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WWE has proven itself not only to be the global juggernaut of wrestling where careers are made and legacies are defined, but a place for athletes to find love as well. Over the years, the fans have seen various couples form within the WWE locker room and many of them have materialised into eternal bonds.

The same has been the case with WWE Nxt stars Tatum Paxley and Javier Bernal. The duo met during WWE Tryouts in Las Vegas and forged a bond over the years. However, while Paxley continues to be a part of the developmental territory, Bernal was released from the company this year.

Why was WWE Superstar Tatum Paxley’s Husband, Javier Bernal, Released? Javier Bernal and Tatum Paxley on their wedding day/ Credits: Instagram/@corekidjavi

Javier Bernal was a young and talented individual in the WWE Nxt landscape. The so-called “Big Body Javi” had a cocky,...

The new regime of WWE, led by Nick Khan and Triple H under the Tko banner, has touched unprecedented heights of success. One of the masterstrokes pulled by the company was the acquisition of the Lucha Libre promotion Aaa. The deal was announced during the WrestleMania 41 festivities and gained major praise from fans.

Since then, the two promotions have produced some events in collaboration, and the fans have seen crossovers between the two brands. They will see it once again, as the Aaa promotion announced via their Instagram that the main roster, Natalya, and Nxt star Lola Vice will be competing at their upcoming event.

Natalya and Lola Vice are Set to Compete at the next Aaa Show Natalya and Lola Vice wrestling in WWE Nxt/ Credits: WWE

As per the announcement by Aaa, Natalya and Lola Vice will be teaming up to compete in a triple-threat tag team match...

The WWE locker room is unpredictable. One moment you are at the peak of your abilities or an emerging talent destined to become the next big thing, and in the very next moment, you are on the sidelines.

Something of a similar sort occurred with several superstars this year. They had promising careers and great in-ring abilities, but despite that, WWE decided to release them this year.

In light of a successful all-women’s Ple event, WWE Evolution, and the rise of the women’s division in the company, here are 7 female WWE superstars who were released by the company this year, despite their hard work and commitment inside the squared circle.

7. Gigi Dolin Gigi Dolin making an entrance inside the ring with Jacy Jayne. (Image Credit: WWE)

Gigi Dolin was one of the most talented performers inside the ring at Nxt in recent times. The standout point of her...

Over the years, WWE introduced a flurry of intriguing gimmicks. From Seth Rollins’ Joker to Bray Wyatt’s Eater of Worlds, from The Undertaker’s Phenom to Kane’s Big Red Machine, the list is endless. However, veering off the trajectory of the main roster characters, WWE introduced a handful of special characters to tell stories that would aid the major superstars in getting the mileage they were looking forward to. One of them was Eugene.

Nick Dinsmore, popularly known as Eugene, was introduced as a wrestling savant with a developmental disability. The kind of character depth that was needed to take the role forward needed more than wrestling. It required acting brilliance while perfectly aligning oneself with the role, considering the emotional challenge that was inherent in his. Eugene did an incredible job with the same.

Eugene’s Role Was Loosely Inspired by a Character in Tom Cruise’s...

Big E became one of the modern era’s most popular and captivating WWE superstars. He, along with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, formed one of the most entertaining and cohesive units in WWE history, The New Day, and they stayed together for a decade. In this journey, E also found love with a woman named Kris Yim.

Furthermore, Kris herself has an interesting wrestling connection. That could have been a possible reason for Kris to show that if given the microphone or chance to deliver a promo, she could easily surpass her husband and be even more savage than him, as seen in an exchange with E’s former friend, Xavier Woods.

Big E’s Wife Shows Her Savage Side With a Verbal Smackdown Big E & Kris Yim after announcing their engagement/ Credits: Instagram/@wwebige

Big E is an exciting attraction, especially for his charismatic promo delivery during his...

Interesting times are right around the corner for WWE fans. While storylines inside the company are destined to get better and more engaging, other fan-related news has also taken the world of professional wrestling by surprise. These developments will not only increase the hype around the company but also create long-awaited changes.

One of these rumours is centered around Bray Wyatt, the self-styled head of the infamous Wyatt family. Wyatt, who would have turned 38 this year, and his legacy will be celebrated not just by the WWE but by 2k25 now. Other than that, an important decision has been made in Nxt, which will have far-reaching consequences in the company.

2k25 to Feature Unused Bray Wyatt Content in an Emotional Tribute to the Prolific Character Bray Wyatt inside the ring. (Image Credit: WWE)

Bray Wyatt remains a WWE superstar whose popularity and iconic matches remain a fresh memory for fans to this date.

Ronda Rousey is one of the most well-known names in the combat sports community. She has left her mark in both WWE and the UFC, and also went on to work in some of the biggest Hollywood franchises. She is undoubtedly one of the greatest women fighters in history, and, naturally, she was a part of the first-ever all-women WrestleMania main event in history.

Ronda Rousey took on two of the biggest names in WWE’s women’s division, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, in a winner-takes-all match in WrestleMania 35. The bout ended with Lynch picking up the victory, but not without a massive controversy. Let’s take a look at what actually happened that night.

Ronda Rousey opens up on the controversial finish of her WrestleMania 35 main event bout Ronda Rousey during a fight with Triple H | Credits- WWE

At WrestleMania 35, Ronda Rousey, the reigning Raw Women’s Champion,...

Ronda Rousey has been consistently bashing WWE since she departed from the franchise. There are several instances in which the former wrestler expressed her disappointment with the creative team of the WWE.

Rousey made her appearance in a podcast with Denise Salcedo, where she straight pointed fingers at the authority and decision maker of the wrestling franchise, Vince McMahon, who could have made some wrong decisions with her bookings.

Ronda Rousey had some major differences during McMahon’s regime, but she revealed that she would have loved to work under the regime of Triple H.

Ronda Rousey wished she worked under Triple H’s regime Rhonda Rousey | Credits: WWE

Ronda Rousey’s last match happened at SummerSlam 2023, where she faced Shayna Baszler. Though it was an intense matchup, Rousey somehow failed to hold the audience and parted ways with the WWE.

The former UFC boxer made several appearances in the...

The WWE creative team has been constantly making drastic decisions post-WrestleMania 41. They have released certain superstars from their roster, and some of these releases are almost a shock. Triple H and the WWE recently released Dakota Kai, a promising talent in the WWE and a two-time tag team champion.

The release of Dakota Kai was not expected, and a former WWE wrestler, Sonya Deville, shared her views on the following case. Deville could be the person who can understand the injustice that happened to Kai, as she was also released by the WWE three months back abruptly. Dakota Kai suffered several injuries but still had a strong passion for competing inside the ring, and this decision to release her could kill her dreams.

The abrupt release of Dakota Kai by the WWE and Triple H Dakota Kai | Credits: WWE

Recently, the WWE creative team released Braun Strowman and several other female wrestlers.

WWE has recently let go of a large number of employees, including backstage staff and officials. They have also released some well-known wrestlers like Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, and many others from both the main roster and Nxt.

WWE hasn’t explained why they are letting go of so many people, but it seems to be a cost-cutting move. It remains to be seen if they have finished making cuts or if more employees will be let go. Let’s take a look at all the wrestlers WWE has offloaded recently.

WWE superstars, including Braun Strowman, who were offloaded from the promotion by Triple H Triple H is addressing the WWE universe | Credits-wwe

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has recently reported that these stars, including Braun Strowman and Dakota Kai, have been released from WWE by Triple H.

1. Braun Strowman – WWE has released Braun Strowman, ending his second run with the company.

A series of wrestlers were just released from WWE. The news of more than 15 Superstars being released came on May 2. The day before, reports first started to surface of company budget cuts surrounding staff members in a non-wrestling capacity. It was reported that at least 10-12 staffers were let go from the company, potentially more. Among them is Christine Lubrano, the former Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Operations.

The following day, reports slowly started to surface that revealed that WWE had started to cut Superstars from the internal roster across all brands. Individual names - many of whom would confirm their releases on social media - were reported upon throughout the day. This is the updated full list of WWE Superstars released on May 2, 2025, and in the following days:

Braun Strowman Cora Jade Dakota Kai Eddy Thorpe Gigi Dolin Jakara Jackson Javier Bernal Joe Coffey Katana Chance Kayden Carter...

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Match #1: Women’s Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contenders Gauntlet Match – Winners: Lyra Valkyria & Bayley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria and Bayley won a Gauntlet Match to become No. 1 Contenders to WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Valkyria and Bayley entered the match at the unenviable No. 1 spot and battled Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark first, overcoming their hard-hitting style with a perfect jackknife cover from the champion. Natalya and Maxxine Dupri entered next, only for Dupri to fall to an inside cradle from The Role Model. Former champions Kayden Carter and Katana Chance sprinted to the ring and gave the makeshift team a battle, but they lost via a Nightwing from Valkyria.

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Match #1: Rey Mysterio def. Kofi Kingston The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Shortly after the official sent Xavier Woods to the backstage area for tripping Rey Mysterio, The Legendary Luchador scored a quick pinfall on Kofi Kingston.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nia Jax def. Bayley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Moments after Nia Jax defeated Bayley with the Annihilator in the final moments of an explosive showdown, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley charged the ring to ignite a huge brawl with Nia Jax before challenging Jax to a title match on Saturday Night’s Main Event.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Penta def. Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:...

Warhammer 40,000 is enjoying newfound mainstream popularity, with plenty of options on how to best dive into this deep, dark sci-fi world. The world of Warhammer 40K was showcased in the hit video game Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and is about to appear in an episode of the new Amazon Prime series Secret Level. Plus, celebrities like Henry Cavill and Shayna Baszler frequently mention their love of the grimdark universe, with the former set to appear in a Warhammer 40K movie adaptation.

Warhammer 40K is both a tabletop miniatures game and an expansive sci-fi world set in a dark and war-torn future universe. The miniatures game involves building armies made up of dozens of miniatures and battling over objectives over the course of five rounds. The game is supplemented by a deep library of secondary material, including novels, animated series, comics, and video games. Luckily, this means there are plenty...

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Match #1: Street Fight – The Wyatt Sicks def. American Made The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With Uncle Howdy looking on from his rocking chair, a vicious Eight-Person Mixed Tag Team Street Fight pitting The Wyatt Sicks against Chad Gable, The Creed Brothers and Ivy Nile brought chaos in every direction. In the final moments of a match incorporating trash cans, tables, Kendo sticks, the Raw announce table, steel chairs, a fire extinguisher, steel steps. and even a ripped-loose ringside barricade, Uncle Howdy got involved in the action with a well-placed Sister Abigail and paved the way for Dexter Lumis to finish things off with an aerial attack from the top rope.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: WWE Women’s...

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Match #1: American Made def. Alpha Academy The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Ivy Nile and The Creed Brothers of American Made took on Maxxine Dupri, Otis and Akira Tozawa of Alpha Academy in a highly personal Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match. Alpha Academy looked strong in the early goings, as Maxxine Dupri soared through the air to take out American Made at ringside. Otis hit the Caterpillar and a cannonball but it was not enough to put down The Creed Brothers. Brutus Creed took Otis out with the Brutus Bomb as Julius Creed knocked out Tozawa at ringside. This left Dupri and Nile inside the ring to duke it out. Just as Dupri was about to hit the reverse Caterpillar,...

WWE followed up this weekend's Bash In Berlin 2024 with an explosive edition of Monday Night Raw. Rhea Ripley sustained an injury while issuing a challenge to Liv Morgan for her WWE Women's Championship. Mami would have the last laugh, convincing Jey Uso to tag with Damien Priest in a victory over The Judgment Day in the night's Main Event. Elsewhere, Drew McIntyre issued his most violent beating to Cm Punk to date, beating Punk until he was stretchered out of the arena and beaten again while waiting for an ambulance.

Gunther then turned down a World Heavyweight Championship challenge from Sami Zayn, The Unholy Union will face Jade Carghill and Bianca Belair next week after beating Damage Ctrl and a resurgent Shayna Baszler scored another victory. Finally, next week's Fatal Four Way to decide the Number One Contender for the Intercontinental Championship will include Braun Strowman and Ilja Dragunov.

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Match #1: The Judgment Day def. Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In an impromptu Eight-Man Tag Team Match, Rey Mysterio hit “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio with the 619. Liv Morgan, however, pulled her man out of the way before he suffered the a splash from his dad. Moment later, Dominik picked up the quick pin to secure the victory for The Judgment Day. When Judgment Day attacked their opponents after the bell, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley emerged to unleash hell on the dark faction and send a message en route to their Mixed Tag Team Match at WWE Bash in Berlin this Saturday.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Damage Ctrl def. Pure Fusion Collective The following is courtesy of wwe.

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Match #1: Sheamus def. Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

When Pete Dunne trapped Sheamus’ injured hand inside the turnbuckle in order to further the injury, The Celtic Warrior ripped the turnbuckle off the rope and leveled his one-time friend with an earth-shattering Brogue Kick for the three-count.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Maxxine Dupri vs. Ivy Nile (No-Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Sister Abigail interrupted Maxxine Dupri’s match against Ivy Nile. Seconds later, the rest of The Wyatt Sicks joined her and obliterated all four members of American Made.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Odyssey Jones & The New Day def. The Final Testament The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Odyssey Jones...

Very rarely does the anime world clash with the real one, but in one instance, fans saw Naruto come alive in front of their own eyes. No, it wasn’t a life-savior whose philosophy matches the character, but a WWE wrestler whose voice is scarily similar to Naruto.

The WWE world is full of anime fans like Ronda Rousey, John Cena, Mercedes Mone, Rhea Ripley, and more. They have openly expressed their interest in Japanese animations and their incredible plots. But the spotlight has suddenly shifted to another wrestler, and for a completely coincidental reason.

Meet Shayna Baszler, the Wrestler Who Sounds Like Naruto Shayna Baszler | Credits: @qosbaszler

Shayna Andrea Baszler is a professional wrestler hailing from South Dakota, USA. She is a former kickboxer and mixed martial artist, who is currently signed in with WWE. She is also the former two-time reigning champion of Nxt Women’s Champion. She...

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Match #1: Damian Priest def. Carlito The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Moments after Damian Priest defeated Carlito with South of Heaven, The Judgment Day attacked their former friend. In response, Rhea Ripley emerged to help Priest repel the onslaught.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Odyssey Jones def. Vincent Winey The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After The New Day stood at ringside to watch Odyssey Jones win his Raw in-ring debut with the Spinning Sidewalk Slam against the Performance Center’s Vincent Winey, Karrion Kross and The Final Testament emerged to cast doubt on what the mammoth Superstar means to the future of The Power of Positivity by claiming that Jones was there to replace Xavier Woods. In response,...

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Match #1: Sheamus def. Ludwig Kaiser The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Making his return after a month on the shelf, Ludwig Kaiser wasted no time attacking The Celtic Warrior, engaging in a fight before the bell rang. Kaiser used his cunning tactics to take down Sheamus, feigning injury to sucker him into an attack. Kaiser even tried using 10 Beats of the Bodhran, but Sheamus was able to turn it around. Just as Sheamus looked to put Kaiser away, Pete Dunne emerged to try and ambush The Celtic Warrior with a Shillelagh, but his attempt backfired. Despite Dunne’s interference, Sheamus hit a Brogue Kick to win the match.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Lyra Valkyria def. Shayna Baszler (Dq...

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Match #1: The Creed Brothers def. Otis & Akira Tozawa The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With Chad Gable getting into the mix on the apron, The Creed Brothers worked together to deliver a double back body drop off the turnbuckle to Otis for the three-count. After the match, Chad Gable and The Creed Brothers used the numbers advantage to overpower Otis. When Gable put him in the Ankle Lock, however, Maxxine Dupri slapped her former mentor. Their confrontation was suddenly interrupted by The Wyatt Sicks, who took out Gable and The Creed Brothers as Uncle Howdy laughed in the shadows.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: “Big” Bronson Reed def. Sheamus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Pete Dunne emerged...

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Match #1: Bron Breakker def. Ilja Dragunov The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bron Breakker brutalized Ilja Dragunov from the offset as both Superstars battled to become No. 1 Contender to Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn. Dragunov showed off his strength, but Breakker’s barbarity was too much as he dropped Dragunov ribs-first onto the steel ring post. Dragunov connected with a superplex and an H-Bomb, but damage to his rib cage from earlier in the match prevented The Mad Dragon from capitalizing. After Breakker hit Dragunov with a brutal Spear, Dragunov was ruled out of the contest, and Breakker was declared the winner.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2: Sonya Deville def. Lyra Valkyria The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Sonya...

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Match #1: Sheamus def. “Big” Bronson Reed The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Celtic Warrior took Reed on a tour at ringside, delivering 10 Beats of the Bodhran over the announce table before pulling in Raw commentator Pat McAfee for an embrace. Sheamus followed up with a huge White Noise in an incredible feat of strength but was unable to garner the win. Reed showcased his own strength as well, catching Sheamus to hit a huge powerbomb for a close two-count. Reed tried following up with a Tsunami, but Sheamus evaded the move before hitting a huge running knee strike to win the match. After the bout, Dunne saved Sheamus from Reed’s post-match assault until Dunne shockingly hit his former mentor in the back.

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Match #1: Jey Uso def. Chad Gable The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Broken, beat and scarred from the hellacious Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Jey Uso and Chad Gable went toe-to-toe, still giving everything they had. Just as Gable was about to lock in an Ankle Lock, the lights went out, indicating the arrival of The Wyatt Sicks. This distracted Gable long enough for Uso to hit a Spear to win the match. After the bout, Gable ran away as a Wyatt Sicks member handed another mysterious package to the commentary desk.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Bronson Reed def. Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bronson Reed and Pete Dunne clattered each other in a show-stopping collision.

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Match #1: Ludwig Kaiser def. Bron Breakker (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Sheamus attacked Ludwig Kaiser to cause a premature end to Kaiser’s match against Bron Breakker. As The Celtic Warrior lifted Kaiser to hurl him onto the announce table, an irate Breakker blasted him off his feet with a Spear.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Money in the Bank Ladder Match Triple Threat Match – Lyra Valkyria def. Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The dynamic Lyra Valkyria overcame Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane in a fast-paced Triple Threat showdown, hitting Night Wing on Sane to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #3:...

Welcome to this review of WWE’s eagerly awaited Clash at the Castle 2024… which this year emanated from the Ovo Hydro Arena in Glasgow Scotland to a Packed and rabid crowd of Scottish fans! With a couple of well-publicised issues – both to do with the ropes and a ridiculously long pre-show that had Zero matches(!) – and a bunch of titles on the line, let’s see what went down on the show!

Match #1: “I Quit” Match – Cody Rhodes def. Aj Styles The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The two most devastating words in WWE were uttered when Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes forced Aj Styles to say, “I quit.” Rhodes and Styles wasted no time battering each other, fighting throughout the WWE Universe before heading to the locker room area. The American Nightmare and The Phenomenal One used all kinds of weapons to maim each other, including the wires from some headphones.

The WWE is putting the “World” in World Wrestling Entertainment on Saturday as the promotion’s biggest superstars will be in Scotland to face off in the squared circle at Clash at the Castle. Five championships will be on the line in Glasgow, headlined by hometown hero Drew McIntyre looking to claim the World Heavyweight Championship from Damian Priest. Also on the card will be Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against A.J. Styles, and more. Don’t miss any of the action with a Subscription to Peacock.

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For the first time in the organization’s history, the WWE will host a premium live event in Scotland. Saturday’s card also...

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2024 has been fantastic so far for WWE as, one after another; the company is delivering successful big events. Now, before we move towards the highly anticipated SummerSlam, the promotion is coming up next with two big live events, one of which is Clash At The Castle. After the super success of the first edition, the second edition is going to take place soon. Below is all you need to know about it!

For those who don’t know, the debut edition of the event took place in 2022. It enjoyed good response from fans, both through digital viewership and actual attendance at the venue. Back then, it was headlined by Drew McIntyre, when he challenged for the Undisputed Championship. Now, he’s back in the picture as he’s challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship.

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Match #1: Iyo Sky def. Lyra Valkyria The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With Lyra Valkyria holding multiple victories over Damage Ctrl members in recent weeks, Iyo Sky was out to make a point. After pulling her opponent’s hair to help her pick up the quick pinfall, The Genius of the Sky attacked the defeated Superstar after the bell until Katana Chance and Kayden Carter emerged to make the save.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2: Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee & Braun Strowman def. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, Jd McDonagh & Carlito The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

When Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan emerged on the apron to converse with “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, Zelina Vega knocked the disruptive titleholder from...

Welcome to the results and review of this past weekend’s Nxt: Battleground pay-per-view, which continues the “Battleground” branding handed down from the main roster, where the PPV started Ten years ago! Let’s see what happened on the show…

Match #1: Nxt Women’s North American Championship 6-Woman Ladder Match – Winner: Kelani Jordan The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a grueling Ladder Match, Kelani Jordan climbed to the top to become the first-ever Nxt Women’s North American Champion, defeating Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Michin, Fallon Henley and Jaida Parker. Jordan almost had the match won early as she remained on top of the ladder, but Legend and Parker combined to stretch both sides of Jordan in an excruciating submission hold atop the ladder. As Ruca and Legend fought on the ladder, Ruca tried to perform a sunset flip powerbomb, but Legend held the rungs. Unfortunately for her,...

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Match #1: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Right from the opening bell, Alba Fyre, Isla Dawn, Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark made their way to ringside to view the action. Hartwell and LeRae took down Belair with superb tag team offense, as Hartwell mocked Cargill with her own pose. When Cargill was tagged in, she dismantled Hartwell and LeRae. Cargill and Belair wrapped up the non-title match with a unique tag team maneuver. After the match, Fyre, Dawn, Baszler and Stark ambushed the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, but Belair and Cargill fended off their attackers.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Grayson Waller def. Johnny Gargano The following is courtesy of wwe.

Things are heating up in the WWE Nxt women’s division, and a big reason for that is Miami’s spicy Lola Vice (Valerie Loureda). The Mma fighter has made a smooth transition into pro wrestling thanks to her innate charisma and ability to entertain audiences. However, at the Nxt Battleground: Las Vegas it’ll be all business as she competes in the brutal Nxt Underground match against fellow fighter Shayna Baszler. Vice defeated the legendary Natalya in what was the first time two women faced off in the environment. The 25-year-old is looking for a similar result against her former training partner. This time around brings a new atmosphere with the Peacock Premium Live Event (Ple) taking place in the UFC Apex. The venue has held Power Slap and UFC events in the past, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic without fans. It’s new, yet familiar territory for the participants.

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Match #1: Ludwig Kaiser def. Sheamus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Ludwig Kaiser entered this match with bad intentions and carried them out during his battle with Sheamus. Despite the continued targeting of his injured knee, The Celtic Warrior persevered until his legs gave out during a White Noise attempt. Kaiser rolled up the former WWE Champion and clinched one of the biggest wins of his career.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2: Finn Bálor def. Dragon Lee The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Judgment Day set out to settle some scores on Monday Night Raw, and Dragon Lee was the first one on their list. The luchador was dropping jaws with his a breathtaking dive, but there...

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Match #1: Michin def. Tatum Paxley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Michin is one step closer to making history as she defeated Tatum Paxley in a Women’s Nxt North American Championship Qualifying Match. Before the bell could even ring, both Superstars battled it out as Paxley tried to grab the newly unveiled title from the grasp of rapper Sexyy Red, and Michin didn’t take kindly to the disrespect. Michin looked as impressive as ever as she hit a huge dive to the outside as well as a devastating pounce, but the resilient Paxley absorbed every big shot and came just seconds away from winning the match herself. The two Superstars matched each other’s energy, but a perfect counter from...

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Match #1: Fallon Henley def. Thea Hail The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Fallon Henley punched her ticket to Nxt Battleground by defeating her former friend Thea Hail, thanks to an unintentional assist from Chase U ally Ridge Holland. Hail had the upper hand and a frustrated Henley slid out of the ring and grabbed a chair, only to be thwarted by Holland. The Nxt official was unaware that it was Henley that introduced the weapon, and promptly ejected Holland as well as all of Chase U. Hail managed to rally without her teammates, but Henley managed to knock her around the ring before hitting a Shining Wizard to punctuate her win. After the match, Jacy Jayne’s friend Jazmyn Nyx attacked the helpless Hail.

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Match #1: Chad Gable def. Sami Zayn The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa unwilling to break rules to help him, Chad Gable sent them both to the back. As Gable continued to berate Dupri and Tozawa, Zayn took advantage to hit a Blue Thunder Bomb, but was unable to come up with the victory. Gable locked on the Ankle Lock to try and get the submission victory but Zayn was able to make it to the ropes. Screaming at Otis to help him, Otis was conflicted before deciding against helping his leader. Once again, Gable slapped Otis for his insubordination. With Otis irate, he clobbered Zayn behind the official’s back. Gable then took advantage...

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Match #1: Sol Ruca def. Izzi Dame The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The first entrant into the Nxt Women’s North American Title Ladder Match at Nxt Battleground was determined when Sol Ruca and Izzi Dame went toe-to-toe for the honor. Ruca looked to use her aerial attack but took a hard fall to the outside before Dame chucked her onto the announce table. Dame, even without former mentor Kiana James by her side, grounded the high-flying Ruca. Just as Dame looked to be in control, Ruca hit the Soul Snatcher, booking her ticket to Las Vegas.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Otm def. Edris Enofé & Malik Blade The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Searching for a win, Edris Enofé...

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Match #1: Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal Match – Iyo Sky def. Shayna Baszler The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

A renewal of an epic rivalry highlighted this Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal clash between Shayna Baszler and former WWE Women’s Champion Iyo Sky. Sky took out Baszler’s knee before hitting a superb moonsault from the the top rope onto Baszler outside the ring. Baszler looked to have Sky fading in the Kirifuda Clutch, but Sky booked her ticket to the semifinals after hitting the Over the Moonsault, somehow surviving the punishment of Baszler.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match – Gunther def. Kofi Kingston The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Kofi Kingston exploded...

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Match #1: Wes Lee def. Josh Briggs The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The King of the West Side is back in Nxt as Wes Lee made his triumphant return to action against the big and bad Josh Briggs. Lee didn’t miss a beat in his return using his athleticism and his speed to disorient the much bigger Briggs, but he still took a couple of major hits from his bruising opponent. Briggs focused his attention on Lee’s back while Ivar made his way to commentary, but Lee dug deep and refused to give in. The former dominant North American Champion finally regained control before hitting a corkscrew moonsault and earning the win in his return.

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Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Oba Femi def. Ivar The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Oba Femi threw down in a matchup between two of the biggest and baddest Superstars when he tangled with Ivar, but in the end it was the champion that walked out still North American Champion. The Viking Raider looked dominant early on, using his unique athleticism for his 360lb frame to stagger the champion and even crashing him through the barricade at ringside and hitting a moonsault to the outside. Femi proved his championship mettle by withstanding a Doomsault by sticking his right foot on the rope, forcing the break. Ivar went for another Doomsault...

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Match #1: The Judgment Day def. The New Day and #DIY The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Damian Priest, Finn Bálor, Jd McDonagh and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio picked up a major victory ahead of WrestleMania Xl by defeating the joint teams of New Day and #DIY. After New Day nullified McDonagh, #DIY used their tandem offense to take out “Dirty” Dom, but it didn’t bode well for Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa after that exchange. Señor Money in The Bank tagged into the match and ran roughshod over his competition before hitting Ciampa with a ring-shattering Razor’s Edge to earn the victory for his team.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Sami Zayn vs. “Big...

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Match #1: Becky Lynch def. Liv Morgan The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In the final moment of an absolutely explosive showdown, Liv Morgan hit Oblivion on Becky Lynch. Before she could attempt a pin, however, The Man managed to roll out of the ring. Moments later, Lynch caught her opponent with off the second rope and finished her with the Manhandle Slam.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell def. Ivy Nile & Maxxine Dupri The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a stunning moment during their tag team match, Candice LeRae suddenly cornered Maxxine Dupri and began to openly belittle her with what appeared to be highly personal remarks. Eventually, Dupri couldn’t take anymore and began to leave,...

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Match #1: Gunther def. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio talked trash during a Judgment Day confrontation with Imperium one week earlier, the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time Gunther made “Dirty” Dom tap out.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark def. Katana Chance & Kayden Carter The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark took another huge step in their quest for a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match. When The Submission Magician locked Kayden Carter in the Kirifuda Clutch outside the ring, the distraction allowed Zoey Stark to pick up the quick pin on Katana Chance. After the bell, Damage Ctrl vowed that The...

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Match #1: Sami Zayn def. Shinsuke Nakamura The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Sami Zayn two weeks ago thanks to interference by Drew McIntyre, Zayn took a huge step in his quest to reclaim WrestleMania greatness when he overcame Nakamura with an earth-shattering Helluva Kick.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Raquel Rodriguez def. Chelsea Green The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Roaring back from her loss at WWE Elimination Chamber, a fired-up Raquel Rodriguez shut down the outspoken Chelsea Green with a dominant showing that culminated in the Tahana Bomb.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Imperium def. The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

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Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Cody Rhodes The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With WrestleMania Xl fast approaching, Cody Rhodes is still severely undermanned in his quest to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. The American Nightmare took on Drew McIntyre, but after an incredible back-and-forth featuring a pedigree and an incredible Cody Cutter, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa arrived and cost Rhodes the win, much to the delight of The Scottish Warrior. After the match, while Rhodes tended his wounds in the backstage area, World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins once again offered his services, leading to a discussion between the two Superstars.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2: Last Chance Battle Royal – Winner: Raquel Rodriguez The following is courtesy of wwe.