Trish Stratus Set For WWE RAW 25 Episode

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has been announced for next Monday’s RAW 25th Anniversary episode from New York City. Trish was confirmed in the new promo seen above, which aired during last night’s SmackDown Live.

 The RAW 25th Anniversary will take place from two locations in New York City next Monday – the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom and the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Below is the updated list of names scheduled for next Monday:

* WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus

* Chris Jericho

* The Brooklyn Brawler

* WWE Hall of Famer Jackie Moore

* Terri Runnels

* Torrie Wilson

* Maria Kanellis

* Michelle McCool

* Kelly Kelly

* WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund

* Eric Bischoff

* WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long

* WWE Hall of Famer The Godfather

* Brother Love

* The Boogeyman

* WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter

* John Laurinaitis

* Sean “X-Pac” Waltman

* WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase

* Free agent John Cena

* WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar

* The Undertaker

* WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

* WWE Hall of Famers Kevin Nash and Scott Hall

* WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair

* The Bella Twins

* JBL and WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons

* The Dudley Boyz

* WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin

* DX: WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Triple H and The New Age Outlaws

Sienna Hospitalized During Recent Impact TV Tapings

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Impact wrestler Sienna has revealed that she was hospitalized during the recent set of TV tapings due to a blood clot in each of her lungs.

The former Knockouts Champion tweeted, “I went to the hospital during tapings suspecting a displaced rib or collapsed lung. Turns out I have a blood clot in each lung.”

Adding, “I won’t be wrestling right now, but I’m still making appearances, raising money for the Undie Run… & judging everyone in this hospital. ”

No word on at this time on how long she’ll be out of action.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Jey Uso Arrested In Texas For DWI

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Jey Uso was arrested over the weekend in Texas for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

The current SmackDown Live Tag Team Champion was released the same day on Sunday.

According to a rep for the arresting agency, Jey was pulled over around 1am for a traffic violation and the officer observed signs of intoxication. A field sobriety test was then administered on the wrestler and it was determined that he was showing signs of being under the influence.

Uso — real name Joshua Fatu — was then charged with DWI and taken into custody. Reportedly the records do not currently show if he ever took a breathalyzer test.

A rep for WWE told F4WOnline, “Joshua Fatu is responsible for his own personal actions. We are investigating the matter and awaiting information from local law enforcement officials.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Hulk Hogan Claims He’s Not Booked For ‘Raw 25’ Anniversary Show

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Raw 25 is STACKED with returning talent, but Hulk Hogan claims he’s not booked to appear with everyone else during the big anniversary episode.

Hulk replied to a fan on Twitter who asked if he’d be there and said, “I will be home watching and cheering on my friends next Monday on Raw brother.”

The WWE Hall of Famer was released from the company back in 2015 shortly before the National Enquirer reported that he had been captured on tape repeatedly saying the n-word while an unauthorized sex tape was being filmed without his knowledge.

Since the incident, he’s repeatedly asked for forgiveness. He also sued Gawker for releasing the sex tape without his consent and was awarded a landmark win over the publication.

Despite Hulk’s tweet, don’t forget the famous saying in wrestling … “never say never.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Ex-ROH/NJPW Stars War Machine Report For Duty At WWE Performance Center

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Another highly anticipated signing has been made official … as WWE announced that former ROH and NJPW tag team War Machine have checked into the Performance Center.

WWE.com made the announcement and referred to Raymond Rowe and Warbeard Hanson as “one of the planet’s most ferocious and intimidating tag teams.”

In case you’re unfamiliar, the duo are former ROH and IWGP Tag Team champions.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE Announces Ricochet Signing

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It’s official! Former Lucha Underground champ Ricochet (Prince Puma) has signed a deal with WWE.

WWE.com revealed the highly-anticipated signing on Tuesday and noted that he officially reported for duty today at the WWE Performance Center.

Interesting note: Rico competed in LU as Prince Puma and had a 90-day no compete clause with the company after his final match aired in October. Yesterday was day 90.

The announcement also lists some of his accomplishments: “Among his many accolades, Mann has twice won Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s annual Battle of Los Angeles tournament, and he is only the second American in history to win New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Laurel Van Ness Granted Release From Impact Wrestling

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Another Impact Wrestling departure has occurred, as Laurel Van Ness announced that she’s been granted her release from the company.

Van Ness aka Chelsea Green tweeted saying, “I have been granted my release, am excited for the future, and I can’t wait to see what 2018 holds.”

She also wrote: “THANK YOU Impact Wrestling. I will always be grateful for the opportunities I received, and the people who had faith in me. Thanks to everyone both in front of, and behind the camera, the production team, and most importantly my fellow Knockouts. I have grown as a wrestler, and a performer because of the amazing locker room at Impact.”

Green was signed to a contract in 2016 but really began to take off as a character the following year due to her messy, not married, drunken, maniacal bride gimmick.

According to Squared Circle Sirens, Van Ness asked for her release back in November.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

EC3 & Bobby Lashley Gone From Impact Wrestling?

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After over four years with Impact Wrestling, EC3 seems to be done with the company — and his character was written out of storylines during last night’s TV taping.

Sources say Carter’s deal expires between now and the next set of tapings in April, so he was officially written off the program. It’s unclear when the actual date of expiration is on the contract, but the Wrestling Observer reports that he doesn’t intend to re-sign.

As we previously reported, EC3 filed documents to trademark his name last month.

For those who don’t recall, Ethan previously worked in WWE as Derrick Bateman. He was released in 2013 and re-invented himself in TNA, becoming one of the most popular acts on the roster. According to sources, WWE officials have been extremely interested in bringing him back to the company in the past … but it’s unclear if any recent talks have occurred.

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Former World champ Bobby Lashley said goodbye to the crowd at  Impact Wrestling TV taping this past weekend and he seems to be done with the company.

According to those in attendance, Lashley lost his final match to recent signee Brian Cage … then, as he walked to the back, Bobby waved goodbye and bowed.

Similar to EC3, sources tell us Lashley’s contract expires before the next taping in April so he was written out of storylines in case he doesn’t re-sign.

The 41-year-old wrestler returned to Impact in 2014 and won their World title shortly after, making him the first African-American to do so. He went on to capture the belt three more times.

No word on his current plans for the future.

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Could EC3 & Lashley be headed to WWE?

Awesome Kong/Kharma Wants To Compete In First Women’s Royal Rumble (AUDIO)

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Former WWE wrestler Kharma aka Awesome Kong would LOVE to take part in the inaugural women’s Royal Rumble, but she says no one has called her yet to make it happen.

Kong — better known now by real name Kia Stevens due to her role on GLOW — called in this week to Wrestling Sheet Radio and told the guys that she believes the fans deserve one final appearance from Kharma in the Rumble so she can gain closure on her WWE story.

When asked whether WWE has made contact yet, Stevens replied, “Not so far, no.”

For those who don’t recall … Kharma is one of three women who’ve compete in the men’s Royal Rumble.  She made an appearance in the 2012 Rumble match and was eliminated by Dolph Ziggler.

Check out THE FULL INTERVIEW to hear her initial reaction to the Royal Rumble announcement, who she’d like to face-off against in the match and more (including GLOW S2 tidbits).

For now though, listen to the clip below.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

 

Goldberg To Headline 2018 WWE Hall Of Fame Class, Other Possible Inductees

Bill Goldberg was set to go into the WWE Hall of Fame this year in New Orleans, first reported by freelance writer Brad Shepard. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has now confirmed that Goldberg will be the headliner of the 2018 class.

The Dudley Boyz were also on the original list of names reported and it’s possible WWE announces their induction during the RAW 25th Anniversary show on January 22nd as they were recently confirmed for that event. Besides Goldberg and The Dudleys, other names reported but unconfirmed as of this writing are Ivory and Bam Bam Bigelow, plus Kid Rock going into the Celebrity Wing.

Goldberg’s induction should be announced soon, possibly as early as Monday’s RAW, as tickets for the ceremony go on sale Friday, January 19th at 11am EST. The online pre-sale will begin next Wednesday via Ticketmaster.

The 2018 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Friday, April 6th at 7:30pm EST from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. No word yet on a special broadcast for the USA Network but it will air on the WWE Network in its entirety.