Author: John Bass

Scott Steiner’s Wife Christa And Tommy Dreamer Provide Health Updates

Scott Steiner is going to make a one-hundred percent recovery from collapsing after this weekend’s Impact Wrestling TV tapings in Atlanta, Georgia. He was worked on by paramedics at the event and then taken to an emergency room at a local hospital.

Steiner’s wife, Christa, provided an update yesterday evening.

“First of all I went to thank everyone @IMPACTWRESTLING for taking such great care of my husband @ScottDAmore, @THETOMMYDREAMER, @johnnyswinger2, @JoeyRyanOnline, @IMPACTWRESTLING & Cobb County EMTs. We appreciate all the well wishes, thoughts & prayers. He will make a one-hundred percent recovery.”

https://twitter.com/ChristaRechste1/status/1236400389756522498

https://twitter.com/THETOMMYDREAMER/status/1236376915780481025

Source: Wrestling Inc.

New AEW Teaser For The Dark Order Spells Out “Matt Hardy”

AEW posted the latest teaser for the reveal of The Exalted One of The Dark Order last night, adding to the rumors and speculation on Matt Hardy being brought in for the group.

As we’ve noted, Matt is expected to sign with AEW but that has not been confirmed, and there’s no solid word yet on what he will be doing if he does sign with the promotion.

You can see that the first letter of each line in the new teaser spells, “MATT HARDY.”

The teaser reads like this:

MADE FROM THE VOID OF HOPELESSNESS
AND FROM TIME SPENT AWAY WITH THE SHADOWS
THIS IS WHAT IT TOOK FOR ME TO ARRIVE
THE CALLING….HELLO?
ARE YOU THERE?
READY & WAITING
DARK ORDER WELCOMES ME
YOU ARE HERE

Hardy, who is now a free agent after his WWE contract expired last weekend, has not acknowledged the AEW teaser as of this writing. You can see the full tweet below:

https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1236200204996620289

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Su Yung Now A Free Agent

A big star with Impact Wrestling is officially a free agent. According to PWInsider, former Impact Wrestling Knockout Champion Su Yung is no longer contracted with the company.

The report went on to say that Yung is at tonight’s Impact tapings, but can sign anywhere. “The Undead Bride” has been in with Impact since 2018, helping Braxton Sutter by attacking Allie.

Also yesterday, Yung posted in a series a tweets that spelled out the word, “Free Agent.”

She was involved in several feuds during her time there, ranging from Tessa Blanchard to Madison Rayne. Her most famous program has been with Rosemary, as they fought over the soul of Allie, among other things.

Yung is a former ICW Women’s, Queens of Combat, and WSU Spirit Champion.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Scott Steiner Hospitalized After Collapsing Following Impact Tapings, He Is To Undergo Heart Procedure

Following last night’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Atlanta, Georgia, Scott Steiner reportedly collapsed and was taken to a local hospital.

Impact Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore reported on Twitter that Steiner was doing okay at the hospital.

“For all concerned parties @ScottSteiner is OK. His family is grateful for everybody’s concern and support,” D’Amore wrote.

In an update, Steiner is scheduled to undergo a heart procedure today and remains in stable condition, according to PWInsider.

As noted by Pro Wrestling Sheet, the 57-year old Steiner was worked on by paramedics at the tapings after collapsing. He was then taken to the emergency room. It was noted that Steiner appeared to be fine throughout the day before collapsing.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Elimination Chamber 3/8/20

DATE: March 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET (Preshow at 6:00 PM ET)
LOCATION: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AVAILABLE ON: WWE Network (first month free for new subscribers) and Traditional PPV

 

Elimination Chamber Match (Winner gets RAW Women’s Championship Match at WrestleMania 36):  Natalya vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Asuka vs. Ruby Riott vs. Liv Morgan vs. Sarah Logan

SmackDown Tag Team Championship – Elimination Chamber Match: The Miz and John Morrison (c) vs. The New Day vs. The Usos vs. Heavy Machinery vs. Lucha House Party vs. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode

Intercontinental Championship – 3-on-1 Handicap Match: Braun Strowman (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Cesaro, and Sami Zayn

RAW Tag Team Championship: The Street Profits (c) vs. Seth Rollins and Murphy

United States Championship: Andrade (c) w/Zelina Vega vs. Humberto Carrillo

No DQ Match: Aleister Black vs. AJ Styles

Daniel Bryan vs. Drew Gulak

MLW Fusion 100 Preview 3/5/20

Major League Wrestling invites you to FUSION 100. Celebrating the centennial episode of MLW’s flagship series, the league will present three big bouts — all main event caliber clashes.

Months after CONTRA Unit’s vicious attack on the #STRONGHEARTS, Japan’s top ranked wrestler CIMA looks to bring down the Samoan Smashing Machine in the historic 100th edition of MLW Fusion.

Philadelphia will host an international showdown as CIMA challenges for the World Heavyweight Championship.

CIMA not only looks to beat CONTRA Unit’s unstoppable force, but also looks to be the first Japanese competitor since Satoshi Kojima in 2003 to be World Heavyweight Champion.

Can CIMA conquer Fatu? Find out on MLW FUSION 100.

Following his dominant debut in Dallas, Erick Stevens, a new associate somehow affiliated with Team Filthy looks to prove why he is one of the most feared fighters in MLW as he takes on the 2019 Opera Cup winner Davey Boy Smith Jr.

Stevens claims Smith has been running from him for years. On FUSION 100 he will get his long awaited shot at the third generation fighter. How will Team Filthy figure into this bout? Will Smith be our numbered? Will Team Filthy continue their streak of showing no mercy, or will one of MLW’s best stifle the outspoken Stevens?

In the thurs of arguably three certified main event bouts on FUSION 100, England’s Most Dangerous Man” Jimmy Havoc returns to action for the first time since the Last Tangle In Texas to face off against Brian Pillman Jr.

Havoc and his manager Priscilla Kelly have promised pain and suffering for the second-generation star, who has had to have eyes in the back of his head due to ongoing issues with Middleweight champion Myron Reed and his fellow Injustice members. With Pillman confirming a move to under 205 pounds, one could expect Injustice trying to make their presence felt in Philadelphia.

Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia Atout from Philadelphia for a night of top ranked action.

Matches:

•MLW World Heavyweight Title Fight: Jacob Fatu vs. CIMA

•Davey Boy Smith vs. Erick Stevens

•Brian Pillman Jr vs. Jimmy Havoc w/ Priscilla Kelly

WWE SmackDown Preview 3/6/20 – nWo To Appear

Tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown will take place from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York with the final build for Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

  • Lacey Evans & Naomi team up for rematch against Bayley & Sasha Banks
  • “Firefly Fun House” returns after “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt’s WrestleMania challenge
  • WWE Elimination Chamber final entrance on the line in Tag Team Gauntlet Match
  • The nWo to appear on “A Moment of Bliss” tonight

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1235822420545724417

Stardom Cancels More Events Due To The Coronavirus

Last month, Stardom announced a number of events were cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus situation happening in Japan (and around the world). Earlier today, the promotion announced shows on March 20, 21, and 22 have been cancelled for the same reason. As noted, the promotion is streaming a live and free No People Gate event on its YouTube channel from Korakuen Hall where no fans will be in attendance for the show. It begins at 9:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm PT on March 7.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Stadium Employee Who Worked XFL Game Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A part-time employee at CenturyLink Field who worked an XFL game between the Seattle Dragons and Dallas Renegades on Feb. 22 has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the stadium.

Public health officials determined the risk to be low for the 22,060 people who attended the game. The employee “did not show symptoms at that time and has not been on-site since,” the statement adds.

https://twitter.com/CenturyLink_Fld/status/1235730710536675329

The unidentified employee was a concession vendor, Lewis Kamb of the Seattle Times reports.

XFL president and COO Jeffrey Pollack said the league has created a COVID-19 task force and is closely monitoring the issue, according to ESPN.

“The health and safety of the extended XFL family – especially our fans in Seattle – is of the utmost importance,” Pollack said in a statement. “We share everyone’s concern about this public health issue and understand it is evolving on a daily basis.”

Scheduled sporting events at CenturyLink Field are currently set to go ahead.

Seventy people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus in Washington state, including 11 who have died.

Source: TheScore

Steve Austin Announced For Special WWE RAW Return For 316 Day

WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin will be returning to WWE RAW on March 16 to celebrate “#316Day” with the WWE Universe.

Austin and WWE made the announcement today. There will be exclusive Austin 3:16 merchandise released via WWE Shop that day, a special Topps Austin digital card set, and custom content on WWE’s digital platforms.

WWE RAW will take place that night from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

Below is WWE’s announcement on the appearance, along with Austin’s tweet:

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin to celebrate #316Day on March 16 Raw“Stone Cold” Steve Austin pressed “tweet” and the glass shattered.

The former WWE Champion revealed that he will appear on the March 16 episode of Raw, an occasion that’s been ceremoniously billed #316Day. Additionally on #316Day, WWE Network will stream a marathon of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin programming, including an all-new episode of “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions” featuring an in-depth interview with WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart.

#316Day will also feature the release of exclusive Austin 3:16 merchandise will also be available on WWE Shop.com, a special Topps Austin 3:16 digital card set, and custom content across WWE’s global and social media platforms celebrating Austin’s legendary career.

The Texas Rattlesnake has not yet indicated what he’ll be doing in his return, though presumably, Stunners will be in store, mudholes will be stomped, and Hells will be Yeah’d. Prepare accordingly and catch the special #316Day edition of Raw on USA Network at 8/7 C on March 16.

https://twitter.com/steveaustinBSR/status/1235615060539478016

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1235619659963084801

Source: Wrestling Inc.