Is Rollins unstoppable with The Authority back on his side?
Should Ryback fear Big Show (and The Miz)?
Has Bray Wyatt thrown Roman Reigns off his game?
What’s going on between Rusev and Summer Rae?
Are Cena’s days as United States Champion numbered?
Category: WWE
Scott Hall Remembers Dusty Rhodes (Video)
Below is a video of Scott Hall remembering Dusty Rhodes that was posted on DDP’s YouTube channel.
Erick Rowan Injured, Out 4-6 Months
Wrestling Observer reports that Erick Rowan will be out of action for 4-6 months with a torn bicep. If he needs surgery he may be out even longer, likely until 2016.
Rowan was injured at a live event show on June 19th in a match against Cesaro.
Dolph Ziggler Reportedly Re-Signs With WWE
After much speculation that Dolph Ziggler may leave WWE when his contract expires, PWInsider is reporting that Ziggler has opted to re-sign with WWE. Ziggler has vocally expressed his frustration in the past over his position in the company.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
SmackDown Preview: 6/25/15
Authority comes to SmackDown.
“Anyone but you.” What will Bray Wyatt do next to get inside the mind of Roman Reigns?
Dolph Ziggler VS Sheamus
Will positivity rule the day?
Big problems in store for The Big Guy?
Source: WWE.com
NXT Results: 6/24/15
The show began with Triple H and the NXT roster out on the stage to honor Dusty Rhodes with a 10 bell salute.
Hideo Itami says he will be at the big July 4th show in Japan and will challenge the NXT Championship winner between (C) Kevin Owens and Finn Balor down the line. Kevin Owens says Itami is delusional. Owens says he didn’t attack Itami because if he had Itami wouldn’t be here but he is going to tear off his other arm. Finn Balor came out. Rhyno came out and knocked Balor off the stage.
Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady W/Carmella def. Jason Jordan & Sylvester Lefort
Dana Brooke def. Cassie McIntosh
Hyped Bros (Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley) def. Sawyer Fulton & Angelo Dawkins
Finn Balor def. Rhyno: After the match, Kevin Owens attacked Balor and Rhyno joined in on the attack. Samoa Joe came out to make the save.
Lucha Underground News: Hernandez’s Status After TNA Appearance, Talents Frustrated
Last night Hernandez returned to TNA Wrestling, he appeared on both Impact Wrestling and Lucha Underground broadcast.
It’s believed that Hernandez gained his release from Lucha Underground and he had felt there was breach in the deal. Wrestling Observer Newsletter had reported that BDC leader MVP had been trying to recruit Hernandez as of late.
Hernandez will likely keep appearing on Lucha Underground through August since he had taped several episodes for the company. Hernandez has also been working for All Elite in Mexico, which is competition for AAA in Mexico.
According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter many Lucha Underground talents have been frustrated with the company. Talents have been asking about a second season for months and haven’t received any word. Many talents don’t want to book shows at a certain point on the off-chance that a second season is announced and they have to those tapings.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
NXT Preview: 6/24/15
Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady VS Jason Jordan & Sylvestor Lefort
Dana Brooke VS Cassie McIntosh
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley) VS Sawyer Fulton & Angelo Dawkins
Finn Balor VS Rhyno
Also appearing – Kevin Owens, Hideo Itami and more.
Tyson Kidd Having Neck Surgery
Tyson Kidd will have neck surgery on Wednesday and should be out of action for more than a year. Kidd is having the same kind of neck surgery that Steve Austin, Edge and Chris Benoit had, usually with a turnaround time of 14 months or so. Kidd is not going with a temporary fix and is doing the right thing by having the full surgery.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
“Nature Boy” Buddy Landel Passed Away
Wrestling legend “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel passed away after he was in a car accident. Landel was just 53 years old.
Landel was was in a serious car accident over the weekend, but later left the hospital against medical advice sometime on Sunday. Sources told Wrestling Observer that Landel claimed he was “feeling bad” and went to sleep. He was later found by his wife in their home, and he had died.
Source: Inquisitr
WWE issued the following statement on their website:
“WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of William Ansor, aka “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel.
Landel made hus in-ring debut in 1979, performing in regional promotions before signing in 1985 with NWA’s Jim Crockett Promotions. With flowing blond locks, glittering robes and WWE Hall of Famer J.J. Dillion in his corner, Landel set his sights on then-NWA World Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Though he left Crockett Promotions by the end of the year, Landel left his mark, defeating Terry Taylor at Starrcade 1985 to capture the NWA National Championship.
Landel continued to compete in various promotion in Tennesee and Alabama, then returned to NWA in 1990 to face off with Flair in a “Battle of the Nature Boys,” before moving on to compete in Smoket Mountain Wrestling. He also made brief appearances in WWE in 1995 and 1996.
WWE extend it’s condolences to Landel’s family, friends and fans.”
We here at Wrestling News Blog would also like to extend our condolences Landel’s family.
