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Not so fast? There have been all kinds of changes taking place in WWE over the last few years and some of them have been a lot more noticeable than others. Those are the changes that make the biggest headlines for the most people, but there are some that do not get that level of attention. It seems that one should not have gotten as much attention because it was not true.
Earlier this week, a story came up saying that WWE was closing its office in Mexico City, as it had done in the United Kingdom and Japan. However, according to Sean Ross Sapp and corroborated by Wrestling Inc., the office will be staying open, as per employees who work in the office and a statement from WWE. There is no word on why there was confusion about the closing in the first place.
I've heard from people who work at WWE's office in Mexico that say the office is not shut down as reported
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) November 18, 2021
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What in the world happened to this show? Fans have not exactly seemed thrilled with the Battle For Brand Supremacy for a long time now, but this year even the wrestlers have been complaining about how worthless the show really is. There is nothing of value here as the show is all about bragging rights, without even as much as a title on the line. Maybe the action can make up for the lack of…well everything else. Let’s get to it.
Shinsuke Nakamura (SmackDown) vs. Damian Priest (Monday Night Raw) We’ll start it off with a battle of the midcard champions in a match that is kind of appealing. Nakamura has come a very long way since winning the King’s Crown and then the Intercontinental Title. At the same time, Priest is one of the few people to be called up from NXT and then actually do something good on the main roster. The fact that these are two of the exceptions tells you a lot about WWE, but that’s for another time.
He looks ready:
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He’s on the market. There are all kinds of wrestlers in the world today and some of them are popping up all over the place. One of the fascinating things about modern wrestling is how many promotions you can see a wrestler work for in a short amount of time. Now that might be the case all over again, as a fairly big star, at least in the literal sense, as someone is on the free agent market.
According to Fightful Select, W. Morrissey, formerly known as Big Cass in WWE, is a free agent, as his Impact Wrestling contract has expired. Morrissey is negotiating with Impact Wrestling and hopes to receive a “big money” contract as he feels he has done well in the ring and backstage. While his contract has expires, Morrissey is still scheduled to face Matt Cardona this weekend at Turning Point.
Morrissey has done well in Impact Wrestling. Check out some of his time there:
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That’s always a possibility. As talented as wrestlers can be, there is always the chance that an injury could take place. It might be just a quick fluke, but the threat is out there no matter how long or short a match may be. That is the kind of thing that can turn a career on its head, and unfortunately it seems to have done so again to a wrestler who hasn’t been back in the ring all that long.
According to Wrestling Observer Live, AEW’s The Butcher has torn his bicep. The injury is said to have occurred this week on AEW Dynamite during a match between the Butcher and the Blade and Tomohiro Ishii/Orange Cassidy. There is no word on how long Butcher will be out of action. Butcher only returned to AEW in September, following a tour with his band, Every Time I Die.
Butcher is a heck of a star. Check out what he can do when he is healthy:
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He’s up next. The Survivor Series has always been a tricky show to present as there are so many people involved in the show’s namesake matches. That does not leave you a lot of options for the rest of the show, but it can get even more confusing if changes have to be made. That was the case this year, and now we seem to have the official, final lineup for everything.
Last week on SmackDown, Jeff Hardy defeated Sami Zayn in a match, resulting in Zayn being removed from the SmackDown men’s Survivor Series team. There was no replacement named, so this week’s show saw a four way match to determine the final team member. Sheamus defeated Cesaro, Ricochet and Jinder Mahal to earn the final spot and complete the team.
This should be good. Check out the match, plus what Sheamus has done in the Survivor Series before:
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Keep the build going. We are less than two days away from Survivor Series and that is a tricky card to build. There are so many people already put into the show’s namesake matches that it does not leave much for everyone else to do. At the same time though, the theme of Battle for Brand Supremacy means that one sides has to win more matches. Now that can be assured with something new being added to the card.
This week on SmackDown, Sonya Deville announced a twenty five man battle royal for Survivor Series. The match will be held as a tribute to the Rock, who debuted at Survivor Series 1996, twenty five years ago. So far, the only name confirmed for the match is Sami Zayn, whose complaints about his documentary led to the match being made. Deville’s idea is that Zayn can win and therefore be associated with the Rock as a result.
There have been some battle royals on the show before. Check out the announcement and what this one has to live up to:
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Rampage
Date: November 19, 2021
Location: Chartway Arena, Norfolk, Virginia
Commentators: Excalibur, Chris Jericho, Taz, Ricky Starks
We’re fresh off of Full Gear and the next big thing, probably for their upcoming Clash Of Champions style special, is Hangman Page defending the World Title against Bryan Danielson. That will be more than enough to carry the shows for a bit, but we should be in for some other stuff this week. What other stuff? Well probably some AEW stuff. Let’s get to it.
Opening sequence.
Billy Gunn vs. Darby Allin The Gunn Club and Sting are all here. Feeling out process to start with Gunn not seeming that worried here. A test of strength isn’t happening but Gunn hits a heck of a backdrop to send Allin bailing for a breather. Gunn follows him out and sends him back inside, albeit with a pause for a staredown with Sting. After a hug to Austin Gunn, Billy pulls Allin out from under the ropes for a crash to the floor.
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Smackdown
Date: November 19, 2021
Location: XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut
Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee
It’s the go home show for Survivor Series and that means it is time to hype up the Battle Of Brand Supremacy. We don’t have anything else to talk about on the show because there are no title matches or really anything personal to build towards, but maybe Big E. can show up to avenge his friends. Let’s get to it.
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It’s a big part of the company. Wrestling and video games really are kind of a perfect match. Fans can play as any wrestler they want and beat up anyone else on the roster, with a crazy amount of combinations available. Given how detailed games have gotten these days, there are more possibilities than anyone could conceivably play through. Now we know what the new version will have.
WWE has released a video showcasing new features on the upcoming WWE 2K22 video game. The list, known as the Hit List, includes various graphic and presentation enhancements, plus several modes, including My Faction, My GM, My Rise and more. There will be more details announced at some point in January 2022, though there is no release date for the full game.
There is a lot here. Check out the video, plus some hype for past editions:
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No matter how they tell the story of professional wrestling, it is always the same. Good vs. evil; babyface vs. heel. The fans cheer for their favorite hero to finally overcome the bully that stands in their way of achieving their goals.
However, outside the obstacles the heels may place, they do not seem to have many problems in their life. They smile, laugh, and have a good time. Maybe they have a family and are portrayed to have it all together.
While fans do enjoy these characters, the ones they have always naturally gotten behind are the ones that seem the most real. Stone Cold Steve Austin became the biggest star in professional wrestling solely due to the fact the Everyday Man could see themselves in Austin. Everyone has had horrible bosses they wish they could give it back to.
Daniel Bryan (now, Bryan Danielson in AEW) was relatable because every person in some sort of fashion has felt like they have been held down and told they aren’t what companies or people are looking f..

Welcome back? There are a lot of people who make decisions in WWE but some of them are a lot more well known than others. A change in WWE’s higher up management can mean a lot for the company and that was the case, at least temporarily, earlier this year, when an executive had some health issues. Now they are back to work, at least in one kind of capacity.
Back in September, WWE COO Triple H suffered a cardiac event and has not been away recovering since. This week, a pair of videos have been posted to TikTok, showing Triple H and various other WWE executives, including Vince McMahon, touring what will become the future WWE headquarters. This is Triple H’s first appearance since September, though there is no word on how much he is doing otherwise.
It’s great to have him back. Check out Triple H on tour, plus some of his great returns:
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They have a focus. WWE has changed so much in recent months and those changes could continue for a long time to come. Many of these changes involve wrestlers being moved out of the promotion and it feels like almost no one is safe at the moment. This is the case for both the main roster and NXT, but now WWE seems interested in keeping someone else on the payroll.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Johnny Gargano’s WWE contract expires on December 3 and he has yet to sign a new deal with the company. WWE is reportedly pushing very hard to keep Gargano, making him a “very strong offer” to keep him with the company for “a long time”. There is no word on the terms of the potential deal or what Gargano plans to do at the moment.
Gargano is an NXT legend. Check out some of his better time in NXT:
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