Author: John Bass

Rob Gronkowski Wants “One Crazy Match” In WWE

Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski appeared at a press conference in New York City on Tuesday to announce that he will be partnering with Abacus Health Products, a company that will help produce topical CBD products called CBDMEDIC.

Gronkowski, who retired from the NFL last year, did not rule out a comeback to the league, but gave a wide-ranging timeline, saying a return could be possible in three months or two years, but not in the foreseeable future. Gronk, who is good friends with Mojo Rawley, did express interest in working with WWE again.

Gronk said he doesn’t think he could be a full-time pro wrestler, but he’s interested in “one crazy match” in WWE.

“With wrestling, I don’t feel like I would be a full-time wrestler, but there is one thing I’m down for,” Gronkowski said (H/T to CBS Sports). “And that’s to do one crazy match. Practice it for a little bit, go out there, like in a Royal Rumble, go out there, I got my friend in WWE [Rawley], practice it and do a full-on WWE match. I’m not saying when. Maybe five years. I got the rest of my life to do that. I’ve always dreamed about doing that, just one time, going in there and going full out. That may be a possibility, one time, down the road.”

The former New England Patriots tight end previously got involved in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 33, and helped Mojo get the win. There have been rumors on interest between WWE and Gronk since then.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

CM Punk’s Starrcast III Interview To Air Live On Traditional PPV

CM Punk’s sit-down interview and discussion at Starrcast III on Saturday will air live on some traditional pay-per-view outlets, and Fite.TV.

Fite is offering a Starrcast III weekend pass for $39.99. That pass includes over 55 shows, including the Punk special, with over 65 hours of content and unlimited replays.

DirecTV currently has the Punk special listed for $14.95. It has a TV-14 rating and begins at 1pm ET.

It’s interesting to note that promotional material for the Punk special has a “Pipebomb” theme to go along with Punk’s infamous “Pipebomb Promo” from WWE RAW in 2011. Below is the synopsis that DirecTV has listed for the “CM Punk Live: Best In The World” special:

“Experience the return of the Pipe Bomb as pro wrestling’s controversial superstar reveals all in an uncensored interview, where anything can happen during the sold-out special event in Chicago.”

Punk’s interview is scheduled to run from 12pm until 1:30pm local time on Saturday, August 31 from the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg in Chicago. It will take place on the Pro Wrestling Tees Main Stage. The pay-per-view begins at 1pm ET, and runs for 90 minutes.

Stay tuned this weekend as we will have coverage and highlights from the Punk event.

Below are two promos for Punk’s sit-down interview and discussion at Starrcast III:

https://twitter.com/HeelByNatureYT/status/1161251391475724289

https://twitter.com/StarrcastEvents/status/1151923037400436737

Source: Wrestling Inc.

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt Advertised For Big Match At Hell In A Cell

WARNING: The info in this article likely contains SPOILERS.

 

Bray Wyatt is being advertised for a big match at WWE Hell in a Cell.

The Golden 1 Center in Sacramento tweeted an announcement on Tuesday saying, “Get ready [WWE] fans … “The Fiend” [Bray Wyatt] challenges [Seth Rollins] or [Braun Strowman] to a #HIAC match! Get your tickets now, and stay tuned.”

This would seem to imply Wyatt will face the winner of Rollins vs. Strowman at Clash of Champions, though it’s possible WWE goes the other direction.

“The Fiend” made his debut at SummerSlam and quickly became the talk of the wrestling world. He was last used on WWE TV during an attack on Jerry Lawler.

Tickets to Hell in a Cell can be PURCHASED HERE.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE SmackDown Live Preview 8/27/19

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown and WWE 205 Live episodes will take place from the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

* Ali and Buddy Murphy renew their rivalry in King of the Ring

* Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin clash in King of the Ring

* Daniel Bryan & Erick Rowan demand an apology from Roman Reigns

* How will Charlotte Flair respond to Bayley’s defiance?

* Will Randy Orton have an answer for Kofi Kingston’s surprise attack?

Impact Wrestling To Start Covering Hotel Costs For The Roster

Impact Wrestling is now picking up the bill for hotel costs while talents are on the road, according to PWInsider.

Impact officials told talents back in May that they were working on covering hotel costs as a way to give back to the locker room, by absorbing some of the financial burden of being on the road.

Impact recently covered hotel costs for talents while they were in Mexico, but talents were still paying for their own hotels for shows in the United States and Canada. That is about to change as hotels will be covered moving forward, beginning with next week’s Impact TV tapings in Las Vegas.

It was noted that all signs point to this being a new, consistent road policy for Impact.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Superstar Peyton Royce Gets Married To AEW Star Shawn Spears

WWE Superstar Peyton Royce got married to AEW star Shawn Spears (former WWE star Tye Dillinger) this past weekend.

Peyton posted the Instagram post seen below and wrote, “Every Superwoman needs her Superman @theshawnspears”

Spears responded in the comments section and wrote, “I got ya”

The happy couple was engaged to be married back in February of this year.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Steve Austin Announced For WWE RAW From Madison Square Garden

WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin has been announced for the September 9 WWE RAW episode from Madison Square Garden in New York City.

This will be the final RAW episode before the WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view on September 15.

The announcement was made today by MSG. You can see their promo below.

Austin took to Twitter and commented on his first MSG appearance in almost 20 years.

“I cannot believe it has been so long. Time flies by. The Garden is home to many of my favorite moments in my career. @BretHart in #survivorseries @undertaker in #summerslam #highwaytohell and stunning @VinceMcMahon for the very first time. Along with many others. Hell Yeah!,” Austin wrote.

https://twitter.com/TheGarden/status/1166039958982995968

https://twitter.com/steveaustinBSR/status/1166042014661562369

NWA Announces TV Tapings Will Be In Atlanta At GPB Studios, Ticket Information

Earlier this month, NWA President Billy Corgan announced the promotion would begin producing its own TV series out of Atlanta, Georgia. The first tapings will be on September 30 and October 1.

Names expected to be at the first tapings: NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis, Kamille, NWA National Champion James Storm, NWA World Women’s Champion Allysin Kay, Eli Drake, and other former NWA World Champions.

The studio wrestling show will be taped at GPB Studios in Atlanta.

VIP packages go on sale on September 3 at 9 am ET, which will give early seating to fans on both days, exclusive merchandise, and meet & greets. These are limited to 100 fans. General admission tickets will go on sale the same day at 12 pm ET, but do not include merchandise or meet & greets.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE RAW Preview 8/26/19

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

* Ricochet faces Drew McIntyre in King of the Ring clash

* The Miz squares off against Baron Corbin in first-round King of the Ring bout

* Bayley takes on Nikki Cross following “A Moment of Bliss” interruption

* Can Sasha Banks’ rampage be stopped?

* Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman bring the Raw Tag Team Titles to New Orleans

AEW Announces Full-Time, Multi-Year Contract For Tony Schiavone, Cody Rhodes Comments

AEW confirmed today that former WCW announcer Tony Schiavone has signed a full-time, multi-year deal with the company.

Schiavone will do AEW TV commentary with Excalibur and Jim Ross, and will also serve as a senior producer for AEW events.

Below is the full announcement sent to us today by AEW, which includes comments from AEWExecutive Vice President Cody Rhodes:

AEW SIGNS VETERAN COMMENTATOR TONY SCHIAVONE TO MULTI-YEAR DEAL

August 26, 2019 – All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today confirmed that it has signed renowned commentator Tony Schiavone to a full-time, multi-year agreement.

Schiavone, widely considered to be one of the most important voices in professional wrestling, joins AEW’s television broadcast team of Jim Ross and Excalibur. Schiavone will also serve as a senior producer for AEW events.

In addition to his work with AEW, the versatile Schiavone will continue his role as producer for the University of Georgia Football and Baseball Network, and will call the play-by-play for the Atlanta Braves’ Triple A team, the Gwinnett Stripers.

“Tony ‘The Silver Tongue’ Schiavone was the lead voice of pro wrestling at a time when it was dominating the globe,” said Cody Rhodes, EVP of AEW. “It’s a pleasure to have him join AEW as a senior producer and member of the broadcast team. It doesn’t hurt that he’s a UGA fan either. I think Tony is one of the most underrated lead men with the narrative of pro wrestling there’s ever been. I’m thrilled to get into the studio with him. Let’s welcome Tony to All Elite Wrestling.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.