Category: WWE

Jimmy Hart to induct Hillbilly Jim into the WWE Hall of Fame

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WWE announced Jimmy Hart will be inducting Hillbilly Jim into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame. Below is WWE’s full announcement:

“Hillbilly Jim often found himself standing across the ring from nefarious Superstars managed by Jimmy Hart, but in the years since their heyday, the relationship between the two men changed. Their new dynamic will be on display when Hart inducts Hillbilly Jim into the WWE Hall of Fame during the 2018 Induction Ceremony, streaming live on WWE NetworkFriday, April 6, at 8 ET/5 PT.Hillbilly Jim arrived on the scene in WWE in late 1984 as the protégé of Hulk Hogan, which made him a prime target for Hart and his collection of evildoers. The man from Mudlick, Ky., did battle with the likes of The Honky Tonk Man, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and Earthquake, all as “The Mouth of The South” lurked at ringside, ready to help his charges gain victory by any means necessary.

But after the two men stepped away from the ring, they grew to become close friends. Hart and Hillbilly Jim even lived under the same roof on the hit WWE Network reality show “Legends House.”

What stories will Hart regale the WWE Universe with when he inducts Hillbilly Jim into sports-entertainment’s most hallowed hall? Find out during the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, streaming live on WWE Network Friday, April 6, at 8 ET/5 PT!”

Big Show to induct Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame

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WWE has announced that Big Show will induct Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame this coming weekend.

It is a titanic task to induct The World’s Strongest Man into the WWE Hall of Fame. So, who better to handle the duties than The World’s Largest Athlete? Big Show will have the honor of welcoming Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame during the 2018 Induction Ceremony this Friday, April 6, streaming live on WWE Network at 8 ET/5 PT.

The two titans have engaged in numerous battles over the years, including an epic rivalry over the World Heavyweight Championship in 2011. Outside the ring, the two veterans have become close friends. Their strong bond makes Big Show the perfect man for the task of inducting Henry.

“I’ve spent a lot of time going up and down the road with Mark Henry,” Big Show told WWE.com. “I’ve had battles with him, and I know what kind of a human being and community leader he is. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the WWE Hall of Fame. It is my honor to induct my friend.”

How will Big Show pay tribute to his friend and former rival? Find out during the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, streaming live on WWE Network this Friday at 8 ET/5 PT.

Tickets for this Friday’s Induction Ceremony at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans are available now.

Big Show Kicked Off Mania Week At The New York Stock Exchange, Reveals New Contract Details (VIDEO)

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WrestleMania week is finally upon us and Big Show kicked things off by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (as well as revealing details on his new WWE contract).

Big Show tweeted:

The NYSE posted video of the bell ringing session, as well as an interview with the larger than life wrestler, which can be seen below.

During the interview, Show revealed that he signed a new multi-year deal in January and won’t be retiring anytime soon.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWA Rock N’Roll Forever At Evansville, IN – Featuring Rock N’ Roll Express, oVe, Kongo Kong and Gangrel

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I had another great time at a World Wrestling Alliance event in Evansville, In – WWA Rock N’ Roll Forever. WWA put on another great show that featured WWE Hall of Famers the Rock N’Roll Express vs. oVe from Impact Wrestling and Impact Wrestling’s Kongo Kong vs. former WWE star “The Vampire Warrior” Gangrel.

Check out my photos from the event below:

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Here is a photo that a WWA fan posted on Twitter of Rock N’ Roll Express and oVe:

W.W.A uploaded the video from the show:

Backstage Talk On What Injury AJ Styles May Have Suffered

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WWE Champion AJ Styles may have suffered a MCL injury earlier this month, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Styles and WWE have been quiet about the specifics of the injury that kept him out of the ring for more than a week this month but word going around is that it was related to his MCL.

Seth Rollins tore the MCL in his right knee back in February 2017 but he was still able to make WrestleMania 33, where he defeated Triple H in a match.

Styles returned to the ring at last weekend’s WWE live events but he worked multi-man matches to limit his in-ring participation. Styles did not wrestle again on this week’s SmackDown but he is still scheduled to face Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania 34 in 10 days.

Styles has acknowledged the injury in recent media interviews but he remains confident about being able to put on a show with Nakamura in New Orleans.

“If my leg got cut off I’d find a way to make it to WrestleMania,” Styles told Catch-Newz during a call. “I will be wrestling Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania, don’t worry about it, it’ll be fine.”

Triple H also commented on the injury one week ago when speaking with Catch-Newz. He said, “AJ is working diligently on rehabbing his injuries and getting himself in tip-top shape for WrestleMania. We are trying to help him with that process of getting the best care and the best rehab and everything else possible. We’re hoping for the best. Right now he says he’s feeling a lot better and will be ready to go. Obviously we’ll get him doctors to make sure that he is ready to go and get a medical clearance, if that’s possible. He’s working very hard at it, so we’re hoping for the best.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Ronda Rousey Says She’s Ready To Have Kids Soon, Talks Stephanie McMahon’s Slap Legitimately Hurting

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Ronda Rousey spoke to Yahoo Sports as part of her media blitz to promote WrestleMania 34. Below are a couple of highlights:

How important it was to live life outside of the spotlight, get married and enjoy life before joining WWE:

“It really was myself and Travis [Browne] planning on settling down that made me decide that I needed to go for it. We’re ready to start having kids soon and I was thinking about what I’ve left unfinished in my life because I want to entirely focus on having kids when that time comes. I took a long look at my life and thought that if I don’t try and take a shot with the WWE, I would regret it for the rest of my life. I want to be an example to my kids about pursuing your dreams and being able to do anything. I guess this is my way of nesting and getting ready for children. I’m trying to prove to my unborn babies that they can accomplish any dream that they want to go after.”

Stephanie McMahon slapping her on RAW:

“I’ve never been slapped before. Anybody who has ever been slapped tells me that it hurts more than you think. Man, when she hauled off and whacked me, my first thought was ‘Wow, that really hurt way more than I thought it would.’ Everyone was right. Slaps suck and there was a loud noise followed by the crowd’s ‘Ooooh!’ I didn’t see that coming at all.”

Paying Stephanie McMahon back for the slap:

“Oh man, I can’t wait. As they say, revenge is a dish best served cold and I cannot wait to serve her the coldest dish at WrestleMania.”

Rousey also discussed keeping emotions in check while in front of the crowd, delivering a chop at a PWG show in 2014, staying with WWE after WrestleMania, how Roddy Piper inspired her and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.

Source: WrestlingINC

The Miz And Maryse Welcome Their Baby Daughter

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Congratulations to The Miz and Maryse, who welcomed their baby daughter into the world on Tuesday. Monroe Sky Mizanin was born on Tuesday, March 27th weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces.

The Miz commented on the newest addition to his family on Instagram, noting that she arrived early. Maryse’s due date was April 6th, two days before WrestleMania 34. The Miz wrote:

Of course our little girl arrived early. Welcome to the world Monroe Sky Mizanin 3/27/18 11:40pm

The Miz is scheduled to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Seth Rollins and Finn Balor in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 34 on Sunday, April 8th.

Source: WrestlingINC

Son Of Sweet Georgia Brown Refutes Fabulous Moolah Pimp Allegations

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Fabulous Moolah‘s name was removed from an upcoming match at WrestleMania 34 partly due to online backlash over an article on Sweet Georgia Brown that claimed the WWE Hall of Famer forced her into sex work — but Brown’s son is now saying the allegations are bs.

Michael McCoy was interviewed for a Change.org petition attempting to “preserve the correct legacy of The Fabulous Moolah” and he’s adamant she didn’t pimp out his now deceased mother.

For those unaware, an article came out in 2006 on McCoy’s attempt to find his father — who he believes is Buddy Lee, Moolah’s ex-husband/business partner — and Michael’s sister told the publication her mother once revealed she was drugged/raped under their watch and badly beaten if she refused to have sex with men sent to her hotel room.

However … her son says, “I come to say today, that’s not true. That’s not true at all. Especially knowing the Moolah that I had grew to know.”

Adding, “I’m not a fake. I’m not a phony and I’m not fronting today. And nobody is coercing me to say what I’m saying. Moolah did the right thing and she helped my mother.”

McCoy also says his sister didn’t like Moolah and implies that she had an agenda.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

NXT Preview 3/28/18

* What will Aleister Black have in store for the NXT Champion?

* William Regal promises an announcement that will change the landscape of NXT – William Regal announces the NXT North American Title

* EC3 NXT TV Debut?

* Lars Sullivan returns to impose his will

* Can The Street Profits stop The Authors of Pain in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Semifinals?

* Will Roderick Strong & Pete Dunne have the answers for SAnitY?

Road Dogg Teases Performance Of “With My Baby Tonight” At WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony

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Below is video of “Road Dogg” Brian James talking to Renee Young at last night’s SmackDown, discussing how he will induct Jeff Jarrett into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 34 weekend in New Orleans. BG called it an honor and a privilege, and said the two have been really good friends as of late. Renee asks Dogg if he can sing a few lines from “With My Baby Tonight” but he gives her a bunch of excuses instead. Dogg does tease a potential performance at the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.