The card for the May 24 episode of WWE SmackDown takes shape. For the first time ever, WWE SmackDown will emanate from Saudi Arabia, and the card for that special episode which takes place just 24 hours before the WWE King and Queen of the Ring PLE, will have major implications on the event. Bianca Belair and Nia Jax will clash. The winner will then head to the King and Queen of the Ring PLE and participate in the finals of the WWE Queen of the Ring Tournament. Similarly, the men's semi-final...
During his podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross discussed the similarities between AEW President Tony Khan and Vince McMahon. JR stated the following regarding Khan’s leadership. “I’ve been really enjoying ‘Collision’ here lately, that team who writes that are doing a real good job and I know it’s spearheaded by Tony Khan, there’s no […] The post WWE Hall of Famer Refers To Tony Khan As The “Alpha Male” Of AEW first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.
Mark Shaprio comments on WWE's relationship with Saudi Arabia. With Vince McMahon out of the company, many people involved with the business side of wrestling have wondered about the possibility of WWE beginning to distance themselves from their relationship with Saudi Arabia. While speaking on the TKO Q1 earnings call, Mark Shaprio, president of Endeavor, seemingly shut down that speculation, noting that Nick Khan has sustained and nurtured a very strong relationship with the country. "Let’s...
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor
Sidney Akeem, formerly known as SCRYPTS, Reggie, Reginald, and Tommy in WWE, is speaking out following WWE's decision to not renew his contract. Akeem's final days in WWE were part of the WWE NXT brand as a member of OTM, but during his career with the company, he was a huge part of the WWE 24/7 Title lore and was given opportunities to be featured in a chaotic WWE wedding and was also part of the storyline that led to Bianca Belair against Sasha Banks in the main event of WrestleMania 36...
The Miz gives some behind the scenes details on receiving the WWE World Tag Team Titles. On the April 15 episode of WWE Raw, The Miz & R-Truth received the WWE World Tag Titles, replacing the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships. Appearing on The Afternoon Drive on The Fan, Miz was asked if the reveal was the first time he saw the titles. "Yes, that was the first time. We did a rehearsal and they put the Intercontinental Title there. I went, 'that looks like the Intercontinental TitleOh, that is...
Here is your fight size update for Sunday, May 19, 2024. - In case you forgot, May 19 is a day that's very traumatic for Kane. In the storyline, May 19 is the day that the tragic fire occurred which took the lives of Kane and The Undertaker's parents. However, Kane's real father was Paul Bearer who lived for several more years and manipulated Kane while treating his burns. But, he wasn't really burned and it was all just psychological trauma. Also, May 19 is the day that a fake Kane kept...
Gunther and Jey Uso advance in the King Of The Ring tournament. On the May 13 edition of WWE Raw, Gunther was able to continue his dominance, as he defeated Kofi Kingston via submission in a King Of The Ring tournament match. Kingston attacked Gunther before the bell and honed in on his leg, weakening it in the process. But Gunther emerged victorious and scored the submission win with a Boston Crab. Gunther makes Kofi tap out. Hell of a match.#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/7PHX27jpLo — Fightful...
Cody Rhodes gets his next challenger. Cody Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Logan Paul at WWE King And Queen of the Ring. The bout was made official by Nick Aldis on the May 10th episode of WWE SmackDown. Paul laid out some facts for Cody, saying that he's the longest-reigning champion in WWE and that he has overshadowed Cody at every major event, including WrestleMania XL. Cody pointed out that if he were to win the WWE United States Championship, he would...
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor
Filmmaker AR Murugadoss was keen on casting actor Salman Khan in the 2008 Hindi remake of the his 2005 Tamil movie, Ghajini. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Pradeep Rawat, who played the villain in both the Tamil and Hindi films, revealed it was he who recommended Aamir Khan for the lead role instead of 'short-tempered' Salman. Also read | Aamir Khan's Ghajini co-star Pradeep Rawat recalls actor's injury during action-scene: ‘Heard him scream in pain’'Salman Khan cannot be handled'Actor...