Category: Wrestling News

Lucha Underground Preview: 6/15/16

“LUCHA UNDERGROUND” INTRODUCES THE FIRST EVER ‘SIX TO SURVIVE’ MATCH ON THE NEWEST EPISODE AIRING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15th AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON EL REY NETWORK

Check out sneak peeks of “Six to Survive” here:

In the newest episode of “Lucha Underground,” six luchadors compete in the FIRST EVER “Six to Survive Match”! With just a few episodes left of the eye-popping second season, the luchadors are just getting fired up! Tune in Wednesday, June 15th at 8:00pm ET/PT on El Rey Network for another week of the adrenaline-fueled series. Don’t miss new one-hour episodes of the lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning producer Mark Burnett Wednesdays at 8:00PM ET/PT.

TNA Slammiversary PPV Card 6/12/16

TNA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – SUBMISSION OR KO ONLY: Drew Galloway (c) vs. Lashley

FULL METAL MAYHEM MATCH: Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy

EC3 vs. Mike Bennett (w/ Maria)

TNA KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP: Jade (c) vs. Sienna

TNA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: Decay (c) (w/ Rosemary) vs. Bro Mans (w/ Raquel)

TNA KING OF THE MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIP: Eli Drake (c) vs. Bram

X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP: Trevor Lee (c) vs. Andrew Everett vs. DJ Z vs. Eddie Edwards

Mahabali Shera and Grado vs. Baron Dax and Basille Baracca with Al Snow

Gail Kim vs. Maria Kanellis-Bennett (Maria is not able to compete due to broken hand)

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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Chyna — Memorial Date Set, Public Invited To Attend

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

A date has been set for Chyna‘s memorial, and those who wish to honor her memory are invited.

According to the Ninth Wonder of the World’s website, the event will be held June 22 at 7:30 pm at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center and there are two ways that the public can acquire a ticket.

For a guaranteed spot, fans can purchase a memorial T-shirt and two tickets will be included — or fans can enter a random drawing to win a pair. One thousand tickets will be given away.

All proceeds go towards memorial expenses and Chyna’s estate — and her people claim it will be used for animal rescue, as well as children’s music and literature education.

Fans can go to her website to SIGN UP NOW.

UFC Lifts Ban On MMA Journalist

Source: WrestlingINC

The UFC reinstated the media credentials of MMA Fighting and Ariel Helwani Monday night after being removed from UFC 199 and subsequently ‘banned for life.’

UFC’s statement is below:

“Following a conversation with the editorial team at SB Nation, UFC will not prevent MMAFighting.com from receiving media credentials to cover live UFC events. We respect the role the media plays in our sport and beyond, including MMAFighting’s ability to report news. However, in our opinion, we believe the recurring tactics used by its lead reporter extended beyond the purpose of journalism. We feel confident our position has now been adequately communicated to the SB Nation editorial team.

UFC’s goal as the world’s leading mixed martial arts promotion is to cultivate interest in its world-class athletes and events, and deliver for the fans. We will continue to introduce this sport and its athletes to new fans across the world, and we will do so by working alongside media across all platforms.”

Lucha Underground Preview: 6/8/16 – Pentagon Jr. Returns

 PENTAGON JR. MAKES HIS EPIC RETURN TO THE TEMPLE IN THE NEWEST EPISODE OF ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8th AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON EL REY NETWORK

“Lucha Underground” is back for another thrilling week of wrestling! Drago and Aerostar face Jack Evans and PJ Black in a Nunchuck Match, while Mr. Cisco finally learns the truth about Cortez Castro. Plus, the moment Boyle Heights has been waiting for…Pentagon Jr. makes his return to the Temple! Tune in Wednesday, June 8th at 8:00pm ET/PT on El Rey. Don’t miss new one-hour episodes of the lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning producer Mark Burnett Wednesdays at 8:00PM ET/PT.

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:

Lucha Underground Preview: 6/1/16

IT’S JUDGMENT DAY ON THE NEWEST EPISODE OF MARK BURNETT’S ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1st AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON EL REY NETWORK

It’s battle after battle on this week’s all new episode of “Lucha Underground.” First up, the Monster Matanza Cueto enters the ring to defend his title against the Gift of the Gods Champion. Next will be another mind-blowing match where the Trios Champions need to defend their name for yet another week, while Dragon Azteca Jr. is on the hunt for his mentor’s killer. Tune in Wednesday, June 1st at 8:00pm ET/PT on El Rey Network for another week of the adrenaline-fueled series. Don’t miss new one-hour episodes of the lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning producer Mark Burnett Wednesdays at 8:00PM ET/PT.

Check out sneak peeks of “Judgment Day” here:

 

Velvet Sky Says She Wants To Go To WWE, Talks Why She Left TNA, More

Source: WrestlingINC

Former TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky was interviewed by Sports Illustrated recently. You can check out highlights below, and the full interview at this link.

How she’d do in WWE:

“I think I would do well there. The women there are killing it, and empowering and building up the women would be a great role for me. Bayley is so much fun to watch wrestle. She has so much energy and passion, and the people feel her energy and feed off that. She’s so great at expressing herself, and she’s so genuine.”

Trying to get to WWE:

“That is why I sacrificed right from the beginning,” she said. “That is why I left college, and the reason why I wrestled every weekend. The indie scene is not glitz and glamour, but a chance with the WWE is the reason I did this from the very beginning. I would totally embrace any opportunity with the WWE.”

Leaving TNA:

“Leaving TNA was best for me,” Sky said. “I’d been there for almost ten years and I’d accomplished everything I wanted to do. My contract was coming up, and this was a business decision I made for myself. It was hard because there are so many memories there with the fans and the TNA family, but I don’t regret it. I look back on the career I had with TNA, and I’m so proud. I did what I set out to do, and I’m very proud of what I accomplished.”