Category: Wrestling News

Final WWE Royal Rumble Betting Odds

The final Royal Rumble betting odds are in and there have been some major shift, even in a championship match.

Kalisto is now favored to regain the United States Championship over rival Alberto Del Rio. The two have played hot potato with the title belt over the past month.

Triple H, who was already a favorite in the Royal Rumble match, also jumped out to a huge favorite. Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar and Bray Wyatt still round out the top four.

The way a betting line works is that if you take the under (-170), you have to bet $170 to yield $100. If you take the over (+150), a $100 bet would earn you $150.

Royal Rumble Match
Wrestlers vs. The Field, must be a participant

Triple H (-1700) vs. (+800)
Roman Reigns (+1500) vs. (-4500)
Brock Lesnar (+1500) vs. (-4500)
Bray Wyatt (+2500) vs. (-7500)
Sheamus (+10000) vs. (-50000)
Braun Strowman (+10000) vs. (-50000)
Ryback (+12500) vs. (-62500)
Dolph Ziggler (+12500) vs. (-62500)
Chris Jericho (+12500) vs. (-62500)
Big Show (+20000) vs. (-100000)
Big E (+20000) vs. (-100000)
Curtis Axel (+20000) vs. (-100000)
Luke Harper (+20000) vs. (-100000)
Erick Rowan (+20000) vs. (-100000)
Kofi Kingston (+20000) vs. (-100000)
Stardust (+20000) vs. (-100000)

All Wagers have action, wrestlers vs. the field

Triple H (-1500) vs. (+700)
Daniel Bryan (+4000) vs. (-16000)
Kevin Owens (+12500) vs. (-6250)
AJ Styles (+12500) vs. (-6250)
Undertaker (+12500) vs. (-6250)
Finn Balor (+12500) vs. (-6250)
The Rock (+15000) vs. (-75000)
Rusev (+15000) vs. (-75000)
Cesaro (+15000) vs. (-75000))
Sami Zayn (+15000) vs. (-75000)
Jack Swagger (+15000) vs. (-75000)
Randy Orton (+15000) vs. (-75000)
Alberto Del Rio (+30000) vs (-999999)
Samoa Joe (+30000) vs (-999999)
Erick Rowan (+30000) vs (-999999)
Heath Slater (+30000) vs (-999999)
Kane (+30000) vs (-999999)
Tyler Breeze (+30000) vs (-999999)
Adam Rose (+30000) vs (-999999)
Bo Dallas (+30000) vs (-999999)
Curtis Axel (+30000) vs (-999999)
D-Von (+30000) vs (-999999)
Alex Riley (+30000) vs (-999999)

Intercontinental Championship
Last Man Standing
Dean Ambrose (c) (-4500) vs. Kevin Owens (+1500)

Divas Championship
Charlotte (c) (-4500) vs. Becky Lynch (+1500)

WWE Tag Team Championship
New Day (c) (-4500) vs. Usos (+1500)

United States Championship
Kalisto (-27500 vs. Alberto Del Rio (c) (+1250)

Four Way Tag Royal Rumble Qualifier
Mark Henry & Jack Swagger (-2450) vs. Dudley Boyz (+1500) vs. vs. Darren Young &Damien Sandow (+4000) vs. The Ascension (+4000)

Video: Bullet Club Does Curtain Call At ROH Live Event

As most reports have made it almost a given that AJ Styles and fellow “Bullet Club” members are on their way to the WWE as soon as Sunday’s Royal Rumble, AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows along with the Young Bucks had a special moment at tonight’s ROH live event in Duluth, GA.

The five met in the middle of the ring and shared an embrace while ‘too sweeting’ each other. Matt Jackson posted a video on Twitter with the hashtag #CurtainCall.

Austin Aries Tweets About NXT Debut

After his debut at Friday night’s NXT taping, Austin Aries took to his Twitter account to share his feelings and thank supporters.

Updated Statement From AJ Styles Agent On TNA Situation

In an update on the situation between TNA and the WWE-bound AJ Styles, Styles’ agent and lawyer Bill Behrens issued the following statement to PWInsider:

No contract was ever finalized nor signed by the parties.
That I would need to be involved in the contract process was known by TNA prior to my involvement and understood by them.

TNA and its 1st lawyer did not present in a timely fashion a contract that accurately reflected previous discussions at all. That created great concern tied to past experiences. In that time and prior there was other interest and there were other firm offers on the table and other discussions.

TNA was aware of other interest and various conflicts. TNA was aware a final contract was required. It was creating that contract and controlled that timetable. Too much time passed early on. Other things came into play. No contract was ever finalized with TNA.

To suggest I make any decision for my clients is to misunderstand my role and diminish the role each talent has in making their own decisions, and insults the talent in the process.

Chris Jericho Takes Shot At TNA Over AJ Styles Situation

Chris Jericho posted the social media meme Friday night on Instagram

SURPRISE!!

A photo posted by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on

Huge ROH / TNA Star Debuts At Tonight’s NXT Tapings

Former ROH and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries made his WWE NXT debut at tonight’s TV tapings from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The debut should air on the March 2nd episode.

Aries was introduced in the ring by NXT General Manager William Regal. As Aries was making his way out, he was attacked by Baron Corbin and destroyed, so that appears to be his first NXT feud.

TNA Says They Had A Deal With A.J. Styles

TNA Impact Wrestling has issued the following statement. It should be noted and we can confirm through AJ Styles management that he denies the claim

AJ Styles has always been synonymous with TNA and TNA synonymous with AJ Styles. AJ helped build the foundation of IMPACT WRESTLING, and his phenomenal body of work lives in our rich history – something we are very proud of.

In the last few weeks, rumors have swirled about AJ Styles, his future and TNA Wrestling. Fans have asked for the status and wrestling media have made numerous inquiries.

For the past several months, AJ and TNA were involved in serious discussions to bring him back home to TNA. Creative discussions escalated and two additional wrestlers, Drew Hankinson and Chad Allegra, were enthusiastically added.

These discussions culminated on December 14th in Nashville, Tenn., where all attended a meeting at Dixie Carter’s home. A handshake and written deal between AJ, Drew, Chad and TNA was agreed upon and signed by all. Start dates were determined, creative decided, merchandise designed and plane tickets purchased.

Over the Christmas holiday, and after the lawyers finalized the long form agreement, all communication with TNA stopped.

AJ’s lawyer contacted TNA and stated the wrestlers had changed their mind and would not be honoring their commitment to TNA.

WWE Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee Names Leaked

While Sting is the only announced inductee for the 2016 Hall of Fame class so far – WhatCulture Wrestling has posted the video below with a list of five other inductees that they say a respected source close to the WWE has given to them.

AJ styles is finally coming to WWE 

 AJ Styles is finally coming to WWE, according to PWInsider. Styles is set to begin his run with WWE this week as he will be at the Royal Rumble on Sunday, RAW in Miami and then the SmackDown tapings in Tampa 

Jim Ross Returning To Pro Wrestling As Lead Announcer For NJPW On AXS TV

It was announced on Tuesday that WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross will be doing play-by-play for “New Japan Pro Wrestling” on AXS TV alongside NJPW veteran and former UFC star Josh Barnett beginning March 4.
“This opportunity to work with AXS TV is attractive on many fronts,” Ross told FOX Sports.com. “The travel won’t be weekly but approximately 8-10 trips to Los Angeles in a year’s time. While there, in a two-day, voice-over session, we will hammer out up to six shows. I’m happy OKC now has non-stop flights to LAX.”

“For me, the New Japan Pro Wrestling business philosophy reminds me of my earlier years in wrestling. I’ve had numerous other offers, some serious and others just flirting to return to TV Wrestling broadcasting but none have had the appeal that AXS TV offered me. We think my style will fit the NJPW in-ring presentation well. We’ll know that conclusively in early March. Plus, AXS TV and I discussed other potential projects outside NJPW.”

“I’m very excited about this opportunity to get off the bench and get back in the game,” he added. “My tank is far from empty. The social media feedback, especially on Twitter, regarding the possibility that I might get back behind the mic for some pro wrestling has been nothing short of spectacular. I’ve been touched by the genuine outpouring of support from fans who have been supporters of mine for years.”

The show is broadcast at 9 p.m. ET.