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  • Hiroshi Tanahashi: Whoever Beats Jon Moxley For IWGP World Title Will Have A Big Spotlight On Them

    Hiroshi Tanahashi shares his thoughts on Jon Moxley's reign as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. AEW star Jon Moxley beat Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Windy City Riot on April 13. The move has been met with some criticism, as Moxley has missed some of NJPW's smaller shows so far. He has competed at a few of the company's larger events, including both nights of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku. Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, NJPW President...

  • Rey Fenix Not Cleared To Compete At HOG Cinco De Mayo

    Rey Fenix unable to compete at House of Glory. Penta El Zero Miedo announced that Rey Fenix was not cleared to compete at HOG Cinco De Mayo on May 5th. Fenix was scheduled to face Penta. Pentagon Jr just announced Rey Fenix is not medically cleared to wrestle him today -- pic.twitter.com/tKjQAPXa8h — Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) May 5, 2024 Fenix last wrestled on the April 27th episode of AEW Collision, taking on The Beast Mortos. It was Fenix's first match since October 2023. He...

  • WWE Backlash's Best Moments, Top Moments From WWE SmackDown, WWE On A&E Preview

    Here's your fight size update for Sunday, May 5, 2024. - Relive all the incredible moments from Backlash France as chronicled by WWE in the video embedded above. - Look back at this week’s Friday Night SmackDown to revisit the show’s most shocking, exciting, and incredible moments, presented by “The Fall Guy”! - Damian Priest, Bayley, and more recap an epic WWE Backlash France on the latest edition of WWE's The Bump! - John Cena and Batista reunite and reminisce about their incredible...

  • MLW Files New Trademarks On Its Initials

    MLW files a new trademark. MLW filed a trademark on its initials on May 2. The trademark classes covered include cutlery, print and publications, electrical apparatus, and more. The main description is, of course, for wrestling broadcasts. Check out the written descriptions below. Mark For: MLW trademark registration is intended to cover the category of downloadable television shows about professional wrestling and sports entertainment. Entertainment services, namely, the production and...

  • Jessika Carr Comments On Becoming The First Woman To Referee A WWE Title Headlining PLE Match

    Jessika Carr makes history again. Jessika Carr is no stranger to making history on WWE Premium Live Events. In the past, she's been the first woman referee in Saudi Arabia, the first woman referee inside Hell in a Cell, and had the privilege of breaking down other barriers. At WWE Backlash 2024 in France, Carr made history again when she became the first woman referee assigned to a headlining WWE Championship Match on a PLE. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque complimented...

  • Valentina Feroz Comments On WWE Release

    Valentina Feroz comments on her WWE release. Feroz was among the handful of releases made by WWE on Friday. Feroz signed with WWE in 2019 and made regular appearances on WWE NXT and NXT Level Up. Feroz posted the following message on her Instagram: With immense gratitude, I express my sincere thanks to everyone who has been part of my journey in WWE. From teammates to loyal fans, each of you has contributed to shaping my career in unforgettable ways. Thank you for all the opportunities...

  • CM Punk Still Roaming Inside WWE HQ, Considering Staying For 5/6 WWE Raw In Hartford, Connecticut

    CM Punk has been in WWE HQ so long that he's thinking about just sticking around for WWE Raw in Hartford, Connecticut. CM Punk ended up locked inside WWE HQ in Stamford, Connecticut after participating in the pre-show ahead of WWE Backlash. He vowed to see what kind of mischief he could get into and 24 hours later, he's still in HQ. This time, CM Punk posted on his Instagram story that he was headed back to the gym in the facility. He also teased potentially appearing on the May 6 episode of...

  • Ivar On His Singles Run: I Love Going To The Ring Every Week And Surprising People

    Ivar discusses his current run as a singles competitor. Since late 2023, Ivar has been on television as a singles wrestler while his long-time tag team partner, Erik, has been out of action due to injury. During his run, Ivar has impressed fans, picking up wins over the likes of Otis, Chad Gable, and Julius Creed. While speaking to Fightful for a new interview, Ivar noted that he expected to spend his entire run in WWE as a singles performer. "It’s really exciting. I think I talked a lot about...

  • Zack Sabre Jr: My Time With NJPW World TV Title Is Over For Now, My Future Stands With IWGP World Title

    Zack Sabre Jr. says he and the NJPW World TV Championship are breaking up. Zack Sabre Jr. was the inaugural NJPW World TC Champion, and he held it for 365 days before Hiroshi Tanahashi beat him at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18. Sabre Jr. regained the gold by defeating Matt Riddle at NJPW Windy City Riot. At NJPW Wrestling Dontaku on May 3, Jeff Cobb beat Zack Sabre Jr. to win the title. In his post-match comments, Zack Sabre Jr. discussed his loss. “Listen, I said in January when I lost the New Japan...

  • WWE Backlash 5/3/2024 Full Show Review & Results

    Denise (@_DeniseSalcedo), Phil (@PhilDL616), and Reg (@RighteousReg) review WWE Backlash: -WWE Women's Tag Team Championships: The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) (c) vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill -Randy Orton & Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga) -WWE Women's Championship: Bayley (c) vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton -World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest (c) vs. Jey Uso -Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c). vs. AJ Styles Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN...

  • Cody Rhodes Says He Loves The Crowd After 5/3 WWE SmackDown, Tells Them WWE Backlash Is Their PLE

    Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes shares his love for the crowd at WWE SmackDown in Lyon. The May 3 episode of WWE SmackDown emanated from the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France, ahead of WWE Backlash on May 4. The Premium Live Event will also be held at the venue. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes appeared in the closing segment of SmackDown, as he went face-to-face with his Backlash opponent, AJ Styles. Rhodes then competed in a dark match, as he defeated Shinsuke Nakamura. In a WWE...

  • WWE Smackdown 5/3/2024 Full Show Review & Result

    Kate (@MissKatefabe) and Alex (@_AlexisCardoza) discuss tonight's episode of Smackdown, including: -Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles face-to-face -WWE Tag Team Championship Match: A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller & Austin Theory) (c) vs. Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) -R-KO Show with Kevin Owens and Randy Orton -Tiffany Stratton & Two Members of Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka or Kairi Sane) vs. Bianca Belair, Naomi & Jade Cargill. -Authors of Pain (Akam & Rezar) vs. New Catch...