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Bronson Reed Joins Solo Sikoa's WarGames Team Amid SmackDown Drama

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Cageside Seats

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Bronson Reed has been revealed as the fifth member of Solo Sikoa's team for the War Games match at WWE's Survivor Series, following a search by Sami Zayn and The Usos for a suitable candidate. Despite initial rejections, Reed appeared on SmackDown to assist Sikoa's team, indicating his role as a potential hired gun for the event, rather than a new member of The Bloodline.

Sami Zayn's Role in Bloodline Drama Intensifies Ahead of Survivor Series

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Cageside Seats

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After a chaotic SmackDown, Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns shared a lighthearted moment, signaling Zayn's reintegration into the Bloodline. Zayn pledged loyalty to Jey Uso, and the night ended with a dark match involving Cody Rhodes. The storyline hints at potential team formations for the upcoming Survivor Series War Games, with Rhodes possibly joining Reigns' team.

Prime Video Unveils NHL Docuseries Featuring Top Stars

Originally Published 1 year ago — by NHL.com

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Prime Video has announced a new NHL docuseries, produced with Box To Box Films and NHL Productions, that will provide unprecedented access to the lives of key players both on and off the ice. The series, set to premiere in fall 2024, will feature in-depth interviews and follow top NHL stars like Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk throughout the season and the Stanley Cup Final. This project aims to capture the intensity and drama of hockey, joining Prime Video's extensive catalog of original content.

AJ Styles Fakes Retirement to Ambush Cody Rhodes on SmackDown

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Cageside Seats

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Mark Henry praised AJ Styles' fake retirement stunt on SmackDown, which mirrored Henry's 2013 trick on John Cena. Henry, whose AEW contract recently expired, expressed his approval on social media and plans to stay active in pro wrestling while working on other projects.

"Sexyy Red's WWE NXT Appearance Boosts Ratings, Future Role Hinted"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by https://wrestletalk.com/

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Rapper Sexyy Red made her WWE NXT debut on May 28, unveiling a new women's championship and participating in a match. She received positive backstage feedback and will continue to make appearances following NXT Battleground on June 9, 2024. Her involvement is compared to singer Poppy's past partnership with WWE.

"AEW Dynamite Sees Ratings Boost Post-NBA Playoffs and Double or Nothing"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Cageside Seats

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AEW Dynamite saw a slight increase in viewership and ratings this week, reaching 787,000 viewers and a 0.25 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from last week's 713,000 and 0.24. The absence of NBA playoff games likely contributed to the rise, though the increase was modest despite MJF's recent return at Double or Nothing. MJF is expected to appear on next week's show, which may further impact the numbers.

"WrestleMania's Future: Warm Locations and Bidding Wars"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Cageside Seats

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WWE President Nick Khan hinted at WrestleMania 41's date and location, suggesting it won't be in an outdoor East coast stadium and won't coincide with the Final Four, with Las Vegas being considered. Future WrestleManias may be held in Super Bowl venues, and the 2025 event is expected to take place no earlier than April 12 & 13. Additionally, WWE's major events like Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series will remain in the US and Canada, while other premium live events may take place internationally.

"WWE Alpha Academy Member Responds to Chad Gable's Heel Turn on Raw"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by https://wrestletalk.com/

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WWE Alpha Academy member Chad Gable turned heel on Monday Night Raw, attacking Sami Zayn after his Intercontinental Championship match. Akira Tozawa, a member of the Alpha Academy, expressed support for Gable's actions on Twitter. This sets the stage for a potential rivalry between Gable and Zayn, which was teased prior to Zayn's title win at WrestleMania 40.

"WWE Champion Vacates Title Due to Injury, Teases Return"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by https://wrestletalk.com/

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WWE star Zelina Vega has hinted at her interest in competing for the vacant Women’s World Championship, following Rhea Ripley's announcement of relinquishing the title due to injury. Vega, who has never held a singles championship title, retweeted WWE's announcement of the upcoming title match and captioned it with a thinking emoji. With the WWE Draft approaching, potential roster changes could impact Vega's pursuit of the championship, as she currently competes on the SmackDown roster while the title is typically defended on Raw.