Arr, me hearties be witnessin' the grand return o' WWE, the rise o' LA Knight, and Roman Reigns' unrivaled dominion in 2023, by Davy Jones' locker!
2023-12-21
Avast ye, me hearties! In the realm of WWE, tales of epic proportions be told, with every moon bringin' forth grand spectacles. Yet, mark me words, 2023 be a year o' colossal magnitude, like a treasure trove overflowin' with legends and feasts fer the eyes!
In the wild world of pro wrestling in 2023, the top promotions were gaining traction thanks to their superstar wrestlers. WWE, in particular, benefited greatly. One surprising moment was when WWE and UFC merged to form TKO Group, launching a new era for the company. Looking back at the year, there were many memorable moments.Cody Rhodes made his return to the WWE ring after being sidelined with a torn pectoral muscle. Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan put on a show in the women's Royal Rumble match, with Ripley ultimately emerging as the winner. Roman Reigns and The Bloodline had unfinished business with Kevin Owens, leading to a brutal match at the Royal Rumble.
John Cena confronted Austin Theory in an intense promo, leading to a United States Championship match at WrestleMania. Ripley faced Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania and emerged victorious, becoming the SmackDown Women's Champion. Gunther had an impressive reign as Intercontinental Champion and was ranked highly in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Top 500.
Damian Priest and Iyo Sky won their respective Money in the Bank ladder matches, earning championship opportunities. LA Knight had a sudden rise to the top and became one of the top guys on the SmackDown roster. Logan Paul surprised the wrestling world with his performance, earning respect and capturing the U.S. title.
There were also several returns throughout the year, including Sane, Green, Jax, Stratus, Lita, Carlito, and Jade Cargill. R-Truth and Randy Orton made their return at Survivor Series: WarGames, but the biggest surprise was CM Punk's return after parting ways with AEW.
Overall, 2023 was a wild and entertaining year in the world of pro wrestling, with memorable matches, unexpected moments, and the rise of new and returning superstars. Fans can look forward to more excitement in 2024.