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Natalya was back training this week with women MMA fighters Jessamyn Duke, Shayna Baszler & Colleen Schneider. The footage filmed will apparently be on Total Divas.
WWE Officials Reportedly Has Given Up On Bo Dallas
Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE officials have reportedly given up on the push of Bo Dallas. This would explain why a few weeks ago that his winning streak was ended by R-Truth. It is reported that Bo was one of the gimmicks that Vince McMahon has lost interest in.
Alberto Del Rio’s New Ring Name
At a press conference yesterday in Mexico with AAA President Joaquin Rolden, Alberto Del Rio said he would no longer be using the Del Rio name because it is owned by WWE. He revealed that his new ring name is El Patron. He acknowledged that he can’t wrestle for AAA for 90 days but his lawyers are working on finding a way that he could wrestle at AAA’s TripleMania XXII event this Sunday. He has challenged El Texano Jr. for the AAA Mega Heavyweight Title.
ROH Wrestler Involved In Serious Accident
Ring Of Honor announced today that Raymond Rowe of the tag team War Machine, was involved in a serious motorcycle accident. He suffered a broken arm that will require surgery & rehab. His other injuries include severe bruising & lacerations. Rowe will be out indefinitely. Rowe has sworn he will be back stronger & better than ever.
Update On Del Rio & WWE, How He Can Appear For AAA
F4WOnline reports that the situation between Alberto Del Rio & WWE is “very acrimonious” & that WWE is trying to tie Del Rio up in a lengthy non-compete clause, similar to the one that Jim Ross had that recently expired. Del Rio has been making appearances in Mexico under the Alberto Del Rio name that WWE owns, for Sunday’s AAA TripleMania XXII event.
DEl Rio will be appearing at Sunday’s AAA TripleMania XXII show as a special guest. WWE does not want him appearing for AAA shows on the El Rey Network, nor do they want him appearing for TNA.
Source: Wrestling Inc & F4WOnline
TNA Impact Wrestling Moving To Wednesday Nights
TNA announced the following today:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2014) – TNA today announced it’s flagship program, IMPACT WRESTLING, will make a permanent move to Wednesday nights at 9/8c on SPIKE TV beginning next Wednesday, Aug. 20.
“Moving IMPACT WRESTLING to Wednesday nights give existing fans and new viewers an opportunity to enjoy both wrestling and live sports even more throughout the week,” said TNA President Dixie Carter.
IMPACT WRESTLING has enjoyed sustained ratings growth this summer, drawing over 1.5 million viewers each week this quarter, and is among the most watched cable series in key male demos in it’s timeslot.
Big brother 16 contestant gets TNA try out
I may not be an avid follower of TNA but I am indeed a avid follower of the reality based completion show Big Brother. Big brother is follows 16 individuals on a weekly basis in where they’re all put under one roof. Each week they have to compete in things such as the “HOH completion” and “power of veto competition” it’s a show where alliances are made & lots of betrayal happens, possibly even some showmance all in the name of winning $50,000.
So why am I talking about a reality tv show on a wrestling site you ask? Well Big brother is currently in its 16 seasons and one of its contestants who got eliminated in the 2nd week Paola “the DJ who loves to party” has had a try out match for TNA. (She can be seen above with fellow TNA worlers)
Again I don’t watch TNA but I think it’s kind of cool that someone I have knowledge of because of a show I enjoy may be joining the company. I just hope she’s there for the right reasons and not just to add a bullet point to her resume cuz I can’t stand when people do that.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Santino Marella Wants To Make A Comeback
Santino Marella, who recently retired from in-ring action due to kneck issues, said in a interview with Canada’s Chill Magazine that he wants to make a comeback. Marella said he has multiple things wrong with his kneck & he is not cleared for physical contact due to the severity of his stenosis, but apparently with with a double fusion you can actually return to the ring with a 4 to 6 month recovery time. Marella said he is looking forward to getting surgery within the month & then have 4 to 6 months of recovery in which he will attempt to comeback & wrestle again & make one of the greatest, most memorable comebacks of all time. He said he hopes the surgery & rehab goes perfect & we will see him back in the ring sooner than later. Marella talked about SummerSlam & it being WWE’s second biggest show of the year after WrestleMania. Marella said he wont be at SummerSlam but he will be there next year. He said he wants to come back because of some unfinished business. He talked about wanting to capture the WWE championship & said it would require a miracle for him to do that. He said there is still some good wrestling in him.
Source: Wrestling Inc
Alberto Del Rio Announced His Return To AAA
Alberto Del confirmed that he is returning to Mexican promotion AAA this Sunday at TripleMania XXII. Here is a translation of what he said in the video above:
“Hello aficionados of Mexico and AAA, the boss is back. What better place to call home than AAA. Thanks for all the support and you guys know there is quality where ever the boss is and there is quality in AAA, there was no better place to go. See you soon and God bless you.”
Del Rio is returning to AAA, where he started his wrestling career in 2000. TripleMania is AAA’s biggest show of the year & it will also feature the debut of Myzteziz (the former Sin Cara from WWE). Jeff Jarrett is aslo scheduled to be in action at the show.
Source: Wrestling Inc
Marloes Coenen & Julia Budd sign to Bellator MMA
On Monday rumors started circulating that Bellator MMA would be the new home of legendary Gina Carano, since then owner of Bellator Scott Coker has denied that rumor but other sources say it has indeed been in talks. While we wait for those answers however I’m sure this morning’s announcement will hold us over until then. It was announced this morning that the newest members of Bellators 145lb decision are none other then long time WMMA standouts Marloes Coenen & Julia Budd. http://www.bellator.com/articles/bellator-mma-sign-julia-budd-marloes-coenen
I don’t know about you but I think that’s huge and for what it’s worth I think Coker is a smart business man. The UFC’s main women’s division is the 135 division with Bellator focusing on the 145ers Dana white and Scott Coker won’t have to be chopping at the bit for female stars. Further more this indeed puts Bellator right up there in completion with the flagship of MMA that is the “UFC”.
What do you guys think of this announcement, and what 145er would you like to see in Bellator next?
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
