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Match #1: Charlotte Flair def. Raquel Rodriguez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Charlotte Flair tried to go for a crossbody from the top rope but was caught by Raquel Rodriguez, who put her down with a slam. Roxanne Perez distracted Flair, but it backfired as Alexa Bliss hit Rodriguez with her pom pom and allowed The Queen to get the victory with a rollup.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Damian Priest def. Carmelo Hayes (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Carmelo Hayes jumped Damian Priest, but it only enraged The Archer of Infamy. Hayes tried to go for Sweet Chin Music, but Priest stopped his opponent before Hayes could connect in Shawn Michaels’ hometown of San Antonio. Just...

WWE Evolution 2025 was a night of celebration of the women of the past and present in the Stamford-based promotion. The show featured top competitors of today’s landscape and veterans in attendance. However, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus was among those legends who stepped inside the ring rather than watch from the sidelines.

At the age of 49, The Diva of the Decade delivered, in the words of WWE superstar, a banger. She justified the ‘You still got it’ chants from the audience. However, when compared to a stunning record etched by WWE legend, Mae Young, sadly, Stratus does not come anywhere close to her.

Mae Young Etched a Shocking Record in WWE at a Very Old Age Mae Young on WWE Raw/ Credits: WWE.com

Mae Young was a true trailblazer in the early years of women’s wrestling. Alongside legends like Mildred Burke and The Fabulous Moolah, she blazed...

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Match #1: Fatal 4-Way King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match – Randy Orton def. LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes & Aleister Black The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Viper is moving on in the King of The Ring Tournament after conquering LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes and Aleister Black in a chaotic Fatal 4-Way Match. The action started fast as each Superstar went for signature maneuvers, including a near Rko from Randy Orton. The precision strikes from Black clashed with the flashy moves of Hayes, leading to an incredible stalemate between the two Superstars. Orton set up both Black and Hayes in his signature Apron Ddt, but Knight sprung out of nowhere and hit a remarkable Jumping Neckbreaker to Orton, downing all three Superstars. Knight looked poised to win,...

One of the biggest names in women’s wrestling is Trish Stratus. The former Diva of the Decade laid the early foundation for the WWE women’s division and has been called a pioneer of the sport. She has had some memorable in-ring matches in her career and has been credited as a top in-ring performer.

Moreover, Trish Stratus also had one memorable match at WWE’s biggest show, WrestleMania, where she defended the Women’s title. However, the match proved to be highly risky as it played out, leading to former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon coming into the mix.

Which WrestleMania match for Trish Stratus proved to be a risky affair? Trish Stratus during her return to WWE in 2023 | Credits: WWE

In the mid-2000s, Trish Stratus began a rivalry with the newcomer on Raw and now legend, Mickie James. She debuted as an obsessive fan of Stratus, who...

The current women’s division of WWE features a flurry of promising names, and women’s wrestling has come a long way. From the hard-hitting likes of Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax to the mind-bending agility of Becky Lynch, Naomi, and Tiffany Stratton, the company has been on an ever-ascending tide in the women’s division, and the fans are in utter thrall of the storylines.

However, the spectacle that we witness today wasn’t there a couple of decades ago. The transition needed a lot, and it needed a handful of promising superstars who could deliver to the hype created. A couple of such promising names in WWE women’s wrestling would always be Trish Stratus and Lita. Of course, Chyna looked solid during her days as well, but somehow she didn’t find opponents as strong as Rhea Ripley or Nia Jax, who reign supreme now.

How did...

The WWE Women’s roster has been absolutely on fire with a flurry of new superstars taking over the reins. However, when it comes to splitting a few ribs, there are very few who can actually make magic happen. Blending all the seriousness of the ring with a few jokes which might cross the line at times, Queen Nia Jax has always stood out from the rest.

Much to the chagrin of Nia Jax, she wasn’t a part of WrestleMania 41 as she wasn’t medically cleared, as per reports. Inside reports state that she was initially planned to go head-on against The Storm, Jade Cargill, but due to her injury, it couldn’t happen. Eventually, Cargill duked it out with Naomi after a prolonged storyline in the Road to The Show of Shows. Despite her absence from the ring, she was a part of the Roast of WrestleMania, which...

In the history of WWE, not only male but female superstars have been able to produce some of the most compelling and captivating rivalries in different eras of the company. During the heights of Ruthless Aggression, one rivalry from the women’s division was the center point for top storylines on Monday Night Raw.

The iconic rivalry involved WWE legends, Trish Stratus and Mickie James. She made her debut as Trish’s biggest fan and over the months, showed major obsession with her. Moreover, she even confessed her love for Stratus and after she was turned down, James turned on her idol.

Trish Stratus vs Mickie James at WrestleMania 22/ Credit: WWE.com

This set up their epic encounter at WrestleMania 22, where Trish Stratus defended her WWE Women’s title against Mickie James. But James’ memorable action caused her to get in trouble. Moreover, she was lucky not to have her push...

WWE is moving fast-paced on the road to its biggest show in history, WrestleMania. The 41st edition of the show is set to take place on April 19 and 20 in the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company has announced a star-studded line-up, including The Rock, Charlotte Flair, and Cody Rhodes, for the grand spectacle.

Alongside some of the top names in the business, there have been rumors regarding appearances by WWE legends. A top name in the conversation has been Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Bionic Redneck fueled the rumors with a “maybe comment” regarding his WrestleMania 41 appearance. The Texas Rattlesnake’s appearance could be a game-changer, even more so if he is slated in the program involving The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and John Cena.

Steve Austin was the poster boy of WWE in the mid 1990s/ Credit: WWE.com

Apart from Steve Austin, there are other possible names who...

Welcome to this review of WWE’s Elimination Chamber Pay Per View, right here on Nerdly. Once again, as with every EC event, we’ve got a huge card filled with matches that will directly affect this year’s Wrestlemania; so let’s get into it!

Match #1: Women’s Elimination Chamber Match – Winner: Bianca Belair The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Naomi and Morgan were slated to begin the match, but the shocking return of Jade Cargill upended the proceedings. Expecting to be attacked, a terrified Morgan pleaded with Cargill, but Cargill rushed Naomi instead, thrashing her around the structure and slamming the chamber door on her before the match began. The ringside officials deemed Naomi unable to compete, thus eliminating her from the match. An emotionally stunned Belair was forced to enter next, and she went right to the area where Naomi was being stretchered out, allowing...

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Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Chelsea Green (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In the height of WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton’s matchup against Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green, Nia Jax and Candice LeRae emerged to attack and Trish Stratus and ringside to bring an early end to the contest by disqualification. After the bell, however, Stratus and Tiffy turned the tables to sent their Elimination Chamber opponents from the ring with great Stratusfaction.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Jacob Fatu def. Andrade The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The monstrous Jacob Fatu overcame Andrade with an earth-shattering Double Bonce Moonsault to advance to the United States Championship No.1 Contender’s Triple Triple Threat Match later on SmackDown.

WWE has been the home of some of the greatest superstars in the world. Among them, the global juggernaut has seen an influx of many talented and remarkable athletes who changed the game and paved the way for future generations to succeed.

Across various generations, the company has seen legends like Jacqueline, Lita, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, Michelle McCool and stars of today like Bayley, Alexa Bliss, Naomi and Bianca Belair become trailblazers for the Women’s Revolution. But there are three important names also at the top of this conversation.

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus/ Credit: WWE

Those illustrious names are WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus and bonafie future Hall of Famers and historic rivals Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. But on the contrary, WWE and certain illustrious media outlets who rank women for their contributions in the business over the years have a different opinion in...

The final episode of WWE SmackDown was cut short due to a censorship issue. It is reported that during the Women’s Championship match between Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae, the television screen turned dark. According to a report, the broadcasting of the match had to be paused because Stratton suffered a wardrobe malfunction, as her top slipped off while the show was on. The championship match was being taken place in Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Tiffany Stratton | Credit: WWE

Although international viewers accessing the event through Netflix did not face this interruption. The unedited clip of the wardrobe malfunction remained on Netflix, allowing the match to proceed without interruption for its audience.

Immediate response from broadcasting channels

USA Network, which airs SmackDown live, has swiftly cut down the clip where the wardrobe malfunction incident took place. This has been done to prevent the mishap from being aired.

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Match #1: Jimmy Uso def. Drew McIntyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jimmy Uso stunned Drew McIntyre after The Scottish Psychopath spent too much time trying to embarrass him. McIntyre berated Uso in the corner only for Uso to counter the Alabama Slam into a winning pinfall. After the match, McIntyre destroyed Uso with a brutal beatdown.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Carmelo Hayes & The Miz def. LA Knight & R-Truth The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Carmelo Hayes and The Miz picked up a tag team victory, albeit thanks to an assist from United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. LA Knight and R-Truth were in a strong position, but Nakamura emerged and took out Knight, leaving Truth to fall...

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Match #1: Elimination Chamber Match Qualifier – Naomi def. Chelsea Green The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Naomi made Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green feel the glow with a decisive split-legged moonsault to secure a place inside the Elimination Chamber and an opportunity to headline WrestleMania.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Motor City Machine Guns def. Los Garza The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin overcame Angel and Berto in a hard-fought showdown with Skull and Bones.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: LA Knight def. Miz The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

LA Knight hit a Bft before delivering an elbow drop off the top rope to get the three-count on The Miz.

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Match #1: Elimination Chamber Qualifier – Bianca Belair def. Piper Niven The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair and Piper Niven collided for a chance to compete in the Elimination Chamber. Belair kept trying for the K.O.D., but Niven was too strong and didn’t allow The Est to lift her. Eventually, Belair lifted Niven to hit an immense K.O.D. to qualify for the Chamber.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Pretty Deadly def. #DIY The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After being rebuffed by WWE Tag Team Champions #DIY for a title match, Pretty Deadly ended their one-sided alliance with the titleholders. After the two teams verbally sparred, SmackDown General Manager...

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Match #1: Motor City Machine Guns def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite an aggressive effort by Elton Prince and Kit Wilson, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin hit Skull and Bones to emerge victorious in an explosive tag team showdown.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Michin & B-Fab def. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Michin hit Eat Defeat on the Women’s United States Champion to give herself and B-Fab the tag team win over Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Liv Morgan, Nia Jax & Candice LeRae def. Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair & Naomi The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a chaotic conclusion to a Six-Woman Tag Team Match,...

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Match #1: Bianca Belair & Naomi def. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bianca Belair took an incredible beating, but one counter proved to be enough to shift momentum. Nia Jax went for her signature Leg Drop on Belair, but she missed and hit Candice LeRae. The misfire allowed Naomi to tag in and hit a Bubba Bomb on The Poison Pixie to win the match.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes (No-Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jimmy Uso and Carmelo Hayes battled in an instant thriller, but both men suffered a beatdown by the hands of Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga to force a No-Contest.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match...

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The action was underway started from the very start of this week's SmackDown in San Diego, as Rey Mysterio opened the show in his hometown to hype this year's WWE Royal Rumble. Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes added more intrigue to their journey to the Rumble, and Solo Sikoa returned for the first time since his Tribal Combat defeat to Roman Reigns. There was more Bloodline action on SmackDown as Jimmy Uso took on Carmelo Hayes.

After her recent title win, Tiffany Stratton defended her WWE Championship for the first time against Bayley. The Motor City Machine Guns vs Los Garza will go along way to finding the next contenders for DIY's Tag Team Championships, and Women's Tag Team Champions Naomi and Bianca Belair vs Nia Jax and Candice LeRae were also in action.

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Match #1: Women’s United States Championship – Chelsea Green def. Michin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Chelsea Green competed in her first Women’s United States Title defense when she took on Michin, the same competitor she defeated to win the championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Michin put up a good fight, but Piper Niven continued to get involved, forcing Michin to take out Green’s partner with a top-rope dive. Michin leaped off the top rope onto Green, but the champion reversed it and grabbed a fistful of tights to pin Michin.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Los Garza def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Stemming from last week’s hostilities, Pretty Deadly...

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

After slamming Andrade face-first into the ring post during a struggle on the top rope, United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura emerged victorious over his opponent with a Kinshasa. As the dust cleared, though, former titleholder LA Knight charged to the ring and unleashed a post-match attack on Nakamura before declaring he is coming to get his title.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Michin def. Piper Niven The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After getting her foot up to catch her opponent coming off the second rope, Michin put down Piper Niven with Eat Defeat as Women...

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Match #1: Six-Woman Tag Team Match – Naomi, Bianca Belair & Bayley def. Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Naomi picked up a major win for her singles career as she pinned Candice LeRae during a chaotic Six-Woman Tag Team Match. The teamwork between Bianca Belair, Naomi and Bayley was on full display early, highlighted by a triple dive to the outside onto their opponents. Nia Jax gained the momentum for her team, but a miscommunication between LeRae and Tiffany Stratton led to Belair tagging in a fresher Bayley. The two teams battled back and forth to a near-stalemate, but Stratton realized she was the only Superstar on her feet. She seemed to consider cashing in her Money in the Bank contract,...

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Match #1: The Bloodline def. LA Knight, Andrade & Apollo Crews The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a turbulent Six-Man Tag Team Match, United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura suddenly emerged to launch a sneak attack on LA Knight that sent The Megastar over the announce table. Back in the ring, The Bloodline gained control as Solo Sikoa disposed of Andrade and picked up the victory over Apollo Crews with the Spinning Solo/Samoan Spike combination.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Carmelo Hayes def. Braun Strowman (Count-Out) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although Carmelo Hayes ran headfirst into the big boot of Braun Strowman outside the ring, Him’s sudden slap infuriated The Monster of All Monsters and caused him...

WWE began to wrap up an incredible 2024 as SmackDown broadcasted the second of two shows recorded at the Xl Center in Hartford, Ct. Drew McIntyre and The Bloodline are considering joining forces to take out The Og Bloodline and Roman Reigns, respectively. Solo, Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga then went on to defeat LA Knight, Andrade and Apollo Crews with a little help from United States Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura. Alex Shelley would eat a defeat later in the night to Johnny Gargano, as DIY's dominant resurgence continues.

Carmelo Hayes had an incredible week as he defeated Braun Strowman and laid him out backstage with a steel chair in retaliation to his loss to The Monster Among Men last week. Bianca Belair and Naomi successfully defended their Women's Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Candice LeRae in the Main Event of the evening. Tiffany Stratton watched on with her briefcase in hand,...

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Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Naomi & Elektra Lopez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Minnesota native “Ms. Money in the Bank” Tiffany Stratton booked her ticket to the semifinals of Women’s United States Title Tournament as she took down Naomi and Elektra Lopez. Stratton had the crowd behind her the whole way as she clobbered Naomi with a huge stomp on the apron. Naomi looked to have the match won after she hit a Rear View onto Stratton and was about to follow up with a Split-Legged Moonsault on Lopez but Candice LeRae came out to stop Naomi. Naomi would eventually hit the Split-Legged Moonsault onto Lopez, but The Center of the Universe hit a Swanton Bomb on Naomi, then connected...

Welcome to this review of 2024’s Survivor Series, which delivers yet another WarGames pay-per-view rather than the traditional show of yesteryear. Hopefully this year’s PPV lives up to the standard set by the previous two Survivor Series: WarGames! Let’s see shall we…

Match #1: Women’s WarGames Match – Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Bayley & Iyo Sky def. Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jax and Bayley started the match, renewing their rivalry from the summer. With Team Ripley earning the advantage, Naomi entered the cage next and celebrated her birthday by teaming with Bayley as they tried to take down Jax. Jax, however, literally flushed her competition by using a toilet seat to inflict damage. Jax’s toilet seat usage backfired, as Naomi used the seat to give a stinkface to Jax. With the field almost set,...

Monday Night Raw saw WWE take another leap towards Survivor Series with a second show taped at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The five-on-five match for the Women's WarGames match was confirmed as Rhea Ripley made a shocking return to action after an injury was expected to keep her off TV for the rest of the year. The Wyatt Sicks and The Final Testament both had video messages for one another, and The Judgment Day's woes continued with another loss to the War Raiders.

Ludwig Kaiser caused a double Dq by attacking Sheamus and Bron Breakker in their Intercontinental Championship match, as Damian Priest again got the upper hand on Gunther. Lwo defeated American Made in a mixed-gender tag match, and Bronson Reed pinned Seth Rollins after a distraction from Solo Sikoa to keep his hot streak burning bright.

Winners Big Bronson Reed It Is The Monster's...

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Match #1: Bayley def. B-Fab and Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bayley is one step closer to history and becoming the first-ever Women’s United States Champion after she defeated Candice LeRae and B-Fab in a Triple Threat Match. LeRae, the WWE Women’s Speed Champion, came out blazing by taking out The Role Model and B-Fab using her innovative offense. It wasn’t long before the former WWE Women’s Champion rejoined the fray, but B-Fab showed resilience and stayed in the fight after getting hit with a flying elbow. All three Superstars continued to battle, but Bayley stacked up B-Fab long enough to score the pinfall and move one step closer to winning gold.

My Score: 2.5 out...

SmackDown had a major reveal on the road to WWE Survivor Series, as Bronson Reed has joined The Bloodline for their upcoming WarGames match against the Og Bloodline. After The Usos and Sami Zayn have spent this week's Raw and SmackDown trying unsuccessfully to find a fifth member of their team, the big reveal came in a thrilling brawl, with Roman being the latest victim of Reed's Tsunami. An emotional Roman Reigns tried to call Paul Heyman for advice for the first time since returning but his number is no longer in service.

Bayley advanced in the Women's US Championship tournament, and Nia Jax retained her Women's Championship in a fiery main event against Naomi. The Tag Team Championship match between Motor City Machine Guns and Street Profits was interrupted by a rampaging Tommaso Ciampa, and Shinsuke Nakamura returned by laying out LA Knight. Finally, Cody Rhodes will come face-to-face...

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Match #1: Bayley def. Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Looking to get back to her winning ways, Bayley took on the surging Candice LeRae. Bayley tried getting the win with the top-rope elbow drop, but LeRae wisely rolled out of the way. After The Role Model chased The Poison Pixie around the ring, LeRae feigned an injury, but Bayley rolled up LeRae for the pinfall.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: #DIY def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Tommaso Ciampa jumped on Pretty Deadly from the opening bell, launching Kit Wilson into the ring post and repeatedly slamming Elton Prince on the announce table. Ciampa went on a rampage, refusing to tag in Johnny Gargano...

WWE SmackDown returned to American soil in Buffalo, NY, for a show that begins the road to Survivor Series. The Original Bloodline is back together once again, as Sami Zayn came to Smackdown to confront Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso, with Jey Uso by his side. After being turned down at first, Roman eventually fought side-by-side with Sami against The Bloodline, as the teams seem all but certain to take part in this year's War Games.

Kevin Owens put Randy Orton out of action for the foreseeable future, hitting the banned piledriver on him despite his history of neck-related injuries. Bayley stole a victory from Candice LeRae, Motor City Machine Guns continued their hot streak by beating A-Town Down Under, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill defeated Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton in more tag team action and WWE revealed it will be introducing a US Women's Championship in the coming weeks.

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Match #1: Liv Morgan def. Tiffany Stratton The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite Nia Jax distracting the official on the ring apron and kicking the Money in the Bank briefcase to Tiffany Stratton to use against Liv Morgan, the Women’s World Champion avoided the hit and rolled up her opponent for the three-count while grabbing the tights. When Morgan attempted to use the briefcase on Jax after the bell, though, the WWE Women’s Champion took it away from her and used it on Liv, Raquel Rodregez and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio before crushing her WWE Crown Jewel opponent with the Annihilator.

My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: The Street Profits def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:...

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Match #1: Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade (No-contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The epic Game 7 between Carmelo Hayes and Andrade ended in a no-contest when Special Guest Referee LA Knight delivered a pair of BFTs to the competitors. Hayes and Andrade showed out, going deep in their bags to pull out showstopping moves like moonsaults, Spanish flies and even a Canadian destroyer. As the two Superstars warred inside the ring, Hayes inadvertently hit Knight with a kick. That move infuriated the United States Champion, and he proceeded to nail both Superstars with a Bft before ringing the bell and declaring himself the winner of Game 7.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Naomi def. Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.

New matches were made for Crown Jewel and new champions were crowned as Brooklyn, NY played host to an eventful episode of WWE SmackDown. After winning a grueling number one contender's match with DIY, on only their second episode of SmackDown, Motor City Machine Guns shocked The Bloodline to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline challenged the tired WWE newcomers but would be made to regret it. Jimmy Uso, Roman Reigns, and Jey Uso would all interfere, but Jey landed the fatal blows that costed The Bloodline their titles.

Randy Orton would call out Triple H to make sure he got his match with Kevin Owens at Crown Jewel, and LA Knight's temper would ruin Carmelo Hayes and Andrade's Game 7 but land him in a triple threat for his US title in Saudi Arabia next week. Naomi would continue her hot streak by beating...

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Match #1: WWE Tag Team Title No. 1 Contender’s Tournament – #DIY def. The Street Profits & Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

A chance to face The Bloodline for the WWE Tag Team Title began tonight as #DIY, The Street Profits and Pretty Deadly combined in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match. The Street Profits looked ready to seal the deal with an epic Blockbuster but #DIY connected with Meeting in the Middle on Kit Wilson. At the same time, Montez Ford covered Elton Prince while Tomasso Ciampa covered Wilson. After some confusion, the referee announced #DIY as the winners.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Lash Legend def. Piper Niven The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Lash Legend made...

This was a very Bloodline-heavy episode of Friday Night Smackdown, as WWE slowly makes its way towards the Crown Jewel Ple. Jey Uso made a surprise appearance to plead with Solo Sikoa to stop messing with The Bloodline and heal their family, before again turning down the approaches of Roman Reigns and his brother Jimmy. Solo Sikoa had no time for family sentiment as he demanded Roman acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief. Reigns' refusal landed him his biggest beating by The Bloodline yet.

Cody Rhodes made a valiant attempt to validate the Crown Jewel Championship, which will be the prize for his upcoming Champion vs Champion match with Gunther. The Motor City Machine Guns made their WWE debut and booked a Tag Team Championship Number One Contenders match against DIY on next week's show. Piper Niven suffered defeat to Nxt's Lash Legend and Candice LeRae would cover for Tiffany Stratton...

WWE superstar Johnny Gargano will be the first to tell you that he and his tag partner Tommaso Ciampa are wrestling soulmates. They’ve teamed up but also waged wars against one another in a deeply personal rivalry with Gargano’s wife Candice LeRae often in the mix. These days the duo collectively known as DIY has been fired back up and built momentum, even having a run with the WWE Tag Team Championship on SmackDown. They hope to get shot at regaining gold against The Bloodline. First Gargano and Ciampa have to contend with The Street Profits during the August 16 episode. We caught up with the team along with other media as they reflected on this current run. You guys are called DIY. Are you Mr. Fix It at home? Johnny Gargano: No, I’m actually the worst in the world at putting stuff together. Me and [Candice LeRae] built a...

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Match #1: The Street Profits def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Street Profits rose to claim a victory over Pretty Deadly as Montez Ford leaped from the top rope with tremendous height and splashed down upon Kit Wilson to pick up the win.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jade Cargill hit Jaded on Candice LeRae to pick up the pin as Bianca Belair disposed of Indi Hartwell with the K.O.D. at the same time. After the match, the dominant tandem made it clear that they are coming to reclaim the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title from Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn.

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Match #1: Triple Threat Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match – Tiffany Stratton def. Jade Cargill and Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Toronto will operate on “Tiffy Time” as Tiffany Stratton punched her ticket to Money in the Bank by defeating Jade Cargill and Candice LeRae in a Triple Threat Match thanks to an assist from her new friend, Nia Jax. Stratton and LeRae quickly forged a partnership against the powerful Cargill, but it was only a matter of time before The Storm cleaned house against her opponents. Jax’s presence at ringside drew the ire of Bianca Belair, but Indi Hartwell appeared during the chaos and attacked Cargill. However, Hartwell’s interference didn’t help LeRae.

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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.

Welcome to this review of the 2024 King and Queen of the Ring pay-per-view. Technically this was the 12th King of the Ring event, but the First combined King and Queen of the Ring; which took place on Saturday, May 25th, at the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Match #1: WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship – Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill needed everything in their arsenals to walk out as champions during a spirited title bout with Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell. LeRae and Hartwell isolated and hobbled Belair, ruthlessly targeting the injury The Est suffered at the hands of The Poison Pixie a few weeks ago. Unfortunately for LeRae and Hartwell, a Storm was coming. Belair tagged in Cargill, and her unbelievable strength and athleticism more than evened the odds.

The WWE is getting downright royal! On Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. Et, the WWE’s annual summer kickoff the King and Queen of the Ring takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and will air in the United States on Peacock. Not only will the event host the finals of the respective King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, but four titles will be on the line as well, including Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship as he defends his belt against Logan Paul. Becky Lynch will also put her Women’s World Championship on the line vs. Liv Morgan. Don’t miss a single second of what is sure to be a coronation to remember. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.

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Match #1: Queen of the Ring Tournament Match – Nia Jax def. Naomi The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a hard-fought matchup, Nia Jax reigned supreme over Naomi with the Annihilator to earn her place in the Quarterfinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: King of the Ring Tournament Match – Carmelo Hayes def. Baron Corbin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although it looked as if Baron Corbin might have Carmelo Hayes on the ropes, Him found an opening and locked in the small package out of nowhere for the quick win. The victory allowed Hayes to advance to the Quarterfinals of the King of the Ring Tournament, a match presented by...

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Match #1: Gunther def. Xavier Woods The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite an extremely valiant effort, Xavier Woods was injured so badly by Gunther that he was left with no choice but to tap out.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Intercontinental Championship Match – Sami Zayn def. “Big” Bronson Reed (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Just when it appeared as if Sami Zayn may overcome “Big” Bronson Reed in a title showdown, Chad Gable launched a sneak attack on the Intercontinental Champion. Reed joined the post-match onslaught, only to drop Master Gable as well..

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Candice LeRae def.

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

Sheamus’ first match back on Raw was a banger. Picking up where he left off, The Celtic Warrior dropped Ivar with a stunning White Noise from the middle rope as the crowd roared in approval. The Celtic Warrior had his work cut out for him, however, as Ivar nearly squashed Sheamus with a huge splash from the top rope. Sheamus kicked out, screamed at the Viking Raider for more, and hit an epic Brogue Kick to claim a huge win in his return. Monday nights are fight nights, fella!

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: #DIY def. The New Day and The Creed Brothers The following is courtesy of wwe.

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Match #1: Ilja Dragunov def. Shinsuke Nakamura The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a shock befitting the Raw after WrestleMania, Nxt Champion Ilja Dragunov battled Shinsuke Nakamura for the first time ever. With Dragunov declared eligible for the 2024 WWE Draft, The Czar of Nxt looked to showcase his abilities, taking out Nakamura with a Constantine Special. The King of Strong Style used his feet to try to subdue Dragunov, but the Nxt Champion had too much resolve. After an H-Bomb and a Torpedo Moscow, the Nxt Champion won his first match on Monday Night Raw.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Awesome Truth & John Cena def. The Judgment Day The following is courtesy of wwe.

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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: Ricochet def. Jd McDonagh The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Moments after “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio got himself ejected from ringside, Ricochet hit the Shooting Star Press on a standing Jd McDonagh to extend his winning streak and hand The Judgment Day another tough loss.

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

Candice LeRae feigned an injury to throw off Ivy Nile and allow The Poison Pixie to pick up the victory.

My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #3: #DIY vs. The New Day (No Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Before a winner could be decided in a match pitting Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa against Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods,...

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Match #1: #DIY def. The Creed Brothers The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite dominating during their time in Nxt, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa have never had a match at WrestleMania, and this seemingly spurned them to leave it all on the line. Brutus and Julius Creed wowed the WWE Universe, especially when Julius lifted from his knees into a standing vertical suplex, showcasing his raw strength. The Creed Brothers continued their punishing attack, sending Ciampa through the announce table area and leaving Pat McAfee speechless. Julius and Brutus caught their opponents with tandem ankle locks, but Ciampa and Gargano countered into a Sicilian Stretch and Gargano Escape. Gargano scored the pinfall after both teams went back-and-forth with pin attempts.

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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: 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:

The Street Fight pitting Kofi Kingston and...