Category: Wrestling News

Ronda Rousey Documentary Finally Being Released Next Week

Lionsgate will release a new documentary on UFC Hall of Famer and WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey next Tuesday, November 19.

You can see the trailer for “The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father’s Eyes” above. The documentary will be available for digital streaming and on-demand, and has a runtime of 106 minutes.

The special was written and directed by former WBC International Light Middleweight boxing champion Gary Stretch. UFC President Dana White and several fighters, including Randy Couture, are featured, along with Gene LeBell.

This project was first announced back in late 2014, by Wrekin Hill Entertainment, and was then announced to be shown in theaters in 2016. It was then announced for a delayed theatrical release in 2017, but it looks like that never happened. A screening in Hollywood did take place in late 2016. It appears Lionsgate may have acquired the rights from Wrekin Hill, and are finally releasing the documentary on digital platforms.

Below is the synopsis for the doc:

“When Ronda Rousey became the first female UFC champion, she achieved more than athletic glory—she realized her late father’s belief that she would make her greatest dreams come true. The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father’s Eyes follows Ronda’s inspiring journey to superstardom, weaving revealing interviews with dynamic fight footage to create a portrait of a remarkable and fearless woman who overcame all odds to become a symbol of strength, hope, and female empowerment.”

Rousey is currently on a hiatus from WWE, but is appearing on the current season of Total Divas. She has been rumored for an upcoming return to the WWE storylines but there’s no word yet on when that might happen.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Matt Sydal Abruptly Leaves Match After Suffering Injury At Evolve 139

Matt Sydal reportedly left during his match against Leon Ruff tonight at Evolve 139 because of an undisclosed injury.

According to Evolve founder Gabe Sapolsky, Sydal was receiving treatment after he left his match minutes in.

Sapolsky tweeted, “Matt Sydal is receiving treatment in back. He will be ok.”

One user tweeted that Leon Ruff hit Sydal the wrong way with a move. Sydal then got up, rolled out of the ring, and went in the back. The referee followed him and deemed that he couldn’t continue.

The user’s full tweet, “Leon Ruff seemingly hit him the wrong way with a move. He got up, rolled out of the ring and walked to the back. Ref went after him..and said he couldn’t continue and that was it.”

Matt Sydal wrestled in WWE as Evan Bourne from 2008 to 2014. He also wrestled in ROH and Impact Wrestling.

https://twitter.com/BookItGabe/status/1193325571750682626

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Source: Wrestling Inc.

OVW Wrestling To Air Live On YouTube Starting Tonight

OVW Wrestling has announced that the boss has spoken, and according to the boss/owner Al Snow, OVW’s weekly show will air live starting tonight  at 8 pm ET. on their YouTube Channel.

Former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn/Celeste Bonin Wins Title In South Africa

Slamforce Africa took place earlier today at the University of Pretoria in Pretoria, South Africa where former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn (aka Celeste Bonin) became the first Slamforce Africa Women’s Champion. This was the promotion’s first event, which streamed on FITE.

Kaitlyn faced off against newly signed Impact Knockout Katie Forbes and South African wrestler Black Widow.

Kaitlyn retired from wrestling in 2014, then returned to the indies in 2017.

After being away from WWE for over four years, she returned at the 2018 Mae Young Classic where she defeated Kavita Devi in the first round, then lost to Mia Yim in the second round.

On Twitter, she wrote, “First ever #SlamForceAfrica Women’s champion. What a night.”

https://twitter.com/TheKatieForbes/status/1188400913163149312

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https://twitter.com/CelesteBonin/status/1188510857640267781

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Master P Getting Into The Pro Wrestling Business With House Of Glory Ownership

Rapper and multi-millionaire entrepreneur Master P has announced that he is the new owner of the House of Glory indie wrestling promotion.

P, who appeared for WCW during the 1999 feud between the No Limit Soldiers and the West Texas Rednecks, announced today that he is taking over HOG, which is the New York City indie fed that was launched in 2012, ran by The Amazing Red and Brian XL.

The No Limit boss and head of the Miller family issued a warning to WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, as seen in the new Instagram video below.

“And we’re getting into wrestling! I’m just telling y’all,” Master P told a TMZ reporter while promoting his new ‘Miller’s Family Treasures’ lifestyle reality TV show. “Vince McMahon, you in trouble, cause I’m about to take over wrestling.”

He continued, “Taking hip-hop to a whole different league. HOG – House of Glory Wrestling. I’m hiring all the top wrestlers, come over here. WWE, come over here to us.”

The caption on the video reads like this: “TMZ @romeomiller @cymphonique Our new lifestyle of the elite and wealthy tv show is called ‘Miller’s Family Treasures’ and we are making history by bringing Hip Hop to wrestling. We don’t own the NFL, NBA, or MLB but we do own House of Glory aka “HOG”. Join the movement #weallwegot @hogwrestling”

It looks like the Miller family will feature HOG on their “Miller’s Family Treasures” TV show.

There’s no word yet on when Master P and his crew will begin running HOG, or what they have planned.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Former WWE & Impact Wrestling Star Lisa Marie Varon (Victoria/Tara) Retires From Pro Wrestling

Former WWE and Impact star Lisa Marie Varon retired this weekend after a successful Championship win over Melina for Masters Of Ring Entertainment. She was presented the belt by Terri Runnells.

Best known for her time as a WWE Diva under the ring name Victoria and her time spent as an Impact Wrestling Knockout under the ring name Tara. Varon held both companies woman’s championships on several different occasions.

The 48-year old former champion enjoyed a successful 20-year run in the industry and had the following to say:

As @therealkurtangle said, “Oh It’s True. It’s damn True” Thank you @mastersofringentertainment for main eventing my final match this past Saturday. It’s such an honor leaving the ring as the Women’s Masters of the Ring Entertainment Champion. Thank you @realmelina , @theterrirunnels and @trishstratuscom for sharing this moment with me. Don’t be sad for me… be happy for me. I had an awesome 20 year run. I love you all so very much. I’m appreciative of your support and loyalty.

Chris Benoit’s Son David Benoit Says He Wants To Join All Elite Wrestling

David Benoit, the son of Chris Benoit, says he’d like to join All Elite Wrestling.

Benoit was interviewed for a recent episode of the Pro and Bro Wrestling Podcast with Fred Rosser.

At one point in the conversation, Benoit touches on his time training to wrestle with Lance Storm. Rosser – aka former WWE star Darren Young – asks if the 26-year-old has been training as of late and he replies, “I’m just messing around in the ring right now with a couple of guys from AEW.”

David did not get into specifics on who he’s been working with, but noted he has a close relationship with Chris Jericho and attended both Double or Nothing and All Out. Benoit also said he’s had gear made for when he eventually debuts somewhere.

“I want to go to AEW one hundred percent,” he told Rosser when asked where he’d like to wrestle. “I love AEW. I love what they do for the boys. Take care of them.”

Additionally, Benoit – who has posted many photos of himself at WWE shows over the years – also claims he’s no longer allowed backstage at their events. He does not explain why. The last time he attended one of their events back in March, however, he was seen wearing an AEW jacket.

https://twitter.com/RealDavidBenoit/status/1106786609427447808

Listen to the full interview below.

AXS TV To Air “Lucha Libre Invading NY” Friday Night 9/20/19

AXS TV will be airing the Lucha Libre Invading NY event from this past Sunday on Friday night at 8/7C.

Lucha Libre Invading NY featured the stars of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide along with stars from Impact Wrestling.

Below is the card from the event:

Demus & Dave The Clown vs. Chris Dickinson & Mascarita Sagrada

Team Impact: Josh Alexander, Michael Elgin, and Sami Callihan vs. Team AAA: Murder Clown, Drago, and Faby Apache

Flamita vs. Puma King vs. Daga vs. Aerostar in a Fatal-4 Way to determine the number one contender for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship

AAA Reina de Reinas Championship: Tessa Blanchard (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie

AAA Tag Team Championships: The Lucha Brothers (Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix) (c) vs. LAX (Santana & Ortiz) for the AAA Tag Team Championships

Los Mercenarios (Texano Jr., Taurus, and Scorpion King) vs. Brian Cage, Psycho Clown, and Cain Velasquez

No Disqualification Match: Blue Demon Jr. vs. Dr. Wagner Jr.

Results for Lucha Libre AAA Invading NY can be found HERE.

Corey Storm Becomes Youngest Ever OVW TV Champion

Last night at a Ohio Valley Wrestling event in Louisville, KY, Corey Storm defeated Rhyno to become the youngest ever OVW TV Champion.

https://twitter.com/TGPWrestling/status/1174697661531860996

For those not familiar with Corey Storm – He is an upcoming 18 year old sensational wrestler on the rise. Storm recently made it onto the PWI annual top 500 list at number 500.

I have been following his career since I first seen him compete at a World Wrestling Alliance (independent promotion based in Kentucky) in Evansville, In and was very impressed with his in ring talent.

 

Matt Hardy Parodies Chris Jericho Losing His AEW Title, Jericho Responds

Matt Hardy took some time out of his date night with wife Reby Hardy to parody what happened to AEW Champion Chris Jericho. As it was noted earlier this week, the AEW Championship was stolen on Sunday while Chris Jericho was eating at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Tallahassee, Florida. The title was later found along the side of the road.

Matt Hardy posted the above video on his YouTube channel. In the video, Hardy walks out of a LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant with a missing belt.

“Just had a wonderful date night with my beautiful wife here at a very classy restaurant as you can… Hold up (runs back inside the restaurant and grabs his belt) that son of a b—- tried to steal my belt. Reby, where’s our limousine?”

He also posted that he wasn’t teasing Chris Jericho, just the situation. Hardy wrote on Twitter, “For the record, I am not making fun of Chris Jericho. I just saw an opportunity to make a cute parody of last week’s wacky events & remind people of how entertaining I can be. Chris is a great friend & is an industry master of evolution & reaction. ENJOY!”

 

Chris Jericho responded to the video, “I loved it! It was OUTSTEEEEEENDING!!!!”

Source: Wrestling Inc.