Home Blog Page 1563

Triple H Isn’t Sure Vince McMahon Has Watched Full Episode Of NXT

Jon Fuentes
-
2

Since the innovation of WWE NXT, the professional wrestling juggernaut’s developmental system has really thrived. The program has produced several top stars on WWE’s main roster such as Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, and so many more. Not to mention that WWE continuously scoops up the best talent available from around the world.

WWE COO Triple H is largely credited with the brand’s success, as he calls the shots when it comes to NXT and its programming. His success with the brand has really made professional wrestling fans feel optimistic about the inevitable day when “The Game” will take the creative reigns of WWE. It’s hard not to think that WWE CEO Vince McMahon is just as impressed as anyone else.

During a recent media call in London, however, “The Game” shared a rather interesting bit of information. He said he’s not sure McMahon has ever seen a full episode of NXT from start to finish. “The Chairman Of The Board” may simply be too busy:

“I don’t know that he’s ever even watched a full episode of NXT start to finish. He’s busy.”

After catching wind of this, former WWE writer Tom Casiello took to Twitter to clear things up a bit:

“I know I shouldn’t even respond to this kind of garbage, but I’ve literally been in gorilla with Vince during an NXT show. This is completely false.”

Do you think Vince McMahon has ever seen a full episode of NXT?

Batista On What It’s Like Working With The Undertaker

Jon Fuentes
-
0

Former WWE Champion Batista has worked with many legends of the professional wrestling industry during his time. However, nobody has ever seemed to captivate “The Animal” the way he was when he shared the ring with The Undertaker. Batista and “The Deadman” have shared the WWE ring several times before.

In fact, the pair worked together at WrestleMania 23 where Taker defeated Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Title. To share the ring with The Undertaker is becoming more of a rarity as the years roll on. The 53-year-old is still competing semi-regularly for WWE, however, it’s clear his in-ring career is in its final stages.

Recently, on the heels of SmackDown 1000, WWE released a never before seen interview with Batista. He discussed some of his favorite moments in SmackDown history. During the interview, Batista talked about what it was like working with The Undertaker. Here’s what he had to say:

“When Undertaker decided he wanted to go, there was nobody who could do it better. He would always say for 15 minutes out of the day he was the baddest son of b—- on the planet, and I would back that up 100 percent. I mean, that dude can go.

“He’s very intimidating, you know he’s in charge, but it’s also very comforting because this dude has just seen and done it all. It’s almost like one of those things when you get in [the ring] with him you know you’re going to have a good match.”

What do you make of Batista’s comments about The Undertaker?

H/T Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions

Brock Lesnar Might Not Get UFC Heavyweight Title Fight

Jon Fuentes
-
7

UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has remained adamant that he has two fights left in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Brock Lesnar may no longer be a part of those plans. Recently, it was announced Cormier would be headlining the UFC’s upcoming card from Madison Square Garden.

The event goes down next month on November 3rd. Cormier will defend his heavyweight title against Derrick Lewis in the main event. Initially it was expected the final two fights of Cormier’s career would be against Brock Lesnar and Jon Jones. Lesnar confronted Cormier after his UFC 226 win this past summer. Even UFC President Dana White confirmed that was the fight he was attempting to make.

With Lewis fighting Cormier next, however, that means “DC” only has one fight left in him, as he tells ESPN:

“Counting the Lewis fight, I think I’m down to two fights left,” Cormier said.“Maybe this will be a blessing in disguise, the fact that I don’t have a crazy, long fight camp to beat myself down.

“That may prolong it for me, but right now, I think I have this one and maybe one more. I can still fight in March and hit my retirement date.”

In regards to fighting either Jones or Lesnar, “DC” admits a fight with Jones would mean more to him:

“The one opponent that would matter to me most is Jones, because he’s beaten me twice.”

What do you think will be Lesnar’s return fight to the UFC?

Kaitlyn Reflects On WWE Comeback In Mae Young Classic, Titus Worldwide Returns

Daniel Pena
-
0

– As seen this past Wednesday on the WWE Network, Mia Yim sent Kaitlyn packing from the Mae Young Classic by beating the former Divas Champion in a Second-Round Match. Yim scored the victory by forcing Kaitlyn to submit to the kneebar.

Following the match, Kaitlyn — real name Celeste Bonin — took to Instagram to reflect on her WWE comeback.

“My match with @miayimofficial was one of my favorite of all time. The match itself was so dope and Mia is such a powerful woman in so many ways,” Kaitlyn wrote.

“But For me, it was exceptionally meaningful to come back after so many years and to leave it all out there in the ring and offer my contribution to the evolution of women’s wrestling. The evolution of the division is parallel to my evolution as a person and as a competitor/performer. Man I love wrestling. Congrats to @miayimofficial. She deserves it. Much respect to her.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Boyz2TAlZis/

– Although Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil have not appeared together on television since the night after SummerSlam, they’re still a unit.

Crews and O’Neil teamed up for the first time in four weeks at last night’s WWE live event in Syracuse, New York. Titus Worldwide teamed with Tyler Breeze to beat The Ascension and Mike Kanellis in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.

This was also O’Neil’s first match since September 15 (teaming with Crews at a live event), and Crews’ first since September 24 (beating Breeze in a match taped for WWE Main Event). Crews and O’Neil have not wrestled together on television since losing to AOP on Raw on August 20. It was also their last appearance on Raw.

Diamond Dallas Page Comments On David Arquette’s Return To Wrestling

Chris Stephens
-
3

In 2018, David Arquette is a legitimate professional independent wrestler. He’s been competing on episodes of Championship Wrestling From Hollywood and traveling to different territories.

The night after All In, he teamed with RJ City and defeated James Ellsworth and Frank the Clown at WW2 in Chicago. At 47 years of age, he’s actually doing it. TMZ reporters recently caught up with Arquette’s “Ready 2 Rumble” co-star Diamond Dallas Page. The DDPY founder says he gave Arquette some advice before he hit the indy scene.

Diamond Dallas Page On David Arquette

“He came to me, he talked to me about this. He wanted to get at least some respect back so I was like ‘dude, go pay your dues,'” DDP said. “I got him doing my DDP yoga program cause ‘you’re going to need it you’re going to be so beat up!'”

“You want to get respect from our fans?” Page continued. “You gotta put the work in.”

Arquette recently competed in Border City Wrestling for Scott D’Amore’s promotion. The show will debut on the Global Wrestling Network next month.

Page also commented on the decision to make Arquette World Champion in WCW.

“It was stupid to do that (WCW making Arquette World Champ) but the fans reacted in a way where they were friggin furious,” DDP told TMZ. “David [] loves professional wrestling and he gets vilified over the last 20 years, it just never stops because they put the World Title on him. I don’t want to spoil this for anybody but wrestling, sports entertainment, is ‘pre-determined.’ The bottom line is it was a storyline and the fans who were really mad there’s not one of them – if they were given the opportunity – who wouldn’t have done it!”

Arquette donated all of his earnings from his original WCW run to the families of Owen Hart and Brian Pillman.

The Elite Announce Their Final Bullet Club T-Shirts

Chris Stephens
-
5

Cody and the Young Bucks have both announced that their newest T-shirts will be their final ones with a Bullet Club theme to them. This comes amid growing speculation that the members of the Elite will drop Bullet Club from their name, leaving it to the NJPW faction.

The Bucks unveiled a golden version of their classic Bullet Club tee:

https://twitter.com/MattJackson13/status/1050802893488570369

Cody then announced his final Bullet Club themed shirt as well:

Is The Elite Leaving Bullet Club?

Members of the Elite are still announced as being from “Bullet Club Elite” during their ring introductions. They are still listed as part of the larger faction. With their contracts coming due at the end of the calendar year, however, it’s possible they want to distance themselves from the group.

Bullet Club’s “Firing Squad” attacked the Elite at the G1 Special in San Fransico this summer. The group became fractured in two. At King of Pro Wrestling last week, “Switchblade” Jay White joined the faction. White had previously rejected a spot in Bullet Club when it was offered by Kenny Omega at New Year’s Dash. Gedo and Jado also joined the new version of Bullet Club, which might not have room in it for the Elite.

New Japan Pro Wrestling will be on tour from now until the Power Struggle event on November 3rd. Live events will focus on the Super Junior Tag Tournament.

Alexa Bliss & Mickie James Promote WWE Evolution At American Music Awards (Video)

Chris Stephens
-
0

Alexa Bliss and Mickie James were in Los Angeles for the American Music Awards recently. The event was held at the Microsoft Theatre on October 9th, 2018.

“I don’t know how you feel about Team In-Your-Dreams owning the red carpet here in LA,” Mickie James said. “But somebody’s gotta do it.”

When the topic of Alexa and Mickie James teaming up to take on Lita and Trish Stratus.

“We’re on the red carpet right now and where are they?” Bliss asked. James and Bliss then each answered they were at home.

Mickie James and Alexa Bliss At the American Music Awards

It was originally announced that Bliss would be taking on Trish Stratus and Lita facing Mickie James. This surprised some as older fans may have been looking forward to a possible Mickie James vs Trish Stratus rematch from their classic WrestleMania 22 tilt. James referenced their Mania moment this week on Raw when she mentioned that both her and Trish know “Nothing good happens in Chicago.” WrestleMania 22 was held in Chicago’s Allstate Arena.

It was later reported that the tag match was always what WWE wanted to go with. They only announced the single’s matches as they couldn’t yet announce Nikki Bella vs Ronda Rousey as the main event.

Nikki Bella Says She Wanted AJ Lee At WWE Evolution

Chris Stephens
-
7

While they may not have gotten along while they worked together, Nikki Bella says she wanted AJ Lee to be booked for Evolution. WWE is bringing back Trish Stratus and Lita for the event but the rest of the show focusses on currently active WWE Superstars.

Nikki Bella On AJ Lee At WWE Evolution

Nikki made the comments recently in Chicago as part of the ACE Comic Con convention. The twins were taking part in a Q&A session moderated by Lillian Garcia when she made the comments.

“I was actually hoping (AJ Lee) was going to be at Evolution,” Nikki said when AJ’s name was brought up. “She was a huge part of the Women’s division and if she came back, I would totally love to [wrestle her]. We had good chemistry. I really loved when Paige and AJ and Brie and I had a really good story going for a long time. I felt like that really helped with the evolution, [to] where it’s at today. So, it would be so fun.”

Nikki and AJ Lee are the two greatest Divas Champions in WWE history. Aj held the title 3x and held it for a combined 406 days (1st all time). Nikki held the title twice and held it for a combined 307 days (2nd all-time). Her 301-day title reign from 2014-15 was the longest in the title’s lineage.

Just for fun, here is AJ’s infamous pipe-bomb she dropped on the Bellas and other Divas in 2013:

And the Bellas Response:

Bound For Glory Final Card And Preview

Chris Stephens
-
2

This Sunday night, Impact Wrestling presents Bound For Glory live on pay-per-view from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. Let’s take a look at what’s scheduled for the big event.

Impact World Championship
Austin Aries (c) vs Johnny Impact

The main event of Bound For Glory 2018 will feature Johnny Impact taking on Austin Aries for the Impact World Championship. Impact Wrestling is likely hoping Johnny’s exposure in the hit reality show Survivor helps to draw interest in the show’s main event.

Aries has been atop Impact Wrestling for the majority of 2018. He won the title from Eli Drake on January 10th, 2018. Aries would then drop it to Pentagon Jr, however, at the Lucha Underground vs Impact Wrestling show over WrestleMania weekend. He’d win it back at the tapings over the following 2 days, however. Since then, he’s held the belt 172 days and defended it 11x. Johnny Impact might represent the biggest threat to his title reign yet, though.

Knockouts Champion
Tessa Blanchard (c) vs Taya Valkyrie

Tessa Blanchard says she’s cleaned out the entire Knockouts division since debuting with the company this spring. Taya Valkyrie disputes this, saying Blanchard can’t claim to have cleared out the division until she faces her.

Blanchard is 13-2 in Impact Wrestling. Her only losses both came to Madison Rayne, who won by clever pinning combinations each time. She’s defeated Kiera Hogan, Mercedes Martinez, Allie, Rebel, Alisha Edwards, Su Yung, Gisele Shaw, Faby Apache, and Keyra. Blanchard hasn’t defeated, or faced, Taya Valkyrie yet, however.

Sami Callihan & oVe vs Brian Cage & the Lucha Brothers

Brian Cage won’t defend his X-Division Championship at Bound For Glory. Instead, he accepted the offer by the Lucha Brothers to join them in their rivalry with OVE. Callihan and his cronies claim they are the best trio out there but Fenix, Pentagon, and Brian Cage will have something to say about that at Bound For Glory.

Eddie Edwards vs Moose

Moose main event’ed the last PPV against Austin Aries. Now, Moose is aligned with the Impact World Champion and taking on his former friend Eddie Edwards. According to Moose, Aries was the only one who called him while he was in the hospital post-Slammiversary. He then cost Edwards a shot at the Impact World Championship during the Toronto tapings this summer. Edwards will be out for revenge tonight.

Concrete Jungle Deathmatch
LAX & Konnan vs OGZ & King

A ceasefire was ordered in this storyline after King ran over a child with his car. LAX and the OGZ were not permitted to get physical with each other until the PPV in NYC. Konnan brought the ceasefire to a premature end Thursday night, however.

This is likely the blow-off to this feud which has been building for 8 months.

Rich Swann & Willie Mack vs Ethan Page & Matt Sydal

After losing the X-Division title to Brian Cage, Sydal began pitching Swann about being his mentor. Swann isn’t into yoga and spirituality, however, so he rebuffed Sydal’s offer. They would then meet in single’s action in Mexico City. Sydal won after interference from his newest protege, Ethan Page. The team of Page and Sydal challenged Swann to find a partner for Bound For Glory. This week on Impact, Swann announced Willie Mack will be his partner and make his Impact debut on Sunday.

Allie Travels To the Undead Realm

2 weeks ago Su Yung locked Kiera Hogan in a coffin. Allie had promised that she would stop Yung from ever doing that to anyone ever again. This week on Impact, Allie enlisted the help of Father James Mitchell, who promised her safe passage to the Undead Realm at Bound For Glory. Allie looks to be traveling to the land of the dead to rescue Kiera Hogan from Yung this Sunday in what might be a Final Deletion style segment.

Eli Drake Open Challenge (NYC Wrestlers Only)

The last time Eli Drake did an open challenge it was answered by La Parka in Mexico City. Drake opted to leave the match and get counted-out rather than face the legend. Although now Drake is claiming La Parka should have been DQ’ed for that match.

Drake said he’s bringing his open challenge to Bound For Glory but that only wrestlers from New York City are eligible to answer. That surprise will only be revealed at the PPV.

Join us here this Sunday for Bound For Glory Results & Live Coverage. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5TZWLjMJZ4

NJPW Releases Classic Matches With English Commentary

Chris Stephens
-
0

New Japan Pro Wrestling is increasing the amount of English content on their streaming service, NJPWWorld.com. The promotion recently announced they have recorded English commentary over several classic matches.

NJPW English Commentary On Classic Matches

Here is the lineup of classic NJPW matches now available with English commentary from Kevin Kelly.

  • Andre the Giant vs Antonio Inoki (October 7th, 1976)
  • Andre the Giant vs Stan Hansen (May 18th, 1979)
  • Andre the Giant vs Stan Hansen (June 5th, 1980)
  • Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant (May 27th, 1983)
  • Cobra vs Davey Boy Smith (May 11th 1983)
  • Seiji Sakaguchi & Kengo Kimura vs Dick Murdoch & Ed Leslie (March 16th, 1984)
  • Antonio Inoki vs Big Van Vader (February 7th, 1988)
  • Black Tiger vs Owen Hart (January 25th, 1990)
  • Keiji Mutoh & Masahiro Chono vs the Road Warriors (July 22nd, 1990)
  • Jushin “Thunder” Liger vs Dave Finlay (February 5th, 1991)
  • The Great Oz (Kevin Nash) vs Hashimoto Shinya (May 17th, 1992)
  • Masahiro Chono vs Rick Rude (August 12th, 1992)
  • The Road Warriors vs The Steiner Brothers (January 4th, 1993)
  • Hulk Hogan & the Great Muta vs The Hellraisers (September 23rd, 1993)
  • Antonio Inoki vs Sting (January 4th, 1995)
  • Keiji Mutoh vs Ric Flair (August 13th, 1995)
  • Jushin Liger & El Samurai vs Koji Kanemoto & Chris Jericho (January 29th, 1997)
  • El Samurai & Scotty Riggs vs Marcus Bagwell & Hiro Saito (February 9th, 1997)
  • El Samurai vs Chris Jericho (May 25th, 1997)

Ace Romero To Debut At MLW FIGHTLAND (11/8)

Staff
-
0

Popular independent wrestler Ace Romero is coming to Major League Wrestling. On this week’s episode of MLW Fusion, it was announced the big man will debut at MLW FIGHTLAND, which takes place on November 8th from Chicago, IL.

https://twitter.com/TheAceyBaby/status/1050914229803540481

Ace Romero is best known for his size and agility. This year, he’s wrestled for Rockstar Pro, CZW, House of Hardcore, AAW and more. You can follow him on Twitter at @TheAceybaby. Some fans will recognize Romero from this crazy ‘pounce’ video that went viral earlier this summer.

MLW FIGHTLAND

The main event for MLW FIGHTLAND on 11/8 will be a World Tag Team championship match. The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix) cornered by Konnan will defend against LA Park & Hijo de LA Park, presented by Salina de la Renta.

Other top stars signed to appear include MLW World Heavyweight Champion Low Ki, Sami Callihan, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, World Middleweight Champion MJF with Aria Blake, Shane “Swerve” Strickland and more.

WWE To Release Eddie Guerrero Documentary On YouTube

Chris Stephens
-
1

WWE will premiere the first episode in a new documentary series on Sunday. The company announced the debut episode of WWE Untold will premiere on their YouTube channel at 1 PM.

The first episode will focus on the life and career of Eddie Guerrero.

Eddie Guerrero Documentary

“Eddie Guerrero was one of the most beloved Superstars in WWE history,” A WWE press release reads. “He played a huge role in defining SmackDown as a brand. The newest edition of the documentary series ‘WWE Untold’ explores Guerrero’s effect on the blue brand as it approaches its 1000th episode, and will stream live on WWE’s YouTube channel this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.”

The documentary will come just two days before Smackdown’s 1000th episode is scheduled to air.

“Featuring exclusive interviews with John Cena, Batista, Kurt Angle, JBL, Paul Heyman, Sasha Banks, Aiden English and Vickie Guerrero, this edition of “WWE Untold” will examine how Guerrero emerged as a leader on SmackDown in the early days of the 2002 brand split.”

Guerrero was the Smackdown brand champion in early 2004. He defeated Brock Lesnar at No Way Out and held the belt for 133 days. Guerrero would drop the title to JBL at the Great American Bash that year.

“Before SmackDown’s historic 1000th episode, take an incredible behind-the-scenes look at one of the blue brand’s greatest Superstars in an all-new edition of “WWE Untold,” streaming live on WWE’s YouTube channel this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT!”

WWE Working On Backup Plans Should Crown Jewel Be Cancelled

Chris Stephens
-
9

There is mounting political pressure for WWE to “pause” or cancel their upcoming show in Saudi Arabia. Senators are now calling on WWE to not go through with the event.

According to a report from the Wrestling Observer, backup plans are being developed in case the show does not take place.

Linda McMahon’s role in the Trump administration is playing a role in the pressure the Senators are putting on WWE.

“Private enterprise is private enterprise, different than a governmental entity,” Sen. Bob Menendez said to the media. “but because [Linda McMahon] is part of the president’s cabinet, it falls into the grey area where the administration really should give it some thought and maybe even prevail upon them not doing it.”

Several media outlets have also pulled out of an upcoming Business conference in Saudi Arabia.

Why Is There Political Pressure To Cancel Crown Jewel?

Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is missing and presumed dead. He entered the Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey on October 2nd, 2018 and has never been seen again. US spies are saying they have proof he was assassinated on the order of the Saudi Royal Family, a charge they are denying.

Furthermore, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau angered the Saudi Royal family recently as well. Trudeau called for the KSA to release journalists being held prisoner in the country and scheduled for beheadings. Following Trudeau’s comments, the KSA expelled Canadian diplomats from the country. They also pulled home Saudi Arabian students who had been studying abroad in Canada. As of this writing, no Canadians are scheduled for Crown Jewel.

Mickie James Talks Ronda Rousey’s Progression in WWE

Jake Skudder
-
0

WWE Women’s Division Superstar and veteran Mickie James recently spoke to The Hype Magazine. James gave some interesting comments on RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey and her WWE progression thus far.

The WWE legend stated that “I think she’s come a long way since she debuted on WrestleMania. It’s tough because you go from being in the ring with Kurt Angle, Triple H, and Stephanie [McMahon]. Stephanie has so much heat. Fans love her and hate her and want to love to hate her.” James clarified her comments further by claiming that “you’re in there with the best of the best and then go from that platform into the women’s division, which is a whole other animal of the family.”

Adapting To The Locker Room

James also discussed how Ronda has adapted to the road and locker room, stating that “In terms of the locker room and on the road together and us always working together to create these moments and matches. While trying to understand that cycle, but I think she’s working hard and she’s trying hard.” Mickie also felt that “it’s a different world for her and I think it’s a different dynamic in the sense of that we’re all competitive, clearly, but we’re also all a family and we all must work together. You are only as good as the person in there lets you be at the end of the day. Hopefully, they are professional enough to let you do that.”

Comparing MMA to Pro Wrestling

James also compared Ronda’s career in Mixed Martial Arts to Pro Wrestling, saying that “I think that’s probably the biggest difference for her, that and to understand that nobody is out to get her.” I think that she’s trying hard and I’m sure that it’s a different world for her to get adapted to and she’s recognizing that this is a whole different animal. I think she loves it here in the WWE.”

H/T to Wrestlinginc for the transcription

Update On Kurt Angle’s WWE Status

Jon Fuentes
-
2

Monday Night RAW earlier this week featured the return of WWE Hall Of Famer Kurt Angle. Several weeks ago, RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon placed Angle on a forced “vacation.” There was no given timeframe to when Angle was to be expected back. However, he made his highly-anticipated return to qualify for the WWE World Cup.

Angle was dressed up in a Conquistador costume for a Battle Royal that featured several indy wrestlers with different gimmicks. Corbin inserted himself into the match, but was last eliminated by Angle, who unmasked himself after his victory. Now Angle will participate in the WWE World Cup at the “Crown Jewel” even in Saudi Arabia.

Per a report from PWInsider, Angle will be a part of Monday Night RAW next week. He will also be a regular character going forward. It’s likely they’ll be moving forward with the feud between Angle and Corbin. There have been rumors that Angle and Corbin could face off in a Survivor Series match to determine who will be RAW’s General Manager.

Angle has been training hard for his in-ring return to WWE. Many believe he could finally get his long-awaited singles match at WrestleMania next year in New Jersey.

What do you think will be Angle’s role on RAW in the coming weeks?

Seth Rollins Explains Why He Wants To Wrestle Kenny Omega

Jon Fuentes
-
2

WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins is undoubtedly one of the best professional wrestlers on the planet right now. However, across the pond, there’s another man who rivals him in that department. That man is current IWGP heavyweight champion Kenny Omega. “The Cleaner” has been the face of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) for quite some time.

With his contract coming up soon, however, Omega could possibly hit the free agency market. That would make him ripe for the plucking for WWE. WWE will be able to offer Omega a contract that likely no other promotion can match. Especially with the money they’ve made from their recent broadcast deals and shows in Saudi Arabia. The professional wrestling juggernaut is expected to make big moves once several top stars’ contracts expire in January of 2019.

Rollins hopes that this is the case. Appearing at the ACE Comic Con in Chicago, Illinois earlier today (Fri. October 12, 2018), Rollins answered some questions from fans. One fan asked “The Architect” who he’d like to share the ring with that isn’t signed to WWE right now. Unsurprisingly, Rollins named Omega:

“I would like to face Kenny Omega,” said Rollins with playful authority. “I am the best wrestler in the world, and would like to prove that.”

What do you think about Rollins wanting to wrestle Omega?

H/T WrestleZone for the transcriptions

IMPACT To Air David Arquette Match During One Night Only PPV

Jon Fuentes
-
2

It looks like David Arquette will be a part of IMPACT Wrestling’s “One Night Only” pay-per-view (PPV). The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion has reentered the professional wrestling world in recent months. He recently teamed up with RJ City at a Border City Wrestling event. In fact, it was Border City Wrestling’s 25th-anniversary show from Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

The show took place at the St. Clair College Gymnasium last weekend. Arquette and RJ took on “Halal Beefcake” Joe Coleman and Idris Abraham in a Tag Team match. Arquette and City picked up the win, in a match professional wrestling fans will now get to witness next month.

It looks like IMPACT Wrestling will air the match during their “One Night Only” PPV on Friday, November 9th on the Global Wrestling Network. It’s unknown as of this writing if Arquette has come to any sort of agreement with the promotion.

However, it should be known that he has been working the indy scene a lot lately. He also recently visited WWE headquarters for unknown reasons. It’s believed he was likely filming material for the WWE Network. TMZ Sports was able to get some video of Arquette and RJ City’s match in Windsor. Check out a clip of Arquette hitting a flying maneuver during the bout here:

What do you think about IMPACT airing one of Arquette’s matches?

Trish Stratus & Lita Could Stick Around After Evolution

Jon Fuentes
-
2

WWE Hall Of Famers Lita and Trish Stratus will return to the ring later this month (Sun. October 28th, 2018). The pair will be involved in the first-ever all-female pay-per-view (PPV) in WWE history. They will team up against the duo of Alexa Bliss and Mickie James.

Initially, Trish and Lita were scheduled to have their own singles matches on the card. Trish was to have a one-on-one match with Bliss, while Lita was booked for a singles match with James. However, as the storyline progressed on WWE TV, it was revealed on RAW this week that the match would instead be a Tag Team bout.

It looks like this could be just the first of many Tag Teams between Trish and Lita. PWInsider reports that WWE is planning to have the two stick around after Evolution. The plan would be to have them appear on “major shows” as a team moving forward.

It wasn’t specifically mentioned which shows WWE is hoping for, however, obvious candidates such as Survivor Series and WrestleMania come to mind. This is also very interesting considering the rumors surrounding possible Women’s Tag Team Titles coming to WWE.

What do you think about Trish and Lita sticking around WWE as a team?

Edge Pulled From SmackDown 1000?, Former WCW Heavyweight Champions On Table For 3

Daniel Pena
-
2

– Following this week’s episode of SmackDown LIVE, WWE.com announced that Edge would return to host a special edition of “The Cutting Edge” next Tuesday as part of SmackDown’s 1000th episode. It’s quite possible that the WWE Hall of Famer’s appearance has already been nixed since WWE.com is no longer advertising the talk show segment as taking place. The announcement now redirects to the “Shows” page.

Edge is not otherwise advertised for SmackDown 1000 by WWE.com or the official website of the Capital One Arena. WWE.com posted their preview for the show tonight and there’s no mention of Edge.

Here is WWE.com’s original announcement:

“The Rated-R Superstar is coming home.

“Edge is returning to host a special edition of his talk show “The Cutting Edge” next Tuesday as part of SmackDown’s historic 1000th episode.

“The WWE Hall of Famer was responsible for many of the blue brand’s greatest moments, whether it was stepping up as one of the SmackDown’s premiere Superstars after the initial brand split in 2002, his unforgettable Money in the Bank cash-in on The Undertaker or running roughshod over SmackDown with General Manager Vickie Guerrero in his corner.

“What will he have to say? Find out when “The Cutting Edge” returns during SmackDown 1000, next Tuesday at 8/7 C on USA Network!”

– A new episode of Table for 3 featuring Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page, and Big Show will air this Monday night on the WWE Network immediately following Raw. The former WCW World Heavyweight Champions share untold tales and their most memorable moments from WCW Monday Nitro. Here is the synopsis:

“Legendary WCW ‘Big Boys’ Kevin Nash, DDP, and Big Show gather to share untold tales and their most memorable moments from WCW Monday Nitro!”

Rey Mysterio Advertised To Wrestle Twice At SmackDown 1000, Peyton Royce Reflects On Her Long Journey

Daniel Pena
-
0

– A return to WWE has been rumored for Rey Mysterio since he was a surprise entrant in the 2018 Men’s Royal Rumble Match in January and it will finally happen next week.

WWE announced this week that Mysterio will square off with United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in a WWE World Cup Qualifying Match on next Tuesday’s historic 1000th episode of SmackDown LIVE in Washington D.C. Mysterio is advertised to wrestle twice on the show as WWE revealed tonight in an email to those in the D.C. area that he will also compete in a tag team match.

In updated advertising for the event, Mysterio is slated to team with WWE Champion AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan against Randy Orton, The Miz, and Nakamura. A match pitting Styles and Bryan against Samoa Joe and Miz was previously advertised.

WWE also noted in the email that Flair will go one-on-one with SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch (after previously advertising Flair, Asuka, and Naomi vs. Lynch and The IIconics). This is presumably a dark match since they’re scheduled to face off at Evolution in a Last Woman Standing Match.

– After wrestling at WWE Super Show-Down last Saturday in her home country of Australia, Peyton Royce reflected on her long journey from the independents.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoxA2xFnkLw/

Royce also revealed that she would spend thousands of dollars on professional photos hoping it would land her a tryout with WWE.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BozyA15HXCT/

Royce and fellow Australian Billie Kay beat Naomi and Asuka in a tag team match, with Royce scoring the pin on Naomi.

Ricochet Debuts New Ring Gear (Photos), Nia Jax Wrestling Again At WWE House Shows

Daniel Pena
-
1

– Not only did Ricochet celebrate his 30th birthday at last night’s NXT live event in Saint Charles, Missouri, he also debuted new ring gear. Instead of wearing long tights, the NXT North American Champion competed in traditional wrestling trunks.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0RDrsgL9j/

In a match against Adam Cole, Ricochet retained the NXT North American Championship after nailing him with the 630 Splash.

https://twitter.com/search?q=place%3A13eb8d7f6e12a684

– Nia Jax is wrestling at a house show tonight for the first time since her return from a reported leg injury on Raw on September 17. The former Raw Women’s Champion revealed on social media that she’s working this weekend’s tour starting with tonight’s show in Syracuse, New York.

https://twitter.com/NiaJaxWWE/status/1050732813031563266

Jax last wrestled at a house show on July 22 in Pikeville, Kentucky, losing to then-Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss in a Triple Threat Match that also included Natalya.

Baron Corbin Responds To Khabib Nurmagomedov, Injured WWE Star Eyes Match Against Rey Mysterio

Andrew Ravens
-
7

Baron Corbin Responds To Khabib Nurmagomedov

Acting WWE RAW General Manager Baron Corbin responded to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov claiming on his official Twitter account that WWE wants to sign him. He also took a shot at the WWE by using the hashtag #FakeFights. As result, Corbin responded with the following:

Injured WWE Star Eyes Match Against Rey Mysterio

Although Sami Zayn is still on the sidelines, he is already eyeing a match with the returning Rey Mysterio inside of a WWE ring. Zayn has been out of action after undergoing surgery on both rotator cuffs and isn’t expected back until early 2019. The original belief was that he should be back in time for WrestleMania 35 next year.

Zayn was last seen when he suffered a loss to Bobby Lashley at the WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view event in Chicago, Illinois at the Allstate Arena on the WWE Network. MITB was the last date with the company for Zayn before he took time off.

Mysterio is slated to make his return to the WWE by taking on WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in a non-title WWE World Cup qualifier at SmackDown 1000 week. Zayn tweeted out the following:

New Matches Advertised For WWE Live Event At MSG

Andrew Ravens
-
1

The WWE is slated to make a return to world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, in New York City on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 for a live event. This event was originally advertised to feature the superstars from the blue brand, SmackDown Live. However, the company has made some changes to the card.

The first advertisements for the show had AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe and Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz. With the change made from a SmackDown show to a RAW event, new matches have been booked. The line-up now features:

  • (Steel Cage Match) Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
  • RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Mickie James
  • RAW Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose

Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, Elias, Jinder Mahal, Alexa Bliss, and Bayley are also advertised for this show. The WWE will be announcing more matches for this live event in the coming months.

For decades, WWE considered MSG their home arena and only the company held events at this arena. However, that all changed once ROH and NJPW teamed up to hold an event there during WrestleMania 34 weekend.

AJ Styles On Wanting To Wrestle NXT UK Star, Alexa Bliss Gets New Tattoo

Andrew Ravens
-
4

AJ Styles On Wanting To Wrestle NXT UK Star

WWE Champion AJ Styles recently spoke with The Daily Star. During the interview, he brought up how he and WWE NXT UK Superstar Tyler Bate could have an unbelievable match.

Styles said, “If the opportunity presents itself, I think that him and I could have an unbelievable match.” The publication also got a comment from Bate, who stated about the potential match, “I think I could have a good one with AJ.”

Styles will make his next title defense against Daniel Bryan at the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel pay-per-view event takes place on November 2nd, 2018 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the King Saud University Stadium on the WWE Network. 

Alexa Bliss Gets New Tattoo

Former WWE RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss had tattoo work done at Metamorph Studios in Chicago this week and mentioned it on her official Instagram account with the “#WhiteInkTattoo” hashtag. She did not reveal the tattoo, which you can see here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Boz-89IBNgS/?utm_source=ig_embed

Bliss and Mickie James are slated to take on WWE Hall of Famers Mickie James and Trish Stratus at the upcoming Evolution pay-per-view event on Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Long Island, New York at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Bobby Roode To Replace Kevin Owens In WWE Mixed Match Challenge

Andrew Ravens
-
0

WWE has announced who will be replacing Kevin Owens in the second season of Mixed Match Challenge that airs on Facebook after SmackDown Live goes off the air on the USA Network.

Former WWE United States Champion Bobby Roode will replace the former Universal Champion and team up with Natalya. They will take on Mickie James and Bobby Lashley on next Tuesday’s episode.

If you recall, Natalya & Owens lost to Ember Moon & Braun Strowman during the first episode of the second season of the show. The reason for the change is due to Owens being out of action after suffering a knee injury and getting surgery.

Dave Meltzer reported in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the extent of Owens’ knee injury is unknown at this time. He’s currently scheduled for minor surgery, but they will not know the full extent of the damage until they go in and operate. The internal fear is that he could be out for 8 months, which would project his return timeframe to be anytime from February to June of 2019.

An interesting state has surfaced online about the second season of Mixed Match Challenge, which is the fact that this marks the third time that a wrestler has had to be replaced in thus far this season. Moon replaced Alexa Bliss in the tournament, and James replaced Sasha Banks.

Ten co-ed teams will participate in a round-robin style tournament to determine the winners. The finals of the tournament will take place at the upcoming WWE TLC pay-per-view on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 in San Jose, California at the SAP Center and will air on the WWE Network and some traditional pay-per-view outlets.

1...1,5621,5631,564...3,098Page 1,563 of 3,098