Details On NJPW G1 Climax 27 Tournament Airing On AXS TV

The G1 Climax will be taking over AXS TV’s Friday nights for the next three months as the network presents 12 all-new, hour-long episodes showcasing top matches from the tournament on NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING beginning this Friday, August 18 at 8pm ET. The 12 hours of tournament action will be presented by Jim Ross and former UFC Heavyweight Champion and NJPW veteran Josh Barnett.

AXS TV PRESENTS MORE G1 CLIMAX COVERAGE THAN EVER BEFORE WITH 12 NEW EPISODES OF ‘NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING’ SHOWCASING THE TOURNAMENT FRIDAYS AT 8pE BEGINNING AUG. 18LOS ANGELES – Aug. 16, 2017 – NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING’s biggest tournament—the G1 CLIMAX—takes over AXS TV’s Friday nights for the next three months as the network presents 12 all-new, hour-long episodes showcasing top matches from the tournament on the award-winning series NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING beginning this Friday, Aug. 18 at 8pE. The 12 hours of tournament action are the most coverage of the annual G1 CLIMAX in AXS TV’s history and will be presented by legendary wrestling broadcaster Jim Ross and former UFC Heavyweight Champion and NJPW veteran Josh Barnett.

Now in its 27th year, the G1 CLIMAX tournament is like no other televised event in wrestling, pitting 20 of NJPW’s top competitors against each other in a grueling, month-long series of matches spread across 19 separate events. For the round-robin tournament, the wrestlers are separated into two blocks (A & B), where they compete for the highest score (2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw). The winners of each block then face off in the finals for the tournament championship and a right to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Title on NJPW’s biggest stage, Wrestle Kingdom in the Tokyo Dome Jan. 4.

Each of AXS TV’s first eight episodes will feature two of the best matches from an A or B Block event, along with highlights from other matches at the event, kicking off Aug. 18 with Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Zack Sabre Jr. and Kota Ibushi vs. Tetsuya Naito.

The line-ups for the first eight episodes of AXS TV’s G1 Climax 27 coverage are as follows (subject to change):

Aug. 18 – A Block – Kota Ibushi vs. Tetsuya Naito, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

Aug. 25 – B Block – Minoru Suzuki vs. Kenny Omega, SANADA vs. EVIL

Sept. 1 – A Block – YOSHI-HASHI vs. Tetsuya Naito, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Bad Luck Fale

Sept. 8 – B Block – Michael Elgin vs. Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega vs. Tama Tonga

Sept. 15 – A Block – Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi, Hirooki Goto vs. Tetsuya Naito

Sept. 22 – B Block – Kazuchika Okada vs. EVIL, Juice Robinson vs. Kenny Omega

Sept. 29 – A Block – Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tomohiro Ishii, Togi Makabe vs. Tetsuya Naito

Oct. 6 – B Block – Kazuchika Okada vs. Minoru Suzuki, Michael Elgin vs. EVIL

The line-ups for the final four episodes of AXS TV’s coverage will be announced at a later date.

The Mae Young Classic Bracket To Be Revealed This Sunday After SummerSlam

WWE issued the following:

The Mae Young Classic is almost here, but before the tournament gets underway on Monday, Aug. 28, be sure to tune in to WWE Network this Sunday for your first chance to see the official tournament bracket.

Hosted by Corey Graves and WWE Hall of Famer Lita, the Mae Young Classic Bracketology special will feature an in-depth breakdown of first-round matches, competitor profiles and interviews, plus appearances by special guests Triple H and Alundra Blayze.

The Bracketology special will stream exclusively on WWE Network this Sunday immediately following The Biggest Event of the Summer, SummerSlam. An encore presentation will also stream Monday on WWE Network, following Raw.

Featuring 32 women from around the globe, the inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament kicks off Monday, Aug. 28, when the first four episodes will be released in the VOD section on the award-winning WWE Network.

For more coverage of the Mae Young Classic, including competitor bios, click here.

Ric Flair’s Fiancee Gives Medical Update On Him

(Wendy Barlow) The fiancée of Ric Flair posted a statement on Facebook saying the wrestling legend is dealing with multiple organ issues and in critical condition.

Source: TMZ

NXT Preview 8/16/17

It’s the final show before and hype for this Saturday’s NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III.

* Will Roderick Strong earn a rematch against Bobby Roode with a victory over Drew McIntyre?

* Asuka and Ember Moon make their NXT Women’s Title Match at TakeOver: Brooklyn III official

Lucha Underground Preview 8/16/17

Rey Mysterio and Johnny Mundo have a confrontation. The semifinalists compete; Catrina has her eyes on Cage’s Gauntlet.

* Cueto Cup Semifinal Match: Prince Puma vs. Fenix

* Cueto Cup Semifinal Match: Pentagon Dark vs. Mil Muertes

Mike Kanellis Opens Up About Battle With Prescription Drugs

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Recent WWE signee Mike Kanellis says he struggled the past few years with a prescription drug addiction that almost caused him to lose everything … and now he’s opening up to help others.

Kanellis posted an image on Instagram last night detailing the entire story and explained, “This picture was taken this year. It symbolizes my decision to get clean from an addiction to prescription drugs. A problem I kept hidden from my wife, my family, my friends, everyone.”

The wrestler says his addiction began after he dislocated his kneecap three years ago, but spiraled out of control for the past year and a half … adding, “I almost lost everything.”

Mike credits his wife Maria Kanellis for helping him through everything. “Without her, I would be lost. She is the strongest, toughest woman I know. She has been my rock and my reason for fighting. She has been with me every step of the way and I’ll say it again, I would truly be lost without her.”

He concluded the post by saying, “If you are struggling, please don’t give up hope. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, you are not alone. I have your back.”

Read the entire post below.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Baron Corbin Cashes In MITB Breifcase But Fails To Win Title

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Last night on SmackDown Live Baron Corbin unsuccessfully cashed in his Money In the Bank title shot against WWE Champion Jinder Mahal.

After attacking John Cena during the Cena vs. Mahal non-title main event and causing the disqualification, Corbin returned to the ring and cashed in his briefcase while Jinder was down on the mat. The referee finally started the match but Cena jumped up on the apron and distracted Corbin, allowing Jinder to roll Corbin up and retain.

Corbin joins Cena and Damien Sandow as the only three Superstars to unsuccessfully cash their MITB briefcases in.

WWE 205 Live Preview 8/15/17

Tonight’s WWE 205 Live episodes will take place from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island with the final hype for Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.

* How will Neville respond to Akira Tozawa’s championship celebration?

* Is the rivalry between Rich Swann and TJP no longer friendly?

SmackDown Preview 8/15/17

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live episodes will take place from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island with the final hype for Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.

* John Cena faces Jinder Mahal tonight on SmackDown LIVE

* AJ Styles to apologize to Shane McMahon

* Natalya battles Becky Lynch before SummerSlam title showdown

* Breezango returns to “Fashion Peaks” one last time