According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Hania the Huntress (who debuted at the Ottawa tapings and worked these last tapings) was fired after refusing to lose in 90-seconds to Su Yung.
Source: 411Mania
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Triple H On If WWE Will Make An Exception For Daniel Bryan’s Ring Return
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon took questions at the Television Critics Association Winter Tour event in California on Tuesday.
The Wrap asked Triple H if there’s some sort of exception in WWE’s strict policy that might allow SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan to return to the ring. Triple H said:
“There can be no exception medically,” Triple H said. “If the belief is that he’s not healthy enough and there’s a risk [for him] to perform, then I don’t know why you’d allow him to step into the ring unless it can be proven otherwise. There will be no exceptions. We have some of the best medical people in the world that work for us. Our wellness policy, our concussion programming, our protocols — I’ll put them up there against any on the planet.
“That is a new science in a way, too. So we’re gonna look at it from all aspects, but the medical experts will make the determination as to whether he can ever step into that ring or not. Look, personally for him, I know it would be something he would love to do, and part of me feels like I hope he has that opportunity. But at the same point in time, he’s married and has a child. Certainly, [we put] the human being first.”
Bryan has not wrestled since April of 2015. He announced his retirement in February of 2016, but has since said that he plans to wrestle again this year unless doctors advice him otherwise. His WWE contract expires in September.
Source: WrestlingINC
Rich Swann’s Wife Scheduled For Impact Tapings
Squared Circle Sirens is reporting that independent wrestler Su Yung — real name Vannarah Riggs — is scheduled to appear at an upcoming set of Impact Wrestling tapings. It could come as early as this week as television tapings take place tomorrow through Monday in Orlando, Florida.
Yung has worked for Impact Wrestling in the past as she wrestled Taryn Terrell at One Night Only: Knockouts Knockdown in 2015.
Yung was in the news last month following a domestic violence incident with her husband, WWE star Rich Swann. On Dec. 10, 2017, Swann got arrested in Gainesville, Florida on charges of domestic battery and false imprisonment. Swann remains suspended by WWE since the arrest as the company said in a statement: “WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence.”
Source: WrestlingINC
News On When Chris Jericho Will Face Tetsuya Naito
It was noted on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that the working idea is to have the Chris Jericho vs. Tetsuya Naito at the upcoming NJPW USA: Strong Style Evolved show on March 25th in Long Beach, California at the Walter Pyramid. Jericho had attacked Naito at New Year’s Dash this past Friday. Tickets for USA: Strong Style Evolved will go on sale on January 29th at 1pm ET / 10am PT and range from $50 to $200.
Source: WrestlingINC
Jeff Jarrett Rehab Update
Jeff Jarrett is back home after completing WWE-sponsored rehab.
Jeff had checked into rehab at the end of October several days after he had an incident at a Real Canadian Wrestling show in Calgary where he was in no condition to perform, but still wrestled in the main event. Following that incident, Impact Wrestling announced that they officially terminated their business relationship with Jarrett. Karen Jarrett then reached out to WWE to send Jeff to rehab.
Karen posted a photo on Instagram last night of Jeff back home, as seen below:
Source: WrestlingINC
Potential Location For Young Bucks And Cody Rhodes 10k Venue
About a month we reported that Cody and The Young Bucks were planning self-financed 10,000 seat event in 2018 and were in talks with multiple venues.
About two weeks ago, Cody Rhodes told ESPN he was close to securing a 10k+ seat venue for a show in 2018 that he would finance with The Young Bucks.
According to PWInsider, the location looks to be in the Chicago area.
Source: WrestlingINC
Jim Ross Returning To AXS TV In 2018 For NJPW
AXS TV announced that Jim Ross will continue calling the action for NJPW programming in 2018, despite also being under contract with WWE.
The announcement was made via press release and it notes that he and Josh Barnett will kick off the new year doing commentary for the Wrestle Kingdom 12 special on January 6.
Good Ole JR was quoted saying, “I’m excited to be returning to AXS TV and with my partner Josh Barnett we look forward to another exciting year with AXS TV and their NJPW programming. NJPW has some of the finest athletes in the world performing for them and it’s an honor to be able to add a narrative to their bouts.”
JR reportedly signed a two-year deal with WWE for a “specific number of dates” when he returned for WrestleMania this year. He also did commentary for the Mae Young Classic.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
We previously reported two weeks ago that JR verbally agreed to a contract extension with AXS TV.
Macaulay Culkin Interferes In Wrestling Match Using ‘Home Alone’ Tactics (VIDEO)
Bar Wrestling in Los Angeles got a special Christmas surprise last night after Macaulay Culkin interfered in a match using Home Alone-style tactics.
Culkin got involved during a match pitting Worlds Cutest Tag Team and Dick Justice vs. Peter Avalon, Ray Rosas and Swoggle after he emptied a bucket full of balls into the squared circle — causing the heel team to trip and fall in the middle of the ring.
Macaulay then got into a scuffle with Swoggle and shoved him to the floor.
Minutes later, the actor climbed the middle rope and launched a bucket tied to a string into the face of the opposing team and helped the good guys pick up the win with a top rope splash.
Check out the full video below, which were told they filmed for a new YouTube series Macauley is planning to launch soon.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
‘GLOW’ Series Nominated For Screen Actors Guild Awards
In 2016, it was announced that the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) promotion will be returning to television. The comedy-series, created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, and produced by Orange is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan and co-executive producer Tara Herrmann, was picked up by Netflix to air 10 episodes. Due to the rave reviews and success of the show, GLOW was picked up for another 10 episodes as of August of 2017.
CNN reported that GLOW has been nominated for four Screen Actors Guild awards. The categories include Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (Marc Maron), Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series (Alison Brie), Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.
GLOW cast member and former WWE / current Lucha Underground referee Marty Elias about the achievement.“GLOW has been nominated for 4 Critics’ Choice Awards, 2 Writers Guild of America Awards, and additional SAG awards!” Elias said. “I’m so blessed!”
The series also has cameos from pro wrestling talent John Morrison, Tyrus, Carlito, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Joey Ryan, Alex Riley, and Laura James, and features former Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion Kia Stevens (Awesome Kong). Former ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero, Jr. serves the role of a consultant for the wrestling scenes.
The SAG awards has been one of the industry’s most honored prizes since 1995, and is scheduled to air on Sunday, January 21, 2018, on TNT and TBS.
Source: WrestlingINC
DJ Z Suffers Neck Injury
Impact Wrestling’s DJZ posted the following on Twitter, announcing that he suffered a neck injury that will require him to take some time off. The good news is that he will not need surgery at this time. He worked the weekend EVOLVE events…
Source: 411Mania
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