Author: John Bass

More Big Names Announced For RAW 25th Anniversary Episode

WWE has announced more special appearances for the RAW 25th Anniversary episode, which takes place on January 22nd from two locations in New York City – the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the Manhattan Center. The new names announced are The Godfather, Brother Love, Teddy Long, The Boogeyman, Ted DiBiase Sr., Sgt. Slaughter and John Laurinaitis.

Below is the updated list of names scheduled to appear and above is a new promo for the show:

* WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long

* WWE Hall of Famer The Godfather

* Brother Love

* The Boogeyman

* WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter

* John Laurinaitis

* Sean “X-Pac” Waltman

* WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase

* Free agent John Cena

* WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar

* The Undertaker

* WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

* WWE Hall of Famers Kevin Nash and Scott Hall

* WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair

* The Bella Twins

* JBL and WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons

* The Dudley Boyz

* WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin

* DX: WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Triple H and The New Age Outlaws

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Confirms Injury To Samoa Joe At Last Night’s RAW

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RAW General Manager Kurt Angle revealed on Twitter that Samoa Joe suffered an injury in the match with Rhyno on last night’s RAW, causing him to be pulled from WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge.

The injury to Joe is legitimate and not a part of the storylines. No word yet on when he will be back in action but he’s suffering from a right foot injury and will be undergoing an MRI. As noted, Joe announced on RAW that he will be in the 30-man Royal Rumble match later this month.

“During his match, [Samoa Joe] felt a pop at the bottom of his [right] foot,” said WWE Senior Ringside Physician Dr. Chris Amann. “We took a look and believe he has a plantar fascia rupture, which is a thick tissue rupture under the foot. We will get an MRI to confirm. Treatment includes a period of immobilization in a boot with crutches and platelet rich plasma injections.”

WWE 205 Live Preview 1/9/18

Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will take place from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama as the road to the Royal Rumble continues.

* Will Cedric Alexander have another opportunity for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship?

* How will Hideo Itami react to Gentleman Jack Gallagher’s attack?

SmackDown Live Preview 1/9/18

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama as the road to the Royal Rumble continues.

* How will AJ Styles react to his Handicap Match at WWE Royal Rumble?

* Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley clash in final U.S. Title Tournament First Round Match

* Becky Lynch returns to action against Ruby Riott

* Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable demand justice

* The Ascension battle The Bludgeon Brothers

Rey Mysterio To Make Impact Wrestling Debut Soon?

Rey Mysterio could finally be making his Impact Wrestling debut soon, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. The rumors on Rey talking with Impact go back as far as the summer of 2017.

Impact officials are trying to get Mysterio signed for the tapings that begin this week in Orlando, but at last word, there was no deal. There are talks still happening between the two sides.

It was reported back in the summer that Rey was entertaining offers from WWE and GFW/Impact. The talks with WWE fell through and the last top US promotion Rey worked for was Lucha Underground. Rey told ESPN in December that he’s not currently signed to any deal.

“I’m not locked up to any company,” Mysterio said. “I’m an independent contractor, as we say. I could go work wherever I want. That’s the beautiful thing about being on this side of the fence. You don’t have a commitment with only one company. You can go around and pretty much wrestle wherever you want. You can choose when you want your off-days to be. That was one of my main priorities when I left WWE.”

Rey recently took to Instagram and posted the following on his 2017:

Was Truly Blessed this past year 2017 first & foremost for having the most amazing, supportive & lovable partner that I have as wife…… Angie @619reynaLater through out the year was on the roster of @luchaunderground & was picked up by @netflix……. I became the face -aka- Latin ambassador of the best casino in the 619 @sycuan_casino and had a huge mask as a billboard put up off the I-5 as soon as you crossed the San Isidro international border ……… Had my handprints inducted into Plaza Las Estrellas in Mexico City……. Became part of the @nutritionsolutions Family & started to train with my good homie @chriscavallini & became more aware of my nutrition and started some intense workouts ……..

Also became a sponsored athlete by one of the Dopest wrestling clothing lines out there right now @suplexwrestling …..

Last but not least to close the year I became Heavyweight Champion for @thecrashluchas In Tijuana Defeating none other than 3 of the best Mexican wrestlers right now, @lamascaraalva @rush_ingobernable & @penta_zero_miedo

A Tittle that means more than what you may think, this Tittle was inspired & designed to pay tribute..respect…to two of the greatest wrestlers, friends & brothers,

Eddie Guerrero +

Hijo Del Perro +

There was no other way out in the match for me than a W!

Thank you lord for always keeping me on my toes, for granting me my health and the ability too perform world wide the way I do for all my fans!

A very Big Thank you to all my fans for your loyalty & unconditional support….. I wish you all the best & Blessings for this upcoming year!

And I almost forgot to thank my sister in law for helping me with my FB page @ReyMysterio and all of the collages she puts together for me to post! #GraciasMija #Amooooo #MuchLoveToAll #HappyNewYear #TheBestIn2018ForAll

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Announces New Virtual Reality Experiences For Fans

WWE issued the following today:

NextVR and WWE® Bring Fans Closer to the Action with Virtual Reality

01/09/2018

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– NextVR, the leader in broadcasting live events in virtual reality, and WWE today announced a new partnership to bring fans unique WWE experiences in virtual reality, featuring highlights from select 2018 WWE special events.

The virtual reality experiences will be approximately 10 minutes in length and available for free to fans globally on a new WWE channel within the NextVR app following each event. The content will provide fans with a completely new experience, featuring highlights from WWE’s biggest events including the excitement of the fans, athleticism of WWE’s larger-than-life Superstars, pivotal moments, epic showdowns and surprise appearances, giving them the opportunity to see the action as if they were there live.

“WWE is amazing in VR, and we know fans are going to love it,” said David Cole, NextVR CEO. “Our patented VR broadcasting pipeline will bring fans ringside with WWE Superstars to experience the electrifying energy and spectacle firsthand.”

“We are always looking to create compelling content across platforms, and we are excited to partner with NextVR to bring our fans closer to the action than ever before,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer. “As the technology behind virtual reality continues to evolve, this is a unique opportunity for us to partner with NextVR, a leader in this space, to provide new experiences to our passionate fans around the world.”

For each production, NextVR will work alongside WWE’s award-winning TV and production team to position NextVR’s custom virtual reality cameras throughout each event to capture the most immersive views of WWE action.

Fans with a Samsung GearVR headset or Google Daydream View, along with a compatible smartphone, PlayStation VR, or Windows Mixed Reality can download the free NextVR app from the corresponding platform store to access the free highlights.

NJPW Touring Australia, Chris Jericho Teases Sticking Around NJPW

NJPW announced for the first time ever they will be touring in Australia. They will have a total of four shows: February 16 (Adelaide), 17 (Melbourne), 18 (Sydney), and 19 (Perth). Tickets will go on sale beginning on January 12 at 9am local time in Australia.

 

Chris Jericho posted some fan art that included, “New Japan is Jericho.” In the caption, Jericho wrote, “Hmmm, that’s got a nice ring to it….maybe I’ll stick around for awhile?” After attacking Naito, we know he’s going to be sticking around for at least one more match. As noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that the working idea is to have the Jericho vs. Naito at the upcoming NJPW USA: Strong Style Evolved show on March 25th in Long Beach, California at the Walter Pyramid.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Bringing Back Former Superstar Serena Deeb?

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Former WWE Superstar Serena Deeb was in Pittsburgh, PA yesterday, apparently because she is in the middle of her pre-signing medical testing for WWE.

WWE officials have had recent interest in bringing Deeb back to the company, according to PWInsider, and it looks like she may be returning soon, if all goes well with the medical tests.

The 31 year old worked for WWE from the summer of 2009 through the summer of 2010, most notably as a member of The Straight Edge Society with CM Punk and Luke Gallows. She returned to the company in 2017 for The Mae Young Classic, defeating Vanessa Borne in the first round but losing to Piper Niven in the second round. She announced her retirement from pro wrestling in 2015 but later worked a match for Impact Wrestling and then The Mae Young Classic.

Source: WrestlingINC

Steve Austin And More Big Names Revealed For WWE RAW 25 Episode

WWE has confirmed more big names for the RAW 25th Anniversary episode that takes place on January 22nd from two locations in New York City – the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the Manhattan Center.

 Below is the updated list of non-regulars scheduled to appear that night and a new promo for the show.

* Free agent John Cena

* WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar

* The Undertaker

* WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

* WWE Hall of Famers Kevin Nash and Scott Hall

* WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair

* The Bella Twins

* JBL and Ron Simmons

* The Dudley Boyz

* WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin

* DX: WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Triple H and The New Age Outlaws

The video doesn’t mention Sting but there is a crow just after The Undertaker. Could this be a hint that we could see Sting at RAW 25?

Miz And Maryse Docuseries To Air On USA Network

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WWE announced last night that The Miz and Maryse will star in their own docuseries on the USA Network.

USA Network has greenlit “Miz & Mrs.,” a docuseries chronicling the lives of The Miz and Maryse. The six-episode, half-hour series will feature the married pair, known for being larger than life both in and out of the ring, as the Superstars become parents for the first time.

Produced by WWE and Bunim/Murray Productions and expected to air in 2018, “Miz & Mrs.” will complement USA’s WWE programming, which includes five hours of live programming each week, 52 weeks a year, with Monday Night Raw and SmackDown LIVE.

“As the exclusive television home for WWE’s flagship programming, USA Network is excited to give this passionate fanbase even more of two of WWE’s most colorful Superstars, The Miz and Maryse,” said Heather Olander, SVP of Alternative Development and Production. ““Miz & Mrs.” is an intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpse at this iconic couple as they face one of their most exciting challenges yet – becoming parents.”

““Miz & Mrs.” will undoubtedly be the most must-see show on television,” said Miz and Maryse. “We can’t wait to share this next chapter of our lives with our fans as we get ready to welcome our daughter into this world.”