All Things Wrestling V

[LaLaLand]

Also living for this:

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So glad she didn’t get called up. She needs an NXT title run.

[arista]

Some Better Days 1994 Japan Tour.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCqtsHyWUAsZWby?format=jpg&name=900x900

[arista]

Better Days:

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[Jordan.]

Right so where was Biancas payoff from the summerslam squash....

[Jordan.]

Ember Moon released :facepalm:

[LaLaLand]

Ember Moon released :facepalm:

Awful.

I hope she goes somewhere and completely kills it like she can and deserves to.

I know it’s easy to just say “AEW” now but honestly she’d fit in SO WELL there.

[Jordan.]

Other releases are ongoing some other notable names also gone:

Scarlett Bordeaux
Oney Lorcan
B-Fab
Gran Metalik
Lince Dorado
Franky Monet

[LaLaLand]

Other releases are ongoing some other notable names also gone:

Scarlett Bordeaux
Oney Lorcan
B-Fab
Gran Metalik
Lince Dorado
Franky Monet

Whaaaat!! Omg

[Jordan.]

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:omgno:

[Jordan.]

Whaaaat!! Omg

It's going down again lol. That Sean Ross account is the best to follow for the full up to date releases so far.

[LaLaLand]

I’m shook.

I knew Kross was unhappy though, you could just tell he felt like an absolute fool since his call up.

I can’t get over them already messing Hit Row after TWO APPEARANCES on the main roster.

[Jordan.]

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this might be the full list for now

[LaLaLand]

Katrina isn’t of LDF. That’s Electra Lopez.

Katrina is the masked lady who wrestles on 205.

But yeah, some of those are big losses.

I still don’t understand how you can F up Kross/Scarlett, Moon and Lorcan. :skull:

[Jordan.]

this might be the full list for now

WELP nvm Nia, Mia Yim and Keith Lee gone

[LaLaLand]

More coming…

Mia Yim and Harry Smith… Wow…

[LaLaLand]

KEITH!?!

I think half of these have literally begged for release. The talent are so unhappy.

[LaLaLand]

NIA JAX is gone!!!

[Jordan.]

Eva gone again :skull:

[LaLaLand]

We’re almost at 20 cuts…. Woah…

[LaLaLand]

Kross/Scarlett, Moon and Lee end up in AEW I hope. They fit the mould perfectly.

[Liam-]

What an absolute **** show, I genuinely don’t understand what it’ll take for them to realise that they’re treating their talent like trash and it’s sending them even further downhill

[LaLaLand]

They’re just blind to it Liam.

They just have their favourites who they stick by (Lesnar, Reigns, Rollins, New Day, Usos, the 4HW) then everyone else just gets wasted/horrible gimmicks etc.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the majority asked to leave after seeing the stuff AEW is doing now - it’s clearly the desirable destination for wrestling in North America anyway.

WWE is trash. Nothing is keeping me watching either now that they’ve changed NXT.

[LaLaLand]

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:sad:

[Jordan.]

Releases used to be sad but it's honestly a blessing in disguise for most of these talents that will be far better used and appreciated elsewhere.

[Jordan.]

They’re just blind to it Liam.

They just have their favourites who they stick by (Lesnar, Reigns, Rollins, New Day, Usos, the 4HW) then everyone else just gets wasted/horrible gimmicks etc.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the majority asked to leave after seeing the stuff AEW is doing now - it’s clearly the desirable destination for wrestling in North America anyway.

WWE is trash. Nothing is keeping me watching either now that they’ve changed NXT.

Yep, I honestly believe WWE has set up it's future demise with the way it treats it's talent. I just can't see how any future wrestlers would see that company as the desirable place to work.

[Denver]

Litterally what they gonna do when they are left with their 10 faves and they all retire in the next 5 or so years? WWE is as good as done and I doubt it will ever get back to where it was

[Denver]

Kevin Owen, Kyle O'Reilly, Doudrop, Sam Zayn, Jeff Hardy and Sheamus are ones i can see dropping soon

[Denver]

Also keep an eye on Charlotte

[Liam-]

I know it’s like, properly cliche to say, but I genuinely do believe Vince is at the heart of all the problems with the company, I don’t think he has any idea what to do in the modern world of wrestling, if the company is ever going to come close to being what it used to be again, it needs to be without him and his greedy, wrinkly hands squeezing the life out of it.

[LaLaLand]

It’s true Liam. I agree.

Remember how good NXT was before Vince got his hands on it? All Hunter. We could have that level programming on Raw and SD! If Vince would just loosen his grip but no.

I couldn’t believe my eyes when they had “killing machine” Xyon Quinn having a sing and dance off with Robert Stone on this week’s NXT.

Vince all over it. Ridiculous. AND NOW they’re teasing Gargano vs. Champs AGAIN after last year’s “This is the last time” match…

[LaLaLand]

There’s speculation that some of the releases were due to the person’s vaccination status, or them being anti-vaxxers basically. (ie Kross, Scarlett, Nia, Eva).

[LaLaLand]

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[LaLaLand]

They’re randomly revealing all of the Survivor Series teams on Twitter at once.

Men’s Raw Team: Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Rey & Dominick Mysterio.

Men’s SD! Team: Drew McIntyre, Jeff Hardy, Xavier Woods, Sami Zayn & Baron Corbin.

Women’s RAW Team: Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Carmella & Zelina Vega.

Women’s SD! Team: Sasha Banks, Shayna Baszler, Shotzi Blackheart, Natalya & Aliyah.

[Jordan.]

Men's teams

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[LaLaLand]

ALIYAH getting a spot on Team SD! :clap2:

No Toni Storm though. Could have had her instead of Nattie tbh.

[LaLaLand]

Kinda hoping they’ve left Naomi out so we get her vs. Sonya in a separate singles match.

[Calderyon]

Winners:

Men's RAW and Women's RAW teams.

[arista]

I was amazed
Cody Rhodes lost
to that ex WWE wrestler


On ITV4HD AEW Late Night Friday.

[LaLaLand]

Keith spilling the tea... :skull:

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[Jordan.]

AEW Full Gear 2021 Match Card

AEW World Championship: Kenny Omega (c) vs. "Hangman" Adam Page

AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament final: Bryan Danielson vs. Miro

AEW Women's World Championship: Britt Baker (c) vs. Tay Conti

AEW World Tag Team Championship: Lucha Bros (c) vs. FTR

CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston

Minneapolis Street Fight: The Inner Circle vs. Men of the Year & American Top Team

Darby Allin vs. MJF

Falls Count Anywhere Six-Man Tag: Christian Cage & Jurassic Express vs. Adam Cole & The Young Bucks

PAC & Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black & Andrade El Idolo

Pre-Show: Nyla Rose & Jamie Hayter vs. Hikaru Shida & Thunder Rosa

It's Hangman's night surely :worry:

[arista]

Yes Jordan
on ITV4HD ending, last night.

Kenny and Adam
signed

But as Kenny was leaving, not doing the signature
a Camera man (Kenny's, horrid manager) smashed his head open


Kenny then used his blood to Sign his Contract.

Adam can beat Kenny
but it needs to be inside a Cage
away from others getting in the way.

[LaLaLand]

Fingers crossed for Page! Really looking forward to the show.

Also Punk vs Kingston hype is real!

[Jordan.]

Hoping Miro wins the tournament too, his promos are one of the best things on the show right now. If Bryan wins I'd assume that means Kenny will retain to set up a rematch between them.

[LaLaLand]

I freaking LOVE The Acclaimed. Savage :joker:

[Jordan.]

I freaking LOVE The Acclaimed. Savage :joker:

Their recent "I end careers quicker than your father in law" line at Bryan :skull:

[Jordan.]

Two matches in and two classics :clap1:

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[Jordan.]

COWBOY ****

https://c.tenor.com/wZMuGDqOyh0AAAAM/shouting-singing.gif

[arista]

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Better than Kenny
for Sure

[arista]

Back a month

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[LaLaLand]

More WWE releases:

John Morrison
Hit Row - Top Dolla, Ashante Adonis & Isaiah Swerve Scott
Tegan Nox
Drake Maverick
Shane Thorne
Jaxson Ryker

Man I just can’t believe Hit Row is done already. :sad:

[Jordan.]

Ffs Swerve should have at least been saved.

[Jordan.]

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The way he had this ready :joker:

"Our dream wasn't to be WWE superstar it was to be a professional wrestler, you can't be fired from wrestling" :clap1:

[Jordan.]

Priest vs Nakamura on the pre show... imagine. One of the best matches on paper.

[arista]

https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/11/19/wwe-releases-eight-more-wrestlers-john-morrison-tegan-nox

42 years old John Morrison
maybe he will go to AEW.

[Jordan.]

this Charlotte vs Becky match, absolute gold :clap1:

[Liam-]

That match is a prime example of why I will fight anybody that says Charlotte doesn’t deserve anything she gets

[Jordan.]

ffs crowd was so hot for Jeff, give him a last run.

[LaLaLand]

Totally forgot about SS oop but glad to hear Flair/Lynch killed it.

Say what you want about Charlotte, she really is a GOAT! Big fan.

[LaLaLand]

That match is a prime example of why I will fight anybody that says Charlotte doesn’t deserve anything she gets

Exactly!

[Jordan.]

Survivor Series was surprisingly great despite the weak build it had. Can't believe they teased The Rock for the full show for him to not turn up though.

[Denver]

That match is a prime example of why I will fight anybody that says Charlotte doesn’t deserve anything she gets

Its a shame that some of her beat work is coming at the time she is really unhappy in the company

[Jordan.]

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****ing shocking. Took way too long for any security to get there.

[LaLaLand]

In the time it took for the ref/security to come Seth could have been killed. Shocking.

Scary.

[Beso]

Tbh honest, this should happen more often.

Keep it away from tennis.

[LaLaLand]

So apparently the fan who attacked Seth had reportedly been talking with a scammer masquerading as the actual Seth Rollins on social media and got scammed out of hundreds of dollars.

Not just that, but attacker's girlfriend got arrested over some incident involving a fake cheque relating to said scammer.

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Not only that - videos have surfaced of an incident between another fan in attendance and Montez Ford last night. Fan apparently harassing/shouting things mid-match and as you can see, the wrestlers (specifically Ford and MVP) confronted him and he got ejected.

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[LaLaLand]

The 15 minute long MJF/Punk segment on Dynamite last night was a thing of beauty. Absolutely epic.

[arista]

ITV4HD AEW
great ending Cody Rhodes
His Lady set fire to a table

Letting him land on it with the Tubby
ex WWE wrestler

[LaLaLand]

Tony Nese is officially All Elite. :clap2:

[LaLaLand]

ITV4HD AEW
great ending Cody Rhodes
His Lady set fire to a table

Letting him land on it with the Tubby
ex WWE wrestler

Andrade is tubby!? :conf:

https://c.tenor.com/VZwYF6Uq-y4AAAAC/confused-katt-williams.gif

Great spot but it didn't go to plan - both got burnt but especially Cody, his back was wrecked after, red raw with bits of melted table stuck to his skin. Ouch!

Andrade literally had to put out the flames that were on Rhodes as he was being pinned by him. :skull:

[arista]

"Andrade is tubby"


Yes he only took his shirt off at the end
his Tummy has got Flabby


Unlike Winner Cody Rhodes.

[LaLaLand]

As it was noted on Friday by WrestleVotes, when WWE aired the vignettes of Elias back in August, the idea was just to kill off the old version of his character but there was no end game for him. WV added that at one point, there was a plan to re-debut him with bright colored gear but Vince McMahon nixed that idea because the gear combined with his beard made him look too much like “Macho Man” Randy Savage.

:skull: :skull: :skull: :skull:

Apparently Elias now has short, cropped hair and no beard. :omgno:

[LaLaLand]

(Also totally forgot WarGames is on. Man.)

[Jordan.]

Jeff Hardy has been released by WWE.

On Thursday, Fightful reported Jeff Hardy was released by WWE. No other details regarding terms of the release or what caused Hardy’s status to change were reported, but the release comes just days after Hardy was reportedly sent home from WWE’s live event tour this weekend.

When asking around for more details in regards to the initial report, sources only confirmed to WrestleZone that Jeff Hardy has been released by WWE.

According to a previous report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Hardy was sent home after he appeared increasingly “sluggish” in the ring during a WWE live event on December 4. Hardy competed alongside King Woods and Drew McIntyre in a six-man tag team bout against The Bloodline, but he ultimately left the arena through the crowd with security following him to the backstage area.

Hardy was later sent home from the tour and replaced by Rey Mysterio on the December 5 show in Corpus Christi, Texas. Hardy’s last televised appearance came on the December 3 episode of SmackDown when he and Drew McIntyre brawled with Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss, setting up an advertised singles match with Corbin for the December 10 episode.

Hardy’s latest run with WWE was his third with the company; he returned in 2017 at WrestleMania 33 alongside his brother, Matt, to win the Raw Tag Team Championship. During this run, Hardy also won the Intercontinental Championship and United States Championship.

Update: Sapp later said he was told that WWE offered Hardy help and rehab, but it was not accepted.

[Liam-]

I mean, he’s nearing 50, still throwing himself around like a 20 year old, I’m not surprised he’s a bit sluggish :laugh: but if drugs or alcohol were involved then they definitely made the right decision, especially if he refused any help offered

It’s such a shame though, cause the audience were so hot for him lately, he definitely could have had some sort of last run or something

[LaLaLand]

Can’t wait for a Hardy reunion in AEW!

Or even better - WILLOW!

Hope he's okay though and it's nothing major (addiction again). Always been one of my ultimate faves.

[Denver]

My hope is he has rejected rehab because he is fine but I always felt no matter where he has been he never really had the support of his employer which doesn't help an addict at all

[LaLaLand]

It’s not just Johnny Gargano who is no longer signed to NXT…

Kyle O’Reilly is believed to have not re-signed with the company and will become a free agent imminently when his current contract expires (any day now).

There’s only Roderick Strong left from Undisputed Era. Crazy.

[Jordan.]

Imagine thinking in 2020 that in just over a year Undisputed Era would be All Elite.

[LaLaLand]

Imagine thinking in 2020 that in just over a year Undisputed Era would be All Elite.

Mad times.

Sadly Roddy is staying put I think - sure I read he’d signed a new contract this year.

The OG trio of Cole/Fish/O’Reilly back together though down the line is more than enough. :fc:

[Jordan.]

On the topic of contracts Kairi Sane's also expired the other day. Not much chance of signing full time with any US promotion since travel distance was her reason for leaving but some guest appearances could be good.

[Denver]

Anyone watch AEW? Hook finally debuted and he is going to be a massive star

[Alf]

Wrestlemania 4

Macho Man Randy Savage winning the vacant WWF championship after beating Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiasse in the tournament final.

What do you see?


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[arista]

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Great Days
In a grocery store
Fantastic.

[LaLaLand]

Anyone watch AEW? Hook finally debuted and he is going to be a massive star

I never miss AEW now. It’s fantastic.

Love Hook already, loved up to the hype! Awesome entrance music too (Action Bronson)

[LaLaLand]

Let’s goooooo

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[Jordan.]

Superkliq in the mud

[arista]

[A wrestling fan was ejected from an AEW Dynamite
event on Wednesday after holding up a
derogatory sign towards
female transgender wrestler Nyla Rose,
who became the first trans wrestler to
win a major American title when she
won the AEW Women's World Championship in 2019.]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/24/19/52195113-10343269-image-m-56_1640375695482.jpg


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/24/21/52195029-10343269-Rose_pictured_became_the_first_trans_wrestler_to_w in_a_major_Ame-a-2_1640382645536.jpg


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343269/Fan-ejected-holding-arrow-sign-branded-female-transgender-wrestler-guys-dad.html


Sign Of The Times

[LaLaLand]

Disgusting.

This is only a couple of weeks after a fan near the front shouted out a very loud and very audible homophobic slur at Anthony Bowens of The Acclaimed (who is openly gay) during a Tag match.

[Jordan.]

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Can't have talent missing shows regardless if they have covid :facepalm:

[LaLaLand]

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Can't have talent missing shows regardless if they have covid :facepalm:

It’s honestly so bad.

What about the likes of Roman? He’s not a couple of years out of leukaemia recovery, surely he’s compromised?

Just greed at the end of the day, money over the welfare of talent.

[LaLaLand]

Toni Storm has [reportedly requested and] been granted her release.

What a shame, could tell she was fed up though. :sad:

[arista]

Toni Storm has requested and been granted her release.

What a shame, could tell she was fed up though. :sad:


https://sportzwiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/wwe-toni.jpg


She had a Good start.

I hope she returns

[Jordan.]

Honestly kind of surprised, I was just listening to her recent out of character interview yesterday and didn't get the impression she was unhappy from it.

[LaLaLand]

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[arista]

I was just going to post that photo of Mercedes,
Fantastic Stare she has

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FH0TjyCXEAIdCg3?format=jpg&name=medium


AEW Thunder Rosa.

[Calderyon]

Looks more like a Femmerine.

[arista]

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[LaLaLand]

Bloody mental match.

That moonsault botch by Penelope on Tay could have ended badly though. Scary.

[Denver]

Johnny Knoxville is the first entrant into the RR

[Jordan.]

They should worry about filling the women's rumble

[Denver]

They should worry about filling the women's rumble

They will find a way to shove Leonard and Reigns in there at this point

[Jordan.]

Liv to win the title off big time bore and I might get the network back

[LaLaLand]

So Reigns has Covid?

[LaLaLand]

Edge/Beth vs. Miz/Maryse yeeeeees :clap2:

[arista]

So Reigns has Covid?


Bound to happen


[Roman Reigns, WWE's biggest star,
tests positive for COVID-19,
scratched from Atlanta event]


His Tweet
[I yearn to perform
tonight at #WWEDay1 to defend my
Universal Championship.
However, unfortunately, earlier today I tested
positive for COVID-19.
Due to the proper protocols I am
unable to compete as originally scheduled.
I look forward to returning to action as soon as possible.
11:07 PM · Jan 1, 2022·Twitter for iPhone]


[With Reigns sidelined, Lesnar was inserted into
the WWE Championship match
that was originally a Fatal 4-Way.
Big E will defend the title
against Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens
and Bobby Lashley.]


https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/32974962/roman-reigns-wwe-biggest-star-tests-positive-covid-19-scratched-atlanta-event

[Jordan.]

Brock winning the title in a match he wasn't even scheduled to be in :skull: not mad at it didn't care for Big E as champ.

[Jordan.]

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https://imgur.com/i49BKcX.gif

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIMo34KXoAAPCeS?format=jpg&name=small


Sammy is young
AEW

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIMuOqKVEAItZQx?format=jpg&name=small

A belt to win
thats better

[Denver]

William Regal has been released

[LaLaLand]

And lots more!

Danny Burch
Timothy Thatcher
Hideki Suzuki from Diamond Mine

And behind the scenes staff/coaches/writers including:

Road Dogg
Scott Armstrong
Ace Steel
Ryan Katz
Ranjin Singh
George Carroll
Cathy Corino (FKA Allison Danger)

[LaLaLand]

Basically culling all of HHH’s team.

It really is a new era.

[Jordan.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIYqpYIXIAALfDW?format=jpg&name=medium

[Jordan.]

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Uh Fenix is gonna be out for a while :worry:

[LaLaLand]

I'm all for Jade being the first BTS Champ. :clap2:

I know she's kinda green, but she's a really captivating homegrown talent who's improving week by week.

They couldn't win really - if Ruby had won then people would only be moaning they're prioritising ex-WWE talent over others.

[LaLaLand]

JESUS his arm! Speedy recovery Fenix! :omgno:

[Jordan.]

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Worse angle nasty af :omgno:

[arista]

William Regal has been released


Saves them
Money

[Jordan.]

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Worse angle nasty af :omgno:

Update on Fenix somehow no broken bones just a dislocation!

[LaLaLand]

Update on Fenix somehow no broken bones just a dislocation!

Jesus he's lucky considering how nasty it was. Could have been a hell of a lot worse!

[LaLaLand]

Samoa Joe has been released. (Again).

They’ve completely dismantled NXT Black & Gold in the past few weeks - in terms of both on-air and backstage personnel. Terrible.

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIhXLaeWYAUThcc?format=jpg&name=small

[arista]

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/Jurassic_Express_with_Champ.jpg/440px-Jurassic_Express_with_Champ.jpg


Jungle Boy is Jack Perry aged 24


Luchasaurus is Austin Matelson aged 36

[LaLaLand]

What the fu-

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[LaLaLand]

Also confirmed to return for the Rumble are:

The Bella Twins
Kelly Kelly
Michelle McCool
Summer Rae
Lita

[Denver]

Interesting that they have finally broken down the forbidden door but the question is will Mickie be the only Impact star to enter one if the Rumbles?

[Denver]

Lita is finally headlining WM though :clap1:

[LaLaLand]

Like I don't blame Mickie for going back for a RR spot don't get me wrong, but the fact that she was so verbal about her release and the whole bin bag thing and just general poor treatment from the company in her last run, I'm shocked that she's doing this.

[Denver]

Like I don't blame Mickie for going back for a RR spot don't get me wrong, but the fact that she was so verbal about her release and the whole bin bag thing and just general poor treatment from the company in her last run, I'm shocked that she's doing this.

Tbh I think she is doing it mostly for Impact as if this is a partnership then they need to start big and she is their biggest female star and its most likely a one and done thing

[LaLaLand]

I hope there's a couple more real surprises in there too, there's 11 spots TBR. All of the announced returnees are all either recent or previous Rumble surprises.

Give me someone like Ivory or Melina, someone fresh.

[LaLaLand]

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[Denver]

I hope there's a couple more real surprises in there too, there's 11 spots TBR. All of the announced returnees are all either recent or previous Rumble surprises.

Give me someone like Ivory or Melina, someone fresh.
Summer Rae is making her debut which is interesting they revealed that (not that many people would probaly care) but they should give us Awesome Kong

[LaLaLand]

Still yet to be confirmed of the active main roster:

1. Alexa Bliss (returning on RAW - will probably confirm then)
2. Bianca Belair
3. Doudrop
4. Liv Morgan
5. Sonya Deville
6. Sasha Banks
7. Xia Li

Asuka and Bayley surely must be ready to return around now too? :fc:

[Jordan.]

Summer is so random :skull: I need her to slap Nattie for old times sake.

[Jordan.]

Was hoping they'd bring Victoria back again she deserved a crowd pop

[Liam-]

Really don’t understand why they’re announcing the ‘surprises’ in advance :skull:

Although, watching smackdown last night, I actually kinda popped when they said Mickie and Pat mentioned that she’s impact knockout champion, genuinely never expected that to happen

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIjoidhXMAUKPZ2?format=jpg&name=small

I assume the Younger Lad will win


Dustin is Over Weight and 52

[Denver]

Melina, Cameron and an unnamed male forbidden door entry are expected for the RR

[LaLaLand]

Really don’t understand why they’re announcing the ‘surprises’ in advance :skull:

State of their current product sadly. They have to spoil the essential part of the RR just to get people to tune in.

It is very cool though. It's weird how it's now this brutal AEW vs WWE rivalry but both of those have dealings/talent loans with Impact. Impact is this peaceful mediator all of a sudden. :joker:

[LaLaLand]

Melina, Cameron and an unnamed male forbidden door entry are expected for the RR

I'd lose my mind if they got Moose.

(It'll be someone ex-WWE though probably - Rhino or someone). :shrug:

[LaLaLand]

Corey Graves has been cleared to return to the ring, after seven years of inactivity due to concussions.

Would love to see him back, he was fantastic in NXT back in the day.

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[Denver]

Lita is returning to SD for the first time in 20 years tonight, time to put the belt on her and have her defend it in the RR Match

[Denver]

Looks like Lita is back for a proper run, Lita vs Charlotte for the title at Mania?

[Denver]

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[LaLaLand]

If they're gonna feud Charlotte better start learning to sell correctly because that Twist of Fate was HORRENDOUS :joker:

[Denver]

Y'all ready for Lita winning the SD Womens title (I actually think she could win the RR now she is back for a proper run similar to that of Edge)

[LaLaLand]

She could win the title for a short period after a good feud with Flair but not the Rumble.

IMO it’ll be Alexa winning the RR. Just have a feeling.

[Jordan.]

Definitely here for a Lita title run. She doesn't need to win the rumble though, her and Charlotte can just cause each others elimination and carry the feud from there.

[Jordan.]

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:skull: I love the acclaimed

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[Denver]

Mustafa Ali has requested his release

[LaLaLand]

Mustafa Ali has requested his release

Was inevitable really.

There’s rumblings of an argument between him and Vince back in November from which time he’s been kept off TV.

[LaLaLand]

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:skull: I love the acclaimed

Me too. They’re gold. Hope they get the titles soon! Very deserving.

“Stang” :joker:

[arista]

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You are asking for it,
Sammy.

[Jordan.]

They really made Walter announce his name is now Gunther :facepalm:

[arista]

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https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/1483584827697811461

[arista]

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[Denver]

Just one week till Lita wins the RR

[LaLaLand]

Lio Rush is once again a free agent. :skull:

[Jordan.]

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legend :clap1:

[LaLaLand]

Along with Lio Rush - Marko Stunt, Joey Janela and Brian Cage are all expected to leave AEW in the coming weeks once their contracts expire.

[arista]

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Back in the Day
at a then AsdaWalmart UK.

[Denver]

The IIconics have rejected a RR return

[LaLaLand]

The IIconics have rejected a RR return

Good for them.

I’m still a bit pissed at Mickie for agreeing to it honestly, no matter how “forbidden door shattering” it is. They’re just using her again.

I wouldn’t go back if they treated me how they treated her for all the money in the world (TWICE may I add, the end of her original and second runs she was treated horribly). Remember them sending her belongings home to her in a trash bag with her name sellotaped to it after she got sacked? Shocking.

[Jordan.]

The IIconics have rejected a RR return

Love this for them. This whole breaking the forbidden door thing just stinks of them struggling to find names for their women's rumble (due to sacking a ton of their talent during a pandemic) Hopefully it will make them more cautious who they toss aside in future, but I doubt it.

[Denver]

A major return is expected at the RR but we don't know in which match, Paige and Ronda are heavily rumoured with both being massive if either turn up

[LaLaLand]

Who’s Paignton?

I’d quite like to see Rousey in the men’s match tbh.

[Denver]

Who’s Paignton?

I’d quite like to see Rousey in the men’s match tbh.

Meant to be Paige stupid autocorrect

[Denver]

Paige is very interesting, she said last year she isn't done and there has been rumours she could be cleared to return and she has been inactive in twitch for about 3 weeks despite being a constant on there

[Jordan.]

Bayley and Asuka have both been out for months it's likely gonna be one if not both of them.

On the topic of Paige though, her contract expires this year and I could see her jumping ship if WWE stick to not letting her wrestle.

[Denver]

Bayley and Asuka have both been out for months it's likely gonna be one if not both of them.

On the topic of Paige though, her contract expires this year and I could see her jumping ship if WWE stick to not letting her wrestle.

Its being reported that WWE are now actively trying to get Ronda to return at the Rumble and im not sure they could get a womens return to pop as much as she would

[Jordan.]

Ronda would be huge we deserve the one on one with Becky that never happened.

[arista]

Rhonda
And her lad

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https://www.rondarousey.com/life/

[arista]

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Few Years Back

[Denver]

Kairi Sane ie rumoured to return for the RR now, kinda convient how it was rumoured her contract was up and AEW was interested not long back

[LaLaLand]

Finally!!

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[Jordan.]

**** wish I didn't check wrestling sites before watching Dynamite now I would have popped. Very nice very elite!

[arista]

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Yes Sammy
keep working hard

[arista]

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Kayla Rossi

Your Legs look so Super Strong.


Hope she becomes a Champion.

[LaLaLand]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKDMwVlWUAI-knf?format=jpg&name=medium


Kayla Rossi

Your Legs look so Super Strong.


Hope she becomes a Champion.

Wonder if she’ll be sticking around or not seeing as Janela’s leaving AEW in the coming weeks (if reports are true).

[LaLaLand]

**** wish I didn't check wrestling sites before watching Dynamite now I would have popped. Very nice very elite!

Sorry mate, should have used spoilers. Didn’t think!

[Denver]

A couple of RR rumours one if which is depressing Bad Bunny, Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle are apl expected to enter the RR

[Denver]

Okada is rumoured to be a forbidden door entry but I really can't see it happening

[Jordan.]

Sorry mate, should have used spoilers. Didn’t think!

No worries I already saw it before seeing your post anyway :laugh:

[Denver]

Womens RR return spoilers

Melina, Cameron and Aksana are in town and scheduled to appear in the RR

[LaLaLand]

Womens RR return spoilers

Melina, Cameron and Aksana are in town and scheduled to appear in the RR

Only here for Melina of those.

Aksana is gonna have no reaction whatsoever probably. They’re really going for the Diva thing this time.

They could have got Victoria back again from last year or someone like Jazz or Ivory or Alundra. Man.

[Denver]

Ivory is in town but not sure if its for RR or Table for 3

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[LaLaLand]

Ivory is in town but not sure if its for RR or Table for 3

Rumble please!!!! She’s already done a Table for 3.

I’ll mark if she is. About time!

[Denver]

The Womens match is just getting random now Kaitlynis in town and expected to be in the match

[LaLaLand]

The Womens match is just getting random now Kaitlynis in town and expected to be in the match

The fact that both Kaitlyn AND Aksana are there makes me think it’s possibly for a Table for 3 focusing on the women’s season of original NXT which Kaitlyn won. The third person joining them, if it’s happening, would be Naomi I’m guessing.

[Denver]

Another surprising yet very delightful addition is apparently
Sarah Logan

[Denver]

Ronda Rousey has officially re-signed

[LaLaLand]

Another surprising yet very delightful addition is apparently
Sarah Logan

Yaaaaaass! Wish they’d have her back as a part of you know who with her husband.

Ronda Rousey has officially re-signed

Well there’s your Rumble winner confirmed. :joker:

[LaLaLand]

Yoo how come the Rumble is tonight and not tomorrow like usual (Sunday)!?

Genuinely would have gone to bed and missed it until I just noticed. :skull: :joker:

[Denver]

Yoo how come the Rumble is tonight and not tomorrow like usual (Sunday)!?

Genuinely would have gone to bed and missed it until I just noticed. :skull: :joker:

They are planning on making most of their PPVs a Saturday from now

[Jordan.]

Yoo how come the Rumble is tonight and not tomorrow like usual (Sunday)!?

Genuinely would have gone to bed and missed it until I just noticed. :skull: :joker:

I booked Monday off work assuming it would be Sunday as usual, working at 10am tomorrow :facepalm:

[LaLaLand]

Argh no Jordan that's bad. I just presumed it was tomorrow like always. Good job I checked earlier.

Anyone know where I can find a stream? :skull: :joker:

[Denver]

Lana has been invited back for the RR

[Jordan.]

Argh no Jordan that's bad. I just presumed it was tomorrow like always. Good job I checked earlier.

Anyone know where I can find a stream? :skull: :joker:

https://watchwrestling.ai/watch-wwe-royal-rumble-2022-1-29-22-2/

^ always have live streams on that site, idk if / how long they will stay up though.


I'm probably just gonna cave and get the network back through to Mania :worry:

[Denver]

Mickie James rumours She is is rumoured to be coming out to Hardcore Country and the knockouts championship and will be the Iron Woman of the match

[Denver]

So the Bellas have spoiled 2 of the surprise returns tonight

they have confimred Melina and Cameron are in the match

[Denver]

You think most of the names being thrown around are random and weird? Well latest rumours have Cristal returning

[LaLaLand]

https://watchwrestling.ai/watch-wwe-royal-rumble-2022-1-29-22-2/

^ always have live streams on that site, idk if / how long they will stay up though.


I'm probably just gonna cave and get the network back through to Mania :worry:

Thanks man!

Same actually, been debating it for a while. :joker:

[LaLaLand]

You think most of the names being thrown around are random and weird? Well latest rumours have Cristal returning

She’s like the 20th name I’ve seen in the last few days rumoured. :joker: That’s the fun of knowing we have quite a few unconfirmed spots I guess.

Guess we'll just have to wait and see, baring in mind too that NXT will [possibly] get a few spots too unless not this year for whatever reason.

[LaLaLand]

Possible spoilers/confirmation/what we kind of already guessed:

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[Jordan.]

With the Bella's spoilers I believe there's 5 spots that are unconfirmed.

[LaLaLand]

Who are we thinking then for the final 5 remaining spots? See if any of us get it spot on. :joker:

1. Ronda Rousey
2. Ivory
3. Kaitlyn
4. Raquel Gonzalez
5. Io Shirai

:shrug:

[Denver]

With the Bella's spoilers I believe there's 5 spots that are unconfirmed.

I think only 21 have actually been confirmed so with the Bellas spoiler and the big news of the day it should leave 6 spots but Asuka is taking one of them and most likely is Alexa

[Denver]

Who are we thinking then for the final 5 remaining spots? See if any of us get it spot on. :joker:

1. Ronda Rousey
2. Ivory
3. Kaitlyn
4. Raquel Gonzalez
5. Io Shirai

:shrug:

I don't think any NXT will be in the match tbh as they are trying to steer it away from being a proper brand and more of a performance brand

[Jordan.]

It's kinda weird NXT doesn't seem to be getting a look in this year, I'd love to see Io in the rumble though and she might as well just be on the main roster at this point.

[LaLaLand]

I think only 21 have actually been confirmed so with the Bellas spoiler and the big news of the day it should leave 6 spots but Asuka is taking one of them and most likely is Alexa

23 have been officially confirmed, and Bella's spoiled two more.


Rhea Ripley
Nikki A.S.H.
Dana Brooke
Carmella
Queen Zelina
Tamina
Shotzi
Natalya
Aliyah
Naomi
Shayna Baszler
Charlotte Flair
Nikki Bella
Brie Bella
Lita
Michelle McCool
Kelly Kelly
Summer Rae
Mickie James
Bianca Belair
Liv Morgan
Sasha Banks
Sonya Deville



+2 more.

24. Melina
25. Cameron

[Denver]

I I think if my maths are right there are 9 spots left and I guess the 4 we don't know about will be

Ivory
Katlyn
Sarah Logan
And either Paige or Kairi Sane

I'm pretty sure Bayley is still out and tbh I'm not convinced they will punk the trigger on Alexa while they have her reverting back to her former character

[LaLaLand]

It's kinda weird NXT doesn't seem to be getting a look in this year, I'd love to see Io in the rumble though and she might as well just be on the main roster at this point.

It's insane how Io's still down there just wasting time. Praying she's a night-after-Mania debut if not earlier.

[Denver]

It's kinda weird NXT doesn't seem to be getting a look in this year, I'd love to see Io in the rumble though and she might as well just be on the main roster at this point.

She is heavily rumoured to be getting a call up after Mania with Raquel, La Knight and Ciampo

[Denver]

There is a Rumour that they have invited a fair few back ups incase of covid

[LaLaLand]

In all of the chaos of random names being batted about I've forgotten about one major return that's possible tonight - ASUKA!

[Denver]

I think there are a fair few storyline to have but one I really hope happens is a Sonya organises a Naomi beat down then boom Cameron makes the save

[LaLaLand]

What about the men's Rumble surprises?

Five spots remaining...

[Denver]

What about the men's Rumble surprises?

Five spots remaining...

Bad Bunny, Kurt Angle and Shane McMahon are all expexted to be in the match

[Denver]

I'd love another Roddy Piper vs Jimmy Snuka moment between 2 legends

[Denver]

I really wish they would call Kelly Kelly up and revoke her invitation, there are so many other woman who could do a better job in a couple of minutes in the match

[Jordan.]

I really wish they would call Kelly Kelly up and revoke her invitation, there are so many other woman who could do a better job in a couple of minutes in the match

At least they didn't get Torrie Wilson back as far as we know :skull: no shade but her and Kelly every year is stale.

[LaLaLand]

Yeah or Molly, who's been twice now. (I love Molly but come on).

There's so many women they could reach out to instead.

[Denver]

At least they didn't get Torrie Wilson back as far as we know :skull: no shade but her and Kelly every year is stale.

It was OK first time for nostalgia but every time they return it just proves they don't belong in the ring and they have overlooked so many for them

[Denver]

Yeah or Molly, who's been twice now. (I love Molly but come on).

There's so many women they could reach out to instead.

At least with Lita they kept it 4 years apart and it looks like she is actually back for a short run

[LaLaLand]

At least with Lita they kept it 4 years apart and it looks like she is actually back for a short run

Tbf this is only her second Rumble.

Torrie/Molly have been in two, Kelly will have done three after tonight. :skull:

Top of my head names that they should reach out to in future:

Ivory
Jazz
Stacy Keibler
Christy Hemme
Layla
Kaitlyn
Eve
Maryse (come on love get involved!)

[Denver]

I'd also like them to invite Kharma and Sharmell back for it.

Candice, Bull Nakano, The Kat, Debra, Eve Torres and Steph would all be deserving aswell

[LaLaLand]

Aint no way in hell they'd ask Debra for anything sadly. :skull:

Mad how Stephanie hasn't got involved [yet].

[Denver]

Also there are so many men they could invite back aswell, I'm still surprised Finlay has never came back after retirement or Dvon

[LaLaLand]

Is it too big a coincidence that Corey Graves got cleared to compete again just a few weeks before a Rumble?

That'd be a nice surprise.

[Denver]

Aint no way in hell they'd ask Debra for anything sadly. :skull:

Mad how Stephanie hasn't got involved [yet].

I have hope they they will find a way to resolve thing in the future after they did for the likes of Chyna and Victoria

[Denver]

Is it too big a coincidence that Corey Graves got cleared to compete again just a few weeks before a Rumble?

That'd be a nice surprise.

He has already said he isn't involved and it seemed genuine

[Denver]

I'd also love to see Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty in the Rumble together one day

[Denver]

Oh and can we have Katie Burchill back please

[LaLaLand]

In other women news - can't wait for Maryse to do a total of three moves in the tag match like she did vs Cena/Nikki. :joker:

[Denver]

It's crazy how nobody can call any of the matches, usually we know by now who is winning but it's not clear this year with the news wide open and while Tonda is likely to win the women's that isn't even a forgone conclusion

[LaLaLand]

All depends if Ronda's in the Rumble or will just show up during Lynch vs. Piper (refuse to call her Doudrop) I guess.

I'd like to think Ronda won't be this year's winner but would I be mad if she is? Not really. :shrug:

It's all up in the air with the men's though for me. I can't call it really.

[Denver]

Who are our bets to start the matches?

Men's - Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio (cause tension for a potential Mania match)

Women's - Liv Morgan and Mickie James (if rumours are true)

[Denver]

Aksana has pretty much confirmed herself

[LaLaLand]

Like your thinking with the men's!

I'll just pick randoms :joker:

Men: #1 Johnny Knoxville. #2 Kevin Owens

Women: #1 Mickie James (too much of a spectacle to come out midway surely?) #2 idk Aliyah.

:shrug: :joker:

[LaLaLand]

Aksana has pretty much confirmed herself

You talking about her Insta story on the stage?

Jillian's done the same, but as an Insta post. Bit *too* good to be true imo.

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