Author: John Bass

Positive Health Update On Jay Briscoe’s Daughters

On January 17, Jamin Pugh, known to fans as Jay Briscoe, tragically passed away in a car accident that shook the wrestling world down to its very core. Fortunately, his daughters, who were also in the vehicle, survived the accident. However, both of them sustained life-altering injuries.

We now have a positive medical update on Jay Briscoe’s daughters, Jayleigh and Gracie.

Update on Jayleigh: “JJ, Briscoe’s nine-year old daughter was officially released from the hospital yesterday and is back home. She will have to wear her neck and back brace for four more weeks, at which point she will then return to the hospital to have her back brace surgically removed. She will obviously need continued physical therapy as she recovers but she was able to return home last night.”

Update on Gracie: “Gracie, Briscoe’s twelve-year old daughter, will be moved to the rehab floor of the hospital so that she can focus more on physical therapy towards regaining use of her legs below the knee. She has feeling in her legs but is still unable to move them below the knees. She noted to her sister that her leg, which has felt as if its tingling nonstop, ‘felt normal’ last night.”

We wish Jayleigh and Gracie the best on their road to recovery.

Source: eWrestlingNews

WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2/4/2023 (Card)

  • Date: February 4, 2023
  • Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Watch on Peacock

CARD

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP STEEL CAGE MATCH:
Bron Breakker (c) vs. Grayson Waller

NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Gigi Dolin vs. Jacy Jayne

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Wes Lee (c) vs. Dijak

NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP FATAL 4-WAY MATCH:
The New Day (c) vs. Chase University vs. Gallus vs. Pretty Deadly

2-OUT-OF-3 FALLS MATCH:
Apollo Crews vs. Carmelo Hayes

NXT WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter (c) vs. Fallon Henley and Kiana James

MLW Fusion Preview 2/2/2023

MLW FUSION tonight at 8pm ET streaming worldwide on Pro Wrestling TV and Saturday 8pm ET nationwide on cable television on beIN SPORTS. 

This week’s card:

  • Trios Match: Microman, Lince Dorado and La Estrella vs. Delirious, Mini Abismo Negro and AZTECA 33
  • The Samoan SWAT Team vs The FBI
  • Doctor Dax vs Vinny Pacifico

The Micromobile rolls up to South Philly as Microman, World Middleweight Champion Lince Dorado and DRAGONGATE’s La Estrella take to the air against the dangerous triad of Delirious, Mini Abismo Negro and Cesar Duran’s handpicked AZTECA henchman in trios action on this edition of Fusion!

Can Micromania run wild in South Philly? Tune in and find out!

Champion and challenger put each other on blast as Hammerstone and EJ Nduka turn up the heat just seven days out from their Last Man Standing Match on the debut of MLW Underground on Reelz.

The Samoan SWAT Team attempts to send a loud and clear message to World Tag Team Champions Hustle & Power as they rumble with The FBI’s legendary capo Little Guido and his hand picked muscle Ray Jaz.

Fresh off her latest victory last week, World Women’s Featherweight Champion Taya Valkyrie dishes on what, or who is to come for MLW and AZTECA Lucha. 

Davey Boy Smith Jr readies The Billington Bulldogs for war with Alex Kane and The Bomaye Fight Club.

Cesar Duran’s newest signee Sam Adonis puts the MLW heavyweight division on notice.

Doctor Dax looks to serve up punishment against Vinny Pacifico. 

IMPACT Wrestling Preview 2/2/2023

All-New IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

  • Sami Callihan and The Design vs. Josh Alexander, Rich Swann, Frankie Kazarian & Yuya Uemura
  • Ace Austin & Chris Bey vs. KUSHIDA & Kevin Knight
  • Savannah Evans vs. Gisele Shaw
  • Crazzy Steve vs. Sheldon Jean
  • Kenny King vs. Johnny Swinger

AEW Considering Launching Their Own Streaming Service

The award-winning WWE Network may have some competition if AEW goes ahead with reported plans to launch their own streaming service.

Since 2019, AEW had produced thousands of hours of content, and with the purchase of Ring of Honor, also has the distribution rights to the 2018 ‘ALL IN’ event.

Bloomberg is reporting that the promotion is considering launching its own streaming service, according to a source “familiar with management’s thinking.”

This streaming service would likely be done with the aid of AEW’s distribution partner Warner Bros. Discovery and isn’t the first time there have been reports of a service.

In October 2021, AEW President Tony Khan said that AEW was in talks with HBO Max over a streaming service with HBO Max, though no service came to light.

Source: eWrestlingNews

Vince McMahon Faces New Lawsuit Following Return to WWE Board

Vince McMahon returned to WWE’s Board of Directors last month to execute a sale of his billion-dollar company and negotiate new television deals. Vince’s return caused his daughter Stephanie McMahon to resign from WWE, leaving Nick Khan as the sole CEO of the juggernaut wrestling promotion.

Throughout January, Vince has been sued multiple times by multiple individuals and entities over his return to WWE’s Board.

Bloomberg now reports that on January 26th, shareholder Dennis Palkon filed a new lawsuit against WWE in Delaware Chancery Court.

The lawsuit seeks WWE’s internal files to launch an investigation into the allegations that Mr. McMahon “raped and sexually assaulted employees and contractors over decades” and paid millions of dollars in hush money to silence those allegations. The lawsuit further states “There are serious questions about how Vince McMahon obtained and delivered those funds to his victims” and suggests that McMahon reinstating himself as Executive Chairman of WWE’s Board displayed a “flagrant disregard for basic corporate governance norms.”

According to the lawsuit, if the information provided proves McMahon guilty of breaching his fiduciary responsibilities, “the plaintiff intends to achieve what the board wanted to, but could not in light of Vince McMahon’s thuggery [and initiate proceedings] to bar Vince McMahon from ever serving on the WWE board again.”

WWE has been dealing with three other lawsuits over McMahon’s return this past month.

Source: eWrestlingNews

Bam Bam Bigelow And Others Will Reportedly Be Dark Side Of The Ring Subjects

The fourth season of VICE’s “Dark Side of the Ring” is in production. The documentary series, which focuses on controversial topics throughout the history of pro wrestling, will see the late Bam Bam Bigelow, Abdullah the Butcher, and the late Mike Awesome be profiled in the new season, according to PWInsider. It’s said that Mick Foley, Jim Cornette, Terry Funk, and “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan have all been interviewed for upcoming episodes.

Bigelow, who performed for promotions such as New Japan Pro-Wrestling, WWE, World Championship Wrestling, ECW and the Memphis Wrestling territory throughout his career, faced many struggles in his personal life. In his younger years, the former ECW World Heavyweight Champion was often arrested and was once incarcerated in Mexico City for six months. Years later, Bigelow struggled with his health and addiction. He passed away in January 2007. 

Meanwhile, Abdullah the Butcher – a WWE Hall of Famer – is known for performing in hardcore matches around the globe. Because of his activities in such bouts, Butcher has several scars on the top of his head from excessive blading. In 2014, the former All Japan Pro Wrestling star was forced to pay out $2.3 million in damages to Canadian wrestler Devon Nicholson, who had accused Butcher of blading without consent and infecting him with hepatitis C. Regarding Awesome, he controversially departed ECW and signed with WCW while still reigning ECW World Champion in the 1990s. The former WWE Hardcore Champion was tragically found dead at his home in February 2007.

“Dark Side of the Ring,” created by Evan Husney and Jason Eisener, first aired in 2019 and has previously covered topics such as the Montreal Screwjob and Vince McMahon’s steroid trial. Chris Jericho has narrated the show since season two. 

Source: Wrestling Inc,

AEW Dynamite Preview 2/1/2023

AEW Dynamite will air live tonight on TBS and emanate from the Wright State University Nutter Center in Dayton, OH.

  • AEW TNT Championship No Holds Barred Match: Darby Allin (c) vs. Samoa Joe
  • TBS Championship: Jade Gargill (c) vs. Red Velvet
  • “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley
  • Bryan Danielson vs Timothy Thatcher
  • Konouke Takeshita vs Brian Cage
  • The Acclaimed in Action

Kota Ibushi Is A Free Agent After Expiration Of NJPW Contract, NJPW Confirms Departure

New Japan Pro Wrestling has officially announced that Kota Ibushi is no longer with the company.

Ibushi’s contract expired on January 31st, and the decorated wrestler is officially a free agent.

You can read the official announcement below:

“Kota Ibushi leaves New Japan Pro-Wrestling
With the conclusion of his contract period on January 31, 2023, Kota Ibushi has departed New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Ibushi had been recovering from injury since October 2021.

We apologize to Ibushi’s fans for the abrupt announcement and join them in wishing Ibushi the very best in all his future endeavors.”

Fightful reports that several big wrestling companies have “major interest” in Ibushi, from full-time deals to one-off appearances. It is believed that Ibushi will remain a free agent and sources close to the wrestler noted that he was happy with his free agency prior to signing with NJPW, which was apparently a “live and learn” experience.

The report also states an unspecified “significant private matter” that Ibushi was dealing with which strained his relationship with NJPW, who wanted him to work through the situation.

Ibushi will be competing in several GCW events at The Collective over WrestleMania 39 weekend. Ibushi has already been booked in a singles match against Mike Bailey for Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 9.

https://twitter.com/GCWrestling_/status/1620612152813064192

Source: eWrestlingNews

WWE RAW Preview 1/30/2023

Tonight’s live WWE RAW from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 8/7c on USA Network.

  • Fallout from the Royal Rumble.
  • The road to the WWE Elimination Chamber officially begins tonight
  • While no matches or segments have been officially announced for tonight’s RAW at the time of this writing, we could find out some matches for the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 special event, as well as the possible revelation of which women’s title the 2023 Women’s Royal Rumble winner Rhea Ripley will be targeting heading into her guaranteed championship opportunity on “The Grandest Stage of Them All” at WrestleMania.
  • Also, we may here from Cody Rhodes made his return at the Royal Rumble this past Saturday night, winning the 2023 Men’s Royal Rumble and earning his spot against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at “The Granddaddy of Them All” WrestleMania this coming April.