Category: Independent Promotions

Former WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool Reveals She Has Skin Cancer

In a post via her Instagram former WWE superstar Michelle McCool revealed she has skin cancer. You can read the post here:

Michele McCool debuted in 2004 as a part of Diva Search. She started off with the gimmick of a school teacher but eventually became one of the very best within the company.

Most people remember Michelle Mccol for her faction with Layla know as Laycool. McCool was the very first Divas champion. Michelle is married to WWE Superstar The Undertaker
We here at Wrestling News Blog would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Michelle McCool and her family

The Brooklyn Brawler — Returns To The Ring Following WWE Release

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Steve Lombardi aka The Brooklyn Brawler made his return the ring Saturday night following a quiet exit from WWE last month — and we’ve got exclusive footage of the match.

The whole thing went down in Brooklyn, of course … where the 55 year-old wrestled for Legendary Action Wrestling against Eric Jayden in the show’s opener.

In case you missed it, Lombardi was let go back in May when WWE parted ways with a whole slew of talent.  For some reason, Brawler’s release was never announced like the others.

According to the event promoter, the full match will soon be made available on their YouTube channel.

Rey Mysterio Loses Title To Joey Ryan While Sleeping

Joey Ryan pinned a sleeping Rey Mysterio Jr. to regain the DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight Title. The 24/7 rule is in effect for the championship, you can check out the title change below.

Below is video of how Mysterio won the title from Ryan before losing while sleeping:

Woman Pulls Gun On Wrestler At Indy Show

Source: WrestlingINC

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Patricia Anne Crowe, 59, was arrested this past Saturday on charges of aggravated assault and reckless conduct after holding independent wrestler Paul Lee at gunpoint at an AWF show in Ringgold, GA.

The ruckus started when Lee tied another wrestler in the ropes and was hitting him with a chair. Crowe then ran to the ring with a knife to try and help the wrestler escape.

“She was reaching through the ring, cutting him loose,” Lee told WRCB.

Lee told her to “sit her toothless self down,” at which point Crowe drew a 38-caliber handgun at Lee and his manager.

“Ms. Crowe did indeed pull the gun on Mr. Lee because of the way he’d talked to her,” police Cpl. Chris Faulk told The Catoosa County News. “She said, ‘he was talking mean to me, and I got mad. I guess I just let my temper get the best of me and I pulled my pistol on him’.”

Lee was able to take the weapon and hold Crowe until police arrived. Crowe was arrested and released from the Catoosa County Jail on Monday after posting a $4,000 bond.

“The sheriff’s office called me to let me know they let her out Monday on a $4,000 bond,” Lee told The Catoosa County News. “I think it should have been a higher bond than that. She pulled a gun on me in front of kids and everything….it was just crazy.”

Lee said that additional security will be added to the arena, including installing metal detectors at the entrances.

Crowe has been banned from all future AWF wrestling events.

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Cody Rhodes To Wrestle TNA Star, More On Him At EVOLVE 66

Source: WrestlingINC

As noted, former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes will be wrestling Kurt Angle on Saturday, August 27th at Northeast Wrestling’s “Wrestling Under the Stars” event in Wappingers Falls, NY. Cody will actually make his NEW debut the night before, August 26th, in Pittsfield, MA. His opponent will be “The Miracle” Mike Bennett, who was one of the names on Cody’s post-WWE “to do” list.

As noted, Cody Rhodes has been announced for the EVOLVE 66 event on August 19th. WWN Live issued the following alert on the announcement:

“The big news is that Cody Rhodes is coming to EVOLVE! Cody Rhodes will wrestle in singles competition at EVOLVE 66 on August 19th in Joppa, MD at the MCW Arena. This will be Cody’s first post-WWE match so it will be a very special night in the Baltimore area! In addition, Cody will be available for pictures and autographs. Rhodes has asked to wrestle a top talent. We are working out the details now and will have more info next week. Get your tickets now while great ringside seats remain! This event will be broadcast at WWNLive.com on live iPPV.”

Cody Rhodes Wrestling At EVOLVE 66?

Will Cody Rhodes will be appearing at EVOLVE 66 in Joppa, Maryland? He tweeted the following today:

Jay Lethal To Defend ROH World Title At (WCPW) What Culture Pro Wrestling Show

ROH World Champion Jay Lethal will be in action at What Culture Pro Wrestling (WCPW) June 16th show in New Castle, England as he defends his title against WWE Cruiserweight series contender Noam Dar!

All shows will be on YouTube

Cody Rhodes vs. Kurt Angle Set For Northeast Wrestling’s Wrestling Under The Stars

Cody Rhodes vs. Kurt Angle for the first time ever has been announced for the Northeast Wrestling “Wrestling Under the Stars” event on August 27th in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Kurt Angle Returning To The Ring

Source: WrestlingINC

Besides the recent iPPV match against Rey Mysterio, Kurt Angle hasn’t wrestled since the January 31st TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in the UK, a loss to Bobby Lashley.

Angle, who is supposed to be a few months into one year away from the business, has been announced to wrestle on November 20th at ICW’s “Fear and Loathing IX” event in Glasgow, Scotland. The promotion tweeted the following:

Mr. Belding Powerbombs Wrestler Through Table, With Help From ‘Bayside Tigers’ (VIDEO)

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskins pulled off the Shield-like powerbomb on Buster Jackson during a WrestlePro event in Brooklyn and was aided by Pat Buck and Kevin Matthews.

The longtime wrestling fan/actor ran in for the save at the end of the match … and based on the video, everyone in attendance loved seeing Belding get in on the action.

Below is the link to the video:

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