Tag: WWE

WWE Trying To Sign A Major Free Agent

Although Jay White is on WWE’s radar, the company is looking to bring in another major free agent. 

White’s deal with NJPW is expiring soon, and he looks to be on his way out of the company after losing a “loser leaves NJPW” match. Many expect him to go to AEW or WWE. 

In an update from Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, those in WWE that would normally know about talent acquisitions mentioned that there is an even bigger free agent that the company is looking at. 

“Those in WWE who would normally know of major acquisitions during Mania season didn’t know about this one and only said that there was a much bigger major free agent in play right now that was internally the priority.”

Source: eWrestlingNews

WWE NXT Preview 2/14/2023

Tonight’s WWE NXT airs live on USA Network at 8:00 pm EST.

MLW Lawsuit Against WWE Dismissed, Court Bauer Reacts

Last year, Major League Wrestling (MLW) filed a lawsuit against WWE on grounds of malicious interference with their contracts and business prospects. It was alleged that WWE had forced third parties to abandon agreements and prospective relationships with MLW. WWE was further accused of compelling the end of MLW’s negotiations with VICE TV in 2021.

Pwinsider is reporting that on Monday, February 14th, 2023, Judge Edward J. Davila of the U.S. District Court, California Northern District (San Jose) dismissed the antitrust lawsuit filed by MLW against WWE.

Judge Davila stated that MLW had not furnished adequate facts to plausibly allege a relevant antitrust market. He also ruled that some of the harms alleged by MLW were specific to them rather than the competition at large. These two reasons were pivotal for granting WWE’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

However, Judge Davila also stated that additional allegations may negate the deficiencies outlined in WWE’s motion, and thus allowed MLW three weeks to file an amended complaint.

MLW and WWE will go back into arguing over the discovery phase, which WWE had been fighting hard to avoid if MLW does file an amended pleading within 21 days. If MLW does not file an amended complaint, the case would be closed.

Following the dismissal of the lawsuit, MLW CEO Court Bauer issued a statement, noting that the MLW legal team is already preparing to file an amended complaint. He said,

“Our legal team is already at work on amending the complaint. We have every intention to continue pursuing our case against WWE.”

Source: eWrestlingNews

WWE RAW Preview 2/13/2023

WWE Raw will air live tonight on the USA Network, and emanate from Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York.

WWE SmackDown Preview 2/10/2023

WWE SmackDown will air live tonight on FOX, and emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

Backstage News On Scrapped WrestleMania 39 Plans For Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes may have promised to take the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship from Roman Reigns during his promo exchange with Paul Heyman last night on “WWE Raw,” but at one point in time WWE had other plans for him in regard to WrestleMania 39, according to Dave Meltzer on “Wrestling Observer Radio.”

This plan would have seen a brand new title created by the company that would have been defended on NIght One of WrestleMania, while Reigns would defend his titles on Night Two. It was noted that Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins were the names discussed to walk away with the mysterious new title, with WWE hoping to have two top titles once again. 

This idea only would have happened if The Rock had been involved at WrestleMania 39. There had been a “pie-in-the-sky” idea for the WWE legend to win the Royal Rumble match earlier this month and go on to face Reigns at WrestleMania. Of course, Rhodes won the Rumble match instead, and The Rock is not scheduled to be in a WrestleMania match this year due to the Hollywood star not having enough time to get into ring shape.

Rhodes is now set to collide against Reigns at WrestleMania in the main event. However, there could be another twist yet due to the fact that the “Tribal Chief” is defending his titles against Sami Zayn at the upcoming Elimination Chamber event first. 

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 2/7/2023

Tonight’s WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Capitol Wrestling Center on the USA Network.

  • Fallout from Vengeance Day
  • Bayley will appear for a Ding Dong Hello segment with Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin
  • Valentina Feroz vs. Lyra Valkyria
  • What’s next for NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez
  • I’m sure well see more on Carmelo Hayes wanting a shot at NXT Champion Bron Breakker

Lita Makes Surprise Return To WWE Monday Night RAW – Aids Becky Lynch Against Damage CTRL

WWE Hall of Famer Lita made her return to WWE during this week’s episode of RAW and has her sights set on Damage CTRL.

In the main event of RAW, Bayley faced Becky Lynch in a Steel Cage match, the same match the pair were meant to have at RAW’s 30th-anniversary show.

During the closing moments of the match, Lita made her return and took out IYO SKY and Dakota Kai who were at ringside.

Lita’s most recent match in WWE was at last year’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event, where she lost to then-Champion Becky Lynch in a RAW Women’s Title match.

During an episode of the Broken Skull Sessions, Bayley named Lita as her dream opponent from any era.

It is WrestleMania season, and Lita’s new pattern seems to suggest she likes showing up around the Elimination Chamber. Did she just appear for a one-off last night? Or is there more involvement planned for her in the coming months?

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Sources: eWrestlingNews and Wrestling Inc.

WWE RAW Preview 2/6/2023

WWE Raw will air live tonight on the USA Network and emanate from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.

WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2/4/2023 (Results)

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Wes Lee (c) def. Dijak

NXT WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Fallon Henley and Kiana James def. Katana Chance and Kayden Carter (c) to become new NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions

2-OUT-OF-3 FALLS MATCH:
Carmelo Hayes def. Apollo Crews with a 2-0 sweep

NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP FATAL 4-WAY MATCH:
Gallus def. The New Day, Chase University and Pretty Deadly to become new NXT Tag Team Champions

NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
Roxanne Perez (c) def. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP STEEL CAGE MATCH:
Bron Breakker (c) def. Grayson Waller

After the match Carmelo Hayes come out to suggest he is next in line for Breakker’s NXT Title.