Jack Perry and Hook really seem to have something as a tag team. They were first pushed as a "one night only" deal but tonight there was a hint that maybe they'd keep going.
I'm a firm believer that people shouldn't wager on pro #wrestling even where it's permitted, but the betting odds are fun to track for events like the #RoyalRumble to get a read on what people think or want to think might happen.
For the men's Rumble, a lot of people seem to genuinely believe either The Rock or Stone Cold Steve Austin will appear and win.
On the women's side, most think it will be either Rhea Ripley or Becky Lynch pointing at the Mania sign. #WWE
VERY excited to be working even closer with Phil Strum and the Under The Ring podcast for season 2.
Phil has a super timely guest for #RoyalRumble week: Kofi Kingston. Hear Kofi talk about how his amazing string of Royal Rumble moments started, why his career longevity means so much to him, and why the nonprofit he's starting with his mom is a cause that's near and dear to his heart. #WWE
The new Bloodline segment announced for Raw 30 on Monday sounds much tougher on him, though also more entertaining for fans hooked on the group's long-running saga. #WWE
Sami Zayn got some mixed messages from the Tribal Chief, tag teams got the whole night in the spotlight, and KO showed why he's the contract signing king.
Get the scoop on anything you missed from #SmackDown from Detroit in our Wrestling Junkie results post. #WWE
The Wall Street Journal, which has been breaking Vince McMahon news since last summer, reports that Vince agreed in to a multimillion-dollar settlement with Rita Chatterton, the ex-WWE referee who accused him of a 1986 rape.
McMahon's attorney says he settled solely to avoid costly litigation, but the timing appears intended to avoid legal battles while the #WWE is trying to sell itself.
Top Flight soared, Bandido pushed Bryan Danielson to the brink, Kushida did the same to Darby Allin, and a couple of women's division favorites showed some heel-type behavior.
All the #AEWDynamite action from Fresno is in our results post on Wrestling Junkie.
It looked a few weeks ago like Hikaru Shida might turn heel after being passed over by Saraya. But tonight gave us a twist: Saraya helped Toni Storm cheat to beat Willow Nightingale, then attacked Willow after the match, forcing a save by Ruby Soho.
A heel turn by Saraya and Toni isn't something I expected, but I'm not mad at it.
And maybe Shida stays face by opposing whatever it is they're up to.
A second class action lawsuit has been filed by #WWE shareholders against Vince McMahon, ironically (or not) just as he changed the bylaws to no longer require shareholder approval of certain actions going forward.
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