WWE Fires Mark Carrano

Wrestling Inc. is reporting that WWE has fired Senior Director of Talent Relations Mark Carrano.

Former WWE Superstar Mickie James revealed that she received a black garbage bag with her belongings after being released by the company last week.

WWE Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy & Development Paul “Triple H” Levesque issued a statement on Twitter, stating that “person responsible for this inconsiderate action has been fired and is no longer with WWE.”

Maria Kanellis confirmed receiving a trash bag following her departure last year, while Gail Kim stated that the practice had been happening since before she joined the company. Kim had stints with the company from 2002 through 2004, and 2008 until 2011.

WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon apologized to James, stating that she was “embarrassed” that she or anyone else was treated that way.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Possible WWE SummerSlam Locations

WWE is reportedly looking to go on the road for the 2021 SummerSlam pay-per-view.

There has been talk within WWE about possibly running SummerSlam in Phoenix, Arizona, or somewhere in Texas, according to PWInsider.

WWE has not decided on a SummerSlam location just yet, but they are hoping to hold the show outdoors in a stadium setting, with fans in the crowd. Of course the COVID-19 pandemic could force them to stay at the ThunderDome, but that is the hope as of now.ADVERTISING

It was recently reported that the current internal plan is to hold SummerSlam in front of a live crowd, which would make it the first show with fans since WrestleMania 37.

It was reported last year how WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon was determined to have fans at the 2020 SummerSlam event but that obviously did not happen. It will be interesting to see if they can make it happen this year after a successful WrestleMania 37 Weekend with live fans in the crowd.

WWE has not announced a date for SummerSlam 2021 but the big event is usually held in late summer.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Preview 4/22/21

This Sunday, the landscape of Impact Wrestling will forever change as big title matches, as well as a once-in-a-generation marquee matchup between the Unified Impact World Champion Rich Swann and the AEW World Champion Kenny Omega is set to occur. But tonight on AXS TV at 8/7 C, witness the final messages and matches before Rebellion on Sunday.

* Final build towards Rebellion

* Eddie Edwards vs. Eric Young

* The Good Brothers vs. Decay

* Tenille Dashwood vs. Susan

* Kiera Hogan vs. Jordynne Grace

* Shera vs. Jake Something

* Madman Fulton vs. Fallah Bahh vs. Petey Williams will kick things off on Before The Impact

* Who will be Jordynne Grace’s partner at Rebellion?

EC3 Hospitalized With Infection

EC3 has been hospitalized with an infection.

The Ring of Honor star posted two hospital bed photos to his Instagram, noting the infection is “extensive.”

“Short version; An infection I neglected proper care for, put others people’s needs before mind, went straight empath, caught up to me and broke me,” EC3 wrote. “Long version; it’s extensive, I’ve been hospitalized 5 days and we’ll need longer. Anyways I will heal, if you want to help drop a comment or a thought or affirmation.”

The former TNA World Champion concluded the caption by asking fans and friends to show their support in the comments, and to refrain from texting him directly.

EC3 is currently signed to ROH, where he recently lost his grudge match against Jay Briscoe at ROH’s 19th Anniversary Show. Looking towards the future, EC3 has a special “Free the Narrative” event scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, which he is currently slated to headline against Matt Cardona (fka Zack Ryder). There is no telling how long this hospitalization will keep him out of action or whether “Free the Narrative” will be delayed.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Dynamite Blood And Guts Will Reportedly Be A One Match Show

Last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite saw the continued war of words between The Pinnacle and Inner Circle. The Pinnacle – Inner Circle parley is set for next week as the two teams build to a big Blood and Guts match on May 5.

On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that the May 5 episode of Dynamite will be a one-match show with just the Blood and Guts match. There will likely be pre-taped segments throughout the episode, but the episode will be centered around the Blood and Guts match.

WarGames matches are typically long, and with a five-on-five format, the match could see a long run time. The last WarGames matches on NXT both lasted over half an hour. The women’s WarGames match went over 35 minutes, and the men’s WarGames match went over 45 minutes. The matches were competed in a four-on-four format.

The Elite was originally supposed to face Inner Circle in a Blood and Guts match, but the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to that match taking place. There is no word yet on any other details on Blood and Guts.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

MLW Fusion Preview 4/21/21

MLW presents Fusion TONIGHT at 7pm ET featuring a Middleweight grudge match on Youtube and other platforms. (Learn more about where to watch.)

  • Grudge Match: TJP vs. Bu Ku Dao
  • Rocky Romero vs. Gino Medina
  • King Mo vs. Robert Martyr

Tonight 5’ tall Bu Ku Dao faces the biggest challenge of his career: defeating the bigger, more experienced TJP on Fusion, presented by newlawoffice.com. 

Teacher and student clash as popular underdog Bu Ku Dao returns to competition against the man he once idolized. The man who publicly humiliated his pupil. The man who attacked and sidelined Dao for over a month, his controversial former mentor TJP.  

Can Bu Ku kick off a successful comeback and teach his former mentor turned tormentor a lesson in respect? Or will TJP wipe the ring with Bu Ku Dao and send him in a career freefall? Tune in and find out!

Fresh off vanquishing Mil Muertes, Alex Hammerstone has scheduled a press conference for this Wednesday night! What will the National Openweight Champ have to say? 

In an exclusive, “The Interview Queen” Alicia Atout will speak with MLW CEO and Founder Court Bauer. 

After challenging for the Caribbean Championship last week, Gino Medina looks to send a message to Holliday and the league as he faces off with Rocky Romero of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

Is Salina de la Renta in trouble? MLW will investigate rumors of ongoing issues between the empressaria and Azteca Underground’s mysterious El Jefe following allegations Salina went into business for herself in the high stakes title fight last week. 

Consumer alert! Caribbean Champion Richard Holliday is in the house and promises to drop an exclusive look at The Dynasty’s latest marketing campaign.

PLUS: American Top Team’s King Mo in action! “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Marshall Von Erich, and more!

Join Ray Flores, fight analyst Saint Laurent, and backstage correspondent Alicia Atout for a night of top ranked competition headlined by a Middleweight grudge match.

Fans can also watch nationwide on cable and dish via beIN SPORTS on Saturday nights at 10pm ET and on demand anytime, anywhere on DAZN. MLW airs on Fubo Sports Network and the Roku Channel on Friday nights 7pm / 10pm ET. Learn more about where to watch.

AEW Dynamite Preview 4/21/21

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.

* Tony Schiavone interviews The Inner Circle

* Jim Ross interviews The Pinnacle

* AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin defends against Jungle Boy

* AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida defends against Tay Conti

* Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Christian Cage

* Hangman Page (11-match win streak, 7 straight singles wins) vs. Ricky Starks (10 straight singles wins, 9-1 in last 10 overall)

* Trent vs. Penta El Zero Miedo

* QT Marshall (with The Nightmare Factory) vs. Billy Gunn (with The Gunn Club)

* Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston return

Ronda Rousey Announces Pregnancy

Ronda Rousey and husband Travis Browne are expecting their first child together.

Rousey released a new YouTube video this morning and announced that she is four months pregnant. She noted that the “baddest baby on the planet” is due around September 22.

Rousey’s video gives an inside look at the January doctor’s appointment where she found out that they were expecting. She teased that there is “definitely much more to the story” that they will be telling later.

The former RAW Women’s Champion also teased that there will be a gender reveal to come soon, and it was indicated that they already know what the gender is. Rousey thanked everyone for the well wishes and positivity that got them to this point.

Ronda has now removed the video from YouTube.

Rousey’s original WWE contract expired on April 10 but WWE President & Chief Revenue Officer Nick Khan recently stated that she would be “coming back at a certain point in time,” but no specifics were given. Rousey has been away from WWE since working the WrestleMania 35 main event in 2019, with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. She originally took time away from WWE so that she and Browne could expand their family.

Rousey recently appeared on the “Table Talk” podcast with WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley and talked about a possible WWE return. You can click here for those comments.

Rousey and Browne have been together since 2015. They tied the knot on August 28, 2017.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 4/20/21, Sarray Makes Her Debut

Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will be headlined by the official debut of Japanese star Sarray.

* Sarray (fka Sareee) makes her debut

* New NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida hosts a Championship Celebration

* Kyle O’Reilly appears live for the first time since defeating Adam Cole in the Unsanctioned Match at Takeover

* LA Knight vs. Dexter Lumis

Former WWE Superstar Kenn Doane (Kenny of The Spirit Squad) Announces Retirement

Former WWE Superstar Kenn Doane (Kenny Dykstra of The Spirit Squad) has officially announced his retirement from pro wrestling.

Doane took to Twitter this morning and noted that smart investments have allowed him to retire in his prime, at the age of 35.

“I’ve decided to retire from in ring wrestling. When I started at 13 I thought I’d retire at 40. But smart investments overtime have allowed me to be done now. I’m in my prime, and that will go towards my family and being a father. Thanks to the fans who stuck by me,” Doane wrote.

Doane originally worked for WWE from 2005-2009, but returned for a brief storyline in 2016. He and Mike Mondo most recently worked for MLW in 2019. He is a one-time WWE Tag Team Champion.

https://twitter.com/kenndoane/status/1384460763159572481

Source: Wrestling Inc.