by Jay Lethal. Lethal wanted to be the first person to challenge Gresham for the championship. Gresham responds by saying Lethal’s actions earlier tonight have shown that he’s changed. Sonjay Dutt tries to separate the pair, but Dutt punches Gresham in the face. Lee Moriarty comes down to help, but Jay Lethal delivers a Lethal Injection. Samoa Joe then made his entrance and got in the face of Jay Lethal. Joe then choked out Sonjay Dutt.

IMPACT Wrestling: Multiverse Of Matches Results 4/1/2022, Taya Valkyrie Returns

  • Trey Miguel (c) def. Jordynne Grace, Blake Christian, Chris Bey, Vincent, & Rich Swann – Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship
  • Mickie James & Nick Aldis def. Chelsea Green & Matt Cardona
  • ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey def. Alex Shelley
  • The Influence (c) def. Tasha Steelz & Savannah Evans, Decay, and Gisele Shaw & Lady Frost – Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
  • Tomohiro Ishii (NJPW) def. Eddie Edwards (Pro Wrestling NOAH)
  • Josh Alexander & JONAH def. Moose & PCO
  • Deonna Purrazzo (c) def. Faby Apache – Champ Champ Challenge for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship 
  • Chris Sabin def. Jay White
  • The Good Brothers def. The Briscoes

Taya Valkyrie appeared inside an IMPACT Wrestling ring for the first time since she left the promotion in early 2021. The former Knockouts Champion came face-to-face with Deonna Purrazzo following The Virtuosa’s bout and challenged her to a AAA Reina de Reinas Title match at Rebellion. 

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