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AEW star Chris Jericho responded to comments made by WWE's Triple H on the two company's ratings war in an interview.
AEW and WWE's NXT competed in what fans called The Wednesday Night Wars for a year and a half until NXT moved to Tuesday nights.
Triple H recently said in an interview that it was an "imaginary war" and Jericho does not believe that is WWE's stance.
The former AEW Champion told "It will be there for the rest of time, it was an ‘imaginary war,’ and if it wasn’t a war why did they take Wednesday night the exact same time that we had?
"It was there to take away our ratings and for us not to get re-signed.
"Three months after that started we were re-signed to a hundreds-of millions-of-dollars extension. They failed.”
Following April’s Wrestlemania, WWE moved NXT from Wednesday night to Tuesday night so that it was no longer competing with AEW Dynamite.
NXT airs on USA Network and is also available on the WWE network.
will continue on Wednesdays showcasing their talented roster on TNT.
Newcomer AEW offers a mix of indie darlings, such as , wrestling legends, such as “Demo God” Chris Jericho and Jim “JR” Ross, and up-and-coming stars, such as , , and Britt Baker.
Fans of Impact! Wrestling can now watch their favorite stars, including current Impact KNOCKOUTS champion , on Thursday night on Twitch, and on AXSTV.
Read our wrestling live blog below for the latest news and updates...
WWE'S LONGEST UNBEATEN RUN ENDED
An astonishing as Mansoor failed to make the half century.
The Saudi Arabian star made his full roster debut on the latest edition of the red brand.
The 25-year-old made a surprise appearance to sign the contract and answer US Champion Sheamus’ open challenge.
He was caught on camera with WWE official Adam Pearce backstage penning a deal to join the Raw roster.
But that moment was interrupted by the Irishman, who immediately began mocking the youngster.
DREW MCINTYRE TO FACE BOBBY LASHLEY ON MONDAY NIGHT RAW
Drew McIntyre will face Bobby Lashley one-on-one next Monday night on Raw, WWE has revealed.
The face off between The Scottish Warrior and The All Mighty will take place less than a week before Lashley is set to defend the WWE Title against McIntyre and Braun Strowman in a "Triple Threat Match" at WrestleMania Backlash.
A note from WWE reads: "The hostility between the three behemoths is beyond the boiling point after a chaotic sequence of events this past week on Raw.
"McIntyre’s distraction cost Strowman a victory against Lashley, and McIntyre laid out both with Claymores immediately afterward.
"Who will claim a pivotal victory just six days before the championship is on the line at WrestleMania Backlash? Find out Monday night on Raw at 8/7 C on USA Network."
WWE TEASES SPECIAL THROWBACK EDITION OF SMACKDOWN
WWE has teased its special throwback edition of SmackDown on Twitter.
The show- set to air on Friday - will see Seth Rollins and Cesaro go head-to-head in a WrestleMania rematch.
It will be live on Fox.
PETE DUNNE SENDS WARNING TO RANDY ORTON
Pete Dunne has taken to Twitter to send a warning to Randy Orton about teaming up with Matt Riddle.
On the last few Monday Night RAWs the two have been pairing up - calling themselves R-K-Bro.
But Riddle's former tag team partner, Dunne, sent a message to Orton, saying in a tweet; "Quick, Before it’s too late @RandyOrton."
He accompanied the tweet with a snap of The BroserWeights - the former tag team in WWE consisting of Riddle and Dunne - after winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic last year.
IS TESSA BLANCHARD HEADING TO AEW?
Reports that Tessa Blanchard was signed a deal with AEW have been shot down.
Speaking on , Dave Meltzer said there are no negotiations going on between AEW and the 25-year-old.
“I do have to make mention before we go that AEW is not negotiating with Tessa Blanchard," he said.
"I know people keep asking me about this, and in fact there is nothing to it, so that’s the deal."
It remains unclear whether a deal is being struck between AEW and Tessa's husband, Daga.
WWE HAS ONE MATCH FOR THROWBACK SMACKDOWN THIS WEEK
WWE only has one match booked for its special episode of Throwback SmackDown this week, according to .
Seth Rollins and Cesaro will have a WrestleMania rematch during the show but other details have not been revealed.
During Monday Night RAW, WWE aired promos for the Throwback SmackDown several times - but only announced the one match.
WHY WASN'T KEVIN PATRICK ON WWE RAW?
Kayla Braxton appeared on WWE Raw this week instead of Kevin Patrick.
The reason - his wife Meg gave birth to their daughter Maisie Rose Egan.
The broadcaster shared his delight on Twitter with adorable snaps, saying he "won't stop smiling any time soon".
AEW RELEASES NEW PROMOTIONAL POSTER FOR 'BLOOD & GUTS'
AEW is hosting a special Blood & Guts edition of AEW Dynamite this Wednesday.
On Instagram Monday the wrestling company shared a promotional poster to promote the event.
EX-WWE STAR MARIA KANELLIS TALKS ABOUT STEPHANIE MCMAHON AND WOMEN'S WRESTLING
Maria Kanellis is on Ring of Honor's Board of Directors and has been vocal about how treats its women.
WWE Chief Stephanie McMahon seemingly has a position of power and Kanellis thinks she should be doing more for the women.
Watch full interview below:
CHELSEA GREEN SHARES ANOTHER SNAP FROM FITNESS GURLS PHOTOSHOOT
Ex- star Chelsea Green is known for her love of modeling cute bathing suits.
In her latest photoshoot with Fitness Gurls, she poses in a white bathing suit laying across a bed.
WWE LEGEND JEFF HARDY TRENDS ON TWITTER AFTER FANS NAME HIM THEIF FAVORITE GROWING UP
legend Jeff Hardy made his debut in the late 1990s but he is still beloved by fans.
Currently signed to WWE, he shows no signs of stopping.
When the Twitter account for SportsCenter asked "who was your favorite wrestler growing up?"
Many fans answered, Jeff Hardy causing him to trend on Twitter.
WWE STAR SONYA DEVILLE WOWS FANS ON INSTAGRAM
star wows in white in new photoshoot.
Deville, posted the glam shot of her wearing all white to her 1million Instagram followers.
She shared the snap with the caption: "the best thing you ever had"
WWE STAR DANA BROOKE WOWS ON INSTAGRAM WEARING BLACK LEATHER
star has millions of followers across social media.
She wowed her Instagram followers on Monday when she posted a glam shot wearing a black leather one piece and heels.
STARZ RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR NEW SHOW ABOUT WRESTLING
A new show centering around wrestling debuts on Starz in August.
The show called, Heels a term meaning bad guy in the wrestling business.
Here is the first official trailer:
EVA MARIE RETURN IS TEASED ON WWE RAW
There has been rumors that Eva Marie could make her comeback to .
During Monday night RAW, a promotional video starring Eva Marie dressed in black leather on a red car played.
At the end it read, "The Eva-lution is here."
CARDI B RETWEETS A POST OF WWE STARS DANCING TO HER SONG
has made it clear that they want to work with in the future.
One of Cardi B's fans posted the video with the message: "Cardi got WWE waiting when this rapping shit done."
Fans were excited to see the Grammy winner retweet it:
WWE HALL OF FAMER LITA STARRING IN NEW HORROR FILM
legend Lita likes to keep a low profile when she is not in the ring.
However, the Hall of Famer has been cast in 2019 horror film "It Wants Blood"
The film also stars Eric Roberts and here is the film's synopsis:
Two giant monsters are forced to battle head to screaming head on the political circuit as they run against each other for a seat as a senator. But the unsuspecting public doesn’t realize there are actually creatures that each running mate owns, feasting on helpless, big-breasted, quivering-lipped women and charity-thieving priests. The perils of politics never involved two enormous behemoths fighting to the death…until now! You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching fangs feasting on heaps of flesh as beautiful babes are fed to the beasts in It Wants Blood!
FORMER WWE STAR SANTINO WANTS WWE TO TAKE NOTICE OF HIS DAUGHTER
Former star Santino was a proud Dad on Twitter Sunday morning.
He shared a photo of his daughter tweeting: "Hi @TripleH & @StephMcMahon remember my little daughter @CarelliBianca?
"Well she’s a woman now, and has been coached since day one to be a total superstar! Biology degree is done this summer, then she’s ready for her time to shine!"
EX-WWE STAR DANIELLE MOINET POSTS HER BEST BIKINI MOMENTS ON TIKTOK
Danielle Moinet, known as Summer Rae in has legs for days.
She is not afraid to show off her amazing body on social media.
On Sunday the cryptocurrency exec shared a collage of her best bikini moments to TikTok:
WWE STAR ALI WARNS RICOCHET TO GO HIDE
stars Ali and Ricochet tend to always have five star matches together.
And now, they meet again on WWE Main Event, and both try to promote the matches as much as possible.
Ali posted match highlights on Twitter and tells Ricochet to "go hide".
WWE SENDS MARIA MENOUNOS CONDOLENCES AFTER MOTHER PASSED AWAY
Maria Menounos is an avid wrestling fan and has been involved with on a number of occasions.
Sadly, Menounos shared on Sunday that her mother passed away on May 2.
WWE took to Twitter to send their condolences to the grieving tv host.
WWE VETERAN NATALYA NEIDHART'S NEW COLUMN IS OUT!
star is a great wrestler but also loves writing.
She has a column in the Calgary Sun, aptly named Sharpshooter, and this week is about how the former champion keeps up her healthy lifestyle.
Read the full column .
WWE LEGEND MICKIE JAMES SHARES PICTURES FROM NEW PHOTOSHOOT
Ex- star is also a singer in addition to being a wrestler.
James shared a sneek peak of her latest promotional photoshoot on Instagram.
The caption read: "Just a little sneaky peek of a photo shoot I did at the @nashvillemusicloft for a few music singles & projects I have coming!
"Bringing all the sass!!! Thank you @johnbrownphotography these are all 🔥!!! You guys just wait!! So stoked! 💋"
THE MIZ PROMOTES NEW EPISODE OF MIZ & MRS ON TWITTER
The Miz took to Twitter on Monday to promote an all new episode of his hit reality show: Miz and Mrs.
The show which airs after RAW on USA Network follows his life as a wrestler, husband to Maryse and father to his two young daughters.
WWE STAR DREW MCINTYRE PROMOTES HIS NEW BOOK ON TWITTER
star is getting ready to launch his first book, A Chosen Destiny.
The book launches May 5 and he is hosting a live signing of the book on the same day.
The former WWE champion took to Twitter to promote the book: