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    wrestling events. The company is firmly entrenched in pop culture, thanks
    to TV, movies, music, books and even politics. The process didn’t happen overnight and the effort to win over mainstream media has been ongoing
    since the 1980’s.

    So how could anyone really believe that a brand new company, with no
    history behind it, could actually compete with WWE in 2019? It’s not as if The McMahon Family have been in trouble from a financial standpoint. In
    fact, WWE will see its most profitable time ever this year, thanks to
    SmackDown Live’s move to the Fox Network, 

    Obviously AEW is not striking at a time when WWE is vulnerable. Truth be
    told, McMahon may very well believe his company is bulletproof right now.
    Fans complain about the company’s content but the critics will always be
    loud and McMahon understands that. The only thing that really matters is
    the bottom line and WWE’s bottom line is looking better than ever. 

    But for those fans who are indeed upset with WWE over its programming, the
    time has definitely come for something different. The machine of WWE has perhaps become too big for its own good. The company is a monolithic
    entity, going in so many directions that the focus on what made it
    successful to begin with has been lost. The focus has shifted to the
    overall presentation, with spotlights shining on so many Superstars, that virtually no one stands out.

    The storytelling is not as strong as it used to be and the silliness of the angles that play out on TV are too unbelievable to be taken seriously. Pro wrestling has traditionally always been escape entertainment and fans know that. But when the split from reality and common sense becomes so apparent,
    the time comes when fans begin to look elsewhere. It’s not that everyone
    has necessarily turned on WWE. But a mainstream alternative has now come
    into being, thanks to AEW. 

    So should AEW be considered nothing more than an option to WWE? Perhaps
    that is the real discussion here and if so, it’s a much easier one to have. The Khan family, for all of their money and ambitions, are not a pro
    wrestling family. The McMahons have weathered the storm for three
    generations and beyond.

    They understand what it takes to run the company, through good times and
    bad. They have experience unlike anyone else in the business because they
    have been the only game in town for nearly 20 years.

    Impact Wrestling never really had a chance to compete at WWE’s level. Ring
    of Honor, while still going strong, is not the same company it was just two years ago and many WWE fans are not even familiar with them. New Japan is becoming more popular than ever, but it will likely never be a true
    competitor because of location. 

    But AEW is something completely different. They’re stepping up to WWE on
    its own turf, in a showdown where anything can happen. AEW is prepared for
    the long haul and everyone on the roster is ready to make an impact. This
    is the narrative that wrestling fans and AEW itself, have created and it’s carrying the company forward right now.

    It’s easy to back the new promotion because of the excitement surrounding
    it. Fresh faces, promising angles and intriguing feuds are the highlights
    of AEW and there’s much more to come. This is not a case of Impact
    Wrestling foolishly challenging WWE. This is AEW coming to the table with
    some serious resources and momentum on its side.

    “Competition” is a big word. It’s perhaps much too big for this scenario. The truth is that AEW is still in its infancy and there’s much more ahead than behind. Only time will tell if AEW will really become a legitimate contender to WWE’s throne and that moment may never actually come.

    The pro wrestling industry thrives on competition however and if the
    business improves because of AEW’s presence, then it will benefit everyone. Maybe that’s the point.





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    Monday Night Raw Live Coverage And Results - August 5, 2019

    Posted: 05 Aug 2019 04:58 PM PDT https://wrestlingrumors.net/tommyhall/monday-night-raw-live-coverage-results-august-5-2019/


    Monday Night Raw

    Date: August 5, 2019

    Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Commentators: Michael Cole, Renee Young, Corey Graves

    It’s the go home show for Summerslam and that means it’s time for a bunch of guest stars. Somehow that includes the Raw World Champion, who is here tonight to brag about beating down Seth Rollins. There isn’t much of a show otherwise as Summerslam is already set, though odds are they’ll add more to it during the show. Let’s get to it.

    We open with a moment of silence and the ten bell salute for El Paso and Dayton.

    Opening sequence, with a new song and video.

    Samoa Joe is standing on the announcers’ table, yells at the three of them over the accusations of being Roman Reigns’ attacker last week. Joe wants
    an explanation, with Cole saying that 80% of the fans think Joe was the attacker. Joe: “Well I just conducted a poll that says 80% of the WWE Universe are idiots.” We see a clip of the attack and Joe wants to know
    where the proof is of him doing anything. Joe is going to come out here
    when Reigns arrives and he isn’t leaving until he gets his apology. This brings out Becky Lynch of all people, which has nothing to do with Joe.
    Becky Lynch/Charlotte vs. Trish Stratus/Natalya

    Becky tries the Disarm-Her early on but Natalya blocks it without too much effort. Natalya’s cross armbreaker is reversed into a rollup, with a lot of Ronda Rousey references. Charlotte tags herself in and goes for Natalya’s
    arm but gets sunset flipped for two.

    There’s a big boot to Natalya and Charlotte wants to fight Trish. The neck crank goes onto Natalya instead and Charlotte teases a tag to Becky before going right back to Natalya. A loud elbow to the face staggers Natalya but
    she kicks Charlotte into the corner off of a rollup. It’s a failed Sharpshooter attempt instead of a tag though, only to have Natalya
    clothesline Charlotte down.

    That’s still not enough for the tag, as Charlotte knocks Trish off the
    apron. Becky tags herself in so Charlotte hits her from behind and walks
    out. Natalya gets the Sharpshooter on Becky but a rope is grabbed in a
    hurry, but Natalya doesn’t let go for the DQ at 7:10. Trish was never in
    the match.

    Result: Becky Lynch/Charlotte b. Natalya/Trish Stratus via DQ when Natalya wouldnt break the Sharpshooter (7:10)

    Post match Trish breaks the Sharpshooter but gets shoved away.

    We recap Andrade tearing Rey Mysterio’s mask last week.
    Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio

    Rey goes straight at him at the bell but the early 619 attempt is cut off
    with a shoulder. Andrade gets sent into the corner but pops out to avoid another 619. This time Rey just sends him outside and hits a sliding sunset bomb into the barricade as we take a break. Back with Rey hitting a super hurricanrana for two and an anklescissors makes it even worse.

    A kick to the head gives Rey two more and it’s a sunset bomb for another
    two. Andrade gets tired of this and elbows him in the head to knock Rey
    silly. Rey catches him on top but gets caught in the Tree of Woe for an
    Alberto double stomp. The running knees in the corner give Andrade two but
    Rey is right back with a Canadian Destroyer.

    Now the 619 connects but Rey has to glare at a yelling Zelina Vega. The top rope splash hits knees but the hammerlock DDT is countered into a rollup
    for two more. Andrade hits a powerbomb and goes for the mask, earning some yelling from the referee. The distraction lets Vega snap Rey’s throat
    across the ropes, setting up the hammerlock DDT to finish Rey at 12:17.

    Result: Andrade b. Rey Mysterio Hammerlock DDT (12:17)

    We recap last week’s 24/7 Title shenanigans, with Maria Kanellis winning
    the title.

    Earlier today, Mike and Maria were at her OBGYN appointment with Mike being told that his job is to protect her. Once they were in the office, Mike
    hugged her…..BUT THE DOCTOR IS A REFEREE!!! Mike leaves and R-Truth and Carmella, the former in a dress are in the waiting room. Mike: “You
    followed us to our doctor’s appointment???” R-Truth: “OBGY NOT???” Truth
    throws a fake baby at him and grabs a rollup to get the title back.

    Becky doesn’t care if Natalya brings the entire Hart Family because she’s sick of Natalya complaining about not getting a shot. On Sunday, Becky can
    be Canada’s new hero.

    Natalya promises a celebration when she wins the title at Summerslam. She won’t even tap if Becky breaks her arm.

    Here are Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman for a chat. Heyman is here to educate everyone here both live and at home and that means it’s time for some questions. Wasn’t Seth Rollins supposed to be the Beast Slayer? The Conqueror’s Conqueror? The one who had Lesnar’s number? Rollins is supposed to be the big hero for the new generation. We see a clip of Lesnar
    annihilating Rollins last week and badly damaging his ribs. Back in the
    arena, Heyman talks about the beating from last week being near criminal. Rollins is here in Pittsburgh tonight though, which makes Lesnar smirk.

    Cue Rollins, limping badly and holding a chair for support. Rollins gets in
    and is kicked right in the ribs as Lesnar takes the chair away. That means
    a chair to the ribs and Rollins gets driven hard into the corner. The slow beating is on with Rollins’ charge being cut off with another knee to the ribs. There’s the F5 and Lesnar poses with the title.

    Here’s what you just saw again.

    Back in the arena, Rollins is still in the ring but isn’t interested in a stretcher ride. Instead he grabs the mic and says he’s gotten to the point
    of asking himself if this is worth it. His answer is yes because this is
    all he has. He’ll be at Summerslam and he’ll beat Brock. He guarantees a win and very slowly hobbles to the back.

    Kurt Angle is here to referee the match between Cedric Alexander and Drew McIntyre. The Street Profits come in to plug their title defense at
    Takeover on Saturday because they’ve been practicing their Three I’s. They want to toast the title match so Ford busts out the cooler with milk as
    Dawkins hums Angle’s theme.

    Angle promised his wife he wouldn’t get too crazy, but Ford asks if his
    name is Kurt Kanellis. That gets Angle to have some milk but McIntyre interrupts to say his sides were almost splitting. Drew wants Angle to call
    the match down the middle tonight but brings up making Angle tap earlier
    this year. If Angle isn’t fair, he’s getting kicked in the face.
    Viking Raiders vs. Jay Alexander/Eric Abraham

    Abraham wrestled a few times as Idris Abraham in Impact Wrestling.
    Alexander gets knocked around and it’s Abraham coming in for a German
    suplex off the ropes. A powerbomb into a top rope splash crushes Abraham
    and the Viking Experience finishes Alexander at 1:21.

    Result: Viking Raiders b. Jay Alexander/Eric Abraham Viking Experience to Alexander (1:21)

    We get a tribute video to Harley Race, who deserves every bit of praise he
    can get. The best story I’ve ever heard involving him was when Dusty Rhodes and Ric Flair were on a Legends of Wrestling round table. Flair was very
    full of himself and said he was the best opponent Dusty ever faced. Dusty
    said not quite and Flair wanted to know who Dusty had faced better than
    him. Dusty: “The greatest opponent I ever stood across the ring from was Harley Race.” Flair had no response because he knew he wasn’t topping that. Cedric Alexander vs. Drew McIntyre

    Kurt Angle is guest referee. McIntyre jumps Cedric on the ramp but Cedric fights back and blocks the reverse Alabama Slam on the floor. Cedric
    manages a tornado DDT off the barricade…..and there go the lights. The
    Fiend appears and lays out Angle with the Mandible Claw. No match.
    OC vs. New Day

    Non-title. Kofi Kingston isn’t here but AJ Styles is. And never mind as AJ comes in for the DQ at 20 seconds.

    Result: New Day b. OC via DQ when AJ Styles interfered (0:20)

    Heres Ricochet for the save.
    OC vs. New Day/Ricochet

    Joined in progress with Ricochet flipping out of a suplex to roll AJ up for two. It’s off to Big E. vs. Gallows (now in face paint) with the latter hitting a big boot. The chinlock doesn’t last long so Gallows kicks him in the head again. AJ comes back in and gets suplexed for a double knockdown. It’s off to Woods for the forearms and kicks into the Honor Roll on AJ. A sliding knee gets two on Anderson as everything breaks down. The Phenomenal Forearm drops Big E. but Ricochet enziguris AJ to the apron. Styles trips
    Woods though and Anderson plants him with a DDT. The Magic Killer finishes Woods at 5:52 shown.

    Result: OC b. New Day/Ricochet Magic Killer to Woods (5:52)

    We look at the Reigns attack again.

    Here’s Samoa Joe to call Reigns out for an apology. Reigns isn’t here yet so Joe has a seat in the ring instead. Joe counts to three and then says he
    has all night. As the CM PUNK chants begin, Joe is told that Reigns has
    arrived so he goes to the parking lot to greet him. Joe comes up to Reigns
    as he gets out of his car….and another car rams into Reigns’ car (It hit the back, with Reigns diving into the front seat. Also notice the camera
    cut right before impact.).

    Post break we see the car attack again but the car sped away without seeing
    who it was. Joe checked on Reigns, who was still conscious but banged up.
    Joe wants a medic out here as Reigns is holding his shoulder. Even HHH came
    out and Reigns got out of the car on his own power.

    Summerslam rundown.
    Women’s Tag Team Titles: Kabuki Warriors vs. Fire and Desire vs. Alexa Bliss/Nikki Cross vs. IIconics

    The IIconics are defending and it’s elimination rules. Corey is in need of oxygen due to Alexa and Mandy being in the same place at the same time. The champs knock everyone off the apron to start and it’s a spinning kick to
    the face to put Cross on the floor. A double wheelbarrow suplex drops Asuka
    and a double front suplex makes it worse. The bulldog onto Billie’s knee sends Asuka outside and the champs get to pose.

    Mandy jumps them from behind and gets one on Billie, followed by a jumping
    knee to the face to eliminate the champs. Back from a break with Cross
    tagging in Asuka to face Mandy, seemingly on Alexa’s orders. Alexa comes in to face Asuka but tags Sonya in without any contact. Asuka gets the better
    of it and kicks Sonya in the chest, only to get kicked right back.

    Sane tags herself in and some rapid fire alternating kicks have Sonya in trouble again. Sonya brings Bliss back in so Sane can make fun of her
    height. It’s quickly back to Sonya vs. Asuka but Mandy comes back in for a jumping knee to the face for two. The Asuka Lock out of nowhere makes Mandy
    tap and we’re down to the Warriors vs. Bliss/Cross. Back from another break with Asuka holding Cross in something like an STF.

    That’s broken up and Bliss slaps Asuka in the face, followed by Cross
    getting two off a Regal Cutter. A German suplex gets Asuka out of trouble
    and it’s off to Sane to clean house. Walking the Plank hits Bliss as everything breaks down. The Asuka Lock has Bliss in trouble but she flips backwards for two and the escape. A kick to Bliss’ head sets up the Insane Elbow but Cross shoves Sane off the top. Asuka gets caught in the ring
    skirt for a baseball slide from Bliss. Sane knocks Cross to the floor and it’s the big right hand to Sane. Twisted Bliss gives Bliss the pin and the titles at 20:46.

    Result: Alexa Bliss/Nikki Cross b. Kabuki Warriors, Fire and Desire and IIconics Twisted Bliss to Sane (20:46)

    We look back at Lesnar and Rollins.

    It’s time for MizTV. After a break, Miz says he’s here to have the contract signing with Dolph Ziggler. First though, here’s Shawn Michaels because he’s involved in the whole thing. Ziggler comes out as well and says he’s been carrying the show for years now. He’s the best thing to happen to wrestling since Shawn lost his smile and Miz lost his balls. Good luck to
    Miz if he thinks he can win at Summerslam because Ziggler is finally going
    to get his respect on Sunday.

    Ziggler signs and Miz calls him out for saying the same things over and
    over. Miz says Ziggler has been saying the same thing for ten years now and maybe it’s his fault. He can’t wait to get his hands on Ziggler…..next week
    on Raw. See, Ziggler didn’t read the fine print. The contract for
    Summerslam is for Ziggler against someone else. Ziggler and Shawn stare
    each other down but Shawn says it’s not him.  The GOLDBERG chants begin and here he is. Everyone clears out and Goldberg signs. Goldberg hits the catchphrase and Shawn hits Sweet Chin Music on Ziggler to end the show.

    Results

    Becky Lynch/Charlotte b. Natalya/Trish Stratus via DQ when Natalya wouldn’t break the Sharpshooter

    Andrade b. Rey Mysterio – Hammerlock DDT

    Viking Raiders b. Jay Alexander/Eric Abraham – Viking Experience to
    Alexander

    New Day b. OC via DQ when AJ Styles interfered

    OC b. New Day/Ricochet – Magic Killer to Woods

    Alexa Bliss/Nikki Cross b. IIconics, Fire and Desire and Kabuki Warriors – Twisted Bliss to Sane

    Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen
    over 50,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since
    2009 with over 5,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his Amazon author page with 28
    wrestling books. His latest book is the History Of In Your House.

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    Its An Upgrade. WWE Announces Change To Summerslam Card.

    Posted: 05 Aug 2019 12:02 PM PDT https://wrestlingrumors.net/tommyhall/upgrade-wwe-announces-change-summerslam-card/


    One more detail. We’re less than a month away from Summerslam and most of the card is already set. With a few shows left though, we still have time
    to change up some of the matches, and that means we can add in a few more things to the show. One such change was teased last week on Monday Night
    Raw and with six days to go before the show, the change is official.

    As announced on WWE.com, the Raw Women’s Title match between champion Becky Lynch and Natalya will now be a submission match. Natalya mentioned
    wanting to add the stipulation to the match last week on Monday Night Raw
    but did not think that Lynch was brave enough to accept. Both women use submission holds as their finishing maneuvers, with Lynch using the
    Disarm-Her and Natalya using the Sharpshooter.

    These two don’t like each other. Check out their brawl from a few weeks back:
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    Opinion: I’m glad they made the announcement early instead of waiting
    through a big segment on Monday Night Raw. The stipulation was mentioned
    last week, which more or less guaranteed that it would be taking place.
    It’s better than what else we might be seeing as a regular version of the match is far from the most interesting thing in the world. This helps,
    though it can only do so much good.

    Who wins the match? Is the stipulation a boost? Let us know in the
    comments below.

    Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen
    over 50,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 5,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his Amazon author page with 28
    wrestling books. His latest book is the History Of In Your House.

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    RUMOR: Hello Again. What WWE Might Be Bringing Back For SmackDown Live On
    FOX.

    Posted: 05 Aug 2019 11:59 AM PDT https://wrestlingrumors.net/tommyhall/rumor-hello-wwe-might-bringing-back-smackdown-live-fox/


    It’s an old friend. WWE’s two flagship television shows have been around for a very long time now. Monday Night Raw has been around for over twenty five years and SmackDown Live is coming up on twenty years, meaning a lot
    has changed in their histories. This includes a lot of different looks for
    the shows, one of which might be making a return later this year.

    According to Brad Shepard, the SmackDown Fist may be making a return in
    some capacity when SmackDown Live moves over to FOX on October 4. At the moment it is not clear how the fist will be incorporated, meaning it may or
    may not be the same as the classic design. WWE still has the original fist
    in its storage facility, though a new version may be created as well.

    As I previously reported, a new set with an Attitude Era-feel is coming to
    #WWE #SDLive on Fox. I’m told the plan is for the new set to feature the return of the Smackdown fist. The fist is currently ready for use and in storage. #OYDKWS @ProSportsExtra

    - Brad Shepard (@TheBradShepard) August 4, 2019



    SmackDown Live has a long history. Check out this package from episode
    1000:
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    Opinion: This would be quite the change of pace for the show, which could
    use a change of scenery. The Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live sets are
    so similar that they don’t stand out whatsoever and it makes the shows feel less important. WWE already has all this stuff made so why not run with
    some of it? If nothing else it could add some energy on the big stage.

    Do you like the idea of changing the set? Should it be the fist agin? Let
    us know in the comments below.

    Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen
    over 50,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 5,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his Amazon author page with 28
    wrestling books. His latest book is the History Of In Your House.

    Get the latest and greatest in professional wrestling news by signing up
    for our daily email newsletter. Just look below for GET EXCLUSIVE UPDATES
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    Theyve Solved It. Here Is The Solution To The WWEs Saudi Arabia Scheduling Issue.

    Posted: 05 Aug 2019 10:23 AM PDT https://wrestlingrumors.net/tommyhall/theyve-solved-solution-wwes-saudi-arabia-scheduling-issue/


    It’s a solution. WWE has some scheduling issues to deal with as they are coming up not only on the change over of SmackDown Live to Friday, but also
    the latest Saudi Arabia show. The latter seems to be a much higher
    priority and is the kind of thing that requires a lot of effort given how
    the schedule works. WWE was having a problem with the upcoming show, but
    now things may have been solved.

    According to PWInsider Elite by way of 411mania.com, this year’s Crown
    Jewel event will be held on Thursday, October 31. This will mark the first time that a Saudi Arabia show will air on any day other than Friday. The change also allows for the roster to be back in America for the SmackDown
    Live show on Friday. There is no word on if this is a one off change or if Thursday will be the new date for the show.

    Crown Jewel was a big deal last year. Check out the results of the show:
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    Opinion: That’s probably the best thing that they could do, though I’m almost scared to imagine how jet lagged everyone is going to be for that
    Friday show. The Saudi Arabia shows are a borderline nuisance for the fans though I can understand why WWE is so obsessed with airing them. They have
    a lot more of them in the future, but hopefully this one is a little bit better.

    Does this solution make sense? Will the show be better? Let us know in
    the comments below.

    Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen
    over 50,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 5,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his Amazon author page with 28
    wrestling books. His latest book is the History Of In Your House.

    Get the latest and greatest in professional wrestling news by signing up
    for our daily email newsletter. Just look below for GET EXCLUSIVE UPDATES
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    Make A Note. WWE Has Their Eye On A New Star.

    Posted: 05 Aug 2019 10:20 AM PDT https://wrestlingrumors.net/tommyhall/make-note-wwe-eye-new-star/


    It’s worth a look. There are a lot of wrestlers out there in the world and some of them get a higher priority than others. That could be the case for
    a lot of reasons, but one of the highest up on the list is having success
    in another more mainstream sport. One of the biggest of all is mixed
    martial arts, which has brought WWE a lot of success in the forms of Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar. So why not a third one?

    According to Fightful Select by way of Ringsidenews.com, WWE is keeping a
    close eye on Cain Velasquez, who made his in-ring debut for AAA over the weekend at TripleMania. Velasquez, 37 years old, is a former UFC
    Heavyweight Champion and took the title from Lesnar. He is planning on wrestling at least two more matches and WWE is interested in how things go
    for him.

    Velasquez did look good in his debut. Check out some clips from his first match:
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    Opinion: I can’t say I blame WWE for being interested. Velasquez is
    someone from the same sport that has offered them a lot of success before
    so maybe he’s worth a shot. He certainly looked fine in his debut so maybe it can work in NXT or WWE. Seeing Lesnar’s face if Velasquez ever showed
    up on Monday Night Raw could be outstanding in its own right.

    Do you think Velasquez will do well in wrestling? Will he ever sign with
    WWE? Let us know in the comments below.

    Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen
    over 50,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 5,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his Amazon author page with 28
    wrestling books. His latest book is the History Of In Your House.

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