Rumors On Daniel Bryan And The WWE Hall Of Fame

Source: WrestlingINC

When Daniel Bryan announced his retirement earlier this month there was immediately talk among fans about how he should be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year in Dallas.

For what it’s worth, it was noted on Wrestling Observer Live  by Bryan Alvarez that he heard Bryan could be going in this year with Sting and The Godfather.

It’s very possible WWE saves Bryan’s induction for another year as they may feel Sting is big enough for this year’s class and they could get more out of Bryan going in another year.

Was Roman Reigns Really Busted Open on RAW?

Triple H brutally assaulted Roman Reigns at the end of RAW last night. Reigns was bloodied and battered:

Byron Saxton got busted handing Roman a blood capsule or something, maybe a blade. While the camera cut away, a fan who was in the front row appears to capture the exchange in a Facebook video:

The Godfather Officially Announced As A 2016 Inductee Into The WWE Hall of Fame

Monday night on RAW The Godfather was officially announced as a 2016 Inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame.

The Godfather, real name Charles Wright, made a name for himself during WWE’s beloved Attitude Era as an eccentric and charismatic ladies man who always brought with him a train of beautiful women to the ring.”The Godfather’s unique persona and lovely ladies were a key ingredient in giving WWE, and the Attitude Era specifically, a very distinct flavor and feel,” the company said in a statement.”From his colorful outfits, to memorable theme song, entourage of gorgeous ladies and hard-hitting offense, The Godfather never failed to make an impression.”

Wright is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, where he performed under the ring names Sir Charles, Papa Shango, Kama, Kama Mustafa, The Godfather, and The Goodfather. He also was known as The Soultaker in the United States Wrestling Association in the Memphis Wrestling area.

Wright is a two-time USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, and a one-time WWE Tag Team Champion (with Bull Buchanan).

Comments The Godfather is the second inductee announced for the Hall of Fame class of 2016 alongside wrestling icon Sting. The two stars, along with all other future Hall of Fame recipients, will be honored April 2 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas during WrestleMania week.
 

Shane McMahon Returns To WWE, To Face The Undertaker At WrestleMania 32

As seen on last night’s RAW ,the first-ever Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award was given to Stephanie McMahon.

RAW opened with Vince McMahon coming to the ring to present the award.  Vince talked about how his family has presented sports entertainment for more than 100 years and then introduced Stephanie. He talked about how proud he is of her, how she was born into the business and how she is like his father. Stephanie went to read a statement until she was interrupted by brother Shane McMahon, making his WWE return.

This led to Shane asking for control of Monday Night RAW, saying he and Vince made a deal years ago that kept Shane involved after Vince “messed up” the company and Shane came to the rescue. After tension with Stephanie McMahon, Vince agreed to give Shane control of RAW if Shane can win 1 match – against The Undertaker inside Hell In a Cell at WrestleMania 32.

Shane McMahon expresses his gratitude to the WWE Universe at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit after his return to Raw:

John Cena Hoping To ‘Defy Science’ For WrestleMania Return?

Source: WrestlingINC

John Cena seemed to hint at a match with The Undertaker at WrestleMania by posting a photo of Taker on his Instagram account.

A photo posted by John Cena (@johncena) on

Cena underwent shoulder surgery in early January. The normal recovery time for the surgery is around six months, which would put his return in July, however Cena has been known to return way earlier from surgeries than expected. Cena posted on Twitter this morning that he’s been “putting in twelve hours a day for the past six weeks to try and defy science.”

Cena spoke with FOX Sports at the Daytona 500 yesterday and said that he would make the show if he was physically able.

“As far as me participating in WrestleMania 32, the Magic 8-Ball says ‘ask again later,'” Cena joked. “It would be personally unfortunate for me to miss WrestleMania, but if I can’t perform, it would be unfortunate for the people watching WrestleMania to see me suffer through something that isn’t worthy of the event. I take a very unselfish approach to my job and what I do because people spend their hard-earned money to enjoy what we do, and our goal is to deliver the best show possible. If I can contribute to that, great. If I can’t then, it not helping any of fans … we’ll see how it works.”

 

RAW Preview: 2/22/16

Will Triple H drop some knowledge on Roman Reigns tonight?

Who will receive WWE’s greatest honor – the Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award?

Will Dean Ambrose and Reigns address the WWE Fastlane ending?

What implications will AJ Styles’ WWE Fastlane win have as WrestleMania draws ever closer?

Is The Golden Truth a lie

What’s next with Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch?

Brock Lesnar’s WWE WrestleMania 32 Opponent Changed?

Source: WrestlingINC

As seen at last night’s WWE FastLane pay-per-view, there was no angle setting up the expected Brock Lesnar vs. Bray Wyatt match at WrestleMania 32. The Wyatts only appearance at the show was in their loss to Ryback, The Big Show and Kane.

Wrestling Inc.’s Sean Ross Sapp speculated on last night’s live edition of the Wrestling Inc. podcast that it appeared as if Lesnar is now facing Dean Ambrose at WrestleMania. While both Vince Russo and myself felt that Ambrose has not been booked strong enough for a match against Lesnar at the big event, Dave Meltzer noted on last night’s episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that Lesnar vs. Ambrose is now indeed the match at ‘Mania.

According to Meltzer, the original plan was for Bray Wyatt to interfere in the WWE Fastlane pay-per-view main event, however that was changed and Wyatt vs. Lesnar is no longer happening.

Major New Japan Pro Wrestling Star Leaves Company

Source: WrestlingINC

New Japan Pro Wrestling has taken another hit, as Enuhito is reporting that Kota Ibushi is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling and DDT to be a freelancer.

Ibushi is reportedly leaving because of the physical and mental toll working for the two companies has taken on him. Ibushi is starting a new organization called Ibushi Wrestling Research Institute. He can still work for NJPW and DDT, because he will not be contracted to either.

Ibushi will return from a major neck injury on March 22 at DDT Ryogoku, but officially as a member of IWRI. New Japan has now lost Ibushi, AJ Styles, Doc Gallows, Shinsuke Nakamura and Karl Anderson in recent months.

WWE Fastlane Results: 2/21/16

(Kickoff) – 2 of 3 Falls Match for the WWE United States Title: (C) Kalisto VS Alberto Del Rio

Winner: Kalisto

 

Sasha Banks & Becky Lynch VS Naomi & Tamina

Winners: Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch

 

WWE Intercontinental Title Match: (C) Kevin Owens VS Dolph Ziggler

Winner: Kevin Owens

 

Erick Rowan, Luke Harper & Braun Strowman w/ Bray Wyatt VS Kane, Big Show & Ryback

Winners: Ryback, Big Show and Kane

 

WWE Divas Title Match: (Charlotte w/Ric Flair VS Brie Bella

Winner: Charlotte (Figure Eight)

 

AJ Styles VS Chris Jericho

Winner: AJ Styles (Calf Crusher)

 

R-Truth VS Curtis Axel

Winner: Curtis Axel

 

Triple Threat #1 Contender’s Match – Winner faces Triple H at WrestleMania 32 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman VS Roman Reigns VS Dean Ambrose:

Winner and New #1 Contender: Roman Reigns

 

 

 

 

Update On Karl Anderson Coming To WWE

Source: WrestlingINC

Japanese wrestling reporter Enuhito noted on Twitter that Karl Anderson just revealed he’s going to WWE. Anderson appeared with partner Doc Gallows in what was apparently their final New Japan Wrestling appearance today. They defeated The Briscoes the day before. Anderson reportedly told fans he wants to come back but has to go find out “who he is.” No updated word yet on Doc Gallows coming in but he’s expected to join Anderson. Below are Enuhito’s tweets and a photo of the two from Japan: