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- 3 days ago2h 6m
AEW Dynamite: Andy Williams Tribute Show On Collision | All Out Shaping Up | Ciampa Calls Out Okada
It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from The Two Bad Chads! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
- 3 days ago54 min
Wrestling Tonight: WWE WORLDS COLLIDE MAY NOT AIR LIVE — BACKING OFF AEW ALL OUT? | CLUB WWE SPECULATION, OKADA vs. CIAMPA, PRISCILLA KELLY WINS MLP TITLE, DUSTY CLASSIC & MASON ROOK GETS NXT TITLE SHOT | 215
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 215 of Wrestling Tonight begins with the increasingly strange situation surrounding WWE and AAA Worlds Collide, which takes place September 26 in the Chicago market on the same night as AEW All Out. Fightful Select reported that WWE did not have broadcast plans listed internally as of Wednesday, despite a card featuring CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, Penta, Rey Fenix, Dominik Mysterio, Roxanne Perez and talent from WWE, NXT and AAA. That raises a bigger question than simply where the show can be watched. WWE created all the optics of direct counterprogramming by running the Allstate Arena while AEW runs All Out at the NOW Arena, yet nine days before the event there still isn't a confirmed live broadcast. We discuss whether WWE could potentially be reducing the scope of the head-to-head, while making clear there has been no reporting that WWE changed its plans because of AEW. There is also speculation that Worlds Collide footage could eventually surface on Club WWE, similar to the Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan title match. Nothing has been confirmed, but if WWE ultimately uses Worlds Collide as exclusive or delayed content, it creates a completely different discussion about what WWE wants this event to accomplish. Is September 26 primarily about competing with AEW in Chicago, or could WWE see greater value in using desirable crossover content to make Club WWE more important? We look at that potential tradeoff and why the eventual distribution decision could completely change how this event is viewed. Elsewhere, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling has a new Women's Champion. Priscilla Kelly defeated Gisele Shaw to end Shaw's reign of more than a year, with the title change airing only days after Shaw's exclusive NWA contract was announced. Shaw is already the NWA Women's Television Champion and has identified the NWA Women's World Championship as her next goal, while Priscilla Kelly immediately moves into a prominent position for MLP and will defend against Nikki Storm at Northern Rising on October 3. AEW All Out continues to take shape with Kazuchika Okada defending the AEW International Championship against Tommaso Ciampa in a fresh Psycho Killer vs. Rainmaker matchup. Rather than allowing Tommaso Ciampa to float around the roster after his arrival, AEW is immediately putting him opposite Kazuchika Okada in exactly the type of matchup that demonstrates the value of adding another experienced wrestler to an already deep roster. Hangman Page, Bandido and Brody King have also earned an AEW Trios Championship opportunity, but they won't know their opponents until Swerve Strickland and The New Level defend against The Demand on the final Dynamite before All Out. Darby Allin and Steven Borden will face Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight in an eliminator to determine the next challengers for whoever leaves Chicago with the AEW World Tag Team Championships. We discuss why AEW having championship stories moving both into and beyond All Out makes the surrounding television matter. Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley headlines an increasingly loaded Chicago card, while Adam Copeland and Christian Cage defend against FTR and The Young Bucks in a three-way ladder match, and Brawling Birds defend the AEW Women's Tag Team Championships against Divine Dominion in a Chicago Street Fight. The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is also officially returning after a two-year absence, this time with an expanded 14-team field featuring talent from NXT, AAA, Evolve, Raw and SmackDown. NXT Tag Team Champions Vanity Project, Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes, and AAA Tag Team Champions El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galeno have been confirmed and will receive first-round byes, while Julius Creed and Brutus Creed are also officially part of the tournament. We look at why the cross-brand format gives WWE an opportunity to make this Dusty Classic feel different from previous versions and why the eventual bracket needs to take advantage of the talent available. With eleven teams still to be announced, WWE has enough room to create genuinely different matchups rather than making this another mostly NXT tournament with a handful of outside appearances. NXT also has a new number one contender as Mason Rook defeated Tony D'Angelo and Saquon Shugars to earn the next shot at NXT Champion Grayson Waller. Tristan Angels pulled the referee out of the ring during a Saquon Shugars nearfall before Tony D'Angelo's back gave out while attempting Dead to Rights, allowing Mason Rook to capitalize with a top-rope splash and secure the victory. Grayson Waller confronted Mason Rook to close NXT, setting the stage for the next championship program. We discuss why the p
- 5 days ago2h 49m
Rawdown #245: Title Change Weekend Recap
It's time to get RAW! It's time to get DOWN! We recap that week the week of WWE in Mexico City and highlight the title changes that happened. Plus, our usual off topic discussions that we have not regarding anything current in wrestling. All that and more on your #1 source for all things WWE on the Turnbuckle Tavern...this is the RAW DOWN!
- 5 days ago1h 4m
Wrestling Tonight: SAMI ZAYN BEATS CM PUNK FOR WWE TITLE | WWE PASSES ON PENTA IN MEXICO, STEPHANIE VAQUER SHOCK TITLE WIN, ILJA DRAGUNOV TO AEW & TRIPLEMANIA 34 NUMBERS | 214
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 214 of Wrestling Tonight begins with Sami Zayn shocking CM Punk in Mexico City to become WWE Champion for the second time, with a chaotic finish involving Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. With Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn now reportedly being discussed for Crown Jewel in Riyadh, we look at what WWE's latest championship change could actually mean for Sami Zayn's second reign. Roman Reigns survived Penta in front of a Mexico City crowd that desperately wanted the upset, and we question whether WWE passed on the perfect opportunity to create one of those moments people would remember for years. Roman Reigns now moves directly into a World Heavyweight Championship program with LA Knight for Money in the Bank. Another surprising championship change came in Chile as Stephanie Vaquer defeated Liv Morgan to regain the Women's World Championship in her home country before WWE immediately carried the story into Raw. We discuss why the unusual live event title change worked and where the Liv Morgan rivalry goes from here. Outside WWE, Fightful Select reports Ilja Dragunov is coming to AEW following the expiration of his WWE contract. The fit inside the ring feels obvious, but how Tony Khan introduces and positions Ilja Dragunov on such a deep roster could determine whether this becomes one of AEW's most important recent additions. We also break down Triplemania 34 and the numbers coming out of WWE and AAA's biggest weekend, including the massive digital performance of El Grande Americano vs. Dominik Mysterio. At the same time, CMLL countered Triplemania at Arena México with an international card featuring talent from AEW, NJPW and Stardom, creating a fascinating look at the two very different alliances developing around Mexican wrestling. Plus, AEW honors Andy Williams, Triangle of Madness continue their run as champions in Stardom, AEW sets a loaded November with Blood & Guts, Full Gear and the Continental Classic, and Bronson Reed finally addresses the unscripted moment with Oba Femi that reportedly caught WWE off guard. Episode 214 covers a huge week across WWE, AEW, AAA, CMLL and Stardom, with major championship changes, a potentially significant AEW signing and plenty of questions about where everything goes next.
- 1 weeks ago50 min
Wrestling Tonight: ROMAN REIGNS VS. OBA FEMI AT WRESTLEMANIA 43? | OBA FEMI BACKSTAGE HEAT, WWE'S ROYCE KEYS PUSH, BAYLEY UPDATE & TNA BFG TROUBLE | 213
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 213 of Wrestling Tonight begins with Oba Femi, whose future may suddenly be much bigger than the backstage conversation surrounding his unscripted moment with Bronson Reed on Raw. During The Vision's beatdown, Bronson Reed reportedly placed his foot on Oba Femi without the spot being planned, prompting Oba Femi to immediately shove it away. WrestleVotes reported that the reaction generated backstage chatter, with some WWE personnel taking issue with how Oba Femi responded. We examine both sides of the situation, including whether Oba Femi should really be criticized for rejecting a dominance spot that apparently was never agreed upon in the first place. That story becomes considerably more interesting with Roman Reigns vs. Oba Femi reportedly viewed as the current direction for the Sunday main event of WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh. Dave Meltzer reports that the match is believed to be what WWE is building toward, although nothing is locked in and plans can change. With The Rock's filming schedule potentially complicating the long-discussed Roman Reigns match, WWE could instead use its first WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia to establish Oba Femi as a defining star of its next generation. If that direction holds, the Bronson Reed situation becomes a small part of a much larger question: how WWE protects Oba Femi's aura while preparing him for the vulnerability and responsibility that come with becoming a true WrestleMania main-eventer. WWE is also reportedly extremely high on Royce Keys, with WKRD Wrestling reporting significant internal praise for his recent work and False Finish indicating that WWE higher-ups view Royce Keys as a potential future World Champion. We look at how quickly WWE has elevated Royce Keys into The Bloodline orbit alongside Bronco Nima and Lucien Price in 946, and why the more important story may be WWE testing his ceiling rather than rushing him toward a championship. Bayley has not officially signed a new WWE contract, but all indications continue pointing toward her staying. Dave Meltzer reports that Bayley and WWE were essentially in agreement on terms several weeks ago, with her return to Raw serving as one of the clearest signs that the company expects the deal to be finalized. Bayley immediately resumed her issue with Lyra Valkyria, costing her a Money in the Bank qualifying match and putting months of AEW speculation involving Mercedes Moné further into the background. Paul "Triple H" Levesque says WWE's return to Hawaii will not be a one-time event. WWE is running two shows at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on October 16 and 17 while also holding a two-day tryout, with Paul Levesque emphasizing WWE's historical connection to Hawaii and the Pacific Islands through names including Peter Maivia, The Rock, Roman Reigns, The Usos and Nia Jax. We examine why WWE's recruitment effort may be just as important as the live events themselves as the company looks to establish a more permanent pipeline in the region. TNA's road to Bound for Glory is beginning to take shape, but the company has a much larger problem to solve. WrestleTix reports that only 675 tickets have been distributed for the October 11 event at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, with just 43 tickets moved over the previous week. Nic Nemeth vs. Leon Slater and the vacant X-Division Championship six-way are currently announced, while Fabian Aichner has joined KC Navarro in qualifying for the X-Division match. TNA is at least adding meaningful stakes on television, with Moose putting his TNA career on the line against Frankie Kazarian next week on Impact. M by Elegance will also defend the Knockouts Television Championship against Kiera Hogan, while Elijah and Ricky Sosa face two members of The System. The bigger question is whether TNA can turn increased visibility and online momentum into actual ticket demand for what is supposed to be its biggest event of the year. AEW World Champion Will Ospreay says he has discussed entirely new match concepts with Tony Khan, taking inspiration from the Casino Gauntlet and his love of sports-based competition. Will Ospreay also wants to test himself against AEW's previous generation of champions, with Jon Moxley already awaiting him at All Out and Chris Jericho mentioned as someone Will Ospreay would like to revisit. We discuss whether AEW needs another match type at all—or whether a genuinely simple, competitive concept could become another signature format. NJPW has added Aaron Wolf vs. Kosei Fujita for the NEVER Openweight Championship to King of Pro Wrestling on October 12 at Sumo Hall. Kosei Fujita earned the match by pinning Aaron Wolf during the Road to Destruction tour and would become the first
- 1 weeks ago1h 51m
AEW Dynamite Rebel Heart: RIP Butcher | Return Of The Waiting Room With Britt Baker And Rebel | All Out Heats Up
It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from The Two Bad Chads! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Wrestling Tonight: REBEL HEART DYNAMITE | TKO "RESIZES" WWE PAY, WRESTLEMANIA 43 PLANS, AEW & CMLL LOAD UP MEXICO & JEFF JARRETT VS. BLUE PANTHER | 212
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 212 of Wrestling Tonight begins with AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite and the wrestling world coming together to support Tanea "Rebel" Brooks. Gail Kim, Killer Kross, Dasha Gonzalez, Scarlett Bordeaux, Allysin Kay, Christy Hemme and Marti Belle were among those reportedly backstage in Athens, Georgia, while Rebel reunited with Britt Baker for The Waiting Room and appeared again during the six-woman tag team match. TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro says WWE and UFC have "resized" talent compensation following their massive new media-rights agreements with ESPN and Paramount. We examine what that language actually tells us about talent pay, along with Shapiro's comments on WWE's developmental system, premium experiences and his belief that attendance has become "a social currency." WWE President Nick Khan has responded to fan complaints surrounding WWE Premium Live Events on ESPN Unlimited, acknowledging that there is "some truth" to accessibility concerns. We discuss the difference between criticism of WWE creative and legitimate consumer frustration, especially as Mark Shapiro says WWE PLEs are performing "well" on ESPN but should soon be "doing much better" as distribution expands. Nick Khan also revealed that WWE is already "across the creative" for WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first WrestleMania held outside the United States or Canada. WWE is also planning official viewing experiences in New York and other markets, further expanding WrestleMania into a global weekend even for fans who will not travel to Riyadh. The AEW, CMLL and NJPW relationships continue to produce major crossover matches, with Claudio Castagnoli accepting Shingo Takagi's challenge for NJPW Destruction in Kobe on September 27. Meanwhile, AEW is sending PAC, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Bandido, Komander and Divine Dominion to Arena México as CMLL goes head-to-head with the second night of AAA Triplemanía this Sunday. CMLL's 93rd Aniversario has also added Jeff Jarrett vs. Blue Panther, giving the September 18 event another unique attraction. The loaded card also includes Hechicero defending against Claudio Castagnoli and Zack Sabre Jr., Andrade El Idolo vs. Volador Jr., Bandido vs. Soberano Jr. and Titán defending against Komander. Maple Leaf Pro will crown an undisputed Canadian Champion at Northern Rising on October 3, with Josh Alexander returning from injury to face interim champion Stu Grayson. Adam Copeland vs. Steve Maclin is also set as MLP continues using major outside talent while building its own identity. We also preview the week ahead across WWE, AEW, TNA, NXT, AAA and NWA. Raw in Mexico City features Roman Reigns vs. Penta and Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee, while SmackDown has CM Punk vs. Sami Zayn, Chelsea Green vs. Nia Jax, Paige vs. Nikki Bella and two AAA championship matches. Next week's AEW Dynamite features Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne and Will Ospreay, Andrade El Idolo & Francesco Akira vs. PAC, Jon Moxley & Gabe Kidd, while Saturday's Collision will serve as an Andy Williams tribute show. TNA Impact is headlined by Nic Nemeth vs. Matt Hardy in a No DQ TNA World Heavyweight Championship match, with NXT, AAA on Fox and NWA Powerrr also on the schedule. Episode 212 covers the latest across AEW, WWE, CMLL, NJPW, AAA, TNA, NXT, Maple Leaf Pro, Stardom and NWA, from the emotional Rebel Heart Dynamite to TKO's latest WWE business strategy and another massive week of international crossover wrestling.
- 1 weeks ago3h 13m
Rawdown #244: SNME RAWcap Review
It's time to get RAW! It's time to get DOWN! This week, we recap the abysmal week that was WWE with starting with Smackdown, dragging ourselves to watch Sunday Night's Main Event, and hopefully be happy with RAW. All this and more on your #1 source of all things WWE on the Turnbuckle Tavern!. This is the RAW DOWN!
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