Author: John Bass

Rockstar Spud To WWE Update

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Rockstar Spud is confirmed to be signing with WWE, PWInsider reported yesterday. As expected, he is pegged to be a part of the Cruiserweight division on 205 Live. Spud had been rumored to be joining 205 Live following his Impact Wrestling release. New details recently emerged on the former X Division Champion’s departure from Impact Wrestling.

In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer stated that Spud’s release was not due to budget cuts within Impact Wrestling, but rather because Spud asked for it. Apparently there was a problem with his work visa, and with the current policies that are being enforced under the Trump administration it became difficult for Spud to get into the country.

Meltzer noted that Impact spent nearly $20,000 in legal fees straighten out any issues with the immigration offices in the U.K. so Spud can return to the U.S. Two weeks after he returned to the country, Spud asked for his release from Impact and was granted it in September.

Spud joins a list of superstars that includes Taryn Terrell, Eddie Kingston, Robbie E, Jeff Jarrett, Bram and Reno Scum, all of whom have parted ways with the company in recent weeks.

Source: WrestlingINC

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Sent Home From UK Tour (Details)

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Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn went against a creative directive given to them before SmackDown Tuesday night and was told it contributed to them being sent home.

Multiple sources tell PWS that Sami and Kevin were supposed to “feed” for New Day following Zayn vs. Kofi Kingston yesterday, but for some reason they didn’t follow directions and left the ring.

The PWTorch glossary of insider wrestling terms defines “feeding” as: “The heel’s role during a babyface comeback where he runs at the babyface only to be repeatedly fended off, with the hope that the series of bumps by the heel will generate positive fan heat for the babyface.”

Owens hit the ring as soon as the match ended and attacked Kofi as planned. However, he and Sami quickly bailed from the ring. New Day then stood waiting, same for the sound crew who didn’t play anyone’s music, and the segment ended awkwardly when the two wrestlers seemingly went off script by not taking their planned beating afterward.

Multiple sources reached out to PWS, saying the duo have been slightly difficult to work with lately and seem unhappy backstage.

It’s worth noting that they were both close with recently fired writer Jimmy Jacobs and Neville (who hasn’t been heard from since walking out).

Stay tuned for more updates.

Source: WrestlingINC

 

Update:

Sami and Owens were told to leave the arena, go back to the hotel and fly home. They are off the current tour but everything else is up in the air. They could be back for Tuesday’s SmackDown but nothing is official other than their status for the current tour.

There’s no word yet on what was planned for Sami and Owens at the November 19th Survivor Series pay-per-view but it’s believed that The New Day will be facing The Shield’s Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins. Stay tuned for updates on their status.

Source: WrestlingINC

John Cena Confirmed For Team SmackDown At WWE Survivor Series

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WWE confirmed today that John Cena will be the fifth and final member of Team SmackDown at The Survivor Series:

It is Cena’s first match since losing to Roman Reigns at WWE No Mercy in late September. Cena had been rumored to be the special referee for the Jinder Mahal vs. Brock Lesnar match at the pay-per-view, but those plans apparently changed after WWE had Mahal drop the WWE Championship to AJ Styles on Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live.

Source: WrestlingINC

Bram Granted Release From Impact Wrestling

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Another Impact Wrestling talent has left the company, as Bram announced on Tuesday that he’s been granted his release.

Bram tweeted, “I’ve been granted my release from . Thank you to everyone from top to bottom and to you the fans for your support.”

The wrestler — whose real name is Thomas Latimer — joined Impact in 2014. His most recent push came with the faction known as DCC, but things fell apart with it when the regime change happened.

Sources say Latimer and the team had been unhappy in the company since the breakup went down. Fellow DCC alum Eddie Kingston departed Impact last month and it’s rumored that this will be James Storm’s final week with the company as well.

No word on Bram’s current plans for the future.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Former WWE & TNA Star (Matt Morgan) Elected To Public Office

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Congratulations to former WWE and TNA star (and current Wrestling Inc. Podcast co-host) Matt Morgan, who won the Longwood District 4 Commissioner race in Florida with 58.5 percent of the vote. Morgan defeated opponent Mark Weller by a 58.5% to 41.5% margin. WrestlingINC will discuss the victory with Morgan on this Monday’s edition of the Wrestling Inc. podcast, right after WWE Monday Night RAW.

Source: WrestlingINC

AJ Styles Wins WWE Championship On SmackDown Live (Video & Photos)

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AJ Styles defeated Jinder Mahal to become the new WWE Champion on last night’s SmackDown Live from Manchester, England. This was the first time that the WWE Title has changed hands outside of North America.

Styles is now a two-time WWE Champion. Jinder won the title back on May 21st at WWE Backlash by defeating Randy Orton.

AJ will now face WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at the November 19th Survivor Series pay-per-view.

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WWE 205 Live Preview 11/7/17

Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will be taped at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.

* The UK Championship division invades WWE 205 Live

* Will Gentleman Jack Gallagher have any homeland surprises for Cedric Alexander and Rich Swann?

SmackDown Preview 11/7/17

Tonight’s SmackDown will be taped at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.

* AJ Styles to challenge WWE Champion Jinder Mahal tonight on SmackDown LIVE

* Becky Lynch to face James Ellsworth tonight on SmackDown LIVE

* SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos defend against Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable

* Will Raw retaliate for The New Day’s raid?

Ric Flair’s ESPN ’30 For 30′ Premiere Tonight (11/7)

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ESPN’s “30 For 30” documentary on WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will premiere tonight at 10pm EST. The documentary is set to run for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

“Chronicling wrestler Ric Flair and his wild ride as the “Nature Boy” inside and outside the ring. Interviews include fellow WWE stars Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels and Ricky Steamboat, plus Flair’s family, including his first wife. Directed by Rory Karpf.”

Below  is video of The Nature Boy talking about what to expect from the film;