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Paige Is No Longer The General Manager Of SmackDown

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It was revealed last night on SmackDown Live that Paige is no longer the SD Live GM.

Shane McMahon kicked off SmackDown in the backstage area giving a speech to the roster about how things are going to be changing, just like what was said on RAW. He also explained that wrestlers will now be held accountable for what happens on the show every week.

He then brought Paige forward and praised her work as GM, but confirmed she’d be getting a new position on the show. It was not said what that would be quite yet.

The 26-year-old was assigned to the role in April after announcing her in-ring retirement.

This is all part of Vince McMahon and family announcing they’d be taking back control of Raw/SmackDown and shaking things up.

WWE SmackDown Live Preview 12/18/18

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Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California with fallout from TLC.

* The era of Asuka begins

* How will Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair respond to Ronda Rousey’s interference?

* Will “The New” Daniel Bryan’s crusade continue?

* Can anyone stop The Bar?

Sami Zayn And Kevin Owens Returning To WWE RAW Soon

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WWE announced on last night’s RAW that Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens will be returning to RAW soon.

Owens has been out of action since undergoing double knee surgery back in October. Sami underwent double shoulder surgery and has been out of action since June. Sami and Owens were involved in a storyline together before Sami was put on the shelf.

Sami took to Twitter and commented on his return:

Six WWE NXT Stars Headed To RAW And SmackDown Soon

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As noted, last night’s WWE RAW opened with Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon promising a “fresh start” for both RAW and SmackDown. They admitted they haven’t listened to fans and have “suffocated” the Superstars.

Part of the “fresh start” includes fresh faces and fresh match-ups, according to Triple H. It was later announced that the following WWE NXT Superstars will be coming to the main roster – Lars Sullivan, EC3, Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic of Heavy Machinery, Lacey Evans and Nikki Cross. A call-up for Nikki Cross has been long expected.

The McMahon’s Taking Back Control Of RAW/SmackDown And Allegedly Give Fans What They Want

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Vince McMahon returned to WWE TV on last night’s RAW from Sacramento and kicked off the show to “shake things up” in the company.

Vince talked about RAW being on the air for 25 years and changing with the times. He said despite his creativity and his vision, he can’t “do it all” all by himself any longer. The WWE Chairman then introduced Stephanie McMahon, Triple H and Shane McMahon.

Stephanie admitted that they haven’t been doing a very good job lately, and that’s why they were here at RAW tonight. She said they haven’t been listening to the fans, and they have let “middle managers” air their grievances, which has suffocated the Superstars. Stephanie said that all ends tonight as a fresh start will begin. Triple H added that the days of absent management are over, and as of now, the four of them will be taking back Monday Night RAW. Shane said the same thing goes for SmackDown because the four of them are responsible for making sure fans have the best possible experience. Stephanie said they will be empowering Superstars and empowering fans, and Triple H said more importantly they will give the fans what they want with fresh faces, new Superstars, new matches and more. Triple H then declared that as of now, the fans are the authority. Vince ended their speech by saying WWE will always be “Then. Now. Forever.” as long as they give the fans more of what they want, and less of what they don’t want.

Michael Cole has been billing tonight’s RAW as “the new era” and a fresh start for the company.

Baron Corbin came out to interrupt the McMahon’s but he was met with many boos from the crowd. This led to the McMahons saying Corbin could get his General Manager job back if he could defeat WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle. That match began but Triple H and Shane changed it to a No DQ Handicap Match with Corbin losing to Angle, Apollo Crews and RAW Tag Team Champions Bobby Roode & Chad Gable. Heath Slater was the special referee.

WWE RAW Preview – Vince McMahon Returns 12/17/18

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Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California with the fallout from last night’s TLC pay-per-view.

* Mr. McMahon returns to RAW to shake things up this Monday night

* Is Rollins ready for the age of Ambrose?

* What will happen after Ronda Rousey’s rowdy actions in the SmackDown Women’s Triple Threat Match?

* Is The Monster Among Men ready for The Beast?

* What will happen when Finn Bálor battles Dolph Ziggler on RAW?

* Who will be the first Superstars from RAW to enter the 2019 Royal Rumble?

WATCH: Footage Of Becky Lynch And Charlotte Flair After WWE TLC Went Off-The-Air

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Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair were both pretty grumpy after WWE TLC went off-the-air, as seen in newly released footage.

The WWE.com video begins with an angry Becky reacting to the loss and Charlotte at the top of the ramp looking none too pleased about Ronda Rousey interfering.

In case you missed it, Rousey got involved in the final moments of the TLC main event and pushed the two wrestlers off a ladder to give Asuka an easy path to victory.

Becky is also shown in the footage telling the crowd “I will be back” before walking backstage.

FYI — Asuka was interviewed after the show and said that she is now “The Man.”

Watch both videos below.

WWE TLC Results 12/16/18

(Kickoff) WWE Cruiserweight Championship: (C) Buddy Murphy vs. Cedric Alexander –  Winner: Buddy Murphy

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Ladder Match (with guitar hanging above the ring): Elias vs. Bobby Lashley w/Lio rush – Winner: Elias

After the match, Elias brings the guitar down and goes to hit Lashley with it but Rush jumps on his back. Elias gets double teamed now. Rush goes to the top and nails a Frogsplash. Elias gets to his feet but Lashley smashes the guitar over his back from behind. Lashley poses over Elias as fans boo. Rush and Lashley celebrate as his music plays.

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WWE Mixed Match Challenge Finals (Winners get the #30 spot in the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches): Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox vs. R-Truth & Carmella – Winners: R-Truth & Carmella

After the match, Cole confirms that Truth and Carmella will get the #30 spots in the Royal Rumble matches next month. They also receive all-expense paid vacation to anywhere in the world. Truth and Carmella celebrate as we go to replays. Kayla Braxton enters the ring for an interview. Carmella is really excited. Kayla reveals earlier tonight the teams had to pick their vacation destination. Carmella didn’t know about that but R-Truth covered it for her. They are going to… WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT. Truth celebrates but Carmella doesn’t look thrilled. Carmella’s music starts up as they exit the ring.

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WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship: (C) The Bar vs. The Usos vs. The New Day – Winners: The Bar

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TLC Match: Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin – (If Corbin wins, he’s permanent Raw GM. If Strowman wins, he faces WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble and Corbin loses power) – Heath Slater/Referee

Slater was counting Strowman out and at 7 Strowman’s music hit’s and he comes out with arm in a sling. Strowman reminds Corbin that a TLC match therte is nor DQ’s and he can have help from people who doesn’t want Corbin as RAW GM. Apollo Crews, Bobby Roode, Chad Gable and Finn Balor came out with chairs. Slater nailed Corbin and the others nailed Corbin with their chairs.  Corbin was leaving and Kurt Angle’s music hit and Angle drove Corbin back to ring with chair shots. They all take Corbin out. Slater made the 3 count as Strowman pins Corbin with one foot on his chest.

Winner: Braun Strowman

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Tables Match: Natalya vs. Ruby Riott – Winner: Natalya

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Finn Balor vs. Drew McIntyre – Winner: Finn Balor

Dolph Ziggler got involved superkicking McIntyre.

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Chairs Match: Randy Orton vs. Rey Mysterio – Winner: Rey Mysterio

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RAW Women’s Championship: (C) Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax – Winner: Ronda Rousey by submission

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In the back – the cameras catch SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch approaching Nia Jax backstage. Becky asks Jax, who is still recovering from the loss to Rousey, if she remembers all that stuff about breaking her face. Becky kicks Jax in the gut and drops her with a punch. Becky walks off. Tamina Snuka comes running up but she’s too late.

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WWE Championship: (C) Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles – Winner: Daniel Bryan

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Intercontinental Championship: (C) Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose – Winner and new Intercontinental Champion: Dean Ambrose

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SmackDown Women’s Championship – TLC Match: (C) Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka –

Ronda Rousey came out and shoved over a ladder with Charlotte and Becky. Asuka clibs ladder to retrieve the title for the win.

Winner and new SmackDown Women’s Champion: Asuka

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Billie Kay Possibly Injured At WWE Live Event

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Billie Kay may have suffered some sort of head injury at Saturday’s WWE live event in Oakland, California.

Kay and Peyton Royce were wrestling Naomi and Lana when Kay rolled out of the ring following a blow to the head from Lana. The referee then threw up the dreaded “X” symbol and trainers came from the back too check on Kay. Royce looked on as Kay received medical attention at ringside. Kay walked out on her own with Royce but a trainer did walk with her, as seen in the photo below.

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Vince McMahon Returning On Monday’s WWE RAW To “Shake Things Up”

Vince McMahon is bringing out WWE’s biggest gun of all for Monday’s RAW as viewership continues to drop – himself.

WWE announced this afternoon that McMahon will return to TV on Monday’s post-TLC edition of RAW from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.

This week’s RAW drew just 2.194 million viewers, the lowest in show history. This week’s second and third hour were the lowest ever second and third hours in RAW history.

Vince’s last RAW appearance came on July 23. His last SmackDown appearance came on October 16, the 1000th episode.

There’s no word yet on what Vince will be doing at RAW.

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Source: WrestlingINC