Welcome to the Daily Drop for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. WWE brought a packed episode of RAW last night, as they continue telling their stories past WrestleMania 40.
The biggest talking point has to be Rhea Ripley vacating the WWE Women’s World Title. She suffered an AC Joint sprain and had to vacate the title after an attack from Liv Morgan on the RAW after WrestleMania 40. A new champion will be crowned next week on the 4/22 episode of WWE RAW.
Now, let’s get into today’s Daily Drop!
WWE:
– New Titles: Triple H took the RAW Tag Team Titles off Awesome Truth this week on RAW, and he gave them new World Tag Team Titles. It was quite an awesome moment, where Montreal fans chanted “you deserve it” while Truth thought Triple H was Tommaso Ciampa.
– He’s back, Fella!: Sheamus provided a warning to the rest of the WWE RAW locker room after his successful 4/15 return.
– Young’s NDA: Eric Young stated that he had to sign an NDA before he left WWE. He refused to come back due to an unnamed person, and while reports Vince McMahon was the problem, he could not confirm that due to the non-disclosure agreement.
– Chad Gable Turn: Gable lost to Sami Zayn in the main event of RAW this week, but then he turned on Zayn. Now, Gable is a heel after beating down Montreal’s favorite son in his home city.
– Rousey’s Book: We learned a lot from Ronda Rousey’s book, “Our Fight.” You may check that out below.
– Creed Brothers Impress: The Creed Brothers aren’t messing around. Even though they did not win the triple threat match to become #1 contenders for the new WWE World Tag Team Titles. Team #DIY on that match to claim a shot at Awesome Truth.
– Heyman’s HOF Speech: Paul Heyman had an amazing reaction when a fan stated that his 2024 WWE Hall of Fame speech may have been the greatest ever. As I previously reported, many within WWE regard the speech as the best promo ever cut in WWE history.
WTF???
MIGHT???
POSSIBLY???
We use declarative words on the Island of Relevancy. Words like "definitely" and "absolutely" and "undisputed," "uncontroverted," "shall be acknowledged as …"
MIGHT POSSIBLY my f'n kosher tuchus! https://t.co/tb6XYawGi3
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) April 15, 2024
– McIntyre’s Contract Status: Drew McIntyre has still not inked a new deal with Endeavor. At this point, he may be a massive free agent in a few weeks.
– The Maverick’s Big News: Logan Paul and fiancé Nina Agdal announced that they are expecting a baby in the fall.
– QR Codes Return: WWE aired another QR code this week on RAW. Those are certainly hinting toward something big.
Solve the QR Code message and this is what it leads to. #WWERAW #UncleHowdy pic.twitter.com/VgOyRT30Ux
— ?????? (@WrestlingCovers) April 16, 2024
WWE NXT Full 4/16 Card:
- Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes – Steel Cage Match
- Dijak vs. Noam Dar – Singles Match
- Sol Ruca vs. Lola Vice – Singles Match
- Ridge Holland vs. Joaquin Wilde – Singles Match
AEW:
– Schiavone isn’t Happy: Tony Scahivone spoke on the All In Brawl footage. He isn’t happy about how things went down at all.
– Moxley’s Defense: NJPW set Moxley’s first IWGP World Heavyweight Title defense.
– Ospreay’s Level: Will Ospreay admitted that he is nowhere near Kurt Angle’s level.
– All In Sales: AEW All In 2024 is scheduled for Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in London. As of now, there are 9,771 tickets available, with the current setup accommodating 50,708 attendees. To date, 40,937 tickets have been distributed.
AEW All In 2024
Sun Aug 25 2024
Wembley Stadium, LondonAvailable Tickets: 9,771
Current Setup: 50,708
Tickets Distributed: 40,937? | +405 since the last update (12 days ago)
? | Days until show: 133 pic.twitter.com/vIjXjAL0cD— WrestleTix (@WrestleTix) April 15, 2024
– Nikki was almost All Elite: Nikki Bella watched Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut, and she almost called Tony Khan herself. In the end, she decided that being a mother was more important.
– Hardy is Free Agent: Matt Hardy is now a free agent. He confirmed that his AEW deal expired, and he is talking to “everyone” right now.
Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Pay-Per-View Events:
- AEW is coming to St. Louis, MO with AEW: Dynasty LIVE on PPV on Sunday, April 21st at Chaifetz Arena
- Backlash France is scheduled for May 4th at LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, France.
- WWE NXT Battleground is booked for May 26th at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, exclusively available on the WWE Network and Peacock.
- WWE Money in the Bank will be held on July 6th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, followed by WWE NXT Heatwave on July 7th at the same venue.
- WWE Bash In Berlin is marked for August 31st at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.