Either John Cena’s campaign was a success; or (more likely) WWE was planning it all along and made Cena promote the idea to get fans engaged — whatever the case his match with AJ Styles is now official for Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia. (WWE)
In this interview The Rock talks about playing Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine: “For years, I’ve been dreaming and hoping. My desire was to play not only a dramatic role, but something that I felt like I could really sink my teeth into, and rip myself open. You hear that term. I just didn’t want to do drama. I wanted to do something that really allowed me to do that. I went back to what it’s like being a 15-year-old kid and coming home and being evicted. The thing that I was running from, which was ripping myself open, is actually the thing that I needed the most because it made me realize that the thing I love, which is acting and telling these stories, now I see it in a different world.”
WWE has inked a deal with Coyote Promotions which will see more “WWE Fan Nights” take place across a variety of sporting events with Coyote’s help.
Prosecutors were once again forced to respond to Liv Morgan’s stalker and his latest legal bid for release on bail pending trial. They strongly advocated for Morgan, calling the stalker “a serious flight risk” and noting that he’s only in the country on a work visa that expires in December, so in theory he could flee to his native Canada on bail to avoid prosecution and incarceration entirely.
The pre-sale code for WrestleMania 42 is (surprise surprise) MANIA. (PWI)
Speaking of WM 42 Brock Lesnar has been added to the poster.
Both the September 8th and 15th episodes of Raw did 2.6 million viewers. (Netflix)
Kenan Thompson and Johnny Ryan Jr. are developing a Randy Savage biopic called Macho.
Kris Statlander will defend her Women’s Title against Mina Shirakawa on Dynamite tonight. (AEW)
Ricochet couldn’t resist making fun of WWE for the low grades they got for Wrestlepalooza on ESPN’s own website. I know he trolls a lot but in all honesty WWE deserves this one for the fact they pissed in the corn flakes by having Stephanie McMahon do a VPN ad read promoting NOT watching the show on ESPN and getting it through Netflix internationally. How did they think ESPN would feel after that?
Piper Niven’s serious injury is neck related. (FF)
Shotzi Blackheart is doing a show at MLW Slaughterhouse. “Shotzi, known for her punk rock persona, macabre energy, and fearless attitude, will host the show in her own ghoulish fashion. With her eerie charm and over-the-top style, she promises to bring the weird, the wild, and the creepy to center stage. The Graveyard Shift with Shotzi will feature a parade of MLW’s most bizarre and dangerous grapplers stepping into her haunted domain as guests. Fans can expect spine-chilling surprises and plenty of chaos as Shotzi turns the spotlight into moonlight, giving her guests the fright-night treatment.”
Here’s the updated card for NXT No Mercy on Saturday. (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. Lainey Reid
- NXT North American Championship Match: Ethan Page vs. Tavion Heights
- Weaponized Steel Cage Match:Blake Monroe vs. Jordynne Grace
- Je’Von Evans vs. Josh Briggs
Serious accusations have appeared online accusing Masha Slamovich of domestic abuse and TNA has pulled her from all bookings while the allegations are investigated.
Here’s the card for Dynamite tonight. (AEW)
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Kris Statlander (c) vs. Mina Shirakawa
- Mark Briscoe, Hologram and TBD vs. Kazuchika Okada, Konosuke Takeshita & Hechicero
- Tony Khan has an important announcement
