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WWE Monday Night Raw, May 29th, 2023: news and notes from the MVP Arena, Albany, NY

Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler capture Women’s Tag Team Titles on WWE Raw

The WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles are no longer vacant as Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler captured the championships.

GCW announces New Japan’s El Desperado for Tournament of Survival

Game Changer Wrestling has revealed that NJPW’s El Desperado will compete in its Tournament of Survival event this weekend.

Nick Aldis: “It was kinda heartbreaking to see a lot of my work get undone at the NWA”

Nick Aldis touches on the speculation about him and WWE and looks back at what he was able to accomplish in NWA.

Kota Ibushi fuels possible AEW involvement by calling out Konosuke Takeshita

Kota Ibushi has stoked expectations of an AEW appearance after appearing to trash Konosuke Takeshita.

AJPW’s Kento Miyahara to debut for NJPW on June 18th

As a part of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s ‘Blue Justice’ show, Kento Miyahara is going to be debuting for the company.

Mickie James named Cauliflower Alley Club’s 2023 Women’s Wrestling Award winner

Mickie James has been named the Cauliflower Alley Club’s 2023 Women’s Wrestling Award winner.

Biopic to be made about WWE’s Kavita Devi

A biopic is going to be made about WWE’s Kavita Devi. The rights have been acquired by producer Pretty Aggarwal.

Billy Corgan further speaks about Tyrus’ presentation in NWA, adds that he brings ‘the heat’

NWA owner Billy Corgan speaks about Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tyrus and adds that he’ll book the NWA how he sees fit.

POST SCHEDULE: NXT TakeOver Brooklyn II, NJPW Dominion, Evan Husney, “Chris & Tammy” review

May 29, 2023 John Pollock

Rewind-A-Wai covers TakeOver from 2016, Evan Husney of Dark Side of the Ring drops by, NJPW Dominion coverage & more.

AEW Double or Nothing media scrum notes: Additional fees for Collision, Danielson talks creative, Kris Statlander

AEW President Tony Khan, Bryan Danielson and newly crowned TBS Champion Kris Statlander speak to the press.

Full match card revealed for NJPW Dominion

New Japan Pro-Wrestling rolled out the full match card for Dominion on June 4th.

AEW Double or Nothing notes: MJF retains, Max Caster mentions Dominik Mysterio, mixed tag set for Dynamite

MJF remains AEW World Champion, Max Caster’s rap about House of Black, mixed tag set for Dynamite, Karen Jarrett takes out Aubrey Edwards.

Konosuke Takeshita helps Blackpool Combat Club defeat The Elite at AEW Double or Nothing

The main event of the night was Anarchy in the Arena and it was Konosuke Takeshita who was the deciding factor in the match.

Tay Melo & Sammy Guevara announce they’re expecting a child

As a part of Sammy Guevara’s entrance, Guevara and Tay Melo announced that they’re expecting a child.

Kris Statlander returns at AEW Double or Nothing, ends Jade Cargill’s reign as TBS Champion

After Jade Cargill scored her 60th win, Mark Sterling accepted another challenge on her behalf and Kris Statlander answered the call.

New NXT Women’s Champion crowned after tournament finals at Battleground

May 28, 2023 Neal Flanagan

A new NXT Women’s Championship reign has begun after the finals of a tournament to fill the vacant title at NXT Battleground.

Toni Storm becomes AEW Women’s World Champion at Double or Nothing