Former WWE ring announcer Greg Hamilton has addressed his 2021 departure from the company, stating that he was fired after appearing in a music video without his knowledge or consent.
Taking to social media, Hamilton explained that he received a termination call from Talent Relations immediately after returning home from a WWE tour in Saudi Arabia. According to Hamilton, the company let him go over an NIL-related music video appearance that he never agreed to and was completely unaware of.
&#8220;Truth for all of you who have never worked for the FED…..I actually had no idea I was in a video…..I got a call from Talent Relations and was fired for it,&#8221; Hamilton stated.
When Hamilton originally parted ways with WWE in October 2021, the exit was publicly framed as a mutual departure driven by a desire to focus on family and mental health. At the time, fans widely speculated that his release was tied to a public dispute with rapper Westside Gunn, who had used Hamilton&#8217;s voice on a track without permission.
Hamilton has since opened up about strict backstage policies during his tenure, recalling a separate incident where he was summoned by Talent Relations simply for tagging a restaurant on social media.

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During a Q&amp;A on Instagram stories, a fan asked AEW wrestler Gabe Kidd the following question:
&#8220;If you could wrestle anyone from WWE, who would it be?&#8221;
Gabe replied: &#8220;None of em they&#8217;re all sh*t&#8221;
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Kidd is the current IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion, and will defend his title against Taichi at NJPW Power Struggle on November 3. If Kidd loses, he must never step foot in an NJPW ring again.

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Rumors have circulated online suggesting that CM Punk and Kevin Owens were kept off WWE Crown Jewel because they refused to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, those reports have been shut down.
Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer addressed the speculation, clarifying that neither superstar turned down the trip. Instead, their match was always planned for SmackDown from the start.
According to Meltzer, who received backstage information about the original lineup planned for Crown Jewel, the card had never included a bout between Punk and Owens. In fact, the only notable adjustment made to the original lineup was changing a planned six-man tag team match featuring Oba Femi, Penta, and Je’Von Evans against Bron Breakker, Austin Theory, and Bronson Reed into a standard World Tag Team Title bout.
While some talent backstage may naturally have reservations about making the risky trip, Meltzer emphasized that nobody has outright refused to go.
He added that World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns is confirmed for the event, noting that when the locker room leader makes the journey, other roster members follow suit.
The decision to feature CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens on SmackDown was strictly a creative and broadcast choice, not the result of backstage pushback or travel refusals.

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Sami Zayn has reportedly changed minds backstage in WWE, winning over several company skeptics who initially questioned whether he was the right fit to carry the Undisputed WWE Championship for a second time.
Earlier in the year, skepticism existed among some WWE officials regarding whether Zayn could be positioned as a top-tier, long-term world champion. Those doubts resurfaced when discussions began about giving him a second run with the company&#8217;s richest prize.
However, his performances across television, live events, and premium live events in recent weeks have completely altered the conversation. Between high-quality matches, strong crowd reactions, and compelling promo work, Zayn has earned widespread praise from corporate decision-makers and locker room leaders alike, according to WRKD Wrestling.
The strong internal response has effectively quieted critics who saw him only as a temporary placeholder. With management taking notice of his consistency, Zayn has strengthened his standing as a credible main-event champion heading into Crown Jewel.

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Kelani Jordan is scheduled to put her NXT Women&#8217;s Championship on the line in an open challenge on the November 4 episode of NXT. While WWE has kept the identity of her opponent secret, wrestling analysts have pointed to IYO SKY as a strong possibility for the surprise appearance.
Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer discussed the upcoming open challenge following Jordan&#8217;s successful title defense against Wren Sinclair at NXT Halloween Havoc. Meltzer noted that recent activity on Monday Night RAW between Kelani and SKY hinted at a potential appearance by SKY, which would add another major main roster star to the broadcast.
Wednesday&#8217;s episode of NXT features a heavily loaded card with top names like John Cena, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and an NXT Championship match between Punk and Grayson Waller. The star-studded lineup comes as WWE prepares for head-to-head competition against AEW Dynamite&#8217;s Blood &amp; Guts special.
Note: You can submit your WrestleMoney predictions for this episode of NXT.

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On November 2nd 2018, World Wrestling Entertainment aired ‘WWE Crown Jewel 2018’ LIVE on PPV from the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This PPV featured the WWE return of ‘The Immortal’ Hulk Hogan (who acted as the host of the event), a ‘World Cup’ tournament featuring old school legends Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, Rey, Mysterio, Kurt Angle and Shane McMahon, as well as Brock Lesnar wrestling Braun Strowman for the vacant Universal Championship.
But first and foremost, this event highlighted the in-ring return of WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, who retired from professional wrestling after losing the WrestleMania 26 main event in 2010, and always said he would never ever wrestle another match.
The Heart Break Kid reportedly made $3 million for this match, which was paid by the Saudi Prince in order to get Shawn to come out of retirement.
During the main event, Triple H tore his pec, but continued to wrestle and managed to finish the match.
Here are the results from that night:
&#8211; WWE World Cup Quarterfinal: Rey Mysterio defeated Randy Orton
&#8211; WWE World Cup Quarterfinal: The Miz defeated Jeff Hardy
&#8211; WWE World Cup Quarterfinal: Seth Rollins defeated Bobby Lashley
&#8211; WWE World Cup Quarterfinal: Dolph Ziggler defeated Kurt Angle
&#8211; SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The Bar (c) defeated The New Day to retain the titles
&#8211; WWE World Cup Semifinal: The Miz defeated Rey Mysterio
&#8211; WWE World Cup Semifinal: Dolph Ziggler defeated Seth Rollins
&#8211; WWE Championship: AJ Styles (c) defeated Samoa Joe to retain the title
&#8211; Vacant Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar defeated Braun Strowman to win the title
&#8211; WWE World Cup Final: Shane McMahon defeated Dolph Ziggler to become the &#8216;Best In The World&#8217;
&#8211; 20 Years In The Making: D-Generation X (Triple H &amp; Shawn Michaels) defeated The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker &amp; Kane)

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December 19 is currently the leading contender for the John Cena Classic, according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer.
If WWE selects that date, the event would run head-to-head with AEW’s Worlds End pay-per-view. Meltzer pointed to WWE’s packed December calendar as the key factor.
NXT TLC is already set for December 12, the same day as Wrestlepalooza in Australia. December 5 remains a possible alternative, while December 26 appears unlikely due to existing house shows, including one at Madison Square Garden.
The date is not yet official. John Cena is scheduled to appear on this week&#8217;s RAW at the Barclays Center (special 6 p.m. ET start) and has promised to end the speculation by revealing full details about the Classic.

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