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Answering Cesaros Open Challenge Is

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 11:29 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/answering-cesaros-open-challenge-is/


We knew Cesaro was going to be at NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff, and now we know
who he is going to be facing as his open challenge has been answered.

The man who answered that challenge?

None other than Imperium member, Ilja Dragunov, who headed to the ring and
told Cesaro he was waiting as this epic match now begins.

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Chris Jericho Claims ALL OUT Main Event Is The Biggest Match Of His Career

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 10:57 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/chris-jericho-claims-all-out-main-event-is-the-biggest-match-of-his-career/


Chris Jericho has continued hyping tonights major AEW event, ALL OUT,
claiming his match is the biggest of his career so far.

Jericho shared the Tale of the Tape between himself and his ALL OUT
opponent, Hangman Page, stating that tonight is the biggest match of his
career, calling himself the history maker.

The former WWE Superstar will go one on one with Hangman Adam Page in the
main event of ALL OUT where the first-ever AEW World Heavyweight Champion
will be crowned.












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It all goes down tonightthe biggest match of my career! #HistoryMaker
#AllOut #JerichoVsPage
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WATCH NOW: NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff Pre-Show

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 10:36 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/watch-now-nxt-uk-takeover-cardiff-pre-show/


Join a panel of experts as the build to tonights WWE NXT UK Takeover:
Cardiff begins with the pre-show, available to watch LIVE right now.



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CM Punk Confirms What He Will Be Doing During ALL OUT Tonight

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 10:29 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/cm-punk-confirms-what-he-will-be-doing-during-all-out-tonight/


Right now former WWE Champion, CM Punk is on stage at Starrcast lll
speaking with Mike Johnson, and he revealed what he will be doing during
ALL OUT tonight.

Punk is currently on stage at the convention taking questions about his
wrestling career, as well as his other ventures such as his MMA career and
acting.

One of the first questions that was asked was whether or not Punk will be
appearing at ALL OUT tonight, but despite any rumors or speculation, Punk
shot down the idea, stating that he will instead be spending time with his
wife, AJ Lee.

He says hes hanging with AJ Lee tonight, not going to AEW All Out

- Sean Ross Sapp Of Fightful.com @ Starrcast (@SeanRossSapp) August 31, 2019



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Cesaro Offering An Open Challenge At NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 10:11 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/cesaro-offering-an-open-challenge-at-nxt-uk-takeover-cardiff/


The Swiss Cyborg, Cesaro has arrived in Cardiff for NXT UK Takeover:
Cardiff and he has offered up an open challenge to the UK roster.

Cesaro made it clear earlier this week that he was heading to Takeover,
however, he has now made it crystal clear that he is there for a fight,
issuing an official match to someone on the roster.

I didnt bring my gear for nothing, Cesaro said. What I meant by that was Im
issuing an open challenge to anybody in the NXT UK locker room to step up
and step in the ring with Cesaro.

The question that now remains, is who will step up and accept his challenge?

.@WWECesaro has arrived to #NXTUKTakeOver and we are all curious as to who
answers his #OpenChallenge! pic.twitter.com/NLmhb5fchX

- NXT UK (@NXTUK) August 31, 2019



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NXT UK TAKEOVER RESULTS - LIVE NOW: WALTER vs TYLER BATE, 3-WAY TAG TITLE
MATCH, TONI STORM DEFENDS

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 10:00 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/nxt-uk-takeover-results-live-now-walter-vs-tyler-bate-3-way-tag-title-match-toni-storm-defends/


NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff Results

August 31, 2019

London, England

Live report by Matthew Wilkinson for ProWrestling.com

Our live coverage begins at 2PM ET.



Refresh this page for updated results.
NOAM DAR vs TRAVIS BANKS

We are kicking off tonights WWE NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff with singles
action as Noam Dar squares off against Travis Banks with both men making
their official Takeover debuts. The Scottish Supernova starts off the match
with his usual cheeky personality, trying to get under the skin of the Kiwi
Buzzsaw, smartly using the ropes to avoid him.

Dar looks for the ankle lock early but Banks is able to escape as the two
men then continue to start getting a proper foothold in the match, but they
are able to reverse each other. After Dar looks for a handshake, Banks
finally gets that upper hand with a punch to the face and after sending Dar
to the outside he follows it up with a big soccer-style kick to Noam.

Dar catches Noam out though by playing possum, catching Banks and hanging
him up on the top rope and he follows it up with a big clothesline from the
top turnbuckle, providing an awkward landing for Travis. Despite Banks
attempt to fight back, Noam Dar is smart to stay in control by snapping him
into the ropes, damaging Banks shoulder.

Travis has plenty of fight in him though, sending Dar into the turnbuckle
and following it up with a snap German suplex into a bridge, but Dar kicks
out at two. Dar then catches Banks with several kicks, despite being on his
back, and brings down Banks as he looks for a submission victory against
the shoulder.

However, Banks is able to reverse it and locks in a modified crossface,
although Dar is able to roll into the ropes to force a break. Dar slaps
Travis, enraging him which leads to Banks going for a kick, which Dar
avoids, hanging him on the ropes as he hits several kicks of his own.

The former 205 Live star then walks straight into a kick by Banks and as he
goes for a slice of heaven, Dar reverses and locks in a Knee Bar, but he
manages to escape. The two men continue their battle with Dar sending
Travis to the outside with a dropkick which he follows up by sending Banks
into the steps.

Back in the ring Dar rocks Travis Banks with a huge clothesline from
behind, leaving the Kiwi Buzzsaw blindsided, but he is able to kick out to
keep things going. Dar then gets caught though a dropkick from Banks leaves
his opponent in the drop zone which Banks takes advantage of with a double
stomp, but Dar kicks out.

Despite Dar staying alive in the match, the Kiwi Buzzsaw follows it up with
a big suicide dive, and he is then able to reverse Dars move into a slice
of heaven on the outside. Back in the ring, Banks hits a double stomp from
the top rope, but Dar is still able to kick out.

The two men then go back and forth with kicks and strikes with Banks
eventually coming off on top with a big knee to the face of Dar. However,
as he looks for his finisher, Dar catches him again, kicking his legs away
on the second rope and he quickly follows it up with the Novarolla to
secure the victory.

Winner: Noam Dar

Cesaro is then shown backstage as he is asked who he thinks will answer his
challenge, but he doesnt care who it is, as he is just here for a fight.
This leads to Ilja Dragunov appearing and we seemingly have our answer.
ILJA DRAGUNOV vs CESARO

Ilja Dragunov gets on the microphone, stating he is here and he calls out
Cesaro, telling him he is waiting

Straight from the bell Dragunoc attacks Cesaro with a big boot to the face,
but Cesaro doesnt waste any time in turning things around with several huge
chops as this one starts off at a blistering pace. Dragunov doesnt back
down though, hitting some chops of his own, taking Cesaro down which he
follows up with a senton.

The Imperium member then looks to keep the pace high but he is caught by
Cesaro who just dumps him on the outside and then launches him onto the
barricade. Back in the ring and Dragunov continues to show fighting spirit,
but the main roster star remains in complete control.

The NXT fans demand a swing from Cesaro, who attempts it, but Ilja gets
away to avoid it, only for Cesaro to rag him up, catching his opponents
neck onto the bottom rope. Cesaro finally sets it up, and much to the
delight of the UK crowd, the swing is in progress! For those counting,
Cesaro swung him an incredible 40 times.

Cesaro then goes for a pinfall but transitions straight into a crossface
submission which Dragunov gets out of with a pinfall attempt and he then
finally gets some offence of his own with a huge clothesline to provide
much-needed breathing space.

Dragunov then uses his strength to drop Cesaro, sending him to the outside
as he follows it up with a big suicide dive. He then hangs Cesaro up on the
bottom rope and hits a huge low dropkick from the opposite top rope, coast
to coast style.

Both men then start trading massive chops again with Cesaro hitting a big
headbutt to stop Ilja in his tracks, which he follows with a massive knee
to the face and then a huge uppercut, but somehow Dragunov kicks out. This
time it is Dragunovs turn to get in some offence though with a death valley
driver into the bottom turnbuckle which he follows by going to the top rope
with a huge senton.

Dragunov attempts to continue his attack but he is launched into the air
and caught with an uppercut as Cesaro follows it up with the Neutralizer to
get the win.

Winner: Cesaro

(Results continue on the next page)

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Britt Baker Questions Whether Tenille Dashwood Is Under Contract With IMPACT

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 09:34 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/britt-baker-questions-whether-tenille-dashwood-is-under-contract-with-impact/


AEWs Britt Baker recently spoke with the media during Fridays scrum and she
discussed Tenille Dashwood and her future in wrestling.

Baker revealed that she doesnt actually believe that Dashwood is under an
official contract with IMPACT Wrestling, letting the information slip when
she was asked who she would want to face outside of AEW.

I dont think shes officially under contract, but I love Tenille [Dashwood].
I know shes working with IMPACT, but shes not officially contracted, said
Baker.

Dashwood made her official debut on IMPACT television on Fridays episode by
attacking the current IMPACT Knockouts Champion, Taya Valkyrie, setting up
a storyline between them.

There have been rumors that Dashwood could be set to appear in the Casino
Battle Royale at AEWs ALL OUT tonight, although she is not officially
announced at this point.
H/T to Fightful.com for the transcription.

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Brandi Rhodes Confirms Awesome Kong Is Also A Coach For AEW

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 09:17 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/brandi-rhodes-confirms-awesome-kong-is-also-a-coach-for-aew/


During The Women of AEW stage show at Starrcast lll, Brandi Rhodes revealed
that Awesome Kong is actually working as a coach for the company.

Awesome Kong has so far only been used as an in-ring talent, working
alongside Brandi Rhodes, but during the show, Rhodes confirmed that the
wrestling veteran is also working as a coach for the women.

“I dont think a lot of people know this yet, but I work very closely with
our PR executive. Her name is Mandy ODonnell, and shes a crazy badass,
too, Brandi touted. “I mean, Im not sure if everybody knows this too.
Awesome Kong. Shes one of our coaches. Shes not just a competitor. Shes the
female coach. So were getting there.”

As well as that, Brandi Rhodes spoke about how wrestling is considered to
be boys club and that is something that she is hoping to change.

“Im in a tough spot. Because, forever, wrestling has been a boys club. The
Bullet Club is a boys club, and Im loosely associated with being part of
the Bullet Club. Its always tough to be the girl,” she said. “Matt, Nick,
Cody, Kenny, theyre all best friends. Im not. Im Codys best friend. Thats
it. So theres a lot of work that has to be done by me to gain trust with
that group. Theres a lot of, just trust me. Let me do my job. That has to
happen a lot.”

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Batista Isnt Pleased With FOXs New WWE SmackDown Advert

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 08:16 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/batista-isnt-pleased-with-foxs-new-wwe-smackdown-advert/


This week FOX released a new advert for WWEs SmackDown arrival featuring
various legends, but Batista wasnt happy with what he saw.

The video promotes SmackDown heading to Friday nights on FOX and features
legends such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker, however,
Batista wasnt one of them.

The Animal clearly wasnt pleased about not being involved in the video,
tweeting that there was zero respect.

C’mon guys really?! #zerorespect https://t.co/TDxxIWjnAe

- Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) August 31, 2019



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Toni Storm Believes She And Kay Lee Ray Will Steal The Show

Posted: 31 Aug 2019 07:38 AM PDT
https://www.prowrestling.com/toni-storm-believes-she-and-kay-lee-ray-will-steal-the-show/


WWE UK Womens Champion, Toni Storm recently spoke with
ProWrestlingSheet.com ahead of tonights NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff event.

Storm will be defending her Womens Title against Kay Lee Ray tonight and
she believes that they will steal the show.

On the pressure of defending her title:

“It’s kind of a lot of pressure,” the NXT UK Women’s Champion admitted.
“But it is honestly a dream come true. I wouldn’t want it any other way.
I’m proud of it, I’m happy with it, and obviously all work has gotta go
into it to maintain it and just push it to its next level.”

On expecting to steal the show:

“I’ve known her for a very long time,” she admitted. “Unfortunately things
aren’t the way they were anymore, a lot of personal aspects have been
brought into it, but at the same time… I know we’re gonna steal the show
because we always have in the past. I don’t think I’ve ever had a better
opponent. And we go back so long, I know it’s gonna be war. I know it’s
gonna be a complete battle, but it’s gonna be fire.”


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