WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS 05-24-2024

WWE Smackdown is airing on Tape Delay from Saudi Arabia.

• QUEEN OF THE RING SEMIFINALS : NIA JAX DEF. BIANCA BELAIR

A very physical match that even brought “THIS IS AWESOME” chants.

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Bianca is in the back tending to her bad knee when she’s mocked by Tiffany Stratton and then Candice and Indi. Jade Cargill appears and scares them off

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Grayson Waller and Austin Theory are about to introduce LA Knight to the Waller Effect. They’re interrupted by Carmela Hayes who appeals to their heel sides by saying the vets are jealous of them.

They start ragging on LA Knight together. LA Knight comes out to fight them but he’s outnumbered. The Street Profits make their way out to save Knight from being jumped.

Six-Man Tag up next!

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A promo airs for Blair Davenport

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• LA KNIGHT AND THE STREET PROFITS DEF. CARMELO HAYES, GRAYSON WALLER AND AUSTIN THEORY

Fun little match that’s greatly enhanced by this electric crowd.

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Logan Paul and Cody Rhodes come face to face. Logan says he doesn’t need his brass knuckles to beat Cody. Cody doesnt believe Logan so he brings a ref in to search him for weapons.

He does, of course, find brass knuckles in Logan Paul's pockets. Logan says they were for protection and he meant that he wouldn’t use them during the match.

Cody says the knuckles are the difference between himself and Logan. Cody lives and breaths for the WWE Championship. But Logan, while being a legitimate professional wrestler and not just a youtuber, still treats this like part time.

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• BAYLEY DEF. CHELSEA GREEN

Quick match but give me Piper vs Bayley at Clash ASAP!

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AJ Styles tells Nick Aldis he doesn’t have much time left and he needs a WWE Championship match

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• KING OF RING SEMIFINALS: RANDY ORTON DEF. TAMA TONGA

Kevin Owens returns to help Randy Orton before he’s jumped by the Bloodline.

AEW DYNAMITE RESULTS 05-22-2024

• RODERICK STRONG AND TRENT DEF. ORANGE CASSIDY AND WILL OSPREAY

Great match with a crowd that seemed significantly more energized than recent weeks. Wardlow takes out Will Ospreay allowing Roddy and Trent to take the win.

Post match, Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay get beaten down in the ring by Trent and Undesputed Kingdom. Don Callis only shows concern for Orange Cassidy tho.

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The Young Bucks have barred Darby Allin from the building

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The Bang Bang Gang is out to cut a promo about PAC that doesn’t land with the crowd. PAC appears on screen and reforms Death Triangle!!!!!!

Death Triangle vs BBG at Double Or Nothing!!!

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• HOOK AND SHIBATA TIED FOR VICTORY IN A TRIPLE THREAT MATCH

  Good match. Not the best finish as Hook outs the Redrum in Bryan Keith as Keith sits in Shibata’ figure four leg lock

Jericho makes the match official

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• KONOSUKE TAKESHITA DEF. MATT SYDAL

TOTAL squash match.

Takeshita attacks Matt Sydal after the bell. Moxley makes his way out to prevent any further damage.

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“WHAT UP, TURDS?”

Swerve to the EVPS

• SWERVE DEF. NICK WAYNE

Swerve runs through Nick Wayne in a match that really should’ve taken place in Washington last week.

Christian Cage attacks Swerve but runs away and tries to drive away from the arena after Swerve takes out Luchasaurus/Killswitch.

But Christian won’t get away this time. Prince Nana returns to cut off Christian and his stolen truck. Swerve yanks him out of the window. Brawls with Christian on the roof of the car and DDTs him.

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• MALAKAI BLACK DEF. KYLE O'REILLY

Great match. Very different from anything on the show. Lots of technical striking and a quick KO finish.

THE LIGHTS FLASH RED. BLOOD RAINS FROM THE SKY. BROOD EDGE RETURNS!!!

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Casino Gauntlet returns next week to decide the Forbidden Door AEW World Title Challenger!

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• TONI STORM AND MARIAH MAY DEF. SARAYA AND HARLEY CAMERON

This was NOT BAD!! Great finishing sequence, if I do say so myself.

Serena Deeb comes out and sneak attacks Toni Storm. Putting her in a Single Legged Crab with a steel chair wrapped around the leg.

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• Bryan Danielson def. Satnum Singh by DQ

Planet Jarrett try to collect the bounty on Bryan's head by taking him out. They're paid off and the Elite begin to take out Bryan.

TONY KHAN IS BACK AND HE'S PROVIDED DARBY ALLIN WITH A RIDE TO DYNAMITE AND A FREAKING FLAMETHROWER!!!!!!!!!

A video plays on screen, Tony Khan drives up to the building. Darby Allin comes out of the back seat with a flamethrower.

Darby runs out, outs Nick Jackson through a table and clears the way for Bryan and Darby to stand tall for Team AEW

WWE RAW RESULTS 05-20-2024

The show opens with all the wrestlers arriving to the arena. As it has the last few weeks.

• CHAD GABLE DEF. SAMI ZAYN
  

  It was a great match, but the story was Otis's involvement at the end. This came after Gabole kicked Tozawa and Maxxine out of ringside for refusing to cheat the way Otis would eventually do.

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Members of the LWO are taken out backstage as Mysterio angrily pleads with Adam Pierce

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• BRON BREAKKER DEF. LOCAL TALENT BY BRUTALIZING HIM UNTIL REF RINGS THE BELL.

  
  Breakker attacks the jobber until the bell rings and continues to beat on him well after. Breakker spears the poor fella out of the referees hands then squished his head with a steel chair against the steps.

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"You can't control me. You didn't put me in King of the Ring. That's on you." - Bron Breakker to Adam Pearce

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 3: LYRA VALKYRIA DEF. IYO SKY TO EARN HER SPOT IN THE QUEEN OF THE RING FINALS!!
  

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Ricochet is trying to angle himself into a feud with Ilja Draganov when he’s taken out by Bron Breakker.

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Sonya Deville is finally back! She wants to reunite with Shayna and join her team with Zoey Starks but Shayna is not interested.

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• WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: AWESOME TRUTH DEF. JUDGEMENT DAY

R-Truth had mentioned he got Andre the Giant to help out tonight. It turns out it was Braun Strowman.

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Sami Zayn was going to dismiss Otis' apology for interfering in the match with Gable. But he understands that Otis is a good guy who listened to the wrong person.

He tells Otis to stop listening to Gable and start listening to the fans and his own heart.

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• WWE WOMENS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER 1 CONTENDERS FATAL FOUR WAY: SHAYNA BAYSLER AND ZOEY STARKS DEF. MAXXINE DUPRI AND IVY NILE VS DAMAGE CTRL VS KAYDEN CARTER AND KATANA CHANCE

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 3: GUNTHER DEFEATS JEY USO

Great match. Right finish. King Gunther is upon us.

WWE Smackdown Results 05-17-2024

• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 2: Bianca Belair defeats Tiffany Stratton

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Logan Paul and LA Knight finally start teasing a story down the line

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Bianca and Jade talk about the possibility of them fighting in the next round.

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Solo Sikoa got a haircut and Tama Tonga makes weird noises like a dog before his match

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 2: TAMA TONGA DEF. LA KNIGHT

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Logan Paul says Cody hasnt done anything to deserve a shot at the U.S title vs Cody Rhodes so he got his lawyer to draw up a new contract.

Only the WWE Championship will be on the line in Saudi Arabia

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 2: NIA JAX DEF. JADE CARGILL BY DQ

Jade Cargill has gotten herself disqualified against Nia Jax after Jax insulted Jade to her baby daughter's face. Jade Cargill is out of the tournament.

Nia Jax moves on.

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REPORT: Bryan Danielson to End Full-Time Wrestling Career on October 12

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the belief is Bryan Danielson is set to bring an end to his full-time wrestling career on October 12 in Tacoma, Washington. Although his 3-year contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) expires before that show, Danielson has made a promise to his daughter that he will leave full-time wrestling this year, and he intends to keep that promise.

Despite his impending departure from full-time wrestling, Danielson's relationship with AEW President Tony Khan remains strong. The two get along great, and Khan has made it clear that Danielson is welcome to stay with the promotion for as long as he wants. However, Danielson's commitment to his family and his promise to his daughter take precedence.

Danielson's decision to step away from full-time wrestling marks the end of an era in his illustrious career. Fans will undoubtedly miss his in-ring presence, but they will also respect his dedication to his family and his desire to prioritize his personal life.

As the wrestling world says goodbye to Danielson's full-time career, they will also be eagerly awaiting his next move. Will he remain involved with AEW in a part-time capacity, or will he explore new opportunities outside of the wrestling world? Only time will tell.

Eddie Kingston Suffers Broken Leg

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Eddie Kingston suffered a devastating injury during the New Japan show in Ontario, California on May 11. Initially believed to have broken his leg, further examination on May 13 confirmed the diagnosis.

As a result, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) was forced to make significant changes to their upcoming events. The main event for AEW Dynamite was altered, and the highly anticipated AEW Double or Nothing main event was also changed due to Kingston's injury.

In a swift move, AEW brought in Darby Allin to replace Kingston in the affected matches. Allin, known for his high-flying and hard-hitting style, is expected to bring a new dynamic to the altered matchups.

Kingston, known for his intense and physical in-ring style, is expected to undergo treatment and rehabilitation for his broken leg. Fans and fellow wrestlers have been sending well wishes and support for a speedy recovery.

The changes to AEW Dynamite and Double or Nothing main events have not been officially announced, but fans are eagerly awaiting the new matchups and storylines that will unfold in the coming weeks.

AEW DYNAMITE RESULTS 05-15-2024

• BRYAN DANIELSON AND JON MOXLEY DEF. KYLE FLETCHER AND JEFF COBB

Match opens with about 3 minutes of BCC beating on Fletcher and Cobb while Bryan's music played. Ends with Bryan and Moxley hitting Cobb and Fletcher with their respective finishes.

Takeshita comes out immediately after and takes out Moxley before Claudio comes out for a save.

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Adam Copeland comes out to call out Malakai Black but he gets taken out on stage. The House of Black jump Copeland. Steal his wedding ring.

Kyle O'Reilly tried to make the save but he was unsuccessful.

The House of Black squish Copeland's head with a steel chair from each side and Brody's cannonball from the front.

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The Elite have announced that Eddie Kingston is out of Anarchy in the Arena after his injury at NJPW Resurgence.

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• THE YOUNG BUCKS DEF. CHRISTOPHER DANIELS AND MATT SYDAL

Great match between these ROH legends. After, the Bucks say they’re trying to clean up this toxic locker room and Christopher Daniels isn’t helping. So they need to let him go.

Christopher Daniels is removed from the ring by security

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Toni Storm says Serena Deeb is gonna leave Las Vegas like every other degenerate.

Flat on her back, with an ass in her face. Wondering where all her dignity went.

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Malakai Black accepts Adam Copeland's challenge to a Barbed Wore Cage match. But if Black wins, Copeland will have to bend the knee to the House of Black

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Hook defeated a local talent before calling out Chris Jericho. Jericho comes out with Bag Cass. He starts to talk but he’s hit with Please Retire chants.

Jericho says he knows everyone is ready for him to be inducted into every Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame there is. But he’s not ready yet.

Jericho tells Hook this isn’t a fighting moment. Hook busts Jericho over the head with the microphone. Big Cass attacks Hook until Shibata runs in to make the save.

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Swerve ended the Mogul Embassy chapter of his life last Saturday when he took out Toa and Khan on Collision. Now it’s Brian Cage's turn

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• SWERVE STRICKLAND DEF. BRIAN CAGE

Excellent match between the two Lucha Underground alumni. Afterwards, Swerve is going to break Brian Cage's arm when he’s distracted by Christian and low blowed by Nick Wayne.

Wayne cracks Swerve with a framed photo of Swerve's family. Swerve has a nasty cut that’s bleeding like a faucet. Christian rubs the photo on his blood and asks if Swerve's daughter would be proud of him being an absentee father.

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• TONI STORM DEF. HARLEY CAMERON

Decent match between the ladies. Shorter is better with Harley Cameron at this stage. Eventually the crowd will get into her if she keeps improving

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Will Ospreay and Roddy Strong have a no contact back and forth. Ospreay asks Roddy why yes trying to goad him into using the Tiger Driver again. Ospreay says Roddy never respected him even in PWG. Roddy agrees. He never respected Ospreay. They’ll meet in the ring at DoN

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Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale sign contracts for the TBS Championship match at Double or Nothing. Willow says this is about the legacy of Pro Wrestling on TBS which she now represents.

Mercedes laughs at her idea of legacy compared to everything Mercedes has done in this buisiness and out of it. Heavy boos for Mercedes.

Mercedes says she’s going to walk out of DoN as Champ. Willow says last time they fought, Mercedes didn’t walk away at all.

Mercedes slaps Willow. Willow puts Mercedes through the table with a Doctor Bomb.

Great promo and great moment here for Willow Nightingale.

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• AEW CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: KAZUCHIKA OKADA(c) DEF DAX HARWOOD

EXCELLENT match here. Dax continues to show he can go in a singles match, when necessary. Okada wins with a low blow behind the ref's back and a Rainmaker.

The Elite jump Dax Harwood after the match. Bryan Danielson and Cash Wheeler run in to help hut they’re outnumber.

Out comes Darby Allin!! He’s back and he’s the 4th man in Team AEW!!

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Another excellent closer for Dynamite putting them at 4 great endings in a row leading into Double or Nothing.

WWE RAW RESULTS 05-13-2024

Raw opens with Jey Uso vs Ilja Dragunov being announced as the main event of tonight’s show.

Drew McIntyre comes out and says he’s done with chasing CM Punk for now. He wants Damien Priest and the world championship. Priest comes out. Drew calls him more of a man then Punk for stepping up.

Priest tells Drew to look in the mirror. He says he wanted to have a World Championship banger with Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania but Drew wouldn’t let him cash in.

McIntyre is the one who said out loud in a promo that if Priest was smart, he would wait for McIntyre to take out Rollins then cash in. So he did.

This is all Drew's fault but if he wants a World Title shot. Drew's got one.

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 2: IYO SKY DEF SHAYNA BASZLER

Pretty fun match. Straight up. No interference. Nice change of pace.

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Lilian Garcia is here!!!!!! She tells Samantha Irvin that she's doing a great job and she's so proud. They embrace.

Lilian introduces the next match, Kofi Kingston vs Gunther

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 2: GUNTHER DEF KOFI KINGSTON

Gunther is hands down my favorite WWE Wrestler. He brings my favorite style of wrestling to a place it really doesn't belong and its interesting seeing him drag wrestlers into his match.

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Liv Morgan asks Lyra Valkyria was Becky Lynch always such a bitch? She turns around and gets slapped by Becky. Liv smiles as Becky walks away.

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Kofi Kingston runs into Karrion Kross backstage. A possible confrontation down the line.

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• BRONSON REED DEF. TOZAWA

A squash match where Bronson Reed destroyed Tozawa while Chad Gable berates him the entire time.

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND TWO: LYRA VALKYRIA DEF. ZOEY STARKS

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• SAMI ZAYN DEF. OTIS

Chad Gable basically cost Otis this match by chastising him for doing the worm. Gable keeps berating Otis after the match until Sami runs in to beat on him.

Gable blames Otis for Sami's attack and slaps him across the face.

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• BECKY LYNCH DEF. DAKOTA KAI BY DQ

Damage CTRL jumps Becky before Dakota could tap to the DisArmHer. Lyra saves Becky again. But not before Liv Morgan takes Becky out anyway.

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Ilja Dragunov is cutting a promo about how he’s a different kind of beast because he has actually beaten Gunther before. And then Gunther appears. He stares down Ilja, smiles. Then walks off.

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• NUMBER 1 CONTENDERS FOR THE WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: JUDGEMENT DAY DEF. NEW CATCH REPUBLIC, CREED BROS AND AUTHORS OF PAIN

Carlito continues to prove himself worthy to Judgement Day by helping them come out on top here.

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Ricochet wishes Ilja Dragunov luck before his match with Jey Uso.

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 2: JEY USO DEF ILJA DRAGUNOV

Bryan Danielson Announces When His Contract Will Expire

During an interview on ‘Casual Conversations with The Wrestling Classic,’ Bryan Danielson reveals that his contract expires slightly before All In 2024. Despite this, Danielson says he wants to wrestle at All In and WrestleDream in Washington before he goes part time.

"The big one is Wembley. I want to make it to Wembley. My contract actually expires before Wembley. But I want to make it to Wembley. Because as a wrestling fan — one, last year’s All In was incredible. But then as a wrestling fan, that’s like a defining moment, when the British Bulldog beats Bret Hart. So you think of Wembley almost in these mythical terms.

But I really want to be able to do Wembley and just see what that’s like, see what that feels like. So, yeah, that’s a big one for me.

I’m not sure if I’ll make it, but one thing that would be a nice way to like kind of close everything out for me is to do my last match as a full-time wrestler at WrestleDream at the Tacoma Dome."

Zelina Vega Injured; Pulled from Queen of the Ring Tournament

General Manager of Monday Night RAW Adam Pearce announced on Twitter/X that Zelina Vega would have to be pulled from the Queen of the Ring tournament due to injury.

“I have a bit of unfortunate injury news: Zelina Vega will not be medically cleared to compete tonight and therefore will be stepping out of the Queen of the Ring tournament, which is unfortunate given her past history as a Queen of the Ring. It would have been nice to see her try to regain that crown. But injury bug strikes again. Which opens the door of opportunity for one Maxxine Dupri, who will receive the biggest opportunity of her young career as she will step in tonight against Shayna Baszler. Once again, Zelina Vega out, Maxxine Dupri in. Anything can happen in WWE and it will tonight. Injuries happen, guys, it’s just the way it is. Changes need to be made and this one is official.” says Adam Pearce

Zelina Vega is the fifth wrestler to not be medically cleared to compete in the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments. She joins Xavier Woods, Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley, and Asuka on the list of uncleared competitors.

Dirt Sheet Radio would like to send well wishes to Zelina Vega and all injured competitors

Kenny Omega Gives His Thoughts on the "Triple H Era" of WWE

On a recent Twitch stream, Kenny Omega commented on the Paul “Triple H” Levesque era of WWE.

“Everyone seems to know just what he is booking and what he isn’t booking. Even as a wrestler who has kind of like an inside track, I don’t know what his ideas are. I don’t know what’s a result of just what comes from his brain and his brain alone, so I can’t comment to that.

What I do appreciate is that he’s open-minded to all the styles of the world of wrestling. I think I’m sure he probably prefers one over the other or some over others, but I like that he’s giving everything a shot.”

Kenny Omega also discussed his health, plans for surgery, and other considerations on a stream where he played Street Fighter 6 with Michael Nakazawa.

WWE Smackdown Results 05-10-2024

Smackdown opens with Cody Rhodes being invited out by Nick Aldis so he can find out who his opponent for the WWE Championship will be in Saudi Arabia

Champion vs Champion at King and Queen of the Ring. Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul.

Paul brings up the fact that both he and Cody began their current WWE runs at WrestleMania 38. Paul says this was never Cody's story. It was Paul who put the rocket on WWE's back.

Says he bets a lot of people stand across from Logan Paul and call him a dumbass. But Cody won’t belittle his accomplishments in the ring. Cody wants the US title and Cody wants to become grand slam champion.

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 1: NIA JAX DEF. NAOMI

This match had a lot more time to develop into something than you would usually see on SmackDown. Very good stuff.

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 1: CARMELO HAYES DEF. BARON CORBIN

A lot better showing for Melo than his match with Cody. Baron Corbin wasn’t so bad here either.

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 1: JADE CARGILL DEF. PIPER NIVEN

Piper Niven got a lot of offense in on Jade before Jade finally turns it around and wins. Cute moment between Jade and Bianca and they pass each other on our way to the next match.

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 1: BIANCA BELAIR DEF. CANDICE LERAE

Little more than a squash match.

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Solo Sikoa confronts Paul Heyman about Heyman pulling Roman from the draft and causing the Bloodline to get drafted at Round 3 instead of 1.

Solo says he understands that Paul is the Wiseman and he’s just trying to help.

But Solo saw the look Paul was giving to Jey last week. Was he asking for help or something? Has he really not spoken to Roman since Mania?

Well Solo says he’s spoken to Roman. Roman supposedly told Solo is in charge until he returns. Solo pulls Paul in for a hug and says he loves him.

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 1: TAMA TONGA DEF. ANGELO DAWKINS

Pretty quick match that ends when the Bloodline overwhelms the Street Profits.

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 1: RANDY ORTON DEF. AJ STYLES

Another strong match from AJ Styles and Randy Orton. The show closes with Orton moving on to the next round of the KotR.

Update on Sammy Guevara's AEW Status

Following his encounter with Jeff Hardy on the February 16th, 2024 edition of AEW Rampage, Sammy Guevara was reportedly suspended from AEW. However, according to a recent update from Dave Meltzer, Guevara's suspension has been lifted. Despite this, there is no clear indication of when he will return to AEW, with Meltzer mentioning that while there have been ideas proposed, nothing has been finalized.

Guevara, a former three-time TNT Champion, found himself suspended for the second time in his AEW career. The first instance dates back to 2020 when controversial remarks he made about Mercedes Mone came to light from a 2016 podcast.

His most recent suspension stemmed from an incident during his match with Jeff Hardy, where Guevara inadvertently caused a broken nose to Hardy with a knee to the head. Despite the injury, the match continued, with Guevara executing his finisher and securing the victory. It was reported that this deviated from AEW's concussion protocol, as Guevara was instructed to pin Hardy following the injury, which he did not adhere to.

Despite the lack of specific commentary from Guevara regarding his suspension, he expressed gratitude to his fans in a text-only message at the conclusion of a recent vlog.

AEW Dynamite Results 05-08-2024

AEW opens with Adam Copeland on the phone with Tony Khan. Copeland admits that his mind has been wondering places he doesn't want it to.

Copeland says Khan approved of No DQ in his TNT title match with Brody King tonight!!!

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Some lady flashes the camera during the opening of the show.

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• ORANGE CASSIDY DEF TRENT

Pretty good match that ends when Orange Cassidy is able to outsmart Trent. Trent distracts the referee to remove a turnbuckle. OC removes the opposite buckle to distract the ref as well, then Trent runs into the corner he originally exposed.

Trent attacks OC after the match until Kris Statlander and Don Callis break it up. Orange Cassidy leaves with Don Callis again.

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EVP Kenny Omega announces Anarchy in the Arena at Double or Nothing.

The Elite will have to compete vs Team AEW, FTR and two others to reveal themselves tonight!

Serena Deeb comes out to tell the crowd about how she recovered from three seizures. The crowd is chanting Lets GO Oilers.

Toni Storm comes out and calls Deeb a charity case. She gets knocked out for not taking this seriously

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• MARIAH MAY DEF. HARLEY CAMERON

Mariah May tries her hardest to make this work. After the match, Saraya and Cameron jump Mariah May. Mina Shirakawa runs out for the save. She goes in for a kiss with Mariah but Mina pulls away and they dance with champagne instead, leaving Mariah confused.

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PAC is a bit out of it when he’s approached by Bullet Club Gold. They make fun of him and Death Triangle before they leave.

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The EVPs continue hijacking the show with a promotional video about themselves. They say they need more of this and less announcements from Kenny Omega. They will address that in the ring tonight.

They both give Swerve Strickland a disgusted “good luck” as Swerve makes his way out to the ring to face off with Christian

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Swerve calls out Christian. Christian and his children are going to jump Swerve again before the Mogul Embassy comes out to back up Swerve.

But they turn on him and put him through a table. Christian leaves the stage and backstage it’s revealed this was all orchestrated by the Young Bucks.

The EVPs now have a working relationship with Christian Cage.

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• JAY WHITE DEF. ROCKY ROMERO

Great match. Jay White and the BCG jump Rocky until PAC comes out to clear the ring.

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Samoa Joe is training. Samoa Joe is angry. Samoa Joe is coming.

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• CHRIS JERICHO AND BIG BILL DEF. LOCAL ENHANCEMENT TALENT

Chris Jericho cuts an obnoxious promo where he thanks everyone including the audience(who are booing him), Big Bill for helping them win(Bill did all the work) and even Shibata(who he had the “highest rated match on CAGEMATCH) and Hook(who hit “himself” in the face with a bat).

Tony Schiavone informs Jericho that Hook will return next week. Jericho shakes but then he’s back to delusional thanking everyone and he leaves

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• NO DQ - TNT CHAMPIONSHIP: ADAM COPELAND(c) VS BRODY KING

Adam Copeland contour his streak of very different and very good wrestling matches as TNT Champion. Brody King jumps Edge after the bell and Kyle O'Reilly comes out for the save.

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It’s 7pm exactly and Mercedes Mone comes on screen to address Willow Nightingale. Mercedes blames Willow for taking a year away from her career and she will take the TBS Championship from Willow in return for the time she’s lost.

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Its 7:05pm PST and The Elite say the show only ends when they say it ends. They say they had to take out Tony Khan because he didn’t get out of his own way. They say Kenny Omega ended 15 years of friendship by making his decision last week. But they accept the Anarchy in the Arena

FTR has found their two partners in Team AEW!!!! BRYAN DANIELSON AND EDDIE KINGSTON!!!! They all go down to the ring and Matt Jackson screams at them not to lay a finger. Which of course leads to a brawl that closes the show.

WWE Strikes $25 Million Deal with NBCUniversal to Keep RAW on USA Network Until Netflix Move

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has solidified a significant domestic media rights agreement with NBCUniversal. The wrestling juggernaut confirmed in a recent TKO earnings release that it has entered into a lucrative $25 million deal with NBCUniversal, ensuring that WWE RAW will continue to grace the screens of the USA Network throughout the fourth quarter of 2024.

Notably, WWE found itself without a carrier for a four-month gap between the termination of its agreement with USA Network and the commencement of its partnership with Netflix. With the newly inked deal, WWE ensures that its loyal fanbase will continue to be entertained with the thrilling action, drama, and spectacle that RAW is renowned for.

The deal also places WWE Raw and Smackdown on the same network home.

WWE RAW RESULTS 05-06-2024

WWE RAW kicks off with Round 1 of the King of the Ring tournament. Jey Uso is replacing an injured Drew McIntyre.

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The brackets are revealed for the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments. Commentary mentions one match from each bracket will happen at a live event this weekend and NOT tonight on RAW

Kofi Kingston v Rey Mysterio

Shayna Baszler v Zelina Vega

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Judgement Day with a showing of solidarity before the opening match.

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 1: JEY USO DEF. FINN BALOR

Drew McIntyre makes his way to ringside and distracts Jey but Jey hits Finn with a spear and wins anyway. Drew is not happy.

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Drew McIntyre is angry with Adam Pearce for taking him out of the tournament. He leaves the building and CM Punk pulls up right behind him. Pearce is glad they missed each other and Punk asks him to hit his music. He’s got something to say.

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CM Punk says he’s going to hold up the show until Drew McIntyre returns. He asks Pat McAfee to tweet Drew to come back. Then Punk cuts a promo saying he watched Drew talk all this crap while he was gone and he wants his revenge no matter what. He says does Drew hate Punk or does Drew hate himself?

Punk says it doesn’t matter when. He’s gonna find Drew and he hopes he doesn’t have to go to Glasgow to get him.

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 1: IYO SKY DEF. NATALYA NEIDHART

Good match, as expected.

Dakota Kai announces she will be replacing Asuka in the tournament tonight against Lyra Valkyria. Then they send a warning to the new Women’s Tag Champs Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair.

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 1: ILJA DRAGUNOV DEF. RICOCHET

Fantastic match between these men. Everything you thought it would be. Just a little but more than a TV match but just a little less than a PPV match with just enough to leave us wanting another encounter between them.

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• QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 1: ZOEY STARKS DEF. IVY NILE

It was really hard to follow Ricochet and Dragunov here but they worked really hard.

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Bron Breakker is pissed he isnt in the King of the Ring Tournament. Adam Pearce says there is a reason for that and they go into his office.

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Dom brings Carlito into the Judgement Day HQ. Carlito is looking for help with the LWO but Damien Priest isn’t interested in helping. He tells Carlito to get lost and Dom says Damien will come around.

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• Chad Gable vs Bronson Reed ends in no contest when Sami Zayn comes out and all three men start to brawl again.

Adam Pearce is waiting in the Gorilla Position and he asks why can't they follow the rules. Bronson says this is business. If Adam wants this to end, he knows what to do.

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“I dont care about bangers. I care about being the greatest of all time” - GUNTHER on his match with Sheamus tonight.

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Becky Lynch is out for an interview where Michael Cole talks to her about the women’s division on RAW after the Draft. A couple more minutes of this and the crowd would’ve turned.

Liv Morgan finally interrupts and asks Becky for the match she was promised. Becky agrees.

Liv Morgan vs Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's World Championship is set for the King and Queen of the Ring PLE.

Damage CTRL comes out to complain about Liv Morgan getting a title shot. They go to jump Becky and Liv. Becky thinks they’re going to team up. Liv abandons her. Lyra Valkyria comes out for the save.

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• WWE QUEEN OF THE RING ROUND 1: LYRA VALKYRIA DEF. DAKOTA KAI

Great match. Great showcase for Lyra.

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• KING OF THE RING ROUND 1: GUNTHER DEF. SHEAMUS

An absolute war. These two men brutalized each other. I only wish the commercial breaks weren’t so long. It feels like we’re missing a significant chuck of an excellent match.

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Avenged Sevenfold Reveals Lost WWE Collaboration for Mr Kennedy Theme

In the annals of WWE history, there are often tales of collaborations between wrestlers and musicians that never see the light of day. One such intriguing story revolves around Ken Anderson, better known to wrestling fans as Mr. Kennedy, and the renowned rock band Avenged Sevenfold. The partnership was aimed at crafting a unique entrance theme for Anderson, but sadly, it remains a lost treasure in the world of sports entertainment.

During his time in WWE from 2005 to 2009, Mr. Kennedy became known for his charismatic persona and memorable ring entrances. However, what many fans may not know is that he was also a fan of the band Avenged Sevenfold. This shared admiration led to discussions between Anderson and the members of the band about creating a custom entrance theme.

In a recent interview with Jesea Lee, Avenged Sevenfold bassist Johnny Christ shed some light on this forgotten collaboration.

"Back in, I want to say 2007-ish, 2006-ish, Ken Kennedy.. evidently he was a fan and reached out, or someone there was a fan – don't quote me on this, this is 20 years ago almost now and I don't know exactly how it came to us – but we recorded and wrote an original piece for him to come out to," said Christ as transcribed by Metal Injection. "It definitely had the 'KEN! KENNEDY!' in it and everything.

Christ recounted a chance encounter with John Hammer, a member of WWE's music department, during WrestleMania. It was during this encounter that Hammer mentioned possibly still having the recording, sparking nostalgia for Christ and Avenged Sevenfold guitarist M. Shadows.

"It's funny because last year I went to WrestleMania when it was here at Sofi, I ran into John Hammer who works with the music department of WWE, he's a fan. Me and [Avenged Sevenfold guitarist M. Shadows] were there together with our kids, and he came over to our suite. We were talking and he remembered that and he was like 'You know what? I think I still have it,' and me and Matt were like 'oh my God I haven't heard it in years!' None of us could find it anymore, like where where it was, and we listened back to it on his phone ear to ear.”

Despite the excitement surrounding the project, the collaboration faced obstacles behind the scenes. Issues arose between Warner Music, Avenged Sevenfold's record label at the time, and WWE regarding the rights and contracts associated with the song. Despite efforts to resolve these issues, a satisfactory agreement could not be reached, ultimately leading to the shelving of the project.

“But yeah, that rumor is absolutely true. I wish we could find the originals of it. Unfortunately, it was a thing between Warner Music and WWE [where they] couldn't come to an agreement on the contract or the rights to the song at the time, for whatever reason. The people who were there at the time aren't even working for Warner anymore and probably not many of them in WWE are working there anymore that had those negotiations, but unfortunately it never came through.

I don't know what the legality is of us being able to ever show that song or anything like that at this point. But yeah, it's true. We went in and recorded it, I think we were in the middle of a tour, and we went into a studio and recorded that. I was really bummed when it didn't come out too because it was a good tune, it was a good intro tune. I don't know if it was an album song, but definitely for a one-off and to be a part of Ken Kennedy's entrance, that would have been really cool."

Reflecting on the missed opportunity, Christ expressed disappointment that the unique entrance theme never saw the light of day. He lamented the fact that what could have been a memorable addition to Mr. Kennedy's persona and WWE's music library remains confined to the vaults of history.

While the song may never be heard by the masses, its existence sparks intrigue and curiosity among wrestling and music enthusiasts alike, leaving behind a legacy of what could have been.

BREAKING: Drew McIntyre Pulled from 2024 King of the Ring Tournament Due to Medical Clearance Issue

Drew McIntyre, has been sidelined from the highly anticipated 2024 King of the Ring tournament. The reason cited for his absence? A medical clearance issue.

McIntyre, known for his powerhouse performances and undeniable charisma, was slated to be a major contender in the prestigious tournament. However, WWE's commitment to the health and well-being of its athletes takes precedence, leading to the decision to pull McIntyre from the competition.

The announcement sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe, with fans and analysts speculating on the severity of McIntyre's condition and the impact it will have on the tournament's dynamics. As one of the promotion's most beloved and dominant figures, McIntyre's absence undoubtedly leaves a void in the lineup.

The Scottish wrestler has been on a meteoric rise in recent years, capturing the WWE Championship and headlining major pay-per-view events. His athleticism, coupled with his commanding presence, has earned him a dedicated fan base and widespread acclaim from within the industry.

While the specifics of McIntyre's medical situation remain undisclosed, WWE has assured fans that he is receiving the necessary care and attention to facilitate a speedy recovery. Nonetheless, his absence from the King of the Ring tournament is sure to be felt by both fans and competitors alike.

In the wake of McIntyre's withdrawal, the tournament's landscape has undoubtedly shifted, opening up new opportunities for other superstars to make their mark and vie for the coveted crown. With McIntyre out of the picture, the field is wide open, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the unpredictable twists and turns that lie ahead.

As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on the remaining competitors as they battle for supremacy and the chance to etch their names into wrestling history. While McIntyre may be sidelined for now, there's no doubt that he'll be back stronger than ever, ready to reclaim his rightful place at the top of the WWE hierarchy.

Alicia Taylor Set to Make Historic Debut as Main Roster Ring Announcer

In an exclusive report by Fightful, it has been revealed that Alicia Taylor is poised to make her debut as a ring announcer on the main roster imminently. This move not only marks a significant career milestone for Taylor but also signals a historic moment for the WWE, as she will be joining Samantha Irvin and the company will now feature an all-black women ring announce team for the first time in its history.

Mike Rome will return to NXT and for Alicia Taylor, she’ll be on Smackdown

Alicia Taylor's journey to the main roster has been one of dedication, talent, and perseverance. Known for her charisma and professionalism, Taylor has garnered praise for her work as a ring announcer in NXT, where she has established herself as a prominent figure in the wrestling community. Her transition to the main roster is a testament to her hard work and the recognition of her talents by WWE officials.

The significance of Taylor's debut goes beyond her individual achievement. With her inclusion, the main roster will boast an all-black women ring announce team, breaking new ground in the wrestling industry. Representation and diversity have been ongoing discussions within the world of professional wrestling, and this move by WWE demonstrates a commitment to showcasing talent from diverse backgrounds in prominent roles.

Stay tuned to Dirt Sheet Radio as we continue to cover the latest developments in the world of wrestling.

WWE Parts Ways with Longtime Commentator Jerry Lawler

In a recent development reported by PWInsider, it has been revealed that Jerry Lawler, a familiar voice in the WWE commentary booth for many years, is no longer contracted as a talent in the company.

According to the report, WWE has quietly chosen not to renew Lawler's broadcast contract. A WWE source tells PWInsider Lawler would still be under a WWE Legends deal.

Jerry Lawler's journey with WWE spans decades. His distinct voice and colorful commentary style was a staple of WWE programming during the 90s and 00s.

Whether he chooses to pursue other ventures within the wrestling industry or explore new avenues altogether, Jerry Lawler's legacy as a WWE commentator and wrestler will endure, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of fans and the annals of wrestling history.