Tonight on Impact at 8/7c on AXS TV
* Impact Knockouts Championship: (c) Taya Valkyrie vs. Jordynne Grace
* Joey Ryan vs. RVD
* Best of 5 Series (Match 2): Michael Elgin vs. Eddie Edwards
* Madman Fulton vs. Daga
* Fallah Bahh vs. Ethan Page
* Willie Mack vs. Shera
The following was taped for tonight’s AEW Dark episode on YouTube at 7pm ET:
* AEW Women’s World Champion Riho vs. Shoko Nakajima
* Jimmy Havoc vs. Sonny Kiss
* Cassandra Golden vs. Hikaru Shida
* Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Marko Stunt) vs. The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Grayson)
Looks like AJ Styles’ recent injury at the Royal Rumble won’t keep him out of action for long, as WWE has announced he’ll compete in the Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet Match at Super ShowDown.
The gauntlet match match was announced during Raw and additional competitors include Andrade, Bobby Lashley, Erick Rowan, Rusev and R-Truth.
As we previously reported, Styles suffered a separated shoulder while taking a spear from Edge during the Men’s Royal Rumble Match.
This will also be Andrade’s first match since being suspended for violating WWE’s Wellness Policy.
WWE Super ShowDown takes place February 27.
WWE did an injury angle on this week’s RAW that saw Randy Orton take out Matt Hardy after Matt confronted Orton over the recent attack on WWE Hall of Famer Edge. They had words and Matt blocked the first RKO attempt, but Orton ended up connecting and dropping him. Orton then smashed Matt’s head between two steel chairs, just like he did with Edge a few weeks ago. It was speculated that WWE did this angle to write Matt off TV as his contract reportedly expires on Sunday, March 1.
Matt tweeted a goodbye message to his fans after RAW and linked them to the latest “Free The Delete” episode on YouTube, which includes a possible teaser on him being “The Exalted One” for The Dark Order in AEW.
https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1227076312864415744
There has been no word on a possible last minute deal between WWE and Matt, but it’s been reported that creative differences are a “major hurdle” in the contract negotiations, not pay.
Below is video from the abgle on RAW and video of Hardy receiving medical attention and making his exit during the commercial.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Jeff Hardy could be returning to action soon as he’s scheduled to be at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando next week.
Hardy is set to visit the Performance Center to have his progress towards an in-ring return checked on, according to PWInsider. Jeff has been out of action with a leg injury since shortly after WrestleMania 35 in April 2019. It was originally reported that he would be out of action for 6-9 months.
Regarding Jeff’s WWE contract, it was scheduled to expire on Sunday, March 1 but WWE would add extra time to the contract to make up for the time he’s been out with the injury.
Matt’s WWE contract is still scheduled to expire on March 1. PWInsider reports that the talks between Matt and WWE continue, but his status has not changed beyond that. As we’ve noted, the “major hurdle” between the two sides on a new deal is not money, but how Matt would be used creatively moving forward.
As noted before, Jeff is scheduled to be back in court on Monday, April 6, the day after WrestleMania 36, for the charges related to his DWI arrest from October 3, 2019 in Moore County, NC. Jeff was also arrested in Myrtle Beach, SC on July 13, 2019 for public intoxication, but there’s no update on that court case as of this writing.
It was reported back in early January that WWE officials have pushed Jeff to address his personal health in the wake of those arrests, and that he has been working hard at doing that.
Stay tuned for updates on The Hardys.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California with what WWE is billing as two “epic main events” for the show.
WWE has not posted an official preview for tonight’s RAW.
Matches announced:
* RAW Women’s Championship: (C) Becky Lynch vs. Asuka
* The Authors of Pain and RAW Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Murphy vs. Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and The Viking Raiders.
The arena is also advertising Bobby Lashley, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Rusev, Natalya, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, and others, but no appearance by WWE Champion Brock Lesnar.
Impact Wrestling announced Sunday on Twitter (view below) that a King of the Mountain Match will take place at their TNA themed There’s No Place Like Home event that will be part of WrestleCon during WrestleMania 36 weekend.
The event will take place at The Ritz in Ybor City, Florida on Friday, April 3, with tickets ranging from $60 to $150.
Impact has previously announced for the event an Ultimate X Match, and appearances from past TNA stars Scott Steiner, “Wildcat” Chris Harris, Disco Inferno, Petey Williams, Chris Sabin, The Amazing Red, and Aces & 8’s, which will be represented by D’Lo Brown and Ken Anderson.
Participants for the King of the Mountain Match have not yet been announced.
The event will stream live on FITE TV beginning at 7:00 pm ET.
https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1226657029508329472
Source: WrestleView
WrestleMania is returning to the city of angels in 2021, as WWE has announced the annual event will take place at the yet-to-open SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on March 28, 2021.
WWE will hold a news conference tomorrow at the stadium about the big event.
Below is WWE’s full announcement:
STAMFORD, Conn. – February 10, 2020 – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. and WWE® (NYSE: WWE) are proud to announce that SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park in Los Angeles will host WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania, on Sunday, March 28, 2021.”There is nothing quite like WrestleMania Week,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “It is a one-of-a-kind event that provides an economic boost to the region — and fans from around the world will find a city that is ready to host them and welcomes the spectacle.”
“The city of Inglewood is thrilled to say that WrestleMania will add to the growing number of national and internationally followed events that will be hosted in our city over the next eight years,” said Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. “WrestleMania brings excitement and is followed by almost every age demographic. With the scheduling of this marquee event, we can say without contradiction, the only thing that has changed in Inglewood is…everything.”
“WrestleMania is one of the world’s most-watched events, and we are proud to welcome WWE to the Inglewood community,” said Jason Gannon, Managing Director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “WWE’s commitment to community is consistent with our mission to provide a lasting positive impact in the community. We look forward to making a difference with WWE.”
“On behalf of everyone at WWE, we are excited to bring WrestleMania back to Los Angeles,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & CEO. “WrestleMania will set the bar for future sports and entertainment events held at SoFi Stadium as we add this facility to the list of iconic venues that have hosted our pop-culture extravaganza.”
WrestleMania is more than just a one-day event; it’s a week-long celebration. In addition to WrestleMania 37, other events include Friday Night SmackDown®, NXT® TakeOver™ and Monday Night Raw® at Staples Center, WrestleMania Axxess, WWE’s interactive fan festival at the Los Angeles Convention Center, as well as the 2021 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. WWE will also host more than a dozen community outreach events, including hospital visits and Be a STAR® bullying prevention rallies, designed to give back to the local region.
Over the past 13 years, WrestleMania has generated more than $1.3 billion in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event. This year, WrestleMania 36 takes place Sunday, April 5 from Raymond James Stadium.
Former WWE and WCW star (Adam Bomb/Wrath) Emmet Bryan Clark Jr. has been arrested on drug charges in Arizona.
Clark and Dennis Miccolis, who played in 1960s pop band The Buckinghams, were arrested by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona this week. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is prosecuting the case.
Clark is facing charges of conspiracy, illegal control of enterprise, transporting or selling narcotics, drug possession and possessing a weapon during a drug offense. These alleged crimes occurred in January and April 2019. Miccolis is facing charges of conspiracy, illegal control of enterprise and transporting or selling narcotics in an incident in January 2019.
In a news release, Clark’s attorneys said the charges against their client are “unreliable and false information.”
“The police report contains alleged facts that have been grossly misconstrued and are incorrect,” said attorney Robbert Jarvis. “This includes incorrect allegations relating to medication and its use.”
Clark’s attorneys stated that the “ludicrous” weapon charge is based on a family heirloom, a Korean War pistol, that was unused and stored at Clark’s home.
“The report also contains speculative opinions which are simply false,” Jarvis said. “Mr. Clark has been targeted because of his notoriety and acquaintances.”
His attorney also said Clark, who is a U.S. Air Force veteran and does philanthropic work, hopes to resolve this issue and return to private life.
Both men are scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday, February 19.
Clark had runs with WWE, WCW and All Japan Pro Wrestling, under the names Adam Bomb, Wrath and The Nightstalker. The former member of KroniK was last released from WWE in November 2001. He is a former two-time WCW World Tag Team Champion.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
For the first-time ever Brian Pillman Jr. will challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship as the second-generation Cincinnati kid rumbles with the undefeated Jacob Fatu for his belt.
After a string of victories and an impressive outing in the 2019 Opera Cup, Pillman Jr. has punched his ticket to title town. Will destiny be on young Pillman’s side as he pursues history in his attempt to dethrone the 300 pounder Samoan Smashing Machine? and his shot at the MLW World Heavyweight Title, as he faces Jacob Fatu. Will CONTRA Unit rise up to take down Pillman? Tune in to find out.
Vowing to prove his fighting style is superior, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt Dominic Garrini looks to prove his nickname to be true as the “Bone Collector” squares off with the high-flying luchador Zenshi. Will South America’s double champion use his speed and finesse to thwart the newest member of Team Filthy? Or will Garrini ground the impressive international aerialist?
After going to war in a street fight with Gino Medina a few weeks ago, the Caribbean Champion Savio Vega squares off with another member of the Dynasty in Richard Holliday. “The Pride of Puerto Rico” hopes to bring the wrath of the islands upon Holliday, who doesn’t think to kindly of the legend from Puerto Rico. Will the “Consumers” be buzzing or will Savio be dancing out of Dallas with a major victory?
After a questionable finish to a title fight, the league evaluates the officiating of matches. How will this impact MLW moving forward? Find out!
The Dynasty have some news that may shock the world. What could the elitists be up to?
Ol Mancer pops open some lite beers as he swings by to discuss his 2020 plans.
Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia from Dallas/Ft. Worth for a night of top ranked action.
Matches:
•Zenshi vs. Dominic Garrini
•Caribbean Champion Savio Vega vs. Richard Holliday
•World Heavyweight Title Match: Jacob Fatu (Champion) vs. Brian Pillman Jr.
