This Day In Wrestling History: May 19

1991 – WCW Superbrawl I took place in St. Petersburg, Florida, showcasing an exciting lineup of matches. In the main event, WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair faced off against NWA World Heavyweight titleholder Tatsumi Fujinami, resulting in Flair’s victory and the unification of both world championships. The event also featured other thrilling bouts, includingContinue reading “This Day In Wrestling History: May 19”

AEW Fight Forever Finally Has A Release Date And It Is Soon

According to a report from Fightful Select, AEW Fight Forever is set to release on June 27. The release date has been subject to speculation and tentative plans in the past. The announcement is expected to be made officially within the next week. Fightful has also mentioned that AEW holds the rights to the gameContinue reading “AEW Fight Forever Finally Has A Release Date And It Is Soon”

Adam Cole Poised to Challenge for AEW World Title Following Double Or Nothing

In a recent development, it appears that Adam Cole is primed for a significant championship opportunity in AEW. The former NXT standout, who has already been involved in the AEW World Title picture, has now embraced a babyface role, garnering tremendous support from fans and reigniting his pursuit of championship gold. With his ongoing rivalryContinue reading “Adam Cole Poised to Challenge for AEW World Title Following Double Or Nothing”

NWA Announces Full Brackets for 2023 Crockett Cup Tournament

The NWA has revealed the complete brackets for the highly anticipated 2023 Crockett Cup, a two-day wrestling tournament set to take place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Featuring an impressive lineup of NWA stars, here are the exciting matches: Prepare for an action-packed tournament as the NWA’s top stars battle it out for Crockett Cup gloryContinue reading “NWA Announces Full Brackets for 2023 Crockett Cup Tournament”

WWE 2K23 Patch 1.11 Addresses Delayed Moves and Adds New Content

In the latest update for WWE 2K23, Patch 1.11, released on May 19, significant improvements have been made to address concerns regarding delayed signature moves and finishers during gameplay. This patch aims to enhance the overall experience for players by ensuring smoother and more responsive execution of these critical actions. This update follows closely onContinue reading “WWE 2K23 Patch 1.11 Addresses Delayed Moves and Adds New Content”

Spoilers For Tonight’s Episode Of Smackdown May 19

On the upcoming edition of Friday Night SmackDown, The Bloodline will be in the spotlight. Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will confront Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, while The Usos will face Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar in the main event. However, according to Better Wrestling Experience, issues within The Bloodline might escalate during theContinue reading “Spoilers For Tonight’s Episode Of Smackdown May 19”

Seth Rollins Will Be Missing More WWE TV Time

WWE Superstar Seth Rollins was absent from Monday’s episode of WWE Raw as he was busy filming scenes for the upcoming Marvel movie “Captain America: New World Order.” The film is scheduled for release on May 3, 2024. Rollins’ absence was explained through video packages promoting his match against AJ Styles in the finals ofContinue reading “Seth Rollins Will Be Missing More WWE TV Time”

Saraya Discusses A Potential WWE Hall of Fame Induction, Thinks Other Women Deserve To Be Inducted Before Her

During an in-depth conversation on The Corner Podcast, AEW superstar Saraya (also known as Paige) opened up about the possibility of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and expressed her belief that there are other women who deserve the honor before her. When asked about the potential Hall of Fame induction, Saraya respondedContinue reading “Saraya Discusses A Potential WWE Hall of Fame Induction, Thinks Other Women Deserve To Be Inducted Before Her”

WWE CEO Nick Khan Discusses Potential Expansion of Programming and Lucha Libre Focus

During the MoffettNathanson’s Inaugural Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference, WWE CEO Nick Khan provided insights into the company’s plans for expanding their television programming and exploring new content possibilities. Khan expressed WWE’s ambition to have a presence on television every day of the week, stating, “Ideally for us, we would go every day of theContinue reading “WWE CEO Nick Khan Discusses Potential Expansion of Programming and Lucha Libre Focus”

Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler’s WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Plans on Hold

Plans for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler to pursue the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles have hit a roadblock, according to the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The report suggests that the women’s tag titles have faced a curse since Rousey and Baszler were originally intended to win them at WrestleMania. Unfortunately, dueContinue reading “Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler’s WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Plans on Hold”

John Cena Shares Honest Criticism of Austin Theory

In a recent interview with Sam Roberts, John Cena didn’t hold back as he shared his honest feedback and advice for US Champion Austin Theory following their WrestleMania 39 program. While Cena’s challenge for Theory’s gold was unsuccessful, fans speculated that Cena wasn’t a fan of Theory’s work and that he didn’t truly put theContinue reading “John Cena Shares Honest Criticism of Austin Theory”

WWE Considers Major Changes For Smackdown In Media Rights Negotiations

During the MoffettNathanson’s Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference on Thursday, May 18, WWE CEO Nick Khan provided insights into the company’s thinking regarding the ongoing media rights negotiations with NBCU and Fox. Khan revealed that WWE is open to significant changes in their programming strategy. Khan specifically mentioned WWE SmackDown, highlighting its flexibility in termsContinue reading “WWE Considers Major Changes For Smackdown In Media Rights Negotiations”

Trinity Shines in IMPACT Wrestling Debut: Full Results May 18

On May 18, 2023, IMPACT Wrestling delivered an action-packed episode on AXS TV and YouTube Channel. The highlight of the show was Trinity’s highly anticipated in-ring debut as she squared off against KiLynn King from The Coven, one-half of the Knockout’s Tag Team Champions. In other exciting matches, X-Division Champion Trey Miguel took on LaredoContinue reading “Trinity Shines in IMPACT Wrestling Debut: Full Results May 18”

Gisele Shaw Accepts Open Challenge at IMPACT Under Siege

Trinity, fresh off her victorious IMPACT Wrestling debut against KiLynn King, is set for her first IMPACT Plus match. Gisele Shaw has stepped up to answer Trinity’s open challenge, with their highly anticipated face-off scheduled for IMPACT Under Siege on May 26. In a surprising turn of events, Jai Vidal’s attempt to attack Trinity backfiredContinue reading “Gisele Shaw Accepts Open Challenge at IMPACT Under Siege”

Katsuyori Shibata to Defend ROH Pure Title in Vegas Against Alex Coughlin

Tony Khan, the President of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), made a social media announcement that Katsuyori Shibata will defend his Ring of Honor Pure Championship against Alex Coughlin on May 24, 2023. The highly anticipated match will take place in Vegas and will be broadcasted on the June 1 episode of Ring of Honor, exclusivelyContinue reading “Katsuyori Shibata to Defend ROH Pure Title in Vegas Against Alex Coughlin”

Bryan Danielson Joins AEW’s Creative Team for Collision Debut

In a report by Fightful Select, it has been revealed that Bryan Danielson, the prominent professional wrestler, will be lending his creative talents to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) for their much-anticipated Collision brand. This comes as no surprise, as Danielson had previously contributed in a similar capacity during his time in WWE, particularly when heContinue reading “Bryan Danielson Joins AEW’s Creative Team for Collision Debut”