– A new report says that Brock Lesnar is not likely to compete at SummerSlam. Following rumors that Lesnar would miss out on the PPV and Dave Meltzer saying his status is “to be determined,” PWInsider (via WZ) reports that Lesnar isn’t likely to work the big PPV and we may not see him until later in the year.
According to the site, WWE only has Lesnar signed for a couple more dates, and they intend to use him for shows other than SummerSlam. WWE could use him more often if they can work out a deal to add dates to his current contract, but that is not currently the case — at least, to get him on the PPV.
Lesnar has until today to under the USADA testing pool if he wants to compete in the UFC by the end of this year. Due to Lesnar’s suspension after UFC 200 for an anti-doping violation, he must be part of the testing pool for six months before he can fight. Entering today would make him potentially eligible to compete against the winner of the Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier UFC 226 bout on July 7th for the heavyweight title.
Opinionated View- Pathetic! How fucking pathetic is this? WWE bowed down to this guy on some many things he isn't even going to appear at the second biggest show of the year?
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Friday, June 29, 2018
Former Tough Enough Winner Matt Cappotelli Passes Away
– Matt Cappotelli has passed away following a long battle with cancer. The Tough Enoughalumnus was thirty-eight. Cappotelli’s wife Lindsay released a statement confirming the news on her Facebook account, which read:
“I’ve been struggling with what to say and how to say this and I’ll probably end up rambling, but here goes. Today my love-my strong sweet beautiful love took his last breath at 3:30 am and went Home to be with Jesus….exactly one year after his brain surgery. You think you can be prepared for this when you know it’s coming, but you just can’t. The only person whose comfort I want now is the one who can’t give it to me. I miss him so much. I know where he is now is so much better, but it doesn’t change how much I miss him.”
Cappotelli is best known for his run on the third season of Tough Enough’s original MTV run, where he won alongside John Hennigan. Cappotelli had a few appearances on WWE TV and worked in Ohio Valley Wrestling under a developmental contract with the company. It was there that, after he went to the hospital to get checked out for a possible concussion, he was disgnosed with a form of brain cancer known as astrocytoma. Cappotelli, then the OVW Heavyweight Champion, retired and surrendered the title
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Impact Wrestling Preview
Impact returns to Pop TV tonight at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 CT).
Scheduled for tonight’s show is the debut of former WWE star Rich Swann, Pentagon Jr. vs. Sami Callihan in California, Eddie Edwards heads to House of Hardcore, comments from Moose, Matt Sydal vs. Dezmond Xavier and the Desi Hit Squad debuts.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
WWE NXT Preveiw
WWE NXT Preview for June 27, 2018 airing on WWE Network at 8:00 PM ET.
* NXT Champion Aleister Black appears
* New NXT Tag Team Champions Moustache Mountain in action
* Lacey Evans vs. Candice LeRae
Updated WWE Extreme Rules Card
The following is the updated card for the WWE Extreme Rules PPV from July 15 in Pittsburgh.
* WWE Championship: AJ Styles (c) vs. Rusev
* RAW Women’s Championship: Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Nia Jax
* Smackdown Women’s Championship: Carmella (c) vs. Asuka
* RAW Tag Team Championships: The Deleters of Worlds (c’s) vs. The B-Team
* Smackdown Tag Team Championships: The Bludgeon Brothers (c’s) vs. Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane)
Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley was also heavily teased on this past Monday’s RAW, but not made official.
Opinionated View- Awful card. Rusev just isn't a main event guy and AJ's title run has been a after thought. Poor Alexa back to carrying Nia. And is Nia a heel or a face or heel or a face she shanges weekly. Carmella and Asuka is going to suck because it's a the crowd silencer and the painted clown. Raw tag titles are a joke. You know the idea of Daniel teaming up with someone to talk on the Bludgeon Brothers could be a good idea instead though we have to try and get Kane over again. Lashley having to job to Reigns.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
WWE Says Nakamura is Injured
WWE released a video today on their Twitter account announcing that Shinsuke Nakamura sustained an injury last night and is not medically cleared to compete against Jeff Hardy tonight on Smackdown Live.
It was then announced that Jeff Hardy will issue a United States Championship Open Challenge tonight for Smackdown Live.
We know nothing in regards to the injury at this time
Opinionated View- Could be a work. I mean could fully see Jeff having a tough match and Nakamura coming out to hit him with soft punches and kicks and shitty knees that Jeff must sell.
I never wish injury on anyone but I won't be to sad if he really is hurt and doesn't return well ever.
I never wish injury on anyone but I won't be to sad if he really is hurt and doesn't return well ever.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment names new COO, Impact Wrestling said not to be affected
Anthem Sports & Entertainment issued an official press release Tuesday announcing the hiring of Peter Elnstein as its new Chief Operating Officer, which includes Impact Wrestling.
According to Mike Johnson at PWInsider.com, the new hiring will not have any affect related to the management team of Ed Nordholm, Don Callis and Scott D’More.
The full official press release can be read below:
Peter Einstein Joins Anthem Sports & Entertainment as Chief Operating Officer
LONDON | TORONTO – Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. is pleased to announce that Peter Einstein has joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer.
Einstein has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the media industry with more than 35 years as a senior executive and entrepreneur. He will now bring this extensive experience in media operations and global relationships to Anthem, leading and developing Anthem’s operations with a focus on expanding assets to new markets and platforms.
Einstein started his career at MTV, where he spent 16 years in the U.S. and Europe, including launching and running MTV Networks Europe. He then spent a decade as President of Showtime Arabia (now OSN), the Middle East’s premier satellite television platform, before setting up Einstein Media Consulting Partners (EMCP) in 2007.
EMCP is an advisory, investment and consulting firm, specializing in media, technology, entertainment and communications. It was one of the first investors in GINX Esports TV, which is now the world’s largest TV channel of its kind, where Einstein still serves as Chairman.
“The addition of Peter to our team signals our commitment to continued growth as a sports media and entertainment company, targeting passionate communities and surveying premium content,” said Leonard Asper, CEO and founder of Anthem. “Peter brings incredible expertise and experience to our company, including in global operations and digital media, which is key as we expand and develop our assets across all platforms. I couldn’t think of a better person to add to our executive suite.”
Einstein added: “I am thrilled to be joining Leonard and Anthem at this critical juncture in its growth trajectory. We have an excellent team and a wealth of opportunities before us, and I am looking forward to focusing and driving the company as it executes its expansion strategy.”
About Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. is a global sports and entertainment media company with offices and studios in New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Nashville. Anthem’s portfolio includes Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel now broadcasting in the U.S., Canada and over 20 other countries, IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling promotions seen in 120 countries and specializing in television programs, events, products, merchandise, music, as well as the management and promotion of professional wrestlers, GameTV, featuring game shows, reality series, movies and sports available in over 9 million homes, Fantasy Sports Network (FNTSY), the world’s first and only channel dedicated to fantasy sports, and Edge Sport, an extreme and action sports network recently launched in Canada in partnership with IMG. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S. available in 45 million homes and on digital platforms.
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According to Mike Johnson at PWInsider.com, the new hiring will not have any affect related to the management team of Ed Nordholm, Don Callis and Scott D’More.
The full official press release can be read below:
Peter Einstein Joins Anthem Sports & Entertainment as Chief Operating Officer
LONDON | TORONTO – Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. is pleased to announce that Peter Einstein has joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer.
Einstein has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the media industry with more than 35 years as a senior executive and entrepreneur. He will now bring this extensive experience in media operations and global relationships to Anthem, leading and developing Anthem’s operations with a focus on expanding assets to new markets and platforms.
Einstein started his career at MTV, where he spent 16 years in the U.S. and Europe, including launching and running MTV Networks Europe. He then spent a decade as President of Showtime Arabia (now OSN), the Middle East’s premier satellite television platform, before setting up Einstein Media Consulting Partners (EMCP) in 2007.
EMCP is an advisory, investment and consulting firm, specializing in media, technology, entertainment and communications. It was one of the first investors in GINX Esports TV, which is now the world’s largest TV channel of its kind, where Einstein still serves as Chairman.
“The addition of Peter to our team signals our commitment to continued growth as a sports media and entertainment company, targeting passionate communities and surveying premium content,” said Leonard Asper, CEO and founder of Anthem. “Peter brings incredible expertise and experience to our company, including in global operations and digital media, which is key as we expand and develop our assets across all platforms. I couldn’t think of a better person to add to our executive suite.”
Einstein added: “I am thrilled to be joining Leonard and Anthem at this critical juncture in its growth trajectory. We have an excellent team and a wealth of opportunities before us, and I am looking forward to focusing and driving the company as it executes its expansion strategy.”
About Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. is a global sports and entertainment media company with offices and studios in New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Nashville. Anthem’s portfolio includes Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel now broadcasting in the U.S., Canada and over 20 other countries, IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling promotions seen in 120 countries and specializing in television programs, events, products, merchandise, music, as well as the management and promotion of professional wrestlers, GameTV, featuring game shows, reality series, movies and sports available in over 9 million homes, Fantasy Sports Network (FNTSY), the world’s first and only channel dedicated to fantasy sports, and Edge Sport, an extreme and action sports network recently launched in Canada in partnership with IMG. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S. available in 45 million homes and on digital platforms.
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Full List of 2018 PWG BOLA Participants Revealed
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla released the following updated (and loaded) list of competitors for the 2018 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Tournament…
* PWG Champion WALTER
* Travis Banks
* Jeff Cobb
* Dragon Gate’s CIMA
* Dragon Gate’s T-Hawk
* Dragon Gate’s Shingo Takagi
* Jonah Rock
* Bandido
* Adam Brooks
* Flamita
* Timothy Thatcher
* DZJ
* Darby Allim
* Matt Riddle
* Robbie Eagles
* David Starr
* Rey Horus
* Chris Brookes
* Joey Janela
* Puma King
* PCO (Pierre Carl Oulette)
* Brody King
* Jody Fleish
* Ilja Dragunov
* Travis Banks
* Jeff Cobb
* Dragon Gate’s CIMA
* Dragon Gate’s T-Hawk
* Dragon Gate’s Shingo Takagi
* Jonah Rock
* Bandido
* Adam Brooks
* Flamita
* Timothy Thatcher
* DZJ
* Darby Allim
* Matt Riddle
* Robbie Eagles
* David Starr
* Rey Horus
* Chris Brookes
* Joey Janela
* Puma King
* PCO (Pierre Carl Oulette)
* Brody King
* Jody Fleish
* Ilja Dragunov
Opinioanted View- Normally I really like BOLA but man this list of entrants is pretty underwhelming. There is some talent but some of the others.
Update on Eli Drake’s new contract with Impact
We mentioned on Monday that Impact announced that Eli Drake had signed a new deal with the company.
In an update on Drake’s new contract with Impact, it is said per a new report by Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com that the new contract for Drake is for a long-term deal.
It was originally believed that Drake would be signing a short-term extension through July 31st, which would get Drake and Impact through the Slammiversary PPV and subsequent TV tapings in Toronto from July 22 to July 26.
It was also said that WWE had interest in Drake for NXT should he have departed Impact. Drake (Shaun Ricker) had been under a NXT developmental deal from May 2013 to August 2014 and then debuted for TNA/Impact in 2015.
WWE 205 Live Preview
WWE 205 Live Preview for June 26, 2018 episode airing tonight at 10:00 PM ET on WWE Network from Ontario, California.
* The debut of Lio Rush
* 6-Man Tag Team Elimination Match: The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) vs. Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick and Gentleman Jack Gallagher
Opinionated View- So yeah 205 Live is still a thing. Pretty much still a cure for insomnia.
WWE Smackdown Preview
WWE Smackdown Preview for the June 26, 2018 episode airing tonight at 8;00 PM ET on USA Network from Ontario, California.
* WWE United States Championship: Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
* More hype for the Extreme Rules PPV
* Rusev vs. Xavier Woods
* MizTV with Smackdown Tag Team Champions The Bludgeon Brothers
* The cast of Netflix’s “GLOW” teased as appearing
Opinionated View- This looks painfully bad.
Updated card for WWE Extreme Rules PPV on July 15,
The following is the updated card for the WWE Extreme Rules PPV on July 15 from Pittsburgh.
* WWE Championship: AJ Styles (c) vs. Rusev
* RAW Women’s Championship: Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Nia Jax
* Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley (not officially confirmed by WWE.com but announced on last night’s RAW)
* RAW Tag Team Championships: The Deleters of Worlds (“Woken” Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt) (c’s) vs. The B-Team (Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas)
Opinionated View- Awful card. AJ vs. Rusev looks weak. Yeah the Rusev day stuff has gotten over but still doesn't mean he's worth watching in the ring. Poor Alexa back to carrying dead weight Nia. Also doesn't help Nia's character keep going from heel to face to heel to face to heel to face. Everything Reigns touches turns to shit. Tag team wrestling is WWE is a massive unfunny joke.
Monday, June 25, 2018
Former Impact World Champion signs contract extension
Impact Wrestling announced on Monday afternoon that former Impact World Champion Eli Drake has signed a contract extension with the company.
It was reported earlier this month that Drake’s previous deal was set to expire soon.
BREAKING NEWS: We’re delighted to announce that dummies will be named and shamed long into the future as @TheEliDrake has signed a contract extension with IMPACT Wrestling.
Opinionated View- I sure the usual WWE sheep will come out saying "He should have gone to NXT." Except he already was in NXT and they did nothing with him. So I'm sure the counter with "Different NXT." You are right now they waste talents like EC3 and Adam Cole instead of putting them up on the painfully thin main roster. Also to all the people I've seen attacking Impact for not keep Drake you ready to shut up and admit contracts aren't easy ot work you can't just say "Oh Hey Eli sign this."
WWE Raw Preview
WWE RAW is live tonight from San Diego, California.
Advertised for tonight’s show is Dolph Ziggler defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Seth Rollins. Rollins announced he would be invoking his rematch clause last week after losing the championship to Ziggler.
More names being confirmed for the multi-man match at Extreme Rules in three weeks to determine who will challenge Brock Lesnar next for the Universal Championship is also being advertised. Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley are confirmed so far.
Also teased for the show is the latest involving Bayley and Sasha Banks, the new partnership between Baron Corbin and Kevin Owens and the latest involving RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax heading into Extreme Rules.
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Rumor Claims Big Cass Incident With Carmella Led to His Release
– As previously reported, Big Cass was recently released from WWE. A number of backstage rumors for his release have circulated. WrestlingNews.co released a new report this week indicating that an alleged backstage incident between Cass and his ex-girlfriend, Carmella, also led to him being let go from the company.
The report noted that this alleged incident was the “last straw” to him being fired. The report claims that the rumor came from a “well-placed source.” Cass is said to have cone up to Carmella and caused a scene while he was asking her to forgive him and hopefully reconcile. Carmella then tried to walk away from him, but then Cass grabbed her arm. Other wrestlers in the area then stepped in. The Usos and Erick Rowan reportedly had to get Cass to back away.
It was apparently after this incident that word got back to management, and the call was made to fire Big Cass. Vince McMahon then called Big Cass into a room and gave him the news only hours before Smackdown Live started in Toledo. The report claims this incident is the main reason why Big Cass was not wished well in his future endeavors when the news of Cass’ exit from WWE was posted on WWE.com.
Opinionated View- Okay so the key is rumor. But as I said in the video we didn't just see smoke we saw fire. That timeline shows he there was a history of poor immature behavior. This fits in with that. If this is true can't say I blame them.
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The report noted that this alleged incident was the “last straw” to him being fired. The report claims that the rumor came from a “well-placed source.” Cass is said to have cone up to Carmella and caused a scene while he was asking her to forgive him and hopefully reconcile. Carmella then tried to walk away from him, but then Cass grabbed her arm. Other wrestlers in the area then stepped in. The Usos and Erick Rowan reportedly had to get Cass to back away.
It was apparently after this incident that word got back to management, and the call was made to fire Big Cass. Vince McMahon then called Big Cass into a room and gave him the news only hours before Smackdown Live started in Toledo. The report claims this incident is the main reason why Big Cass was not wished well in his future endeavors when the news of Cass’ exit from WWE was posted on WWE.com.
Opinionated View- Okay so the key is rumor. But as I said in the video we didn't just see smoke we saw fire. That timeline shows he there was a history of poor immature behavior. This fits in with that. If this is true can't say I blame them.
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AJ Styles Reportedly Set to Miss Smackdown Next Week
Per The Wrestling Observer, WWE world champion AJ Styles is currently doing promotional work for WWE in Australia. As a result, he won’t be appearing at weekend house shows this weekend. Additionally, he’s not expected to appear on next week’s edition of Smackdown Live. Styles is currently set to defend his world title against Rusev at Extreme Rules.
Opinionated View- Will it really matter? AJ's such an after thought even with the belt.
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Opinionated View- Will it really matter? AJ's such an after thought even with the belt.
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WWE Rumored to Have Pitched The Undertaker a Story and Match for Summerslam
– The WrestleVotes Twitter account is that The Undertaker has been pitched a story and potential matchup for this year’s Summerslam event. According to the source on the news, Undertaker being scheduled to work the Madison Square Garden event in July and the Australia Super Show-Down card in October are a good sign that The Undertaker could work this year’s Summerslam.
Additionally, the account notes that the idea is one that Undertaker was actually pushing for at one point in time. You can check the tweet on the news below.
WWE Reportedly Not Interested In Return For Batista
PWInsider (via PWInsider) reports that WWE is reportedly not interested in bringing Batista back to the company for one final run. Batista has said in past interviews that he hopes for one last run in the company before he retires from pro wrestling for good. It’s currently unknown why WWE doesn’t want Batista back, especially with him making a name for himself in Hollywood.
There had been rumors that Batista would be Ronda Rousey’s partner at Wrestlemania 34, but those plans fell through and Kurt Angle got the spot instead.
Opinionated View- If this is true and I stress if, I would guess he wants to much money. And they already waste to much on Brock to afford Dave.
Friday, June 22, 2018
AAA Still Has A Hold At Madison Square Garden
As we previously reported, ROH was set to run a show at Madison Square Garden during Wrestlemania weekend in 2019, but a call from a high-ranking WWE official to the venue shut that down. ROH and the Garden had agreed to the date but a deal had not been signed. MSG had been contacting wrestling promotions about holding shows there because WWE, their long-standing partner, had been using the Barclays Center in Brooklyn instead. Sinclair is pursuing legal options and are said to be very upset with the move.
Meanwhile, AAA was also scheduled to run events at the Garden, starting in September. According to PWInsider, AAA still has their two holds on the Garden, including September 16 and a back-up date as AAA wants to also hold a Las Vegas event on September 16. The second date was said to be September 23 but is now later in the fall. AAA is working out details on running the events but are considering pushing back to early 2019 so they don’t waste time, money and effort on a rushed event.
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Meanwhile, AAA was also scheduled to run events at the Garden, starting in September. According to PWInsider, AAA still has their two holds on the Garden, including September 16 and a back-up date as AAA wants to also hold a Las Vegas event on September 16. The second date was said to be September 23 but is now later in the fall. AAA is working out details on running the events but are considering pushing back to early 2019 so they don’t waste time, money and effort on a rushed event.
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ROH Death Before Dishonor 2018 To Debut At Orleans Arena In Las Vegas
PWInsider reports that Ring of Honor will hold their annual ROH Death Before Dishonor event at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas this September. They typically run the city every year but at the Samstown Casino. They previously ran an event in the Ballroom at the Orleans complex, but this will be their debut at the arena itself. Here’s the press release:
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR WEEKEND RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS
The Best Wrestling on the Planet makes its debut at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas for two nights of the hard-hitting, fast-paced, in-your-face action only Ring of Honor can provide. The Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view takes place in the city known for bright lights and big fights on Friday, Sept. 28, and ROH returns to the venue the following night for an International Television Taping.
Tickets for the two events featuring all of the top ROH stars go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. local time for HonorClub members and Friday, Aug. 3 at 12 p.m. local time for the general public.
Death Before Dishonor has been an ROH staple since 2003 and has featured historic title changes and classic matches. This will be the third year in a row that Las Vegas has hosted the extravaganza.
Which ROH stars will have lady luck on their side in Sin City? And which of them will leave Las Vegas empty-handed? Join us for Death Before Dishonor weekend to find out!
Death Before Dishonor Pay-Per-View
Orleans Arena, Las Vegas
Friday, Sept. 28, 6 p.m. local time
ROH International Television Taping
Orleans Arena, Las Vegas
Saturday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m. local time
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DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR WEEKEND RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS
The Best Wrestling on the Planet makes its debut at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas for two nights of the hard-hitting, fast-paced, in-your-face action only Ring of Honor can provide. The Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view takes place in the city known for bright lights and big fights on Friday, Sept. 28, and ROH returns to the venue the following night for an International Television Taping.
Tickets for the two events featuring all of the top ROH stars go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. local time for HonorClub members and Friday, Aug. 3 at 12 p.m. local time for the general public.
Death Before Dishonor has been an ROH staple since 2003 and has featured historic title changes and classic matches. This will be the third year in a row that Las Vegas has hosted the extravaganza.
Which ROH stars will have lady luck on their side in Sin City? And which of them will leave Las Vegas empty-handed? Join us for Death Before Dishonor weekend to find out!
Death Before Dishonor Pay-Per-View
Orleans Arena, Las Vegas
Friday, Sept. 28, 6 p.m. local time
ROH International Television Taping
Orleans Arena, Las Vegas
Saturday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m. local time
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SPOILERS: 6/21 WWE NXT TV taping results from Full Sail University to air on the WWE Network
* Dark Match: Fabian Aichner def. Raul Mendoza.
* NXT Champion Aleister Black opened the show. He was interrupted by Tommaso Ciampa who wants just one opportunity at the NXT Championship.
* Kona Reeves def. Max Humberto.
* Candice LeRae def. Lacey Evans.
* NXT Tag Team Champions Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) were set to face two enhancement talents when Undisputed Era ran out and attacked them. Ricochet runs out to even up the odds.
* The Undisputed Era (NXT North American Champion Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong) def. NXT Tag Team Champions Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) and Ricochet.
* Dakota Kai def. Santana Garrett.
* NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler cut a promo running down the women’s division and how no one can take the title from her.
* The Mighty (TM61) def. Otis Dozovic.
* Kairi Sane def. Vanessa Borne.
* Velveteen Dream def. Chris Dijak.
* Johnny Gargano def. EC3.
* NXT North American Champion Adam Cole def. Danny Burch.
* Lacey Evans def. Dakota Kai.
* Kassius Ohno def. an enhancement wrestler.
* Kairi Sane def. Candice LeRae and Nikki Cross in a triple threat match to become No. 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s Championship. Sane will now challenge Baszler for the championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn in August.
* The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong) def. Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) to become the new NXT Tag Team Champions. Bate was forced to throw in the towel with Seven’s leg getting destroyed.
Sami Zayn reveals he tore two rotator cuffs, Will now likely be out of action until 2019
WWE.com is featuring an interview with Sami Zayn where he reveals he has suffered two torn rotator cuffs in his left and right shoulder.
Zayn noted that he initially went to Birmingham, Alabama to have his right shoulder (what he described as his “good shoulder”) worked on, only to note that his left shoulder started acting up again after undergoing surgery back in 2015.
“…my left shoulder, a.k.a my bad shoulder, started to act up again as well. That shoulder hasn’t quite been the same since surgery anyway, so I had just kind of gotten used to the fact that that shoulder was the bad one. But it started to get progressively worse, so basically, long story short, it turns out I have two torn rotator cuffs. The left one and the right one are both torn. I just underwent surgery on the right one, and then in about six or seven weeks, I’ll be undergoing surgery on the left one,
and hopefully I can come back healthy and happy.”
If you recall, Zayn ended up hurting his shoulder during his official debut segment as part of the main roster in May of 2015. WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart introduced Zayn as the challenger to Cena in his hometown of Montreal.
During his entrance, Zayn threw his arms up on the steel steps and could be seen noticeably favoring his shoulder immediately.
Zayn now faces a long road ahead. The average recovery time for a torn rotator cuff is around four to six months. With Zayn repairing one rotator cuff and facing another surgery in six or seven weeks, he was hopeful for a return for WrestleMania season next year.
“Because of the timeline, I’d love to be in the mix for WrestleMania season; that’s the most exciting time of the year for all of us. I think timeline wise, I should be ready in time for WrestleMania, so fingers crossed. There’s never a good time to get hurt or get surgeries, but I do feel like I was starting to hit my stride and find my voice and find myself as a performer. Which is funny, because 16 years in, it’s like I’m rediscovering the art of it in a sense, because I’m doing something I’ve never really done before. So, how I come back, when I come back, that all remains to be seen. But I have a pretty good track record, I’d say overall, and I plan on carrying that forward when I come back. I want to come back just as good, if not better, than I’ve ever been.”
Opinionated View- That's rough for Sami. Sadly there is no healing up quick let just hope he heals up with out any complications.
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Zayn noted that he initially went to Birmingham, Alabama to have his right shoulder (what he described as his “good shoulder”) worked on, only to note that his left shoulder started acting up again after undergoing surgery back in 2015.
“…my left shoulder, a.k.a my bad shoulder, started to act up again as well. That shoulder hasn’t quite been the same since surgery anyway, so I had just kind of gotten used to the fact that that shoulder was the bad one. But it started to get progressively worse, so basically, long story short, it turns out I have two torn rotator cuffs. The left one and the right one are both torn. I just underwent surgery on the right one, and then in about six or seven weeks, I’ll be undergoing surgery on the left one,
and hopefully I can come back healthy and happy.”
If you recall, Zayn ended up hurting his shoulder during his official debut segment as part of the main roster in May of 2015. WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart introduced Zayn as the challenger to Cena in his hometown of Montreal.
During his entrance, Zayn threw his arms up on the steel steps and could be seen noticeably favoring his shoulder immediately.
Zayn now faces a long road ahead. The average recovery time for a torn rotator cuff is around four to six months. With Zayn repairing one rotator cuff and facing another surgery in six or seven weeks, he was hopeful for a return for WrestleMania season next year.
“Because of the timeline, I’d love to be in the mix for WrestleMania season; that’s the most exciting time of the year for all of us. I think timeline wise, I should be ready in time for WrestleMania, so fingers crossed. There’s never a good time to get hurt or get surgeries, but I do feel like I was starting to hit my stride and find my voice and find myself as a performer. Which is funny, because 16 years in, it’s like I’m rediscovering the art of it in a sense, because I’m doing something I’ve never really done before. So, how I come back, when I come back, that all remains to be seen. But I have a pretty good track record, I’d say overall, and I plan on carrying that forward when I come back. I want to come back just as good, if not better, than I’ve ever been.”
Opinionated View- That's rough for Sami. Sadly there is no healing up quick let just hope he heals up with out any complications.
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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Impact Wrestling Preview
Impact on Pop TV preview for tonight’s June 21, 2018 episode.
* Pentagon Jr. and El Hijo de Fantasma vs. oVe
* Impact Tag Team Championships: Z & E (c’s) vs. LAX w/King
* Taya Valkyrie vs. Madison Rayne
* Highlights from the Slammiversary press conference
* The debut of Killer Kross, the man behind the mysterious “X” attacks
Kota Ibushi Joins All In
All In announced last week that New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kota Ibushi is the latest name to be added to the event card on September 1 at the Sears Centre.
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All In To Be Broadcast
The official Twitter account of the upcoming All In event on September 1 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (just outside Chicago) announced on Wednesday night that they have licensed production to broadcast the event in some capacity.
An announcement on how the event will be broadcast will be made in the coming weeks.
We can confirm that we have decided in favor of licensing production. So 100% this event will be broadcasted in some capacity. We want as many people to see it as possible! Details in the coming weeks. -Cody, Matt, Nick
Opinionated View- Well this was given away when Nick and Matt asked Don Callis to call the show back at Dominion. This also thrills me because I know I can't get to Chicago to make the show. Plus its cool to see something like this take off and get buzz.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Breaking News: Leon White (Big Van Vader) Passes Away
Leon White (Big Van Vader) passed away on Monday night due to complications from pneumonia according to statements issued by his son on Twitter.
White was 63 years old.
White’s son wrote:
“Around a month ago my father was diagnosed with a severe case of Pneumonia. He fought extremely hard and clinically was making progress. Unfortunately, on Monday night his heart had enough and it was his time.”
White, a former WCW and IWGP Heavyweight Champion, had been battling health issues in recent years, including undergoing heart surgery in early May.
Two years ago, White revealed publicly that he had congestive heart failure and was told that that he had around two years to live as a result of the diagnosis. He first underwent open heart surgery back in March and was forced to another surgery in May. White was then hospitalized in April noting he was having trouble breathing.
Opinionated View- One of the greatest big man/monsters ever. He was also one of the first bigger guys to do athletic moves. RIP Vader.
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White was 63 years old.
White’s son wrote:
“Around a month ago my father was diagnosed with a severe case of Pneumonia. He fought extremely hard and clinically was making progress. Unfortunately, on Monday night his heart had enough and it was his time.”
White, a former WCW and IWGP Heavyweight Champion, had been battling health issues in recent years, including undergoing heart surgery in early May.
Two years ago, White revealed publicly that he had congestive heart failure and was told that that he had around two years to live as a result of the diagnosis. He first underwent open heart surgery back in March and was forced to another surgery in May. White was then hospitalized in April noting he was having trouble breathing.
It is with a heavy heart to inform everyone that my father, Leon White, passed away on Monday night (6/18/18) at approximately 7:25pm.
WWE issued the following statement after news of Leon White (Vader) passing away went public earlier this morning via tweets from his son.
WWE is saddened to learn that Leon White, better known to WWE audiences as Vader, passed away Monday night at the age of 63.White began his sports-entertainment career in the mid-1980s after retiring from the NFL due to injury. He rose to national prominence in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association before joining New Japan Pro Wrestling as the masked Big Van Vader. He went on to become one of the promotion’s biggest stars and most feared competitors.Vader then transitioned to World Championship Wrestling, where he would make the biggest mark of his career. He engaged in memorable rivalries with the likes of Sting and Ron Simmons, becoming a dominant, three-time WCW World Champion in the process.In 1996, Vader joined the WWE roster, where he squared off against Superstars such as Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker. He also found success on the small screen with a recurring guest role on the popular 1990s television program, “Boy Meets World.”WWE extends its condolences to White’s family, friends and fans.
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WWE NXT Preview
WWE NXT airs tonight at 8:00 PM ET on WWE Network.
The following is set for tonight’s episode.
* Fallout from NXT TakeOver: Chicago II
* The War Raiders vs. The Mighty
* Bianca BelAir vs. Dakota Kai
Updated WWE Extreme Rules Card
Here is the updated card as of Wednesday:
WWE Championship
AJ Styles (c) vs. Rusev
AJ Styles (c) vs. Rusev
Six-Man Match
Winner Becomes No. 1 Contender for Universal Championship
Announced so far: Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley
Winner Becomes No. 1 Contender for Universal Championship
Announced so far: Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley
RAW Women’s Championship
Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Nia Jax
Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Nia Jax
Opinionated View- Rusev have become more tolerable lately but still isn't that good and sure as hell isn't the guy I want to see challenge for the title. Doesn't' help AJ feels like such a lame duck champion. Lets be honest honest if they put a 100 guy in the No 1 contender match it still suck because odds are it's another show case for Roman. Poor Alexa has to carry Nia again. Hopefully WWE is smart to see they have a red hot angle with Alexa and Ronda and dno't do some BS like having Nia regain the belt.
Big Cass’ WWE Release Reportedly Due to Drinking, Attitude Issues
Two new reports state that Big Cass’ WWE release on Tuesday stemmed from issues with public intoxication and having attitude issues. Pro Wrestling Sheet and Sports Illustrated have news on what led to the Smackdown’s star’s firing, which was announced by the company on Tuesday. The reports claim that Cass’ heat from May over going directly against Vince McMahon’s orders regarding his segment with a little person stand-in for Daniel Bryan were the beginning of a downward spiral for him.
According to the reports, Cass was drinking during the European tour that kicked off a week after the incident and had attitude issues. Cass was allegedly intoxicated in public, which is a big reason for his firing. In addition, there were several minor incidents that happened which turned out to be the final nails in his coffin as a WWE star.
The one incident that PWS has confirmed with multiple sources happened on the WWE bus that was driving talent around. Cass went to use the bathroom on the bus, which had a broken lock. Cass did not realize the lock was broken and thought he was being pranked. After being stuck in the bathroom for too long, Cass (who the site describes in the moment as “claustrophobic/angry”) broke down the door, which meant that people had to use the bathroom on the bus without a door afterward.
The multiple incidents happening in such a short time appear to have been the impetus for McMahon to call a meeting on Tuesday at the Smackdown taping and fire Cass.
Opinionated View- So classic story guy gets a huge ego during his first real singles push
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Updated WWE Smackdown Card
– Paige has announced a championship rematch to take place on tonight’s episode of Smackdown. The Smackdown General Manager revealed that Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows will get another shot against the Bludgeon Brothers after coming up short at Money in the Bank.
The match joins the following as announced for the show:
* SAnitY vs. The Usos
* Billie Kay vs. Becky Lynch
* WWE Championship #1 Contender’s Gauntlet Match Big E vs. The Miz vs. Samoa Joe vs. Rusev vs. Daniel Bryan
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The match joins the following as announced for the show:
* SAnitY vs. The Usos
* Billie Kay vs. Becky Lynch
* WWE Championship #1 Contender’s Gauntlet Match Big E vs. The Miz vs. Samoa Joe vs. Rusev vs. Daniel Bryan
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New WWE NXT Tag Team Champions crowned at UK Championship Tournament event
We have brand-new WWE NXT Tag Team Champions.
Former and first ever WWE United Kingdom Champion Tyler Bate and Trent Seven defeated the Undisputed Era to become the new champions during the second annual WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament event.
The duo known as “Moustache Mountain” won the titles for the first time.
WWE has posted an article on their website, and a video on their official Instagram account showing the aftermath of the match, which you can view below.
Breaking: WWE announces the release of Big Cass on Tuesday, Brief statement issued
Moments ago, WWE just announced the release of Big Cass (William Morrissey).
The official and very brief statement reads:
“WWE has come to terms on the release of William Morrissey (Big Cass).”
It’s interesting to note WWE opted to leave out wishing Cass the best in his “future endeavors” as they normally do when announcing talent releases.
This announcement comes just two days after Cass lost to Daniel Bryan in a singles match during the WWE Money in the Bank PPV on Sunday night in Chicago.
Following a stint in NXT, Cass debuted on the main roster in April of 2016 along with Enzo Amore. He would then shift to singles competition in July of 2017, breaking away from the tag team division and no longer tagging with Amore. Cass suffered an injury in August later that year during a match with Amore and returned to action this past April.
Opinionated View- Well something had to happen to cause this. Stay tuned to find out what.
WWE 205 Live Preview
205 Live will feature Mustafa Ali vs. Hideo Itami vs. Buddy Murphy on the WWE Network.
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WWE Smackdown Preview
WWE Smackdown Live takes place tonight in Toledo, Ohio.
Scheduled for tonight’s show is a Gauntlet Match featuring Daniel Bryan, Samoa Joe, The Miz, Rusev and Big E where the winner will advance to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at the upcoming Extreme Rules PPV on July 15.
Also announced for the show tonight is the official debut of Sanity (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain) as they take on The Usos and Becky Lynch vs. Billie Kay.
Why Sami Zayn lost to Bobby Lashley in quick fashion at the Money in the Bank PPV
For those wondering why Sami Zayn’s match with Bobby Lashley last just over six minutes long at the Money in the Bank PPV this past Sunday, it was for a very good reason.
According to a report by Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com, Zayn has been battling an undisclosed injury and has been working through it in recent weeks.
Zayn was not at the Monday Night RAW taping last night in Grand Rapids and it would appear his quick loss to Lashley at Money in the Bank was a way to write him off television for the time being. He was scheduled to travel to Birmingham, Alabama to further examine his injury. No other details are known at this time.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Sunday, June 17, 2018
NJPW G1 Climax 28 Competitors Announced, All Shows to Feature Live English Commentary
– NJPW has announced the competitors for this year’s G1 Climax, and revealed that all shows will feature live English commentary. You can see the full list of competitors for the round-robin tournament below, which includes the likes of Kenny Omega, Michael Elgin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Bad Luck Fale and Zack Sabre Jr.
The G1 runs through August 12th and the winner gets an opportunity to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 13.
* Kenny Omega
* Michael Elgin
* Jay White
* Hiroshi Tanahashi
* Togi Makabe
* Juice Robinson
* Kazuchika Okada
* Hirooki Goto
* Tomohiro Ishii
* Toru Yano
* YOSHI-HASHI
* Bad Luck Fale
* Tama Tonga
* Hangman Page
* Tetsuya Naito
* EVIL
* SANADA
* Minoru Suzuki
* Michael Elgin
* Jay White
* Hiroshi Tanahashi
* Togi Makabe
* Juice Robinson
* Kazuchika Okada
* Hirooki Goto
* Tomohiro Ishii
* Toru Yano
* YOSHI-HASHI
* Bad Luck Fale
* Tama Tonga
* Hangman Page
* Tetsuya Naito
* EVIL
* SANADA
* Minoru Suzuki
* Zack Sabre Jr.
* Kota Ibushi
* Kota Ibushi
Opinionated View- Well it all comes down how the line up the blocks but there are lot of good potential matches ups here. I saw some reaction and shock Cody isn't in it but given All In and the Rumors he's winning the ROH belt back time wise I don't think he can be in Japan for whole G-1. Here are my thoughts on each guy
Omega- Right now he's viewed by most as the best in the world. He's a guy that can out and have a different match each time out in this. Not likely to win. He's been in the finals the last 2 years and they don't have the reining IWGP champion win. Its sets up the WK title match. Plus havign Kenny drops some matches also will set up title matches later this year.
Elgin- Talented guy who seems to be getting back on track (I wrote this before watched his V1 Defense so he might dropped the NEVER belt) But again not likely to win as he's just lower on the card.
White- There guys with clear big plans. They have pushed him very hard since returning to Japan. He has the win over Kenny. I could see him making a deep run the finals and win unlikely. Maybe we get eitehr the rematch with Kenny or the first White vs. Okada match here.
Tanahshi- Realistically at this stage he should be in this to put guys over. But he's still mad over so I could see them giving them a deep run. And well there is always they give him "One last" shot at the top.
Makabe- At this stage unlikely to win it. He's in there more in there for the name value alone.
Juice- He's gotten over and they are setting up fo rhim vs. White. Mahybe pulls a big win or two seems like he's the guy in there score points on.
Okada- Wells the odds on favorite he's the Ace of New Japan. If I were booking I would have him drop some matches early and than need to make a run late. With the idea being that after 720 days on top he's been worn down.
Goto- He won it before was in the finals not that long ago. At this stage though I think he's past he point where winning doesn't make sense and frankly booking wise he hasn't been pushed strong enough to justify it.
Ishii- Maybe given his size and style people will buy it. Still a bit of a stretch. I think he's more be that "OH shit he just beat the crap out of _____ who has to face ______ next."
Yano- I love Yano but there is no way he's winning this. He will do his Yano stuff mess around score a few wins give guys a break from "Strong Style" and do his comedy things like the low blows.
HASHI- Well point blank on English commentary they said he was at best on the bubble for the tournaemnt so unless the plan some miracle run odds are he will be the guy that tanks low.
Fale- Fale will get soe wins. Again though he feels like the roadblock for other guys. I could see them giving him a few wins to set up a shot a singles belt at some point.
Tonga- A dark horse. They have hinted at some point The Bullet Club OG's will become a full on singles group. He's got the size, talent, and looks that could make for a strong run. IFhe's in the same block as Kenny I won't be shocked to see him win. Especially given there is a lot "He is the true leader" talk.
Page- Another guy New Japan seems to have big plans for. He main evneted a show vs. Kenny not that long ago. Given it's his first G-1 expect more loses than wins. But at this point just getting in the tournament is a big deal for him and his fans.
Naito- Defending winner he also won it in 2013. Back to back winners of the G-1 are rare but it has been done. Naito is super over with the fans in Japan. There is also a long running story of his dream being to win the main event at the Dome. Plus he and Kenny have history and a with Okada dropping the belt it feels like now's a good time to get him back in the HW title picture.
EVIL- Given the hints he will face Jericho I think he picks up some strong wins. Talented guy expect a middle of the back finish
SANADA- Again NJPW seems high on him. But I think he's get the more losses than wins treament.
Suzki- I hope he doesn't win because he's in that class of his best days are behind him. But you just never know. Odds are he gets some big wins and beats the crap out guys because he's Suzki
Sabre- Well a lot were stunned when he won the New Japan cup. Guy is talented always a joy to watch. I don't see him winning but yeah a strong tournament again maybe a upset win to set up a title match after the G-1 is over.
Ibushi- I think he has a chance to win it. The story is there with he and Kenny. I feel like New Japan wants to have it be an all Japan finals given how much the Foreingers have won lately. No denying the talent.
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