Author: John Bass

WWE Confirms Johnny Gargano Is Out Of Action

It’s now been announced that WWE NXT North American Champion Johnny Gargano is out of action.

Austin Theory took to Twitter last night and revealed that Gargano won’t be facing Kushida at Sunday’s NXT “Takeover: Vengeance Day” event. He then challenged Kushida to a match on tonight’s NXT go-home show.

WWE has just confirmed Theory vs. Kushida for tonight’s show. They also noted that Gargano is out of action, but did not provide any further details.

They wrote, “With Gargano out of action, what will this mean for NXT Takeover and the future of the North American Championship?”

There’s no word yet on if a new match will be announced for Takeover. Below is the updated listing for tonight’s show:

MLW Fusion Preview 2/10/2021

MLW returns TONIGHT at 7pm ET with Fusion, featuring a historic title versus title interpromotional championship bout on YouTube and other platforms (learn more about where to watch).

  • Title vs. Title: MLW World Middleweight Champion Lio Rush vs. AAA Cruiserweight Champion Laredo Kid
  • Injustice vs. CONTRA Unit
  • ACH vs. Brian Pillman Jr.
  • Calvin Tankman vs. Zenshi

Witness history in the making in the first-ever interpromotional title versus title match in Major League Wrestling, presented by newlawoffice.com.

Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zmra8EjNjwo.

“The Man Of The Hour” Lio Rush puts the MLW World Middleweight title up for grabs in a blockbuster 2-way title unification fight against AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Laredo Kid.

Two of the sport’s greatest champions put their respective title belts on the line, winner take all! 

Can AAA’s top luchador enmascarado go move for move and out-maneuver the fast and furious Rush? Will MLW’s resident moneyweight add “double World champ” to his ever growing sensational list of accomplishments? 

Injustice and CONTRA go to war! “The Young GOAT” Myron Reed and Jordan Oliver bring the fight as they finally collide in the ring. CONTRA’s resident schemer Simon Gotch and Iraninan super soldier Daivari look to break pride and bones. Will they humble the unrelenting duo of Reed and Oliver? Tune in to find out.

The biggest sports scandal of 2021 has rocked Major League Wrestling. In an exclusive, Alicia Atout speaks with the Caribbean Champion Richard Holliday regarding controversial referee Tim Donaghy, the league’s investigation, Savio Vega, and on-going litigation?!

After last week’s shocking close to FUSION, what’s the latest on Hammerstone? 

Calvin Tankman has steamrolled over the competition. Competitors are passing on accepting matches against Tankman. Who will dare sign the open contract to take on the big man? Find out on FUSION!

Is ACH at 100%? That’s the big question going into his first match since his encounter with Fatu. Will alleged attackers Team Filthy continue to target the Austin, TX native? Tune in as ACH wrestles Brian Pillman Jr.

Just one week away from hitting the shores of Filthy Island, Alicia Atout delivers the scoops on new matches in the Filthy Island Control Center.

Will IWA Puerto Rico accept the offer to be acquired by Azteca Underground? Savio Vega will give an answer on behalf of his home promotion. Will the brawling boricua cave to Salina de la Renta and her new proprietor’s demands? And if not, what is the price of crossing the mysterious “El Jefe”?

Join Rich Bocchini, fight analyst Saint Laurent and backstage correspondent Alicia Atout for a night of top ranked competition headlined by a title vs. title dream  fight.

Fans can also watch nationwide on cable and dish via beIN SPORTS on Saturday nights at 10pm ET and on demand anytime, anywhere on DAZN. MLW airs on Fubo Sports Network and the Roku Channel on Friday nights 7pm / 10pm ET. Learn more about where to watch.

AEW Dynamite Preview 2/10/2021

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.

* Ryan Nemeth vs. PAC

* World Title Eliminator Tournament First Round Match: Thunder Rosa vs. Leyla Hirsch

* Chris Jericho and MJF vs. The Acclaimed

* Cody Rhodes and Lee Johnson vs. Cezar Bononi and Peter Avalon

* TNT Champion Darby Allin defends against Joey Janela

* AEW World Champion Kenny Omega and KENTA vs. Jon Moxley and Lance Archer in a “Falls Count Anywhere, Anything Goes” match

* Tony Schiavone to interview Sting

* Hangman Page will speak

WWE NXT Preview 2/10/2021 – Dusty Rhodes Classics Continue

Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will be the go-home show for Sunday’s “Takeover: Vengeance Day” event.

Impact Wrestling Preview 2/9/2021

IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and Twitch!

* Cousin Jake to give his answer to Eric Young and Violence By Design – VBD is giving Cousin Jake a opportunity to join.

* ODB vs. Kimber Lee

* Kiera Hogan w/Tasha Steelz vs. Nevaeh w/Havok

* Impact World Tag Team Championship: The Good Brothers (c) vs. James Storm and Chris Sabin

* Impact World Championship contract signing for No Surrender – Rich Swann (c) vs. Tommy Dreamer

WWE RAW Preview 2/8/2021

Tonight’s WWE RAW will feature more build on The Road to WrestleMania 37.

WWE has announced one match for tonight’s RAW and that’s Randy Orton vs. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre in a non-title bout.

WWE is teasing that McIntyre will issue a response to last week’s Brogue Kick by Sheamus on tonight’s show. It’s believed that WWE will announce an upcoming title match between the former best friends.

There will also be a face-off between Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans on tonight’s show. WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be at Lacey’s side.

Will WWE Use Fan Cutouts For WrestleMania 37?

WWE is reportedly open to using the fan cutouts that were used at Raymond James Stadium for the NFL’s Super Bowl LV on Sunday.

It was reported on Sunday that WWE officials had been against the idea of filling empty WrestleMania 37 seats with fan cutouts that the NFL was using. Now WWE officials are reportedly open to using the cutouts for The Grandest Stage of Them All.

It was reported today by @Wrestlevotes that WWE officials “will 100% discuss” the use of the cutouts for WrestleMania 37. A source reportedly said that it’s “beyond dumb to not” discuss the use of the cutouts because Raymond James Stadium “looked wonderful for what it was” last night at the big game.

The NFL reportedly sold the cutouts used at Super Bowl LV for $100 each.

It’s been reported that WWE will have some real fans at Raymond James Stadium for WrestleMania 37, but there obviously will not be 100% capacity. WWE is expected to announce full details on WrestleMania tickets shortly.

WrestleMania 37 is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Dustin Rhodes Asks Fans To Pray For Terry Funk

AEW star Dustin Rhodes took to Twitter to ask fans to pray for WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk.

Rhodes revealed that he talked to the 76-year-old today and that he is in a lot of pain.

He tweeted, “Just got off the phone with Terry Funk. He is in a lot of pain and could use some prayers. One of the greatest #TrueLegends to ever be in the ting. Appreciate y’all”

https://twitter.com/dustinrhodes/status/1358502857851473930

Last Thursday, Funk sent out a video on Twitter asking fans to please stop sending fan mail to his home.

https://twitter.com/TheDirtyFunker/status/1357089707214188548

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE SmackDown Preview 2/5/2021

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX will feature fallout from Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

WWE has not announced any matches for tonight’s show as of this writing.

WWE Hall of Famer Edge is scheduled to make his return to SmackDown tonight. It’s rumored that he will challenge WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 37, but that has not been confirmed.

Women’s Royal Rumble winner Bianca Belair will also be on tonight’s show to celebrate her big win from Sunday’s pay-per-view.

Wrestling Legend Butch Reed Passes Away

Wrestling legend Butch Reed has passed away at the age of 66.

Reed’s official Instagram account announced this morning that the former WCW World Tag Team Champion passed away today due to heart complications.

“To everyone who reached out god bless you. Today we lost a great man. Due to heart complications Bruce ‘Butch’ Reed passed away. Butch is in heaven now with the wrestling god’s. I am sure he is already booked for a Heavyweight Championship match. Once again thank you for all the prayers. We will keep this page going in his memory. For funeral arrangements send me a dm for information if you would like to attend. God bless everyone and god bless in heaven ‘Hacksaw Butch Reed’,” they wrote on Reed’s account.

Reed had significant runs with Mid-South Wrestling, WCW/NWA, and WWE, among other promotions. He is most known for his role in the Doom tag team with WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons.

Reed’s Instagram account revealed just earlier this week that he had suffered two massive heart attacks in 202.

Below is the full post from Reed’s Instagram account:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6sUPCpnKp/?utm_source=ig_embed

Source: Wrestling Inc