* Jonathan Gresham vs. Punishment Martinez
* The Tempura Boyz vs. Cheeseburger & Joey Daddiego
* The Bullet Club (Hangman Page & The Young Bucks) vs. The Briscoes & Bully Ray
Rumor On Brock Lesnar Returning To UFC To Fight
WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is rumored to be returning to the UFC in the near future. The @TalkMMA Twitter account, which has revealed a few stories in the past, reports that Lesnar and Paul Heyman were at UFC HQ to meet with company officials during International Fight Week earlier this month (h/t to BJPenn.com).
This should be taken as a rumor for now but their report says Lesnar’s return to The Octagon is imminent, likely for the November 4th show from Madison Square Garden. They also state that Lesnar is expected to drop the WWE Universal Title at the SummerSlam pay-per-view in August. @TalkMMA also noted that a second source told them Lesnar is back in the testing pool for the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
Lesnar was suspended from fighting for one year due to his failed drug tests related to the UFC 200 fight against Mark Hunt but he is now eligible to fight again. It was reported in July 2016 that Lesnar was still under contract to UFC, despite being signed to a WWE deal. It was also reported last July that Lesnar was eyeing another fight for late 2016 or early 2017 but that was before the failed drug tests were announced. UFC rules state that a fighter must inform the promotion 4 months in advance if he or she is coming out of retirement, so they can be placed into the USADA testing pool.
UFC President Dana White spoke with TMZ in December and said he believes Lesnar’s MMA career was winding down but added that “he’s a freak of nature and anything could happen.”
Lesnar’s UFC 200 win over Hunt was later overturned by the Nevada Athletic Commission and ruled a No Contest due to the failed drug tests. Lesnar currently has a MMA record of 5 wins, 3 losses and 1 NC.
As noted, Lesnar’s UFC return should be taken as a rumor for now but we will keep you updated.
Source: WrestlingINC
WWE Trying To Recruit Olympic Gold Medalist?
There’s speculation on WWE possibly trying to recruit 22 year old Iranian wrestler Hassan Yazdani, who won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic games. Yazdani was mentioned several times on Monday night’s RAW as Ariya Daivari dedicated his win over Akira Tozawa to Yazdani, as seen below.
Source: WrestlingINC
WWE 205 Live Preview 7/18/17
Tonight’s 205 Live will take place from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
* Is Tozawa too injured to compete? – Akira Tozawa vs. Ariya Daivari
* Drew Gulak has two chances to ground Mustafa Ali for good – Drew Gulak vs. Mustafa Ali in a 2 of 3 Falls match.
SmackDown Live Preview 7/18/17
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama with the final hype for Sunday’s WWE Battleground pay-per-view.
* Jinder Mahal brings the Punjabi Prison to SmackDown LIVE
* WWE Battleground opponents square off in tag team showdown – Baron Corbin and Kevin Owens vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and WWE United States Champion AJ Styles
* John Cena to address Flag Match in exclusive interview
* Mike Kanellis to make in-ring debut against Sami Zayn
* Will Breezango find the truth?
Emma Vents About Not Being Used On WWE RAW
Emma expressed her frustration on Twitter last night about not being used on television.
Emma returned to action in mid-June after suffering a shoulder injury in early May. WWE teased a storyline with her and Dana Brooke during the Great Balls Of Fire Kickoff show last week but have yet to follow up on it.
During the Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss match on last night’s RAW, Emma wrote, “watching Alexa Vs Bayley… Then Sasha and Nia.. Love watching others get more opportunities that I never get! Cool..”
Emma had signed a contract with WWE in 2011. She revealed her Emma ring name in August of 2012. She tweeted that she has been with the company for five years and was just sitting backstage at RAW.
You can check out Emma’s tweets below:
Source: WrestlingINC
Former TNA Knockout Taylor Wilde Was Cut From WWE’s Mae Young Classic Due To Injury
It only takes a glance at WWE‘s Mae Young Classic field to see that it is stacked with former Impact Wrestling Knockouts … and Taylor Wilde was almost one of them!
The former Knockouts Champion revealed today on Twitter that similar to Serena Deeb, she was looking to come out of retirement for WWE’s women’s tournament. However, the plans were scrapped after she sustained an injury while training.
She tweeted, “I was considered to partake in the Mae Young Classic. Due to an injury sustained in training, retirement is where I will stay. However, that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t consider other opportunities. I’m just retired as in-ring talent.”
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Austin Aries Unveils New Look After WWE Exit
Now that he’s a free agent, Austin Aries decided it was time to change up his look … by shaving his head and trademark beard!
The former WWE cruiserweight posted a photo of his shaved head and face on Monday night as a promotion for a new shirt over at Pro Wrestling Tees.
As we previously reported, Aries was released from his WWE contract on July 7. There’s no word yet on where the former TNA and ROH world champion will end up next, though he has kept himself busy by promoting his new book, “Food Fight.”
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Kurt Angle Reveals WWE Superstar As His Illegitimate Child (Video)
Last night on RAW Kurt Angle made his huge announcement concerning what has been going on with his personal life. Angle revealed that he had unknowingly fathered a child back in the day in college and recently learned that child had been put up for adoption. Kurt revealed that his child is none other than WWE Star Jason Jordan.
GFW Expanding Relationship With Pro Wrestling NOAH
GFW issued following:
Global Force Wrestling Welcomes Back Stars From Pro Wrestling NOAHIshimori To Compete At Destination-X; GFW Stars Moose & Eddie Edwards Will Compete in Japan In October
Nashville – Global Force Wrestling (GFW), a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., announced today that it is expanding its talent exchange with Tokyo-based Pro Wrestling NOAH.
Taiji Ishimori, the three-time and reigning Global Honored Crown (GHC) Junior Heavyweight Champion from Pro Wrestling NOAH, returns to IMPACT Wrestling on Thursday, Aug. 17, to participate in Destination-X, live on Pop TV and broadcast to more than 120 countries worldwide. Ishimori was a show-stealer in his GFW debut on July 2, at Slammiversary 15, originating from The Impact Zone on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida.
Ishimori was joined at Slammiversary by Naomichi Marufuji.
“All of us at GFW are excited to continue to grow our relationship with Pro Wrestling NOAH,” said GFW Vice President of International Relations Scott D’Amore. “Having Ishimori back competing in the six-sided GFW ring at Destination-X shows our commitment to showcasing the very best athletes from around the world.”
There is no confirmation yet on additional Pro Wrestling NOAH talent that will be in Orlando for Destination-X and the ensuing TV tapings for IMPACT Wrestling, D’Amore said.
GFW stars also will be heading to Japan later this year to participate in Great Voyage 2017, vol. 2 from Pro Wrestling NOAH on Sunday, Oct. 1. GFW stars Moose and Eddie Edwards will be competing in Japan. Edwards was in Japan earlier this year, along with “Cowboy” James Storm.
“GFW is excited and honored to be part of the Great Voyage from Pro Wrestling NOAH,” D’Amore said. “Moose and Eddie Edwards are two amazing athletes who will be great representatives for GFW and IMPACT Wrestling.
“These talent collaborations are examples of how GFW and its international promotional partners continue to work together on an unprecedented level to provide a truly global audience with the very best action in the wrestling business.”
