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Who is Bron Breakker, and why is everyone suddenly obsessed with him? Is it the muscles? Is it his wild energy? Or the fact that he’s basically WWE royalty with a legacy to protect? Well, as WrestleMania 41 gets closer, all eyes are on this powerhouse who’s set to defend his Intercontinental title against some major names—Penta, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio.

But before we get caught up in his intense moves and smackdowns, let’s rewind the tape because behind that chilling glare and insane athleticism is a guy with a fascinating story. From being a “nepo baby” of the wrestling industry to becoming one of WWE’s hottest stars—here’s the real deal on Bron Breakker.

Bron Breakker’s family and WWE nepotism

Did you know that Bronson Rechsteiner, who goes by the WWE ring name Bron Breakker, isn’t just another WWE newbie? Like Roman Reigns,...

Gunther is one of the best wrestlers in the world right now. There are only a few in the world better than him. ‘The Ring General’ nickname wasn’t given for no reason. The man performs every time he is inside the squared circle. Gunther always makes his opponents look like a threat till he sets up the finishing blow. Since coming to WWE, he has also improved his mic skills and character work.

He has easily become one of the most despicable heels in WWE. Gunther beating up Jimmy Uso in front of his brother, Jey, has to be one of the most memorable Raw moments in the last two years. But how did a wrestler like him enter the WWE? Where is he from?

Gunther signed with WWE in 2018 after a legendary independent run

Gunther was born and brought up in Vienna, Austria. He became a super fan...

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Match #1: Triple Threat Match – Ludwig Kaiser def. Penta and Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After his enigmatic debut, Penta took on Ludwig Kaiser and Pete Dunne in a thrilling Triple Threat Match. Penta showcased his tremendous athleticism, delivering a hurricanrana to Dunne that sent Dunne straight into Kaiser. As Penta looked to clinch the win, Kaiser yanked the back of Penta’s mask, allowing Dunne to hit a Bitter End on Penta. Kaiser, however, broke up the pinfall. Penta shockingly hit a Mexican Destroyer on Dunne, but Kaiser took advantage by sending Penta outside the ring and landing a Ddt on Dunne to steal the match.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: The New Day def.

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

After neutralizing Carlito and knocking the apple right out of his mouth, Aj Styles overcame “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio with the Styles Clash. After the match, Styles narrowly avoided a Spear attempt by Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker, who instead Speared Mysterio before Styles kicked his would-be attacker out of the ring.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Dakota Kai def. Ivy Nile The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In an explosive matchup, Dakota Kai took down Ivy Nile with the Gtk to earn the right to challenge Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria. After the match, the titleholder stepped in the ring to stand toe-to-toe with her new No.

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

Penta scored another huge Raw victory when he took down Ludwig Kaiser with the Sarcafice/Penta Driver to settle their Royal Rumble dispute, or so he thought. When Pete Dunne interrupted Penta’s post-match celebration, it opened the door for Kaiser to unleash a vicious post-match attack.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: The New Day def. Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After an altercation between Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul, The Maverick took out The Legendary Luchador at ringside before throwing him back in the ring. This paved the way for Kofi Kingston to hit Rey with Trouble in Paradice for the three-count.

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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:...

The final Monday Night Raw on Cable Television before WWE moves its signature show to Netflix next week was one rammed full of incident. Cm Punk and Seth Rollins had an all-timer of a mic battle that simply has to be seen to be believed. Both men were left snarling at each other as Raw went off the air. No punches were thrown. Just molten hot rage and personal, below-the-belt jibes.

Elsewhere, Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria will compete for the first Women's Intercontinental Championship. Sheamus returned to attack Ludwig Kaiser, The New Day were a nuisance all evening and landed a match with Rey Mysterio and the Lwo. Damian Priest and The War Raiders defeated The Judgment Day, and Chad Gable's renaissance continued with a win over Otis.

The New Day opened Raw to a chorus of boos. Jey Uso took over on the mic, before being interrupted...

Monday Night Raw was on fire as the WWE rolled into Everett, Washington for an electrifying show, following on from this weekend's Survivor Series. Cm Punk and Seth Rollins finally got physical after one year of teasing, before Jey Uso and Sami Zayn got involved in a spectacular opening 30 minutes where verbal bullets were flying fast and furious. Jey Uso was later attacked by an unnamed member of the roster. With Seth and Sami settling their differences in a sensational Main Event, Drew McIntyre returned to Claymore Sami after the bell.

Elsewhere, Gunther defeated Dominik Mysterio and will now face Finn Balor at Saturday Night's Main Event. Dakota Kai became the first woman to qualify for the next round of the Women's Intercontinental Championship match, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defeated Damage Ctrl, R-Truth shocked Pete Dunne with victory and The New Day turned heel instead of breaking up in...

Monday Night Raw rolled through Grand Rapid, Mi, for a superb night of action from one of the best shows delivered by WWE's red brand recently. Gunther vs Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship will happen at Survivor Series 2024, with Gunther spending the night worried about Priest who defeated his compatriot, Ludwig Kaiser. Dakota Kai returned to Damage Ctrl who then won a trios match against Pure Fusion Collective, and Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill successfully defended their tag team championships against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in a match that saw many SmackDown women invading. Bron Breakker and Sheamus had a verbal exchange that has led to an Intercontinental title match on next week's Raw.

Seth Rollins was the focal point of the evening, brawling with Bronson Reed and delivering a world-class promo to turn down Sami Zayn's offer of a truce with Roman Reigns. Later,...

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Match #1: Intercontinental Championship – Jey Uso def. Xavier Woods The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although Xavier Woods stayed in control of the action for the majority of his match with “Main Event” Jey Uso, the Intercontinental Champion roared back by catching Woods with the Superkick as his opponent leaped off the top rope. Moments later, Uso followed up with the Uso Splash to pick up his first title defense.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Donnybrook Match – Sheamus def. Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The brutal Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook Match pitting Sheamus against Pete Dunne incorporated shillelaghs, whiskey barrels, a good Irish bar, the announce table, Cricket bats, zip ties, and even an incredible White...

WWE Monday Night Raw will be just two hours between now and the company's debut on Netflix in January. The night in St. Louis, Missouri, started in explosive fashion when Cm Punk announced he needs time off after Saturday's Hell In A Cell, only to be interrupted by Seth Rollins wishing him a speedy recovery so he can meet him in the ring and retire the Second City Saint for good. Rollins also mentioned his unfinished business with Bronson Reed, offering him a match as his soonest convenience, before Jey Uso successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship against Xavier Woods.

Bron Breakker decided against turning face after all, attacking Jey Uso and The New Day at the end of the Ic title match. Following on from last week's incident, The Miz challenged R-Truth to a match on next week's Raw, and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was in the house to watch Gunther defeat Sami Zayn,...

The next generation of pro wrestling superstars is set to christen a new era in WWE history as the wrestling promotion’s “WWE Nxt” is moving to The CW beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Run by WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Nxt is the training ground for the company’s best up-and-coming talent. On The CW premiere, the stars of Nxt will be in Chicago for a special show kicking off at 8 p.m. Et. On hand will be one of the Windy City’s favorite sons, WWE icon Cm Punk. Wrestling fans, you won’t want to miss a second of what should be an action-packed broadcast. I recommend watching the “WWE Nxt” debut on The CW with a three-day free trial to Hulu + Live TV.

How to Watch WWE Nxt on The CW When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at 8 p.m. Et TV: The CW Stream: Watch with a three-day...

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

Despite receiving loud jeers from the WWE Universe, an enraged Pete Dunne looked to take down his former mentor Sheamus. The chants seemed to distract Dunne as The Celtic Warrior dodged a hand crusher to perform an Alabama slam directly onto the announce table. Dunne withstood a monumental amount of punishment from The Celtic Warrior but kept fighting. After being brutalized with the 10 Beats of the Bodhran, Dunne went for the Shillelagh, but Sheamus wrenched it from Dunne’s hands. With the referee preoccupied with taking away the weapon from Sheamus, Dunne used a cricket bat to wallop Sheamus. Dunne then hit a huge knee strike to earn the big-time win.

Monday Night Raw was on incredible form as the WWE took to Portland, Or, to continue the road to Bad Blood. Cm Punk opened the show with an intimidating promo aimed at an absent Drew McIntyre, Pete Dunne would score an enormous win over Sheamus, and tension has reached an all-time high in The New Day with a break-up seeming imminent.

Jey Uso and Bron Breakker will headline next week's Raw and hyped their Intercontinental Title match with an incredible confrontation. Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman tore each other and the building apart (literally), Damien Priest would beat Dominic Mysterio in the night's Main Event, but The Judgment Day would then make Priest and his Terror Twin, Rhea Ripley, pay with an epic beatdown to close the show.

Winners Jey Uso and Bron Breakker Two fan favorites make Portland go crazy

The Portland crowd proved to be a red-hot audience all night long,...

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Match #1: The Street Profits vs. Nathan Frazer & Axiom (No Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Street Profits return to Nxt ended in disaster when The Bloodline made their first ever trip to Nxt to take out their SmackDown rivals. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins electrified the Nxt Universe and kept the champions on their toes, nearly winning the match on several occasions. The Street Profits seemed to have the match won, but Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu appeared and laid out all four Superstars, sending a message that they are dangerous everywhere they go.

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

Nxt’s newest Superstar Giulia backed up...

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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...

WWE is on the road to the upcoming Bad Blood Ple on October 5th and this week's episode of Monday Night Raw came from Calgary, Ab in Canada, the home of Bret 'The Hitman' Hart. A few weeks after the 30th anniversary of his historic Summerslam Cage Match against his brother Owen, Bret would make his first WWE appearance since being seen at Clash At The Castle in 2022, being verbally assaulted by Gunther before Sami Zayn saved the day.

Elsewhere, it was announced that Cm Punk vs Drew McIntyre part 3 will happen inside Hell In A Cell and Finn Balor had a night to remember, putting Damien Priest in hospital ahead of their match at Bad Blood. Jey Uso became the Number One Contender for the Intercontinental Championship, and Bronson Reed returned to flatten Braun Strowman.

Winners Finn Balor A breakout week for The Prince

Finn Balor was excellent for...

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Match #1: Nxt Tag Team Title No. 1 Contender Match – The Rascalz def. Hank Walker & Tank Ledger and Gallus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With Je’Von Evans and The Good Brothers getting in on the action in the final moments, The Rascalz took advantage of the bedlam and hit dual high-flying attacks on Tank Ledger to give them a Triple Threat Match victory to become No. 1 Contenders to Nxt Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer & Axiom.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Lexis King def. Oro Mensah The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After getting inside the head of Oro Mensah to knock him off his game, the nefarious Lexis King used...

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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,...

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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.

Dirty Dominik Mysterio shines in the spotlight, pinning his own father in a heated match. Main Event Jey Uso secures his spot in the hunt for the Intercontinental Championship. Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman deliver a jaw-dropping, unforgettable moment on Raw.

The final Monday Night Raw before WWE's Bash In Berlin Ple included the in-ring debut of The Wyatt Sicks' leader Uncle Howdy, a series of wins for Dirty Dominik Mysterio, and Zelina Vega returning to wreak havoc on Pure Fusion Collective. Jey Uso and Pete Dunne booked their place in the Fatal Four Way to determine the next contender for the Intercontinental Championship, and Randy Orton cut an impassioned promo ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther.

The moment of the night undoubtedly came from Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman, the former putting the latter through the roof of a car with his devastating finishing maneuver. It...

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Match #1: Nathan Frazer and Axiom def. Duke Hudson and Riley Osborne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Former Nxt Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom earned a championship opportunity by defeating Andre Chase and Ridge Holland’s teammates Duke Hudson and Riley Osborne. Frazer and Axiom’s textbook high-flying offense, highlighted by Frazer’s Falcon Arrow, set the stage for Axiom to pin Osborne. With the win, the team known as “Fraxiom” will officially challenge Chase U for the Nxt Tag Team Title at No Mercy.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Wendy Choo def. Lola Vice The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The bizarre Wendy Choo picked up her biggest win since returning from injury, knocking Lola Vice out...

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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...

American Made faction impresses with Ivy Nile's debut, setting stage for potential dominance in WWE. Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship reign solidifies him as dominant force in WWE landscape. Pete Dunne and Sheamus rivalry heats up, showcasing intense promo work and building anticipation for upcoming match.

The road to WWE's Bash In Berlin becomes a little clearer as Monday Night Raw airs in front of an electric crowd in Austin, Texas. The show featured an Intercontinental Championship 2 Out Of 3 Falls rematch between Bronn Breakker and, Sami Zayn, Gunther and Randy Orton adding fuel to the fire of their World Heavyweight Championship match at the upcoming Ple, Cm Punk having "travel issues" until he showed up out of nowhere to attack Drew McIntyre, and the trio of Sonia Deville, Shayna Bayzler, and Zoe Stark revealed they are to be known as Pure Fusion Collective.

Perhaps the biggest news of the night involved The Terror Twins,...

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

Pete Dunne came to Nxt and made a statement by defeating former Nxt Champion Trick Williams in one-on-one action. The action devolved quickly into a brutal fight as the competitors brutalized each other until Williams hit Dunne with a remarkable neckbreaker after catching the Bruiserweight in mid air. Dunne continued to manipulate Williams’ joints, but the former Nxt Champion became fed up and fired back at his opponent with a flurry of moves, including a big boot and a Book End. The Bruiserweight preyed on that over aggressive behavior as...

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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: No Disqualification Match – Brooks Jensen def. Josh Briggs The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Brooks Jensen picked up maybe the biggest win in his singles career by knocking off Josh Briggs thanks to an assist from Shawn Spears. Jensen attacked Briggs before the match could even begin, sparking all out chaos between the former tag team partners. The bigger Briggs used his power advantage to turn the tide and plant Jensen through the announce table with a brutal chokeslam. The deranged Jensen regained control thanks to a slew of weapons, going as far as to taunt Booker T on commentary as he hit Briggs with a kendo stick numerous times. As the two Superstars battled, Spears made his way to the...

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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: Street Fight – Jaida Parker def. Michin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Michin and Jaida Parker were ready for war as they both arrived with a baseball bat and and a trash can full of weapons, respectively. Sporting an old school Nxt look, Michin whipped some sense into the young Parker using her belt and other various weapons, but Parker was up to the challenge and responded with equal intensity. Michin went for broke on her dive to the outside but it backfired as she face planted on several steel chairs. Parker used the momentum to dump Michin onto dozens of screws and lug nuts, and hit her opponent with a devastating Hipnotic through the Nxt wall. One more Hipnotic inside...

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Match #1: Tag Team Turmoil – Winners: Chase U The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Malik Blade and Edris Enofé kicked off the match against New Catch Republic, but Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne used their athleticism against them as Dunne took Blade out before the team hit a joint powerbomb to secure the fall. Legado del Fantasma’s Angel and Berto were next into the match, and it led to more high octane-offense, culminating in Apollo Crews appearing and costing Legado the win. Bate and Dunne continued only to run into Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, but a rollup by Dunne caught Anderson off-guard. Chase U became the final team to enter, and Andre Chase and Duke Hudson capitalized on their freshness as...

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Match #1: Michin def. Jaida Parker The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After competing in the Women’s Nxt North American Championship Ladder Match, Michin and Jaida Parker competed in what turned into a high-stakes singles matchup. Michin was determined to silence the newcomer Parker after all of the smack talk, but Ms. Parker quickly proved that she could back it all up by using her brutal strikes and innovative offense. Parker was in full control when Michin’s O.C. partners, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, appeared to provide some support. Parker went for a steel chair but she was thwarted by Anderson, allowing Michin to roll her up and score the win.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Gallus def. Wes Lee,...

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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: Bianca Belair, Bayley, Naomi & Jade Cargill def. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Dakota Kai and Tiffany Stratton The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

A flurry of offense culminated with Bianca Belair hitting Dakota Kai with the K.O.D. to pick up the victory for her team. Although issues between The Est of WWE and Bayley were still evident, the showdown was an exciting prelude to the WWE Women’s Title Triple Threat Match and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match at Backlash France.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Authors of Pain def. New Catch Republic The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Interference by Scarlett allowed Karrion Kross to take out Tyler Bate at ringside and paved the...

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Match #1: 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal – Winner: “Big” Bronson Reed The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

“Big” Bronson Reed etched his name in history as he won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in thrilling fashion. Omos looked like the early favorite as he tossed out Kit Wilson, prompting Elton Prince to voluntarily eliminate himself to join his Pretty Deadly partner and avoid the wrath of The Nigerian Giant. As the field dwindled, Ricochet was poised to take control, but he was shockingly eliminated by Jd McDonagh, who was then promptly superkicked over the top rope by Akira Tozawa. Tozawa, Reed, Ivar and Otis were the final four Superstars, and the Aussie giant stood tall after eliminating the Viking Raider.

Apart from the thrilling matches at WWE, the wrestling industry has often made headlines for lacking female referees, until Jessika Carr made her debut in 2019 during SmackDown. Being the first full-time female referee, Carr has been working with WWE for a long time.

Damian Priest | image: Wikimedia Commons

However, despite her unbiased judgment and help, she seems to lack her deserving credit. Take the recent example of WrestleMania 40 when a few fans noticed Jessica Carr helping Damian Priest during the Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match. Apparently, Carr saved Priest from a scary botch by informing him about his ladder. And yet, rarely anyone offered Carr the credit for helping.

Jessica Carr Went Unnoticed Despite Saving Damian Priest

Making her debut in 2019 during Friday Night SmackDown, Jessica Carr became WWE’s first full-time female referee. Ever since then she has been appearing during several matches and dedicating herself to the wrestling universe.

We were lucky enough to be in attendance for the Smackdown taping in Philadelphia. The taping happened at the Wells Fargo Center which is directly across the street from Lincoln Financial Field which will be hosting WrestleMania 40 over the weekend.

Ko Show

The opening of the show saw Kevin Owens host his Ko show with guest Randy Orton. Logan Paul who they both face in a triple threat match on Sunday. Paul mocked them from across the street the site of WrestleMania which led to a comedic chase around both Wells Fargo and the Link. Until Orton and Ko eventually tricked Ko to come to the ring where Paul was eventually beaten down by both men.

Big” Bronson Reed won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

“Big” Bronson Reed etched his name in history as he won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Omos looked like the early...

WrestleMania, also known as the Showcase of the Immortals, is back for its 40th annual edition as wrestling continues its hottest streak in years. Contributing factors have included Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson making a prolonged comeback, the writing involving the world title reign of his cousin Roman Reigns being strong, plus the rise of second-generation star Cody Rhodes and his quest to “finish the story” by winning the world title at WrestleMania.

Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s show.

What time is it at?

This Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. Each night’s show is expected to last between three and four hours, ending by around 11 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Pacific.

Is it on TV or streaming? Where can I watch WrestleMania?

The show streams on Peacock. It will also be available for replay on Peacock following the show,...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Pretty Deadly def. Randy Orton & Kevin Owens The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Just one week before their Triple Threat Match with United States Champion Logan Paul at WrestleMania, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens teamed up once again, this time facing Pretty Deadly. Just as Ko and Orton were rolling, Paul slithered from underneath the ring, hitting Ko in the jaw with the brass knuckles and allowing Pretty Deadly to capture the victory.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller def. The Street Profits The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Street Profits opened the match like a house on fire as Angelo Dawkins sent Grayson Waller flying into the announce table with a massive tackle.

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Legado del Fantasma def. The Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Angel and Berto are one step closer to realizing their WrestleMania dreams as they defeated Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro in a WrestleMania Xl Tag Team Championship Qualifying Match. Angel and Berto brought the fight right to The Lwo, including throwing Del Toro off the top rope in exhilarating fashion. Del Toro fought hard and tagged in the high-flying Wilde, a move that turned the tide for a short time. Legado del Fantasma were able to isolate Wilde in the ring before hitting him with a stunning press slam into a kick right to the stomach, winning them the match.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Randy Orton def.

Welcome to this review of WWE’s Elimination Chamber Pay Per View, right here on Nerdly. In a change to the typical show, this year’s PPV emanated from Perth in Australia… 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: WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship – The Kabuki Warriors def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Competing in her home country, Indi Hartwell needed to calm her nerves in an incredible atmosphere in Perth, Western Australia. Although Damage Ctrl recently ejected Bayley from its ranks, Women’s Tag Team Champions The Kabuki Warriors were primed to go it alone against Hartwell and Candice LeRae, former Nxt Women’s Tag Team Champions. Asuka and Kairi Sane stuck with their apparent game plan of isolating LeRae from Hartwell, drawing the ire from the Australian faithful.

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

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

Seconds after driving Liv Morgan into the SmackDown announce table, Tiffany Stratton disrespected Bianca Belair with a slap as The Est of WWE was watching the match at ringside. The irate Belair climbed up to the apron, only to inadvertently delay the official’s ability to count Morgan’s pin attempt. When Stratton kicked out, Morgan’s momentum caused her to accidentally knock Belair off the apron, allowing Tiffany to roll up Liv for an enormous win prior to her Elimination Chamber Match against Morgan, Belair, Becky Lynch, Naomi and Raquel Rodriguez.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Bron Breakker def. Dante Chen The following is courtesy of wwe.

Roman Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and he has been on top of the world for well over three years now. That is why it comes as no surprise he is viewed as the biggest star in professional wrestling.

Roman Reigns

With that being said, WWE making The Tribal Chief stay at the top of the food chain for so long might just lead to another beloved WWE Superstar ending up leaving the company and perhaps the world of professional wrestling as a whole.

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Sheamus, a long-time fixture in WWE, has been sidelined due to a prolonged shoulder injury. Despite his absence from WWE television, he responded to a fan who mocked his inclination for 5-star matches.

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Aj Styles The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After a confrontation at ringside, LA Knight distracted the official as Aj Styles was looking to get the three-count on Drew McIntyre. When The Phenomenal One turned to knock the interfering Knight off the apron, McIntyre used the distraction to hit the Claymore Kick for the win. As a result, McIntyre became one of six Superstars that will battle inside the Elimination Chamber for the right to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WrestleMania.

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

After putting a stop to Michin’s Styles Clash attempt, Bianca Belair hit the...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match – #DIY def. The New Day, The Creed Brothers and Imperium The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match, #DIY gained the upper hand over their opponents to hit Meeting in the Middle on Giovanni Vinci for the victory. With the huge win, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa will take on Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne on Friday’s SmackDown to see who will earn the right to challenge Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Judgment Day at WWE Elimination Chamber.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2:Becky Lynch def. Shayna Baszler The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite Shayna Baszler targeting Becky Lynch’s arm throughout their matchup,...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode!

Match #1: Kevin Owens def. Austin Theory The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a reversal of fortunes, the same plan that Logan Paul executed against Kevin Owens at Royal Rumble backfired on the United States Champion this time. As Ko was looking strong against Theory, Paul, providing guest commentary, tossed the 150 million-hit man a pair of brass knuckles. Owens was able to snatch the weapon from Theory’s hand, however, nailing the former U.S. Champion square in the jaw. This time the referee did not see the infraction, allowing Owens to walk away with the victory.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Qualifier Match – Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate def. Pretty Deadly, The Lwo and...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode!

Match #1: Santos Escobar, Angel & Humberto def. The Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although Carlito hit the Backstabber on Humberto in the height of their explosive Six-Man Tag Team Match, his failure to realize that Santos Escobar had tagged himself opened the door for his adversary to pick up the quick pinfall.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a surprise SmackDown moment, the tough-as-nails Pete Dunne returned to team with Tyler Bate against Elton Prince and Kit Wilson. In the final moments, The Big Strong Boi leaped over the top rope to take out Wilson at ringside and set up The BruiserWeight...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, the first of 2024, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode!

Match #1: U.S. Title Tournament Final – Kevin Owens def. Santos Escobar The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After weeks of hard-fought battles, the United States Title Tournament came down to Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar. After The Lwo took out Angel and Humberto, Ko capitalized by hitting Escobar with a cannonball and a swanton bomb, nearly coming away with the quick victory. Escobar was able to fight back, however, dialing in on Owens’ broken hand, which was still in a cast. Battling in front of U.S. Champion Logan Paul, the two competitors left it all on the line. After a seesaw match, Ko earned the win with a Pop-up Powerbomb and a Stunner.

My Score:...

The King of Bros is now unemployed.

On Friday, Matt Riddle announced via X, the app formerly known as Twitter, that he is no longer a WWE wrestler.

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“Just wanted to inform everyone that I’m no longer with WWE,” Riddle wrote. “Thank you for the memories and opportunities. Also, thank you to all the fans for the support and love...

This August 21, the Jacob Burns Film Center Pleasantville, NY will be screening the original 1933 classic King Kong before it comes alive on Broadway this fall. Following the screening will be a QampA with the Musical Creative Team, including Olivier Award-winning director amp choreographer Drew McOnie, Helpmann Award-winning set amp projection designer Peter England, Helpmann Award-winning creature designer Sonny Tilders and lead producer amp Global Creatures CEO Carmen Pavlovic, the discussion will be moderated by four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer Dori Berinstein.