Author: John Bass

Big Show to induct Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame

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WWE has announced that Big Show will induct Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame this coming weekend.

It is a titanic task to induct The World’s Strongest Man into the WWE Hall of Fame. So, who better to handle the duties than The World’s Largest Athlete? Big Show will have the honor of welcoming Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame during the 2018 Induction Ceremony this Friday, April 6, streaming live on WWE Network at 8 ET/5 PT.

The two titans have engaged in numerous battles over the years, including an epic rivalry over the World Heavyweight Championship in 2011. Outside the ring, the two veterans have become close friends. Their strong bond makes Big Show the perfect man for the task of inducting Henry.

“I’ve spent a lot of time going up and down the road with Mark Henry,” Big Show told WWE.com. “I’ve had battles with him, and I know what kind of a human being and community leader he is. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the WWE Hall of Fame. It is my honor to induct my friend.”

How will Big Show pay tribute to his friend and former rival? Find out during the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, streaming live on WWE Network this Friday at 8 ET/5 PT.

Tickets for this Friday’s Induction Ceremony at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans are available now.

Big Show Kicked Off Mania Week At The New York Stock Exchange, Reveals New Contract Details (VIDEO)

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WrestleMania week is finally upon us and Big Show kicked things off by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (as well as revealing details on his new WWE contract).

Big Show tweeted:

The NYSE posted video of the bell ringing session, as well as an interview with the larger than life wrestler, which can be seen below.

During the interview, Show revealed that he signed a new multi-year deal in January and won’t be retiring anytime soon.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

NJPW Sakura Genesis Results 4/1/18

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* The Young Bucks defeated Chase Owens and Yujiro Takahashi
* Toru Yano and Tomohiro Ishii defeated Taichi and Takashi Iizuka
* Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga, and Bad Luck Fale (c) defeated Ryusuke Taguchi, Michael Elgin, and Togi Makabe (NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Championship)
* David Finlay, Juice Robinson, and Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated YOSHI-HASHI, Jay White, and Hirooki Goto
* Davey Both Smith Jr., Lance Archer, Minoru Suzuki defeated SANADA, EVIL, Tetsuya Naito
* El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru (c) defeated Roppongi 3k and Hiromu Takahashi and BUSHI (IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship)
* Will Ospreay (c) defeated Marty Scurll (IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship)
* Hangman Page and Cody defeated Kota Ibushi and Kenny Omega
* Kazuchika Okada (c) defeated Zack Sabre Jr. (IWGP Heavyweight Championship)

WWA Rock N’Roll Forever At Evansville, IN – Featuring Rock N’ Roll Express, oVe, Kongo Kong and Gangrel

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I had another great time at a World Wrestling Alliance event in Evansville, In – WWA Rock N’ Roll Forever. WWA put on another great show that featured WWE Hall of Famers the Rock N’Roll Express vs. oVe from Impact Wrestling and Impact Wrestling’s Kongo Kong vs. former WWE star “The Vampire Warrior” Gangrel.

Check out my photos from the event below:

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Here is a photo that a WWA fan posted on Twitter of Rock N’ Roll Express and oVe:

W.W.A uploaded the video from the show:

NJPW Sakura Genesis 4/1/18

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NJPW announced the full card for this year’s Sakura Genesis on April 1. The show will air live on NJPW World at 3am ET.

* Chase Owens & Yujiro Takahashi vs. The Young Bucks

* Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Taichi & Takashi Iizuka

* NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Championship: (C) Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga & Bad Luck Fale vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Michael Elgin & Togi Makabe

* David Finlay, Juice Robinson & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. YOSHI-HASHI, Jay White & Hirooki Goto

* SANADA, EVIL & Tetsuya Naito vs. Killer Elite Squad (Davey Both Smith Jr. & Lance Archer) & Minoru Suzuki

* IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: (C) El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Roppongi 3k vs. Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI

* IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Marty Scurll

* Golden Lovers (Kota Ibushi & Kenny Omega) vs. Hangman Page & Cody

* IWGP Heavyweight Championship: (C) Kazuchika Okada vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

Backstage Talk On What Injury AJ Styles May Have Suffered

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WWE Champion AJ Styles may have suffered a MCL injury earlier this month, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Styles and WWE have been quiet about the specifics of the injury that kept him out of the ring for more than a week this month but word going around is that it was related to his MCL.

Seth Rollins tore the MCL in his right knee back in February 2017 but he was still able to make WrestleMania 33, where he defeated Triple H in a match.

Styles returned to the ring at last weekend’s WWE live events but he worked multi-man matches to limit his in-ring participation. Styles did not wrestle again on this week’s SmackDown but he is still scheduled to face Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania 34 in 10 days.

Styles has acknowledged the injury in recent media interviews but he remains confident about being able to put on a show with Nakamura in New Orleans.

“If my leg got cut off I’d find a way to make it to WrestleMania,” Styles told Catch-Newz during a call. “I will be wrestling Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania, don’t worry about it, it’ll be fine.”

Triple H also commented on the injury one week ago when speaking with Catch-Newz. He said, “AJ is working diligently on rehabbing his injuries and getting himself in tip-top shape for WrestleMania. We are trying to help him with that process of getting the best care and the best rehab and everything else possible. We’re hoping for the best. Right now he says he’s feeling a lot better and will be ready to go. Obviously we’ll get him doctors to make sure that he is ready to go and get a medical clearance, if that’s possible. He’s working very hard at it, so we’re hoping for the best.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Impact Wrestling Preview 3/29/18

* Lashley vs. Brian Cage

* Eddie Edwards enters the lions den

* Title vs Title: Impact World Champion Austin Aries vs. X-Division Champion Matt Sydal

* KM vs. Fallah Bahh

* Rohit Raju vs. Taiji Ishimori vs. Petey Williams vs. Suicide

* Su Yung in-ring debut

Ronda Rousey Says She’s Ready To Have Kids Soon, Talks Stephanie McMahon’s Slap Legitimately Hurting

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Ronda Rousey spoke to Yahoo Sports as part of her media blitz to promote WrestleMania 34. Below are a couple of highlights:

How important it was to live life outside of the spotlight, get married and enjoy life before joining WWE:

“It really was myself and Travis [Browne] planning on settling down that made me decide that I needed to go for it. We’re ready to start having kids soon and I was thinking about what I’ve left unfinished in my life because I want to entirely focus on having kids when that time comes. I took a long look at my life and thought that if I don’t try and take a shot with the WWE, I would regret it for the rest of my life. I want to be an example to my kids about pursuing your dreams and being able to do anything. I guess this is my way of nesting and getting ready for children. I’m trying to prove to my unborn babies that they can accomplish any dream that they want to go after.”

Stephanie McMahon slapping her on RAW:

“I’ve never been slapped before. Anybody who has ever been slapped tells me that it hurts more than you think. Man, when she hauled off and whacked me, my first thought was ‘Wow, that really hurt way more than I thought it would.’ Everyone was right. Slaps suck and there was a loud noise followed by the crowd’s ‘Ooooh!’ I didn’t see that coming at all.”

Paying Stephanie McMahon back for the slap:

“Oh man, I can’t wait. As they say, revenge is a dish best served cold and I cannot wait to serve her the coldest dish at WrestleMania.”

Rousey also discussed keeping emotions in check while in front of the crowd, delivering a chop at a PWG show in 2014, staying with WWE after WrestleMania, how Roddy Piper inspired her and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.

Source: WrestlingINC

The Miz And Maryse Welcome Their Baby Daughter

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Congratulations to The Miz and Maryse, who welcomed their baby daughter into the world on Tuesday. Monroe Sky Mizanin was born on Tuesday, March 27th weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces.

The Miz commented on the newest addition to his family on Instagram, noting that she arrived early. Maryse’s due date was April 6th, two days before WrestleMania 34. The Miz wrote:

Of course our little girl arrived early. Welcome to the world Monroe Sky Mizanin 3/27/18 11:40pm

The Miz is scheduled to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Seth Rollins and Finn Balor in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 34 on Sunday, April 8th.

Source: WrestlingINC

Jim Ross Reacts To Strong Style Evolved Commentary Criticism (AUDIO)

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross received some harsh criticism towards his commentary following Strong Style Evolved … but he believes it’s because die-hard fans want Don Callis and Kevin Kelly.

Ross was interviewed by WrestleZone Radio and said:

I read some of the criticisms about my work and the broadcast in general but essentially people want, the die-hards who follow New Japan World, they want their team. They want Kevin Kelly and Don Callis to do the show. I don’t blame them. I don’t even get mad about it. The only thing that gets frustrating is when you’ve got wrestling fans who’ve got like 40 followers on Twitter that tell you, “your career sucks,” and that you should be dead or not allowed to be on television. That’s kind of crude, I think. Does that really feel necessary for not knowing the certain name of a certain hold?

I have a pet peeve about that deal, to be honest with you. A bodyslam is a God damned bodyslam. You can give it 18 different names to sell t-shirts, that’s fine and I don’t care but to me it’s a bodyslam. We find ourselves talking about this variant or that variant and worry about not pissing off the talent because we didn’t give their hold a name or use the name they use in their niche marketing. I find it almost embarrassing to be quite frank about it.

(NJPW talk starts around the 13-minute mark)

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet