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Raw General Manager Kurt Angle has announced that Alicia Fox has been pulled from tonight’s 30-Woman Over-The-Top Royal Rumble Match due to injury.
Category: WWE
Former TNA Star At The Royal Rumble
Rockstar Spud is at tonight’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Spud has been expecting to be starting with the company since the fall. He tweeted the photo below at the arena:
Backstage News On Bobby Lashley Possibly Signing With WWE And Feuding With Brock Lesnar
Bobby Lashley is reportedly expected to sign with WWE imminently, according to Dave Meltzer on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer noted that Lashley was negotiating with both NJPW and WWE, and is no longer negotiating with NJPW. He added that Lashley is going to WWE “almost for sure.” Although he doesn’t know if Lashley will appear in the Royal Rumble match tonight or answer Bobby Roode’s open challenge, Lashley is contractually clear to start with WWE immediately. People in NJPW and Impact Wrestling believe that Lashley will start with WWE at any moment.
Meltzer also noted that Lashley may start a program with Brock Lesnar after WrestleMania or later this year. While Meltzer didn’t mention it, Lesnar’s WWE contract is expected to expire shortly after WrestleMania. He added that Lesnar is supposedly not aware of a possible program with Lashley, even though he’s supposed to be told of his programs ahead of time.
Lashley worked for WWE from 2005-2008. He left the company due to reported issues with Michael Hayes. When WrestlingINC‘s Raj Giri spoke to Lashley in late 2015, I asked him if there was still heat with the company.
“I don’t think there is,” Lashley said. “I’m still good friends with some people there. I’ve talked with Vince [McMahon] a couple times. Shane [McMahon] and I are pretty good friends, I talk with him from time to time. Dolph Ziggler, I talk to him from time to time. We just haven’t really went that route.”
Source: WrestlingINC
NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia Results 1/27/18
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NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. The Authors of Pain – Winners: Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish
Kassius Ohno vs. The Velveteen Dream – Winner: The Velveteen Dream
NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler – Winner: Ember Moon
Extreme Rules Match: Aleister Black vs. Adam Cole – Winner: Aleister Black
NXT Championship: ( C) Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Johnny Gargano – Winner: Andrade “Cien” Almas
After the match, Tommaso Ciampa hit Gargano from behind with a crutch.
Wrestling News Blog Podcast: XFL Announcement & 2018 Royal Rumble & NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia Previews
Ed Boston Podcast Network presents The Wrestling News Blog Podcast!
Ed Boston and Vanessa Vasquez discuss Vince McMahon’s huge XFL announcement and give a preview of NXT Takeover Philidelphia and the WWE Royal Rumble.. Which will feature a Women’s Rumble match for the first time ever!!!
The Undertaker and Michelle McCool Spotted In Philadelphia, The Site For Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble
According to PWInsider, The Undertaker and Michelle McCool were both seen in Philadelphia, the site for Sunday’s Royal Rumble. McCool initially showed interested in participating when the Women’s Royal Rumble match was announced last month. According to the report, WWE did reach out to her about an appearance.
In regards to The Undertaker, no word on if he’s there for an appearance of his own or just traveling to see his wife potentially be in the Women’s Rumble. Undertaker did participate in last year’s Rumble, entering at number 29, tossing out four Superstars (including Goldberg) before being eliminated by Roman Reigns. Undertaker would lose to Reigns at WrestleMania 33 and most recently cut a promo at the Manhattan Center for RAW 25 earlier this week.
Here’s a photo and short video of Undertaker in Philly, both taken earlier today.
Source: WrestlingINC
WWE Royal Rumble 1/28/18
30-Man Royal Rumble Match: John Cena, Finn Balor, Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura, Elias, Baron Corbin, Matt Hardy, Bray Wyatt, Aiden English, Rusev, Titus O’Neil, Apollo Crews, Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods, Tye Dillinger, The Miz,
Universal Championship: (C) Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kane
WWE Championship – 2-on 1 Handicap Match: (C) AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
30-Woman Royal Rumble Match: Naomi, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Asuka, Natalya, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose, Carmella, Tamina, Lana, Mickie James, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, Dana Brooke, Alicia Fox
RAW Tag Team Championship: (C) Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan vs. Sheamus & Cesaro
SmackDown Tag Team Championship- 2 out of 3 falls: (C) The Usos vs. Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable
(Kickoff) Bobby Roode’s United States Championship Open Challenge
(Kickoff) Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. The Revival
(Kickoff) Six Man Tag Team Match: Kalisto, Lince Dorado & Gran Metalik vs. TJP, Jack Gallagher & Drew Gulak
NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia 1/27/18
NXT Championship: ( C) Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Johnny Gargano
Extreme Rules Match: Aleister Black vs. Adam Cole
NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler
NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. The Authors of Pain
Kassius Ohno vs. The Velveteen Dream
WWE Announces Full WrestleMania 34 AXXESS Schedule & Ticket Info
WWE posted the following WrestleMania 34 AXXESS schedule:
WrestleMania Axxess takes over the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., Thursday, April 5, to Sunday, April 8. Fans of all ages will not want to miss the ultimate WWE fan experience, featuring Superstar meet & greets, memorabilia displays and much more.
Tickets for this year’s WrestleMania Axxess celebration will be available at Ticketmaster.com, beginning Saturday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. ET.
Check below for the dates and times for each WrestleMania Axxess session, Superstar signing schedules and pricing information.
AXXESS DATES AND TIMES
(All times listed are local to the New Orleans area)Axxess Day 1
Thursday, April 5
6-10 p.m.Axxess Day 2
Friday, April 6
5-9 p.m.Axxess Day 3, Session 1
Saturday, April 7
8 a.m.-noonAxxess Day 3, Session 2
Saturday, April 7
1-5 p.m.Axxess Day 3, Session 3
Saturday, April 7
6-10 p.m.Axxess Day 4
Sunday, April 6
8 a.m.-noon
WWE SUPERSTAR SIGNING SCHEDULE
Premium VIP Sessions:Thursday, April 5
Goldberg – 8 p.m.Friday, April 6
Shinsuke Nakamura – 5 p.m.Saturday, April 7
AJ Styles, Asuka – 8 a.m.
Seth Rollins – 10 a.m.
Braun Strowman – 10 a.m.
Roman Reigns – 1 p.m.Sunday, April 8
Dean Ambrose – 10 a.m.VIP Sessions:
Thursday, April 5
Sasha Banks – 6 p.m.Friday, April 6
Andrade “Cien” Almas with Zelina Vega & Ember Moon – 7 p.m.Saturday, April 7
Alexa Bliss – 1 p.m.
Finn Bálor – 3 p.m.
Randy Orton – 3 p.m.
The Hardy Boyz – 6 p.m.
Charlotte Flair – 8 p.m.Sunday, April 8
Daniel Bryan – 8 a.m.
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission tickets – $55*
General Admission tickets include:
- Autographs and photos with WWE Superstars and Legends
- Enjoy viewing matches, Q&As and contests in the Main Ring
VIP tickets – $125*
VIP tickets include:
- Autograph and professional photo with a VIP WWE Superstar
- Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance
- (1) 8×10 glossy photo of the appearing Superstar
Premium VIP tickets – $190*
VIP tickets Include:
- Autograph and professional photo with a Premium VIP WWE Superstar
- Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance.
- (1) 8×10 glossy photo of the appearing Superstar
*Prices are PER SESSION and do not include applicable fees
Children 2 years and under – FREE
Talent subject to change
New for 2018: As part of our commitment to provide an enjoyable fan experience, WWE provides an accessible line for individuals with disabilities and up to three of their companions at WrestleMania Axxess autograph and photo stages. Wristbands for use of the accessible line are provided onsite.
On-site process:
- A wristband is required to enter the accessible line at all autograph and photo stages.
- Fans who purchased an accessible ticket should pick up their wristband at the WWE check-in desk located next to the Box Office at WrestleMania Axxess.
- If traveling in a group, such fans may receive up to three companion wristbands.
- A companion wristband alone is not valid for entry to the accessible line. For entry to the accessible line, a companion must be accompanied by an accessible ticketholder.
- Fans who have not purchased an accessible ticket in advance of the event, but require use of the accessible line, may request a wristband at the check-in desk at WrestleMania Axxess.
Accessible line wristbands are intended for use by individuals with disabilities and up to 3 of their companions. By requesting an accessible line wristband, you represent that you or a member of your party is a qualified individual under the ADA that requires use of the accessible line. WWE may investigate potential misuse of an accessible line wristband where there is good cause to believe that such wristband has been requested fraudulently. WWE may, in its sole discretion, cancel a request for an accessible line wristband that it believes to be fraudulent. WWE and the venue hosting the event also reserve the right to redirect patrons who have an accessible line wristband, but who do not require the use of the accessible line.
Jailed Steroid Dealer Says He’ll Provide Evidence Of Roman Reigns Being A Client Of His
Jon Bravo, who is working on a documentary looking at the Iron Addicts Gym which was owned by jailed steroid dealer Richard Rodriguez, released another interview with Rodriguez, which you can watch in the video below. Last week Rodriquez had implicated Roman Reigns, as well as actors Mark Wahlberg and Josh Duhamel, as clients in a steroid distribution ring. Reigns denied the allegation in a statement that was sent to us.
“I have never heard of Richard Rodriguez or Wellness Fitness Nutrition,” Reigns stated. “I learned from the mistake I made nearly two years ago and paid the penalty for it. Since then, I’ve passed 11 tests as part of WWE’s independent drug testing program.”
Wahlberg and Duhamel also denied the allegations.
In the new video, Rodriguez said that he specifically named Reigns, Wahlberg and Duhamel to get a better plea deal. He said that there are bigger names that haven’t been released that will be revealed in his documentary, even teasing that he might have some secrets on advisors in President Donald Trump’s administration. Rodriguez said that Reigns was introduced to him years ago by a wrestling enthusiast. He also said that he will release “snippets of proof” in the next week of text messages, tracking numbers and addresses where products were shipped that will be tied to each of the accused.
“That information with us communicating with Roman via text messages will be provided to the appropriate party, which will then be disclosed prior to our documentary that’s going to be filmed soon,” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez added that his protocol with Reigns would change depending on “the varied times in which WWE wrestlers get tested.”
The DEA arrested Rodriguez and raided his Iron Addicts Gym in Miami last February following an investigation. Rodriguez was accused of being involved in a distribution chain that imported goods from China, then manufactured illegal steroids in Arizona before distributing them out of the Miami area. According to Forbes, Rodriguez’s company, Wellness Fitness Nutrition LLC (WFN), had a client list that included “at least 50 customers in the Eastern District of New York.” It was noted that the ring made over $10 million in the distribution of illegal steroids.
Source: WrestlingINC
