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Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, or as we all know her, Charlotte Flair, was born in 1986 to the wrestling legend Ric Flair and Elizabeth Harrell. A second-generation professional wrestler, Flair is currently signed with WWE and is one of the most awarded female wrestlers of all time.

Charlotte Flair has accumulated a huge net worth | Credit: WWE

Coming from a wrestling family, Flair has fully established herself as a dominant force in WWE and carved her own legacy through sheer talent, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to be the absolute best. Having captivated audiences across the world with her brilliant feats in the squared circle, she is a force to be reckoned with.

Having dominated her peers with her 14-time women’s champion title and having even held the WWE Divas Championship, she has accumulated a substantial financial fortune thanks to her career. So, if you are a fan and wondering what...

WWE is set to host a comedy event during WrestleMania weekend that will be headlined by Tony Hinchcliffe.

“The Roast of WrestleMania Featuring Tony Hinchcliffe & Friends” will take place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in the BleauLive Theater on Sunday, April 20 at 10pm P.T. as part of WWE’s WrestleMania 41 weekend.

Hinchcliffe, known for his stand up and the “Kill Tony” live weekly podcast, will be joined by other comedians and celebrities as well as WWE stars like Sami Zayn, The Miz, Braun Strowman, WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman, and more. The event will not be televised, but presale tickets will be available via Ticketmaster starring March 19 at 11amET/8amPT, followed by the general public on-sale on Friday, March 21 at 11amET/8amPT. The event will also be available through On Location, the official fan hospitality partner of WWE.

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Match #1: LA Knight, Braun Strowman & Jimmy Uso def. Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In an explosive Six-Man Tag Team Match, Braun Strowman hit all three of his opponents with the Strowman Express. Then, after LA Knight and Jimmy Uso followed up with Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at ringside, The Monster of All Monsters picked up the win on Tama Tonga with the Running Powerslam.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Charlotte Flair def. B-Fab The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After making B-Fab tap out to the Figure-Eight Legock, Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair refused to release the excruciating maneuver. WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton rushed to the ring to save...

After Samantha Irvin departed from WWE Raw, Lilian Garcia took on her role on the October 21, 2024 episode of WWE Raw. However, after a few months of working with the company, Garcia switched brands with Alicia Taylor, who had been the SmackDown ring announcer. So, Garcia took on the role of WWE SmackDown ring announcer during the January 3 episode.

Lilian Garcia at Royal Rumble | image: Instagram/@liliangarcia

But surprisingly, after switching two brands in a span of five months, WWE legend Lilian Garcia recently announced her retirement from WWE SmackDown. On March 14, after a legendary night in Spain, Garcia dropped the heartbreaking announcement leaving fans wondering about what’s to come for the WWE ring announcer in the future.

Lilian Garcia announced her retirement from WWE SmackDown

While the SmackDown event in Spain was carrying on as a thrilling spectacle, it soon turned disheartening for some fans, after legendary ring announcer Lilian Garcia announced her retirement.

WWE SmackDown is different this time! And it’s not off to a great start. The March 14 episode of Smackdown kicks off WWE’s pre-WrestleMania 41 tour of Europe and the United Kingdom. The episode saw matches held at the Olimpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain. Among the events promoted for the episode were United States champion LA Knight opening the show and the singles match between Charlotte Flair and B-Fab.

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LA Knight started the episode with a promo but was cut off by Jimmy Uso, who wanted a spot in the WrestleMania card. Later, Bloodline entered the ring, and Flair defeated B-Fab in her first singles match in fifteen months. However, Tiffany Stratton entered the ring and got into a brawl with Flair. Both events saw some major botches from the wrestlers.

1. Tiffany Stratton twice failed to hurt Charlotte Flair Tiffany Stratton in WWE SmackDown | Credits: WWE

On the SmackDown episode on Friday,...

As WrestleMania 41 approaches for the April 19th and 20th slot, the spotlight shines on WWE’s top talent and their impressive earnings. Leading the pack are John Cena and Cody Rhodes, who are pitted against each other, followed by Gunther and Jey Uso. Among the female superstars, Iyo Sky stands out for her spectacular win against Rhea Ripley.

John Cena and Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 | image: WWE

Now, as these athletes, along with several others, gear up for their appearance in WrestleMania 41, let’s take a look at their salaries. It is their substantial salaries that underscore their value and prominence in the WWE universe. So buckle up to count notable figures and the star’s triumphs.

WWE legends who are set to appear in WrestleMania 41

With WrestleMania 41 approaching, fans are eagerly anticipating the return of legendary WWE superstars. Set to take place as a two-night event on Saturday,...

WrestleMania 41 is fast approaching, and if you’re not ready for the storm of power, drama, and jaw-dropping moments, then you’re in for a wild awakening. And oh boy, this year’s spectacle is going to be anything but a walk in the park. With the action so big it could fill the Grand Canyon, and the drama tighter than a headlock, it’s safe to say that WrestleMania is more than just an event – it’s an experience, a global carnival of athleticism and showmanship.

Peacock | Credit: NBC

For the first time ever, WWE’s flagship event will be streaming live on Netflix across multiple countries. From the United States to the UK, from Australia to India, this year’s WrestleMania will be like a blockbuster movie that refuses to quit rolling. You don’t need a backstage pass or a ringside seat—just a screen and a whole lot of snacks.

WWE is moving fast-paced on the road to its biggest show in history, WrestleMania. The 41st edition of the show is set to take place on April 19 and 20 in the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company has announced a star-studded line-up, including The Rock, Charlotte Flair, and Cody Rhodes, for the grand spectacle.

Alongside some of the top names in the business, there have been rumors regarding appearances by WWE legends. A top name in the conversation has been Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Bionic Redneck fueled the rumors with a “maybe comment” regarding his WrestleMania 41 appearance. The Texas Rattlesnake’s appearance could be a game-changer, even more so if he is slated in the program involving The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and John Cena.

Steve Austin was the poster boy of WWE in the mid 1990s/ Credit: WWE.com

Apart from Steve Austin, there are other possible names who...

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Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Piper Niven The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

It was Tiffy Time in Philadelphia as WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton picked up another win, this time over Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green’s Secret Her-vice, Piper Niven. Niven gave the champion a strong fight, but a Prettiest Moonsault Ever gave Stratton a win. However, Charlotte Flair attacked Stratton after the match and locked her in the Figure 8.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Pretty Deadly def. Motor City Machine Guns, and Los Garza The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Yes Boy! Pretty Deadly are officially the No. 1 Contender to the WWE Tag Team Title as they knocked off Motor City Machine Guns and...

Welcome to this review of WWE’s Elimination Chamber Pay Per View, right here on Nerdly. Once again, as with every EC event, we’ve got a huge card filled with matches that will directly affect this year’s Wrestlemania; so let’s get into it!

Match #1: Women’s Elimination Chamber Match – Winner: Bianca Belair The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Naomi and Morgan were slated to begin the match, but the shocking return of Jade Cargill upended the proceedings. Expecting to be attacked, a terrified Morgan pleaded with Cargill, but Cargill rushed Naomi instead, thrashing her around the structure and slamming the chamber door on her before the match began. The ringside officials deemed Naomi unable to compete, thus eliminating her from the match. An emotionally stunned Belair was forced to enter next, and she went right to the area where Naomi was being stretchered out, allowing...

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Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Chelsea Green (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In the height of WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton’s matchup against Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green, Nia Jax and Candice LeRae emerged to attack and Trish Stratus and ringside to bring an early end to the contest by disqualification. After the bell, however, Stratus and Tiffy turned the tables to sent their Elimination Chamber opponents from the ring with great Stratusfaction.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Jacob Fatu def. Andrade The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The monstrous Jacob Fatu overcame Andrade with an earth-shattering Double Bonce Moonsault to advance to the United States Championship No.1 Contender’s Triple Triple Threat Match later on SmackDown.

WWE has been the home of some of the greatest superstars in the world. Among them, the global juggernaut has seen an influx of many talented and remarkable athletes who changed the game and paved the way for future generations to succeed.

Across various generations, the company has seen legends like Jacqueline, Lita, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, Michelle McCool and stars of today like Bayley, Alexa Bliss, Naomi and Bianca Belair become trailblazers for the Women’s Revolution. But there are three important names also at the top of this conversation.

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus/ Credit: WWE

Those illustrious names are WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus and bonafie future Hall of Famers and historic rivals Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. But on the contrary, WWE and certain illustrious media outlets who rank women for their contributions in the business over the years have a different opinion in...

The final episode of WWE SmackDown was cut short due to a censorship issue. It is reported that during the Women’s Championship match between Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae, the television screen turned dark. According to a report, the broadcasting of the match had to be paused because Stratton suffered a wardrobe malfunction, as her top slipped off while the show was on. The championship match was being taken place in Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Tiffany Stratton | Credit: WWE

Although international viewers accessing the event through Netflix did not face this interruption. The unedited clip of the wardrobe malfunction remained on Netflix, allowing the match to proceed without interruption for its audience.

Immediate response from broadcasting channels

USA Network, which airs SmackDown live, has swiftly cut down the clip where the wardrobe malfunction incident took place. This has been done to prevent the mishap from being aired.

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Match #1: Jimmy Uso def. Drew McIntyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jimmy Uso stunned Drew McIntyre after The Scottish Psychopath spent too much time trying to embarrass him. McIntyre berated Uso in the corner only for Uso to counter the Alabama Slam into a winning pinfall. After the match, McIntyre destroyed Uso with a brutal beatdown.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Carmelo Hayes & The Miz def. LA Knight & R-Truth The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Carmelo Hayes and The Miz picked up a tag team victory, albeit thanks to an assist from United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. LA Knight and R-Truth were in a strong position, but Nakamura emerged and took out Knight, leaving Truth to fall...

WWE was transformed from a regional territory promotion into a global juggernaut by Vince McMahon in the last four decades. However, after his exit from the company, his son-in-law and WWE Cco Paul “Triple H” Levesque and CEO Nick Khan took over the regime and have ushered the company into a new era.

Since Triple H took over the management, WWE has experienced impressive heights of success. The past year has seen highly successful Premium Live Events, massive deals and rise of multiple stars who are being positioned as the future of the promotion such as Bron Breakker, Jey Uso, and Tiffany Stratton.

Triple H kicking off the Netflix era of WWE with a Raw event | Credits: Netflix

However, there was one particular star from WWE Nxt who had all the potential to rise as a main eventer. He even had a remarkable start on the main roster, but after one major setback,...

The new era of WWE dawned last year before WrestleMania 40. WWE Cco Paul “Triple H” Levesque and WWE CEO Nick Khan have been leading the company and taking it to unprecedented heights that they have never seen in the last four decades.

Triple H has been at the forefront of creative direction, storylines, and development of WWE superstars. Under his regime, WWE has seen the rise of superstars like Jey Uso, Bron Breakker, Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, and many other names, who are the cornerstones of this new era.

Triple H kicking off the Netflix era of WWE with a Raw event | Credits: Netflix

However, there were other prospects for Triple H, for whom he had envisioned huge things in the future. But they have failed to make any significant impact on the fans so far. Moreover, out of many of those names, The Game has seemingly given up on four of those WWE superstars.

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Match #1: Elimination Chamber Match Qualifier – Naomi def. Chelsea Green The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Naomi made Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green feel the glow with a decisive split-legged moonsault to secure a place inside the Elimination Chamber and an opportunity to headline WrestleMania.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Motor City Machine Guns def. Los Garza The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin overcame Angel and Berto in a hard-fought showdown with Skull and Bones.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: LA Knight def. Miz The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

LA Knight hit a Bft before delivering an elbow drop off the top rope to get the three-count on The Miz.

We just got our second WrestleMania match confirmed, and it's another one with a title on the line, while both of our Royal Rumble winners now have opponents. On the February 14, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown, Charlotte Flair made it official — she's coming for the gold at WrestleMania 41. The multi-time champion, fresh off her 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble victory, announced that she will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Logan Paul struck an unusual friendship with Dwayne Johnson during the Vines era. Johnson often appeared in Paul’s videos, and Paul appeared in the promotional material of Johnson’s film Baywatch. However, the friendship did not last too long, and Johnson had to cut ties with Paul over the infamous Forest of Suicides video.

Logan Paul in his podcast | Credits: Impaulsive/YouTube

It appears that Paul still carries around the baggage from their falling out. In the recently concluded WWE Royal Rumble match, the Maverick made the final entry into the game at the 30th position. Interestingly, he shared after the game that if Johnson had taken his spot, he would’ve immediately quit WWE.

Logan Paul would’ve quit if Dwayne Johnson took his Royal Rumble spot Dwayne Johnson in a still from Red One | Credits: Amazon MGM Studios

Logan Paul is currently one of the biggest celebrity...

Exclusive: WWE star Alexa Bliss has signed with Paradigm, further expanding her career beyond the ring.

Bliss joins a growing roster of wrestling talent represented at Paradigm, including Cm Punk, Liv Morgan, Drew McIntyre, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, Damian Priest and Jade Cargill, among others.

Following a two-year hiatus, Bliss shocked wrestling fans with a surprise appearance at the Royal Rumble on February 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She entered the Women’s Royal Rumble match at No. 21 at the Lucas Oil Stadium and had a short but impactful run. Bliss was eliminated by Liv Morgan just before Charlotte Flair joined in as the 27th entrant.

Alexa Bliss at WWE’s 2025 Royal Rumble

Returning to the Royal Rumble was a full circle moment for Bliss as her last appearance was at the same event in 2023 where she faced Bianca Belair for the Women’s Championship. She took a leave of absence following the match,...

Last night marked the commencement of the road to WrestleMania, as WWE’s pay-per-view event for February, Royal Rumble, took place in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. With only four matches booked for the show, two being the Royal Rumble matches for men and women, it was stacked as it set things in place for WM41.

A still from Royal Rumble 2025. Credits: WWE

The event kicked off strong with the Women’s Rumble match, where Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan made the fans cheer for them. However, the show soon became a topic of conversation on social media as it featured several mishaps.

This year’s Royal Rumble was arguably one of the most unpredictable ones; it featured some controversy, where fans were visibly upset with the winners of both men’s and women’s Royal Rumble. However, things could have gone south as they narrowly avoided several disasters.

5) Liv Morgan...

In the last few years, the trend of reality TV shows has gotten bigger and bolder. However, it was the Kardashians who really took the concept of reality TV to a whole new level, giving fans an unflinching look into their lives. Thanks to their first reality TV show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the Kardashian sisters have made quite a fortune.

The Kardashians | Credit: Hulu

Recently, the YouTubers turned athletes Jake and Logan Paul announced that they would be having their own reality TV show, Paul American. While this announcement has been met with some backlash, their decision seems to make a lot of sense after knowing how much Kim Kardashian has made from her own reality TV ventures.

How much does Kim Kardashian earn from The Kardashians? Kim Kardashian | Credits: @kimkardashian via Instagram

Kim Kardashian might have had her TV debut as Paris Hilton’s best friend on The Simple Life,...

WWE’s current landscape has some of the most remarkable and talented in-ring competitors in the world. These superstars often share glimpses of their lives behind the scenes, even during their time in the WWE locker room when they are not competing.

A similar instance took place that recently featured Raw superstar Logan Paul and current WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton from SmackDown. The Maverick has been credited as one of the biggest social media influencers, a successful entrepreneur, and a highly talented in-ring competitor in WWE.

Renowned social media sensation & WWE star Logan Paul/ Credit: WWE

On the other hand, Tiffany Stratton has had a meteoric rise in WWE since she came to the main roster in 2024. She won the Money in the Bank ladder match in a few months. Finally, after months of teases, Stratton cashed in her contract on Nia Jax on the first SmackDown of...

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Match #1: Bianca Belair & Naomi def. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bianca Belair took an incredible beating, but one counter proved to be enough to shift momentum. Nia Jax went for her signature Leg Drop on Belair, but she missed and hit Candice LeRae. The misfire allowed Naomi to tag in and hit a Bubba Bomb on The Poison Pixie to win the match.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes (No-Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jimmy Uso and Carmelo Hayes battled in an instant thriller, but both men suffered a beatdown by the hands of Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga to force a No-Contest.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match...

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The action was underway started from the very start of this week's SmackDown in San Diego, as Rey Mysterio opened the show in his hometown to hype this year's WWE Royal Rumble. Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes added more intrigue to their journey to the Rumble, and Solo Sikoa returned for the first time since his Tribal Combat defeat to Roman Reigns. There was more Bloodline action on SmackDown as Jimmy Uso took on Carmelo Hayes.

After her recent title win, Tiffany Stratton defended her WWE Championship for the first time against Bayley. The Motor City Machine Guns vs Los Garza will go along way to finding the next contenders for DIY's Tag Team Championships, and Women's Tag Team Champions Naomi and Bianca Belair vs Nia Jax and Candice LeRae were also in action.

WWE SmackDown Results - Jan 17, 2025 Rey Mysterio Jnr.

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Match #1: Women’s United States Championship – Chelsea Green def. Michin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Chelsea Green competed in her first Women’s United States Title defense when she took on Michin, the same competitor she defeated to win the championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Michin put up a good fight, but Piper Niven continued to get involved, forcing Michin to take out Green’s partner with a top-rope dive. Michin leaped off the top rope onto Green, but the champion reversed it and grabbed a fistful of tights to pin Michin.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Los Garza def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Stemming from last week’s hostilities, Pretty Deadly...

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WWE continued its hot streak in Portland, Or, as WWE SmackDown continued its road to the 2025 Royal Rumble. Paul Heyman and Cody Rhodes opened the show with an intense discussion about one of the biggest events on WWE's calendar. Chelsea Green defended her women's United States Championship against Michin, and SmackDown's impressive Tag division continued to gather momentum with Los Garza vs Pretty Deadly, and Motor City Machine Guns vs A-Town Down Under, making the path to DIY's Tag Team Championship a little clearer.

In a rematch of their Survivor Series encounter, Shinsuke Nakamura and LA Knight battled for the United States Championship. Tiffany Stratton celebrated her WWE Women's Championship victory, but not everybody was happy for the new champion. Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso joined forces to take on The Bloodline in the night's Main Event.

Paul Heyman opened SmackDown,...

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Match #1: Shinsuke Nakamura def. Andrade The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After slamming Andrade face-first into the ring post during a struggle on the top rope, United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura emerged victorious over his opponent with a Kinshasa. As the dust cleared, though, former titleholder LA Knight charged to the ring and unleashed a post-match attack on Nakamura before declaring he is coming to get his title.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Michin def. Piper Niven The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After getting her foot up to catch her opponent coming off the second rope, Michin put down Piper Niven with Eat Defeat as Women...

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In its first week of WWE moving to the "second show" to three hours, WWE SmackDown from Phoenix, Az, was loaded with incidents. Sami Zayn and The Usos competed in 6-man Tag Team action against The Bloodline in the night's Main Event. Earlier in the evening, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa met in the ring ahead of Monday's Tribal Combat match with Roman Reigns, and Drew McIntyre continued to make his presence felt.

Elsewhere, gold was on the line as DIY defended the tag team championship against DIY, and Nia Jax defended her title against Naomi in a very eventful WWE Women's Championship match. Michin and Piper Niven continued their feud with US Champion Chelsea Green waiting in the wings, Shinsuke Nakamura vs Andrade met in a hard-hitting match, and Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens continued their feud ahead of their match at the Royal Rumble.

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In its first week of WWE moving to the "second show" to three hours, WWE SmackDown from Phoenix, Az, was loaded with incidents. Sami Zayn and The Usos competed in 6-man Tag Team action against The Bloodline in the night's Main Event. Earlier in the evening, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa met in the ring ahead of Monday's Tribal Combat match with Roman Reigns, and Drew McIntyre continued to make his presence felt.

Elsewhere, gold was on the line as DIY defended the tag team championship against DIY, and Nia Jax defended her title against Naomi in a very eventful WWE Women's Championship match. Michin and Piper Niven continued their feud with US Champion Chelsea Green waiting in the wings, Shinsuke Nakamura vs Andrade met in a hard-hitting match, and Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens continued their feud ahead of their match at the Royal Rumble.

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Match #1: Six-Woman Tag Team Match – Naomi, Bianca Belair & Bayley def. Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Naomi picked up a major win for her singles career as she pinned Candice LeRae during a chaotic Six-Woman Tag Team Match. The teamwork between Bianca Belair, Naomi and Bayley was on full display early, highlighted by a triple dive to the outside onto their opponents. Nia Jax gained the momentum for her team, but a miscommunication between LeRae and Tiffany Stratton led to Belair tagging in a fresher Bayley. The two teams battled back and forth to a near-stalemate, but Stratton realized she was the only Superstar on her feet. She seemed to consider cashing in her Money in the Bank contract,...

WWE wrapped up SmackDown for 2024 with a great show from Tampa, Fl. Cody Rhodes returned and will face Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble in a Ladder Match. Kevin Owens has retained ownership of the Winged Eagle Belt, and Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline got the upper hand on Sami Zayn. This came after Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes in a great match.

Chelsea Green addressed her adoring public as Women's United States Champion, and Tiffany Stratton flirted cashing in on Nia Jax as they and Candace LeRae were defeated by Bayley, Bianca Belair, and Naomi. Braun Strowman defeated Austin Theory while also feuding with Carmelo Hayes and The Bloodline, and the tag team division is in chaos. Street Profits defeated Legado Del Fantasma, as Pretty Deadly, Motor City Machine Guns, and DIY all had something to say for themselves in a great end to 2024 on the Blue Brand.

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Match #1: The Bloodline def. LA Knight, Andrade & Apollo Crews The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a turbulent Six-Man Tag Team Match, United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura suddenly emerged to launch a sneak attack on LA Knight that sent The Megastar over the announce table. Back in the ring, The Bloodline gained control as Solo Sikoa disposed of Andrade and picked up the victory over Apollo Crews with the Spinning Solo/Samoan Spike combination.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Carmelo Hayes def. Braun Strowman (Count-Out) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although Carmelo Hayes ran headfirst into the big boot of Braun Strowman outside the ring, Him’s sudden slap infuriated The Monster of All Monsters and caused him...

WWE began to wrap up an incredible 2024 as SmackDown broadcasted the second of two shows recorded at the Xl Center in Hartford, Ct. Drew McIntyre and The Bloodline are considering joining forces to take out The Og Bloodline and Roman Reigns, respectively. Solo, Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga then went on to defeat LA Knight, Andrade and Apollo Crews with a little help from United States Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura. Alex Shelley would eat a defeat later in the night to Johnny Gargano, as DIY's dominant resurgence continues.

Carmelo Hayes had an incredible week as he defeated Braun Strowman and laid him out backstage with a steel chair in retaliation to his loss to The Monster Among Men last week. Bianca Belair and Naomi successfully defended their Women's Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Candice LeRae in the Main Event of the evening. Tiffany Stratton watched on with her briefcase in hand,...

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Match #1: Women’s United States Title Tournament – Michin def. Tiffany Stratton The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Michin is one step closer to making history and becoming the first-ever Women’s United States Champion after she defeated Tiffany Stratton in the semifinals. It looked like it was Tiffy Time for Ms. Money in the Bank, but Michin showed great wherewithal to weather the storm and plant Stratton with a huge tornado Ddt. Stratton went for the win and nearly hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Michin rolled out of the way just enough to hit Eat Defeat to punch her ticket to the finals.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Braun Strowman def. Carmelo Hayes The following is courtesy of wwe.

WWE made its final stop before the reboot of Saturday Night's Main Event, as SmackDown rolled into the Excel Center in Hartford, Ct. Roman Reigns vs Solo Sikoa is WWE's first match confirmed for Netflix, as The Otc challenged Sikoa for the ula fala on January 6th. Sikoa and his Bloodline would beatdown LA Knight later in the evening after losing the match via Dq, and Jimmy Uso was attacked by Drew McIntyre as the Scottish Warrior took out yet another member of Roman Reigns's Bloodline.

Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes would brawl backstage after failing to meet in the ring for a showdown, Braun Strowman is SmackDown's latest signing and he celebrated the move by defeating Carmelo Hayes. DIY and Motor City Machine Guns cut vignettes on one another after Ciampa and Gargano won the tag titles and turned heel on last week's SmackDown, and Michin vs Cheslea Green...

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Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Naomi & Elektra Lopez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Minnesota native “Ms. Money in the Bank” Tiffany Stratton booked her ticket to the semifinals of Women’s United States Title Tournament as she took down Naomi and Elektra Lopez. Stratton had the crowd behind her the whole way as she clobbered Naomi with a huge stomp on the apron. Naomi looked to have the match won after she hit a Rear View onto Stratton and was about to follow up with a Split-Legged Moonsault on Lopez but Candice LeRae came out to stop Naomi. Naomi would eventually hit the Split-Legged Moonsault onto Lopez, but The Center of the Universe hit a Swanton Bomb on Naomi, then connected...

WWE is still dealing with the aftermath of last week's Survivor Series as SmackDown rolls into Minnesota for this week's show. DIY are your new WWE Tag Team Champions, defeating the Motor City Machine Guns and turning heel together. Tommaso Ciampa had spent the past few weeks being off the rails, but his partner, Johnny Gargano, has now joined him in his wickedness. All of this came after they replaced The Street Profits, who were taken out of commission by an unnamed team earlier in the evening.

Elsewhere, Tiffany Stratton qualified for the next round of the Women's United States Championship tournament in front of her hometown crowd, The Bloodline spent their night causing chaos with everyone from Apollo Crews to LA Knight and Andrade, and Chad Gable lost to Cody Rhodes in an entertaining Main Event.

Winners DIY Sometimes It's Good To Be Bad

After weeks of dastardly and devious behavior from Tommaso Ciampa,...

Welcome to this review of 2024’s Survivor Series, which delivers yet another WarGames pay-per-view rather than the traditional show of yesteryear. Hopefully this year’s PPV lives up to the standard set by the previous two Survivor Series: WarGames! Let’s see shall we…

Match #1: Women’s WarGames Match – Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Bayley & Iyo Sky def. Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jax and Bayley started the match, renewing their rivalry from the summer. With Team Ripley earning the advantage, Naomi entered the cage next and celebrated her birthday by teaming with Bayley as they tried to take down Jax. Jax, however, literally flushed her competition by using a toilet seat to inflict damage. Jax’s toilet seat usage backfired, as Naomi used the seat to give a stinkface to Jax. With the field almost set,...

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Match #1: Shinsuke Nakamura def. Andrade The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After exposing the turnbuckle, Shinsuke Nakamura ducked out of the way to send Andrade crashing into it. This put Andrade out of commission and allowed Nakamura to finish him off with the Kinshasa to secure the victory in his first match since April.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Cody Rhodes def. Carmelo Hayes The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Cody Rhodes blasted Carmelo Hayes with the Cross Rhodes for a hard-fought victory, giving The American Nightmare an edge as he barrels toward his Undisputed WWE Championship Match against Kevin Owens.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Triple Threat Match – Michin def. Lash Legend and Piper Niven The following is courtesy of wwe.

SmackDown delivered one of the best segments of WWE TV this year, as Paul Heyman and Cm Punk both returned. Punk will be the fifth man at Survivor Series, teaming with Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, and The Usos to take on Solo Sikoa's Bloodline. It was a night filled with excitement, that also saw Jade Cargill put through a car windscreen by a mystery assailant, with Chelsea Green capitalizing on Bianca Belair rushing to her partner's aid, by pinning Bianca Davenport and going to the next round of the Women US title tournament.

Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens came face-to-face in an unmissable verbal battle, as their feud continued to escalate. DIY members Tommaso Ciampa and Jonny Gargano drifted further apart, the former being pinned by Montez Ford, as the Street Profits looked set to be the new contenders for the Motor City Machine Guns Tag Team Championships. LA...

Monday Night Raw saw WWE take another leap towards Survivor Series with a second show taped at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The five-on-five match for the Women's WarGames match was confirmed as Rhea Ripley made a shocking return to action after an injury was expected to keep her off TV for the rest of the year. The Wyatt Sicks and The Final Testament both had video messages for one another, and The Judgment Day's woes continued with another loss to the War Raiders.

Ludwig Kaiser caused a double Dq by attacking Sheamus and Bron Breakker in their Intercontinental Championship match, as Damian Priest again got the upper hand on Gunther. Lwo defeated American Made in a mixed-gender tag match, and Bronson Reed pinned Seth Rollins after a distraction from Solo Sikoa to keep his hot streak burning bright.

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Match #1: Bayley def. B-Fab and Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bayley is one step closer to history and becoming the first-ever Women’s United States Champion after she defeated Candice LeRae and B-Fab in a Triple Threat Match. LeRae, the WWE Women’s Speed Champion, came out blazing by taking out The Role Model and B-Fab using her innovative offense. It wasn’t long before the former WWE Women’s Champion rejoined the fray, but B-Fab showed resilience and stayed in the fight after getting hit with a flying elbow. All three Superstars continued to battle, but Bayley stacked up B-Fab long enough to score the pinfall and move one step closer to winning gold.

My Score: 2.5 out...

SmackDown had a major reveal on the road to WWE Survivor Series, as Bronson Reed has joined The Bloodline for their upcoming WarGames match against the Og Bloodline. After The Usos and Sami Zayn have spent this week's Raw and SmackDown trying unsuccessfully to find a fifth member of their team, the big reveal came in a thrilling brawl, with Roman being the latest victim of Reed's Tsunami. An emotional Roman Reigns tried to call Paul Heyman for advice for the first time since returning but his number is no longer in service.

Bayley advanced in the Women's US Championship tournament, and Nia Jax retained her Women's Championship in a fiery main event against Naomi. The Tag Team Championship match between Motor City Machine Guns and Street Profits was interrupted by a rampaging Tommaso Ciampa, and Shinsuke Nakamura returned by laying out LA Knight. Finally, Cody Rhodes will come face-to-face...

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Match #1: Bayley def. Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Looking to get back to her winning ways, Bayley took on the surging Candice LeRae. Bayley tried getting the win with the top-rope elbow drop, but LeRae wisely rolled out of the way. After The Role Model chased The Poison Pixie around the ring, LeRae feigned an injury, but Bayley rolled up LeRae for the pinfall.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: #DIY def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Tommaso Ciampa jumped on Pretty Deadly from the opening bell, launching Kit Wilson into the ring post and repeatedly slamming Elton Prince on the announce table. Ciampa went on a rampage, refusing to tag in Johnny Gargano...

WWE SmackDown returned to American soil in Buffalo, NY, for a show that begins the road to Survivor Series. The Original Bloodline is back together once again, as Sami Zayn came to Smackdown to confront Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso, with Jey Uso by his side. After being turned down at first, Roman eventually fought side-by-side with Sami against The Bloodline, as the teams seem all but certain to take part in this year's War Games.

Kevin Owens put Randy Orton out of action for the foreseeable future, hitting the banned piledriver on him despite his history of neck-related injuries. Bayley stole a victory from Candice LeRae, Motor City Machine Guns continued their hot streak by beating A-Town Down Under, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill defeated Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton in more tag team action and WWE revealed it will be introducing a US Women's Championship in the coming weeks.

Welcome to this review of WWE Crown Jewel 2024, right here on Nerdly… The controversy over this event seems to die down with each and every event passing and I’m not sure how I feel about that. Anyway, let’s see what happened during this year’s show, which was marked by the champ versus champ matches for the newly-minted Crown Jewel belts!

Match #1: The Bloodline def. Roman Reigns and The Usos The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Solo Sikoa earned the biggest pinfall of his career by earning the three-count over Roman Reigns and anointing himself as the one true Tribal Chief of The Bloodline. The Usos kicked things off by bringing back their signature tandem offense, but it wasn’t long before The Samoan Werewolf brought the fight back to them, leading to a tense standoff. With The Og Bloodline in firm control, Jey rebuffed the...

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Match #1: Liv Morgan def. Tiffany Stratton The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite Nia Jax distracting the official on the ring apron and kicking the Money in the Bank briefcase to Tiffany Stratton to use against Liv Morgan, the Women’s World Champion avoided the hit and rolled up her opponent for the three-count while grabbing the tights. When Morgan attempted to use the briefcase on Jax after the bell, though, the WWE Women’s Champion took it away from her and used it on Liv, Raquel Rodregez and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio before crushing her WWE Crown Jewel opponent with the Annihilator.

My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: The Street Profits def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:...

WWE debuted the Crown Jewel Championships for the first time in Saudi Arabia, as the Men's and Women's World Champions from Raw and Smackdown met in Champion vs Champion bouts. Crown Jewel saw Cody Rhodes defeat Gunther in a superb main event, using an inventive pinfall counter to Gunther's deep sleeper hold, while Liv Morgan defeated Nia Jax after interference from Raquel Rodriguez and another failed Mitb cash-in from Tiffany Stratton. They will go down in history as the first-ever Crown Jewel Champions.

All other champions also retained their titles. Jade Cagill and Bianca Belair retained their championships in a Fatal Four Way and LA Knight defeated Carmelo Hayes and Andrade to keep his US Championship. Seth Rollins defeated a bloodied Bronson Reed, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens's match didn't even manage to start because of the explosion of violence from Ko, and Solo Sikoa pinned Roman Reigns to...