Regarding Kalisto’s WWE status and the nixed feud with Baron Corbin, PWInsider reports that he’s currently dealing with a back injury. We noted before that Kalisto vs. Corbin was pulled from SummerSlam due to an undisclosed injury and now we know he’s dealing with a back issue. Kalisto last wrestled on the August 2nd SmackDown, losing an Intercontinental Title #1 contenders match to Apollo Crews and Corbin. He was helped to the back after that match.
TNA Knockout Rebel has left the company, according to PWInsider. Her deal reportedly expired and was not renewed. The former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader continues to work the indies.
ABC affiliate WKBW out of Buffalo, NY is reporting that 20-year-old Jonah Snyder died after suffering “a medical emergency” last Thursday at the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy in Moline, IL. The academy is run by Seth Rollins and Marek Brave.
According to the coroner’s report, Snyder was training at the academy with eight other people when he felt ill. Trainers asked him to sit down, however his condition got worse. Trainers called 911 and Snyder went into cardiac arrest when paramedics arrived. Snyder was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The coroner said that the autopsy was inconclusive.
“I think he was set on becoming a professional wrestler,” said Dave Recor, Snyder’s high school wrestling coach. “He was chasing his dream.”
After teasing a major announcement yesterday, WWE Hall of Famer Madusa / Alundra Blayze revealed she will be retiring from active competition in Monster Jam monster truck racing.
Madusa made the announcement live on Facebook earlier tonight, as seen in the video below. Madusa talks about her accomplishments and fighting to earn respect, and thanks the fans for their support and announces a ‘retirement tour’. She says it starts this weekend and she will compete through March 31st, 2017. You can see the announcement in the video at the link below:
The following is set for tonight’s live two-hour finale of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic on the WWE Network, from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida:
Semi-Final #1: Gran Metalik vs. Zack Sabre Jr
Semi-Final #2: Kota Ibushi vs. TJ Perkins
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa in tag-team action
The finals of the tournament to crown the winner of the Cruiserweight Classic