On last night’s episode of UFC Tonight, UFC President Dana White announced that UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm will compete again before her rematch with Ronda Rousey. He didn’t name an opponent for Holm, but it’s been speculated that she’ll fight Miesha Tate sometime this Spring.
John Cena Out With Shoulder Injury
John Cena revealed on Twitter last night that he’s having shoulder surgery today and will be out of action. Cena last wrestled on December 30th at a WWE Live Event against Alberto Del Rio. Cena didn’t appear Monday on RAW, but appeared at the SmackDown tapings on Tuesday, which can be seen tonight on the USA Network at 8/7c.
ROH On Comet TV Preview: 1/6/16
Michael Elgin VS Donovan Dijak
Roderick Strong defends his ROH TV Title
Do DQ: Caprice Coleman VS Will Ferrara
Cedric Alexander w/Veda Scott VS Jonathan Gresham
Is Bullet Club Coming To WWE?
The wrestling world is buzzing about the possibility that Bullet Club could be coming to WWE. There are rumors that WWE is going to sign Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, AJ Styles plus Shinsuke Nakamura. Anderson & Doc Gallows are members of the Bullet Club and Finn Balor of WWE NXT is a founding member of Bullet Club. AJ Styles was a member until yesterday when New Japan Pro Wrestling did a angle where Bullet Club turned on Styles.
Finn Balor has been teasing about Bullet Club coming to WWE on Twitter & Instagram. WWE has even tweeted about the rumors that they are going to sign Nakamura, Styles, Anderson & Gallows using the #BulletClub.
Here is video of one of Bullet Club’s theme songs:
Latest On AJ Styles To WWE, Major Bullet Club Angle At NJPW Show, Rumors of more NJPW Talent Leaving
AJ Styles who is rumored to have given his notice to New Japan Pro Wrestling for a WWE main roster spot, has been pulled from advertising from several Ring of Honor shows, including the ROH 14th Anniversary PPV.
NJPW ran a angle where Bullet Club member Kenny Omega turned on AJ Styles after they defeated Shinsuke Nakamura and YOSHI-HASHI. the rest of Bullet Club including Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows also turned on Styles.
After the beatdown by the Bullet Club, Styles got to his feet and bowed to the crowd it what really seemed like a farewell for Styles, who has competed in NJPW since 2014, and took leadership of the Bullet Club after Finn Balor left.
Wrestling Observer Radio reports that there were also rumors that Rocky Romero and Tama Tonga may be leaving NJPW as well, but there is no word on if they have given their notices. Tonga is the son of legend Haku/Meng.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
Impact Wrestling News: James Storm Returns, New World Champion, The Miracle, The Dollhouse
Last night on TNA Impact Wrestling’s live debut on POP TV, we saw the return of James Storm, who came out to save Bobby Roode from a beat down by Eric Young and Bram. Storm & Roode has reformed Beer Money:
EC3 defeated Matt Hardy in the finals of the World Title Series to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
The Miracle arrived in TNA and it was Mike Bennett with Maria Kanellis. Bennett announces he is here in TNA to save pro wrestling.
Awesome Kong made her return. After The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky & Madison Rayne) & Gail Kim defeated The Dollhouse (Jade, Rebel & Marti Bell), Kong came out and attacked The Beautiful People & Gail Kim. Kong has appeared to have joined The Dollhouse.
Preview For TNA Impact Wrestling Live Debut On POP TV: 1/5/16
TNA Impact Wrestling debuts tonight live on POP TV at 9/8c. A new TNA World Heavyweight Champion will be crowned.
World Title Series Semi-Final: EC3 VS Lashley
World Title Series Semi-Final: Matt Hardy VS Eric Young
World Title Series Final to crown a new TNA World Heavyweight Champion
Bobby Roode to defend his King of the Mountain Title
The Beautiful People VS The Dollhouse
There is speculation that The Miracle promo videos that TNA has been posting could be for Michael Bennett along with Maria Kanellis. We will have to tune in to find out.
Ronda Rousey To Host SNL
Ronda Rousey will make her debut as host of Saturday Night Live on January 23 with musical guest Selena Gomez.
This is sure to be Rousey’s first major television appearance since her crushing defeat to Holly Holm on November 14, 2015 at UFC 193.
Source: Deadline
More Info On AJ Styles & Other Big Names Signing With WWE
Source: F4WOnline
As noted, F4WOnline reported that WWE has signed New Japan Pro Wrestling stars AJ Styles, Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson of the Bullet Club and current IWGP Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura.
Dave Meltzer noted on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that some of these names could appear in the Royal Rumble match.
It was also noted that Styles and Nakamura were apparently Not signed to be on the NXT roster and have a high price tag. Word is they were not signed for that brand, indicating main roster plans, but they still could be sent down to NXT to work a few shows.
Nakamura is not coming in right away and is expected to drop his title and work a notice, unlike Alberto Del Rio with AAA.
As noted earlier, Styles is likely done with ROH going forward and could come in soon, possibly in the Royal Rumble Match.
Charlotte Explains Why She Attacked Becky Lynch (video)
Last night on RAW friends Becky Lynch and WWE Divas Champion Charlotte faced off against each other in what was supposed to be a friendly match. Charlotte had her father Ric Flair with her at ringside. Becky got the win even with Flair’s outside interference. After the match Charlotte went full on heel and attacked her friend Becky. WWE posted the following RAW Fallout video of Charlotte with Ric flair explaining her actions:
