NXT UK, streaming today at 3 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. GMT on WWE Network.
* One week after his NXT UK in-ring debut, the imposing WALTER will take on Mark Coffey, as the irate Gallus member seeks retribution after The Austrian Anomaly stole his brother’s spotlight at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool.
* Joe Coffey locks horns with Ashton Smith
* Ligero takes on Mark Andrews
* Xia Brookside squares off against Candy Floss
Sasha Banks missed this past weekend’s WWE live events because she was reportedly not cleared for competition after her match against Ronda Rousey at WWE Royal Rumble.
On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer explained that Sasha Banks is still not cleared for competition and she was not cleared prior to her tag team match on this past Monday’s RAW. This likely explains why Nikki Cross & Alicia Fox attacked Banks & Bayley prior to the match, forcing Bayley to work the entire match alone while Banks was hurt in the corner.
Meltzer notes that the decision to even allow Banks near ringside is rare and was likely done so they could progress the storyline and advertise all six teams for the women’s tag team Elimination Chamber match.
The extent of Banks’ injury is unknown but WWE is confident that Banks will be ready to compete at WWE Elimination Chamber on February 17.
Source: WrestlingINC
Legendary WWE Superstar, The Undertaker has removed references to WWE on his social media accounts and, in their place, he’s provided a web address to begin accepting booking dates.
https://twitter.com/undertaker?lang=en
In a recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer mentioned how the main matches at WrestleMania 35 this April did not include The Undertaker but were subject to adjustment. Meltzer also admitted on Wrestling Observer Radio this morning that he’s a bit surprised by ‘Taker’s decision to begin promoting his gimmick outside of the WWE and make public appearances.
There’s been speculation and uncertainty about The Undertaker’s future for years now. The impression among the pro wrestling community after WrestleMania 33 in 2017 was that ‘Taker’s match with Roman Reigns would be his very last, as he left his hat and robe behind in the ring. Prior to that WrestleMania 33 bout, The Undertaker expressed his fear of becoming a parody of himself.
“They say fighters can grow old in one fight, so hopefully this isn’t that fight,” Taker said before his match with Reigns. “Dealing with the numerous injuries that I work around, I’m not prepared physically as well as I could. That’s kind of the big issue, just making sure there’s always enough gas in the tank. One of my biggest fears is kind of becoming a parody of myself. They happen to buy a ticket to see Undertaker wrestle, they should get the best Undertaker I can give them. You always wonder when you walk into the dressing room, ‘oh, here comes the old guy again.’ Yeah, just an old guy who’s not afraid to put a size 15 [shoe] up your ass if you get out of line.”
Source: WrestlingINC
As All Elite Wrestling gears up for its Double or Nothing Ticket Announcement Party on February 7 in Vegas, the formation of the new promotion has already opened up the possibilities of siphoning away talent from other major promotions.
With Chris Jericho already on board, Kenny Omega reportedly on the way, and a potential TV deal that is reportedly the best deal any non-WWE wrestling show will have secured since WCW days, it was only a matter of time before offers began making their way to WWE Superstars.
According to @WrestleVotes, “AEW has made an ‘outstanding’ offer to a current, big time WWE Superstar. An offer that is almost too good to turn down.” In the comments people asked who it was, but the account said they wouldn’t release the name.
Wrestle Votes has broken stories in the past and first reported on Daniel Bryan’s new WWE Title before it aired on TV.
As noted, some bigger names in WWE have made news in regards to their WWE contracts. Dean Ambrose decided not to re-sign with WWE when his contract ends in April. Last week, AJ Styles shot down reports that he had re-signed with WWE.
Source: WrestlingINC
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington.
* WWE Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Jeff Hardy (Non-Title Match)
* Gallows & Anderson vs. Rusev (with Lana) and Shinsuke Nakamura
* Randy Orton vs. Mustafa Ali
Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will take place from the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington.
* Why did Ariya Daivari disrespect Hideo Itami?
* Should Humberto Carrillo risk crossing Drew Gulak and Jack Gallagher?
Seth Rollins and AJ Styles have been out of action since The Royal Rumble.
AJ Styles has a hernia, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. Styles is advertised for tonight’s SmackDown Live, as well as this weekend’s SmackDown live events.
Seth Rollins has been dealing with a bad back. WWE is reportedly just resting Rollins up, and the injury is said to not be serious enough to threaten his scheduled match against WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 35.
Rollins was scheduled to be at last night’s RAW, but never appeared on television. Post Wrestling reported over the weekend that he will not be working live events for the foreseeable future, and will not be getting physical on WWE television over the next month. Despite this, WWE has him advertised for this weekend’s RAW live events.
Source: WrestlingINC
Stephanie McMahon kicked off WWE RAW last night by inviting “The Man” Becky Lynch to the ring. Becky was visibly limping to the ring and the commentators were quick to note that Becky was suffering from a knee injury. Stephanie revealed that Becky had refused to see a doctor to have her injury examined.
Citing concerns for the company, Stephanie informed Becky that she would be indefinitely suspended from WWE unless she agreed to have a doctor look at her knee. Becky refused Stephanie’s request and was suspended indefinitely by Stephanie. Following Stephanie suspending her Becky was quick to lay into her and slap on the Dis-arm-her.
A new episode of #205 Life has been released and it focuses on WWE’s Hideo Itami. As noted last week, Itami had reportedly asked for his release from the WWE. The final scene in the video features Itami saying goodbye to the WWE locker room and hugging Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka. You can watch the episode below:
The next Superstar Shakeup finally has a confirmed date!
WWE aired an advertisement in Canada stating the first-ever “International Superstar Shakeup” will take place on April 15 and 16 at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
If it’s anything like the last Shakeup that took place, there’s sure to be some shocking changes to the rosters. Hopefully a few NXT call-ups as well.
Watch the announcement below.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
