Author: John Bass

AJ Styles Reveals Who He Wants To Face At WrestleMania 34

AJ Styles wants to face Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania 34 next year, a match that he prefers over one against Finn Balor.

Styles made the comments while speaking with fans while at Wizard World Columbus recently.

“There’s a couple guys that I’m looking forward to getting into the ring with whether it’s Shinsuke or Finn or Seth,” said Styles. “You know, guys like that – or even going back to Roman. I love wrestling those guys.”

Styles, who is on the SmackDown roster, said if he had to pick one of those guys to face at WrestleMania it’s Shinsuke Nakamura. He explained:

“I’m picking Shinsuke. Sorry, that’s nothing on Finn Balor,” said Styles. “The reason why I say this is because at Wrestlemania, it’s not going to happen with Finn Balor and I. Why? Because he’s on Raw. Shinsuke’s my best chance getting into that Main Event picture at Wrestlemania. That’s why he wins the championship. I hope he wins it so I can get in there and wrestle him at Wrestlemania.”

Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura signed with WWE together from New Japan Pro Wrestling early last year as part of what was literally a “talent raid.” Styles, the current WWE United States Champion on his second reign with the belt, is a one-time WWE Champion. Shortly before coming to WWE, Styles and Nakamura faced one-another in an IWGP Intercontinental Championship bout at Wrestle Kingdom 10.

“I think it’s great that Shinsuke is getting an opportunity to be – I don’t know if it’s going to be main event – but I think it’s cool that it’s going to be one of them,” said Styles. “This guy has paid his dues. He’s been in Japan for a long time and he’s so charismatic in everything he does. I’m looking forward to the match just like everyone else.”

Sources: WrestlingINC and ScreenGeek.net

Paige Comments On Her WWE Status And Return (Video)

Paige appeared with Alberto El Patron for the Malik Rose Bowling Tournament on Monday in San Antonio, Texas. The event raised money for the Salvation Army’s Emergency Family Shelter.

As seen below, KENS5’s Chelsey Hernandez approached Paige and asked her for an update on when she will be back to TV.

“Hopefully within the next couple of months, fingers crossed,” Paige said. “Now I have to get cleared by WWE doctors.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Charlotte Comments On Ric Flair, Thanks The Fans For Their Support

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As Ric Flair remains hospitalized, earlier today Charlotte sent out thanks to all the fans for their support and posted a photo of her family. In the caption, she wrote:

“Hi guys, On behalf of my family and I, we want to THANK everyone for the prayers, texts, calls and support. Our Dad is a FIGHTER and your continued thoughts and prayers MEAN THE WORLD to us. ?????? We will update everyone when we have more information. ????????”

Yesterday, Ric Flair had undergone successful surgery (non-heart related) but the situation was still considered “extremely serious,” according to F4WOnline.com. TMZ added that Flair’s family is by his side.

According to F4WOnline.com, Flair was scheduled to have surgery this week but it’s unknown whether the surgery today was the original surgery scheduled or a new surgery. The reason for the WWE Hall of Famer’s hospitalization to an Intensive Care Unit in Atlanta, GA on Saturday is still not known. It’s believed Flair is dealing with a heart issue but nothing has been confirmed.

When Flair was first hospitalized, his manager, Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, indicated it was for routine monitoring and there was no reason to panic. Shortly after midnight on Sunday night, the situation seemed to worsen with her tweeting to pray for and send positive energy to The Nature Boy.

Source: WrestlingINC

JoJo Absent From Raw Due To A Death In The Family

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Pro Wrestling Sheet has confirmed WWE announcer JoJo was not in attendance for Monday Night Raw in in Boston this week due to a death in the family.

The following statement, which we’ve verified is accurate, was posted from her fan site’s Twitter account: “JoJo will not be working tonight’s episode of RAW as she has been sent from Boston. This is due to her sister, Gigi, passing away.”

Mike Rome took over on announcing duties at the TD Garden tonight in her absence.

Our deepest condolences go out to the announcer and her family during this time.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Ric Flair’s Surgery A Success, Not Heart Related

Ric Flair had successful surgery yesterday and it was not heart related. Flair’s manager, Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, tweeted:

WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund indicated on Facebook that Flair was having “colon surgery.” He wrote the following:

I’ve heard nothing on the outcome of Ric Flairs colon surgery this afternoon but the outpouring of prayers and love re-enforce that he definitely is “THE MAN”.

Pro Wrestling Sheet reported Saturday that Flair, 68, was admitted to an intensive care unit on Saturday morning for heart-related issues. It was reported on Monday by TMZ that Flair was in a medically induced coma and was being prepped for surgery. Their report never confirmed what type of surgery Flair was undergoing.

It was reported by F4WOnline.com that Flair was scheduled to have surgery this week but it’s unknown whether the surgery he had was the original surgery scheduled or a new surgery.

Flair is resting with his family by his side.

Source: WrestlingINC

GFW Main Event Plans Likely To Be Changed Leading Up To Bound For Glory

GFW will tape all episodes of Impact Wrestling leading up to their Bound For Glory pay-per-view this week in Orlando, FL. There is a good possibility that all main event plans will have to be changed, according to F4WOnline.

GFW announced this morning that Alberto El Patron has been stripped of their World Heavyweight Championship following the conclusion of the internal investigation of the July 2017 incident with Paige at the Orlando International Airport. According to the report, it appears El Patron will not be at television this week, thus triggering an overhaul of main event plans. A decision regarding El Patron had not been made over the weekend.

Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions President Ed Nodholm is the man with the final say regarding the situation with El Patron and even though El Patron was not charged in the airport incident, there have been concerns over his long-term behavior, according to F4WOnline.

El Patron spoke freely about his suspension on an episode of Busted Open with Bully Ray and Dave Lagreca earlier this month. He said the rules need to apply to everyone the same and that he agreed with GFW’s decision to suspend him and understood the reason for it.

Alberto claimed a date for his return to GFW had been set, something the company disputed in their statement today. GFW noted, “No decision has been taken as to the date on which he will be reinstated to the roster, the conditions of which are a private matter between the company and El Patron.”

GFW’s Impact Wrestling tapings will take place beginning Thursday, August 17 with the special Destination X episode through Sunday, August 20. All episodes through October 2017 will be filmed. Bound For Glory will take place on Sunday, November 5, 2017.

Source: WrestlingINC

RAW Preview 8/14/17

Tonight’s WWE RAW takes place from the TD Garden in Boston with the final build for Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.

* Every woman for herself: Sasha vs. Nia

* Joe is gonna get you

* Mizzed opportunity with The Miztourage and Jason Jordan

* Face your fear, Finn Balor

* Brothers on the mend, Rollins and Ambrose

Breaking News: Alberto El Patron Stripped Of GFW World Heavyweight Championship

Alberto El Patron has been stripped of the GFW World Heavyweight Championship, the company announced in a statement on Monday. You can read the statement below:

GFW has concluded its internal consideration of the events surrounding the suspension of Alberto El Patron. While it is apparent that initial reports unfairly characterized El Patron’s involvement in the incident in the Orlando airport, we are nonetheless disappointed with the manner in which he dealt with this situation; we expect more decorum from all on the GFW roster, especially the World Champion.We have communicated with El Patron our decision to strip him of his championship title. No decision has been taken as to the date on which he will be reinstated to the roster, the conditions of which are a private matter between the company and El Patron.

Police confirmed that El Patron was detained following a domestic incident at the Orlando International Airport on July 9, 2017. He was not arrested and no charges were filed at the time.

TMZ reported Patron allegedly roughed up a female companion but did not mention his girlfriend Paige by name. There has been no indication that Patron got physical. In response, Paige tweeted this:

“WE got the cops involved. I’m crying cuz I found out bad fam news & a lady tries take a pic. She gets angry throws a drink on @PrideOfMexico,” tweeted Paige. “Please leave us alone. That’s it.”

Paige’s tweet was highly disputed by eyewitness accounts and reports that followed the incident. TMZ obtained audio from the incident where Alberto is heard telling someone, possibly Paige, to “call the cops.” Paige is heard crying and yelling, “Just stay out of my life. Leave me the f-ck alone. I’m trying to get away from you!”

A witness claimed El Patron and Paige were arguing and Patron told Paige he was pressing charges against her. A witness told Heavy.com that the couple were arguing on the airport tram system, with Paige screaming at El Patron that he had been doing cocaine for “two days straight” and she called him abusive. There were also claims El Patron smelled like alcohol.

GFW announced on July 12, 2017 that El Patron was suspended indefinitely. Over the course of the investigation, authorities determined Paige could face charges but none have been filed at press time. Patron has not worked for GFW since his suspension.

Both Paige and El Patron addressed the incident during a radio interview on Busted Open with Bully Ray and Dave Lagreca earlier this month. Each claimed they planned to return to work soon, with Paige going back to WWE and El Patron to GFW. Patron claimed a date for his return had been set but GFW clarified he was still suspended.

Source: WrestlingINC

Potential Date John Cena Comes To Raw?

“Free Agent” John Cena is expected to be working on Raw in the near future as he’s being advertised on the brand’s upcoming No Mercy PPV on September 24. The Barclays Center tweeted out that Cena is scheduled to appear on the Raw after SummerSlam on August 21.

Source: WrestlingINC

Angelina Love Leaving GFW

6-time Knockout Champion, Angelina Love announced she asked for her release from GFW and it was granted.

Love first started with the company back in 2007, forming the popular Beautiful People stable and returned multiple times throughout her career. More recently, at Slammiversary XV, Love worked with husband, Davey Richards, as the two lost to Eddie and Alisha Edwards in a Full Metal Mayhem match.

Her husband Davey Richards announced his departure back in July from GFW to focus on becoming a doctor.