Former ROH Champion Roderick Strong made his WWE NXT debut at tonight’s tapings from Full Sail University. As seen in the photo below, WWE has announced his arrival but did not elaborate.
Paul “Triple H” Levesque tweeted the following as well :
Category: WWE
Paige Having Surgery
Paige told TMZ Sports that she would be Alberto Del Rio’s shadow “for the next six or seven months or so” while she’s recovering from her surgery, which would put her return in April or May of 2017. PWInsider reports that Paige is scheduled for surgery next Wednesday.
Source: WrestlingINC
Matt Hardy Offers A Deal To WWE And ROH, The Young Bucks Respond
Source: WrestlingInc
The final Impact Wrestling tapings of the year will take place at Matt Hardy’s compound in North Carolina and will feature a tag team “Apocalypto” match that will include tag teams outside of TNA.
Hardy publicly extended invites to The New Day and The Young Bucks on Twitter:
Hardy later noted that they have a few teams booked for the show:
The Young Bucks responded to Hardy’s invite:
Hideo Itami Injured At NXT Live Event – Could Be Out Of Action For Months (VIDEO)
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned Hideo Itami hurt his neck at a recent NXT live event and we’re told the injury will keep him from wrestling for months.
The injury occurred while taking a powerslam gone wrong during a tag match on October 1st where he teamed with Shinsuke Nakamura to take on Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli.
No word on his exact injury, but we’re told it’s related to his neck.
Itami recently returned from a shoulder injury that kept him out of action for over a year. He andKota Ibushi were also just announced as a team in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic — which he more than likely won’t be able to participate in now.
The video of the accident can be seen below. Warning: it’s painful to watch:
Dave Meltzer noted at F4WOnline.com that it was a “significant neck injury.”
UPDATE: Hideo Itami Confirms Injury:
Ryback — Goldberg’s Return Opponent Should Have Been Me (AUDIO)
Bill Goldberg will seemingly soon wrestle his first WWE match in years … but ex-Superstar Ryback says Brock Lesnar is the wrong opponent, because it should have been The Big Guy.
Ryback talked about Bill’s impending return on Busted Open Radio yesterday — due to the Goldberg chants he constantly received in WWE — and said he was told a comeback would never happen.
“For me, for my own selfish reasons, it should be me and Goldberg. It shouldn’t be him and Brock. That’s been there, they’ve done that 13 years ago.” Adding, “Who’s to say that 2K17 doesn’t have money in this and they’re not throwing money around to make this match happen to promote the video game. I can’t say. I’m not in that circle. I don’t know.”
The wrestler also discusses the WWE Wellness Policy with host Dave LaGreca and his guest co-host, including why he believes part-time performers should be held to the same standard as everyone else.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
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Alberto El Patron Teases ROH & TNA Appearances
During a recent interview with ESPN, Alberto El Patron (Alberto Del Rio) teased some appearances for both ROH and TNA. Here is what he had to say…
“I already talked to my friends from Ring of Honor, and I’m a big fan of that company and their talent. I had a blast a few years ago, and I’m going to have fun with all those guys again pretty soon, as well as doing something with my friends in TNA, especially because my friend Drew McIntyre [Galloway] works for them. I have other friends like Damien [Sandow, a.k.a Aron Rex] and Cody Rhodes. I’m just looking forward to doing an appearance with them pretty soon.”
Source: 411 Mania
RAW Preview 10/12/16
The following is set for tonight’s 10/12 WWE NXT:
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic continues
The debut of SAnitY
Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic: SAnitY vs Bobby Roode & Tye Dillinger
Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic: TM61 vs. Riddick Moss & Tino Sabbatelli
Blake vs. Murphy
Billie Kay vs. Liv Morgan
Why Curt Hawkins Didn’t Wrestle Last Night
Curt Hawkins was supposed to make his in-ring TV return on last night’s WWE SmackDown but that did not happen. Hawkins’ match was nixed at the last minute due to time constraints, according to PWInsider. Several earlier segments reportedly ran over their allotted time, forcing later segments to be edited. Hawkins’ segment was cut but the plan is for him to wrestle next Tuesday in Denver.
Source: WrestlingINC
SmackDown Live Preview 10/11/16
Randy Orton & Kane vs Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper
What is next for AJ Styles and the WWE World Championship?
How long can Dolph Ziggler stay atop the mountain as Intercontinental Champion?
Is there a new glow shining on the SmackDown Women’s Championship picture?
Face the fact: Curt Hawkins debuts
Source: WWE.com
WWE Officially Announces Tribute To The Troops 2016
WWE has announced that the 2016 Tribute to The Troops will take place on Tuesday, December 13th from the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. WWE issued the following:
WWE Tribute to the Troops comes to Washington, D.C.
WWE today announced that the 14th annual WWE Tribute to the Troops event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Verizon Center in Washington D.C., marking the first time the event will be held in our nation’s capital. While in D.C., WWE Superstars will spend time with members of all five branches of the military. WWE began Tribute to the Troops in 2003 as a way to honor our servicemen and women and their families. Tribute to the Troops will air on Wednesday, Dec.14 on USA Network.
In the long-standing tradition of the USO supporting and entertaining our troops at home and abroad, WWE brings together the best of sports, entertainment and pop culture, with celebrity appearances and performances from music’s most popular acts. Tribute to the Troops has become a holiday tradition and is considered TV’s most patriotic and heartwarming show of the year.
While in Washington D.C., WWE Superstars will spend time giving back to military personnel and their families. Activities will include a Be a STAR anti-bullying rally, as well as hospital visits and outreach initiatives at various installations throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Additionally, servicemen and women and their families will be given complimentary tickets to attend Tribute to the Troops.
“We are so excited to partner with WWE on Tribute to the Troops, an event that truly has become a holiday tradition for our service members and their families,” said Elaine Rogers, President and CEO of USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. “What better way to thank our active duty military members and their families for their service than by providing them with an amazing evening of fun and entertainment.”
“First I would like to thank the USO and WWE for all the support they have given our servicemen and women,” said Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. “The National Capital Region is the political and military center of gravity for the United States with an infrastructure vital to the global interests of the nation, and I believe is an ideal location for the upcoming Tribute to the Troops because of the large number of military personnel and their families that live and work in the DC-Metro area. I know that our service members are big fans of WWE and are excited to participate in this wonderful event.”
“For the 14th year, WWE is honored to give back to American military personnel and their families for their commitment to and sacrifice for our country,” said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “Our servicemen and women work tirelessly and selflessly for our freedom, and it is an honor to continue the Tribute to the Troops tradition for them this year in our nation’s capital.”
