Rey Mysterio NJPW Return Confirmed For Dominion

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NJPW has announced Rey Mysterio will be making up for his missed match this year at Strong Style Evolved by wrestling at their upcoming Dominion event.

As you may recall, Mysterio was sidelined back in march due to a bicep injury and was forced to miss his scheduled match against Jushin “Thunder” Liger. He did, however, set up possible matches with Liger, Will Ospreay, and Marty Scurll during a post-match altercation.

No official word yet on who Rey’s opponent will be.

Also confirmed for Dominion:

  • Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega in a 2-out-of-3 falls, no time-limit match
  • Tetsuya Naito vs. Chris Jericho for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship
  • The Young Bucks vs. EVIL and SANADA for the IWGP Tag Team Championship
  • Hirooki Goto vs. Michael Elgin vs. Taichi for the NEVER Openweight Championship

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

All 4 Members Of MMA’s Four Horsewomen Are Now In WWE As Marina Shafir And Jessamyn Duke Report To The WWE Performance Center

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WWE now has all four of MMA’s Four Horsewomen working for the company as Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke have reported to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. Ronda Rousey is currently on the RAW brand and Shayna Baszler is the WWE NXT Women’s Champion.

Below is WWE’s full announcement on Duke and Shafir arriving:

MMA’s Four Horsewomen have arrived in WWE in full force.

Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir have joined their Four Horsewomen teammates Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler in making the move from mixed martial arts to sports-entertainment, reporting for training today at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla.

The 5-foot-11 Duke fought professionally from 2012 to 2016, competing in the bantamweight class for organizations including the UFC. She was also a member of the UFC’s “Ultimate Fighter” reality competition series in 2013, as part of “Team Rousey.”

Shafir, known by the nickname “The Supernova from Maldova,” stands 5-foot-7 and has fought under the banners of Invicta and Lights Out Promotions. She is also engaged to NXT Superstar Roderick Strong and has been seen at ringside for many of The Messiah of the Backbreaker’s matches.

The WWE Universe no doubt remembers the Four Horsewomen’s standoff with Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Bayley — three-quarters of WWE’s Four Horsewomen, alongside Sasha Banks — at last year’s Mae Young Classic. Duke, Shafir and Rousey were there to support Baszler, who advanced to the final round of the inaugural tournament before losing to Kairi Sane. Though the Four Horsewomen factions did not come to blows at the Mae Young Classic, the exchange of words made for a stirring scene.

Since then, Baszler and Rousey’s impact in the squared circle been nothing less than immense: The Queen of Spades forcefully claimed the NXT Women’s Title from Ember Moon at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, while “Rowdy” Ronda has emerged as one of Raw’s top Superstars following a spectacular in-ring debut at WrestleMania, where she teamed with Kurt Angle to defeat Triple H & Stephanie McMahon.

With Duke and Shafir now preparing to conquer a new world of combat sports, will it be long before they add to Baszler and Rousey’s already incredible list of accomplishments in the ring?

RAW Preview 5/7/18

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, NY with the fallout from WWE Backlash.

* Has Roman Reigns earned another opportunity at Universal Champion Brock Lesnar?

* Who will qualify for Money in the Bank?

* Will The “Yep!” Movement fold or focus?

* How will Bayley and Sasha Banks survive The Riott Squad on their own?

WWE Total Divas Seasons 8 And 9 Announced

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WWE has announced that Total Divas will be returning for season 8 and 9. The eighth season will premiere later this fall.

Below is WWE’s full announcement:

Total Divas to return for Seasons 8 & 9E! and WWE’s fan-favorite TV series Total Divas has been greenlit for Seasons 8 and 9!

Later this fall, Season 8 will debut with a few familiar faces and even a blast from the past as the series follows several powerful and inspiring female Superstars and gives viewers an exclusive glimpse inside their professional careers and the challenges of their everyday lives.

“We are thrilled to have celebrated the 100th episode of this popular franchise and are grateful to announce two additional seasons,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, E!’s Executive Vice President of Development and Production. “The series will continue to give a rare glimpse at a beloved cast of strong, diverse women whose big personalities, unique relationships and aspirational lifestyles have proven to resonate with our audience.”

Meanwhile, Total Bellas returns to E! on Sunday, May 20, at 9/8 CT for Season 3.

Alexa Bliss Injured At WWE Backlash?

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WWE has announced that Alexa Bliss suffered a left shoulder injury during her loss to RAW Women’s Champion Nia Jax at the Backlash pay-per-view on Sunday.

 There’s no word as of yet on Bliss’ status. Below is WWE’s full announcement:

Alexa Bliss suffers shoulder injury at WWE BacklashNEWARK, N.J. — Alexa Bliss suffered an injury to her left shoulder during her Raw Championship Match against Nia Jax at WWE Backlash. Bliss is currently awaiting further medical evaluation.

Fans Leave During WWE Backlash Main Event (Video)

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The WWE Backlash pay-per-view main event saw Roman Reigns defeat Samoa Joe in a match that seemed to drag on at times. Twitter user @RYANFALCONE tweeted this video of a large amount of fans leaving during the main event:

https://twitter.com/RYANFALCONE/status/993329132447633408

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Backlash Results 5/6/18

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(Kickoff) Bayley vs. Ruby Riott – Winner: Ruby Riott

Intercontinental Championship: (C) Seth Rollins vs. The Miz – Winner: Seth Rollins

RAW Women’s Championship: (C) Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss – Winner: Nia Jax

United States Championship: (C) Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton – Winner: Jeff Hardy

JoJo introduces Elias, who is in the ring with a spotlight and his guitar.Elias talks about how he’s friends with Bruce Springsteen but the only thing wrong with Bruce is he’s from New Jersey. Elias goes on and says this song is for Bruce listening at home. He ends up toying with the crowd and isn’t sure if he wants to stay or go. He decides Bruce needs to hear this so he’s going to stay but the music interrupts and out comes The New Day – Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston and Big E. Woods gives some props to Elias and he thanks them but he’s not sure why they’re out here because he wasn’t done. Elias asks if they want some autographs and Kofi says definitely not. Kofi proposes a dual-brand Backlash jam-off as they also came out with instruments. Elias asks if they want to play with him? Woods says no, they want to walk with Elias. This leads to Big E starting things off as they play their instruments at ringside. Elias yells at them to stop. Elias says maybe one day they can open for him but tonight is not that night. he tells them to take their toys somewhere else. Elias calls for JoJo to start over as the lights are dimmed. Elias is interrupted before he can get started as we hear Aiden English getting ready for a performance. Fans pop. English sings and raps some to remind us that today is Rusev Day. Rusev is out next to a pop as his music hits. Elias calls for the music to be cut and asks why the hell these two are here. A big “Rusev Day” chant breaks out. Rusev says they are doing whatever they want. There’s only one person here that celebrates a holiday in his honor and it’s not bootleg Bob Dylan or The Booty Boys. Elias says Bob Dylan wishes he was Elias. Elias goes on and says this is his night. He asks for JoJo to start over once again. No Way Jose interrupts this time as he comes out with his conga line. Jose’s conga line includes Tyler Breeze, Fandango, Titus O’Neil, Apollo Crews and Dana Brooke. Elias yells for the fiesta to be stopped and the music cut. Elias says no more conga line, no more gang of freaks, no more Rusev Day and The New Day. This is his night and no one will ruin it. Elias is angry now. He calls for JoJo to start over one more time. “Glorious” hits this time to interrupts. Bobby Roode hits the ring out of nowhere and drops Elias with a Glorious DDT. The crowd and some at ringside go along with Roode’s “Glorious” pose. Jose’s music starts back up as he leads the conga line up the ramp. Titus Worldwide, Breezango and The New Day are in it now. Rusev Day watches the line go by. Roode is at the end and he’s also dancing. Roode dances with Titus, Jose and The New Day on the stage to end the segment. (transcript from WrestlingINC)

Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass – Winner: Daniel Bryan – (by submission)

After the match, Big Cass assaulted Bryan and left him laying

SmackDown Women’s Championship: (C) Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair – Winner: Carmella

WWE Championship No DQ: (C) AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura – Double Count Out – neither man could answer the 10 count after kicking each other with low blows. The fans booed the finish.

Braun Strowman & Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn – Winners: Braun Strowman & Bobby Lashley 

Owens & Zayn was not getting along

After the match, Sami looks on from the ramp as Braun and Lashley stand tall over Owens. Sami has the chance to help Owens after the match but Braun scoops Owens and plants him with the powerslam. Sami yells from ringside as Braun stands over Owens again while his music hits. Owens is sent to the floor and he’s laid out while Sami checks on him. Braun leaves the ring and grabs Sami as he tries to run away. Braun brings Sami back into the ring and he begs them both to take it easy. Braun scoops Sami and delivers another powerslam. Braun’s music hits again as he and Lashley stand tall. (transcript from WrestlingINC)

Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe – Winner: Roman Reigns

NXT star out for several months with torn pectoral

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NXT star Tino Sabbatelli recently underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle according to a new report by Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline on Friday. Sabbatelli suffered the injury during the NXT live event in Largo, Florida on April 28 against The Velveteen Dream. Sabbatelli will be out of action for several months following the surgery.

Sabbatelli had been featured on NXT TV for several months in a tag-team with Riddick Moss and had recently turned on Moss, presumably beginning a push as a singles competitor before the injury.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Backlash 5/6/18

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WWE Championship No DQ: (C) AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

RAW Women’s Championship: (C) Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss

SmackDown Women’s Championship: (C) Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair

Intercontinental Championship: (C) Seth Rollins vs. The Miz

Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe

Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass

United States Championship: (C) Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton

Braun Strowman & Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

(Kickoff) Bayley vs. Ruby Riott

Hulk Hogan Reportedly Closing In On A WWE Deal, WWE Issues New Statement On Hulk Hogan’s Status

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The rumors of Hulk Hogan returning to WWE have been swirling for some time now, but TMZ Sports is reporting Hogan and WWE have been in contact and the talks have been “positive.” Thanks to the Greatest Royal Rumble, Hogan was apparently one of the talents requested to appear at the event. Hogan didn’t make the trip, but it got the two sides talking for a potential reunion.

TMZ was told WWE wants to bring him back and Hogan is ready, but they want to make sure it’s done “the right way” and be sensitive to those who were offended by his past rant that initially cost him his WWE gig. Hogan hasn’t appeared for WWE since being fired by the company in 2015 shortly before a tape containing him making racist remarks was made public. Hogan, who was upset with his daughter Brooke dating a black man, used the n-word several times in the tape and said, “I guess we’re all a little racist.”

In March, Hogan made an appearance at the HBO/WWE Andre the Giant documentary premiere in Los Angeles, California. At the time, WWE wanted to make it clear Hogan was not in the fold by putting out the following statement:

“Hulk Hogan is an important part of Andre the Giant’s history, however his appearance at tonight’s HBO premiere of the documentary and his plans to help others learn from his mistakes does not mean WWE is rehiring him. Hogan is not scheduled to be at any upcoming WWE events.”

WWE has been paying close attention to how Hogan’s speech went yesterday after he was inducted into the Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame. He mentioned wanting to help educate kids to not use language like he did, which received an ovation from the crowd.

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In March, Mark Henry spoke about Hogan’s potential return and said he wasn’t sure he’s ready for that return. Hogan was asked about Henry’s comment and responded:

“I just heard [Henry] made a comment on TMZ about it and that I should apologize,” Hogan responded. “I totally agree, but not to black wrestlers, to all the wrestlers. Yeah, what I said was way out of line, I’m forever sorry for that, but I never heard Mark Henry say that, he’s my boy, man.”

WWE issued the following statement in response to the report this afternoon:

“WWE applauds the work Hulk Hogan is doing with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to turn what was a negative into a positive by helping young people learn from his mistake. While he has taken many steps in the right direction since we parted ways, Hogan is not currently under contract to WWE.”

Source: WrestlingINC