Category: WWE

Another WWE Star Gives Notice?

Source: WrestlingINC

King Barrett may not be the only WWE star to leave the company soon. Bryan Alvarez stated on the “Bryan and Vinny Show” on F4WOnline.com that another WWE talent gave notice to the company last week and will not be re-signing when their contract expires. It was noted that some people will be “thrilled” to hear that the talent is leaving the company, although the person’s name was not revealed.

Alvarez’s Wrestling Observer Radio co-host Dave Meltzer acknowledged the rumor on Twitter, however stated that he has “gotten no confirmation on it.”

WWE Interested In NJPW Star Okada, Other Major International Signings Expected This Year

Source: WrestlingINC

Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE officials are interested in New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kazuchika Okada. The current IWGP Heavyweight Champion worked for TNA in 2010 and 2011.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE officials are interested in Okada because he’s tall. Okada is billed at 6-foot-3. NJPW has offered a five-year deal to Okada and he’s said he will remain loyal to the company but it’s not known yet if he accepted the deal. It’s believed NJPW would offer more money than WWE just to keep him there.

WWE is expected to make several aggressive talent signings from Mexico, Japan and the UK over the next few months. There are reportedly looking at other Japanese organizations and are said to be interested in one top name from Lucha Underground and AAA. No word yet on who that wrestler is but he has never worked for a mainstream US organization and is unhappy with the creative in Lucha Underground.

WWE Roadblock Results

WWE Tag Team Championship: (C’s) New Day VS Sheamus & King Barrett – Winners: New Day

Chris Jericho VS Jack Swagger – Winner: Chris Jericho

NXT Tag Team Championship: (C’s) The Revival VS Enzo & Big Cass w/Carmella – Winners: The Revival

Divas Championship: (C) Charlotte w/Ric Flair VS Natalya – Winner: Charlotte

2 on 1 Handicap Match: Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper VS Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman – Winner: Brock Lesnar – Bray never got in the match

Sami Zayne VS Stardust – Winner: Sami Zayn

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: (C) Triple H VS Dean Ambrose – Winner: Triple H

 

WWE Roadblock Card: 3/12/16

Here is the card as of today for WWE Roadblock from Toronto, that will air live on the WWE Network, Saturday, March 12, 2016:

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: (C) Triple H VS Dean Ambrose

Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman VS Bray Wyatt

WWE Tag Team Championship: (C’s) New Day VS League of Nations (Sheamus & King Barrett)

NXT Tag Team Championship: (C’s) The Revival VS Enzo & Cass

WWE Announces Live Network Special For The UK

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE has announced a live WWE Network special for Wednesday, September 7th from the O2 Arena in London. Tickets go on sale March 16th.

The O2 announced:

“WWE have announced that its unique brand of action packed entertainment is returning to London for a one-off special on Wednesday 7 September at The O2. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see WWE Superstar and Diva favourites Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, New Day, Sasha Banks and Charlotte and many more to be announced.”

Update On Possible WWE Restaurant & Physical WWE Hall of Fame

Source: WrestlingINC

We noted earlier this week that Attractions Management magazine was reporting that a WWE restaurant was on its way to Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, and would replace NBA City at Universal CityWalk. The Orlando Business Journal reports that the former NBA City location may actually host a Universal-themed concept, not a WWE restaurant. It was noted to “take any rumors on that location with a grain of salt, since Universal has yet to reveal its plans for NBA City’s replacement.”

Vince McMahon Not a Fan of NXT?

Source: ringsidenews.com

Apparently Vince McMahon is not a big fan of NXT, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Vince perceives NXT as a touring product filled with so many guys Vince doesn’t believe are money.

NXT talent took notice of how Tyler Breeze was treated after he arrived on the main WWE roster. Some of the locker room was disgruntled over seeing Breeze treated like a “jobber” following all the buildup he received from Breaking Ground.

Tag Team Headed To WWE NXT Soon

Source: WrestlingINC

Pro Wrestling NOAH tag team “TMDK” Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste are expected to sign with WWE NXT soon. The wrestlers from Australia worked their last NOAH show today, defeating Mitsuhiro Kitamiya and Naomichi Marufuji. “The Mighty Don’t Kneel” cut a promo after the match to thank the fans in Japan and NOAH for all their support. They also tweeted their farewells. No word yet on when they will arrive in Orlando to begin work at the WWE Performance Center.

SmackDown Preview: 3/10/16

Source: WWE.com

Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler & The Usos VS The Wyatt Family

What will Chris Jericho have to say about his assault on his tag partner AJ Styles?

Miz TV with guest, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

Brie Bella VS Summer Rae – Will Lana attack Brie again?

Sheamus & King Barrett VS Lucha Dragons

NXT Head Writer Moved To SmackDown

Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that NXT head writer Ryan Ward has left for the main roster and will be writing for SmackDown. Ward has written all of the NXT television shows through NXT Takeover: Dallas.