Here's your wrestling news for October 13th, 2022, and we're kicking
off today with AEW As last night's Dynamite saw the show's debut in
Toronto, so it was fitting that a Canadian made her debut in 2020.
Renee Paquette finished her tenure with wwe, and while many
expected her to jump to AEW, that didn't happen until last night.
We were the first to report that Paquette
would be signing with AEW and on dynamite.
Excalibur welcomed her to the AEW broadcast team.
Renee thanked the fans in attendance and those
watching at home and her first onscreen assignment.
Saw Renee interview Christian Cage and conducted another
backstage interview during the first half hour of the show.
On Twitter ahead of the show, Tony Khan confirmed Renee's arrival
saying that the former WWE commentator is all elite and it has
been reported that Paquette has signed a one year contract.
Renee's debut for some has been a long time coming
as rumors of her arrival have been around for as
long as her husband, John Moxley, has been with AEW.
So over a year before she left WWE.
On Twitter, some fans poked fun at the fact that another
WWE name is now with AEW and shared an image from WWE
backstage featuring Paquette Samoa Joe, Adam Cole, Cm
Punk, and Saraya saying that AEW backstage is now complete.
Renee wasn't the only prominent Canadian in town, as Fightful has now
reported that former WWE superstar, Jaques Rougeau was also backstage.
Best known for his time as the Mountie Rougeau briefly held
the Intercontinental Championship during his days as the law
enforcement officer and was a four time world tag team champion.
It makes sense that there was a large Canadian presence at this
week's, AEW in Toronto, but there's no word on if Jacque has
a deal with AEW as for Renee, and whether she will down the
headset in AEW like she did as a raw commentator, only time
will tell, but this is a very smart signing for Khan to make.
But what do you think of Paquette's debut at last night's Dynamite?
Let us know in the comments.
In November, 2020, Chelsea Green was called up to smack
down where her debut was arguably the worst It could
have been originally scheduled to win a fatal four way
an arm injury, forced WWE to change the finish, and by
April of the next year, Green was gone from the company.
Green never got a chance to really show what she could
do on the main roster, but that could all change.
According to Wrestle Votes, WWE has shown significant interest
in bringing green back, presumably for a run on the main roster.
There had been rumors of Green bringing back her maniacal.
Laurel VanNess character from Impact who was left a
mess after being left at the altar by Braxton Sutter.
WWE may want green back, but that's easier said than done.
As she's been competing for Impact wrestling for the
last year and only recently lost the Knockouts TAG team
titles that she held with fellow WWE alum, Deanna Piazzo.
There's also the question of Matt Cardona, formerly Zach rider, as
Green regularly appears alongside her husband, something that would
be impossible if Green returned to wwe, but the former broski didn't.
Whatever the future holds for green.
WWE is interested in the Canadian skills and we can only hope
she avoids another unfortunate injury if she decides to return.
Now, AEW has a huge roster, one that's arguably
too big in the minds of some, but that won't stop.
Tony Khan signing new talent.
Much of AEW'S roster come from years working in wwe, and now
another former tag team from the McMohan company is with AEW.
During the most recent AEW Dark Elevation tapings, Samir and
Sunil Singh made their AEW competing against the gun club.
Unfortunately, for the Sing Brothers Real names
Gurv and Harv Shira, they came up on the losing
side of things against Austin and Colten Gunn.
The Bollywood boys returned to the independent scene after
being released from WWE in June, 2021, after a five year
tenure with the company which saw them align with Jinder Mahal.
Appearing on AEW dark elevation.
Doesn't confirm that they are all elite, but it is a good sign.
So perhaps we'll be seeing more of the Bollywood boys very soon.
We are looking at next week's AEW Dynamite now,
which won't be airing on Wednesdays like it usually
does due to the Major League baseball playoffs.
Dynamite will still be a live show, but instead Air
on Tuesday, meaning it'll go head to head with nxt.
Next week's Dynamite will air from John
Moxley's hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.
While NXT will feature several main roster superstars as
both shows look to win in their new battle for viewers,
if you've been watching WWE recently, you'll notice that
the rules about RAW SmackDown superstars sticking to their
brand have been somewhat relaxed on this week season.
Premier of raw, the entire bloodline.
All members of SmackDown appeared on the show, and
fans can expect much more of this going forward.
According to sources who spoke to fightfull select
WWE'S new plan is for more crossover between brands in
order to boost ratings across Raw SmackDown and nxt.
A separate report from FightFull added that the crossover fans
have seen so far with main roster talent appearing on NXT has been
hugely beneficial in numerous ways with the Gold brand enjoying
an increased consistent viewership of the last couple of months.
Another benefit has been that NXT talent have been learning a
ton from working with the more experienced superstars in WWE, and
that the company wants these crossover appearances to continue.
Fans won't have to wait long to see this crossover take place
as NXTs Roxanne Perez has been confirmed for this Friday
SmackDown while a member of Raw and SmackDown will be on next
week's NXT to Face Perez and Cora Jade in singles matches.
NXT talent have also been given a shine on WWE main
event, which for the past few weeks have seen multiple
stars of the gold brand get some main roster exposure
with Carmelo Hayes and Von Wagner appearing this week.
It was last year, the WWE implemented a policy with NXT
guaranteeing at least one main roster on the show, but now
there'll be much more crossover between brands going forward.
With rumors about NXT Star, Chelsea Green, making a move back to wwe.
Matt Cardona has released a statement exclusive to wrestling inc
clearing the air and revealing that while he is open to a return.
The former NWA World Heavyweight Champion
has a lot going on as it is right now.
Being the star of the Last Match musical host of the Major Wrestling
Figure Podcast and 13th best wrestler in the world keeps me very busy.
However, I'm always ready for any opportuity.
Along with the report about Green Cardona's tweet recently Cardona's
tweet regarding a rematch between himself and Drew McIntyre
stirred up talk among wrestling fans that the former Zach rider
might be interested in a return to his old stomping grounds.
Cardona is often recognized as one of the first wrestling
stars to build support around his internet presence.
In 2011, Cardona started a web series called the Z True
Long Island Story, which helped him gain a number of fans.
WWE initially took notice with him eventually capturing the United
States Championship, however his reign was short lived and many fans
felt that WWE never truly capitalized on his popularity or abilities.
Since his release cardona has found success elsewhere, winning the
NWA World's Heavyweight Championship, the G C W World Championship
and the Impact Digital Media Championship, in addition to
having a cup of coffee in all elite wrestling, what do you think
of cardona returning to WWE sound off in the comments below.
Earlier this month, Rob Fee was hired by WWE as their
director of Longtime creative, a role that we'll
see him map out storylines across the main roster.
Fee has already been hard at work as his white rabbit videos
were a hit with fans, but the man himself reportedly isn't
too well liked Backstage, according to sources who spoke to
ringside news fee has already gained some huge backstage heat,
which began with him telling people backstage that he was
brought in to make sure Wyatt's return was done correctly.
Those already in WWE were reportedly not thrilled with the new
hiring, saying that none of them could have done Bray's return.
Right?
And fee is also reported to have taken
a ton of credit for why it's come back.
One source said that fee is not making a lot of friends
around here, while another claim that he was so arrogant to
the writers talking down to everyone As if he were the boss.
Fee.
Also recently sent a very public happy birthday message to Tony
Khan, which we imagine didn't go down well with his new employer.
One person claimed that fee treats assistance quote like pieces
of shit and repeatedly talks down to whomever he comes across.
In the interest of fairness and balance, we should make it clear
that these are claims from one side of the story and in a report.
Sean Ross Sapp fight for denied the reports about fee saying
WWE officials across creative in the broader business laughed
at reports that Rob fee is making enemies at the company.
His work and treatment of others have both been positively received.
Whatever the case may be, Fee is with wwe and after the success
of his white rabbit videos in Bray Wyatt's Return, We doubt the
company is looking to part ways with the former Marvel comics writer.
During this week's raw, the Good Brothers return to wwe despite Carl
Anderson currently holding a title with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Not only is Anderson, the NJ p w Never Open Weight Champion, but
he will be at their upcoming Battle Autumn event in Osaka, Japan.
The newly returned WWE superstar will appear for New Japan,
despite the latter company having a relationship with AEW and
that something fans have found pretty funny on Twitter fans.
Poked fun at Tony Khan saying the AEW President must be furious
that a WWE superstar will get to work with New Japan very soon.
Some also pointed out that Anderson's return alongside Luke
Gallos happened on October 10th, which was Khan's 40th birthday.
Tony Khan has always celebrated companies working together, , even
co-hosting the AEW New Japan Forbiden Door event earlier this year.
But we doubt he's thrilled about WWE's Carl
Anderson stepping through that very same door.
It's been over a month since fans saw CM Punk and
AEW as the former two time world champion continues
to be absent due to his role in the All Out Brawl.
Punk's Future with AEW is uncertain, to say the
least, but the wrestler did make an outing recently
as caught by a fan who shared a pick to Twitter.
Cm Punk is still with AEW, at least for the time being, but
with the investigation into the fight reportedly being delayed
because of one person threatening a lawsuit, it may be a
very long time before we learn his fate at extreme rules.
Rhonda Rousey captured her second SmackDown Women's Championship
making Live Morgan pass out in their extreme rules match.
The match saw Morgan try and hold her own against the UFC legend
with a series of weapons, which didn't sit right with Jim Cornett.
Speaking about the match on the Jim Cornett experience,
the veteran wrestling personality argued that it
made no sense for the face to use the weapons.
So the baby face in this equation is trying to
use a baseball bat against the heel, but the heel
keeps taking it away from her and throwing it away.
But God, I wanna take drugs.
How about a new drug, One that won't make me watch Wrestling.
Cohost Brian last asks, What drug is that?
Whatever drugs these people are fucking taking.
But live.
Morgan rolls in the ring after getting hit with
a bat six times starts a comeback, and then live.
Gets the bat and hits Rhonda with it.
Nine times a 120 pound blonde Barbie.
Just hit Rhonda Rousey nine times with a baseball.
While a baby face being the one to
introduce weapons may seem a bit odd.
It's worth mentioning that the story told by WWE was that
Morgan would not have had a chance against the much more
legitimate, rousey, whatever Cornette thinks of the match.
Rousey is champion again and with rumors of Rousey at
last, facing Becky Lynch one-on-one at WrestleMania 39.
She may be champion for a long time to.
And we're ending today with Mia yim, who wrapped up her
time with Impact Wrestling last week and is now a free
agent that companies will no doubt be interested in.
Yim did well in WWE N XT when Triple H was running
things, but struggled on Vince McMahon's main
roster culminating in her release last November.
Many have predicted that Yim will try her luck on WWE'S main
roster again, now that Triple H is in charge and on Instagram,
Yim addressed her future in a statement about impact.
Thank you.
Impact Wrestling gal Kim Scott de Moore.
You believed in me when I didn't believe
in myself and gave me that passion again.
It has been a true privilege being part of
the locker room and working with everyone.
I will support and root for everyone's success.
Impact wrestling will forever hold a special spot in my heart.
This isn't Goodbye.
Love you all.
Yim's claim that this isn't goodbye does imply that
she could be back with impact at some point, which
is something we doubt wwe would be on board with.
Whether it's a return to WWE or joining her husband,
Keith Lee in AEW Yim brings a lot to the table.
So don't expect this free agent to be a free agent
for long, but what do you think she should do?
Are you wanting Yim back in wwe, or would
you prefer her in AEW's women's division?
Let us know below.