tWWE announced that on next week’s Tough Enough finale, ZZ and Josh will be wrestling matches against Cesaro while Sara Lee and Amanda will be wrestling matches against Alicia Fox.
Category: Announcments
Jon Stewart To Be The Host Of SummerSlam
WWE announced that the former host of The Daily Show Jon Stewart will be the host of this Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view in New York City.
Triple H Reveals Video From Jushin “Thunder” Liger To Hype NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn
Triple H posted the following video on Twitter from wrestling legend Jushin “thunder” Liger who will be facing Tyler Breeze at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn on August 22nd. Liger said:
“My name is Jushin “Thunder” Liger from New Japan Pro Wrestling. I will be taking part in WWE NXT Takeover on August 22nd and I will be facing Tyler Breeze. I am excited to enter the WWE ring as this is the first time for me. I would like to ask and thank the WWE Universe for their support.”
For those who are not familiar with Jushin “Thunder” Liger, below is a couple of video’s of him in action. One is Liger VS Rey Mysterio at WCW Starrcade in 1996 and the other is Liger VS Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) in ROH
Jeff Jarrett & GFW To Help Promote Final Roddy Piper Film
Global Force Wrestling issued the following today:
RIDGEROCK ENTERTAINMENT, GLOBAL FORCE WRESTLING TEAM UP TO PROMOTE THE MASKED SAINT THE MOVIE’S STAR BRETT GRANSTAFF AND JEFF JARRETT WILL LEAD A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE “ROWDY” RODDY PIPER
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 12, 2015) – Ridgerock Entertainment Group and Global Force Wrestling have teamed up for events to promote the Jan. 8, 2016, theatrical release of The Masked Saint (Freestyle Releasing). The joint agreement will showcase the film’s commitment to the integrity of professional wrestling and focus on family entertainment. This coincides with the mission of GFW, which has brought new excitement and true family entertainment to the world of professional wrestling. This exciting partnership will be kicked off during GFW’s second TV taping at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, Aug.21.
“We are honored to be working with the filmmakers of The Masked Saint,” said Jeff Jarrett, GFW founder and CEO. “Wrestling fans around the nation will enjoy this movie not only for its action-packed content, but also for the ‘fighting for justice’ message it portrays. We can’t wait to introduce them to this great movie.
“Roddy was scheduled to join us for the August show at the Orleans. In fact, I had spoken with him the day before he passed. He was a great friend and a great entertainer, and I was deeply saddened by the shocking news.”
A family-oriented action biopic inspired by true event, The Masked Saint is written by Scott Crowell and Brett Granstaff, directed by Warren P. Sonoda, produced by Cliff McDowell, co-produced by David Anselmo and executive produced by Gary Granstaff and Joe Sisto. The movie stars Brett Granstaff (Vice) as Christopher ‘The Saint’ Samuels, Lara Jean Chorostecki (Hannibal) Oscar and Emmy nominee Diahann Carroll (“Grey’s Anatomy,” White Collar) who won a Golden Globe for her performance in “Julia,” Patrick McKenna (“The Red Green Show”), James Preston Rogers (Pixels) and features the late Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper in his last confirmed theatrical release.
“We are thrilled to partner with the high-energy, fan-friendly brand of GFW,” says Gary Granstaff, vice president at Ridgerock Entertainment Group. “We couldn’t think of a better way to debut our movie to the millions of wrestling fans than with the help of Jeff Jarrett, a true wrestling legend and his organization.”
For ticket information to the Aug. 21 show, go to: http://www.orleansarena.com/event-calender/global-force-wrestling
Below is The Masked Saint trailer and a video of Roddy Piper on what he hopes people get from the film.
Ronda Rousey lands major endorsement deal
Words most dominate athlete, UFC women’s bantamweight champion, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, New York Times best seller. The list of accomplishments are ever growing for Ronda Rousey, and now you can add Official sponsor of fast food chain Carl’s Jr. to the list.
The chain confirmed to Eater.com that Rousey will be the new face of the company’s commercials with the first spot debuting in a few weeks.
Carl’s Jr. has always been one of my personal favorite fast food joints but I along with many others find previous commercials to be totally pointless and in some ways believe they degrade women. I mean how does a woman in a bikini help sell a burger???
Previous faces in Carl’s Jr. commercials include the likes of Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton. I personally think having someone like Rousey as the new face is a great business move for both Carl’s Jr. and the UFC. I mean who doesn’t love fast food? This can possibly bring a new set of eyes to UFC along with marking Carl’s Jr. more appealing.
Are you excited for this new partnership? The first commercial is said to be debuting by the end of this month so be on the look out.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Ronda Rousey to star in own Biopic
This past Saturday at UFC190 Ronda Rousey successfully defended her Women’s Bantamweight title by disposing Bethe Correia via KO in a astounding 34 seconds.
The 12-0 athlete shows no signs of slowing down. She aims to defend her title for a 7th time against well known rival Miesha Tate in December and then go off to shoot Mile 22, a film Rousey will star in opposite Mark Walburg
Now variety has an exclusive that Rousey’s memoir and New York Times best seller My fight your Fight has been picked up by Paramount Pictures to become a major motion picture as Ronda Rousey playing herself. It’s not often someone plays themselves on a film but as we all know by now Rousey loves to break down barriers.
The film has no release date but director Mark Bomback is on board to adapt the book into a movie while Mary Parent will serve as producer.
Parent had this to say about the opportunity of making a best seller into a blockbuster
“It’s a real honor to be a part of bringing Ronda’s incredible story to the big screen,”
You can read the full story on this major announcement here http://variety.com/2015/film/news/ronda-rousey-biopic-autobiography-my-fight-your-fight-1201553460/
Who’s excited for this film!? I know I am.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
International Wrestling Legend To Wrestle At NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn
WWE announced that international wrestling legend Jushin Thunder Liger will appear at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
He is scheduled to wrestle Tyler Breeze at the event at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday, Aug. 22, which is SummerSlam weekend.
This will be Jushin Thunder Liger’s first ever appearance in WWE.
Low Ki Leaving TNA
Former X-Division Champion Low Ki announced on Twitter that he has decided to part ways with TNA Impact Wrestling.
“Nature Boy” Buddy Landel Passed Away
Wrestling legend “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel passed away after he was in a car accident. Landel was just 53 years old.
Landel was was in a serious car accident over the weekend, but later left the hospital against medical advice sometime on Sunday. Sources told Wrestling Observer that Landel claimed he was “feeling bad” and went to sleep. He was later found by his wife in their home, and he had died.
Source: Inquisitr
WWE issued the following statement on their website:
“WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of William Ansor, aka “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel.
Landel made hus in-ring debut in 1979, performing in regional promotions before signing in 1985 with NWA’s Jim Crockett Promotions. With flowing blond locks, glittering robes and WWE Hall of Famer J.J. Dillion in his corner, Landel set his sights on then-NWA World Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Though he left Crockett Promotions by the end of the year, Landel left his mark, defeating Terry Taylor at Starrcade 1985 to capture the NWA National Championship.
Landel continued to compete in various promotion in Tennesee and Alabama, then returned to NWA in 1990 to face off with Flair in a “Battle of the Nature Boys,” before moving on to compete in Smoket Mountain Wrestling. He also made brief appearances in WWE in 1995 and 1996.
WWE extend it’s condolences to Landel’s family, friends and fans.”
We here at Wrestling News Blog would also like to extend our condolences Landel’s family.
TNA Star Done With The Company
It appears that TNA star Gunner is done with the company. He wrote on Twitter that he would like to thank all the fans, the guys he worked with in TNA and is now taking bookings.
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