TNA’s John Gaburick announced that Tyrus & Rockstar Spud have re-signed with TNA.
According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Jeff Jarrett has reportedly been unable to secure a paid TV deal for Global Force Wrestling to air a weekly show.
TV industry sources report that Jarrett proposed a concept to at least one network, said to be a channel without full national clearance and probably other networks. Jarrett also was unable to secure a deal for this concept. Jarrett’s idea is to do a test-run live special that would feature talents from the indies, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and AAA under the GFW banner.
It was noted earlier that PWInsider reported that Jarrett was expected to announce GFW TV tapings for Las Vegas soon.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
NXT Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Match: Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady def. The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara & Kalisto)
Alexa Bliss def. Carmella
Alex Riley def. CJ Parker: After the match, Kevin Owens came out & said he will end Riley’s in-ring career & then put an end to the rise of Finn Balor.
Tyler Breeze def. Hideo Itami
It is being reported via wrestlinginc.com that word within WWE is that the direction of NXT has changed as of late. HHH loves the praise he gets on NXT and he’s looking to capitalize on that.
Originally NXT was meant for “rookies” to learn and eventually establish themselves as stars to be called up to the big leagues known as Raw and SmackDown. However that tune has changed as of late. Now what HHH wants to do is take well established indie wrestlers (more specifically the ones in ROH) wait till their contracts expire and then call them up to NXT. Right now the feeling is NXT is a brand within itself and if you have experimented wrestlers your bound to get great matches.
Now as far as well known faces of NXT there has been no talks of NXT champion Kevin Owens or former champion Sami Zayn being called up to the main roster just yet. There has been talks though of calling NXT women’s champion Sasha Banks up to the main roster along with Adrian Neville and possibly Charlotte. Word is that if these calls up happen it’ll be sometime after WrestleMania.
That doesn’t surprise me especially if one of those 3 debut on Raw the next night. The raw after mania is always a highly rated Raw and further more last year when Paige debuted is proof that there’s no better way to do it.
How do you guys feel about these reports? Does it make you excited and hopeful for the future? I know it does for me. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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PWInside Elite reports that WWE Talent Relations Executive Mark Carrano has gained considerable amount of power within WWE lately. It is believed that he is now pretty much the head of Talent Relations, although he hasn’t been officially given the title yet.
This news comes after the recent departure of Janes Geddes. Her departure has been confirmed by multiple sources to PWInsider.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
It was reported by PWInsider that WWE officials held a meeting with the talents before Monday’s RAW in Pittsburgh. WWE officials told the talents that if they have any issues or problems they are to bring them to the company’s attention right away and not let them go on to be brought up later. WWE wants the talents to come to them right away and talk to them about their problems, whether they are personal or work-related issues. WWE made it clear that they have more than enough people that are willing to help talents out with their issues. It was also said that they are here for the wrestlers and appreciate everything they do for the company.
Bill DeMott or the recent controversies from developmental were not brought up in the meeting.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
TNA’s John Gaburick announced that Matt Hardy has signed a contract with TNA and that Angelina Love has re-signed with TNA.
PWInsider reports that WWE is apparently taking aim at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s The Bullet Club stable. WWE recently registered to trademark the old NWO/Kliq hand gesture for merchandise purposes. NJPW’s The Bullet Club uses the same hand gesture and it’s featured on some of their t-shirts. Below is the version that WWE is trying to trademark:
Randy Orton bided his time waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike Seth Rollins. Last night on RAW The Viper got his opportunity and he utterly dismantled Rollins. I’m sure that’s it’s safe to say that they will collide in a heated battle at WrestleMania 31.
The Undertaker finally responded to Bray Wyatt’s WrestleMania 31 challenge last night on RAW. On the big screen appeared the message – “At WrestleMania 31 The Man Comes Around” The Undertaker said Wyatt will Rest In Peace.
