Jonathan “Coach” Coachman returned to WWE RAW last night in Brooklyn and after giving props to WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day, announced that ESPN SportsCenter will be doing live coverage of WrestleMania 32 from Dallas on Sunday leading up to the big event.
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RAW Preview: 3/28/16
Source: WWE.com
Who is the true authority in WrestleMania’s main event?
To what extremes will Dean Ambrose go to slay The Beast?
Are we approaching The Undertaker’s final WrestleMania?
Will Chris Jericho accept AJ Styles’ challenge?
How will the “Total Divas” even the odds? The Divas division underwent a sudden shakeup on Tuesday night, when Emma and Summer Rae joined forces with Lana, Naomi and Tamina to form a formidable alliance against Brie Bella, Paige, Alicia Fox and Natalya. Clearly, the five-Diva squad has a numbers advantage against the stars of “Total Divas,” changing the complexion of what was originally shaping up to be a 4-on-4 clash at WrestleMania. Will the reality TV stars find a new ally to even the odds? If so, who will it be?
Who will gain the upper hand before WrestleMania’s Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match?
Snoop Dogg Confirmed For 2016 WWE Hall Of Fame
Source: WrestlingINC
A new graphic e-mailed out by WWE Network today confirms that rapper Snoop Dogg will be inducted into the Celebrity Wing of the WWE Hall of Fame next Saturday night in Dallas.
Snoop, a big pro wrestling fan, has made several WWE TV appearances over the years and is Sasha Banks’ cousin.
Below is the graphic:
Steve Austin Facebook WrestleMania Tease
Source: WrestlingINC
The following was posted on Steve Austin’s official WWE Facebook page over the weekend, which has gotten some people talking. It should be noted that the posts are usually made by someone on the WWE’s social media staff, not by the wrestlers themselves:
Has WWE Had Any Contact With Eric Young And Bobby Roode
Source: WrestlingINC
F4WOnline reports that there has been a lot of speculation and rumors about Eric Young and Bobby Roode possibly signing with WWE. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio today that WWE has had contact with both men through an intermediary. Apparently they were more interested in Young than Roode, but that does not mean they wouldn’t bring Roode on if everything worked out.
No word yet on if WWE is in talks with the two wrestlers.
John Cena Teases WWE RAW Return
John Cena is in New York City with girlfriend Nikki Bella, who appeared with him on NBC’s Today earlier. He tweeted this RAW teaser for tonight’s show in Brooklyn:
WWE Announces 2016 Warrior Award Recipient
WWE issued the following today:
Joan Lunden to receive 2016 Warrior Award at 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyJoan Lunden, an award-winning journalist, best-selling author and breast cancer survivor, has been named the recipient of the second annual Warrior Award, which will be presented at the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 2 from American Airlines Center in Dallas, live on WWE Network at 8 ET/5 PT. The announcement was made by WWE Superstar John Cena on NBC’s “TODAY.”
The Warrior Award is given to someone who has exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of WWE Hall of Famer The Ultimate Warrior. The award will be presented to Lunden by The Ultimate Warrior’s widow, Dana Warrior. In June 2014, Lunden was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, which required chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Lunden made the decision to take her battle public and has since shared her journey through cancer treatment, becoming a prominent voice in the breast cancer community.
“It is truly humbling to be honored by WWE and receive this year’s Warrior Award at the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” Lunden said. “After being diagnosed with cancer, my first thought was to survive, but soon after, I changed my focus from my cancer to the fight against cancer and my life took on a whole new purpose. WWE has welcomed me into their family, offering me warmth and support, as have so many of the WWE fans from around the world. It is a privilege to receive this honor.”
“On behalf of my family, we are proud to present this year’s Warrior Award to Joan Lunden,” said Dana Warrior. “Joan embodies all that this award was meant to capture. She is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the quintessential Warrior woman. It will be an honor to recognize her at this year’s WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.”
“Joan Lunden has been an incredible role model to so many people and it is an honor to recognize her as the second annual Warrior Award recipient,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “The will and perseverance she gracefully displayed in her fight against breast cancer is an inspiration to millions of women around the world.”
An eternal optimist, Lunden decided to turn her diagnosis into an opportunity to inspire others in the breast cancer community. Through her website, JoanLunden.com, and her social media channels, Lunden has created an online community dedicated to people living with and surviving from breast cancer. From her consistent journaling throughout her breast cancer treatment, Lunden wrote her most recent book, “Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival,” which documents her battle with cancer and provides a reflective look back at her life and career. Lunden continues to be an advocate for those diagnosed with the disease, making trips to Capitol Hill, and as a special correspondent for “TODAY’s” Pink Power series.
Last year, the Warrior Award was presented for the first time ever to Connor Michalek, a Pittsburgh native and passionate WWE fan who passed away from cancer. In his honor, Connor’s Cure was created as a fund within Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation to support pediatric brain and spinal cord cancer research. To date, Connor’s Cure has raised $1 million and assisted more than 100 families around the world.
The 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony airs live on the eve of WrestleMania, Saturday, April 2, at 8 ET/5 PT, only on WWE Network.
Update On Luke Harper’s Injury
Source: WrestlingINC
Luke Harper was pulled from this weekend’s WWE live events after suffering a knee injury in last Monday’s post-RAW dark main event in Philadelphia.
While WWE has not confirmed the injury, word going around backstage at last night’s live event from at Madison Square Garden is that Harper’s knee injury is worse than originally believed, according to PWInsider. Harper is now expected to be out of action for 5 to 6 months, which could put him back in time for SummerSlam.
Will Ronda Rousey Be At WrestleMania 32?
Is it possible that Ronda Rousey along with her 4 Horsewomen of MMA friends be at WrestleMania 32?
As noted earlier, 4 Horsewomen of MMA member Shayna Baszler will be appearing at the Shimmer 80 event on Saturday, April 2nd in Dallas, Texas the night before WrestleMania 32. And usually where we see Shayna we see other 4 Horsewomen of MMA member Jessamyn Duke and sometimes 4 Horsewomen of MMA member Marina Shafir. As we all know the 4 Horsewomen of MMA was at WrestleMania last year and we all know what happened with Rousey & The Rock and Triple H & Stephanie McMahon.
With The Rock set to appear at WrestleMania 32 in Dallas and with him teasing a Mania shocker, and the fact that Stephanie has been training, and Rousey’s plans being pushed back and with Baszler in Dallas during WrestleMania week with the possibility of Duke & Shafir also being in town, sparks speculation that Rousey just may show up at WrestleMania 32 for another Mania moment with The Rock involving Stephanie McMahon.
The idea of Rousey finally being able to get her hands on Stephanie a year later at WrestleMania is awesome, but we will just have to wait and hope that he happens.
Thanks to fellow Wrestling News Blog writer Vanessa with provided me with information for this post.
SmackDown Preview: 3/24/16
Source: WWE.com
Brock Lesnar and Dean Ambrose’s paths collide in Boston.
Will Sasha Banks make a statement in her match against Charlotte?
Kevin Owens & The Miz VS Sami Zaun & Dolph Ziggler
Kofi Kingston VS Sheamus
Will Roman Reigns pave a path of destruction through SmackDown?
