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How Long Will Tonights Blood Guts Match Run For On AEW Dynamite? Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 05, 2021 AEW President Tony Khan was interviewed on Sirius XM’s Busted Open Radio today, in which he revealed some big news for the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view. During the interview, he noted Winner of tonights tag match gets a title shot next week and the second hour of tonights AEW Dynamite on TNT will be dedicated fully to the BLOOD & GUTS match. Tony Khan on Busted Open no...

Backstage News On The Future Of R-K-Bro Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 05, 2021 If youre enjoying the newly formed team of Riddle and Randy Orton (R-K-Bro) then youre in for a treat. PWInsider is reporting WWE has plans to significantly push R-K-Bro who picked up their second win as a tag team, defeating Elias and Jaxson Ryker on Mondays WWE Raw. The company wants to keep Riddle and Orton together for a while, and it could be possible they will hold the RAW Tag Team Titles at some poi...

Eric Bischoff Thinks AEW Has Too Much Of An Indie Feel To It Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 04, 2021 During the latest episode of the 83 Weeks Podcast, Eric Bischoff talked about AEW. The WWE Hall Of Famer believes the product feels a little too indie. “If AEW knowingly and intentionally is writing and producing their show to appeal to that 10% of the audience that makes 90% of the noise and it’s working for them, go forth and f***ing prosper folks,” Bischoff said. “Keep doing...

Chris Jericho Discusses His Backstage Role In AEW Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 04, 2021 On the most recent episode of Sunday Night’s Main Event podcast, Chris Jericho commented on what his role is backstage in AEW: "I think I literally have a position, Senior Advisor to the CEO, I’m not kidding. There was a time with EVPs and everything, I was like, ‘I don’t want to have anything to do with it’. These guys are doing a lot of work at the beginning with finding sponsors, go...

116 Years Ago Today The First Ever World Heavyweight Champion In Pro Wrestling Was Crowned Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 04, 2021 George Hackenschmidt, the world Greco-Roman Wrestling champion, defeated Tom Jenkins, American heavyweight champion, 2-0 in a best of three falls match to become the World Catch-as-Catch-Can Heavyweight Champion. This is believed to be the origin of the first recognized world wrestling championship in the United States...116 years ago!

All Elite Wrestling has announced that Miro will speak on Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite on TNT. He will speak after attacking his former tag team partner Kip Sabian on last week’s show. "Miro is focused and has a goal in sight." - @PaulWight @ToBeMiro is focused on becoming a champion in #AEW & well hear from him TOMORROW NIGHT on the #BLOODandGUTS edition of #AEWDynamite at 8/7c on @tntdrama. Join us Live in Jacksonville - https://t.co/UN1cNj1kQqpic.twitter.com/yWbOSqjn9X — All Elite Wrestlin...

The WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view will return in 2021. PWInsider is reporting that the annual Extreme Rules event will take place Sunday, July 18 from the ThunderDome inside the Yuengling Center. The event last year was branded The Horror Show at Extreme Rules. Source: PWInsider

WWE Network Is Just 99p For Three Months In The United Kingdom Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 04, 2021 New subscribers of the WWE Network in the United Kingdom can take advantage of a great deal that is being offered by WWE. For a limited time only, WWE is offering three months of the WWE Network for just only 99p per month, a cool savings of £27. The subscription automatically renews for £9.99 per month after the offer expires unless you decide to cancel. You can take advantage of...

A WWE Superfan Just Made The SmackDown Fist Set In His Basement Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 03, 2021 Standing over 4 feet tall, a WWE superfan by the name of TheKalClash has recreated the much loved SmackDown Fist set in his basement. The creator notes that the "F is mountable upon the WWE logo and scales well with the 6" WWE action figures figures.

Marie Lloyd in the early 1900s. Picture: Archant Library/Supplied - Credit: Archant Library/Supplied She was the queen of the music hall, one of the biggest stars in the land.  But when Marie Lloyd came to Norwich in the early 1900s she balked at being asked to adjust her behaviour and performance. At the time, women faced tremendous challenges carving a space for their careers especially in such a public role as an entertainer. The man inviting her to the city was Frederick William Fitt, who ...