GFW Is Coming To WrestleCon In Dallas

Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling announced that GFW will be at WrestleCon in Dallas during WrestleMania 32 weekend.

GFW released the following:

Global Force Wrestling coming to WrestleCon in Big D

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Global Force Wrestling founders Jeff and Karen Jarrett will represent the promotion at WrestleCon at the Downtown Hyatt Regency in Dallas on April 1 -2.

Wrestlecon will feature more than 100 wrestlers signing autographs and taking pictures with fans from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Other GFW stars are expected to join the Jarretts.

“Dallas is one of the historic hotbeds for professional wrestling,” Jeff Jarrett said. “If you’ve been around this business for a while chances are you’ve wrestled in the famed Sportatorium, been in the ring with a member of the Von Erich family, know the history. I have and I do. My family co-promoted shows with the Von Erichs.

“As for WrestleCon, it’s a great event for fans, wrestlers and promoters. It’s not only a chance to reconnect with old friends in the business but for us to spread the word about Global Force and what’s coming in the future.”

Information on the schedule of events and tickets can be found at http://www.wrestlecon.com.

“We’re pleased to have the Jarretts and GFW as part of this year’s event,” said Michael Bochicchio, the organizer of WrestleCon. “Jeff has been busy building his new brand, and what better place to connect with fans from all over the world than right here at WrestleCon.”

About Global Force Wrestling

Global Force Wrestling is a privately owned professional wrestling and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2014, Global Force Wrestling is changing the wrestling and entertainment industry with an innovative and groundbreaking approach to fan interactivity, storytelling and overall entertainment to engage audiences across television, digital and social media platforms.

(Video) AJ Styles Greets Fans As He Arrived For RAW Last Night

WWE posted this video of fans waiting for AJ Styles as he arrived for RAW in Birmingham, Alabama last night.

 

RAW Preview: 2/1/16

Brock Lesnar can’t be in a good mood in the wake of his Royal Rumble Match defeat, and will be anxious to transform Birmingham, Ala., into Suplex City. But which Superstars will suffer his wrath: Bray Wyatt and his followers, The Beast’s WWE Fastlane opponents or both?  No matter who crosses his path, Lesnar is bringing the pain to Raw.

Will tensions rise between Ambrose and Reigns?

When will Alberto Del Rio attempt to reclaim the U.S. Title?

Will Goldust and R-Truth finally partner up?

How will Sasha Banks prove that she deserves to be next in line for Charlotte’s prize on Raw?

Source: WWE.com

Bret Hart Announces Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart revealed on Facebook today that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. We wish Bret the best as he battles cancer.

Below is his full post:

 

El Rey Network Announces Lucha Underground Third Season

Source: WrestlingINC

Less than a week after the second season of Lucha Underground premiered, El Rey Network officially announced today that a third season of the series will begin production immediately in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

EL REY NETWORK, MARK BURNETT AND MGM GREENLIGHT THIRD SEASON OF ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’

Austin, TX– February 1, 2016 – El Rey Network, Emmy Award®-winning producer Mark Burnett and MGM today announced that the popular Lucha Libre wrestling series “Lucha Underground” will return for a third season. The chant starting, blood pumping, action-packed, character-driven series will begin production on the third season immediately in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles and will premiere on El Rey Network in early 2017. Season Two debuted on El Rey Network on January 27th and airs on Wednesdays at 8:00pm ET/PT.

“‘Lucha Underground’ has caught fire by developing a loyal and passionate fan base,” said El Rey Network Chairman and Founder Robert Rodriguez. “I am proud that its home is El Rey Network, and we’re excited to announce a season three return for even more no-holds-barred action.”

“I am so excited that the fans will be able to continue to enjoy the incredible action and stories,” said Executive Producer Mark Burnett.

Ancient tradition, extraordinary athleticism, and a flare for theatrics combine in El Rey Network’s wrestling series, “Lucha Underground.” 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 in association with FactoryMade Ventures and AG Studios for El Rey Network. Executive producers are Mark Burnett, Eric Van Wagenen (also showrunner) and Brian Edwards of MGM; 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 byMGM.

Davey Richards Injured At TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings

Current TNA Tag Team Champion Davey Richards of The Wolves suffered a knee injury at Sunday’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Birmingham, England. TNA announced that an MRI was scheduled but the initial diagnosis was a “meniscus issue.” Below are tweets from TNA and Davey:

 

Update:

Davey Richards had the knee examined that he injured at Sunday’s TNA Impact tapings in Birmingham, England and word is that he will be out of action for a while. Details are still sketchy but F4Wonline.com notes that the injury is worse than originally hoped.

 

Tye Dillinger Injured At NXT Event

Source: WrestlingINC

Tye Dillinger suffered a knee injury at Saturday’s WWE NXT live event in Detroit after countering a suplex from Sami Zayn. F4Wonline.com reports that Dillinger will be evaluated by WWE doctors on Monday, so there should be a better idea of his status then. As of this writing, Dillinger has not tweeted about the injury.

Dillinger went down after countering a move from Zayn and the referee stopped the match. The dreaded “X” symbol was thrown up and help came from the back. Dillinger was then helped out of the ring and to the back.

Update:

Word going around is that Dillinger is suffering from a badly strained knee, according to PWInsider. There’s no word yet on how long he will be out of action.

 

AJ Styles’ WWE Theme Music

Source: WrestlingINC

AJ Styles new theme is by CFO$, who have created a lot of the current WWE themes, including the entrance music for Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Sasha Banks, Paige and many others. It’s called Phenomenal, you can listen to it in the video below. You can also purchase it on iTunes by clicking here.

Below are the lyrics for the song:

No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
They looking scared no they don’t really want none…

We some southern boys
With the farmer strength
Ain’t nobody man enough to feel the pain
And you could be next
You better give respect
Cause ain’t nobody breaking this red neck

No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
They looking scared no they don’t really want none…

I’m a mack truck
Don’t get run over
We some country boys working over time for it
Kings of the south
We never had nothing
Blue collar boys do it with our hands muddied

No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
They looking scared no they don’t really want none…

No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
No, they don’t want none
They looking scared no they don’t really want none…

[Repeats]

 

‘Manik’ TJ Perkins Gone From TNA

Sorry we are late posting this news –

TNA has parted ways with former TNA X Division Champion T.J. Perkins, a.k.a. Manik formally known as Suicide. Perkins’ profile was moved to the Alumni section on Impact Wrestling.com, and he noted on Twitter that he wasn’t being renewed.Perkins has been wrestling on-and-off for TNA since 2004.

Sheamus Injured

Source: WrestlingINC

Sheamus revealed earlier that he was wearing a cast, indicating an injury.According to PWInsider, he is suffering from tendentious in his left arm.

Sheamus has been pulled from the ring and there’s no time-table for his return. He is expected to remain on WWE TV in a limited role.

The cast was put on his arm as a precautionary measure to help protect while healing.