Source: WrestlingINC
Charlotte will be hitting a milestone and breaking a WWE record this Sunday at Extreme Rules as she’ll be featured in her 11th consecutive WWE PPV. First uncovered by a user on Reddit, this is the longest streak of pay-per-views involving a single woman in WWE history.
WWE announced the following:
Kalisto will not appear on SmackDown due to injuryDue to injuries sustained at the hands of Rusev on Raw, United States Champion Kalisto is unable to compete on this week’s SmackDown, WWE.com has learned.
WWE medical staff confirmed that Kalisto suffered a strained intercostal muscle and erectus spinae muscle, attributed to Rusev’s Accolade submission maneuver.
Despite his injuries, Kalisto is still planning on defending his U.S. Title against The Super Athlete this Sunday at Extreme Rules.
Source: WrestlingINC
Phil Strum recently interviewed ROH COO Joe Koff for The Poughkeepsie Journal, who was promoting last Saturday’s ROH show in Manhattan. During the interview, Koff discussed ROH talent signing with WWE and some talent not changing their names.
“There’s always going to be people going to other promotions and it’s not something we are concerned about,” Koff said. “They had a No. 1 contenders match on Monday Night Raw and three of the four people in the match were ex-ROH guys (A.J. Styles, Kevin Owens and Cesaro). Of the three, two had their names changed.”
“WWE has created an incredible brand and merchandising opportunities. This is a new era. It speaks to the fact that when wrestling was a TV promotion, you were in total command and control of every aspect of the business. If you’re a fan of a guy like A.J. Styles, you know that he came to WWE from New Japan and WWE can’t act surprised that every fan is chanting his name. You’re starting to see a little bit more that they’re not changing the name anymore, that’s starting to go away. You have to be genuine. Fans are not stupid about these things. The essence used to be buyer beware, but now it’s seller beware. Fans are so knowledgable. The guy’s name is worth something. They really are smart fans and that’s not just a term.”
Koff also discussed the relationship between ROH and New Japan, the growth of ROH, WWE being the pinnacle of the business, ROH being on syndicated cable and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
“Drax Shadow” just received a one-of-a-kind gift from the WWE … the 9 year-old cancer patient was delivered a custom action figure based on his now-famous wrestling persona.
Elijah Mainville, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at a young age, was seen smiling from ear to ear Monday night while his mom snapped a pic of the wrestling fanatic clutching his new toy — which she says was ACTUALLY made by Mattel.
Shadow’s mom also says the toy was personally sent by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
The back of the box even lists stats for Drax Shadow, just like a real figure, but the company was apparently unaware that the character’s finisher already has a name.
WWE announced that Emma will require surgery on a ruptured disc she sustained in a live event match on Sunday evening.
Here is WWE’s announcement:
Emma has a ruptured disc that will require her to have surgery,” explained WWE ringside physician Dr. Chris Robinson. “She came to us in a great deal of pain, which seemed to be increasing. She was then given an M.R.I., which revealed that further action would need to be taken. Unfortunately, the Superstar’s estimated recovery time cannot be determined until after her procedure is complete.
WWE and William Regal announced on Facebook earlier today that the NXT Championship match at NXT TakeOver Champion Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor will take place inside a Steel Cage. This will be the first ever Steel Cage Match in NXT history.
Balor and Joe will continue their feud at NXT TakeOver on June 8. The two have had a series of matches that stretches all the way back to NXT TakeOver: London in 2015. You can see the announcement below.
Via WWE’s official website: WWE.com has learned that Emma suffered a back injury last Sunday night during a WWE Live Event and is currently undergoing tests to determine the extent of her injuries.
Please check back with WNB as updates to the matter surface. Here’s to hoping it’s nothing serious. God speed Emma
Source: WWE.com
It’s Club-bering time! Technically, The Club hasn’t won a match yet. But technically, that doesn’t matter since Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson demolished The Usos on both Raw and SmackDown, while AJ Styles held WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns to a draw in a standoff over a steel chair. With Extreme Rules approaching fast, Reigns is in need of a dominant display and, with Styles’ friends officially at his back, doing so is now easier said than done.
The New Day might need some extra P.O.P. to gain ground on The Vaudevillains.
Becky Lynch may be in need of a tag partner against Emma & Dana Brooke.
Lights Out! With all the beatings Chris Jericho has given Dean Ambrose lately, it’s difficult to remember that “The Best in the World at What He Does” is coming off a loss to The Lunatic Fringe. Defeat hasn’t humbled Jericho one bit, and he’s since bestowed “The Gift of Jericho” on Ambrose by trapping him in a straitjacket in retaliation for the destruction of his own light-up leather coat. Ambrose, for all his frothing rage, has yet to hand Jericho a truly definitive setback, and that’ll be tough now that Jericho seems to have his number. The sky seems to be the limit for “The Best in the World at What He Does,” provided, of course, Big Cass doesn’t come calling again …
Shining Stars (Primo & Epico) to make RAW re-debut.
Source: WrestlingINC
TMZ has released footage Chyna recorded in the week before her death, that was to be used in the documentary about her comeback. The disturbing videos show Chyna, apparently under the influence, with a bad cut on her face and bruising on her eye.
Film maker Rob Potylo told TMZ that Chyna insisted her facial wounds were from a random champagne bottle attack at a liquor store, but he believes Chyna was injured during a drunken fall and too embarrassed to admit it.
Rob said he was concerned when he saw the videos and got in touch with Chyna’s lawyer to discuss how they could help her. Rob also claims they contacted WWE to help get her into rehab but ran out of time as Chyna passed away while everything was being worked out.
Wrestling News Blog decided to not post the video, but if you want to see it, you can can view at TMZ, wrestlinginc.com or on YouTube.
Source: Sports Illustrated via WrestlingINC
Sports Illustrated recently interviewed WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus. Below are a couple of highlights:
Possibly returning to the ring:
“Could I physically go back and do what I did before? At this point, yes, I can do that. But I’d only go back if it was worth it and if it was a challenge for me. Something that’s different and unique, like playing a heel again, which would be super cool. I’ve gone back as a babyface, so it would have to be something challenging and something that would elevate either the division or a talent. Not just me for my own sh–s and giggles to raise my brand. It would be good if there was a moment to elevate a character. I’d love to work with Ronda Rousey, but I don’t know if she’d be up for that.”
Sasha Banks being the future of the WWE Women’s Division:
“Sasha, to me, is a star. There are a lot of comparisons, but I don’t think we are that similar, actually, at all. But she’s the star of the division, and she’s the one. She really knows her character, she owns her character, and she’s so solid in the ring.”
Trish also talked about main eventing RAW with Lita, changing the way women were perceived in the business, getting into Yoga, Edge helping her get a movie role and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.
