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May 4, 2019
WWE SmackDown Live: New Tag Champs, 2 Matches & Segment Announced
WWE has made some announcements regarding this coming Tuesday night's edition of SmackDown Live. Confirmed for this coming week's show is the crowning of new SmackDown Tag-Team Champions after The Hardy Boyz vacated the titles on this past Tuesday night's show. Also on tap for Tuesday night's SmackDown Live show…
Mark Henry Compares Sami Zayn's Promo Skills To "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
On an episode of Busted Open Radio this week, WWE Hall Of Famer Mark Henry offered some real high praise for Sami Zayn's verbal ability. Featured below are some of the highlights. On feeling that Zayn is the best promo in the business today: "I listen to Sami’s banter, and…
Booker T Gives His Take On Ongoing Issues Between Sasha Banks & WWE
On a recent episode of his Heated Conversations podcast, WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T spoke about the ongoing issues reportedly going on between Sasha Banks and WWE. Featured below are some of the highlights of comments Booker T made about the subject during the show. On Sasha Banks' decision…
Chris Jericho Addresses Angle With Kenny Omega At SHW Indy Show
As noted, Chris Jericho turned up this weekend at two different events, making surprise appearances at an independent pro wrestling event in Georgia and appearing "via satelitte" at the New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) Dontaku show on Saturday. At the former, Jericho appeared with fellow All Elite Wrestling (AEW) performer…
Ronda Rousey Talks WWE On "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (Video)
During her appearance this week on the late night talk show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, former RAW Women's Champion and UFC Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey spoke about her performance in the historic first-ever women's main event at WrestleMania 35 last month. Rousey, who is on hiatus…
Jim Ross Talks At Length On Behind-The-Scenes Story Of His First WrestleMania
WWE Hall Of Famer and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announcer Jim Ross recently spoke at length about his role in his first WrestleMania as lead announcer for WWE back at WrestleMania IX on the "Grilling J.R. Podcast." Featured below are some of the highlights from the show. On when he…
Update On Reason Why WWE Is Having SmackDown Stars On RAW This Week
As noted, WWE has rescheduled their planned SmackDown Live non-televised live event in Corbin, Kentucky this coming Monday night to October 17th. Following the announcement, Roman Reigns took to social media to tease an appearance on Monday night's red brand broadcast. WWE later tweeted their own announcement claiming Reigns will…
Backstage Update On Sasha Banks' WWE Status, Women's MITB Match
Dana Brooke’s insertion into the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match is basically as a replacement for Sasha Banks. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Banks was originally earmarked for the match but was taken out and replaced by Brooke after she asked for her release and as of…
Update: Reason Reigns May Appear On RAW, WWE Cancels Show
As noted, Roman Reigns teased an appearance on Monday's episode of RAW. The tweet was later refuted by a tweet by WWE that claims the new SmackDown Live Superstar will not be appearing on the program. In an update, it appears that WWE has cancelled their scheduled blue brand non-televised…
Willie Mack Situation Causing Issues Behind-The-Scenes In NWA
There is some unpleasantness on the part of the NWA after recent negotiations played out with highly-touted independent performer Willie Mack. Following the news of Mack's signing with Impact Wrestling, the reigning NWA World's Heavyweight Champion, Nick Aldis, took to social media to post about the situation. "If you ever…
WWE Raw Lineup Update: Tag Team Championship Match, CM Punk & Jey Uso Appearances
The WWE Women’s tag team titles will be on the line this coming Monday on WWE Raw on November 1 – the Saturday Night’s Main Event go-home episode. As announced on Smackdown, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss will be defending their belts against Lyra Valkyria and Bayley after the latter...
WWE NXT Halloween Havoc Live Results (October 25, 2025) – Prescott Valley, AZ
Tonight, WWE presents NXT Halloween Havoc with the action starting at 7 PM ET. Below is scheduled lineup: Men’s NXT World Championship Match: Ricky Saints vs Trick Williams Women’s NXT World Championship Match: Jacy Jayne vs Tatum Paxley NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Hardy Boyz vs Dark State in a...
Latest Update On WWE Reportedly Shifting To AI-Based Creative Storytelling
As previously reported, WWE has appointed Cyrus Kowsari as its new Senior Director of Creative Strategy. He will lead the company’s efforts to integrate AI-based storytelling into its creative processes. It’s important to note that the introduction of AI is not intended to replace the creative team. While AI tools...
WWE News: Injury Update On NXT’s Fallon Henley Following Latest Injuries
As previously reported, NXT star Fallon Henley and her stablemate, WWE NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, suffered injuries during an NXT house show earlier this month. The injuries reportedly occurred after a botched “Sol Snatcher” move from ZARIA and Sol Ruca during a tag team match, although the specifics of...
Backstage News On How Much AEW’s Mercedes Mone Is Asking For Independent Bookings
Dave Meltzer noted in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that top AEW star Mercedes Moné charges an appearance fee of $25,000 for independent wrestling show bookings. This amount was revealed after an independent wrestling promoter approached Moné’s team about a potential booking. Meltzer also mentioned that this...
Update On WWE’s Potential Plans To Build Brand New Performance Center
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE plans to maintain its base in Orlando. However, the company is also working on constructing a larger and improved facility, which will include a television studio located near the new site. Meltzer noted that it will...
Backstage News On WWE Possibly Feeling Pressured To Feature Non-Wrestler Due To Her Background
Dave Meltzer mentioned in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that there are reports suggesting WWE may feel pressure to consider Boston College softball player Zoe Hines for a future role, should she show interest in pursuing professional wrestling. This speculation is likely due to her connection to...
Latest Backstage WWE News On Update On Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed Following Exclusion From Battle Royal On Raw
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed were intentionally excluded from the Battle Royal on WWE RAW this past Monday night. This decision was made because WWE has significant plans for both wrestlers. Meltzer noted that the company wants...
Backstage WWE Update On Plans For Survivor Series Men’s WarGames Match Following Seth Rollins Injury
As previously reported, the men’s WarGames Match at next month’s WWE Survivor Series premium live event (PLE) will feature a reunited Bloodline taking on The Vision. This matchup is being described internally as one of the most star-studded WarGames matches in company history. The babyface team is expected to include...
WWE News: Title Match Added To Saturday Night’s Main Event; Updated Lineup For November 1st Special
Another match is official for WWE’s next iteration of Saturday Night’s Main Event and it will be for one of the top singles title. On WWE Smackdown last night, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton successfully overcame Kiana James but was attacked after the match by Giulia until Jade Cargill came...
