Paul Heyman didn’t have a good night in Madison Square Garden on Friday. “The Wise Man” of The Bloodline refused to acknowledge the new Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa, during The Bloodline Acknowledgement Ceremony that closed out the June 28 episode of WWE SmackDown. After the show went off...

Paul Heyman Taken Off In Ambulance In SmackDown Digital Exclusive After Attack By The Bloodline

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Kayla Braxton has wrapped up business with WWE. As noted, the WWE broadcast team member finished up her run with the company with her final appearance on the June 28 episode of WWE SmackDown from Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. After the show, Braxton took to...

Kayla Braxton Comments After Final WWE Show At MSG: “We Will See Each Other Again”

There’s been a lot of movement in the professional wrestling world over the last few years, and you never know where some familiar faces might pop up. Mace and Mansoor were released from WWE last year and since then they’ve made appearances for various independent promotions. Fightful Select...

Former WWE Tag Team Reportedly In Talks With AEW

WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker recently took to an episode of his Six Feet Under podcast, where he talked about a number of topics including his relationship with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart. Undertaker said, “Me and Bret were really close out of the ring. I always...

The Undertaker Discusses His Relationship With Bret Hart

Never mind whatever the Bloodline initially came out here to do because they didn’t expect Randy Orton, Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes to arrive moments after they did to inflict some damage prior to their 6-man Tag Team match at Money in the Bank. I laughed when security showed...

SmackDown: The Execution of Paul Heyman

Bryan Danielson speaks on his health. The American Dragon prepares for his final months as a full-time wrestler, he is set to face Shingo Takagi at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event. Despite his history of neck issues, Danielson remains ready to compete, even though his neck isn’t in the best condition. He tells Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated that he’s not 100%.

Bryan Danielson Shares A Health Update, Says His Body Can’t Handle The Main Event Of A PPV Anymore

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Jacob Fatu’s WWE debut during last week’s episode of SmackDown was a memorable moment, with his takedown of Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton hinting at a promising career as part of The Bloodline. However, the use of his real name caught many off guard, as this is a departure from WWE’s usual practice of renaming talents. And now Dave Meltzer has reported in his Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE initially intended to call him “Caesar Sikoa,” although they changed their mind for an unknown reason. 32-year-old Fatu finished with MLW in February, and it became known he had signed with WWE shortly before WrestleMania with him canceling bookings. Therefore, the fact it took several months for him to debut was unexpected, although with him having a criminal record, it has been speculated WWE wanted to wait until they’d run their premium live events in France and Scotland, which will seemingly be confirmed to have been a factor if he is unable to travel to August’s Bash In Berlin.

Jacob Fatu’s Initially Planned WWE Name Revealed

– During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter reveals that WWE offered him to come in to serve as a manager for former WWE Superstar Lacey Evans. Slaughter rejected the offer calling it a “slap in the face.” Below are some highlights (via WrestlingInc.com):

Sgt. Slaughter Reveals WWE’s Contract Offer to Manage Lacey Evans

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Dijak isn’t interested in any more offers from WWE. After news broke this week that he parted ways with the company, the former WWE NXT Superstar appeared on the Twitch stream of Mace and Mansoor for an in-depth discussion about the situation. “I guess if they wanted to make...

Dijak Isn’t Interested In Offers From WWE Following His Release

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It’s almost time for WWE SmackDown! WWE returns to the historic Madison Square Garden for SmackDown this week. Superstars advertised for the show include Cody Rhodes, Bayley, LA Knight, and Logan Paul. Here’s what’s on tap for the June 28, 2024, episode of Friday Night SmackDown. LA Knight vs. Logan Paul vs. Santos Escobar – […]
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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Another update on Penta El Zero Miedo. News surfaced that the lucha libre superstar’s contract with AEW was nearing its end, with separate reports revealing that WWE did have interest in the former multi-time world champion. Penta himself has spoken about his run in AEW, stating that he’s enjoyed his time but that he has had frustrations with a glass ceiling. He will be in action at this Sunday’s Forbidden Door, teaming with Rey Fenix and Mistico to battle LIJ.

Penta El Zero Miedo Reportedly “Open To Leaving” AEW Once Contract Expires

Triple H has been praised for having an open mind, which is something that Vince McMahon wasn’t known for. Cody Rhodes worked for WWE for a decade as a young man in his early 20s until he left the company in 2016. That entire run in WWE saw Cody work for former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, who ran the show in those years.

Triple H Praised For Turning Away From Vince McMahon’s WWE Rules

As of late, multiple WWE contracts have been expiring. Yet while some talents would be offered new deals like Damian Priest, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre, others like Scrypts and Drew Gulak wouldn’t be. And now, with it having been known for some time that his deal was running out, Donovan Dijak has announced on X that he will depart the company when his contract expires on Friday. Additionally, he would note that despite having previously been told by a top executive that he was “crushing it,” WWE never made him an offer to stay. 37-year-old Dijak broke into the business in 2013...

WWE Talent Announces Upcoming Departure From The Company

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Where was Tony Schiavone at the end of AEW Dynamite this week?. The legendary pro wrestling commentator lost his voice before the conclusion of the AEW & NJPW: Forbidden Door 2024 “go-home” episode of AEW Dynamite on Wednesday night, June 26, 2024, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

Reason Tony Schiavone Disappeared From Commentary Before End Of AEW Dynamite On June 26

Fans will have to feast their eyes on Dijak elsewhere from now on. The WWE NXT Superstar surfaced on social media on Thursday with an open letter announcing he has parted ways with WWE. “Here’s the truth. WWE never negotiated with me,” Dijak began. “We attempted to negotiate and they...

Dijak Parts Ways With WWE

After just one week with WWE, Jacob Fatu has already significantly influenced the company. Fatu is the most recent addition to the Bloodline, having saved Solo Sikoa on SmackDown last Friday. He laid out Randy Orton, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and Kevin Owens before landing a splash off the top rope that sent Rhodes through the announce table.

Backstage News On What WWE Were Planning To Call Jacob Fatu

A major update on Dijak and his status with WWE. The big guy has been a featured player on NXT for over a year and has constantly wrestled in some of the yellow-and-black brand’s highest rated matches. News of his contract expiring recently made it in the headlines, and now Dijak himself has given clarification on his future.

Dijak Says WWE Stonewalled His Negotiations and Will Not Renew His Contract, Becomes Free Agent Tomorrow

AEW has released an updated lineup for the June 29th edition of Collision on TNT. You can see who will be in action below. -Deonna Purrazzo v. Hikaru Shida Owen Hart Quarterfinal Qualifier. -Daniel Garcia vs. The Butcher in the Battle of Buffalo. -Stephanie Vaquer vs. Lady Frost. -Swerve Strickland...

Updated Lineup For June 29th AEW Collision

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Jonathan Coachman Open To A WWE Return

Jonathan Coachman talks about possible WWE return. In 2008, Jonathan Coachman ended his tenure with WWE, which began in 2000. He made a full-time comeback in...

Jonathan Coachman Open To A WWE Return

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