The Miz learned a lesson in Manchester — you say his name and Joe Hendry appears. He won his fifth straight match in WWE while poor Mike Mizanin hasn’t been booked to go over dating back to 2024.
Following the KNOKX Pro Wrestling show assault on Syko Stu, Kick has confirmed that Raja Jackson is banned from the platform. Personally I hope that’s a permanent ban.
Good news! With DDP’s help, Lex Luger is now able to walk on his own unsupported.
Last week’s Raw did 2.8 million viewers – the same as the week before. (Netflix)
Rhea Ripley says Candice LeRae is underutilized: “It’s hard to pinpoint anyone specifically, but I feel like there’s a lot, especially in the women’s division. There’s so many women that I know are so amazing at what they do, and they don’t get enough TV time or the opportunities to really show everyone what they can do. Someone that I love is Candice LeRae, and going through NXT with her and how her brain works and how she goes out there and she’s like the vet in the ring, she knows what to do and she keeps everyone calm and she’s got ideas and it’s just like I wish that someone like her would get more of an opportunity.”
NWA is returning to New York on Sept. 26th for a show at Sacred Heart Catholic in Queens.
Speaking of the East coast, Pro Wrestling REVOLVER will be in Newark on November 21st.
The last AEW Collision did 281,000 viewers and a 0.07. That’s down from 286,000 but up from a 0.06 in the 18-49 demo. (Wrestlenomics)
Nathan Cruz has joined AEW as a coach and a producer.
Shotzi Blackheart will face Alejandra Quintanilla at Fightland next month. (MLW)
Vince McMahon’s next court appearance (a disposition hearing) for his traffic accident is currently scheduled for October 16th. (PWI)
Speaking of Vince, Drew McIntyre, The Miz and Maryse were at his 80th birthday party.
Ice Williams and Jordan Oasis have also been released from their WWE ID deals. (PWI)
The presiding court and judge in Ted DiBiase Jr.’s federal criminal trial ruled on August 22nd that Exhibit List, Witness List, and Jury Instructions are all due by December 16th before the trial begins on January 6th, 2026. (PWI)
Maki Itoh’s Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling deal has expired and she’s now a free agent. Please AEW, sign her! For the love of all that’s good in the business, sign her!
NXT will be holding a four woman tournament starting next week to determine a contender for Sol Ruca’s WWE Speed title featuring Candice LeRae, Lainey Reid, Faby Apache and Xia Brookside. (WWE)
Here’s the updated card for NXT No Mercy. (WWE)
- NXT Championship Match: Oba Femi vs. Ricky Saints
- NXT Women’s Championship Match: Jacy Jayne vs. Lola Vice
- WWE Women’s Speed Championship Match: Sol Ruca vs. Winner of Tournament
WWE house show results from Manchester are below. (WBS)
- The Usos & Jacob Fatu def. Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Tonga Loa
- WWE Women’s US Championship Match: Giulia def. Zelina Vega
- WWE Tag Team Championships Match: The Wyatt Sicks def. Rey Fenix & LA Knight
- The Miz’s Open Challenge: Joe Hendry def. The Miz
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss def. Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez
- The War Raiders def. The New
- The Manchester Maniacs def. The New Day
- WWE Women’s Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton def. Nia Jax and Jade Cargill
- CM Punk, Sami Zayn, & PENTA def. The Judgment Day. Roxanne Perez interfered and hit Pop Rox on Punk during the match.
