Category: WWE

Lita’s Opponent Confirmed For WWE Evolution

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WWE announced Lita‘s opponent for Evolution on Monday … and it’s someone she has history with.

WWE announced Lita will facing Mickie James. For those unfamiliar, Mickie defeated Lita in her ’06 retirement match.

Lita vs. Mickie James

At WWE Evolution, two past rivals will once again go to war, as Lita suits up to bring her extreme arsenal against the dynamic Mickie James at the first-ever all-women’s pay-per-view on Sunday, Oct. 28.

Together, the two Superstars have captured 10 Women’s Championships, with Lita winning four titles and James earning six. Both competitors can boast a championship victory over the other, including Mickie’s win in Lita’s retirement match at Survivor Series back in 2006. Fast-forward to 2018 where this storied rivalry is now set to be renewed in groundbreaking fashion.

Don’t miss this highly-anticipated rematch 12 years in the making, Sunday, Oct. 28, at 7 ET/4 PT, streaming live on the award-winning WWE Network, featuring women’s championship matches from Raw, SmackDown LIVE, NXT and NXT UK, as well as the final of the second annual Mae Young Classic 2018.

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The Undertaker Returns On RAW and Confronts Shawn Michaels, Sends Warning To Triple H (Video)

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The Undertaker (video below) made his return to WWE RAW last night in Columbus.

Undertaker confronted WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, who issued a warning to Undertaker about facing Triple H at the upcoming Super Show-Down event in Australia.

While promoting that upcoming match on October 6, the two teased a possible match with Michaels stating he stayed retired out of respect for Undertaker.

Excerpt courtesy of Mike Tedesco’s RAW recap:

“Michaels says he is a man of his word. Somebody had to restore faith in the system and stand and be committed to the words they spoke. Anyone can talk, but they go back on their word after a while. Michaels doesn’t do that. Michaels has stuck to his retirement because he’s a man of his word. Michaels has stayed retired out of respect for the system, the fans, and for The Undertaker. A “One more match” chant picks up. Michaels says every time he steps into an arena, he hears that chant. Undertaker cuts him off and asks if he’s really talking about respect. Michaels says for nearly a decade they’ve clamored for one more match. Half the locker room has beaten down his door for a dream match against him at WrestleMania. Michaels has turned down millions of dollars for one more match. Michaels has stayed retired out of respect for The Undertaker. Another “One more match” chant picks up. Undertaker just stares at Michaels. Michaels turns his back, and Undertaker asks him if it’s respect or fear. Michaels turns and looks furiously at him.”

Source: WrestleView

Top 10 wrestlers revealed for the upcoming annual Pro Wrestling Illustrated “PWI 500” list

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On this week’s episode of Jim Ross’s Ross Report podcast, Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Editor Dan Murphy was on the show and revealed the top 10 wrestlers for the annual “PWI 500” list of wrestlers that the magazine puts out every year.

The list is as follows:

1. Kenny Omega
2. AJ Styles
3. Kazuchika Okada
4. Brock Lesnar
5. Seth Rollins
6. Braun Strowman
7. Roman Reigns
8. Cody
9. Tetsuya Naito
10. The Miz

The annual issue will be released in September.

Source: WrestleView

Backstage News On Why It Took WWE Almost One Year To Grant Neville’s Release

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Regarding Neville officially being released from WWE this past week, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that he is free to go anywhere he wants because there is no non-compete clause in effect.

Neville, who had been unhappy with WWE creative, tried getting his release when he quit the company back in October 2017. WWE officials did not grant the release when he quit because they didn’t want to set a precedent where talents under contract could walk out and go to New Japan Pro Wrestling, which is where it was expected Neville would end up. Neville’s contract was then frozen for almost one year before being released last week.

There’s obvious speculation on Neville appearing at All In this weekend but that has not been confirmed.

Source: WrestlingINC

Update On Kurt Angle’s WWE Status

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WWE Hall of Famer and RAW GM Kurt Angle has been training “very hard” for a planned return to the ring for WWE, according to PWInsider. There’s no word yet on who Angle might face. Angle was backstage for Monday’s RAW in Toronto.

WWE NXT Preview 8/29/18

Kevin Owens “I Quit” Storyline Update

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As noted, Kevin Owens “quit” on Monday night’s WWE RAW and has been added to the Alumni roster on WWE’s website. No word yet on where this storyline is headed but speculation is that Owens is headed back to SmackDown Live. Owens removed his name and his bio from Twitter last night but left the two tweets he made on Monday – one of photos from the Braun Strowman feud and one of photos from various title wins in his WWE career.

https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/1034168466658471936

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WWE SmackDown Live Preview 8/28/18

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

* Charlotte Flair defends the SmackDown Women’s Title against Carmella

* Do you feel the power of the New Day celebration?

* Gallows & Anderson clash with The Bar and The Colons this Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE

* Will Brie & Bryan once again deliver an A-List punch to face?

* Who will strike next in the highly personal rivalry between Styles and Samoa Joe?

WWE 205 Live Preview 8/28/18

Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will take place from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Drew Gulak demands another championship opportunity:

Despite a losing effort against WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander at SummerSlam, Drew Gulak has not given up on his quest for a better WWE 205 Live. Believing The Soul of WWE 205 Live got lucky at The Biggest Event of the Summer, Gulak announced his intentions for a rematch.

However, The Philadelphia Stretcher was not satisfied with just waiting for an answer from WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick. As Akira Tozawa prepared to face Colin Delaney, they were attacked by The Brian Kendrick, Gentleman Jack Gallagher and Gulak. Calling out Alexander, Gulak demanded a rematch for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship and declared there would be no peace on WWE 205 Live until he got what he wanted. When the champion confronted Gulak, Maverick and WWE officials did their best to diffuse the situation, but Gulak slipped away when Alexander made his way into the ring.

Alexander has never been one to back down from a challenge and could request that Maverick grant the rematch in an effort to finally silence Gulak.

Don’t miss the most exciting hour on television, WWE 205 Live, streaming live at 10/9 C on the award-winning WWE Network!

Original nWo Members Set To Reunite At Meet & Greet Event (VIDEO)

Hulk Hogan has announced the three original members of the nWo will reunite for a fan-centered event next month in Orlando.

Hogan will appear alongside Scott Hall and Kevin Nash at Mango’s Tropical Cafe for an nWo Reunion and Q&A event on October 27.  The cafe is a popular dinner and show venue.

Interested in getting VIP access?  It’ll cost you, BROTHER.

HulkHogan.com is putting special passes up for auction that feature priority seating and a photo opportunity.  The catch?  The 100 VIP passes will go to the highest bidders.  There’s no defined cost for them.

The web announcement says general admission tickets will be made available in the future.

The event is labeled the “2 Sweet Tour,” but no additional dates have been announced.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet