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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning. Today we’re flashing back to 1995 when WWF gave away a real house on the very first In Your House pay-per-view. Over on NXT, Myles Borne held onto his Battleground title shot, Trick Williams and Joe Hendry made things official, and Jordynne Grace picked up a big tag win. Plus: Dominik Mysterio accuses CM Punk of crying for his WrestleMania spot, Kenny Omega takes a shot at WWE’s celebrity obsession, Reddit weighs in on whether bald 2009 Orton was wrestling’s most evil heel, and much more. Let’s dig in!
🗓️ On This Day in WWE - 1995
WWF Gives Away a House as In Your House Debuts
30 years ago today, WWF launched its inaugural In Your House pay-per-view live from Syracuse, New York, kicking off a new era of monthly PPV events. Designed as a more affordable, two-hour special to fill gaps between the Big Five, this debut show famously featured a real house giveaway. During the broadcast, hosts Todd Pettengill and Stephanie Wiand called Matt Pomposelli of Henderson, Nevada to inform him he had won a brand-new home in Orlando, Florida.
In the main event, Diesel retained the WWF Championship by disqualification against Sycho Sid after Tatanka interfered on Sid’s behalf. Originally scheduled to face Shawn Michaels, Diesel had to adjust plans due to Michaels’ legit injury after WrestleMania XI. Diesel himself suffered a right elbow injury during the match that required surgery. Elsewhere on the card, Bret Hart pulled double duty—defeating Hakushi but later losing to Jerry Lawler. Razor Ramon scored a 2-on-1 victory over Jeff Jarrett and The Roadie, and Owen Hart & Yokozuna successfully defended the Tag Team titles against The Smoking Gunns. Mabel also beat Adam Bomb in a King of the Ring qualifier.
WWE NXT Results - May 13th, 2025
NXT aired live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, as tensions boiled over just days ahead of Battleground. Myles Borne battled for his shot at Oba Femi’s NXT Championship, Joe Hendry and Trick Williams signed their TNA title contract, and Jordynne Grace returned to action in a fiery tag team main event.
Myles Borne addressed the NXT Universe. Borne opened the show reflecting on last week’s upset win in the interpromotional battle royal. Sharing his experience as a partially deaf wrestler, he vowed to overcome doubt again at Battleground. Ethan Page interrupted, mocking Borne’s chances and challenging him to put his title shot on the line. Ava Raine made the match official for later in the night.
Oba Femi def. Charlie Dempsey. The NXT Champion overpowered Dempsey in a hard-hitting non-title bout. Despite some brief technical control by Dempsey, Femi sealed the win with the Fall from Grace.
Oba is just unreal
#WWENXT
— THE BOULDER 🪨 (@BASINGSEGRAPS)
12:19 AM • May 14, 2025
Wes Lee def. Tony D’Angelo. In a chaotic match featuring multiple interferences, Lee capitalized after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo appeared on the tron revealing Adrianna Rizzo’s location. Distracted, Tony was caught with the Cardiac Kick and pinned. After the match, Lorenzo teased heading to the safehouse to confront Rizzo, prompting D’Angelo to rush from the ring in pursuit.
Stephanie Vaquer confronted Fatal Influence. Vaquer addressed Jordynne Grace becoming No. 1 contender and was soon interrupted by Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne. The tension escalated into a war of words until Grace appeared, asserting she was only here to protect her investment ahead of Battleground.
Bubba Ray Dudley and Undertaker met the LFG finalists. Tyra Mae Steele and Zena Sterling learned they’ll battle this Sunday for an NXT contract. Lash Legend warned the winner to watch their back.
Ethan Page def. Myles Borne. Page dominated early, but Borne battled back with a German suplex and nearfalls. Despite a late rally, Borne rolled up Page with a jackknife pin to retain his No. 1 contender spot for the NXT title.
Thea Hail def. Tatum Paxley by disqualification. Paxley dominated but was disqualified for gouging Thea’s eye. She continued the attack after the bell as referees pulled them apart.
Tatum Paxley is SOOOO damn underrated 💯
I’m hoping that she can use everything that’s happened recently, and turn it into a positive for her-
And go on that singles championship run she deserves! 🙌🙌🙌
#WWENXT
— Roman’s Spear (@ProdigysEra)
2:19 AM • May 14, 2025
Joe Hendry and Trick Williams signed the contract. In a tense conference room segment, Hendry emphasized the legacy of the TNA World Title and warned Trick this match could derail his future. Trick vowed to take Hendry’s belt, brand, and spotlight.
How did it get to this point??? 😬
@joehendry and @_trickwilliams just made things incredibly personal for their @ThisIsTNA World Title Match at #WWEBattleground. 😲
#WWENXT
— WWE (@WWE)
1:37 AM • May 14, 2025
Tony D’Angelo was ambushed. At the safehouse, Stacks ambushed Tony with a crowbar, declaring he would finish the D’Angelo Family once and for all at Battleground.
Jordynne Grace & Stephanie Vaquer def. Fatal Influence. In the night’s main event, Grace and Vaquer withstood double-team offense and misdirection from Henley and Jayne. Grace scored the win with Beast Mode on Jacy.
Stephanie VAQUER.
Omg. #WWENXT
— Roman Reigns SZN 💥 (@reigns_era)
12:41 AM • May 14, 2025
Ethan Page attacked Ricky Saints. As the show ended, Page blindsided Saints backstage, laying him out near a garage door while medics rushed in.
🔮 AEW Dynamite Beach Break Preview - May 14th, 2025
Live Tonight, 8pm EST on MAX & TBS
AEW World Championship Steel Cage Match: Jon Moxley vs. Samoa Joe
AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator Match: Toni Storm vs. Mina Shirakawa vs. Skye Blue vs. AZM
Will Ospreay & Hangman Page vs. Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander
Latest WWE News, Rumors & Updates
😥 WWE Star Accuses CM Punk Of Crying To Get WrestleMania Spot
Dominik Mysterio isn't mincing words when it comes to CM Punk. In a recent interview with The Wrestling Classic on Casual Conversations, Mysterio voiced his annoyance towards Punk, accusing the latter of 'crying' to secure a main event spot at WrestleMania 41. Mysterio didn't hold back, mocking Punk's age and his self-proclaimed 'Best in the World' title. 'I don’t need to go around calling myself the Best in the World. People know I’m better than the best,' said Mysterio.
💥 WWE RAW 5/12/2025: 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved
The episode of WWE Raw on 5/12/2025 saw some highs and lows. The Rollins/Heyman/Breakker storyline got a boost with Punk's eloquent promo, and Rusev's pre-recorded promo set the stage for his new character. However, Pat McAfee's self-centered commentary drew ire, while the premature announcement of GUNTHER as Uso's next challenger took away some suspense. The episode also left a sour taste with the mishandling of new talents Roxanne Perez and Giulia in the women's division. 'His ego has expanded and decided to make Raw about himself,' a writer noted about McAfee.
💬 John Cena Says He Is Not Surprised By Fan Reaction To Him Saying He Loves Vince McMahon
Ahead of WrestleMania 41, John Cena expressed unwavering love for Vince McMahon, despite current allegations against him. Cena, unphased by fan backlash, defends his personal feelings, 'Everybody’s entitled to their opinion,' he tells US Weekly. He adds that he's not surprised by the negative reaction but insists, 'Just like I’m entitled to have an emotional connection to somebody.' The comments come amidst a lawsuit against McMahon by a former WWE employee.
🎬 It’s not Johnny Cage, but The Miz’s new gig is a dream come true
Although The Miz couldn't land the role of Johnny Cage in the upcoming Mortal Kombat film, he's still nabbed an exciting new job! He's been announced as the host of Amazon’s reboot of American Gladiators. It's a fitting role for The Miz, given his background in both pro-wrestling and reality TV. With the original show influencing much of the reality competition genre, this reboot is set to be a hit. The premiere date is yet to be announced.
💪 Gunther is next for a WWE World title shot
Gunther, who lost his WWE World Heavyweight title to Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41, is set to challenge for the World title once again on June 9. With Uso slated to defend his belt against Logan Paul on May 24, the winner will face Gunther. Adding intrigue, the June 9 match will be the first Raw after the Money in the Bank PLE, meaning the men's winner could potentially disrupt the match. General Manager Adam Pearce has confirmed the match, heightening anticipation.
📅 WWE Draft Very Likely Weeks Away
The 2025 WWE Draft is likely to occur over Memorial Day weekend, May 24th – 27th, at the Yuengling Centre in Tampa, Florida. Bryan Alvarez reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that despite the packed WWE schedule, there's a high chance for the draft to take place during this period. “For whatever reason, Giulia and Roxanne are still considered NXT talents...It's very likely there might be a draft on that weekend or that week, which would probably mean that some people are being called up,” Alvarez revealed.
🎬 A24’s *The Smashing Machine* Starring The Rock Looks Incredible
I might be a couple weeks late, but The Rock’s upcoming A24 film *The Smashing Machine* looks awesome. Can’t wait for this one!
Latest AEW News, Rumors & Updates
🌆 AEW Announces Six-Show Residency At Historic Chicago Venue
AEW is set to take over the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago for six shows, consisting of three episodes each of 'AEW Dynamite' and 'AEW Collision'. Scheduled from July 16 to July 31, the residency marks AEW's first stint at the nearly century-old venue known for hosting pivotal rock concerts. 'This will be the company's first time running the Aragon Ballroom — part of a continuing trend of AEW packing smaller venues rather than struggling to fill larger ones.' Tickets go on sale May 19.
🎙️ AEW's Taz Recalls Last Time He Saw ECW Legend Sabu, FTW Champs Photo
AEW commentator Taz recently reminisced about his last encounter with ECW legend, Sabu, who passed away unexpectedly last weekend. This took place at AEW Double or Nothing in Las Vegas in 2023, where Sabu played an enforcer role in a match between Adam Cole and Chris Jericho. A memorable moment was a photo taken with Brian Cage, Hook, and Sabu, all former FTW Champions. "And he thought it was all awesome to do that. At the time, I thought he hated being the FTW Champion in the 90s... But he actually thought it was cool. And that made me feel good, in my own little crazy mind, about the FTW belt," Taz recalled.
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