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This Week In Wrestling History (Week Two) 1/8 – 1/14 Jan 09, 2024

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This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history.

SYNOPSIS: Episode 2 (1/8 – 1/14)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 39 Minutes

Audio: Andy Kaufman returns to Memphis and assists Nick Bockwinkel to defeat Jerry Lawler for vacant AWA World Heavyweight Title.
Ric Flair def Sting to become the first ever WCW World Heavyweight Champion.
Bret Hart def Ric Flair in first ever Ironman Match (60 Min) to retain WWF Championship.
Audio: The Rockers officially split as Shawn Michaels superkicks and throws Marty Jannetty thru the 'Barbershop' window.
First ever episode of Monday Night Raw airs on USA Network.
Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXII.
Audio: 'The Ringmaster' Steve Austin makes his WWF Monday Night Raw debut - Man!
WWF and Mike Tyson reach a deal for an appearance at Wrestlemania XIV. DT looks back at how bad the NY press treated this deal.
Bonus audio: Don King on Monday Night Raw discussing negotiations between WWF and Mike Tyson.
Looking back at ECW House Party (1997, 1998).
First ever episode of WCW Thunder airs on TBS.
Audio: Ric Flair vs Chris Jericho wrestle for the first time ever in singles match. (From E1 WCW Thunder).
Audio: Mark Henry joins the Nation Of Domination.
Audio: Highlights of infamous WCW Stairway To Hell Match between Sabu and The Sandman.
Audio: The streak begins; Gillberg makes WWF debut.
Audio: Chyna last eliminates Vince McMahon to win the WWF Corporate Rumble.
Mick Foley's first week as WWF Champion.
Looking back at ECW Guilty As Charged (1999, 2000).
Bret Hart wrestles last ever WCW match before abruptly retiring due to injury.
Audio: WCW Commissioner Terry Funk forces Jeff Jarrett to wrestle three times on Nitro (against George 'The Animal' Steele, Tito Santana, and Superfly Jimmy Snuka).
Mankind is 'reinstated' after the roster (led by The Rock) threatens to strike.
ECW holds its last ever event before filing for bankruptcy.
Audio: Ted Turner agrees to sell WCW to Fusient Media Ventures.
Goldberg wrestles last ever WCW match, Sid Vicious breaks his leg, and more: Looking back at WCW Sin PPV (2001).
WWE airs Raw 10th Anniversary Show complete with Awards and Top 10 Raw Moments as voted by fans.
Looking back at WWE New Year's Revolution PPV (2005, 2006).
Audio: Kurt Angle says he's not a fan of black people?
Batista vacates WWE World Heavyweight Championship due to injury.
Edge celebrates his first WWE Championship - by having 'live sex' with Lita on Raw.
Bonus Audio: Lita speaks on the infamous Raw 'Live Sex Celebration'.
Looking back at TNA Final Resolution PPV (2007).
Audio: Donald Trump wrestles Rosie O'Donnell on Raw.
Audio: Impact Main Event features Awesome Kong def Gail Kim to win TNA Knockouts Championship.
WWE cuts 10% of their office staff, issues releases for D-Lo Brown, Val Venis, Hardcore Holly, Ron Simmons, Victoria, Kevin Thorne, Matt Cappotelli, Sgt Slaughter and others.
Victoria wrestlers her final WWE singles match.

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WWE Raw 1/8/24 Post Show Jan 09, 2024

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WWE Raw: Day One Post Show (1/8/24) hosted by Don Tony

Some Topics Discussed:

WWE RAW 1/8/24) REVIEW PLUS: Drew McIntyre/CM Punk confrontation; Hilarious R-Truth/Judgement Day Retrospective; Jinder Mahal wants Seth Rollins' WHC; Cody vs Shinsuke Street Fight; Keiser leaves Kofi laying; DIY wants WWE Tag Titles; Becky Lynch wants more Nia and Nia wants Rhea Ripley; Ivar and Otis: Smoke and Mirrors Tour continues
CHARLOTTE FLAIR injury (Torn ACL, MCL, Meniscus; out 9+ months) not as serious as previously reported by WWE?
ROYAL RUMBLE 2024: Updated lineup, latest news and rumors
WWE RAW COMING TO AMAZON PRIME? One of the top business media outlets believes it will happen
AEW/WBD TV Negotiations Stalled? Non-Existent? Check out Tony Khan's latest remarks about a future TV deal with Warner Bros Discovery and you decide
AEW TV FUTURE OCTOBER 2024? Don Tony predicts where AEW TV programming will end up airing beginning October 2024
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ posts an update about her battle with Mass Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW returns Full-Time to Monday nights beginning January 29, 2024. Additional Information including links to tune in live will be posted online beginning Saturday 1/13/24. Time to take back the crown! 👑

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WWE RAW 1/8/24 RESULTS:

Tommaso Ciampa def Finn Balor
Kofi Kingston vs. Ludwig Kaiser went to a double countout -
Katana Chance (c) and Kayden Carter (c) def Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (Tag Team Title Match)
The Miz def JD McDonagh
Ivar def Otis
Cody Rhodes def Shinsuke Nakamura (Street Fight)

WWE MAIN EVENT 1/8/24 RESULTS:

Bronson Reed def Javier Bernal
Duke Hudson def Myles Borne

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The Sit-Down with Don Tony 1/7/24 Jan 08, 2024

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The Sit-Down w/Don Tony (Recorded 1/7/24) hosted by Don Tony.

Note from DT: The synopsis of topics discussed will be posted on Monday 1/8/24. If you tune into the first few minutes of this episode, you'll understand why (Photo below is relevant). Thanks everyone.

'The Sit-Down with Don Tony' is a live discussion show every Sunday night at 8:05PM EST. Everyone who joins the show LIVE chooses the topics discussed on the show. You can talk about anything. Pro Wrestling (AEW, WWE), non-wrestling, pop culture, sports, news, politics, personal topics. Nothing is out of bounds, and the entire show is 100% interactive.

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The Don Tony Show 1/6/2024 Jan 06, 2024

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The Don Tony Show, hosted by Don Tony (recorded 1/6/24).

Some Topics Discussed:

RIC FLAIR AEW DEBUT / CM PUNK FIRED / SHAYNA WAYNE / AEW DEVIL BUILD / CONTINENTAL CLASSIC: Are any or all responsible for AEW ratings decline the last few months? DT has the answer and it will surprise you including a fascinating tidbit about Ric Flair/AEW Ratings.
RIGHT CALL BY WWE: ROMAN REIGNS to defend Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in a FATAL 4-WAY at ROYAL RUMBLE. The media though immediately baits fans to believe Reigns has a strong chance of losing the Title at the Royal Rumble
LIV MORGAN ARREST UPDATE: As expected, FELONY charge has been DISMISSED. But the court's explanation for the dismissal was quite interesting and may be leading to a change in Florida law.
DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW RETURN UPDATE (DTKC Show returns to Monday nights beginning January 29, 2024!)
MERCEDES MONE, KAMILLE, ANDRADE, WENDI RICHTER UPDATES
HONEST THOUGHTS on AOP and PAUL ELLERING return to WWE alongside KARRION KROSS and SCARLETT; TYLER BATE forms new tag team with BUTCH; B-FAB joining STREET PROFITS and BOBBY LASHLEY, the future of ASHANTE 'THEE' ADONIS and more from 1/5/24 SMACKDOWN
WWE SMACKDOWN 'NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION' 1/5/24 REVIEW
WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2024: Updated lineup, latest news and rumors
DEONNA PURRAZZO signs a multi-year contract with AEW
RICK BOOGS does not plan to wrestle much in 2024
THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING RATINGS: WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, AEW Dynamite, Rampage, Collision, Impact Wrestling and NJPW

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WWE SMACKDOWN 'NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION' RESULTS (1/5/24):

Kevin Owens def Santos Escobar (No 1 Contender US Tournament Final)
Iyo Sky (c) def Michin (WWE Women's Championship)
Butch and Tyler Bate def Pretty Deadly
Randy Orton vs LA Knight vs AJ Styles went to a no contest (Fatal 4-Way Announced for Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble)

AEW RAMPAGE RESULTS (1/5/24):

The Hardys and Mark Briscoe def Kip Sabian, The Butcher and The Blade
Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander def Kennedi Hardcastle and The Notorious Mimi
Hikaru Shida def Anna Jay
Wheeler Yuta (c) def Komander (ROH Pure Championship)

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This Week In Wrestling History (Week One) 1/1 – 1/7 Jan 02, 2024

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RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 57 MinutesHosted by Don Tony

SYNOPSIS: E1 (01/01 - 01/07)

DT researches and corrects decades of misinformation regarding Stan Hansen's debut match.
Top stars and St Louis fans pack The Checkerdome for Sam Muchnick Retirement Show.
Prime Time Wrestling debuts on USA Network.
Looking back at WCW/NJPW Supershow II (1992) Supershow III (1993).
In between WWF and WCW, Hulk Hogan competes in Japan.
Macho Man Randy Savage makes WCW in ring debut.
Public Enemy leave ECW for WCW.. Sandman vs Konnan.. Shane Douglas returns (and Dean is dead).. Stevie Richards breakout match.. Rey Mysterio plays 'chicken'.. Audio: Beulah pregnant.. RVD ECW debut match and more: Looking back at ECW House Party '96.
Riki Choshu wrestles five retirement matches in one night.
Audio: Thirty minutes of soap opera saga that led up to the infamous WCW 'Fingerpoke Of Doom'.
Audio: Tony Schiovane spoils Mick Foley's WWF Championship win.
Audio: Looking back at the night Mankind def The Rock to win the WWF Championship.
Audio: Road Dogg vs Al Snow battle for the Hardcore Title in the snow.
In between WCW and WWF, Chris Benoit returns to Japan as Wild Pegasus.
Looking back at Wrestling World 2000, 2004, 2005
Audio: Stephanie McMahon declares Chris Jericho and Chyna co-IC Champions. A three week title reign WWE does not recognize.
D-Generation X mocks Mankind with 'Have A Bad Day'.
'The Triple H Show' in full force. Triple H appears on Raw ten different times in the same night.
Looking back at the last ECW televised event: Guilty As Charged '01.
One of the loudest crowd 'pops' in WWF/WWE history in MSG: Triple H returns after career-threatening quadriceps injury.
Audio: Al Wilson and Dawn Marie get married on Smackdown in their underwear.
Audio: Kenzo Suzuki challenges John Cena to a Battle Rap.
Looking back at the night Brock Lesnar fought Shinsuke Nakamura in Japan.
WWE releases Juventud Guerrera.
Looking back at TNA Final Resolution PPV (2007).
Looking back at WWE New Year's Revolution PPV (2007).
Audio: Kevin Federline vs John Cena.
WWE signs Natalya Neidhart.
Looking back at Wrestle Kingdom II (2008), III (2009), IV (2010), V (2011)
January 4, 2010: TNA Impact Live vs WWE Raw.
Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and others make TNA Impact debuts.
Jeff Hardy indicted on drug trafficking charges the same day he makes TNA return.
Bret Hart returns to WWE Raw (as guest host) after twelve year absence.
Audio: Chris Jericho returns to Raw after 16 month absence and trolls the fans.
Audio: Warrior slams Nash. Nash challenges Warrior to MMA fight. Warrior responds.
John Cena lands the cover of Fruity Pebbles Cereal Boxes.
WWE releases Kaitlyn.
Audio: WWE special 'Old School Raw' episode highlighted by the return of Jake The Snake Roberts.
Audio: Interesting look back at 2014 Paul Heyman / Brock Lesnar promo.
TNA debuts on Destination America channel.
Audio: The Authority 'fire' Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, and Ryback during 'John Cena Appreciation Night', and the fans could care less.
AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, and Shinsuke Nakamura set to leave NJPW for WWE.
Wrestle Kingdom 10, 11, 12 each provide memorable top MOTY candidates for each event. (Okada vs Tanahashi: 2016) 11 (Okada vs Omega: 2017) and 12 (Omega vs Jericho: 2018).
TNA debuts on Pop TV channel.
WWE tapes pilot episode of 'WWE Kids', which never makes it to TV or Network.
Audio: Royal Rumble contract signing between AJ Styles and John Cena. Plus an interesting tidbit from DT regarding Styles and Cena since this contract signing.
And so much more!

WWE Raw: Day One 1/1/24 Post Show Jan 02, 2024

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WWE Raw: Day One Post Show (1/1/23) hosted by Don Tony

Some Topics Discussed:

ALL SIGNS POINT TO THE ROCK vs ROMAN REIGNS at ELIMINATION CHAMBER (in Perth) after THE ROCK called out ROMAN REIGNS during surprise appearance on RAW
WWE RAW: DAY ONE (1/1/24) REVIEW PLUS: The Rock lays out Jinder Mahal then calls out Roman Reigns; How do you repair Drew McIntyre after losing another Title shot; Awesome Truth reunite; Ivy Nile has a breakout match against Rhea Ripley; Shinsuke/Cody feud coming to a close; Imperium vs Jey Uso/Kofi ends abruptly due to Vinci injury and more.
BEST WISHES TO GIOVANNI VINCI, who suffered a head injury during Tag Team match on Raw
WWE RAW 1/8/24 PREVIEW: CM Punk returns; Cody Rhodes vs Shinsuke Nakamura; Women's Tag Team Title rematch; Royal Rumble tease return and more.
WWE BRINGING IN AJ LEE instead of SASHA BANKS?
IF AEW SIGNS MERCEDES MONE', DT explains why AEW also needs to also sign GIULIA or DEONNA PURRAZZO
ELIAS teases a new gimmick, and it looks pretty cool (video)
MACE AND MANSOOR receiving many indy bookings following their WWE release
AJ FRANCIS (TOP DOLLA) refuses to ever return to WWE if ever offered a new deal (yeah right)
KEVIN DUNN RUMOR KILLER: Clearing up false details behind Kevin Dunn leaving WWE as of 1/1/24
DRAGON LEE suddenly cannot appear at NXT New Year's Evil 1/2/24 due to Visa issues in Mexico: DT explains why it's likely storyline and could lead to the return of Andrade.
ANDRADE/WWE RETURN: DT pitches the perfect scenario to reintroduce Andrade to WWE TV
DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW returns to Monday nights beginning January 29, 2024. Time to take back the crown! 👑

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WWE RAW: DAY ONE 2024 RESULTS (1/1/24):

Nia Jax def Becky Lynch
Jey Uso and Kofi Kingston def Imperium due to referee stoppage
Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) def Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonough
Rhea Ripley (c) def Ivy Nile (Women's World Championship)
Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark def Natalya and Tegan Nox
Seth Rollins (c) def Drew McIntyre (World Heavyweight Championship)

WWE MAIN EVENT RESULTS (1/1/24):

Bronson Reed def Akira Tozawa
Johnny Gargano def Ivar

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Countdown To 2024 w/Don Tony (New Year's Eve Live Stream) Jan 01, 2024

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Countdown To 2023 w/Don Tony New Year's Eve Live Stream

Don Tony and our great extended pro wrestling family said adios to 2023 and welcomed 2024 in style! DT and The Family look back at 2023 in the world of pro wrestling and what we could see in 2024. Everything including Royal Rumble, WrestleMania 40 and beyond, WWE HOF Class Of 2024, the possible WWE returns of Sasha Banks, Brock Lesnar and AJ Lee, Big E returning to the ring, AEW TV future, Chris Jericho controversy, MJF future, Kevin Dunn exiting WWE, Ridge Holland/Trick Williams storyline twist and so much more. And, we talked a bit more about the full time return of The DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW to Monday Nights beginning January 29, 2024! A sincere Thank You to everyone who stops by to hang out with Don Tony and The Family. 2023 was a pretty tough year in so many ways. But for many of us, pro wrestling was a great escape each week. Pro Wrestling had a strong year in 2023, and 2024 promises to be even better. From all of us to all of you, Happy New Year and all the best in 2024.

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The Don Tony Show 12/30/2023 Dec 30, 2023

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The Don Tony Show, hosted by Don Tony (recorded 12/30/23).

Some Topics Discussed:

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW returns to Monday nights beginning January 29, 2024. Time to take back the crown! 👑
CHRIS JERICHO ACCUSED OF ASSAULT: Don Tony addresses assault accusations made against Chris Jericho by the media. One journalist went as far to compare Chris Jericho to Harvey Weinstein. WTF
AEW: WORLD'S END / WWE RAW: DAY ONE / NXT: NEW YEAR'S EVIL PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
TRIPLE H teases huge return at WWE RAW: DAY ONE. Who will it be? (pics)
MERCEDES MONE' AND WWE begin discussions about a WWE return but there's a problem...
SETH ROLLINS PAYS EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO BRODIE LEE and BRAY WYATT following World Title Match at Madison Square Garden (Video)
CM PUNK CUTS POST MATCH PROMO to fans at MSG (audio); and leaves out an important point about WrestleMania 40. Hint: It's something DT picked up on and discussed a few weeks back about Rollins/Punk confrontation
CONGRATULATIONS TO GUNTHER AND JINNY on the birth of their new baby boy! (pics)
SHOTZI BLACKHEART IS OFF THE MARKET: Congratulations to Shotzi, who eloped and got married this week in Las Vegas! (pics)
SHAWN SPEARS exits AEW and reasons for his departure
ARN ANDERSON: MY LIFE AS THE ENFORCER (Book) presale begins on Amazon. And the cover art is hilarious (pics)
BIZZAROLAND: IWC RIPS BILL GOLDBERG for calling VINCE MCMAHON 'A piece of sh**' over not getting a promised retirement match
RIP KILLER KHAN (76) AND KURTIS CHAPMAN (26)
THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING RATINGS: WWE 'Absolute Best Of 2023' Raw scores the Absolute Worst Rating in history; Thunder Rosa in ring return disappoints; Brian Cage continues to draw well; NXT Underground impresses; AJ Styles visits the penthouse and the outhouse; AEW rebounds; NJPW remains dead and more!
COUNTDOWN TO 2024: Programming details for Don Tony's LIVE STREAM on New Year's Eve (12/31/23) beginning at 10PM EST. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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WWE SMACKDOWN 'ABSOLUTE BEST OF 2023' MATCH HIGHLIGHTS 12/30/23:

Solo Sikoa def John Cena (Crown Jewel)
Logan Paul def Rey Mysterio (c) (Crown Jewel) United States Championship
Roman Reigns (c) def Cody Rhodes (WrestleMania 39) Undisputed WWE Universal Championship

AEW RAMPAGE 12/30/23 RESULTS:

Wheeler Yuta (c) def Matt Sydal (ROH Pure Championship) -
Ruby Soho def Marina Shafir
Action Andretti and Top Flight def Orange Cassidy, Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta

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Flashback: This Week In Wrestling History S2 E52 (12/25 – 12/31) Dec 26, 2023

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Back by Popular Demand! This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history.

SYNOPSIS: Episode 52 (12/25 - 12/31) RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 26 Minutes

Audio: Iron Sheik def Bob Backlund to win WWF Heavyweight Title. Includes promos from Backlund and Iron Shiek.
Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage def Terry Taylor to win NWA Mid America Heavyweight Title.
Audio: Hulk Hogan abruptly leaves AWA and returns to WWF.
Mean Gene Okerlund makes his WWF debut.
Macho Man Randy Savage marries Miss Elizabeth (for real).
Looking back at NWA and AWA 'Star Wars' (1985).
Madusa wins AWA World Women's Championship.
Vader debuts for NJPW and defeats Antonio Inoki and almost causes a riot
Audio: Vader speaks on NJPW debut and defeating Inoki.
Looking back at WCW Starrcade 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998.
Lou Thesz wrestles last ever match at age 74.
The Christmas Creature (Kane) loses Mask vs Title match against Jerry Lawler.
Audio: Jerry Lawler, Kane, and Mad Man Pondo look back at the 'Christmas Creature'.
Audio: Macho Man's Holiday message to kids at 4th Annual George Steinbrenner Children's Holiday Concert For Underprivileged Kids Of Tampa (FL).
Audio: Highlights of Ric Flair def Vader (Starrcade '93) to regain WCW Heavyweight Championship.
ECW makes their New York City debut.
Audio: Cactus Jack vs Sabu in NCAA Olympic Rules match (ECW Holiday Hell 1995).
Akira Hokuto def Madusa in Tournament Final to win WCW Women's Championship.
Audio: Sting def Hollywood Hogan to win WCW Heavyweight Championship.
Audio: Kevin Nash ends Goldberg's 173-0 Undefeated Streak and wins WCW Heavyweight Championship.
DT looks back at WCW ratings before and after Goldberg's undefeated streak ended. Was it really the monumental mistake and ratings killer many have labeled it over the years?
Audio: Moolah (76) and Mae Young (76) vs Crash and Hardcore Holly.
WWF tapes Raw and Mankind winning first WWF Heavyweight Championship (Airs on 01/04/1999 Raw, the date WWF recognizes).
Audio: Chris Jericho and Chyna become Co-IC Champs after double pin - A three week title reign not recognized by WWE.
Audio: Raven wins his first of 27 WWF Hardcore Title reigns.
Bonus Audio: Chris Jericho Taco Bell Commercial (2000).
Looking back at Ring Of Honor: Final Battle 2004 and 2008.
Audio: Austin Aries ends Samoa Joe 645 day reign as ROH World Heavyweight Champion.
Joanie Laurer rushed to hospital, considered too wasted to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
WWE signs Tamina Snuka and Sin Cara (aka Hunico).
TNA signs Nick and Matt Jackson (Young Bucks).
WWE announces Bret Hart returning to WWE Raw (as Guest Host) after ten year absence.
Tommy Dreamer wrestles last match for WWE ECW.
CZW wrestler Nick Gage arrested after robbing NJ Bank.
Brock Lesnar announces retirement from MMA one day after TKO loss to Alistar Overeem at UFC 141.
Audio: Daniel Bryan joins The Wyatt Family.
WWE announces strict enforcement of requirement that all WWE Superstars carry Medical Insurance.
And so much more!

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WWE Raw 12/25/23 Post Show AND Sit-Down w/Don Tony (DOUBLE EPISODE) Dec 26, 2023

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WWE Raw 12/25/23 Post Show *AND* The Sit-Down w/Don Tony (DOUBLE EPISODE).

WWE RAW 'ABSOLUTE BEST OF 2023' MATCH HIGHLIGHTS (12/25/23):

Seth Rollins def AJ Styles (Night Of Champions) Inaugural World Heavyweight Champion
Rhea Ripley def Charlotte Flair (c) (WrestleMania 39) SmackDown Women's Championship
Bad Bunny def Damian Priest (Backlash) San Juan Street Fight
Gunther (c) def Chad Gable (RAW September 4, 2023) Intercontinental Championship
Cody Rhodes def Brock Lesnar (SummerSlam)
Becky Lynch def Trish Stratus (Payback) Steel Cage Match
Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Cody Rhodes def Damian Priest, Finn Bálor, Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh and Drew McIntyre (Survivor Series) Men's WarGames Match

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