WWE, NXT, AEW, IMPACT! latest – Braun Strowman added to WWE Championship match for Backlash 2021 pay-per-view
Braun Strowman has been added to the Backlash WWE Championship match on Monday night’s RAW.
The pay-per-view match will now be a triple threat for the title, with Strowman and Drew McIntyre challenging champion Bobby Lashley for the belt.
WWE Superstars march on towards the next pay-per-view: Wrestlemania Backlash 2021.
WWE NXT has moved to Tuesdays, seeing ratings for them and AEW Dynamite to increase.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) stands tall on Wednesdays as the relatively new promotion showcases their talented roster on AEW: Dynamite on TNT.
AEW is a mix of up-and-coming talent, indie darlings, and legends like the “Demo God” Chris Jericho.
Promising stars like Tay Conti, Jade Cargill, and Britt Baker are making waves with the likes of indie darlings like Thunder Rosa.
Impact! Wrestling has moved its show to Thursday nights on Twitch, and ASX.
Current Impact world champion Rich Swann and AEW World Champion Kenny Omega continue to heat things up for the Rebellion pay-per-view.
Read our wrestling live blog below for the latest news and updates…
- Patricia Rogers
THE YOUNG BUCKS REVEAL HOW MUCH WWE OFFERED THEM IN 2019
AEW stars The Young Bucks were two of the hottest free agents in wrestling back in 2019.
The Young Bucks could have signed with WWE but took their chances on AEW instead.
While appearing on The Talk n Shop podcast, Matt Jackson revealed how much WWE offered the tag team: “I knew the kind of money The Good Brothers were getting.
"Everyone else was getting like $150,000 to start.
"He was already offering us $500,000 each guaranteed.
"I’m going like, ‘what!’ At that moment, we knew our street value. That was just the first offer.”
Read the full story here.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE NXT APRIL 27, 2021 PREVIEW
WWE NXT airs every Tuesday night 8pm on USA Network.
Here is a preview of this week's episode:
Adam Cole addresses NXT Universe for the first time since NXT Takeover
NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida joins forces with MSK to go against Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, and Raul Mendoza
Bronson Reed faces Austin Theory for an NXT North American Title opportunity
Dakota Kai vs. Mercedes Martinez
- Patricia Rogers
WWE RAW APRIL 26, 2021 RESULTS
WWE Raw is building to the next pay-per-view Wrestlemania Backlash.
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Charlotte Flair is back after apologizing to end her suspension, and Braun Strowman has earned himself a spot in the WWE Championship match at Backlash.
Here are the results of the show:
Braun Strowman def. Mace & T-Bar via disqualification
Mace & T-Bar def. Braun Strowman & Drew McIntyre via count out
Braun Strowman def. Drew McIntyre via pinfall
Charlotte Flair def. Mandy Rose via pinfall
Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods & Damian Priest def. Jaxson Ryker, Elias & The Miz via pinfall
Sheamus and Humberto Carrillo brawled
Randy Orton & Riddle def. Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander via pinfall
Alexa Bliss appeared on Alexa's Playground
- Patricia Rogers
MEET THE MAN BEHIND SASHA BANKS, HER HUSBAND MIKAZE
Sasha Banks is one of the top stars of WWE.
The former SmackDown Women's Champion is private about her life, but fans do know that she is married to former wrestler Mikaze.
Sasha Banks and Mikaze pose on the beachCredit: Instagram He is also a gear designer at WWE, and avid video gamer.
Learn more about him here.
- Patricia Rogers
MEET WWE STAR DANA BROOKE'S BOYFRIEND ULYSSES DIAZ
WWE star Dana Brooke is currently dating Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship fighter, Ulysses Diaz.
Diaz and Brooke tend to post adorable snaps of each other on social media.
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Learn more about him here.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE STAR MANDY ROSE WOWS IN CALVIN KLEIN
WWE siren Mandy Rose frequently wows her followers with dazzling snaps to Instagram.
Rose shows off her bod in pretty bikinis,Calvin Klein underwear, and even holding her adorable new puppy.
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- Patricia Rogers
SUN SPORT LISTS THE TEN GREATEST WOMEN'S MATCHES AT WRESTLEMANIA
The next WWE pay-per-view is coming and the excitement is brewing.
Wrestlemania Backlash is happening in May 2021 and comes after a history making two-day event.
Sun Sport counts down the ten greatest Wrestlemania matches featuring women.
Read the full list here.
- Patricia Rogers
LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WWE NXT STAR RIDGE HOLLAND
Former Rugby footballer turned wrestler Ridge Holland has been making waves in WWE NXT.
Ridge Holland was born Luke Menzies in 1988 and grew up in Yorkshire, England.
Now a professional wrestler, he was formerly a professional rugby player.
Menzies began his Rugby career in 2007 and played with the Hull Kingston Rovers, Batley Bulldogs, Salford Red Devils, and York City Knights.
He made a Super League appearance in 2008 and played for the Toronto Wolfpack during the team's inaugural season.
After getting injured in 2016, he decided to pursue a career in wrestling and got his start training in the UK Independent Circuit with legendary coach Marty Jones.
He even tried out for WWE in 2016 but did not end up getting signed until 2018 joining the NXT brands.
Read full story here.
- Patricia Rogers
JOHN CENA PRAISES THE MIZ ON TWITTER
John Cena is one of WWE's biggest stars and has gone on to be a big player in Hollywood.
He had a very famous feud with The Miz, who he recently praised on Twitter.
WWE released a documentary on the life and career of The Miz and Cena highly recommends it.
The Miz replied to the megastar with a tweet saying: "Thank you #Respect"
- Patricia Rogers
MATT CARDONA CLARIFIES HIS INJURY ON IMPACT'S REBELLION EVENT
Matt Cardona had a one on one match against Brian Meyers.
One spot during the match Cardona looks to have landed awkwardly.
The referee put up the "X" symbol to let the back know that he was actually hurt.
Fans were concerned, so Cardona went to Twitter to give fans some relief: “Hopefully not as bad as it felt. Knee cap is back in place. Thanks guys.”
- Patricia Rogers
WWE HIRES A NEW EXECUTIVE FORMERLY AT FOX CORP.
WWE announced on Monday that it has hired a new executive.
Claudine Lilien has been hired as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales & Partnerships.
Lilien has held leadership roles at FOX and some of its subsidiaries.
The new WWE exec will report to WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE'S SHANE MCMAHON ONCE TRIED TO BUY UFC
WWE exec and legend Shane McMahon once unsuccessfully tried to buy UFC before Dana White transformed the MMA company.
McMahon has been known to have a more progressive look at business than his father Vince.
In the early 2000s, McMahon saw the promise in mixed martial arts, and an upstart promotion called UFC.
He tried to bid on it, but was not successful.
Check out the full story here.
- Patricia Rogers
FORMER WWE STAR RYBACK SHARES HI THOUGHTS ON COVID VACCINE
Ex-WWE star Ryback is very polarizing on Twitter.
On Monday he took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the COVID vaccine:
- Patricia Rogers
WWE HOST KAYLA BRAXTON WOWS IN FRESH FACED WINE SELFIE
WWE host Kayla Braxton is doing her thing on WWE television.
On Monday she shared an adorable fresh-faced selfie drinking red wine.
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- Patricia Rogers
AEW DARK ELEVATION APRIL 26, 2021 PREVIEW
AEW Dark Elevation is AEW's newest show on YouTube airing Mondays.
Here is a preview of tonight's episode:
Chuck Taylor w/ Trent? vs. Rey Fenix w/ Penta El Zero Medo
Joey Janela w/ Sonny Kiss vs. Matt Sydal w/ Mike Sydal
Red Velvet & Big Swole vs. Nyla Rose & Madi Wrenkowski w/ Vickie Guerrero
Scorpio Sky & Ethan Page vs. Dark Order's Alex Reynolds & Alan "5" Angels
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- Patricia Rogers
SIN CARA REVEALS SOME OF HIS EXPERIENCE IN WWE
Sin Cara was granted his release from WWE in 2020.
He was at one point the second longest tenured superstar on the roster.
In a sit down with Gary Cassidy of Inside the Ropes he revealed his relationship with Vince McMahon, and more.
"I had great times there, but obviously there were a lot of things that I wasn’t agreeing with.”
Check out the full interview:
- Patricia Rogers
WWE FILES TWO NEW TRADEMARKS
WWE has filed trademarks for the term ‘In-Dex’ with The United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The trademarks were filed on 4/21 under merchandise and entertainment services.
WWE and trademarks are always a point of discussion.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE RAW APRIL 26, 2021 PREVIEW
Fans anticipate another edition of WWE's Monday Night RAW.
Here is a preview of the show so far:
WWE Champion Bobby Lashley returns to Raw
Former Retribution members T-BAR and MACE will team up to face Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman
Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston & Damian Priest vs. The Miz, Elias & Jaxson Ryder
Asuka, Naomi & Lana to vs. Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler
- Patricia Rogers
FORMER WWE STARS FEATURED IN IMPACT WRESTLING SLAMMIVERSARY PROMO VIDEO
IMPACT! Wrestling is fresh off hosting their Rebellion pay-per-view which saw title changes, debuts, and more.
In a promotional video for their pay-per-view Slammiversary in July, you can see the imagery of former WWE superstars: Mickie James, Samoa Joe, and Chelsea Green.
All three superstars have been signed to IMPACT! Wrestling at one point, so it is not totally crazy that they were featured.
However, does this mean that these three former Impact champions are making their return?
It is important to note that their non-compete clause ends July 14.
- Patricia Rogers
CHELSEA GREEN'S NEW POD '50 SHADES OF GREEN' DEBUTS!
Ex-WWE star Chelsea Green was released from WWE earlier this month but nothing has stopped her grind.
She has already launched her new podcast, 50 Shades of Green, and the very first episode is available NOW!
- Patricia Rogers
THE US SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO HEAR LAWSUIT AGAINST WWE
On Monday, The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeals of ex-WWE superstars in a lawsuit.
Six years ago, former wrestlers including: William "Billy Jack'' Haynes, Russ "Big Russ'' McCullough, Ryan Sakoda, Matthew "Luther Reigns'' Wiese and the wife of the late Nelson "Viscera'' Frazier sued the WWE.
More than 50 wrestlers joined the suit, blaming WWE over concussions and other injuries.
The company was accused of knowing the dangers and risks of head injuries but not warning them.
The Supreme Court did not issue a reason on refusing to hear the case.
- Patricia Rogers
FORMER WWE STAR MICKIE JAMES WILL ADDRESS #TRASHGATE THIS WEEK
Mickie James stirred up a frenzy when she posted a picture of her belongings returned to her in a trash bag by WWE.
This led to both Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to react on Twitter.
And later on it was revealed that longtime exec Mark Carrano was fired.
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In a press release issued to PWInsider, it was announced that James will address the incidents on her podcast GAWTV.
The press release says: "WWE star Mickie James opens up with unfiltered comments discussing the controversy over the return of her belongings and her release from World Wrestling Entertainment on the epic conclusion of Grown Ass Women (GAW) TV’s 50th episode, which will debut on the GAWTV YouTube channel on Wednesday, April 28, at 5 p.m. ET."
Subscribe to the GAWTV YouTube channel here.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE PAUSES ON SNOOP DOGG RETURNING TO WWE
Snoop Dogg has made numerous appearances in WWE over the years.
He is the cousin of former SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks, and an avid wrestling fan.
However, he has recently made appearances in AEW, a seemingly rival promotion.
While speaking with Hot 97 on Ebro in the Morning show he talked about how WWE pushed "pause on him".
Check out the full story here.
- Patricia Rogers
FORMER WWE STAR MAKES IMPACT WRESTLING DEBUT AT REBELLION
Big Cass, or CasXL, however you know him, made his debut in IMPACT Wrestling on Sunday.
He is now going by W. Morrissey, and was a surprise to everyone watching.
W. Morrissey known as Big Cass in WWE, has had his share of struggles post-WWE but it looks like he is on the right track.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE CHARLOTTE FLAIR STUNS FANS ON INSTAGRAM WITH NEW GLAM SHOT
WWE star Charlotte Flair turns heads on social media with a glam post she shared on Instagram Monday.
Flair, recently fired back at wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer for body shaming her.
She captioned the post, "Some call it arrogant I call it confidence.”
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Her fiance Andrade also supported her with a tribute post to his Instagram.
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