Hideo Itami Out 6-8 Months? Post-Surgery Photos Of Alex Riley

WWE’s NXT roster continues to take hits with Hideo Itami being the latest star sidelined with an injury. Itami is reportedly going to miss significant time recovering from a shoulder ailment.

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According to PWInsider.com via Chris Walder of WrestlingRumors.com, Itami will be out for 6 to 8 onths with “a bad shoulder injury.”

Itami’s injury coes days after WWE announced that Sami Zayn would undergo an MRI on his left shoulder following a match with John Cena on RAW.

Itami was slated to wrestle Finn Balor and Tyler Breeze at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable event on May 20th for the right to challenge for the NXT championship.

Source: Bleacher Report

Alex Riley has successful knee surgery yesterday. He posted the following post-surgery photos:

 

Dean Ambrose: Never Once Doubted Career In Wrestling

Dean Ambrose, real name is Jonathan Good, grew up watching hours and hours of professional wrestling footage. His childhood might have played a role in toughening him up for a career in the ring. Good has described growing up in a crime-and poverty-stricken area of Cincinnati bouncing among government housing units while studying the techniques and business of his favorite sport.

“By the time I was 14 or 15, I was completely obsessed with wrestling,” Good said. “For me there was no football or basketball or any other sport.” Good had one goal by the time he was reaching the end of high school, and that was to break into the sport, he said. ” I had a feeling from early on that I was uniquely (set up) for this,” Good said. As long as I can remember this is the only thing I saw myself doing.”

After spotting a flier on a telephone post seeking amateur talent, Good sought a place under the tutelage of trainer and wrestling promoter Les Thatcher, he said. He initially could not begin training because he was too young, but he found odd jobs with ring and concession crews at independent wrestling events that let him stay close to the action until he hit the minimum 18-year-old threshold to begin training.

Good worked his way up the ranks and leagues under the ring name Jon Moxley before getting his shot at the big time in 20011, which he said was always the focus of his efforts. “It’s that single-minded dedication… that gets you through the early bumps and bruises,” said Good, who added that he did not give himself much time to enjoy the accomplishment because of one prominent thought: “Now it’s time to get to work.”

Good talking about performing in front of a live crowd at a WWE event said, “You’ve got to strike a nerve (with the audience)… you never know what  it’s going to be.” Whether it’s collaborating, feuding or spectating, Good said there is always one goal in mind for everyone involved at a live WWE event. “You’ve got to have fun,” Good said. “When you’re having fun in the ring, it’s that much more fun for the audience.”

Source: A article by David Dinsmore in the Evansville Courier & Press

 

Lina Fanene debuts at NXT live event 

   NXT Diva Lina Fanene debuted tonight at an NXT live event in Jacksonville, Florida.

Lina, acting as an enforcer for fellow diva Devin Taylor tagged alongside her against Bayley and Carmella in a losing effort.

Lina was signed back in April of 2014. This is the first time she has been in the squared circle at a live event.

It’ll be interesting to see what Lina has to offer. With being the Rocks cousin and all, wrestling is sure to be in her blood.

Feel free to follow Lina on Twitter @linafanene1 

Sorce: squaredcirclesirens.com

Ronda Rousey named most dominant athlete 

 The list for this years top 50 most dominate athletes according to  Business insider has been revealed and at the top of that list is the UFC’s Women’s Battwmweight champion Rowdy Ronda Rousey.

With a record of (11-0) a 100% finish rate, a women who has transcended the sport of MMA and a women who has broke down barriers in the sport her being at the top isn’t surprising at all and is well deserved.

Labrone James held down the close #2 spot as where Sarina Williams came in at #3. You can view the full list here 

http://www.businessinsider.com/most-dominant-athletes-alive-2015-4?op=1

in a quote from the business insiders website reads “No athlete is more dominate in their sport by a wider margin then Rousey” and I couldn’t agree more. I mean her last 3 title defenses add up to a running time of JUST 1:15 I mean can we say INCREDIBLE?

What do you guys think of this list? Leave your opinions down below in the comments

As for the most dominate athlete alive, she is scheduled to defend her title for the 6th time against undefeated challenger Bethe Correia in Brazil on August 1st for UFC190

And Rousey promises that this one is going to be longer then 16 secs 

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91

Big names to appear on Tough Enough 

  It is being repotted today on various news sites  that a press release for this years Tough Enough was issued out and according to the news it looks like this years Tough Enough just got a whole lot better.

It is being stated that Chris Jericho will be the host of the show. Trainers of the show include Billy Gun and WWE Hall of Fammers Booker T and Lita.

If that list wasn’t already star studded enough there will be a panel consisting of Hulk Hogan, Daniel Bryan and Paige. The three of them will also have a say in how the show plays out.

Tough enough is set to air live on the WWE NETWORK beginning June 23rd at 5PT/7CT/8ET 

Does this news make you all the more excited? I know it does for me. Leave your thoughts in the comments below 

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91

Surprising PPV Twists 

At Extreme Rules, while some may viewed some of the matches as ending in a predictable manner, one of the biggest shocked of the night was when The New Day became the new tag team champions. Kidd and Cesaro had a lot of momentum behind them but the rising stars were able to pull the upset and win the match.

Moments like that are what make the WWE so exciting. For example, during the Seth Rollins/Randy Orton match it could be predicted that Kane would be the reason the match would go a certain way as the gate keeper. A shock did happen in that he chokeslammed both Randy Orton and Seth Rollins but the fact that Rollins walked away still champion could have been predicted. History has shown that when a title changes hands, the title remains with the new champion at least through the next PPV. Had Seth lost it would have been an interesting surprise. On the other hand, having someone lose the title so soon after winning it causes them to have a short reign and doesn’t give them enough time to show their skills as a champion.

While there are multiple variables in the equation, the task to make the WWE as unpredictable as possible has been done and can be done with the right ingredients. Here’s hoping the next PPV leaves even more surprises like the double choke slam and the victory for The New Day.

-Celine

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The King of the Ring and the WWE Network

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The King of the Ring is a tournament tradition that has been around since the 80’s, making appearances throughout the years. This year the tournament began on Monday Night RAW and finished on the WWE Network, something that had not been done in previous years before the Network came out.

To be such a significant title and tournament in the WWE, this was a big move to have it take place on the Network. It was reminiscent of the days when the King of the Ring was a pay-per-view itself as opposed to what it was in recent years on either RAW or SmackDown. The current method is able to use the best of both worlds—begin developing the matches on WWE television and finish it in true pay-per-view fashion on the Network, a paid service. For fans of the King of the Ring who were used to seeing it on RAW or SmackDown, that remains the same. For those who miss the PPV/larger-than-life format of earlier years, the appearance of the King of the Ring on the WWE Network heightens its significance by having it on the same wavelengths of PPVs.

It’s a big step for the advancement of the WWE Network and the returning interest for the King of the Ring. Here’s hoping this becomes an annual tradition once again.

-Celine

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SmackDown Preview

Jerry “The King” Lawler will interview ‘King of the Ring’ Bad News Barrett.

Luke Harper VS Fandango

Will Rusev or Cena make the next move?

The New Day VS Cesaro & Tyson Kidd and Ryback

Naomi VS Emma

The Lucha Dragons VS Los Matadores

WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Fatal 4-Way Match Contract signing with (C) Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton and Dean Ambrose.

Source: WWE.com and WrestlingINC.com

 

NXT Results: 5/6/15

Charlotte def. Emma: Emma was wearing Bayley’s T-shirt. After the match. Bayley came out and hugged Emma but didn’t let go and hit the Bayley-to-belly and goes off. Charlotte held her back.

Michael Cole/Kevin Owens interview: Owens says that everything he does is based around money and providing for his family. Cole says he doesn’t believe him and asks if it weren’t Zayn if he would have attacked him. Owens gets defensive and says he doesn’t know how to answer that. Cole asks him how he could do what he did.

Ryno def. Bull Dempey

William Regal signs Uhaa Nation to NXT.

 

Blake & Murphy attack Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady

 

Cole/Sami Zayn interview: Zayn says Owens is a liar and now the fight is personal. Zayn said next week he is going to the ring and wants Owens to look him in the eyes and tell him why he’s done all this.

Sasha Banks VS Becky Lynch Title match for NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable contract signing: Sasha Banks attacked Becky Lynch and climbed on the table while stepping on Lynch’s head. Lynch then locked on the armbar and officials had to separate them.

 

Hideo Itami def. Tyler Breeze: Finn Balor was watching at ringside. At one point during the match, Itami accidently kicked Balor. After the match. Breeze nailed Itami with the Beauty Mark and stood tall.

Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling Issues Press Release On Vegas Press Conference

GFW begins roster reveal; Chael Sonnen will have role as an analyst

For Immediate Release
May 6, 2015

LAS VEGAS – Global Force Wrestling revealed some of its talent roster in a press conference today at the Orleans Arena. The roster includes talented international athletes, former NFL players, mixed martial artists and more.

“We have slowly but steadily been building toward this day,” said Jeff Jarrett, GFW founder and CEO. “The feedback I have received in my international travels has been off the charts. Fans are ready for the reveal of the entire GFW roster and they’re eager for their voices to be heard!”

Staying true to the GFW mission statement, the roster offers “elite professional athletes from five different continents,” as well as “real stories, real people and real meaning.” Fans will be able to see stars like the “Bullet Club” tag team of “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows; the “Killer Elite Squad,” a tag team composed of Lance Hoyt and Davey Boy Smith Jr., who have made a name for themselves in Japan as well as stints throughout the world. Also joining GFW are Chris “The Adonis” Mordetsky, South African sensation PJ Black, former NFL offensive lineman Quinn “Moose” Ojinnaka, and women’s stars Lei’D Tapa and Thea Trinidad, with more names to come. GFW has alliances with 13 promotions on five continents, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Mexico’s AAA and more top independent organizations in Europe, Australia and Africa.

Also at the press conference, outspoken MMA star and ESPN broadcaster Chael Sonnen announced his role as an expert analyst for Global Force Wrestling.

“Chael Sonnen is someone we’ve talked about for a long time,” said Jarrett. “He’s not one to shy from speaking his mind, and we’re all eager to see what he has to say about the GFW athletes.”

The GFW Las Vegas TV tapings will take place on Friday, July 24; Friday, August 21; and Friday, October 23. Tickets for all three events will go on sale on Friday, May 15 at noon, with an exclusive pre-sale beginning on Monday, May 11 at noon. Tickets are available starting at $30 and can be purchased online at orleansarena.com, by phone at 702-284-7777 or in-person at Boyd Gaming box offices. VIP tickets will include a Meet & Greet with GFW talent. Join the conversation online with the hashtag #GFWVegas.