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After her shocking return on last week's show, Rhea Ripley opened the July 15 edition of Raw, much to the approval of the fans in attendance. Ripley talked about being away for three months before inviting Morgan to the ring. Instead of Morgan, Dominik Mysterio hit the ring with roses...

Rhea Ripley Set To Challenge Liv Morgan For Women's World Championship At WWE SummerSlam

AEW Collision (7/20) Lumberjack Match: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Thunder Rosa. Fans can find Fightful's coverage of AEW Collision by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review of the action by clicking here.

Thunder Rosa To Face Deonna Purrazzo In Lumberjack Match, Skye Blue Challenges Hikaru Shida For 7/20 AEW Collision

John Cena has announced his 2025 retirement tour. Cena formally announced that 2025 would be his last year in wrestling, indicating that Royal Rumble, WrestleMania and Elimination Chamber would be his last. However, he'd indicated that he'd work 30-40 events during that period. Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned more about his WWE Money in the Bank appearance and retirement.

Additional Details On John Cena's Retirement

Rikishi wants to catch up on time he has lost with his family. Throughout the Bloodline storyline, fans have speculated about WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi getting involved, as The Usos and Solo Sikoa are his sons. This speculation ramped up ahead of WrestleMania XL, as Jimmy Uso feuded with Jey Uso, and they had a singles match at the show. However, Rikishi did not get involved in the storyline.

Rikishi Would Be Interested In Getting Involved In Bloodline Storyline, Doesn't Want To Be On The Road A Lot

Willow Nightingale earns gold. Willow Nightingale won the CMLL Women's World Title at NJPW-CMLL FantasticaMania on July 13, defeating Lluvia and Viva Van in a triple threat match. The finish saw Willow pin Viva Van with the Babe With The Bomb. This marks the first reign at CMLL Women's World...

Willow Nightingale Wins CMLL Women's World Title At CMLL-NJPW FantasticaMania

LA Knight comments on WWE working with TNA. In recent weeks, fans have been buzzing about the working relationship between NXT and TNA, as stars from both shows have crossed over to the other. Several members of the WWE roster, including LA Knight, previously had prominent runs in TNA, so they are especially familiar with the company.

LA Knight: WWE Working With TNA Is Going To Get People Talking, I Don't Know How It Benefits Us

Karrion Kross is trying to save Xavier Woods. In recent weeks, Karrion Kross has set his sights on Xavier Woods. He has attempted to drive a wedge between Woods and Kofi Kingston. Kross even took Kingston out with a vicious attack, forcing Woods to stand on his own. However, on the July 15th episode of WWE Raw, Otis and Akira Tozawa agreed to team up with Woods and face Kross and The Final Testament on the July 22nd episode of WWE Raw.

Karrion Kross To Xavier Woods: Don't Turn Me Into The Bad Guy, I'm Trying To Help You Stand On Your Own

Finn Balor praises Gunther. Gunther is widely praised by peers and critics as being one of the best wrestlers in the world, and WWE has put him on a pedestal as the longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion ever and the reigning WWE King of the Ring. Speaking on What's The Story,...

Finn Balor: Gunther Is The Best Performer On Earth Right Now

Aigle Blanc previews his upcoming match with Leon Slater. At Progress Super Strong Style 16 earlier this Summer, Aigle Blanc made a statement appearance for the promotion in their annual Super Strong Style 16 tournament, coming up short in the opening round with Man Like DeReiss. However, following chants of 'pleae come back' from the Progress crowd, Blanc was booked once again for Progress Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder where he will battle Leon Slater.

Aigle Blanc: The Progress Fans Know What Will Happen When Me And Leon Slater Go One On One

Stephanie Vaquer speaks after WWE debut. Stephanie Vaquer made her WWE in-ring debut on July 13th at a WWE live event in Mexico City. Vaquer was victorious over Isla Dawn. After the bout, Vaquer stated, "NXT, see you soon." Vaquer is set to appear at the July 14th WWE live...

Stephanie Vaquer: NXT, See You Soon

Bianca Belair has foiled an attempted Money In The Bank cash in by Tiffany Stratton. On July 13th, WWE returned to Mexico City for a live event that featured the debut of new signing Stephanie Vaquer, an I Quit match main event and more. Also on the show, Bayley faced off with old rival Bianca Belair, with Bayley scoring the victory over her former foe.

Tiffany Stratton Tries To Cash In Money In The Bank At 7/13 WWE Live Event, Bianca Belair Intervenes

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Our WWE Monday Night RAW preview focuses on Rhea Ripley confronting Dominik Mysterio and the build to SummerSlam continues.

WWE Monday Night Raw Preview: Rhea Ripley Wants Answers From Dominik Mysterio (July 15, 2024)

Arlington, TX

Date of AEW Battle of the Belts XI. The TNT schedule lists AEW Battle of the Belts XI airing on July 27th at 10 p.m. ET following AEW Collision. The show will emenate from Esports Stadium in Arlington, TX. AEW has a residency at the venue throughout the summer with episodes of AEW Collision being held there from July 20th through August 17th.

AEW Battle Of The Belts XI Scheduled For July 27th

Muskegon, MI

Independence Pro Wrestling held its IPW War on the Shore 4 event on July 13th from USS LST 393 in Muskegon, MI. IPW War on the Shore 4 Results (7/13) - Fatal Four Way: Dior Nollins def. LaDon Sanders, Mondo Real, and Bendrick Bison. - Jimmy Shalwin def. Jimmy Jacobs.

IPW War on the Shore 4 Results (7/13): Jimmy Jacobs In Action

Zack Sabre Jr. says he will make Hechicero tap out around the globe. At NJPW x CMLL FantasticaMania USA, Zack Sabre Jr. and Bad Dude Tito lost to Hechicero and Virus. Sabre Jr. previously lost to Hechicero at the CMLL Sabados De Coliseo event on June 22. In his post-match...

Zack Sabre Jr To Hechicero: You And I Will Be Rivals Until The Day I Die

Dominik Mysterio got blocked. On the July 15th episode of WWE Raw, Dominik Mysterio faced Jey Uso in an attempt to fight for Rhea Ripley's honor after Jey was excited about Rhea possibly being single and ready to mingle. Dominik and Jey then went back and forth. WWE Women's World...

Rhea Ripley Liv-Blocks Dominik Mysterio, Jey Uso YEETS All Over Him On 7/15 WWE Raw

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

It's a new episode of Grapsody with Phil Lindsey (@PhilDL616) & Righteous Reg (@RighteousReg)! Join them as they discuss Mariah May & Bryan Danielson winning the Owen Hart Memorial Cup Tournament, John Cena's retirement and farewell tour, Stephanie Vaquer heading to the WWE, & more. Ask a question or make...

Mariah May's Turn, WWE Signs Stephanie Vaquer, John Cena Farewell Tour | Grapsody 7/13/24

Gunther comments on stipulation matches. Gunther has long preached that the mat is sacred and that his only goal in wrestling is to win. His dominance was on display during his record-breaking WWE Intercontinental Championship reign. Gunther has largely been involved in straight forward wrestling matches with no gimmick attached.

Gunther Believes A Lot Of Stipulation Matches Turn Into Stunt Shows

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FTR Return On 7/13 AEW Collision, Save Tommy Billington

FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) returned to AEW television on the July 13th episode of AEW Collision, saving Tommy Billington as he was being attacked...

FTR Return On 7/13 AEW Collision, Save Tommy Billington

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