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And so much for that. There are a lot of criticisms about modern WWE and one of the biggest is that they do not seem to have a plan for a lot of things. That can create some serious issues, as you can feel like you don’t know what to expect day to day. Some of these things are more serious than others, but one played out in front of the audience this week on WWE TV.
This week’s Monday Night Raw featured an in-ring promo between AJ Styles and Grayson Waller. Apollo Crews ultimately interrupted, saying that since Styles’ original opponent, Omos, was not present, Styles could face Commander Azeez instead. Following a commercial break, Crews faced Styles instead, with the explanation being that Crews wanted to give Azeez the night off. Following Styles’ victory over Crews, Azeez came in but was taken out by Styles as well. There is no word on why WWE changed the match so soon after making it in the first place.
It was a weird way to go. Check out how the match went, plus what Styles coul..

Short term promotion? The wrestling world is in a weird time, due to a mixture of WWE’s huge set of changes along with the Coronavirus pandemic. WWE has let all kinds of wrestlers go and completely changed the way NXT works, leaving them without much of a developmental bench. One of those wrestlers did make an appearance on the big show this week though, and it was a bit of a surprise.
This week’s edition of Monday Night Raw was scheduled to include a match between AJ Styles and Omos. However, Omos did not appear on the show for an unexplained reason, leaving Styles with no match. Styles was in the ring speaking when he noticed NXT’s Grayson Waller in the front row. The two spoke in the ring before Apollo Crews appeared and was defeated by Styles. This comes after Styles came to NXT last week to confront Waller of comments he made about Styles. No match has been announced between the two and there is nothing to suggest this is more than a one off appearance.
Waller has made an impact..

Back and better than ever? There are certain names in wrestling with such a reputation that just hearing their name brings up certain memories. Some of these are more positive than others, but they certainly have an impact. As a result, you will see them pop up every so often, which was the case again this week with a legend who has had his share of television time over the years.
This week’s Monday Night Raw featured the renewal of Miz and Maryse’s wedding vows. Miz had promised a special guest to preside over the vows, which wound up being WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff. The ceremony ended with Edge making an appearance and giving all three a bloodbath to end the show. Bischoff has made cameo appearances in WWE for years, along with appearing in AEW last year.
Bischoff had a busy night. Check out what he did this week, and his other wedding appearance:
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Add it up. We are less than a week away from WWE Day One as the company is wanting to open the new year in a big way. That is a different way to go for January and most of the card is already set. There is always room for something more o the show though, including another title match. That is the case this week, as a new title match has been added to the pay per view.
A new title match was added to WWE Day One during this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw. The show featured the Street Profits defeating the Mysterios to win the RKBronament to become the new #1 contenders to RKBro and the Raw Tag Team Titles. The teams have fought before, wrestling to a no contest in a non-title match during the October 18 Monday Night Raw.
This could be a good one. Check out the teams in action, both apart and together:
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Opinion: This is a good thing to see, as I was al..

Monday Night Raw
Date: December 27, 2021
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton
It’s the final show of the year and that means it’s also the go home show for Day One. There are a few big stories this week, including the renewal of Miz and Maryse’s wedding vows, but we also get to find out how the Coronavirus outbreak has impacted the roster. Let’s get to it.
Here is RKBro for a chat. Riddle, in a party hat, talks about how the team had a good year but Randy Orton won’t read a Christmas card. Orton wants to beat Otis right now to make sure he has a good new year, but Riddle wants to look forward to the future. Next year could see them patent Brogurt! Last week Riddle was thinking about the future and thought he turned into a viper but Orton doesn’t want to hear about it.
Instead he asks to see a clip from last week, which has Riddle wondering what Orton means by “production truck”. Anyway, Otis might be non-RKOable, so ..

Impact Wrestling
Date: December 23, 2021
Hosts: Josh Matthews, Scott D’Amore
We’ve reached a holiday weekend and that means it is time for a special show. In other words, Impact is putting the brakes on the build to Hard To Kill and showcasing the Best of 2021 instead, which should make for a good night. The company has been doing well this year and they have some solid stuff to pick from, so let’s get to it.
Of note: if a match is included, I’ll posting the full version rather than a clipped version.
Opening sequence.
From Hard To Kill.
Kenny Omega/Good Brothers vs. Rich Swann/Moose/Chris Sabin Don Callis is here too and handles Omega’s entrance (which Striker says is a moment fans will be telling their children about). Anderson drives Sabin into the corner to start and a shot to the face has Sabin in some trouble. An armdrag gets him right back out though and we have a standoff.
Moose and Gallows get in for the big man showdown with Moose knocking him around. Omega comes in, wi..

That’s one way to fix things. The Coronavirus pandemic has hit the wrestling world all over again and things are already starting to look bad. This weekend’s WWE live events were overhauled due to several names being pulled from the shows. There is a good chance that will continue going forward, and now WWE has changed one of their policies to make things a lot easier on themselves.
According to Fightful Select, WWE has informed the Performance Center talent that they are no longer required to be tested twice weekly for the Coronavirus. Main roster talent has also been informed that regular testing will not be required either. There is no word on if a vaccination made a difference in the company’s decision. The roster is said to not be happy with the decision, as their numbers are already depleted as it is.
There are going to be more stars on WWE TV again. Check out some of WWE’s bigger stars in action over the years:
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Impact Wrestling
Date: December 16, 2021
Location: Sam’s Town Live, Las Vegas, Nevada
Commentators: Matt Striker, D’Lo Brown
We’re on the way to Hard To Kill and the card is starting to take shape. That means we should have some good stuff coming up in the next few weeks, as Impact can give us some nice final pushes into major shows. Matt Cardona is still building momentum on the way to the biggest match of his career and that could continue this week. Let’s get to it.
In Memory of Jimmy Rave.
Opening recap looks at last week’s main event, with W. Morrissey’s temper costing him a chance to get Matt Cardona out of the Hard To Kill main event.
Opening sequence.
Rohit Raju vs. Josh Alexander Raj Singh is here with Raju. A single right hand annoys Alexander so Raju is already hiding in the ropes. That earns him a hiptoss out of the corner as Alexander’s bad ribs don’t seem to be bothering him to start. They head outside with Alexander taking out Singh but getting said ribs driven into..

He’s worth it. There are certain wrestlers who make a special impact on the industry and you can instantly feel it. Some of them might have a more direct connection, while some are not entirely felt until they are gone. That was the case with one of the bigger unsung stars in wrestling last year, and now the wrestling community is remembering him a year after he left us.
Jon Huber, better known as Brodie Lee in AEW, passed away on December 26, 2020 at age 41. The death was a surprise to wrestling fans and is still felt throughout AEW to this day. Following his death, several tributes came pouring in and they continue to do so, as several wrestlers and wrestling personalities have paid tribute to Huber on the anniversary of his passing, as well as what would have been his 42nd birthday on December 16. These names come from in and around the wrestling world.
On his birthday, we remember the late Jon Huber, known to WWE fans as Luke Harper. pic.twitter.com/M85RVJIuOB
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The big announcement. The Coronavirus pandemic has come back with the rise of the new omicron variant and there is no way of knowing just how far everything is going to go. There has been another spike in cases and it could be a long time before things are back to normal. That is the case in WWE as well, as a top star in the company seems to have contracted the virus.
WWE’s Seth Rollins has sent out a tweet saying “Merry Covid Christmas!”, suggesting that he has contracted the virus. Rollins did not appear at this weekend’s WWE live event in York City and it is not clear when he will be returning to WWE television. Rollins did not specifically say that he had tested positive, meaning he could have only come into contact with someone who had the virus instead.
Merry Covid Christmas to me!!!! I LOVE FOOTBALL!!!
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) December 27, 2021
Rollins is still a top star in WWE. Check out what he can do when he is around:
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Shake it up a little. The Coronavirus pandemic is back in force and now it is coming after the wrestling industry again. While no major changes have taken place so far, it is clear that wrestling promotions and wrestlers themselves are being affected by what is going on. That could mean a lot of changes in the near future, and now we have already seen several of them.
According to PWInsider.com, there were several changes made to this weekend’s WWE live events in New York City, New York and Tampa, Florida. All four of the headlining matches between the two shows were canceled, including:
Tampa
Roman Reigns/Usos vs. New Day/Drew McIntyre
Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks
New York
Big E. vs. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins
Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks
Instead, Edge was rushed to New York to face Owens in a steel cage match while McIntyre and Sheamus teamed up to face the Usos. None of the wrestlers missing have been announced as testing positive for the Coronavirus and it is not clear when they ..

That’s a big one. There have been a lot of changes to WWE in recent months and now it seems to be getting even worse due to the Coronavirus pandemic flaring up again. As you might expect, WWE is likely to be worried about the situation and now they seem to be doing something it, even if the people involved might not have anything wrong with them yet.
According to PWInsider.com, several names advertised for Sunday’s live events in Tampa, Florida and New York City did not appear as scheduled. WWE announced that they were missing due to Coronavirus complications, though that DOES NOT mean the wrestlers have tested positive. There is a chance that they were instead being held off out of precaution and safety with Day One coming next week. Here is a list of the wrestlers who missed the shows:
New York City: *WWE Champion Big E.
*WWE Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch.
*Bianca Belair.
*Bobby Lashley.
*Seth Rollins.
*Zelina Vega.
Tampa: *WWE Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura.
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