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Without Reigns & against NBA, SmackDown’s ratings down but still strong

Given the differences between the two Fridays, no one expected WWE to maintain the previous week’s massive numbers on June 9. They didn’t, but the show still did well — beating everything on television except NBA Finals coverage.

Isla Dawn & Alba Fyre thought their accents would hold them back in WWE

There’s long been talk some powerful people behind the scenes didn’t like talent to have accents. But either there’s been a change in philosophy, or the Scottish duo’s talent helped overcome those old biases.

Roman Reigns passes CM Punk on WWE title all-time list

And looks really strong doing it.

Report: Disney, Amazon players for Raw & SmackDown as WWE opens up negotiations

AEW partner Warner Bros Discover’s names also comes up in new reporting on where Raw and SmackDown could land when their existing contracts expire in October 2024.

Reigns’ first defense since ‘Mania announced for Sat. night house show

Cincinnati will get to acknowledge the Tribal Chief on June 17 when he takes on Rey Mysterio with his belt on the line.

Rumor Roundup: New women’s championship, WWE returns, Elias contract, more!

The latest rumors, including what’s going on with the women’s title situations in WWE, talk of returns, what’s going on with Elias’ contract, and more!

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WWE is giving interesting spotlights to wrestlers in teams

It's the latest tag team power rankings!

Charlotte Flair responds to upset fans with classic Triple H promo

You and your friend Mark can stay mad.

Bianca Belair is getting good and mad

There have been rumors of a heel turn. Are we starting down that path?

God save The Queen: Return the crown to Charlotte Flair

Why WWE should restore Charlotte to her throne.

Kris Statlander is more than a champion

Her TBS title win at Double or Nothing also landed her first place in our latest Community Wrestler Rankings. But it’s a new week, and your vote will give us a new top 10!

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Charlotte Flair is at it again

She does have to beat her father’s all-time championship record at some point, after all.

What will Rhea Ripley’s new championship belt be called?

Based on Asuka’s new title, we’re assuming the SmackDown Women’s champ will also be getting a non-brand specific belt on a future episode of Raw, and it’s not hard to guess what it might look like. But what should WWE name it?

Nick Khan wants to add WWE content to more nights of the week

While the company engineers more crossovers between Raw & SmackDown and NXT to make the developmental show a ‘standalone brand’, its CEO is also talking about putting shows on more than just two networks/streamers — and more than just Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays.

GUNTHER makes history

The Ring General joins an exclusive fraternity as his Intercontinental title reign passes the one year mark.

WWE is unifying the women’s tag team titles

That and all the other videos from SmackDown this week right here.

SmackDown recap & reactions: The new Tribal Chief

Jey Uso had a decision to make on SmackDown, but that doesn’t mean he actually made it.

Damage CTRL qualifies for women’s Money in the Bank ladder match

Bayley and IYO SKY are both in after wins over Michin and Shotzi.

Santos Escobar, BUTCH qualify for men’s Money in the Bank ladder match

They defeated a pair of free agents, respectively.

Asuka gets a new championship belt, and Charlotte immediately returns to challenge for it

One week after Roman Reigns was presented with a new title, Asuka got one of her own. And wouldn’t you know who showed up right after.

SmackDown results, live blog: Jey Uso’s decision

Follow along with this week’s episode of SmackDown on FOX, featuring Jey Uso’s decision on his future with the Bloodline, four Money in the Bank qualifying matches, and more!

Roman Reigns loves gaslighting Jey Uso

Roman Reigns is so needy for affirmation that he expects Jey Uso to betray his own brother.

Zoey Stark wants WWE to create a new championship belt in the women’s division

But don’t hold your breath waiting for this to happen.

It sounds like Reigns ‘had enough’ of WWE’s bad creative before he became the Tribal Chief

Paul Heyman takes us behind the scenes of Roman Reigns’ decision to move away from the Big Dog and become the Tribal Chief of WWE.

LA Knight brags about getting over in WWE without being shoved down your throat

There’s an obvious reason why LA Knight receives such loud live audience reactions.

Here’s why WWE is bringing so many Raw and SmackDown stars to NXT

It’s all about that sweet TV money.

Edge is booked for a show he once said he might retire on

Last summer, he hinted he might hang them up when WWE next came to Toronto. Well, now he’s being advertised for SmackDown’s next date in his hometown.

Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon confusion, Braun Strowman, Damian Priest praise, more!

The latest rumors, including confusion over Vince McMahon at Raw, the latest on Braun Strowman, praise for Damian Priest, and more!

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