Author: John Bass

WWE Mixed Match Challenge Preview 12/11/18

WWE MMC Week 3 Preview (10/2/2018)

Tonight’s WWE Mixed Match Challenge will take place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This week on the explosive Mixed Match Challenge Season 2 Semifinals, the final four teams will square off tonight at 10 ET/7 PT on Facebook Watch to see who is heading into the finals at WWE TLC.

Apollo Crews is replacing Finn Balor. WWE announced last night on RAW that Balor is out due to injury, But he really is dealing with an illness but will be ready for this Sunday’s TLC.

* Apollo Crews and Bayley vs. Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox

* The Miz and Asuka vs. R-Truth and Carmella

 

WATCH: Rhyno Says He’s NOT Retiring After Being “Fired” On Raw

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He may have been “fired” last week on Raw, but Rhyno is making one thing clear — he’s not retired.

WWE.com shared an exclusive video of Rhyno tonight in which he states, “I just want to clear up a rumor that I’ve seen going on for about a week now on Twitter about me retiring.”

“I am not retired,” he continued. “I am not retiring. I had no plans on retiring.”

In case you missed it, Heath Slater defeated the ECW legend last week to keep his own job on Raw. He was then told he’d become a referee, which played out on last night’s show as Slater reluctantly helped with Baron Corbin’s agenda in two matches.

Rhyno says he’ll be fulfilling his “contractual obligations” to wrestle at upcoming live events in December/January and “after that I don’t know.”

Watch the video below:

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Dolph Ziggler To Hit The Road With Comedy Tour

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WWE star Dolph Ziggler has announced he’ll be headlining his own string of standup comedy events starting next month.

The DZ Comedy Tour kicks off on January 27 in Phoenix and lasts through March. Performing on the tour with the Raw Superstar will be comedian Sarah Tiana.

“Your attendance & reviews have made this all possible,” Ziggler wrote on Twitter. “Still pretty unreal. All ticket links will be posted throughout the upcoming weeks! PS: don’t worry, that Jan 27 show is AFTER the royal rumble (& across the street)”

Dates for the shows include:

January 27 – Phoenix at Standup Live

February 20 – Baltimore at Magoobys

February 27 – St. Louis at the Funny Bone

March 6 – Minneapolois at House of Comedy

March 7 – Edmonton at Comic Strip

March 20 – Cleveland at the Improv

March 21- Toledo at the Funny Bone

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Bray Wyatt Deletes All Tweets, Leaving One Cryptic Message

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Over the weekend Bray Wyatt wiped out his entire Twitter feed and left a revealing cryptic message.

WWE posted the following on wwe.com:

Bray Wyatt took the WWE Universe aback this weekend, after wiping out his entire Twitter feed and revealing one cryptic message.

In two short – and shadowy – sentences, The Eater of Worlds, who is no stranger to unexpectedness, purged his entire Twitter feed and left one puzzling note that signals an imminent change.

https://twitter.com/WWEBrayWyatt/status/1071302200046088193

While mysteriousness is usually a part of Wyatt’s toolbelt, the message does pose many questions. What could this dispatch mean for Wyatt’s future? How will this impact the Raw brand? When should we expect this “different” Wyatt to emerge?

WWE RAW Preview 12/10/18

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California with the final red brand hype before Sunday’s WWE TLC pay-per-view.

* Has Dean Ambrose finally gotten inside Seth Rollins’ head?

* Natalya and Ruby Riott set the tables

* Heath Slater officially begins new career path

* Did Drew McIntyre’s assault on Finn Bálor change the WWE TLC landscape?

* Alexa Bliss to host pre-WWE TLC press conference

NJPW To Return To The United States In Early 2019 For New Beginning Shows

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New Japan Pro Wrestling will return to the United States to start off their 2019. The company announced they will invade U.S. territory for their “New Beginning” tour.

On January 30th, The Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, California will host night one of the tour. The Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, North Carolina will host night two on February 1st. The young lions currently training in the NJPW Dojo in Los Angeles will be a part of the show. They are currently being trained by Katsuyori Shibata.

Both shows will coincide with the New Beginning shows in Japan on February 2nd and 3rd, in Sapporo. Wrestlers who will not be wrestling at the Japan shows will compete on the U.S. tour.

The last time NJPW was in the United States was for Fighting Spirit Unleashed inside the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California on September 30th. Tickets go on sale for the 2019 shows in California and North Carolina on December 22nd.

Source: WrestlingINC

Cody Rhodes Reveals He Passed On A WWE Offer Weeks Ago

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IWGP US Champion Cody Rhodes is currently in the UK and during his time there he appeared on Fight Forever Wrestling’s production of Bruce Prichard’s Something To Wrestle podcast.

Responding to a fan question about returning to WWE, Rhodes noted he had “passed on the WWE offer a few weeks ago” and felt there is a market for non-PG wrestling after the success of “All In”back in September. The Young Bucks and Rhodes’ self-financed show in Chicago sold-out in a flash, and ever since there has been talk of not only an “All In 2” but a whole new All Elite Wrestling promotion.

Speaking of a follow-up to “All In,” Rhodes teased, “Hypothetically, would it necessarily be ‘All In 2’… or ‘All In: International?” Rhodes continued about the potential of having an international show.

“There are two major territories outside of the US in terms of wrestling: the UK and Australia,” Rhodes said. “If you put up a ring, they will come.”

The group has already moved away from the NJPW owned, Bullet Club, now going as The Elite. Rhodes (along with Adam Page and the Young Bucks) have repeatedly reminded fans they will be free agents on January 1. For Rhodes, his contract with ROH has already finished up, but he will be wrestling in his final match this Friday at ROH Final Battle against ROH World Champion Jay Lethal.

ROH COO Joe Koff spoke to Wrestling Inc last month and commented on if he thought The Elite would return to ROH.

“I don’t think so, and I don’t think that’s new news either,” Koff said. “They definitely have something in mind … and I’m very thankful for Cody and The Young Bucks and Page and their contributions to ROH. They were part of our great year. They’ll always be a part of the ROH family and I’m always excited when people choose to take a different direction or go in a different direction because it’s exciting for them as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Big Cass Collapsing At House Of Hardcore Event, Suffered Apparent Seizure

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Saturday night, former WWE star Big Cass suffered a seizure at a House of Hardcore event during the show’s intermission. Big Cass was scheduled to appear on the second half of the show in a segment with Joey Ryan, but was replaced by the Blue Meanie. House of Hardcore took place at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

According to PWInsider, by the time the EMTs arrived to treat Cass he was coherent and speaking with HOH management.

Tommy Dreamer also gave an update on Twitter that he spoke to Cass today and he was doing well.

Below are tweets from those in attendance of last night’s show when Cass went down.

Cass’ former WWE tag-team partner, Enzo Amore, commented on Twitter about the incident with some words of support, “If I had a dime for every time one of us got knocked down and didn’t get back up…I would have zero dimes!”

Source: WrestlingINC

Alexa Bliss Announced Press Conference Segment For Monday’s WWE RAW

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Alexa Bliss has announced a press conference segment for Monday’s WWE RAW in San Diego, the final red brand episode before the TLC pay-per-view.

Bliss wrote, “Since taking over the #Raw Women’s division, I’ve put our female Superstars at the forefront of @WWE. So before @NiaJaxWWE and @RondaRousey face off at #WWETLC, I’m holding a press conference and may actually use some of YOUR questions. Use #AskAlexa …and make them good.”

Bliss, who is the new storyline boss of the red brand women’s division, is taking fan questions for the press conference on Twitter with the hashtag #AskAlexa. It sounds like the presser will center on the TLC match between Nia Jax and RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey.

https://twitter.com/AlexaBliss_WWE/status/1071058869500170240

Source: WrestlingINC

MLW Fusion Preview 12/7/18

After months of waiting the wait is over. RUSH makes his national television debut in America on Major League Wrestling this Friday night on beIN SPORTS at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

Witness the leader of Los Ingobernables blow the roof off of the sold out Cicero Stadium as he battles AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Sammy Guevara in a fascinating main event with international implications. Rush, determined to march up the MLW top 10 and show the world his dominance, charisma and special brand of rudo brawling may be the biggest game changer in the league ever.

The Hart Foundation head to Chicago’s ProWrestlingTees.com store for an appearance.  Plus, Teddy Hart steps into the ring for a tune-up match as he readies for war in Miami against Pentagon Jr.

“Filthy” Tom Lawlor is on a rampage and heads will roll as he looks to confront Simon Gotch for betraying him and setting up a brutal beating at the hands of Promociones Dorado.  Will Lawlor get Gotch? Tune in to find out!

The walking jumbo jet 400 pound Ace Romero takes on up and comer Marko Stunt.  Will Romero rumble in his big debut?  Find out this Friday night on beIN SPORTS!

Konnan readies for his Miami homecoming where he will have one last shot at world championship gold… but what if Promociones Dorado makes good on trying to prevent this Cinderella Man story from happening?

If that wasn’t enough, new matches will be revealed on this week’s control center.  Look for some big news about the double shot debut of MLW this December in Miami.

What is up with Shane “Swerve” Strickland? The tense situation between the fallen golden boy and MLW continues.

Join Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini from the sold out Cicero Stadium in Chicago for a great night of pro wrestling!

Watch MLW FUSION Friday nights on beIN SPORTS at 8pm ET/5pm PT.  Don’t get beIN? Subscribe to MLW’s YouTube channel for free and stream binge on MLW FUSION anytime anywhere!