Welcome to the Daily Drop for May 15, 2024. We have a lot to get into, so let’s not waste any more time.
Before we get going, WWE has officially locked in a giant payment for WrestleMania 41. Las Vegas will host the two-night WrestleMania event on April 19 and 20, making it the latest date for a WrestleMania in the calendar year. Originally assumed to be held in Minneapolis, Las Vegas secured the right to host WrestleMania 41. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved a $5 million payment to WWE to sponsor the event.
AEW
Saraya on Catfish: Saraya is set to appear on an episode of MTV’s Catfish, though filming dates and the episode’s air date have not been disclosed. Fans can look forward to her involvement in the popular reality show, which is currently in its ninth season.
Battle Rap Price: Max Caster replied to a fan asking about battle rapping him. It turns out that the Acclaimed member will take on a fan, but it will cost them $100.
Actually yes for $100 https://t.co/lBxoKWYq3J
— ''Platinum'' Max Caster (@PlatinumMax) May 14, 2024
AEW Figure Hunting: Anthony Bowens found one of his AEW action figures in the wild, and he signed it. He then posted a video, where he announced that the hunt is on to find his signed figure. Let’s hope someone buys it who realizes that it’s a signature, and an employee doesn’t put it in the “damaged bin” for a return to the manufacturer, since it was technically defaced while on the shelves.
I signed my figure at a @Target here in Los Angeles. If you find it, take a pic and tag me! Happy Hunting ???@AEW pic.twitter.com/nk7PvlxZPt
— Anthony Bowens (@Bowens_Official) May 15, 2024
WWE
Rowan Spotted At PC: Erick Rowan was seen at WWE’s Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, but his activities there are unclear. In May 2024, Rowan reportedly re-signed with WWE, leading to the cancellation of his independent show appearances due to contractual issues. WWE has not confirmed plans for Rowan, but it is widely speculated that he will join the rumored Uncle Howdy-led faction.
WWE RAW Viewership: WWE Raw on May 13 averaged 1.589 million viewers, a decrease from the 1.619 million viewers the show averaged the previous Monday.
Charlotte Flair’s Acting Gig: The Queen is out of action with a knee injury, but she is still able to film. She landed a gig in an indie horror movie called, “You Lose, You Die.”
Alarm Mystery: During WWE NXT this week, a strange segment unfolded. After returning from a commercial break, the screen was entirely black, accompanied by the sound of breathing. The silence was then broken by the sound of an iPhone alarm.
THE ALARM HAS SOUNDED WENDY CHOO BACK ON NXT TV SOON LET'S GOOOOO#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/SOuvt69xJN
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) May 15, 2024
New Champion in NXT: Tony D’Angelo was able to beat Charlie Dempsey on NXT this week to win the Heritage Cup. This loss for Dempsey was notable, because his No Quarter Catch Crew was not at ringside. Drew Gulak, the stable’s leader, was let go not too long ago after Ronda Rousey’s accusation that he touched the string on her sweatpants went viral.
Here are the upcoming major wrestling events
- Saturday, May 25: King & Queen of the Ring (PLE)
- Sunday, May 26: AEW Double or Nothing (PPV)
- Sunday, June 9: NXT Battleground (PLE)