WWE Purchasing Another Tape Library

WWE Network News reports that WWE has purchased part of the tape library for the Heartland Wrestling Association. The former WWE developmental territory was ran by Les Thatcher, who worked with WWE to secure the library.

Thatcher told WWE Network News that WWE purchased all footage from 2001 and 2002 – a total of 48 shows that feature such talents as John Cena, Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore, Charlie Haas, Raven, Shark Boy, 3 Count and others.

No word yet on when we might start seeing HWA footage on the WWE Network.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Dropping Superstars Show

WrestlingINC confirms that WWE Superstars will no longer be taped as 205 Live is being added to the programming schedule this week. The last Superstars episode aired last Friday on the WWE Network. 205 Live will air live tonight after SmackDown goes off the air. It appears WWE Main Event will now be taped on Monday’s before RAW.

Tyson Kidd Removed From Total Divas Cast To Keep Details Surrounding Injury Under Wraps

WWE Superstar Tyson Kidd says he’ll no longer appear on Total Divas … and Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned it’s because the company want details surrounding his injury to stay private.

Sources close to the situation tell us Kidd still hasn’t healed from the extremely serious neck injury he suffered last year and is still very much hurt, which led to WWE pulling him from the show.

Tyson tweeted last week saying he’d no longer be seen on Total Divas but didn’t explain why.

We’re told it appears as though the company is worried he’ll open up about the night of his injury — which Bruce Hart spoke about last year in an interview and accused WWE of treating the situation with negligence when it occurred.

Despite reports that stated otherwise, Tyson never denied what his family member said. He merely claimed to not have a close relationship with Bruce.

Now that so much time has passed though, sources with direct knowledge say Kidd wants to break his silence and talk about what went down … he just can’t due to his WWE contract.

WWE sources, however, say that the focus of Season 6 is on new cast members and their significant others who are currently on the roster — so the decision was made to not feature Tyson.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Billy Corgan Agrees To Settlement With TNA

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TNA Wrestling is no longer in debt to Billy Corgan … the Smashing Pumpkins frontman released a statement Monday saying he’s agreed to a settlement with the company.

Corgan says, “I’m pleased that an agreement is now in place that allows wrestling operations to continue, for my interest from the start was to provide support, be it material or creative, to such a great roster and crew.”

As previously reported, Corgan was removed as TNA President after losing his fight to obtain ownership. Shortly afterward, he released a statement saying he still hadn’t been re-paid.

Billy adds, “And as I plan on continuing in the business side of pro wrestling, I look forward to seeing where Anthem’s leadership takes the company in 2017, and wish them the best.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

RAW Preview 11/28/16

Charlotte defending her RAW Women’s Championship in her home town, Charlotte, NC (The Queen City) against Sasha Banks. Will “The Queen” suffer the same humiliating fate in her birthplace?

Is the sun setting on The New Day? The Tag Team Champions to defend against Gallows & Anderson.

An altogether different”Gift of Jericho” – Who will be first to face Seth Rollins’ wrath, Owens or Jericho?

Will Monday be Kendrick’s final Raw atop the Cruiserweight division?

Nude awakening for Enzo Amore & Big Cass – How will Cass respond to Rusev’s warning?

Source: WWE.com

Conor McGregor No Longer Two-Division UFC Champion, New Main Event For UFC 206 Set

The UFC has taken one title away from Conor McGregor, as “Notorious” has relinquished his featherweight belt. McGregor remains the UFC lightweight champion, but officials announced on Saturday night that the titleholder of the featherweight division will once again be Jose Aldo.

With that, the UFC 206 main event next month from Toronto will see Anthony Pettis – a former UFC lightweight champion – and Max Holloway square off for the interim belt at 145 pounds. The winner of Pettis-Holloway is expected to face Aldo in 2017 to unify the belts.

Last year, McGregor defeated Aldo in a similar match, knocking out the long-time champion in a matter of seconds. Interestingly enough, Aldo was first rewarded the UFC featherweight title after the merger between the UFC and WEC was complete.

Below is a statement from the UFC:

UFC announced on Saturday that world lightweight champion Conor McGregor has vacated his featherweight title and opted to keep the 155-pound title he won by defeating Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 on Nov. 12.Interim featherweight titleholder Jose Aldo has now been elevated to undisputed champion, and following these developments, the interim UFC featherweight title will be on the line on Saturday, Dec. 10, as Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis battle for championship gold in the new main event of UFC 206.

The winner of the five-round bout, which will be held at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, will face Aldo in 2017 for the unified belt.

This bout replaces the UFC light heavyweight championship bout between Daniel Cormier and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, which was scrapped when Cormier was forced to withdraw from the rematch on Friday due to injury.

In the main event of the historic UFC 205 event in Madison Square Garden, McGregor continued to make history when he stopped Alvarez in the second round to become the first fighter to hold two UFC titles simultaneously. With his decision to vacate the crown, McGregor’s longtime rival Aldo, who bounced back from his December 2015 loss to the Irishman by defeating Frankie Edgar for the interim featherweight title at UFC 200 in July, will now await the winner of Holloway vs. Pettis as he begins his second reign atop the division he ruled for over five years.

Also announced Saturday was a middleweight match between Kelvin Gastelum and Tim Kennedy that will take place on Dec. 10 as well, pending commission approval.

Source: WrestlingINC

Austin Aries Injury Update

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Austin Aries gave an update about his injury on Twitter. He noted that he would need permanent titanium plates. Aries was injured during his match last month with Shinsuke Nakamura after taking a devastating super kick from the former NXT champion.

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview 11/24/16

The Following is scheduled for 11/24 Impact Wrestling on Pop TV:

Thanksgiving episode

At the conclusion of the show it looked as if things between Jeff Hardy and James Storm of The DCC were far from over and this rivalry is just getting started .

Jeff Hardy to kickoff Impact:

What will Jeff Hardy have to say? How is his brother Matt dealing with his amnesia? Remember it was a hit from The DCC that sent Matt into this downward spiral and now Jeff will return to Impact Wrestling to address everything he has been dealing with over the past several weeks.

EC3 vs Eli Drake: If Eli wins, EC3 must give Eli his World Title shot. If EC3 wins, Eli Drake must remain silent for the rest of the year

Matt Hardy’s first annual Thanksgiving Ice Cream Social

Team X-Gold Elimination Match: DJZ, Mandrews & Braxton Sutter vs RockStar Spud & Decay vs Trevor Lee, Andrew Everett & Marshee Rocket

Turkey Suit Match: Grado vs Robbie E

Sexy Star On Her Big Lucha Underground Title Win (Video)

El Rey also posted this post-match video of Sexy Star and another video with comments on the big win:

Conor McGregor’s Agent Says They’re Willing To Entertain Offer From WWE

During last night’s episode of ESPN’s 5ive Rounds podcast, Conor McGregor’s agent Audie Attar said that they would think about an offer from WWE. He also praised Triple H, who has been complimentary of McGregor. He made sure to add that WWE has not made McGregor an offer yet.

He said: “I think it’s all about business, man. If WWE is going to come with an offer, we are willing to entertain it. We are here. Have their people call his people — which is me. We can have a conversation.“

Source: 411Mania