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WWE has changed Roman Reigns’ schedule with the company. At SummerSlam, while Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was facing Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules Match, Reigns returned to balance the odds and delivered the Superman blow to Solo, followed by the spear, before leaving the ring. Rhodes got...

Update On Roman Reigns’ WWE Schedule

WWE has confirmed a new segment for tonight’s SmackDown that started with a back-and-forth on social media between Cody Rhodes and Grayson Waller. After a verbal exchange between the two on X on Thursday, WWE has confirmed that “The American Nightmare” will join the A-Town Down Under member on “The Grayson Waller Effect” on tonight’s show.

New Segment Announced For Tonight’s WWE Smackdown; Updated Lineup For August 23 Show

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Mariah May talks kissing. Throughout their time together in AEW, Mariah May, Toni Storm, and Mina Shirakawa have all shared on-screen kisses, all of which have received great reactions from the crowd. Some of the segments have been met with resistance online, with some people saying that it slows down...

Mariah May On Kissing Segments: It Wasn’t Pitched, We Just Did It

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With one week until Bash In Berlin, SmackDown is stacked with championship matchups.

WWE SmackDown Preview (8/23): Announced Matches, How To Watch & Predictions

A new title match has been announced for WWE Bash in Berlin. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Isla Dawbn and Alba Fyre will defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship against Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair at WWE Bash in Berlin on August 31st. Fyre and Dawn won...

Unholy Union To Defend WWE Women's Tag Titles Against Jade Cargill And Bianca Belair At WWE Bash In Berlin

Baron Corbin is having fun on WWE SmackDown. In 2023, former King of the Ring winner Baron Corbin returned to NXT, and he had a successful run, as he eventually won the NXT Tag Team Championship with Bron Breakker. Corbin was selected by SmackDown in the 2024 WWE Draft, and he has joined forces with Apollo Crews since his return to the brand.

Baron Corbin: I'm Happy To Be Back On The Main Roster, I'm Always Hungry For More

Bryan Danielson discusses using Europe's "Final Countdown" for his theme song in AEW. Europe's "Final Countdown" was Bryan Danielson's theme song in Ring of Honor, and when it was known that Danielson was heading to AEW, some fans expected and hoped that the song would return. However, that was not the case upon his debut at AEW All Out 2021.

Bryan Danielson Says He Never Tried To Bring ‘Final Countdown’ With Him For AEW Debut

On the August 21st episode of AEW Dynamite, Toni Storm defended the AEW Women's World Championship against Saraya. The former stablemates in The Outcasts battled back and forth, and Storm emerged victorious. After the bell, Storm celebrated her victory, and Mariah May blindsided her. Just as she did when she...

Toni Storm Doesn't Watch For The Shoe, Gets Attacked By Mariah May On 8/21 AEW Dynamite

There are numerous speculations surrounding prominent figures in wrestling, including Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi. Omega’s return to AEW remains uncertain, although he is reportedly training again. Meanwhile, AEW is actively negotiating with Warner Bros. Discovery for a lucrative TV deal that could significantly increase their programming budget. Additionally, talks are ongoing with Saraya regarding her contract, which is set to expire in September. Other rumors involve talent movements, including Jose the Assistant’s appearances backstage at major events.

Kenny Omega’s Potential Return, AEW’s TV Deal Updates & More

Over the past week or so, it was reported that “Absolute” Ricky Starks’ time with AEW is soon coming to an end and he is heading to WWE NXT once his AEW deal is up. It was also reported that Starks was already a free agent in the competitive professional wrestling market and he has been since July, but that is apparently untrue according to Tony Khan himself.

Update On Ricky Starks’ Contract Status With AEW

Viewership and ratings information for the August 21st episode of AEW Dynamite. PWTorch reports that AEW Dynamite drew 698,000 viewers on August 21st. This number is slightly down from the 703,000 viewers the show drew last Wednesday. Wednesday's episode scored a 0.24 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, slightly...

AEW Dynamite (8/21) Draws 698,000 Viewers Against DNC Coverage, Demo Rating Up

An update on AJ Lee's life coming to television. In December 2017 it was announced that "Crazy Is My Superpower," the memoir written by AJ Lee (AJ Mendez) was being developed for television. Details have been scarce since the announcement, but appearing on The Comicon, it was revealed that the...

AJ Lee's Autobiography 'Crazy Is My Superpower' Being Developed To Air On A&E

Ahead of the August 23 episode of WWE SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Grayson Waller have been going back-and-forth on social media, culminating in the WWE Universal Champion inviting him for a “chat” on WWE SmackDown this Friday night. “I can’t wait for the day people wake up and...

Cody Rhodes, Grayson Waller X-Exchange Leads To New Segment For 8/23 WWE SmackDown

Claudio Castagnoli teases that good stuff is in store. As of this writing. Claudio Castagnoli has not been announced for AEW All In. However, he will challenge Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Continental Championship on the August 21st episode of AEW Dynamite. Speaking with Liam Crowley of ComicBook, Castagnoli was...

Claudio Castagnoli On Potentially Competing At AEW All In: I Guess We Have To Wait And See

Nick Comoroto claims he was wrestling "on one leg" for years before undergoing successful hip resurfacing surgery. Nick Comoroto is part of AEW and ROH, spending most of his time alongside Jacoby Watts on Ring of Honor these days. However, Comoroto will be taking some time off. He has revealed that he underwent successful hip resurfacing surgery and plans to return in 2025.

Nick Comoroto Undergoes Hip Resurfacing Procedure, 'I'll See You All In 2025'

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AEW Rampage (August 23, 2024) The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, & Tomohiro Ishii) vs. Brian Cage, Johnny TV, and The Beast Mortos. The Von Erichs (Ross Von Erich & Marshall Von Erich) vs. The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) Gates Of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona) vs....

AEW Rampage Preview, Start Time, How To Watch (8/23): Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, Tomohiro Ishii Team

On the July 31st episode of AEW Dynamite, Mercedes Mone noted that Britt Baker had been suspended by Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson for her actions at San Diego ComicCon. The Wrestling Observer first reported that Baker was legitimately suspended after an incident involving Baker, MJF, and Alicia Atout. Fightful...

Will Ospreay Calls MJF-Britt Baker Incident 'The Most Completely Blown Out Of Proportion Thing I Ever Seen'

QT Marshall and Cody Rhodes still co-run the Nightmare Factory wrestling school together, and Marshall spoke about operating the school with the WWE star. Marshall is back in AEW and Rhodes is the current Undisputed WWE Champion, and Marshall did an AMA with the Tapped Out Podcast Network talking about running the school from different companies.

QT Marshall On Running Nightmare Factory Alongside Cody Rhodes

Will Ospreay says MJF is constantly searching. In recent weeks, Will Ospreay and MJF have been locked in a heated rivalry. MJF beat Ospreay to win the AEW International Championship. MJF trashed it and introduced the AEW American Championship. Ospreay will challenge for the title in a rematch at AEW All In.

Will Ospreay: MJF Is One Of The Greatest, But He's Constantly Searching To Try And Prove Doubters Wrong

Will Ospreay says MJF-Britt Baker AEW incident was ‘completely blown out of proportion’. We have a giant story on the life and career of Kevin Sullivan. It’s one of the biggest stories we’ve done in recent years covering this very unique person who wore a lot of hats in the industry and had a lot of very significant influence on aspects of the genre.

Daily Update: Cody Rhodes, AEW All In, Bryan Danielson

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Cody Rhodes On The Grayson Waller Effect Set For 8/23 WWE SmackDown

WWE SmackDown (8/23) WWE Tag Team Championship: The Bloodline (Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga) (c) vs. The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) WWE United...

Cody Rhodes On The Grayson Waller Effect Set For 8/23 WWE SmackDown

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