The Young Bucks have signed a new two-year deal that will see them work both Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling, similar to the schedule they’ve worked this year.
The deal will see the brothers receive a significant increase in pay from ROH and NJPW for 2017, then another increase in 2018. They will be allowed to maintain their own merchandise and will be able to give more creative input. The deals are exclusive to the US and Japanese markets but they are still able to work overseas dates that don’t coincide with ROH or NJPW bookings. While exclusive to the US and Japan, the brothers will still be allowed to work for PWG in the US.
It was The Bucks who set the wheels in motion for Matt Hardy’s video at Final Battle, which you can see below with a video of The Bucks signing their new deals. The Hardys vs. The Bucks is currently scheduled for April 1st in Lakeland, FL, the night before WrestleMania 33 in Orlando.
Regarding Matt’s video that aired on pay-per-view this weekend which you can watch below, it was approved by TNA. Brandi Rhodes’ appearance to introduce her husband Cody Rhodes was also approved by TNA.
Dave Meltzer notes that there is nothing to the rumors of The Bucks appearing on TNA TV for the upcoming Total Nonstop Deletion episode, and there’s nothing on paper regarding anyone from ROH working for TNA but it’s very interesting that the two promotions are cooperating.
Last night at ROH Final Battle, Broken Matt Hardy appeared on the big screen. Hardy said that he and his brother Nero are coming to ROH to go after the spot monkeys in The Young Bucks. To prove that they are the best tag team in the galaxy. Matt said that they are going to make the rednecks and spot monkey’s obsolete and that they will delete them. The crowd chanted delete with Matt
Veda Scott posted on Twitter that she has asked and was grated her release from Ring of Honor. She also stated that she was open to all opportunities and asked where do You want to see her.
You can check out her tweets below:
1. I have asked for and received my release from ROH as of today. Thankful for some good years. What's next? ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Kenny Omega, a Bullet Club Elite member announced on Twitter that the deal is done, a new Bullet Club member will be announced. He went on and said: “A monster that devours all competition.Your nightmare will soon begin.”
You can check out his tweet below:
The deal is done. #BulletClub will announce a new member. A monster that devours all competition.Your nightmare will soon begin. #njpw
The Young Bucks have been offered new Ring of Honor contracts … and this time, the company wants to lock them down for a few years.
Sources close to the situation tell us Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson were recently presented with awesome new contracts to stay with ROH and they’re currently mulling it over.
The Young Bucks signed a deal with the company last year that also allowed them to work for NJPW, PWG and overseas companies that didn’t interfere with ROH.
It’s expected that the Young Bucks will make a formal announcement in the near future, but we’re told they do have other offers on the table right now. Their current deals expire December 31st.
TNA Wrestling is no longer in debt to Billy Corgan … the Smashing Pumpkins frontman released a statement Monday saying he’s agreed to a settlement with the company.
Corgan says, “I’m pleased that an agreement is now in place that allows wrestling operations to continue, for my interest from the start was to provide support, be it material or creative, to such a great roster and crew.”
As previously reported, Corgan was removed as TNA President after losing his fight to obtain ownership. Shortly afterward, he released a statement saying he still hadn’t been re-paid.
Billy adds, “And as I plan on continuing in the business side of pro wrestling, I look forward to seeing where Anthem’s leadership takes the company in 2017, and wish them the best.”
The Following is scheduled for 11/24 Impact Wrestling on Pop TV:
Thanksgiving episode
At the conclusion of the show it looked as if things between Jeff Hardy and James Storm of The DCC were far from over and this rivalry is just getting started .
Jeff Hardy to kickoff Impact:
What will Jeff Hardy have to say? How is his brother Matt dealing with his amnesia? Remember it was a hit from The DCC that sent Matt into this downward spiral and now Jeff will return to Impact Wrestling to address everything he has been dealing with over the past several weeks.
EC3 vs Eli Drake: If Eli wins, EC3 must give Eli his World Title shot. If EC3 wins, Eli Drake must remain silent for the rest of the year
Matt Hardy’s first annual Thanksgiving Ice Cream Social
Team X-Gold Elimination Match: DJZ, Mandrews & Braxton Sutter vs RockStar Spud & Decay vs Trevor Lee, Andrew Everett & Marshee Rocket
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