This weeks show was taped during WrestleMania 31 week as part of WrestleMania Axxess. The matches was a elimination tournament that Hideo Itami won that earned him a spot in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Hideo Itami def. Neville
Finn Balor def. Tyler Breeze
Hideo Itami def. Finn Balor
A special look at Hideo Itami’s WrestleMania debut:
On April 3rd the news broke that one of WWE’s biggest names announced retirement. That name was none other then 3 time divas champion AJ Lee. This left many fans confused. Why would someone who loves professional wrestling retire just 5 years after being in WWE?
Now with more light being shed on the situation we may have those answers. According to Wrestling obsbver newsletter the word going around backstage is her retirement is the result of a lawsuit that WWE physician Chris Anmann has against AJ’s husband Phil “CM Punk” Brooks
By retiring AJ was able to get out of her contract with WWE but she also gives up the opportunity to compete in any other pro wrestling organization.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Source: WrestlingInc.com
TNA Knockouts Champion Taryn Terrell talks about doing stunt work for the new hit film ‘Get Hard’ starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart plus other upcoming projects.
F4WOnline reports that while there is no deal in place for a Ronda Rousey VS Stephanie McMahon match, there is said to be an understanding between the two sides that they want the match to take place at WrestleMania 32.
According to Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE has wanted to do the match between Rousey and Stephanie since Rousey attended the 2014 SummerSlam pay-per-view when the 4 Horsewomen helped Stephanie with her ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
There are many factors to be worked out in order for Rousey to compete in a WWE ring due to her being under contract with UFC, if UFC would even consider it. With that said the Rousey VS Stephanie singles match could easily end up being something like The Rock VS Triple H with Rousey and Stephanie in their corners.
Source: F4WOnline via WrestlingINC.com
TMZ spoke to Scott Steiner about the allegations that he threatened to kill Hulk Hogan through Hogan’s wife Jennifer at a San Jose, CA airport during WrestleMania 31 week. Hogan and his wife filed a police report the next day and Steiner is under investigation. Steiner claims that he never threatened to kill Hogan before WrestleMania… and says “Hulk’s just acting like a scared little bitch.”
Steiner said he did approach Jenifer at the airport – but only to talk some serious smack about Hulk inducting “Macho Man” Randy Savage into the WWE Hall of Fame. Steiner says there was police nearby at the airport, “so if she felt her life was threatened , why didn’t she talk to the cops?”
“I’m not going to dignify [Hogan’s] lies. I didn’t put my hands on her.”
“I told her Hulk introducing ‘Macho Man’ into the Hall of Fame is bullsh*t… He hated him. Everyone knew that.”
Steiner told TMZ that he has not yet been contacted by police.
Steiner also said “It’s not my fault Hulk Hogan is afraid of me.”
Source: TMZ
According to TMZ, “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner approached Hulk Hogan’s wife, Jennifer at a San Jose, CA airport on March 26 and told her he was going to “kill” the creator of Hulkamania when he landed. Hogan was coming into town for WrestleMania 31.
Apparently WWE banned Steiner from the SAP Center, which is where the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony was held.
The Hogan’s contacted police after the alleged threat, and police are now investigating Steiner for felony terrorist threats. According to TMZ, Steiner is dismissive about the situation.
Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling announced a deal with Bandit Lites for their upcoming live shows. Here is the press release:
GFW TO PARTNER WITH BANDIT LITES, THE GLOBAL LEADER IN EVENT AND CONCERT LIGHTING
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Global Force Wrestling brings i’s fresh, high-energy, fan-friendly brand to Las Vegas for their first taping of its broadcast shows on July 24 at the Orleans Arena, Bandit Lites will light the way.
Bandit, a 22-time winner of lighting company of the year is the worldwide leader in event and concert lighting. Born in the 1960s in Kingsport, Tennessee, Bandit is headquartered in Knoxville and has offices in Nashville, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The company has done all of the lighting for Garth Brooks concerts and specials for years, as well as hundreds of other musical acts including Aerosmith, Queen, Van Halen, Jimmy Buffett, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban. Bandit has lit special events for President Clinton, the NFL and the Make A Wish Foundation, among myriad others.
Bandit also is no stranger to combat sports, having done lighting for the UFC, WCW and WWE, including 16 WrestleManias.
“Bandit Lites is innovative, committed and the worldwide leader in its field.” said Jeff Jarrett, GFW Founder and CEO. “Those are traits that make it a perfect partner for Global Force Wrestling as it embarks in its journey to capture the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world.”
GFW’s first three shows at the Orleans Arena will take place on Friday, July 24; Friday, Aug. 21 and Friday Oct. 23.
“We’re looking forward to bringing the best production values in al of entertainment to GFW at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas,” said Michael T. Strickland, Founder and CEO of Bandit.
The WWE Reality Series Tough Enough is returning to the USA Network this June. USA Network announced the renewal of WWE Tough Enough, premiering Tuesday, June 23 at 8/7c. The reimagined series will feature an all-new format with live elements and more fan participation than ever before.
WWE and USA Network announced that SmackDown will be moving to the USA Network in the first quarter of 2016.
“WWE is proud to have SmackDown join Raw as part of our expanded partnership with USA Network.” said WWE Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Vince McMahon. “The combination of the #1 cable network and two rating juggernauts provide a destination for our viewers and an extraordinary platform fr our partners.”
“WWE consistently delivers one of the largest and most socially engaged live audiences in entertainment and we’re excited to expand our long-standing relationship and be true cable home for the WWE fan,” said USA Network President Chris McCumber.
April 7th 2013 was the day after WrestleMania 30. It was probably my all time favorite post WrestleMania Raw. Not only did we get to see Daniel Bryan celebrate his championship win after months of battaling the Athority, or how about the fact that April 7th 2014 was the last time we would see the Ultimate Warrior in a WWE ring before his untimely passing.
April 7th 2014 was special for many reasons and one of those reasons was the debut of the “raven haired lady” “hell in boots”, that’s right ladies and gents one year ago this very day Raw became Paige’s house.
I remember the moment like it was yesterday. AJ came out to address the crowd putting them all on notice. She told the story of growing up poor and going on to become the longest reigning divas champion. It was a good speech that was interrupted by the sound of Paige’s music. As soon as that music hit the post WrestleMania crowd went insane, and so did I watching at home. I remember my cousins were visiting me at the time and when it happened they had no clue what was going on.
So Paige makes her way to the ring and tells AJ that she wants to congratulate her this doesn’t go over well with AJ, so what does AJ do??? She slaps the taste right out of Paige’s mouth. It’s what happens next though that’s the kicker. AJ tells Paige she’s going to beat her just like she had done everyone else. AJ says as a post mania treat she’ll put her title on the line.
This of corse sends the crowd into a frenzy of this is awesome chants. I sitting at home had goosebumps and it was safe to say I was marking out. Of corse Paige being a “rookie” at the time tells AJ she’s not ready but there was no changing AJ’s mind and so the match went on.
To be expected AJ has the uperhand and it looks as if she’s about to make Paige tap in a quick fashion, BUT THEN something else happens. The anti diva counters the black widow into the rampage and gets the 1, 2, 3, on AJ.
It took a split second for Paige to end the 295 day title reign of AJ Lee. In a blink of an eye Paige became the youngest divas champ at just 21 years old, it took one move for Paige to make history by becoming the first diva to hold both the NXT women’s championship and the divas champion at the SAME TIME.
It’s been a year since that epic history making moment and Paige has went on to do incredible things. Since then she’s held the title twice (still the youngest I might add) she’s been a face, she’s been a heel, she’s cut one is the better diva promos in recent memory, she’s given us awesome matches, she’s become a star on total divas, and has become an ever growing fan favorite.
For someone who has been wrestling since she was 13 or as she would like to say since she was a fetus, the sky is definitely the limit for her. She has so many years ahead of her and there’s no doubt in my mind that she will be a future hall of Famer.
#paigeappreciationday is already trending on Twitter and I say we keep that trend going.
But first let’s take a look back at the moment that got us here in the first place, enjoy!
And here’s to many more just like it
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
