On Sunday night, the channel that at one point seemed to be a model for the WWE—an entity with an entirely different agenda than its name implied (At one point, MTV focused on reality tv while WWE focused on creative family friendly PG programming instead of wrestling. I use past tense because recently, the WWE has returned the focus of its programming onto wrestling)—had its annual video music awards show. Although the show has long become a practice of tradition and not realism since MTV hasn’t featured music videos in a prominent spot on the channel in years, music industry figures still attend the show and make waves. Despite your feelings about her, Lady Gaga showed off a sleek, sexy figure; Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke had a weird jam session (take that to mean whatever you want) that was supposed to be a performance; everyone’s least favorite overly sensitive,...
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Detroit Not Hosting WM32
Detroit's Sport Commission's Executive Director, Dave Beachnau, has said that the city has lost its bid to host Wrestlemania 32. In a report published by the Windsor Star, Beachnau claims he was told in June that the city would not be hosting WWE's annual event.
The article also claims that Orlando, Florida and Dallas, Texas are the frontrunners to host the event. Orlando is reportedly looking to improve the Citrus Bowl to secure the PPV event.
Source: ewrestlingnews.com
Author: Mr. Pain
Ex-WWE Wrestler going to TNA?
Reports are surfacing that Derrick Bateman worked a dark match before the tapings for TNA iMPACT! on 29/08/2013. Bateman was released by the WWE earlier this year, and whilst it isn't known if this is a permenant deal, it looks like he will be signing with the company soon.
Bateman wrestled another former WWE wrestler, Jay Bradley, and lost the dark match. We'll update you as soon as we can.
Source: ewrestlingnews.com
Author: Mr. Pain
AJ Styles Contract Update, Hulk Talks TNA’s Overseas Success, Impact Rating
PWInsider.com is reporting that AJ Styles has agreed to a short term contract until a week or so past Bound For Glory, while both sides continue negotiations.
This will obviously make or break Styles World title redemption storyline.
Hogan says TNA is number one overseas:
Earlier this week Hulk Hogan told Rover’s Morning Glory that TNA is number one overseas…
“The company I’m with, Impact Wrestling, they’re the number one company overseas. All...
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Russo Defends His WCW Title Win, Cameron’s New Look, RVD Talks Longevity, Ladder Match Cover
Here is the second trailer for Vince Russo’s new Kayfabe Commentaries shoot interview, which deals with his run writing for WCW.
In the clip he defends putting the World title on himself…
Russo is particularly harsh on TNA in the shoot, calling out Generation ME and Christopher Daniels for...
William Regal Spotted At PWG Indy Event + ROH News, More
– William Regal was at last night’s night two of the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Battle of Los Angeles in Reseda, Ca. The word in the locker room is that he was scouting potential talent for WWE to sign. I’m guessing his appearance was approved by WWE and he was there for a reason.
– Kris Zellner sent this one in: WWE announced on Wednesday that they would be making their return to Mexico from October 16th-19th with shows in Queretaro, Guadalajara, Mexico City, & Monterrey in that order. These are all house shows and the Mexico City show will compete head-to-head against EMLL at Arena Mexico with WWE running Arena Ciudad, which is where AAA has run for Triplemania the last two years. WWE World Heavyweight Champ Alberto del Rio did press for the shows on Thursday and said that he would be coming home along with Big Show, CM Punk, Rey Misterio, The Wyatt Family, and others. One name that wasn’t mentioned was Sin Cara, which means, well who knows.
– Here is the la...