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10 things, including five I liked and five I didn't

Observations and thoughts about recent events in the world of big-time professional wrestling.

WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are already cursed

Which wrestler will be replaced next due to another injury?

The Daily

Talk about stuff here.

SmackDown results, live blog: First round of King and Queen of the Ring

Follow along with this week’s episode of SmackDown on FOX, featuring first round King and Queen of the Ring tournament matches for stars like Randy Orton, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, Nia Jax, Tama Tonga, and more!

TNA gets creative to determine Mustafa Ali’s next challenger for X-Division Championship

TNA’s next marquee event is Against All Odds in Chicago on June 14. Ali will need a challenger for that PPV, so TNA got creative to determine a solution.

Santino Marella makes huge announcement in TNA

The phrase ‘huge announcement’ has become buzzworthy due to AEW head honcho Tony Khan’s fondness to deliver news under that description. TNA is getting in on the act with a huge announcement of their own.

Ryan Nemeth saves Matt Hardy from ‘neck injury’ in TNA

Broken Matt was saved from disaster by the other Nemeth brother.

WWE announces Queen of the Ring matches for Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair

And just like that, they are the two favorites to go all the way in the tournament.

It looks like WWE SmackDown is moving back to USA Network earlier than we thought

Mark your calendars, wrestling fans.

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Edge’s idea to bring in Gangrel at WrestleMania was ‘shut down’ by ‘every person’ in WWE

It’s too bad that WWE rejected a legitimately cool idea at WrestleMania.

NWA announces EC3’s challenger for the Worlds Heavyweight Championship at the Crockett Cup

The National Wrestling Alliance is bringing in the top rudo from AAA to challenge the Over Man at the Crockett Cup in Forney, Texas, on May 18.

Creepy fan is kicked out of AEW / ROH taping for harassing Skye Blue

Aubrey Edwards and Rachael Ellering made sure this creep was kicked out after his disgusting misogynistic comments towards Skye Blue.

Kenny Omega’s ‘important announcement’ didn’t move the needle for AEW

AEW is struggling to find a way to boost its Dynamite numbers during a critical period of negotiating a new TV deal.

Lashley is removed from King of the Ring due to injury; WWE names his replacement

GM Nick Aldis broke the news a short while ago.

Ivar of Viking Raiders excels on Speed despite minimal coverage by WWE

The Viking Raiders star picked up a big win amid WWE’s minimal coverage of its fast-paced show.

JR on Lawler’s WWE exit: ‘I don’t think he and I have worked our last match together’

Is this a sign that Jerry Lawler on his way to AEW?

Edge explains why he chose WWE over AEW, and why he chose AEW over WWE

Adam Copeland has made all the right decisions with his pro wrestling career after returning from retirement in 2020.

AEW books the Dynamite Kid in a match on Collision

Well, this is interesting.

Jacy Jayne had surgery and is already counting the days until her return

The comeback will be even greater than the set back, according to the injured NXT star.

Title or no, Samoa Joe is a bad, bad man

Why we say that, along with highlights from the May 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, right here.

WWE has a ‘very strong’ and ‘healthy’ relationship with the Saudi government, even though Vince is gone

Some fans pretend to live in a world where everything that’s bad about WWE went out the door with Vince McMahon’s exit from the company, but that’s clearly not the case.

Fifteen years and Beyond

Beyond Wrestling celebrate fifteen years at this week’s Wrestling Open show and more! C’mon and find something new to watch!

Dynamite recap & reactions: Bryan returns to anarchy

AEW’s May 8 show featured the American Dragon. returning to battle the Elite, Swerve getting swerved, Adam Copeland defending the TNT title, Orange Cassidy in a grudge match, and more. Break it down with us here.

Rumor Roundup: Solo Sikoa, Ric Flair incident, Rousey/Lynch, Sexyy Red, more!

The latest rumors, including what a future Bloodline addition has to do with its recent presentation, The Nature Boy admits some wrongdoing but denies being drunk, Ronda’s WWE dream match, if NXT’s hip hop crossover will continue, and more!

Kingston, Danielson round out Team AEW for DoN battle with The Elite

A pair of company guys — one of whom spent much of the past year feuding with either The Young Bucks or Kazuchika Okada — join FTR for Anarchy in the Arena at the Memorial Day weekend PPV in Vegas.

Copeland gives a title shot to his new ally in the war against House of Black

After managing to keep his TNT championship in a No DQ war with Brody King, Cope got an assist from Kyle O’Reilly. That earned KOR a shot at the belt on Collision in his hometown... which is where Malakai Black could make his next move.

Mogul Embassy turns on Swerve as part of Christian’s latest scheme

The AEW World champion brought back-up to this week’s meeting with his Double or Nothing challenger. But despite a great Kendrick Lamar/Drake reference, Strickland’s old squad didn’t pick his side in this beef.

Kenny Omega’s announcement is... Anarchy in the Arena

It’ll be The Elite vs. Team AEW at Double or Nothing. But who’s on Team AEW?

Dynamite results, live blog: Copeland vs. King for the TNT title

The Cope Open brings the TNT champ’s latest battle with House of Black! Plus, Orange Cassidy takes on the man who killed Best Friends, and more build to Double or Nothing! Follow along with all the action — right here!

NXT’s numbers bounce back in a big way after Spring Breakin’ lows

May 7’s performance marked a big rebound for NXT, and came from a show that shined a spotlight on the brand’s women’s division.

AAA announces AEW & TNA wrestlers for Triplemania XXXII: Tijuana

The second stop on the Triplemania tour will include a handful of talent from North American promotions, but so far not new Mega Champion Nic Nemeth.

Gable Steveson comments on WWE release, could be aiming for the NFL

The Olympic gold medalist allegedly is allegedly the subject of interest from at least two pro football teams.

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