Wrestling Roundup: May 16, 2019

The Wrestling Roundup is here to bring you all the news and rumors you need to know in one place.

AEW-TNT Deal Official

All Elite Wrestling has found a television home. The new wrestling company will air on TNT, per a press release from AEW and WarnerMedia.

Breaking News – @AEWrestling to air on @TNTDrama #AEW pic.twitter.com/movdS7UKgk

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) May 15, 2019

AEW may also air on BleacherReport Live, another WarnerMedia property. This includes Double or Nothing, the first official pay-per-view under the AEW banner. The press release (h/t WrestlingInc) also states AEW will be focusing on wins and losses in a new way. They’ll be keeping track of winning streaks, damage done, and analyzing wrestler moves.

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NXT Takeover Adds Two Matches

The next NXT Takeover has two new matches added to the card. Taking place on June 1st in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the men’s and women’s championship matches for the card have been made official.

NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler will defend against Io Shirai. The two clashed at the last NXT Takeover event in a fatal four-way alongside Kairi Sane and Bianca Belair. This will mark Shirai’s first singles shot for the NXT Women’s Championship.

.@QoSBaszler will put the NXT #WomensTitle on the line against @shirai_io at #NXTTakeOver! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/RL0vJSTWb8

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 16, 2019

The NXT Championship will once again be contested between Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano. Cole and Gargano battled in a two out of three falls match at NXT Takeover: New York for the then-vacant NXT Championship. Despite the interference of Cole’s Undisputed Era, Gargano managed to prevail.

It's official! @JohnnyGargano defends the NXT Championship against @AdamColePro at #NXTTakeOver! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/RhTaf052sT

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 16, 2019

The NXT Tag Team title picture remains murky. The Viking Raiders (former War Raiders) seemingly vacated the titles after a tag team title match with Street Profits this week. What will happen to the belts is still up in the air.

Lars Sullivan Fined by WWE

WWE fined Lars Sullivan after misogynistic and racially insensitive comments came to light recently. In a statement to WrestlingInc, WWE said Sullivan will be fined $100,00 and be required to attend sensitivity training. The remarks were made by Sullivan on a bodybuilding forum years ago.

WWE wrestlers like Big E made it clear that fellow wrestlers were aware of Sullivan’s comments. Titus O’Neil tweeted what appeared to show Sullivan had apologized to wrestlers backstage as well.

.@LarsSWWE I Applaud you for seeking out myself&Others on the @WWE Roster to not only Sincerely Apologize, But also seek Guidance as to how to move forward in being a Better Human Being than you were 9years ago. Nobody is Perfect Including Thank you @VinceMcMahon 4Taking action!!

— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) May 15, 2019

– Evan Gomes is the Managing Editor of Pro Wrestling for Full Press Coverage. Like and follow on Follow @EvanGomes_ Follow @FPC_Wrestling and Facebook.