Category: WWE

Samoa Joe Debuts At NXT Takeover Unstoppable – Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Samoa Joe made his WWE NXT debut at NXT Takeover Unstoppable – Despite Triple H’s best efforts to play down the growing rumors within the IWC. Even going as far as denying the rumors during a media press teleconference on Tuesday. Joe appeared in the last few minutes of the live broadcast on the WWE network with a stare-down with NXT champion Kevin Owens.

It appears that Samoa Joe will be keeping his name, as WWE already has official merchandise including the shirt he was wearing during his appearance. WWE tweeted the following link to buy the shirt below

Following the broadcast Samoa Joe spoke to the crowd. You can watch the video below courtesy of WWE.com

Ring of Honor wrestling where both Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe have competed in the past sent out their well wishes for Samoa Joe

In an interview with Renee Young for WWE.com, Samoa Joe briefly discusses his history with both Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.

NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable Final Card – 5/20/15

NXT Championship: (C) Kevin Owens VS Sami Zayn

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Sasha Banks VS Becky Lynch

NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) Blake & Murphy VS Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady w/Carmella

Triple Threat #1 Contender’s Match: Finn Balor VS Tyler Breeze VS ?

Baron Corbin VS Rhyno

Charlotte & Bayley VS Dana Brooke & Emma

Stephanie McMahon is scheduled to be at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable tonight.

 

Lucha Underground Preview: 5/20/15

Son of Havoc, Ivelisse & Angelico will defend their Trios Championship.

Vampiro confronts Johnny Mundo about his actions from last week, attacking Alberto El Patron and throwing him through Dario Cueto’s office window.

 

Scott Hall Removed From GFW Roster After Being Booted From Indie Wrestling Event

Global Force Wrestling has removed WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall from it’s roster page. This past weekend Hall was escorted from an independent wrestling event. The promoters claimed Hall was too intoxicated to perform at the show. Here is a video of the incident that TMZ Sports posted:

(Video) Kevin Owens Son Reacts To His RAW Debut

Kevin Owens’ (Kevin Steen) wife post a video on instagram of son Owen reacting to his dad’s RAW debut. Kevin Owens took his ring name Owens after his son Owen who was named after Owen Hart.

https://instagram.com/p/22PFlyvYx8/?taken-by=karinaleilas

 

NXT Champ Kevin Owens Made RAW Debut & Gets Big Match At Elimination Chamber

NXT Champ Kevin Owens made his RAW debut last night coming to the ring during John Cena’s US Open Challenge. Owens said he didn’t want the US title because he has the NXT Title. Owens then attacked Cena, laying him out with the Pop-Up Powerbomb.

 

Later it was announced that Owens will face Cena at Elimination Chamber on Sunday, May 31 exclusively on the WWE Network.

WWE Issues Press Release On Return Of Steve Austin Podcast

WWE issued the following press release regarding the return of Steve Austin’s Stone Cold Podcast on WWE Network.

“STONE COLD” LIVE ON WWE NETWORK

STAMFORD, Conn., May 18, 2015 – “Stone Cold” Steve Austin will host Stone Cold Podcast, Live!, a no-holds-barred, in-your-face monthly interview series beginning Monday, June 1 at 11 p.m. ET on the award-winning WWE Network, with special guest Paul Heyman.

Each Month immediately following Monday Night RAW, which airs on USA Network, the WWE  Hall of Famer will sit down with the biggest names in WWE including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Sting and other celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment for an exclusive interview on WWE Network.

“If you’re ready for the Stone Cold Podcast, give me a ‘Hell Yeah!’,” said “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

The hour-long series joins the slate of brand new original programming recently announced by WWE Network including, Too Hot For TV Presented by Jerry Springer, Swerved and WWE The List.

RAW Preview: 5/18/15

Fallout from Payback.

The WWE locker room is bracing for the carnage that awaits at Elimination Chamber.

Is Rollins really as good as he says he is?

What’s Kane’s next move?

What ‘I Quit’ Match aftermath lies ahead for John Cena, Rusev and Lana?

Who’s going into the Elimination Chamber?

Will King Barrett be looking to settle the score with Neville in kingly fashion?

Will Naomi become the next Divas Champion on RAW?

Source: WWE.com

Samoa Joe Scheduled For 2 Independent Shows In August

There are rumors that Samoa Joe has agreed to a deal with WWE but nothing has been confirmed. Joe is scheduled to compete at two Northeast Wrestling (NEW) shows – Saturday August 1st at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY and Sunday August 2nd at a location to be announced next week.

WWE usually doesn’t allow their signed talent compete for other companies.

Also on the August 1st show are – Rey Mysterio, Alberto El Patron, The Young Bucks, Mickie James, Velvet Sky, NEW Champion Matt Taven, Brian Anthony and many others to be announced.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

WWE Payback Results

(Kickoff) R-Truth def. Stardust

(Kickoff) The Ascension def. Axelmania & Macho Mandow

Sheamus def. Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler got busted open.

WWE Tag Team Championship – 2 out of 3 Falls: (C) The New Day def. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd w/Natalya: The New Day won the 3rd fall when Xavier Woods switched places with Kofi Kingston and rolled up Cesaro for a 3 count.

Bray Wyatt def. Ryback

United States Championship – I Quit Match: (C) John Cena def. Rusev w/Lana: Cena passed out to Rusev’s Accolade, Rusev poured a water bottle on him to wake him back up. Rusev undone the turnbuckle and tried to hit Cena but Cena countered with a STF with the ring rope. Rusev was yelling something in Bulgarian, Lana grabbed the mic and said Rusev quits.

The New Day backstage celebrating their win – Byron Saxton spoiled their celebration, telling them that they will defend the tag title at Elimination Chamber in the first ever WWE Tag Team Title match inside the Chamber.

Naomi & Tamina Snuka def. The Bella Twins

Backstage, Rusev was angry with Lana and told her to get out.

Neville def. King Barrett – Count Out: After the match, Barrett attacked Neville. Barrett tried to hit Neville with the scepter but Neville countered with a suplex and hit Barrett with the Red Arrow.

Neville appeared to have possibly injured his right knee during the match.

WWW World Heavyweight Championship – Fatal 4-Way: If
Seth Rollins doesn’t retain the title, Kane will be fired from The Authority: (C) Seth Rollins w/J & J Security and Kane def. Randy Orton Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose: There was a short lived The Shield reunion when Rollins, Ambrose & Reigns Triple Powerbombed Orton through the announce table. Rollins hit Orton with a Pedigree for the win. Kane played a big part in making sure Rollins got the win.