WWE taped the following for tonight’s NXT episode:
The Vaudevillains vs. Hugo Knox and Tucker Knight
Elias Samson vs. Steve Cutler
Emma w/Dana Brooke vs. Santana Garrett
Neville vs. NXT Champion Finn Balor in a non-title match
Austin Aries debuts
The following is scheduled for tonight’s 3/2 ROH TV on Comet:
* Adam Cole vs. Matt Sydal
* Silas Young & The Beer City Bruiser vs. The Boys
* 2016 Top Prospect Tournament Semi-Finals
The El Rey Network issued the following today:
EL REY NETWORK AND MARK BURNETT’S HIGH-FLYING WRESTLING SERIES ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’ RELEASED EXCLUSIVELY ON ITUNES
The Complete First Season and Season 2 Season Pass (Episodes Available Next Day After Air) Are Now Available on iTunes (U.S.)
Los Angeles – March 1, 2016 – FactoryMade Ventures has announced the addicting original “Lucha Underground” is available exclusively on iTunes starting today. Coined by Slate as “one of the most riveting shows on TV” and “the best-kept secret in pro wrestling” by RollingStone.com, the action-packed, high-flying lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning producer Mark Burnett, MGM, Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures and Skip Film is now available at itunes.com/LuchaUndergroundfor $1.99 SD / $2.99 HD per episode, $34.99 SD / $44.99 HD for Season 1, and $29.99 SD / $39.99 HD for a Season 2 Season Pass.
“Lucha Underground” content on iTunes includes all 39 episodes from Season 1, the first five episodes of Season 2, and additional new episodes the day after they air on El Rey Network (Wednesdays at 8PM ET/PT). Starting today through March 28th, fans can get the Season 2 premiere of “Lucha Underground” for free, and the Season 2 trailer will be available for free indefinitely.
Ancient tradition, extraordinary athleticism, and a flare for theatrics combine in El Rey Network’s wrestling series, “Lucha Underground,” currently in season two premiering every Wednesday at 8PM ET/PT. The riveting original introduces American audiences to the high-flying aerial maneuvers, slingshot moves, dramatic masks, intricate, rapid-fire combinations and distinctive wrestling techniques of lucha libre, one of Mexico’s most popular sports. Fans have a ringside seat as masked villains and heroes face off to battle for wrestling supremacy. The weekly series provides enthusiastic viewers with an incredibly visceral and explosive experience with a focus on the artistry, originality, intense action and over-the-top characters that have come to define this phenomenal fan-favorite. A celebration of lucha libre’s long-standing Mesoamerican heritage and culture dating back to 1863, this is programming that must be seen to be believed.
“Lucha Underground” is produced by MGM Television in association with FactoryMade Ventures for El Rey Network. Executive producers are Mark Burnett and Eric Van Wagenen (also showrunner); Dorian Roldán from Lucha Libre AAA; Alejandro Garcia and Antonio Cué Sánchez-Navarro; El Rey Network co-founder Robert Rodriguez; FactoryMade Ventures and El Rey Network co-founders John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa and Skip Chaisson of Skip Films and El Rey Network. The series airs on El Rey Network and is distributed internationally by MGM Television.
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Tonight on Impact Wrestling:
Kurt Angle Farewell Tour continues: Kurt Angle Week March 1-8
Kurt Angle VS Bobby Roode
KOTM Championship: (C) Eric Young VS Damo
Drew Galloway VS “The Miracle” Mike Bennett w/Maria Kanellis
What is Jimmy Havoc’s History with Rosemary?
Source: WWE via WrestlingINC
The March 12th “March to WrestleMania: Live from Toronto” WWE Network special has been renamed to WWE Roadblock. WWE has confirmed Dean Ambrose vs. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H for the event. They announced the following:
The Road to WrestleMania has, quite literally, hit a roadblock. On March 12, aspecial event will take place on WWE Network that could completely alter thelandscape of The Show of Shows. That is because at WWE Roadblock, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H will put his title on the line against The Lunatic Fringe, LIVE at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.Roman Reigns captured his WrestleMania World Title opportunity at WWE Fastlane, but the following night on Raw, Triple H systematically dismantled his No. 1 contender and sent him into surgery. While he recouped from the assault, his brother-in-arms Ambrose decided to keep the 14-time World Champion busy — a challenge that The Cerebral Assassin accepted in painful fashion.
The Roadblock title match is already raising many questions. Will The Game even hold the esteemed gold when Reigns finally comes calling on April 3? After all, though Triple H is The Authority, authority is something Ambrose simply does not recognize. For The King of Kings, is conquering the completely unpredictable adversary easier said than done?
Moreover, if Ambrose does manage to defeat The Game, isn’t Triple H entitled to a rematch of his own? Plus, what will come of The Lunatic Fringe’s already established showdown against Brock Lesnar at The Showcase of the Immortals?
WWE officially announced that The Faboulous Freebirds as 2016 WWE Hall of Fame inductees last night on RAW. It is speculated that WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich will be the one inducting them.
Source: WWE.com
The Undertaker returns! The Undertaker will appear live on tonight’s edition of Raw for the first time in 2016, WWE.com can confirm. Following Mr. McMahon’s blockbuster declaration that The Phenom will battle Shane McMahon inside Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania to decide if The Boy Wonder will assume control of Monday Night Raw, the WWE Universe has been speculating on what the legendary Superstar will have to say about his role in the McMahon family power struggle. Will The Deadman shed further light on his historic 24th contest at The Showcase of the Immortals?
How will Triple H continue to assert his power on The Road to WrestleMania after injuring his Show of Shows opponent? Will Reigns even be be able to face The Game for his title at WrestleMania? Expect more fallout on Raw.
Who will face Charlotte at WrestleMania 32? #1 Contender’s Match: Sasha Banks VS Becky Lynch
Even though Brock Lesnar obliterated Dean Ambrose in the parking garage before last week’s Raw, The Lunatic Fringe — neck brace and all — commandeered an ambulance and confronted The Beast during the broadcast. Goading Lesnar, even in his battered state, Ambrose demanded a No Holds Barred Street Fight with The Conqueror at WrestleMania. The unstable Superstar’s challenge was met with a brutal F-5 at ringside, then an acceptance by Lesnar’s advocate, Paul Heyman. Despite seeming indestructible, even in the face of The Anomaly’s fury, this is still a bout pitting a man against The Beast. Yet, will the chaotic nature of this anything-goes Show of Shows confrontation favor The Lunatic Fringe?
Expect The Dudley Boyz to continue reminding WWE fans and the locker room that they’re no mere nostalgia act — they’re WWE Tag Team Championship contenders.
Source: WrestlingINC
It was reported that TNA Wrestling is looking for more investors. PWInsider has answered some of the questions as it relates to why this is happening.
TNA has been forced to cut back on both office space and talent that was scheduled for the UK tour. They’re unable to grow in the state they’re in, and while they’ll tread water, it won’t be profitable in the long run.
TNA is said to have a five-year plan in order, and a partner taking a percentage of the company will aid in making that a reality. The TV deals are helping keep TNA going, but Dixie Carter wants to be a “player.” It’s also said that it is believed Dixie Carter would consider an offer to buy the company outright for the right price. Carter has outright rejected several offers in the past.
Panda Energy still technically owns TNA, but they aren’t funding the company and also aren’t involved in any operations, with this being the case since about when Jeff Jarrett’s stake was bought out last year.
A source told Wrestling Inc that Josh Mathews will actually be in meetings this week with multimedia startups in relation to this.
Source: PWInsider Elite
Shane McMahon’s WWE return and match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32 for the control of RAW got a lot of fans talking about a potential brand split happening again.
Fans aren’t the only ones talking about a brand split as there have been rumblings within WWE for several weeks now, even before Shane returned, according to PWInsider. No word yet on exactly what is being discussed or how close they might be to actually executing the idea but there has been at least talk of doing some kind of split with RAW and SmackDown.
It will be very interesting to see if WWE could pull off a brand split with the way business is today. It doesn’t sound like NXT would be involved but that wasn’t stated in the report. There’s also no word on if the stipulation for Hell In a Cell at WrestleMania would tie into the split but it seems like that would be the easiest way to get there.
Source: WrestlingNews.co
Nikki Bella, who underwent surgery to fix a badly herniated disk in her neck, mentioned on Instagram that she recently went to the doctor and got “such amazing news.” She posted this:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCQpZN1ikMN/?taken-by=thenikkibella
The last official word on Nikki was that she would be out for six months before she can find out if she can compete again.
