Adam Page vs. Matt Sells
Bobby Fish & Jay Lethal vs. Adam Cole & Cody
Mark Briscoe vs. Sal Rinauro
Dalton Castle and the Boys vs. Rhett Titus, Caprice Coleman, and Rhett Titus
Jerry “The King” Lawler — The Reason I Still Wrestle Is … (VIDEO)
Those calling for Jerry Lawler to retire shouldn’t hold their breath — because The King says he got into this business to wrestle … not call matches on commentary.
Lawler was interviewed by Bill Apter and said, “I still love to climb in the ring as often as possible because, simply, that’s why I got into this business. I never started in this business thinking about being a commentator or doing announcing in wrestling matches, I got into this business to wrestle.”
He adds, “The commentating thing, about 24 years ago, just kinda fell in my lap.”
King reveals that he’ll be part of the WrestleMania festivities this year and surprisingly says he’s had over 100 matches since his on-air heart attack back in 2012.
Jerry continues, “Being active and doing wrestling and stuff is the best thing for your heart.”
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Vader Sends Out Sad Tweet About His Health
As noted in November, Vader told fans that he had about two years to live due to congestive heart failure. While some of his updates from there on had some promise from other doctor visits, he sent this tweet out yesterday:
Source: WrestlingINC
Emmalina Repackage Nixed After Rehearsals Failed To Impress Backstage Officials
There were big plans for the Emmalina character … but after multiple rehearsals, producers realized she couldn’t pull off what they were looking to accomplish.
Sources say Emmalina was intended to be a throwback to characters like Sable and The Kat — however, delays were caused after officials felt like she wasn’t committing enough to the role and ultimately they decided to just let Emma be evil again.
Producers are still big fans of the character’s concept though — which is why they held hope it would work out — so it’s always possible that they’ll hold onto it for another female in the future.
In case you missed it, Emmalina returned to RAW Monday night and said her makeover was complete … and she’ll now be undergoing a makeover back to Emma.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Linda McMahon Confirmed To Lead SBA
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration.
The vote was 81-19 on Tuesday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says McMahon will “prioritize growing jobs over growing government bureaucracy” and calls that a welcome change from Washington.
McMahon served as the chief executive officer at World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. before stepping down to run twice for the Senate in Connecticut. She lost both races despite spending some $100 million.
The two Democrats who defeated her — Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy — backed her nomination to lead the Small Business Administration.
McMahon helped WWE grow from about a dozen employees into an enterprise with more than 800.
Source: MSN News
TNA Impact Wrestling News: Stars Heading to NOAH, Company Returning to Old Soundstage
Pro Wrestling NOAH officially announced James Storm and Eddie Edwards will be joining Moose on March 12th in Yokohama, Japan. Their opponents have not been announced at this time.
For their March TV tapings, TNA will back in the original Impact Zone, soundstage 21. This is the larger sound studio that the company had a full-time lease with years ago.
Source: Pwinsider.com via 411Mania
205 Live Preview 2/14/17
205 live takes place tonight in Anaheim, California.
- The Brian Kendrick’s interest in Akira Tozawa continues
- TJ Perkins hopes to put a dent in Neville’s armor
Source: WWE.com
SmackDown Live Preview 2/14/17
SmackDown Live takes place tonight in Anaheim, California, with the fallout from WWE Elinination Chamber.
- Bray Wyatt to battle John Cena in a WWE Title Rematch tonight
- Naomi is the new SmackDown Women’s Champion, but for how long?
- Who will rise out of the Turmoil to challenge American Alpha?
- Is Baron Corbin destined to become Intercontinental Champion?
- Will Ziggler’s aggression cost him or give him exactly what he wants?
Source: WWE.com
Heath Slater & The Ascension Robbed In Oakland
Heath Slater revealed on Twitter that a thief busted windows out of a rental car that he and the Ascension were traveling in. They posted the following on Twitter:
Source: 411Mania
News On John Cena’s Post-WrestleMania 33 Plans
John Cena is currently scheduled to take some more time away from WWE after WrestleMania 33, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. Cena will likely be filming The Pact, which is scheduled to be released on April 20th, 2018.
Source: WrestlingINC
