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WWE takes the show to “The Land” with the 37th annual SummerSlam this Saturday, Aug. 3.
The pay-per-view live event takes place at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, with a start time of 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Want to watch WWE SummerSlam 2024 online? This premium live event is available to stream on the WWE Network on Peacock for Premium or Premium Plus subscribers only.
If you don’t subscribe to the streaming service, you can get access with a Peacock monthly subscription, which starts at $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, or $13.99 for the ad-free plan.
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Check out the WWE SummerSlam 2024 match card below, and livestream the event here.
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Match Card, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Cody Rhodes (champion) vs. Solo Sikoa (Undisputed WWE Championship Match) — Main Event
Damian Priest (champion) vs. Gunther (World Heavyweight Championship Match)
Liv Morgan (champion) vs. Rhea Ripley (Women’s World Championship Match)
Sami Zayn (champion) vs. Bron Breakker (Intercontinental Championship Match)
Logan Paul (champion) vs. LA Knight — (United States Championship Match)
Bayley (champion) vs. Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Championship Match)
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (with Seth “Freakin” Rollins as special guest referee)
Want to attend WWE SummerSlam in person? There are last-minute tickets available with Ticket Network, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek and StubHub. Prices vary depending on seats available at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
In fact, you can save $150 off tickets over $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or get $300 off ticket purchases of more than $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
WWE SummerSlam 2024 is available to stream on Peacock on Saturday, Aug. 3, starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque announced on July 16 that chart-topping country artist Jelly Roll will provide the official theme songs for this year’s SummerSlam event.
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The prestigious annual wrestling spectacle, scheduled for Aug. 3 in Cleveland, will showcase two of Jelly Roll’s tracks: “Dead End Road” from his album Twisters and his recent hit “Liar.”
Levesque’s social media announcement included a telling hint at a possible live performance. “Excited to have my friend Jelly Roll back with two official #SummerSlam theme songs: ‘Dead End Road’ off Twisters: The Album, and ‘Liar’ off his album coming this fall.”
He added, “btw, @JellyRoll615 – let me know if you’re free on Aug. 3 to play a few songs for the @WWEUniverse,” he tweeted, leaving fans speculating about an in-person appearance by the musician.
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This isn’t Jelly Roll’s first interaction with WWE.
The Nashville native has made several surprise appearances at WWE events in his hometown, most memorably in November 2023, during which he got involved in a match between wrestlers Randy Orton and Dominik Mysterio by pushing Mysterio and JD McDonagh after they confronted him outside the ring.
“I just felt like I was backing my boy,” Jelly Roll said at the time.
It’s the latest addition to Jelly Roll’s ever-growing list of achievements, with the country superstar recently collaborating with Eminem on “Somebody Save Me,” which served as the closer on the rapper’s latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).
Reflecting on working with the Rap God, Jelly Roll shared, “I always say my childhood heroes lived somewhere between Willie Nelson and Eminem.”
“As a teenager (and still today) I could recite every song on the Slim Shady album, the Marshall Mathers album and The Eminem Show. When I bonded out of jail at 17 years old and was sneaking into cyphers and battles in Nashville they would also play the ‘Lose Yourself’ beat when I came out on stage at the freestyle battles.”
“I related to every word Eminem wrote. I understand him and felt like he understood me, which was rare cause I spent most of my life feeling misunderstood.”
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After professionally wrestling for almost a quarter of a century, WWE superstar John Cena is calling it a career.
According to Deadline, the iconic wrestling superstar plans on hanging it up after 23 years of putting on amazing shows in the squared ring exclusively for the WWE. One of the very few wrestlers to have never left the company he started for, John Cena has spent the last two decades and change giving people reasons to both cheer him and jeer him while never once turning heel after becoming the face of the company. At one point, people began to boo him just because he was such a good guy that he became corny to them. It was hilarious.
Now, it seems like the 13-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion is prepared to move on to bigger and better things (Hollywood) as over the weekend, during a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank event in Toronto, Canada, Cena shocked everyone when he announced that after next year’s WrestleMania you won’t see him wrestling in the ring ever again.
Per Deadline:
“Why am I here? Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from the WWE,” he said to shocked gasps from the audience.
Later in his speech, Cena revealed he plans to stay on to take part in Monday Night Raw as it makes the unprecedented move to Netflix in January 2025.
“This farewell, it does not end tonight,” he said. “It is filled with opportunity. Everybody, Raw makes history next year when it moves to Netflix. I’ve never been a part of Raw on Netflix, that is history. That is a first, and I will be there.
“And along with that history making first, we are going to build so many unforgettable lasts. The 2025 Royal Rumble will be my last. The 2025 Elimination Chamber will be my last. And I’m here tonight to announce that in Las Vegas, WrestleMania 2025 will be the last WrestleMania I compete in,” added Cena.
With John Cena at least outlining what his last year of wrestling will entail, we have to wonder what kind of storyline will lead to his exit. Who will be his last antagonist? Roman Reigns? Solo Sikoa? CM Punk? It’s anyone’s guess at this point, but we just hope he puts on a helluva last run as he’s earned it over the decades.
“Thank you so much for letting me play in the house that you built for so many years,” said Cena. “Thank you so much always for your voice, because it’s really loud, and your honesty, because it’s beautifully brutal. And most of all, thank you so much for allowing me to be with you here tonight to let the whole world know that we are planning something unforgettable, which also involves me returning to Toronto to kick some ass!”
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WWE takes the show across the Atlantic Ocean with the second edition of Clash at the Castle on Saturday, June 15.
The premium live event takes place at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, with a start time of 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
“We are excited to bring both Friday Night SmackDown and Clash at the Castle: Scotland to our amazing fans in Scotland at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow this June,” said WWE President Nick Khan in a press release. “The world will see that this is one of the U.K.’s best venues and Scottish crowds are some of the loudest, craziest and most passionate on the planet.”
Want to watch WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 online? This PLE event is available to stream on the WWE Network on Peacock for Premium or Premium Plus subscribers only.
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If you don’t subscribe to the streaming service, you can get access with a Peacock monthly subscription, which starts at $5.99 per month. Currently, you can get 12 months of service for only $19.99 per year with promo code “STREAMTHEDEAL” at checkout. That breaks down to just $1.66 per month!
Check out the WWE Clash at the Castle fight card below, and PLE livestream here.
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Fight Card, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
Damian Priest (champion) vs. Drew McIntyre (World Heavyweight Championship) — Main Event
Bayley (champion) vs. Piper Niven (WWE Women’s Championship)
Sami Zayn (champion) vs. Chad Gable (WWE Intercontinental Championship)
Cody Rhodes (champion) vs. AJ Styles (Undisputed WWE Championship)
Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (champion) vs. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
Want to attend WWE Clash at the Castle in person? There are last-minute tickets available with StubHub and Ticketmaster. Prices vary depending on seats available at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.
WWE Clash at the Castle is streamable on Peacock on Saturday, June 15, starting at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
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Produced by WWE in partnership with UFC, NXT Battleground: Las Vegas features six matches with five title bouts on Sunday, June 9.
NXT Battleground: Las Vegas takes place at UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada., with a start time of 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The event is hosted by Sexyy Red.
Want to watch NXT Battleground 2024 online? This event is streaming on the WWE Network on Peacock for Premium or Premium Plus subscribers only.
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If you’re not a subscriber, you can get access and a Peacock monthly subscription, which starts at $5.99 per month. However, there’s a deal on a Peacock subscription. Right now, you can get 12 months of service for just $19.99 per year with promo code “STREAMTHEDEAL.”
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Check out the full NXT Battleground: Las Vegas fight card below, and PPV livestream here.
Fight Card, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Trick Williams (champion) vs. Ethan Page (Singles match for the NXT Championship) — Main Event
Nathan Frazer and Axiom (champion) vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (Tag team match for the NXT Tag Team Championship)
Roxanne Perez (champion) vs. Jordynne Grace (Singles match for the NXT Women’s Championship)
Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
Oba Femi (champion) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs. Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
Want to attend NXT Battleground: Las Vegas in person? There are last-minute tickets available via SeatGeek, StubHub and Ticketmaster. Prices vary depending on seats available at UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.
NXT Battleground: Las Vegas is available to stream on Peacock on Sunday, June 9, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
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Sexyy Red was born to be involved with wrestling. Big Sexyy felt right at home as she made her dynamic debut on WWE‘s NXT on Tuesday night (May 28). It was a Sexyy Red takeover throughout the night. She first made her way to the ring with her “Get It Sexyy” hit booming through the […]
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WWE Backlash 2024 is here and the wrestling event is already turning out to be one of the most anticipated events of the season. Cody Rhodes will be put to the test as he defends his world championship title after winning one of the biggest WrestleMania matches to date. Now, he is set to go up against AJ Styles this Saturday (May 4) during the 2024 edition of WWE Backlash.
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Some star-studded guests are already rumored to be in attendance at the event including John Cena, who Sports Illustrated reported was already in Lyon, France, where the event will be taking place.
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Keep reading to learn more about the event including how to watch WWE Backlash online.
What Is WWE Backlash 2024? Date, Time, Location
WWE Backlash is one of the biggest wrestling events produced and hosted by WWE. Last year, the event even saw Bad Bunny trade the stage for the wrestling ring in a match against Damian Priest at 2023 WWE Backlash, which took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Now, for the first time ever, the wrestling event will head overseas to Lyon, France where Rhodes vs. Styles will take place. The main event is expected to air starting at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday (May 4).
Last-minute tickets are still available to buy online through Ticketmaster and StubHub with prices starting at around $72 a ticket. If you can’t find any travel deals to attend the wrestling event in person, then you can still stream WWE Backlash online at home through Peacock.
How to Stream WWE Backlash Online
Rhodes vs. Styles will be streaming exclusively through Peacock, which means you’ll need a subscription in order to watch the matches online. If you already have a Peacock subscription, then you can watch the WWE Backlash matches for free when you log into your account.
Don’t have Peacock? The streaming platform doesn’t have a free trial but it does come with a variety of plans starting at just $5.99 a month for the ad-supported plan or you can go ad-free with Peacock’s Premium Plus package for $11.99 a month. If you’re a student, you can take advantage of Peacock’s student discount that gets you a membership for just $1.99 a month.
International viewers should use a VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN to watch WWE Backlash from home.
Along with access to WWE Backlash, a subscription to Peacock will provide you with access to the streamer’s entire content library including more WWE events, Premier League, IndyCar and other sports as well as exclusive and original shows from Peacock, NBC and Bravo like Poker Face, Bel-Air, Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, Inside, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Vanderpump Rules and The Voice.
Is WWE Backlash a Pay-Per-View Event?
Unlike some WWE events, which require a pay-per-view stream, the 2024 WWE Backlash event isn’t a PPV match this time. However, it is being aired only on Peacock. That means if you don’t have a Peacock subscription you won’t be able to watch Rhodes vs. Styles or any of the other matches on the fight card.
How to Watch WWE Backlash on TV
You can watch WWE Backlash on TV through the Peacock app or on a smart device like a laptop, tablet or phone. From there, just log into your account and you’ll have instant access to the fights once they start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday.
What Is the WWE Backlash 2024 Fight Card?
Below you can see the full list of matches expected to take place on Saturday.
Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles
Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso
Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton
The Kabuki Warriors vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill
Randy Orton & Kevin Owens vs. Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga
Wrestling fans will be glued to their screens tonight as Logan Paul makes an appearance at Monday Night Raw, as the WWE Draft heads into its second night.
The 2024 WWE Draft actually kicked off Friday on SmackDown on FOX, but the drama continues tonight on Raw, which takes place at 8 p.m. on USA. Want to watch WWE Raw on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.
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How to Watch 2024 WWE Draft on Raw
Tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw airs live from from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Last-minute tickets to watch Raw are still available on sites like Stubhub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats. We spotted tickets from $50 on Stubhub.com.
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Want to watch the 2024 WWE Draft on TV? Monday Night Raw airs weekly on USA. You can watch Raw on TV with a basic cable package that includes the USA Network.
How to Watch 2024 WWE Draft on Raw Online Free
Want to watch Monday Night Raw online free without cable? Sign-up for a free trial to DirecTV Stream here. DirecTV Stream is a live TV streaming service that includes USA Network as part of its channel offerings. Use DirecTV Stream to watch the WWE Draft online for free. Cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged.
Another watch to livestream the 2024 WWE Draft online free is through Fubo. The streamer is offering a 7-day free trial here that you can use to stream WWE Raw online through your phone, laptop, tablet or smart TV. Fubo also includes free DVR so you can record tonight’s episode of Raw to watch back on-demand later.
Note: while you can watch most WWE matches online and on-demand through Peacock, the only watch to watch Monday Night Raw is through USA Network (or a streaming service that carries a live feed of it).
2024 WWE Draft on Monday Night Raw
Tonight’s episode of Raw features the second night of the 2024 WWE Draft, which decides which wrestlers will compete on Raw vs. SmackDown. Night 2 features six rounds, with Raw and SmackDown making two picks per round for a total of 24 picks in all. Current champs from each brand are protected, so Damian Priest, Becky Lynch, Awesome Truth and Sami Zayn will remain on Raw, while Cody Rhodes, Bayley, A-Town Down Under and Logan Paul will remain on SmackDown.
Still, Paul is expected to make an appearance on Monday Night Raw tonight, which is sure to stir things up. Tonight’s card also features The Judgment Day vs. Jey Uso, Ricochet and Andrade in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. And Becky Lynch and CM Punk are both also expected to appear on the show.
Watch Monday Night Raw tonight at 8 p.m. on USA or stream it online with a free trial to DirecTV Stream.
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WrestleMania weekend 2024 is officially in the books and while the WWE isn’t as massively popular as it was in the late ’90s, it still made history as the highest grossing event in company history.
According to Variety, WrestleMania 40 broke all kinds of company records. It’s been dubbed their most successful live event ever as fans tuned in to see Cody Rhodes defeat all odds and “Finish The Story” by taking the WWE Undisputed Championship from Roman Reigns in a classic main event Sunday (April 7). With anticipation for the moment building over the past few years, wrestling fans made sure they were in attendance and were watching from home to witness the dream come true for the American Nightmare and helped the WWE make some historic gains in the process as well.
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WrestleMania 40 took place over two nights at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. Per WWE, the gate for the event was up 78% compared to the previous record set during WrestleMania 39, with 145,298 in attendance across both nights this year. The company also says viewership was up 41% versus last year, while merchandise sales — in partnership with Fanatics — was up more than 20% over last year.
But the live events on Saturday and Sunday nights are just one part of the story. WWE set up a massive presence in Philadelphia from Thursday-Monday. The company hosted the WWE World experience at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where fans could pay to get up close with authentic WWE memorabilia from their archives as well as take part in immersive experiences. This was coupled with the WWE Superstore, which featured a wide range of branded merchandise from apparel to toys and beyond.
Couple that with the 660 million views that were generated across WWE’s social channels and the WWE YouTube channel hitting 67 million views in 24 hours on Sunday, and you have a recipe for massive success.
Though the WWE has their work cut out for them if they plan on topping these numbers with WrestleMania 41, it may once again center around Cody Rhodes as it seems like they’re setting it up for Rhodes vs. The Rock. The Peoples Champion alluded to wanting to take the gold from Cody on Monday night’s episode of RAW. There’s also rumors that The Rock would be challenging his cousin, Roman Reigns, but at this point it’s anyone’s guess what route the shot callers at the WWE will go for WrestleMania 41.
What do y’all think? Who should main event WrestleMania 41? Let us know in the comments section below.
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