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• MSG Announces Cody Rhodes, Bayley, & Others For WWE SmackDown Taping
Madison Square Garden has announced the first set of talents for the WWE SmackDown TV tapings on Friday, June 28. You can check out the first set of Superstars announced for the MSG show below: * WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Cody Rhodes * WWE Women’s Champion Bayley * WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair […] The post MSG Announces Cody Rhodes, Bayley, & Others For WWE Smack...2024
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• WWE SmackDown Madison Square Garden Return Date

Following the first talent listing for the event, a new report has revealed the WWE SmackDown return date at Madison Square Garden. WWE has been doing their best business in […]...2024
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• Bobby Lashley Tells Carmelo Hayes To Put The Phone Down And Watch The Tape, Comments On Punk Ass Kids
Bobby Lashley and Carmelo Hayes go back and forth. On the May 3 episode of WWE SmackDown, Bobby Lashley approached Carmelo Hayes backstage, and Hayes brushed him off. Lashley warned Hayes not to disrespect him. Speaking in the May 8 episode of WWE's The Bump, Lashley was asked about his interaction with Hayes on WWE SmackDown and Hayes' tweets in which he took shots at him. Lashley stated that he ...2024
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• WWE Raw To Remain On USA Network Through 2024
WWE Raw will remain on USA until 2025. WWE announced that WWE Raw will remain on USA Network through the end of 2024. The show will move to Netflix beginning in January 2025. In the TKO First Quarter 2024 Earnings Report, it is stated, "WWE entered into a $25 million domestic media rights agreement with NBCUniversal for Raw to remain on USA Network for the fourth quarter of 2024." WWE's media ri...2024
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• Zelina Vega: Title Match At WWE Backlash 2023 Feels Like A Missed Opportunity
Zelina Vega says WWE Backlash should have been her moment. At WWE Backlash 2023, Zelina Vega challenged Rhea Ripley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. The crowd in Puerto Rico was fully behind Vega, but Ripley beat her to retain the title. Vega received an ovation from the fans after the match. Speaking on WWE's The Bump, Zelina Vega was asked to reflect on WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico and...2024
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• Johnny Gargano Would Like To Challenge For WWE Tag Team Titles At WWE SummerSlam
Johnny Gargano gives his SummerSlam goal. WWE SummerSlam is coming to Cleveland, the hometown of Johnny Gargano. Gargano attended WWE SummerSlam 1996 and that was the event that made him want to become a wrestler. Speaking to Mike Jones on DC101, Gargano was asked who he'd like to face at SummerSlam 2024. "Logan Paul is the United States Champion and has been an incredible champion so far. Miz,...2024
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• Jimmy Smith: Ronda Rousey Wants All The Credit, None Of The Blame; Everyone Behind The Scenes Couldn't Stand Her
Jimmy Smith comments on Ronda Rousey. During her promotion tour for her book "Our Fight," Rousey revealed that she retired from MMA due to concussion issues, which continued to persist in the WWE. Rousey blamed injuries for her KO loss to Holly Holm and was not happy with how operations ran in WWE under Vince McMahon. Speaking on Unlocking The Cage, former UFC and WWE announcer Jimmy Smith spoke...2024
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• Cody Rhodes’ Status After SmackDown Injury Scare Clarified

One Big Thing Cody Rhodes, following an injury scare on the April 26th episode of WWE SmackDown, is reportedly not injured. This comes as a relief to fans and the WWE organization, considering his vital role in upcoming events. What Happened Last week on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Carmelo Hayes had a high-stakes non-title match. […] The post Cody Rhodes’ Status After SmackDown Injury Scare C...2024
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• Update On Cody Rhodes’ Injury Scare
Cody Rhodes has been a topic of concern among fans ever since last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown. During a non-title match against former NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes, Rhodes performed a cutter spot that led fans to speculate about a possible shoulder injury. However, it has been reported that Rhodes is not officially listed as […] The post Update On Cody Rhodes’ Injury Scare appeared ...2024
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• Cody Rhodes’ Condition Following Injury Scare on 4/26 WWE SmackDown Revealed
Cody Rhodes is known for his unique ability to connect with WWE fans, which is why there was concern following his injury scare on SmackDown this week. The incident left ......2024
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• Cody Rhodes Cleared for Backlash Despite Injury Speculations on SmackDown
Last week on WWE SmackDown, fans expressed concern for Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, after he appeared to injure his shoulder during a non-title match against former NXT Champ Carmelo Hayes. Rhodes executed a cutter spot with Hayes, sparking speculation of a potential shoulder injury. Despite the concerns, Rhodes...2024
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• WWE Highlights The Best Of Judgment Day, SmackDown LowDown, AEW Control Center, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Saturday, April 27, 2024: - With multiple members of Judgment Day being sidelined with injuries, WWE has taken the opportunity to look at the better times with a new marathon of the best of Judgment Day. Check out the full video above. - Tonight's AEW programming will follow the NBA but we will see 3 hours of action with AEW Collision and a special episode of A...2024
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• Bayley Says Charlotte Flair Will Be A Force Upon Return From Injury
WWE Women’s Champion Bayley is confident that Charlotte Flair will be a force to be reckoned with once she returns from her ACL injury. Flair hasn’t competed since suffering the injury during a match with Asuka on a December 2023 edition of WWE SmackDown. On a recent edition of the “WrestleBinge” podcast, Bayley gave her […] The post Bayley Says Charlotte Flair Will B...2024
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• Update On Cody Rhodes’ Injury Scare On WWE SmackDown
Cody Rhodes emerged victorious against newly drafted SmackDown star Carmelo Hayes in the main event of last night’s episode of WWE SmackDown. While executing the Cody Cutter, Rhodes appeared to have landed improperly on his shoulder, causing concern among fans about his potential injury. Fightful is reporting that when asked if he was okay after […] The post Update On Cody Rhodes’...2024
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• Cody Rhodes’ Health Status After Injury Scare on 4/26 WWE SmackDown Revealed
Cody Rhodes has unique talent for connecting with fans in WWE, which is why fans were concerned after his injury scare on SmackDown this week. In light of this, we ......2024
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• CM Punk Updates Fans on Torn Triceps Recovery Following WWE Smackdown
CM Punk's torn triceps injury during the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble PLE significantly impacted WWE's plans for Wrestlemania 40. After an episode of Smackdown on April 26, 2024, Punk addressed the audience with these words: “I have missed you. Look around at this place, y’all packed this house. We couldn’t...2024

• Toni Storm x Street Fighter Shirt Now Available, WWE SmackDown Preview, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Friday, April 26, 2024. - The new Toni Storm x Street Fighter shirt is now available: This limited edition Toni Storm Street Fighter shirt is only available for a limited time at https://t.co/9hHlXpcSbp! Order yours today!https://t.co/r3zR47i9Ii#shopaew #aew #aewdynamite #aewrampage #aewcollision pic.twitter.com/3ESwCKjKq2 — ShopAEW.com (@ShopAEW) April 26, 2024...2024
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• Bray Wyatt Documentary Panel, Mattel Panel With CM Punk, More Announced For WWE World At WrestleMania
WWE has announced the schedule for WWE World at WrestleMania. WWE and Fanatics announced the full schedule for WWE World at WrestleMania, a five-day interactive fan experience that will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from April 4 through April 8. Among other events, WWE World at WrestleMania will feature the Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal Documentary Panel, which will...2024
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• The Rock Responds To 'Standards And Practices’ Having Issues With His Promos: I’d Rather Be Real
The Rock just wants to be real. The Rock turned heel for the first time in 21 years on The Road to WrestleMania XL and along with a villainous Dwayne Johnson comes verbiage straight from the Attitude Era. Throughout his three appearances on WWE SmackDown in March 2024, Rock has referenced crack cocaine, certain members of Cody Rhodes' fanbase having to pay for sex, and one lucky fan during the Mar...2024
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• OVER & UNDERS – WWE SMACKDOWN (3/8): WWE Brad-a-Thon, Roman’s Laugh, Cody Goes Will Smith, Ill-Conceived Barrier LED Designs, A-Town Toddler, Naomi’s Ear Rave, Lashley’s All Mighty Entrance, more
It’s Friday, why so blue?! Because it’s time for the blue-tastic, bombastic, night of wrestling, featuring such hyped moments as a social media star returning, Bobby Lashley fighting a grumpy tattoo man, and Cody Rhodes [...]...2024
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• Bianca Belair On WrestleMania 40: Jade Cargill And Tiffany Stratton Keep Coming Up, Possibilities Are Endless
Bianca Belair comments on her potential plans for WrestleMania 40. Bianca Belair has found herself in championship matches the last three WrestleMania, but that's likely to change at WrestleMania 40 as WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley and WWE Women's Champion IYO SKY already have opponents. Speaking on The Gorilla Position, Belair was asked if her road to WrestleMania might include Jade Ca...2024
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• Cody Rhodes Cut Promo After WWE Smackdown Went Off The Air (3/1/24)
On Friday’s WWE SmackDown, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson delivered a promo where he mentioned that Phoenix, AZ, the host city of the show, has the highest number of cocaine and meth users in the United States. Cody Rhodes later addressed the live audience with a promo after the show where Cody had a specific question […] The post Cody Rhodes Cut Promo After WWE Smackdown Went O...2024
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• Cody Rhodes Addresses The Crowd After 3/1 WWE SmackDown Goes Off The Air
Cody Rhodes didn't catch what The Rock said on WWE SmackDown. The Rock appeared on the March 1 episode of WWE SmackDown and insulted the fans in the crowd, as he noted that they did crack and smoked meth. He also challenged Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes to face him and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. After WWE SmackDown went off the air, Cody Rhodes competed in a dark match. He then addressed the ...2024
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• Fact Checking The Rock: Phoenix Has Highest Percentage Of Population That Uses Meth, Cocaine Is Disputed
The Rock was speaking the truth. On Friday's WWE SmackDown, The Rock cooked the city of Phenix by saying that they were the number one city for cocaine and meth use. According to American Addiction Centers, Phoenix does have the highest percentage of its population that uses cocaine and meth. Phoenix has a population of 1.5 million people. According to the report, 15.1% have used meth, while 23...2024
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• WWE Stars Show Off New Tattoos

A pair of WWE SmackDown stars have celebrated reaching a YouTube milestone by both getting new tattoos. After reaching 15k subscribers on their YouTube channel, both Zelina Vega and Dakota […]...2024
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"The field for the men's Elimination Chamber match in a couple of weeks is starting to get fleshed out, with Randy Orton toppling Sami Zayn on "WWE SmackDown."

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"Fightful Select is reporting that NBCUniversal was eager to acquire the rights to SmackDown, as it’s been viewed as WWE’s top show in […] The post Backstage News On How WWE SmackDown-NBCU Deal Could Affect AEW’s TV Rights Negotiations appeared first on eWrestlingNews."

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"Julius Randle drops truth bomb on Trae Young’s Knicks trolling during WWE"

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"WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Bray Wyatt sets sights on Miz, Roman Reigns humiliated"

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• Zelina Vega: Title Match At WWE Backlash 2023 Feels Like A Missed Opportunity
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• Johnny Gargano Would Like To Challenge For WWE Tag Team Titles At WWE SummerSlam
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• Carmelo Hayes: I’m Coming For It All On WWE SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes showed the WWE Universe what he could do when he faced Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown. Now, the former NXT Champion is ready to put everyone on notice. Speaking on WWE’s The Bump, Carmelo Hayes shared his thoughts on facing Cody Rhodes and getting drafted to WWE SmackDown. “I’m feeling like I see […] The post Carmelo Hayes: I’m Coming For It All On WWE SmackDown...2024
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• Cargill, Belair, Naomi, And Bayley Win, Dragon Lee Attacks Carlito | SmackDown Fight Size
Here is your post-Friday Night SmackDown fight size update for May 3, 2024. - Bayley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Jade Cargill defeated Tiffany Stratton and Damage CTR (Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, and Asuka). WHAT A SEQUENCE!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/29ztL2GulV — WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 4, 2024 - Carlito explained why he attacked Dragon Lee. Lee attacked him, and they had to be separated. - Thank...2024
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• Paul Heyman Says He Hasn't Talked To Roman Reigns Since WrestleMania XL On 5/3 WWE SmackDown
Paul Heyman did not take orders from the Tribal Chief. On the May 3rd episode of WWE SmackDown, Paul Heyman revealed that he has not spoken to Roman Reigns since WrestleMania XL. WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis was not pleased upon learning this news, wondering who pulled Roman from the draft if it wasn't Roman himself. Heyman confirmed that he made the decision to pull Reigns out of t...2024
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• Cody Rhodes Reflects on WWE Raw Departure and Sets Sights on Future Challenges

One Big Thing Cody Rhodes, the newly minted Undisputed WWE Champion, opened up about his swift exit from “WWE Raw” and his excitement for future matches on “WWE SmackDown.” Key Moments Rhodes was not eligible to be drafted to “Raw” in the 2024 WWE Draft due to his status as the current Undisputed WWE Champion. […] The post Cody Rhodes Reflects on WWE Raw D...2024
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• WWE SmackDown SPOILERS from France

WWE’s YouTube Although the May 3 Backlash France go home episode of SmackDown will air in its usual time at 8 p.m. ET on USA in the United States, it won’t be live. That’s because the show is being held at the site of tomorrow’s PLE, Lyon-Décines’ LDLC Arena. That means spoilers will be readily available for those who wish to partake. These will include a WWE Tag title clash between champi...2024
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• Tiffany Stratton Finds it Challenging to be on a Different Brand than Ludwig Kaiser

WWE SmackDown Superstar, Tiffany Stratton, recently shared her feelings about being on a different brand than her real-life boyfriend Ludwig Kaiser. The situation is proving to be quite challenging for the couple. Stratton and Kaiser are both prominent figures in WWE. However, following the recent draft, they found themselves assigned to separate brands. Stratton was […] The post Tiffany Str...2024
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• Tiffany Stratton Says Being On A Different Brand Than Ludwig Kaiser Is Hard
WWE SmackDown Superstar Tiffany Stratton has admitted that it’s been difficult to be on a different brand to her real-life boyfriend Ludwig Kaiser. Like many in WWE’s recent draft, both Stratton and Kaiser remained on their previous brands with Stratton going to SmackDown and Kaiser remaining on RAW. On a recent edition of the “Insight” […] The post Tiffany Stratton S...2024
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• Tiffany Stratton Says Being On A Different Brand To Ludwig Kaiser Is Hard
WWE SmackDown Superstar Tiffany Stratton has admitted that it’s been difficult to be on a different brand to her real-life boyfriend Ludwig Kaiser. Like many in WWE’s recent draft, both Stratton and Kaiser remained on their previous brands with Stratton going to SmackDown and Kaiser remaining on RAW. On a recent edition of the “Insight” […] The post Tiffany Stratton S...2024
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• Grayson Waller And Austin Theory: The Street Profits Got The Smoke On 5/3 WWE SmackDown, They Lost
Grayson Waller and Austin Theory are in a championship mood. On the May 3 episode of WWE SmackDown, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory defeated former champions The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship. In a SmackDown Exclusive, Byron Saxton interviewed Grayson Waller and Austin Theory following their win. Saxton presented Waller with his own shoe s...2024
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• WWE SmackDown (5/3/2024) Results: Cody Rhodes & AJ Styles Face-to-Face, R-KO Show Debut, More Set
On May 3, 2024, WWE hosted a new episode of Friday Night SmackDown from the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines, France on Fox. The show was headlined by Cody Rhodes meeting AJ Styles in a Face-to-Face. The full results are listed below. Refresh the site for the latest updates as the show happens. WWE SmackDown (5/3/2024). Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles face-to-face WWE Tag Team Championship Match: A-Town Down...2024
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• WWE SmackDown Results From Lyon-Décines, France (5/3/2024)
On Friday afternoon, May 3, 2024, WWE held the taping for the "go-home" episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines, France, leading up to WWE Backlash: France. The full spoiler results from the taping, as provided by Richard Trionfo and PWInsider.com, can be viewed below....2024
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• Complete **SPOILERS** For Tonight’s Episode Of WWE SmackDown (5/3/24)
Tonight’s edition of WWE SmackDown was held at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, before its airing in the United States later tonight. The results of the event can be found below: * Bayley, Naomi, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill defeated Tiffany Stratton & Damage CTRL (Asuka, Kairi Sane & Dakota Kai). The babyfaces won despite […] The post Complete **SPOILERS** For Tonight’s E...2024
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• Anticipated Events for Tonight’s WWE SmackDown (5/3/24)

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown event was held at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. The results of the exciting wrestling matches are now available for fans who couldn’t make it to the live event or watch it on television. The evening kicked off with an intense match between Bayley, Naomi, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill and […] The post Anticipated Events for Tonight’s WWE SmackDo...2024
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• WWE SmackDown Spoilers For Tonight (5/3/24)
Tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown was held at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, before its airing in the United States later tonight. The results of the event can be found below. * Bayley, Naomi, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill defeated Tiffany Stratton & Damage CTRL (Asuka, Kairi Sane & Dakota Kai). The babyfaces won despite […] The post WWE SmackDown Spoilers For Tonight (5/3/24)...2024
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• WWE SmackDown SPOILERS from France
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• SmackDown results, live blog: Backlash go home in France

WWE.com WWE Friday Night SmackDown comes waltzing back into our lives tonight (May 3, 2024) with a taped show emanating from LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines, France, featuring the final build to tomorrow’s Backlash premium live event scheduled in the very same venue. Advertised for tonight: WWE Tag Team Champions Grayson Waller & Austin Theory defend the belts against the Street Profits. Also ...2024
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• Jimmy Smith: Ronda Rousey Wants All The Credit, None Of The Blame; Everyone Behind The Scenes Couldn't Stand Her
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• WWE Draft 2024 Night Two Results (WWE Raw 4/29)
Results from night two of the 2024 WWE Draft. Night two of the WWE Draft was held during the April 29th episode of WWE Raw. 24 picks were made by WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown. Fans can view the list of talent eligible to be drafted by clicking here. Fans can find the results from night one of the WWE Draft by clicking here. Round One WWE Raw: WWE SmackDown: WWE Raw: WWE SmackDown Round Two WWE Raw: W...2024
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• Bobby Lashley Tells Carmelo Hayes To Put The Phone Down And Watch The Tape, Comments On Punk Ass Kids
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• Zelina Vega: Title Match At WWE Backlash 2023 Feels Like A Missed Opportunity
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• Shawn Michaels Confirms That NXT Ring Announcer Alicia Taylor Is Being Called Up To WWE SmackDown
Shawn Michaels confirms a Fightful Select scoop. As first reported by Corey Brennan of Fightful Select, the WWE main roster is slated to receive a shake up in ring announcers as Alica Taylor is moving up from NXT to the main roster. She will begin announcing the matches for WWE Friday Night SmackDown imminently. Michaels confirmed the news on Twitter with footage of him announcing to the NXT locke...2024
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• “Another NXT Wrestler Promoted to WWE’s Main Roster”

In the dynamic world of wrestling, it is always a momentous occasion when an NXT star gets called up to WWE’s main roster. This time around, it’s Mike Rome who has caught everyone’s attention. Mike Rome, the current ring announcer for WWE SmackDown, is expected to join NXT shortly to perform ring announcing duties. Given […] The post “Another NXT Wrestler Promoted to ...2024
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• Backlash Go Home Edition Of WWE SmackDown Records Small Uptick In Viewership, Key Demo Rating Also Up
Check out the viewership numbers for the May 3 episode of WWE SmackDown. Wrestlenomics reports that the May 3 episode of SmackDown recorded 2.148 million viewers. This is up slightly from the April 26 episode of the show, which recorded 2.143 million viewers. Furthermore, the show recorded 0.60 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. This is also up slightly from last week's 0.58 rating. This show fac...2024
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• OVER & UNDERS – WWE SMACKDOWN & BACKLASH (5/3 & 5/4): France gets a little too full of itself, Dandruff Storm, Aldis’s tie, Confusing names, Choir Flash Mob, more
Welcome everyone to the especially not so special, special edition of Over and Unders. This week is a proverbial buy one get one free, as I bring you the most overrated and under-appreciated moments of [...]...2024
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• WWE Backlash's Best Moments, Top Moments From WWE SmackDown, WWE On A&E Preview | Fight Size Update
Here's your fight size update for Sunday, May 5, 2024. - Relive all the incredible moments from Backlash France as chronicled by WWE in the video embedded above. - Look back at this week’s Friday Night SmackDown to revisit the show’s most shocking, exciting, and incredible moments, presented by “The Fall Guy”! - Damian Priest, Bayley, and more recap an epic WWE Backlash France on the latest edit...2024
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• Cargill, Belair, Naomi, And Bayley Win, Dragon Lee Attacks Carlito | SmackDown Fight Size
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• WWE SmackDown’s Explosive Moments; Full Segment With Cody Rhodes And AJ Styles
WWE posted the explosive moments from Friday night’s WWE SmackDown and the full face-to-face segment between Cody Rhodes… The post WWE SmackDown’s Explosive Moments; Full Segment With Cody Rhodes And AJ Styles appeared first on WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results....2024
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• WWE SmackDown SPOILERS from France
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• Backstage News On How WWE SmackDown-NBCU Deal Could Affect AEW’s TV Rights Negotiations
As we previously reported here on eWn, WWE recently signed a new television rights deal for SmackDown that will see the show return to the USA Network starting with the 2024/2025 season. Fightful Select is reporting that NBCUniversal was eager to acquire the rights to SmackDown, as it’s been viewed as WWE’s top show in […] The post Backstage News On How WWE SmackDown-NBCU Deal Could Affect A...2023
• Big E Backstage At Tonight’s WWE SmackDown (7/21/23)
Tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown takes place from the Amway Center in Orlando, FL. Pwinsider reports former WWE Champion Big E was seen entering tonight’s show. It’s unclear whether he is appearing in some fashion. It’s possible he is just there to visit as a lot of wrestlers live in the area. Big E has […] The post Big E Backstage At Tonight’s WWE SmackDown (7/21/23) appea...2023
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• WWE SmackDown Results (6/23): The Bloodline Civil War Begins
WWE invades the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA for tonight’s episode of SmackDown. Here is what’s on tap for the show: The Bloodline Civil War begins. LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar vs. Butch WWE & NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship unification match: Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler vs. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn Bayley vs. Shotzi with Bayley’s […] The post <b><i>WWE SmackDow...2023
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• Rey Mysterio Beats Austin Theory, Becomes New United States Champion On WWE SmackDown

Austin Theory's lengthy reign as United States Champion finally came to an end on "WWE SmackDown" in shocking fashion -- but not against his scheduled opponent....2023
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• John Cena Set To Return On 9/1 WWE SmackDown

John Cena is coming back, at least for one show. Ryan Satin of FOX Sports reports that John Cena is set to appear on the September 1 episode of WWE SmackDown from The Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Satin also wrote that Cena will travel to India for the WWE Superstar Spectacle event on September […] The post John Cena Set To Return On 9/1 WWE SmackDown appeared first on Wrestlezone....2023
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• Bray Wyatt's Iconic Lantern Goes Dark In The Ring To Close Out WWE SmackDown

Friday night's episode of "SmackDown" paid tribute to the late Windham Rotunda (known to WWE fans as Bray Wyatt) with his iconic lantern closing the show....2023
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• Edge Defeats Sheamus On SmackDown In Toronto, In What Could Be His Final WWE Match

If Friday was the final night of Edge's in-ring WWE career, the legendary Hall of Famer certainly went out with a bang, defeating Sheamus on "WWE SmackDown."...2023
• Rey Mysterio Wins WWE United States Championship On 8/11 WWE SmackDown

Rey Mysterio has won the WWE United States Championship. On the August 11 episode of WWE SmackDown, Austin Theory was set to defend the WWE United States Championship against Santos Escobar. Escobar previously earned the title shot by winning the United States Championship Invitational. He defeated his fellow LWO member Rey Mysterio in the finals. […] The post Rey Mysterio Wins WWE United St...2023
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• Carmelo Hayes: Now That I'm On WWE SmackDown, I'm Everybody's Dream Match
Carmelo Hayes says he is past dream matches. In the 2024 WWE Draft, SmackDown selected former NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes. He immediately challenged Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to a match. Rhode scored the win, but Hayes made a statement with his performance. Speaking on WWE's The Bump, Carmelo Hayes was asked to name some competitors that he wants to face on SmackDown. “I’m so far past dre...2024
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• Jeff Jarrett Thinks Fans Will 'Absolutely' See A Singles Match Between The Rock And Cody Rhodes
Jeff Jarrett believes The Rock and Cody Rhodes will clash in a singles match. The Rock and Cody Rhodes have been feuding since February, as The Rock has aligned with Rhodes' opponent at WrestleMania 40, Roman Reigns. Tensions have continued to escalate, and Rhodes will battle The Rock in a tag team match on the first night of WrestleMania 40; Reigns and The Rock will face Rhodes and Seth Rollins. ...2024
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• WWE 2K24 MyRISE Details Revealed; William Regal Included, Original Titles, And More Included As Unlockables
WWE and 2K Games have revealed new details about the MyRISE story mode in WWE 2K24. Career modes can be one of the most important parts of a wrestling video game. Whether it's the branching storylines in WWE No Mercy, the rise of Jacob Cass in WWE '12, or the free-roam ability in WWE SmackDown!: Shut Your Mouth, career modes can provide a lot of replayability for those purchasing a WWE video game...2024
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• Update On Ticket Sales For Friday’s Episode Of WWE SmackDown (5/10/24)
WWE will hold SmackDown from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plz in Wilkes-Barre, PA, this Friday night. WrestleTix is reporting that the show has sold 7,424 tickets and that there are 216 left. You can check out the updated lineup for Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown below: King Of The Ring First-Round Match: […] The post Update On Ticket Sales For Friday’s Episode Of WWE SmackD...2024
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• WWE SmackDown Viewership Recovers Slightly Amid Playoff Competition

One Big Thing Despite facing competition from the NBA and NHL playoffs, WWE SmackDown managed a slight recovery in viewership this week, with 2.148 million viewers tuning in. By the Numbers Total viewership: 2.148 million (up 5K from last week) 18-49 demographic: 0.60 (up 3% from 0.58 last week) SmackDown was #1 for the night […] The post WWE SmackDown Viewership Recovers Slightly Amid Playo...2024
• Sam Adonis Shares Training Footage From A Few Months Ago With His Brother Corey Graves
Corey Graves and Sam Adonis had a sparring session. Sam Adonis sharing training footage showing him and his brother Corey Graves working out "from a few months" ago. Adonis teased, "One of these days..." A few months back, myself and @WWEGraves had a bit of a sparing session. He’s still got it! One of these days… -- pic.twitter.com/dwFoI29loB — Sam Adonis (@RealSamAdonis) May 6, 2024 Graves is...2024
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• Backlash Go Home Edition Of WWE SmackDown Records Small Uptick In Viewership, Key Demo Rating Also Up
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• Tanga Loa Emerges In WWE At WWE Backlash 2024, Helps The Bloodline Beat Kevin Owens And Randy Orton
Tanga Loa has arrived in WWE as The Bloodline grows in strength and numbers. Tanga Loa made his return at WWE Backlash, by helping Solo Sikoa and his brother, Tama Tonga defeat Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. The much-anticipated match that would see Randy Orton and Kevin Owens take on Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga of The Bloodline kicked off WWE Backlash 2024 in red-hot fashion. The match was originall...2024
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• WWE King And Queen Of The Ring Tournaments To Continue On 5/10 WWE SmackDown
Check out the current lineup for the May 10th episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE announced that the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments will continue on the May 10th episode of WWE SmackDown. The tournaments will begin on the May 6th episode of WWE Raw. As previously announced, WWE will hold King and Queen of the Ring in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 25. The May 24 edition of WWE SmackDown will al...2024
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• Go Home To Backlash, Tag Title Defense | WWE Smackdown 5/3/2024 Full Show Review & Result
Kate (@MissKatefabe) and Alex (@_AlexisCardoza) discuss tonight's episode of Smackdown, including: -Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles face-to-face -WWE Tag Team Championship Match: A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller & Austin Theory) (c) vs. Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) -R-KO Show with Kevin Owens and Randy Orton -Tiffany Stratton & Two Members of Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka or ...2024
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• WWE To Make A 'Major Announcement' Relating To WrestleMania On May 4
WWE is set to make an announcement. During the May 3rd episode of WWE SmackDown, Corey Graves stated that WWE would be making a "major announcement" on May 4th. The announcement will happen on WWE social channels. It was later stated that the announcement is related to WrestleMania. WWE is set to hold its Premium Live Event WWE Backlash on May 4. Fans can check out the lineup for the show by c...2024
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• Spoilers: Detailed WWE SmackDown Taping Results For Tonight (5/3/2024)
The final show before the next WWE premium live event scheduled for this weekend is now in the books. During the afternoon hours on Friday, May 3, 2024, WWE taped the WWE Backlash: France “go-home” episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX from the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines, France. Featured below, courtesy of Richard […] The post Spoilers: Detailed WWE SmackDown Taping Resul...2024
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• WWE SmackDown to Feature Six-Woman Tag Team Match on 5/3/24

A thrilling six-woman tag team match is on the cards for WWE SmackDown, scheduled to take place on May 3, 2024. The high-octane lineup includes Tiffany Stratton and Damage CTRL squaring off against Bayley, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi. This exciting announcement has added a new layer of anticipation to tonight’s WWE SmackDown. This […] The post WWE SmackDown to Feature Six-...2024
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• WWE Backlash's Best Moments, Top Moments From WWE SmackDown, WWE On A&E Preview | Fight Size Update
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• 4 WWE Bloodline Punishments For Paul Heyman Lying About Roman Reigns

On WWE SmackDown (May 3) there was a shocking revelation in The Bloodline saga, when Paul Heyman let slip that he had lied about being in contact with Roman Reigns […]...2024
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• Spoiler: Carlito Explains Why He Betrayed the LWO at 5/3 WWE SmackDown Tapings
An air of mystery gripped the backstage corridors of Friday Night SmackDown in the wake of a shocking attack on LWO member Dragon Lee, just one night before his highly ......2024
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• Roxanne Perez Set to Defend WWE NXT Women’s Championship Against Chelsea Green

One Big Thing Roxanne Perez will defend her WWE NXT Women’s Championship against Chelsea Green next week, an unexpected match-up that has fans buzzing. Quick Hits Roxanne Perez successfully defended her title against Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley during the “WWE NXT” Spring Breakin’ Week One. Chelsea Green, recently drafted to “WWE SmackDown”, returns to [̷...2024
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• Cody Rhodes Cleared for Backlash Despite Injury Speculations on SmackDown
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• Rey Mysterio And Dragon Lee vs. Berto And Angel Added To 4/26 WWE SmackDown
Tag team bout added to WWE SmackDown. WWE announced that Rey Mysterio will team with Dragon Lee to face Angel & Berto on the April 26th episode of WWE SmackDown. From WWE: Since the mysterious attack on Dragon Lee that denied him an opportunity to team with Rey Mysterio against Santos Escobar & “Dirty” Dom Mysterio at WrestleMania, Legado del Fantasma has categorically denied involvement in the...2024
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• Triple H Responds To London Mayor Sadiq Khan's WrestleMania Comments, 'Let's Talk'
Triple H wants to talk about WrestleMania in London. On April 25, London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, was talking about his possible re-election and how he wants to bring even more sporting events to the country. While discussing this subject, Khan noted that he wants to bring a WrestleMania event to London. These comments from Khan went viral, and to stir up some more buzz, Triple H took to social media ...2024
• WWE Draft Not Expected to Include Trick Williams

In a surprising twist of events, it appears that Trick Williams will not be included in the 2024 WWE Draft. The draft, which is scheduled to begin next week on WWE SmackDown, has been the subject of much speculation and anticipation among wrestling fans. However, despite earlier discussions about a possible call-up for Williams, those […] The post WWE Draft Not Expected to Include Trick Will...2024
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• TNA Wrestling Champion Wants To Face ‘Pioneer’ WWE Star
Current TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace wants to face former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Natalya. At WWE Royal Rumble 2024, TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace made a shocking […]...2024
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• Report: Former New Japan Star Spotted In Detroit Ahead Of WWE SmackDown

It sounds like WWE has big plans for the SmackDown after WrestleMania later on this evening. In years past, the RAW and SmackDown after WrestleMania have featured some pretty memorable moments with call-ups from NXT, shocking debuts, and returns. It sounds like we might be getting a big debut on tonight’s show. According to Mike […] The post Report: Former New Japan Star Spotted In Det...2024