We’ve noted how WWE last week aired a bizarre vignette for some sort of laughing buzzard, that is believed to be a teaser for Bray Wyatt’s return with a new gimmick. As seen below, a new vignette began airing this week.
WWE asked, “What spine-chilling entity is coming to WWE?”
It looks like Ronda Rousey is in a hurry to expand her family so she can get back to work.
Rousey noted on Instagram today that she and husband Travis Browne are headed out on a vacation. She referred to it as a “#impregnationvacation” in the caption.
WrestleMania 35 was to be Rousey’s final appearance for WWE for the foreseeable future. She is under contract to WWE until April 10, 2021, but she was only committed to going hard full-time through WrestleMania 35, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Rousey made it known last year that she was looking to have a child with Browne soon, before they got too much older. It’s been reported that WWE wants Rousey back in the ring for a WrestleMania 36 rematch with current RAW & SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, but that would likely be cutting it close, depending on how long it takes the happy couple to get pregnant. Her new IG post indicates they are serious about expanding their family now.
On a related note, Rousey and Browne could be in Las Vegas for their vacation. They were photographed at The Range 702 firing range in Vegas earlier this week, as seen below.
You can also see Rousey’s full Instagram post below:
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Last night was the first night of the annual WWE Superstar-Shake-Up and as usual there was some big changes.
Below are a list of names that has joined the RAW roster:
NXT Tag Team Champions Hanson and Rowe, better known as War Raiders, were shock call-ups on last night’s Superstar Shake-Up edition of RAW, joining forces with The Revival to face off against Ricochet, Aleister Black, Zack Ryder, and Curt Hawkins in an eight-man tag.
They weren’t introduced under their NXT monickers: instead, Hanson and Rowe have been rebranded Erik and Ivar, The Viking Experience.
RAW’s commentators then tried to put the act over as “not a gimmick,” claiming that Ivar and Erik are literal vikings, thus cementing the move’s utter ridiculousness.
Is this the dumbest name change in WWE history?
Ditching “War Raiders” essentially means that the hugely over “war” chants are probably going away as well.
Regardless, The Viking Experience should be strong enough to survive the silliness. They’re a great tag team, having proved it again at TakeOver: New York.
Here’s hoping they compensate by ruling the RAW tag division.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Superstar Shake-Up night one.
* WWE gets shaken up
* Lacey Evans steps to “Becky Two Belts”
* The Universal Freakin’ Champion awaits his next challenge
* Bobby Lashley strikes back
* The Big Dog protects his yard
AEW has announced that their third major event, Fight For The Fallen, will benefit the Jacksonville Victim Assistance Advisory Council in Jacksonville, FL. The event will take place on Saturday, July 13 from Daily’s Place Amphitheater at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville.
Below is the full announcement on Fight For The Fallen:
ALL ELITE WRESTLING ANNOUNCES CHARITY PARTNER & TICKET INFO FOR “FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN” IN JACKSONVILLE ON JULY 13— AEW’s Third Major Event to Benefit Jacksonville’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council, Pre-Sale Code Unveiled on April 15 Episode of “Being The Elite” —
JACKSONVILLE, FL (April 15, 2019) – Even as anticipation for DOUBLE OR NOTHING on May 25 and FYTER FEST on June 29 continues to build, All Elite Wresting is already looking ahead to its third major event by returning to the scene of where it all started three months ago –Jacksonville, Florida.
“FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN” will take place in Daily’s Place Amphitheater at TIAA Bank Field at 7:30pm ET on Saturday, July 13, just a few feet from where AEW was first introduced at a rally and to millions of YouTube viewers around the world. Stars scheduled to appear during the inspirational event on July 13 include Cody, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, PAC, Hangman Adam Page, Brandi Rhodes, Allie and many more.
Fittingly entitled FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN, proceeds from the gate will benefit Jacksonville’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC), which coordinates cooperative efforts among social service, criminal justice, mental health and other agencies to provide assistance to crime victims and their families.
“Last year Jacksonville endured a horrible mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing, and the VAAC was a tremendous support for the community,” said Tony Khan, AEW President. “When we decided to host Fight for the Fallen, there was no question that AEW would stage the event here in Jacksonville and would give back to the organization that helped so many people during that incredibly tragic time.”
“We are extremely grateful to All Elite Wrestling and the ‘Fight for the Fallen’ event for this generous donation,” said Lenny Curry, Jacksonville Mayor. “Making sure victims of violent crimes and their families have the support they need at one of the toughest times in their lives is a top priority for me. This donation is crucial in helping continue our efforts and providing victim assistance services when it is truly needed the most.”
Pre-Sale Code / VIP Packages AEW will unveil a special pre-sale code during the April 15 episode of “Being The Elite” for fans to use to purchase FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN tickets on Thursday, April 18, from 9am-9pm ET at: ticketmaster.com/event/2200567D22098208. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting on Friday, April 19, at 9am ET via http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2200567D22098208.
VIP packages will be available for sale at a later date. All FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN ticket purchasers will be eligible to purchase VIP packages while supplies last.
To stay in touch with all the latest AEW news, check out @AEWrestling (Twitter), @allelitewrestling (Instagram), /AllEliteWrestling (FB), AllEliteWrestling (YouTube).
All Elite Wrestling AEW is a new professional wrestling promotion headlined by members of The Elite (Cody Rhodes, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson, Kenny Omega) and Chris Jericho. For the first time in many years, AEW is offering an alternative to mainstream wrestling, with a growing roster of world- class male and female wrestlers who are poised to bring new spirit, freshness and energy to the industry. The inaugural event under the AEW banner is DOUBLE OR NOTHING on May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, followed by FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN on July 13 in Jacksonville. For more info, check out @AEWrestling(Twitter), @allelitewrestling (Instagram), /AllEliteWrestling (FB), AllEliteWrestling (YouTube).
Victim Assistance Advisory Council The Mayor’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC) coordinates and encourages cooperative efforts among social service, criminal justice, mental health and other agencies to provide assistance to crime victims and their families. The Council is composed of a chair and 26 members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members serve terms of three years each. The 27 members represent a cross-section of representatives of community mental health, social services, criminal justice, education, the medical profession, crime victims and their advocates, and members of the general public.
There’s been a lot of speculation on Sasha Banks’ WWE status after it was reported that she tried to quit the company during WrestleMania 35 Weekend. Banks reportedly felt blindsided by the decision put the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles on The IIconics. It was also reported that she and Bayley caused a scene at MetLife Stadium and at the WWE hotel, making it known they were not happy with the title change. Banks also made the news for no longer following WWE and Vince McMahon on Twitter, while following several AEW accounts.
Banks took to Twitter today and apparently responded to some of the reports, also tagging WWE NXT, NXT UK, PROGRESS, EVOLVE, RAW and SmackDown. She wrote, “If you only knew, ya marks! #Raw #SDLive #NXT #NXTUK #Progress #evolve #ShakeUp”
You can see Banks’ tweet below:
https://twitter.com/SashaBanksWWE/status/1117805269097041922
Source: Wrestling Inc.
I attending the Impact Wrestling/Universal Championship Wrestling: Critical Transformation show Saturday night in Owensboro, KY. Below are some photos and videos from the show. Sorry for the poor quality of photos, some are a bit blurry.
https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1117276290946519041
https://twitter.com/CameronMurphyMB/status/1117823636180754432
SoloWrestling.com recently spoke to Ring of Honor star Rush. He commented about remaining in ROH for a long time and eventually wanting to bring Los Ingobernables to the promotion.
“Sure, I’m gonna stay [for a long time] time in ROH, “Rush said. “Big plans are coming for the ‘big ingobernable.’ In Mexico, Los Ingobernables were born. We are in Mexico, in Japan, and in others parts of the world. It would be great to have them in ROH with wrestlers from ROH’s roster. I’d love to do it during my time here. I’m studying English. I need and I want to form Los Ingobernables here in ROH, too.”
Source: Wrestling Inc.
WWE has just signed Championship Wrestling from Hollywood commentator, Jonny Loquasto. According to PWInsider, today is his final CWFH taping.
Loquasto is the host and co-creator of the Wrestling Compadres Slamcast on FOX Sports, where he and the other hosts Dale Rutledge, Scott Narver, and Carrlyn Bathe have interviewed wrestlers like AJ Styles, The New Day, Kevin Owens, and Bray Wyatt.
Jonny Loquasto is also a comedian who has performed on Comics Unleashed, Gotham Live on AXS TV, and Standup & Deliver on NUVO TV. He was also the host of AXS Live.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
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