David Benoit Attends WWE Event After Saying He Was Banned (Photo)

Chris Benoit’s 26 year old son David Benoit recently appeared on the “Pro and Bro Wrestling Podcast” and stated that he was no longer allowed backstage at WWE events. It was speculated that Benoit’s ban may have been handed down after he was photographed wearing an AEW jacket while backstage at a WWE live event back in March.

In an update, it looks like the younger Benoit may have been wrong about the WWE ban as he was backstage at a WWE live event in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this past weekend. Natalya tweeted the photo seen below with David, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro.

She wrote, “Edmonton Vibes!!! #WWELive #DavidBenoit @TJWilson @WWECesaro (Cesaro with the photo bomb)”

https://twitter.com/NatbyNature/status/1175666820843495424

For what it’s worth, the interview with Benoit was published earlier this month, almost two full weeks before he attended the weekend live event.

David, who is close with AEW World Champion Chris Jericho, also revealed that he attended AEW Double Or Nothing and All Out earlier this year. He also talked about wanting to join AEW.

“I’m just messing around in the ring right now with a couple of guys from AEW,” David said. He continued, “I want to go to AEW one hundred percent. I love AEW. I love what they do for the boys. Take care of them.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Announces Move To Tuesday Nights On AXS TV

Not only does Impact have a new home for their TV show starting next month, the company has now announced they’ll also be moving from Friday to Tuesday night on AXS TV.

According to the press release:

AXS TV, the exclusive U.S. television broadcast home for IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s pre-eminent professional wrestling organizations, today announced IMPACT Wrestling will launch on the network on Tuesday, Oct.1 at 8pE/5pP.

Leading up to the debut of its flagship weekly show IMPACT! on October 29, AXS TV will showcase IMPACT Wrestling’s critically acclaimed pay-per-view events of 2019, broadcasting each of Homecoming (October 1), Rebellion (October 8) and Slammiversary XVII (October 15) in their entirety and hosted by Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore and the voice of IMPACT Wrestling Josh Mathews. Finally, on October 22, THIS IS IMPACT! will serve as a launchpad for the promotion’s AXS TV debut, featuring a preview of the weekly series, profiles on IMPACT Wrestling’s biggest stars and exclusive non-televised matches from BOUND FOR GLORY, IMPACT Wrestling’s biggest pay-per-view event of the year to be held on Sunday, October 20 in Chicago.

As we previously reported, Impact’s parent company Anthem Sports and Entertainment acquired a majority interest in AXS TV back in September. The company announced a few days later that Impact would be moving to AXS TV — the home of NJPW in the United States and WOW.

For those keeping track, yes … this means Impact will occupy the time slot previously held by SmackDown Live once the show moves to FOX.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

AEW And TNT Confirmed To Be “Talking About” Producing Companion Studio Show

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite hasn’t even premiered yet, but a TNT official confirmed they’re already “talking about” producing an additional studio show with AEW.

Brett Weitz – General Manager of TNT, TBS and truTV – confirmed talk of a second studio show while speaking with TheWrap.

“I don’t know if you’ve met Tony Khan, but he’s not short of ideas — or passion,” Weitz told the publication. “So there is a world where we’re thinking about ‘Where does something like that live?’ Knowing full well that within the WarnerMedia ecosystem we have B/R Live, we’ve got all these different components at our disposal.”

Adding, “The more content for these fans the better, and we would love to figure out what something like that looks like.”

“It may not happen on October 2, which is what we’re all kind of gunning towards, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it was something that [launched] shortly thereafter,” Weitz additional said in regards to the potential companion series. “We’re thinking about it for sure.”

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite premieres October 2 on TNT at 8pm ET.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Maury Povich Sends Paternity Test Invite To Mike & Maria Kanellis

Maury Povich of The Maury Show took to Twitter today to issue an invitation to Maria Kanellis, Mike Kanellis and Rusev, to come on his show for a paternity test.

“Maria, Mike, Rusev… no need to fight it out in the ring! If you’re looking for a paternity test, give us a call,” Povich said.

We noted last week how there had been a pitch within WWE to bring Povich into the Kanellis storyline. He films his long-running TV show in Stamford, CT, near WWE’s HQ and TV studios. Last week Povich’s Twitter account responded to a WWE tweet that commented on who the father of Maria’s baby boy is, and that started the storyline involvement.

As noted, Maria first named Ricochet as the father of her child on last week’s RAW but that just led to Ricochet squashing Mike after he insisted Maria was lying. Maria then brought back Rusev to WWE TV and named him as the father. Rusev also squashed Mike in a quick match. It was reported last week, via the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, that WWE plans to keep building the storyline to another reveal, and that Rusev won’t be the father in the end. Maria is just over 20 weeks pregnant with her son, which will be her second child with Mike.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE RAW Preview 9/23/19

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Chase Center in San Francisco, California as the road to Hell In a Cell continues.

WWE Reportedly Bringing Back Pyro To TV Soon, New Entrance Stages

WWE will reportedly begin making significant changes to the look and feel of RAW and SmackDown next week.

WWE is set to bring back pyro to their weekly RAW and SmackDown TV shows next week, according to a new report from @Wrestlevotes. It was noted that fireworks will once again be a fixture on WWE programming, which comes after WWE reportedly cut back on expenses a few years ago.

It was reported over the weekend, via @Wrestlevotes, that this week is the final week that WWE will be using the current entrance stage. RAW and SmackDown are set to receive “updated, fresh feeling” sets next week. There will apparently be a new set for RAW and a different set for SmackDown.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

The Miz And Maryse Welcome Their Second Child (Photo)

The Miz and Maryse welcomed their second child, Madison Jade Mizanin, to the world yesterday.

On Instagram, Maryse posted a photo with the caption, “We’ve got the whole world in our hands!!! Welcome, Madison Jade Mizanin. Born 09/20/2019 8:02 am. 7 lbs 15 ounces”

AEW Dynamite To Air On Tape Delay On The West Coast

Wrestling Inc. reports that AEW Dynamite will be airing on a tape delay on the West Coast, not live as expected. This means it will be head-to-head with NXT on the West Coast, too, since that’s on a tape delay, as well.

AEW’s weekly show will debut from Washington D.C. on Wednesday, October 2 from 8 to 10 pm ET. NXT has already begun its run on the USA Network earlier this week with the first hour on USA and the second on the WWE Network. Next week it will be the same crossover, and then going forward both hours will be on the USA Network.

For AEW fans on the west coast, a live feed is possible if they have DirectTV, which carries an East Coast feed nationwide. The TNT app (mobile, Roku, Firestick, Apple TV, web browser) is also an option to get a live feed as it has both the West and East Coast feeds available. TV cable provider information is needed to login into the app though.

In regards to a TV deal in the UK, The Young Bucks recently confirmed AEW is still in negotiations for that deal.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Chris Benoit’s Son David Benoit Says He Wants To Join All Elite Wrestling

David Benoit, the son of Chris Benoit, says he’d like to join All Elite Wrestling.

Benoit was interviewed for a recent episode of the Pro and Bro Wrestling Podcast with Fred Rosser.

At one point in the conversation, Benoit touches on his time training to wrestle with Lance Storm. Rosser – aka former WWE star Darren Young – asks if the 26-year-old has been training as of late and he replies, “I’m just messing around in the ring right now with a couple of guys from AEW.”

David did not get into specifics on who he’s been working with, but noted he has a close relationship with Chris Jericho and attended both Double or Nothing and All Out. Benoit also said he’s had gear made for when he eventually debuts somewhere.

“I want to go to AEW one hundred percent,” he told Rosser when asked where he’d like to wrestle. “I love AEW. I love what they do for the boys. Take care of them.”

Additionally, Benoit – who has posted many photos of himself at WWE shows over the years – also claims he’s no longer allowed backstage at their events. He does not explain why. The last time he attended one of their events back in March, however, he was seen wearing an AEW jacket.

https://twitter.com/RealDavidBenoit/status/1106786609427447808

Listen to the full interview below.

MLW Fusion Preview 9/21/19

For 7 months the Hart Foundation and the Dynasty have been at war. This week on Fusion they meet for the final time for the World Tag Team titles in a 2-out-of-3 Falls showdown. Is time running out on MJF and Richard Holliday’s reign as champions?

Tune in as Teddy Hart and Davey Boy Smith Jr. look to become the first-ever 2-time World Tag Team Champions in league history.

Salina de la Renta has ambitious plans this autumn and it starts with a big media scrum to discuss the November 2nd SuperFight PPV main event.

Will the Empresaria’s big plans for Promociones Dorado hit a wall after cashing in the golden ticket? Has CONTRA Unit put Promociones Dorado in their crosshairs?

Plus, Kevin Von Erich along with Ross and Marshall Von Erich issue a challenge… and it may shock you.

The volatile Austin Aries demands a meeting with league officials. With the top ranked middleweight pressuring for a title match, expect fireworks when AA meets with the Court Bauer.

Zenshi wrestles Jordan Oliver in middleweight competition. Will #Injustice’s rise continue or will the South American double champion defeat the daft 19-year old from Newburgh, NY?

Join Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini from a sold out NYTEX Sports Centre in Dallas, Texas for a night of top ranked pro wrestling.