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Happy Father’s Day! Welcome to the WB Weekly Report for June 18th, 2023.
I’m your host Tyler Peters.
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Let’s talk about our Top 5 headlines!!!
1. The Bloodline is officially over.
A presiding family stable that ruled sports entertainment for three years does collapse. Jey Uso made his choice via Friday Night SmackDown as he turned on Roman Reigns & joined brother Jimmy. Fans witnessed a surreal moment when Reigns attempted to break apart The Usos by promising Jey a tribal succession & blaming Jimmy regarding their current family drama.
Jey reacted like Jimmy was the intended target & Jey told him they were out of The Bloodline, Jey superkicks Roman. Both siblings deliver superkicks to their brother Solo Sikoa. The Usos superkick Reigns again!!! WWE announces Bloodline Civil War at Money in the Bank-Roman & Solo vs. The Usos!!!
2. Carlito re-signs with WWE.
Several reports indicate circa WrestleTalk, Carlito has re-signed with WWE. Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Radio program learned that he withdrew from a scheduled appearance for Great North Wrestling because of WWE re-hiring him. SEScoops provided clarity by contacting the independent promotion. They heard the same thing about Carlito.
Fightful Select also updated everyone by stating Carlito’s removal from a show in Lexington, Kentucky, merits his potential WWE return & the two have been talking lately.
3. Controversial CM Punk Interview (AEW Collision aftermath).
CM Punk interviewed with ESPN before the debut of AEW Collision on TNT.
He addresses a variety of circumstances & how his injuries affected him mentally and getting hurt following his second match back after recovering from a broken foot in June-2022. Punk – two-time AEW Champion, missed close to a year due to tearing his left triceps tendon off the bone occurred versus Jon Moxley at All Out last year & required surgery & He’s back feeling 100% percent now.
Punk discussed the turmoil between himself and The Elite stemming from that infamous media scrum & this divisiveness started in the spring of 2022. Revealing that Adam Page would deliver something off-script during an in-ring promo segment of Dynamite leading into the May Double or Nothing PPV. Page went against what the two discussed before that segment. Promo quotes by Page, ” You talk a big game about workers’ rights ” and ” Well, you’ve shown the exact opposite since you got here & how Hangman loves AEW, confused fans as I was a babyface (good guy), said Punk.
Regarding Page’s promo, He accused Punk of getting Colt Cabana fired from AEW & the two had a public falling-out years before Punk emerged in the company. Punk denied it, concerning his injury that caused the All-Out match vs. Jon Moxley to be garbage. Punk regretted what transpired at the Media Scrum and has apologized to Tony Khan. Speaking about AEW Collision, more wrestlers like Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks will receive more television opportunities.
Punk also commented he felt Hangman was shooting- meaning working extra stiff on him by chopping him intentionally in the mouth. Naturally, Nick Jackson responded on his Instagram story, ” Not only is he good at wrestling, but he’s an even better human being. “
Collision Results:
CM Punk returns & cuts a fantastic promo; Punk reminded fans at Chicago’s United Center that he held what was inside the bag after suffering triceps tear, a Championship Punk never lost. It’s not because he deserved it but due to him earning it. ” Tell Me When I’m Telling Lies!!! ” Punk elaborated on some fans not wanting him to wrestle. (Paraphrased) Until somebody can fill his boots, they belong on Punk’s feet. Punk is tired of being nice. Pro wrestling has grown adults, not popularity contests. Unapologetically defines CM Punk!
Luchasaurus defeats Wardlow to win TNT Championship following distractions from Christian Cage.
Powerhouse Hobbs enters the Owen Hart Tournament.
Andrade El Idolo overcame Buddy Matthews; Brody King attacked Andrade afterward with Malakai Black.
Scorpio Sky vignettes tell of his return coming soon.
Miro punishes Tony Nese with Mark Sterling.
Skye Blue & NJPW Strong Women’s Champion Willow Nightingale outsmarted The Outcasts-AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm & Ruby Soho.
Rick Starks enters the Owen Hart Tournament!
The Acclaim has an in-ring promo segment with Billy Gunn & Tony Schiavone getting in on the scissoring.
CM Punk teamed alongside AEW Tag Team Champions FTR and triumphed in the main event vs. ROH TV Champion Samoa Joe & Bullet Club Gold-Jay White & Juice Robinson.
4. Wyatt Return Imminent:
The private Insider Twitter account # BWE recently tweeted a video that suggested Bray Wyatt might return to WWE. What’s impressive is discussing how Wyatt doesn’t have to be on TV for immediate headlines to emerge as fans remain hopeful. They used those videos with cryptic QR codes as a tease regarding Wyatt. Could Bray be at Money In The Bank in London or SummerSlam in Detroit?
Our friends at Xero News & The Wrestling Blog are updating us on the situation. Wyatt might appear before SummerSlam. Does a compelling question endure; Is WWE still interested in Bray Wyatt? All of the consistent speculations make one think so.
5. Scott D’Amore makes an interesting Slammiversary Match:
Impact Wrestling deserves respect for producing great weekly content & their pay-per-views.
Wrestling audiences compliment their fantastic storytelling in and out of the ring. Fans naturally talk about AEW or WWE. You’ll discover a missing piece that’s Impact!!!
Scott D’Amore-President of Impact Wrestling has found himself in the crossfire lately. Bully Ray attacked D’Amore back in last months Under Seige PPV. Then Champion Steve Maclin refused to shake hands with D’Amore. Bully Ray strangles him via a leather strap. PCO emerged to drop both Maclin & Bully Ray. The Motor City Machine Guns assisted in striking the Team 3D member. Bully Ray powerbombs the Impact President thru a flaming table. Fast-forward to Against All Odds earlier this month, D’Amore hits Bully Ray with a chair during his match. Scott D’Amore makes a shocking announcement via this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling concerning Slammiversary.
D’Amore takes a leave of absence & takes Bully Ray down in the ring. Maclin goes after D’ Amore. PCO saves him from the steel chair danger that Bully & Maclin planned. Afterward, D’Amore makes a tag team match official at Slammiversary on July 15th, in the Impact executive’s home area-St. Clair, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, emanating live inside St. Clair College, Scott D’Amore & PCO face Bully Ray & Steve Maclin!
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