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Wrestling Legend “Mr. Wrestling II” Johnny Walker Passes Away

The legendary “Mr. Wrestling II” Johnny Walker has passed away at the age of 85.

The Cauliflower Alley Club announced on Twitter this morning that Walker passed away on Tuesday in Hawaii, where he lived.

Walker, who worked for WWE from 1984-1986 as his career was winding down, held numerous titles across the NWA, Deep South Wrestling, Championship Wrestling From Florida, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and others. He was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012, the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2014, and the WCW Hall of Fame in 1993.

Below are statements on Walker from AEW, the CAC and the NWA:

https://twitter.com/CACReunion/status/1270713587946778625

https://twitter.com/nwa/status/1270694443541299205

https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1270739249479012352

https://twitter.com/HighspotsWN/status/1270713730116931586

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE RAW Preview 6/8/20

Tonight’s WWE Backlash go-home edition of RAW on the USA Network will take place from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL.

WWE Looking To Redesign Some Of Their Title Belts

According to Wrestling Inc. WWE is reportedly working on new belt designs for some of their titles.

WWE is working on revamping the NXT Championship. The new look has the same design, but is bigger in size.

The WWE U.S. Championship is also getting a redesign.

Elias Reportedly Out Of Action For Months

Elias is currently out of action with a torn pectoral muscle.

WWE issued a storyline update on Elias this past week, noting that he suffered the tear and broken ribs during the hit & run angle with Jeff Hardy two weeks ago on SmackDown. Dave Meltzer of F4Wonline.com now reports that the torn pectoral muscle injury is real, and Elias is on the shelf. It was noted that Elias was written off TV with the angle.

Elias defeated King Baron Corbin in a tournament match for the Intercontinental Title on the May 15 SmackDown. He was to face AJ Styles in the semi-finals, but WWE did the hit & run angle and Styles ended up getting a bye. Styles will face Daniel Bryan in the finals for the vacant Intercontinental Title on this week’s SmackDown.

There’s no word yet on when Elias will be back, but it was noted that he will likely be out of action for months.

NXT TakeOver: In Your House Results 6/7/20

Tegan Nox, Shotzi Blackheart and Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez

Winners: Tegan Nox, Shotzi Blackheart and Mia Yim

 

Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest

Winner: Finn Balor

 

NXT North American Championship: Keith Lee (c) vs. Johnny Gargano

Winner: Keith Lee

 

Backlot Brawl – NXT Championship: Adam Cole (c) vs. The Velveteen Dream (If he loses, Dream can no longer challenge for the title if Cole is champion)

Winner: Adam Cole

 

Tommaso Ciampa vs. Karrion Kross with Scarlett

Winner: Karrion Kross

 

NXT Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai

Winner and New NXT Women’s Champion: Io Shirai

NXT TakeOver: In Your House 6/7/20

DATE: June 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET (Preshow at 6:30 PM ET)
LOCATION: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
AVAILABLE ON: WWE Network (first month free for new subscribers)

 

Backlot Brawl – NXT Championship: Adam Cole (c) vs. The Velveteen Dream (If he loses, Dream can no longer challenge for the title if Cole is champion)

Tommaso Ciampa vs. Karrion Kross with Scarlett

NXT Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai

NXT North American Championship: Keith Lee (c) vs. Johnny Gargano

Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest

Tegan Nox, Shotzi Blackheart and Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez

WWE SmackDown Preview 6/5/20

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX will take place from the closed-set Performance Center as the build to WWE Backlash continues.

Jinder Mahal Out Of Action Again After Knee Surgery

WWE RAW Superstar Jinder Mahal is back on the shelf again.

Mahal revealed on Instagram this morning that he had to undergo another knee operation. The surgery was a success and he says he will be back stronger than ever.

“Unfortunately I had to go under the knife again to fix some knee issues. The journey has hit a speed bump, but I will be back stronger than ever,” Mahal wrote in the IG post seen below, which was tagged in Birmingham, Alabama.

Mahal just returned to the ring in late April after being out of action for almost a year with a knee injury. He looked dominant in his return match on RAW against Akira Tozawa and appeared to be getting a big push.

There’s no word yet on when he will return.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 6/3/20

Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will feature the final build for Sunday’s “Takeover: In Your House” event.

* Mia Yim and Candice LeRae take their hostilities to the ring

* El Hijo del Fantasma and Maverick clash for Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship

WWE RAW Preview 6/1/20

Tonight’s taped WWE RAW from the Performance Center in Orlando, FL will feature more build for the Backlash pay-per-view.

* Seth Rollins to host Rey Mysterio’s retirement ceremony

* Aleister Black to go one-on-one with Seth Rollins

* Asuka and Charlotte Flair clash in Champion vs. Champion showdown

* Apollo Crews defends United States Title against opponent of his choosing