Category: WWE

Wrestling Legend Sid Vicious Dies At 63

Former WCW and WWE Champion Sid Vicious (real name Sidney Raymond Eudy) has passed away, after losing a battle with cancer. He was 63.

The news was first broke by Sid’s son Gunnar Eudy on facebook.

Vicious is also survived by his wife Sabrina Paige, whom he married in 1983.

Vicious was trained by Tojo Yamamoto. He began his professional wrestling career in 1997 in Continental Championship Wrestling under a mask, going by the in-ring name of Lord Humungous.  Eudy then had a very brief run in the Texas based World Class Championship Wrestling, where he adopted the in-ring names of Sid Vicious, which he took from the punk rock musician of the same name who played bass for the Sex Pistols.

He is most notable for his time in WCW from 1989 to 1991 as part of the Skyscrapers with “Dangerous” Dan Spivey and a part of the Four Horseman. After leaving WCW, Vicious signed a contract with the WWE/F. He went under the in-ring name of Sid Justice. He voluntarily quit the company in 1992 after creative differences.

Vicious returned back to WCW in 1993 and would leave a year later for the USWA, where he spend one-year before returning to WWE/F in 1995. After leaving the company again in 1997, he wrestling in Mexico and the independent scene, before returning to WCW in 1999.

On January 14, 2001, at WCW’s Sin pay-per-view in Indianapolis, Indiana Sid faced Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett and Road Warrior Animal in a Four Corners match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Sid suffered a near career-ending injury. Vicious suffered a leg fracture following leaping from the second turnbuckle in attempt to give a big boot to Steiner. He landed awkwardly on his left leg, causing it to snap both the tibia and fibula, with one of the bones breaking through his skin and his foot rotating at 90 degrees anti-clockwise. The footage was too graphic for many television stations to re-air. However, WCW replayed it on Nitro the following night.

At the time, WCW executive John Laurinaitis it was reported that he had felt Vicious needed to broaden his wrestling moves and suggested he try the move despite the “unwillingness” of Vicious. The injury put Vicious out of action indefinitely. He went through an extensive amount of rehabilitation following the injury.

On the June 25, 2012, episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, Vicious made his return to the company as Sycho Sid where he defeated Heath Slater in a match that was part of the build up to the 1000th episode of Raw.

On August 5, 2017, Vicious ended up wrestling the last match of his career, defeating Paul Rosenberg in Ottawa, Ontario for Great North Wrestling.

He is a two-time WCW World Champion and a one-time WCW United States Champion and a two-time WWE/F Champion.

In addition, to WCW and WWE/F, Vicious held titles in the USWA, CCW, NWA Northeastern and Southeastern Championship Wrestling. He also wrestled for ECW.

Source: WrestleView

WWE issues a statement on the passing of Sid “Vicious” Eudy:

Sid Eudy passes away
WWE is saddened to learn that Sid Eudy has passed away.

A two-time WWE Champion, Sid was one of the most imposing and terrifying competitors of his generation with a natural charisma that immediately connected with the WWE Universe. Standing at 6’9, Sid gained notoriety in 1989 when he signed with WCW and wrestled with and against some of the biggest names in the industry, including The Steiner Brothers, The Road Warriors and The Four Horseman.

Debuting as Sid Justice in WWE, he served as the Special Guest Referee at SummerSlam 1991, where WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior teamed up against The Triangle of Terror in a 3-on-2 Handicap Match. That very same night, Sid saved Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth from an attack at the evil hands of Jake Roberts and The Undertaker at the couple’s newlywed reception.

After a few years away from WWE, Sid made his triumphant return as “Sycho Sid,” where he allied himself with Shawn Michaels and was in his corner at WrestleMania XI when The Heartbreak Kid challenged Diesel for the WWE Title. That night would begin an iconic rivalry between the two with Sid winning the WWE Championship from The Showstopper at Survivor Series in 1996 and joined the hallowed ranks of champions. After losing the title back to Michaels, Sid became a two-time champion by defeating Bret Hart on the Feb. 17, 1997 edition of Raw.

Known as “The Master and Ruler of the World”, Sid’s reputation as one of the toughest and most thrilling Superstars cemented his legacy in WWE, and his influence can still be seen in wrestling rings around the world.

WWE extends its condolences to Eudy’s family, friends and fans.

WWE remembers Sid Eudy

Dory Funk Jr. (83-Years-Old) Hit With Exploding Baseball Bat During FMW-E Match In Japan

At a show celebrating Atsushi Onita’s fiftieth anniversary in pro wrestling and paying tribute to the late Terry Funk, the main event saw 83-year-old Dory Funk Jr. compete in a “Double Hell Current Explosion Death Match” as the wrestling Hall of Famer teamed with Osamu Nishimura to take on Onita and Raijin Yaguchi inside Fujitsu Kawasaki Stadium in Kawasaki, Japan.

During the match, Onita slammed an exploding baseball bat against Funk’s back, but the former NWA World Champion and his tag partner, who signed a waiver with his hospital to compete as Nishimura is currently battling stage four cancer, ultimately won the bout after a spinning toe hold from Funk forced Yaguchi to submit.

The match in Japan makes Funk a part of a rare group of wrestlers to compete in matches across seven different decades.

Source: Fightful via WrestleView

WWE Raw Preview 8/26/2024

WWE Raw will air live tonight on the USA Network from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.

  • “Big” Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman
  • Chad Gable vs. Uncle Howdy
  • Randy Orton to appear
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contenders Tournament begins
  • Update on the condition of The Terror Twins (Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest) after they were attacked by the new Judgment Day on last week’s show.

Cryptic Post By Rumored Sixth Wyatt Sicks Member Could Be Sign Of Impending WWE Return

Ever since the Wyatt Sicks debuted on “WWE Raw” with only five members, there’s been speculation about a potential sixth. Some expected brief Wyatt Family member Braun Strowman to enter the fold; others believed the sixth member to be the spirit of the late Bray Wyatt himself. In June, mere days after the Wyatt Sicks’ mind-bending debut, Wrestling Inc. speculated that the sixth member was actually former multi-time women’s champion Alexa Bliss, and it that’s the case, we might be one step closer to seeing her return.

On Friday, Bliss took to her X account (formerly known as Twitter) where she posted a simple GIF of singer Taylor Swift lifting her eyes to the camera, accompanied by the words “Are you ready for it?” While Bliss herself added nothing to the GIF, the post was almost universally taken as a sign of her impending return to WWE.

https://twitter.com/AlexaBliss_WWE/status/1827081887036403927

Bliss hasn’t performed on television since January 2023, when she went on maternity leave shortly after losing a title match to Bianca Belair at the Royal Rumble. She’s been heavily associated with Bray Wyatt since first being drawn into his storylines in 2020, was at one point planned to be in a Wyatt-led stable, and was last seen in WWE storylines being stalked and re-corrupted by Uncle Howdy, the alter-ego of Bo Dallas, who currently leads the Wyatt Sicks.

Interestingly, the shot in the GIF is taken from the music video for Swift’s 2017 song “…Ready For It?” The video has a distinct science fiction flavor, while the song lyrics include lines like “Knew he was a killer first time that I saw him/Wondered how many girls he had loved and left haunted/But if he’s a ghost, then I can be a phantom,” as well as the repeated phrase “let the games begin.” 

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE SmackDown Preview 8/23/2024

WWE SmackDown will air live tonight on FOX and emanate from the Capital One Center in Washington, DC.

  • WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The Bloodline (c) (Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga) vs. The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins)
  • WWE United States Championship Match: LA Knight (c) vs. Santos Escobar
  • Six-Woman Tag Team Match: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Naomi vs. Women’s Tag Team Champions The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) and Blair Davenport
  • Grayson Waller Effect with guest Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes

Ex-WWE Star Ronda Rousey Posts Lengthy Apology For Propagating Sandy Hook Conspiracies

Former WWE and UFC star Ronda Rousey has posted a lengthy statement, apologizing for spreading misinformation regarding the Sandy Hook tragedy.

In 2013, Rousey posted a video that propagated conspiracy theories of the Sandy Hook massacre, that she later deleted. Rousey has now apologized for her comments, calling it the “single most regrettable decision” of her life. She added that she deserved to be “hated” for pushing the conspiracy theories and that she deserved to be canceled.

“I apologize that this came 11 years too late, but to those affected by the Sandy Hook massacre, from the bottom of my heart and the depth of my soul I am so sort for the hurt I caused. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you’ve endured and words cannot describe how thoroughly remorseful and ashamed I am of myself for contributing to it. I’ve regretted it every day of my life since and will continue to do so until the day I die,” said Rousey.

https://twitter.com/RondaRousey/status/1826859290164166749

In her post, she also pleaded with those who peddle such conspiracy theories to refrain from doing so, stating that it only hurts others, and advised them to not go down that road. Rousey wasn’t the only pro wrestler who propagated such theories as another former WWE star Brian Kendrick also alleged that the Sandy Hook tragedy was a hoax. Rousey’s controversial theories were also used during her feud with Natalya, when the WWE star mentioned it on Twitter/X.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Star Fallon Henley Reportedly Injured During Recent Taping

After taking a few weeks off in July, Fallon Henley reemerged with some new friends at NXT Great American Bash, teaming with Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx to defeat Karmen Petrovic, Lola Vice, and Sol Ruca. This week, the group finally gave themselves a name, Fatal Influence, setting their sights on “NXT” newcomers who the trio felt were taking spots from wrestlers, such as themselves, with pedigree.

The re-introduction led to Henley and Jayne setting up a match for next week’s “NXT” against Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend, one that was taped immediately following last night’s episode and one that didn’t go the best for Henley. Fightful Select reports that during the match, Henley suffered an injury when she sustained what has been described as a “possible broken nose.” It’s unclear when in the match Henley suffered the injury, though it was noted she continued on and finished the match.

Whether Henley will have to miss any time remains a mystery, as the severity of her facial injury remains unknown. Should it be serious, it would be Henley’s first instance of being on the shelf since joining WWE in 2021, as she has consistently worked at least one match per month, and has avoided any serious injury. Henley had shown similar durability before joining WWE, with her only hiatus from wrestling occurring during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Aside from the Fatal Influnece’s introduction last night, “NXT” also made clear the future direction for NXT Champion Ethan Page. The former AEW star will be defending the championship against TNA’s highly popular Joe Hendry at the upcoming No Mercy PLE on September 1.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 8/20/2024

WWE will present a new episode of NXT TV tonight on the USA Network at 8:00 PM EST.

  • NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match: Wes Lee vs. Joe Hendry vs. Pete Dunne
  • NXT Women’s North American Championship #1 Contender’s Gauntlet Match: Wren Sinclair vs. Adrianna Rizzo vs. Sol Ruca vs. Jaida Parker vs. Kendall Grey vs. Karmen Petrovic
  • Hank Walker & Tank Ledger vs. The O.C.
  • Lola Vice vs. Wendy Choo
  • Dion Lennox vs. Ashante The Adonis
  • Chase U celebration for NXT Tag Team Title win

Backstage News On Matt Riddle Winning AAA Cruiserweight Title At TripleMania

For those who tuned in this past Saturday night on TrillerTV, either by paying full price or accidentally catching the show for free on the pre-show stream that never ended, AAA’s TripleMania XXXII: Mexico City was an event that won’t soon be forgotten. Among the other reasons for that was the three-way match for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship, where non-cruiserweight and former WWE star Matt Riddle defeated former champion, AEW’s Komander, and TNA’s Laredo Kid to win the gold.

As for why Riddle walked way Cruiserweight Champion, one person has a theory on that. On Sunday’s “Daily Update,” Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer discussed Riddle’s victory at TripleMania, and indicated that Riddle was crowned Cruiserweight Champion due to AAA looking to get the belt off Komander, because to his AEW commitments. Meltzer also noted the oddness of Riddle, a heavyweight, winning a title out of his division.

The reasoning given for Riddle winning the title does seem to contradict some of what happened on screen, however, including the fact that Laredo Kid was in the match with Komander and Riddle, and could’ve won the title instead of Riddle. Perhaps most glaring though is that TripleMania XXXII: Mexico City ended with an AEW talent walking away with AAA gold, as Satnam Singh won the AAA World Tag Team Championships with partner Raj Dhesi.

Singh’s win would suggest that, despite past issues, AAA has no problem putting titles on AEW talent for the time being, and instead calls into question Komander’s future with AAA going forward. As for Riddle, he is expected to enter a program with El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., who defeated Riddle in AAA this past June. Riddle challenged Hijo del Wagner after his win Saturday, requesting the match have “no rules.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Raw Preview 8/19/2024

WWE Raw airs live tonight on USA Network from the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

CM Punk will have a “can’t miss message” for Drew McIntyre

  • WWE Women’s Triple Threat Tag Team Championship Match: Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and IYO SKY) vs. Pure Fusion Collective (Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark)
  • New Day (Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston) and Odyssey Jones vs. Karrion Kross and AOP (Rezar and Akam)
  • Sheamus vs. Pete Dunne
  • Randy Orton to appear
  • Maxxine Dupri vs. Ivy Nile