Last night on RAW WWE announced that next week on RAW and SmackDown Live there will be a Superstar Shake-Up, just as they did last year.
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Brock Lesnar Signs New WWE Deal, Universal Title Rematch Set For Greatest Royal Rumble
WWE.com announced that Brock Lesnar, who’s deal with the company was set to expire shortly, has again agreed to terms on a new deal with the company.
The length of the new deal was not revealed, which comes just one day after Lesnar retained the WWE Universal Championship against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 34.
The announcement, which was made by Vince McMahon earlier today, noted that Lesnar would be defending the Universal Championship against Roman Reigns in a re-match from WrestleMania 34 at the upcoming Greatest Royal Rumble event on April 27.
Already announced for the Greatest Royal Rumble is a 50-man Royal Rumble match (featuring Daniel Bryan, Bray Wyatt, Kane, Big Show and Braun Strowman so far) John Cena vs. Triple H and six other championship matches to be determined.
Tickets for the event officially go on sale this Friday (April 13).
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Source: WrestleView
Brock Lesnar And Vince McMahon Got Into A Verbal Altercation After WrestleMania
Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that they have confirmed with multiple sources that Brock Lesnar and Vince McMahon got into a real-life verbal altercation after WrestleMania 34.
Details are still scarce, but we’re told Lesnar was livid when he returned to the backstage gorilla position and went off on the WWE Chairman … who was not happy about it.
Sources tell Pro Wrestling Sheet the brief, but heated incident ended with Brock throwing the Universal Title belt — some say at Vince, some say at a wall — then walking away. No word yet on what set him off.
Pro Wrestling Sheet was told there’s a belief that Brock may have gone off script a little bit near the end of the match, but they have not been unable to confirm if this is true.
Asuka Was Reportedly Banned From Using The Arm Bar Following Change in Creative Direction
According to Dave Meltzer on today’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Asuka was reportedly banned from using the arm bar at WrestleMania because of Ronda Rousey using it in her debut match. WWE had Asuka using the arm bar as a way to start the set up for an Asuka vs. Rousey match, which some rumored for WrestleMania 35. Word is that the change in using the move, and Charlotte beating Asuka, id WWE shifting plans to start setting up an eventual Charlotte vs. Asuka match.
Source: 411Mania
RAW Preview, WrestleMania Fallout 4/9/18
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans with the fallout from last night’s WrestleMania 34.
* The Beast came marching in
* Blaze of glory: Seth Rollins returns as the Intercontinental Champion
* Not like most champions: new RAW Women’s Champion Nia Jax
* Will Braun Strowman really defend the Raw Tag Team Titles with a kid named Nicholas?
* Raw gets rowdy: what’s next for Ronda Rousey?
Ronda Rousey Is Now ‘So Happy’ She Lost Her UFC Fights, Says She Owes WWE Fans An Apology
Ronda Rousey spoke to ESPN about her impressive WWE debut at WrestleMania last night. Below are a couple of highlights:
Her two losses in the UFC:
“It was me versus the world in an individual sport. I thought I would never say this, but I’m so happy I lost those fights [to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes] because it led me here. This is so worth it.
“Everything really does happen for a reason. I’m just so grateful. I thought I never would be [grateful] for [the losses], but time is a great teacher. I’m just really, really glad I gave it time instead of giving up and feeling it was the end of the world. There’s so many people who encounter tragedies who feel like the world and time won’t heal it. But all I can say to those people is: Just give it time, even if you think time can’t heal it. You never know what will happen and where it will lead you. Every missed opportunity is a blessing in disguise. I really believe it now.”
Owing WWE fans an apology:
“I owe the WWE universe an apology, because I thought they were going to boo me out of the building from day one. They really accepted me from day one. Hopefully, I satisfied a lot of skeptics tonight. I underestimated how kind the WWE universe would be. I thought any outsiders would be shunned. I was expecting to get shunned and to have to battle to be accepted. I worked my ass off to pay respect to what’s so important to them, and hopefully they saw that tonight. I’m just so grateful, man. I’m trying my best to deserve it.”
Rousey also discussed still supporting UFC fighters, how she celebrated after WrestleMania, WWE feeling familiar to her and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.
Source: WrestlingINC
Braun Strowman’s Raw Tag Team Champion Partner Nicholas Is Referee John Cone’s Son
Last night at WrestleMania 34 Braun Strowman picked a kid (Nicholas) out of the audience to be his partner in the RAW Tag Team Championship match against the champions The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro). Braun & Nicholas won to becopme the new RAW Tag champs.
It has been revealed that Nicholas is the son of WWE referee John Cone.
Below RAW explains why he picked Nicholas to be his partner:
WrestleMania 34 Results
(Kickoff) The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: featuring special guest commentators WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler – Winner: Matt Hardy
Bray Wyatt appeared in the ring and helped Matt get the win.
(Kickoff) WWE Cruiserweight Championship Finals: Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali – Winner: Cedric Alexander
(Kickoff) Women’s Battle Royal: featuring WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix as a special guest commentator – Winner: Naomi
Intercontinental Championship: (C) The Miz vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor – Winner and new Intercontinental Champion: Seth Rollins
SmackDown Women’s Championship: (C) Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka – Winner: Charlotte Flair
Asuka said Charlotte was ready for Asuka
A ref ran out and told John Cena (sitting at ringside) something and Cena ran to the back.
United States Championship: (C) Randy Orton vs. Bobby Roode vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Rusev – Winner and new United States Champion: Jinder Mahal
Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs. Stephanie McMahon & Triple H – Winners: Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle
SmackDown Tag Team Championship: (C) The Usos vs. The New Day vs. The Bludgeon Brothers – Winners and new SmackDown Tag Team Champions: The Bludgeon Brothers
John Cena comes out to the ring for a match. Cena tells the camera that “he” is here. A referee comes running to the ring as we get ready to go. Fans chant for The Undertaker for a minute or so as Cena waits. Cena steps out of the ring to some boos. The lights go out and fans pop thinking it’s The Dead Man. Elias appears on the stage instead, with his guitar. Elias calls for fans to silence their phones and shut up.
Elias walks to the ring and says we must have been expecting someone else. Elias says that someone else doesn’t have the charisma or talent that he has. Elias says Cena probably thought this was just going to be a walk in the park. Elias is in the ring now. He tells Cena to back off because he’ll take it from here. Cena isn’t thrilled. Elias is going to do what he does best and suggests Cena go do what he does best – watch from the crowd like a spectator. Elias says he’s about to make history. He starts performing a song, taking shots at Cena and the crowd.
Cena has heard enough. He comes in the ring and gets the upperhand on Elias. Cena nails the Five Knuckle Shuffle and the Attitude Adjustment to send Elias out to the floor. Cena stands tall and looks disappointed as fans chant for The Undertaker. Cena’s music hits as he hits the corner to pose. Cena walks up the ramp and his music stops. The lights go out. A spotlight shines n the ring and we see Taker’s hat and gear sitting in the middle of the ring like he left them. Lighting strikes. The spotlight comes back on and the gear is missing. The lights hit again and here come the bells tolling. Taker’s entrance starts up as fans pop. The Dead Man finally appears as fans cheer more. Taker slowly marches to the ring as Cena looks on
Transcript from WrestlingINC
John Cena vs. The Undertaker: Winner: The Undertaker
Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn (If Owens/Zayn win they return to SmackDown, if they lose they remain fired) – Winners: Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon – Owens & Zayn remain fired
RAW Women’s Championship: (C) Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax – Winner and new RAW Women’s Champion: Nia Jax
WWE Championship: (C) AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura – Winner: AJ Styles
After the match, Nakamura assaulted Styles. Looks like a heel turn for Nakamura
RAW Tag Team Championship: (C) The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro) vs. Braun Strowman & a kid Braun picked out of the audience named Nicholas – Winners and new RAW Tag Team Champions: Braun Strowman & Nicholas
Universal Championship: (C) Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns – Winner: Brock Lesnar
WWE WrestleMania 34 Kick-Off (Live Stream)
Watch the WrestleMania 34 Kick-Off below:
Shayna Baszler (Backstage fallout NXTTakeover New Orleans)
Time and time again NXTTakeover deliveries and tonight was no different. From opening bell to the very last NXTNewOrleans had something special.
One of the moments that was near and dear to our heart, was when Shayna Baszler captured the NXT Women’s title from Ember Moon by putting her to sleep.
The hesrtfelt moment continued after the match in Baszler’s post interview.
This is not a bandwagon, this is a war wagon. You can’t just jump on and off based on who has this. I know who was there for with me in the beginning and who wasn’t.
In the interview she also talks about what it means to be sharing this weekend with her friend Ronda Rousey. One thing for sure is this weekend truly is a special one for the 4Horsewomen
You can check out Shayna’s interview down below
