WWE RAW Preview 5/27/2024

WWE RAW tonight live on USA Network from the EnMarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.

WWE King & Queen Of The Ring 5/25/2024 (Results)

(Pre-Show) WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (c) def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell

WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Liv Morgan def. Becky Lynch (c) to become new Women’s World Champion

Dominik Mysterio showed up slid a chair into the ring to cause a distraction. Liv hit a DDT on the chair and then a Oblivion to get the win.

WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sami Zayn (c) def. Chad Gable and Bronson Reed

Gable berates Otis for not listening to him, shoves him, Otis gets in his face, Chad calls him an idiot and slaps him! Gable holds Sami up again, Otis charges in, Zayn ducks and Gable goes down! Back inside, Reed is in the corner… Zayne with a Helluva Kick. Zayn gets the pin for the win.

QUEEN OF THE RING TOURNAMENT FINAL
Nia Jax def. Lyra Valkyria

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch after she finishes giving Dominik Mysterio a tongue-lashing.

She says she doesn’t know what’s going on, she just knows that she has a rematch clause in her contract and she’s going to talk to Adam Pearce on Monday and give her her rematch.

KING OF THE RING TOURNAMENT FINAL
Gunther def. Randy Orton

Kayla Braxton interviews Triple H backstage.

He has some breaking news for us, and he says Drew McIntyre has been medically cleared to compete, and he’s making it official right now— Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship at Clash at the Castle next month.

Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj has guest ring announcer duties for our main event.

WWE UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
Cody Rhodes (C) def. Logan Paul

In the middle of the match, on the outside, Cody fights with one of Paul’s guys and the other hands Paul brass knucks. Cody charges in, jumping off the steel steps… AND LOGAN NAILS HIM IN THE INJURED RIBS WITH THE KNUCKS! Michael Cole gives him hell for using the knucks anyway and calls him a loser, Logan charges after him and Corey Graves stands up and gets in his way! RHODES DIVES ON HIM!

Later in the match: Rhodes jumps up to the barricade… CODY CUTTER INTO THE TABLE! Referee Ryan Tran is going to count Logan out but Cody tells him not to, saying he has to learn! Rhodes clears the Arabic announce desk, breaks the count, taking Paul over, thrown into the steps… LOGAN DROPS HIM WITH A RIGHT HAND TO THE JAW!

Paul throws him onto the Arabic table, bottle of Prime in hand as he breaks the count, up top, Prime mist… PLANCHA OFF THE TOP AND THROUGH THE DAMN TABLE! Back in the ring, frog splash… CODY KICKS OUT! Back and forth, Ref gets squashed by a Stinger Splash from Paul, Rhodes gets him up… COP KILLER BUT THERE’S NOBODY TO MAKE THE COUNT!

Cody tries to wake him up, Logan uppercuts him in the gentleman’s area, he gets the knucks back out, loads his fist… IBRAHIM AL-HAJJAJ PULLS HIM OUT OF THE RING! Logan recovers, right hand, Cody blocks him, inverted facelock… CROSS RHODES! Rolled into a second one, a third as the Ref gets back to his feet… makes the 3 count for Rhodes.

A New Wyatt 6 QR Code Airs On WWE SmackDown

A new QR code appeared on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.

During the entrance for A-Town Down Under, a QR code led fans to a website that had links to “recovered” poems and letters.

WWE SmackDown Preview 5/24/2024

WWE SmackDown will air tonight on FOX from the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the first time.

Tonight’s SmackDown is the go-home show for Saturday’s King and Queen of the Ring premium live event.

  • King of the Ring Semifinal Match: Tama Tonga vs. Randy Orton
  • Queen of the Ring Semifinal Match: Bianca Belair vs. Nia Jax
  • The Street Profits vs. Tonga Loa and Solo Sikoa
  • WWE Women’s Champion Bayley vs. Chelsea Green (Non-Title Match)
  • AJ Styles will confront SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis

Triple H announced that the winners of the King and Queen of the Ring series will also receive world title matches at the August 2024 SummerSlam event, which emanates from Cleveland, Ohio.

WWE King & Queen Of The Ring 5/25/2024 (Card)

WWE King and Queen of the Ring – Saturday May 25, 2024 from Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

WWE UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
Cody Rhodes (C) vs. Logan Paul

WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv Morgan

WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable vs. Bronson Reed

KING OF THE RING TOURNAMENT FINAL
Gunther vs. Randy Orton

QUEEN OF THE RING TOURNAMENT FINAL
Lyra Valkyria vs. Nia Jax

(Pre-Show) WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (c) vs. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell

Winners of the King and Queen of the Ring series will also receive world title matches at the August 2024 SummerSlam event, which emanates from Cleveland, Ohio.

Triple H Dramatically Raises The Stakes For WWE King & Queen Of The Ring Tournaments

The 2024 King and Queen of the Ring tournaments will culminate at WWE’s eponymous premium live event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this weekend. Before the finalists head into their respectives battles, though, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque has shared a significant update regarding the stakes of these tournaments.

In addition to taking the proverbial throne, Levesque confirmed (via the WWE Experience event in Riyadh) that the winners of the King and Queen of the Ring series will also receive world title matches at the August 2024 SummerSlam event, which emanates from Cleveland, Ohio. Levesque further clarified that the victors will definitively challenge the world champions of their respective brands, rather than having the option to choose their title match opponents.

This week’s episode of “WWE Raw” hosted the first pair of semi-final tournament matchups, with Jey Uso wrestling GUNTHER in the King of the Ring brackets, while Lyra Valkyria collided with IYO SKY in pursuit of the Queen of the Ring throne. Ultimately, these contests resulted in GUNTHER and Valkyria punching their tickets to the finals. The second pair of semi-final faceoffs will take place on tomorrow’s episode of “WWE SmackDown.”

Within the King of the Ring tournament, Randy Orton will tangle up with The Bloodline’s Tama Tonga, who will likely have Solo Sikoa and Tanga Loa lingering in the shadows as back-up. The winner of the Orton-Tonga match will then move on to face GUNTHER in the finals. Similarly, Nia Jax and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair will also square off tomorrow, with the victor advancing to a concluding round Queen of the Ring tournament matchup against Valkyria.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Clues In Latest WWE Twitch Stream Potentially Spell Out Exact Date Of Wyatt 6 Debut

WWE continues to reveal new clues about a long-rumored stable centered around the late Bray Wyatt, referred to by many as “Wyatt 6.” On Wednesday, WWE used its WhatsApp to tease a second Twitch streaming video, a week after the first one aired last Thursday. That video has now dropped — on Wyatt’s birthday, no less — and depending on how you read the clues, it may have both confirmed the new group’s reported membership and revealed the exact date they will debut.

While there were no QR codes in this video, it did feature no fewer than nine sets of latitude/longitude coordinates, which have been used previously in this storyline. The coordinates lead to — in order of their appearance in the video — Rathdrum, Idaho (47.8124°N, 116.8966°W), Abilene, Texas (32.4487°N, 99.7331°W), Ixonia, Wisconsin (43.1439°N, 88.5973°W), Navesink, New Jersey (40.3997°N, 74.0299°W), Erlanger, Kentucky (39.0167°N, 84.6008°W), Ramblewood, New Jersey (39.9286°N, 74.9475°W), Irwindale, California (34.1070°N, 117.9353°W), Unicoi, Tennessee (36.1954°N, 82.3496°W), and Scarborough, Ontario, Canada (43.7764°N, 79.2318°W).

Online speculation is already running wild as to the meaning of these coordinates, but some fans noticed that combining the first letters of each location, in order, spells out “Rainerius.” A 12th century Italian preacher known for expelling demons prior to his canonization, Rainerius is the patron saint of travelers, and more importantly, his feast day is June 17, which happens to be the Monday after the Clash at the Castle PLE, when “WWE Raw” comes to Corpus Christi, Texas. Other clues in the video also pointed to a June 2024 debut, lending credence to this theory.

As far as the actual content of the video is concerned, it largely depicts of pair of hands (wearing fingerless gloves, though at one point they wrap themselves in tape) writing a series of letters and putting them into envelopes, each marked “Remember Who You Are.” The letters contain similar verbiage to that seen in previous clues, but this time there are hints about specific wrestlers rumored to be involved in the stable.

“It is never easy to feel loss,” the first letter reads. “You have lost too much already. You deserve to be set free. I know that you are angry. That is okay. Let me show you what that anger can do. When you are ready to take off the blindfold come find me. You can always wear your mask :)” This could refer to the recently re-hired Erick Rowan, the last surviving member of the original Wyatt Family, who was known for wearing a sheep’s mask.

“I am so sad seeing you look for a friend but to find none,” the second letter reads. “How sad for them to miss out on finding someone as special as you. I have watched you stare into the abyss hoping someone would look back. I want you to know I see you. You are seen. You are loved. Come home. Your new family awaits.” This fits with Nikki Cross, whose rare WWE appearances over the last couple of years have seen her alternately searching for friends and staring blankly into space.

The hands actually attempt the third letter twice, first writing “You had a family. You had friends. You did your best. They revealed themselves to be liars!!!!” before crumpling up the letter and starting again.
 
“Your family betrayed you,” the second attempt reads. “You deserve better. You are accepted just as you are. Come to me and I will make you brand new. I will set you free. We can be a real family. We can be a real family!” While it’s the hardest one to pin down, this letter makes the most sense for Dexter Lumis, who’s been off TV for a full year, unlike his “family members” from the “WWE NXT” stable The Way. The hands also scribble randomly on another piece of paper after writing this letter, which could be a nod to Lumis’ psychotic artist gimmick.

Finally, the fourth letter reads, “You had followers and they betrayed you. They turned their backs and when you were only asking for help asking for love asking for someone anyone to notice you they all did … nothing. I will give you a family. Let’s teach them consequences. :)” Combined with the smiley face, these words bring to mind former Schism leader Joe Gacy.

The video ends with the letters being delivered, followed by a figure entering a house and seeing a female figure who has been shown before, possibly a reference to longtime Wyatt lore character Sister Abigail and/or a hint at the involvement of Alexa Bliss. We also see a close-up shot of an unsettling smile that’s familiar to anyone who remembers Bo Dallas, Wyatt’s brother and the man behind the Uncle Howdy character from his final WWE run.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

More Wyatt-Related Breadcrumbs Drop On WWE WhatsApp, Tease Second Twitch Stream Video

WWE has continued to tease the introduction of a Wyatt storyline and dropped a few subtle hints regarding it on social media. 

A recent tease by WWE revealed that Uncle Howdy was posting on their WhatsApp, and a new clue of sorts would be released on Twitch on Thursday, 8 PM. The images had the phrases “I’m waiting for you” and “Remember who you are” inscribed on it.

Recent teases and reports have hinted that WWE could begin a storyline based on Bray Wyatt. WWE had recently posted a few bits on their Twitch of the time when The Wyatt Family debuted on WWE television, and the Twitch video also featured Rachel Bonnetta, a psychiatrist who was in a Bray Wyatt segment a few years ago. Over the last few weeks on “WWE Raw” and “WWE SmackDown,” there have been QR codes, puzzles, and glitches that indicate the ominous arrival of someone on WWE television. Last month’s Backlash show also featured a QR code that had an audio clip of Bray Wyatt’s doctor and a message from a woman, teasing a return.

A recent report revealed that WWE has earmarked a few names for a Wyatt-based faction, which includes the likes of Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, and Wyatt’s brother, Bo Dallas. Rowan reportedly pulled out of a few indie shows he was supposed to be a part of as he has seemingly re-signed with WWE.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Announces Host City For Two-Night SummerSlam 2026

Since 2020, WWE has begun to make WrestleMania an even bigger event, with the biggest show of the year being held across two nights. The move has worked out well so far, and it appears WWE is ready to apply the practice for their second biggest event on the calendar, starting two years from now.

On Thursday morning, WWE PR announced that the 2026 edition of SummerSlam would be a two night event, taking place on August 1 and August 2. Both shows will take place out of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings.

“U.S. Bank Stadium is an absolutely world-class venue, situated in a city with rich wrestling history and an amazing fan base,” WWE Executive Chris Legentil said in a statement. “We’re excited to bring two nights of SummerSlam to Minneapolis in 2026.”

“U.S. Bank Stadium is honored to host WWE’s SummerSlam on Minnesota’s biggest stage in 2026,” Chairman of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Michael Vekich said. “We look forward to providing a warm welcome and best-in-class experience at U.S. Bank Stadium for WWE Superstars, staff, fans, and guests.”

In addition to SummerSlam, both WWE and the Minnesota Sports and Events commission confirmed there will be a slew of “fan and community events” organized between the two sides leading into the big show. SummerSlam coming to Minnesota comes after the state had been rumored to be the host site for WrestleMania 41, before WWE instead opted to hold both nights of the event in Las Vegas, Nevada. The announcement is unusual in WWE announcing the dates and location for an event two years from now, while the date and location for SummerSlam 2025 has yet to be unveiled.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 5/21/2024

Here is the lineup for tonight’s episode of WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Performance Center on the USA Network: 

  • Men’s North American Championship number one contender’s match: Wes Lee vs. Joe Gallus vs. Josh Briggs
  • Women’s North American Championship six-pack ladder match qualifier: Jaida Parker vs. Brinley Reece
  • Women’s North American Championship six-pack ladder match qualifier: Thea Hail vs. Fallon Henley
  • Natalya & Karmen Petrovic vs. Shayna Baszler & Lola Vice