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Mercedes Mone comments on her upcoming matchup with Stephanie Vaquer. At Forbidden Door on Sunday, Mercedes Mone will face off with Stephanie Vaquer in a title for title matchup wth the TBS and NJPW Strong Women's Title on the line. While speaking to Q1043 New York in a recent interview,...

Mercedes Mone: Stephanie Vaquer Is Legit One Of The Best Wrestlers In The World

Damian Priest won't be able to compete at Madison Square Garden. Damian Priest took to social media to inform fans that he won't be able to make the June 28th episode of WWE SmackDown at MSG due to travel issues. Priest was scheduled to face Jey Uso in a dark...

Damian Priest To Miss 6/28 WWE SmackDown At Madison Square Garden Due To Travel Issues

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WWE aired its latest episode of WWE Main Event on June 27th on Hulu. Matches were taped on June 24 from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. WWE Main Event Results (6/27) - Akira Tozawa def. Joaquin Wilde. - The Authors Of Pain (Akam & Rezar) def. The Creed Brothers (Brutus...

WWE Main Event Results (6/27): The Authors Of Pain Face The Creed Brothers

Cody Rhodes had an emotional moment at Madison Square Garden. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has previously talked about how his "story" began when his father, Dusty Rhodes, beat "Superstar" Billy Graham for the WWF Championship at Madison Square Garden in 1977, but the title was immediately taken away from him due to the count-out win. Cody has since said that his dream was to win the world title for his father, who passed away years before he dethroned Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania XL.

Cody Rhodes Honors Dusty Rhodes At Madison Square Garden After 6/28 WWE SmackDown Goes Off The Air

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He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

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Freelance Wrestling held its Freelance vs. The World 10 event on June 28 from Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL. The event aired on IWTV. Full results (Courtesy of Cagematch) and highlights are below. Freelance Vs. The World 10 Results (6/28) - Devon Monroe def. Alfonso Gonzalez and Darius Latrell...

Freelance Vs. The World 10 Results (6/28): Storm Grayson vs. Kylie Rae, Danhausen In Action

The Bloodline takes out Paul Heyman. Paul Heyman didn't acknowledge Solo Sikoa on the June 28th episode of WWE SmackDown, and he paid for his troubles, getting put through a table by The Bloodline. In the closing segment of the show, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu all acknowledged...

Paul Heyman Doesn't Acknowledge Solo Sikoa, Gets Put Through A Table On 6/28 WWE SmackDown

Full card for AAA Verano de Escandalo revealed. AAA announced the entire card for AAA's event "Verano de Escandalo", set to take place in the venue "Palenque de la Feria" at Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes Mexico with some big-time matches. The show is set to be headlined by a Triple Threat Cage...

Triple Threat Cage Match, Two Contenders Matches, More Set for 8/2 AAA Verano de Escandalo

Kayla Braxton thanks her WWE family. Kayla Braxton previously announced that she would be leaving WWE after the June 28 episode of WWE SmackDown. Braxton worked the show, and she appeared backstage. After SmackDown went off the air, Braxton took to Twitter/X to comment on her exit. Braxton wrote that...

Kayla Braxton: I Will Miss My WWE Family, But We Will See Each Other Again

Fightful has learned a bit of an update on Megan Bayne. After finishing up with Stardom and returning to the United States, Fightful posted a report that creative pitches were being made for Megan Bayne. At the time, it appeared that she was still with All Elite Wrestling, but we’re told that hasn’t been the case for quite a while.

Update On Megan Bayne-AEW

Will Ospreay is willing to listen to criticism. Five years into business, AEW has emerged as a challenger brand to WWE with three shows on cable television and consistent pay-per-view business in terms of buys and gates. As with any promotion or brand, growing pains are part of the process.

Will Ospreay: Taking Criticism On Board Is How AEW Is Going To Grow As A Company

The Judge is part of Swerve's House. Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland had the weigh-in for the AEW World Title match on the June 29th episode of AEW Collision. In Strickland's corner was EJ Nduka, a former WWE wrestler who has also competed for MLW. Nduka has been wrestling dark...

EJ Nduka Part Of Swerve Strickland's Camp On 6/29 AEW Collision

MJF recalls speaking to Brodie Lee through a medium following his passing. Earlier this month, Sole Retriever revealed that AEW and Reebok will collaborate once again with a new shoe honoring the late Brodie Lee, which will release on July 1st. Brodie tragically passed away in December 2020. While speaking...

MJF Recalls Story Of Communicating With Brodie Lee Through A Medium

Dr. Britt Baker is almost ready for a return to AEW, says Tony Khan. Britt Baker has not wrestled since she challenged Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship on the September 16, 2023 AEW Collision. Fortunately, Tony Khan has provided a positive update on her potential return to the squared circle.

Tony Khan: I'm Really Excited About Britt Baker Being Close To Ready For A Return To AEW

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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TNA iMPACT! held its latest set of television tapings on June 29th from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. During the tapings a NXT talent showed up. Read below if you want to be spoiled. At the tapings, No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne, Charlie Dempsey, and Tavion Heights) showed...

Spoiler: NXT Group Shows Up At 6/29 TNA iMPACT! Tapings

El Phantasmo is going to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. On the June 28 episode of AEW Rampage, NJPW's El Phantasmo faced AR Fox in a qualifying bout for the TNT Championship Ladder Match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. They traded some fast-paced offense early on, and the contest was evenly matched. Phantasmo took control with a springboard moonsault. Fox caught Phantasmo with a kick and slammed him with a suplex. He then got a near fall with a 450 Splash. Phantasmo rallied and blasted Fox with a superkick before he slammed him for the win.

El Phantasmo Qualifies For TNT Title Match At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door On 6/28 AEW Rampage

The June 21 WWE Smackdown garnered heavy buzz and praise, and another big change happened behind the scenes as well. Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp learned that longtime WWE creative writer John Swikata has been promoted to lead writer on WWE Smackdown, at least as of earlier that week. We were able to confirm the news with numerous people in the company. Swikata replaced Ryan Callahan in the role, who we're told parted ways with WWE.

Details On New WWE Smackdown Head Writer, Another Creative Team Departure

A 4-Way Tag Team Match is set for the Zero Hour event before the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view. During the June 29 AEW Collision, it was announced that the pre-show for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door will feature a 4-Way Tag pitting Kyle O'Reilly & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Gabe Kidd & Roderick Strong vs. Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen) vs. House Of Black (Brody King & Malakai Black).

4-Way Tag Team Bout Set For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: Zero Hour

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Hoodfoot, Big Beef, John Wayne Murdoch Announced For Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen Memorial Tournament

Three more names added to the Smitty. Cole Radrick announced that Hoodfoot, John Wayne Murdoch, and BIG BEEF will enter the second non-annual Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen Memorial...

Hoodfoot, Big Beef, John Wayne Murdoch Announced For Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen Memorial Tournament

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