CM Punk Was Allegedly Backstage During “All In” Press Conference

The rumor mill surrounding CM Punk making an appearance at “All In” is about to go into overdrive … because the ex-WWE champ was apparently backstage during the show’s press conference.

Jenn Sterger — who hosted the conference — spilled the beans during an interview on the latest Collider Bodyslam podcast.

“If you got your tickets at face value for this event, I’m just saying it literally might be the best in the world,” Sterger told the show. “I will only say someone wearing sweatpants and training for something walked into the back of the building that the press conference was in — with marks, mind you, lining the entire sidewalks in the front of the building — and I just kept thinking ‘if they knew you were back here, they would literally tear down the front of the store.’”

The host says CM Punk was allegedly there to pick up shirts from Pro Wrestling Tees, but none of the people involved in the event would confirm or deny if he’d be making an appearance at All In.

With a scheduled signing the day before the event, and the fact he lives in Chicago, Jenn told the show that she thinks it only makes sense for the UFC fighter to be there. Adding, “What better way — if you were going to make your return to wrestling — than the biggest indie show ever?”

Listen to a portion of the interview below, then check out the full show — AVAILABLE HERE.

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

RAW Preview 5/21/18

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Times Union Center in Albany, New York as the road to Money In the Bank continues.

* How will Sami Zayn “expose” Bobby Lashley?

* Will The Big Dog’s rampage continue?

* Which Raw Superstars will join the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match?

* How will Raw’s male Superstars gain “Money” momentum?

* Who will be next to challenge Seth Rollins?

* Nia Jax prepares to face The Baddest Woman on the Planet

WWE Reportedly Has “Agreed In Principle” To Bring Smackdown Live To FOX In October 2019

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ESPN.com is reporting that WWE has an agreement in principle with FOX, described as a “massive” offer, to bring SmackDown Live to the network in October of 2019.

WWE representatives declined to comment on the story, while any representatives for FOX were not immediately reached at the time of the report on Monday morning.

A report last week by the Hollywood Reporter indicated NBC Universal was interested in retaining Monday Night RAW for “triple the rights fee amount”, all the while declining the option to renew SmackDown Live which airs live every Tuesday on the USA Network.

SmackDown Live has been averaging 2.59 million viewers per week in 2018 and has been part of the NBC Universal family on cable since October of 2010, airing first on the SyFy network and then moving to the USA Network in 2016.

Back in February, FOX executives attended a Smackdown Live taping in Los Angeles including on-air personality Colin Cowherd. Not long later, Cowherd hinted on air that WWE programming was “coming to a network near you.”

We will continue to follow this story as it develops.

Source: WrestleView

Randy Orton Underwent Successful Knee Surgery

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Randy Orton will be out of action for awhile on SmackDown Live after undergoing successful surgery on his knee. WWE issued the following:

Randy Orton has undergone successful surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear in his left knee, WWE.com can confirm.

“I’ve known I needed the surgery since late last year, but I’ve been waiting for the right time to get my knee cleaned out,” Orton told WWE.com. “Right now was the right time.”

The Viper is currently recovering at home with his family, but says he is “staying motivated to come back and dominate the blue brand.”

Stay with WWE.com as more details on Orton’s condition become available.

Photos and Video From W.W.A. Hysteria: TO THE EXTREME! Event Featuring ECW Legends Sabu, Sandman & Raven 5/19/18 Evansville, IN

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I attended a indy wrestling promotion event Saturday night in Evansville, IN- W.W.A. Hysteria: TO THE EXTREME! – check out the photo above and the photos and video below.

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UPDATE: W.W.A. uploaded the event on YouTube. You can watch below:

NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis To Make ROH Debut

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ROH announced NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis will debut at ROH Honor United: Edinburgh against The Young Bucks. Aldis tweeted out that before he signs the dotted line to face Cody Rhodes at All In on September 1, he wanted a match against the Young Bucks and ROH can pick his partner. Aldis did appear in the crowd at ROH Supercard of Honor XII to cheer on Marty Scurll in his title match against Dalton Castle. Earlier this week at the All In press conference, NWA President Billy Corgan made an appearance and Cody announced that he would be challenging for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Source: WrestlingINC

XFL Wants Fan Feedback On Team Locations

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The official Twitter account for the reboot of the XFL football league financed by WWE chairman Vince McMahon asked for fan feedback on Thursday about what eight cities should have team and why for the inaugural season of the league that is tentatively scheduled to take place in 2020.

Jim Cornette Reacts To Success Of ‘All In’ Event And Cody Rhodes Banning Vince Russo

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Jim Cornette talks about the runaway success Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks have had in promoting the All In indie event on his podcast Jim Cornette’s Talking Sense.

Cornette commends them on there success so far in promoting and selling out the event. He listened his previous comments about All In from his podcast.

Cornette says that All In could be the ultimate wrestling crowd funding event ever. He also went on to say that it has made WWE look pretty bad that these guys could do this that quick.

Cornette takes great joy in seeing Vince Russo being barred from All In by Cody Rhodes, who didn’t want him ruining the weekend by merely being present.

You can listen to Cornette’s comments from his podcast below:

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Shane McMahon Reportedly Undergoes Hernia Surgery

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SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon recently underwent hernia surgery and WWEreports he’s now at home recovering.

According to WWE.com, Shane is feeling better after last Friday’s procedure and “excited to get back to work” on SmackDown Live.

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Smackdown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon underwent a successful hernia surgery last Friday in New York, N.Y.

McMahon is currently resting at home, but he’s feeling well and is excited to get back to work on Smackdown LIVE.

Stay with WWE.com as more information on Shane’s condition becomes available.

As you may recall, McMahon was in danger of missing WrestleMania 34 after he was hospitalized with diverticulitis in March. He was ultimately cleared though and wrestled in a tag match with Daniel Bryan against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Shane also participated last month in the Greatest Royal Rumble.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE releases “formally known as” on Bayley

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If you are familiar with WWE’s YouTube channel then you know they have a Series of videos titled “Formally known as” the series consists of short documentaries showcasing how WWE super stars got their start in the business.

The latest edition follows WWE Superstar Bayley as she returns to her old stomping grounds in Newark California. The hugger reflects on her time in Big Time wrestling and even reunites with her former coach Jason styles.

In the video the huggable one gets emotional and we’re all reminded how much she truly loves this business.

If you’re a fan of Bayley you’re definitely going to want to check this one out.