Britt Baker reportedly suspended and fined after backstage altercation with MJF
Several outlets, including the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, reported that AEW’s Britt Baker has been serving a one or two-week suspension after an altercation with MJF backstage at AEW Dynamite 250 on July 17th.
Details are scant but the reporting states that Baker spoke out against MJF in the women’s locker room in front of his partner, Alicia Atout. This ultimately led to a confrontation between MJF and Baker. It is not known why MJF was not disciplined for his part in the matter.
Jimmy Uso returning “soon” says Jey
Jey Uso appeared on The Masked Man Show as part of SummerSlam promotion. During the interview, he said that his twin, Jimmy, would be returning soon:
He started shining on SmackDown for a little bit, then he got hurt. I’m excited to see his character back on TV.
Jimmy has not competed since losing to Jey at WrestleMania 40.
Michael Cole signs new contract with WWE
Michael Cole conducted an interview with The Ringer that was published on Friday. The long-form piece includes much praise for the veteran announcer from top talent and Paul Levesque.
The article states that Cole, real name Sean Michael Coulthard, signed a new contract in the spring that will see him remain the voice of WWE “for the foreseeable future.”
He mentioned the recent changes in his announcing style:
The last three years, Sean Coulthard, … that’s who you’re seeing. That personality I’m bringing out now is who I really am. I’m bombastic. I’m sarcastic. I’m a prick. But I’m also a hell of a good broadcaster.
WWE SmackDown results and notes, August 2nd
- Cody Rhodes accepted Solo Sikoa’s challenge for a Bloodline Rules match at SummerSlam
- Andrade El Idolo def. Carmelo Hayes
- Santos Escobar def. Apollo Crews
- Logan Paul’s homecoming celebration was ruined by LA Knight, who defaced a banner with the word “YEAH” and stole Paul’s Prime Hydration-branded car
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair def. Unholy Union (Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn) (c) via disqualification. Fyre & Dawn retained on account of a DQ finish after Blair Davenport interfered in the match
- Nia Jax gifted Tiffany Stratton with a new customized pink Women’s Money In The Bank briefcase
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Bloodline (Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga) (w/ Tonga Loa & Solo Sikoa) def. DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) (c). Solo Sikoa’s interference allowed Jacob Fatu to pin hometown favorite Gargano.
AEW Rampage results, August 2nd
- Wheeler Yuta (w/ Bryan Danielson) def. The Butcher
- Brian Cage def. Manny Lo
- Cage interrupted an interview backstage between Renee Paquette and Kyle Fletcher to challenge Fletcher to a match on AEW Collision
- Nyla Rose def. Harley Cameron
- Bryan Keith def. Jackson Drake
- MxM Collection (Mason Madden & Mansoor) def. Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen)
- Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat is announced as a special ringside guest for Bryan Danielson vs. Jeff Jarrett on AEW Dynamite
