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Promo / Segment Details Starring Tony Schiavone Larry Zbyszko Flyin’ Brian Pillman as Ric Flair Stunning Steve Austin as himself Featuring Pate Promo / Segment Script Steve Austin as the Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen. It’s the world renowned celebration of nostalgia. A Flare For the Old. Featuring… the seven… or eight… or nine time world champion, the Nature Boy. And featuring his maid, Pate. And now the Nature Boy and tonight’s special guest, one half of the World Tag Team Champions, Hollywood Blonde, Stunning Steve Austin!...

Early Life and Adoption Leone and his younger brother Taula were adopted by their maternal aunt and her husband, the legendary professional wrestler Tonga Fifita (better known as Haku or Meng), from their native island of Tonga. The family brought them to Poinciana, Florida, where they grew up alongside their biological cousin and adoptive brother, fellow professional wrestler Tevita. The wrestling bug bit them early, and they made a pact to pursue their dreams once their other obligations were fulfilled....

The December 2020 class at the WWE Performance Center held a unique significance. It arrived just before the global pandemic and subsequent budget cuts significantly impacted the company’s recruitment. This group, consisting of five seasoned independent wrestlers and a standout basketball player with professional experience, marked a distinct moment in WWE’s talent acquisition strategy. This article delves into the careers of these individual trainees, exploring their trajectories since joining the WWE and their current status within the wrestling industry....

WWE Survivor Series 2023: WarGames Steal the Show, Orton & Punk Return, Fans React! WWE Survivor Series 2023 delivered a thrilling night of action with two brutal WarGames matches, the shocking return of Randy Orton and CM Punk, and a solid overall performance. A closer look at the fan reactions reveals key insights into the highlights and potential areas for improvement. WarGames Dominate: The event kicked off with the highly anticipated Women’s WarGames match, which received praise for its storytelling and high-impact spots....

Yes, you read that right. Metrics. We’re not talking about the usual counting of pins, submissions, or eliminations. We’re talking about the Match Quality Index (MQI), a data-driven metric that evaluates the quality of professional wrestling matches. It takes into account three key factors: match rating and match duration as reported by CAGEMATCH, and WON rating as reported by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The MQI is calculated using the following formula:...

In the world of professional wrestling, where athleticism, storytelling, and raw emotion intertwine, determining the true quality of a match can be a subjective endeavor. However, with the introduction of the Match Quality Index (MQI), a data-driven approach has emerged to shed light on the intricate factors that contribute to an exceptional wrestling bout. The MQI takes into account three key metrics: match rating, match duration, and WON rating. Match rating reflects the overall sentiment of fans, while match duration highlights the intensity and endurance displayed by the wrestlers....

Frequently Asked Questions about the Match Quality Index (MQI) What is the MQI? The Match Quality Index (MQI) is a data-driven metric that evaluates the quality of professional wrestling matches. It takes into account three key factors: match rating and match duration as reported by CAGEMATCH, and WON rating. The WON rating is a subjective measure of the quality of the match, based on the ratings from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, a newsletter that covers professional wrestling and mixed martial arts....

WWE Crown Jewel 2023 was a historic event that featured some of the best and worst matches of the year, as well as some controversial outcomes. Here are the match ratings, highlights and analysis of all the matches of the event, based on the Match Quality Index (MQI), which combines the match duration, the fan rating and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) rating. Best Match: Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre - MQI: 8....

The 2023 Backlash, held in Puerto Rico, was an action-packed WWE event featuring Bad Bunny in a thrilling San Juan Street Fight. Cody Rhodes emerged victorious in the final match, while other standout moments included The Bloodline’s triumph and Bianca Belair’s record-breaking title defense. Fans and critics alike praised the event, highlighting the memorable San Juan Street Fight and the Raw Women’s Championship match. #WWE #Backlash2023 WWE Backlash 2023 Results...

The WWE was actively recruiting, globally, for the April 2015 Performance Center class. Some made it to the main WWE roster and are still active, some achieved main roster superstardom and succeeded outside of WWE, while others didn’t make it beyond NXT. Let’s break down the WWE Performance Center class of 2015 and see what they are up to today (2023). 🇦🇺 Australia Cassie McIntosh aka Peyton Royce aka Cassie Lee (Born in Sydney, resided in Melbourne, Australia) Cassie McIntosh got her pro wrestling training with Pro Wrestling Australia in 2009 and also trained with Lance Storm at his now defunct academy, in 2012....