All Things Wrestling IV

[Jordan.]

Here for Ronda vs. Mickie yano!

They're facing each other on the European tour so could see it happening on TV at some point.

[Black Dagger]

He will be the worst and most unpopular champ ever I'd rather have Jack Swagger or Khali

Lol ok hun

[Denver]

The Great Khali and Mark Henry are confirmed for TGRR

[LaLaLand]

Khali always puts me on edge, like I feel like he could drop dead at any minute kind of fear yano?

Looks like he even struggles walking sometimes poor guy.

[Denver]

Shawn Daivari and Hornswoggle have arrived in Saudi Arabia for TGRR

[LaLaLand]

Daivari :D

Hornswoggle :(

[Denver]

With his brother signed I wonder if he will make a permanent return?

[Alf]

What's the deal with Reigns? I don't watch it, but I get the feeling the people in charge want Reigns to be the face of the company, and the fans don't.

What is about Reigns that the fans dislike? Is it his wrestling ability? Is it his character, does he have no charisma? Or is it something else?

[Denver]

There are probably 10 better people who should be the face of WWE

[LaLaLand]

@Alf: That's basically it, well it was during his first major push.

Now he just gets booed for the sake of it I feel even when he delivers 4/5* matches consistently (with the right opponents ie NOT LESNAR).

[Alf]

I'm gonna have to watch Raw next week to see what's going on and see what talent there is about and see if I can see any potential star to carry the WWE for a new generation of wrestling fans.

Is Raw from Saudi Arabia on Monday?

[LaLaLand]

No it's in Montreal, Canada.

I'd have thought that they would have stayed for RAW but the "no women" thing is the issue like, there'd be an uproar no doubt (as there is anyway for TGRR) after their whole emphasis on "The Women's Revolution" as of late.

Rubbish PR really... emphasise women as being as good as/better than the guys and then showcase your biggest PPV EVER in a country like SA where women are seen as "less" and are banned from the show...

#LOGIC

[Jordan.]

What's the deal with Reigns? I don't watch it, but I get the feeling the people in charge want Reigns to be the face of the company, and the fans don't.

What is about Reigns that the fans dislike? Is it his wrestling ability? Is it his character, does he have no charisma? Or is it something else?

I don't think Reigns himself is the issue really, he's a pretty solid performer. I'd say most of the dislike towards him comes from the fact Vince has choosen him to be the top guy and forced him down the viewers throat to the expense of other talent who the fans would rather see in his position.

[Black Dagger]

There are probably 10 better people who should be the face of WWE

Last time you said this you included Bobby Roode ffs

[Denver]

He has the taken to do so

[Black Dagger]

He's literally an entrance and a robe lol. Nobody gives a **** about him after that. How does he?

[Denver]

He is one of the most talented wrestlers on the show but unless you are Roman you won't get a push

[Brother Leon]

What's the deal with Reigns? I don't watch it, but I get the feeling the people in charge want Reigns to be the face of the company, and the fans don't.

What is about Reigns that the fans dislike? Is it his wrestling ability? Is it his character, does he have no charisma? Or is it something else?

He stole golden boy Daniel Bryan’s opportunity apparently even though he had just won the title at Wrestlemania and the Smarks haven’t looked back since.

[Ramsay]

Does the winner of the GRR get anything like a title shot or something?

[Denver]

Does the winner of the GRR get anything like a title shot or something?

No just bragging rights

[Denver]

I have a feeling Finlay will be in it and Hornswoggle will help him

[Black Dagger]

He is one of the most talented wrestlers on the show but unless you are Roman you won't get a push

He's average in the ring and above average on the mic. He's a midcard bore.

[Black Dagger]

AJ Styles has had a bigger push than Roman anyway outside of Mania main events as well so that doesn't add up lol.

[Denver]

But he is not on the flagship show is he

[Black Dagger]

RAW is literally a jobber show with personality vacuums lol. He gets to be the #1 on SD. I think he's fine with that.

[Denver]

Only half the GRR participant have been confirmed so we should get a few a lot of surprises

[LaLaLand]

Jesus I'm so daft, I still assumed that TGRR would be on at 1am here knowing full well it's in Saudi Arabia LOL totally dismissed time zones!

On at 5pm!!!

[Denver]

Jesus I'm so daft, I still assumed that TGRR would be on at 1am here knowing full well it's in Saudi Arabia LOL totally dismissed time zones!

On at 5pm!!!
Technically started at 4 with the preshow

[LaLaLand]

Ehhh not really bothered about the PS. As long as I see the casket match and GRR match I'm good!

[LaLaLand]

Only half the GRR participant have been confirmed so we should get a few a lot of surprises

They should just do a massive swerve and have the rest of the participants be the Women's roster :joker::joker:

If North and South Korea can make amends then... :hehe::hehe:

[LaLaLand]

Cannot find a stream, miffed!

EDIT: Got one! Phew.

[LaLaLand]

The dudes at ringside that won't sit down are annoying me.

[Denver]

Apparently there will be a 1 hour break for prayers

[Alf]

He stole golden boy Daniel Bryan’s opportunity apparently even though he had just won the title at Wrestlemania and the Smarks haven’t looked back since.Sounds like they also miss Punk. No doubt Punk would be the main man now, if he was still there.

[Denver]

So here for Matt and Bray

[LaLaLand]

I'm still not feeling it tbh, they should have revamped Wyatt in some way.

Jindahhhh

[Denver]

Glad Jeff won was worried they would switch the titles

[LaLaLand]

No rainbows on Balor's gear tonight for obvious reasons :laugh2:

[Denver]

Are they ever gonna give Balor a title run?

[LaLaLand]

Awesome ladder match!

[Denver]

So is he back long term? Cruiserweight division could be of use

[Brother Leon]

Just got home. How’s it been so far?

[Brother Leon]

Roman coronation time :clap1:

[Brother Leon]

Oh FFS Lesnar :laugh:

[LaLaLand]

I'm shook at Lesnar retaining AGAIN!

Reigns basically piledrove himself into the floor at the end there too, ouch.

[LaLaLand]

Just got home. How’s it been so far?

It's been pretty good tbh!

AHHH 50-man Rumble time!

[Brother Leon]

Lesnar to beat Punk’s record then.

[Denver]

So they have created a new title? Its green

[LaLaLand]

Go Mike Kanellis!!

[LaLaLand]

Oh......................................

[LaLaLand]

Hiroki Sumi!??!!

[Denver]

Wow at this legend

[Denver]

Hiroki Sumi!??!!

One of the best Sumo Wrestlers around

[LaLaLand]

I know, was so shocked!

[LaLaLand]

Dolph is legit gonna be looking like Leo Sayer by the time he's eliminated! That humidity!!

[LaLaLand]

#releaseprimo
#releaseepico
#please

[Denver]

I hope Carlito returns tonight but doubt it

[LaLaLand]

Angle!!!

[LaLaLand]

Soz double post

[Ramsay]

Michael Cole marking out for Elias :love:

[Denver]

Glad NXT lads are getting a run out

[LaLaLand]

Yaaaas NXT guys!

[Brother Leon]

This commentary is so messy. They spend most of their time just throwing shots at each other :laugh:

[Denver]

Ye Rey

[LaLaLand]

Roddy!

[Denver]

We want Khali

[Black Dagger]

We want Khali

Since when?

[Denver]

Since 5 mins ago

[Black Dagger]

Ok

[LaLaLand]

By time Khali makes it to the ring the show will be over!

[Denver]

Babatunde

[LaLaLand]

OMG Babatunde!!!

[LaLaLand]

Lio Rush's new partner

[Brother Leon]

Titus :joker:


Camera had to miss it ffs.

[Denver]

Someone gif that

[LaLaLand]

Bit miffed that from NXT we've had the least popular half of Heavy Machinery and the yet-to-even-debut Babatunde...

And Dan Matha..............................

[Denver]

this is Braun's right?

[LaLaLand]

Hopefully

[Denver]

Braun or Khali are the best outcome

[LaLaLand]

Not Khali... In any universe... Dude can't even wrestle (OR WALK ACTUALLY).

Elias getting a huge rub eliminating Orton! That's my boi

[Denver]

Could be Lashley's?

[LaLaLand]

Boring

[Denver]

The King

[Black Dagger]

Braun or Khali are the best outcome

Why are you saying this. Khali was never good in his peak run. Nevermind now.

[LaLaLand]

Look at this man, can hardly put one foot in front of the other. Poor bugger.

[Brother Leon]

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[Denver]

He might not be the best but he is the nicest

[Denver]

Always loved Khali

[LaLaLand]

^^ I laughed so hard! Brilliant.

THANK GOD Khali's out!

[Denver]

I reckon 50 will be someone big Goldberg?

[LaLaLand]

Niall Jax... with stick-on beard.

[Brother Leon]

I miss Shelton’s old theme.

[Denver]

I wouldn't be surprised if Cass wins with his rumoured big push

[Brother Leon]

So, Jericho, Big Show or ???

[LaLaLand]

Can they stop making out Cass is this big thing when he's nothing without Enzo?

[Brother Leon]

Jericho is eating good I see :laugh:

[Denver]

I will always respect Shane for putting his life on the line in almost every match he has

[LaLaLand]

This is ridiculous.

[Denver]

The best winner i think

[Denver]

Im living for the Daniel Bryan/Big Cass feud though

[LaLaLand]

Thank God, not here for a Cass push of that scale. He suckssssssssssssssss

[Alf]

Who won? and was it the greatest royal rumble, as advertised?

[Denver]

Who won? and was it the greatest royal rumble, as advertised?

Braun Shrowman and i thought it was brilliant

[LaLaLand]

Crowd was pretty silent for most of it tbh but it was ite.

[Denver]

Braun Shrowman and i thought it was brilliant

I mean the Rumble itself

[Brother Leon]

No shock there. I think Braun is definitely becoming the new choice. Can see him being the one to finally dethrone Lesnar.

[Alf]

I mean the Rumble itselfI understood what you meant.

[Denver]

No shock there. I think Braun is definitely becoming the new choice. Can see him being the one to finally dethrone Lesnar.

He deserves it tbh always a joy to watch

[Denver]

They should make that title the Middle Eastern title or something

[LaLaLand]

I don't think it's going to be a defend-able title is it? It's just for recognition/show?

[Denver]

I don't think it's going to be a defend-able title is it? It's just for recognition/show?

They have not said anything

[LaLaLand]

Yeah I think it'll just be something to show off really, then the winner of the next one (if they ever have one) will have it and so on.

Like imagine if it was a fought for title: "Here is your winner, and NEW Greatest Royal Rumble Winner..." doesn't work?

[Denver]

nut the Middle Eastern Champion does or the Islamic champion

[LaLaLand]

nut the Middle Eastern Champion does or the Islamic champion

Are you actually for real? :joker::joker::joker:

[BBfanUSA]

Cool story about Braun.

At work I saw a little kid wearing a WWE shirt and I told him I like it (It was a basic shirt with a bunch of superstars on it), turns out he's Braun's cousin.

The kid mentioned his real name, Adam and his mother kinda scolded him for it XD

[Jordan.]

Show was long and predictable but at least Strowman got what he deserved :clap1:

[Denver]

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[Ramsay]

Looks fake af but still funny

[RileyH]

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omg

[Denver]

Sami Zayn got pulled because he is half Syrian and it wouldn't have been received well

[LaLaLand]

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Literally cried replaying this, so funny.

[LaLaLand]

Sami Zayn got pulled because he is half Syrian and it wouldn't have been received well

This is why they shouldn't have gone there in the first place let alone SIGN A 10 YEAR DEAL!

It's pure greed on their part without taking into consideration basic humanity and morality.

[Jordan.]

Welp at SA publically apologising for an advert featuring women being shown during the rumble :facepalm:

[Jordan.]

It was this

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[LaLaLand]

Tbf not as bad a reaction as I thought before watching that clip! But still, ridiculous.

[LaLaLand]

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[RileyH]

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caah

[JerseyWins]

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[LaLaLand]

RAW time! God I love Canada crowds!

[LaLaLand]

Hahaha instead of chanting "YES! YES! YES!" the (French Canadian) crowd are chanting "OUI! OUI! OUI!" :laugh2:

[LaLaLand]

Oh man... So apparently...

Dave Meltzer noted on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that the Prince who wanted to bring the event to Saudi Arabia was having a conversation with Vince McMahon. Apparently the Prince was talking about wrestlers that he'd like to have on the show, and some of the key ones that he mentioned were The Undertaker, The Ultimate Warrior and Yokozuna, not realizing that Warrior and Yokozuna had passed away years ago.

Meltzer said that while it's not confirmed, the word going around is that Sumi was added to the match was because McMahon wanted someone that looked like Yokozuna.

I just can't... :laugh3:

[LaLaLand]

Ariya Daivari has received death threats after his segment at TGRR with his brother...

[Denver]

I'm sobhearing for Big Cass being the champ that runs the place

[RileyH]

Ariya Daivari has received death threats after his segment at TGRR with his brother...

What happened :skull:

[LaLaLand]

What happened :skull:

He and his bro (OG Daivari) interrupted the segment where they were introducing the newest recruits/signees from the Saudi tryouts... Complete with Iranian flags and mocking/insulting the new signees in Farsi (Iranian dialect) before getting their asses whooped by the newbies.

Basically: SA + Iran = conflicting countries...

[Denver]

Jeff Hardy is going back to his old theme song

[Brother Leon]

Jeff Hardy is going back to his old theme song

You mean his Solo Song they gave him?


If so then awesome news!!

[Denver]

You mean his Solo Song they gave him?


If so then awesome news!!

Yes the one in his last run

[LaLaLand]

Corey Graves reportedly had heat on him for remarks made during commentary at WWE's Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The Observer pointed to how Graves seemed to have remorse or seconds thoughts over the event because of a few cryptic comments he made during the show, indicating that he was having issues with WWE running the Kingdom without the female Superstars due to the culture.

Graves then took to Instagram on Monday of this week, as seen below, and wrote the following on freedom and women's rights:

A drink to remember that no matter how bad WE think we have it, at least our women have rights and we all have freedom of expression. #ifyougetityougetit

According to the Observer, there were people who felt that although his statements were understandable, they should have been made privately. It was also noted that there are people saying that Graves is "more replaceable than he thinks he is."

:hehe:

[RileyH]

oop

[LaLaLand]

Backlash tonight folks! Predictions?

1. Bayley vs. Ruby Riott (PRE-SHOW)
2. AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - No DQ Match
3. Seth Rollins (c) vs. The Miz
4. Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Randy Orton
5. Nia Jax (c) vs. Alexa Bliss
6. Carmella (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
7. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe
8. Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass
9. Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn

[LaLaLand]

My God Bayley is so sloppy lately

[LaLaLand]

Oh ffs.

BOTH Jessamyn Duke and Marina (Mrs. Roderick Strong) Shafir have signed WWE contracts and are both training at the WWE PC.

So all of the MMA 4 Horsewomen are now under contract (Duke, Shafir, Baszler and Rousey)... get ready for WWE 4HW vs. MMA 4HW in the near future.

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[Jordan.]

Backlash put me to SLEEP literally, missed the tag match & the main event.

[Denver]

A Tag Team MITB Ladder Match s being rumoured

[michael21]

A Tag Team MITB Ladder Match s being rumoured

What like there do in impact wrestling where scott steiner and eli drake are the champions because eli drake cash the brithcase in

[LaLaLand]

JOHN CENA is dating CARMELLA!

[RileyH]

JOHN CENA is dating CARMELLA!

Is this real

[LaLaLand]

Well, reportedly...

We previously reported that it looks like John Cena is dating once again and a new report on this situation could really clear things up for us.

Brad Shepard of BodySlam.net reports that an anonymous Hollywood insider has stated to him that a newly single “entertainer/actor” is allegedly hooking up with a member of a reality television show which is believed to be a part of the Total Divas cast and that person is none other than John Cena.

When breaking down all of the possible candidates for Cena’s new supposed love interest there aren’t a lot of Total Divas cast members who aren’t already married or in a relationship. While infidelity isn’t out of the picture, one newly single cast member is Carmella which really makes us wonder if there is a connection between her recent push, the Tampa Florida bar that Cena was recently spotted at, and the fact that the SmackDown Women’s Champion also lives in Tampa. Only time will tell on that one though because this is just informed speculation.

While nothing has been confirmed just yet there are some pretty strong rumors out there that John Cena could be playing the field once again and he’s not straying from the WWE family to do so.

[LaLaLand]

Also, crowds of fans in attendance walked out of Backlash before/during the main event... Ouch...

[RileyH]

Mess

[LaLaLand]

Crazy if true. Considering how their big feud was because Nikki was dating John... Mella really IS money now, if true!

[RileyH]

Even bigger mess if the John/Mella rumours are true after the storyline of her mocking Nikki for using him to get where she is

[LaLaLand]

^^^ Woahhhhhh great minds Riley! :laugh2:

[RileyH]

Crazy if true. Considering how their big feud was because Nikki was dating John... Mella really IS money now, if true!

Even bigger mess if the John/Mella rumours are true after the storyline of her mocking Nikki for using him to get where she is

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[RileyH]

^^^ Woahhhhhh great minds Riley! :laugh2:

:joker:

[JerseyWins]

:laugh2: If true about Cena & Carmella

[Denver]

Imagine going from Big Cass to Ugly rat cena

[Denver]

Anyway I'm so here for Braun winning MITB he deserves it

[LaLaLand]

Can't believe Ember's new "moniker" is The War Goddess...

So we have;

1. The War Goddess - Ember Moon
2. The Golden Goddess - Mandy Rose
3. The Goddess of WWE - Alexa Bliss

Who's next!? :laugh2:

[Calderyon]

Anyway I'm so here for Braun winning MITB he deserves it

I could see the winner being either Big Cass or Elias.

[Calderyon]

While Braun wins either Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber.

[Jordan.]

That double eclipse by Ember :flutter:

And Elias deserves MITB

[LaLaLand]

Charlotte is reportedly going to undergo surgery for a ruptured breast implant once the European tour ends.

No word yet if she'll actually be able to compete at MITB afterall.

[LaLaLand]

Three matches announced for TakeOver: Chicago during tonight's NXT tapings:

1. NXT Women's Championship: Shayna Baszler vs. Nikki Cross
2. Street Fight: Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa
3. NXT Championship: Aleister Black vs. Lars Sullivan

NXT Takeover Chicago is set to take place on Saturday June 16th at the Allstate Arena in Chicago.

[LaLaLand]

So apparently, Neville is now living back here in the UK so is not looking to return to the 'E at all.

However, his contract is frozen and he's seemingly not getting paid due to not performing and until he gets released he can't wrestle ANYWHERE. So he's basically stuck.

[Babayaro.]

A classic!

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[Ramsay]

Miss that Smackdown set :(

[Babayaro.]

Just look at that thumbnail :flutter:

[Alf]

A classic!

cvPZBG5qsFgI remember watching a match, a 6 man hell in a cell between, Austin, Taker, Rock, Angle, HHH and Rikishi. Taker choke slammed Rikishi of the top of the cell into the back of a truck. Do you remember that one?

[Babayaro.]

Ahhh :love: That was an iconic moment. Best hell in a cell moment alongside Mankind getting hurled off

[JerseyWins]

I miss late 90's & early 2000's wrestling </3

[michael21]

Dose every body here know what wwe stand for

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With
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[LaLaLand]

Remember that never mentioned/underrated/forgotten HIAC match where 'Taker chokeslammed Rikishi onto a cart full of hay or sawdust or something!? Think it was a 6 man Cell?

EDIT: found it!

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Why was that cart even there!?

[michael21]

Well, reportedly...

Hope I ts bree


Yes yes yes vs you cant see me :dance:

Also now that john out the way I can marry nikke

[Denver]

Rumour has it

that Big E will win MITB then turn on The New Day

[RileyH]

what's the point

[Calderyon]

Woods to go to Cruiserweights while Kofi goes back to jobbing?

[JerseyWins]

Aw man I'll miss New Day </3 (even though I've barely seen them anyway since they left Raw lol)

[Calderyon]

I have yet to watch Backlash.

[Jordan.]

Idc if they split but can Big E not win mitb :unsure:

[JerseyWins]

Idc if they split but can Big E not win mitb :unsure:
True this too

I have yet to watch Backlash.
I don't think I've watched since the week after WM

(but then again that's the usual for me after WM... probably gonna watch MITB though :clap1:)

[JerseyWins]

Oh and I heard Backlash was AWFUL beyond belief :joker:

[LaLaLand]

Here for New Day splitting! Their segments are usually my toilet break so anything fresh from those 3 is welcomed!

[LaLaLand]

Ronda Rousey might have her next challenger laid out before her, Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax.

At the 2018 NBC Upfronts, per E! News, Nia Jax is said to have issued a challenge to the “Baddest Woman On The Planet (Jury is out on whether or not Nunez and Holm agree with that moniker)” at this June’s Money In The Bank Pay-Per-View.

When asked, Ronda said “We are very civil and professional ladies, so Nia did just challenge me for Money in the Bank to come after her title, I happily oblige respectfully, so I can sit next to her.”

“I’ve never been in a ring with somebody like Ronda,” Jax told E! News. “She’s one of a kind, so there definitely has to be an alternation to my regimen and I’m looking forward to it.”

WWE has yet to make it official, but it looks like the gauntlet has been thrown.

Oooooooo!

[LaLaLand]

^^ It's been made official.

Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey @ MITB for the RAW Women's Championship.

Hopefully Nattie turns on Ronda, costs her the match and that starts their feud, it's too soon for Rousey to be champ.

[Jordan.]

Yikes love how they dressed this up as Nia's idea though :skull:

[JerseyWins]

Tuning in to Raw tonight, missed like the first 1/3-1/2 but the past hour has been pretty good.

This is pretty much my first time seeing Sami Zayn as a heel, at least properly for a promo, and I actually love it? He feels just naturally annoying (why I've never liked him as a face) so it reeeally works with him being a heel :joker:

Also I have no clue where they're at but this crowd is great :clap1: Loving the crowd especially during Bray & Matt's match!

[LaLaLand]

Tuning in to Raw tonight, missed like the first 1/3-1/2 but the past hour has been pretty good.

This is pretty much my first time seeing Sami Zayn as a heel, at least properly for a promo, and I actually love it? He feels just naturally annoying (why I've never liked him as a face) so it reeeally works with him being a heel :joker:

Also I have no clue where they're at but this crowd is great :clap1: Loving the crowd especially during Bray & Matt's match!

The O2 Arena in London, was pre-taped starting about 8/9 hours ago here (GMT).

[LaLaLand]

Spoilers from tonight's SD! taping in London:

* Daniel Bryan opens the show and is interviewed by Renee Young in the ring. They finally get the chants and pops to quiet down. Bryan talks about wanting to win the WWE Title but he's interrupted by Big Cass. This leads to a brawl and Bryan takes out the knee of Cass. Bryan applies a submission and tightens it as officials and referees break it up. Fans chant "yes!" as Cass is helped to the back

* The New Day defeated The Bar. The New Day will now get to select a member to enter the men's Money In the Bank Ladder Match

* Andrade "Cien" Almas with Zelina Vega debuted and defeated a local enhancement talent for his debut. Vega cut a promo after the match and warned the locker room

* SmackDown Women's Champion Carmella comes out for her big Royal Mellabration and it's a grand spectacle. She is interrupted by SmackDown General Manager Paige, who announces Asuka vs. Carmella at Money In the Bank

* Becky Lynch defeated Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville to qualify for MITB

* Samoa Joe vs. Big Cass and Lana vs. Billie Kay will take place next week as MITB qualifying matches

* Shinsuke Nakamura defeated WWE Champion AJ Styles in the non-title main event. Nakamura will now get to pick the stipulation for their title match at MITB. This was descried as the best Styles vs. Nakamura match yet.

[LaLaLand]

The first 8 competitors for the upcoming second UK tournament:

* Zack Gibson
* Joe Coffey
* Jack Gallagher
* Dave Mastiff
* Kenny Williams
* El Ligero
* Joseph Conners
* Amir Jordan

Mastiff and Ligero :cheer2:

[Calderyon]

True this too


I don't think I've watched since the week after WM

(but then again that's the usual for me after WM... probably gonna watch MITB though :clap1:)

I still have not watched all of WM.

[Denver]

Rich swann has signed with TNA

[Alf]

Finlay for the Hall of fame. A true Legend of Wrestling.

[michael21]

Rich swann has signed with TNA

This is good news :dance::dance::dance:

[Denver]

Big Nia Jax rumour

She is expected to join The Authority and get revenge for Steph on Ronda

[LaLaLand]

Big Nia Jax rumour

She is expected to join The Authority and get revenge for Steph on Ronda

I'd actually be here for this. Nia as face is not cutting it, espesh as champ.

Although, I could see Natalya fitting that role better all things considered.

[Alf]

A good documentary on the legend Dave Fit Finlay.

I saw him wrestle in Hull a few times when I was a kid in the late 80s. That's when British wrestling was king.

He's done so much behind the scenes for WWE, including being the teacher for the Divas, he made Trish Stratus and many others what they were.



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[Nicky91]

A good documentary on the legend Dave Fit Finlay.

I saw him wrestle in Hull a few times when I was a kid in the late 80s. That's when British wrestling was king.

He's done so much behind the scenes for WWE, including being the teacher for the Divas, he made Trish Stratus and many others what they were.



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ooh a history lesson :flutter:

[LaLaLand]

FULL UK Championship Tourney II lineup:

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1. Zack Gibson
2. Joe Coffey
3. Gentleman Jack Gallagher
4. Dave Mastiff
5. Kenny Williams
6. El Ligero
7. Joseph Conners (Returning)
8. Amir Jordan
9. Travis Banks
10. Flash Morgan Webster
11. Jordan Devlin (Returning)
12. Tucker (Returning)
13. Drew Gulak
14. Ashton Smith
15. James Drake (Returning)
16. Tyson T-Bone (Returning)

[Denver]

SD will return to Friday nights from next year after Fox has brought the rights

[RileyH]

What's the point

[RileyH]

And didn't the first UK tournament flop? Why are they doing another one

[LaLaLand]

And didn't the first UK tournament flop? Why are they doing another one

Because the UK title would be [even more] pointless if they didn't have it annually.

It's in the Albert Hall this time too and will feature matches with RAW and NXT superstars as well as the actual tournament. Undisputed Era have been advertised as have Bate and Seven.

The winner of this tournament faces Pete Dunne for the title.

[LaLaLand]

Big Cass is out once again with an injury (although it could be a work):

Cass appeared to injure his knee working a tag match in Amsterdam with Miz against Daniel Bryan and Tye Dillinger. At one point, Cass drops to his knee on the ring apron and begins limping afterward. He then strikes the ring apron in frustration.

After the match was over, Big Cass was helped to the back by a referee.

The same scene played out in Munich the next day, however, and was filmed for WWE.com — leading many to speculate on the authenticity of the injury. If it is indeed legitimate, this would follow an 8-month recovery from a torn ACL in his left knee that required surgery.

Has been dropped from his MITB qualifier on SD! so now it's Bryan vs. Hardy instead.

[Black Dagger]

What's the point

$$$$$$$$$

[LaLaLand]

PPV's may soon be an hour longer:

According to PWInsider, the company has informed its international broadcasting partners that starting with June 17th’s Money in the Bank, their PPV events will start at 7 PM ET with a Kickoff show likely starting at 6 PM, if they stick around.

The site adds that Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, Money in the Bank, SummerSlam and Survivor Series shows could run even longer.

The plan on extending their events for an additional hour comes as a means of filling the card with as much talent as possible. Last month’s Backlash event served as the first WWE co-branded PPV show, which lasted over three hours.

[LaLaLand]

Lana... just... qualified for MITB...

Pinned Billie Kay in a match that was like 10 seconds of action, after a kick and a facebuster... Whut.

[Jordan.]

Mr and Mrs Money in the Bank are coming

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[Denver]

Lana deserves a push

[LaLaLand]

After losing the PROGRESS Women’s Championship to Jinny this past weekend, reports are surfacing that WWE is offering Toni Storm a “revolving” UK contract.

According to The Wrestling Observer, Toni Storm has signed a UK contract with WWE, not a developmental one, granting her a similar contract like wrestlers Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, and Trent Seven – allowing her to still work on the Indies when not booked with WWE.

Yaaaaaaasssss

Also -

Toni is rumoured to be returning for the second Mae Young Classic this Summer, and Io Shirai AKA THE BEST FEMALE WRESTLER IN THE WORLD is hotly tipped to be apart of it (she was last time but an injury made them hold off).

[Denver]

I have a feeling that both Rusev and Lana are wining the MITB Ladder matches

[michael21]

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He's sign for impact wrestling

[Ramsay]

What a great entrance

[michael21]

What a great entrance

Some thing different I like it

[LaLaLand]

Oh my Godddddddddddd this is gonna be amazing! If you're not familiar with her, she's basically THE best female wrestler in the world. YouTube her, seriously.

According to Tokyo Sports, STARDOM’s Io Shirai will be heading to the WWE shortly after her final show with Japanese promotion on June 17th. Shirai recently lost her Wonder of Stardom title to Momo Watanabe but the Observer reports that the title change had nothing to do with WWE and Stardom did not know she was leaving until Sunday.

Shirai was first contacted by WWE in October 2016 and later accepted a deal in May 2017. However, she failed to pass WWE’s medical examining causing the company to revoked their offer a month later.

F4WOnline adds that besides Shirai and Toni Storm, who also signed a U.K. contract with WWE, the WWE has made offers to other Stardom wrestlers and with the Mae Young Classic this summer, the Stardom Five-Star tournament has lost several wrestlers who were originally set to be part of it.

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[Calderyon]

I have a feeling that both Rusev and Lana are wining the MITB Ladder matches

Not gonna happen.

[Denver]

According to Live Nation, June 18th United Kingdom show will see Toni Storm collide with Killer Kelly, Jinny, and Isla Dawn in a Number One Contenders match for the NXT Women's Championship. The winner will then go on to face Shayna Baszler the following day as part of the tournament, which could be why Baszler isn't defending her title at Takeover: Chicago.

[Brother Leon]

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Our Queen :clap1:

[LaLaLand]

According to Live Nation, June 18th United Kingdom show will see Toni Storm collide with Killer Kelly, Jinny, and Isla Dawn in a Number One Contenders match for the NXT Women's Championship. The winner will then go on to face Shayna Baszler the following day as part of the tournament, which could be why Baszler isn't defending her title at Takeover: Chicago.

Well it's obviously gonna be Toni who wins as she's the only one to sign a contract.

Here for the matches though, Jinny, Kelly and Isla are all ace!

[RileyH]

This is my favourite thing ever

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[LaLaLand]

So Enzo is a rapper now...

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[Brother Leon]

Good for him. Good to see he’s doing alright after those false accusations.

[Jordan.]

This is my favourite thing ever

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NOT a dance off, the diva era jumped out. Here for this feud though :flutter:

[RileyH]

NOT a dance off, the diva era jumped out. Here for this feud though :flutter:

Bikini contests next?

[RileyH]

So Enzo is a rapper now...

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Wow legend

[LaLaLand]

NXT looks incred tonight... Nikki Cross getting one up on Sharon Corbin!

[LaLaLand]

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The champ we deserve.

[Jordan.]

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The champ we deserve.

This got my hopes up for a second :worry: but YES we need this!

[LaLaLand]

Mae Young Classic competitor and NXT signee Zeda has been released.

[Denver]

American Alpha are expected to get back together

[Denver]

Also Stephanie has filmed an episode of Undercover Boss at WWE which will air June 15th

[LaLaLand]

American Alpha are expected to get back together

Thank God! Jason really couldn't cut it on his own as a character. I think they pretty much almost instantly totally regretted making him Angle's son.

[LaLaLand]

WWE has launched an official website for the Performance Centre:

https://www.wweperformancecenter.com/#!/

[Jordan.]

Braun breaking the ladder in half with his hands :skull:

[LaLaLand]

Superman eat ya heart out eh? :laugh2:

[Jordan.]

Riley vs Adam?

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[themiz]

Hi every one I am just weeks away from wining money in the bank.

[Braden]

Women's Division

The female Rumble has ignited my love for wrestling again. I thought it was terrific (seeing oldies like Molly Holly, Jacqueline (my all time fave), Trish, Lita, etc. brought back a flowing river of nostalgia). Everything that has followed since has been enjoyable too. Loved the female Elimination Chamber match, and Charlotte vs Asuka was incredible.

Carmella and Nia both being champions at the moment is a choice. I ADORE Carmella (this time two months ago she was my favourite women's wrestler, no question), but I'm not feeling her as a champion at the moment. She's become borderline irritating with the shrieking, and I don't know if she's supposed to be taken seriously or not. Nia is a tad boring, though I'm glad she won the belt from Alexa at Wrestlemania. I was looking for a change from Alexa and Charlotte to new champions, but I'm ready for something different with both the Raw and Smackdown titles already. Carmella was great as Ms Money in the Back, but I think she should lose the title soon (which sucks because I'm so happy she won it). Nia needs to turn heel if she hasn't already. I'm confused about her character development, at the moment.

Ronda Rousey, who I had no idea about before the Rumble, really turned out to be amazing at Wrestlemania. I had low expectations because of the hype that surrounded her, but she blew me away (as did Stephanie tbh). I don't know what to make of her receiving a title shot already, but she needs help with her mic skills, lmao.

I'm beyond excited for the women's Money in the Bank match. I'm not sure who I'm rooting for, but I do love the random inclusion of Lana. Naomi; I think she's one of the best technical wrestlers in the women's division. Alexa and Charlotte; I get why they were chosen to be in the match because their prestige, but I hope they don't win. Ember; excited to see more of her potential. Natalya; never really been much of a fan, would've preferred Mickie James or Dana Brookes in her place. Becky; another I don't personally love, but respect as an athlete because she's key to the women's evolution. Sasha; one of my favourites, though I do understand why people call her overrated. Personally, I hope Ember wins.

Men's Division

I've begun to pay more attention to the men's division. I think Baron Corbin is my favourite, but I'm not sure why. I think he deserves a push. Finn Balor's dreamy because he's a gay icon and the triple threat match with him, Rollins and The Miz was another highlight. Can't say I'm much of a fan of Roman Reigns. I don't enjoy him in the ring at all, he's quite slow and never entertains or impresses me. I'd take Lesnar over him any day, even though he's part-time. Other favourites in the male division: Sami Zayn (:love:), Kevin Owens and Rusev.

Also, The Greatest Royal Rumble was cack, aside from Titus flying under the ring.

[Jordan.]

Anyone watching CM Punk's fight?

[michael21]

Anyone watching CM Punk's fight?

Did he lose again :hehe:

[michael21]

Just watch the whole cm punk match he a **** mma fighter dont think he fight again

[Denver]

Ronda Rousey is aparentl only signed for 1 year then she is leaving to start a family

[michael21]

Ronda Rousey is aparentl only signed for 1 year then she is leaving to start a family

She not done much so far I think wee will.do fine with out her :smug:

[LaLaLand]

Please God noooooooooo:

At Sunday’s Money in the Bank PPV, Carmella will defend the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Asuka.

PWInsider is reporting that Carmella’s former ally James Ellsworth looks to be returning to WWE soon. According to the site, there have been several recent creative pitches for Ellsworth to pop up in some capacity at this weekend’s Money in the Bank PPV in Chicago.

[Calderyon]

CM Punk has been fired from the UFC apparently.

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[Denver]

Major rumour

Natalya is winning the MITB and will cash in straight away after Ronda wins the title

[Black Dagger]

Yeah I called that lol

[Denver]

kinda unbelievable that most people thought her WWE career may come to an end after being pushed to the bottom of the talent then a year later she is on the verge of her 2nd title in 10 months

[Denver]

James Elsworth is going to cost Asuka the title