Category: Wrestling News

Former WWE Star Brian Christopher Arrested In Memphis

The outside-the-ring issues for Brian Christopher Lawler (son of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler) continued this week. FOX 13 Memphis is reporting that Lawler was arrested in downtown Memphis at the Hampton Inn because he tried to leave without paying the room.

The report states that the manager flagged down the police and they were informed that two people had stayed there without paying.

According to the police affidavit, Lawler and Terry Teague used a company credit card that did not have enough money to pay the $802 cost of the room. Lawler was charged with Theft Of Services of $1000 or less.

Lawler has had a history of legal issues over the years. Some of you may recall that Lawler was involved in a hotel fight in February with former TNA wrestler Chase Stevens. Lawler suffered a fractured skull, broken nose, and broken orbital bone and, according to the police report, Lawler was intoxicated. Stevens was charged with battery.

CM Punk And Colt Cabana Win Defamation Lawsuit Filed By A WWE Doctor

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Jurors sided with CM Punk and Colt Cabana on Tuesday — clearing the pair in a defamation lawsuit filed by a WWE doctor upset with comments Punk made during a controversial 2014 podcast.

The decision came down around 4pm Chicago-time in Cook County Circuit Court, according to Wrestlezone, capping off a libel trial that lasted one week.

Over five days of testimony, Punk and Cabana’s lawyers tried to prove Punk believed what he said during the interview about Dr. Christopher Amann. Ultimately, Amann’s side had trouble proving any real monetary damage occurred. The doctor was seeking $4 million dollars (one dollar per each podcast stream) and additional punitive damages.

In the November 2014 podcast interview conducted by Cabana, Punk recalled his medical issues and treatments in the months leading up to him walking out of WWE following the Royal Rumble. Though he was rarely mentioned by name in the podcast, Amann felt Punk’s claims directly damaged his reputation and caused distress.

Amann told jurors he was harassed and humiliated by fans and that the podcast hurt his standing with patients. However, the WWE ringside physician couldn’t point to any monetary damages and he remains employed by the company.

Much of the testimony centered around a lump on Punk’s backside which Punk felt made him ill over an extended period. Punk contended Amann didn’t properly treat it. Amann claims he never saw it. His attorneys showed numerous texts and emails regarding Punk’s health and at no point did Punk put anything in writing with WWE doctors about the lump.

In the podcast, Punk said the lump ended up being a staph infection that ultimately could’ve cost him his life. It was shown it court that the lump was diagnosed by a physician’s assistant as a lump. Even so, the P.A. who treated Punk labeled it a possible staph infection — but never tested it.

Punk said the podcast was his way to “set the record straight for my fans” and tell his story. He told jurors he wouldn’t change anything about the interview.

At the end of the day, jurors didn’t see enough to prove Punk and Cabana legally defamed Amann.

With this trial now behind him, Punk has four days to get mentally prepared to step into the octagon. His second UFC fight is set for Saturday in Chicago against Mike Jackson.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Cody Rhodes & The Bucks Tease The Location For All In 2 (VIDEO)

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At a ROH show in New York City over the weekend, Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks teased the possibility of having All In 2 in NYC at the world famous MSG.

Source: Pro Wrestling Unlimited

Police Confirm Ex-ECW Wrestler Rockin’ Rebel Died In Apparent Murder-Suicide

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Former ECW wrestler Rockin’ Rebel allegedly shot and killed his wife this week, then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound … this according to police officials.

The West Goshen Township Police Department says the bodies were discovered around 6:30 a.m. at their home in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

According to the press release:

The decedents were a married couple in their fifties named Charles and Stephanie Williams. The Williams family resided at 302 North Five Points Road. Both appear to have died as a result of gunshot wounds that occurred sometime in the overnight hours. Initial indications support that Stephanie Williams was shot by her husband. Charles Williams then fatally shot himself.

Rockin’ Rebel is probably best known as a competitor in ECW as it transitioned from Eastern Championship Wrestling to Extreme Championship Wrestling. He had stints in CZW, WCW, Japan, Korea and Puerto Rico.

Rebel broke into the business in 1988 and was trained by the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Express.

Neighbors told Philadelphia’s ABC affiliate that law enforcement was often at the home. “There were always problems over there,” the neighbor told 6 ABC.

The investigation is ongoing in conjunction with the Chester County Coroner’s Office.

(WATCH) First 7 Episodes Of MLW: Fusion

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MLW has posted episodes of their TV show Fusion on their YouTube channel. So in case you missed them you can watch the first 7 episodes here below. MLW: Fusion airs Friday night’s at 8/7 c on beIN Sports.

Former WWE Stars Debuting On ‘MLW: Fusion’ Tonight, Preview 6/1/18

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Former WWE stars Jake Hager, f.k.a. Jack Swagger, and Rich Swann will be making their MLW debuts on tonight’s episode of Major League Wrestling: Fusion on beIN Sports.

* Jack Hager vs. Jeff Cobb

* Rich Swann vs. Kotto Brazil

* Sami Callihan vs. “Bad Boy” Joey Janela

* The top 10 MLW rankings for June will be revealed while MLW’s favorite Ivy-Leaguer, MJF, will go on a romantic ringside date to close the show.

David Arquette Announces Wrestling Comeback (Video), Arquette On Possibly Working For WWE

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David Arquette Announces Wrestling Comeback:

Former WCW champ David Arquette — whose run is credited as one of the final nails in the coffin for the company — announced he’s making a wrestling return to put some respect on his name.

The 46-year-old actor made the announcement on the Wendy Williams Show while promoting the new Netflix documentary, “Survivors Guide to Prison.”

If that doesn’t excite you enough, the actor also says he’ll use the name David “Magic Man” Arquette.

Earlier this month, Pro Wrestling Sheet reported exclusive details on a marathon training session the former champ participated in.  We were told at the time he was working on some sort of documentary and sources tell us the film is based around his return.

“For 18 years, I’ve been trolled on the internet and people have attacked me,” Arquette told Williams.  “I just want to bring some respect back to my name.”

Watch the announcement below:

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

 

Arquette On Possibly Working For WWE:

TMZ caught up with Arquette, who was asked if he might work with WWE. Arquette had made an appearance on RAW in 2010 and teamed with Alex Riley to face Randy Orton in a handicap match, which resulted in Arquette being powerbombed through a table by Randy Orton.

“I love WWE. I’ve always been a fan of the McMahons and Vince and everything they’ve been doing over there, [but] it’s a real weird relationship with me and wrestling, ” Arquette said. “I’m just here to clear my name. People have been giving me a hard time for 18 years, and I’m sick of it. [People saying] that I didn’t deserve [the WCW World title]… put some respect on my name!”

Source: WrestlingINC

Punk-Cabana Libel Trial Against WWE Doc Begins, Jurors Listen To Controversial Podcast Episode

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Testimony began Tuesday in the libel trial pitting CM Punk and Colt Cabana against a WWE doctor and during proceedings jurors had to listen to the famous podcast at the center of the lawsuit.

Gregory Pratt of the Chicago Tribune reports jurors heard the 2014 “Art of Wrestling” interview where Punk alleged Dr. Christopher Amann knowingly allowed him to work through serious injuries and misdiagnosed a staph infection — among other issues.

Pratt reports Punk was largely serious and attentive, but there were times where he seemed visibly amused at certain parts of the podcast.

At one point, Amann’s lawyer read tweets and news stories calling for the doctor to be fired.

The WWE doctor is asking for $1 million in damages.  Pratt expects Amann to continue testifying Wednesday when the trial resumes. Additionally, due to court obligations, Colt will be unable to attend a Compound Pro Wrestling Event this Friday in Oklahoma — so the event has been postponed.

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

NWA Releases Video Of Cody Rhodes And Nick Aldis ‘Making A deal’ For All In On September 1

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NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis appeared at Ring of Honor’s Honor United: London event to challenge Cody Rhodes for a Title vs. Title match at the All In show on September 1 in Chicago.  Aldis made the stipulation to Cody he would only face him at All In if he wins back the ROH World Championship from Dalton Castle at the Best in the World pay-per view held in Baltimore on June 29.  Cody accepted the challenge.

Sunday, the National Wrestling Alliance released a video featuring the exchange back-and-forth between Cody and Nick Aldis which can be seen below:

Source: WrestleView

John Morrison Interested In Signing With NJPW

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New Japan Pro Wrestling is continuing to gain popularity as a promotion. Although the company has been in operation since 1972, it has only been the past few years that they have made such a strong American presence. For years, NJPW has partnered with American promotions such as the NWA and Ring of Honor, even featuring these promotions and the NWA and ROH World Championships on their annual Wrestle Kingdom pay-per-view.

However, due to the ongoing western popularity, New Japan had their first American independent event last year, G1 Special in USA, which crowned Kenny Omega as the inaugural IWGP United States Champion after winning an eight-man tournament. Since then, the promotion announced two more U.S. events, Strong Style Evolved which occurred on March 25, and G1 Special in San Francisco, scheduled for July 7.

With the influx of gaijin (non-Japanese, or “foreign”) wrestlers now frequently competing in New Japan, such as Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Cody, Will Ospreay, Marty Scurll, Juice Robinson, Michael Elgin, Zack Sabre, Jr., Jay White, Bad Luck Fale, Killer Elite Squad, Beretta, and more, other names have become interested in joining the promotion. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, former Intercontinental Champion John Morrison has inquired to New Japan to compete for the company.

Morrison, 38, left WWE in 2011. Since then, he has competed for a number of promotions, primarily Impact Wrestling, Lucha Underground, and AAA. According to the Observer, Morrison’s relationship with AAA may cause a snag in being able to join New Japan. There had been some interest previously, but this same issue kept him from joining the New Japan roster. New Japan typically does not use anyone from the AAA roster, due to their working relationship with CMLL. However, New Japan executives have seemingly softened their restrictions on the AAA ban, since Rey Mysterio is competing for both promotions.

Source: WrestlingINC