WWE RAW Preview 12/23/19

Tonight’s WWE RAW episode on the USA Network was taped last Monday at the Wells Fargo Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

  • Rey Mysterio to defend the United States Championship against Seth Rollins on this week’s Raw
  • Randy Orton & Raw Tag Team Champions The Viking Raiders to battle The O.C. this Monday on Raw
  • Kevin Owens vs. Mojo Rawley in a Christmas Street Fight
  • Bobby Lashley vs. Cedric Alexander
  • Drew McIntyre vs. Zack Ryder
  • Ricochet vs. Tony Nese
  • Aleister Black in action
  •  Charlotte Flair vs. Chelsea Green
  • Erick Rowan in action
  • Rusev vs. No Way Jose
  • Appearances by AOP, Jimmy Fallon, Buddy Murphy, RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Asuka, and others

NWA To Upload NWA Powerrr A Day Earlier This Week (Monday, 12/23)

NWA announced on Twitter yesterday that they will be uploading this week’s NWA Powerrr 24 hours earlier.

Episode 11 will be uploaded today, Monday, December 23 at 6:05 p.m. EST on NWA’s YouTube channel.

The second season of NWA Powerrr kicked off last Tuesday with Eli Drake defeating Ken Anderson in the main event.

Below is NWA’s announcement:

https://twitter.com/nwa/status/1208856193185267713

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Backstage News On Marty Scurll’s Status With ROH And NWA

Despite appearing for both ROH and NWA last week, Marty Scurll is currently a free agent, according to the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Scurll is one of several ROH stars whose contracts were expiring, along with Jeff Cobb, Bandido, Brody King, Tracy Williams and Shane Taylor. While it’s not clear what the status is for any of those talents, it appears as if Scurll will be working for both ROH and NWA for the near future.

Scurll, whose ROH contract expired in November, owns the rights to Villain Enterprises, and the group was victorious in the main event of the ROH Final Battle Fallout tapings last week. It also appears that Scurll will be facing Nick Aldis in the main event of the next NWA pay-per-view in January.

It was noted in the Observer that Scurll is also booked for another date that’s not for either NWA or ROH, however that spot is being kept quiet.

A lot of people had expected Scurll to sign with AEW, as he is close with the top stars of the promotion and had been subtly referenced on a recent episode of Being The Elite. AEW EVP Cody Rhodes was recently asked about Scurll possibly joining the company in an interview with talkSport.

“Marty is going to do what Marty is going to do,” Cody said. “We all love Marty. Anything he does in the next few weeks or months, I wouldn’t look at as permanent for him. He’s very much testing the waters here and there and that’s pretty much all I can say on Marty.”

Stay tuned for updates on Scurll’s status.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

‘FOX New Year’s Eve With Steve Harvey’ To Feature A Match With Roman Reigns

FOX is ringing in 2020 with the help of Roman Reigns, as “The Big Dog” will be featured in a match during their New Year’s Eve special hosted by Steve Harvey in Times Square.

According to Deadline, Maria Menounos and Rob Gronkowski will co-host the evening set to include a live performance by The Village People while a group of people attempt to set the world record for largest YMCA dance.

The report says also says the evening will “feature a WWE match with Roman Reigns,” but it’s not specificied if it will be taped, an older match or if Reigns will be wrestling during the show.

Additional performers include LL Cool J, DJ Z-Trip, The Chainsmokers, The Lumineers, Florida Georgia Line, Backstreet Boys, Tyga and The Killers. Gordon Ramsay, Will Arnett and Jenna Dewan will also make appearances on the show.

New Year’s Eve on FOX kicks off at 8pm ET.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

MLW Fusion Preview 12/21/19

A double main event headlines this week’s Fusion featuring two major Opera Cup opening round bouts… but what is Tom Lawlor up to?

“Filthy” Tom Lawlor has a special announcement, but will he have to contend with Ross Von Erich?  After being betrayed by his former friend, Ross looks to avenge his brother’s attacker and get payback on traitor Tom Lawlor.

Will Lawlor be able to elude Ross, or will he come face to face with some Texas justice?

A dream match is featured in the main event as the opening round of the Opera Cup comes to a close.  For the first-time ever Low Ki fights Davey Boy Smith Jr.

The “Lone Wolf of Brooklyn” Low Ki has made it his goal to claim the prestigious Opera Cup and he has the credentials to be an instant favorite to go all the way. A former World Heavyweight Champion, Low Ki is the rare athlete who can match Davey Boy Smith’s striking skills, grappling and submission skills.

Standing in Low Ki’s way is the man whose grandfather last won the Opera Cup in 1948: Davey Boy Smith Jr.  Smith along with the Hart family have donated the family heirloom to the league and has revived the historic Opera Cup tournament to celebrate the sport’s history and reintroduce the coveted cup.

Fighting for his family’s legacy and the coveted Opera Cup trophy, Smith promises to match Low Ki hold for hold, move for move and strike for strike as the two strong style combatants collide.

The return of the Opera Cup tournament after a 71-year hiatus continues in another opening round bout.

In a match no one expected, MLW matchmakers and the Hart/Smith family have selected MJF and National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone for an opening round Opera Cup match.

For the first-time ever the Dynasty will clash as the Burberry wearing New York loudmouth MJF wrestles his fellow Dynasty team member and reigning National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone in a match that could forever alter the relationship between the two elitists.

All week Richard Holliday and his father/lawyer have attempted to derail the Opera Cup match.  MLW ultimately prevailed with the Hart family getting their wish of having the Dynasty fight each other in the historic opening round of the Opera Cup.

The Phoenix powerhouse has been stacking wins since marching into MLW earlier this year. Defeating the Hart Foundation and collecting the National Openweight Championship has put Alex Hammerstone in the rarified air as one of the most dominant forces in MLW.

MJF, who has been in the league for 2 years has enjoyed a reign as both the World Middleweight Champion and as World Tag Team Champions with fellow Dynasty member Richard Holliday.  MJF has been a fierce challenger since joining the league in October 2017.

With Holliday, Hammerstone and MJF forming the Dynasty in the spring, the trio of elitists have been virtually unstoppable while entangled in a bitter feud with the Hart Foundation.  Now, the Hart/Smith family may have the last laugh, given their influence on matchmaking for the Opera Cup.

Will the Dynasty crumble? Will the Dynasty endure and take home the Opera Cup? Find out on this week’s FUSION.

After the off-camera chaos a few weeks ago, Jimmy Havoc clashes with rival Mance Warner in a Prince of Darkness match. What happens when Ol Mancer and England’s Most Dangerous man are cloaked in hoods and must rely on their instincts to defeat the other? Tune in to find out!

Join Rich Bocchini and AJ Kirsch from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:

  • Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Low Ki – Opera Cup opening round match
  • MJF vs. Alex Hammerstone – Opera Cup opening round match
  • Jimmy Havoc vs. Mance Warner – Prince of Darkness Match

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Preview 12/20/19

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown will take place from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City with fallout from WWE TLC.

  • The New Day welcome challenge from Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro
  • What’s next for Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt?
  • Dana Brooke takes to social media to set rematch with Bayley

AEW Announces Quick Sell Out For The Revolution PPV

AEW has announced that the upcoming Revolution pay-per-view is now sold out.

The company tweeted today and noted that Revolution sold out in less than one hour. It was also noted that more tickets will be released once production is finalized.

They wrote, “#AEWRevolution is SOLD OUT! You did it! You actually did! In less than an hour – #AEWRevolution is sold out! However! – keeping checking https://AEWTIX.COM between now and show date as we will try to open up seats once production’s set up is finalized!”

AEW Revolution will take place on Saturday, February 29, 2020, from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The event will run in partnership with the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2).

Stay tuned for news on the Revolution card. No matches have been announced yet.

Below is AEW’s tweet on the sell out:

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Killer Kross To Receive Significant Contract Offer From WWE?

WWE officials are reportedly interested in bringing in former Impact Wrestling star Killer Kross.

WWE’s interest level in Kross is said to be significantly high, according to a new report from @Wrestlevotes. It was noted that Kross should receive a similar offer to what WWE offered current AEW star “Hangman” Adam Page last year. Word then was that Triple H offered “main roster money” for Page to work WWE NXT as one of the top stars of the brand.

There’s no word yet on if Kross is interested in signing with WWE, but the company is reportedly pursuing him heavily, more than they usually do with other free agents.

As noted earlier this week, Impact announced that Kross has been released from his contract. There was talk in September 2018 of WWE having interest in Kross, but that was the last we heard of it. His girlfriend, Scarlett Bordeaux, recently signed with WWE.

It was announced yesterday that Kross will make his debut for MLW on February 1, 2020.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Edge Once Again Seemingly Denies Returning To The Ring

It appears that Edge won’t be making a return to the ring after all.

The WWE Hall of Famer has been in the news lately following a recent report that he could be making his in-ring return soon. It was speculated by PWInsider that we could see Edge return to the ring for WrestleMania 36, and maybe as soon as the Royal Rumble.

Edge has since denied those rumors, tweeting out, “Still not and still not. Period.”

This is not the first time Edge has denied rumors of a ring return. Back in October, there were talks of Edge returning to the ring after he signed a new contract. Edge himself stated he was in Pittsburgh for WWE business, which is where WWE’s Dr. Joseph Maroon happens to be based. Edge reportedly had talks with both WWE and AEW before signing a new WWE deal.

Following his retirement in 2011, Edge got physical for the first time in a WWE ring, performed a Spear on Elias at SummerSlam this past August.

You can check out Edge’s tweet.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Killer Kross To Make MLW Debut In February

MLW  announced yesterday on Twitter that Killer Kross will be making his MLW debut on February 1, 2020.

Killer Kross will make his debut during MLW’s FIGHTLAND. The event marks MLW’s return to the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

As noted yesterday, Kross was released from Impact Wrestling. It was back in May when he asked for his release from Impact.

Below is MLW’s announcement:

https://twitter.com/MLW/status/1207835272647467008

Source: Wrestling Inc.