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The last televised appearance for Shinsuke Nakamura was on June 13, 2025, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, when he was eliminated from the King of the Ring tournament. Since then, he has been absent from WWE programming. Apparently, WWE’s focus on promoting younger talents, as per Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online, is a major reason behind his sudden disappearance from the squared circle.

Shinsuke Nakamura is, without a doubt, one of the greatest Japanese WWE superstars to have ever stepped into the ring. But, with time, fans have been concerned about his fading importance in existing storylines. This has stoked speculations about whether he will be released by the company at...

Even though John Cena is currently on his retirement tour, Shinsuke Nakamura’s botched back suplex eight years ago today nearly ended his career when he landed on his neck. The incident took place at SmackDown Live on August 1, 2017. Nakamura, one of the greatest Japanese WWE superstars, delivered a frightening back suplex followed by a crushing Kinshasa to secure the victory.

The match between Cena and Nakamura was one of the most highly anticipated face-offs at the time in the WWE. It was one of those dream matches where the winner would’ve earned the right to challenge Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship. The injury from the impact of that fall could’ve seriously paralyzed Cena or triggered a head concussion.

Shinsuke Nakamura Reveals the Mood Backstage After John Cena’s Career-Threatening Fall John Cena entering the ring to face Shinsuke Nakamura. (Image Credit: WWE)

The fallout from that incident was immense,...

You may not believe it, but Cm Punk will turn 47 on 26th October. Punk might be one of the most successful wrestlers of all time, and he is still proving himself on the biggest stage, even at this age, when most wrestlers quit or become just part-timers. Cm Punk has achieved a lot in his WWE career. He is a 5-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time Intercontinental Champion, and a one-time Ecw Champion.

He has been involved in several iconic feuds and intriguing storylines, shaping the promotion and influencing it to a level that is nothing short of extraordinary. He is also one of the very few WWE wrestlers who have dipped their toes in professional Mma by joining the UFC. But despite his incredible achievements, the most unbelievable thing about him is his age. Who can tell that he is 46 years old? So let us take a look...

They may be humble people in general, but they fight with all they have. That is how the journey of Japanese wrestlers has been in the WWE. The superstars from the Land of the Rising Sun have proved that time and again that the spirit of wrestling is just as evident there as in the United States.

Japan’s contribution to the WWE is immense. Japanese wrestlers have made a name for themselves amongst the WWE universe for their high-flying skills and unparalleled athleticism. From the early days of the WWE right until the middle of the modern era.

In light of her recent success and the historical relation between the island nation and the WWE, there are 5 greatest Japanese wrestlers in WWE of all time.

5. Kairi Sane: Kairi Sane as a WWE superstar. (Image Credit: WWE)

There are those WWE superstars who arrive inside the ring as a package.

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Match #1: Fatal 4-Way King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match – Randy Orton def. LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes & Aleister Black The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Viper is moving on in the King of The Ring Tournament after conquering LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes and Aleister Black in a chaotic Fatal 4-Way Match. The action started fast as each Superstar went for signature maneuvers, including a near Rko from Randy Orton. The precision strikes from Black clashed with the flashy moves of Hayes, leading to an incredible stalemate between the two Superstars. Orton set up both Black and Hayes in his signature Apron Ddt, but Knight sprung out of nowhere and hit a remarkable Jumping Neckbreaker to Orton, downing all three Superstars. Knight looked poised to win,...

Professional wrestling is unpredictable. So much so that no one knows what could potentially happen in the next minute, except for no one but Triple H, who is currently the Chief Content Officer of the WWE. At Money in the Bank 2025, The Game made certain decisions that could turn out to be infamous ones in the future.

Behind the glaring lights of this year’s high-stakes pay-per-view event, the WWE universe was amazed by the results of these 3 matches and without a doubt, LA Knight would be the one most frustrated by that, since this is the third year in the row that he was left in the dark even after an impressive performance inside the ring.

WWE fans were puzzled by the results of these matches at Money in the Bank 2025 Dominik Mysterio making an entrance. (Image Credit: WWE)

Lyra Valkyria was in her element this year at Money in the Bank.

Like it or not, wrestling is part of pop culture. However, while companies such as WWE or Aew certainly gain the most media attention globally, the Japanese also have a long tradition within the sport. After all, New Japan Pro-Wrestling is known worldwide and has produced quite a lot of talents such as Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada and Shinsuke Nakamura to name but a few. Indeed, the love for the sport is deeply embedded within the Japanese people, with some taking their dream of stepping into the squared circle to the next level and starting their own promotion. In “New Nemuro Pro Wrestling Story” director Hiroshi Minato tells the story of one such promotion and its founder Samson Miyamoto, while at the same time shedding some light on Japan’s long-standing love affair with wrestling

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Nemuro is a small town in Hokkaido.

The May 23rd, 2025, edition of Friday Night SmackDown featured an interesting turn of events, including highly anticipated developments and both physical and verbal altercations. These developments have now set the tone for the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event.

The show included several qualifying matches for Money in the Bank, with one of the most notable moments being the highly anticipated return of The Wyatt Sicks on the 38th birthday of the Wyatt family protagonist, Bray Wyatt.

Major developments at the recent edition of Friday Night SmackDown Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair during an altercation at Friday Night SmackDown. (Image Credit: WWE)

The weekly roster kicked off with a verbal altercation between Alexa Bliss and WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, which was ultimately cut short by the arrival of Charlotte Flair.

Challengers Alexa Bliss and Charlotte restated their bids to challenge the champion and eventually win the title.

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Match #1: Money in the Bank Ladder Triple Threat Qualifier – Giulia def. Zelina Vega and Charlotte Flair The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

When Charlotte Flair trapped Zelina Vega in the Figure-Eight Leglock, SmackDown’s newest acquisition Giulia leaped at The Queen from the top rope and took out her knee. Moments later, Giulia hit Vega with the Northern Lights Bomb and pinned the Women’s United States Champion to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Tommaso Ciampa def. Chris Sabin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although the disruptive Johnny Gargano was neutralized at ringside, Candice Larae emerged to drop Chris Sabin onto the ropes as Tommaso Ciampa was feigning an...

WWE has finally started gaining momentum after a modest showing at WrestleMania 41. The return of Cody Rhodes blew life back into the company’s struggling numbers and, with John Cena facing a new array of opposition, allowed the fans to be excited once again.

What was supposed to be a clash of an idol against his lifelong fan, in John Cena versus R Truth, soon saw a full-blown evolution into something massive. WWE returned to its peak storytelling with the inclusion of Jey Uso and Logan Paul in what has been a desperate attempt by the company to go all guns blazing with the latter. Now with John Cena and Logan Paul teaming up, WWE has got the necessary ingredients to once again build up a friction of a lifetime.

Why can John Cena not trust Logan Paul? Logan Paul in a promo / Credit – WWE

There have been a handful...

WWE superstars have little control over their words and actions, as they follow directions from WWE executives who shape their characters and storylines. At times, wrestlers must engage in controversial or unpleasant actions for the sake of the narrative, even if they personally oppose them.

However, these scripted choices can sometimes have unintended consequences, jeopardizing a wrestler’s career despite their reluctance. A similar situation unfolded with Jinder Mahal, whose career ended after he did a promo, which Vince McMahon forced him to do.

Vince McMahon forced Jinder Mahal to do this racist promo, which ended his WWE career Vince McMahon in a WWE event | Credits- WWE

Former WWE wrestler Jinder Mahal shared in an interview that Vince McMahon played a big role in ending his WWE career. He explained that McMahon made him do a controversial promo before his 2017 SummerSlam match against Shinsuke Nakamura.

As part of the buildup,...

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Match #1: Andre the Giant Battle Royal – Winner: Carmelo Hayes The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The winner of the 2025 Andre the Giant Battle Royal is Him. Carlito and R-Truth became the first two Superstars eliminated after they battled over an apple, kick-starting what turned into a chaotic Battle Royal. The luchadors of WWE formed an alliance and took out the arrogant Chad Gable, whittling the field. The final four were Carmelo Hayes, Shinsuke Nakamura, Andrade and Rey Fenix, leading to an all-out war between the Superstars as they vied for the coveted prize. Andrade eliminated Nakamura, and shortly after, El Grande Americano snuck in and eliminated Fenix, leaving Andrade and Hayes as the final two. The longtime rivals gave it their all,...

Gunther is one of the best wrestlers in the world right now. There are only a few in the world better than him. ‘The Ring General’ nickname wasn’t given for no reason. The man performs every time he is inside the squared circle. Gunther always makes his opponents look like a threat till he sets up the finishing blow. Since coming to WWE, he has also improved his mic skills and character work.

He has easily become one of the most despicable heels in WWE. Gunther beating up Jimmy Uso in front of his brother, Jey, has to be one of the most memorable Raw moments in the last two years. But how did a wrestler like him enter the WWE? Where is he from?

Gunther signed with WWE in 2018 after a legendary independent run

Gunther was born and brought up in Vienna, Austria. He became a super fan...

Roman Reigns may have secured a masterpiece from Def Rebel as his theme song, but many WWE superstars were left disappointed. Def Rebel, a music production company, joined hands with WWE in 2019, and from then on, they have been making some tweaks to the entrance theme song of the WWE superstars.

The WWE creative team would have brought them in to make some good theme songs, but with most WWE superstars, it wasn’t the same case. Many of the old songs for those WWE superstars were iconic, which were later replaced by Def Rebel. It was a disappointment for the audience as well because the initial entrance theme song was a signature for many famous WWE superstars, and from the very first sound, the crowd gave its reaction.

Roman Reigns has had several nicknames like the Original Tribal Chief | Credit: WWE

This has been changed, and it has been...

Before he was the main roster’s Head of Creative, Triple H headed Nxt and revolutionized wrestling. Finn Balor and Shinsuke Nakamura were some of his prized possessions during his time heading the developmental program/third brand. Yet, they never translated their success to the main roster. Hhh was supposed to change their booking, but nothing such happened when he became the main roster’s Head of Creative. So what took place before that made their main roster booking like this? Why haven’t these two broken out despite a regime change?

Finn Balor- From Triple H’s gem in Nxt to a perennial loser in the main roster

Finn Balor was one of Hhh’s biggest acquisitions when he was heading Nxt. Balor was used like one as well. He had prominent feuds and won the Nxt title within a year of his debut. His reign was long(292 days...

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Match #1: Damian Priest & Jimmy Uso def. Drew McIntyre & Shinsuke Nakamura The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In the final moments of an explosive tag team showdown, Jimmy Uso took out Drew McIntyre outside the ring, only to be taken out himself by Shinsuke Nakamura. Priest capitalized on the chaos by hitting Nakamura with South of Heaven for the victory. Moments after the bell, McIntyre attacked Priest from behind and unleashed a vicious attack that ended with the Claymore Kick.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Braun Strowman def. Jacob Fatu (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

During a nasty collision between Braun Strowman and Jacob Fatu, The Monster of All Monsters was attacked by Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga,...

Brock Lesnar is regarded as one of the most dominant and captivating WWE superstars of all time. He has been a force to be reckoned with and has emerged as one of the biggest WWE attractions of all time, winning multiple championships and accolades in the process.

The Beast Incarnate made his debut in 2002 in WWE. He was billed as the ‘Next Big Thing’ and strike fear in the hearts of individuals who stood across the ring from him. Moreover, he was applauded for the in-ring acumen that he possessed and displayed in his younger days.

Brock Lesnar on WWE television/ Credit: WWE

After all, Brock Lesnar was a former NCAA Division 1 Heavyweight Champion before signing with WWE. But despite coming from a strong wrestling background, Lesnar had his fair share of botches in the company. However, one of those times almost led to a top WWE star at the...

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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,...

Rumour has it that WWE star Shinsuke Nakamura is set to bid adieu to the promotion, and it would not have been possible if Vince McMahon was still in charge. According to many combat sports fans, Pro Wrestling Torch’s Wade Keller claimed that the match against LA Knight was Nakamura’s final appearance in the WWE.

Things are still cloudy as no one can provide solid support to these claims, with Keller being misquoted by fans. In these times of confusion, American Journalist Dave Meltzer tried to throw light on the situation.

Is Shinskuke Nakamura really going to bid farewell to WWE? Shinsuke Nakamura | credit- WWE

While speaking with Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer stated that he contacted WWE as soon as he heard the rumours of the Japanese wrestling icon’s departure from the WWE.

“When that story first broke, I immediately asked WWE and they immediately got back to me,...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

John Cena is one of the prime attractions of the WWE Royal Rumble, which is set to be held on Saturday. The winner of last year, Cody Rhodes, won’t be competing in this year’s event, improving chances for Cena, Cm Punk, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre. Reigns last entered a Royal Rumble match in 2020 and his statistics in the event provide an easy way for Cena.

John Cena in a still from WrestleMania Xl | Credits: WWE

Out of his previous six entries in the event, Reigns won only one time in 2015. Interestingly, the winners in all the rest of his appearances managed to beat him personally to win the competition. If Cena manages to beat Reigns in the upcoming event, he has a good luck charm to win the Royal Rumble.

Is beating Roman Reigns the easiest way for John Cena to win the WWE Royal Rumble?...

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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.

Warning: The following copy has Spoliers for WWE SmackDown

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: 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,...

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.

WWE continues to have one of the greatest years in its history with a fantastic Survivor Series 2024 in Vancouver. Roman Reigns and Cm Punk put their differences aside, as Roman's team defeated Solo's Bloodline in a thrilling WarGames match for the ages. In the Women's WarGames match, Rhea Ripley pinned Liv Morgan to get her team the win, delivering a Riptide through a table in the process. Iyo Sky also continued her yearly tradition of jumping from the top of the cage in a trash can.

Elsewhere in the show, Shinsuke Nakamura became the new United States Champion, pinning LA Knight cleanly in a shock victory. Bron Breakker retained his Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser in a spectacular bout, and interference from Finn Balor saw Gunther retain his World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest.

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WWE hit the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a pre-taped episode of SmackDown for the final stop before Survivor Series. Cm Punk and Roman Reigns came face to face for the first time since Punk's big return to the company. In a cinematic meeting, the two were tense and mistrusting of one another ahead of teaming up at Survivor Series, and a mystery favor was discussed by Punk for Paul Heyman. Solo Sikoa's team will also have the advantage at WarGames, after Jacob Fatu pinned Jey Uso in SmackDown's Main Event and his first singles match in WWE.

Elsewhere in the show, Michin became the third woman to qualify for the next round of the United States Championship tournament with victory over Piper Niven and Lash Legend, replacing the injured Jade Cargill. Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Andrade in a competitive encounter, before hitting LA Knight with black...

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Match #1: Chelsea Green def. Bianca Belair and Blair Davenport The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bianca Belair and Chelsea Green traded pinfall attempts on Blair Davenport, but they both stopped each other from gaining the win. The Est was looking great until her tag team partner Jade Cargill was shown laying unconscious on top of a car in the backstage area. This compelled Belair to go help her partner, allowing Green to take advantage and pin Davenport after the Unprettier.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: United States Championship – LA Knight def. Santos Escobar The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

LA Knight once again put his United States Title on the line against a member of Legado del Fantasma, this...

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...

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...

Dwayne Johnson, better known by his in-ring name, The Rock, was essential to WWE’s growth in popularity in the ’90s, being one of the many key figures during the Attitude Era. A 10-time WWE Champion, Johnson is one of the biggest names that have ever set foot in the ring. However, after winning every title that there ever is, The Brahma Bull decided to go to Hollywood and take his stardom to a whole new level.

Dwayne Johnson in WWE. Credits: WWE

Nevertheless, priorities changed for the Red Notice actor because he decided to sideline his wrestling career and focus more on his acting career; becoming a part-timer, often returning right before WrestleMania. As a result, the People’s Champion has been insulted by the Njpw champion, challenging him to a real fight.

Dwayne Johnson Gets Challenged By The Njpw Champion

Dwayne Johnson has surely kept himself busy as...

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Match #1: World Tag Team Title Match – Awesome Truth def. #DIY The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After The Miz pulled Johnny Gargano out of the ring to stop his pin attempt and sent Tommaso Ciampa over the ring barricade, The A-Lister and R-Truth hit Johnny Wrestling with the Truth Crushing Finale successfully defend their World Tag Team Championships for the first time.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: The New Day def. Imperium The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After taking care of Ludwig Kaiser outside the ring, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston used excellent tag team precision to pin Giovanni Vinci. Moments after Imperium’s loss to The New Day, Ludwig Kaiser turned on Giovanni Vinci with a brutal executed a surprise assault.

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

In a shock befitting the Raw after WrestleMania, Nxt Champion Ilja Dragunov battled Shinsuke Nakamura for the first time ever. With Dragunov declared eligible for the 2024 WWE Draft, The Czar of Nxt looked to showcase his abilities, taking out Nakamura with a Constantine Special. The King of Strong Style used his feet to try to subdue Dragunov, but the Nxt Champion had too much resolve. After an H-Bomb and a Torpedo Moscow, the Nxt Champion won his first match on Monday Night Raw.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Awesome Truth & John Cena def. The Judgment Day The following is courtesy of wwe.

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Match #1: Ricochet def. Jd McDonagh The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Moments after “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio got himself ejected from ringside, Ricochet hit the Shooting Star Press on a standing Jd McDonagh to extend his winning streak and hand The Judgment Day another tough loss.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Candice LeRae def. Ivy Nile The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Candice LeRae feigned an injury to throw off Ivy Nile and allow The Poison Pixie to pick up the victory.

My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #3: #DIY vs. The New Day (No Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Before a winner could be decided in a match pitting Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa against Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods,...

This year’s WrestleMania is going to be huge because Cody Rhodes is taking on the unbeatable Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

Cody Rhodes in a still from American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes

However, this week’s Raw was intense for The American Nightmare. After a match between Jey Uso and Shinsuke Nakamura, things got chaotic when The Rock – who returned to team up with his cousin Roman Reigns – gave him a brutal beatdown backstage.

But, something brief happened during the beatdown that had fans talking non-stop. It hints that Rhodes won’t be facing The Tribal Chief all by himself.

The Rock Teases John Cena and Steve Austin’s WrestleMania 40 Return

The Rock and Cody Rhodes during the WrestleMania Xl Kickoff Show

After Jey Uso’s match with Shinsuke Nakamura, tensions escalated. Uso was facing off against Nakamura when suddenly, the Bloodline barged in.

Jey Uso’s brothers,...

With one of the most illustrious careers in WWE history, John Cena is arguably one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, if not the greatest. Regarded as one of the biggest names in all of WWE, Cena’s legacy is unparalleled, having matched Ric Flair’s record with 16 World Championship victories.

From defeating Jbl for his first ever WWE Championship back at WrestleMania 21 in 2005, to facing off against The Rock at WrestleMania, his career is adorned with iconic moments and matches that cement his status as a future Hall of Famer. With that said, he has committed quite a few botches in his long and illustrious career as well.

John Cena Has Made Quite A Few Botches In His Career

Few wrestling stars in the history of the sport command the spotlight quite like John Cena, who epitomized WWE for an extensive period. He orchestrated numerous headline-worthy storylines, going...

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Match #1: Becky Lynch def. Liv Morgan The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In the final moment of an absolutely explosive showdown, Liv Morgan hit Oblivion on Becky Lynch. Before she could attempt a pin, however, The Man managed to roll out of the ring. Moments later, Lynch caught her opponent with off the second rope and finished her with the Manhandle Slam.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell def. Ivy Nile & Maxxine Dupri The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a stunning moment during their tag team match, Candice LeRae suddenly cornered Maxxine Dupri and began to openly belittle her with what appeared to be highly personal remarks. Eventually, Dupri couldn’t take anymore and began to leave,...

After training Tommy “The Machine” Gunn and Adonis “Donnie” Johnson, Sylvester Stallone may enter WWE to train ex-Bloodline member Sami Zayn. The actor became synonymous with his character Rocky Balboa in the boxing world and played a crucial role in widening the reach of the sport in America. However, one former WWE legend is not happy about this news and shared that he would denounce the star’s Rocky films if his WWE entry ever happened.

Sylvester Stallone in and as Rocky

The legend is none other than pro wrestling veteran Vince Russo. Sami Zayn had a string of bad luck in the recent past. However, his last year’s match against Roman Reigns for the title of the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion made him a people’s favorite, despite losing the match.

Vince Russo Will Be Very Disappointed If Sylvester Stallone Trains Sami Zayn Sylvester Stallone may train Sami...

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

After Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Sami Zayn two weeks ago thanks to interference by Drew McIntyre, Zayn took a huge step in his quest to reclaim WrestleMania greatness when he overcame Nakamura with an earth-shattering Helluva Kick.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Raquel Rodriguez def. Chelsea Green The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Roaring back from her loss at WWE Elimination Chamber, a fired-up Raquel Rodriguez shut down the outspoken Chelsea Green with a dominant showing that culminated in the Tahana Bomb.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Imperium def. The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Street Fight pitting Kofi Kingston and...

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Match #1: Jey Uso & The New Day def. Imperium The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

“Main Event” Jey Uso wanted to tangle with Intercontinental Champion Gunther in the early goings, but The Ring General wanted no part of Uso, playing mind games with “Main Event” Jey. Imperium’s game plan worked to perfection for most of the match, with The Ring General picking off the scraps left behind by Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. Jey brought his team back to life once he was tagged in, with Gunther continuing to avoid his “Main Event” problem. Eventually, The Ring General was left with no choice but to battle Uso, using vicious chops to drop him. Gunther thought he had the match won following a brutal clothesline,...