Category: WWE

WWE Elimination Chamber 2/21/2021

DATE: 21/02/2021 7:00 pm
LOCATION: WWE Thunderdome, St. Petersburg, Florida
AVAILABLE ON: WWE Network

Card as of this writing

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP (ELIMINATION CHAMBER)
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Randy Orton vs. Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles vs. Sheamus vs. Kofi Kingston
Sheamus is the final entrant in the match.

WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Roman Reigns vs. SmackDown Elimination Chamber Winner

SMACKDOWN ELIMINATION CHAMBER
Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens vs. King Corbin vs. Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro vs. Daniel Bryan

WWE RAW WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Asuka (c) vs. Lacey Evans w/Ric Flair

WWE US CHAMPIONSHIP
Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Riddle vs. Keith Lee

Finn Bálor Thought His Current NXT Stint Would Be Short Term

NXT Champion Finn Bálor has admitted that he initially believed his return to the black and gold brand would be temporary.

Finn spilled the beans on the latest episode of Corey Graves’s After The Bell podcast.

“I didn’t know what to expect. I was under the impression that it was going to be a three-month deal and reboot Finn and reset and then go back to Raw or SmackDown,” the Irishman said. “It’s evolved into something that I don’t think anyone expected. It speaks to how NXT is evolving and is truly its own brand.”

After a three year stint on WWE’s main roster, Bálor returned to NXT in October 2019. “As of now, Finn Bálor is NXT,” he proclaimed during a confrontation with then NXT Champion Adam Cole.

“I don’t know what to expect going forward and don’t know how long it’s going to last,” Finn said on After The Bell. “But I have to say I’m super happy in NXT and there is no reason for me to move anywhere in my career. I’m still growing It’s one of the best things I’ve done in my career,” he continued.

The 39-year-old also said he doesn’t expect his current NXT tenure to come to an end in the foreseeable future.

“I’ll know NXT has run its course and we’ll need to make a change, but I don’t see that coming anytime soon,” he said.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE NXT Preview 2/17/2021

Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will feature fallout from Sunday’s “Takeover: Vengeance Day” event.

WWE is teasing that we will find out the status of The Undisputed Era on tonight’s show after Adam Cole turned on Kyle O’Reilly following the Pete Dunne vs. NXT Champion Finn Balor main event at Takeover.

WWE has announced just one match for tonight – Karrion Kross vs. NXT Cruiserweight Champion Santos Escobar in a non-title bout.

It’s likely that the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic winners will also appear tonight – MSK, plus Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai.

LA Knight, the former Eli Drake, is also rumored to make his Wednesday night NXT debut on tonight’s show.

Alexa Bliss And Charlotte Flair Will Appear In Upcoming ‘Punky Brewster’ Revival

WWE Superstars Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss are set to appear in NBC’s upcoming “Punky Brewster” revival.

Based on set photos released by Bleacher Report, Alexa and Charlotte appear to be involved in some sort of pro-wrestling based storyline in the sitcom.

The “Punky Brewster” revival is a continuation of the hit sitcom that premiered on NBC back in 1984. The show aired its final episode in 1988. The revival premieres on NBC’s streaming service Peacock on February 25.

Pro-wrestling legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also has an NBC show premiering soon. “Young Rock” is biographical show inspired by The Rock’s early years. It will tell the story of a kid who grows up in the wrestling business … obviously.

Production began on the NBC series in Queensland, Australia in 2020. The Rock is set to appear in each episode, and is also serving as a producer alongside Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Jennifer Carreras, and former WWE writer Brian Gewirtz.

As we previously reported, NBCUniversal recently purchased the exclusive streaming rights to more than 17,000 hours of new and original WWE Network content.

WWE Network will move to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming platform in March, according to Variety.

WWE content (including upcoming live events such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam) will be available on Peacock for $4.99 a month with ads. For those who don’t want ads, the Peacock Premium Plus plan costs $9.99 a month — the same price as an existing WWE Network subscription.

So basically, if you’re already subscribed to WWE Network, you’ll gain additional access to the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus in March for no extra cost.  Alternatively, you could cut your current WWE Network subscription in half and sign up for Peacock Premium.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Teddy Hart Arrested Again In Texas

Pro wrestling veteran Teddy Hart (Edward Ellsworth Annis) is currently incarcerated in Fort Worth, Texas at the Tarrant County Corrections Center.

Records from Tarrant County shows that Hart was arrested on Wednesday, February 10.

The Arlington, Texas Police Department picked him up on one charge of Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle, and one charge of Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual. Records also show that the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office arrested Hart that same day on one charge of Possession of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance, which usually covers cocaine, or heroin, or methamphetamine, or prescription narcotics. The records do not state which substance Hart was charged for.

Hart was jailed in Fort Worth last October on the same charges, which were related to a previous arrest in 2016. It looks like the Evading Arrest charge and the Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual charge are from that previous arrest, which he initially did time for. It’s possible that the charges he is currently in jail for are due to a parole or probation violation.

Hart, who has had numerous legal issues in the past few years, is currently being held under no bond. Hart has no scheduled court dates in Tarrant County as of this writing.

You can see his mugshot photo from Tarrant County below:

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE RAW Preview 2/15/2021

Tonight’s WWE RAW on the USA Network will be the go-home show for next Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

WWE has announced a non-title Gauntlet Match main event for tonight’s show, featuring WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Sheamus, AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy and The Miz. The winner will get to enter next Sunday’s WWE Title Elimination Chamber last.

Tonight’s RAW will also feature McIntyre on MizTV with The Miz and John Morrison.

WWE has not announced any other matches or segments for tonight’s RAW. It’s possible that more matches for the Chamber pay-per-view will be confirmed tonight.

NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day Results 2/14/2021, LA Knight (Eli Drake)

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
Finn Balor (c) defeated Pete Dunne

After the match, Balor recovers as the music hits. We go to replays. We come back to Balor standing tall with the title. He poses in the corner as the crowd cheers him on. Dunne is down but recovering. Balor poses on the stage with the title around his waist until NXT Tag Team Champions Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch run out, dropping Balor from behind. The boos get louder as Burch and Lorcan bring Balor into the ring for the double team. The referee tries to stop the attack but he gets knocked down, possibly by a recovering Dunne. Dunne joins in for the triple team until The Undisputed Era’s music hits for a big pop. Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong run down and hit the ring as Dunne, Burch and Lorcan retreat to the stage. O’Reilly checks on Balor and offers his hand. O’Reilly helps Balor to his feet and they shake as fans cheer them on. The Undisputed Era stands in the middle of the ring and does their pose as Balor stands with them, doing his own pose. Cole suddenly superkicks Balor out of nowhere. O’Reilly and Strong, especially O’Reilly, aren’t happy with this. O’Reilly has words with Cole while we hear Strong say he understands what Cole did. Cole superkicks O’Reilly out of nowhere and lays him out next to Balor on the mat. Strong looks a bit unsure about everything but he’s with Cole. The boos get louder now as Cole looks down at O’Reilly, who is barely moving. Cole made his exit from the ring while Balor and O’Reilly are still down. Strong acted conflicted between the two. 

NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Io Shirai (c) defeated Toni Storm and Mercedes Martinez

MEN’S DUSTY RHODES CLASSIC FINALS
MSK defeated The Grizzled Young Veterans

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Johnny Gargano (c) defeated Kushida

WOMEN’S DUSTY RHODES CLASSIC FINALS
Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez defeated Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon

Pre-show: The panel is interrupted by the former Eli Drake from Impact Wrestling and the NWA. He is now known as LA Knight. He puts the locker room on notice and warns that he has his eyes on any Superstar who is currently holding a title.

WWE SmackDown Preview 2/12/2021

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX will feature more build for the upcoming Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

No matches have been announced for tonight’s show but Seth Rollins will be making his return to the blue brand.

Rollins took some time off back in November to be with fiancee Becky Lynch as they welcomed their first child together. He then returned to the ring during the WWE Royal Rumble in late January, but this will be his return to Friday night action. There is no word yet on what WWE has planned for Rollins.

It’s likely that tonight’s SmackDown will see more matches announced for the upcoming Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. An appearance by WWE Hall of Famer Edge is also possible, but he indicated earlier this week that he was back at home in North Carolina.

Seth Rollins returns to SmackDown tonight!

WWE NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day 2/14/2021

DATE: February 14, 2021 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
AVAILABLE ON: WWE Network

CARD

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
Finn Balor (c) vs. Pete Dunne

NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Io Shirai (c) vs. Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Martinez

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Johnny Gargano (c) vs. Kushida

MEN’S DUSTY RHODES CLASSIC FINALS
MSK vs. The Grizzled Young Veterans

WOMEN’S DUSTY RHODES CLASSIC FINALS
Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez vs. Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon

Braun Strowman Says A Blood Infection Has Kept Him Off TV

Braun Strowman has revealed details about the the blood infection which has kept him off WWE television over the last few weeks.

“The Monster Among Men” took to Instagram to provide his fans with an update on his well-being.

“I got really sick over the weekend and got an infection that got into my blood system and had to be put on antibiotics for that,” Strowman explained. “It was awful, I dropped like 15 pounds in five days. Couldn’t eat. It looks like 50 pounds of water weight, all my joints are swollen and inflamed. The antibiotics are working and I’m feeling better. We’re gonna get back to training and I’ll see you guys very soon,” he continued.

Braun had been off WWE television since November while he reportedly recovered from a knee injury. He returned to Raw shortly before the 2021 Royal Rumble. He entered the Royal Rumble math at number 30 but hasn’t been seen on WWE programming since.

Check out Braun’s health update below.