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Manik Aftab serves as a news writer at Ringside News. He has covered pro wrestling and sports entertainment for a variety of publications, including Sportskeeda Wrestling, The Sportster, and WrestleZone. Outside of his professional duties, Manik likes to indulge in fiction, thrillers, comics, manga, and anime.

ROH World Tag Team Title Match & More Added To Final Battle - Page 42

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ROH Pure Title Match Added To Final Battle

Ring of Honor is just days away from bringing the 21st annual Final Battle pay-per-view event to Arlington, Texas. New matches for the show were announced during Dynamite this week. Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champions FTR will defend their titles against The Briscoes at the December 10th PPV event. This will be no … Read more

AEW Rampage Spoiler Results For December 9, 2022

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Full Spoilers For AEW Rampage This Week

AEW taped Rampage from the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, TX following the conclusion of the December 7, 2022 edition of Dynamite, and spoilers for the show have been revealed. This is your official spoiler warning, because we’re about to tell you what happened during the show. Keep checking back as we continue to update this … Read more

AEW Books All-Atlantic Title Match & More For Rampage This Week

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Britt Baker Booked In Halloween Gimmick Match On AEW Rampage Next Week

Orange Cassidy has become a mainstay on AEW Rampage. The 38-year-old will defend the All-Atlantic Championship against a surprise opponent this Friday on Rampage. Orange Cassidy had a face-off with Kip Sabian following his elimination in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale by Dustin Rhodes. Cassidy will defend the All-Atlantic Championship against an opponent of … Read more

William Regal Appears On Dynamite After AEW Exit

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William Regal Appears On Dynamite After AEW Exit

William Regal was involved in a major angle with MJF, but nobody expected that to be his final appearance in AEW. The Englishman appeared during Dynamite this week just a week after his exit from the promotion. William Regal appeared in a pre-taped interview with Tony Schiavone during Dynamite this week. The pro wrestling veteran … Read more

Ricky Starks Wins Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale

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AEW brought back the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale on their flagship show this week. The company determined a new winner in the multi-man elimination matchup.

The latest Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale featured participants including Ethan Page, Ricky Starks, Brian Cage, and Dalton Castle. Dustin Rhodes returned to participate in the match as well.

Ricky Starks and Ethan Page survived others to become the final two participants in the match. The Absolute One bested All Ego to become the last man standing inside the ring.

MJF arrived and cut a promo on Starks, promising to become a four-time holder of the $150,000 Dynamite Diamond Ring. The AEW World Champion used The Rock’s iconic catchphrase to insult Starks as well.

MJF and Ricky Starks will collide for the AEW World Championship at the Winter is Coming TV special next Wednesday on Dynamite. Stay tuned to Ringside News for more.

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MJF Uses The Rock’s Iconic Catchphrase To Slam Ricky Starks During AEW Dynamite

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MJF knows how to keep fans glued to their screens with his incredible mic work. The AEW World Champion appeared during Dynamite this week and brought a whole lot of new insults with him.

MJF appeared in the ring to confront Ricky Starks following his win in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale. The Devil Himself used The Rock’s iconic catchphrase to insult The Absolute One.

“You’re a roody poo candy a**.”

MJF also referred to Ricky Starks as a “pebble,” saying he he would skip his a** all the way back to Billy Corgan’s NWA. Starks, of course, came up with a response as well.

“I’m slapping that mole off your neck, I’m stomping an a**hole into you, and I’m taking that title.”

MJF and Ricky Starks will collide for the AEW World Championship at the Winter Is Coming TV special next week. Stay tuned to Ringside News for more from Wednesday Night Dynamite.

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Dustin Rhodes Returns During AEW Dynamite

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Dustin Rhodes surprised fans and peers alike by announcing that 2023 will be his last year in pro wrestling. The Natural returned to AEW in-ring competition during Dynamite this week.

Dustin Rhodes made his in-ring return during the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale on AEW’s flagship show this week. The Natural joined several other performers in their quest to win the $150,000 ring.

Dustin Rhodes hit Kip Sabian with a Canadian Destroyer during the multi-man elimination matchup as well, using the momentum to eliminate Sabian. Dustin Rhodes himself, however, was eliminated by The Butcher.

Dustin Rhodes announced during Great Lakes Championship Wrestling’s Blizzard Brawl event on December 3rd that 2023 will be the last year he will wrestle. He revealed he also doesn’t want to end up like Ric Flair in his retirement match.

What’s your take on this story? Sound off in the comments!

Andrade El Idolo Brags About Finishing Match While Injured

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Andrade El Idolo Agrees With Criticism Of His AEW Booking

Andrade El Idolo joined AEW in hopes of showcasing his true potential to the world, but he’s yet to achieve his goals in the Jacksonville-based promotion. El Idolo is also recovering from a terrible injury, and is expected to remain out of action for the foreseeable future. For those not in the know, Andrade El … Read more

Kenta Calls Out CM Punk Over GTS Again

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Kenta had a forgettable stint in WWE, where he used to wrestle under the ring name Hideo Itami. The former GHC Heavyweight Champion joined New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2019 and the rest was history.

Kenta recently took a shot at CM Punk once again. The 41-year-old wrestle Mike Bailey at a REVOLVER show in Iowa. Lil’K hit the Speedball with a GTS during the match as well. For those not in the know, Kenta is the innovator of the deadly move, as well as the Busaiku Knee Kick.

Kenta cut a promo in Japanese backstage after the match and namedropped CM Punk. The GTS specialist thrashed the former AEW World Champion, saying Go to Sleep is “my move.”

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Kenta blamed CM Punk for a terrible WWE experience as well. It appears that Lil’K won’t let go of hard feelings against The Second City Saint that easily. Check out Kenta’s promo here:

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Sami Zayn Reacts To Kenny Omega Congratulating Him On The Usos PWI Ranking

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MJF Calls Sami Zayn The Salt Of The Earth

Sami Zayn finally proved his loyalty to The Bloodline when he attacked his former best friend Kevin Owens during the Men’s WarGames match at Survivor Series. The Honorary Uce buried the hatchet with Jey Uso as well. Now, he’s getting the recognition from another top star in the business. Sami Zayn had reasons to celebrate … Read more

WWE Announces Lyra Valkyria’s NXT Debut For Next Week

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WWE Announces Lyra Valkyria's NXT Debut For Next Week

WWE teased the arrival of Lyra Valkyria during the November 29, 2022 episode of NXT. Lyra Valkyria is finally set to make her debut on the white and gold brand next week. WWE aired a vignette for Lyra Valkyria during NXT this week. The video package showed Valkyria running through the wilderness. The promo ended … Read more

New Day Appears During WWE NXT To Set Up Huge Title Match For Deadline

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New Day Appears During WWE NXT To Set Up Huge Title Match For Deadline

The New Day failed to defeat The Usos for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship during a previous episode of SmackDown. Tonight, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods decided to challenge for a different set of straps. The New Day made their shocking appearance during NXT this week. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods interrupted Pretty Deadly’s … Read more

Drew Gulak Shows Up During WWE NXT

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Drew Gulak Shows Up During WWE NXT

Drew Gulak was reduced to a comedy act under the Vince McMahon regime, but Triple H decided to change all of that following his takeover of WWE. Tonight, Gulak appeared on NXT. Drew Gulak made a shocking appearance during WWE NXT this week. The former Cruiserweight Champion arrived on the white and gold brand during … Read more

Vince McMahon Mentioned For The First Time On WWE Television Since Retiring

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Vince McMahon Scandal Affected WWE's Ability to Sell Sponsorships

Vince McMahon revolutionized the pro wrestling business with his aggressive but effective expansionist philosophy during the eighties and nineties. With all the success came controversy as well, and the billionaire wrestling promoter faced a lot of controversy during his time as the be-all, end-all of WWE. Vince McMahon’s name was mentioned during NXT this week. … Read more

AEW Reveals Participants Of Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale

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TNT Title Match & More Booked For AEW Dynamite Next Week

AEW is set to bring back the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale this Wednesday on their flagship show, and the first seven participants for the high-stakes matchup have been revealed. AEW announced that Jungle Boy, Ethan Page, Ricky Starks, Brian Cage, Matt Hardy, Shawn Dean, and Dalton Castle will compete in the Dynamite Diamond Ring … Read more