Category: Wrestling News

Wrestling Legend Tommy Gilbert Passed Away

Tommy Gilbert, the patriarch of the Gilbert wrestling family passed away Thanksgiving morning at the age of 75. Tommy was the father of Doug and the late Eddie Gilbert. Tommy was a star in the Memphis wrestling territory for years, he also worked for other Southern wrestling territories like Continental, Florida and Puerto Rico’s WWC. He won several titles, including the Florida Heavyweight Championship and the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship, as well as many Tag Team championships.

Wrestling News Blog would like to give our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Here are tweets from Tommy’s son Doug and from Jerry “The King” Lawler on his passing:

Survivor Series Predictions 

Tonight one of the biggest PPV’s of the year WWE Survivor Series takes place live from Alanta and live on the WWE Network at 5PT/8ET

Here’s a look at the card for tonight’s event WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Final: TBD VS TBD

Divas Championship: (C) Charlotte VS Paige

The Brothers of Destruction (Kane & The Undertaker) VS 2 members of The Wyatt Family

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final: Roman Reigns VS Alberto Del Rio

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-final:Dean Ambrose VS Kevin Owens

Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match: TBA VS TBA

Dolph Ziggler VS Tyler Breeze w/Summer Ray
Now here are our picks for tonight

Ed’s picks: Breeze def Ziggler, Brothers of Destruction def the Wyatt family, Charlotte def Paige, Ambrose def Owens, Reigns def Del Rio And reigns def Ambrose becoming the new champion

Trevor’s picks: Ziggler, Brothers of Destruction, Charlotte, Owens, Reigns over both Del Rio and Owens thus becoming champion 


John’s picks: Tyler Breeze, Charlotte, Wyatt Family, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Reigns wins WWE World Heavyweight Title


Vanessa’s picks: Breeze over Ziggler, Brothers of Destruction over Wyatt family, Charlotte over Paige, Ambrose over Owens, Reigns over Del Rio and Reigns becomes new champion by defeating Ambrose 

As noted there should be a traditional survivor series tag match but no participates have been named.

It seems like everyone here at WNB is on the same page with the exception of two matches. What about you guys? Let us know your predictions in the comments.

WWE issues statement on ISIS threat at survivor series (updated)

6:55pm PST Triple H confirms survivor series will still happen Sunday 

According to Wrestling Inc this morning hactivist group Anonymous uncovered information today about other upcoming attacks planned by ISIS, following their attacks last week in Paris, France that left 130 people dead.

The only US target listed was this Sunday’s WWE Survivor series from Alanta. 

WWE officials had this to say about the potential threat” WWE Survivor Series is currently scheduled as planned while we investigate the matter with federal, state and local authorities.”
It should be noted that although there were threats found the event isn’t 100% confirmed

However The local CBS affiliate in Atlanta reports that the FBI is taking the threat very seriously. They issued this statement to Action 2 News:
“The FBI is aware of reports of an alleged threat that includes an Atlanta, Georgia venue and event. While we take all threats seriously, we do not have specific or credible information of an attack at this time. We have, however, made the proper notifications as we continue to work closely with our law enforcement and private sector partners to keep our community safe.”

They are staying very close to the situation. There’s also a possibility that survivor series may be rescheduled. More updates to come

Paragon Pro Wrestling Leaving POP TV

On the heels of TNA announcing it’s move to POP TV, Paragon Pro Wrestling has announced that it’s leaving POP TV.

PPW announced that their final broadcast on POP TV will be Saturday, November 21st. Starting November 19th PPW can be seen on Tuff TV at 12:00 midnight ET. Other networks include Fight Net, Yoo Too America, Dish Network and WADL TV in Detroit.

PPW posted the following statement on Facebook:

John Cena set to host new reality TV show: American Grit 

  When it was announced that John Cena would be taking some time off from WWE, some rejoiced while others were bummed. The question remained why? Was it an injury? Exhaustion? Personal issues?

Well now thanks to a tweet from the man himself we have the answer. “This just in I’m honored to host the new reality competition series #AmericanGrit – guiding 16 men & women as we work together to face a variety of military and survival-themed challenges. Coming soon to FOX!” 

 This is some exciting news. Cena has always showed his love and respect for the military so em announcement like this hardly comes as a surprise.

It’ll be interesting to see how the show plays out and if the show can do well based on just Cena’s star power alone, more over if the WWE will gain a new audience because of the show. Either way it’s a smart business move.

TNA Impact Wrestling Moving To Tuesday Nights On POP TV

TNA has announced that Impact Wrestling will debut on POP TV, the former TV Guide Channel, beginning Tuesday, January 5th at 9PM ET/PT.

POP TV will premiere Impact Wrestling with a live 2-hour, action-packed broadcast on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016, and the show will continue to air every Tuesday night at 9PM ET/PT.

“Pop’s enthusiasm for our partnership and the network’s fan focus is a perfect fit for our company,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “Wrestling has always been at the forefront of pop culture with the most passionate loyal fan base. We’re thrilled to be in business with Pop and to bring IMPACT WRESTLING to more than 80 million homes.’

 

Ric Flair says nobody asked him about the Charlotte and Paige segment 

 WrestlingInc.com is reporting that the nature boy Ric Flair apparently had no idea that the controversial segment that took place between his daughter WWE Divas champion Charlotte and Paige this past Monday was even going to happen.

In a segment that involved Paige making a joke about the passing of Reid Flair, caused a lot of waves and it also brought the hall of famer to tears. Ric mentioned on his Woo  nation podcast that he was never approached about the idea by anyone within the company before the segment took place nor afterwards.

Flair mentioned that his daughter Ashley (Charlotte’s real name) was probably to scared to say a thing. He continued by saying ““Obviously I have an opinion, but I’m afraid to voice it because I don’t want anything to affect Ashley’s career,I know that Hunter and Stephanie and Michael Hayes have her back. I don’t think she feels she’s comfortable enough to say ‘no’ to anything yet, she’s only been up there three-months”

He also states that just because Charlotte is the champion it doesn’t mean she could just say no. They can and will get rid of anyone. He described the situation being like a pressure cooker.  “If you’re asked to do something, that’s pretty much the way things operate up there. Everybody walks on pins and needles. Just because you’re the champ, doesn’t mean you say no. It’s a very sensitive issue, it’s very new. I know her mom is on fire. I’m not going out on a limb to say what I think.”

Flair clearly was unhappy about the situation but also added that he knows Hayes and Hunter would never do anything to intentionally hurt Charlotte. He went on to say “I don’t think it would’ve made a difference. . If they ask you to do something, what is she going to say? ‘No, I quit?,”

He ended by mentioning that he will indeed be in attendance at Survivor Series this Sunday so it’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out.

WWE Divas champion Charlotte makes her match with Paige at Survivor Series official 

 On the November 16th edition of Monday Night Raw the show closed with one of the most intense contract signings in history and what it made it all the more ground breaking is that it involved two women.

Things got pretty personal between the Divas Champion Charlotte and Challanger Paige who will meet each other in the ring this Sunday at Survivor Series.

Antics were questioned and friendship was thrown out the window. However what everyone is taking about today are the comments made about Charlotte’s late brother Reid. During the contact singing Paige said “your baby brother didn’t have much fight in him did he”?

Those comments sent the champion into a rage and an all out brawl broke loose. Charlotte was so upset that she didn’t even get to sign the contract.

Now thanks to Backstage fallout there’s video of the champ signing the contract and the match is now official.

Whether this segment was something you loved or hated one thing is for sure, people are now invested. This match matters and with all of those elements Paige and Charlotte are sure to have a barn burner this Sunday.’

ROH Leaving Destination America

Ring of Honor announced today that they will be leaving Destination America at the end of this month and will debut on COMET television channel beginning December 2nd. ROH will still air on all Sinclair Broadcasting stations.

WWE Hall Of Famer Nick Bockwinkel Passed Away On Saturday

WWE Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel passed away on Saturday night at the age of 80. Sorry we are late posting this. We here at Wrestling News Blog would like to pass along our condolences to Nick’s family and friends.

Below are some Tweets on the passing of Nick Bockwinkel from WWE, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Edge (Adam Copeland), Triple H and Jim Ross: