Author: John Bass

Impact Wrestling Reportedly In Talks To Move Weekly Show To AXS TV

Impact Wrestling is reportedly in talks with AXS TV to move networks.

According to Voices of Wrestling, Impact has had conversations with the Mark Cuban-backed network about making the switch. So far, the reports have not been verified.

The move is reportedly likely to take place after the Slammiversary pay-per-view in July, but there have apparently been hold ups during negotiations so nothing is official.

Impact currently airs on Pursuit Channel and Twitch.

For those unaware, AXS TV is also the home of NJPW programming and WOW – Women of Wrestling. Both of these shows are moving to Saturday nights this summer.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE RAW Highlights 7/1/19 – AJ Styles, The Club, The Undertaker, Strowman & Lashley, Kanellis’s, 24/7 Title, Street Profits & More

Last night on RAW there was a heel turn by AJ Styles and The Club are officially back together as they beat down United States Champion Ricochet after he retained his title in the main event of RAW against Styles.

Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre called out The Undertaker and he came out to the ring and had a message for Shane & Drew.

Braun Strowman & Bobby Lashley were both taken by ambulance to the hospital after Strowman speared Lashley through the stage’s LED boards which sparked some explosions.

Mike and Maria Kaneliis had a mix tag team match against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. During the match, Maria announced as Becky was about to hit her that she was pregnant, but that she doesn’t believe Mike was man enough to be the one to have impregnated her. After The Kanellis’ lost, she got on the microphone and further berated her husband.

Drake Maverick regained the 24/7 title from R-Truth just as he was heading out on his honeymoon.

Watch these highlights and more below:

WWE RAW Preview 7/1/19

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas as the road to Extreme Rules continues.

* Falls. Count. Anywhere.

* The New Day and The Viking Raiders to throw down in tag team action

* How will Baron Corbin & Lacey Evans exploit Seth Rollins’ “kryptonite”?

* The Big Dog and The Deadman unite

* Is AJ Styles in line for a U.S. Title opportunity?

* Is Samoa Joe our next WWE Champion?

Paige On WWE Creative Frustration With The Kabuki Warriors, Recent Vince McMahon Interaction

Paige recently spoke with The Sun to promote the DVD release of WWE Studios’ “Fighting with My Family” movie and was asked about Vince McMahon’s reaction to the film.

“I don’t know what Vince’s reaction to it was. But if you get a big hug from Vince McMahon you’re doing well. I saw him last week and he gave me a big hug and said, ‘I’m very happy for you.’ I don’t know it that’s about the movie or the fact that I’m healthy. I think he probably liked it if he did watch it,” Paige said.

Paige also spoke about being the manager for The Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane. Paige is convinced the team can be a game changer for the WWE women’s tag team division, if they can get the TV time. She talked about being frustrated over how the team has been used.

“If we don’t get used I get really frustrated because we’re a good tag team and we need to be utilised. Sometimes the writers have so much on their plate with everyone else’s storylines, they put things on the backburner. I have to remind them, ‘Ok, but there is a women’s tag team title… I’m like, ‘What the hell dudes? Let’s make something happen.’

“It frustrates me but once you actually get to speak with Vince and Hunter about your problems and frustrations, they’re always the first to say, ‘Let’s change this.’ If you go up to writers it’s like talking to a brick wall sometimes, whereas if you go to Vince and Hunter they’re like, ‘If you have a problem we can change that for you.’ The Kabuki Warriors can be a force to be reckoned with and that was the plan from the beginning… After the match in Tokyo hopefully we’ll get to build towards a pay-per-view, which gives the girls something to look forward to. So I’m happy we have a boss that really listens to us.”

As noted, Sane and Asuka became the new #1 contenders to WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The IIconics by winning a non-title match in Tokyo this past week. There’s no word yet on when they will get their title shot.

Regarding her WWE future, Paige said she wouldn’t be interested in a role on the creative team, but she does see herself staying with WWE in some capacity, and she’s interested in pursuing acting.

“One way or another I’ll always be a part of WWE, whether it’s in front of the camera or behind the camera. I’d love to do a GM role again. I felt like I really found myself in that role. It really pushed me,” she said. “Also, I love acting, I truly really love it. Obviously wrestling always will be my first passion but unfortunately I can’t do that anymore.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Ring Of Honor Moving This Year’s Final Battle PPV Out Of New York City

Ring of Honor will be moving this December’s Final Battle PPV out of New York City and to Baltimore, the promotion’s home market, according to PWInsider. This will be the first time the show has been in Baltimore.

Going all the way back to 2006, this PPV has taken place each year in Manhattan, except for in 2015 when Philadelphia was the host city. The first Final Battle PPV went down in 2002 in Philadelphia.

Over the weekend, ROH put on its Best in the World PPV, if you missed it, results here.

Next up for the promotion is Manhattan Mayhem (TV taping) at the Hammerstein Ballroom on July 20.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Fyter Fest Results 6/29/19

(SCU vs. Private Party vs. Best Friends
Winner advances to All Out for a shot at a first round bye in AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament.

Winners: Best Friends

Allie vs. Leva Bates – Winner: Allie

Hardcore Match: Michael Nakazawa vs. Jebailey – Winner: Michael Nakazawa

Christopher Daniels vs. CIMA – Winner: CIMA

Yuka Sakazaki vs. Riho vs. Nyla Rose – Winner: Riho

Post-match, Rose attacks Riho from behind, crowd booing. She looks for a beast bomb, Sakazaki with the save, double dropkicks sends Rose out to the floor. Sakazaki tries to help Riho up and gets shoved away.

Hangman Adam Page vs. MJF vs. Jungle Boy vs. Jimmy Havoc – Winner: Hangman Adam Page

Cody w/Brandi Rhodes vs. Darby Allin – Match ends in a 20-minute time limit draw

They consider giving them more time, but Shawn Spears comes into the ring and smashes Cody right in the head with the chair. Brandi gets in the ring and asks him what he’s doing. The referee gets between Brandi and Spears. Spears stares at Brandi and makes his way out through the crowd. Cody has a gash on the back of his head now, sizable pool of blood on the mat. MJF is in the ring, not happy as he watches Spears leave. Scorpio and Kazarian out to check on Cody. Commentary does a good job putting over how sickening that was for Spears to hit Cody with that chairshot. That match and post-match was wild.

Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros & Laredo Kid – Winners: Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks

Post-match, Omega and Young Bucks celebrate. Omega tells the other team to jump in the ring, they jaw a bit, but Pentagon, Fenix, and Laredo Kid celebrate a bit in the ring. Omega shakes hands with everyone ringside and makes his way to the back.

Non-Sanctioned Match: Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela – Winner: Jon Moxley

Post-match, Kenny Omega rushes Moxley and beats the hell out of him. This is revenge for Moxley attacking Omega at the end of Double or Nothing after his loss to Chris Jericho. Suplex on the floor. Puts the table over Moxley, and hits a big double stomp on him. Moxley tries to fight back, Omega gets on him and continues to swing away. He sends Moxley’s face-first into the drum kit out near the stage. Omega hits Moxley with some drum sticks, then grabs the electric guitar and cracks Moxley’s over the back with it before backing away. Referees help Moxley up the ramp, he ends up shoving them away. Omega runs out with a garbage can and cracks Moxley a bunch of times. Omega then hits dirty deeds on the trash can and stands tall as the show ends.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

ROH Best In The World Results 6/28/19

Flip Gordon vs. RUSH – Winner: RUSH

NWA Heavyweight champion Nick Aldis comes out to announce his replacement tag partner with his bout against the Briscoes after scheduled teammate, Colt Cabana, went down with injury. Cabana shows off his cane at the booth to indicate that he’s definitely not competing. Aldis gets on the mic and calls Cabana a professional, and that he knows he wouldn’t have missed a booking unless his injury was very serious. Aldis tells the Baltimore crowd that he almost considered canceling the match, but he didn’t want to dot that because this is NWA territory. He then goes to introduce his partner…and NWA’s newest roster member…lights go out…James Storm is here.

James Storm walks out with his own mic. He says that he’s not Aldis’ partner, and demands to know who it is. Aldis responds…”why don’t I just let him tell you.”

IT’S ELI DRAKE. Crowd erupts. Storm can’t believe it! Drake claims that there are a lot of superstars backstage that thinks they are the best…until he arrived. He talks about all the company prospects he had since leaving his former employer, and reveals that he joined ROH because it is the past, present, and future of professional wrestling. “You are looking at the newest acquisition of the NWA.” Drake promises that NWA, ROH, and the Briscoes are going to understand exactly what he is capable of tonight. Drake drops the mic to end the segment.

Dalton Castle vs. Dragon Lee – Winner: Dalton Castle

The Allure (Mandy Leon & Angelina Love/with Velvet Sky) vs. Kelly Klein & Jenny Rose – Winners:
The Allure

As soon as the bell rings the lights go out. Strange video plays on the titantron. Lights up…it’s Maria Manic! The Allure can’t believe it! They escape before things get physical. Security tries to restrain Manic…she handles them with ease. Torture rack to one guard…she picks up the other in a razor’s edge and tosses him onto the lot at ringside! Manic rips off her shirt revealing the a new tattoo that says “MANEATER.” She poses to end the segment.

Best of Three Series – Match 3 (seires tied 1-1): Jay Lethal vs. Kenny King – Winner: Kenny King

Pure Rules Match: Jonathan Gresham vs. Silas Young – Winner: Jonathan Gresham

The Briscoes vs. Nick Aldis & Eli Drake – Match is ruled a no-contest

James Storm jumps in and starts brawling with Eli Drake. The Briscoes team-up and attack Aldis. Cabana tries to jump in but Riccaboni stops him for health reasons. The Briscoes go to put Aldis through a table…Camille comes out and spears Mark. A bunch of security guards come out but the Briscoes battle them off. Instead of escaping…Aldis tries to fight Mark and Jay off…they put him through a table. Cabana is irate that he couldn’t help. Segment ends with the Briscoes celebrating with the fans.

As Aldis recovers…Marty Scurll runs out to help him up.

ROH World TV Championship: (C) Shane Taylor vs. Bandido – Winner: Shane Taylor

ROH World Six-Man Tag Team championship: (C) Villain Enterprises (Marty Scurll, Brody King & PCO) vs. Lifeblood (Mark Haskins & Tracy Williams) & PJ Black – Winners: Villain Enterprises 

After Villain Enterprises leaves…the Solider of Savagery attack Lifeblood. Bandido runs out to help his stable mates…Bully Ray comes out of nowhere and nails Bandido. He goes to hit Bandido with a chair but Flip Gordon comes out to run Bully Ray off. Lifeblood hands Gordon a t-shirt, inviting him to the group. Scurll comes onto the titantron and says that Villain Enterprises also has a new member…and he’s going to introduce him now. It’s revealed to be Gordon, who superkicks Bandido then flees the ring. The rest of Villain Enterprises runs out…they beat Lifeblood down. Williams gets placed on a table…Gordon with a 450 crashes through the table!

ROH World Championship: (C) Matt Taven vs. Jeff Cobb – Winner: Matt Taven

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Fyter Fest 6/29/19

Fyter Fest, from AEW and CEO Gaming, will take place tomorrow 6/29/19 from Daytona Beach, Florida. It will air live for free on Bleacher Report Live at 8pm ET. The Buy In pre-show at 7pm ET.

 

Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros & Laredo Kid

Non-Sanctioned Match: Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela

Cody vs. Darby Allin

Adam Page vs. MJF vs. Jungle Boy vs. Jimmy Havoc

Yuka Sakazaki vs. Riho vs. Nyla Rose

Christopher Daniels vs. CIMA

(Pre-Show) Hardcore Match: Michael Nakazawa vs. Jebailey

(Pre-Show) SCU vs. Private Party vs. Best Friends
Winner advances to All Out for a shot at a first round bye in AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament.

MLW Fusion Preview 6/29/19

With just one week until MLW KINGS OF COLOSSEUM, tensions are high as CONTRA Unit vows to disrupt and destroy Major League Wrestling.

Demanding a crack at the man who orchestrated the June 1 attack on Tom Lawlor, the World Heavyweight Champion squares off against Josef Samael in the main event.

Did Lawlor make a strategic mistake? The stakes are high as Tom battles the sadistic member of CONTRA just days prior to his KINGS OF COLOSSEUM World Heavyweight Championship showdown against Jacob Fatu.

Trained in various forms of combat, when Josef Samael steps into the ring for a fight, it is best described as pure chaos. Could Lawlor have fallen for a trap?

Will the mysterious megalomaniac soften up the champ for Fatu next week? Not if Ross and Marshall Von Erich have anything to say about it! The Von Erichs will be in the house as the boys vow to have the back of the World Champ.

The long-awaited return of Austin Aries is finally here. The top-level Milwaukee middleweight steps into the ring against Australia’s top ranked wrestler Adam Brooks.  Will Aries start his campaign for championship gold or will Brooks prove to be the breakout athlete of the summer in MLW? Tune in to find out!

The Dynasty check in from Richard Holliday’s summer compound on Martha’s Vineyard. Now in possession of half of the World Tag Team titles, what will the elitists have to say for themselves?

300-pound Jacob Fatu readies for his first-ever world title fight with a tune-up match as he battles TWO men!

Ol Mance Warner prepares for the 4th of July and the summer of the Southern Psychopath. What does that mean for Promociones Dorado? Watch Fusion as the Bucksnort brawler kicks off a southern fried summer.

Plus: Salina de la Renta talks about the triumph of her recent show and much more!

ROH Best In The World 6/28/19

ROH Best in the World PPV will take place tonight from the UMBC Event Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The pre-show will stream for free at 8:30 pm ET on ROH’s Facebook Live, FITE, and major cable/satellite operators. The main card beings at 9 pm ET on FITE, HonorClub, and traditional PPV.

ROH World Championship: (C) Matt Taven vs. Jeff Cobb

ROH World TV Championship: (C) Shane Taylor vs. Bandido

ROH World Six-Man Tag Team championship: (C) Villain Enterprises (Marty Scurll, Brody King & PCO) vs. Mark Haskins, PJ Black & Tracy Williams

Pure Rules Match: Jonathan Gresham vs. Silas Young

Nick Aldis and TBA vs. The Briscoes

Dalton Castle vs. Dragon Lee

Flip Gordon vs. Rush

The Allure (Mandy Leon & Angelina Love/with Velvet Sky) vs. Kelly Klein & Jenny Rose

Best of Three Series – Match 3 (seires tied 1-1): Jay Lethal vs. Kenny King