Author: John Bass

Neville No Longer Under WWE Contract

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Neville is no longer under contract with WWE, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet.

According to Dave Meltzer, Neville is now free to wrestle wherever he pleases.

Neville first began with WWE in 2012 working under the NXT brand where he would eventually become NXT Champion. Neville had left WWE in mid-October, reportedly over frustration with his status in the company. He was scheduled to lose to then-WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore on the October 9, 2017 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW, and left the company after reportedly learning of the scheduled finish. The match resulted in Enzo losing the championship to Kalisto.

Since quitting the company, Neville has been reportedly wanting his release from WWE. He was under WWE contract and his deal was frozen for the time he wasn’t working, which meant that he couldn’t wrestle anywhere else in the world. He moved back to the U.K. last March and has since kept a low profile.

Source: WrestlingINC

 

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide TripleMania XXVI 8/25/18

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You can watch the show on AAA’s Twitch channel and it will have English commentary by Matt Striker and Vampiro.

AAA Mega Heavyweight Championship: (C) Jeff Jarrett vs. Fenix vs. Brian Cage vs. Rich Swann

Steel Cage Match (last two entrants facing off in a Mask vs. Mask Match) – Psycho Clown vs. Hijo del Fantasma vs. La Park vs. Pentagon Jr.

Mask vs. Hair: Lady Shani vs. Faby Apache

AAA Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: Aerostar & Drago vs. Golden Magic & Laredo Kid vs. Bandido & Flamita vs. Andrew Everett and DJZ

La Mascara, Rey Escorpion & Texano Jr. vs. Joe Lider, Murder Clown & Pagano

Jack Evans, Juventud Guerrera & Teddy Hart vs. Averno, Chessman & Super Fly

Mamba, Maximo & Pimpinela Escarlata vs. Carta Brava Jr., Mocho Cota Jr. & Tito Santana vs. El Hijo de L.A. Park, Puma King & Taurus

AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship: (C) Big Mami & Nino Hamburguesa vs. Hijo Del Vikingo & Vanilla vs. Dinastia & Lady Maravilla vs. Angelikal & La Hiedra

10-Way AAA Cruiserweight Championship: (C) Australian Suicide vs. TBA

A Llave a la Gloria Finals (Six-Man Tag)

MLW: Fusion Preview 8/24/18

Tonight on MLW: Fusion:

Abyss will make his MLW Fusion debut, while Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix will defend the World Tag Team Championship against ACH & Rich Swann in a match signed weeks ago. Tommy Dreamer will also be on the show discussing the upcoming MLW War Games event and taking on Sami Callihan’s Ravagers, while Promociones Dorado’s sicario Ricky Martinez will make his debut.

Watch Major League Wrestling: FUSION Fridays at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on beIN SPORTS. Replays at 11pm ET.

Each and every Friday night Major League Wrestling: FUSION hits the air on beIN SPORTS providing a 60-minute weekly adrenaline rush for fans in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Major League Wrestling: FUSION airs each Friday at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT with a replay at 11 PM ET / 8 PM PT on beIN SPORTS.

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NWA Set To Run 70th Anniversary Show

The National Wrestling Alliance will host a 70th anniversary show in October that promises to “honor the fighting spirit and big-bout feel worthy of the NWA name.”

Since Billy Corgan took over, the NWA has largely been relegated to heavyweight championship rather than a promotion that runs traditional shows … with the champion being featured on their YouTube series called “Ten Pounds of Gold.”

That changes on October 21 at the Nashville Fairgrounds, however, with an event that will be produced in association with Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Entertainment and stream on FITE TV. The title will be defended by either current champ Nick Aldis — or his “All In” challenger Cody Rhodes.

“It’s such an honor to be leading this historic brand into its next chapter,” NWA owner Billy Corgan said in a news release. “The enduring legacy of the National Wrestling Alliance — the men who forged it and the champions who defended it — illuminate our path in 2018. This event celebrates our first full year shepherding this brand while honoring the everlasting milestones, legends and champions of the NWA.”

The NWA folks also announced the return of the NWA National title for the Nashville event.

More matches and talent will be announced in coming weeks.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Impact Wrestling Preview 8/23/18

Scheduled for tonight’s Impact on Pop TV:

* Mexican Death Match: Pentagon Jr. vs. Sami Callihan

* X-Division Champion Brian Cage speaks

* Matt Sydal in action

* Kiera Hogan vs. Alisha Edwards

Plans For Second “All In” Event Teased (AUDIO)

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The All In event hasn’t even taken place yet, but The Young Bucks and Cody Rhodes sound like they’re already tossing around the idea of promoting part two.

The trio were guests on the latest episode of Talk is Jericho and while discussing the idea of a second show Matt Jackson said they feel it has to be just as ambitious as the first in terms of drawing a huge crowd — questioning how big they should try to go.

“Could you do another one and say ‘Oh, I want 10,000 again?” Jackson continued, “Or do you do, I want 20,000 or I want 15,000?  I personally would like to do Madison Square Garden.  I think that would be cool.”

Adding, “Or I’d like to do something in Los Angeles at a big building there.” It was later implied they’ve already had meetings with officials from The Forum, as Staples is locked down by WWE.

“I would love to see what happens if you guys do Madison Square Garden, because the old man is not going to stand by,” a laughing Jericho replied. “It’s definitely an option,” Matt replied.

At the end of the podcast, Jericho said it’s always possible he could participate in All In 2.

The sold-out All In event is set to go down September 1 in Chicago.

Listen to the back-and-forth (which was recorded in June) below. This part begins around 1:23.

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE Reaches Out To AJ Lee About Appearing At Upcoming Evolution PPV

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WWE recently announced their first-ever all women’s PPV Evolution, which will be taking place in October from the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY.

As you would expect WWE is planning to pull out all the stops for this event, as we have already started to see with the announcement of WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus’ return to singles action for the first time in seven years, as she takes on former RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss on the show.

Following the announcement of the Evolution PPV, WWE released a poll where they asked fans which former WWE Female Superstars they would like to return at Evolution. Interestingly enough, one of the names included in the poll was AJ Lee.

One would expect that the chances of AJ Lee making a return to wrestling, even for one night seem pretty slim especially considering the long drawn out and expensive legal battle her husband CM Punk just went through with WWE. However, AJ Lee’s possible appearance at Evolution might actually be a lot closer to a reality than you’d think.

Recently on Barn Burner‘s No Holds Barred podcast the host Joseph Peisich revealed that WWE has in fact reached out to AJ Lee about a return at Evolution, and his sources told him that they are closing in on a deal.

Regarding AJ Lee’s potential WWE return at Evolution, Peisich said:

“Vince McMahon picked up the phone and he reached out to AJ Lee about returning at the Evolution pay-per-view. AJ has not confirmed or denied that. Sources tell me they’re closing in on a deal with AJ Lee.”

 

Source: Body Slam

Jason Jordan Produces SmackDown Match

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Jason Jordan served as the producer for last night’s SmackDown match between Naomi and Peyton Royce, according to PWInsider.

Jordan and Matt Hardy have been shadowing WWE producers as of late due to uncertainty over their in-ring futures because of injuries. Hardy and Jordan also shadowed producers during SummerSlam weekend events in Brooklyn.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE NXT Preview 8/22/18

Tonight on WWE NXT

* The fallout from NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4

* United Kingdom Championship: (C) Pete Dunne vs. Zack Gibson

* Bianca Belair vs. Deonna Purrazzo

Lucha Underground Preview 8/22/18

Tonight on Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network:

* Lucha Underground Championship: (C) Pentagon Dark vs. Brian Cage

* Haunted House Match: The Mack vs. Mil Muertes

* Johnny Mundo and Taya continue with the wedding arrangements and celebrate their shower.