The preliminary ratings for Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown are in. Based on the overnight ratings, the show brought in 2,433,000 viewers. This marks a 21% increase from last week. The show drew 811,000 viewers in the key 18-49 demographic, up 19% from last week (0.60). It was #2 in total viewership and the demo, behind the Olympics.

The Preliminary Ratings For WWE SmackDown (8/9/24)

Wade Barrett took to Twitter on Saturday to discuss his former The Corre faction. The WWE SmackDown commentator replied to a birthday post from WWE, noting that there was never a leader of The Corre faction. He wrote,. “FALSE. The Corre had no leader; it was made up of four...

Wade Barrett Says The Corre Faction Never Had A Leader, Trick Williams Talks Persona

– AJ Styles was scheduled for SmackDown last night, but was pulled last minute, as management felt that it wasn’t the right week to bring him back just yet, reports PWInsider. Styles is planned to return to programming before WWE “Bash in Berlin” on Sat, August 31 in Germany.

AEW signs new talent, AJ Styles update, and a title match announced for TNA Impact

During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso, The Street Profits commented on their tag team, possibly competing for singles gold, and more. You can check out some highlights from the interview below:. Montez Ford on seeking another title victory with Dawkins: “Any time you get to call...

The Street Profits Comment On Possibly Chasing Singles Gold

Solo Sikoa had a curt message for Roman Reigns after the Original Tribal Chief’s return to WWE SmackDown on this week’s episode from Tulsa, OK. During the show, Reigns brawled with The Bloodline’s Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa while Sikoa was able to avoid coming to blows with his cousin.

Solo Sikoa Says Roman Reigns Lied To Him After WWE SmackDown

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With Jey Uso embracing a new singles career, he does not see himself teaming with Jimmy Uso; thus, ending the legendary team of The Usos.

Are The Usos Done As Jey Uso Not Interested In Teaming With Jimmy Uso?

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One former WWE superstar has exited TNA Wrestling after his deal expired following Slammiversary.

Former WWE Superstar Leaves TNA Wrestling Weeks Following Slammiversary (Report)

Alicia Atout appreciates the feeling of her career coming full circle now that she is officially a part of All Elite Wrestling’s media team. While Atout officially signed with AEW’s broadcast team earlier this year, she previously worked the 2018 All In event and 2019’s AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view event.

Alicia Atout On How Working With AEW Has Come ‘Full Circle’

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When news broke that Shane McMahon had met with Tony Khan about AEW, it garnered some pretty incredible reactions from around the professional world. Some wondered if McMahon would formally sign with the promotion, while others asked if this was nothing more than a way to juice up the hype cycle, but the prevailing thought wasn't so much how Shane-O-Mac would fit in AEW but who he would fit alongside, as at 54, there's basically no way the former SmackDown Tag Team Champion could hang on his own as a singles wrestler.

3 best fits for Shane McMahon in AEW

On this week’s episode of AEW Rampage, Dustin Rhodes issued a challenge to the ROH World Tag Team Champions. During Friday night’s show, Rhodes announced that he and Sammy Guevara wanted a shot at the titles that are currently held by Mike Bennett and Matt Taven. This led...

Lineups For AEW Collision/Dynamite Announced, News On Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara

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TNA iMPACT! (8/8/2024). Jordynne Grace defends the TNA Knockouts World Championship in an open challenge. Ultimate X Qualifier: Mike Bailey vs. Trent Seven vs. Jake Something. Ultimate X Qualifier: KC Navarro vs. Zachary Wentz vs. Dante Chen. The fallout of PCO and Steph De Lander's wedding. TNA Bound For Glory...

TNA iMPACT! (8/8/2024) Results: Ultimate X Qualifiers, KUSHIDA vs Jonathan Gresham, Joe Hendry, More

Bryan Keith returned to the ring on the July 31st episode of AEW Rampage, defeating Jackson Drake in singles action. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Keith’s absence was not due to an arm injury but rather an orbital bone injury. Keith lost to Katsuyori Shibata earlier this...

Reason Why Bryan Keith Was Absent From AEW TV

This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite experienced a slight increase in viewership and the key 18-49 demographic rating. The August 7th show drew 633,000 viewers, with a rating of 0.19 in the 18-49 key demo and 0.08 (54,000 viewers) in the 18-34 key demo. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has...

The Ratings Breakdown For AEW Dynamite (7/7/24)

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

The contract status of Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo has become a topic of intense speculation in recent reports. Earlier this year, it was reported that Penta’s contract was nearing its expiration, with additional information from Fightful Select indicating that Fenix’s contract is also set to conclude. Sources close to the situation have indicated that Penta is expected to reach the end of his deal before Fenix, with the latter’s contract potentially expiring around September.

Lucha Brothers In Talks To Join WWE

WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio put their relationship to the test following this week’s episode of SmackDown. After the show, Morgan defended her title against Kairi Sane but Dominik Mysterio’s repeated interference would disrupt the title match. Mysterio’s meddling would bring out Braun...

Watch – Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio Team Up After WWE SmackDown

GUNTHER recently appeared on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including who he believes he has the most chemistry with in WWE. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:. On who he has the best chemistry with: “Ilja [Dragunov]. I...

Jey Uso Discusses The Bloodline’s Success, GUNTHER On Who He Has The Most Chemistry With

Not only will Wolfgang of Gallus be working a match on tonight’s show, Dante Chen will be as well. Ahead of tonight’s episode of TNA iMPACT on AXS TV and TNA+, the company has confirmed that Chen is the mystery third man in the second Ultimate X qualifying match on the show.

Second NXT Star Announced For Action On Tonight’s TNA iMPACT

It’s looking likely. The rise of AEW has allowed all kinds of different wrestlers a new chance to showcase themselves on a national stage. As a result, several of them have gained attention from WWE, who will often offer deals to wrestlers when they become available. That appears to be the case again and now we know about more about what the two of them are planning.

Come On Over? More Details On WWE’s Interest In The Lucha Bros, AEW’s Involvement

LJVM Coliseum – Winston-Salem, NC. Darby Allin over The Butcher via Coffin Drop in 10:24 (. Wheeler Yuta over Rocky Romero via Cattle Mutilation in 10:58. Private Party over Zane & Dave Dawson via Gin & Juice in 3:59. Saraya over Nyla Rose via Leg Sweep in 10:31. Darby...

AEW Rampage Results: Darby Allin Wins, Callis Gives Rush One Last Chance

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Report – Mustafa Ali & TNA Part Ways

Mustafa Ali lost the TNA X-Division Championship to Mike Bailey at last month’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view event. Following the match, Ali...

Report – Mustafa Ali & TNA Part Ways

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