Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan with the fallout from Hell in a Cell.
* Will Sami Zayn explain why he helped Kevin Owens?
* AJ Styles invokes his rematch clause against United States Champion Baron Corbin
* Becky Lynch and Carmella square off
* How did Hell in a Cell change The Usos?
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is reportedly in talks with WWE for a one-off appearance at WrestleMania 34, according to a report by SunSport in the U.K. According to the report, “a deal is close” with WWE.
“Conor is a huge wrestling fan. His entire persona on stage he has developed from watching performers like Ric Flair and The Rock,” a source told SunSport. “These are the top dogs at self-promotion and trash talk. He watched these guys when he was younger. This is something he’s always wanted to do. The WWE guys have asked him to do shows before with them but the timing was never really right. But this time it looks like a deal is going to be locked into place.”
SunSport had also reported this past January that WWE presented McGregor with “a hefty offer,” which he declined.
During an appearance at a “Leaders in Sports” convention at Stamford Bridge last week, Stephanie McMahon discussed the possibility of McGregor making an appearance for WWE, stating that he would “be a perfect fit” in the company.
“I think Conor would be a perfect fit with WWE,” McMahon said. “He certainly has the personality and the athletic ability, the appeal. He speaks his mind, he’s very genuine and authentic and he has a hell of a Vince McMahon swagger.”
McGregor drew the ire of several wrestling superstars when he took shots at the current talent during a media conference call in 2016. McGregor said that while he respected “the old G’s of the game” like The Rock and Ric Flair, the today’s stars are “dweebs.”
“The rest are dweebs,” McGregor said. “What’s the main guy? John Cena. He’s 40, he’s 40 years of age. He’s walking around in a illuminous orange t-shirt and a headband talking about [how] no one can see him. We can see him right there, he’s a big fat 40 year old failed Mr. Olympia motherf–ker! They’re dweebs, those guys!
“Like I said, no disrespect to the Dons of the game,” he continued. “I mean Vinny Mac’s a f–king legend. They wrote Vinny Mac a couple of years ago, then he rose back up and he’s back in the billionaires club. What he’s been able to do with that bunch of dweebs he has over there at the moment has been phenomenal and I respect him for that. And then of course, the old G’s of the game – The Rock, Stone Cold – they’re all cool mother f–kers. Even Ric Flair’s a cool mother f–ker… but that new age of those guys are absolute dweebs… it ain’t trash talk, it’s true talk!”
Source: WrestlingINC
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana as the road to TLC continues.
* “Miz TV” to set The Bar
* WWE Universe, meet Sister Abigail
* Mickie James proves she’s no “old lady”
* Kalisto ignites the Cruiserweight division
(Kickoff) Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin vs. The Hype Bros – Winners: Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin
SmackDown Tag Team Championship – Hell in a Cell: (C) The New Day (Big E & Xavier Woods w/ Kofi Kingston)vs. The Usos – Winners and new SmackDown Tag Team Champions: The Usos
Rusev vs. Randy Orton – Winner: Randy Orton
United States championship: (C) AJ Styles vs. Baron Corbin vs. Tye Dillinger – Winner and new United States Champion: Baron Corbin
SmackDown Women’s Championship: (C) Natalya vs. Charlotte Flair – Winner by DQ: Charlotte Flair – Natalya assaulted Charlotte with a steel chair and got disqualified.
Breezango with the return of the Fashion Files – (Transcript from WrestlingINC) The announcers lead us to the return of The Fashion Files with Breezango. The Ascension, in disguise, makes an appearance at Breezango’s HQ. The case they’ve been working on is still open. The Ascension, in disguise, delivers a poster to Breezango that says the real Ascension wants to be their friends. Tyler Breeze and Fandango insult Konnor and Viktor, who take off their disguises and say Breezango should be ashamed of themselves for the harsh words. They walk off. Someone knocks on the door and Breeze thinks it’s The Ascension again. No one is at the door but there’s a briefcase laying there. They open it and a light is shining inside. “This isn’t just a briefcase, it’s a new case.” Apparently Breezango has a new case to investigate. A new Fashion Files segment based on Pulp Fiction is announced for Tuesday’s SmackDown.
WWE Championship: (C) Jinder Mahal w/Singh Brothers vs. Shinsuke Nakamura – Winner: Jinder Mahal
Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler – Winner: Bobby Roode – Ziggler hit Roode with a Zig Zag right after the pin fall.
Hell in a Cell -Falls Count Anywhere: Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens – As Shane jumped off the top of the cell, Sami Zayn pulled Owens off the table as Shane crashed through the table, Zayn then placed Owens on top of Shane for the cover – Winner: Kevin Owens
Shane was carted off on a stretcher.
Hell in a Cell -Falls Count Anywhere: Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Championship: (C) Jinder Mahal vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
SmackDown Women’s Championship: (C) Natalya vs. Charlotte Flair
United States championship: (C) AJ Styles vs. Baron Corbin vs. Tye Dillinger
SmackDown Tag Team Championship – Hell in a Cell: (C) The New Day vs. The Usos
Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler
Randy Orton vs. Rusev
The Fashion Files return
(Kickoff) Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin vs. The Hype Bros
There will be a celebration of the late Lance Russell’s life and career this Saturday at Jerry Lawler’s Bar & Grille in Memphis. The legendary announcer passed away this past Tuesday at the age of 91. Below are details for Saturday’s event, which is open to the public:
Source: WrestlingINC
Former WWE Women’s Champion, Candice Michelle, announced she would be returning for a match at House of Hardcore 36: Blizzard Brawl Homecoming on December 2. This will be the first time she’s been in the ring since 2009 (after being released by WWE) and will be taking on Lisa Marie Varon (also known as Victoria during her time in WWE) in December. Candice said this will be her one last match in her hometown.
Source: WrestlingINC
Jeff Hardy is set to undergo another surgery next week, according to PWInsider. The RAW Superstar has been diagnosed with a torn labrum and will be going under the knife to repair that injury next week.
Hardy underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff on Tuesday. His WrestleMania 34 status is still up in the air as he’s expected to be out of action for 6-9 months.
Source: WrestlingINC
It began with Starrcade and now it’s continuing with NXT War Games … because the company announced on Wednesday that the famous match will take place at TakeOver: Houston.
The announcement was made at the NXT TV tapings when William Regal said The Undisputed Era, SAnitY and The Authors of Pain with Roderick Strong would face-off in a War Games match.
For those unfamiliar, the match features two rings surrounded by steel cages.
WWE had been interested in bringing back successful WCW properties for live events/network specials. That got confirmed when Starrcade was announced.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
If you get a letter back from Santa Claus this year, it may be because of a gift from a former pro wrestler.
Mick Foley, a World Wrestling Entertainment hall of famer, made a $1,000 donation to the Santa Claus Museum & Village in Spencer County, Indiana, officials with the non-profit said on Monday.
“Elves” at the museum answer letters to Santa every year — it’s been done in the community since 1914 — but it comes at a significant cost.
Foley, who became famous wrestling under names like Mankind, Dude Love and Cactus Jack, will visit the museum to read and sign his new book, “Saint Mick: My Journey from Hardcore Legend to Santa’s Jolly Elf.” Foley’s visit will take place Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. CST.
Admission to the event is free, but seating is limited.
Foley “truly embodies the spirit of Christmas and we look forward to hosting him,” said museum director Emily Thompson.
In a news release, museum officials describe Foley as a “wearer of the red suit.”
(Wink, wink.)
(Photo: Stefano Giovannini)
The Santa Claus Museum & Village is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Santa Claus, Indiana. The facility is located at 69 N. Indiana 245 in Santa Claus, Indiana.
To make a donation: To mail a donation to Santa’s Elves, send it to P.O. Box 1, Santa Claus, IN, 47579. To give electronically, use the PayPal link at http://santaclausmuseum.org/membership/
Source: Evansville Courier & Press
