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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Ridge Brings Brooke Back to Life Professing, “I’ll Never Take You For Granted, Again. Never Again”

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In the sweeping romance tradition of their overseas remotes, The Bold and the Beautiful this time chose their recent trip to Italy to make Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) come to his senses and recognize that Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) is indeed the love of his life.

The moment came during the Wednesday, August 6 episode, when after chasing down Nick (Jack Wagner) and Brooke (when he learned from Eric that Nick was planning on proposing to Brooke, and that the two were out at sea on Nick’s boat), he watched Brooke go overboard, when the boat’s steering wheel got stuck.

Coming upon the scene, Ridge jumped into the water and pulled Brooke to safety and administered CPR to resuscitate her. Meanwhile, Nick hit his head on the boat’s wheel and conked out. Then, Brooke is seeing in her mind, a light, and she’s walking on a beach towards Ridge, who’s dressed all in white. Next, she throws her arms around him. Now back to the present, finally Brooke coughs up some sea water and comes back to life.

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Ridge is staring down at her and kisses her on the lips. Next, he holds Brooke as they are up against the rocks, and says, “I almost lost you. I’ll never take you for granted, again. Never Again. I’ll make it right. We’ll make this right.”

With that, it looks like “Bridge” is finally going to get back together, but what about Taylor (Rebecca Budig)? Is she about to be the odd woman out once again? And what about Nick? Is this the end of Jack Wagner’s short term arc on B&B?

Now below, let us know how you felt about Ridge telling Brooke that he will never take her for granted again, when we know his pattern is that he always winds up doing so over and over again. Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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I am so over this back and forth with Ridge and Brooke. Can’t the writers come up with a new storyline. Ridge is a pompous character and he deserves to be dumped. Brooke is pathetic and must have low self esteem to keep going back to this spineless man. Also, Taylor needs to get a reality check and move on with her life away from Ridge.

Totally in agreement with you…two beautiful women fighting for a heartless man…

I agree! Also the story line with Lee bring home Finn and Luna.

I agree

Totally agree. I’m new to watching this soap and I’m disgusted with it. The Ridge, Brooke, his dad, Brooke’s sisters. All so catty and useless. I’m going to quit watching.

If they do this again I’m done with the show

That’s my thoughts exactly. Bring something new to the table. Give Ridge &Taylor a chance. Show needs to move in another direction. And this stupid repeat with Li and Luna we just went through that unbelievable scenario with Finn. These are supposed to drs. Get real.
Eric needs to get a new life lol. He’s too meddling.

Im done. No more, same dumb Brooke, and ridge

Yes Eric should have kept his nose out of things especially since he’s been with Brooke and Donna. Talking about relatives!

I think Eric should marry her himself

He was married to her for awhile. They have children together. They all apparently like sharing. They are disgusting!

Eric needs to sit down and handle Forester Creations

Sheila…oh, I agree. Also, I somehow lost interest in Eric after Quinn left. And most of all, Eric needs to sit down and take A CHILL PILL…PERIOD!!!!!

Lol, they all share. I lost count is Ridge an uncle or cousin to st one of the kids.

Ok bye

Yesses cause this is really going to make me stop looking at it broken ridge back and forth taylor getting hurt Brooke is a w**** she slept with Eric have two kids Thorn Nick deacon and God knows who’s else and ridge is her destiny he’s a nut too y’all need a new storyline cuz this is pitiful if you don’t have new storylines y’all need to go off air and put the guide in light back on or as the world turn

Agree

I agree Brooke is a home wrecker are we promoting that she started off chasing Ridge when he was about to marry someone she was the cater with her mother

Stop blaming Brooke it takes 2 to tango, Ridge is just as guilty as she for their infidelity.

Brooke and Ridge need to move on to something fresh and different….this love story has been over and done

She was with Bill also her own sister’s husband

Also, her daughters boyfriend

Brooke has been with every single man on the Earth. She’s a big slut. She’s always hot and ready like Little Caesars pizza.

Lol

Thank You. LOL

Totally what I think

This is getting so ridiculous I’m sick of them two, move on to something else

Amen to that. Maybe the show needs to go to an 1 hour series like all the others. Then maybe they can break out of this Tired over used storyline. They’re in LA for God’s sake.

Oh please NO. The world is not ready for an hour of this mess. Rather than extend the time, they should just take it off the air.

It’s so stupid that they keep putting them together and ruining someone else’s life all because Ridge wants both women at the same time. So when is the next Taylor character returning to B&B?

I totally agree with you. I stopped watching B&B over a year ago because of this. I wish they would let (Brooke and Ridge) be happy and create some new storylines.

Yes! Let them be together- he has zero chemistry with Taylor – try her with Nick or maybe Carter after Hope dumps him to go back to Liam- let them get back together too!

I so agree. Move on let Brook and Ridge stay together. Put Nick and Taylor together. Let a new storyline begin.

Yes let Taylor and Nick be together, let her leave with Nick her meaning Taylor the do have chemistry.

Brooke and Ridge are pitiful. Ridge is a wimp and the back & forth is too much. There are lots of starving writers out there who have much better storytelling to provide. I’m done till this thing changes.

Ridge is a wimp. Maybe put him with someone stronger. Apparently he was needs a strong woman to keep him in check. someone who will not put up with his s….. someone like his mother Stephanie. Someone with balls because no one else including the women on this show don’t have them.

Totally agree! They could have amazing story lines with adventure that does not require bed hopping and being a whore!

In agreement!

She’s been in deep love with ridge forever,she’s not pathetic

Leave Ridge and Brook alone unless you have been to hell and back with some one you love before he or she finally. Settles down, one cannot understand. I know

I agree

Please allow Taylor to be Happy with her own husband?!?! Remember, he was her husband first before Brooke destroyed their marriage. Brooke has been with every Man on the show my God!!!

So has Taylor, including Brooke’s son and father…

Taylor has ALWAYS been the rebound. She’s pathetic and needs to go away.

Yes if they doing this all again ridge should have left her alone I wonder how they going to set this up if he hurt her which he will she can leave without letting him know she is with child

With child? Taylor? She’s way too old! She was menopausal 40 years ago. The character is in her 69s!

Once a hoe always a hoe….home wrecker! Brookes role is played out, we want to see some fresh storylines, I just tuned back in periodically after 5 years and it’s the same thing,

I Cried So Happy To See Ridge An Brooke Together For The B&B Soap They Have Always Really Been From The Beginning Of The B&B From Very Young Even Though I So LOVED Ex Co Actor Ron Moss An Brooke Together. What A Sexy Couple They Made I Think Two Of Them Besides Eric Forrester Was From Basically The Start Of B&B. They Make The SOAP. Ridge An Taylor Can’t Stand To Watch. Ugh. Still Watch Just Don’t Like Strong Those Two. Haha. An Totally Love Sheilas Change. Lol. Like To See Her With Her Son An Grandson..

If Ridge and Brooke back together, I’m not watching. Brooke, slept with every man, and married every man, Father and son, Dollar Bill, Nick, every man literally. Not a fan of this story line. If he goes back to Brooke, I’m done with Bold and Beautiful.

Well good you are done because Ridge and Brooke belong together.

Cindy really , these characters are just SADD .. REALLY

Yes they do!

Honestly, Taylor, Ridge, Brook and Eric have all slept with most every one on this show. Father’s wives, son’s wives, brother’s wives, sister’s husbands, wife’s sisters, husband’s brothers, and almost all their exes… Except grandma Stephanie of course… And, Ridge had or almost had a thing with Bridget at one time and that’s was after believing she was his daughter for quite some time. None of them are any better than the other but I still watch and I still have my favorites. That’s why it’s called a soap opera… I do wish the writers were a little more creative and not so repetitive though. I’m just waiting on Taylor to die for like the third or fourth time and then come back to life again.

I agree, on again off again. This show needs new characters. It’s getting boring!! There storylines have not changed everyone is sleeping with the community. Find a new writers.

It’s a freaking soap opera!! Taylor is pathetic and a boring character. Ridge was only trying to make the kids happy (which happens in real life when kids are involved younger and older. Kids always want their parents together). Ridge loves Taylor but is not in love with her. He’s in love with Brooke and honestly they do make a better couple. Brooke could make it without Ridge, she’s in love with Ridge but I believe she is strong enough to walk away if she really wants to or if she truly believed Ridge is not in love with her and is in love with Taylor. This is not the case though. Both characters Brooke and Taylor have been with multiple men and their families men. The story line is very old and it is time for the triangle to end. Someone is going to get hurt, we know this so just get it over with and move to a new storyline. Bold & Beautiful can do better than this. Give dollar Bill a storyline that he gets with someone!! He’s due to find love and get married!! I love dollar bill!!

Girl bye !!

Ridge and Brooke belong together, Nick should be with Taylor,neither fit the scene.

Ridge & Brooke. Give it a Break. Total BS… watched to Long… I don’t care to Watch now. Should have been Nick… Dang put Some New Blood in there.

TOTALLY AGREE. They aren’t getting any younger. Would like to see at least ONE couple happy for a change.

F/S together a couple, there is know chemistry between Ridge and Taylor it’s just not there

This is and fans know it. I’m sick of this same bull year after year. Taylor should be disbarred due her stupidity and Brooke is forever a slick whore! New writers needed immediately!! This is crazy!

Agree whole heartedly with you.

I want to see Taylor and Dillar Bill together he would respect and love her

Taylor shot Bill in the back and left him to die. Bill’s the last man she should be with, and I don’t think he wants to be with her. Respect her? How could he respect the woman who tried to murder him!

Brooke’s only been with Ridge for the last 20 years! It’s Taylor who would go down to the docks and sleep with any man, even if she didn’t know his name.

This just sucks. I’m sick if this merry go round. I barely watch now. Don’t feel to inclined to start watching regulary again. New writers with new ideas please

Its dumb. And I haven’t watched it much lately. Seeing them together sucks. Brook and her sister’s need to get off the show. I done with the stupid story.

Yes! Ridge waffling back and forth made me not watch for awhile, Taylor’s fake broken heart scam drew him in. Then the take over Brooke taking the position him over reacting, Brooke’s finale words told him how she felt by what he did. And when he learned Nick had a ring? It opened up something? But, seeing her go overboard made him realize that she could be lost to him forever and that she is the love of his life! This wakeup call changed him and Taylor’s not getting what she wants! Her words will choke her this time because Ridge isn’t coming back to her.

Did anyone else see that Ridge really wanted to go back to Brooke but he was staying with Taylor because he was afraid her ‘broken heart syndrome’ would come back?

Pathetic
Bye Bye Bold and the Beautiful
I’m done

Bye

Bye!

totally agree

John McCook Who plays Eric foster Criticize The writers for this last year Tell them to stop writing the same thing

Eric is shameless! He’s too old for his behavior! What’s his fascination with Bridge? Is he reliving his affair with Brooke through Ridge??? Creepy! No respect for his character anymore!

I am in agreement with all who are sick and tired of the Brook/Ridge/Taylor storyline. Need new writers with creativity instead of re-using the same old storylines. Please give Taylor a new man who has no use for Brook.

Brook and Ridge we never break up again according to the writers

Well we all knew the outcome. Of course Brooke and zRidge would be back together again. Now please let them finally stay together. Married couples always have arguments but never waffle back and forth as many times you have these two doing it…do let’s stop it as of today….

Vomit
They really needed to sideline Ridge / Brooke/ Taylor once two of the original s didnt come back. Its not the same.
Time to bring back Matthew Atkinson Thomas for Hope

They need to come up with a new story line with Brooke and Ridge really

How about we stop watching the show and let the raiding sink for a while.

Don’t like where this tired plot is going! I’m not going to watch this story after being with it since the very beginning! Goodbye!

Ridge n Brooke need to be together!!! Its the whole storyline of the Bold n Beautiful!!! I won’t watch if they stick him with boring Taylor!!! Keep them together!!!

Never trust Ridge

If Ridge breaks Taylor heart again I don’t think she will ever recover. And if Ridge & Brooke get back together let them ride off in the sunset tired of the back & forth. And I will probably stop watching

Well… Was that exciting? I did not feel a lot of suspense or romance nor was this repeated story tied into much else. I am sorry. In six months, these two again will find some small bump that will again spilt them apart. Is anybody else weary? They are 60, top of their game in the fashion business and celebrity yet… : – /

I loved that,it’s been a long time comin

I am so tired of hearing about brook and Ridge always them two she has been with every man on that show. She thinks she is better than any one else and has a better body she doesn’t. He belongs with Taylor and his children. I am disappointed ☹️☹️☹️ sorry all the good people left the show I don’t watch it anymore

Ridge n Brook are so boring.

Well anyone who called my daughter a stupid bitch would definitely be off my destiny list…. Find a new destiny! Really? Brooke would want a selfish wimp like ridge? Couldn’t the writers give Brooke a brand new man with no ties to anyone??

I do argue am about tired off brook in ridge she has no self esteem about her self it’s like she is desperate if you’ll don’t change this story line am going to stop watching iy

This is so disgusting. This woman, who you guys make a saint, has done nothing but stopped as low as she could go, with her daughters husband Deacon , , sisters husband Bill, Ridge, Eric, Thorne, Jack, Oliver, and her life has been as low as she could go. It didn’t seem to bother her when Ridge was married to Taylor, with three children, she gloated, all smiles. I am sick of this . Even if you don’t like Taylor, pinch her, and it hurts. This is ridiculous. I will step away from the show . It’s sickening. It didn’t bother her when he was married to Caroline, and with all of her dirt, why should she be rewarded. Ridge should not want her, her children are sister and brother to him. Taylor and Jack are too good for them. They deserve one another. She is a lowlife for a woman, and he has no integrity either. I wish them both lots of misery.

I have watched this show since it started. But today I decided I was tired of seeing Ridge run back to the slut from the valley. I am done and will never watch it again.

Im glad Brooke and Ridge are getting back together, so are many of my friends. Taylor is not a good fit for Ridge. Please keep those two together like Victor and Nikki on the Young and the Restless.

I stopped watching but I am so disgusted with this show I had to complain about how ridiculous and corny the whole thing is now. I am offended that the writers can’t do better than this. It is like going to a restaurant and being served leftover food. Not one creative spark of energy left in this dismal show.

This is not real life people. It’s just a soap opera, it’s for our entertainment. You people act like it’s real maybe get a grip on your own life.

I agree, always Ridge and Brooke. Sick of it.

Ridge should be made to stay with Taylor because that’s not right he and she are engaged to be married. Brooke finds someone who wants to be with her and now he spoils it for her. I’m soooooo tired of the back and forth.

The ping-pongs games Ridge I playing on his terms are getting old. The two other recipient need a phycological evaluation.

I love it without them the story is know good they belong i was howing?get her save brooke the writer’s did a very good job i loved IT yes very very touching

I hate it that Ridge went back to Beooke. Brooke belongs with Nick the best. And Ridge belongs with Taylor

I can’t speak for anyone else however, I am so happy incredibly bored with The Ridge and Brook story! Why keep putting Taylor in that ridicules situation! Brook is not and never has been all that great! Over the years I thinks she’s hopped in bed with every man on the program! Call her Porcupine!! Please how about a writer with Good Morals!!!!!

Give us a break. Please put Taylor and Ridge together.Brooke has slept with all the Forester men.Some couple’s have being together with each other. .u husband and I have been together for 49
Years

It’s the same old story line. I’m done with Bold and Beautiful, like watching reruns over and over. R

There is no way any woman would allow Ridge to continue to go back and forth this way. I loved when Hope told Brooke about herself. Brooke should be so tired of begging Ridge to be with her. I don’t think in real life any woman would continue to beg this one man to be a part of her life. And the writers act like Taylor and Nick weren’t married. She carried his child, and divorced him when she realized the egg was Brooke’s. No
Mention whatsoever of their relationship.

Oh lord don’t tell me ridge gonna dump Taylor again to go back with brook this is ridiculous already smh ‍♀️

I don’t understand why these women are so crazy about Ridge. Both Taylor and Brooke are attractive accomplished women. Who can pull any man they want. Why do they believe Ridge is the only man around? He’s too full of himself and doesn’t know what he wants. I’m sick of both of them.

B&B needs new writers. This sow is so predictable. Ridge back with Brooke big surprise. Ridge hurts Taylor again big surprise. This show is repatriation. Ridge, Brooke and Taylor. Liam, Steffy and Hope. Back and forth all fighting over one man. Now Li repeat storyline with Luna just like with the Finn storyline. Then you have Eric and the Logan sisters interfering with Ridge and Taylor’s relationship. This show is so boring. I’m done watching until B&B gets new writers and storylines. GH and Young and The Restless have great storylines. That’s what I’ll be watching.

How many times have we heard this same thing. ” Oh Brooke! I’ll never take you for granted ever again! Bla bla bla; “.

Eric,Ridge need to think about Taylor playing with her emotions Taylor should’ve never fallen for Ridge games she need not to stay around even Brooks sisters need to mind therw own affairs someone need to take Eric from Donna then she will know how lost love feel not that she cares Bell newd to stop ping pong with Taylor like that she deserves love to it shouldn’t be about just the longin women steffy woll be upset Ridge didn’t keep his promise

I’m done watching, I can’t watch Ridge and Brooke again, so over it.

I’ve watched the show since it started. Brooke and ridge will always belong together.

I love this is so sweet and so calm can she be bold. For one time and tell Taylor. “ I have been with this man 100 years we will always. Always find our way back to each other so give it up.. in those exact words

I’m glad Brooke and Ridge are back together!!! Yay for Bridge Forever!!!

Ridge & Brook belong together & I have watched them for years on Bold & Beautiful, but I can only watch what the station allows, because I can it in my cell Phone, but Its the best movie that’s full of

H O P E

Linda Brewton I’m sick of ridge and brooke Eric jut want her around because he was once married to her,Taylor deserves some respect after all she was married to him 1st, change the storyline this is soooooooo sickle and messy .and boring

This does not bother me Brad has done this forever but I’m truly upset with the storyline with Liam not sure that was the way he intended but it’s disgusting to people who have cancer or loved ones who have suffered . Yes he finally crossed the line with me I’m a cancer survivor it is not a joke I’ve lost two loved ones this year so yes I finally said enough the man has no shame

B&B is getting old. same plots. It’s time to get over Ridge and Brooke bring in new lines. I was actually liking Ridge moving on With Taylor. And this crap with Eric interfering. Doesn’t he have a new wife. Let Ridge move on and it’s time Taylor gets a win. Can’t the writers come up with something better? B&B is getting old. May have to stop watching and cone back in a year…nothing will have changed.

I think I’m done with Bold and Beautiful

I agree with Debbie G. Taylor need to move on with her life. If Ridge go back to Brooke I am not watching the show anymore.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Mistakes and Cover-Ups Impact the Lives of Drew, Nina, Dante and Brennan

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, several residents of Port Charles are reeling from their actions in the just released GH video spoilers for the week of May 11-15!

First, Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) confesses to Portia (Brook Kerr) that he is a suspect as the other driver who was involved in Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) car accident that disfigured her face. But as viewers know, Curtis (Donnell Turner) is the one after a talk with Portia that pointed Justine (Nazeen Contractor) towards Isaiah. But is the culprit really Isaiah, or is it Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton), or is Jordan solely at fault for taking her eyes off the road to kiss Curtis?

Meanwhile, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) armed with the information that Rocco (Finn Carr) shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), confronts his ex-wife Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins) at her home. An angry Dante says, “You know it was Rocco who shot Cullum. Why wouldn’t you tell me?” Lulu admits it was Rocco, but how is she going to explain why she kept Rocco’s father out of the loop?

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Then, in the exciting pick-up from Friday’s cliffhanger, Nina (Cynthia Watros) is in a continued panic as now Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) finds himself at the hospital looking unconscious and hooked up to machines. In addition, back at Drew’s house, now that Drew (Cameron Mathison) did not receive his dose of medication to keep him in a locked-in state (since Nina jabbed Jack with it), he is starting to show signs of life and is moving his fingers to try to dial the phone for help.

Later, a series of images are set agains the statement by Sidwell (Carlo Rota), who says, “We have a mess on our hands.” Sidwell is the one supplying Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) with the drug to keep Drew paralyzed and unable to speak. Now that Jack got a dose, how can they control what happens next, and what will Willow do when she finds out that Nina gave Jack the medication meant for Drew? Stay tuned.

Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of May 11-15.

MONDAY, MAY 11
Nina warns Willow. Lulu is in the hot seat. Elizabeth puts the pieces together. Ethan and Ava clash. Ric defends himself.

TUESDAY, MAY 12
Lulu seeks out Britt. Dante has words with “Nathan.” Curtis takes on a mission. Rocco clashes with Danny and Charlotte. Isaiah is in the hot seat.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Ethan issues an invitation to Kristina. Michael lets Jacinda in on his plan. Willow meets with Sidwell. Curtis worries about Jordan.

THURSDAY, MAY 14
Britt weighs her options. Tracy is outraged. Laura explains her actions. Carly has questions for Nina. Dante has a tough conversation.

FRIDAY, MAY 1
Carly stonewalls Cullum. Valentin strategizes. “Nathan” confides in a surprising someone. Elizabeth opens up to Dante. Ric and Alexis come together for Molly.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, Mistakes Leaves Traces below.

Weigh-in: What do you think Nina and Willow will do to cover their tracks with Jack getting jabbed with Drew’s medication? Will they continue to somehow keep him in a locked-in state? Will Drew pretend he is still unable to move as he starts coming around to dupe Willow and Nina and eventually get away? Share your thoughts in the comment section below and let us know what story point you are most looking forward to this week on GH.

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WWE Backlash: Top 5 Takeaways

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WWE delivered in its follow-up to WrestleMania 42 with its PLE Backlash 2026 emanating from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa in front of a red-hot crowd who was fully invested in all of the matches on the card. And, if the rumors are true, that WWE parent company, TKO, is going young, they certainly put over their younger superstars in a major way on the Saturday, May 9 event.

In the end, Roman Reigns cheated to get the edge on Jacob Fatu to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but in the wake of that move, Fatu went ballistic and attacked the OTC. Iyo Sky and Asuka set the bar for the best match of the night, where in its aftermath, it appears an emotional Asuka says goodbye, or goodbye for now, to the WWE Universe.

Bron Breakker got the biggest win of his career defeating Seth Rollins; which left questions about Rollins’ future, which he addressed at the WWE Backlash Post Show, John Cena’s got a new tournament and title named after him, and Danhausen is proving to be so over with the crowd, no matter what he does. Now comes the build towards August’s two night SummerSlam where the journey to it begins from here. With that, here are Michael Fairman TV’s top five takeaways from Backlash.

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1. ROMAN, WE HAVE A PROBLEM

The Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu match was a gem. Throughout it, the crowd was often split on who they were rooting for. It was also unclear who was the babyface and who was the heel. Fatu was clearly about to put Reigns down, when the wily OTC pulled the ref into the melee which allowed him to reach over and grab the turnbuckle, exposing the steel ring post. Next, he shoves Jacob head first into it and secured the pin.

However, afterwards, Fatu loses it and continues to attack and attack Reigns, as officials try to get him out of the ring. He even attacks RAW GM, Adam Pearce. When the smoke cleared, Fatu screamed to the camera, this isn’t over, while Reigns said that Fatu will never get a shot again in the title (in so many words).

Fatu came away as a genuine threat to the Tribal Chief. Questions to be answered: Will there be a rematch at Clash in Italy in a few weeks? Does Reigns cheating to win fully bring him back to the full on heel he was for the four years he and the Bloodline ran down the competition in the WWE? Stay tuned.

MATCH GRADE: A

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2. BRON BREAKKER IN THE TITLE PICTURE

The opening match which was part of the free first hour of Backlash on ESPN, kicked-off with The Vision’s Bron Breakker vs former Vision leader, Seth Rollins. In the back-story, after Rollins needed shoulder surgery, he had to relinquish the WWE World Heavyweight Championship currently held by his former Shield partner, Roman Reigns. The Vision attacked their leader with Breakker putting down Rollins, to facilitate Rollins’ time off-screen for surgery.

Now, with Rollins back as the babyface and Breakker the full on heel, the two went at it in a great match bell-to-bell. However with Breakker getting the clean pin, it’s clear they are pushing the guy to top status. Will Bron and manager, Paul Heyman stay with the rest of The Vision (Logan Paul, Austin Theory and the injured Bronson Reed) or will they break off into their own 1-2 punch for a world title?

As for Seth, in the post show interview, he indicated he has to get back to the drawing board and retool himself as he turns 40 in just a few weeks, and just how he needs to come back stronger. Seth shared he realizes he is not in his prime after so many sidelining injuries. Our take: Maybe Seth was told he needed more time off by the doctors from his shoulder surgery and this paves the way for another break before a full-time return.

MATCH GRADE: A

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3. THE POETIC GOODBYE FROM ASUKA

Iyo Sky and Asuka provided the WWE universe with an incredible match: rough and tumble, technically excellent, and it told the story of the former mentee of Askua’s taking on her teacher and the passing of the torch, if you will.

All of this against the backdrop of chants for Kairi Saine, who many believed, even though she was recently released by the WWE, would show back up in in this match-up and double-cross Asuka. But, sadly, Saine appears to be truly gone.

In the end, Sky was victorious, but it was the emotional embrace after the match that felt like a turning point for Asuka. Then in a follow-up post, Ivo Sky gave thanks to Asuka as she leaves on X and Asuka had a post on Instagram set to Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.”

Sky wrote: “Our story comes to its final chapter with today’s match. The moment the match ended, my heart was filled with all sorts of emotions. Meeting ASUKA-san, Spending the same time together, Being able to learn so much up close— These are irreplaceable treasures to me. Thank you so much ASUKA-San.”

Reports on Sunday, say Asuka is leaving for “personal reasons” that are not being divulged, but she will be ‘semi-retired.” Asuka is 44 years old, but will she be back one more time before hanging up her boots? We shall see.

MATCH GRADE: A+

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4. JOHN CENA THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

John Cena returned to a WWE ring just one month after hosting WrestleMania. This time, Cena was in Tampa,where he lives, so it was not too big of a stretch for the G.O.A.T to make an appearance.

The 17-time champion revealed that there will be John Cena Classic; an evening where NXT talent will wrestle more established WWE talent for the chance to win a new championship. And that’s not all! The fans will vote that night of who should be crowned the inaugural champion, which Cena says will become a yearly event.

The way it was presented by Cena, left us a bit confused: Is the title called the “John Cena Classic Championship?” Is it something to be defended throughout the year on WWE and NXT programming and PLE’s? Will it mean anything in the end, or will it elevate the talent the WWE universe wants to see get a push on the main roster? Please fill in the blanks WWE and or Cena!

ANNOUNCEMENT GRADE: B

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5. DANHAUSEN AND MINHAUSEN

Right now, Danhausen can do no wrong in the WWE. Since his arrival, the organization has put him to good use and it’s clear the WWE writing team is having a field day with him!

The major mystery going into Backlash was …. who will be Danhausen’s partner when he was offering $400 of human monies to team with him against The Miz and Kit Wilson. When the time came to unveil who was in the crate that would be his partner, out came a mini version of himself called Minihausen who would go on to team with him in the ring. Later, more minhausens appeared as the old school attitude-era type gimmick went full tilt.

While this was not the payoff we were hoping for; the gimmick seemed to go over with the fans. The question is, will the WWE go way back to the style of yore when Vince McMahon would pull something like this, couple that with the Gingerbread Man funeral on Friday Night SmackDown, or will it cool off? Whatever the case, Danhausen is here to stay and we are here for it!

MATCH GRADE: B+

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HONORABLE MENTION: Lil’ Yachty

The Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn rematch for the United States Championship was a much better match than last month at WrestleMania 42. Williams went in with the title belt and left with the belt, as Zayn’s world continues to crumble and his heel run looks firmly cemented. The WWE universe wants to “boo” Sami and cheer Trick!

However, it should be noted, rapper Lil’ Yachty, who has been in Trick’s corner, is one of the better celebrities who gets into the melee and makes it look believable! He’s taken shots and delivered come Candy Cane kendo stick blows to Zane in this one. He’s a keeper!

MATCH GRADE: B

So, what did you think of WWE Backlash 2026? What were your favorite moments of the night? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out some of the highlights below. Followed by the Michael Fairman Channel’s special WWE Backlash watchalong episode that was live on What’s Up? Wrestling.

 

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BEYOND THE GATES Throws it Back to the 70s and ‘Foxy Brown’ with Andre and Dani Fantasy

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On the Friday, May 8 episode of Beyond the Gates, the CBS daytime drama served up another fantasy sequence between married couple Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) and Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley). The moment happened after Dani overheard a suspicious conversation and teasingly asks her hubby if he is spy?

This launches into story time by Dani, when she dreams up a scenario straight out of the look of the Blaxploitation films of the early to mid 70s. We are talking Pam Grier in Foxy Brown, Richard Roundtree in Shaft, and Sweet Sweet Badassses Song from Melvin Van Peoples and others.

In Dani’s story, both she and Andre are spies at Orphey Gene’s. Andre reveals he wears an eye patch. In the fantasy, Andre is also deemed to be a men’s underwear photographer from Iowa. The two seems to be double agents.

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After the scenes aired, the official Beyond the Gates Instagram account and Karla Mosley shared it on social, and many of the BTG cast jumped in the comment thread, as the series always brings it in the hair and make-up and wardrobe department and they had this down.

Sean Freeman said, “Sooo much fun shooting this one 🔥,” while Karla Mosley added, “The way I have been waiting for this episode to drop!” BTG Writer, Danielle Paige shared, “One of my fave days to write!!!”

While some fans loved it, others were not so in love with it. Check out the satire below featuring Dani and Andre’s 70s Foxy Brown-esque fantasy.

Then let us know, did you enjoy the repartee and think it was clever, plus the wardrobe, make-up and hair throwing it back to decades ago in the cinema … or do you think it was a waste of time on an episode and would prefer not to see fantasy sequences? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

 

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