Category: WWE

Jack Swagger Requests WWE Release

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Former World Heavyweight champ Jack Swagger has requested his release from WWE … and he’s already done an interview to get the word out.

Swagger appeared on Chael Sonnen‘s podcast and said, “As of yesterday, I asked for my release from WWE.” Adding, “It’s still kind of an ongoing process right now. Basically, it came down to contract negotiations. We were way off. They didn’t value me at what I thought I was valued at.”

“They weren’t giving me the opportunity to make the full amount of income I could for my family, so when you put it like that … it’s time to go.”

Jack was initially drafted to Raw after the brand split, but made the switch to SmackDown Live shortly after and wrestled against Baron Corbin at No Mercy in a losing effort.

He hasn’t been used much on TV since.

It’s unclear what his plans for the future are … but with Jack’s former manager Zeb Colter aka Dutch Mantell working in creative at Impact Wrestling now and company sources saying they’re looking to freshen up the roster — a reunion between the two sounds possible.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Hear his full interview below:

Update:

Jack Swagger revealed on Chael Sonnen’s podcast that he requested his release from WWE. Despite some incorrect reports, PWInsider confirmed that while Swagger requested his release, he is still officially with the company. Swagger’s profile is also still on the WWE roster page. Swagger noted on Sonnen’s podcast that his release is “an ongoing process right now.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Matt Hardy Teases Going To WWE?, Comments On Being A Free Agent

As noted, Matt and Jeff Hardy are now free agents as their contracts expired. Matt commented on being a free agent on Twitter:

Matt also teased possibly returning to WWE, responding to an old tweet that Bray Wyatt sent him last December:

Source: WrestlingINC

Kurt Angle Set To Return To WWE Television

PWInsider.com is reporting Kurt Angle is expected to appear on the post-WrestleMania 33 RAW on April 3rd in Orlando, Florida. Angle will be inducted earlier that weekend into the WWE Hall of Fame.

While it is not known what Angle’s role will be, there is an obvious spot opening up for the General Manager of RAW with Mick Foley undergoing hip surgery soon.

Angle hasn’t appeared live on WWE television in over a decade. His last match for WWE was at an ECW taping on August 8, 2006, where he wrestled Sabu to a no contest.

Source: WrestlingINC

Update:

PWInsider.com is reporting Kurt Angle is also scheduled for the post-WrestleMania SmackDown Live on April 4th, which is also taking place in Orlando.

Erick Rowan Cleared For In-Ring Return

The Wyatt Family has been splintered on the road to WrestleMania 33 … and now, to add further intrigue, Erick Rowan‘s been cleared to return.

As we previously reported, Rowan went under the knife to repair a torn rotator cuff back in October and it was expected that he’d be out of action until March.

Looks like that timeline was right on target, because Pro Wrestling Sheet was told he’s been given the green light.

Erick’s medical news couldn’t come at a better time. Bray Wyatt just recently won the WWE Championship and is currently feuding with Rowan’s former tag partner Luke Harper.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

The wrestler tweeted this creepy video today as well:

Randy Orton Burns Down The Wyatt Family Compound (VIDEO)

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Last night on WWE SmackDown Live, Randy Orton burned the infamous Wyatt Family Compound to the ground.

Orton appeared on the big screen via satellite from the creepy shack and declared, “This is your world, Bray. But it’s not mine!”

The Viper went on to explain that he only joined the Wyatt’s to eventually screw them over.

Randy then began to pour gasoline all over the compound as Bray screamed in anger, watching helplessly in the ring, and eventually Orton torched that sucker to the ground.

Randy Orton Burns Down The Wyatt Family Compound (Video)

Randy Orton finally turned on Bray Wyatt in a produced horror movie-style segment which aired during the go-home episode of Smackdown Live Tuesday night heading into WWE Fastlane on Sunday.

205 Live Preview 2/28/17

Tonight’s 205 Live takes place from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota

  • What will be Brian Kendrick’s next lesson for Akira Tozawa?
  • Neville to deliver his State of 205 Live address.

SmackDown Live Preview 2/28/17

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live takes place from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota

  • AJ Styles to battle Luke Harper for the right to face Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania
  • What will happen when John Cena comes to “Miz TV” tonight?
  • Becky Lynch to battle Mickie James in a Two of Three Falls Match
  • Will Apollo Crews get retribution on Dolph Ziggler in Chairs Match?

Chris Jericho’s Post-WrestleMania Schedule

Chris Jericho is scheduled for TV and WWE live events throughout the month of April after WrestleMania 33, including the WWE Payback pay-per-view on Sunday, April 30th. He is scheduled to tour with Fozzy in May and will perform at the Download festival in the U.K. on June 11th, but is expected to return to WWE after that.

Source: WrestlingINC