Category: WWE

Details On New FOX Sports Studio Show “WWE Backstage”

FOX Sports has announced their new studio show hosted by Renee Young will be called “WWE Backstage” and feature lead analyst Booker T.

The press release states:

SmackDown moves from Tuesdays to Fridays beginning Friday, Oct. 4 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on FOX, but WWE fans can still get their Tuesday night fix with FS1’s WWE BACKSTAGE, television’s only studio show devoted to all things WWE.

The hour-long weekly show offers viewers the latest WWE news every Tuesday at 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5 on FS1.

Longtime WWE broadcaster Renee Young and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T weigh in on the biggest stories in WWE, and are joined by a rotating cast of guests and personalities, including current and former WWE Superstars.

The show will officially premiere on November 5, but FOX Sports is offering a special preview of WWE Backstage on October 15th following the conclusion of the ALCS Game 3 on FS1.

“WWE BACKSTAGE is a wrestling show for wrestling fans. From hardcore fans to people new to wrestling, we’ll give them a little bit of everything,” Young is quoted as saying in the press release. “It’s going to be fun, it’s going to be loud, we’re going to give them a ton of opinions and I can’t wait to help spread the word about SmackDown coming to FOX.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE NXT UK Moving To Thursdays Next Week

The weekly WWE NXT UK series will be moving to a new timeslot next week.

It was announced during yesterday’s episode that the show will begin airing on Thursdays at 3pm ET and 8pm BST, starting with next week’s episode.

NXT UK has been airing on Wednesdays at 3pm ET and 8pm BST since it launched in October 2018. A new timeslot had been rumored since it was announced that the main NXT show will be released on the WWE Network on Thursdays, 24 hours after it airs on the USA Network on Wednesdays.

Beginning next week, the weekly NXT UK episode will be released to the WWE Network at 3pm ET on Thursdays, while the main NXT episode will be released to the Network at 10pm ET.

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.

One-Hour Version Of WWE NXT To Air In Canada On Friday Nights

Sportsnet 360 is set to air a “condensed” version of WWE NXT each Friday night.

The one-hour version of the weekly NXT episode will be a “Best Of” show with highlights from what aired on the USA Network, according to John Pollock and PostWrestling.

The one-hour NXT show will begin airing on Friday, October 4. Sportsnet 360 will begin airing a 4.5 hour block of WWE programming on Fridays, starting at 6:30pm ET with the Aftermath studio show. NXT will then air at 7pm ET, SmackDown at 8pm, and Main Event at 10pm.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 9/25/19

Tonight’s WWE NXT episode will air live from Full Sail Live in Winter Park, FL from 8-10pm ET. The first hour will air live on the USA Network and the second hour will air on the WWE Network.

WWE NXT UK Preview 9/25/19

NXT UK, streaming today at 3 ET/8 BST on WWE Network.

Trent Seven battles Noam Dar today on NXT UK

Last week, the always outspoken Noam Dar enlisted the help of his megaphone to obnoxiously heckle Trent Seven backstage and make the stunning claim that “British Strong Style is dead.” As a result, The Artful Dodger will step back into competition on NXT UK for the first time in several weeks in an attempt to teach The Scottish Supernova a lesson he won’t soon forget.

Plus, in the wake of his unforgettable 45-minute title showdown against United Kingdom Champion WALTER at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, Tyler Bate will address the WWE Universe.

WWE 205 Live Reportedly Moving To Friday Nights

WWE 205 Live is reportedly moving to Friday nights, according to PWInsider.

Word going around at last night’s SmackDown from the Chase Center in San Francisco is that 205 Live will be moving to Friday nights at 10pm ET on the WWE Network. The change is set to begin as of next week, October 4. This is the same night that SmackDown premieres on FOX, live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE SmackDown Live Preview 9/24/19

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

This will be the last SmackDown Live on Tuesday night on USA Network before moving to FOX on Friday October 4th.

WWE 205 Live Preview 9/24/19

Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will take place from the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

  • A family affair – Angel Garza vs. Humberto Carrillo
  • Calling for backup – Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch vs. Tony Nese and WWE Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak

New WWE RAW Logo & Theme Song Revealed, Hulk Hogan & Ric Flair Announced For Next Week’s RAW

Last night on WWE RAW, an updated logo was revealed for next week’s season premiere, which you can see above.

A new song was also used which is called Legendary by the band Skillet.

Also it was announced that Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair will appear as guest of The Miz on Miz TV.