Category: WWE

Dash Wilder Injured, Out For About 8 Weeks

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WWE issued the following:

The Revival’s Dash Wilder suffered a jaw injury over the weekend during an NXT Live Event, WWE.com has learned. The injury comes in the wake of the two-time NXT Tag Team Champions’ huge back-to-back victories over former Raw Tag Team Champions The New Day since their Team Red debut the night after WrestleMania.

“On Friday night, following an in-ring injury to the right side of his jaw, we sent [Wilder] to the ER for a cat scan,” NXT medical personnel Dr. Jeff Westerfield told WWE.com. “The test came back showing a jaw fracture. As a result, he will be getting his jaw wired [Friday at 9 a.m.] and we are looking forward to him being back on the main roster in about eight weeks.”

Despite the prognosis, Dash and his tag team partner Scott Dawson both classified the situation as nothing more than a “minor speed-bump in the legacy of The Revival.”

“Is it frustrating? Of course it is,” Wilder stated to WWE.com “But it’s not going to stop The Revival. This is nothing. I’ve had worse than this and didn’t even bat an eye. I’d be out there tonight with my jaw wired shut if they’d let me. We’re as tough as we are talented. The last two weeks on Raw were just the beginning for us. We’ll be back to take what’s ours: those pretty little Raw Tag Team Titles.”

“We’re two hard-headed, southern-minded individuals,” added a fired-up Dawson. “If it were up to us, we would be on Monday Night Raw tonight. We will be back and continue to do what we have always done and that’s barrel through every tag team. No matter whether it’s a jaw, a knee, an ankle or an ice cream cart, we are going to go through ya and make sure we get as much money in our bank account as possible.”

RAW Preview 4/17/17

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio – fallout from last week’s Superstar Shake-Up:

* Is Braun Strowman unstoppable?

* Has Elias Samson “drifted” to Raw?

* Is Nia Jax in line for a Raw Women’s Title opportunity?

* Which Raw newcomers will “shake up” Team Red the most?

* Will Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe settle their unfinished business?

Finn Balor Injury Update,

Finn Balor was taken off this weekend’s live events due to a concussion he sustained in his match last week against Jinder Mahal. PWInsider is reporting that Balor is in Columbus, Ohio today for Raw and will need to undergo medical testing to see if he can be cleared for action.

Source: WrestlingINC

Mauro Ranallo – WWE Settlement Talks

Dave Meltzer reported in the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that it is believed that WWE is working to come create a settlement with Mauro Ranallo which would include an agreement for Mauro to not speak publicly about his issues with the company. Meltzer confirmed that WWE has initiated settlement talks with Mauro’s representatives. As noted, Mauro’s WWE contract expires on August 12th.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Made $3.7 Million in Merchandise Sales at WrestleMania 33

According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the WrestleMania 33 (not including AXXESS or NXT) grossed $3.7 million in merchandise sales. This is the second largest gross, only behind last year’s WrestleMania 32 event. If the show drew a legit 60,000 to 65,000 people, that means WWE made approximately $57 to $62 per head. Dave Meltzer also notes that the figure per person, “would be easily the largest figure I’ve ever heard of for a pro wrestling event.”

Source: 411Mania

David Otunga’s RAW Commentary Debut Delayed For Weeks Because Of Movie Role

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The WWE “Superstar Shake-Up” this week, saw Byron Saxton go to SmackDown Live and David Otunga come to RAW. While Saxton made his SD Live debut this week, WWE has announced that Otunga’s RAW debut has been delayed for six weeks due to a new movie he’s working on.

No word yet on who will be replacing Otunga but WWE announced the following:

David Otunga cast as lead in new action franchise, Raw debut delayedSmackDown LIVE’s David Otunga moved to the Raw announce desk in the Superstar Shake-up Monday night — swapping places with Team Red’s Byron Saxton — but the former WWE Tag Team Champion’s debut alongside Michael Cole and Corey Graves will be delayed for six weeks, as he has been cast in the lead role of a new action franchise, WWE.com has confirmed.

Otunga’s latest film endeavor leaves a temporary vacancy on the Raw commentary team. Who will serve as his replacement?

Stay with WWE.com as more information becomes available on both David’s new movie role and the immediate future of the Raw announce team.

NXT Preview 4/12/17

The following matches were taped for tonight’s 4/12 WWE NXT episode:

* Aleister Black vs. Corey Hollis
* DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Dylan Miley and an unknown talent
* Ruby Riot vs. Kimberly Frankele
* Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Danny Burch
* Drew McIntyre vs. Oney Lorcan
* Shinsuke Nakamura’s NXT farewell

Renee Young Comments On Getting Married To Dean Ambrose

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Dean Ambrose and Renee Young wore their wedding rings on WWE television this week after recently getting married. The couple, who are now on separate brands following this week’s “Superstar Shakeup”, had been quietly dating for years before their relationship was featured on the latest season of Total Divas.

“Maybe about six months in, he [Ambrose] and I started dating,” Renee told Channel Guide Mag last November. “I don’t even know if I can pinpoint exactly what it was. It was like instantly we were together. We were always talking to each other. We were always spending all of our time together. It just kind of happened.

“We just caught each other’s eye and were always around each other. You hear stories from like the Twins or Nattie, girls that were around prior to me being there. They told me he wouldn’t talk to anybody, ever. Then when I came around, they noticed he is chatting with me and coming to hang out with me. He is known to kind of keep to himself. That has always been his deal. I don’t know. We just hit it off. I guess he has a thing for Canadian girls; hopefully, just me.”

In another interview with Vegas Seven last month, Ambrose revealed that he’s been stalked by fans and Renee noted that she gets “many a death threat.”

Renee commented on tying the knot, writing on Twitter:

Source: WrestlingINC

Kane Officially Announces Run For Mayor (Video)

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WWE Superstar Kane officially announced today that he’ll be running for Mayor in Tennessee.

Glenn Jacobs — aka Kane — made his way to the podium for the announcement at Sweet Pea’s BBQ in South Knoxville as the song “Only in America” by Brooks and Dunn played over the PA.

Jacobs says in the video, “This is a great place to work, live and raise a family. I want to do my part to make sure it remains a great place and that our future is as bright as ever.” Adding, “So today … I ask for your prayers, I ask for your support and I ask for your vote to become Knox County’s next mayor.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Watch Kane’s announcement below (his speech begins around 6:30):

SmackDown Live Acquistions From WWE Superstar Shake-Up

Here is the list of acquisitions SmackDown live picked up from RAW last night during night two of the WWE Superstar Shake-Up:

* United Sates Champion Kevin Owens (winner of Chris Jericho vs. Owens at Payback gets the roster spot)

* Sami Zayn

* The New Day

* Charlotte Flair

* Tamina Snuka

* Rusev

* Lana

* The Shining Stars (Primo & Epico)

* Jinder Mahal

* Sin Cara

SmackDown Live will now be called by Saxton, JBL and Tom Phillips while Otunga, Corey Graves and Michael Cole will call RAW.