WWE Smackdown’s rating and viewership slipped last week, with the demo rating hitting a four-week low. Friday’s episode garnered a 0.56 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic and 2.050 million viewers per Wrestlenomics. Those numbers were down 8.2% and 9.0% respectively from the previous week’s 0.61 demo rating and audience of 2.252 million.

WWE Smackdown Rating Hits Four-Week Low, Viewership Down

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WWE continues to load up the card for the August 26 episode of WWE RAW. WWE announced that Randy Orton will appear live on the show, just days before he challenges Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Bash in Berlin. Additionally, there will be on update on the condition of Damian Priest and […]
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Randy Orton Appearance, Update On Rhea Ripley And Damian Priest Set For WWE RAW

CM Punk met Drew McIntyre’s expectations on WWE Raw by attacking him from behind, and he streamed live from under the ring beforehand. Monday night’s show saw McIntyre come out to the ring to cut a promo on his Bash In Berlin opponent, during which he accused the fans of enabling Punk. He said Punk was afraid of him as he always attacked him from behind.

CM Punk Attacks Drew McIntyre During Raw Promo, Streams From Under The Ring

Another pair of matches appear set for the final WWE SmackDown leading up to the WWE Bash In Berlin premium live event next weekend. Coming out of the August 23 episode of the WWE on FOX Friday night show, WWE has confirmed Nia Jax vs. Michin in a Street Fight for the WWE Women’s Championship for the August 30 show.

Several Matches Confirmed For Next Week’s WWE SmackDown

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Here is your fight size update for Monday, August 26, 2024. - Uncle Howdy makes his in-ring debut TONIGHT: WWE Now, Aug. 26, 2024:. - Anthony Henry wants a crack at Nigel McGuinness in the ring. - Marina Shafir has been announced for PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 171 in September. -...

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LA Knight will defend his WWE United States Championship on the August 30 episode of WWE SmackDown. LA Knight already successfully defended the WWE United States Title once, defeating Santos Escobar on the August 23 episode of WWE SmackDown. Later that night, he said he would be heading to Berlin to defend his title again. Only this time, he's planning on defending his championship against anyone who wants to step up.

LA Knight's WWE United States Championship Open Challenge Made Official For 8/30 WWE SmackDown

WWE star Bianca Belair is set to make an appearance on this week’s episode of Peacock’s Bel-Air. It was revealed during tonight’s Raw that the Smackdown star will appear on the episode “Black Lotus” that airs Thursday on the streaming platform. Bel-Air is a drama...

Bianca Belair To Appear In This Week’s Bel-Air On Peacock

So far this year fans have seen a number of interesting WWE departures and MVP’s contract with the company recently expired. Even though MVP is now a free agent he’s made it clear that he isn’t interested in hanging up his boots just yet. AEW All In...

Possible Spoiler On Former WWE Star In Town Ahead Of AEW All In

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A new rumor about Kevin Owens’ WWE contractual status is a huge spoiler for his title match at this month’s […]

Potential WWE Bash in Berlin Spoiler Emerges Following Surprise Update About Kevin Owens’ Contract Status

Raj Dhesi, the former Jinder Mahal, says that he was not surprised by his WWE release. Dhesi was among those released from the company in mid-April following WrestleMania, and he spoke on Talk is Jericho about being cut from the company. A few highlights are below (h/t to Wrestling Inc):

Raj Dhesi Says He Wasn’t Surprised By WWE Release

– Bronson Reed wiped out Braun Strowman on the roof of a car on this week’s WWE Raw. Monday’s show had the two compete in a singles match, which saw the two fight their way into the back and into the parking lot. The two went back and forth but Reed eventually nailed Strowman with a pipe and put him on the roof of the car, then climbed the wall and hit the Tsunami on him:

WWE News: Bronson Reed Takes Out Braun Strowman On Raw, CM Punk ‘Fined’ For Security Attack

– As previously reported, Daniel Garcia made his AEW TV return earlier today at AEW All In: London at Wembley Stadium. He appeared during Will Ospreay vs. MJF for the AEW American Championship, stopping MJF from using a foreign object and helping Ospreay regain the title. PWInsider has an update on Garcia’s AEW status following his return.

Backstage Update on Daniel Garcia Following AEW Return

– The D.M.D. did not have enough to overcome the C.E.O. Mercedes Mone beat Dr. Britt Baker to retain her TBS Championship at today’s AEW All In: London event at Wembley Stadium. Dr. Baker used a strategy out of the patented Eddie Guerrero playbook to get Mone’s bodyguard, Kamille,...

Mercedes Mone Retains Title Over Britt Baker at AEW All In: London

– Ronda Rousey (via Ring The Belle) reveals Evolution 2 was in in the works in WWE for late 2019. They wanted to have Becky Lynch vs Ronda Rousey take place at the event, Ronda turned it down due to prior family commitments. – Andrade and Carmelo Hayes have received...

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We have two new matches announced for the Intercontinental Championship #1 contenders tournament that will be kicking off on tonight’s episode of WWE RAW. The Miz vs. Xavier Woods vs. Pete Dunne and Kofi Kingston vs. Karrion Kross vs. Jey Uso will both be taking place. You can check...

Two New Matches Announced For Tonight’s Episode Of WWE RAW

– During an appearance on Up Close with Renee Paquette, AEW star Will Ospreay explained why he doesn’t like onscreen rival, AEW American Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF). Below are some highlights (via WrestlingInc.com):. Will Ospreay on MJF: “Max has said some awful things, like my nan passing away...

Will Ospreay Explains Why He Dislikes MJF

– Here is the lineup for today’s AEW All In: London Celebration at Boxpark Wembley:. – AEW released the following video highlights for last night’s Rampage:

AEW News: Today’s All In London Celebration, Rampage Video Highlights

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WWE begins winding down the road to their WWE Bash In Berlin 2024 premium live event in Germany tonigh. Scheduled for 8/7c on the USA Network, WWE Monday Night Raw returns live this evening from Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. Featured below is the advertised lineup heading into...

WWE Raw Preview For Tonight (8/26/2024): Providence, R.I.

WWE is bringing a Street Fight with a title on-the-line to next week’s Bash In Berlin “go-home” episode of SmackDown. During the August 23 episode of the WWE on FOX blue brand program, “Queen” Nia Jax and Michin were involved in a backstage brawl, which led to an announcement of a Street Fight between the two for the August 30 episode of SmackDown.

Street Fight For Women’s Title Announced, Two More Matches Expected For WWE SmackDown On 8/30

Brie Garcia made an appearance on the AEW All In: Zero Hour pre-show, being interviewed by Renee Paquette. Garcia spoke with Paquette on the pre-show, billed as Brie Danielson and talking about Bryan Danielson’s career vs. title match with Swerve Strickland that will main event tonight’s show. Garcia...

Spoiler On Return For Tonight’s WWE Raw

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