TV Zombie posted:

What’s bwe?

pseudodragon posted:

Does he still personally do surgeries? I don't know if I'd want an 80 year old dude working the knife even if he's the undisputed GOAT.

D.N. Nation posted:

Aww.

https://x.com/MsCharlotteWWE/status/1743099485016707428?s=20

rotinaj posted:

Why the bandage on the ear, Charlotte

I thought it was your knee

Almost as if someone got a recent implant of an alien space slug in their ear 🤔

D.N. Nation posted:

Aww.

https://x.com/MsCharlotteWWE/status/1743099485016707428?s=20

History Comes Inside! posted:

Boring serious answer its probably just covering an ear piercing that’s more hassle than it would be worth to have taken it out

rotinaj posted:

Sure it is, Visser. That definitely makes sense and isn’t you covering your rear end.

super macho dude posted:

Wasn't HHH supposed to have some huge announcement today?

super macho dude posted:

Wasn't HHH supposed to have some huge announcement today?

Kennel posted:

*Money in the Bank

Power Windows posted:

Yesterday. It was SummerSlam in Canada.

Chris James 2 posted:

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1742356670674559336

quote:

Fightful can confirm that Akam, Rezar and Paul Ellering were to be featured on Smackdown moving forward, as soon as tonight. The trio is planned to start a stable with Karrion Kross and Scarlett.

In addition, we've learned that Gable Steveson is in town, but haven't heard if he'll be used. 

Pillowpants posted:

Now here’s where you all laugh at me

Since catching back up on wrestling I’ve been watching old WWE and I realled like the shield - especially that Dean Ambrose guy. Seemed like. Huge badass.

And then I watched Jon Moxkey wreck everybodies poo poo in the classic and said “hey that guys a huge badass.”

Didn’t even give it a second thought

Pillowpants posted:

Now here’s where you all laugh at me

Since catching back up on wrestling I’ve been watching old WWE and I realled like the shield - especially that Dean Ambrose guy. Seemed like. Huge badass.

And then I watched Jon Moxkey wreck everybodies poo poo in the classic and said “hey that guys a huge badass.”

Didn’t even give it a second thought

Erin M. Fiasco posted:

When I was first starting to get into wrestling I mostly knew about Mick Foley from SvR07 and it took me an embarrassingly long time to realize that Cactus Jack and Mick Foley were not, as I had assumed, tag team partners because they shared the same theme song. And it took until his third Mankind pun in The Hardcore Diaries for me to piece together that he was also the same guy.

the escape goat posted:

oh, and I’m one of those people who thought Tall Paul’s “No More BS” meant he wasn’t dealing with WWE bullshit anymore. my boyfriend nearly died laughing when he saw the look on my face as it suddenly dawned on me that BS meant Big Show but uh yeah wrestling is fun and silly oops moments like that add to it imo

the escape goat posted:

oh, and I’m one of those people who thought Tall Paul’s “No More BS” meant he wasn’t dealing with WWE bullshit anymore. my boyfriend nearly died laughing when he saw the look on my face as it suddenly dawned on me that BS meant Big Show but uh yeah wrestling is fun and silly oops moments like that add to it imo

Erin M. Fiasco posted:

When I was first starting to get into wrestling I mostly knew about Mick Foley from SvR07 and it took me an embarrassingly long time to realize that Cactus Jack and Mick Foley were not, as I had assumed, tag team partners because they shared the same theme song. And it took until his third Mankind pun in The Hardcore Diaries for me to piece together that he was also the same guy.

Gavok posted:

While my wife never followed wrestling before meeting me, she was well aware of Paul Bearer for years. Then one day, it suddenly dawns on her and she gets mad at herself.

"His name is a pun! drat it!"

So whenever Paul Bearer comes up somewhere, she would nod and point out that his name is a pun.

Gavok posted:

While my wife never followed wrestling before meeting me, she was well aware of Paul Bearer for years. Then one day, it suddenly dawns on her and she gets mad at herself.

"His name is a pun! drat it!"

So whenever Paul Bearer comes up somewhere, she would nod and point out that his name is a pun.

quote:

Fightful Select has confirmed the long standing rumors that WWE has maintained interest in Stardom standout Giulia, but the claim for months was that nothing imminent was to be announced or determined. We’re told that Giulia has obligations with Stardom up until March that were very important to her that she wanted to prioritize. Those we've spoken to claim that Observer's report that Giulia informed Stardom she wouldn't be signing an extension with them were correct.

We're told that Giulia vs. Mercedes Mone was not a realistic option for the January 13 San Jose since Mercedes' injury, despite rumors.

WWE sources heard that Giulia appeared to not be thrilled that word of WWE interest had leaked, as she was nowhere near being able to sign with the company. We’ve also heard that As of the end of 2023, Giulia didn’t appear to want a representative for contract talks as of yet and was handling the process herself so far. That could always change as the situation progresses.

There were rumors that AEW had no interest in her in the past, but Fightful heard her name brought up in conversations this past spring as it pertained to possible Stardom talent that could appear in the company in some capacity. We haven't heard her spoken of within the company as someone expected to be brought in.

Sources in AEW and WWE both stated that if Giulia were to make a move to the states, she’d likely work heavily with producers and coaches to adjust. WWE sources told Fightful that they viewed Giulia as a potential priority acquisition.

It is widely expected by those within WWE that she would go to NXT and the Performance Center, unless she was prepared on things necessary for the main roster ahead of time. Wrestling Observer noted that she would likely take some time off after finishing up with Stardom to work on her English. WWE sources told us that is something they have resources to aid with as well, in the event that she did come directly over. There was also one WWE source that joked that "Giulia's English is better than the comprehension we've seen out of many native speakers." Amen to that.

quote:

Since PWInsider.com broke word that Kevin Dunn was retiring from World Wrestling Entertainment last Saturday, there's been an assumption that Dunn was retiring altogether. In speaking to a number of sources, we are told that while Dunn is done (no pun intended, I assure you) with WWE by his own choice, he is not seeking to retire from working and is looking into potential film and television projects down the line. I wouldn't expect him to work for any other wrestling companies.

It's also interesting to note that while he was praised on the way out, there continues to be a growing belief that Dunn exited because he felt disrespected and was a "Vince McMahon Guy", as one source stated. Let's be honest - Dunn was THE Vince McMahon Guy.

While everyone is playing up positives publicly, we are told that the relationship between the two sides has gotten more and more frayed in recent weeks with one source describing it as "getting uglier" even after Dunn put his notice in Christmas week.

As we noted Dunn wasn't going to let anyone else dictate how he ran the TV production side after four decades of being in charge and Endeavor was obviously looking to cut costs. More as we confirm Dunn's next move.

Rhonne posted:

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/178954/kevin-dunn-rumor-killer-and-more.html?p=1

I cannot imagine how unwatchable a movie or TV show with Dunn would be.

Ganso Bomb posted:

It would be insane for AEW to have zero interest in her

quote:

- US Tourney Contender Final: Kevin Owens vs. Santos Escobar

- Lashley and Street Profits promo

- WWE Women's Title: IYO SKY vs. Michin

- Butch & Partner vs. Pretty Deadly (SPOILER BELOW)

- Top Contender Match: LA Knight vs. AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton


Backstage News

- The main event referee is Charles Robinson

- Women's title match ref is Jessika Carr

- Gable Steveson vs. Cedric Alexander is scheduled for a pre-show dark match

- Bayley vs. Chelsea Green is scheduled for a post-show dark match

- Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo are scheduled for the show


SPOILERS

- The top contender match is scheduled for three segments

- US Title Tourney match is scheduled for three segments

- AOP & Paul Ellering are set to return with Karrion Kross and Scarlett in a segment with Lashley and Street Profits

- Tyler Bate is set to make his Smackdown debut as Butch's partner

- Women's Title match is set for two segments

- Nick Aldis is supposed to be at ringside for the main event

Digital Jedi posted: