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It’s part of the appeal. We are almost to the end of the year, which means that we are almost on the Road To WrestleMania. The show has been around for the better part of forty years and there are certain things that you are going to see at almost every show. Next year’s event is taking place near Hollywood and that means we are likely in for some special attractions.
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According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is hoping to have a variety of celebrities involved with WrestleMania 39. The company’s plan is for WWE co-CEO Nick Khan, formerly an executive with the Creative Artists Agency, to use his connections to help land the celebrities. WrestleMania has a history of celebrity involvement dating back to WrestleMania 1 in 1985. There is no word on who WWE is hoping to land for the show or how they will be used. WrestleMania 39 takes place on April 1 and 2, 2023.
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Let the games begin. Tonight on Smackdown, a Six-Pack Challenge match was held to determine who the no. 1 contender for the Smackdown Women’s Championship would be. But who was the winner?
Shotzi defeated Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Sonya Deville, Lacey Evans, and Xia Li in the match and, as a result, will challenge Ronda Rousey for the Smackdown Women’s Championship at Survivor Series 2022.
From WWE.com:
Rousey has been dominant since capturing the title from Morgan at WWE Extreme Rules and has added extra security in the form of Shayna Baszler, making her even more dangerous. Can Shotzi dethrone Rousey, or will The Baddest Woman on the Planet once again live up to her moniker?
Editor’s Opinion:
I am so happy that Shotzi is finally getting to show the world what she can do. She thrived in NXT and I feel was never utilized properly on the main roster while Vince McMahon was in charge. However, Triple H sees something in her, and I’m glad she’s getting the chance to step up again..

Welcome back. There have been a lot of returns to WWE over the last few months and there is nothing to suggest that they will be ending anytime soon. It can mean a lot to have someone come back to the ring after some time away and sometimes it isn’t even after a major absence. That was the case this week, as multiple stars made returns after hiatuses of varying lengths.
In addition to the previously reported Sarah Logan, four former champions also returned to WWE television this week on SmackDown. Logan returned along with former Raw Tag Team Champions the Viking Raiders to attack both Hit Row and Legado del Fantasma. In addition, Jinder Mahal wrestled for the first time since July, losing to Braun Strowman in the first round of the SmackDown World Cup. Commentary mentioned that Mahal had been dealing with a knee injury. Finally, Sheamus returned at the end of the show to attack the Bloodline, who had injured his arm last month.
It was a big night. Check out the returns in action:
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She’s back! Tonight on Smackdown, Sarah Logan made her return to WWE after being away from regular programming for over two years. Logan had been teased in recent vignettes with The Viking Raiders, and officially allied herself with the team on tonight’s show.
You can see a clip of her return below:
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After The Viking Raiders attacked both Hit Row and Legado Del Fantasma prior to their match against each other, Logan made her way down the entrance ramp and went after B Fab. She would then officially join the Radiers to end the segment.
Logan was released from her WWE contract on April 15, 2020, due to budget cuts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that was beginning to emerge. She made a surprise return at the 2022 Royal Rumble earlier this year, entering the match at number 25 and briefly reuniting with Liv Morgan. She lasted only 43 seconds, until she was eliminated by The Bella Twins.
Editor’s Opinion:
Yes! This is awesome! I have alw..

Down since Day One. Tonight on Smackdown, The Usos successfully defended their Undisputed Tag Team Championships against the New Day. In doing so, they ensured that they would be making WWE history.
This coming Monday, November 14, will mark their 484th day as champions. This means that they will officially become the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions of all time.
Jimmy and Jey Uso have held the Smackdown Tag Team Championships since July 18, 2021, when they defeated Rey and Dominik Mysterio at the Money in the Bank premium live event. They would add the Raw Tag Team Championships on May 20 of this year, when they defeated Randy Orton and Matt Riddle (RK-Bro) on an episode of Smackdown.
Editor’s Opinion:
This is freaking awesome and also very expected. The Bloodline has been the best storyline in professional wrestling over the last several years, and the Usos have firmly established themselves as one of the greatest tag teams of all time. Who knows where this rain could stop..

You never want to hear that. Injuries can be a terrible thing in wrestling as they stop anyone’s momentum out of nowhere. One of the worst things about an injury is that you do not know how long someone is going to be out of action and there can be a lot of waiting involved. That is the case again with a WWE star, who will not be returning to the ring anytime soon.
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Monday Night Raw star Tommaso Ciampa is currently out of action as he recovers from hip surgery. According to PWInsider.com, there is nothing to indicate that Ciampa will be returning to WWE TV this year. Ciampa has not wrestled a televised match since the August 22 Monday Night Raw, though he has been mentioned during the feud between the Miz and Johnny Gargano.
In case you’ve forgotten him. Check out Ciampa’s best match on Modnay Night Raw:
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That’s a long time. There are all kinds of injuries that can slow down a wrestler’s career. You never know when you are going to see someone put on the sidelines with something that comes out of absolutely nowhere but it does happen occasionally. That is the situation with a WWE star, who suffered an injury that might not seem serious but is going to keep her out of action for a good while.
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According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Natalya will be out of action for a minimum of three months due to surgery to repair a dislocated nose. Natalya suffered the injury during last week’s SmackDown in a match against Shayna Baszler but because it was not broken, she was able to work last week’s European tour. Her nose will be the same shape and her reported breathing problems have been fixed as well.
It was a rough match. Check out Natalya vs. Baszler:
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Smackdown
Date: November 11, 2022
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Commentators: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett
We have just over two weeks to go before Survivor Series and that card has started to come together. We have most of the participants set for the women’s WarGames match so maybe this week we can get someone set up for the men’s. Other than that, New Day is challenging the Usos in the hopes of saving their Tag Team Title record. Let’s get to it.
We open with a recap of Roman Reigns retaining the World Title over Logan Paul at Crown Jewel.
Opening sequence.
Tag Team Titles: New Day vs. Usos The Usos are defending. Jey, with his hand taped, starts with Woods and they stare each other down a bit. Woods grabs a headlock as we hear about the histories between the teams. Kofi springboards in with a crossbody for two on Jey but it’s off to Jimmy with a right hand to the face. Everything breaks down and Kofi hits a Trust Fall onto both Usos as we take a break.
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Impact Wrestling
Date: November 10, 2022
Location: Sam’s Town Live, Las Vegas, Nevada
Commentators: Tom Hannifan, Matthew Rehwoldt
We have two shows left before Overdrive and the card is mostly already set. This week is likely going to be a lot more firming up of the card, plus some extra X-Division Title tournament matches. The tournament still needs a final and we are probably getting closer to one this week. Let’s get to it.
Opening recap.
Opening sequence.
Digital Media Title: Joe Hendry vs. Brian Myers Myers, with Matt Cardona, is defending. Before the match, Hendry promises to be a Digital Media Champion that will inspire the comments section. The fans make it clear that THEY BELIEVE as Hendry works on the arm to start. A delayed suplex gives Hendry two but Myers is right back with a kick to the face. The chinlock goes on for a bit before Myers switches to a guillotine choke.
That’s broken up with straight power into a suplex but the Standing Ovation is blocked. Myers hits a..

Good for them! Wrestlers have some very busy schedules and that does not leave them with a lot of free time to do other things. With all of the traveling and wrestling in various places, it can make things more than a little complicated. This includes romance, but there are ways to make it work. Two wrestling stars have managed to make it work in a rather important way.
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Former WWE and current Impact Wrestling stars Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin were married this week. The two have posted a photo to Twitter showing them together and saying “Good morning, the Kupryks”, using Maclin’s last name. There were Impact Wrestling stars in attendance at the wedding, including Tasha Steelz, Chelsea Green and Matt Cardona.
Good morning.
Love,
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— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) November 11, 2022
BRB, gonna go watch two beautiful people get married ???? congrats @SteveMaclin & @Deon..

That’s a good reason. The rise of AEW has changed the way wrestling works in a lot of ways. One of the most important has been allowing a variety of wrestlers a new place to go, including some who have never gotten any exposure on a national stage. Wrestlers might be able to pick where they want to go and now we know why one of them made their own choice.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: AEW’s Television Future Could Be Very Promising
Last month, reports surfaced that Bandido had come to terms with AEW despite having interest from WWE. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Bandido chose AEW over WWE because he did not want to move from Mexico. Bandido has a partner and child in Mexico and working full time with WWE would not allow him to see them as often. Bandido’s deal is reportedly for three years and has a maximum number of dates included.
Bandido started well in AEW. Check out his shot against Chris Jericho:
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It was a special moment. There are a lot of reasons for a wrestler to have to leave the ring earlier than expected, with injuries or medical issues often being near the top of the list. It can be devastating to see someone have to retire early but every now and then, you see someone get to come back to the ring after retirement. Now we are seeing it again and the wrestling world is reacting.
This week on AEW Dynamite, Saraya, formerly known as Paige in WWE, announced that she was cleared to return to the ring and would be facing Britt Baker at Full Gear on November 19. Saraya was forced to retire from the ring in 2018 following a spinal injury, leaving it doubtful that she would ever wrestle again. As a result, several wrestlers and wrestling personalities have thoughts on Saraya’s return to the ring.
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