Category: Announcments

Referee Earl Hebner To Be Inducted Into TNA Hall Of Fame

TNA announced on their website, impactwrestling.com, that longtime WWE nad TNA referee Earl Hebner will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame. Hebner becomes the first referee inducted into the Hall of Fame of nay major professional wrestling promotion.

Hebner’s Hall of Fame induction will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 during the road To Bound For Glory Tour Event in Salem, VA, the night before TNA’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view. Hebner is the most famous referee in professional wrestling. He will be inducted by TNA Senior Producer and Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan.

On Sunday, Oct. 4, during TNA’s biggest night of the year, the Bound For Glory pay-per-view event, a special segment will be dedicated to Earl’s TNA Hall of Fame induction and will feature career highlights and portions of his induction ceremony from the previous night.

“Earl Hebner is not only one of the most recognizable personalities in professional wrestling, his passion for the sport, in-ring management skills, and ability to entertain audiences has set the standard by which all professional wrestling referees are measured,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “It is an honor to have Earl as part of the TNA family and as the newest member of the illustrious TNA Hall of Fame.”

“When I received the call from John Gaburick (TNA’s Executive Vice President of Television and Talent Relations) and he told me I am being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame, I was stunned and my eyes welled up with tears,” said Hebner. “I’ve been working for 37 years for this incredible honor. It is rare for a referee in any sport to be recognized in this way, and I am proud TNA is recognizing me as the first referee to ever be inducted into a professional wrestling Hall of Fame.”

Could The Rock be a soon to be dad? 

WWE.com is reporting that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian are expecting a baby, according to reports from Us Weekly and Radar Online.

The People’s Champ and Hashian met while filming “The Game Plan” in 2006. If the reports are true, congratulations to The Great One!

Paige VanZant vs Joanne Calderwood set to main event UFC Fight Night 80

    An exciting match up in the Strawweight division has been made for the main event of UFC fight night 80 on December 10th

It’ll feature the #6 ranked Paige VanZant vs the #8 ranked Joanne Calderwood.

Both VanZant and Camderwood are huge upstarts in the Strawweight division and eventual title contenders.

VanZant who is (6-1) is coming off a 3rd round submission victory over Alex Chambers from UFC191. Calderwood who is (10-1) is also coming off a victory that she earned via unanimous decision when she defeated Cortney Casey back in July 

The fight will take place live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass

ROH Gains International TV Deal

It was announced that Ring of Honor (ROH) has gained a TV deal in France on Team 21. The press release touted the likes of The Bullet Club, The Briscoe’s, Jay Lethal, Moose and ACH. The show starts this Friday.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Nick Diaz gets 5 year suspension 

    MMA fighting is reporting In a shocking decision, Nevada commissioners voted Monday to levy an unprecedented five-year suspension on the outspoken UFC contender Nick Diaz, stemming from a failed post-fight drug test due to THC on Jan. 31 at UFC 183. Diaz was also fined $150,000 — 33-percent of his $500,000 UFC 183 fight purse.

Diaz’ attorney Lucas Middlebrook informed reporters after the hearing that Diaz plans to appeal the decision. If the suspension stands Diaz will be 37 when he is allowed to return to competition 

GFW Announces First International TV Deal

Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling issued the following:

Boulder International to distribute TV programming

Sept. 14, 2015 – NASHVILLE – Global Force Wrestling has signed an international TV distribution deal with London-based sales and production house Boulder Creek International (BCI), which will make GFW’s “Amped” programs available beginning in November.

BCI has made a name for itself producing such programming as Wild Spirits, Wild Spirits H2O, Wild Surf and Better Than 4 and broadcast in more than 100 countries worldwide. Amongst its catalogue of documentaries, sports, music, comedy and lifestyle shows; International, Revolution Series Track Cycling, The Go Big  Project, Street Velodrome and Cape-to-Cape Australia.

“We are thrilled to continue our international growth and partner with BCI, an industry leader that inherently understands our product, brand vision and ultimately our fans,” GFW founder and CEO Jeff Jarrett said. “We look forward to BCI helping us bring a variety of entertainment properties to our fans around the world.”

Matt Jeschelnik, managing director of BCI is excited to be associated with the GFW brand.

“I have always wanted to work with Jeff,” Jeschelnik said. ” I admire his business acumen and his ability to make truly entertaining content. I am delighted that Jeff has chosen BCI to distribute GFW, and look forward to announcing our broadcast partners.”

The next GFW Amped tapings at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas take place on Oct. 23. Champions will be decided in all four divisions- NEX*GEN, Women’s, Tag Team and Global (heavyweight). Among those scheduled to appear are Nick Aldis, Bobby Roode, Chris Mordetzky, PJ Black, Jigsaw, Reno SCUM, the Bollywood Boyz, Christina Von Eerie and “Bullet Babe” Amber Gallows.

Breaking News: Bayley vs Sasha Banks in an ironman match at the next NXT takeover 

  You read the title correctly folks. It was just announced that newly cowned NXT women’s champion Bayley will defend her title against Sasha Banks in a 30 minute ironman match in the main event at the next NXT takeover special airing October 7th on the WWE NETWORK.

This will be the first ever ironman match featuring women in the history of WWE. For those unfamiliar with how ironman matches work the competitor with the most pinfall or submission victories at the end of the 30 minute mark will be declared the winner of the match.

 

If you watched Bayley vs Sasha Banks from NXT takeover Brooklyn you know that their next encounter will be one for the ages especially with a time frame of 30 mins!

Honestly guys this is a monumental moment for fans and supporters of Womens wrestling and it proves that the Divas Revolution is in full effect. I’m completely overcome with emotion right now and trust me when I say you’re not going to want to miss this moment in history
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Ronda Rousey to star in Road House Reboot 


Variety is reporting that UFC Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will star in the reboot of the classic action film from the 1980’s Road House that the late great Patrick Swayze made famous.
Released in 1989, the original film starred Swayze as a bouncer hired to clean up one of the rowdiest, loudest bars in Missouri, The Double Deuce. A gentleman with a degree in philosophy, Swayze’s character’s calm is put to the test when he needs to protect the town from a corrupt businessman.
Rousey embraced the idea of having the staring role but said she wanted to be respectful before perusing the project so she reached out to Swayze’s widow Lisa Neimi for her blessing which she gladly gave.
Sources say that MGM are currently talking to screenwriters and that production is likely to begin in 2016 with Rousey playing the roll Swayze did in the original. Previously having roles in The Expendables 3, Furious 7 and Entourage this project is sure to be Rousey’s biggest role up to date.

Shayna Baszler vs Cheerleader Melissa set for September 26th

  you may recall sometime ago we did a story about MMA veteran Shayna Baszler making her in ring debut as a professional wrestler for a promotion called QPW. Well today we have more news for you about the event.

If you wish to attend this event you can purchase your tickets through PayPal by contacting Alan at danque2@yahoo.com Fromt row tickets are $20 and GA tickets are $15 people who purchase front row tickets will be let into the venue first

There will also be a FREE  meet and greet as doors open at 7 where fans will be able to meet Shayna Baszler and Jessamyn Duke. Also on the card  are

Thornstowe vs. Mac vs. Spencer vs. Hero

Matthews vs. CVE

Luster vs. Lush

Savoy vs. James

The event will take place at the Evelyn mount community center in Reno Nevada on September 26th. Opening bell will be at 8pm
Not going to lie I’m extremely envious of anyone attending this event but for those of you attending I hope you all have a fantastic time.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Lana issues statement on injury 

  It is being reported that WWE diva Lana sustained a wrist injury while training for her first in ring match. Word going around is that there was suppose to be a mixed tag match at Night of Champions pinning Lana and Ziggler to go up against the team of Rusev and Summer Rae. Now due to Lana’s injury that won’t be the case.

Lana took to Twitter and Instagram to address her injury. She had this to say: “I have dedicated my entire life to becoming the best sports entertainer I could be. Ever since I have debuted in @wwe I have continued to go to @wwenxt & come hours early before live events to train & learn how to fight. I wanted my first match to make the #WWE Universe proud. My wrist fracture is proof that WWE & professional wrestling is not fake but very real. This is a bump in the road & can be discouraging but for every person that has believed in me and has ever chanted #WeWantLana I will keep going. From here forward I will share every part of my journey to my first match. Thank you to every fan that has cheered for me & chanted my name, you all give me the strength to be brave. I will continue to give everything I have to becoming one of the greatest women in WWE & entertainment.”

Lana is expected to be out from anywhere between 4-6 months. We here at Wrestling news blog. Would like to send Lana positive vibes and hopes for a speedy recovery 

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)