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Rocky Johnson Passes Away
Wrestling legend Rocky “Soulman” Johnson passed away on Wednesday at the age of 75. The WWE Hall of Famer and father of The Rock’s passing was confirmed by WWE.com. Johnson, birth name Wayde Douglas Browne, wrestled from the mid 1960’s into the early 1990s. Alongside Tony Atlas in Soul Patrol, the pair became the first African-American Tag Team Champions in WWE history in 1983. Johnson will be deeply missed, and condolences go out to all his fans, family, and coworkers.
AEW Dynamite Bash at the Beach Results
It was a special Bash at the Beach episode of AEW Dynamite from Miami on Wednesday night. There was a special set, and lots of action this week. Some more analysis is below, but first the results from Bash at the Beach:
- Adam Page & Kenny Omega def. Santana & Ortiz, Best Friends, and The Young Bucks to become number one contenders for the AEW Tag Team Championships
- Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander def. Brandi Rhodes & Melanie Cruise
- Jon Moxley def. Sammy Guevera
- MJF, The Butcher & The Blade def. DDP, QT Marshall & Dustin Rhodes
- PAC def. Darby Allin
AEW Dynamite Takeaways
Exciting news for All Elite Wrestling before Dynamite Wednesday night. The show has been extended through 2023 by TNT. This means more quality NXT wars programming for the foreseeable future. It truly is a good time to be a wrestling fan.
Breaking News – #AEWDynamite Extended Through 2023 pic.twitter.com/cZHeqGdcRs
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 15, 2020
Cody has accepted MJF’s stipulations for their match at AEW Revolution. He’ll have to be whipped 10 times by MJF, win a cage match against MJF’s heavy Wardlow, and can’t touch MJF until their match. It’s a great way to extend their feud until Revolution and build up the anticipation for Cody’s chance at revenge. Also, first ever AEW cage match!
.@CodyRhodes accepts @the_MJF's stipulations!
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/gZnHBfH48H— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 16, 2020
Jon Moxley knew he wouldn’t be unscathed after taking a sports car from the Inner Circle last week. I don’t think he could have anticipated the intensity of the attack from Chris Jericho. Le Champion whipped Moxley with a belt, and then stabbed him in the eye with a spike from his jacket. Ouch. How will they keep building on the brutality in this feud?
Jon Moxley gets stabbed with Chris Jericho's spike on #AEWDynamite https://t.co/DGGkAYadBm #AEW
— NoDQ.com: #WWE #HIAC 2020 news (@nodqdotcom) January 16, 2020
"I don't care if I'm blind, if I've got one eye, no eyes, I don't care if I'm half dead." @JonMoxley#AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/GfuuLNIOct
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) January 16, 2020
DDP is 63 years old.
NBD, just 63-year-old DDP going off the top rope pic.twitter.com/v1v0N9BBiV
— SI Wrestling (@SI_wrestling) January 16, 2020
NXT Results
Lots of action was promised for this week’s NXT. The Time Splitters reunited for the Dusty Rhodes Classic, Pete Dunne and Matt Riddle teamed up, and a new number one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship was announced. Full results are below:
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Ep 102: Chiefs, Eagles Advance To The Super Bowl
by Full Press Coverage on January 30, 2023 at 11:26 pm
- Pete Dunne & Matt Riddle def. Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Classic Tournament
- Grizzled Young Veterans def. The Time Splitters to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Classic Tournament
- Isaiah “Swerve” Scott def. Tyler Breeze and Lio Rush to claim a spot in a Fatal 4-way Cruiserweight Championship match at Worlds Collide.
- Bianca Belair wins a Battle Royal to become number one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship
NXT Takeaways
Bianca Belair is getting a shot at Rhea Ripley’s title. Belair has constantly been improving in the ring and is an amazing first foil for Ripley’s reign. She had a great showing in the Battle Royal, and I’m excited to see NXT build the feud for these two.
SHE DID IT!!!
The #ESTofNXT @BiancaBelairWWE has WON the No. 1 Contender's #BattleRoyal! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/YMRL7hTCb8
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 16, 2020
The main event also had some surprise appearances. Kacy Catanzaro returned to action when it had been rumored she was retiring from wrestling. Shayna Baszler also appeared when many believed she would be going to Raw or SmackDown full time. Baszler was eliminated by newcomer Shotzi Blackheart, so there may be a small feud there before Baszler goes after Becky Lynch or Bayley.
😈welcome to the ball pit! @QoSBaszler https://t.co/4yCbu3VEwI
— Shotzi Blackheart (@ShotziWWE) January 16, 2020
Break out your DIY shirts, because it appears a reunion is in the cards. Tomasso Ciampa was being outnumbered and beaten down by Undisputed Era, when his former DIY partner Johnny Gargano made the save.
After making the save, DIY were challenged on Twitter by Trent Seven of Moustache Mountain for a match at Worlds Collide. DIY accepted, and a fantasy booking tag match is becoming a reality in two weeks time.
One more… for old time sake?
YOU'RE ON, @trentseven & @Tyler_Bate! #WorldsCollide #WWENXT @NXTCiampa @JohnnyGargano pic.twitter.com/vXoOfdCRuq
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 16, 2020
NXT continues to build up Chelsea Green and the Robert Stone Brand. Green was pulled from the Battle Royal by Stone, as he’s saving her debut for a better stage. Having managers act more like the advocate Paul Heyman and getting good deals for their clients? These are things I like to see.
A debut while all those other women are sharing a ring with @ImChelseaGreen ??? No thanks. I got her something better… https://t.co/1EuDJ7s4Mg
— #SuitManStone (@RobertStoneWWE) January 16, 2020
One for the Road:
Impact’s Twitch stream was banned, probably because of a very NSFW segment with RVD, his wife and his girlfriend. Classic TNA doing classing TNA things.
❌ Twitch Partner "IMPACTWrestling" (@IMPACTwrestling) has been banned! ❌https://t.co/LRvv8VpAnr#twitch #ban #firstban #partner #twitchpartner 🎣
— StreamerBans (@StreamerBans) January 16, 2020
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Ep 142: Former Washington Quarterback And Super Bowl Champion Doug Williams Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on February 3, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Former Washington quarterback and Super Bowl champion Doug Williams joins […]
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Ep 141: Andy Reid, Eagles, And Conference Championship Weekend w/ Joe Bannerby Full Press Coverage on January 27, 2023 at 5:36 pm
Clark and Ira are joined by former Eagles President Joe Banner to talk […]
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Ep 137: Hall Of Fame Discussion w/ John Turneyby Full Press Coverage on December 30, 2022 at 5:33 pm
Football historian John Turney of Pro Football Journal joins Clark and Ira […]
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Ep 136: Remembering The Longest Game Ever Played With Larry Littleby Full Press Coverage on December 24, 2022 at 1:09 am
On the 51-year anniversary of the longest game ever played (Chiefs vs. […]
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Ep 135: Hall of Fame Semifinalist Jahri Evans Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on December 16, 2022 at 3:51 pm
Former Saints guard and 2023 HOF Semifinalist Jahri Evans joins Clark and […]
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Ep 134: Remember AFL/NFL Star John Hadl with Nick Canepaby Full Press Coverage on December 8, 2022 at 2:39 pm
Former Hall of Fame voter, Nick Canepa, joins Clark and Ira to discuss the […]
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Ep 133: Hall Of Fame Semifinalist Henry Ellard Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on November 30, 2022 at 4:28 pm
Former Rams and Redskins wide receiver, Henry Ellard, joins Clark and Ira […]
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Ep 132: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Semifinalists w/ Rick Gosselinby Full Press Coverage on November 22, 2022 at 6:15 pm
Clark and Ira are joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Rick Gosselin […]
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Ep 131: 'Football Heaven' With PFHOF Senior Advisor Joe Horriganby Full Press Coverage on November 17, 2022 at 5:55 pm
Pro Football Hall of Fame Senior Advisor, Joe Horrigan, joins Clark and […]
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Ep 130: Remembering John McVay With Hall of Famer Eddie DeBartolo Jr.by Full Press Coverage on November 13, 2022 at 1:42 am
Clark and Ira are joined by Hall of Fame owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. to […]
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Ep 271: NFL Championship Roundby Full Press Coverage on January 26, 2023 at 1:58 pm
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Ep 270: NFL Divisional Roundby Full Press Coverage on January 19, 2023 at 1:31 am
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Ep 269: NFL Playoff Previewby Full Press Coverage on January 12, 2023 at 4:13 am
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Ep 268: Week 16 Fantasy Rankingsby Full Press Coverage on December 21, 2022 at 9:45 pm
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(Episode 3.2) Offseason Talk with the "Command This!" Podcastby Full Press Coverage on February 1, 2023 at 3:04 am
George Carmi hosts Steve, Dev, and Phil as they discuss the Commanders […]
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Ep 167: Super Bowl LVII Previewby Full Press Coverage on February 1, 2023 at 12:33 am
This season premiere featured a preview of the NFL's season finale. In […]
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2/3 - Tom Brady Retires... For Goodby Full Press Coverage on February 3, 2023 at 2:20 pm
Ian and John react to Tom Brady's second, and likely final, retirement. […]
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1/31 - Tom Brady and the 49ers, Aaron Rodgers Futureby Full Press Coverage on January 31, 2023 at 9:00 am
Ian and John discuss whether or not the 49ers loss in the NFC Championship […]
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1/30 - Conference Championship Recap: Eagles, Chiefs Advanceby Full Press Coverage on January 30, 2023 at 10:35 am
Ian and John recap the Eagles and Chiefs victories on Conference […]
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1/27 - Conference Championship Preview: Who is Going To The Super Bowl?by Full Press Coverage on January 27, 2023 at 9:50 am
Ian and John preview Conference Championship Weekend and give their picks […]
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Talkamania Episode 230by Talkamania on September 6, 2022 at 11:43 pm
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Talkamania Episode 229by Talkamania on August 5, 2022 at 3:37 am
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Boot 2 The Face Episode 211 "Steel Reserve"by Boot 2 The Face on January 28, 2023 at 6:59 pm
We preview the Royal Rumble and other things in the week of pro wreslting. […]
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Boot 2 The Face Episode 210 "No Monè, No Monè, No Monè"by Boot 2 The Face on January 19, 2023 at 12:55 am
Rucker and EJ are back discussing Rucker going to Impacts Hard to Kill […]
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Hawks at Nuggetsby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 10:00 pm
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Mavericks at Warriorsby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 9:00 pm
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Rockets at Thunderby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 8:15 pm
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Heat at Bucksby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm
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Trail Blazers at Bullsby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 6:45 pm
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Clippers at Knicksby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 6:00 pm
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Suns at Pistonsby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 5:15 pm
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Wizards at Netsby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 4:30 pm
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Lakers at Pelicansby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 3:45 pm
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Ep 150: Owen Hart Part One - Young Gunby Full Press Coverage on February 4, 2023 at 3:00 pm
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1/6 - Damar Hamlin Update, Bills/Bengals, AFC Playoffs, Week 18 Picksby Full Press Coverage on January 6, 2023 at 3:11 pm
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Winter Classic: Bruins Rally To Beat Penguins At Fenwayby Full Press Coverage on January 4, 2023 at 2:09 am
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1/3 - Bills/Bengals Postponed; Bruins Topple Penguins In Winter Classicby Full Press Coverage on January 4, 2023 at 2:05 am
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1/2 - Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Week 17, Bills/Bengalsby Full Press Coverage on January 3, 2023 at 3:22 am
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12/30 - New Year's Eve, Luka Doncic, NBA Talk, Week 17 Preview and Picksby Full Press Coverage on January 1, 2023 at 2:29 am
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Aaron Rodgers, Packers Win Third Straight; Playoffs In Sightby Full Press Coverage on December 27, 2022 at 7:36 pm