The following is set for tonight’s 10/19 WWE NXT:
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic continues
Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic: No Way Jose & Rich Swann vs. Tony Nese & Drew Gulak
Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic: Team Aries vs. Tucker Knight & Otis Dozovic
Bobby Roode vs. Sean Maluta
Nikki Cross vs. Danielle Kamela
The following is set for tonight’s 10/19 Lucha Underground:
Prince Puma vs. Mil Muertes
Johnny Mundo seeks a match with Sexy Star
Dial of Doom picks another opponent for Matanza
The following is set for tonight’s 10/19 ROH TV:
* Jay Lethal vs. Silas Young
* War Machine vs. Keith Lee and Shane Taylor
* The Cabinet vs. Team ROH Top Prospect Tournament
There’s a lot of speculation on The Undertaker’s status for WrestleMania 33 as he reportedly underwent surgery recently.
WrestlingINC recently posted photos of Taker on crutches, seen below, and PWInsider reports that The Deadman was using those crutches to walk because he recently had hip surgery.
No word yet on exactly when Taker had the surgery but he apparently attended a wedding the first week of September and did not have the crutches, also seen below.
Source: WrestlingINC
As noted, RAW General Manager Mick Foley edited his Facebook announcement on Charlotte vs. RAW Women’s Champion Sasha Banks being the main event of the October 30th Hell In a Cell pay-per-view, now saying the match will be “a main event” and that he doesn’t know what the official main event will be yet. Foley elaborated in the comments section of the Facebook post, seen here:
“The match order for #HIAC Will probably not be finalized until hours before the actual show, so each member of the WWE Universe can decide for themselves what their main event is. Regardless of where the women’s match is placed on the card, both Sasha and Charlotte should absolutely feel like they are the main event – as should Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins. It’s a competitive business, and that competitive spirit should bring out the best in everyone on October 30th.”
Source: WrestlingINC
Recently, ‘Prime Time’ Sam Roberts hosted the Lucha Underground Panel at New York Comic Con. During the panel, Lucha Underground Executive Producer Eric Van Wagenen discussed future plans for merchandise and taking the show on the road.
On the subject of new Lucha Underground merchandise, Van Wagenen, who also serves as the showrunner, said that more merch is on its way. He also stated that they did not expect the demand they are now experiencing.
“There is the LLC, which is a corporation that runs all the IP and there is merchandise, that is, more on the way. It’s taking a little time, but there is more stuff that’s happening. I mean, we’re a bunch of TV people that didn’t necessarily… we weren’t prepared for the passionate fanbase, which we now have. And whereas we thought we could kind of keep up with it as it built, we’re having a bit of growing pains, I suppose, but that’s the one thing that we are aware of, that is more merchandise, diverse merchandise, character-based merchandise, and things outside of just t-shirts and hats. And those meetings are taking place. And those things are happening.”
Lucha Underground will begin touring this month. The former Executive Producer of WWE Tough Enough explained that the plan is to shoot the Lucha Underground episodes during the first five months of the year and tour for remaining seven months. Van Wagenen even joked that Rey Mysterio would handle the ring announcing duties to avoid wear and tear on his body from wrestling on tour.
“One of the things that we’re wise about is we try to watch the mistakes of others and it’s better to go too slow than it is to go too fast and people get caught, a lot of the times, when their expectations for touring are too high. That’s how you lose a lot of money really quickly. I’m not saying anything about TNA ever. And I think that there are some limited dates that are going to happen this year still and then there will be a bigger expansion of that next summer.
“We’re getting ready to shoot. We’re planning. There’s no official pick up or anything, but our idea is to shoot our episodes in the first five months of the year. Then, go on tour for the last seven months of the year. Limited, not five nights a week. Rey is going to be our new ring announcer. It’s not going to be a week in, week out thing. It would be selected cities, marketplaces that love the product, yeah, [New York] could be one of them. And we’re just going to grow it slow.”
Check out the interview here.
Source: Sam Roberts’ Wrestling Podcast via WrestlingINC (transcript)
WWE World Championship: (C) AJ Styles vs James Ellsworth – Could James Ellsworth become the next WWE World Champion?
What will be the fallout if Naomi beats Alexa Bliss again?
The Lone Wolf sets his sights on The Real American
Can Orton repel the power of The Wyatt Family?
Who will set themselves apart in SmackDown’s Tag Team division?
The in-ring debut of Curt Hawkins?
WWE RAW General Manager Mick Foley took to Facebook and announced that Charlotte vs. RAW Women’s Champion Sasha Banks will main event the October 30th Hell In a Cell pay-per-view.
Foley posted the following on Facebook:
CHILLS
Forget for a moment about Stephanie McMahon’s jumping high-five or my awkward attempt to hug the #RAW Comissioner. The biggest moment of the night for us came when the #WWE cameras were off, and Stephanie and I just looked at the #HIAC poster, realizing that for #WomensWrestling, history is upon us – as Sasha Banks and Charlotte will main event the #HIAC PPV. I am so happy for Sasha, for Charlotte, for all the women who paved the way, and all those who aspire to follow in their footsteps. It is no exaggeration to say that looking at that poster gave me chills…and they were multiplying.
Goldberg made his return to WWE RAW last night for the first time in 12 years to accept a challenge made by Paul Heyman on behalf of Brock Lesnar for a fight anyplace and anytime.
Goldberg said he has one fight left in him and said not only is Lesnar next but he’s last.
At least two indie promoters trying to book former WWE Superstar The Boogeyman have reportedly been told that he is unable to take the bookings due to an upcoming WWE return. One promoter was trying to book Boogey for December and the other was inquiring about a January date. It should be noted that the return has not been confirmed but we will keep you updated.
Boogey, who has made appearances on WWE Swerved and in online video content for the company, signed a WWE Legends deal back in November of 2015. He continues to work indies and debuted for Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling promotion back in March of this year.
Source: WrestlingINC
