Contract signing between Bobby Roode and NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura
Roderick Strong vs. Steve Cutler
Ember Moon vs. Liv Morgan
Nikki Cross vs. Kennadi Brink
Also appearing are Sanity and Tye Dillinger
ROH Preview 1/18/17
Kenny King, Caprice Coleman & Rhett Titus vs. Jay White, Lio Rush & Donovan Dijak
Cody Rhodes vs. Steve Corino
Decade of Excellence Tournament: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Jay Lethal
Adam Rose Says His Party Character Has Been Killed … ‘I Am KRUGAR’
Former WWE wrestler Adam Rose says his party character is dead … and from now on, he’ll be using the name KRUGAR — because he wants to prove he’s more than just a comedy act.
The wrestler released a video to Pro Wrestling Sheet in which he announces the new name and addresses rumors that he might have been M.I.A. the past few months due to addiction.
KRUGAR explains, “People say I disappeared because I’m some sort of drug addict. Well, I can tell you this, I am no drug addict. I’m no angel. I can tell you that. I’m no angel. I’ve wrestled demons my entire life. But I am not a drug addict.”
He adds, “I disappeared because I had to put my family first. I had to go home to my boys. I had to go home and look after my wife. I had to go get a real job just like the rest of you to feed them.”
The 37-year-old was formerly Leo Kruger in NXT from 2010-2014.
KRUGAR comments on the name change by saying, “Adam Rose is dead. I killed Adam Rose. I’m not some comedy routine.”
Check out the full video below:
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Jerry “The King” Lawler To Call The WWE Royal Rumble Match
Renee Young announced on last night on Talking Smack that WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler will return to commentary at the January 29th Royal Rumble pay-per-view from San Antonio.
Lawler will be calling the 30-man main event with Corey Graves and Michael Cole.
It was also announced that Lawler will be on the Royal Rumble pre-show with Renee Young and Booker T.
Lawler returned to WWE TV on last night’s SmackDown Live from Memphis and hosted a “King’s Court” segment with Dolph Ziggler.
Mickie James Made Her Return To WWE On SmackDown Live (video)
Mickie James made her return to WWE last night on SmackDown Live during the SmackDown Women’s Championship Steel Cage Match. Mickie disguised as the masked La Luchadora, helped Alexa Bliss retain her title over Becky Lynch. Becky pulled La Luchadora’s mask off to reveal that it was Mickie James.
Tajiri Suffers Knee Injury At WWE NXT Taping
WWE announced the following:
Tajiri suffered a right knee injury and is not currently medically cleared to compete, WWE.com has learned.
The Japanese Buzzsaw was injured during a recent NXT TV taping.
Tajiri had teamed with NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura at the show, which will air on January 25th.
In addition to the January 5th NXT television tapings, Tajiri had made his 205 Live debut on January 3rd, defeating Sean Maluta. He teased an angle with Brian Kendrick after the match, when he spit green mist into Kendrick’s eyes.
NJPW Reveals New English Commentary Team
According to Pwinsider.com, ROH’s Kevin Kelly and former WWF and ECW personality Don “Cyrus” Callis will be the English Language announcing team for New Japan events streaming on New Japan World. Callis replaces Steve Corino, who is now working for WWE. The following events will air on New Japan World with English commentary…
2/4 – New Beginning in Sapporo
2/11 – New Beginning in Osaka
3/6- 45th Anniversary
3/20 – New Japan Cup 2017
4/9 – Sakura Genesis 2017
5/3 – Wrestling Dontaku
6/3 – Best of Super Junior 24 Finals
6/11 – Dominion 2017
7/1 – G1 Climax Special in US
7/2 – G1 Climax Special in USA
7/17- G1 Climax Opening
8/11 -G1 Climax Finals
8/12 -G1 Climax Finals
8/13 – G1 Climax Finals
Source: 411Mania
205 Live Preview 1/17/17
I Forfeit Match: Jack Gallagher vs. Ariya Daivari
SmackDown Live Preview 1/17/17 – Historic Women’s Cage Match, Huge Announcement, King’s Court
Historic SmackDown Women’s Championship Steet Cage Match: (C) Alexa Bliss vs Becky Lynch
Shane McMahon to kickoff SmackDown Live with a huge announcement
Will Ziggler keep his cool as King’s Court returns hosted by Jerry “The King” Lawler?
Internal turmoil threatens the future of The Wyatt Family
Can The Miz rejoin the A-list
What will result from Carmella taking Ellsworth on a shopping spree?
Source: WWE.com
Luke Perry Attends Local Event To Support His Son (Video)
Former 90210 star Luke Perry attended a wrestling event known for death matches this weekend in East Los Angeles, but not because he’s a fan — the actor was there to support his son “Jungle Boy.”
Luke’s son “Jungle Boy“ Nate Coy wrestled another local talent in the opening match at Underground Empire Wrestling‘s show on Saturday night called F*ck the World 3.
Perry kept his cool as he watched the two go back and forth from the stands — while filming most of it on his phone — but as you can see in the video below, he got pretty nervous at one point.
Nate Coy is only 19-years-old and still early in his wrestling career … but with a celebrity pedigree, rock star hair, and an awesome nickname, it sounds like he’s on the right track.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
