Source: WrestlingINC
Tokyo Sports has reported New Japan Pro Wrestling President Kaname Tezuka has resigned. Tezuka was only expected to be in the role for an interim perio. Katsuhiko Harada will be the new NJPW President.
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Major New Japan Pro Wrestling Star Leaves Company
Source: WrestlingINC
New Japan Pro Wrestling has taken another hit, as Enuhito is reporting that Kota Ibushi is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling and DDT to be a freelancer.
Ibushi is reportedly leaving because of the physical and mental toll working for the two companies has taken on him. Ibushi is starting a new organization called Ibushi Wrestling Research Institute. He can still work for NJPW and DDT, because he will not be contracted to either.
Ibushi will return from a major neck injury on March 22 at DDT Ryogoku, but officially as a member of IWRI. New Japan has now lost Ibushi, AJ Styles, Doc Gallows, Shinsuke Nakamura and Karl Anderson in recent months.
Kurt Angle Appeared On Duck Dynasty
Kurt Angle appeared last night on a episode of Duck Dynasty. Willie Robertson brought in Kurt to teach his brother Jep’s son River how to wrestle. Kurt ended up refereeing a match between Willie & Jep.
Kurt posted these clips from the show on Instagram:
Lucha Underground Preview: 2/17/16
In this all new episode of “Lucha Underground,” Rey Mysterio Jr. reveals the Cueto family’s hidden history, and for the first time ever in the Boyle Heights Temple, Prince Puma takes on Pentagon Jr. in a legendary battle that will be unforgettable! See who will claim victory as it all ensues Wednesday, February 17th at 8:00PM ET/PT on El Rey Network.
If the El Rey Network is not available in your area, you can watch tonight’s Lucha Underground live online at fuboTV, which allows fans to stream the El Rey Network and also watch their favorite clubs, players, and leagues online, with live sport games streaming to all their favorite devices. You can sign up for fuboTV by clicking here.
Update On Awesome Kong Teasing WWE Return
In the story about Awesome Kong teasing a return to WWE, I noted that she posted some video’s with messages on Instagram teasing a possible return to WWE.
I found a post on Twitter that she states that she doesn’t have an Instagram account, so apparently the Awesome Kong Instagram account is a fake.
She posted the following on Twitter:
Former TNA Knockout Brooke Adams Announces Pregnancy
TNA Knockout Brooke Adams (known in TNA as Brooke, Brooke Tessmacher and Ms. Tessmacher) announced on Instagram that she is pregnant.
There is uncertainty regarding Adams’ status with TNA. She is still listed as an active roster member on the company website, but that doesn’t necessarily mean anything since Austin Aries and Taryn Terrell are still on the page. PWInsider.com says her pregnancy is why she parted ways with the organization ‘several months ago.’ Adams has yet to publicly give a direct answer regarding her TNA status.
GFW Women’s Champion Christina Von Eerie Selling Title Belt On ebay
Source: WrestlingINC
Global Force Wrestling Women’s Champion Christina Von Eerie, who won the title last July in a tournament, is selling the belt on eBay. Von Eerie noted on the auction that she has taken the belt back on a trade from GFW’s Jeff Jarrett in exchange for a newer model with polished nickel plating. The starting bid is $1,995.00 and as of this writing, there are 0 bids. You can bid on the title at this link.
Ken Shamrock VS Royce Gracie At Bellator 149 On 2/19/16, Fan Fest On 2/18/16
MMA Legends Ken Shamrock & Royce Gracie will face each other again on Friday February 19, 2016 at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX live on Spike TV.
Also there will be a Bellator Fan Feast at Dave & Buster’s Thursday, Feb 18 at 8 p.m. CT, with Kurt Angle, Wanderlai Silva, Tito Ortiz, Liam McGeary & Phil Davis.
Fans of all ages are invited to Dave and Buster’s in Houston, TX to meet and receive autographs from some of the greatest and most popular combat sports fighters of all time. Fans will also have the opportunity to win tickets and great prizes, as well as snap a photograph with the Bellator ring girls.
Fan Fest is exclusively for Bellator Nation Members only, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Click here to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. If you are already a member of Bellator Nation you will receive an email invitation to RSVP.
Kurt Angle Set To Wrestle Post-TNA Match Against Rey Mysterio, MMA And Boxing On The Show
Source: WrestlingINC
Kurt Angle may have finished up his pro wrestling dates with TNA, but he’s not retiring, as he’s said many times. As it turns out, he’ll be in the ring rather soon, and against an old foe in Rey Mysterio.
A promotion called UR Fight is putting on a pro wrestling/boxing/grappling/ MMA card that features several former WWE names. Ken Shamrock is advertised to take on Dan Severn in an MMA fight, while Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen are set to grapple. Roy Jones Jr will also box on the show…against a fan.
The show takes place March 20 from the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. The show will be broadcast on IPPV.
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