Category: Wrestling News

Roderick Strong Leaving ROH

We have learned via Prowrestlingsheet.com that Roderick Strong after 13 years  will be departing from Ring of Honor wrestling.

His last match for the company will take place this Saturday in Concord North Carolina.  

According to ROHwrestling.com strong is leaving to “persue other opportunities.Recent rumors had speculated that Roderick may be heading to WWE when his current contract expired but no reliable source has been able to confirm or deny those reports at this time.

We here at WNB will continue to bring you more information on this topic as it develops.

Lucha Underground Preview: 6/22/16

THE TEMPLE HEATS UP AS A NEW LUCHADOR ARRIVES IN THE LATEST EPISODE OF ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22nd AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON EL REY NETWORK

Check out sneak peeks of “Fame and Fortune” here:

Ultima Lucha Dos is just around the corner and Prince Puma reveals his plans in the newest episode of “Lucha Underground.” While a new luchador arrives at the Temple, the 7 Ancient Aztec Medallions are redistributed. Tune in Wednesday, June 22nd 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.

 

Breaking News: Roman Reigns Suspended 

 We have learned in a posting from WWE.COM that WWE has suspended Joe Anoa`i (Roman Reigns) for 30 days effective immediately for his first violation of the company’s talent wellness policy.

It’ll be interesting to see if this will have any affect on the triple threat Championshp match for Battleground. 

Gypsy Joe Passes Away At 82

Source: WrestlingINC

Veteran wrestler Gilberto “Gypsy Joe” Melendez passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 82.

Melendez began his wrestling career at the age of 18 in 1951 and wrestled his last match on January 7, 2011 at the age of 76. Dave Meltzer noted on F4Wonline that Melendez was known for years as “the oldest active pro wrestler.”

Melendez was inducted into the Nashville Professional Hall of Fame by Mick Foley on November 7, 2015.

We would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of Melendez. Dave Meltzer has more on Melendez’s storied career at F4WOnline, which you can read by clicking here.

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:

Mitt Romney — Attacks Wrestlers While Dressed As Nacho Libre (VIDEO)

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Veterans who complain about wrestlers “killing the business” should avoid watching the following video, because Mitt Romney got involved in a match Saturday — and it’ll make their heads explode.

It all went down at an event in Salt Lake City thrown by Charity Vision — an organization run by Romney’s son — and dressed as Nacho Libre, Mitt interrupted a lucha libre contest.

After hitting two of the weakest looking clotheslines ever, the former Presidential hopeful was eventually unmasked. He then played to the crowd while the Rocky theme played.

The event also featured a “boxing match” between Oscar De La Hoya and Mario Lopez.

Chris Warren, Singer Of D-Generation X Theme, Dead At 49

Source: WrestlingINC

Unfortunate news hits the wrestling world, as news has emerged that Chris Warren, the lead singer of the “DX Band” has died at age 49.

Few details are known at this time, but Warren passed away on Sunday. A funeral service will be held this weekend.

Warren contributed vocals to several WWE themes, including the iconic D-Generation X “Break it Down” song. Warren also was featured in X-Pac’s theme, as well as the intro do the late 1990’s edition of WWF Superstars. Triple H’s “My Time” was also performed by Warren.

Warren performed at WrestleMania 14, with a controversial rendition of America The Beautiful, in addition to playing Shawn Michaels to the ring for the main event. Warren would go on to lead the band Bro-Kin, and contribute several songs to TNA Wrestling events.

His obituary reads as follows:

Christopher P. Warren of Valley Cottage, NY, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the age 49. Christopher was born in Huntington, Long Island, NY on May 27, 1967 to Christopher J. and Barbara Warren.He was employed by Local 638 NYC as a Steam Fitter for many years. Music was his passion. He was very artistic and was a singer for the band Bro-kin.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Barbara Spector, his three brothers, Steven (Lena) Spector, Andrew (Jill) Spector and Danny (Margit) Spector and his sister, Laura Spector. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

“Christopher was very well liked and will be greatly missed by all that knew him”.

He was predeceased by his father, Christopher J. Warren and step father, Paul Spector.

Visiting hours will be Friday, June 17 from 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 9 pm at the Joseph W. Sorce F.H. Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 18 in St. Ann’s Church, 16 Jefferson Ave., Nyack, NY. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.

Joseph W. Sorce F. H. Inc.

 

Triple H, Shawn Michaels & “X-Pac” Sean Waltman commented on Warren’s passing:

 

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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