Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson Going To NXT, Bullet Club Name Update

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports the current word is that WWE NXT will see Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson debut at NXT TV tapings in early March.

No word yet on when AJ Styles might debut but at one point WWE did want him as a surprise entrant in the 30-man Royal Rumble main event. That could have changed when the news got out. As noted, Shinsuke Nakamura is headed to do WWE training and medical tests in February but there’s been no word on when he might appear on WWE TV.

On a related note, the Bullet Club name is still owned by New Japan Pro Wrestling as of this week. Gallows owns the rights to the name Biz Cliz.

ROH On Comet TV Preview: 1/13/16

The following is scheduled for tonight’s 1/13 ROH TV on Comet:

* Jay Briscoe vs. MOOSE vs. Matt Sydal vs. Dalton Castle

* The All Night Express vs. RPG Vice

* ROH Tag Team Champions War Machine vs. The House of Truth

Update On Bullet Club Members Leaving NJPW For WWE

It was noted previously that there was rumors that Bullet Club members Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga may leave New Japan Pro Wrestling for WWE, but Bad Luck Fale announced that he wouldn’t be leaving New Japan, reports emerged that Bullet Club partner Tama Tonga will be sticking around as well.

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio mentioned on last night’s show that Tonga has re-signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling. The 33-year old has been in New Japan since 2010, and is a founding member of the highly popular Bullet Club faction.

Shortly after we published the story, Tonga took to Twitter to say this wasn’t the case. Tonga said that he’s still a free agent, despite the rumors that he’d re-signed a new deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Tonga is the son of Haku, who showed up at Wrestle Kingdom 10 and New Year Dash as a cameo member of the Bullet Club. Tonga’s brother Micah competes for TNA, and performed in the WWE and NXT as Camacho.

Source: WrestlingINC

Shinsuke Nakamura Heading To WWE Performance Center

Source: WrestlingINC

Top Japanese star Shinsuke Nakamura, who was stripped of the IWGP Intercontinental Title this week, is headed to the United States to spend some time at the WWE Performance Center in early February, according to PWInsider.

Nakamura is set to spend several weeks at the Performance Center to train and will also undergo medical testing, possibly in Pittsburgh, PA, where they usually do it. If Nakamura passes everything, he would be cleared to sign with the company.

Last Night On Impact Wrestling: Jeff Hardy Returned To action, New KOTM Champ, Big World Title Match Made & More

Jeff Hardy returned to action. Jeff issued a challenge to EC3 for TNA World Heavyweight Title. EC3 said Jeff had to earn it by starting at the bottom. EC3 called for a young talent to came out to face Jeff. A masked wrestler named Shynron came out, EC3 said he needed music and made up words to music that was played. Shynron said he would destroy Jeff Hardy. Jeff defeated Shynron.

 

Awesome Kong is the new leader of The Dollhouse. The Dollhouse defeated The Beautiful People in a Street Fight.

James Storm & Bobby Roode held a Beer Money Beer Bash. Eric Young and Bram interrupted, EY challenged Roode for the King of the Mountain Championship. EY got the win to become new KOTM Champion.

 

Debut of Mr. Anderson’s talk show Huh? with guest Matt Hardy along with his wife and baby. Matt wants another TNA World Heavyweight Title shot, says he has on offer that EC3 can’t refuse.

Later EC3 called out Matt Hardy to hear his offer. Matt said he would leave TNA forever if he can’t defeat EC3 for the Title. EC3 accepted the match for next week and made it a Last Man Standing Match.

Kurt Angle’s first match in his TNA farewell tour. Angle defeated Drew Galloway.

New TNA Knockout named Raquel coming soon (Raquel is former WWE Tough Enough contestant Gabi Castrovinci):

UFC News: Rousey Not Fighting At UFC 200, Nick Diaz’s Ban Reduced

UFC President Dana White tells Yahoo Sports that Ronda Rousey has asked for more time off and will not fight at UFC 200 in July.

It was announced that UFC Welterweight Nick Diaz’s 5-year ban has been reduced to 18 months, making Diaz eligible to fight beginning in August. Diaz was suspended in September after testing positive for marijuana metabolites following fight against Anderson Silva at UFC 183 on January 31, 2015.

Paige Has Slight Concussion

Source: WrestlingINC

Former WWE Divas Champion Paige was not at Raw last night, and hasn’t been on the road with WWE recently.

Paige last competed in 2015, taking on Charlotte and Becky Lynch in a triple threat WWE Divas Championship match on a live event in Rhode Island. Paige hasn’t wrestled on a televised event since her loss at WWE TLC.

Paige has been dealing with a slight concussion, but hopes to return to the ring soon. For the time being, she’s at home in Florida.

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 1/12/16

Tonight on Impact Wrestling’s second episode on their new home POP TV:

Matt Hardy to speak.

Beer Money Beer Bash!

Rockstar Spud & Grado VS Aiden O’Shea & Mahabali Shera

The Wolves & Tigre Uno VS Eli Drake, DJ Z & Jessie Godderz

The Beautiful People VS The Dollhouse

Kurt Angle VS Drew Galloway

Jeff Hardy returns to action?

The Miz To Appear On The CW’s Supernatural

Source: WrestlingINC

An upcoming episode of CW’s “Supernatural” will have a pro wrestling theme as main characters Sam and Dean get involved with a pro wrestling tour that’s “rocked by some seriously scary mayhem.” WWE has announced The Miz for that episode.