WWE had to rewrite Raw due to the fact that Tommaso Ciampa is suffering from a neck injury that has him unable to compete. PWInsider reports that Ciampa and Johnny Gargano were originally set to be part of a four-way tag team match that would have included Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins, Aleister Black & Ricochet and another team. The Revival would have been at ringside for the match. Once it was clear that Ciampa couldn’t be cleared, the match was changed to The Revival vs. Black and Ricochet.
The injury is said to be one that has been lingering for at least four to five weeks and possibly more. Ciampa is not on the road this week and it’s not clear when he is going to be cleared. However, and Gargano are part of the Dusty Rhodes Classic and of course Ciampa is the NXT Champion, so his being out could have a big impact on NXT storylines.
The site says that all options are currently on the table, but that as of Monday he was not medically cleared.
Opinionated View- Notice this happens a lot? They call a guy up who has been on the Indys and that put in NXT for a long time and than they get hurt. Why do they keep putting guys in NXT? Oh right to fed Triple H's ego of his third brand.
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
WWE Officials Reportedly Expect Fans To Boo Roman Reigns Again
Roman Reigns made his return on this Monday’s episode of RAW and outside of one obnoxious fan, the reaction was almost unanimously positive. He announced his leukemia was in remission to a huge ovation and later came out to save Dean Ambrose to cheers. However, WWE officials reportedly don’t expect this goodwill from fans to last. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (via Ringside News), it’s believed that once Roman is back to being pushed as the top babyface again, fans will once again start to boo him on television.
The report reads: “As far as what is next. Nobody can predict the future and many people feel things will eventually revert to being what they were before, with Reigns as the top babyface being constantly booed on television shoots.
Opinionated View- Here is the thing I am not a Roman Reigns fan. But I do think there are way to limit people booing him. You have to book correctly. Don't go back to forcing him into the top spot simply because he's Vince's chosen one. Let his return to the main event make sense and get built to. Don't just make him super man that can over come it all have him "struggle" and be real because when over comes said struggle it will make him more popular. And don't sacrifice everyone use just to build up Roman.
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The report reads: “As far as what is next. Nobody can predict the future and many people feel things will eventually revert to being what they were before, with Reigns as the top babyface being constantly booed on television shoots.
Opinionated View- Here is the thing I am not a Roman Reigns fan. But I do think there are way to limit people booing him. You have to book correctly. Don't go back to forcing him into the top spot simply because he's Vince's chosen one. Let his return to the main event make sense and get built to. Don't just make him super man that can over come it all have him "struggle" and be real because when over comes said struggle it will make him more popular. And don't sacrifice everyone use just to build up Roman.
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WWE Superstars Rumored to No Longer be Scared About Being Vocal Toward Management
Speaking on The Wrestling Observer Radio this week, Dave Meltzer discussed how WWE Superstars are less scared about being vocal to management and complaining than they apparently were before. There’s reportedly an idea now in the WWE locker room that Superstars who complain more will be given some type of push on TV.
One example of this idea could possibly be The Revival. As previously reported, the team was rumored to be unhappy with their booking on Raw, and the duo requested their releases. However, just a few weeks later, The Revival won the Raw tag team titles, giving them their first titles on the main roster.
It should also be noted that WWE producer Adam Pearce wrote in a series of tweets this month about the “squeaky wheel” getting replaced. However, he reacted defensively when it was asked if the tweets were wrestling related.
Opinionated View- WWE you reap what you sow. You wanted this world where everyone under contract to you one way or another. Yet at the same time you destroyed the tag divsion, the mid card and pretty much have made it clear unless you are golden child pre chosen by the company you have almost no chance of moving up. Instead of building long term stories and talent up you go for a cheap nostalgia pop when ever possible.
Well now there the the option of AEW, Impact is back on solid ground and if you listen to Jericho and see what they are doing they are willing to spend and give you the option to take indy dates. ROH is trying to grow, MLW is doing well. New Japan is going to need and want well known American talent especially with the G1 show in Dallas looming. The tipping point is here people.
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One example of this idea could possibly be The Revival. As previously reported, the team was rumored to be unhappy with their booking on Raw, and the duo requested their releases. However, just a few weeks later, The Revival won the Raw tag team titles, giving them their first titles on the main roster.
It should also be noted that WWE producer Adam Pearce wrote in a series of tweets this month about the “squeaky wheel” getting replaced. However, he reacted defensively when it was asked if the tweets were wrestling related.
Opinionated View- WWE you reap what you sow. You wanted this world where everyone under contract to you one way or another. Yet at the same time you destroyed the tag divsion, the mid card and pretty much have made it clear unless you are golden child pre chosen by the company you have almost no chance of moving up. Instead of building long term stories and talent up you go for a cheap nostalgia pop when ever possible.
Well now there the the option of AEW, Impact is back on solid ground and if you listen to Jericho and see what they are doing they are willing to spend and give you the option to take indy dates. ROH is trying to grow, MLW is doing well. New Japan is going to need and want well known American talent especially with the G1 show in Dallas looming. The tipping point is here people.
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Details On When WWE Finalized Batista’s Return
According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter plans for Triple H vs. Batista at Wrestlemania were finalized last week. Batista made his return this past Monday on RAW, attacking Ric Flair and taunting Triple H
Hiromu Takahashi Rumored to Announce His Full-Time Return Soon
– The Wrestling Observer Newsletter (via WrestlingInc.com) has an update on injured NJPW star Hiromu Takahashi. According to the report, Takahashi is gong to make a surprise appearance at an upcoming NJPW and will announce his comeback.
Additionally, it’s stated that Takahashi will make his full-time return to the ring later this year. NJPW is slated to give Takahashi’s return a big push.
Takahashi previously suffered a serious neck injury during his match with Dragon Lee at the G1 Special in San Francisco. As a result, he was forced to relinquish his IWGP junior heavyweight title.
Opinionated View- Wow! I legit thought he would never come back based on things I heave heard.
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Additionally, it’s stated that Takahashi will make his full-time return to the ring later this year. NJPW is slated to give Takahashi’s return a big push.
Takahashi previously suffered a serious neck injury during his match with Dragon Lee at the G1 Special in San Francisco. As a result, he was forced to relinquish his IWGP junior heavyweight title.
Opinionated View- Wow! I legit thought he would never come back based on things I heave heard.
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Rosemary Re-Ups With Impact Wrestling
Impact Wrestling announced today on Press Pass that former Knockouts champion Rosemary has re-signed with the company. She first debuted with Impact back in 2016. You can check out the announcement tweet below. She recently made her return to Impact at last month’s Homecoming event. She had recently been on the shelf with a torn ACL injury.
BREAKING: As revealed on Press Pass, @WeAreRosemary has signed a new contract with IMPACT Wrestling!
LISTEN: youtu.be/vEX0JVtgajs
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Madison Rayne parts ways with Ring of Honor and is officially a free agent
PWInsider is reporting that Madison Rayne is parting ways with Ring of Honor after receiving a contractual release from the company.
Rayne, a former four-time TNA/Impact Knockouts Champion, had just signed an exclusive deal with ROH last September to be part of the company’s women’s division. She had just priored wrestled for Impact in 2018 and also was part of the ALL IN event in Chicago.
The report cited “unhappiness” in regards to creative direction for her departure from ROH. Both sides reportedly met and a decision was made to part aways.
Rayne is now officially a free agent.
Opinionated View- ROH in my opinion didn't use her well at all. She mostly was used a fill in to 3 or 4 ways and than her team with Britt Baker vs. the Twisted Sister. And just over all WOH has been so poorly run it feels more like it's ROH trying do do Joshi. I hope she winds up back in Impact or AEW.
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Rayne, a former four-time TNA/Impact Knockouts Champion, had just signed an exclusive deal with ROH last September to be part of the company’s women’s division. She had just priored wrestled for Impact in 2018 and also was part of the ALL IN event in Chicago.
The report cited “unhappiness” in regards to creative direction for her departure from ROH. Both sides reportedly met and a decision was made to part aways.
Rayne is now officially a free agent.
Opinionated View- ROH in my opinion didn't use her well at all. She mostly was used a fill in to 3 or 4 ways and than her team with Britt Baker vs. the Twisted Sister. And just over all WOH has been so poorly run it feels more like it's ROH trying do do Joshi. I hope she winds up back in Impact or AEW.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Bea Priestley Signs With AEW
AEW has released a new episode of “Road to Double or Nothing” which confirms that Bea Priestley has signed with the promotion. The video features Brandi Rhodes calling Priestley and telling her that AEW wants her to join them at their Fight for the Fallen event in July in Jacksonville, Florida. Priestley joins a women’s division that includes Aja Kong, Brandi Rhodes, Britt Baker, Kylie Rae, Nyla Rose, Penelope Ford, and Yuka Sakazaki.
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Update on Matt and Jeff Hardy's WWE Status
As reported earlier, Matt Hardy made a surprise return to WWE during Smackdown Live on Tuesday night, teaming with his brother Jeff against The Bar.
This was Matt’s first appearance in the ring for WWE since last September, when he had previously been in a tag team run with Bray Wyatt as his “Woken” character.
PWInsider is reporting that a clause in Matt and Jeff’s current WWE deals allowed the previous two-year deal to roll over into a third year.
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This was Matt’s first appearance in the ring for WWE since last September, when he had previously been in a tag team run with Bray Wyatt as his “Woken” character.
PWInsider is reporting that a clause in Matt and Jeff’s current WWE deals allowed the previous two-year deal to roll over into a third year.
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Updated WWE Fastlane Card
Here is the updated card for Fastlane on March 10:
WWE Championship
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kevin Owens
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kevin Owens
Smackdown Tag Team Championships
The Usos (c’s) vs. Shane McMahon and The Miz
The Usos (c’s) vs. Shane McMahon and The Miz
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships
Sasha Banks and Bayley (c’s) vs. Nia Jax and Tamina
Sasha Banks and Bayley (c’s) vs. Nia Jax and Tamina
Smackdown Women’s Championship
Asuka (c) vs. Mandy Rose
Asuka (c) vs. Mandy Rose
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
WWE Changed Plans For Roman Reigns During Last Night’s Raw
Plans on how to use Roman Reigns on last night’s episode of Raw changed during the show, according to a new report. Ringside News reports that Reigns was originally not planned to get physical with anyone during this week’s show, but that after the opening segment, Vince McMahon decided to have him get physically involved in the run-in save for Dean Ambrose while Ambrose was getting attacked by Baron Corbin, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Elias.
According to the site, the decision to have Reigns get directly involved came after Dean Ambrose chose not to come out during the opening segment when Reigns said he was cancer-free. Ambrose was very emotional backstage and McMahon decided to use this to fuel the tease for the Shield reunion.
The Shield are expected to appear at Fastlane in some capacity after last night’s tease.
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According to the site, the decision to have Reigns get directly involved came after Dean Ambrose chose not to come out during the opening segment when Reigns said he was cancer-free. Ambrose was very emotional backstage and McMahon decided to use this to fuel the tease for the Shield reunion.
The Shield are expected to appear at Fastlane in some capacity after last night’s tease.
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Impact Wrestling To Hold TV Tapigns in Philadelphia and New York City
PWInsider is reporting that Impact will hold TV tapings on May 3 and May 4 at the 2300 Arena (the former ECW Arena) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The company is also set to hold TV tapings on June 6 and June 7 at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City, New York the following month as well.
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The company is also set to hold TV tapings on June 6 and June 7 at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City, New York the following month as well.
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Jeff Jarrett and GFE file second lawsuit over Impact deleting 16 hours of GFW footage
PWInsider is reporting that Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Entertainment have filed a second amended lawsuit against Anthem and Impact Wrestling over Anthem’s recent admission that they had deleted 16 hours of Global Force Wrestling Amped footage.
The 33-page lawsuit alleges Anthem prevented Jarrett and GFE from filing copyrights on the GFW Amped television footage adding, “The last remaining step in the registration process is submission of deposit copies, which GFE cannot provide to the Copyright Office due to Defendants’ unlawful possession and/or deletion of the only master recordings of the 16 one-hour GFW Amped videos. Defendants admit that the master recordings were deleted while in their custody and no longer exist.”
As part of the amended lawsuit, a response from Anthem (filed on November 30, 2018) revealed that the footage has now been deleted when answering a previous request from Jarrett and GFE to produce specific documents and information.
“The sixteen one-hour Episodes of Global Force Wrestling Amped content sought in this question no longer exist. It was deleted in the normal course of business, long prior to the onset of this litigation, in order to free up storage space on Anthem Wrestling’s systems.”
The amended lawsuit values the GFW Amped TV footage as being worth $300,000 per episode, alleging a loss of nearly $4.8 million in connection with the master tapes being deleted by Anthem Wrestling (the parent company of Impact Wrestling).
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The 33-page lawsuit alleges Anthem prevented Jarrett and GFE from filing copyrights on the GFW Amped television footage adding, “The last remaining step in the registration process is submission of deposit copies, which GFE cannot provide to the Copyright Office due to Defendants’ unlawful possession and/or deletion of the only master recordings of the 16 one-hour GFW Amped videos. Defendants admit that the master recordings were deleted while in their custody and no longer exist.”
As part of the amended lawsuit, a response from Anthem (filed on November 30, 2018) revealed that the footage has now been deleted when answering a previous request from Jarrett and GFE to produce specific documents and information.
“The sixteen one-hour Episodes of Global Force Wrestling Amped content sought in this question no longer exist. It was deleted in the normal course of business, long prior to the onset of this litigation, in order to free up storage space on Anthem Wrestling’s systems.”
The amended lawsuit values the GFW Amped TV footage as being worth $300,000 per episode, alleging a loss of nearly $4.8 million in connection with the master tapes being deleted by Anthem Wrestling (the parent company of Impact Wrestling).
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WWE Smackdown Preview
WWE Smackdown is live tonight from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Advertised for tonight’s show is a contract signing between Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship match at Fastlane in two weeks.
Also scheduled for the show is Johnny Gargano with NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa vs. Cesaro with Sheamus, while Aleister Black and Ricochet will team up to take on Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura in a tag team match.
WWE is also teasing if Smackdown Women’s Champion Asuka will recover after her non-title singles loss to Mandy Rose last Tuesday night.
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Advertised for tonight’s show is a contract signing between Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship match at Fastlane in two weeks.
Also scheduled for the show is Johnny Gargano with NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa vs. Cesaro with Sheamus, while Aleister Black and Ricochet will team up to take on Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura in a tag team match.
WWE is also teasing if Smackdown Women’s Champion Asuka will recover after her non-title singles loss to Mandy Rose last Tuesday night.
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The Honky Tonk Man is the second inductee into Class of 2019 WWE Hall of Fame
A second inductee is now confirmed for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame.
WWE announced on Tuesday morning that one of the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champions in company history, The Honky Tonk Man, will be inducted into the Class of 2019 WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 35 weekend this April.
Excerpt from WWE’s write up about Honky Tonk Man’s career:
With slicked-back hair and long sideburns reminiscent of a certain rock ‘n’ roll icon, The Honky Tonk Man first arrived on the scene in WWE in 1986 with a wide-eyed smile on his face, trying to earn the adulation of the WWE Universe. But WWE fans didn’t quite take to the Elvis lookalike, despite the stamp of approval from Hulk Hogan, as they jeered the newcomer relentlessly. A frustrated Honky Tonk Man called for a vote of confidence from the WWE Universe, and when the results came back overwhelmingly negative, the rockabilly wrestler snapped.
By hook or by crook, The Honky Tonk Man held onto the Intercontinental Championship for nearly 13 months before his reign ended in lightning-quick fashion at the hands of Ultimate Warrior at SummerSlam 1988. His record-breaking 454 days as Intercontinental Champion is a feat that has stood the test of time, as no Superstar has come close to eclipsing his unprecedented championship reign.
This year’s Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Saturday (April 6) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with NXT TakeOver: New York taking place the day before.
D-Generation X (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Billy Gunn, “Road Dogg” Jesse James, X-Pac and Chyna) were announced as the first inductees last week.
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WWE announced on Tuesday morning that one of the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champions in company history, The Honky Tonk Man, will be inducted into the Class of 2019 WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 35 weekend this April.
Excerpt from WWE’s write up about Honky Tonk Man’s career:
With slicked-back hair and long sideburns reminiscent of a certain rock ‘n’ roll icon, The Honky Tonk Man first arrived on the scene in WWE in 1986 with a wide-eyed smile on his face, trying to earn the adulation of the WWE Universe. But WWE fans didn’t quite take to the Elvis lookalike, despite the stamp of approval from Hulk Hogan, as they jeered the newcomer relentlessly. A frustrated Honky Tonk Man called for a vote of confidence from the WWE Universe, and when the results came back overwhelmingly negative, the rockabilly wrestler snapped.
By hook or by crook, The Honky Tonk Man held onto the Intercontinental Championship for nearly 13 months before his reign ended in lightning-quick fashion at the hands of Ultimate Warrior at SummerSlam 1988. His record-breaking 454 days as Intercontinental Champion is a feat that has stood the test of time, as no Superstar has come close to eclipsing his unprecedented championship reign.
This year’s Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Saturday (April 6) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with NXT TakeOver: New York taking place the day before.
D-Generation X (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Billy Gunn, “Road Dogg” Jesse James, X-Pac and Chyna) were announced as the first inductees last week.
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Updated WWE Fastlane Card
Here is the updated card for Fastlane in two weeks.
WWE Championship
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kofi Kingston
Smackdown Tag Team Championships
The Usos (c’s) vs. Shane McMahon and The Miz
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships
Sasha Banks and Bayley (c’s) vs. Nia Jax and Tamina
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WWE Championship
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kofi Kingston
Smackdown Tag Team Championships
The Usos (c’s) vs. Shane McMahon and The Miz
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships
Sasha Banks and Bayley (c’s) vs. Nia Jax and Tamina
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Monday, February 25, 2019
Rumor on Return of Roman Reigns and Fastlane Event (POSSIBLE SPOILERS)
– As previously reported, former WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns is slated to make a return tonight on Raw with a big announcement. The announcement is being kept a secret. However, a report from Fightful.com says that a source has claimed that all the members of The Shield will be present at WWE Fastlane next month. The source didn’t explain the significance of such a statement or if this means WWE is planning another Shield reunion.
The Shield last broke up some months back when Roman Reigns announced his hiatus to get treatment for leukemia. However, booking for Dean Ambrose appears to have shifted in recent weeks, and he appears to be acting like a face character again.
As previously noted, WWE recently confirmed that Dean Ambrose intends to leave the promotion after his current deal expires in April after WrestleMania 35.
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The Shield last broke up some months back when Roman Reigns announced his hiatus to get treatment for leukemia. However, booking for Dean Ambrose appears to have shifted in recent weeks, and he appears to be acting like a face character again.
As previously noted, WWE recently confirmed that Dean Ambrose intends to leave the promotion after his current deal expires in April after WrestleMania 35.
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Details on Argument That Led to Arn Anderson’s Release and Its Impact on Roster
Fightful has a new report with details on the disagreement with Vince McMahon that caused Arn Anderson’s release from WWE. Anderson was announced as being released from the company on Friday, and Fightful backs up the report yesterday claiming that it was over an incident with McMahon.
According to the site, a source said that McMahon spoke with Anderson during the disagreement in such a way that most have never seen before. Triple H has been serving as a peacekeeper between Anderson and McMahon for some time, as there has been bad blood between the two for a while now. As noted yesterday, Anderson is well-liked by Triple H, John Cena and other key people backstage.
The release of Anderson is expected to cause a blow to the company’s morale, and several producers have been taking sides over the incident. Several members of the roster are upset about the situation. That said, some believe that once things calm down, Anderson will be brought back on.
Anderson had been with WWE for eighteen years as a producer and road agent.
WWE’s Producer Hirings Part of Performance Center Expansion Plans
WWE’s recent spate of hiring producers is part of the company’s plans to expand their Performance Centers on a global level. A report by Fightful.com says that the hiring of Shane Helms, Chris “Abyss” Parks, Jeff Jarrett, Shawn Daivari, and Sonjay Dutt is driven heavily by the company’s goals of establishing Performance Centers on a global basis.
Triple H has not been shy about mentioning plans to turn the NXT brand into a global brand, and Performance Centers are becoming a big part of that. Part of those expansion plans include India and Jarrett, Dutt and Abyss all have experience working there due to their involvement in TNA’s production of Ring Ka King in 2011 and 2012. With more producers on the company’s payroll, it cuts down on their need to bring them in as “guest trainers.”
The site also notes that there have been shifts in production, human resources and marketing research over the last several months. Those moves are relasted to the global expansion plans and mean that some people behind the scenes are relocating as they take on roles in NXT.
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Triple H has not been shy about mentioning plans to turn the NXT brand into a global brand, and Performance Centers are becoming a big part of that. Part of those expansion plans include India and Jarrett, Dutt and Abyss all have experience working there due to their involvement in TNA’s production of Ring Ka King in 2011 and 2012. With more producers on the company’s payroll, it cuts down on their need to bring them in as “guest trainers.”
The site also notes that there have been shifts in production, human resources and marketing research over the last several months. Those moves are relasted to the global expansion plans and mean that some people behind the scenes are relocating as they take on roles in NXT.
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SPOILER: Names backstage at tonight’s Monday Night RAW taping in Atlanta
PWInsider is reporting that a number of names are backstage for tonight’s Monday Night RAW from Atlanta, Georgia, airing live in a little over two hours.
Sting, Shawn Michaels and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat are all backstage at RAW tonight and are expected to take part in a segment for Ric Flair’s 70th birthday.
Charlotte Flair, who may take part in the segment with her father, is also backstage along with Becky Lynch meaning a potential segment is possible between the two.
It should be noted that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is currently in Atlanta filming the sequel to “Jumanji.” As reported earlier, Johnson surprised fans in Atlanta over the weekend during a screening for “Fighting With My Family.” As of now, Johnson is not backstage at the RAW taping despite being local.
The same report noted that Dave Bautista is also in Atlanta filming a movie. It was reported a few weeks ago that Batista is back in talks with WWE about a potential return to the company, including a potential match at WrestleMania this year.
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Sting, Shawn Michaels and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat are all backstage at RAW tonight and are expected to take part in a segment for Ric Flair’s 70th birthday.
Charlotte Flair, who may take part in the segment with her father, is also backstage along with Becky Lynch meaning a potential segment is possible between the two.
It should be noted that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is currently in Atlanta filming the sequel to “Jumanji.” As reported earlier, Johnson surprised fans in Atlanta over the weekend during a screening for “Fighting With My Family.” As of now, Johnson is not backstage at the RAW taping despite being local.
The same report noted that Dave Bautista is also in Atlanta filming a movie. It was reported a few weeks ago that Batista is back in talks with WWE about a potential return to the company, including a potential match at WrestleMania this year.
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Vince McMahon Said To Be Looking For A ‘Yes Man’ Backstage
Over the weekend, we reported that WWE hired back Bruce Prichard in a top creative team role and he’ll begin his new job at tonight’s RAW taping in Atlanta. It was speculated that Prichard was hired back because he was part of the creative team during WWE’s most popular period and Vince McMahon is hoping to recapture the company’s former glory. However, Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live (via Ringside News) said that McMahon is actually just looking for a “yes man” backstage.
He said: “I do know that I have heard from people who have concluded that what Vince really wants right now is a ‘yes man’ who is just going to tell him yes to all of his ideas.”
Triple H went against McMahon last week when he fought to get the script changed so Finn Balor vs. Ricochet didn’t happen. His reasons at the time were that Ricochet was making his debut and Balor just won the Intercontinental title, so a loss would have hurt both guys. McMahon is looking for someone to take his side and reportedly believes Prichard will be that person.
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He said: “I do know that I have heard from people who have concluded that what Vince really wants right now is a ‘yes man’ who is just going to tell him yes to all of his ideas.”
Triple H went against McMahon last week when he fought to get the script changed so Finn Balor vs. Ricochet didn’t happen. His reasons at the time were that Ricochet was making his debut and Balor just won the Intercontinental title, so a loss would have hurt both guys. McMahon is looking for someone to take his side and reportedly believes Prichard will be that person.
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Details On Why WWE Granted Tye Dillinger His Release
It was reported over the weekend that WWE had granted Tye Dillinger his release after he requested it publicly with a post on social media. Dillinger’s release was announced along with TJP and Hideo Itami. WWE has reportedly been trying to lock talent into new deals, but it seems they were fine with Dillinger leaving. According to Rajah, Dillinger was not considered a “make or break” talent in WWE and was considered disposable by WWE officials.
Dillinger’s contract will likely have a ninety-day non-compete clause, which would make him available for AEW’s Double or Nothing event in May. He is reportedly friends with Cody Rhodes, who actually commented that any company would benefit from having Dillinger on their roster.
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Dillinger’s contract will likely have a ninety-day non-compete clause, which would make him available for AEW’s Double or Nothing event in May. He is reportedly friends with Cody Rhodes, who actually commented that any company would benefit from having Dillinger on their roster.
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Updated Card For NJPW Anniversary Show
NJPW has announced the updated card for their 47th anniversary show, which will have a main event of IWGP heavyweight champion Jay White vs. Will Ospreay. The event happens on March 6 and will stream on New Japan World.
* IWGP Heavyweight Champion Jay White vs. NEVER Openweight Champion Will Ospreay
* Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada and Hirooki Goto vs. Tetsuya Naito, EVIL and SANADA
* Taiji Ishimori (c) vs. Jushin Thunder Liger – IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
* Shingo Takagi and BUSHI (c) vs. SHO and YOH (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship)
* Satoshi Kojima, Tomoaki Honma, Tiger Mask IV, Ryusuke Taguchi and Dragon Lee vs. Minoru Suzuki, Taichi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, El Desperado and Taka Michinoku
* Yuji Nagata and Toa Henare vs. Tomohiro Ishii and YOSHI-HASHI
* Togi Makabe, Toru Yano, Ayato Yoshida, Shota Umino and Ren Narita vs. Bad Luck Fale, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Chase Owens and Hikuleo
Sami Callihan Signs New Deal With Impact Wrestling
Wrestling Inc reports that Sami Callihan has signed a new multi-year deal with Impact Wrestling. More signings are expected to happen this week, including a former Impact champion.
Callihan made his debut with the company on November 5, 2017 at Bound for Glory. He was previously named 2018 Wrestler of the Year and won Impact’s 2018 Moment of the Year for hitting Eddie Edwards in the face with a baseball bat. He is also the leader of oVe. His new deal with Impact will not affect his work with MLW.
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Callihan made his debut with the company on November 5, 2017 at Bound for Glory. He was previously named 2018 Wrestler of the Year and won Impact’s 2018 Moment of the Year for hitting Eddie Edwards in the face with a baseball bat. He is also the leader of oVe. His new deal with Impact will not affect his work with MLW.
Opinionated View- Great to hear Sami is fantastic and become a key part of the show.
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Bruce Prichard Started Working for WWE Again Last Month
– As previously reported, Bruce Prichard is set to return to the WWE in a full-time creative role as part of the creative team. However, it appears Prichard actually started working with WWE again much earlier. According to Dave Meltzer on The Wrestling Observer Radio (via WrestlingInc.com), Bruce Prichard had actually started traveling with WWE again and working as a backstage consultant since January.
Additionally, the deal to bring back Prichard in a significant, full-time creative role in WWE was reportedly finalized last Friday (Feb. 22). The idea to have Prichard take on a full-time creative position in the company again was first mentioned early last week. Per the Observer, the idea was said to be “well received.” It got to the point that Prichard is reportedly going to work as the right-hand man for Vince McMahon and work as a “very key guy” in a creative capacity for WWE.
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Additionally, the deal to bring back Prichard in a significant, full-time creative role in WWE was reportedly finalized last Friday (Feb. 22). The idea to have Prichard take on a full-time creative position in the company again was first mentioned early last week. Per the Observer, the idea was said to be “well received.” It got to the point that Prichard is reportedly going to work as the right-hand man for Vince McMahon and work as a “very key guy” in a creative capacity for WWE.
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Vince McMahon Reason for Reviving XFL Revealed in Lawsuit Filing
Sports reporter Darren Rovell in a series of tweets today hinted at the catalyst for what potentially motivated Vince McMahon to relaunch the XFL, which is slated to make its return in 2020. Some new information on the XFL was revealed in a lawsuit filed against the Alliance of American Football (AAF) and Charlie Ebersol by Robert Vanech. Vanech is saying it was his idea to come up with the AAF and is entitled to 50 percent ownership. Vanech is claiming that many of his ideas for the league are being credited to others.
The lawsuit filing stated that the original plan for the AAF was to use the XFL name and purchase all the XFL assets from WWE and NBC for $50 million. The AAF officials met with Vince McMahon, and then he simply decided to ultimately restart the XFL on his own rather than take the deal.
Charlie Ebersol is the son of former NBC Sports Executive Dick Ebersol, and he also directed the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on the XFL.
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The lawsuit filing stated that the original plan for the AAF was to use the XFL name and purchase all the XFL assets from WWE and NBC for $50 million. The AAF officials met with Vince McMahon, and then he simply decided to ultimately restart the XFL on his own rather than take the deal.
Charlie Ebersol is the son of former NBC Sports Executive Dick Ebersol, and he also directed the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on the XFL.
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WWE Hall of Famer Hints at Appearance for Raw Tonight (POSSIBLE SPOILERS)
– WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels wrote a tweet on his official Twitter account suggesting he might make an appearance on Raw tonight. Tonight’s show is set to feature the 70th birthday celebration for fellow WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.
Shawn Michaels wrote in his tweet, “Happ Birthday Naitch…pretty sure I’m making a detour on my return flight from @NXTUK!!!”
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Shawn Michaels wrote in his tweet, “Happ Birthday Naitch…pretty sure I’m making a detour on my return flight from @NXTUK!!!”
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WWE Raw Preview
WWE RAW is live tonight from Atlanta, Georgia.
Scheduled for the show is the television return of Roman Reigns. WWE reported late last week that Reigns would be returning to give an update on his leukemia.
Also advertised for the show is Ric Flair celebrating his 70th birthday, continued appearances by NXT talents NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa, Aleister Black, Ricochet and Johnny Gargano and teasing potential challenges for new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks and Bayley.
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Scheduled for the show is the television return of Roman Reigns. WWE reported late last week that Reigns would be returning to give an update on his leukemia.
Also advertised for the show is Ric Flair celebrating his 70th birthday, continued appearances by NXT talents NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa, Aleister Black, Ricochet and Johnny Gargano and teasing potential challenges for new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks and Bayley.
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Sunday, February 24, 2019
Dean Ambrose Reportedly Hurt at WWE House Show in Tupelo
It appears WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose might’ve been hurt and possibly injured at a WWE house show in Tupelo on Saturday night (Feb. 23). According to an online tweet from the event, a referee threw up the X sign after Ambrose took a Claymore kick, suggesting someone was injured.
Dave Meltzer spoke on the topic on The Wrestling Observer Radio (via Ringside News). Meltzer stated that he heard Ambrose was injured. However, WWE has not yet issued any sort of confirmation or announcement on Ambrose suffering an injury.
As previously reported, Dean Ambrose is reportedly slated to leave WWE after his contract expires in April.
Dave Meltzer spoke on the topic on The Wrestling Observer Radio (via Ringside News). Meltzer stated that he heard Ambrose was injured. However, WWE has not yet issued any sort of confirmation or announcement on Ambrose suffering an injury.
As previously reported, Dean Ambrose is reportedly slated to leave WWE after his contract expires in April.
Not sure what really happened in mcintyre and Ambrose match at #wwetupelo the X got threw up after McIntyre hit Ambrose with the claymore kick @davemeltzerWON
Arn Anderson Reportedly Had Incident With Vince McMahon Prior To Release
Arn Anderson was released from the WWE on Friday, after eighteen years as a road agent and producer for the company. However, this was not due to WWE’s recent hiring of new producers or Anderson retiring or anything like that. In fact, Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio (via Ringside News) says that AA was fired after an incident over a house show with Vince McMahon.
He said: “Arn got fired. It’s an incident, I mean everyone is pretty much keeping quiet about what it was, but it was an incident with Vince. I know people who are siding with Arn. I know people who are siding with Vince. I don’t know the whole details of the incident other than it was something at a house show that evidently wasn’t handled well and Arn took the blame for that. Arn and Vince were not really on the best of terms. There had been a lot of situations over the years and another one not too long ago. You know the thing with Arn is he’s well-liked by key people — Triple H, John Cena, you know he’s John Cena’s agent.“
The Young Bucks Invade AAW Event, Match Added To AEW Double or Nothing
The Young Bucks showed up at last night’s AAW event in Chicago where they cost Pentagon and Rey Fenix the AAW tag team titles against LAX as revenge for the Lucha Bros attacking the Bucks at the All Elite Wrestling conference in Las Vegas. After the attack, a match between the Bucks and the Luchas has been added to AEW Double or Nothing on May 25. A new episode of Being the Elite will be released on Monday to confirm the announcement. Here’s the updated card:
– The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix
– Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega
– Adam Page vs. PAC
– Over the Budget Battle Royal
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Impact Wrestling Offers Indie Star Three-Year Contract
Impact Wrestling’s Scott D’Amore offered Destiny Wrestling Champion Josh Alexander a three year Impact contract at the Destiny Wrestling and Blackcraft Wrestling show in Canada last night. Alexander has worked for numerous promotions in the past including AAW, AIW, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.
You can see video of the segment below.
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Opinionated View- Josh Alexander is one of those guys a lot of other workers has wondered why he has hasn't been signed. Can't wait to see him in Impact.
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You can see video of the segment below.
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Opinionated View- Josh Alexander is one of those guys a lot of other workers has wondered why he has hasn't been signed. Can't wait to see him in Impact.
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David Finlay Injured At NJPW/ROH Honor Rising
David Finlay tweeted out that he suffered a dislocated shoulder at the NJPW/ROH’s Honor Rising show last night. Finlay suffered the injury in his and Juice Robinson’s bout against the Briscoes. Finlay popped his shoulder back in after the match and seems optimistic.
David is, of course, the son of Fit Finlay.
Thanks to everyone for all the positive vibes! I did dislocated my shoulder last night but it’s back in now. I’ll see a doctor when I’m home to see what the damage is but hopefully it’s nothing too serious.
Thanks again to everyone.
See you in the mountains!
Thanks again to everyone.
See you in the mountains!
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Rumor on Main Event for WWE Fastlane 2019
According to a report by The Wrestling Observer (via Cageside Seats), Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE World Championship is currently scheduled to be the main event at Fastlane. The match-up was announced earlier this week.
WWE Fastlane 2019 is set for March 10. The event will be held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be broadcast live on the WWE Network.
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WWE Fastlane 2019 is set for March 10. The event will be held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be broadcast live on the WWE Network.
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Two Matches Set For Smackdown Including Johnny Gargano vs. Cesaro
WWE has announced two matches and a contract signing for Smackdown. The contract signing will be between Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston ahead of their WWE title bout at Fastlane on March 10.
The matches include:
– Johnny Gargano vs. Cesaro for the first time ever in WWE.
– Ricochet and Aleister Black vs. Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura.
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The matches include:
– Johnny Gargano vs. Cesaro for the first time ever in WWE.
– Ricochet and Aleister Black vs. Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura.
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SPOILERS: 2/22 NXT UK TV tapings from Coventry, England to air on the WWE Network
The following was taped on Friday at Coventry Skydome in Coventry, England.
2/22 NXT UK TV tapings:
– Dark Match: Isla Dawn defeated Killer Kelly.
– Ligero defeated Joseph Conners.
– The Hunt (Wild Boar Mike Hitchman and Primate) defeated Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley.
– Nina Samuels defeated Charlie Morgan.
– Jeff Jarrett was in attendance and show in the crowd.
– Jordan Devlin defeated Travis Banks in a Falls Count Anywhere rules match.
– Wolfgang defeated Flash Morgan Webster.
– Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan defeated Saxon Huxley and Tyson T-Bone.
– Noam Dar cut a promo announcing he is here to stay in NXT UK, hinting he will be leaving the 205 Live brand. Dar talked down Mark Andrews. Andrews interrupts and takes out Dar.
– Kay Lee Ray defeated Candy Floss.
– Eddie Dennis defeated Ligero.
– Tyler Bate and Trent Seven announce they will be in action at the tapings on Saturday.
– Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel defeated Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley.
– Kassius Ohno defeated Ashton Smith. Ohno appears to be transitioning to the NXT UK brand after stating on NXT he was leaving. Ohno attacked Smith after winning the match.
– WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne and WALTER defeated Joe and Mark Coffey.
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2/22 NXT UK TV tapings:
– Dark Match: Isla Dawn defeated Killer Kelly.
– Ligero defeated Joseph Conners.
– The Hunt (Wild Boar Mike Hitchman and Primate) defeated Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley.
– Nina Samuels defeated Charlie Morgan.
– Jeff Jarrett was in attendance and show in the crowd.
– Jordan Devlin defeated Travis Banks in a Falls Count Anywhere rules match.
– Wolfgang defeated Flash Morgan Webster.
– Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan defeated Saxon Huxley and Tyson T-Bone.
– Noam Dar cut a promo announcing he is here to stay in NXT UK, hinting he will be leaving the 205 Live brand. Dar talked down Mark Andrews. Andrews interrupts and takes out Dar.
– Kay Lee Ray defeated Candy Floss.
– Eddie Dennis defeated Ligero.
– Tyler Bate and Trent Seven announce they will be in action at the tapings on Saturday.
– Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel defeated Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley.
– Kassius Ohno defeated Ashton Smith. Ohno appears to be transitioning to the NXT UK brand after stating on NXT he was leaving. Ohno attacked Smith after winning the match.
– WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne and WALTER defeated Joe and Mark Coffey.
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Impact Wrestling announces United We Stand to air live exclusively on FITE TV April 4
Impact Wrestling announced Friday the company’s United We Stand event in Rahway, NJ on April 4 that was originally scheduled to be a Twitch TV broadcast will now air as a live iPPV exclusively on FITE TV.
You can read the full press release from Impact Wrestling below:
IMPACT Wrestling ‘United We Stand’ iPPV to Air Live Thursday, April 4 on FITE.tv
Rob Van Dam and Sabu return to IMPACT Wrestling against World Tag Team Champions The Lucha Brothers in an Extreme Dream Match
TORONTO | NEW YORK – IMPACT Wrestling announced today that United We Stand on April 4 in Rahway, NJ will air as a live pay-per-view event exclusively on FITE.tv.
Kicking off at 11:00 p.m. ET, United We Stand will feature the returns of former World Champion Rob Van Dam and hardcore wrestling legend Sabu to IMPACT Wrestling, as they challenge IMPACT World Tag Team Champions Pentagon Jr. and Fenix, the Lucha Brothers, in an Extreme Dream Match.
“We are delighted to welcome two legends in Rob Van Dam and Sabu back to an IMPACT Wrestling ring,” said Ed Nordholm, president of IMPACT Wrestling. “Add this to the list of other matches we have announced and United We Stand is becoming a dream night of action for wrestling fans all over the world made available through our partners at FITE.tv.”
United We Stand will also present a Monster’s Ball to end all Monster’s Balls between two of the most intense, violent and hardcore wrestlers on the planet. Picking up where they left off after their barbed wire bat death match at Wrestling MediaCon last September in Manchester, Sami Callihan and Jimmy Havoc will battle in a dream hardcore encounter for the world to see.
In other featured matches:
- Ultimate X makes its return, as the chance to challenge X-Division Champion Rich Swann literally hangs in the balance. The match includes oVe’s Jake Crist representing IMPACT Wrestling, Jack Evans representing Lucha Libre AAA and Kotto Brazil representing Major League Wrestling (MLW) with additional entrants to be revealed in the coming weeks.
- In a special attraction intergender match, former World Champion Eli Drake goes one-on-one with former Knockouts Champion and third-generation star Tessa Blanchard.
- Team IMPACT Wrestling battles Team Lucha Underground in an eight-man tag team match. IMPACT will be represented by reigning World Champion Johnny Impact, Brian Cage, Eddie Edwards and Moose, while Lucha Underground’s team will include King Cuerno, Aerostar, Drago and Daga.
Tickets for United We Stand start at $40 and are available at IMPACTWrestling.com. The live pay-per-view event can be purchased on the FITE website www.FITE.tv or on the FITE app on all iOS and Android devices, or on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV and FireTV boxes for $19.99 on a stand-alone basis or for $159.95 as part of FITE.tv’s “FITE FEST” bundle of more than 30 events occurring through the April 3-6 weekend of wrestling festivities in the tri-state area. FITE.tv is a premium digital live streaming network that has presented over 1,900 live professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, boxing and other combat sports events since its launch in 2016. For more information about United We Stand on FITE.tv, visit www.FITE.tv.
A subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., IMPACT Wrestling will present United We Stand in collaboration with WrestlePro. Emanating from Rahway Recreation Center, the show will take place on the busiest wrestling weekend of the year, as virtually the entire professional wrestling world descends upon the New York metropolitan area.
IMPACT Wrestling previously announced a collaboration with MLW for their respective events on April 4, coordinating schedules to ensure fans can attend both shows.
Directions from Melrose Ballroom, which hosts MLW’s television tapings, to Rahway Recreation Center can be found below:
By Transit or Subway
- Walk approximately 3 minutes from Melrose Ballroom to 31st & 36th Ave. to the W Train
- Take train approximately 17 minutes to 34th St. – Penn Station.
- Alternate route: N Train also goes direct to 34th St. – Penn Station.
- Take NJ Transit 7 stops approximately 35 minutes to Rahway, NJ.
- Cross the street and enter Rahway Recreation Center on 275 E. Milton Ave.
By Car
- Drive through Manhattan via Lincoln Tunnel or Holland Tunnel.
- Drive through Staten Island via Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Both routes will bring you to NJ Turnpike South to Rahway, NJ.
For More Information Contact:
Ariel Shnerer
Sr. Director, Programming & Communications
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.
ashnerer@anthemse.com
Ariel Shnerer
Sr. Director, Programming & Communications
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.
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Michael Weber
FITE
Michael.weber@fite.tv
FITE
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About IMPACT Wrestling
IMPACT Wrestling is one of the world’s largest wrestling entertainment properties, creating more than 300 hours of original content annually across television and other digital platforms. IMPACT Wrestling specializes in creating premium content, events, products, merchandise and music, as well as the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. Its highly successful flagship, IMPACT!, is broadcast globally, including Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Pursuit Channel and Twitch in the United States, Fight Network and GameTV in Canada, Sony ESPN in India, 5Spike and Fight Network in the United Kingdom, SuperSport in Africa, and MVStv in Mexico.
IMPACT Wrestling is one of the world’s largest wrestling entertainment properties, creating more than 300 hours of original content annually across television and other digital platforms. IMPACT Wrestling specializes in creating premium content, events, products, merchandise and music, as well as the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. Its highly successful flagship, IMPACT!, is broadcast globally, including Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Pursuit Channel and Twitch in the United States, Fight Network and GameTV in Canada, Sony ESPN in India, 5Spike and Fight Network in the United Kingdom, SuperSport in Africa, and MVStv in Mexico.
For more information visit www.impactwrestling.com.
About FITE.tv
FITE TV is the largest independent digital streaming platform for combat sports featuring over 1,000 pay per view events per year available a-la-carte. FITE is free to join through its downloadable apps for iOS and Android devices, Apple TV, Android TV, ROKU and Amazon Fire TV. FITE streams live events from the MMA, Boxing and Pro Wrestling world to its 1.1M registered viewers. Available online at www.FITE.tv.
FITE TV is the largest independent digital streaming platform for combat sports featuring over 1,000 pay per view events per year available a-la-carte. FITE is free to join through its downloadable apps for iOS and Android devices, Apple TV, Android TV, ROKU and Amazon Fire TV. FITE streams live events from the MMA, Boxing and Pro Wrestling world to its 1.1M registered viewers. Available online at www.FITE.tv.
Bruce Prichard returning to WWE as a member of the creative team starting Monday
PWInsider is reporting that Bruce Prichard has agreed on terms for a full-time return to WWE as part of the company’s creative team.
Prichard is expected to start as early as this the RAW taping this Monday night in Atlanta. He was let go back in 2008 after spending 16 years with WWE, in a role where he reported directly to Vince McMahon and was described as one of his “top lieutenants.”
He transitioned to a backstage role with TNA Wrestling in 2010, later parting ways in 2013. Prichard briefly returned to the company in 2017 after it was purchased by Anthem following the success of his “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard” podcast.
Prichard’s podcast, along with Conrad Thompson, would go on to become of the most popular wrestling podcasts out today. WWE ended up creating a spin off version of the podcast for the WWE Network, supported by exclusive WWE footage.
What this means for his podcast going forward remains to be seen.
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Prichard is expected to start as early as this the RAW taping this Monday night in Atlanta. He was let go back in 2008 after spending 16 years with WWE, in a role where he reported directly to Vince McMahon and was described as one of his “top lieutenants.”
He transitioned to a backstage role with TNA Wrestling in 2010, later parting ways in 2013. Prichard briefly returned to the company in 2017 after it was purchased by Anthem following the success of his “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard” podcast.
Prichard’s podcast, along with Conrad Thompson, would go on to become of the most popular wrestling podcasts out today. WWE ended up creating a spin off version of the podcast for the WWE Network, supported by exclusive WWE footage.
What this means for his podcast going forward remains to be seen.
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Friday, February 22, 2019
Steve Corino Transitions Into WWE Producer Role
Former ECW World champion Steve Corino has updated his official Twitter profile to show that he is now a part of WWE in a producer role. Previously, he has worked as a coach for NXT. According to PWInsider, Steve Corino is producing for the main roster and made the transition about several weeks ago.
It appears he only changed his social media profile in the last few days since the switch. Corino’s tasks include working on the booking and production for both Raw and Smackdown live events. Per the report, he replaced Jamie Noble on the team that works the live events, which also includes Michael Hayes and Joey Maloney. Jamie Noble is reportedly still with WWE, but the change gives him more time to work on other WWE responsibilities.
Previously, Corino worked on the production side of live events for NXT in Florida. His new role as a WWE producer is said to be similar, just on a larger scale with the Smackdown and Raw house shows. Other wrestling talents who have joined WWE in producer roles include WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, Abyss, Sonjay Dutt, and Hurricane Helms.
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It appears he only changed his social media profile in the last few days since the switch. Corino’s tasks include working on the booking and production for both Raw and Smackdown live events. Per the report, he replaced Jamie Noble on the team that works the live events, which also includes Michael Hayes and Joey Maloney. Jamie Noble is reportedly still with WWE, but the change gives him more time to work on other WWE responsibilities.
Previously, Corino worked on the production side of live events for NXT in Florida. His new role as a WWE producer is said to be similar, just on a larger scale with the Smackdown and Raw house shows. Other wrestling talents who have joined WWE in producer roles include WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, Abyss, Sonjay Dutt, and Hurricane Helms.
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Numerous Releases By WWE Today
F4WOnline is reporting that Arn Anderson is no longer with WWE.
In a story first reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet, Anderson was let go after spending time with WWE for nearly 18 years, signing shortly after the closing of WCW in 2001.
No details are known at this time as to why Anderson was let go. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame back in 2012 with The Four Horsemen.
The company did sign a number of new backstage producers, something WWE profiled in a new video featuring Jeff Jarrett, Chris Parks (Abyss), Sonjay Dutt, Shawn Daivari and Shane “Hurricane” Helms. So it’s possible WWE decided to move in a new direction.
In items both reported over the last few weeks, WWE confirmed the releases of Hideo Itami and Tye Dillinger from the roster on Friday afternoon.Earlier this week, Dillinger issued a statement on Twitter announcing he had requested his release from the company after nearly six years with WWE.
In late January, news broke that Hideo Itami had also requested a release from WWE and would be granted it. An episode of #205Life profiled his final weeks in WWE.
After confirming the already public departures of Hideo Itami and Tye Dillinger earlier today, WWE announced the release of former Cruiserweight Champion TJP.
TJP, who won the Cruiserweight Classic back in 2016 and captured the vacant Cruiserweight Championship, signed with the company that same year. He remained an active member of the company’s weekly 205 Live program.
He previously spent time as part of the TNA roster (as Manik), along with working for EVOLVE, GFW, ROH, PWG, New Japan Pro Wrestling and various other promotions.
Just earlier this week, TJP had answered a tweet from a fan asking “how soon” we would see him with AEW. Perkins expressed zero interest in signing with the upstart wrestling promotion, although that could always change now that he is a free agent.
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