Category: Wrestling News

NWA President Reportedly Meets With Spike TV Officials

Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that NWA President Bruce Tharpe, who also works a heel manager in New Japan Pro Wrestling, recently meet with Spike TV officials in New York City about trying to get one of the world’s oldest pro wrestling brands on the network.

Spike TV officials have stated that there is some interest in bringing back pro wrestling to the network but nothing is on the table right now, for any wrestling promotion.

Spike TV is trying to run shows that have more appeal to woman than pro wrestling does. Tharpe is looking at other options to bring NWA to TV.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Lucha Underground Announced Season 2

Lucha Underground announced on Twitter that their second season will begin sometime in 2016 on the El Rey Network.

WWE Confirms Injury To Sting At Night Of Champions – Sting At RAW Tonight?

It appears that Sting suffered an injury last night at WWE’s Night of Champions. PWInsider reports that talk going around WWE is that it was a neck or spinal injury but that has not been confirmed.

WWE posted the following today to confirm an injury to Sting at Night of Champions:

“Sting reportedly sustained an injury Sunday night during his WWE World Heavyweight Title Match against champion Seth Rollins. Check back with WWE.com for more details and updates on Sting’s condition following Night of Champions.”

PWInsider reports that Sting is scheduled to be at tonight’s RAW from Laredo but it’s believed he won’t be booked in a physical role if he is used.

Referee Earl Hebner To Be Inducted Into TNA Hall Of Fame

TNA announced on their website, impactwrestling.com, that longtime WWE nad TNA referee Earl Hebner will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame. Hebner becomes the first referee inducted into the Hall of Fame of nay major professional wrestling promotion.

Hebner’s Hall of Fame induction will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 during the road To Bound For Glory Tour Event in Salem, VA, the night before TNA’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view. Hebner is the most famous referee in professional wrestling. He will be inducted by TNA Senior Producer and Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan.

On Sunday, Oct. 4, during TNA’s biggest night of the year, the Bound For Glory pay-per-view event, a special segment will be dedicated to Earl’s TNA Hall of Fame induction and will feature career highlights and portions of his induction ceremony from the previous night.

“Earl Hebner is not only one of the most recognizable personalities in professional wrestling, his passion for the sport, in-ring management skills, and ability to entertain audiences has set the standard by which all professional wrestling referees are measured,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “It is an honor to have Earl as part of the TNA family and as the newest member of the illustrious TNA Hall of Fame.”

“When I received the call from John Gaburick (TNA’s Executive Vice President of Television and Talent Relations) and he told me I am being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame, I was stunned and my eyes welled up with tears,” said Hebner. “I’ve been working for 37 years for this incredible honor. It is rare for a referee in any sport to be recognized in this way, and I am proud TNA is recognizing me as the first referee to ever be inducted into a professional wrestling Hall of Fame.”

Could The Rock be a soon to be dad? 

WWE.com is reporting that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian are expecting a baby, according to reports from Us Weekly and Radar Online.

The People’s Champ and Hashian met while filming “The Game Plan” in 2006. If the reports are true, congratulations to The Great One!

ROH Gains International TV Deal

It was announced that Ring of Honor (ROH) has gained a TV deal in France on Team 21. The press release touted the likes of The Bullet Club, The Briscoe’s, Jay Lethal, Moose and ACH. The show starts this Friday.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Jeff Jarrett No Longer A Minority Owner In TNA

PWInsider reports that the recent deal that saw Jeff Jarrett return to TV storylines in TNA included Dixie Carter buying Jarrett out of his minority ownership of TNA. The deal also included Jarrett’s Hall of Fame induction, promotion for Global Force Wrestling and GFW having the rights to book TNA talents.

PWInsider notes that the Jarrett deal was put together just a few days before the Jarretts cut their Impact Wrestling promo back in June. The deal was precipitated by TNA and allows for both sides to part ways on good terms. Dixie and parent company Panda Energy get complete ownership of the company while Jarrett gets bought out and receives some perks for GFW. TNA can now make any moves they want without having to worry about Jarrett’s minority shares coming back to get in the way.

Source: PWInsider via WrestlingINC.com

GFW Announces First International TV Deal

Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling issued the following:

Boulder International to distribute TV programming

Sept. 14, 2015 – NASHVILLE – Global Force Wrestling has signed an international TV distribution deal with London-based sales and production house Boulder Creek International (BCI), which will make GFW’s “Amped” programs available beginning in November.

BCI has made a name for itself producing such programming as Wild Spirits, Wild Spirits H2O, Wild Surf and Better Than 4 and broadcast in more than 100 countries worldwide. Amongst its catalogue of documentaries, sports, music, comedy and lifestyle shows; International, Revolution Series Track Cycling, The Go Big  Project, Street Velodrome and Cape-to-Cape Australia.

“We are thrilled to continue our international growth and partner with BCI, an industry leader that inherently understands our product, brand vision and ultimately our fans,” GFW founder and CEO Jeff Jarrett said. “We look forward to BCI helping us bring a variety of entertainment properties to our fans around the world.”

Matt Jeschelnik, managing director of BCI is excited to be associated with the GFW brand.

“I have always wanted to work with Jeff,” Jeschelnik said. ” I admire his business acumen and his ability to make truly entertaining content. I am delighted that Jeff has chosen BCI to distribute GFW, and look forward to announcing our broadcast partners.”

The next GFW Amped tapings at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas take place on Oct. 23. Champions will be decided in all four divisions- NEX*GEN, Women’s, Tag Team and Global (heavyweight). Among those scheduled to appear are Nick Aldis, Bobby Roode, Chris Mordetzky, PJ Black, Jigsaw, Reno SCUM, the Bollywood Boyz, Christina Von Eerie and “Bullet Babe” Amber Gallows.

Hulk Hogan Gets New Spokesman Gig

FanPicks.com issued a statement today announcing that they have named Hulk Hogan as their Official Spokesman.

FanPicks.com is a fantasy sport industry leader, offering many options for one day fantasy league cash money games. The site offers major sports like Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey as well as collegiate basketball and football. In addition MMA, Golf and Racing are also offered.

Hulk Hogan said: “I am looking forward to connecting with all my Hulkamaniacs during some of the biggest games of the year and at upcoming Fan Pick live events in the near future.”

Look for free $$ promotions by using promo code Hulk25 and join Hulk in all the fun at fanpicks.com.

Breaking News: Bayley vs Sasha Banks in an ironman match at the next NXT takeover 

  You read the title correctly folks. It was just announced that newly cowned NXT women’s champion Bayley will defend her title against Sasha Banks in a 30 minute ironman match in the main event at the next NXT takeover special airing October 7th on the WWE NETWORK.

This will be the first ever ironman match featuring women in the history of WWE. For those unfamiliar with how ironman matches work the competitor with the most pinfall or submission victories at the end of the 30 minute mark will be declared the winner of the match.

 

If you watched Bayley vs Sasha Banks from NXT takeover Brooklyn you know that their next encounter will be one for the ages especially with a time frame of 30 mins!

Honestly guys this is a monumental moment for fans and supporters of Womens wrestling and it proves that the Divas Revolution is in full effect. I’m completely overcome with emotion right now and trust me when I say you’re not going to want to miss this moment in history
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)