Cody Rhodes “finished the story. “
The second night of any of the WrestleMania XL nights in Philadelphia ended with Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns to win the undisputed Universal Championship on Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field. In a “Bloodline Rules” match, where there were no regulations and tons of interference, Rhodes controlled to dethrone Reigns, who was champion for 1,316 days.
The match featured a variety of well-known WWE Superstars, beyond and in attendance, including The Rock, The Undertaker and John Cena. Seth Rollins was also at the meeting, and disguised himself as a member of The Shield, the former faction he teamed up with. with Reina.
On Sunday, the world heavyweight championship also changed hands. Drew McIntyre defeated Seth Rollins to become champion. A few minutes later, Damian Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase after attacking McIntyre and then pinned McIntyre against the champion.
Bayley reached the mid-level by defeating Iyo Sky to win the WWE Women’s Championship. Logan Paul, who entered the United States Championship on Sunday, stayed alive by defeating Kevin Owens and Randy Orton in a Triple Threat Match.
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WRESTLEMANIA XL 2 NIGHT RESULTS
WRESTLEMANIA XL NIGHT 1 RESULTS
Adrenaline in my soul.
Everything is out of control.
Do all of this to get them moving.
The crowd is there, about to erupt.
I’m waiting for the show to start.
Cody Rhodes’ main music, “Kingdom” via Downstait, is one of the most popular in WWE and in all of professional wrestling. Especially when enthusiasts get to that line: The curtain comes on, the lights come on, I’m home. . . .
Expect a fuerte. de “WOW!” from almost in the sand.
Saxophonist Joselu Casanova even provoked a reaction from passing fans. He performed outside Lincoln Financial Field on his saxophone and played “Kingdom. “
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Nick Aldis has been forged as the general manager on the screen of “SmackDown. “But at a chiseled stature of 6 feet 4 inches and 242 pounds, Aldis is just as much of a competitor in the ring.
For now, Aldis is barely recovering after a recent surgery.
“Unfortunately, I’m sitting here with a constant biceps tendon that I had surgery on last week,” he said. “Other than that, my structure (and) my brain is smarter than ever. “They’re there. I’m fast, I’m ready. “
He added, “I’d like to think that the time will come when history will want me, even if it was just a chance to play in a WWE ring. But we’ll see. “
It may not have been the most memorable of all WrestleMania events or the pyrotechnic or ceremonial moments that fans are now accustomed to, but WrestleMania introduced fans to something they’ve never seen before: a pay-per-view professional wrestling event. occasion via closed-circuit television.
The first WrestleMania was a nine-match exhibition that took place on March 31, 1985 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It featured several sports and music celebrities, adding Muhammad Ali as special guest referee/enforcer, Billy Martin as ring announcer. , Cyndi Lauper as manager and Liberace as timekeeper. The Rockettes also appeared in the ring and danced with Liberace before the main occasion, which included Mr. T in a tag team match.
Wrestling enthusiasts are now gearing up for the two-day WrestleMania XL this weekend at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. The Athletic will be present and will also provide live event politics on their blog. But before they get into action, the members of The Athletic team were looking to give fans a chance to take a walk down memory lane with some reminders, almost like a live blog, from the first WrestleMania.
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WrestleMania I: A Look Back at WWE’s ‘Biggest Wrestling Event’ That Started It All
Needless to say, Philadelphia loves wrestling.
Several reports have indicated that AJ Styles’ contract with WWE ends in 2024. He has stated in the future that he plans to end his WWE career.
Could the 46-year-old re-sign or will this be his WrestleMania?
“I don’t know,” he told The Athletic on Friday at the press conference. “What I do and how long I’m going to stay here will be up in the air. There will come a time when you’ll have to make a decision, and I’m not sure what it is.
“I’d love to communicate how simple it is to avoid doing something you love before you get in trouble, right?But it’s very complicated because we appreciate it so much. I’ve dedicated more than one part of my life to this, and I enjoy it. . . So, let’s see what happens.
Would Styles be interested in a behind-the-scenes or educational role within the company?
“I need to help develop talent,” he said. I need to tell them what I’ve learned and show them what I’ve learned over the years and see if I can help them get to the next level. “Refine them, if possible. There may not be a job for AJ Styles in WWE, I don’t know. I can stay home and enjoy my retirement. But anyway, I’m going to be happy. “
These are the back-to-back NXT Stand events
It looks like it’s time for Hayes to sign up for the main list full-time, and maybe Williams will do some other racing with Ilja Dragunov. It was also the first time that two black men were the main occasion of a live NXT premium. occasion.
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“Mama Rhodes” T-shirts were temporarily sold out at the WrestleCon table where Cody Rhodes’ mother, Michelle, was sitting, who signed some of them.
All proceeds raised through the Dusty Rhodes Foundation will be donated to Beat the Streets Philadelphia, a nonprofit sports organization that focuses on providing opportunities to at-risk youth in underserved communities. The base raised more than $10,000 at SummerSlam for Dream Detroit Skating Academy. and expects to raise about $20,000 here in Philadelphia, a figure that could be matched through a local entrepreneur.
“My husband (Dusty) and I come from poor families,” she said. “Thanks to gambling, Dusty allowed him to go to college and that was the beginning of his dreams. The young people and I made the decision to create this foundation for him and we are giving all the money. We review to decide on organizations that target underserved and underserved communities. We have been in business for almost 3 years and every penny has been distributed. It’s hard work and with love.
What’s next for Ilja Dragunov? He is still the NXT Champion after defeating Tony D’Angelo, who is the next contender?
I’m hoping the announcers will mention more that Dragunov was the last guy to pin Gunther while he was still in NXT. This may lead to a move of Dragunov to the main roster.
In Hiladelphia, if you’re a badass in pro wrestling, be the bad guy.
I can’t think of a higher resolution for the Meta-Four faction of NXT than this.
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Tony D’Angelo Got Access On ‘The Sopranos’ Shakes Up The Philly Crowd At NXT Booth
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The Rock has been a heel forged in his return to WWE history, but fans weren’t satisfied with what he said in a speech, and it had nothing to do with him being a heel.
There is a lot of debate about what promotion the women’s department has in professional wrestling. NXT made a strong case with their six-woman tag team match and a smart story in the match for the NXT Women’s Championship, won through Roxanne Perez. The North American name brings more intrigue to NXT’s women’s department.
That there is so much communication between WWE, NXT, AEW and TNA Knockouts is a sign for women’s wrestling.
Bayley will face Iyo Sky for the WWE Women’s Championship. If he is able to win the title, take it as “Big Time”. . . Pun.
Bayley began wrestling at the age of 18 when he took up ranks with Big Time Wrestling in Newark, California.
Since winning the WWE Women’s Title at SummerSlam last year, Iyo Sky has defended her name on television 4 times and is yet to lose.
She hopes to be unbeaten in her fifth defense Sunday against Bayley.
Mama Rhodes knows what The Rock has to say about her. Cody Rhodes’ mother, Michelle, at WrestleCon on Friday joined Dustin Rhodes to sign autographs and take pictures for the Dusty Rhodes Foundation.
What did The Rock call it on TV?I asked.
“It’s been weird,” he says. I met (The Rock) when I was little, Dewey. Do you tell me you’re going to beat my son up and give me a fucking belt?That’s not going to happen!”
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Mike Rotunda closed the U. S. Hall of Fame speech. Express saying, “I wish our son Windham had been here. “
Windham Rotunda, known to WWE enthusiasts as Bray Wyatt, died on August 24, 2023, due to a core condition aggravated by COVID-19. He was 36 years old.
The WWE crowd revered Wyatt with the fireflies.
Three super heavyweights doing things I’ve never noticed before weren’t what I expected from NXT Stand
Oba Femi, Dijak and Josh Briggs did it. A marvel of strength movements and athleticism. Femi looks poised for a long tenure as NXT North American Champion.
It wasn’t even the brothers’ class, but how could you not get excited about a showdown between Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso in the City of Brotherly Love?