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In a press release sent out by the WWE earlier today, the WWE’s move to the Fox network, the company stated that the Smackdown program’s debut episode will be special program. Their first show will be the 20th-anniversary episode and expected to include a number of notable WWE Hall of Famers. SmackDown’s 20th-anniversary celebration is drawing near, and the WWE Universe found out how they can be a part of it on Monday morning. The 20th-anniversary episode will mark the premiere of SmackDown LIVE on FOX at 8 p.m. ET and take place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on…

In the go-home edition of NXT, the show showcases the matches leading up to the event including the NXT Championship match between Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano. Cole and Gargano have raged a war over the NXT title for some time. NXT General Manager William Regal is in the ring and is there to officiate the NXT tag team championship contract signing between the Street Profits and the Undisputed Era. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJEXn3DV-h4 The Street Profits face-off against Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish at NXT TakeOver: Toronto II. Fish and O’Reilly came to the ring after receiving a rather amusing introduction of…

In a report released by the Wrestling Observer newsletter, Lucha Libre star El Hijo del Fantasma who on competed on Lucha Underground as King Cuerno is slated to join the WWE’s Performance Centre in the Fall as part of the September class. WWE’s interest in Del Fantasma has apparently been in existence since the he appeared on Lucha Underground. Despite being 35 years of age, the Lucha star is fluent in English and a highly skilled worker as well. It wasn’t until this past March when he was released from his contract with Lucha Underground. Del Fantasma, whose real name…

NXT begins almost immediately with Tyler Breeze coming to the ring as he is set to face Jaxson Ryker of the Forgotten Sons. The main event this week will be Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne squaring off in preparation for their triple threat match (with the Velveteen Dream) for the NXT North American championship, which will take place at NXT TakeOver: Toronto II. Tyler Breeze vs Jaxson Ryker The match is the result of an altercation that took place between Ryker, Cutler, Blake, and Breeze. Once the bell rings we see a bit of apprehension on the part of Prince…

In a tweet sent out by Race’s Twitter account, former eight-time National Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Champion, Harley Race has passed away. Born Harley Leland Race, his legendary career was spent in promotions such as the American Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Federation and the National Wrestling Alliance. Race is only one of a half a dozen men to be inducted into multiple Hall of Fames including the NWA, Professional Wrestling, and WWE among them. https://twitter.com/8XNWAChampion/status/1157004657232949250 His toughness is only measured by his commitment to the sport he loved. After he overcame polio as a child, Race began to show a fondness…

In a Tweet sent out earlier by IMPACT Wrestling, the company announced the signing of for Ring of Honor and WWE star, Tenille Dashwood. On their site, IMPACT noted the following: IMPACT Wrestling is proud to announce that Tenille Dashwood has signed to be our newest Knockout and addition to the roster. Tenille will make her IMPACT debut in Mexico City, Mexico on August 15th and August 16th. https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1155999208387706881 With the announcement comes the attention of the Knockout Division on social media as well. https://twitter.com/WeAreRosemary/status/1156003040920424448 https://twitter.com/MadisonRayne/status/1156001240867696645 Rayne’s comment comes as both women were a part of Ring of Honor’s Women…

In the latest edition of the NXT Inquest, the show features the main event of Keith Lee and Damien Priest. With NXT TakeOver: Toronto only a few weeks away matches are beginning to take shape. They flashed back to last week with Adam Cole in the ring with how he will defend his title against anyone including Duane Tucker who said he didn’t come alone. To which Johnny Gargano comes down to the ring to rage war against the NXT Champion. We then see William Regal announced that it will be a ‘2 out of 3 Falls’ match taking place…

In a backstage interview after a loss to Ember Moon via distraction by WWE Smackdown Live Women’s champion Bayley, Charlotte Flair engages in an interview irate on a number of different fronts. She first shared that she couldn’t believe that she was left off Summerslam and not scheduled to compete. It was at this point where Flair said that it was a slap in the face that the ‘Queen of All Eras’ was left off the card as well. Flair said that she will be at SummerSlam and that her opponent will be better than Ember Moon. Who was she…

On Friday, July 26th, from the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa Wrestling Revolver presents their latest event Afraid of the Dark. The event will showcase among the best the wrestlers anywhere in the world meet to ask the question, are you afraid of the dark? That question may not be the most intriguing one of the evening, but a few questions do appear to hold great relevance. For instance, will Larry D retain the Wrestling Revolver Championship at Afraid of the Dark? Will Austin be successful in this international matchup challenge against Mambo for Wrestling Revolver at Afraid…

We kick off this week’s edition of NXT with Adam Cole addressing his next NXT Championship match along with KUSHIDA facing Apollo Crews later, but Matt Riddle comes to the ring first. Matt Riddle vs. Arturo Ruas Riddle comes to the ring with an ovation and a chorus of bro chants by the fans in attendance. Ruas makes his way to the ring next with the newly named Arturo Ruas based on his MMA skills between the two men. The two men take it to the mat with both men trying to get the better of the other. Both men…