The following is set for tonight’s 8/3 WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
* The debut of Bobby Roode
* The return of Hideo Itami
* NXT Women’s Champion Asuka vs. Aliyah
* NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival vs. TM-61
Category: WWE
WWE King Of The Ring Returning?
Source: WrestlingINC
WWE filed two trademark applications last week for “King of the Ring.” According to Trademarkia, one trademark was for “a show about professional wrestling” while the other was for “Computer software, namely, software for the creation of mobile internet applications and client interfaces.” It appears as if WWE will be using the name for a RAW or SmackDown branded pay-per-view next year.
The event was an annual pay-per-view from 1993 – 2002. After that, it was a pay-per-view in 2006 before becoming a one-night tournament on RAW in 2008 and 2010. It returned last year, with the final being a WWE Network exclusive event won by Wade Barrett.
Brock Lesnar Invades SmackDown Live – Revenge On Randy Orton (Video)
Monday night on RAW, Randy Orton invaded RAW and hit Brock Lesnar with a RKO. Last night on SmackDown Live, Lesnar returned the favor invading SmackDown Live and hiting Orton with a F5.
SmackDown Live Preview: 8/2/16
Source: WWE.com
Will SummerSlam’s WWE Championship Match turn SmackDown Live upside down?
Is SmackDown Live prepared for a Brock Lesnar invasion?
How will AJ Styles regain his edge?
Who will stand out in SmackDown Live’s Women’s division?
American Alpha looks to seize the big blue spotlight
WWE SmackDown Getting New Titles Soon?
Source: WrestlingINC
WWE will reportedly introduce new Tag Team Titles and a new Women’s Title for the SmackDown brand soon.
Word is that the new championships won’t be brought in until after the August 21st SummerSlam pay-per-view.
The women’s division on SmackDown currently includes Naomi, Natalya, Eva Marie, Carmella, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch and Maryse. Tag teams on SmackDown include The Ascension, Tyler Breeze & Fandango, The Vaudevillains, The Usos and American Alpha.
Why Booker T Was Hospitalized This Weekend
Source: WrestlingINC
Sharmell revealed on social media that Booker T was hospitalized over the weekend. This is why he missed last night’s RAW Pre-show.
Booker also tweeted that the Spin-a-roonie had been retired and now PWInsider reports that he had surgery on his elbow. Booker tore his triceps performing the move back in 2013 while being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and apparently this surgery was related to that injury.
The WWE Hall of Famer is already at home recovering.
Lilian Garcia Comments On Her Absence From WWE Programming
Source: Bleacher Report
Lilian Garcia announced Monday she is taking a break from WWE to be closer to her father, who is battling cancer.
In a post on Instagram, the ring announcer wrote maintaining WWE‘s grueling travel schedule would be unrealistic, as she hopes to spend as much time with her dad as possible:
After working for WWE for a decade, Garcia left in September 2009 in order to focus on her recording career. Prior to her departure, she gave an address on the Sept. 21, 2009, edition of Raw:
The 49-year-old then returned to the company in December 2011 on an episode of SmackDown:
Should circumstances change at some point in the future, fans could see Garcia in a WWE ring again.
If a full-time return proves out of the question, she could appear for special occasions. Howard Finkel announced CM Punk’s arrival at Survivor Series 2011, and Tony Chimel came back to introduce Edge and Christian at Fastlane 2016. A similar role might be on the cards for Garcia down the line.
The Viper Invades RAW, Strikes Lesnar (Video)
Last night on RAW, just as Paul Heyman was saying SmackDown Live’s Randy Orton will never hit Brock Lesnar with a RKO, then out of nowhere Orton ran into the ring and hit Lesnar with a RKO, then retreated into the crowd.
RAW Preview: 8/1/16
Source: WWE.com
Brock Lesnar Returns. Who will feel his wrath?
Will Seth Rollins halt the rise of Finn Bálor?
Sasha Banks and Charlotte prepare for Round 2
Who will face Braun Strowman?
Will The New Day rebound against Gallows & Anderson?
Nikki Bella Talks About Her WWE Comeback, Draft & More (Video)
Nikki Bella was interviewed by WWE.com regarding her comeback and her thoughts on the New Era. Footage shows Nikki training at the WWE Performance Center with Bayley. The former Diva’s Champion discusses her health, the WWE Draft, and Sasha Banks. Nikki noted that she’s feeling “very, very good” and is very excited about returning.
