Category: WWE

Backstage News On Another NXT Star Being Called Up Next Week, More On ‘Superstar Shakeup’

Shinsuke Nakamura, The Revival and Tye Dillinger all made their main roster debuts this week. As noted, it was expected that Elias Samson would be coming to the main roster after losing the “Loser Leaves NXT” match to Kassius Ohno last week, however that hasn’t happened.

Dave Meltzer noted on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that Samson is expected to debut for either RAW or SmackDown next week. Meltzer said that Andrade Cien Almas was another name that he heard would be coming up.

As for next week’s “Superstar Shakeup”, Meltzer reported that there apparently were more changes made yesterday “regarding top stars and brand movement.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Jim Ross On How Many Dates He’ll Be Working For WWE, Interacting With Undertaker Backstage At ‘Mania

The A.V. Club has a new interview with WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, who was promoting his “Ringside” show in Chicago at Zanies Rosemont on May 21st. Below are some highlights:

His new deal with WWE:

“I think I’m going to do 30-40 dates in my first 12 months of my deal. Those dates are to be determined. There’s nothing they can assign me that I haven’t done before. How many wrestling matches you think I’ve called in my lifetime—100,000? If they want me to do U.K. or NXT or Main Event, I don’t care. It’s all good to me. My days of being the lead guy, the No. 1 voice—all that is way yesterday. Guys who’ve had those issues like I have had in my career, they have self-esteem and confidence issues. I have both those. Totally happy to admit it, but I ain’t got them no more. I’m 65 years old. I feel great, I just lost my wife, I’m trying to get back on my feet here, and I’ve said this and I truly mean it: I’m happy to get my jersey back. I’m happy to re-sign with my old team. Whatever role I need to play, I’m fine with.”

If he interacted with The Undertaker at WrestleMania 33:

“Yes, I did. And I had interactions with him before. He used an RV as his dressing area. I went in his RV when I arrived hours before we were going on. So we had a very good personal conversation. We’ve been joined at the hip for a long, long time, even back to the WCW days. I helped get him into WCW from World Class Championship Wrestling. I thought at the time, you don’t see too many 6-foot-9, 300-pound guys who were athletic. Young Mark Calaway was an athletic beast. So we had a nice conversation. [And after the match], a big hug afterward. I cried, he didn’t want to cry, though he might have had a tear. It was very emotional for him afterward, and I didn’t want to monopolize his time. It sure as hell wasn’t about me, it was about him. What he helped facilitate for me was the greatest honor I have received in wrestling. I’ve been in three Halls Of Fame, and they pale in comparison to having a legendary guy wanting to bring me back—whether I was under contract or not—to be part of the broadcast team, so I can add to his soundtrack of that match. It was a really emotional day.”

His upcoming one-man show in Chicago on May 21st:

“It’s got an indescribable feel, quite frankly. The building’s got a personality, and it reflects the personalities of those sitting in the seats. For me, I’ve never performed or worked in a more memorable arena. And selfishly for me, I was sitting in that arena when I found out I was going into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2007. The building’s got a personality that’s living and breathing, and the atmosphere is really amazing. It makes you glad to come to work that day.”

JR also discussed when talks with WWE started, if he will still be involved with the ITV show, his return at WrestleMania 33, Shinsuke Nakamura and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.

Source: WrestlingINC

Alberto El Patron Periscopes Drunken Rant Alongside Paige About Ex-Boss With A ‘Big Nose’ (VIDEO)

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The truth always comes out when you’re drunk … which is why Alberto El Patron was an open book Thursday night via livestream, and he didn’t pull any punches.

The Impact Wrestling star posted a long video on social media with his fiancee Paige in tow and it featured a plethora of angry comments which appeared to be directed towards Triple H.

Some of the highlights:

  • Alberto admits “Yes, I’m a little bit drunk. You know that’s when the good stuff comes!”
  • Claims he and Paige are getting married in June.
  • Thanks all of their supporters, then says he “doesn’t give a f*ck” if people support him or not.
  • Angrily explains that people who talk crap behind a keyboard remind him of “one of the bosses in WWE with a big f*ckin’ nose who’s a big f*cking p*ssy.”
  • Claims Paige isn’t coming back to wrestling until he says she can, then randomly says she’s not coming back because she’s pregnant … though both seem to be a joke.
  • Mentions they’re close to WWE Headqaurters in Stamford, Connecticut “where all the p*ssies live” and that he could go to someone’s door and say “hey, big nose with the small d*ck.”

Paige attempts to shut down the Periscope session throughout, but gets denied every time.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Watch the video at the link below:

Matt Hardy ‘Broken’ Again On Twitter

Matt Hardy yesterday removed “#BROKEN” from his Twitter profile and added “#DELETE.” He changed it back to “#BROKEN” and wrote the following regarding patience:

Source: WrestlingINC

Backstage Update On Next Week’s WWE ‘Superstar Shakeup’ – Top Stars Switching Brands?

Regarding the “Superstar Shakeup” set for next week’s WWE RAW, Dave Meltzer reported in the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the key moves appear to be AJ Styles to RAW and The New Day to SmackDown. There had been talk of moving Roman Reigns to SmackDown but word this week is that Reigns is staying on Monday nights.

The New Day to SmackDown makes sense as the SmackDown tag team division has needed a boost for some time. No word yet on what top RAW Superstar might jump to SmackDown with AJ coming to RAW but SmackDown did get the biggest post-WrestleMania 33 call-up in Shinsuke Nakamura. Meltzer also speculated that Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss could switch brands based on recent booking.

Source: WrestlingINC

Simon Gotch Granted Release From WWE

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WWE granted Simon Gotch of the tag team The Vaudevillains his release:

WWE has come to terms on a mutually agreed upon release with Simon Gotch as of today, April 5, 2017. WWE wishes Gotch the best in all his future endeavors.

Gotch wrestled last night during a dark match with his partner Aiden English. They faced-off against American Alpha and Simon took the pin.

No word at this time on why he asked for his release … but the tag team hasn’t been used much since being brought up to the main roster from NXT, where they had been regularly featured.

He changed his Twitter name to “Simon (TBD)” and tweeted about taking bookings:

Total Divas Returns Tonight On E! 4/5/17

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Total Divas returns tonight at 9/8 C on E!

The WWE Draft has come, and the Total Divas are feeling the heat. Who’s going where? Will couples be separated? And why is Natalya looking to Brie Bella for crucial advice?

NXT Preview 4/5/17

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On Saturday night, NXT TakeOver: Orlando lived up to its name and took over The Sunshine State. Three huge title matches rocked the sold-out Amway Center, Aleister Black made his unforgettable NXT debut and SAnitY continued its reign of chaos.

NXT Champion Bobby Roode triumphed over Shinsuke Nakamura in an all-out war, meaning NXT will continue down the titleholder’s glorious path. But, what exactly will that look like?

Plus, both NXT Tag Team Champions The Authors of Pain and NXT Women’s Champion Asuka retained their titles in hard-fought battles. Will their TakeOver challengers look for redemption, or will new opponents rise?

There are plenty of questions to be answered following TakeOver: Orlando. See what answers will be provided tonight at 8/7 C on the award-winning WWE Network.

 

The Undertaker Undergoing Surgery

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As seen at WrestleMania 33 this past Sunday, The Undertaker seemingly wrestled his final match in a losing effort to Roman Reigns. Dave Meltzer reported on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that Taker “is getting more surgeries now,” noting that he had held off on hip surgery. As noted, Taker likely needs a full hip replacement and has been holding off on that surgery until he retires.

Source: WrestlingINC

Matt Hardy Teases End Of ‘Broken’ Gimmick?

It appears the “Broken” gimmick for RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys is officially done as Matt Hardy tweeted on his “CONDISHTION” being contained by the reaction they received at WrestleMania 33 on Sunday. As noted, Hardy has made brief mentions of the “Broken” gimmick on WWE TV this week. He wrote the following today:

 

Matt’s wife Reby Hardy also referred to the “Broken” gimmick being done. She wrote the following and also told a fan to tell WWE if they wanted to see the gimmick return. She wrote:

 

 

On a related note, Reby continues to take shots at Impact Wrestling and their parent company on social media. She tweeted the following last night after a “f–k that owl” chant broke out during the post-WrestleMania 33 RAW:

Source: WrestlingINC