Rikishi took to social media to react to The Bloodline’s assault on Paul Heyman on WWE SmackDown at Madison Square Garden. Heyman was subjected to a Samoan Spike after refusing to acknowledge Solo Sikoa as his Tribal Chief. This was followed by Jacob Fatu executing a splash on the WWE Hall of Famer and subsequently subjecting him to a brutal Triple Powerbomb through the announcers’ table. Heyman was then stretchered out of Madison Square Garden.

Rikishi Reacts To The Bloodline’s Attack On Paul Heyman, Shinsuke Nakamura Corners Tsuruya Rei

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Though he didn't get to do much on the final SmackDown before the calendar flips from June to July, running into the ring at the opening of the show to get into a brawl with the new Bloodline alongside R-KO before Jalen Brunson got into things with Tyrese Haliburton, Cody Rhodes was still given an opportunity to address the fans at Madison Square Garden in New York and believe you me, the “American Nightmare” had a lot to say.

Cody Rhodes gets his full circle Madison Square Garden moment in a touching Dusty Rhodes tribute

The road to WWE Money In The Bank 2024 continues tonight at "The Mecca." WWE SmackDown returns at 8/7c tonight on FOX from Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. On tap for tonight’s live two-hour WWE on FOX prime time blue brand program is three qualifying matches for the WWE Money In The Bank ladder matches scheduled for the WWE Money In The Bank 2024 premium live event on July 6 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

WWE SmackDown Results From Madison Square Garden In New York City, New York (June 28, 2024)

– While speaking to Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso, AEW star Bryan Danielson praised the work of wrestler Mina Shirakawa and how she’s gotten over in AEW. Below are some highlights:. Danielson on Mina Shirakawa getting over as a TV personality: “Mina Shirakawa, she has done an incredible job...

Bryan Danielson Praies Mina Shirakawa Getting Over as a TV Personality in AEW

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

Last weekend, Kayla Braxton issued a statement announcing her departure from WWE. Kayla’s final night with the company was at the June 28th 2024 edition of Smackdown. After the show ended, Cody Rhodes brought out Kayla in front of the fans and there was a “thank you Kayla” chant.

Kayla Braxton comments on her final night with WWE at the 6/28/24 edition of Smackdown

– Fightful Select has some backstage nots from last night’s edition of WWE SmackDown. According to the report, multiple people within WWE expressed frustration over the heavy censorship on last night’s live FOX Network broadcast for SmackDown. One WWE talent referred to watching SmackDown on FOX as a...

Backstage Notes From Last Night’s WWE SmackDown, Frustration Over Censorship

– Triple H posted to his Twitter account on Saturday to comment on WWE’s return to Madison Square Garden for Smackdown. The iconic New York City venue hosted Friday’s episode, and The Game wrote:. “Every time @WWE comes to @TheGarden, all the memories come back… and this one...

WWE News: Triple H Comments On Smackdown in MSG, WWE Biography Clip

Ricochet is no longer a member of the active WWE roster, according to the company’s official website. The WWE.com roster section now has Ricochet listed under the Alumni roster. It was reported in early June that Ricochet had chosen to give his notice to the company and would be...

Ricochet Officially Moved To WWE Alumni Roster

Rhio is the current PROGRESS Women’s World Champion, and she says her goal is to become the longest holder of the title in history. Rhio has been champion for 250 days, having won the title from Lana Austin at PROGRESS Chapter 158: The Long Halloween. The current record holder is Jinny with a 482 day from December 2019 to April 2021, and Rhio said in an interview with PROGRESS that she wants to beat that reign.

Rhio Says Her Goal Is To Become Longest Reigning PROGRESS Women’s Champion In History

Business picked up for The Bloodline last week as Jacob Fatu made his WWE debut on SmackDown when he took out Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. This week on SmackDown, Solo Sikoa told Paul Heyman that he listened to his advice, so Jacob Fatu wouldn’t be at SmackDown because Heyman said he’s too dangerous.

The Bloodline Turns On Paul Heyman On WWE SmackDown

A report has new details on the business relationship between AEW & Warner Bros. Discovery amid AEW’s media rights talks. AEW has been in discussions for a renewal of their media rights deal and have not yet signed a new deal. Fightful Select has a lengthy report looking at the relationship between the two companies with some notes about the negotiations.

Latest On AEW & Warner Bros. Discovery Relationship, Media Rights

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

– As previously reported, The Bloodline turned on Paul Heyman last night on WWE SmackDown, brutally assaulting him. WWE has now released footage of Heyman leaving the Madison Square Garden inside of an ambulance after the brutal beatdown by The Bloodline. You can view that clip below:

WWE Reveals Footage of Paul Heyman Leaving MSG in an Ambulance After The Bloodline Beatdown

UPDATE: Damian Priest has confirmed that he will miss tonight’s WWE Smackdown due to his travel issues. Priest posted to his Twitter account, writing:. “Unfortunately the honor of main eventing The Garden is not possible tonight. Still haven’t taken off. Stuck on a plane in a runway. Very disappointed and apologies to my people. This one hurts. Enjoy the show! #SmackDown I’m sure will be awesome”

UPDATED: Damian Priest Confirms He Will Miss WWE Smackdown Due To Travel Issues

-Originally aired July 12, 1986. -Your host is Joel Watts. CHAVO GUERRERO & KOKO B. WARE vs. SHEEPHERDERS (with Jack Victory) -Joined in progress with the ‘Herders ganging up on Koko. Elbow by Butch gets a one-count. Luke tags in and collides with Koko on a double shoulderblock. Koko crawls over and makes the hot tag. Dropkicks and savate kicks by Chavo, and all four men wind up in the ring. Chavo rolls up Luke, but Jack Victory bonks him with the flagpole behind the referee’s back, and the Sheepherders get a tainted win.

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Jacob Fatu was nearly given a new ring name. On the June 21st episode of SmackDown, Jacob Fatu made his long-awaited WWE debut, and he did so in style. The show was due to be headlined by a clash between Solo Siko and Cody Rhodes but before the match really got going, Rhodes was attacked by Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa.

WWE’s Original Name For Jacob Fatu Revealed

PWInsider reports that NXT wrestler Nathan Frazier is backstage at tonight’s episode of Smackdown in Madison Square Garden. It was noted that he is likely there to film an episode of WWE Speed. Meanwhile, it was noted that Wes Lee and Joe Coffey are also backstage. There may be...

Several NXT Wrestlers Backstage For Tonight’s Episode of WWE Smackdown (POSSIBLE SPOILERS)

Cody Rhodes paid homage to his late father, Dusty Rhodes, after WWE SmackDown went off the air on June 28 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. “I mentioned it earlier when we came out here. I had a different plan in mind for my return to The Garden,” Cody said to the crowd in an appearance in the ring after the 6/28 WWE on FOX program went off the air. “Because it is not just my return to The Garden. For those of you who know this story, this is where it all began. In the late ‘70s, my father, ‘The American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes traveled to New York City to wrestle ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham. He was a country boy from Austin, Texas, and for some reason, you guys just loved him. Anyways, in this fabled match, Dusty Rhodes defeated ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham. He grabbed what would become this WWE Championship. He climbed that buckle over there, and he held it up.”

Cody Rhodes Pays Tribute To Dusty Rhodes After WWE SmackDown At MSG

That’s special. There are all kinds of prizes, accomplishments and championships to be won in wrestling but very few are something the wrestlers get to keep. Almost all titles are eventually lost, with only a handful being things that last forever. It can be a great moment when someone gets that kind of thing, and now we are seeing a new group of stars getting just that.

VIDEO: WWE Superstars Receive Custom Gifts At Madison Square Garden (This Is Cool)

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Nic Nemeth Shares His Advice for Performing at the Madison Square Garden

– During a recent edition of Busted Open Radio, former WWE Superstar and Money in the Bank winner Nic Nemeth (aka Dolph Ziggler) discussed some advice...

Nic Nemeth Shares His Advice for Performing at the Madison Square Garden

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