As seen on Monday s WWE Raw, Randy Orton up against Riddle.
The two Superstars fought a very good match with lots of back and forth action, leading to Riddle picking up the surprise win after he reversed an RKO into a crucifix pin.
Wrestling Observer s Bryan Alvarez reported the following today on Orton: I don t know the extent of what happened but Randy Orton hurt his shoulder. He was fighting out of the corner and Riddle went to give him an Exploder. And Randy, of course, did not take an Exploder. He blocked it and then he pulled back to do this very dramatic punch and he punched him. And then from that point forward, he could no longer use his right arm. He started throwing forearms with the left arm which looked horrible. He couldn t use that arm and you could see him kind of messing with his shoulder
WWE Announces Suspension And $100,000 Fine For Charlotte Flair Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Apr 19, 2021
WWE has announced an indefinite suspension for Charlotte Flair following Monday s Raw on USA Network. She has also been issued with a fine of $100,000, both are storyline related.
As tonight s Raw concluded, Flair attacked referee Eddie Orengo, the referee for Flair vs. Asuka with Rhea Ripley watching from ringside.
Just as Flair was about to end the match with a Figure Eight Ripley interfered. The distraction gave Asuka the chance to pin Flair. Flair then took her anger out on the referee and snapped.
Adam Pearce issued the $100,000 fine and suspended Flair indefinitely.
AEW Star Anthony Bowens Opens Up About Being A Gay Professional Wrestler Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Apr 20, 2021
After coming out as bisexual during a YouTube video with his boyfriend a few years ago, professional wrestler Anthony Bowens went on to reveal that he solely identifies as gay in 2019.
At the time, in a video with his boyfriend, he said he no longer felt comfortable identifying as bisexual because he can only envision himself with a man.
In a recent interview with Paul Wight, Bowen talked about his experience. I represent the LGBQT community, I’m an openly gay professional wrestler so I had a lot of years living in fear of whether or not I’d be able to do this or not. So, to even be here is an incredible opportunity and I’m extremely grateful for it
Title Match Announced For Tonight’s WWE NXT On USA Network Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Apr 20, 2021
New WWE NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida will defend his title in an Open Challenge on tonight’s episode on USA Network.
Kushida was previously announced to be holding a Championship Celebration to celebrate last week’s title win over Santos Escobar. In an update, Kushida tweeted, Tonight, I’m repaying the favor. I’m issuing an open challenge for MY Cruiserweight Title
Below is the updated lineup:
- Sarray (fka Sareee) makes her debut
- New NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida hosts a Championship Celebration and defends his title in an Open Challenge
Keith Lee Tells His Fans To Worry Not Amid Concerns For Absent WWE Star Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Apr 20, 2021
Keith Lee has not been seen on WWE TV since early February, and fans have naturally been worried.
One good sign that Lee s status with WWE is okay, is the fact he wasn t released with the other WWE talent last week. At the end of March, Fightful Select reported that Keith Lee was off TV due to health reasons.
Last week he tweeted, I miss you guys, as well as all the others that expressed this sentiment. whether in dm s, tweets, or comments. I miss you all. But do not fret. I will fight like no other to return.and when I do, we got a LOT of ground to cover. #Leegion