Month: March 2015

Backstage News From Monday’s RAW Meeting

It was reported by PWInsider that WWE officials held a meeting with the talents before Monday’s RAW in Pittsburgh. WWE officials told the talents that if they have any issues or problems they are to bring them to the company’s attention right away and not let them go on to be brought up later. WWE wants the talents to come to them right away and talk to them about their problems, whether they are personal or work-related issues. WWE made it clear that they have more than enough people that are willing to help talents out with their issues. It was also said that they are here for the wrestlers and appreciate everything they do for the company.

Bill DeMott or the recent controversies from developmental were not brought up in the meeting.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

TNA Announced The Re-Signing Of A Couple Of Stars

TNA’s John Gaburick announced that Matt Hardy has signed a contract with TNA and that Angelina Love has re-signed with TNA.

WWE Trying To Trademark The Bullet Club Hand Gesture

PWInsider reports that WWE is apparently taking aim at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s The Bullet Club stable. WWE recently registered to trademark the old NWO/Kliq hand gesture for merchandise purposes. NJPW’s The Bullet Club uses the same hand gesture and it’s featured on some of their t-shirts. Below is the version that WWE is trying to trademark:

NWO Kliq hand gesture

The Viper Struck Rollins (video)

Randy Orton bided his time waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike Seth Rollins. Last night on RAW The Viper got his opportunity and he utterly dismantled Rollins. I’m sure that’s it’s safe to say that they will collide in a heated battle at WrestleMania 31.

The Undertaker Responded To Bray Wyatt (video)

The Undertaker finally responded to Bray Wyatt’s WrestleMania 31 challenge last night on RAW. On the big screen appeared the message – “At WrestleMania 31 The Man Comes Around”  The Undertaker said Wyatt will Rest In Peace.

Sting’s Message For Triple H (video)

Last night on RAW, Sting had a message for Triple H. Sting he’s more than a vigilante, he’s the Face of Retribution and The Silencer of Injustice. Sting said Triple H needs to be taken down and at WrestleMania it’s game over.

Connor “The Crusher” To Receive First-Ever Warrior Award At WWE Hall Of Fame

Connor “The Crusher” Michalek, a Pittsburgh native and passionate WWE fan who passed away last year from cancer, will be the first-ever recipient of the Warrior Award, which will be presented each year at the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The Warrior Award will be given to someone who has exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of WWE Hall of Famer, The Ultimate Warrior. This year, the award will be presented by The Ultimate Warrior’s widow, Dana Warrior and WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan to Steve Michalek, Connor’s father.

Connor The Crusher

Stephanie McMahon and “Triple H” Paul Levesque launched “Connor’s Cure,” a fund dedicated to further Pediatric cancer research. Donations can be made by visiting www.givetochildrens.org/CONNORSCURE.

 

Source: WWE.com

Intercontinental Hot Potato

The first sighting of the Intercontinental Championship on the March 2nd RAW was of Dean Ambrose carrying it. While Wade Barrett is indeed the champion, Ambrose was physically holding it after he had stolen it from Barrett. While the two contested in a non-title match, R-Truth stole the title as he was ringside for commentary. Luke Harper then took it after Truth gave it to him to prevent getting hit with a steel folding chair. Harper then left with the belt as the distraction allowed Ambrose to perform Dirty Deeds on Barrett and win.

If I hadn’t seen wrestling in a couple weeks, I may wonder who really is the Intercontinental Champion having come in during the middle of the match. While it was announced that the title will be defended in a ladder match at WrestleMania 31 with Truth, Ambrose, and Harper in the mix as of press time, it is interesting to see will this “hot potato”-esque storyline will continue to Levi’s Stadium or will perhaps one wrestler a week hold the title. There can be a lot you can do with so many characters vying for a single title, but it is also easy to get lost in the shuffle. Here’s hoping the build up and the match will both be full of pure excitement.

-Celine

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#GiveDivasAChance In the Hall of Fame

On the March 2nd edition of Monday Night RAW, it was announced that Alundra Blayze/Madusa was going into the Hall of Fame for the 2015 class. With three WWF Women’s Championship title reigns in the mid 90’s (1993-95), Blayze was instrumental in reviving the women’s division after her feuds with the likes of Bertha Faye and Bull Nakano. She was the first woman to win Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Rookie of the Year in 1988 and even became the WCW Cruiserweight Champion in 1999, being the first woman to accomplish that feat.

It is interesting that her induction is announced the first Monday after the #GiveDivasAChance movement took the Internet by storm. Was this just a coincidence or was it a strategic way to time when this announcement was made on WWE’s part to help push the women of professional wrestling in as positive of a spotlight as possible. Regardless, it is wonderful to see Blayze become a member of the WWE Hall of Fame with the likes of “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Bushwhakers, and Rikishi.

-Celine

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ESPN’s Michelle Beadle Turns JBL Down

On the latest episode of The JBL Show, JBL tried to reveal ESPN’s Michelle Beadle as his new co-host but she turned him down and says she will see JBL at WrestleMania 31.