Here is your fight size update for Monday, May 9, 2022:
- WWE is celebrating Batista this week as it was 20 years ago when he made his WWE debut. Earlier in the day, Triple H had congratulated Batista on his accomplishments, and on Instagram, Batista took a moment to thank Triple H.
- Also on Instagram, Batista confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy 3 has wrapped, writing kind things about the franchise that he says changed his life.
Haven’t found the words yet. It ended so suddenly and I was on to my next film before I could process it all. End of a journey that changed my life. #guardiansofthegalaxy #vol3 #GoodbyeDrax #DreamChaser #DreamMachine
- Cody Rhodes and Michael Buffer recently had a wholesome Twitter exchange which ended in Cody Rhodes inviting Michael Buffer to announce him to the ring in a future match.
MB is the -- - thank you!
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) May 9, 2022
You’ll have to join @AustinMRomero / @SamanthaTheBomb sometime down the road to get wrestling fans hyped as hyped gets. -- https://t.co/XU7Kbiz41K
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- Speaking with Barstool’s Rasslin podcast, Ezekiel, the brother of Elias, says that he believes he will have the advantage in a match with Kevin Owens because he has the element of unpredictability and surprise.
Well, I mean, in the same sense that he has experience, I have all this unpredictability. You don't know what's coming. You don't have a lot of film to study. There's not a lot of information out there on me just yet. So Kevin has no idea what's coming, whereas I'm a fan. I'm a huge fan. I watch everything. I've seen Kevin Owens. I know all of his tricks. I know everything he's going to try and do. So I really feel like you know, he's the one that's been exposed. I know who he is and he has not realized who Ezekiel is just yet
- Ezekiel recalls meeting Shawn Michaels with his brother Elias.
#Ezekiel recalls meeting @ShawnMichaels with his brother #Elias. @IAmNotEliasWWE #WWERaw @USA_Network pic.twitter.com/48VC1JqqMZ
— WWE (@WWE) May 9, 2022
- Stacked Lineup For Boca Raton Championship Wrestling's Premier Event
STACKED LINEUP OF AEW, IMPACT, AND FORMER WWE AND NXT SUPERSTARS FILLS THE CARD FOR BOCA RATON CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING’S PREMIER EVENT
WHO: BOCA RATON CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
WHAT: 1ST LIVE EVENT EXTRAVAGANZA TAKES SOUTH FLORIDA BY STORM
WHEN: SUNDAY MAY 15TH, MEET AND GREET AT 4PM BELL TIME AT 6PM
WHERE: BOCA BLACK BOX, 8221 GLADES RD. #10, BOCA RATON, FL
TICKETS: BOCARATONWRESTLING.COM
Florida’s finest wrestlers will gather for a brawl by the beach, as Boca Raton Championship Wrestling launches in South Florida for its premier live event extravaganza. A who’s who lineup of wrestling’s hottest superstars from all the major promotions, including:
Impact Wrestling’s Steve Maclin
AEW Superstar Cezar Bononi
Reigning ROH Pure Champion Josh Woods
Former NXT Superstars Noah Kekoa, Jessie Elaban, Bull James, MJ Jenkins and Santana Garrett
Legendary WWE Superstar Gangrel
The 7-foot-tall Jack Talos
The stars of Coastal Championship Wrestling
And WWE Hall of Famer Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake who has been brought on as the company’s commissioner.
Known for its high-end glitz, glamour and luxury living, Boca Raton is a surprise choice for a new wresting territoy, but company co-founder Neil Glazier thinks differently. “I’ve lived in many places and Boca is the greatest city in the country. Why not bring the greatest city the greatest entertainment? You may think of the beaches, country clubs and culture but Boca Raton is the perfect location for an audience looking to get loud, riled up and rowdy for some pro wrestling.”
As promotion has rolled out for the show, videos have launched featuring former NXT Creative Producer Ryan Katz as the voice of the company. This marks Katz’s return to independent pro wrestling since beginning work for WWE in June of 2013. “To say I’m excited would be an understatement, I’m pretty much ecstatic. The lineup is incredible, Matthew and Neil have assembled a great team, and I’m looking forward to entertaining the people at this Boca beatdown. It’s going to be fun, flashy and like any good wrestling show, unpredictable. Have you seen the championship belt?” A picture is available on the company’s Instagram at @BRCWFlorida featuring the BRCW’s Championship title belt complete with neon colors, palm trees and a style that can only be called Boca.
Taking place at the beautiful Boca Black Box, co-founder Matthew Maschler feels the community is craving this sort of entertainment. “I’ve been in Boca for years and I know the community well. Knowing I love wrestling, this is something that community leaders, shop owners and residents are always asking me about. The timing was right, the team came together, and this is something that just had to be done.”
This will be a night to remember. The start of a legacy and you must be in attendance to be a part of the history in the making. In the words of BRCW Commissioner Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, “It’s going to be a blast!”
Tickets are available at BocaRatonWrestling.com.
BRCW Teaser Commercial: youtube.com/watch?v=blo-UtX5U2M
BRCW Match Announcement: youtube.com/watch?v=HM-Ys_xdUFU
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- Sasha Banks to appear on Season 6 of Kevin Hart's 'Cold As Balls'
KEVIN HART IS BACK FOR THE SIXTH SEASON OF COLD AS BALLS, THE INTERNET’S BIGGEST SPORTS TALK SHOW
Season 6, Presented by Old Spice, Premieres on May 10th with Guest Stars Marshawn Lynch, Sasha Banks, George Kittle, DK Metcalf, Shaun White, Tyreek Hill, and More
WHAT: HARTBEAT, the global, multi-platform media company creating entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture, announces the return of the biggest sports talk show, Cold as Balls. Produced with OBB Pictures, the film/TV division of OBB Media, season 6 will premiere on Tuesday, May 10th on LOL! Network.
Returning to the ice tubs for eight more episodes, host Kevin Hart is ready to go deeper than ever with a brand new all-star roster of guests set to take the plunge. Kevin and his guests will be back in the locker room and hunkered down in the ice tubs for hilarious and real conversations. This season of Cold as Balls is bigger and icier than ever where audiences get the chance to deep dive into the minds of their favorite athletes.
“It has been incredible to watch Cold as Balls grow season after season and become a massive success,” says Kevin Hart. “I’m so excited to be back in the cold tubs to have more in depth conversations and ask our slate of extraordinary guests my ice cold, pressing questions.”
“Kevin’s at the top of his game, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue this journey with him and HARTBEAT”, says Michael D. Ratner, showrunner, and OBB's Founder and CEO. “We’re incredibly proud of the massive audience that this partnership has built and are excited to give our fans a brand new season in the tub.”
The new season premieres with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek HIll. Additional guests this season include WWE champion Sasha Banks, a whole slew of NFL legends including Marshawn Lynch, Malcolm Jenkins, Von Miller, George Kittle, DK Metcalf, and 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Snowboarder Shaun White.
Old Spice, with its long history of helping guys navigate the seas of manhood, returns for its sixth season as presenting sponsor. The quintessential men’s grooming brand, bringing its commitment to eliminating sweat in all forms, is excited to once again partner with Hart and HARTBEAT to spotlight the biggest names in sports.
“Old Spice has always been about creating crave-worthy content that he actively seeks to watch,” says Matt Krehbiel, brand vice-president at Old Spice. “Whether you’re watching the unexpected with friends or in the ice tub with Kevin, the ridiculously long-lasting protection of new Old Spice Dry Sprays will help you smell ready for anything.”
New episodes will air every Tuesday on the Laugh Out Loud YouTube channel, Cold as Balls Facebook page, and Hart's Facebook page.
WHO: Featured guests include Tyreek Hill, Sasha Banks, Marshawn Lynch, Malcolm Jenkins, Von Miller, George Kittle, DK Metcalf and Shaun White.
WHEN: Series premieres Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Cold As Balls has captivated audiences since its premiere in 2018, earning over 1.34B+ views to date. The franchise quickly became one of the most-watched series across the Internet and an instant breakout success with guests LaVar Ball and Blake Griffin, and continued to see episodes trending #1 Worldwide on YouTube throughout each recurring season with guests such as two-time NBA Champion Lamar Odom, “Fortnite” legend Ninja, WWE champions the Bella Twins and The Undertaker, NFL stars Russell Wilson and Donovan McNabb, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, wrestling icon Ric Flair, and others.
- Here's this week's WWE Network streaming schedule:
This Week’s Schedule
** = available on the Free Version of WWE NetworkMonday, May 9
Raw Talk** – 11:05 p.m. ETWednesday, May 11
Monday Night Raw (4/11/22)**
WWE’s The Bump** – 10 a.m. ET
WWE NXT (5/10/22)Thursday, May 12
NXT UK – 3 p.m. ET
This Week in WWEFriday, May 13
Table For 3: Talking Truth
NXT Level Up – 10 p.m. ETSaturday, May 14
WWE Main Event (4/25/22)
Talking Smack**
ICW Barred
wXw We Love Wrestling #28Sunday, May 8
Friday Night SmackDown (4/15/22)**
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