Author: John Bass

Jim Ross Returning To AXS TV In 2018 For NJPW

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AXS TV announced that Jim Ross will continue calling the action for NJPW programming in 2018, despite also being under contract with WWE.

The announcement was made via press release and it notes that he and Josh Barnett will kick off the new year doing commentary for the Wrestle Kingdom 12 special on January 6.

Good Ole JR was quoted saying, “I’m excited to be returning to AXS TV and with my partner Josh Barnett we look forward to another exciting year with AXS TV and their NJPW programming. NJPW has some of the finest athletes in the world performing for them and it’s an honor to be able to add a narrative to their bouts.”

JR reportedly signed a two-year deal with WWE for a “specific number of dates” when he returned for WrestleMania this year. He also did commentary for the Mae Young Classic.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

We previously reported two weeks ago that JR verbally agreed to a contract extension with AXS TV.

Female Wrestlers Left In The Dark Prior To Royal Rumble Announcement

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Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned WWE‘s plan for the upcoming women’s Royal Rumble was kept so tightly under wraps that even the competitors were left in the dark.

Multiple sources The Sheet that the women in the match were NOT given a heads up as to what Stephanie McMahon would be announcing on Raw, so their reactions afterward were genuine.

Only a handful of people were in the know and most on the production team were kayfabed up until the announcement went down, which was obviously done to keep the news from leaking.

Watch the video below to see Editor-in-Chief Ryan Satin list the surprise appearances he’d like to happen in the upcoming women’s Rumble.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

NXT Preview 12/20/17

* NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) SAnitY vs. Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly

* WWE UK Championship: (C) Pete Dunne vs. Tyler Bate

* Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contender’s Match: Roderick Strong vs. Lars Sullivan

More On Ronda Rousey – Women’s Royal Rumble Rumors,

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It should be noted that Rousey is currently filming the movie Mile 22 with Mark Wahlberg in Atlanta, and filming is scheduled to run into February, after the Rumble. That is currently the only movie on her schedule, so she is free after that. It is possible that she might still appear in the women’s Rumble match, but as we’ve seen with The Rock, producers aren’t too keen on their stars wrestling when they have projects.

Dave Meltzer did state on Wrestling Observer Radio that there are women who are scheduled to be in the match that believe that Rousey will be a part of it.

Source: WrestlingINC

AJ Lee’s Book Being Developed Into Potential TV Series

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Former WWE wrestler AJ Lee (aka AJ Mendez Brooks) has announced that her best-selling book is being developed into a possible TV series by Emmy nominated producers.

Mendez dropped the news via social media on Tuesday and said, “Proud to share, Emmy nominated producers EUE/Sokolow & Jeff Fisher will develop  for TV!”

Adding, “Now, more than ever, it is vital that women tell their own stories. That’s why I’m proud to work on this project as a writer & executive producer.”

Crazy is My Superpower was released in April and became a New York Times Best Seller. The production team she’s signed on with recently made the show Genius which garnered ten Emmy Awardnominations. The full press release can be FOUND HERE.

No word on whether any networks have expressed interest yet.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Fan Throws Water Bottle At Kalisto’s Face During 205 Live (Video)

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Kalisto was attacked by a water bottle throwing fan during 205 Live this week and the person was allegedly caught by security afterward.

The attack went down while Kalisto was laying ringside after a tag match pitting him and Gran Metalik against Brian Kendrick and Jack Gallagher.

As you can see in the video at the link below, the bottle wasn’t empty either.

A WWE employee replied to another on Twitter after the show and said, “Glad they caught him. Wish i could have!!!”

Editor’s Note: If you go to a wrestling event and do this, you’re a terrible person.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Dean Ambrose Likely To Undergo Surgery For Triceps Tendon Injury

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Dean Ambrose went into Monday night’s RAW with a right elbow injury but WWE did the beatdown angle with Samoa Joe and RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar to cover the injury.

 WWE reported that a MRI shows a likely high-grade triceps tendon injury. They added that Ambrose is set to undergo surgical exploration but will likely need surgery to repair the tendon. We noted before that Ambrose was set to be in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday to meet with doctors, and that may be where the surgery takes place.

There’s still no word yet on when Ambrose might be back in action.

Source: WrestlingINC

Could Ronda Rousey Be A Possible Surprise Entrant For The Women’s WWE Royal Rumble

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There was immediate speculation on former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey being in the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match after the big announcement from Stephanie McMahon on last night’s RAW. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that people within WWE who are scheduled to be in the match are under the impression that Rousey will be in as well.

As noted, the women’s Royal Rumble match will feature RAW and SmackDown Superstars competing for a women’s title shot at WrestleMania 34. There’s speculation on WWE NXTSuperstars and stars from the past being brought in for the match but that has not been confirmed.

Rousey has trained at the WWE Performance Center recently, along with NXT Superstar Shayna Baszler. We noted back in October that WWE still had plans to do the Four Horsewomen vs. Four Horsewomen match at WrestleMania 34, with current SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. Rousey, Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir.

The 2018 Royal Rumble pay-per-view takes place on January 28th from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

WWE 205 Live Preview 12/19/17

Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will take place from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

Former Impact Wrestling star Rockstar Spud didn’t debut last night on RAW but he was backstage and will be at 205 Live tonight, maybe he will debut tonight.

* Cedric Alexander sets his sights on WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore

* Hideo Itami puts the Cruiserweight division on notice

SmackDown Live Preview 12/19/17

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ with the fallout from WWE Clash of Champions.

* WWE Clash of Champions opponents clash in monumental Six-Man Tag Team battle

* The New Day get ready for the holidays

* Dolph Ziggler celebrates his United States Title victory

* Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin try to knock off The Usos

* What’s next for Natalya after “turning her back” on the WWE Universe at Clash of Champions?