Category: WWE

Kurt Angle Wants Steve Austin To Induct Him Into WWE Hall of Fame

Kurt Angle will be enshrined into the WWE Hall of Fame in March, and he’s already decided who he’d like to induct him.

Speaking with Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso, the Olympic gold medalist said “Stone Cold” Steve Austin should get the honors.

That’s a no-brainer. I had just started with WWE and had a program with Austin right after I beat Rock for the world title. I had a quick skit with Stephanie and Triple H, and then it was right on to Austin. We had some memorable feuds and some very funny segments, so he is at the top of my list.

Steve was one of the most giving individuals. He took me in and allowed me to shine even when it was still his time. I don’t ever compare myself to Stone Cold. He is the guy who elevated wrestling to a level that nobody ever went before, but he enabled me to show my talents when he very well could have said no. He was a very giving individual, and he is one of the guys who had the biggest impact on my career.

Source: The Score

Darren Young Injured

Darren Young suffered an apparent arm injury during Monday’s match against Epico at the WWE Main Event tapings in Little Rock.

WWE has not announced the injury but Young took to Twitter today and wrote, “Hyperextension which resulted in a traumatic dislocation & fracture of the coronoid process of the right elbow.”

No word yet on how long Young might be out of action. The match will air on this week’s episode of Main Event on the WWE Network.

Below is Young’s tweet:

Triple H — WWE Women’s Tournament Will ‘Probably’ Happen This Summer

The WWE Women’s Tournament will more than likely go down this summer … this according to Triple H — who says he wants to uncover hidden talent like they did with the Cruiserweight Classic.

The WWE exec was interviewed by Fox Sports’ Wrestling Compadres podcast and told them the setback for a tournament featuring women has mainly been due to scheduling.

However, he finally had good news to report about when it will happen. “The women we’re gonna do probably this summer.” Adding “That’s the plan anyways.”

Popular female wrestlers Kimber Lee, Heidi Lovelace and Andrea were recently signed to WWE. Plus, there’s a whole crop of new performers at the Performance Center.

Even with all of that talent, Triple H says he wants to find more. Explaining the plan is “much like cruisers” … “to go scour the globe and maybe find the girls that are out there doing this that no one’s heard of. That no has seen. That are like these diamonds, waiting.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Check out the interview below. The women’s tourney talk happens at around 21:00

Kevin Nash to Donate Brain For CTE Research

According to ACCMag, Kevin Nash will donate his brain and spinal cord to the CTE Center at Boston University and the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death. Nash had the following to say on his decision…

“Chris Nowinski started the program, and I’ve had several concussions throughout my life and had scans done and stuff and knew that somewhere down the line, I’ve already had short-term memory problems. I decided to go ahead. The only way you can diagnose this is after you’re dead.”

Source: 411Mania

NXT Preview 1/18/17

Contract signing between Bobby Roode and NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura

Roderick Strong vs. Steve Cutler

Ember Moon vs. Liv Morgan

Nikki Cross vs. Kennadi Brink

Also appearing are Sanity and Tye Dillinger

Jerry “The King” Lawler To Call The WWE Royal Rumble Match

Renee Young announced on last night on Talking Smack that WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler will return to commentary at the January 29th Royal Rumble pay-per-view from San Antonio.

Lawler will be calling the 30-man main event with Corey Graves and Michael Cole.

It was also announced that Lawler will be on the Royal Rumble pre-show with Renee Young and Booker T.

Lawler returned to WWE TV on last night’s SmackDown Live from Memphis and hosted a “King’s Court” segment with Dolph Ziggler.

Mickie James Made Her Return To WWE On SmackDown Live (video)

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Mickie James made her return to WWE last night on SmackDown Live during the SmackDown Women’s Championship Steel Cage Match. Mickie disguised as the masked La Luchadora, helped Alexa Bliss retain her title over Becky Lynch. Becky pulled La Luchadora’s mask off to reveal that it was Mickie James.

Tajiri Suffers Knee Injury At WWE NXT Taping

WWE announced the following:

Tajiri suffered a right knee injury and is not currently medically cleared to compete, WWE.com has learned.

The Japanese Buzzsaw was injured during a recent NXT TV taping.

Tajiri had teamed with NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura at the show, which will air on January 25th.

In addition to the January 5th NXT television tapings, Tajiri had made his 205 Live debut on January 3rd, defeating Sean Maluta. He teased an angle with Brian Kendrick after the match, when he spit green mist into Kendrick’s eyes.

SmackDown Live Preview 1/17/17 – Historic Women’s Cage Match, Huge Announcement, King’s Court

Historic SmackDown Women’s Championship Steet Cage Match: (C) Alexa Bliss vs Becky Lynch

Shane McMahon to kickoff SmackDown Live with a huge announcement

Will Ziggler keep his cool as King’s Court returns hosted by Jerry “The King” Lawler?

Internal turmoil threatens the future of The Wyatt Family

Can The Miz rejoin the A-list

What will result from Carmella taking Ellsworth on a shopping spree?

Source: WWE.com