The Rock appeared on ESPN Sports Center this morning to promote his new film Hercules. The Rock said it’s possible that he would return to a WWE ring. Rock also discussed Lebron James returning to Cleveland. You can see a portion of the interview at this link.
F4WOnline reports that UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey won’t be appearing at WWE’s SummerSlam this year. Rousey wanted to get her whole ‘4 Horsewomen’ group on WWE TV but WWE only wanted her.
UFC President Dana White doesn’t want any UFC fighters appearing on WWE programming.
Source: Wrestling Inc & F4WOnline:
Kurt Angle wants to talk with Willow.
Last week Rhino made his return & Gored his friend Bully Ray & aligned himself with EC3, Rockstar Spud & Dixie Carter. How did this come together? Rhino & Bully will meet face-to-face.
TNA Tag Team Championship: (C) The Wolves VS Magnus & Bram
X-Division Championship: (C) Sanada VS Austin Aries
TNA Knockouts Championship: (C) Gail Kim VS Angelina Love VS Madison Rayne VS Brittany
TNA World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender 20 Man Battle Royal:
Kurt Angle confirmed on Jim Ross’ podcast The Ross Report that his TNA contract expires on September 21st this year. Angle said TNA has offered him a new deal but he hasn’t signed it because his next contract will probably be his last & he wants to consider his options. Angle said he thinks he will be able to wrestle again in October.
Sanada has signed a joint contract with TNA & Wrestle-1.
Wrestle-1 announced today in Japan that Sanada has signed a deal with TNA but will still make appearances for Wrestle-1 in Japan as well.
It is being reported on the inter webs that according to fans it attendance at the “WWE LIVE” show in Toronto CA today, professional wrestler Santino Marella (real name Anthony Carelli) announced his retirement. Santino was billed as Italian but really is Canadian. According to fans Marella came out and said he’s suffered his third neck injury and he’s sorry he can’t preform anymore but is proud to be Canadian.
Santino Marella made his debut in 2003 as a fan in the crowd who challenged the late Umaga for the IC title and actually ended up winning the title with a little help from Bobby Lashly
He was a face his entire time with the WWE & served predominately as a comedic relief. One of his most memorable moments was his “Santina” persona who just so happened to win the very first “Miss Wrestlemania battle royal” at Wrestlemania 25
On behalf of everyone here at DTRTwrestling we would like to wish Santino all the best and thank him for the memories.
Are you a fan of Santino and are you saddened by the news? What is your favorite Santino moment? Let us know.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Former TNA X-Division Champion Petey Williams announced on Twitter this week that he is retiring from pro wrestling. Willams was signed by TNA in 2004 & left TNA in 2009. He has only made a few appearances in TNA since then. His last match will be against former TNA Star Chris Sabin at a XICW event in Clinton Township, Michigan today.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that there has been talk of reuniting Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose as The Shield in late 2015 or 2016. The thought is that they could bring them together every few years like DX.
Renee Young has been promoted & has officially joined the WWE Superstars commentary team.
Former TNA Knockout Rosita(Thea Trinidad) has been used on WWE TV several times lately as one of Adam Rose’s Rosebuds. It’s likely WWE will be signing her soon.
Kurt Angle the new Executive Director of Impact Wrestling has promised a special Red, White & Blue Throwdown.
TNA World Heavyweight Championship: Eric Young VS (C) Lashley
Tables Match: EC3 vs Bully Ray
Knockouts Championship: (C) Angelina Love VS Gail Kim
Bobby Roode is officially back after MVP was removed from power. Is it time for Roode to begin his climb back into World title contention?
Thank you to the wrestling God’s above!
Upon further observation the WWE has decided to reinstate diva Emma. The news hit the inter webs nearly 3 hours ago that she had been released but now it’s a whole different story as being reported on wwe.com
I’m so happy right now that I feel like braking out in full blown Emmalution. Thank you WWE for making the right call.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91
Wrestling News Blog 