WWE announced today the release of Ricardo Rodriguez.
“WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez as of today, July, 30, 2014. WWE wishes Ricardo Rodriguez the best in all of his future endeavors.”
Rodriguez of late has been working backstage with Divas & some NXT talents.
Source: Wrestling Inc
WWE will hold a earnings call tomorrow & reveal the latest WWE Network subscriber count. Massive layoffs are expected. It is being mentioned that 10% of WWE employees will lose their jobs.
Source: Wrestling Inc
Vince Russo revealed on Twitter that he was officially done with TNA. Russo had been secretly working as a consultant for TNA. He was outed when he accidentally sent an email with creative instruction to Taz & PWInsider reporter Mike Johnson, which was intended for Mike Tenay.
Taz noted on Twitter earlier this week that he unfollowed Russo & wanted him to go away.
Source: Wrestling Inc
Earlier today UFC president Dana White sent out a tweet. In that tweet Dana White said that he had lunch with Anderson Silva and that the Diaz fight was done!
The fight is set to take place in Vegas on January 31st 2014. You can read more on the fight here http://at.ufc.com/zRgF
I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say the MMA fanbase collectively went themselves during this announcement. What team are you on TeamDiaz or TeamSilva? One things for sue this is going to be one hell of a fight.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
UFC fighter Joe Riggs, who recently signed back on to face Paulo Thiago in Brazil, has been removed from the fight due to his hand gun accidentally discharging on him. Riggs was going to be returning to the octagon for the first time since 2006.
UFC released the following statement:
“We were made aware that newly-signed UFC competitor Joe Riggs was involved in an unfortunate accident last night. While cleaning his permitted firearm ( a pistol), the gun discharged, injuring his hand & upper thigh. Riggs was transported to a nearby hospital in Arizona where he is being treated by physicians. We wish Joe a speedy recovery.”
Ring Of Honor announced tickets on sale for an October show & 2 November shows. The first show is October 11th in Kalamazoo, Michigan, promising that all the stars of ROH will be on hand.
The November shows are November 7th & 8th in Columbus & Toledo, Ohio & will be the Survival of the Fittest tournament.
You can get tickets for the shows at this link.
It is being reported by F4WOnline that TNA has sent out emails to their talents that the reports of Spike TV not renewing Impact are false. On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio it was said that TNA officials was playing it the same way did last year when sale rumors started. TNA are apparently expecting good news & will update the wrestlers when they have it.
The long awaited match between Stephanie McMahon and Brie Bella has been officially announced. The match was made during the final segment of this week’s WWE Raw broadcast. You can watch the segment in the video below.
It’s being reported by TMZ & other media outlets that Spike TV is not renewing TNA Impact Wrestling’s TV contract in October. There is now word when Impact will stop airing. Spike TV executives broke the news to TNA President Dixie Carter this week & she told her inner circle the following day. Spike TV has given TNA such advance noticed to give them time to shop for a new TV deal.
TNA President Dixie Carter & TNA executive Bob Ryder both stated on Twitter that negotiations with Spike TV are ongoing.
The Authority has been instructed to keep quiet on the situation with Brie Bella that led to Stephanie McMahon’s arrest last Monday while legal issues are resolved. Will they heed the lawyers warning?
Does Bray Wyatt want to start another war with Chris Jericho? And will Jericho reply?
Will Triple H accept Cesaro’s offer to be an ally for the Authority?
Xavier Kofi Kingston & Big E have formed an alliance & have already showed a attitude change on WWE Main event. Will the trend continue on RAW?
What will John Cena have to say about Brock Lesnar being chosen as his challenger at SummerSlam for the WWE World Heavyweight Title?
