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WWE, Fanatics reveal details of ‘WWE World’ at WrestleMania

Posted on by Ian Carey

WWE and Fanatics have revealed details regarding “WWE World.”

As first announced on Friday’s broadcast of SmackDown, the two companies will partner to present a five-day interactive experience from Thursday, April 4 to Monday, April 8, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia as part of WrestleMania week. 

Tickets to the event will range between $30 and $300. 

TKO sent out a press release on Monday with information about the types of experiences fans will be offered at WWE World. 

From today’s press release: 

WWE World at WrestleMania will feature a variety of immersive experiences for fans including a central main stage that will host roundtable discussions with top WWE Superstars, a WWE 2K24 gaming tournament, live podcast recordings, live memorabilia and autograph sales through Fanatics Live, and the largest WWE Superstore in WrestleMania history. The event will also feature exclusive merchandise, autograph sessions and meet-and-greets with WWE Superstars and Legends, in addition to immersive exhibits and memorabilia honoring WrestleMania’s 40-year history. 

“Fanatics has a phenomenal ability to customize offerings for fans and we’re excited to partner with them on this first-of-its-kind experience for the WWE Universe at WrestleMania XL,” said Scott Zanghellini, WWE Co-Head of Revenue Strategy & Development.

“Fanatics Events is thrilled to partner with WWE to host our debut event, WWE World at WrestleMania,” said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events. “Through unique content, Superstar access and immersive experiences, we look forward to curating a captivating event for all fans who are in Philadelphia for WWE’s marquee event.”

WWE SmackDown World Cup semifinals set

Posted on by Ethan Renner

The WWE SmackDown World Cup semifinals are set following Friday’s show. 

Ricochet and Butch won their quarterfinal bouts on Friday’s SmackDown episode to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup tournament. 

Ricochet defeated Mustafa Ali on Friday’s show to advance and will take on Braun Strowman in a semifinal bout on next week’s SmackDown. 

In Friday’s main event, Butch defeated Sami Zayn to move on and will face Santos Escobar next week in the other semifinal matchup. 

Escobar and Strowman punched their tickets to the semifinals with wins on last Friday’s SmackDown. 

Strowman and Ricochet had a backstage faceoff on SmackDown this week, where Ricochet referenced a tweet from Strowman mocking “flippy flipper” wrestlers. 

In addition to the World Cup matchups, a tag bout for the WarGames advantage, plus a Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler vs. Shotzi and Raquel Rodriguez tag team bout have been announced for next week’s SmackDown, the Survivor Series go-home show.

Next week’s lineup: 

  • SmackDown World Cup semifinals: Braun Strowman vs. Ricochet
  • SmackDown World Cup semifinals: Santos Escobar vs. Butch
  • WarGames advantage match: Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. The Usos
  • Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler vs. Shotzi & Raquel Rodriguez

Rey Mysterio, The Miz round out WWE World Cup lineup

Posted on by Joseph Currier

The lineup for WWE’s World Cup tournament is now officially set.

Rey Mysterio and The Miz were confirmed for the World Cup on tonight’s SmackDown. The eight wrestlers for the tournament are: John Cena, Kurt Angle, Seth Rollins, Dolph Ziggler, Jeff Hardy, Randy Orton, Mysterio, and The Miz.

In his first match for WWE since signing a deal to return to the promotion, Mysterio qualified by defeating Shinsuke Nakamura at SmackDown 1000. The finish was Mysterio avoiding the Kinshasa, putting Nakamura in position for the 619, and hitting the 619 and a springboard frog splash.

Miz defeated Rusev in his qualifying match. It was a quick match, with Aiden English interfering and distracting Rusev. That led to Miz rolling up Rusev and pinning him while holding onto his tights. In a post-match angle, Lana low blowed English and Rusev attacked him.

The World Cup tournament will be held at Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2.

Seth Rollins, Dolph Ziggler added to WWE World Cup tournament

Posted on by Joseph Currier

All four Raw wrestlers have been confirmed for WWE’s World Cup tournament.

Seth Rollins and Dolph Ziggler won their qualifying matches on tonight’s episode of Raw, with them joining John Cena, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, and Randy Orton in the lineup for the tournament.

As the storyline of dissension between Dean Ambrose and The Shield continued, Rollins defeated Drew McIntyre by countout and Ambrose lost to Ziggler in their qualifying matches on tonight’s Raw. Cena was announced for the tournament last week, Angle dressed up as “The Conquistador” and won a battle royal, Hardy defeated Samoa Joe, and Orton defeated Big Show.

The remaining two spots on the SmackDown side will be filled tomorrow. Two qualifying matches are set for the episode, with Rey Mysterio facing Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev taking on The Miz.

The World Cup tournament will be held at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2.

Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton added to WWE World Cup tournament

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Following this week’s television, half of the lineup for WWE’s World Cup tournament has been announced.

Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton both won World Cup qualifiers on tonight’s SmackDown. The tournament is being held at Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2. There will be eight entrants (four from Raw and four from SmackDown) in the World Cup, and John Cena and Kurt Angle were the first two wrestlers to be confirmed for it.

Hardy defeated Samoa Joe to qualify for the tournament, with Joe still selling the storyline knee injury from his match against AJ Styles at Super Show-Down. Hardy won by referee stoppage when Joe wasn’t able to stand at the end of the match.

Orton faced Big Show in his qualifier and won by hitting a thumb to the eye an an RKO.

Rey Mysterio will face Shinsuke Nakamura in a World Cup qualifying match on SmackDown 1000 next Tuesday.

Rey Mysterio to face Nakamura in WWE World Cup qualifier

Posted on by Joseph Currier

WWE has announced Rey Mysterio’s opponent for his return match.

Mysterio vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a World Cup qualifying match is set for next Tuesday’s SmackDown. The show is SmackDown’s 1,000th episode and will also feature appearances by Evolution (Triple H, Batista, Randy Orton, and Ric Flair) and The Undertaker.

This will be Mysterio’s first match since finishing up his independent wrestling dates at the beginning of September and officially signing a two-year deal to return to WWE. The contract includes an option for Mysterio to give notice at the 18-month mark.

The WWE World Cup is taking place at Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2. It’s being promoted as a tournament to determine “the best in the world.” There will be eight entrants, with four coming from Raw and four coming from SmackDown. John Cena, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, and Orton are the first four wrestlers who have been confirmed for the tournament.