Matt Tremont has been pulled from the CZW Tournament of Death. Delaware requires for all participants in the TOD, to take a blood test, due to the competitors bleeding heavily in the matches. Tremont could not pass the test, due to his pancreas.
This will also be Sami Callahan's last CZW match, as he has signed with WWE.
The Flying Eagle
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The show begins with a teaser of what is to come tonight. A list of superstars that have fallen to the Shield are shown. All three tonight will have singles matches: Seth Rollins vs. Kane, Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan and Dean Ambrose vs. Randy Orton.
Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring, with Roman Reigns. Kane makes his way to the ring, with Daniel Bryan.
1/2 WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins w/ Roman Reigns vs. Kane w/ Daniel Bryan
Seth begins with a Side Headlock, running the ropes. Seth dodges a tackle by Kane, but is taken to the corner. Kane whips Rollins, as he does a Float Over. Rollins is taken out with a Big Boot. Pin, but a kick out. Kane connects with a Vertical Suplex. Pin, but a kick out. Rollins is locked in a Rear Chin Lock. Seth gets out with fists, running the ropes. Rollins is taken out with a Back Body Drop. Pin, but a kick out. Seth is hit with a Snapmare, as Kane runs the ropes. Seth connects with a Dropkick. Rollins ...
Derrick Bateman spoke on Thursday with Inside the Ropes about his WWE release and more. Check out the highlights:
On the differences between developmental now and the territories: “I think every legend you speak to talks about how beneficial the territorial system was and how good it was to get to work with someone different every night, and every place you go there’d be a different style, so you’d be learning all the time. It’s not the same now in developmental but I think they try their best to replicate it as much as possible, which is impossible.”
On WWE bringing back Tough Enough in 2011 while NXT was occurring: “First off any show that has Stone Cold on it, berating people is my kinda show. He’s the man. In terms of Tough Enough being there, on one hand it’s cool that it’s exposure for WWE and television, but then another part of me is thinking, “Sweet, Silent Rage is on TV and I’m out h...
Conor McGregor – image via UFC.com
The bout was announced this afternoon by the promotion via Twitter (@
Cezar Ferreira – image via Fuel.tv
A couple of featherweights are set to meet in Boston in former WEC champ Mike Brown (26-8) and Swedish fighter Akira Corassani (11-3-1) as part of UFC on FOX Sports 1.
The promotion confirmed the matchup on Twitter (@UFC) along with several other matches on Friday evening.
- Joe Silva & Sean Shelby’s day in review: Conor McGregor vs Andy Ogle, Mike Brown vs Akira Corassani and Nick Ring vs Uriah Hall in Boston.
UFC on Fox Sports 1: 1 is expected to take place on A...
Welterweights Carlos ‘The Natural Born Killer’ Condit (28-7) and Martin ‘The Hitman’ Kampmann (20-6) are set to square off in a rematch in the main event of UFC on FOX Sports 1: 2 at the end of August.
The two were named as the headliners on Friday evening by FOXSports.com.
UFC on FOX Sports 1: Condit vs. Kampmann II is expected to take place on August 28, 2013 at th...
Thursday’s Impact Wrestling episode scored a 0.83 cable TV rating while averaging 1.06 million viewers.
Viewers were down 26% from last week’s live episode, which scored a 1.07 rating and averaged 1.38 million viewers.
This episode was TNA’s least viewed show in over three years since the Monday night experiment.
Thursday’s Impact Wrestling episode scored a 0.83 cable TV rating while averaging 1.06 million viewers.
Viewers were down 26% from last week’s live episode, which scored a 1.07 rating and averaged 1.38 million viewers.
This episode was TNA’s least viewed show in over three years since the Monday night experiment.
Backstage Reaction to TNA’s Low Rating….
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The former Derrick Bateman, Michael Hutter, joined Inside The Ropes to discuss his career in WWE. Highlights from the interview:
Differences between developmental now and the territories: “I think every legend you speak to talks about how beneficial the territorial system was and how good it was to get to work with someone different every night, and every place you go there’d be a different style, so you’d be learning all the time. It’s not the same now in developmental but I think they try their best to replicate it as much as possible, which is impossible.”
His thoughts on WWE bringing back Tough Enough in 2011 while NXT was occurring: “First off any show that has Stone Cold on it, berating people is my kinda show. He’s the man. In terms of Tough Enough being there, on one hand it’s cool that it’s exposure for WWE and television, but then another part of me is thinking, “Sweet, Silent Rage is on TV and I’m out here on NXT Redemption ...
Australian heavyweight Soa Palelei
Officials with the Australian department of the promotion Tweeted (@UFC_Australia) the update.
- S...
The Ultimate Fighter season seventeen finalist Uriah Hall (7-3) will step into the Octagon this August in Boston when he takes on middleweight Nick ‘The Promise’ Ring (13-2) at the upcoming UFC on FOX Sports 1: 1 event.
The bout was confirmed late Thursday night on Twitter (@UFCONFOX) by the top promotion.
- #BREAKING: @Promise_RiiNG will face @UriahHallMMA in a middleweight bout, August 17 in Boston on @FoxSports1!
UFC on Fox Spor...
Rafaello Oliveira – photo via UFC.com
Stepping in for ‘The Bull’ will be the ‘Tractor’ Rafaello Oliveira (15-5) who will take on Edson ‘Junior’ Barboza (11-1) at the Las Vegas show.
Officials with the promotion a...
Bibiano Fernandes, ONE FC interim bantamweight champ – Image via ONEFC Facebook page
Press Release – Newport Beach, CA. (May 31, 2013) – At 3-0, former NCAA wrestling champion Bubba Jenkins is ready to begin the next chapter in his career as the #1 world ranked prospect has signed a long-term promotional agreement with Bellator. Jenkins is scheduled to make his Bellator debut this summer and will be given a number of fights before entering The Toughest Tournament in Sports.
“Bubba Jenkins is MMA’s top young prospect and we have the optimal developmental program to maximize that talent,” Bellator CEO & Chairman Bjorn R...
WWE has published an article revealing that Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar have arrived unannounced at the WWE headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Monday morning. Here are the contents of the article:
STAMFORD, Conn. — Brock Lesnar and adviser Paul Heyman arrived unannounced at WWE headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Monday morning. WWE.com obtained a photo of the pair inside the lobby of the building.
@HeymanHustle
“… about to give my client @BrockLesnar a guided tour … of @WWE World HQ in Stamford, CT!”
Although the purpose of their visit is presently unclear, Heyman tweeted a series of messages alluding to a surprise that he and Lesnar would reveal on Raw, live on USA Network at 8/7 p.m. CT tonight. In a tweet posted Monday morning, Heyman wrote he planned to give Lesnar a tour of the WWE headquarters.
Lesnar is scheduled to face WWE COO Triple H in a Steel Cage...
Today is the 33rd birthday of arguably the most popular “unsigned” wrestler in the world, Colt Cabana.
Without the benefit of WWE’s multi-million-dollar marketing machine or any significant TV exposure, Cabana has established a large and loyal worldwide following.
Interestingly, his actual wrestling accounts for only a small portion of his popularity. Like most independent wrestlers, he typically dons the spandex and boots in front of small crowds in high school gymnasiums, armories and, recently, a dinner theater.
It is, rather, Cabana’s wrestling-related side projects — and the DIY philosoph...
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has published a new blog entry on Jrsbarbq.com. Here are some highlights.
Tim Tebow to WWE: “My idea that Tim Tebow might find success in WWE apparently struck a chord with some media types. It’s not the worst idea I’ve ever spewed. Tebow is young, 25, big and athletic, enjoys working with charitable organizations ala Make a Wish Foundation, etc and is coachable. Tim could be a positive role model in the ring and touch lives around the world via the WWE’s global footprint. (Of course, being a positive role model in the ring in today’s world often times means getting booed out of the building.)
“Is Tebow to WWE a long shot? Absolutely. I doubt, but don’t know, that it’s ever been seriously discussed within the WWE. But it’s certainly an intriguing idea if for nothing else for a well constructed, long term storyline that could culminate at WrestleMania 30 in New Orleans.”
Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H at Extreme Rule...
Partial Source: The Pro Wrestling Torch
The following is scheduled for tonight’s WWE Monday Night RAW…
* Paul Heyman has teased an “extreme surprise.”
* WWE will continue promoting the top feud of John Cena vs. Ryback for the WWE Title.
* The build for the three-way for the World Title between Dolph Ziggler (with Big E. Langston and A.J. Lee), Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter), and Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) will be focused on.
* The Miz is scheduled to return tonight.
* The scheduled dark match for tonight is John Cena & Alberto Del Rio vs. Ryback & Dolph Ziggler.
2 **CONFIRMED** Matches For Tonight’s WWE RAW Telecast (GO NOW >>>)!!
...WWE sent out the following today…
SUSAN G. KOMEN® AND WWE® “MAKE MOM PROUD”
STAMFORD, Conn., May 6, 2013 – Susan G. Komen and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced an awareness campaign, “Make Mom Proud,” to support the fight against breast cancer. The TV and digital campaign, which coincides with Mother’s Day, calls on supporters to do something meaningful for their moms and the other important women in their lives.
As part of the campaign, WWE will urge fans to support moms by taking steps to educate themselves about the disease, participate in local Susan G. Komen Races in their communities, and donate to Komen, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research and community outreach programs. The campaign will be promoted through all of WWE’s assets, including TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media.
“WWE fans are making a tremendous contribution to our mission to help women with breast cancer by supporting our community bre...
– CHIKARA has confirmed eleven teams for the 2013 Tag World Grand Prix. The event takes place on May 18th in Chicago, IL…
* The Heart Throbs
* Devastation Corporation
* AC/DC (Cannon and Corbin)
* Los Ice Creams
* The Baltic Seige
* The Bravado Brothers
* The Kentucky Buffet
* The Spectral Envoy (Hallowicked & Frightmare)
* Heidi Lovelace and Saturyn
* Da Soul Touchaz
* Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya & CJ Esparza)
* Pieces of Hate (Jigsaw & Shard)
– Here is the latest CHIKARA podcast:
– Here is episode one of “The Beatdown”:
100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTO): A *HOT* Miss Tessmacher *BOOTY IN A THONG* Pic!!!!
...Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
– WWE champion John Cena updated his injury status, stating his ankle has improved to where he does not need athletic support.
Good morning @WWE @twitter @twitter_es 2 days with 0 tape and feeling GR8! @cnnbrk @thetodayshow @BravoAndy @KellyandMichael #RTimeIsNow
– As noted earlier today here on the website, a key WWE official is under the impression WrestleMania 29 generated approximately 750,000 North American PPV buys. This is slightly above last year’s event which ended up totaling over 1 million buys.
After WrestleMania 29, WWE noted the event drew a reported $72 million, an increase of about $5 million from last year. This makes WrestleMania an event that has gone from making $20-25 million to around $40 million in a few years. Of the $67 million WrestleMania generated last year, WWE itself took in approximately $36.2 million.
– Ryback is being advertised to appear at the 5/23 WWE NXT taping.
– Chris Jericho and The Miz are being advertised for tomorrow’s RAW TV taping in Virginia. The Miz has been off TV for a few weeks to shoot Christmas Bounty for ABC Family.
– As noted yesterday here on the website, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman are also expected to appear on RAW this week to continue the angle with Triple H.
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MMACanada.net talks with UFC middleweight number one contender Chris Weidman in Toronto at Grant Brothers MMA. Weidman talks training camp, his plans to spoil the UFC’s plans with Anderson Silva, his strategy and motivation plus what it will mean to become UFC middleweight champion. Weidman vs. Silva takes place on July 6, 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ring of Honor’s next PPV main event will feature a Brother vs. Brother match for the ROH world title. At the “Best in the World” iPPV on June 22, Jay Briscoe will defend his title against his brother Mark Briscoe.
The match was announced at Sunday’s ROH TV tapings in Toronto.
100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Velvet Sky, Daffney & Angelina Love All **HANGING OUT** Together!!!
Contactmusic.com is featuring an interview with TNA President Dixie Carter where she talks about the name value of Hulk Hogan and how he is one of the most recognizable faces ever.
“He (Hulk) is bigger than any brand, company, name – he is synonymous with wrestling and is probably one of the most recognisable faces or figures on the entire planet. Name me someone who is alive today who’d be more recognisable in any corner of the world? In places like Africa and Asia, or if you were walking in Thailand? Princess Diana or Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley maybe? But they aren’t even with us anymore. The Rock? ‘Well, if you are walking in a village in Africa would people know who The Rock was? I think his film work has been outstanding. I’m a huge fan of The Rock, I think he is phenomenal, but would that happen?”
To read the entire interview with Carter, click here
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
– According to the recent WWE quarterly report, the company plans to replace their current jet by purchasing a new 2006 model for around $27.5 million as we noted yesterday. They are expected to sell the previous jet that has been in use since 1998.
– The current line of Mattel WWE action figures are now the No. 1 action figure property in the United States.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
The figure released by WWE about WrestleMania 29 generating around $72 million, an increase of $5 million from WrestleMania 28 last year, means WrestleMania has gone from a show averaging $20-$25 million to around $40 million only a few years. Of the $67 million that Wrestlemania 28 generated last year, WWE itself took in around $36.2 million.
WWE stated that WrestleMania 29 this year was expected to exceed 1 million buys. While it isn’t expected to beat the record still held by WrestleMania 23, a key official in WWE was claiming that the show drew around 750,000 buys in North America putting it slightly above last year. A preliminary number is scheduled to be released by WWE in late May.
100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Jennifer Lopez **NEW BIKINI SHOTS**!!!!
...Although TNA is advertising iMPACT! Wrestling as airing live on Spike TV, a decision was made to rarely go live. The current taping format is taping two shows in one night and the plan going forward is to start filming the shows around 7:00 p.m. for events held in the Eastern time zone meaning it would air on around a one hour tape delay.
They tape the show without commercial breaks allowing them to get the show done in 90-100 minutes and then tape a second show from 8:40 until around 10:15 p.m. Both tapings in Pennsylvania two weeks ago were finished around 10:15 p.m. Going live with the first show including commercial breaks would push the second taping to nearly 11:45 p.m. on a Thursday night.
100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTO): A *HOT* Miss Tessmacher *BOOTY IN A THONG* Pic!!!!
...Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
According to sources, WWE has interest in putting the NXT show on the air in the United States by this fall. The show currently available on the XBOX, in Canada and overseas. One source stated the company was in talks about landing the show on Syfy, the current home of SmackDown and the former home of NXT when WWE phased out the weekly ECW television show.
The format would stay close to how they tape shows currently at Full Sail University featuring developmental wrestlers along with established WWE talent that are brought in for special appearances. The thought process behind getting a television deal for NXT makes sense for WWE in that if they continue to put out tons of hours of weekly television and get paid for it in what was described as the only “real place where money is made these days.”
Credit: TMZ.com
Chael Sonnen has a retirement plan: turn into Vince McMahon. A rep for Sonnen told TMZ that he wants to buy WWE after he retires from UFC competition. The rep said Sonnen isn’t joking and is already taking meetings with friends in the investment world about plans to do so.
A rep for WWE (which is worth half a billion, by the way) told TMZ, “We are a publicly traded company, so more than welcome to purchase shares of WWE stock and become one of our valued shareholders.”
Here is the full article from TMZ.com:
HUGE retirement plans for mega-rich UFC fighter Chael Sonnen — he tells TMZ, he wants to buy the WWE when he quits fighting … a company valued at half a BILLION dollars.
And...
Here are some more comments from Jim Ross’ weekend blog about NXT and more:
On the latest WWE NXT taping: “Several kids stood out this past week in Orlando including Adrian Neville, Bo Dallas, The Bray Wyatt Family, Sami Zayn, Kassius Ohno, Summer Rae (Yep, the same long legged young lady who is now with Fandango), Curt Hawkins, Big E Langston, and Damien Sandow among others. This is not a compete list but I’m simply going off my aged memory. Some newcomers and a couple of new tag teams stuck their toe in the water plus I saw some talents who have viable verbal skills in an organic delivery which is always best.”
On the WWE Performance Center: “NXT personnel expect to be in the new, Performance Center by July if all continues to go well with the contractors. This facility will be for NXT talents AND regular WWE talents ...
- John Cena is back today with an update on his bruised heel injury. Here is what he wrote on Twitter:
“Good morning @WWE @twitter @twitter_es 2 days with 0 tape and feeling GR8! @cnnbrk @thetodayshow @BravoAndy @KellyandMichael #RTimeIsNow”
- Dolph Ziggler hyped tonight’s WWE Smackdown live event at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD in a new Tout video.
Several top WWE superstars are scheduled for tomorrow night’s Raw from the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, VA.
The official website for the Roanoke Civic Center is advertising Chris Jericho for the event. The Miz, who has been away filming a new movie, is also scheduled to make a return.
F4WOnline.com is reporting that Brock Lesnar will also be on hand for the event to continue his on-going storyline with Triple H.
Several top WWE superstars are scheduled for tomorrow night’s Raw from the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, VA.
The official website for the Roanoke Civic Center is advertising Chris Jericho for the event. The Miz, who has been away filming a new movie, is also scheduled to make a return.
F4WOnline.com is reporting that Brock Lesnar will also be on hand for the event to continue his on-going storyline with Triple H.
Cody Rhodes Not Thrilled with WWE, Celebrity Takes Shot at The Rock, Undertaker’s Return Feud
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- John Cena is back today with an update on his bruised heel injury. Here is what he wrote on Twitter:
“Good morning @WWE @twitter @twitter_es 2 days with 0 tape and feeling GR8! @cnnbrk @thetodayshow @BravoAndy @KellyandMichael #RTimeIsNow”
- Dolph Ziggler hyped tonight’s WWE Smackdown live event at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD in a new Tout video.
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What makes a great technical wrestling match? There are a few things, actually.
It isn’t just about straight up mat wrestling (although that’s a obviously a big part of it). It’s also about flow and making sense of the movements. It’s about pace, precision and logic- but only in regard to the wrestling itself. This isn’t about the microphone work or the high spots. Technical wrestling is simply wrestling at its most humble.
As much as I love this particular category, I’m certain I haven’t seen every truly great match that could qualify as one of the best examples of ring-technicians at work. In addition, there are several matches I am torn between and a few I’m on the fence about. For those reasons I’m starting this off with just 5 out of the top 10, with the second part of the list to follow within the next few days.
I am not ranking the matches, as you’ll see for yourself when you notice the absence of specific numbers. The reason for this? Whenever you’re tal...
On Saturday, the UK based Cage Warriors Fighting Championship promotion returned to Cardiff, Wales with Cage Warriors 54.
The Motorpoint Arena Cardiff played host and saw former TUF 7 competitor Jesse Taylor defend his middleweight title by earning a first round submission of opponent John Phillips.
Taylor was able to secure a takedown Saturday night and opened up with some ground-and-pound while attempting to move into a better position. As Phillips tried to defend himself he opened up an opportunity for a guillotine choke whic...
- WWE has put together a top 10 compilation of “Good Guys Gone Bad” as seen below:
- Friday’s WWE SmackDown scored 54,677 in social media activity, which is the lowest score of the year.
- Several NXT stars are on the road with the WWE main roster this weekend. Here are some notes on their appearances at live events:
* Bray Wyatt defeated Alex Riley
* Adrian Neville (the former PAC) defeated Heath Slater
* Emma teamed up with Divas Champion Kaitlyn to get a win over Tamina Snuka
* Cory Graves...
- Triple H and Stephanie McMahon attended the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Robert Guerrero fight in Las Vegas last night.
- As noted earlier, WWE removed CM Punk from their event pages for all of their summer pay-per-view events through SummerSlam. However, Punk was still advertised for several RAW television tapings, starting with the RAW taping on May 27th at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Punk was also advertised for the upcoming RAW tours in Japan, Taiwan and Australia.
WWE has recently decided to removed Punk from all RAW tapings and live events. The only wrestling related events that Punk is advertised for is upcoming Comic-Cons.
...- As noted earlier, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon wrote on Twitter that the two would be attending the Floyd Mayweather vs Robert Guerrero boxing match in Las Vegas. Here is a photo of the two at the event.
- We also noted that several NXT Stars were working WWE live events this weekend. Bray Wyatt debuted a new look, now sporting a face mask. You can check it out below.
- As noted earlier, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon noted on Twitter that the two would be attending the Floyd Mayweather vs Robert Guerrero boxing match in Las Vegas. Here is a photo of the two at the event.
- We also noted that several NXT Stars were working WWE live events this weekend. Bray Wyatt debuted a new look, now sporting a face mask. You can check it out below.
Check Out More Photos of Bray Wyatt’s Debut & Triple & Stephanie Photos….
Here are highlights from the latest Jim Ross blog over on jrsbarbq.com:
- Great trip to Orlando for the NXT tapings Thursday night. Sell out, turn away crowd was thoroughly entertained. Four, one hour broadcasts were taped. The first one airs next weekend for the record. No, I don’t know when NXT is going to air in the USA but efforts are being made to make that happen. Stay tuned and be patient in the USA. NXT has developed a great international following and there are multiple suitors for the brand in the USA.
- Several kids stood out this past week in Orlando including Aiden Neville, Bo Dallas, The Bray Wyatt Family, Sami Zayn, Kassius Ohno, Summer Rae (Yep, the same long legged young lady who is now with Fandango), Curt Hawkins, Big E Langston, and Damien Sandow among others. This is not a compete list but I’m simply going off my aged memory. Some newcomers and a couple of new tag teams stuck their toe in the water plus I saw some talents who have viable verbal skil...
- UFC fighter Chael Sonnen tells TMZ that he wants to buy WWE when he retires from MMA fighting. Chael’s rep told TMZ that he’s not joking and has already met with “bigwig friends in the investment world to enact his takeover.”
A WWE rep told TMZ:
“We are a publicly traded company, so more than welcome to purchase shares of WWE stock and become one of our valued shareholders.”
...- Jake “The Snake” Roberts tweeted this weekend:
“Rehab went better today. Each day I get closer to being ready to educate somebody as what you can accomplish if you apply yourself.”
- Randy Orton vs. Big Show for WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view was teased on Friday’s SmackDown.
- John Cena will not be missing ring time and plans to work through the bruised heel injury. Cena’s RAW live event matches against Ryback have been changed to Cena, Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield to protect Cena. Ryback has worked with Sheamus this weekend.
...- UFC fighter Chael Sonnen tells TMZ that he wants to buy WWE when he retires from MMA fighting. Chael’s rep told TMZ that he’s not joking and has already met with “bigwig friends in the investment world to enact his takeover.”
A WWE rep told TMZ:
“We are a publicly traded company, so more than welcome to purchase shares of WWE stock and become one of our valued shareholders.”
Big Backstage News on Future Plans for CM Punk…
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- Jake “The Snake” Roberts tweeted this weekend:
“Rehab went better today. Each day I get closer to being ready to educate somebody as what you can accomplish if you apply yourself.”
- Randy Orton vs. Big Show for WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view was teased on Friday’s SmackDown.
- John Cena will not be missing ring time and plans to work through the bruised heel injury. Cena’s RAW live event matches against Ryback have been changed to Cena, Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield to protect Cena. Ryback has worked with Sheamus this weekend.
Big News on The Undertaker, Rumored Feuds for Punk & Lesnar, More…
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- UFC fighter Chael Sonnen tells TMZ that he wants to buy WWE when he retires from MMA fighting. Chael’s rep told TMZ that he’s not joking and has already met with “bigwig friends in the investment world to enact his takeover.”
A WWE rep told TMZ:
“We are a publicly traded company, so more than welcome to purchase shares of WWE stock and become one of our valued shareholders.”
PPV buys are inching up but profits are down. That’s the one-sentence summary you should take away from WWE’s recent conference call regarding the newest financials.
A major component of WWE’s future business plans revolves around their new WWE Network. It seems like we’ve been hearing about this proposed network for a couple of years now without any sort of new developments. There’s reason to be bearish about the prospects of such a network getting launched. And, yet, if the network does launch, all hell will break loose for American wrestling fans because the landscape will completely change in terms of...
- Jake “The Snake” Roberts tweeted this weekend:
“Rehab went better today. Each day I get closer to being ready to educate somebody as what you can accomplish if you apply yourself.”
- Randy Orton vs. Big Show for WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view was teased on Friday’s SmackDown.
- John Cena will not be missing ring time and plans to work through the bruised heel injury. Cena’s RAW live event matches against Ryback have been changed to Cena, Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield to protect Cena. Ryback has worked with Sheamus this weekend.
TNA Knockout Mickie James was interviewed by Chris Kelly and she had a few things to say about her current situation...here are a few short highlights from the interview:
"I know I’ve seemed a little bit frustrated as of late in some of my promos and stuff, but I honestly feel that for the past year I’ve probably been on less than 10 shows. I’ve barely done anything."
"It’s so frustrating when you know that you’re one of the best in the world, and you’re sitting at home. I love going out there and making magic and telling a story, but I don’t love pretending that I’m okay sitting at home when I’m not."
"I don't think we have enough girls right now to even have a tag division, unfortunately."
"But what was the point in bringing me back if you were just going to bring her back a week later and then I was going to sit at home?"
Source: www.wrestlezone.com
- The Cobra
From May 23rd there will be a tournament where the winner will become the first ever NXT Woman's Champion, the new title was shown off at the Wrestlemania 29 AXXESS. A picture of the title can be seen at the second source.
Sources: www.ewrestlingnews.com
www.prowrestlingscoops.com/wwe/wwe-news/photo-official-nxt-womens-title-belt/
- The Cobra
...In an interview with Dixie Carter with BANG Showbiz, when talking about Hogan and TNA she incredibly came to this conclusion...
""He (Hulk) is bigger than any brand, company, name.....In places like Africa and Asia, or if you were walking in Thailand? Princess Diana or Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley maybe?. But they aren't even with us anymore. The Rock?"
"Well, if you are walking in a village in Africa would people know who The Rock was?"
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
- The Cobra
...TNA Knockout Mickie James was interviewed by Chris Kelly and she had a few things to say about her current situation...here are a few short highlights from the interview:
"I know I’ve seemed a little bit frustrated as of late in some of my promos and stuff, but I honestly feel that for the past year I’ve probably been on less than 10 shows. I’ve barely done anything."
"It’s so frustrating when you know that you’re one of the best in the world, and you’re sitting at home. I love going out there and making magic and telling a story, but I don’t love pretending that I’m okay sitting at home when I’m not."
"I don't think we have enough girls right now to even have a tag division, unfortunately."
"But what was the point in bringing me back if you were just going to bring her back a week later and then I was going to sit at home?"
Source: www.wrestlezone.com
- The Cobra
C&C Wrestling Factory defeated ACH & Tadarius Thomas in what looked to be a great opener.
Roderick Strong vs. Mike Bennett
Bennett was wearing Zubaz inspired tights. No Bob Evans, but Maria Kanellis was there. Bennett stalled a lot early. They went to the floor, where Strong was sent into the barriers several times. Bennett brought him back in for a two count.
Back in the ring, Strong tried to make a two count but Bennett took him down and slammed him. Bennett nailed a legdrop for a two count. Bennett whipped Strong into the corner but was kicked away. Strong was caught and slammed down for a two count.
Strong mounted a comeback and nailed several clotheslines and leg lariat. Bennett kicked him away during a charge but Strong fought back. Strong got the better of the exchange and nailed a superplex for a two count.
Strong went for a suplex but Bennett nailed him with several elbows and a spinebuster for a two count. Strong leapfrogged over ...
Credit: Mike Johnson & Pwinsider
QUICK RESULTS:
* Caprice Coleman and Cedric Alexander defeated ACH and Tadarius Thomas via pin
* Roderick Strong defeated Mike Bennett via pin
* BJ Whitmer defeated Rhett Titus in an I Quit match
* Jimmy Jacobs and Cliff Compton defeated Michael Elgin and Kevin Steen (replacing Jay Lethal after a mid-match injury) via pin
* Eddie Edwards defeated Taiji Ishimori via pin
* Matt Taven retained the ROH TV Title over Mark Briscoe via pin
* Davey Richards defeated Paul London via pin
* Jay Briscoe retained the ROH Title over Adam Cole via pin
FULL RESULTS:
C&C Wrestling Factory defeated ACH & Tadarius Thomas in what looked to be a great opener.
Roderick Strong vs. Mike Bennett
Bennett was wearing Zubaz inspired tights. No Bob Evans, but Maria Kanellis was there. Bennett stalled a lot early. They went to the...
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Yahoo recently posted an article on Jim Ross’ recent blog mention of Tim Tebow hypothetically going to WWE. Here is what they had to say…
Although Ross only spends a paragraph in his blog on Tim Tebow in the WWE and admits he’s only “jesting,” the possibility is not as far-fetched as it might seem.
For decades, promotions such as the WWE, WCW, and TNA have involved athletes in various storylines. In the 1970s, Muhammad Ali fought Gorilla Monsoon. In WCW, Karl Malone and Dennis Rodman squared off in a pay-per-view match. And TNA has utilized the services of Brandon Jacobs and A.J. Pierzynski.
Even non-athletes, such as David Arquette and Andy Kaufman, have taken part in pro wrestling angles. WWE actually has a celebrity wing of its Hall of Fame, which includes D...
– tjbsoccer25 (Tyler) sent this one along: Hey Ryan, I was at the SmackDown house show tonight in Reading, PA and Ted DiBiase made his in ring return against Corey Graves. DiBiase won the match. Just thought I’d let you know. Keep up the good work.
– Below is a clip of Billy Graham discussing the 1988 backstage WWF fight between “The Mountie” Jacques Rougeau and Dynamite Kid. This fight led to the end of Dynamite’s career with the WWF. The Superstar Billy Graham “Face to Face” DVD is available now on RFvideo.com. The video clip be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkMh2SJ1DZY
Several NXT stars are on the road with the WWE main roster this weekend. Here are some notes on their appearances at live events.
* Bray Wyatt defeated Alex Riley
* Adrian Neville (the former PAC) defeated Heath Slater.
* Emma teamed up with Divas Champion Kaitlyn to get a win over Tamina Snuka.
* Cory Graves is touring with the Smackdown crew this weekend.
* Both Wyatt and Neville have been rumored to be in line for a main roster call up in recent months.
AMAZING Photos of Aksana as a Blonde Showing Off Her Sexy Figure
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At tonight’s ROH Border Wars iPPV, Tomasso Ciampa made a surprise return to the company.
During his appearance, he confronted former manager RD Evans and his new protégé QT Marshall.
Ciampa had been out of action since last August, when he blew out his knee in a match with Jay Lethal.
Several NXT stars are on the road with the WWE main roster this weekend. Here are some notes on their appearances at live events.
* Bray Wyatt defeated Alex Riley
* Adrian Neville (the former PAC) defeated Heath Slater.
* Emma teamed up with Divas Champion Kaitlyn to get a win over Tamina Snuka.
* Cory Graves is touring with the Smackdown crew this weekend.
* Both Wyatt and Neville have been rumored to be in line for a main roster call up in recent months.
WWE published an article looking at the absence of CM Punk. As we all know, Punk is taking time off to heal up from nagging injuries, the big “kayfabe” discussion is whether or not Punk will return to in-ring action.
The article covers Punk’s attendance at several Chicago-based sports games, and his relationship with UFC fighter Chael Sonnen. It also mentions Punk’s back-to-back losses to The Rock, John Cena and, most recently, The Undertaker at WrestleMania.
Interestingly enough, this comes on the same day that WWE has pulled CM Punk from all his scheduled appearances through the summer.
Several Old School Photos of Lita Showing Off Her Sexy Body
Dixie Carter discussed the importance of Hulk Hogan to TNA during a recent interview with BANG Showbiz. Carter went on to claim that Hogan is the most famous wrestler in the world and his fame rivals Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.
“He (Hulk) is bigger than any brand, company, name – he is synonymous with wrestling and is probably one of the most recognisable faces or figures on the entire planet. Name me someone who is alive today who’d be more recognisable in any corner of the world? In places like Africa and Asia, or if you were walking in Thailand? Princess Diana or Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley maybe? But they aren’t even with us anymore. The Rock?
“Well, if you are walking in a village in Africa would people know who The Rock was? I think his film work has been outstanding. I’m a huge fan of The Rock, I think he is phenomenal, but would t...
Some of the WWE NXT stars are on the road with the WWE main roster this weekend. Here are some notes on their appearances…
* Bray Wyatt defeated Alex Riley
* Adrian Neville (the former PAC) defeated Heath Slater.
* Emma teamed up with Divas Champion Kaitlyn to get a win over Tamina Snuka.
* Cory Graves is touring with the Smackdown crew this weekend.
* Both Wyatt and Neville have been rumored to be in line for a main roster call up in recent months.
100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Aksana In A **SEXY** NEW Tight Dress!
...– Shawn Barlow sent along the following: Earlier this week, WWE.com added CM Punk to RAW shows starting on Memorial Day and going into June. As of today, Punk has been pulled and is no longer listed as we noted earlier here on the website.
– WWE.com has posted an article today on the “mysterious absence” of former WWE Champion CM Punk. The article speculates if Punk will return to WWE following losses to the Rock, John Cena and the Undertaker, and notes his attendance at several baseball games and UFC events. The article went live the same day that WWE pulled CM Punk from his upcoming advertised appearances, likely to play into his previously reported on time off. You can read the article here.
– The third man in the squared circle is often overlooked. He’s not supposed to be the focal point, but, he does often help stir the drink.
They have a story to tell. But, s...
Mickie James spoke with Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald. Here are some highlights.
On her new album entitled Somebody’s Gonna Pay: So much has changed not only in my life, but in my career as well since the release of the first album. I wanted the album itself to represent and relate to that…I was getting such great songs, so I wanted to make sure the songs that I did write for the album measured up to these songs. I learned a lot from that first album, and I’m still learning.”
“I feel like this one is a little bit more rough around the edge. The first album I had written some of the songs on there, but I didn’t know who I was as much as a performer off stage and stylistically who I was. So I went more for the traditional style of country and what was playing on the radio. This time, with the people who were beside me and the changes in my life, I’...
TNA announced on their UK Facebook page that the 2014 Maximum Impact Tour will be taped for television.
“During her UK media interviews, Dixie Carter confirmed the huge news that TNA TV cameras will be at ALL the shows on the TNA MAXIMUM IMPACT VI Tour:
TNA IMPACT WRESTLING will be broadcast LIVE from Glasgow’s Hydro on Thursday January 30. The majority of a second show will also be taped.
The rest of that second show, along with footage for other TNA programming, will then be taped in Manchester on Friday January 31.
On Saturday February 1, a full TNA IMPACT WRESTLING TV taping will take place at London’s Wembley Arena. The majority of a second show will also be taped.
The rest of that show, along with footage for other TNA programming, will then be taped in Birmingham at the NIA on Sunday February 2.
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Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from the May 3, 2013 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Ryback vs. Daniel Bryan
Zack Ryder vs. Fandango
The Great Khali gives Kaitlyn relationship advice
