Weekly News Round-Up (Sept. 25, 2022): Saraya is ALL-ELITE, Another Bray Wyatt tease, and many more.
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1. Saraya debuts in AEW:
The inaugural NXT Women’s Champion & two-time WWE Divas Champion, formerly known as Paige (Saraya), shocked professional wrestling fans this Wednesday night during AEW Grand Slam (September 21st ) when she debuted for the company. Saraya stopped an after-match attack by Britt Baker, Jaime Hayter, & Serena Deeb on the Women’s Champion Toni Storm & Athena. Saraya announced her exit from WWE via Twitter on July 7th! This Wednesday, Saraya speaks on AEW Dynamite.
2. Does White Rabbit equal a Bray Wyatt WWE return: Reason for 2021 release?
Wrestling has capitalized on rumors fueling intense speculation concerning specific comebacks. WWE is re-energizing those expectations with the playing of Jefferson Airplane’s classic “ White Rabbit “ throughout commercials & live events. Many felt Friday’s 9/23 SmackDown episode would lead to a possible surprise or teaser regarding Bray Wyatt. The creative superstar was released last year (2021) by WWE. Some thought maybe budget cuts played in Wyatt’s stunning departure.
Bray sold merchandise incredibly for WWE & according to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestler Observer Live. He informed readers that Bray’s release involved a situation where he was not cleared for competition. Alvarez continued that there seemed to be uncertainty if the organization could fix this issue & it might have delayed Bray’s imminent arrival. The WWE Extreme Rules poster might possess our greatest clue related to Wyatt making his presence felt. There is lattern with fireflies flying around it.
3. Logan Paul officially challenges Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel-Tyson Fury wrestling Reigns?
Social media personality & wrestler Logan Paul challenged Roman Reigns ahead of WWE Crown Jewel in November! Everybody wants their shot at “ The Head of the Table!!! “ What started the new feud began when the WWE Undisputed Universal Champion had recently appeared on Paul’s Podcast-“Impaulsive. “ Logan waited till after Reigns left & then claimed victory against Roman Reigns as he said, I can win versus, “The Tribal Chief! “ The boxer challenged Reigns on the September 16th edition of SmackDown. WWE held a special press conference the next day in Las Vegas between Roman & Paul. They made it official for Crown Jewel (November 5th). Numerous reports also indicate Thad WWE is interested in Roman Reigns facing Tyson Fury at some point. This rumor came from Dave Meltzer.
4: CM Punk’s wrestling future in doubt:
This wrestler regularly carries controversy with him wherever he wrestles. Fans have patiently anticipated his captivating entry back into the industry on August 20th, 2021-AEW Rampage episode labeled The First Dance in Chicago’s United Center. The Windy City is Punk’s hometown. It had been seven long years since crowds watched him wrestle & appear in a wrestling ring. Unfortunately, his injuries mixed with backstage problems circa AEW All Out 2022 also emanated from Chicago & Punk regaining the Title against Jon Moxley.
He went after fellow wrestlers by making argumentative comments toward these individuals at the All Out Media Scrum that resulted in a backstage fight between him along with Ace Steel, fighting Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks. Punk suffered an injury keeping the wrestler out of action for several months. AEW boss Tony Khan suspended & stripped Punk of the Championship. Wade Keller via PW Torch communicated this about CM Punk’s wrestling future:
“I think this is noteworthy but not surprising [that] he excluded CM Punk’s name as he talked about some of the biggest names who have held the title,” Keller said. “That’s a bit of a tell. As I talked with Jason Powell yesterday – I am not expecting CM Punk to wrestle in AEW again. I’m not saying it’s a 100 percent sure thing, but everything is pointing in the direction resulting in a buyout of his contract. We’ll learn more eventually about that situation”.
5. Familiar rivals reunite & both will wrestle/ Sting & Great Muta Team-up:
Wrestling audiences enjoy the nostalgia. Hall of Famer Sting teamed with Darby Allin to encounter The House of Black ( Brody King & Buddy Matthews alongside Julia Hart) via the No DQ matchup on AEW’s two-hour Rampage as part of Grand Slam week inside Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York this Friday night.
thank It looked as if Buddy Matthews was looking at beating up Sting further using his bat. The segment featured the Icon handcuffed to a chair & Matthews’s attempt stopped when the lights faded. Everyone became astonished after witnessing The legendary Great Muta emerging. He saved Sting by helping his team win. These two legendary wrestlers embraced, showing great respect for one another. It was one of the more surreal moments in wrestling history. Sting & Muta’s rivalry gifted excited fans during the late 80s & early 90s. The Stinger is heading back to Japan. Pro Wrestling Noah announced on Saturday morning that Sting & Muta will team together at the Muta Final Bye Bye. This spectacular event features Keiji Mutoh’s final match dawning, The Great Muta persona.
“We are pleased to announce the participation of AEW superstar and international pro wrestling legend Sting at the GREAT MUTA FINAL ‘BYE-BYE’ event, which will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in Yokohama,” NOAH’s announcement read. “It was The Great Muta who came to the unexpected rescue of Sting On AEW Rampage: Grand Slam this week. This incident triggered him to partner with Sting at the Yokohama Arena event.”
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