Kevin Sullivan and All Elite Wrestling have parted ways.

Sullivan, who came over from IMPACT Wrestling, has been working as the Vice President of Post Production for AEW up until recently, and is not related to the more famous wrestler of the same name.

Dave Meltzer broke the story regarding Kevin Sullivan’s AEW release on Monday afternoon at F4WOnline.com, which was subsequently confirmed by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com.

Mike Mansury, the SVP and Co-Executive Producer made the call to let him go.

Sullivan reportedly built the entire post production team that was based in Nashville, TN., prompting many questions going around regarding what happened, past the general consensus that the original AEW has changed a lot as of late.

We will keep you posted.

We've confirmed Dave Meltzer's report that AEW's VP of Post Production Kevin Sullivan was let go today

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) December 5, 2023

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Could “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” be WWE-bound?

It’s worth noting that WWE has released a plethora of new Ken Shamrock t-shirts and other merchandise on their official WWE Shop website. As noted by PWInsider.com, this could signal that WWE and Ken Shamrock have come to terms on some type of deal.

Whether that is the basic WWE Legends contracts that many legends of the business have with WWE, is unknown.

WWE Shop added the new Ken Shamrock shirts and merchandise on Monday.

The UFC Hall of Fame legend last worked for WWE back in 1999. He also appeared in TNA Wrestling and did work in other pro wrestling areas over the years after returning for another run in the MMA world in the early 2000s.

We will keep you posted.

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A big match has been announced for next week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw.

During this week’s three-hour WWE on USA Network red brand program, Cody Rhodes cut an in-ring promo reacting to Shinsuke Nakamura spraying mist in his eyes last week.

The segment saw Nakamura appear on the big screen and talk in Japanese about how he too won the Royal Rumble and saw his story never get finished when he came up short on “The Grandest Stage of Them All” in his title opportunity at WrestleMania.

Later in the show, it was announced that Cody Rhodes will be going one-on-one against Shinsuke Nakamura on next week’s RAW.

Previously announced for the show is the RAW return of CM Punk.

Make sure to join us here every Monday night for live WWE RAW results coverage.

NEXT WEEK on #WWERaw @CodyRhodes vs. @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/TZ0cxfcnXx

— WWE (@WWE) December 5, 2023

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“The Best in the World” is coming to the red brand next week.

As noted, WWE teased Nick Aldis looking to sign CM Punk to an exclusive SmackDown contract when he appears on Friday’s “Tribute To The Troops” edition of the show later this week.

Following up on that was, Adam Pearce, who informed WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins that he invited CM Punk to RAW next week, and he intends to sign him to an exclusive contract.

Rollins responded by telling Pearce that when the Punk situation blows up in his face, not to be mad at him when he does what he’s got to do.

Make sure to join us here every Monday night for live WWE RAW results coverage.

"I invited CM Punk to be here NEXT WEEK and I intend to sign him to an exclusive Raw Contract!"

– @ScrapDaddyAP to @WWERollins #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/Q0s4HjWmcM

— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) December 5, 2023

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WWE taped a pair of matches for this week’s episode of WWE Main Event prior to the live episode of WWE Monday Night Raw.

Ahead of the weekly three-hour WWE on USA Network red brand program, two singles matches took place inside the MVP Arena in Albany, New York for the weekly WWE Main Event program.

Featured below are quick-match spoiler results of the pair of bouts taped prior to Raw for this week’s Main Event.

WWE MAIN EVENT TAPING RESULTS (12/4/2023)

From there, things switched over to the live episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. For our complete WWE RAW results, click here.

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Which brand will “The Best in the World” end up on?

Raw or SmackDown?

We may get some information on that exact subject this Friday night.

As noted, CM Punk is scheduled to appear on this week’s special “Tribute To The Troops” edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX.

During this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, a video package aired hyping CM Punk’s return at Survivor Series and subsequent promo on the follow-up episode of Raw last Monday night.

After the package wrapped up, Michael Cole and Wade Barrett promoted Punk’s return to SmackDown this Friday night, noting SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis will be trying to get him to sign with the blue brand.

Additionally, WWE posted hype on their Twitter (X) page for the segment this Friday night teasing the same thing.

Make sure to join us here this Friday night for WWE SmackDown: Tribute To The Troops results coverage.

Should @CMPunk join #WWERaw or #SmackDown?

The Straight Edge Superstar returns to the blue brand this Friday night!

SmackDown Tribute to the Troops comes to Providence
️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/g13HzWG0Nv pic.twitter.com/75rhzpjRaH

— WWE (@WWE) December 5, 2023

The Best Return in the World? pic.twitter.com/aL9zYfxArI

— WWE (@WWE) December 5, 2023

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Don’t expect a lot of “Yeet’ing” from “Main Event” Jey Uso going forward.

As evident on this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, the company has run into trademark issues over Jey Uso’s “Yeet!” catchphrase.

According to Wrestle Votes, the word and merchandising around it will no longer be associated with Uso going forward.

As evident on RAW just now, I’m told WWE has found trademark issues with Jey Uso’s “Yeet.” The word & merchandising will no longer be associated with Uso going forward.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) December 5, 2023

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In addition to the complete spoiler match and segment listing for tonight’s WWE RAW, featured below are some more backstage notes and spoilers for the show.

– Scheduled for tonight’s WWE Main Event taping is Gigi Dolin vs. Elektra Lopez and Apollo Crews vs. Javier Bernal in singles matches.

– Chad Patton is set to serve as the referee for the main event of the evening on WWE RAW tonight in Albany, N.Y., which is scheduled to run three segments with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on-the-line between Seth Rollins and Jey Uso.

– There are a couple of vague segments listed as “SHORT” in segment four and nine on the run sheet for tonight’s WWE RAW.

– Every match, outside of the women’s tag bout, is scheduled for two segments on tonight’s show.

– Speaking of the women’s tag bout, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven are set for commentary during the women’s tag team match, which features Natalya & Tegan Nox joining up to take on Katana Chance & Kayden Carter.

Make sure to join us here tonight for live WWE RAW results coverage from Albany, N.Y.

(H/T to Fightful Select)

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WWE returns to the MVP Arena in Albany, New York this evening for this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW.

In addition to the advertised matches and segments for tonight’s three-hour WWE on USA Network program, Fightful Select is reporting the following items are scheduled for the show:

– Drew McIntyre promo

– Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn

– Shayna Baszler vs. Nia Jax

– 2 out of 3 falls: DIY vs. Imperium

– Kayden Carter & Katana Chance vs. Tegan Nox & Natalya

– Cody Rhodes promo

– Creed Bros vs. Judgment Day (Dominik & JD)

– World Title: Seth Rollins vs. Jey Uso

Make sure to join us here tonight for live WWE Monday Night RAW results coverage from Albany, N.Y.

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Frankie Kazarian bet on himself and is super proud of that decision.

The TNA (Impact) star decided to leave AEW back in January of this year and return to his old promotion, where he is a former multi-time X-Division Champion and vows to become world champion before his time is done. Kazarian has been heavily featured in TNA since he left AEW, proving to himself that the decision was worth it. To celebrate it Kazarian wrote the following on X (Twitter):

In January I made a difficult, but VERY necessary decision. I decided to bet on myself. It resulted in the most rewarding, successful & overall fun years of my career. I urge all of you who may be in a similar situation that action speaks louder than words. Don’t talk it, walk it.

Check out Kazarian’s post below.

In January I made a difficult, but VERY necessary decision. I decided to bet on myself. It resulted in the most rewarding, successful & overall fun years of my career. I urge all of you who may be in a similar situation that action speaks louder than words. Don’t talk it, walk it

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) December 5, 2023

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Zac Efron receives one of Hollywood’s greatest honors.

The acclaimed actor, who will be starring in the upcoming wrestling biopic The Iron Claw, will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on December 11th. The news was broken by Variety.

Exclusive to @Variety | Zac Efron to be honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 11 via @wofstargirl @hwdwalkoffame pic.twitter.com/dopX1VOmFy

— Variety (@Variety) December 4, 2023

Efron plays the role of Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw, one of the many members of the legendary Von Erich family. In a recent interview promoting the movie Efron spoke about his fascination with pro-wrestling and whether he would ever be interested in doing it. You can read about that here.

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Jey Uso has one of the biggest matches of his career later this evening on Raw, and he plans to dedicate that match to a fallen family member.

Main Event Jey will challenge Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight championship, a match that Rollins promised him a week ago. Ahead of the bout, Jey released a video on his Instagram stories dedicating the match to his uncle Umaga, who tragically passed away back in 2009 at the age of 36.

Umaga was a former two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion and one of the biggest stars during the Ruthless Aggression Era. Aside from the Umaga character he also worked as a member of the tag team 3-Minute Warning.

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WWE Monday Night RAW Results 12/4/23
MVP Arena
Albany, New York

You can follow me on Twitter @TheHootsPodcast

Commentators: (Michael Cole & Wade Barrett)

Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin 

Transcription by Josh Lopez

– DIY vs. Imperium In A Two Out Of Three Falls Match

– Natalya & Tegan Nox vs. Kayden Carter & Katana Chance 

– Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh vs. The Creed Brothers w/Ivy Nile

– Cody Rhodes Will Be On The Show 

– Nia Jax vs. Shayna Baszler 

– Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn

– Seth Rollins (c) vs. Jey Uso For The WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Checkout Episode 389 of The Hoots Podcast

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Liv Morgan was at an NFL game over the weekend.

WWE re-tweeted footage of the former women’s champion at the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs game at Lambeau Field.

The women’s wrestling star appeared alongside Simone Biles and Tony Shalhoub at the game.

Check out coverage of Liv Morgan at the game below.

Watch them.@YaOnlyLivvOnce spent Sunday with @Showtyme_33 and @Simone_Biles ahead of @packers/@chiefs game at @LambeauField!@SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/nt1GbWFhRI

— WWE (@WWE) December 4, 2023

Looks like @YaOnlyLivvOnce had a fun time at the @packers/@Chiefs game at @LambeauField alongside @Simone_Biles and Tony Shaloub!@SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/CpXu0Yx5UJ

— WWE (@WWE) December 4, 2023

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Dutch Mantel provides a health update.

The former WWE manager and multi-time title-holder for the NWA revealed in a new post on Facebook that he has been admitted to the hospital due to being very sick. He asks for fans and colleagues to honor his family’s privacy.

OK guys, here’s for the those who’ve been looking for me. Let me catch everybody up up. In a nutshell, I’ve been very sick. There are packages’ missing and parcels that I’ve misplaced…but guys, I’ll make it good. Just give me time. I’m praying everyday for everybody’s safety. For me personally, I’ve been admitted to a hospital here in Lutz where I’ll be for a while. I request everybody honor my family’s respect to have our own private thoughts. I will respond to all of you privately…and thank you for for patience. My daughter Amanda has been with me helping me.

From all of us here at Wrestling Headlines we’d like to wish Mantel a speedy recovery.

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Natalya is ready for her match on tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

Ahead of tonight’s edition of the weekly three-hour WWE on USA Network program, the women’s wrestling legend took to Twitter (X) to comment on her match alongside Tegan Nox against former NXT Women’s Tag-Team Champions Katana Chance & Kayden Carter.

“So pumped to face Katana Chance and Kayden Carter for the FIRST TIME EVER tonight on WWE RAW,” Nattie wrote.

The Guinness Book of World Records star continued, noting she hopes the Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag-Team Champions Chelsea Green and Piper Niven don’t get involved in the match this evening.

“Very much hoping Chelsea Green and Piper Niven keep their noses out of our business so we can show up and show out tonight!”

Check out the post below, and make sure to join us here tonight for live WWE RAW results coverage from Albany, N.Y.

So pumped to face @Katana_WWE @wwekayden for the FIRST TIME EVER tonight on #wweraw! Very much hoping @ImChelseaGreen and @PiperNivenWWE keep their noses out of our business so we can show up and show out tonight! pic.twitter.com/sgaO1KUKrz

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) December 4, 2023

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Jade Cargill recently spoke with The Dallas News for an in-depth interview covering all things pro wrestling.

During the discussion, the new WWE signee and former longtime AEW TBS Women’s Champion spoke about her in-ring debut for WWE being delayed.

“So, you want me to reveal what we have in the works it seems like [laughs],” Cargill said. “So, listen, I think the fan base should be patient. I think they need to understand we’re making a diamond. We’re creating something that’s gonna be a legacy. We’re creating something that’s going to create echoes and waves throughout not just the wrestling culture, but pop culture and beyond. They’re setting me up for success, you shouldn’t rush success.”

Cargill continued, “I’ve been on TV in front of thousands of people several times, one thing I know how to do is entertain a crowd. And no one — no one — can say different. I can do that. The WWE Universe knows exactly what they’re doing. I trust them. I believe in this system. And when they see me in that ring, understand, there’s no turning back. [WWE’s] believing in everything I’m doing, given me everything that I could fathom. And I’m going to be ready. I’m already ready. But again, it’s on my time, and everybody should be patient. And when I come, just understand I’m taking over.”

Check out the complete interview at DallasNews.com.

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TKO President Mark Shapiro recently spoke about WWE and the media rights to its flagship program Raw during the UBS Global Media And Communication Conference. Shapiro begins by discussing Raw’s run with USA coming to an end and how there is plenty of time for the show to find a new home.

We’re in conversations on Raw. Our deal with USA is not up until October of next year. We have time. We have time to be flexible, we have time to be creative. We have time to develop different solution models depending on what the player may be. We could go before the NBA if the price is right or after the NBA is somebody is left at the alter. Our job is to maximize the rights value of Raw.

Later in the conference Shapiro spoke about the WWE Network being on Peacock and how that deal expires in 2026. He talks potentially pairing the WWE Network up with FUC Fight Pass.

WWE Network, the deal with NBC is up in March 2026. We could take it to market all by itself or we could package it with UFC since it’s similar content.

As of this writing Raw is the only WWE program that doesn’t have a new home for the next media cycle. SmackDown will be returning to USA and NXT will begin airing on The CW. Stay tuned.

(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)

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CM Punk is still living in the moment.

The Second City Saint shocked the world when he returned to WWE at Survivor Series a couple of weeks ago, followed by his first appearance on Raw in over ten years on November 27th. Speaking of his Raw promo, WWE’s social media team shared a video of the moment on Instagram, which prompted Punk to respond. He writes:

Spiritually still living in this moment, Saturdays moment, and looking forward to Friday.

Punk is not scheduled to appear on tonight’s Raw, but is scheduled for this Friday’s Tribute To The Troops edition of SmackDown. You can check out his response to the post below.

View this post on Instagram

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The viewership numbers are in for the December 1st episode of SmackDown from Brooklyn, New York.

According to WrestleNomics, the program was watched by 2,044,000 viewers and scored a rating of 0.59 in the 18-49 demographic. This is significantly up from last week’s show, which was preempted from FOX to FS1 due to the holidays and was well below a million viewers. The blue-brand still faced some stiff competition as they were running head-to-head against the PAC-12 college football championship game on ABC.

SmackDown saw Randy Orton officially sign to the brand, and set his eyes on Roman Reigns and the Undisputed Universal Championship. Also on SmackDown was Grayson Waller battling Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley facing off against Butch.

Wrestling Headlines will continue to give you weekly viewership updates on all of WWE’s programming. Stay tuned.

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