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Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on the now Netflix-broadcast show!

Match #1: Gunther def. Otis The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

World Heavyweight Champion Gunther make an incredible statement when he delivered a Powerbomb to Otis of Alpha Academy for a big victory on The Road to WrestleMania. When Gunther continued his attack after the match, “Main Event” Jey Uso came to the rescue and sent The Ring General out of the ring. A-Town Down Under, however, emerged to attack the WrestleMania challenger from behind, opening the door for Gunther to lock in the sleeper.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Women’s Intercontinental Championship – Lyra Valkyria def. Ivy Nile The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Fighting through a leg injury, Lyra Valkyria successfully defends her Women’s Intercontinental...

Rhea Ripley has become one of the top-rated WWE superstars of the modern era. In only a few years, The Eradicator became a top draw for the company in the women’s division and has been proving her worth week after week as an in-ring competitor.

Moreover, Mami has also been a top merchandise seller for the company, with fans donning her colors for WWE shows. This has been the scene for a long time, proving Ripley’s worth as a bonafide top WWE superstar.

WWE Raw star, Rhea Ripley/Credit: WWE

In regards to the merchandise part, Rhea Ripley’s popularity and character led to fellow WWE Raw star Logan Paul giving her a piece of advice. While she seemed excited at first, Ripley had a completely different reaction at the end of their conversation.

What was Logan Paul’s million-dollar idea for Rhea Ripley’s WWE merchandise? Logan...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s Netflix-broadcast show!

Match #1: Iyo Sky & Dakota Kai def. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Dakota Kai made her in-ring return, teaming with fellow Damage Ctrl member Iyo Sky to take on Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Rodriguez took control in the early goings, planting Kai across the ring post outside the ring. Sky, however, took the sky, literally, to punish Morgan and Rodriguez. Morgan and Rodriguez hit a scintillating Assisted Oblivion from the top rope onto Sky, but The Genius of the Sky kept fighting. Morgan connected with Oblivion to Kai, but Sky saved the match, prompting a “This is Awesome” from the WWE Universe in Nashville. Sky won a back-and-forth between her and Morgan, hitting...

Welcome to this review of the Royal Rumble 2025, right here on Nerdly. I’m Phil Wheat and we have not only Two Rumble matches to look forward to but also two title matches! Let’s get into it.

Match #1: Women’s Royal Rumble – Winner: Charlotte Flair The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Charlotte Flair won the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble in her grand return to WWE, last eliminating Roxanne Perez to seal the victory. The match began with two former Women’s World Champions, as Iyo Sky entered at the unenviable No. 1 spot, with Liv Morgan entering at the equally unlucky No. 2, setting up an early showdown between two of WWE’s best. The ring quickly filled up as Nxt’s Roxanne Perez (No. 3), Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria (No. 4) and Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green (No. 5) all entered the fray, only for the four...

Last night marked the commencement of the road to WrestleMania, as WWE’s pay-per-view event for February, Royal Rumble, took place in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. With only four matches booked for the show, two being the Royal Rumble matches for men and women, it was stacked as it set things in place for WM41.

A still from Royal Rumble 2025. Credits: WWE

The event kicked off strong with the Women’s Rumble match, where Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan made the fans cheer for them. However, the show soon became a topic of conversation on social media as it featured several mishaps.

This year’s Royal Rumble was arguably one of the most unpredictable ones; it featured some controversy, where fans were visibly upset with the winners of both men’s and women’s Royal Rumble. However, things could have gone south as they narrowly avoided several disasters.

5) Liv Morgan...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s Netflix-broadcast show!

Match #1: Rey Mysterio def. Kofi Kingston The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Shortly after the official sent Xavier Woods to the backstage area for tripping Rey Mysterio, The Legendary Luchador scored a quick pinfall on Kofi Kingston.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nia Jax def. Bayley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Moments after Nia Jax defeated Bayley with the Annihilator in the final moments of an explosive showdown, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley charged the ring to ignite a huge brawl with Nia Jax before challenging Jax to a title match on Saturday Night’s Main Event.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Penta def. Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:...

WWE just signed someone from their competition. For the past few weeks, WWE has been airing teasers in between episodes of Monday Night Raw, featuring the number zero with a slash across. These teasers were synonymous with no clear indicator as to what or who these teasers could be about.

As of Monday Night Raw's premiere on Netflix, WWE has now confirmed that these teasers are about their newest signee, Penta. For weeks, Penta's name floated around in rumors and speculation regarding who these teasers could be about, but the latest teaser showcasing Penta's name and logo confirms this is about the former World Champion.

Penta is best known for his work in All Elite Wrestling, a wrestling company geared toward older audiences often framed as WWE's direct competition. Penta's public and controversial exit from Aew has gifted WWE its newest commodity.

Who Is Penta, WWE's Newest Luchador? A...

2024 was a gift to wrestling fans for many members of the WWE Universe. It was effectively the year in which the company and its product worked its way back into the mainstream, thanks in large part to a monumental Netflix deal and the return of Hollywood superstar, The Rock. The year offered some incredible moments for WWE spectators, but it also offered some incredible matches.

The year of 2024 gave audiences too many matches to choose from in the Match of the Year department, many of which just barely missed the cut. Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky, WarGames, Nxt's Iron Survivor, Friday Night SmackDown's Triple Threat Ladder Match, Ludwig Kaiser vs. Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker, and Randy Orton's match with Gunther in Berlin are all examples of honorable mentions. However, the matches that did happen to leave an imprint in the minds of the WWE Universe are ones that are truly must-see.

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. We all hope you had a great Christmas and with that being said, let’s see what went down on this week’s show… The last episode of the year And the last before the shows move to its new home, Netflix!

Match #1: Chad Gable def. Otis The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Competing for the first time since standing up to his former friend and mentor, Otis went toe-to-toe with Chad Gable. Otis bullied Gable with his immense power, beating him from pillar to post. Gable, however, used his cunning to take out Otis’ legs. After Alpha Academy’s Maxxine Dupri and American Made’s Ivy Nile brawled on the outside, Gable used the fracas to lock in the Ankle Lock on his former protege. Otis weathered the pain and...

The final Monday Night Raw on Cable Television before WWE moves its signature show to Netflix next week was one rammed full of incident. Cm Punk and Seth Rollins had an all-timer of a mic battle that simply has to be seen to be believed. Both men were left snarling at each other as Raw went off the air. No punches were thrown. Just molten hot rage and personal, below-the-belt jibes.

Elsewhere, Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria will compete for the first Women's Intercontinental Championship. Sheamus returned to attack Ludwig Kaiser, The New Day were a nuisance all evening and landed a match with Rey Mysterio and the Lwo. Damian Priest and The War Raiders defeated The Judgment Day, and Chad Gable's renaissance continued with a win over Otis.

The New Day opened Raw to a chorus of boos. Jey Uso took over on the mic, before being interrupted...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. We all hope you had a great Christmas and with that being said, let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament Triple Threat – Iyo Sky def. Natalya and Alba Fyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After she and Alba Frye escaped Natalya’s double Sharpshooter, Iyo Sky took to the air to take out her opponents at ringside. In a battle on the turnbuckle moments later, The Queen of Harts sent Fyre to the canvas with a German suplex. In doing so, though, she opened herself up to an Over the Moonsault by The Genius of the Sky that gave Sky the first-round victory and allowed her to advance in the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Chad Gable def.

WWE aired its penultimate Monday Night Raw on cable television, as the company begins to make its way towards its Netflix Debut. Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn in a Main Event that included the Bloodline invading Raw to take out Sami and Jey Uso. Damian Priest and the War Raiders started a new partnership, the former World Champion defeated Dominik Mysterio via Dq. Dexter Lumis also defeated Miz by Dq, as The Final Testament and The Wyatt Sicks continued their intense feud.

Elsewhere, Seth Rollins and Jackie Redmond had an intense interview about his upcoming match with Cm Punk, Chad gable defeated Akira Tozawa and will face Otis on Raw next week, and Iyo Sky is now in the Intercontinental Championship tournament, replacing Kairi Sane and defeating Natalya and Isla Dawn to reach the semi-final stage.

Drew McIntyre is interrupted by Sami Zayn while opening Raw Iyo Sky defeated Natalya...

Guess who’s back, back again… It’s Saturday Night Main Event! Yes, the classic WWE brand returns for a much-anticipated show, the first in Sixteen years! Let’s get straight into it and see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Sami Zayn The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Scottish Warrior picked up a major victory over Sami Zayn to kick off the action at the first Saturday Night’s Main Event in 16 years. Zayn immediately brought the fight to Drew McIntyre, flustering the former WWE Champion, who responded by tossing The Honorary Uce onto the announce table in spectacularly brutal fashion. McIntyre went for White Noise, but Zayn pulled off a remarkable counter and hit a sunset flip powerbomb that nearly won the match. The Scottish Warrior nailed a Glasgow Kiss, but his attempt at a Claymore backfired when Zayn...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: The Final Testament & The Miz def. The Wyatt Sicks The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Miz and The Final Testament had their work cut out for them as they collided with The Wyatt Sicks in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match. Scarlett got involved but was thwarted by Nikki Cross, who took out the valet with a Lou Thesz press. Uncle Howdy hit the Sister Abigail on Karrion Kross, but Miz was able to save the day. Just as Howdy was about to take out The Miz, Paul Ellering made his return, throwing powder into the eyes of Howdy. Kross then struck with the Final Prayer to win the match.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Liv Morgan def.

It was an electric night on Monday Night Raw in Wichita, Ks, as WWE prepares to host Saturday Night's Main Event for the first time since 1992. It was announced that Gunther vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest will happen this Saturday for the World Heavyweight Championship after Adam Pearce added the former champ to the match. Lyra Valkyria advanced in the Women's Intercontinental Championship tournament, The Final Testament and The Miz defeated The Wyatt Sicks, and Pure Fusion Collective jumped Dakota Kai after her loss to Liv Morgan.

Seth Rollins and Cm Punk were unmissable in their separate segments, as their rivalry continued to gain heat. Not as much heat, as The New Day who were booed out of the building in their first week as heels, and Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky ended the night in a tense staredown after Rhea defeated Liv Morgan's sidekick and her former tag team partner,...

Welcome to this review of 2024’s Survivor Series, which delivers yet another WarGames pay-per-view rather than the traditional show of yesteryear. Hopefully this year’s PPV lives up to the standard set by the previous two Survivor Series: WarGames! Let’s see shall we…

Match #1: Women’s WarGames Match – Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Bayley & Iyo Sky def. Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jax and Bayley started the match, renewing their rivalry from the summer. With Team Ripley earning the advantage, Naomi entered the cage next and celebrated her birthday by teaming with Bayley as they tried to take down Jax. Jax, however, literally flushed her competition by using a toilet seat to inflict damage. Jax’s toilet seat usage backfired, as Naomi used the seat to give a stinkface to Jax. With the field almost set,...

WWE continues to have one of the greatest years in its history with a fantastic Survivor Series 2024 in Vancouver. Roman Reigns and Cm Punk put their differences aside, as Roman's team defeated Solo's Bloodline in a thrilling WarGames match for the ages. In the Women's WarGames match, Rhea Ripley pinned Liv Morgan to get her team the win, delivering a Riptide through a table in the process. Iyo Sky also continued her yearly tradition of jumping from the top of the cage in a trash can.

Elsewhere in the show, Shinsuke Nakamura became the new United States Champion, pinning LA Knight cleanly in a shock victory. Bron Breakker retained his Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser in a spectacular bout, and interference from Finn Balor saw Gunther retain his World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest.

Winners Cm Punk The Wiseman's Wildcard Comes Up Trumps

For a moment, the...

SmackDown delivered one of the best segments of WWE TV this year, as Paul Heyman and Cm Punk both returned. Punk will be the fifth man at Survivor Series, teaming with Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, and The Usos to take on Solo Sikoa's Bloodline. It was a night filled with excitement, that also saw Jade Cargill put through a car windscreen by a mystery assailant, with Chelsea Green capitalizing on Bianca Belair rushing to her partner's aid, by pinning Bianca Davenport and going to the next round of the Women US title tournament.

Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens came face-to-face in an unmissable verbal battle, as their feud continued to escalate. DIY members Tommaso Ciampa and Jonny Gargano drifted further apart, the former being pinned by Montez Ford, as the Street Profits looked set to be the new contenders for the Motor City Machine Guns Tag Team Championships. LA...

Monday Night Raw saw WWE take another leap towards Survivor Series with a second show taped at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The five-on-five match for the Women's WarGames match was confirmed as Rhea Ripley made a shocking return to action after an injury was expected to keep her off TV for the rest of the year. The Wyatt Sicks and The Final Testament both had video messages for one another, and The Judgment Day's woes continued with another loss to the War Raiders.

Ludwig Kaiser caused a double Dq by attacking Sheamus and Bron Breakker in their Intercontinental Championship match, as Damian Priest again got the upper hand on Gunther. Lwo defeated American Made in a mixed-gender tag match, and Bronson Reed pinned Seth Rollins after a distraction from Solo Sikoa to keep his hot streak burning bright.

Winners Big Bronson Reed It Is The Monster's...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Women’s No. 1 Contender Battle Royal – Winner: Iyo Sky The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

An historic Women’s Battle Royal in Saudi Arabia came down to Lyra Valkyria, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Iyo Sky. After Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez pulled Belair and Cargill out of the ring to the floor to cause a double elimination, the irate WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions chased them into the crowd. Then in a final battle on the apron, Sky hit a beautiful German suplex to finally eliminate Valkyria and earn the right to challenge Morgan for the Women’s World Title.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: The War Raiders def. The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.

Welcome to this review of WWE Crown Jewel 2024, right here on Nerdly… The controversy over this event seems to die down with each and every event passing and I’m not sure how I feel about that. Anyway, let’s see what happened during this year’s show, which was marked by the champ versus champ matches for the newly-minted Crown Jewel belts!

Match #1: The Bloodline def. Roman Reigns and The Usos The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Solo Sikoa earned the biggest pinfall of his career by earning the three-count over Roman Reigns and anointing himself as the one true Tribal Chief of The Bloodline. The Usos kicked things off by bringing back their signature tandem offense, but it wasn’t long before The Samoan Werewolf brought the fight back to them, leading to a tense standoff. With The Og Bloodline in firm control, Jey rebuffed the...

WWE remained in Saudi Arabia after Crown Jewel 2024 for a pre-taped edition of Monday Night Raw, where Damian Priest emerged as Gunther's next opponent for the World Heavyweight Championship. He did so by winning a Fatal Four Way against Sheamus, Dominik Mysterio, and Seth Rollins, who was taken out of commission by Bronson Reed giving him a Tsunami through a table. Dragon Lee defeated Chad Gable to pour more misery on American Made after Ivy Nile distracted her teammate by fighting Zelina Vega, and the War Raiders continued their winning streak with a victory over The New Day, as Kofi and Xavier Woods' problems continued.

Liv Morgan continued her hot streak by eliminating Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill from a Number One Contender's Battle Royal for her championship, with Iyo Sky becoming the new challenger for the Women's World Championship. The Wyatt Sicks released disturbing footage of a kidnapped Miz,...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show…

Match #1: Liv Morgan def. Tiffany Stratton The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite Nia Jax distracting the official on the ring apron and kicking the Money in the Bank briefcase to Tiffany Stratton to use against Liv Morgan, the Women’s World Champion avoided the hit and rolled up her opponent for the three-count while grabbing the tights. When Morgan attempted to use the briefcase on Jax after the bell, though, the WWE Women’s Champion took it away from her and used it on Liv, Raquel Rodregez and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio before crushing her WWE Crown Jewel opponent with the Annihilator.

My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: The Street Profits def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:...

WWE made its final pit stop on the road to Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia this weekend with a SmackDown show that was pre-taped after last Friday's episode. Jey Uso and the original Bloodline took center stage, raising their ones to the sky in unison as Roman Reigns and Jey Uso had a very frank conversation. Jey is his own man in 2024 and respect must be paid as Roman and The Usos will face The Bloodline at this weekend's Ple.

Elsewhere, The Street Profits defeated Pretty Deadly after they'd finished flirting with Hamilton creator Lin-Maunel Miranda, Iyo Sky won an action-packed Fatal Four Way, Liv Morgan pinned a particularly feisty and threatening Tiffany Stratton, and Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton defeated Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser in the night's Main Event, before Kevin Owens spoiled the night's celebrations.

Winners Jey Uso Living Up To His 'Main Event' Nickname

It was agreed...

Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down in this episode…

Match #1: Damage Ctrl vs. Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson (No Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Former Nxt Women’s Champions Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane returned to Nxt for a tag team match against The Meta-Four’s Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson, but they left with even more enemies. Sky and Sane’s quickness was met with sheer power from Lash Legend who at one point dribbled their heads like basketballs on the middle rope. With the action going back and forth inside the ring, SmackDown’s Chelsea Green and Piper Niven crashed the scene and forced a No Contest by laying out all four Superstars.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Jaida Parker def. Tatum Paxley The following is courtesy of wwe.

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: World Tag Team No. 1 Contenders Tournament – The New Day def. Aop The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The World Tag Team Title No. 1 Contenders Tournament continued as The New Day took on Aop. The Miz made his way to ringside to observe the match, but R-Truth appeared out of nowhere to attack his former friend. The New Day capitalized on the fracas at ringside, as Kofi Kingston rolled up Akam to progress in the tournament.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Iyo Sky & Kairi Sane vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez (No-contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Fired up from a backstage confrontation, Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane contended against Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Pete Dunne def. Sheamus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite receiving loud jeers from the WWE Universe, an enraged Pete Dunne looked to take down his former mentor Sheamus. The chants seemed to distract Dunne as The Celtic Warrior dodged a hand crusher to perform an Alabama slam directly onto the announce table. Dunne withstood a monumental amount of punishment from The Celtic Warrior but kept fighting. After being brutalized with the 10 Beats of the Bodhran, Dunne went for the Shillelagh, but Sheamus wrenched it from Dunne’s hands. With the referee preoccupied with taking away the weapon from Sheamus, Dunne used a cricket bat to wallop Sheamus. Dunne then hit a huge knee strike to earn the big-time win.

Monday Night Raw was on incredible form as the WWE took to Portland, Or, to continue the road to Bad Blood. Cm Punk opened the show with an intimidating promo aimed at an absent Drew McIntyre, Pete Dunne would score an enormous win over Sheamus, and tension has reached an all-time high in The New Day with a break-up seeming imminent.

Jey Uso and Bron Breakker will headline next week's Raw and hyped their Intercontinental Title match with an incredible confrontation. Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman tore each other and the building apart (literally), Damien Priest would beat Dominic Mysterio in the night's Main Event, but The Judgment Day would then make Priest and his Terror Twin, Rhea Ripley, pay with an epic beatdown to close the show.

Winners Jey Uso and Bron Breakker Two fan favorites make Portland go crazy

The Portland crowd proved to be a red-hot audience all night long,...

Rhea Ripley has managed to become the most popular women's wrestler on the WWE roster today. Truthfully, she is more over than most male top stars in the company today. Her sheer presence commands the attention of those in and out of the wrestling world, and her unique looks have made her a massive social media star.

Ripley is a walking, talking, definition of a Superstar. However, regardless of her aura, she would not have found half of the success she has now without her in-ring ability. One of her biggest talking points surrounds the stellar matches she's capable of putting on any day of the week - and she has had some modern classics already.

Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch - WWE Women's World Championship WrestleMania Xl

It would seem like multiple forces were at play trying to hurt this match before the bell even rang. All before WrestleMania's opening contest,...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: The Judgment Day def. Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In an impromptu Eight-Man Tag Team Match, Rey Mysterio hit “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio with the 619. Liv Morgan, however, pulled her man out of the way before he suffered the a splash from his dad. Moment later, Dominik picked up the quick pin to secure the victory for The Judgment Day. When Judgment Day attacked their opponents after the bell, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley emerged to unleash hell on the dark faction and send a message en route to their Mixed Tag Team Match at WWE Bash in Berlin this Saturday.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Damage Ctrl def. Pure Fusion Collective The following is courtesy of wwe.

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Match #1: Jey Uso def. Chad Gable The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Broken, beat and scarred from the hellacious Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Jey Uso and Chad Gable went toe-to-toe, still giving everything they had. Just as Gable was about to lock in an Ankle Lock, the lights went out, indicating the arrival of The Wyatt Sicks. This distracted Gable long enough for Uso to hit a Spear to win the match. After the bout, Gable ran away as a Wyatt Sicks member handed another mysterious package to the commentary desk.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Bronson Reed def. Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bronson Reed and Pete Dunne clattered each other in a show-stopping collision.

Welcome to this review of WWE’s 2024 Money in the Bank pay-per-view, which kicked off with the titular match – at least the men’s version of the event… so let’s get into it!

Match #1: Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match – Winner: Drew McIntyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Drew McIntyre is Mr. Money in the Bank after defeating five other Superstars to secure a guaranteed championship match. Each Superstar scrambled to begin the bout, hunting for ladders and each other, and Andrade delivered the first major blow by hitting a leg drop off a ladder onto Chad Gable. A springboard clothesline from Carmelo Hayes onto Andrade confirmed that Melo Don’t Miss, but El Idolo followed it up with an inverted Spanish fly onto a ladder. Jey Uso and LA Knight found themselves at the top of a ladder with the YEETs and YEAHs accompanying every blow,...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: The Street Profits def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Street Profits rose to claim a victory over Pretty Deadly as Montez Ford leaped from the top rope with tremendous height and splashed down upon Kit Wilson to pick up the win.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jade Cargill hit Jaded on Candice LeRae to pick up the pin as Bianca Belair disposed of Indi Hartwell with the K.O.D. at the same time. After the match, the dominant tandem made it clear that they are coming to reclaim the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title from Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn.

It’s a clash of the titans at 2024 WWE Money in the Bank, where World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest will defend his title against Seth “Freakin” Rollins. Rollins was the first to carry the new World Heavyweight Title before losing it to Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania Xl… who was then pinned by Priest who walked off with the title. Other battles include Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes coming together with Randy Orton and Kevin Owens against The Bloodline, along with the Men’s and Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match where 12 Superstars will chase destiny. Don’t miss a second of what’s bound to be an expensive night for the losers on Saturday, July 6 starting at 7 p.m. Et, only on Peacock, which you can watch with a Subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch 2024 WWE Money in the Bank When: Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. Et...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Braun Strowman def. Chad Gable The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a battle of David vs. Goliath, Chad Gable had the tough task of trying to take down Braun Strowman. Gable once again belittled his Alpha Academy members who were ringside, as he tried to clip the wings of Strowman. Gable had a good fight, but the might of Strowman was too much, as he hit a huge tilt-a-whirl powerslam to finish Gable.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Money in the Bank Ladder Match Qualifier – Iyo Sky def. Kiana James and Zelina Vega The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a frenetic Triple Threat Match, Iyo Sky qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match...

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Match #1: Iyo Sky def. Lyra Valkyria The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With Lyra Valkyria holding multiple victories over Damage Ctrl members in recent weeks, Iyo Sky was out to make a point. After pulling her opponent’s hair to help her pick up the quick pinfall, The Genius of the Sky attacked the defeated Superstar after the bell until Katana Chance and Kayden Carter emerged to make the save.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2: Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee & Braun Strowman def. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, Jd McDonagh & Carlito The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

When Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan emerged on the apron to converse with “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, Zelina Vega knocked the disruptive titleholder from...

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Match #1: Chad Gable def. Sami Zayn The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa unwilling to break rules to help him, Chad Gable sent them both to the back. As Gable continued to berate Dupri and Tozawa, Zayn took advantage to hit a Blue Thunder Bomb, but was unable to come up with the victory. Gable locked on the Ankle Lock to try and get the submission victory but Zayn was able to make it to the ropes. Screaming at Otis to help him, Otis was conflicted before deciding against helping his leader. Once again, Gable slapped Otis for his insubordination. With Otis irate, he clobbered Zayn behind the official’s back. Gable then took advantage...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal Match – Iyo Sky def. Shayna Baszler The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

A renewal of an epic rivalry highlighted this Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal clash between Shayna Baszler and former WWE Women’s Champion Iyo Sky. Sky took out Baszler’s knee before hitting a superb moonsault from the the top rope onto Baszler outside the ring. Baszler looked to have Sky fading in the Kirifuda Clutch, but Sky booked her ticket to the semifinals after hitting the Over the Moonsault, somehow surviving the punishment of Baszler.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match – Gunther def. Kofi Kingston The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Kofi Kingston exploded...

Rhea Ripley stands out as one of the most powerful female wrestlers globally today. Her remarkable physique, characterized by significant muscle mass, sets her apart from the average wrestler. This impressive physique is the result of rigorous gym sessions and a disciplined diet.

Initially, Ripley’s body was noticeably leaner when she began her career, lacking the muscular definition that now defines her. Over the years, her physique has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving impressively to its current state.

Rhea Ripley’s Insane Body Transformation Is Truly Inspirational

What a difference seven years can make. The evolution of a WWE Superstar throughout their career is something fans truly appreciate, and Rhea Ripley exemplifies this notion perfectly. Her journey demonstrates that the early stages of a wrestler’s career may not accurately depict the Superstar they’ll become in the future. However, this transformation hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Ripley.

Wrestling star Valentina Feroz poses for a selfie while in the water. Pic credit: @valentinaferozwwe/Instagram

WWE Nxt superstar Valentina Feroz is known for her intense battles in the ring. She typically teams up with Yulisa Leon for tag matches under the mentorship of Saurav “Sanga” Gurjar.

However, she recently showed fans a bit of her downtime as she took to her official Instagram Story to answer questions and hang out with some furry friends outside.

The 27-year-old Valentina, real name Rita Reis, had her black hair flowing down as she appeared on several Ig Story slides. She wore a red short sleeve shirt featuring blue and white trim on the sleeves along with cutouts.

To complete the look, the Brazilian martial arts and wrestling star wore tiny cutoff jean shorts as she stood in front of her camera phone to answer questions sent in by fans.

Along with those clips,...

Alexa Bliss poses for a social media selfie. Pic credit: @alexa_bliss_wwe_/Instagram

WWE superstar Alexa Bliss is reminiscing about her days as a younger wrestling star on the come-up, way before she was the Goddess or The Fiend’s sidekick.

The multi-time champion got her start with WWE’s Nxt, where she was initially in a managerial role with Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy before moving on to the singles competition.

Years of hard work in Nxt ultimately resulted in her getting drafted to the main roster. She’s since captured multiple championships and is on the verge of adding another tag team championship reign to her list.

On Sunday, the 31-year-old Bliss shared a throwback photo with her millions of fans and followers in which she wore a familiar blue and white tutu dress with a sleeveless blue top, white knee pads, and boots.

Along with the glittery fairy costume,...

WWE Nxt Women’s Champion Mandy Rose shared another stunning bikini pic with her followers. Pic credit: @mandysacs/Instagram

Mandy Rose continues to display some gorgeous bikinis for the summer season, including the two-piece item she showed her fans after her big victory at this past week’s Heatwave.

The WWE Nxt Women’s Champion was fresh off a win in her title defense match this past week and, based on her Instagram post, had “that summer feeling.”

In her latest photo, she wore a skimpy green bikini which left little to the imagination as she posed on the sands of a beach. Rose had her hand resting against part of a solid structure, which may have been holding up a boardwalk or pier above her.

“Holding onto that summer feeling,” she wrote in her caption, giving credit to Harry Lhgfx Photography for the shot.

She also tagged Australian Swimwear...

WWE Nxt Women’s Champion Mandy Rose is ready to defend her title at Heatwave. Pic credit: @mandysacs/Instagram

Ahead of a huge match to defend her title, WWE Nxt star Mandy Rose reminded fans of the upcoming show by sharing a sizzling swimsuit photo.

The toned and tanned WWE Nxt Women’s Champion posed sideways in a bright orange swimsuit on the beach as she rested her hand on a volleyball with a net nearby.

In her pic, Rose also adjusted oversized squarish sunglasses to protect her eyes and wore a matching orange scrunchy to keep her hair in place.

“Bringing all the heat tonight #NXTHeatWave,” she wrote in her caption, reminding everyone of the upcoming event’s start time and channel.

Rose also credited Harry Lhgfx Photography for the shot, which was one of several she shared from that particular orange swimsuit shoot at the beach in recent weeks.

Dakota Kai has returned as part of a new alliance in WWE. Pic credit: @imkingkota/Instagram

WWE star Dakota Kai is back in the spotlight, as she recently made her surprise return at SummerSlam, aligning herself with a brand new faction in the women’s division.

That includes former Nxt Women’s Champion Io Shirai, now known as Iyo Sky, and former WWE SmackDown Champion Bayley, the leader of their alliance.

Taking to her Instagram on Thursday, Dakota Kai showed off her recent in-ring look from a photoshoot, most likely for WWE media.

It features an intricate black and pink design on her ring shorts and top, which also features mesh paneling and a collar in matching colors.

Dakota’s boots are all black and feature some pink streaks around them. The entire outfit also matches her unique hairstyle, which is part blonde, part pink, and part black.

“Azarath Metrion...

“Monday Night Raw” saw its linear ratings rise this week as the post-Vince McMahon era of WWE begins.

Monday’s show on USA Network drew an average audience of 2.3 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in the key adults 18-49 demographic, according to Nielsen figures. That represents a two-year viewership high for “Raw” and an improvement of 21 in viewership and 20 in the key demo versus last week.

Paul “Triple H” Levesque is now in charge of WWE’s creative efforts in addition to his role as executive vice president of talent relations. Monday’s show drew praise from many wrestling fans, with wrestlers like Ciampa, the three-woman team of Iyo Sky (formerly Io Shirai), Bayley, and Kai, and Mustafa Ali being prominently featured. WWE Hall of Famer Edge also appeared and called out his former stable, The Judgement Day.

McMahon announced his retirement approximately two weeks ago in the wake...

Welcome to this week’s Nxt review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and I’ve got a chunky butt. There’s just something about Mary…and Nxt! There, now I can cash Vince’s check for…$12?! F— that cheap f—! Vince hid a monkey in his suitcase so he’d have something to pee on during the flight home! Vince invented disappointment so we’d all have to suffer when women won’t let him punch them in the face. Vince hates Jesus! Vince…ohhhhhhh…this check say $12,000…thumb covered up the zeros. Vince sure is great and so is Nxt!

Match #1: Damien Priest and Leon Ruff def. Santos Escobar & Raul Mendoza The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Damian Priest enjoyed a dominant run early in the bout until an individual appeared in the crowd wearing the same mask as the person who helped Johnny Gargano...

Women’s wrestling sure has changed over the years, and in the time we’ve been watching these superstars on our screens, we’ve seen some incredible athletes, characters and workers, but we’ve also seen some who couldn’t do things in the ring very well. This is the case in all areas of pro-wrestling, but with this we’re going to look at the five best and five worst WWE Women’s Champions of all time. Now, this isn’t a personal attack on any of the women who fall into the “worst” category, because I think it’s important to point out that all wrestlers bust their butts in some manner or another. I respect that, but I’m looking at the in-ring careers of these talents, from wrestling skills to promo-work. That’s pretty much it. This will include WWF, WWE and Nxt Women’s Champions,...

So usually, when it comes to Which is Better, I stick to movies, with horror films regularly being the battling topic at hand. This time, though, I thought I’d turn to a controversial topic in the world of professional wrestling, and pit two competing wrestling programs against one another. This isn’t about ratings or drama or fandom, but rather a straight forward look at what I, a pro-wrestling fan who watches both WWE and Aew every week, thinks is the best show between Aew Dynamite and Nxt.

Now, this is bound to upset some people, but please, dear wrestling fan, understand that whichever outcome this article has, it doesn’t mean it’s “correct”. This is subjective, it’s all about opinions, and you can disagree, and that is your correct answer too. It is fun, though, to pit two things that are related against each other in order to choose which is,...

Welcome to this week’s Nxt review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have the Baby Yoda playing with the Baby Balls. We’ve got a bunch of matches on here, but no quesadillas! I’m so pissed! Well, we have the damn matches, but I’m too busy smoking crack to pay attention, so here comes me…from an alternate dimension! Na-than Of The Trans-Dimensional Empire Of Stu-pid: I am Na-than! I have a mustache and an eye-patch! Begin the show!

Match #1: The Undisputed Era def. Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan – No. 1 Contendership To The Nxt Tag Team Titles The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

It’s been a turbulent few weeks for The Undisputed Era, but Roderick Strong & Bobby Fish steered the most dominant faction in Nxt history back on track. The Ue prevailed after Strong connected with a massive running knee before...

It’s easy to look forward to a TakeOver show, because time has taught us that way more often than not these events are packed with drama, action and lots of wrestling. Nxt TakeOver 31, taking place at the newly renamed and remodeled into the Capitol Wrestling Center, a tribute to Jess McMahon and Vince McMahon Sr, a respectful nod to the roots of where WWE, and Nxt, began. With fans on LED boards (much like the Thunderdome) and pods featuring groups of fans, this was a new look in a year filled with shows that take another step forward in adapting to how we currently are all living. Nxt TakeOver 31 was, as is the case most of the time, a five match card, with three of the Nxt Championships on the line.

Match 1: Damien Priest (c) versus Johnny Gargano – Nxt North American Title Match.

Gargano, a fully fledged heel,...