Category: WWE

Ric Flair Claims Big Spots Were Pulled From Women’s HIAC, One “Involved A Moonsault” (AUDIO)

Hell in a Cell is known for it’s death-defying moments … but Ric Flair claims that two big spots were pulled from the first women’s HIAC match this weekend due to WWE officials fearing the outcome.

Flair talked about the match on Busted Open Radio today saying, “They took two huge spots out of the match, during the match, because they were afraid Sasha Banks was going to get hurt.”

He continued saying, “If the original plan had been, there were two things and I don’t want to say what they were, but you can only imagine. One of them involved a moonsault.”

Flair recently hinted that Charlotte wanted to do a moonsault off the top of the cell — so it’s hard not to speculate that he’s talking about that.

Did the women’s match meet your expectations for Hell in a Cell? What are your thoughts on women closing a PPV of that nature? Let us know in the comment below.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Busted Open Radio can be heard on SiriusXM Rush Channel 93.

Undertaker Returning This Month For 900th Episode Of SmackDown

It’s been over six months since The Undertaker set foot in a WWE ring, but now we can all rest in peace … because The Deadman will return this month for the 900th episode of SmackDown.

The Mohegan Sun Arena announced his return on Twitter today saying, “BREAKING NEWS! The Undertaker returns to Wilkes-Barre on 11.15 for the 900th episode of SmackDown Live.”

As you probably remember, Taker last appeared for WWE when he wrestled Shane McMahon in a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania 32. We can only hope that his upcoming return will lead to another match at WrestleMania 33.

Despite recently walking around on crutches, they were nowhere in sight when he attended a Cavaliers game last week … therefore it’s unclear if he’ll be wrestling anytime soon.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE Announces New Weekly Cruiserweight Series (205 Live)

WWE has announced that a new one-hour, in-ring program called 205 Live, featuring the WWE Cruiserweight division will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 10 p.m. ET, exclusively on WWE Network.

WWE announced the following:

STAMFORD, Conn. — A one-hour, in-ring program called 205 Live, showcasing WWE’s new Cruiserweight division, will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 10 p.m. ET, exclusively on WWE Network. The live weekly show will be called by Mauro Ranallo, the voice of SmackDown LIVE, and Corey Graves, color commentator for Monday Night Raw.

Coming off the success of WWE Network’s recent Cruiserweight Classic tournament and the formation of the new Cruiserweight division, which airs exclusively on Monday Night Raw, 205 Live will feature Superstars that are 205 pounds and under, including: new WWE Cruiserweight Champion The Brian Kendrick, as well as TJ Perkins, Rich Swann, Noam Dar, HoHo Lun, Cedric Alexander, Lince Dorado, Gran Metallik, Tozawa, Jack Gallagher, Gurv Sihra and Harv Sihra.

“205 Live is a natural progression to showcase the depth of our roster,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. “With world-class talent such as Brian Kendrick, TJ Perkins, and Rich Swann, 205 Live will be a must-see program on WWE Network.”

“With the addition of 205 Live to an already robust programming schedule, WWE continues to enhance the value of WWE Network for our subscribers,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer. “We take pride in listening to our fans and delivering even more live, premium content that they are asking for.”

TNA Announcer Calling Kid Kash MMA Debut

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Current TNA and former WWE announcer Josh Mathews have been roped in by Valor Fights to commentate for their upcoming event. Josh will be announcing the Valor MMA 38 event which takes place on Saturday Night. Interestingly, the fight card also features former WWE and TNA superstar David Cash AKA Kid Kash, who is set to mark his return to MMA. Below is the press release from Valor about the signing.

Valor Fights Reaches An Agreement With Veteran Professional Wrestling Commentator Josh Matthews To Call The Professional Fights At Valor Fights 38 This Coming Saturday in Nashville, TN.Watch Valor Fights 38 On Saturday Night Live & Exclusively on Flo Combat.

Josh Lomberger, better known in wrestling circles as Josh Matthews has reached an agreement with Valor Fights to join the broadcast booth at Valor Fights 38, which includes the debut of former ECW/TNA/WWE competitor David “Kid Kash” Cash. Matthews is the current play by play announcer for TNA Wrestling.

Matthews started as an in-ring performer and actually wrestled Cash in his first professional wrestling match. After deciding to become a wrestling journalist, Matthews was hired by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2002 as a backstage interviewer. From 2006-2014, Matthews hosted the WWE’s pre-shows on their PPV events. He also worked as a color commentator on Raw and on the promotions top pay-per-view, Wrestlemania XXVII in 2010. Since January of 2014, he has been the lead announcer of TNA’s Impact Wrestling.

“I have been looking for the perfect situation to try hand at calling MMA,”said Matthews. “I love the genre, the athleticism it takes to compete as well as the passion of the athletes. I will do my best to provide the proper soundtrack. David “Kid Kash”is someone I have known since I was 22 years old, when I was just starting my career as a professional wrestler. I competed against Cash in a series of matches around the country. I learned so much from him and not only did we wrestle, but we traveled and trained together. David is a pit-bull while training and competing. It will be extremely exciting to call his fight and I wish him the best of luck.”

“We are excited to have a world class commentator like Josh Matthews joining our broadcast booth for Valor Fights 38 on Saturday night,”Valor Fights President Tim Loy stated. “Josh has a wealth of experience at the highest level of professional wrestling with his his work in the WWE & TNA. We are certainly looking forward to watching his transition to mixed martial arts.”

For information on purchasing tickets fans can visit valorfights.com. A live stream is available from Flo Combat. Please follow us on Twitter, on Facebook and on YouTube under Valor Fights.

Source: WrestlingINC

NXT Preview 11/2/16

The following is set for tonight’s 11/2 WWE NXT:

2nd Round action of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins:

Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic: The Authors of Pain vs. Rich Swann and No Way Jose

Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic: Sanity vs. Kota Ibushi and RAW Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins

Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic: Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa vs. NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival

 

Austin Aries’ Eye Injury Worse Than Initially Expected, Surgery Scheduled

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Doctors have determined that the eye injury Austin Aries suffered last week was worse than they initially thought, and now he’s set to go under the knife to fix the problem.

Our sources tell us that even though it didn’t seem to be serious the following day, doctors took a look at the CT scan a few days later and realized surgery would be necessary.

PWInsider first reported yesterday that Aries suffered a large orbital fracture and will be out of action until early 2017. As we previously reported, AA was hit with a superkick gone wrong by Shinsuke Nakamura at an NXT live event and the match had to be stopped early.

We’re told his surgery is scheduled for Thursday, but he’s currently feeling much better.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

AJ Styles Locked Out Of Car After SmackDown Live, Saved By Fire Department (VIDEO)

The WWE World Champion AJ Styles was faced with one of his toughest challenges yet Tuesday night after Smackdown Live … being locked out of his rental car — and Pro Wrestling Sheet got footage of the fire department making a run in to save the day.

It all went down outside of the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey when Styles realized his keys were stuck in the car as he attempted to leave the arena.

Much to his dismay, the champ was surrounded by around 50 fans as he made unsuccessful attempts to get back into the car himself using a coat hanger.

Luckily — after struggling for close to an hour — the Newark Fire Department showed up with a slim jim and helped the Phenomenal One get back into his ride. We’re told fans watching were jokingly asking AJ if this was the setup for an episode of Swerved.

It clearly wasn’t though, since his keys ended up being in the trunk.

Best part of the video is Styles taking a picture with the guy who unlocks his ride.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Check it out below:

SmackDown Live Preview 11/1/16

Who will Bryan send to Survivor Series to represent SmackDown?

Will Dean Ambrose decide to annihilate James Ellsworth?

Has Randy Orton joined The Wyatt Family?

Will we finally see the SmackDown debut of … Curt Hawkins?

Source: WWE.com

John Cena and Nikki Bella bring relationship goals to new Heights this Halloween 

If you’re a follower of Total Divas and or Total Bella’s you know that there’s no doubt that Nikki Bella and John Cena have lots of love for each other.

Today on Halloween, however,  they took their love to a whole other level and we must say its awesome. No Cena hasn’t proposed to Nikki yet but we can only hope.

Seriously though these two are goals! Especially when it comes to their couples costumes. As seen in the video John Cena dresses as Nikki Bella and the entrance is spot on. It doesn’t stop there though because Nikki Bella also does her best John Cena impression and she nailed it.

You guys have to check this video out! It’s gold. Have a safe and happy Halloween everyone.

RAW Preview 10/31/16 – Goldberg Returns

Will Goldberg unleash post-“Hell” Halloween havoc? Goldberg will address his rivalry with Brock Lesnar.

Should Cesaro & Sheamus get a rematch?

Expect Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley to start forming RAW’s Survivor Series teams.

Will new RAW Women’s Champion Charlotte grant Sasha Banks a rematch?

Who will step up to challenge new WWE Cruiserweight Champion Brian Kendrick?