Could big news be coming soon for Global Force Wrestling? Jeff Jarrett has posted a series of tweets about trying to work out a deal. Jarrett says a deal is coming together and it’s in legals hands. It appeared last night that the deal may have been dead but Jarret tweeted this morning that there was a huge turnaround and things are heading in the right direction. Below are Jarrett’s series of tweets:
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Lucha Underground Preview: 6/24/15
This week’s episode is titled “Death vs. The Dragon.”
Cueto sets a rematch between Superfly and Sexy Star.
Aerostar, The Mack, Marty “The Moth” Martinez, Cage and Pentagon Jr. compete in a 5-Way Aztec Medallion match.
Drago and Mil Muertes fight for a spot in Ultima Lucha
“Nature Boy” Buddy Landel Passed Away
Wrestling legend “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel passed away after he was in a car accident. Landel was just 53 years old.
Landel was was in a serious car accident over the weekend, but later left the hospital against medical advice sometime on Sunday. Sources told Wrestling Observer that Landel claimed he was “feeling bad” and went to sleep. He was later found by his wife in their home, and he had died.
Source: Inquisitr
WWE issued the following statement on their website:
“WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of William Ansor, aka “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel.
Landel made hus in-ring debut in 1979, performing in regional promotions before signing in 1985 with NWA’s Jim Crockett Promotions. With flowing blond locks, glittering robes and WWE Hall of Famer J.J. Dillion in his corner, Landel set his sights on then-NWA World Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Though he left Crockett Promotions by the end of the year, Landel left his mark, defeating Terry Taylor at Starrcade 1985 to capture the NWA National Championship.
Landel continued to compete in various promotion in Tennesee and Alabama, then returned to NWA in 1990 to face off with Flair in a “Battle of the Nature Boys,” before moving on to compete in Smoket Mountain Wrestling. He also made brief appearances in WWE in 1995 and 1996.
WWE extend it’s condolences to Landel’s family, friends and fans.”
We here at Wrestling News Blog would also like to extend our condolences Landel’s family.
TNA Star Done With The Company
It appears that TNA star Gunner is done with the company. He wrote on Twitter that he would like to thank all the fans, the guys he worked with in TNA and is now taking bookings.
ROH Best In The World Results: 6/19/15
Donovan Dijak w/Truth Martini VS Mark Briscoe w/ODB: Winner – Mark Briscoe
ACH & Matt Sydal VS The Decade w/Colby Corino: Winner – The Decade
Silas Young VS Dalton Castle w/His Boys: Winner – Dalton Castle
C&C Wrestle Factory VS War Machine: Winner – War Machine
#1 Contender Match: Michael Elgin VS Moose w/Veda Scott & Stokely Hathaway VS Roderick Strong: Winner – Roderick Strong – Strong and Moose shook hands, which Stokely encouraged, but Veda was livid. Moose was going to spear Veda but Cedric came out with a wrench and laid out Moose and Stokely
The Bullet Club (AJ Styles & The Young Bucks) VS The Kingdom w/Maria Kanellis: Winner – The Bullet Club – Maria had to be carried to the back because The Bullet Club nailed her with superkicks during the match.
ROH Tag Team Championship: (C) The Addiction VS reDRagon: Winner – The Addiction
Battle of the Belts – ROH World Champion VS ROH World Television Champion: (World Champion) Jay Briscoe VS (TV Champion) Jay Lethal w/House of Truth): Winner – Jay Lethal to retain ROH World TV Title and win ROH World Title
Former TNA Announcer Coming To GFW?
It has been confirmed, former TNA announcer and merchandise guy Don West is coming to work for Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling. GFW tweeted and posted the following video:
Goldust Shares Eulogy For His Dad Dusty Rhodes
Earlier we posted Stardust (Cody Rhodes/Runnels) eulogy for his dad Dusty Rhodes (Virgil Runnels) that he shared on Twitter. Now below is Goldust (Dustin Rhodes/Runnels) eulogy for his dad Dusty that he shared on Twitter:
WWE Reportedly interested in UFC’s Jessamyn Duke
The Latest rumor of the rumor mill has me geeking out like no other.
It is being reported on various news sites but more noteably the Wrestling News Observer that people within the WWE are interested in women’s Batemweight fighter Jessamyn “the Gun” Duke
The feeling is that Triple H believes that the success Ronda Rousey has had in the UFC and even in her WrestleMania appearance for the WWE proves that women can main event or at least be a more important factor to the business.
It is being said that not only does the WWE have intrest in Duke but they also have ideas already written out for her. For what it’s worth the WWE has already started their own version of the 4Horsewomen which includes Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley and Becky Lynch. The original 4horsewomen was a fan proclaimed idea that took the MMA world by storm that includes Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir
It’s said that if the WWE does indeed sign Jessamyn it would be as a contestant in diva search a reality based competition where the next WWE diva is chosen essentially based off looks and skill to go with it.
All of this is just hear say at the moment but it is something to think about. Jessamyn is currently 1-2 in the UFC having lost her last two fights with a professional record of 3-2.
Jessamyn Duke’s next opponent will be Elizabeth Phillips whom she defeated once before as an amateur. The bout is scheduled to take place July 25th at UFC fight night in Chicago. Jessamyn will be returning to the cage after a year being out with a hand injury and waiting to get the call back
Wether this happens are not it should be noted that Duke does have a love and respect for the business so I think she would make a great fit to the roster. Only time will tell but for now the octagon is where you’ll see her
You can follow Jessamyn on Twitter @jessamynduke she’s awesome I promise.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Stardust Shares Eulogy for his dad Dusty Rhodes
The life of pro wrestling legend “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes was celebrated at a private function in Tampa on Wednesday. His family released the following statement:
“On behalf of the entire Runnels family, we are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support from Dusty’s colleagues and fans around the world. Dusty had a positive impact on so many people and his legacy will never be forgotten. Our family appreciates that you continue to respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
Tributes for the American Dream have been popping up every where since last Thursday from fellow wrestlers and fans alike.
However one in particular couldn’t be more fitting. Dusty’s son WWE’s Stardust (Cody Rhodes) took to Twitter to share his beautiful words on his father. You can read eulogy here
Grab some tissues you’re going to need them
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Lucha Underground Preview: 6/17/15
There will only be one match on tonight’s episode of Lucha Underground. Last week Dario Cueto announced that this week that Johnny Mundo will face Prince Puma in a match that will last the entire show and who ever has the most pinfalls or submission will be the Lucha Underground Champion.
Lucha Underground Championship – Iron Man Match: (C) Prince Puma VS Johnny Mundo
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