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WWE held a few dark matches following this week’s WWE Smackdown. PWInsider reports that the following matches took place after the show:. * World Heavyweight Championship Match: Jey Uso def. Gunther by DQ after Ludwig Kaiser interfered. Damian Priest made the save and challenged Gunther & Kaiser to a tag team match.

Dark Match Results Following WWE Smackdown

Michin ruined Nia Jax’s WWE Women's Championship Celebration with Kendo stick attack on The Irresistable Force, Tiffany Stratton and Pretty Deadly. After losing two matches in a row to Andrade in recent weeks, Carmelo Hayes finally picked up a win with a quick pin on his explosive adversary. In...

SmackDown results: Aug. 16, 2024

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Like many wrestling fans discussing how 2019 WWE, for better or worse, will never leave their brains, Baron Corbin says that the smell of the dog food he poured on Roman Reigns back on December 6 of that year has also permeated his thoughts. Until Jey Uso at WWE Money...

Baron Corbin Says Smell Of Dog Food Poured On Roman Reigns 12/6/19 WWE SmackDown Won't Leave His Brain

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The new Bloodline reigned supreme on SmackDown

Jacob Fatu Overpowers Roman Reigns

Michin is a party pooper. The August 16 episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown opened up with Tiffany Stratton hosting a championship celebration for Nia Jax, the WWE Queen of the Ring and new WWE Women's Champion. Tiffany had prepared a very pretty in pink celebration, complete with Pretty Deadly's Elton Prince and Kit Wilson singing a tune from their oft-discussed musical.

Michin Crashes "Queen" Nia Jax's Championship Celebration On 8/16 WWE SmackDown

Roman Reigns issues statement on the passing of his uncle. On August 16, the wrestling world sadly lost Afa Anoa'i aka Afa The Wild Samoan. Afa was best known as one-half of The Wild Samoans alongside his brother Sika. Roman Reigns posted the following message on social media regarding his...

Roman Reigns Issues Statement On Passing Of Afa, Thanks Everyone For Their Support

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown took place at the Kia Center in Orlando, and Jacob Fatu of The Bloodline returned to help take out Roman Reigns.

WWE SmackDown Results: Jacob Fatu Returns, The Bloodline Takes Out Roman Reigns

John Cena famously wrestles in jorts and though the world has changed in style, Cena has stayed true to his jort life. "I do. I wear jorts often. I also wear suits often. I enjoy a suit. The jorts are more for work. I’ve been wearing them for over 20 years. It started as a way to help define my character. It was a character based in hip hop culture and hip hop fashion. Way back, 20 years ago, was the end of the large baggy jean short era. I’ve tried many other forms of shorts. I always like to wrestle in street clothes because I think it sets me apart from other performers and helps people attach to the personality. Cargo shorts and any other material except denim rip. We run a family program. For young folks to see the ugly bits too soon is just not a way to grow up," Cena said on WIRED when answering the most Googled questions.

Why Does John Cena Wear Jorts?

Arn Anderson reflects on WWE SummerSlam 2024 cameo. Fans got a treat at WWE SummerSlam 2024 when Arn Anderson appeared backstage as Cody Rhodes made his walk to the ring for the main event. Arn told Cody that help was on the way as Cody was set to take on Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules match for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Arn Anderson Says It Was 'Heartwarming' To Appear At WWE SummerSlam 2024 Alongside Cody Rhodes

Anna Jay reacts to her third match in the STARDOM 5Star GP. Anna Jay is now three matches into her tenure in STARDOM and has faced off with Starlight Kid, Saori Anou and most recently, Syuri in her block of matches following her announcement as a mystery participant in this year's tournament.

Anna Jay: I Was Scared To Death Before My Match With Syuri

An update on Bobby Lashley. Bobby Lashley is currently listed in the Alumni section of the WWE website. FIghtful Select reported on July 22nd that Lashley's contract was set to expire. Fans haven't seen Bobby Lashley on WWE television since the April 12th episode of WWE SmackDown. He was scheduled...

Bobby Lashley Moved To Alumni Section Of WWE Website

MJF encourages Shane McMahon to stay away. Shane McMahon recently met with AEW CEO Tony Khan to discuss possibilities moving forward. The meeting came after several weeks of fans buzzing about McMahon potentially coming to AEW. former AEW World Champion MJF recently said that McMahon getting in the ring with him would be bad for Shane's mental health.

MJF: It Was Super Impressive How Easily Shane McMahon Tore His Quad

Gunther comments on Randy Orton. Gunther is set to defend his WWE World Heavyweight Title against Randy Orton at WWE Bash In Berlin. The bout comes after Gunther defeated Orton in the King of the Ring finals, but Orton's shoulders were visibly up. Speaking to Jim Varsallone of the Miami...

Gunther: Randy Orton Wasted A Lot Of Potential, I'm Not In The Business Of Wasting Potential

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Sting will be watching AEW All In Texas. On August 15th, AEW announced that AEW All In would be coming to Texas on July 12, 2025. Taking to social media, Sting noted that the show was just dow the road and he would be watching from "somewhere." Sting had his...

Sting: AEW All In Texas Is Just Down The Road. I'll Be Watching From 'Somewhere'

Montez Ford vs. Austin Theory ends in a time limit draw. Both competitors have been eliminated from the #1 Contender’s Tournament. Joaquin Wilde vs. Pete Dunne set for next week’s WWE Speed.

8/14/24 WWE Speed result

Steve Austin comments on getting the wrestling itch. Steve Austin last wrestled at WrestleMania 38, facing Kevin Owens in the main event of night one. It was Austin's first match in nearly 20 years. Austin had been involved on WWE television on and off since his retirement following WrestleMania 19,...

Steve Austin Says He Still Thinks About Wrestling, But Admits It's A Young Man's Game

Two title defenses are set for the August 23 WWE SmackDown, plus a trios bout is set for the show. United States Champion LA Knight will defend his title against Santos Escobar on the Friday, August 23 WWE SmackDown. The bout was set up with a Legado Del Fantasma vignette on this week’s show where Escobar called out Knight.

Two title matches booked for next WWE SmackDown

Jen Pepperman is fascinated by the structure in AEW. Before coming to AEW in Febraury 2024, Jen Pepperman spent nearly seven years with WWE as a writer and producer. The differences in the presentation of both promotions have been well documented by both fans and wrestlers. In a recent interview with AEW's Unrestricted podcast, Pepperman talked about her fascination with the amount of storytelling that AEW puts into matches.

Jennifer Pepperman: I Feel Like Everyone Gets To Be Heard Creatively In AEW, That’s Really Important

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AEW Rampage (August 16, 2024) The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, & Tomohiro Ishii) vs. The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum) & Butch. Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin) vs. MxM Collection (Mason Madden & Mansoor) Kip Sabian vs. Nick Wayne. Nyla Rose in action. RUSH & Kyle...

AEW Rampage Preview, Start Time, How To Watch (8/16): Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Tomohiro Ishii Team

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As an elite athlete, Bianca Belair, who is often celebrated for breaking barriers for Black women in WWE, understands the importance of caring for her mental health amid her busy schedule."Mental health is a huge part of athletics — and a huge part of life in general. I dealt with mental health issues in high school and in college," Belair exclusively tells OK! while discussing her partnership with C4. "I always say, 'It's a marathon, it's a journey, and it's something that you continuously go through.'""You just learn to deal with your triggers. You learn to handle yourself with more...

WWE Superstar Bianca Belair Admits 'Mental Health Is a Huge Part of Athletics': 'It's About Knowing When to Rest'

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WWE United States Title Match, Six-Woman Tag Team Bout, More Added To 8/23 WWE SmackDown

Title matches and more are set for the August 23 episode of WWE SmackDown. In addition to the WWE Tag Team Championship match between The Street...

WWE United States Title Match, Six-Woman Tag Team Bout, More Added To 8/23 WWE SmackDown

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