WWE Backlash Results 05-04-2024

WWE Backlash kicks off with a HOT start. This crowd, this atmosphere. The Bloodline/KO and Orton are going to open the show but they can’t stop brawling before the bell starts.

Nick Aldis comes out and says since they can’t follow the rules…. This is not a No DQ match!!!

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• NO DQ: THE BLOODLINE DEF. KEVIN OWENS AND RANDY ORTON

Awesome opening match with a lot of heat and great energy. The match ends when TONGA LOA DEBUTS AND JOINS THE BLOODLINE!!!!

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• WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP: BAYLEY(c) DEF. NAOMI vs TIFFANY STRATTON

Excellent match. 5-10 more minutes and we could’ve seen an all time classic. Excellent finish that saw Tiffy miss a PME on Naomi and Bayley before they hit her with the 3D!! Bayley wins after a flash pin.

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The new Bloodline walks passed Jey Uso and stare him down. Heyman looks to Jey as of he desperately needs help. But he walks away.

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• WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: DAMIEN PRIEST DEF. JEY USO

Really good match that gets elevated by this excellent crowd. Multiple times where it appeared Jey Uso could actually win the title. Judgement Day continues to fall apart as Finn Balor and JD McDonough get involved without Priest permission and he was NOT happy with them.

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• WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: JADE CARGILL AND BIANCA BELAIR DEF. DAMAGE CTRL(c)

There were some interesting spots but the match fell apart a little more than halfway through and never came back together. SICK transition into the Jaded at the end from Jade and Kairi.

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The first round matches for the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments have been revealed. Holy shit.

Round 1 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament:

Ivy Nile v Zoey Stark

Shayna Baszler v Zelina Vega

Lyra Valkyria v Asuka

IYO SKY v Natalya

Round 1 2024 King of the Ring Tournament:

Finn Bálor v Drew McIntyre

Gunther v Sheamus

Ilja Dragunov v Ricochet

Kofi Kingston v Rey Mysterio

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• WWE Championship: CODY RHODES(c) DEF AJ STYLES

It’s honestly hard to judge this match on objective quality because the crowd was absolutely on fire. Everything they did in this match, and really on this entire show, was amplified by 10. Just an all around unique experience as a home viewer.

At one point AJ Styles hits Cody with a Burning Hammer and Cody kicks out at 1… I did not like that.

Otherwise, the match delivered beyond expectations.

Gable Steveson Released from WWE

The Wrestling Observer has reported that Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson has been released from WWE.

Steveson, known for his remarkable achievements in amateur wrestling, including claiming the 2020 Summer Olympic gold medal and being a three-time age-group world champion, made headlines when he transitioned to the world of professional wrestling. However, despite his stellar track record in freestyle wrestling, Steveson's success did not seamlessly transfer to the realm of sports entertainment.

Steveson's failure to acclimate to the WWE environment serves as a reminder of the challenges athletes face when transitioning between sports. The world of professional wrestling demands a unique blend of athleticism, showmanship, and storytelling, qualities that do not always align with those required in amateur wrestling.

10 NXT Talent Released By WWE

PWInsider reports 10 NXT Superstars have been cut from WWE's roster this afternoon.

-Ezekiel Balogun.

-Julian Baldi.

-Trey Bearhill.

-Emmamaria Diaz, who was showcased on WWE Roku Channel series WWE: Next Gen.

-Valentina Feroz.

-Drew Gulak.

-Keyshawn Leflore, who was showcased on WWE Roku Channel series WWE: Next Gen.

-Darrell Mason.

-Vlad Pavlenko.

-Kiyah Saint.

Vice TV Issues Official Details For "Who Killed WCW" Docuseries

Vice TV has issued the following press release for the upcoming “Who Killed WCW” docuseries:

VICE TV ANNOUNCES NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH DWAYNE ‘THE ROCK’ JOHNSON AND DANY GARCIA OF SEVEN BUCKS PRODUCTIONS FOR NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES “WHO KILLED WCW?”

Premieres Exclusively on VICE TV June 4 at 10:00pm.

New York, NY – April 30, 2024 – VICE TV today announced its second collaboration with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia of Seven Bucks Productions. Who Killed WCW, a groundbreaking docuseries, dives deep into the history, rise, and ultimate demise of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), one of the most influential promotions in the history of wrestling. The new series will premiere exclusively on VICE TV on June 4 at 10:00pm.

“The iconic rise and fall of WCW (World Championship Wrestling) is one of professional wrestling’s most captivating stories – full of big dreams, massive successes, painful failures, and the harsh realities of the pro wrestling business. With wrestling viewership and fan engagement at an ultimate high, there has never been a more perfect time to tell top-quality wrestling stories, and there’s no better one to start with than a one-of-a-kind, behind-the-scenes look at this epic saga, known as The Rise and Fall of WCW and personally, the rise of WCW (not the fall) inspired me greatly early in my career where I would eventually become, the Final Boss,” said Dwayne Johnson, Co-Founder of Seven Bucks.

“Diving into the saga of WCW is not just another project for us; it is an opportunity to highlight our talents as documentary storytellers in a world where we have historical credibility and knowledge: professional wrestling. This project allows us to build a bridge between the passionate global wrestling audience and those curious about an often-misunderstood industry, strengthened by our partnership with a dedicated storyteller in VICE TV,” said Dany Garcia, Co-Founder of Seven Bucks.

Peter Gaffney Interim President of VICE TV said, “VICE TV has always been at the forefront of telling stories from which others shy away. We’re lucky to join forces again with Dwayne and Dany of Seven Bucks. We have unparalleled access to one of the great stories of modern professional wrestling, and we can’t wait for our audience to see it come to life.”

Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Brian Gewirtz will executive produce from Seven Bucks alongside VICE TV’s Lee Hoffman, Evan Husney, and Jason Eisener with whom they previously collaborated on VICE’s acclaimed wrestling docuseries Tales from the Territories, featuring wrestling legends sharing stories from when the sport was divided into regional territories. Danny Gabai, Guillermo Garcia, and Paul Taylor executive produce for VICE Studios Canada. Who Killed WCW? is produced by VICE Studios Canada in association with Bell Media’s Crave.

Who Killed WCW? promises to explore the complex factors that led to the promotion’s downfall, including management challenges, creative decisions, and the intense competition during the infamous Monday Night Wars. Featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews with wrestlers, executives, and insiders, the series will shed light never seen before on the personal stories and struggles of those who lived through the rise and fall of WCW.

VICE TV is available on all major cable and satellite providers and the VICE TV app.

AEW Dynamite Results 05-01-2024

AEW Dynamite kicks off with Tony Khan saying he’s going to run the show from Jacksonville. But the Young Bucks cut off his “live satellite feed” and take over the show.

They say they have iron clad contracts and can not be fired. They play a new opening for Dynamite that only includes members of the Elite.

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Swerve comes out and says what the Elite have done is a “bitch move”. They’re power hungry, throwing their weight around and he doesn’t like it.

But he says he has more important business to deal with. He doesn’t know who his opponent is for Double or Nothing. The Bucks appear on screen, they fine Swerve for cursing at them and they send out Swerve's opponent for DoN.

ITS CHRISTIAN!!!!!

Christian attacks Swerve immediately. Swerve fights back but the numbers are too much.

Christian says he never forgot how Swerve made them both lose at the biggest show in AEW history, All In: London. And Christian never forgot how Swerve broke into his son Nick Wayne's house and brutalized him.

Then Luchasaurus/Killswitch rips out one of Swerve's dreads and they leave him lying.

• AEW TNT CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN CHALLENGE: ADAM COPELAND(c) DEF. BUDDY MATTHEWS

There were two seperate moments where it looked like a wrestler might’ve gotten hurt. One was Adam Copeland selling his bicep and the other saw Buddy Murphy spitting up blood after a crossbody.

But the match continued and both men seemed OK in the end. 20 minutes long and the crowd wasn’t with them for most of it.

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Copeland is going to give Buddy Matthews a Con-Chair-To when Malakai Black appears to further influence this darkness in Copeland. He tells Copeland to DO IT. But he disappears when Copeland turns the chair towards him.

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• SAMOA JOE DEF. ISAIAH CASSIDY

A pretty funny squash match. Isiah Cassidy has 69 AEW Wins as of today. Nice.

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Orange Cassidy reveals Chuck Taylor's career is over, thanks to Trent Baretta's attack. Orange Cassidy is gonna call it Baretta but Trent is already out.

Big surprise, says Trent. That OC would make this about himself. Trent says it’s OC's fault that Chuck is retired.

OC is going to attack Trent but security stops it and then Don Callis comes out?!?!?!

Callis whispers into OC's ear and they both leave together!!!!

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Jack Perry tells Renee that he meant what he said to Tony Khan. He wants the best for the future of AEW and that’s why he took out TK.

Now the new era of AEW can grow under the Elite.

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• FTW CHAMPIONSHIP: CHRIS JERICHO(c) DEF. KATSUYURI SHIBATA

Midway through the match, Jericho and Shibata completely abandoned the street fight here. They chop each other to death for about 4 minutes before Jericho throws a hockey puck at Shibata and get back to weapons.

The match ends when Big Bill tales out Shibata to prove himself to Jericho and possibly sit…. Under the Learning Tree.

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• CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI DEF. BRIAN CAGE

They beat each other up. As advertised. As expected. Great match in front of a sleepy crowd.

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• SERENA DEEB DEF. MARIAH MAY

Mariah May and Serena Deeb probably had my favorite match of the night. Super technical and even funny at some points.

Would love to see them on PPV together with some more time.

Deeb vs Toni Storm for the Women’s Championship is official for Double or Nothing!!!

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Kenny Omega explains why he’s been gone. He was told that he would have to get a surgery for Diverticulitis which might leave him unable to wrestle.

Kenny said he asked the doctor what if he doesn’t have the surgery. The doctor tells him that he’ll have a ticking timebomb in his stomach for the rest of his life and he may end up needing the surgery anyway if he ever gets hit in the stomach.

Kenny considered retirement.

Kenny couldn’t watch AEW because he was so affected by this news. But he watched Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay then he realized he needed to be back in the ring.

Kenny realized he NEEDS to come back. He made it a mission to CHANGE THE WORLD and that’s what he’s going to do.

Kenny says he is fired from the Elite. But he is an EVP as well so a part of power in AEW belongs to THE BEST BOUT MACHINE

Kenny Omega: "GIVE ME A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND WE CAN SETTLE THIS IN AN AEW RING."

Okada: "IM SORRY KENNY. IM THE BEST BOUT MACHINE NOW"

Kenny Omega is confronted by Okada then jumped by Jack Perry. Kenny fights back but it's not enough.

JACK PERRY ATTACKS THE STOMACH OF KENNY OMEGA WITH A CHAIR!!!

EVP TRIGGER!!!!! The Young Bucks take out Kenny Omega. FTR comes out for the save but it’s way too late. The show ends with Kenny being stretchered out and the Elite standing tall.

Cody Rhodes: I Could Never Root Against AEW

Cody Rhodes, despite his current position as WWE's top champion, maintains an unwavering support for AEW, citing his integral role in its inception and his broader concern for the wrestling industry.

In a recent interview on the Cheap Heat podcast, Rhodes addressed lingering questions about his allegiance, asserting, "AEW does not happen without me." Reflecting on his departure from the company and the misconceptions surrounding it, Rhodes emphasized his continued investment in AEW's success, likening it to familial ties.

"These questions, I always now -- I'm very careful about because they're the number one question that will be cited when this interview hits. I'll say: the narrative changed a lot about my contributions to AEW, and that was very disappointing. There were some people, I'm not going to say their names, they know who they were, who kind of tried to put some propaganda out when I left. There's a quote in The Young Bucks' book about how I was last to the signing. And me and Matt & Nick [Jackson] are as close as ever, so glad that I've had them in my career and my life. But if we are being honest, AEW does not happen without me. It doesn't. And with that in mind, I could never root against it. It's like having a kid and they go off to college and they get a DUI or they get in trouble... I'll always have that in my heart for them.

It certainly was a wound that was more gaping and painful than people realize, because now they look at the situation and they're like, 'Oh man, you're on top of the world, you have everything.' Maybe they don't understand that I really gave everything I could. I did. And, yeah, I could never see a day where I was rooting against them."

Rhodes also underscored the significance of AEW's stability for the broader wrestling ecosystem, expressing apprehension about the potential fallout if the promotion were to shutter.

"And then from a completely outside of me perspective, my relationship to AEW or anything, my friends, the kids I signed, the people from my school, all that stuff. But from outside of that, it's very important that they hang in there. Because if that was to go away, I don't think anybody in the locker room has any clue the financial repercussions that that would have on the wrestling business. The trickle-down effect it would then have on independent wrestling. We've created a really comfortable environment in sports entertainment for men and women to feed their families and to do well and to be treated on the level that their global penetration ask for. And I would hate to see that bubble burst. So that's another random fear I have of, you know, when they're down or if they're up or whatever it may be. But, yeah, I would never root against them -- in any case. That's not always easy because random things said about you at press conferences, and that's a big no-no, you should never say me or my wife's name, Tony should have told you that. So, yeah, I'll never root against them. I really won't.”

WWE DRAFT NIGHT 2 WWE RAW RESULTS 04-29-2024

WWE RAW Opens with Logan Paul, Patrick Mahomes and IShowSpeed arriving to greet Damian Priest

Becky Lynch is out to talk about her WWE Women's World Championship win and who’s going to be her next contender. She’s interrupted by Liv Morgan.

Liv Morgan mocks Rhea Ripley and tells Becky that it was always going to end up being about Liv. Nia Jax comes out to say goodbye and they beat her up.

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Stephanie McMahon is out to do ROUND 1 of the WWE Draft

Imperium(Ludwig and Gunther) to RAW

Jade Cargill to Smackdown

Damage CTRL(Iyo, Asuka, Kairi, Dakota) to RAW

Kevin Owens to Smackdown

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• GUNTHER DEF. XAVIER WOODS

Gunther demolished Xavier Woods for like 15 minutes. At one point Kofi was going to throw in a towel but Woods begged him not to.

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Some Uncle Howdy glitch material aired during the match

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Dominik and Liv Morgan are seen leaving a room together in the background of a Jey Uso interview

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iShowSpeed and Logan Paul are out to announce Round 2 of the WWE Draft

CM Punk to RAW

The Pride(Lashley and the Street Profits) to SmackDown

Braun Strowman to RAW

Tiffany Stratton to SmackDown

Logan Paul continues to run down Kentucky when Jey Uso comes out. Uso basically gets jumped by the Judgement Day and Logan Paul asks Patrick Mahomes for his super bowl rings to take out Jey Uso with.

BRAUN STROWMAN RETURNS TO SAVE JEY USO FROM A BEAT DOWN!!!!

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Sami Zayn finally takes out Chad Gable backstage while Gable was in the middle of a conversation.

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“Tell me you didn’t just say that” - Drew McIntyre to Booker T after hearing him call CM Punk a great draft pick for RAW

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• WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: SAMI ZAYN(c) DEF. BRONSON REED BY DQ

Sami Zayn vs Bronson Rees for the IC Title ends in a DQ after Chad Gable attacks Sami Zayn following Zayn attacking HIM prior to the match.

Bronson Reed takes out Chad Gable after Gable takes out Sami. Reed stands tall to close the segment

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APA are out to announce ROUND 3 of the WWE Draft

LWO to RAW

Legado De Phantasma to Smackdown

Drew McIntyre to RAW

Shinsuke Nakamura to Smackdown

Drew McIntyre is PISSED that he wasn’t Drafted until Round 3. He laughs at the crowd for chanting CM Punk. “You think thay’s anti authority to chant CM Punk? CM Punk is nothing but a corporate ass kisser!”

Punks music hits and Drew thinks he’s not there. Punk mocks him from a skybox and Drew runs off to find him.

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Sheamus and Bron Breakker come face to face for the first time

Drew McIntyre brushes by them on his search for CM Punk

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• CANDIC LERAE DEF. MAXXINE DUPRI

Indy helps Candice steal the win

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LWO is interviewed about Carlito getting drafted with them to RAW. Dominik interrupts to let them know Judgement Day runs RAW. Rey makes fun of his mustache and runs him off.

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Drew finds CM Punk's skybox but CM Punk is in the ring. Punk says Drew McIntyre is like the crazy ex-girlfriend he can't get rid of. He calls Drew a loser and says when he’s cleared. He’ll show Drew exactly WHY Punk got drafted before him.

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Alundra Blaze and Teddy Long are out to do ROUND 4 of the WWE Draft

Judgement Day to RAW

Naomi to Smackdown

Ilja Dragunov to RAW

Chelsea and Piper Niven to Smackdown

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• LIV MORGAN DEF. NIA JAX

Nia is distracted by Naomi brawling with Tiffany Stratton outside allowing Liv to steal a win.

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The Dudley Boyz are out to do ROUND 5 of the WWE Draft

New Day to RAW

Pretty Deadly to Smackdown

Lyra Valkyria to RAW

Candice LeRae and Indy Hartwell to Smackdown

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• WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: AWESOME TRUTH DEF. ALPHA ACADEMY

Chad Gable isn’t going to like this.

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Damian Priest asks Judgement Day to speak to him before attempting to get involved in his business with Jey Uso.

JD asks if they're talking to him and reveals a massive bruise from Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl rings earlier in the night

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Adam Pierce and Nick Aldis are out for the FINAL ROUND of WWE Draft Picks

The Final Testament to RAW

DIY to Smackdown

Bronson Reed to RAW

Blair Davenport to Smackdown

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• JEY USO, RICOCHET AND ANDRADE DEF. JUDGEMENT DAY

Quick match to end the show that saw yet some MORE Judgement Day miscommunication. Jey Uso and Damian Priest stare each other down to close the show

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GUNTHER: “The [WWE] Product Before Triple H Was Not What I Enjoyed. I Just Didn't Want To Be Part of That."

In an interview with Gorilla Position, Gunther talks about his feelings toward the WWE product under Vince McMahon. Gunther says that the era in WWE before Triple H’s was one of the reasons why he didn’t want to move to the U.S. Gunther did not enjoy the product nor wanted to be part of it.

“The (WWE) product before Triple H was not what I enjoyed. I just didn't want to be part of that.

I am who I am and that's what I can do best. A big part of that is I need to have my time in the ring and have that time to put on the matches I can put on. That chance would not be there under the old regime.

With Triple H, he always saw that in me, and he always had that vision for me. I got lucky that a lot of things in my career took place at the right time.”

Gunther recently came off of the longest Intercontinental Championship reign of all time and now had his eyes set on the King of the Ring and an eventual World Championship run.

DREW MCINTYRE UPDATE; OFF TV, NEW CONTRACT, HOW LONG?

The wrestling world is abuzz with updates on McIntyre's future with the company following the announcement that he has signed a new contract with WWE.

According to PWInsider, McIntyre will take a necessary recovery period off of TV due to a badly hyperextended elbow. Despite the setback, McIntyre powered through WWE's UK Tour, earning admiration and respect from both fans and officials.

The big news, however, revolves around McIntyre's contract negotiations. After months of speculation, WWE and McIntyre have finally reached an agreement. The negotiation process culminated just 2-3 days ago, reports PWInsider.

The video that The Rock posted on his Instagram was actually shot well in advance so WWE had something they could put out once they finalized negotiations, but discussions weren't concluded until just a few days ago.

Fightful reported that McIntyre's new deal with WWE is a multi-year agreement, signaling a long-term commitment from both the wrestler and the company. The report also emphasizes the mutual satisfaction expressed by both parties, indicating a promising future ahead.

As McIntyre continues his recovery and prepares for his return to the squared circle, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in his illustrious career.

BREAKING NEWS: DREW MCINTYRE RE-SIGNS WITH

After months of speculation, Drew McIntyre has officially recommitted himself to the WWE, much to the delight of fans worldwide.

McIntyre's decision to re-sign with the company comes at a pivotal moment in his career, as he continues to experience a resurgence in popularity and relevance within the wrestling world.

In recent months, McIntyre's character has undergone a compelling evolution, capturing the attention of both longtime fans and newcomers alike. His storylines with the Bloodline, Seth Rollins and CM Punk as well as his keen social media presence have reignited interest in his journey, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the ongoing narrative of WWE programming.

In a symbolic gesture of support and recognition, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gifted McIntyre with a Scottish Claymore, a traditional Scottish sword, during a recent WWE event.

“Man of my word

As you're a man of yours - Congratulations @dmcintyrewweon signing your new @wwe deal.

As we talked about after your #WrestleMania match, I know this Scottish Claymore represents everything that you, your family and your country embody.

Alba gu bràth

As you know, I wanted to personally hand deliver this gift to you at your meeting with Nick Kahn, but I had warm cheat meals and chilled tequila waiting for me

Congrats again brother and cheers to hunger, passion,climbing that mountain and always entertaining our fans.

- Final Boss”

As McIntyre embarks on this new chapter of his WWE journey, fans can anticipate even greater feats of athleticism, compelling storytelling, and unforgettable moments in the ring. His decision to extend his contract with the company serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft and his commitment to entertaining and inspiring audiences around the globe.

Drew McIntyre's decision to re-sign with the WWE marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career and signals an exciting continuation of his storied legacy within the wrestling industry. With his talent, passion, and undeniable star power, McIntyre is poised to continue making an indelible impact on the world of sports entertainment for years to come.

MJF Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Impact on Feud with Undisputed Kingdom

In a recent development reported by WrestlePurists and Jason Solomon, sources close to the situation have confirmed that Maxwell Jacob Friedman, popularly known as MJF, has undergone surgery on his left shoulder.

This news comes as a significant blow to both MJF and the wrestling community, particularly amidst his anticipated return and ongoing storyline engagements.

Originally choosing to rehab instead of getting a surgery. MJF was eyeing a comeback in March. Reports suggest that prior to his surgery, MJF had a crucial meeting with Tony Khan, the CEO of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), in Boston to discuss creative plans. However, with the unexpected setback, these plans have inevitably been reshaped, impacting ongoing storylines and future matches.

The injury to MJF, coupled with the recent setback faced by Adam Cole, has sent ripples across the creative landscape, particularly affecting the much-anticipated feud between MJF and the Undisputed Kingdom. Max was reportedly keen on wrapping up the program, but the injuries have undoubtedly forced a reevaluation of the timeline and direction of this storyline.

As of now, there is no clear timetable for MJF's return to the ring.

Stay tuned to Dirt Sheet Radio for further updates on MJF's recovery and its impact on the evolving landscape of professional wrestling.

WWE DRAFT RESULTS NIGHT 1 04-26-2024

WWE Smackdown presents the WWE Draft Night 1

Paul Heyman announces that Roman Reigns has removed himself from Draft eligibility because he is not returning in the immediate future

NXT is hosting a real life draft party. With fans included.

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The Draft War Rooms, featuring JBL, D-Von, Bubba Ray and Teddy Long

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• CODY RHODES AND AJ STYLES WWE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTRACT SIGNING

AJ says what he did to LA Knight was personal but he doesn’t have been with Cody. He respects his father, the American Dream. He’s wrestled Dream before.

Cody says he respects that AJ is familiar with the Rhodes family but when he puts ‘Cody' in front of the RHODES. It stops being a Dream match and becomes a “must win”.

AJ says it’s a shame that he has to take the WWE Title from Cody so soon after he won it.

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Triple H interrupted Cody's entrance and asks him to reveal the first few draft picks for Round 1

Bianca Belair to Smackdown

Jey Uso to RAW

Carmello Hayes to Smackdown

Seth Rollins to Raw

Carmelo Hayes comes out and challenges the WWE Champion Cody Rhodes for a match tonight!!!!

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• REY MYSTERIO AND DRAGON LEE DEF. ANGEL AND HUMBERTO GARZA

LWO takes the win after a pretty fast nothing match. Santos Escobar and Electra Lopez come out afterwards. He reveals that he did not attack Dragon Lee.

Electra Lopez reveals she found the security footage from the night Dragon Lee got attacked. It was CARLITO!!!!

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• BRON BREAKKER DEF. CEDRIC ALEXANDER IN 15 SECONDS

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Nick Aldis announces Tiffany Stratton vs Naomi for a shot at Bayley's WWE Women's Championship

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Torrie Wilson and Michelle McCool are out to pick the 2nd Round of Draft Picks.

Randy Orton to Smackdown

Bron Breakker to RAW

Nia Jax to Smackdown

Liv Morgan to RAW

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Solo arrives and asks Heyman if the Bloodline got drafted.

"You're adding new members to the Bloodline which means nobody knows what to expect when they draft the group."

Tama Tonga shows up but both Tama and Solo are quickly attacked by Kevin Owens.

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Bianca is out and she confirms her and Jade will challenge Kairi Sane and Asuka for the Women’s Tag Team Championships at Backlash.

She’s confronted by the Kabuki Warriors and quickly saved by Jade.

Kevin Owens brawls Tama Tonga out right in between the Women’s Tag Team Championship segment. Owens gets jumped by Solo but he’s saved by Randy Orton.

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The Dudley Boyz are out to do ROUND 3 of the WWE Draft

LA Knight to Smackdown

Ricochet to RAW

The Bloodline(Solo, Paul and Tama) to Smackdown

Sheamus to RAW

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• NAOMI DEF. TIFFANY STRATTON BY DQ AFTER NIA JAX ATTACKED BAYLEY AND NAOMI

Tiffany rolled Bayley and Naomi into the ring after to hit a moonsault on them both at the same time.

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JBL and Teddy Long come out to do ROUND 4 of the WWE Draft

AJ Styles to Smackdown

Alpha Academy to RAW

Andrade to Smackdown

Kiana James to RAW

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• CODY RHODES DEF. CARMELO HAYES

What a weird match. I’m not sure what went wrong here. Not sure who to blame. But that was…. Off.

Show ends with AJ Styles facing down Cody Rhodes

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Additional WWE Draft Picks that did not make TV.

TONY KHAN: AEW is Like the Pepsi of Pro Wrestling. WWE is Like the Harvey Weinstein of Pro Wrestling.

While speaking to NFL Network, Tony reflected on AEW's trajectory in the wrestling industry and shared Shad Khan's perspective on the matter.

He emphasized AEW's significant presence in the market, comparing it to the success of AFL prior to its merger. Tony likened AEW to the Pepsi of pro wrestling, highlighting its role as a formidable challenger to WWE, which he equated to the Harvey Weinstein of pro wrestling.

"AEW, we've been doing this for five years, we are the most successful sports start up since the AFL, pre-merger. There has not been a challenger brand that has gained as much market share as AEW in many many years. We are like the Pepsi of pro wrestling. We're up against an evil juggernaut. WWE is our competitor, that's who we're facing. AEW, like the Pepsi of pro wrestling. WWE is like the Harvey Weinstein of pro wrestling. I'm really proud of what we do down here," he said.

It's worth noting that Weinstein, a film producer, faced accusations of sexual abuse during the #MeToo movement and was convicted of rape, although the conviction was later overturned. Additionally, Vince McMahon and WWE were embroiled in a lawsuit filed by former employee Janel Grant, which included allegations of sexual abuse against McMahon.

Powerhouse Hobbs Injured

Powerhouse Hobbs reportedly suffered a legitimate injury during the 04-24-24 episode of AEW Dynamite, in his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match with Jon Moxley.

According to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, who provided insights into the incident, the injury sustained by Powerhouse Hobbs was not part of a scripted storyline. Meltzer described the moment, stating, "If you watched the show last night, that was not a worked knee injury. He went for a high cross or something and smashed into the turnbuckles and injured his knee. He could barely walk, and he hopped his way back into the ring, hopped into like two spots, and got choked out. There was more they were going to do."

The severity of Powerhouse Hobbs' injury and the potential impact on his career remain uncertain at this time. Knee injuries, in particular, can be challenging for wrestlers, as they can require extensive rehabilitation and may result in prolonged absences from in-ring competition. For Powerhouse Hobbs, who has been gaining momentum in AEW with his impressive athleticism and powerhouse style, a significant injury could derail his ascent in the company and alter the trajectory of his career.

The PG Era of WWE Coming to an End?

The Wrestling Observer is reporting The Rock's involvement during the build-up to WrestleMania XL and Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame speech are considered to be the end of the “PG-Era” in WWE.

The PG era, characterized by a more family-friendly and advertiser-friendly product, has been a defining feature of the company's programming for over a decade. During this period, WWE aimed to appeal to a broader audience, toning down some of the edgier elements that had been prevalent in previous eras.

However, recent developments have sparked discussions about whether WWE is poised to transition away from the PG era. One such development is the involvement of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the build-up to WrestleMania XL. As one of the most electrifying figures in sports entertainment history, The Rock's return to the ring always generates immense excitement among fans. His presence in the lead-up to WrestleMania XL saw a departure from the more sanitized approach of the PG era, returning to the more vulgar yet larger-than-life storytelling and characters that defined previous eras.

Additionally, Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame speech has been cited as another indication of a potential shift in WWE's creative direction. Heyman, at one point in his speech, tells any naysayers they can “SUCK MY F*CKING D*CK”

While these events have sparked speculation about the end of the PG era, it's essential to note that WWE has not made any official announcements regarding a shift in its programming approach.

The company's upcoming deal with Netflix has also been cited as a factor that could have influenced its new creative direction. As WWE explores new avenues for distribution and content creation, there is speculation that it may be more willing to take creative risks and cater to a more mature audience.

Ultimately, whether or not WWE is indeed nearing the end of the PG era remains to be seen. The Rock's involvement in WrestleMania XL and Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame speech may be indicative of a broader shift in the company's creative direction, but only time will tell how WWE chooses to evolve its product in the years to come.

As fans eagerly await the future of sports entertainment, one thing is certain: the landscape of WWE is always evolving, and the only constant is change.

WWE Announces Rules & Pools For The 2024 WWE Draft

On The Bump, WWE revealed the rules for the upcoming WWE Draft. The Draft will begin on the upcoming April 26 episode of WWE SmackDown and continue on the April 29 episode of WWE RAW.

The Rules are as follows:

• On SmackDown, there will be Four Rounds, 16 Total Picks

• On RAW, there will be Six Rounds, 24 Total Picks

• Champions on each brand are protected

• Women’s Tag-Team Champions are eligible to be drafted

• SmackDown will pick first on Friday

• RAW will pick first on Monday

• Roster picks will lock-in on Monday, May 6

Wrestlers eligible in each respective Draft pools can be seen below (NOTE: NXT talents are also eligible on both nights):

AEW Dynamite Results 04-24-2024

AEW Dynamite opens with the brand new Elite making their way into the building.

Orange Cassidy's music hits and Trent Baretta throws him out into the arena. He’s here for Chuck Taylor's choice.

Chuck comes out. Trent says Orange Cassidy was meant to come in as a mascot but he turned Best Friends into a joke.

Trent asks for a hug from Chuck. Chuck calls him a piece of shit and challenged him to a Parking Lot Brawl

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Casino Guantlet Match for a shot at Roderick Strong's International Championship is announced for tonight

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• SWERVE STRICKLAND DEF. KYLE FLETCHER

Swerve and Fletcher have a great match that ends when Don Callis called a play for Kyle to grab a table. But Kyle refuses. He wants to beat the world Champ his own way. Unfortunately for him, Swerve was better on this night.

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KENNY OMEGA RETURNS TO AEW NEXT WEEK!!!

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MINA SHIRAKAWA DEF. ANNA JAY

Crowd took some time to get into Mina but they were into it by the end of the match. Mariah May comes out to celebrate woth Mina after her win and gets attacked by Anna Jay until Toni Storm comes out to save her.

SERENA DEEB IS HERE AND SHE WANTS THE AEW WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

Deeb tells the camera she won’t do the trope where she holds the belt above her head. She will instead PROMISE everyone watching at home, Deeb WILL be the World Champion the next time she touches that belt.

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Willow, Stokey and Stat are out to celebrate the TBS Championship win. Willow mentions Daily's Place is where she got her All Elote graphic and now its where she returned as Champion.

Mercedes Mone interrupted and Willow asks why does she keep doing this. Does she really believe Willow purposely injured her in NJPW or attacked her backstage at Dynamite?

Mercedes slaps Willow in the face and they’re broken up before a brawl can start.

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The entire Elite walk out of Tony Khan's office and announce that Jack Perry and Tony Khan will meet face to face in the ring TONIGHT

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• WILL OSPREAY WINS THE CASINO GAUNTLET MATCH TO CHALLENGE RODERICK STRONG FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

What a concept! They just wrestle and more and more people come out until either the roster is depleted or someone gets a pinfall or submission.

Messy in structure but so many great performers in the match that they kept it entertaining.

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"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho is out with a new name, new theme and new graphics.

Jericho obnoxiously puts over Hook. Says FTW means "FOR THE WORLD" now and then he's interrupted by Big Bill.

Big Bill wants to learn from Jericho's Learning Tree. Jericho says he'll be watching.

That really sucked.

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• IWGP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: JON MOXLEY(c) DEF. POWERHOUSE HOBBS

Moxley and Hobbs were just getting started when it appeared Hobbs might have hurt his knee. Mox hit his finisher shortly after, Hobbs licks out hut he goes straight into a choke and goes to sleep.

It’s not apparent if it was a work or not, but Don Callis was on commentary saying he cared more than Hobbs lost than a potential injury.

Takeshita confronts Moxley after. He wants the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

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Jack Perry comes out and asks Tony Khan to be reinstated to the company. Tony agrees. They shake hands and Jack Perry punches TK in the gut.

The rest of the Elite run out and ask what Perry is doing. They help TK up. He’s in EVP Trigger position but Okada stops them.

THEY TAKE HIM UP FOR THE TONY KHAN DRIVER INSTEAD!!!!!!

THE ELITE HAVE TAKEN OUT TONY KHAN!!

JIMMY USO INJURED; TIMETABLE FOR RETURN UNKNOWN

Fightful reports that Jimmy Uso has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury. The specifics of the injury remain undisclosed, leaving fans and the wrestling community speculating about the nature and severity of the setback.

While injuries are an unfortunate reality in the world of professional wrestling, fans are hopeful for a speedy recovery for Jimmy Uso and eagerly anticipate his return to the squared circle. Until then, the wrestling world will continue to monitor updates on his condition and eagerly await his eventual comeback.

Stay tuned for further updates as Jimmy Uso's recovery journey progresses, and let's all send our best wishes for a swift and complete recovery to one-half of one of WWE's most beloved tag teams.

UPDATE ON JACOB FATU

PWInsider reports Jacob Fatu is no longer slated to be at the forthcoming WWE Draft related TV tapings this week, so he won't be debuting at that time as some in the company originally expected.

There is a plan in place but with The Bloodline, everything is laid out in a meticulous manner.

According to one WWE source, there is no rush on his debut.

DOMINIK MYSTERIO INJURED

During a recent episode of WWE RAW, Dominik Mysterio mentioned that he required Santos Escobar to step in for him in a match due to feeling "a little banged up."

Shortly after Mysterio's statement on RAW, reports from Fightful confirmed that his absence from the ring was not just a storyline development but rather a result of a legitimate injury. The specifics of Mysterio's injury have not been disclosed.

As the son of wrestling icon Rey Mysterio, Dominik has been under intense scrutiny since his debut, but he has consistently proven himself as a formidable competitor and a rising star in his own right.