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WWE SNME 5/23/2026 Results

Jade Cargill Pins Rhea Ripley Before Clash in Italy

The opening six-woman tag match quickly turned chaotic as WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley teamed with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss against Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin.

Ripley and Cargill’s tension was front and center throughout the bout, but Charlotte Flair ended up carrying much of the action during the middle stretch after being isolated by the opposing team. Michin nearly scored a shocking win after countering Flair with a Styles Clash, but Ripley broke up the pinfall attempt with a running knee.

Once Ripley finally got her hands on Cargill late in the match, the crowd erupted. The two exchanged strikes before Ripley connected with a Riptide that looked like it could end things, but Michin interrupted the cover.

The closing moments completely broke down, with all six competitors trading big moves. After Ripley, Flair, and Bliss briefly stood tall together, Cargill blindsided Ripley with a pump kick and followed it up with Jaded to pin the WWE Women’s Champion clean in the center of the ring.

The win gives Cargill massive momentum heading into her championship match against Ripley at Clash in Italy.

Winners: Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin

Becky Lynch Destroys Sol Ruca After Disqualification Loss

Becky Lynch may have technically lost to Sol Ruca, but she made sure nobody remembered the result for long.

Before the match even officially got underway, Lynch smashed the Women’s Intercontinental Championship into Ruca’s face and immediately set a hostile tone. Ruca responded with an explosive athletic showing, dazzling the crowd with springboard offense and a moonsault to the floor.

Things fell apart when Ruca attempted the Sol Snatcher, only for Lynch to pull referee Jessika Carr into the way of the move. The referee was taken out in an awkward collision, forcing a disqualification victory for Ruca.

The post-match assault was far more brutal than the match itself.

An enraged Lynch blasted Ruca with the title belt before delivering three consecutive Manhandle Slams while trash-talking the rising star. Officials tried to intervene, but Lynch chased them away and stood tall with the championship.

It’s clear Becky is sending a message to the entire women’s division.

Winner via DQ: Sol Ruca

Penta Survives Ethan Page In Excellent Intercontinental Title Match

Penta and Ethan Page arguably stole the show with a hard-hitting Intercontinental Championship match that had the crowd invested from start to finish.

Page targeted Penta’s back early after launching him onto the commentary table, slowing down the champion and controlling long stretches of the match with methodical offense. Penta repeatedly fought back with his trademark speed and creativity, including a huge tope con hilo and a springboard DDT that nearly ended the contest.

The final stretch turned into a dramatic back-and-forth exchange featuring near falls and counters from both men. Page nearly captured the title after an avalanche powerslam and later tried to cheat by exposing the turnbuckle pad.

That plan backfired.

Penta reversed the momentum, sending Page ribs-first into the exposed corner before hitting a spectacular springboard Mexican Destroyer to retain the championship.

The crowd gave both men a strong ovation after one of the best matches of the night.

Winner and still WWE Intercontinental Champion: Penta

Scream Mode Retains Women’s Tag Team Championships

Brie Bella and Paige managed to survive a power-heavy challenge from Nia Jax and Lash Legend.

The champions used speed and double-team offense early, but the match shifted once Jax and Legend started overpowering Paige in their corner. Legend especially impressed during the heat segment, throwing Paige around and controlling the pace.

Bella eventually got the hot tag and rallied the crowd with a series of kicks and quick offense on Jax. The challengers looked close to winning after a devastating Samoan Drop and splash combination, but Paige broke up the pinfall attempt.

The finish saw Paige counter Jax with a roll-up while Brie Bella added extra leverage from behind to steal the victory and retain the titles.

Winners and still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions: Scream Mode

Logan Paul, Austin Theory Retain Thanks To Chaos And Bron Breakker

The main event tag title match between The Vision and The Street Profits delivered nonstop energy, but controversy once again followed Logan Paul.

Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins had the crowd behind them from the opening bell, repeatedly shutting down Paul and Theory’s attempts to control the pace. Ford especially electrified the audience with his athleticism, including a massive somersault senton over the ring post onto both opponents at ringside.

Despite the momentum, Paul’s loaded right hand and constant interference from Paul Heyman kept the champions alive. The Street Profits appeared moments away from victory after hitting their blockbuster Doomsday Device combination on Theory, but Paul broke up the pin.

Things escalated even further when Bron Breakker stormed to ringside. Dawkins managed to launch Breakker over the announce table, but Heyman ultimately changed the outcome by placing Theory’s foot on the ropes during a near fall.

Moments later, Logan Paul knocked Ford out with brass knuckles behind the referee’s back, allowing Theory to steal the pinfall victory.

After the match, Breakker laid out both Street Profits with Spears before standing tall alongside The Vision and Paul Heyman.

Winners and still World Tag Team Champions: The Vision

WWE SNME 5/23/26 Quick Results

  • Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin def. Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss
  • Sol Ruca def. Becky Lynch via disqualification
  • Penta def. Ethan Page to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship
  • Scream Mode retained the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships against Nia Jax and Lash Legend
  • The Vision retained the World Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 5/23/2026 (Card)

WWE SNME – Saturday May 23, 2026 – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. in Fort Wayne, Indiana – STREAMING LIVE May 23 at 8 ET/5 PT on Peacock in the United States and YouTube internationally

CARD

  • Women’s Intercontinental Championsh Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca
  • Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. Ethan Page
  • World Tag Team Championship: The Vision (Logan Paul & Austin Theory) (c) vs. The Street Profits
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Paige & Brie Bella (c) vs. The Irressistibe Forces
  • Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab

WWE SmackDown Preview 5/22/2026

WWE SmackDown live tonight at 8/7c on USA Network and Netflix internationally from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

  • Final build for Saturday Night’s Main Event
  • Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Talla Tonga
  • Expect to see Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Gunther
  • Solo Sikoa will probably be looking for some payback against Royce Keys

Ludwig Kaiser Cleared For WWE And International Travel Amid Ongoing Battery Case

An important update has surfaced regarding Ludwig Kaiser’s legal situation, as new court records indicate the WWE star will still be permitted to travel for work while his battery case remains active.

According to recently filed documents, Kaiser’s attorney submitted a supplemental motion requesting approval for both out-of-state and international travel. The filing also notes that Kaiser’s legal team has already spoken with Florida Assistant State Attorney Shaylynne Kotch, who reportedly does not oppose the request.

Part of the filing states:

“Since the initial filing of the Motion to Travel, undersigned counsel communicated with Assistant State Attorney Shaylynne Kotch, who indicated no objection to this motion.”

The motion then asks the court to formally allow Kaiser to continue traveling domestically and internationally while the case proceeds.

Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested earlier this week in Orange County, Florida after turning himself in over an alleged April 23 altercation at his Orlando apartment complex. He was later released after posting a $1,000 bond. Court records reportedly list fellow WWE star Gunther (Walter Hahn) as the person who paid the bond amount.

The incident stems from an encounter involving another resident in the building. According to the arrest report, the alleged victim claimed Kaiser and a woman were behaving in an “uncontrollably intimate” manner inside an elevator. After reportedly telling them to “please have some manners,” the victim alleged Kaiser punched him multiple times and shoved him to the ground.

Authorities later reviewed surveillance footage near the elevator area and identified Barthel as the suspect. The alleged victim also reportedly identified Kaiser during a photo lineup conducted by investigators.

As part of his release conditions, Kaiser has been ordered to avoid contact with victims and witnesses connected to the case. He was also granted a single supervised visit back to the apartment complex while accompanied by law enforcement.

WWE has not issued any public statement regarding the situation as of this writing.

The travel approval is especially significant given Kaiser’s upcoming AAA commitments. He is currently scheduled to compete as El Grande Americano at AAA Noche de Los Grandes in Mexico, where he is expected to face Chad Gable in a mask vs. mask match tied to their ongoing storyline rivalry.

There had been uncertainty surrounding Kaiser’s ability to appear at the event following news of the arrest. However, AAA later announced on social media that the match involving El Grande Americano had been reinstated after initially being pulled from promotional plans.

Noche de Los Grandes is set to take place May 30 in Arena Monterrey.

New Report Adds Context To Ludwig Kaiser Battery Arrest Ahead Of AAA Noche de los Grandes

More information has surfaced regarding Ludwig Kaiser’s recent battery arrest, and a new report is painting a very different picture from the version outlined in official court documents.

According to journalist Raj Giri, the incident that led to Kaiser’s arrest may have escalated after an alleged threat involving ICE was directed at Kaiser’s girlfriend, WWE and AAA personality Andrea Bazarte.

Giri reported that Kaiser and Bazarte were together in an elevator at the Paramount on Lake Eola Apartments in Orlando when the incident began. While the two were reportedly being affectionate, the report claims nothing appeared excessive or disruptive. The alleged victim, identified as Richard Reap, reportedly remained silent during the elevator ride.

However, after exiting on the 12th floor, Reap allegedly made a comment along the lines of, “You need to show some f—in’ respect before I call ICE on that b—h.” According to Giri’s account, Kaiser then exited the elevator and a physical confrontation followed. The report claims the altercation involved a scuffle, though no punches were allegedly thrown.

That account differs heavily from the details included in the arrest warrant issued by the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando.

The warrant states the incident occurred on April 23, 2026, around 6:30 PM. Reap reportedly told authorities that Kaiser and Bazarte were behaving in an “uncontrollably intimate” manner inside the elevator. After asking the pair to “please have some manners” upon exiting, Reap alleged Kaiser responded violently by punching him multiple times, knocking him to the ground, and threatening additional harm.

Police documentation reportedly noted a scratch on the back of Reap’s head as well as visible redness that officers believed was consistent with a recent altercation.

Kaiser was arrested on May 20 and later released from Orange County Corrections after posting $1,000 bond.

The situation arrives at a difficult time professionally for Kaiser, who is currently involved in a featured WWE and AAA crossover storyline connected to the El Grande Americano angle. Bazarte has also played a visible role in the ongoing story.

Kaiser is currently scheduled to headline AAA Noche de los Grandes on May 30 at Arena Monterrey, where he is expected to face Chad Gable in a mask vs. mask match. With the arrest now public, questions have emerged regarding whether the case could affect Kaiser’s ability to travel internationally for the event.

AAA has already canceled the “Serenata para El Grande Americano” promotional event that had been planned for May 21 in Mexico City, though no official reason was given.

As of now, neither WWE nor AAA has publicly addressed the arrest or confirmed whether Kaiser’s status for Noche de los Grandes has changed.

The event card currently includes appearances by Bayley, Dominik Mysterio, Penta Zero Miedo, The War Raiders, Pagano, and Psycho Clown, and is scheduled to air on Fox and Fox One.

WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser (Aka El Grande Americano) Arrested In Florida On Battery Charge

WWE performer Ludwig Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was reportedly arrested in Florida on a battery charge earlier this week.

According to PWInsider, Kaiser was taken into custody in Orange County, Florida, before later being released on a $1,000 bond. The report noted that the incident was not related to a domestic dispute. Additional details from Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp indicate the charge allegedly stems from Kaiser striking another man.

As of now, WWE has not publicly commented on the situation.

The arrest comes during a busy stretch for Kaiser on WWE programming. The former Imperium member has recently been appearing under the “El Grande Americano” persona and competed on this week’s episode of WWE Raw. During the show, Kaiser teamed with Bravo Americano and Rayo Americano in a six-man match against the Original El Grande Americano, Chad Gable, alongside Bruto Creedo and Julio Creedo.

Kaiser’s side picked up the victory as WWE and AAA continue building toward the upcoming mask vs. mask showdown between Kaiser and Gable.

That match is currently scheduled for AAA’s Noche de Los Grandes event on May 30 in Monterrey, Mexico. With the event rapidly approaching, there is already speculation regarding whether the arrest could affect Kaiser’s ability to travel internationally for the show.

At this point, no changes to the match have been announced.

New Details Released Regarding Ludwig Kaiser’s Battery Arrest

Additional information has surfaced regarding the recent arrest of WWE star Ludwig Kaiser, with a newly obtained police report shedding more light on the alleged incident.

According to documents obtained by NoDQ, the situation reportedly dates back to April 23, despite Kaiser’s arrest only becoming public this week. That leaves nearly a month between the alleged altercation and the WWE performer being taken into custody.

The report states that police responded to a call shortly after 6:30 p.m. and spoke with the alleged victim, identified as Richard Reap. Reap reportedly told officers that he had entered an elevator where he encountered “an unknown white male and unknown white female” who were allegedly behaving in what he described as an overly intimate manner during the ride down.

As Reap exited the elevator, he claimed he told the couple to “please have some manners.” According to the report, that comment allegedly triggered a confrontation, with Reap accusing the male individual of punching him several times before shoving him to the ground. Reap also alleged that threats were made during the encounter.

Officers reportedly observed visible injuries on Reap, including a fresh scratch on the back of his head and redness that was said to be consistent with a recent physical altercation.

The report further notes that elevator surveillance footage appeared to support portions of Reap’s account, allegedly showing the suspect striking him and pushing him to the ground. Investigators later identified the suspect as Kaiser through security footage from the building. Authorities ultimately arrested the WWE star after Reap reportedly identified him in a lineup.

Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested in Orange County, Florida, on a battery charge and later released on a $1,000 bond. The charge is reportedly not connected to a domestic incident.

The WWE star remains active on television as part of the ongoing “El Grande Americano” storyline and is currently scheduled to face Chad Gable in a mask vs. mask match at AAA’s Noche de Los Grandes event on May 30 in Monterrey, Mexico. WWE has not yet publicly commented on the arrest or the newly released details.

Former WWE Star Enzo Reportedly Seen At WWE Performance Center – Big Bill’s AEW Contract Expiring Soon?

A familiar face from WWE’s past may be back on the company’s radar.

According to a report from False Finish, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore was recently spotted at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. The outlet noted that Amore was present at the facility on Tuesday ahead of this week’s episode of WWE NXT on The CW.

False Finish shared the following update on X:

“False Finish has learned that former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore has been at the WWE Performance Center recently and was there yesterday ahead of #WWENXT.”

Amore’s WWE run came to an abrupt end in January 2018 after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him. WWE suspended him on January 22 before officially parting ways with him the following day. Later that year, the Phoenix Police Department closed the investigation without filing charges.

Since leaving WWE, Amore — who has performed under the name Real1 — has remained active on the independent wrestling scene. Over the years, he has appeared for promotions including MLW, GCW, House of Glory, and Northeast Wrestling while also pursuing music projects outside the ring.

The timing of the reported Performance Center visit has sparked speculation among fans due to another recent report involving Big Bill, formerly known in WWE as Big Cass.

Fightful Select reported back in April that Big Bill’s AEW deal could expire around late May or early June 2026. Bill has been largely absent from AEW programming in recent months, wrestling only a handful of matches this year and not appearing on television since a February episode of Collision.

With Amore reportedly back around WWE and Big Bill’s AEW future uncertain, talk of a potential Enzo & Cass reunion has naturally picked up online.

The duo became one of WWE’s most popular tag teams during their NXT and main roster run in the mid-2010s. Their charisma and crowd reactions helped make them standout acts on both brands before WWE split them up in 2017 with Cass turning on Enzo during an episode of Raw.

While they never captured tag team gold on the WWE main roster, the team was widely considered one of the hottest acts of that era. Big Cass eventually departed WWE in 2018 before rebuilding his career through IMPACT Wrestling, the independent scene, and eventually AEW as Big Bill.

At this point, there’s no official word regarding a WWE return for Amore, but his reported appearance at the Performance Center is already generating plenty of discussion about what could potentially be next.

WWE NXT Preview 5/19/2026

WWE NXT tonight at 8/7c on The CW

  • NXT Women’s North American Championship: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Lizzy Rain
  • NXT Tag Team Championship: Vanity Project (c) vs. DarkState (Dion Lennox & Saquon Shugars)
  • Tony D’Angelo & Myles Borne vs. Mason Rook & Kam Hendrix

Brock Lesnar Shocks WWE Raw With Destructive Return, Targets Oba Femi

Brock Lesnar made a stunning return on this week’s episode of WWE Raw, and his first target was none other than Oba Femi.

“The Ruler” was set to issue an open challenge on Monday night, but the segment never officially began. Before Femi could even complete his entrance and strike his signature in-ring pose, Lesnar stormed out and blindsided the former champion in a brutal assault.

The returning “Beast Incarnate” delivered multiple F5s to Femi, leaving him laid out in the center of the ring while the crowd erupted. Lesnar then stared down his WrestleMania rival and exchanged words with him before heading back up the entrance ramp.

The attack comes just weeks after Femi scored a massive victory over Lesnar during the opening bout of WrestleMania 42 night two. Following that loss, Lesnar appeared to hint at retirement by leaving his gloves and boots in the ring — a longtime wrestling tradition often associated with stepping away from the business.

That moment fueled speculation that Lesnar’s WWE career may have come to an end. WWE even moved him to the alumni section of its official website, though reports indicated he was still internally listed as an active performer. Rumors had also circulated that Lesnar could officially retire at SummerSlam later this year, especially with the event scheduled to take place in Minnesota, Lesnar’s adopted home state.

However, Monday’s Raw strongly suggested that retirement plans may be on hold.

Later in the show, Paul Heyman added another layer to the story during a backstage confrontation with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. Heyman insisted that Lesnar is technically “retired,” but then handed Pearce paperwork for a potential match at Clash in Italy. According to Heyman, if Pearce can convince Femi to sign the contract, WWE would have “the biggest rematch in history” on its hands.

With Lesnar officially back in the mix and tensions escalating quickly, it appears WWE is building toward another blockbuster collision between the veteran powerhouse and one of the company’s fastest-rising stars.

WWE Raw Preview 5/18/2026

WWE Raw live tonight at 8/7c on Netflix from the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.

  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Scream Mode (Brie Bella & Paige) (c) vs. Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez
  • Tornado Six Man Tag Team Match: El Grande Americano and Los Americanos vs. “Original” Grande Americano and Los Americanos HermanosWe’ll hear from Roman Reigns
  • Oba Femi open challenge