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Smackdown Women’s Championship Match Set For Survivor Series 2022

November 12, 2022

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..

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WWE Considering Major Feud For Bray Wyatt

October 28, 2022

They have a plan. Back at WWE Extreme Rules, Bray Wyatt made his return to the company after a year plus absence. Wyatt’s return has led to a question about what is next for him in WWE, as he has been presented as one of the top stars in the company. Now WWE needs to figure out what he is going to do next and they might have an idea for a major feud. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE may be considering a feud between Wyatt and Roman Reigns at some point in the future. It is not clear when this feud will be taking place or if WWE has officially decided to have the two feud. Reigns defeated Wyatt and Braun Strowman to win the WWE Universal Title at Payback 2020 and he has held the title ever since. Opinion: This is an idea that will have to happen at some point though I’m worried about what happens if Wyatt loses to Reigns. The best way to kill off the momentum of someone like Wyatt is to have them lose and making him Reigns’ latest victim is a rather dangerous idea. ..

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Former WWE Star Posts Old Photo, Leading To Speculation About Bray Wyatt Connection

October 28, 2022

Let him in too? The return of Bray Wyatt at WWE Extreme Rules has changed the main event scene of WWE and now the question becomes what happens from here. There are a lot of ways the story could go and since it’s something involving Wyatt, the chances of someone being added to mix is rather high. WWE has already teased someone new being involved and a former Wyatt associate is hinting that it could be him. Last week on SmackDown, a Wyatt vignette led to a cowboy who said “howdy”, though it was not clear who the man was. Shortly thereafter, former WWE star and Wyatt Family member Erick Redbeard, formerly Erick Rowan, posted an image of himself with his eyes missing, saying it was an “old photo”. This has led to fans speculating that Redbeard could be part of the upcoming Wyatt stable, though it is not clear if that will be the case. OLD photo…. pic.twitter.com/shLwG93Gln — Joseph Ruud (@ErickRedBeard) October 26, 2022 Sup Uncle Howdy ?? — Vince Ruthless Aggressive (@TheCenaxDivas) ..

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Daniel Cormier Forgot The Ending To WWE Extreme Rules Main Event

October 13, 2022

He’ll get better at it. There are all kinds of ways to spice up a match and one of the most common is to bring in someone from outside to make the match feel more special. This could include anything from a stipulation to someone extra being included. Last weekend WWE included someone extra in a match but things almost went rather bad just before the match was starting. Last Saturday at WWE Extreme Rules, UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier refereed the show’s main event between Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle in the Fight Pit. Cormier discussed the event on the DC & RC Show (the Extreme Rules portion begins around 3:30), revealing that he was incredibly nervous before the match began. The issue reached the point that Cormier even forgot the finish to the match and had to ask what it was supposed to be again. There is no word on if WWE plans to use Cormier again. Opinion: The appearance did seem to mean a lot to Cormier and that is always nice to see. He suited the role well and I could se..

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NXT Star Makes Surprise Cameo At WWE Extreme Rules

October 9, 2022

Cameos are fun. With so many talented stars in NXT, it becomes a question of when someone else will be moving up to the main roster. Those promotions are important moments for both the stars and WWE themselves as we see who is next up on the company’s radar. We might have seen the start of a main roster promotion this weekend at a major WWE event. NXT star Nikkita Lyons made a surprise cameo appearance this weekend at WWE Extreme Rules. Lyons was shown in the crowd and identified by commentary, though she did not do anything physical on the show. There is no word on if this was a one off appearance or the suggestion that she is moving to the main roster. Lyons and Zoey Stark because #1 contenders to the NXT Tag Team Titles earlier this week. The team had been announced for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title tournament over the summer but did not compete due to medical issues. Opinion: This is one of those situations where I could see either line of thinking. Lyons is one of the more uniq..

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Major Update On Charlotte’s WWE Return

October 9, 2022

Welcome back soon. With so many wrestlers on the WWE roster, it can be easy to forget one of them when they are not around for awhile. That is something that can happen to anyone if they are gone long enough, but it also means that there can be a big moment when they come back after a layoff. That is going to be taking place at some point in the future, as a top star is on the way back. This weekend at WWE Extreme Rules, a vignette aired announcing that Charlotte would be returning to WWE soon, though no specific date was given. Charlotte has been absent from the company since May over her wedding and what were described as personal reasons. There is no word onw hat she will do when she returns to WWE or which roster she will be on. Opinion: Charlotte being back is going to be a big boost to the women’s division as she is one of the biggest stars it has ever seen. You can almost guarantee that she will be right in the title picture as soon as she gets back, but it could be interestin..

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WATCH: Bray Wyatt’s Epic Return At WWE Extreme Rules

October 9, 2022

He’s here. One of the biggest stories of the WWE year has been the return of several wrestlers who have worked for the company before. After a huge string of released over the last two years, a good many of the former names have come back to WWE. That has made for several interesting moments, but the biggest one might have taken place this weekend. The end of this weekend’s WWE Extreme Rules event saw the return of Bray Wyatt after a year and a half hiatus from the company. Wyatt returned at the end of the show, appearing in a real life version of the Firefly Fun House, with the Fun House characters showing up throughout the arena. The door to the Fun House opened and Wyatt appeared to end the show. This was the reveal of the White Rabbit, who had been advertised to appear at Extreme Rules. Yeah this worked. Check out Wyatt’s return: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: WWE didn’t exactly hide this one and that is not a bad..

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UFC Legend Set To Appear At WWE Extreme Rules In Special Role

October 2, 2022

He’s a big one to add. Wrestling has a unique reputation in sports, as the wrestlers are seen as athletes but not in a legitimate competition. They can clearly do things that most people can’t, but they do not have the most respect when it comes to other athletes. It can mean something to have more accepted sports stars engage with wrestling, and that will be happening again next week. Ariel Helwani has announced via his Twitter that former UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier will serve as guest referee for the upcoming Fight Pit match between Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle at WWE Extreme Rules. Cormier is a long time wrestling fan who has talked about doing something with WWE. Extreme Rules is scheduled for next Saturday, October 8. Breaking: Daniel Cormier will serve as guest referee for next Saturday’s Fight Pit Match between Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins at WWE’s Extreme Rules in Philly. Oct. 8. No, seriously. It’s really happening. Oct. 8. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/Ri8tH..

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Rare Stipulation Set For WWE Extreme Rules Grudge Match

September 20, 2022

That’s a big match. There are a lot of ways to present a feud in wrestling. It might be over a championship or something personal but there is often a lot of violence involved. This can often include some kind of a special gimmick or stipulation to take the feud to another level. It has worked for years and now it is happening again with a stipulation we do not see very often. Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins have been feuding for the last several weeks, with Rollins defeating him at Clash At The Castle when Riddle got too aggressive. The two have since cost each other matches and had to be held apart this week on Monday Night Raw. Rollins shouted that Riddle could pick the next match so Riddle said in the Fight Pit at Extreme Rules. The Fight Pit has only been used in NXT and features a cage around the ring with platforms on top. Opinion: They needed to do something big for the rematch and I like this more than some street fight or tables match or whatever. Sometimes you need to mix it ..

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WATCH: The Shield vs. Evolution From WWE Extreme Rules 2014

April 15, 2022

When factions collide. WWE has posted a new video to its YouTube channel in which they show the full match between The Shield and Evolution from WWE Extreme Rules 2014. You can see the video in its entirety below: [This post contains video, click to play] From WWE.com: Evolution worked over their opposition methodically. “Bootista” chants rained down as The Animal worked over his prey, and Ambrose looked downright punch-drunk after an exchange with Triple H, which ended with a fierce spinebuster by the 13-time World Champion. The Hounds of Justice would not be denied, though. The trio’s Lunatic Fringe turned the tides with a DDT on Triple H, and once Reigns found his way into the contest, he turned into a one-man wrecking crew, taking out Orton, Batista, and Triple H in succession. The Shield looked to have the match locked up when they struck Batista with a Triple Powerbomb, yet savvy veterans Orton and Triple H prevented the pinfall. Reigns subsequently ate a Pedigree and an R..

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VIDEO: How The Ring Broke At WWE Extreme Rules

October 3, 2021

So that’s how they did it. Sometimes wrestling needs to do something special to wrap up a match. Just having someone get a regular pin or a submission might not work well enough, so maybe the best choice is to come up with something new. It can be interesting to see what happens, but it might be even better know how how the trick worked. Now we have a better idea about what WWE did recently. The main event of last week’s WWE Extreme Rules pay per view saw Universal Champion Roman Reigns defending the title against the Fiend Finn Balor in the show’s namesake match. Balor made a comeback near the end, but the top rope broke as Balor was attempting to hit the Coup de Grace. A video has surfaced online, showing a cameraman cutting the rope, causing Balor to fall down. Reigns hit a spear to retain the title immediately thereafter. It was a heck of a fight. Check out the clip, the match, and some other ring breaking moments: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains v..

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VIDEO: Roman Reigns Does Puts On A Mask During WWE Extreme Rules

September 27, 2021

He’s a considerate Head Of The Table. There have not been many stars in recent WWE history to reach the same levels as Roman Reigns. After being pushed as a top star for years, Reigns has finally unlocked everything by becoming the top villain in the company. This has been a complete change of pace for him, but he still did something nice during his latest match. Reigns was in action during this weekend’s WWE Extreme Rules event. The show’s main event featured Reigns vs. Finn Balor for Reigns’ Universal Title in an Extreme Rules match. The match saw the two brawl throughout the arena, including into the crowd. As the two went into the crowd, Reigns put on a face mask due to the Coronavirus pandemic situation. Reigns would go on to win the match and retain his title. That’s about as cool as you can get. Check out Reigns going into the crowd plus some other masked moments in wrestling: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post co..

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WWE Extreme Rules Undergoes Embarrassing Technical Problems

September 27, 2021

That’s a problem. WWE is a huge wrestling promotion and they have a lot of things going on at the same time. Above all else though is presenting a wrestling product, which can be a little more complicated than it might seem. Sometimes things are going to happen that aren’t in the original plans, and some of those can be very notable. That was the case during a major event. During Sunday’s Extreme Rules, the show’s audio was not working as planned, with the Spanish commentary feed leaking in along with the English. This took place during the Kickoff Show match between Carmella and Liv Morgan but was corrected during the match. The problem came back during the show’s first match between New Day and the team of Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles and Omos, though this time it was the French commentary. The audio was corrected before the end of the six man tag. Commentator Pat McAfee referenced the issues later in the show. You might be able to notice. Check out the two matches where this happened,..

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Surprise Return Takes Place At WWE Extreme Rules

September 27, 2021

Welcome back. There are certain things in wrestling that are almost always going to get some great reactions. One of the strongest can be a return, as wrestlers coming back can throw a huge wrench into any kind of a story. Some of them are out of nowhere and that was the case again this weekend, as a major star made their return to the ring out of absolutely nowhere. WWE’s Extreme Rules included a SmackDown Women’s Title match with Becky Lynch defending against Bianca Belair. Late in the match, former SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks made her return to cost Belair the match via DQ. This was Banks’ first appearance since August, when she was scheduled to challenge Belair at Summerslam. Lynch took Banks’ place in the match and defeated her to win the title. It was a big night. Check out how the title match went and how Banks will be doing now that she is back: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click..

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WWE Extreme Rules Main Event Gets A New Stipulation

September 21, 2021

It’s about time. We are coming up on Extreme Rules but you might not know it based on what you have seen so far. One of the major ideas lacking from the show is anything extreme, as none of the announced matches have included anything in the way of stipulations. WWE might want to fix that, and now they have at least one of the bigger matches covered. This week on Monday Night Raw, WWE announced that the Universal Championship match at Extreme Rules between Roman Reigns and Finn Balor will now be an Extreme Rules match. Balor will be wrestling the match in his Demon persona, following a loss to Reigns in a previous Universal Title shot. This is the only stipulation match announced for the card as of Monday night. There have been some hard hitting Extreme Rules matches over the years. Check out some of the better ones: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is the kind of change ..

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Change Made To WWE Extreme Rules Title Match

September 21, 2021

There’s always room for one more. We are less than a week away from Extreme Rules but you might not know it based on the card that has been set. Most of the matches have been announced for the show, but there has not been anything actually extreme set. None of the matches have any kind of stipulations, though at least a little something has been changed for the show. This week on Monday Night Raw, Jeff Hardy defeated Sheamus in a singles match. As a result, Hardy has been added to the Damian Priest vs. Sheamus United States Title match at Extreme Rules. There was no storyline reason given for Hardy being given the opportunity. Hardy’s most recent win on Monday Night Raw came on July 19 and he lost to Priest in a US Title match on September 13. Now there are three options. Check out the three participants in action against each other: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This worke..

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New Title Match Set For WWE Extreme Rules

September 17, 2021

Add it to the card. We are less than two weeks away from WWE Extreme Rules and the show still has a lot of work to do. While a lot of the card has been set, there has not been anything actually extreme added to the show so far. With that not being a factor, WWE is going to have to rely on the matches themselves to carry the show, which is what they tried to do again this week. WWE.com has announced that the Usos will defend the SmackDown Tag Team Titles against the Street Profits at Extreme Rules. This comes after the Profits defeated the Usos in a title match via disqualification last week on SmackDown when Roman Reigns interfered. There has been no stipulation announced for the match so far, which has been the case with every match on the card. There is already a story here. Check out how the match was set up plus both other entries in their series: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] O..

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WWE Extreme Rules Loses Main Event, Match Taking Place On TV Instead

September 11, 2021

Switch it up. We are just over two weeks away from WWE Extreme Rules and the card is mostly set. The biggest matches are already set up and now it would seem that the most important thing left is to add something that is actually extreme. That was the case earlier this week though, as one of the biggest matches has been switched from one show to another. During this week’s SmackDown, an advertisement aired, saying that WWE Champion Bobby Lashley will be defending his title against Randy Orton next week on Monday Night Raw. This is a change from the original plan, as Orton was originally scheduled to challenge Lashley for the title at Extreme Rules. There is no word on what will replace the pay per view match or why the change was made. They have had a road getting here. Check out how the match was set up: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: I’m curious to see how this match is go..

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Two More Title Matches Set For WWE Extreme Rules

September 7, 2021

The card continues to grow. We are less than three weeks away from WWE Extreme Rules and the card has a lot of ground to cover. With so few matches announced for the card so far, WWE needed to get to work with putting some of the show together. A lot of that was taken care of this week, as WWE has announced two more title matches for the pay per view. This week on Monday Night Raw, three new title matches were announced for Extreme Rules. In addition to the WWE Championship match, the Raw Women’s Title will be defended as Charlotte puts her title on the line against Alexa Bliss. Charlotte defeated Nia Jax but was then challenged by Bliss. The match was set for Extreme Rules later in the night. Also during the show, Sheamus became the #1 contender to the United States Title and will challenge Damian Priest at Extreme Rules. Sheamus earned the shot by defeating Drew McIntyre, albeit while grabbing McIntyre’s trunks for extra leverage. This will be a rematch from Summerslam, where Pries..

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WWE Title Match Officially Seth For Extreme Rules

September 7, 2021

We have the other main event. We are less than three weeks away from WWE Extreme Rules, which is in kind of a weird place on the WWE calendar. The show is the first pay per view after Summerslam so it is both the follow up as well as the start of something new. The champions are going to come in hot and will need quality challengers. Now we know who one of those challengers will be. Last week on Monday Night Raw, RKBro successfully defended the Raw Tag Team Titles against Bobby Lashley and MVP. After the match, Randy Orton took Lashley out with an RKO. This week, Lashley came out to interrupt Orton, saying he wanted a match between the two of them. Orton agreed, as long as the WWE Title was on the line. MVP agreed to the match for Lashley, with the match being set for Extreme Rules. This should be a good one. Check out how we got here and what Orton has been doing as of late: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains ..