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Paint It Black And Blue

Via Las Vegas'

Get On Your Phones And Call A Friend; Mobile 'Mania!

Save The Business #SaveTheBusiness with Pat McAfee and Randy Orton. RKO for 5 footers? Rhodes Breaks McAfee Studio Set!

Bet The House On World Class Action, Drama And Excitement; Place Bets On Red, Black and Blue

Beyond The Black And Blue Stump!

Guilia vs Stratton - Tiffy Time with Tiffany Stratton - WWE Women's US Title! Pretty Crazy Energy Here! The Real Cat's Meow ... borrowing from Kit Wilson Word Life! Moolah and milk money for winners share of the purse as the late, great, Gorilla Monsoon may say!

Storm Season?!

Bob And Randy Orton, McAfee; Snakes In The Grass; Rhodes Nightmare Snake From The Streets!

WWE Hall Of Fame: Sid and Bad News Brown

Andre The Giant Battle Royal - A Wrestler To Make History Tonight! Beat The Mania Blues; Elevate Winner to 'Mania Card? Tuned in to find out Uce!

MFTS vs Wyatt 6 - Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa on edge! Shine a light on in-fighting!

Buzz:

Buzz: Randy Orton: Sorry, not sorry?! Many fans behind RO

Buzz; Cody Rhodes to appear - American Nightmare for some! Pat McAfee studio set smashed approx 12 hours ago. Caught on camera! Guile got the Street Fighter buzz! Fight!!!

Buzz: Drew McIntyre

Buzz: Royce Keys. Man Of The People. Redemption. Slamin' his way to the top brothers and sisters. Target Fatu!

Media Buzz

Pat McAfee Massive Buzz

Remember this words from last week, and many things came to pass. Randy Orton will certainly mention McAfee at the bare minimun.

“Randy Orton is gonna save the business for future generations of wrestling fans. That’s so incredible to think about.. Very rarely do these types of obviously monumental moments happen in our lifetime.” PM

“WrestleMania Saturday Night is gonna be The most Historic Night in the HISTORY of sports.. SO MUCH ON THE LINE. Multi-Generational pressure comes to a head. Randy will prevail… for all of us.” PM

“See also… I have a MASSIVE SURPRISE to announce tomorrow night. You’ll start thanking me and Randy soon enough for all of this. SEE YOU IN SAN JOSE.” PM

Cody Rhodes
Buzz: Cody Rhodes aka Captain America
Buzz: Randy Orton aka Mr RKO
Buzz: Tiffany Stratton. It's Tiffy Time!
Buzz: Scottish Warrior and Samoan Warrior/Werewolf
Buzz/Anti-Buzz?! Sami Zayn - has gold (for now)!
Mr Williams has some Tricks up his sleeve!
Aleister Black & Zelina? Knight Of Dark Souls? Fade 2 Black!

Buzz: Jade Cargill

Buzz: Jacob Fatu. Samoan Warrior. There could soon be Gold in and out of those bars. Samoan Warrior and Bulldozer Express on The Road To WrestleMania. Pop Culture Fantasy Dream Match: Fatu vs Rictus Erectus - Desert Special Ref: Immortan Joe. Wasteland Rules! Scottish Warrior is for real. Beware of DM. Broken Dreams may get make-over?!

Buzz incoming: Nia Jax and Lash Legend - Women's Tag Team Champs. Ma Baker (Boney M) would be proud! Something about "The meanest cat in all Chigago Town"! Any finger pointing from Bianca B yet? Inside baseball for you. Get well soon BB.

Buzz: Solo Siko, MFT's; Tama Tonga took the lantern away from Solo, but at what cost? Wyatt 6 wanted that lantern back! Screem 7 or Screem 8? Once Were Warriors situation afoot? Solo's Crew In-Fighting?!

Buzz: Giulia and Kiana James. Stock still up with men and women. Thinking caps on for a WrestleMania showing thanks! Team Mega Brain! Feeling bullish. Top of the class! Don't sleep on them in Mania Season!

Buzz: Sami Zayn - regained gold, but for how long? Just long enough to defend it against Trick Williams at WrestleMania. Smart money on Tricky! Zane Meets Doople Danger in pre-SmackDown and Mania fan events!

and much more!

Australians and various international markets via Netflix
Americans via USA Network

Unleash your inner Warrior!

Media Watercooler Buzz

Confrontations, In-ring, backstage and more!

Blue Zone - War Zone! Blue lights ... is that the cops again?! Vegas Finnest On High Alert. Sin City Mania Baby!

Media Man: This is pro wrestling and sports entertainment. This is cinema! And This Is Fighting On Friday Night!

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Buzz: Kit Wilson! Respects Hausen! More to this story? Tune in! Desert Kat or Desert Rat? From desert to desert pudding with warm milk! Or, no milk today? Kit's music video a worldwide sensation says Media Man agency, who saw the potential early. Social media hits for Kit, WWE and those who cover it.

Buzz: Drew McIntyre!?

Buzz: Fatu! One of our uncrowned champions!

Buzz: Nick Aldis, SmackDown General Manager! NXT's Stone keeping keen eye on things! Mr Aldis feeling the heat and the pressure. Who will cook?! Shawn Michaels invitational? We wish! NXT buzz is Set In Stone!

Buzz: TNA Wrestling!
@ThisIsTNA
More grapplers want in WWE!

and more!

Tiffy Time update. Follow TT on socials! Gram Of The Month? Neck and neck with Megabrain and NXT's Blake Monroe. Pro Wrestling Goddess Time guys and gals.

Blake Monroe: NXT's Glamour Watching On From Afar (for now)! Please let's see The Glamour at WrestleMania!

Women's Locker Room On Edge! Storm Warning! Tiffy Time For Early Gold?

NXT
@WWENXT
keeping a tab on things!

News

X Newswire

Oba Femi Faces Brock Lesnar in WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Opener

The 6-foot-6 Nigerian powerhouse Oba Femi makes his WrestleMania debut against the legendary Brock Lesnar to kick off Night 2 at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium on April 19, live on ESPN in the U.S. and Netflix worldwide. Heyman switched sides to hype Femi as the unbeatable Ruler, while WWE's posters, graphics, and superstar picks like Liv Morgan for Lesnar and Trick Williams for Femi build massive anticipation. Fans see this power clash as a potential changing of the guard, with Lesnar aiming to reassert dominance and Femi launching his main-event push.

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Triple H Hosts Stephanie McMahon's Heartfelt WWE Hall of Fame Podcast

In a special episode of 'What's Your Story?' timed for WrestleMania 42 weekend, Triple H guides Stephanie through her career highlights, from childhood in WWE to reshaping its culture into a family atmosphere. He shares how half the women's roster pitches dream matches against her, praises her transformative leadership, and recalls their real-life romance amid on-screen storylines like the 1999 Vegas plot. Stephanie expresses humility about the honor announced by The Undertaker, calling it the biggest moment of her career as the first inductee for the Las Vegas ceremony.

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Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair Thrill Fans at Las Vegas Liquor Store Meet-and-Greet

The tag team stars held a free meet-and-greet at Lee's Discount Liquor on South Rainbow Boulevard Wednesday night, sponsored by Wheatiey American Vodka, kicking off WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas. An announcer mixed up their names as 'Alexa Flair and Charlotte Bliss,' sparking laughter from the crowd and playful memes from fans. Bliss wore baggy cargo pants and a black tank, while Flair shone in green pants and a sequined top; attendees snapped grinning selfies, gushing over the duo's chemistry from their SmackDown teamwork ahead of the big event at Allegiant Stadium.

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Fortnite Adds Stone Cold Steve Austin and Liv Morgan Skins to Item Shop

The skins launched on April 16 at 8 p.m. ET, celebrating around the 30th anniversary of Austin's 'Stone Cold' debut in 1996. Each 1,500 V-Buck bundle includes outfits, back blings, pickaxes, and signature emotes—like Austin's triumphant beer raise—while Liv Morgan rocks edgy black leather as WWE Women's World Champion. Fans lit up after Austin's post and leaks, calling the crossover 'fucking insane,' with the items available through at least April 23.

News

WWE Unveils Hulk Hogan Statue at World Fan Event

WWE World opened April 16-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, featuring the 'Hulkamania Forever' exhibit with posters from Hogan's 1981 matches, replica titles, and the yellow-and-red Hulkamobile. Nick Hogan toured the displays early, joined by Triple H and Jimmy Hart for the statue unveiling late Thursday. The tribute honors Hogan's 1980s role in mainstreaming wrestling, ahead of WrestleMania 42.

News

Fan Wins Oba Femi Strut Contest at WWE World with WWE Championship Prize

A strut contest imitating NXT wrestler Oba Femi's signature walk was held at WWE World, where the winner received a WWE Championship as the prize. Oba Femi appeared as a surprise final judge for the competition. Multiple posts shared footage and celebrated the event during WrestleMania weekend.

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WWE Stars Warm Hearts at WrestleMania 42 Meet-and-Greets

WWE World at the Las Vegas Convention Center buzzes April 16-20 with superstars like Ripley, Bliss, Flair, and champion Jade Cargill signing autographs and sharing emotional moments ahead of WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium. Fans mobbed a Wheatley Vodka-sponsored event where announcers hilariously swapped names to 'Alexa Flair and Charlotte Bliss,' sparking laughs and memes. Bliss and Flair gear up for Women's Tag Team title action alongside Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, as Cargill thanked supporters with extra poses and Ripley vowed loyalty to one devoted fan.

News

Joe Jonas to Sing National Anthem at WrestleMania 42 Night 2

The Grammy-nominated Jonas Brothers member will open Night 2 on April 19 at Allegiant Stadium, where CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns in the main event. Night 2 also features Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, a six-man Intercontinental Title ladder match, and matches like Demon Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio and Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley. Night 1 highlights include Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton and the Usos plus LA Knight vs. The Vision, iShowSpeed, Logan Paul and Austin Theory.

News

Danhausen Launches Official WWE Mask for WrestleMania Fans

The eccentric wrestler, who joined WWE from AEW in late February, released a $14.99 plastic mask on April 1 that lets fans channel his 'very nice, very evil' cursed persona. Timed for WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19 in Las Vegas, the merch follows hot-selling T-shirts and sold-out meet-and-greets since his surprise debut from a mystery crate at Elimination Chamber. Fans shared memes comparing it to 3 Ninjas while dreaming of masked takeovers, though some noted the plastic feels basic compared to custom versions. (Media Man Peg-On): Hausen vs KISS Unmasked!

News Flashback/Lead Up

Conan O'Brien Celebrates Danhausen's WWE Rise from Indie Grind

The Metro Detroit native debuted at Elimination Chamber on February 28, 2026, right after his AEW contract ended, winning crowds with his demonic makeup, curses, and 'hausen'-twisted antics like the Good Night Hausen finisher. On his podcast April 2, Conan O'Brien revisited their 2021 chat, praising Danhausen's eight years of 12-hour weekend hauls to gigs and joking for 20% since the character draws from him as an interdimensional demon. Days earlier at Madison Square Garden, staff gifted him a golden ticket plaque, which he repaid with deli mustard and a curse, sparking WWE's fun 'Arenahausen' post and fan cheers for his quirky crossover charm.

News Flashback

News Lead Up

WrestleMania X-Seven Marks 25 Years as Attitude Era Peak

The April 1, 2001, event grossed $3.5 million and featured classics like TLC II where the Dudley Boyz won the Tag Team Titles, The Undertaker's 9-0 streak over Triple H, and Kurt Angle submitting Chris Benoit. The main event saw Stone Cold Steve Austin shock everyone by aligning with Vince McMahon to beat The Rock for the WWF Championship in a bloody No DQ brawl. Attendees still recall the massive crowd pops and glass-shattering entrances, with fans today sharing iconic hype videos that capture the raw intensity of wrestling's golden peak.

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Cody Rhodes and Matt Cardona Dish on Indie-to-WWE Return

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes hosted Matt Cardona on 'What Do You Wanna Talk About?', where Cardona detailed his path back to WWE after six years as the 'Indy God.' It started with his wife Chelsea Green nudging President Nick Khan during a TNA spot on NXT, leading to Cardona's direct text and a January 2026 SmackDown deal. They fantasy-booked a fun ladder match in WWE 2K26, and Cardona shouted out indie standouts Big Trouble Ben Bishop and Richard Holliday as future WWE stars, sparking excitement online about their friendship and the indie-WWE bridge.

News Flashback

25 Years Since WCW Nitro's Final Episode Ended Monday Night Wars

On March 26, 2001, WCW Monday Nitro aired its last show from Panama City Beach, Florida, capping five and a half years of intense competition with WWF Raw. Key moments included Booker T winning the world title, a dramatic simulcast announcement of WWF purchasing WCW's assets for $4.2 million, and Sting defeating Ric Flair in the main event that echoed the show's debut. Fans today share live memories of the surreal night, clips of the McMahon surprise, and thoughts on WCW stars like Booker T and Sting who later succeeded in WWE.

News

WWE Teams with Tony Hinchcliffe for Kill Tony WrestleMania Special on Netflix

WWE announced 'Kill Tony: WrestleMania,' a live-taped edition of Hinchcliffe's roast-heavy comedy podcast, streaming exclusively on Netflix. It tapes April 18 at Dolby Live in Las Vegas right after Night 1 of WrestleMania 42, premiering April 20 alongside Raw. The lineup features Hinchcliffe, WWE stars, legends, comedians, and surprises, building on WWE's Netflix partnership—while some fans reference past Hinchcliffe WWE appearances as flops and others shrug it off as unasked for.

News

News Flashback

Robert Stone Named Full-Time WWE NXT General Manager

Shawn Michaels promoted Stone to permanent General Manager on March 26, 2026, after his successful interim stint since February 3, when Ava Raine left WWE. Stone, a former TNA champion who managed stars like Chelsea Green, has booked exciting matches like gauntlet eliminators during his run. The announcement kicked off a three-city tour through Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Allen, Texas, with fans cheering his catchphrase 'Set. In. Stone.'

News Lead Up Weeks Past

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Danhausen Lands Official WWE Roster Page

The indie favorite, known for his 'very nice, very evil' curses and jars of teeth, appears in WWE's free agent section alongside Brock Lesnar and others. He's made weekly cameos on Raw and SmackDown, firing T-shirt cannons and demanding truck space in his first interview. Fans shared hype over the new profile, with Danhausen posting a eerie 'Danhausen Zone' photoshoot and firing back at a Hall of Fame tease: 'No. Give it to Danhausen. Danhausen is Legend.' As WrestleMania 42 nears, his antics hint at a bigger role with The Miz.

Media Man Peg-On: Love us some Media Hausen, News Hausen and SmackDown Hausen. Wrestle Hausen running wild brother!

News Flashback

Danhausen Pranks WWE Stars as Cold Steve Austin on 3:16 Day

On March 16 Raw, the very nice, very evil wrestler roamed the event area impersonating 'Cold Steve Austin,' fist-bumping Montez Ford, chatting with Street Profits' Angelo Dawkins, and chasing Pretty Deadly's Kit Wilson. Reactions included wide-eyed double-takes and one wrestler dubbing him a 'WWE legend' pre-reveal, with the video earning quick praise from Mark Henry and Simon Miller. Now locked in with WWE, Danhausen heads to WrestleMania week for fan meetups in Las Vegas on April 16 and 19 alongside Austin Theory and others.

News Flashback

Street Fighter Movie Teases Guile, Balrog, and More at Capcom Cup

New behind-the-scenes clips from Capcom Cup showed Rhodes as Guile challenging Nakayama to a match, with the director delivering a no-mercy win. The footage also revealed rapper 50 Cent as Balrog in a shiny blue jacket under neon lights, plus pro wrestler Kenny Omega's high-flying motion-capture for Alex. Directed with Capcom's close oversight, the film stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, and Jason Momoa as Blanka, set for theaters and IMAX on October 16, 2026. (Media Man Group peg-on: Cody Rhodes as Guile)

News Flashback/Lead Up

WrestleMania 42 Hype Builds Amid Backstage Graphics Chaos

Set for April 18-19 at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, the two-night event headlines Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton on Night 1 and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns on Night 2, with title matches like Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley adding firepower. Rhodes praised the card's potential in an interview, spotlighting rising stars like Je'Von Evans, while WWE's promo videos highlight his iconic pose. Backstage, the graphics crew faces frustration from shifting styles—from classy Vegas vibes to cyberpunk and noir—though insiders say such tweaks are typical as the event nears. Fans debate the mains' hype, and rumors swirl of added stipulations to raise the stakes. (Media Man note: The article title was somewhat alarmist and had a hype theme. Not too much chaos, not yet anyway). Over to you Triple H and Michael Hayes. What to do with a Beast like Brock Lesnar, who would destory most people on the planet for real. Oba Femi and a certain Mr Kross from days past share that attribute. Could a Heyman book the likes of a Mr Kross? There's a job to do soon a little birdie told us. Ok, now we're getting a little Inside Baseball hey! Man or man, let's see Lesnar tear the house down at Mania. Solid dance partner required! Media Man Peg-On update: Lesnar vs Femi is on for WrestleMania! : )

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Videos

Videos To Help Get You Ready

Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton | Road to WrestleMania 42: WWE Playlist
https://youtube.com/watch?v=LAdWpRpZICA

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, April 10, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=24UdUV2vqw8

FULL INTERVIEW: Orton is out to break WWE’s World Title record: WrestleMania 42 Countdown highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8n7aoZ2ny2o

Oba Femi: “Stronger than I even know” ahead of Brock Lesnar showdown: WrestleMania 42 Countdown
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bZx1qAaEHeo&t=18s

BREAKING: Royce Keys set for SmackDown debut this Friday
https://youtube.com/watch?v=7z2wrxEU3JY

CM Punk and Penta get candid on Road to WrestleMania: WWE Now
https://youtube.com/watch?v=OI_zZLME_VA&t=234s

The Rock retires “Stone Cold” in trilogy finale | WrestleMania XIX: 42 Greatest WrestleMania Moments
https://youtube.com/watch?v=uzQF3LUHRDs

Full SmackDown highlights: April 3, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=B8Cc35sH6TA

Randy Orton vs. Celebrities: WWE Playlist
https://youtube.com/watch?v=fbk28O6dZUc

Full SmackDown highlights: March 27 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cv_xP0w4wCE

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, March 27, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ijrl7iDEcAQ

Full SmackDown highlights: March 20, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xiOYa6YMvFs

FULL WRESTLEMANIA MATCHES: Undertaker vs. Triple H: WrestleMania X-Seven, XXVII & XXVIII
https://youtube.com/watch?v=lMXrMFqkmfw

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, March 13, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dJqDvwApT7c

Full SmackDown highlights: March 13, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=iMu3idhAT_4

Jacob Fatu destroying everyone in his path: WWE Playlist
https://youtube.com/watch?v=buSaQ-YlIPw

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, March 6, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=0cnCwmNO6Bk

Full SmackDown highlights: March 6, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=MLPaEq5C80c

Hulk Hogan & Mr. T team up in first main event | WrestleMania I: 42 Greatest WrestleMania Moments
https://youtube.com/watch?v=o8Gsb5_05SE

Media Man Watercooler

Pop Culture

"A Storm Is Coming" (def rebel)

"Bones for the Crows" (Nickelback)

"Back In The Saddle" (Aerosmith)

"Paint It Black" (The Rolling Stones)

Media Man Group:

Pop Culture Themes Of Weeks Past:

Flight of the Phoenix

"Take It Easy" (The Eagles)

("standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona")

"Carefree Highway" (Gordon Lightfoot)

"The Ballad of Boot Hill" (Johnny Cash)

"Indian Cowboy" (Apache Spirit)

 

 

Pro Wrestling

WWE
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SmackDown

January 23, 2026

Bell Centre
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Australians and various international markets via Netflix
Americans via USA Network

Match Card

Giulia & Kiana James vs Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs Nia Jax & Lash Legend – #1 Contenders triple threat -
Women’s Tag Team Title

The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) (c) vs The MFTs – WWE Tag Team Title

Trick Williams vs Damian Priest

Nathan Frazer vs Johnny Gargano

Buzz: Kit Wilson!

Buzz: Drew McIntyre!

Buzz: Nick Aldis, SmackDown General Manager!

Buzz: TNA Wrestling!
@ThisIsTNA


and more!

Road To Royal Rumble

Tiffy Time update. Follow TT on socials!

Women's Locker Room On Edge!

NXT
@WWENXT
recap and update!

Videos To Help Get You Ready

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, Jan. 16, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=aA3BK9hE3qg

Terry Funk vs. Bret Hart: Hardcore Match - January 6, 2000
https://youtube.com/watch?v=NDK_mEBgKU4

FULL EVENT: 50 Years of Funk | Terry Funk vs. Bret Hart, Mankind vs. Sabu and MORE!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=NZ9fCZ8oIr0

FULL MATCH: Diesel vs. Bret Hart | WWE Title Match: Royal Rumble 1995
https://youtube.com/watch?v=h5-7vWNPEk4

Kit Wilson | "Man Up" Entrance Theme (4 Hour Loop)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gOks4tlIuOg

Ilja Dragunov – Death Waltz (2025 Mix) [Entrance Theme]
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gOks4tlIuOg

Drew McIntyre’s journey back to WWE Champion: WWE Playlist
https://youtube.com/watch?v=YEQizygDrhM

FULL EVENT: WWE UK Rampage 1993 | Luger vs. Duggan; Michaels vs. Crush and MORE!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xep6o0rIrYA

FULL EVENT: Battle Royal at the Royal Albert Hall | Battle Royal with Undertaker, Bulldog and MORE!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8aotvq6P0DY

Brock Lesnar's 2025 year in review: WWE Playlist
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wd-TTndaBFE

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, Dec. 19, 2025
https://youtube.com/watch?v=VBOU_15c_ug

EXCLUSIVE: Drew McIntyre: “Cody Rhodes is unfit to be WWE Champion”: SmackDown highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=IrErjda36M8

FULL MATCH: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns | Universal Title Steel Cage Match: Greatest Royal Rumble
https://youtube.com/watch?v=KsRQiYdX-Mw

Best of 2025 SmackDown: Full Match Marathon
https://youtube.com/watch?v=5LJHZFO8ZDU

Pop Culture ref:

"Kit Wilson"

"Judas" (FOZZY)

"Rumble" (The Outsiders/Carmine Coppola)

"Highway To Hell" (AC/DC)

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

""Du heißt" (Rammstein)

"Miami Vice Theme" (Jan Hammer)

"Working for the Weekend" (Loverboy)

"Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)

"I Come From A Land Down Under" (Men At Work)

"Friday I'm In Love" (The Cure)

"The long and windy road" (The Beatles)!

"Eye Of The Tiger" (Survivor)

"The Night" (The Moody Blues)

"Paint It Black" (The Rolling Stones)

News

Media: Expect key happenings to influence the shape of upcoming Royal Rumble!

Video To Help Prepare You

Full SmackDown highlights: Dec. 19, 2025
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rQAScR3DOaQ

"Guess whose there? Sister Abigail" Joe Tessitore

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, Dec. 19, 2025
https://youtube.com/watch?v=VBOU_15c_ug

EXCLUSIVE: Drew McIntyre: “Cody Rhodes is unfit to be WWE Champion”: SmackDown highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=IrErjda36M8

The Wyatt Sicks collide with The MFTs: WWE Now, Dec. 19, 2025
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6TvJ_lyzJQg

Most savage moments of 2025: WWE Top 10, Dec. 18, 2025
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2PE5wV_y4tI

FULL MATCH: IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley | Women’s World Title Match: Evolution 2025
https://youtube.com/watch?v=J59U9SMRFrs

Dream Match Fantasy Booking: Wrestling Time Machine

Bret Hart vs Terry Funk (ECW)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

Iron Mike Sharpe vs Paul Orndorff

Bret Hart vs Kurt Angle

Roddy Piper vs The Mountie

Chris Jericho vs Dean Malenko

Von Erich vs Eric The Red

The Baron vs The Patriot

American Love Machine vs The Von Erichs

Christmas Creature vs Mr X vs The Missing Link

"Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich vs Hulk Hogan

Andre The Giant vs Jerry Blackwell

The Masked Superstar vs The Spoiler

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Hulk Hogan

Dynamite Kid vs Jushin Liger

Dirty Dick Murdoch vs Stone Cold Steve Austin

Logan Paul vs Chris Jericho

Seth Rollins vs Dolph Ziggler

Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul

Gunther vs Killer Karl Kox

JBL vs Stan Hansen

Penta vs Fenix

CM Punk vs Roddy Piper

Roddy Piper vs Red Walsh

Bron Breakker vs Maddog Vachon

Cody Rhodes vs Austin Idol

Steve Austin vs Dolph Ziggler

Solo Sikoa vs Ricky Steamboat

Rhea Ripley vs Moolah

Tiffany Stratton vs Leilani Kai

Charlotte Flair vs Madusa

El Grande Americano vs Mr X

LWO vs The Invaders

Penta vs Santos Escobar

Bronson Reed vs Gorilla Monsoon vs Earthquake

Boogeyman vs The Missing Link vs Maddog Vachon vs George The Animal Steele - Fatal 4-Way!

Websites

WWE
https://wwe.com

WWE SmackDown
https://wwe.com/shows/smackdown

WWE YouTube
https://youtube.com/wwe

Media Man: Pumped and Fired Up! Season Of The Scottish Warrior! Wrestling factions fight for top spot! Road To Royal Rumble. Team McIntyre. Team Kit Wilson! Heels To Give Babyfaces Hell! Captain America did fall! Love these Euro crowds baby! Let's see Canandians outclass/outdo the Euros! Bizaro Land is here!

News

WWE News Flashback From Previous Weeks SmackDown

Drew McIntyre Farms Aura as New WWE Champion

Six days ago on January 9 SmackDown, McIntyre won the Undisputed WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes in a brutal Three Stages of Hell match, sealed by a Claymore Kick after Jacob Fatu's interference backfired. The Scottish Warrior celebrated with photos alongside Royal Rumble signage, racking up nearly 20,000 likes as fans praise his presence and call him the final boss. He defends next on SmackDown in London tomorrow, with the Royal Rumble set for January 31 in Riyadh and WrestleMania speculation building around challengers like Rhodes and Fatu.

News Flashback

Carmelo Hayes Issues US Title Open Challenge in London

The reigning US Champion posted on X inviting any top British wrestler to face him at SmackDown's OVO Arena Wembley event, marking his third defense since beating Ilja Dragunov in late 2025. Recent wins came over Johnny Gargano on Jan. 2 and another foe last week, building on a tradition from Sami Zayn and Dragunov. Fans buzz with guesses like Leon Slater or Kit Wilson, while the card features four qualifying matches for a Royal Rumble title shot.

News Flashback

WWE Loops Kit Wilson's 'Man Up' Theme for 4 Hours on YouTube Before Main Event

The SmackDown star, fresh off his singles debut with the earworm track by Def Rebel, saw WWE drop a quirky 4-hour loop Thursday evening that drew tens of thousands of views. Fans called it 'PEAK' and compared Wilson to TNA's Joe Hendry, while he embraced the hype ahead of tonight's 8 p.m. ET main event rematch against Ilja Dragunov on WWE's YouTube channel. The stream highlights Wilson's upgraded presentation, including slick graphics and killer gear from his recent loss to Matt Cardona.

News Flashback

Drew McIntyre Retains WWE Title in Newcastle Thriller

At Thursday night's sold-out WWE house show in Newcastle's Utilita Arena, McIntyre survived Rhodes via DQ after grabbing a chair, walking out champ amid chants of 'Undisputed Champion.' The card buzzed with wins for Gunther over Sami Zayn, Becky Lynch defending her Women's Intercontinental title, and a fun six-woman tag where Bayley and Alexa Bliss strutted alongside Charlotte Flair, drawing big 'Woooos!' and nostalgic cheers. CM Punk teamed up for a victory after a special appearance, while Cody connected with fans post-match by hugging those battling illness and gifting table pieces, setting the stage for Royal Rumble.

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WWE News
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WWE SmackDown: News
https://mediamanint.com/wwe_smackdown.html

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
https://mediamanint.com/wwe_saturday.html

WWE Royal Rumble
https://mediamanint.com/wwe_royal.html

Wrestling News
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WWE SmackDown

April 19, 2024

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Home of the wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino)

Paint It Black! Heels Mania!

WWE Superstars Hype Up And Agitate Babyface Inclinded Fans To Prepare For Tonight's SmackDown; Hello Boys!

Videos via the official WWE YouTube channel

Pretty Deadly mock tonight’s Fatal 4-Way Match tag teams: SmackDown exclusive, April 19, 2024
https://youtube.com/watch?v=hn3Kjbd7vFQ&ab_channel=WWE

After being excluded from tonight’s high-stakes Fatal 4-Way Match, Elton Prince and Kit Wilson take out their frustrations by making fun of The Street Profits, New Catch Republic, Legado del Fantasma and The Authors of Pain. (Credit: WWE)

Santos Escobar will prove he was right all along: SmackDown exclusive, April 19, 2024
https://youtube.com/watch?v=CxohWbv1eeE&ab_channel=WWE

When Kayla Braxton interrupts Legado del Fantasma as they arrive on SmackDown, Santos Escobar once again makes it clear that his faction had nothing to do with the pre-WrestleMania attack on Dragon Lee and that he is out to prove he was right all along. (Credit: WWE)

LA Knight faces AJ Styles in No. 1 Contenders’ battle: WWE Now, April 19, 2024
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Eaqr2uP5iY8&ab_channel=WWE

Bayley defends the WWE Women's Title against Naomi. A little birdie told us there may be one or two Wrestling Foxes present, and just maybe Jade Cargill, who is known to bring one hell of a wrestling storm.

LA Knight and AJ Styles compete for a chance at Cody Rhodes at Backlash in France.

Fatal 4-Way Match: The Street Profits, New Catch Republic, Legado del Fantasma, and Authors of Pain.

Gonzo Scribes:

We are picking Authors Of Pain for the win and snatch the Tag Team Title opportunity. Got to love Karrion's cult-ish heel clan! A-Town Down Under may have something to say (or even do) with this match!!! Pretty Deadly may be temped to stick their noses in based upon some of their unsavory commentary on the teams! Yes boys? No boys! Oh, beware of A Town Down Under as if the risks and staks are not high enough already. A Dingo Driver or two perhaps in store, or another tag team - double team type maneuver from the dastardly duo (to some). Heels rule WWE OK! Not quit Roddy Piper vs Bruno Sammartino, but let's see how close we can push things under The Triple H - Paul Levesque Era.

Media Man: Pumped as always for the Triple H Era! Go Aussie Go. A Town Down Under is on have Aussie, and don't you forget it cobbers!

Prepare to go ringside. Corey Graves @WWEGraves and Wade Barrett @StuBennett
will set you babyface loving fans straight! Just maybe GM Nick Aldis and Raw co commentor Pat McAfee is having a laugh at the gonzo scribes from fans and sports commentators across the globe. WWE wanted and edge, and fans and announcers delivered in spades.

just about ready with the call of the action. Heels rule ok!

Check out the WWE Official YouTube channel to help get yourself ready

 

 

 

Media Man

Flashback

WWE SmackDown

WWE Smackdown - 4th April 2008
(Credit: Sunshine Coast Daily)


The superstars of WWE and ECW are heading back to Brisbane for a non-stop action show on June 11 and with tickets on sale today.

Superstars confirmed so far include Batista, Edge, Kane, The Great Khali, Finlay and of course the beautiful Divas of WWE. Card subject to change.

Brisbane is the last stop on a five-date tour Down Under and this is one rare spectacle and tickets are expected to sell out fast so grab yours today.

WHAT: WWE Smackdown
WHERE: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
WHEN: Tuesday, June 17
TICKETS: On sale today via 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
INFO: www.wwe.com