Author: Robbie Sutter
Robbie Sutter
As a fan for over 20 years, I strongly believe there's no sport better than professional wrestling. Whether it's writing about the sport I love or meeting those that have impacted it in a major way, I always enjoy myself. Outside of wrestling, I'm into writing, gaming, and tokusatsu.
Today was an eventful day for All Elite Wrestling on social media. Roughly three days removed from their inaugural pay-per-view event, Double or Nothing, AEW took to Twitter today to announce two new members of their talent roster, Sadie Gibbs and Luchasaurus. https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1133450206387875840 The first talent that was announced was Sadie Gibbs, who has been making an impression in the U.K. independent scene. She has also been actively involved in the Joshi Puroresu promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom. Furthermore, Gibbs brings a sense of athleticism, honed by such endeavors as track and field, gymnastics, and CrossFit, that will only strengthen…
When All Elite Wrestling was announced at the start of this year, one of the ideas behind the promotion was to change the professional wrestling scene. This announcement was strengthened by the positive reception of All In, the independent wrestling event that took place this past September, which showed that there was a strong demand for more. From the aforementioned AEW announcement came the news that the first pay-per-view event would be held under the AEW banner: Double or Nothing. When Double or Nothing airs on May 25th, it will be approached with different frames of mind. Many fans will…
This has the makings of the most important episode of NXT UK to date. In the main event, Pete Dunne challenges Walter for the WWE United Kingdom Championship he lost at NXT TakeOver: New York earlier this year. For fans that are looking for a reason to tune in for this show, look no further than Walter/Dunne 2. This, as well as more, will be detailed in this week’s edition of NXT UK American Assessment! Travis Banks vs. Joseph Connors (Fatal Four-Way Qualifying Match) The match begins with Banks bringing Connors down to the mat. Banks cinches in an armbar…
With the recent rebranding of the Casino Battle Royale, which will feature 21 talents vying for an opportunity for the All Elite Wrestling World Championship, speculation arose as to how this picture would be completed. The latest episode of “The Road to Double or Nothing,” which aired today, provided more insight into the matter. The picture in question will be completed at Double or Nothing, which airs this Saturday. While one AEW World Championship contender will be decided in the aforementioned Casino Battle Royale, the other will be decided in the main event. Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho will face…
Big stories leading up to All Elite Wrestling’s inaugural event, Double or Nothing, keep on coming. Earlier today, the latest contender in the Casino Battle Royale, which will take place during the pre-show event named “Buy-In” was announced. On the AEW Twitter account, a video of a gambling table played. A single card was given before an arm reached out to take it. “When the odds are stacked,” a familiar voice spoke. “Always bet on you.” The camera soon panned to show Shawn Spears, a 10 of diamonds in his hand. https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1130979376131133442 Spears spoke to Sports Illustrated regarding his involvement…
The term “dream match” is thrown around often in professional wrestling. It’s natural for fans to visualize what would transpire if two of their favorite wrestlers, from different promotions, brands, or the like, were to face off. At this past Sunday, at WWE Money in the Bank, fans had the opportunity to see one of those dream matches come to life. On this night, Seth Rollins put the Universal Championship on the line against AJ Styles. This past April, at WrestleMania 35, Rollins successfully defeated Brock Lesnar, ending The Beast’s streak as Universal Champion in the opening match. It didn’t…
Earlier today, the latest episode of “Being the Elite” was released. During the episode in question, the news was unveiled regarding the Casino Battle Royale, which will take place on the Buy-In pre-show of AEW Double or Nothing. A new competitor was announced: the half-man, half-dinosaur high-flyer, Luchasaurus! https://youtu.be/kBr6_1wTpqE Fans may know Luchasaurus best from his work across different independent promotions, specifically House of Hardcore and Bar Wrestling. Despite standing at an imposing six feet, five inches, the grappler seemingly from the age of the dinosaurs possesses surprising agility. Check our Indie Spotlight Watch on Luchasaurus, by ProWrestlingPost’s own Sonal…
Earlier this afternoon, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that the “Hangman” Adam Page vs. PAC match which was to take place at AEW Double or Nothing on May 25th, has been called off. According to AEW, this decision came down to creative differences. Therefore, PAC will not be present at AEW’s inaugural pay-per-view event this Saturday. There has been no official replacement match announced as of this writing. https://twitter.com/wtpoduk/status/1129849956620222464 At the WrestleGate event that took place earlier today, Page and PAC wrestled in an impromptu match, seemingly to hype their future Double or Nothing showdown. Page confronted PAC after…
This week’s episode of NXT UK comes from Glasgow, Scotland, as the search for the next number one contender for the WWE United Kingdom Championship continues. Tonight, in a fatal four-way qualifying match, the high-flying Ligero takes on the Irish Ace, Jordan Devlin. Another qualifying match will take place in the main event as the seemingly unstoppable Dave Mastiff takes on the bearded bruiser representing Gallus, Wolfgang. All this, and more, on tonight’s episode! Piper Niven vs. Jamie Hayter The match begins with a pro-Niven crowd chanting the Scotland native’s name. The two lock up, with Hayter taking control of…
In a press release sent out by WarnerMedia Partners this morning, it was announced that All Elite Wrestling will begin airing weekly matches on TNT later this year. It was also confirmed that WarnerMedia will provide “exclusive multi-platform access for fans to watch AEW events.” This relates to not only the aforementioned weekly programming but pay-per-views as well. B/R Live, which is operated by WarnerMedia, was specifically noted. https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1128631242927366145 Via B/R Live, viewers in the United States and Canada will be able to watch AEW Double or Nothing, which will air live on May 25th from Las Vegas, Nevada. Pricing…