The first trailer for the upcoming movie “Transformers: Bumblebee” starring John Cena as Agent Burns was released on Tuesday.
The movie will be released in theaters on December 21.
AJ Lee Claims She Pushed Punk To Get Lump Checked Out, Surprised WWE Doc Wasn’t Concerned Sooner
AJ Mendez Brooks, who performed as AJ Lee, took the stand Monday and confirmed she pushed CM Punk to seek additional treatment over a discolored lump on his backside.
According to Wrestlezone — who had a reporter in attendance — both AJ and Punk were on the stand Monday morning beginning the fifth day of testimony in the libel trial pitting Punk and Colt Cabana against WWE doctor Chris Amann.
AJ noted the lump grew from a zit-sized spot to its largest at the 2014 Royal Rumble. She confirmed text communication about the lump and testified she sent Punk to a physician’s assistant that she believed to be a doctor.
On the stand, AJ told jurors she was surprised Amann didn’t see the lump as a problem sooner.
Before AJ was questioned … Punk was crossed examined by Amann’s lawyers about Friday’s testimony which included the lump, other health issues,and the 2014 Royal Rumble.
Punk said the physician’s assistant he saw definitely referred to the lump as staph but confirmed it was never diagnosed as such.
It’s interesting to note a text was also shown in court in which Punk told Mark Carrano, who is WWE’s Senior Director of Talent Relations, “take me off all shows, I’m sick and have bruised ribs and concussion symptoms.” Notes from Wrestlezone didn’t say when the text was sent.
At one point, Amman’s lawyers brought up the 2014 Rumble and asked if he stayed in the match in an effort to “blow WWE away” — despite being concussed — in an attempt to headline WrestleMania. Punk simply responded, “I don’t know.”
On Friday, Punk took the stand and cried while recalling the events surrounding that same Rumble match. After composing himself, the UFC fighter told jurors he stands by the comments he made during the infamous podcast interview.
Dr. Amann is asking for $1 million in damages.
Both sides have rested and closing arguments begin today.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
WWE Is Now Selling Official B-Team Shirts
Put away your sharpie pens, because Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel now have officially licensed B-Teamshirts on WWE Shop.
The shirts went live Monday and feature a big “B” on the front — just like the ones on TV — but in typical WWE fashion there’s also text on the back which says, “The ‘B’ Stands 4 Best.”
Get one for yourself by CLICKING HERE.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Kane Hasn’t Ruled Out Wrestling As Mayor If Elected
During an exclusive interview with Pro Wrestling Sheet, Kane — real name Glenn Jacobs — indicated he’s not done in a WWE ring … even if he’s an active mayor!
“I never rule anything out,” Jacobs said after chuckling over the idea of “Mayor Kane” competing. “I think it would be great to have a PPV here in Knoxville. We haven’t had one in forever. If there’s a PPV, it would be an honor for me to take part in that.”
We haven’t seen Jacobs in a WWE ring since Wrestlemania. He was originally scheduled to compete at the Greatest Royal Rumble — just four days before the GOP mayoral primary. Despite rumors to the contrary, Jacobs says the reason he was pulled from the card wasn’t political but rather a slight injury.
Just days later, he’d win his primary race by a mere 23 votes. Knox County leans red, which means he’s the clear front runner in August’s general election.
Yes, folks — that means The Big Red Machine will most likely be a mayor.
Jacobs says he’s developed his leadership style learning from those around his during his 21-year run as Kane. He specifically points to his storyline brother.
“The most important thing about leadership is to set an example. Undertaker — talk about learning how to be a professional,” Jacobs said. ” This guy is always there, always worked hard, took a lot of pride in what he does.”
Naturally, Jacobs also noted learning from Vince and Linda McMahon. He praised the couple for their vision, turning ideas and concepts into reality. Jacobs says transforming a family-run, regional business into a socially-accepted global empire gave him a platform to lead the county he loves.
At one point, society looked down on wrestling. His election proves that’s changing.
“I don’t think that the wrestling thing is what it once was,” Jacobs said. “We’ve had some people that have been so successful like Dwayne [Johnson] and John Cena doing all the stuff that he’s doing that perception is changing and rightfully so.”
Jacobs says many see his hall of fame career for what it is — two decades as an accomplished business man and ambassador for the WWE. Even so, he met some people along the campaign trail who looked at him as “just a wrestler.” The 3-time world champ took great pride in the election results proving doubters wrong.
“That gives me a lot of satisfaction,” Jacobs said. “Hopefully, I’ve done my little bit to destroy that unfortunate stereotype.”
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
RAW Preview 6/4/18
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas as the road to Money In the Bank continues.
Ronda Rousey and Roman Reigns are advertised to appear.
* The Monster Among Men faces The Glorious One
* Former Universal Champions lock up – Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens
* Natalya stands up to Nia Jax
* Who will be next to challenge The Deleters of Worlds?
NJPW Star Tomoaki Honma Announces Return To Ring After Career-Threatening Injury
In March of 2017, former IWGP Tag Team Champion Tomoaki Honma suffered a career-threatening injury after being the recipient of a draping DDT by Jado during a six-man tag team match. Following the move, the match was immediately stopped due to Honma being unable to move anything from the neck down. It was later reported that he had injured his cervical vertebrae, and had to stay in the hospital for nearly four months.
Following the injury, Honma was forced to forfeit his opportunity at the IWGP Tag Team Championship, and New Japan stated that his in-ring return is “tentative.” Thankfully, days after the injury, Nikkan Sports reported that he was able to regain movement of lower limbs, and “grasp objects on the upper extremities.” Still, it was reported that Honma was “recovering a lot,” and a return to the ring was undetermined. In November, Honma was training and taking bumps again in hopes for an in-ring return soon.
Fifteen months later, Honma has fully recovered, as he appeared at the block finals of the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament and issued an open challenge for any tag team to compete against him and Togi Makabe at the Kizuna Road show on June 23rd in Yamagata.
With over 20 years in the pro wrestling business, the 41-year-old Honma has competed for various promotions in Japan, most notably Big Japan, All Japan, New Japan, and Pro Wrestling NOAH. In February of 2007, Honma joined NJPW’s G.B.H. (Great Bash Heel) faction, and stayed loyal to the group until it dissolved. G.B.H. reformed in 2013 with Honma and former leader Makabe, feuding with CHAOS and Bullet Club.
At Wrestle Kingdom 10, Honma won his first title in New Japan, as he and Makabe defeated Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows for the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. They retained the titles for three months before losing them to Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa at Invasion Attack.
Source: WrestlingINC
SAnitY Makes Main Roster Debut, Appears At WWE SmackDown Live Event In Waco, Texas
SAnitY made their WWE main roster debut on Saturday at a WWE SmackDown Live event in Waco, Texas. Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe, joined by Killain Dain, took on Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows in a tag team match.
During the 2018 Superstar Shake-Up, it was announced SAnitY would be coming up to the SmackDown Live brand soon, although without Nikki Cross who will be remaining in NXT. WWE had been airing vignettes for them on TV, but they’ve yet officially debut.
Below are a couple of Tweets from fans:
https://twitter.com/AnnetteReid24/status/1003179618755645440
Source: WrestleView
The Undertaker Announced For 7/7/18 WWE Live Event At MSG
The official Twitter account for Madison Square Garden in New York City posted the following on Monday, announcing that The Undertaker will be appearing at the WWE live event held at MSG on July 7.
https://twitter.com/TheGarden/status/1003647778923442178
Also announced for the event is Ronda Rousey, who is advertised to face Nia Jax for the RAW Women’s Championship on the show.
This will be Undertaker’s first appearance since the Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia in April.
Source: WrestleView
Impact Wrestling Press Conference Notes: Slammiversary Main Event, Titles Merged, NJPW Star Returning
Impact Press Conference Notes from their Slammiversary Press Conference that took place on Monday in Toronto.
* Impact Champion Austin Aries vs. MOOSE for the IMPACT Championship was announced as the main event for the Slammiversary PPV on July 22 in Toronto.
* It was announced that the Impact Championship and the Impact Grand Championship, both currently held by Austin Aries, will be merged into one undisputed Impact Championship. This ends the lineage of the Impact Grand Championship that was created in 2016 and was initially part of a 3-round, judging system for all title matches under the short-lived Billy Corgan regime.
* Former Impact X-Division Champion and current NJPW star “Bone Soldier” Taiji Ishimori will be returning to Impact at Slammiversary.
Interesting to note that Ishimori’s recent time in New Japan as part of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, where Ishimori lost in the Finals on Monday to Hiromu Takahashi, was referenced by Impact, along with his new “Bone Soldier” moniker that Ishimori has taken since joining Bullet Club upon his New Japan return in May.
This looks to be another move by Impact in an attempt to reforge a working relationship with New Japan, as Impact executive Don Callis also does English color commentary for major New Japan events.
The full press conference aired live on Facebook and can be viewed by clicking here.
Source: WrestleView
Cody Rhodes & The Bucks Tease The Location For All In 2 (VIDEO)
At a ROH show in New York City over the weekend, Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks teased the possibility of having All In 2 in NYC at the world famous MSG.
Source: Pro Wrestling Unlimited
