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Update On Ronda Rousey Taking Time Away From WWE

It looks like Ronda Rousey is in a hurry to expand her family so she can get back to work.

Rousey noted on Instagram today that she and husband Travis Browne are headed out on a vacation. She referred to it as a “#impregnationvacation” in the caption.

WrestleMania 35 was to be Rousey’s final appearance for WWE for the foreseeable future. She is under contract to WWE until April 10, 2021, but she was only committed to going hard full-time through WrestleMania 35, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Rousey made it known last year that she was looking to have a child with Browne soon, before they got too much older. It’s been reported that WWE wants Rousey back in the ring for a WrestleMania 36 rematch with current RAW & SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, but that would likely be cutting it close, depending on how long it takes the happy couple to get pregnant. Her new IG post indicates they are serious about expanding their family now.

On a related note, Rousey and Browne could be in Las Vegas for their vacation. They were photographed at The Range 702 firing range in Vegas earlier this week, as seen below.

You can also see Rousey’s full Instagram post below:

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Superstar Shake-Up Moves At Last Night’s RAW

Last night was the first night of the annual WWE Superstar-Shake-Up and as usual there was some big changes.

Below are a list of names that has joined the RAW roster:

  • AJ Styles
  • The Miz
  • The Viking Experience (Erik and Ivar) formally known as War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) – current NXT Tag Team Champions
  • The Usos
  • Naomi
  • ReyMysterio
  • Andrade and Zelina Vega
  • Cedric Alexander
  • EC3
  • Lacey Evans
  • Eric Young

War Raiders Debut On WWE RAW As “The Viking Experience”

NXT Tag Team Champions Hanson and Rowe, better known as War Raiders, were shock call-ups on last night’s Superstar Shake-Up edition of RAW, joining forces with The Revival to face off against Ricochet, Aleister Black, Zack Ryder, and Curt Hawkins in an eight-man tag.

They weren’t introduced under their NXT monickers: instead, Hanson and Rowe have been rebranded Erik and Ivar, The Viking Experience.

RAW’s commentators then tried to put the act over as “not a gimmick,” claiming that Ivar and Erik are literal vikings, thus cementing the move’s utter ridiculousness.

Is this the dumbest name change in WWE history?

Ditching “War Raiders” essentially means that the hugely over “war” chants are probably going away as well.

Regardless, The Viking Experience should be strong enough to survive the silliness. They’re a great tag team, having proved it again at TakeOver: New York.

Here’s hoping they compensate by ruling the RAW tag division.

WWE RAW Preview 4/15/19 Superstar Shake-Up

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Superstar Shake-Up night one.

* WWE gets shaken up

* Lacey Evans steps to “Becky Two Belts”

* The Universal Freakin’ Champion awaits his next challenge

* Bobby Lashley strikes back

* The Big Dog protects his yard

Sasha Banks Repsonds To Rumors And Reports?

There’s been a lot of speculation on Sasha Banks’ WWE status after it was reported that she tried to quit the company during WrestleMania 35 Weekend. Banks reportedly felt blindsided by the decision put the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles on The IIconics. It was also reported that she and Bayley caused a scene at MetLife Stadium and at the WWE hotel, making it known they were not happy with the title change. Banks also made the news for no longer following WWE and Vince McMahon on Twitter, while following several AEW accounts.

Banks took to Twitter today and apparently responded to some of the reports, also tagging WWE NXT, NXT UK, PROGRESS, EVOLVE, RAW and SmackDown. She wrote, “If you only knew, ya marks! #Raw #SDLive #NXT #NXTUK #Progress #evolve #ShakeUp”

You can see Banks’ tweet below:

https://twitter.com/SashaBanksWWE/status/1117805269097041922

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Signs Championship Wrestling From Hollywood Commentator Jonny Loquasto

WWE has just signed Championship Wrestling from Hollywood commentator, Jonny Loquasto. According to PWInsider, today is his final CWFH taping.

Loquasto is the host and co-creator of the Wrestling Compadres Slamcast on FOX Sports, where he and the other hosts Dale Rutledge, Scott Narver, and Carrlyn Bathe have interviewed wrestlers like AJ Styles, The New Day, Kevin Owens, and Bray Wyatt.

Jonny Loquasto is also a comedian who has performed on Comics Unleashed, Gotham Live on AXS TV, and Standup & Deliver on NUVO TV. He was also the host of AXS Live.

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Source: Wrestling Inc.

Sasha Banks And Bayley Reportedly Caused A Bad Scene Over WrestleMania 35 Loss

Sasha Banks and Bayley reportedly caused a few scenes during WrestleMania 35 Weekend in New York City.

We noted before that Banks felt “blindsided” by the decision to put the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles on The IIconics and reportedly tried to quit the company. It was noted that she expected to have a strong run with Bayley and the titles. According to the report, which you can read at this link, Banks has been given time to think everything over before making a decision.

Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet took to Twitter today and reported that Banks and Bayley were laying on the floor of the locker room at Met Life Stadium on Sunday, “loudly making it known they were unhappy” about dropping the titles. It was also noted that they made a similar scene back at the WWE hotel.

“Heard from a few sources now saying Sasha Banks and Bayley were laying on the floor of the locker room on Sunday, and back at the hotel in front of one of their rooms, loudly making it known they were unhappy about losing the tag titles,” Satin wrote on Twitter.

Satin defended his report and said he heard the same information from multiple sources. “This info is from four different sources I’ve spoken with the past day. All independent from each other and all came to me about it, not the other way around,” he wrote in one tweet to a fan. He continued in another tweet, “Was told this by four separate people who have no relation to each other. There were a lot of people staying in the hotel during Mania weekend.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Bayley Also Frustrated With WWE?

Sasha Banks told WWE that she wanted out of her contract during WrestleMania weekend. It was not a pleasant scene at all and it called for Banks to cancel an appearance on the Wendy Williams Show in the process.

WWE is giving Banks some time to sort things out, but she might not be back if that is what she chooses to do. Sean Ross Sapp was recently asked during a Fightful Select Q&A if The Boss n Hug Connection would stay in WWE or go elsewhere and he had a rather interesting reply. Because Sasha Banks isn’t the only one who is frustrated.

“I see them taking a chance elsewhere. Sasha is not happy. Bayley was very frustrated this weekend as well, not the the point where Sasha was. Sasha has been sold a bill of goods for a long time and they wasted both of these women’s 2018s.”

AEW is opening up and making a lot of noise. They could certainly use The Boss and The Hugger in their company to help bring a new shine to their emerging women’s division as well.

Source: RingSideNews

Nia Jax Will Reportedly Undergo Surgery On Both Of Her Knees

Nia Jax took to Twitter and indicated an injury as she said she would be gone for a while. It was then reported, via Pro Wrestling Sheet, that Jax is currently suffering from ACL tears in both knees and would need to undergo surgery.

https://twitter.com/NiaJaxWWE/status/1116745757133103106

Jax posted another tweet this afternoon and confirmed that she will be undergoing double knee surgery to repair the injuries. She noted that she has been working through pain for the last year.

“Some of you may or may not know, but I will be out of action for a little while,” Jax wrote, “Unfortunately, I have been pushing through some pain over the last year due to injuries in my knees and I will be undergoing surgery to repair both of my ACLs. I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me! Thank you!”

https://twitter.com/NiaJaxWWE/status/1116775667989995522

Jax hasn’t wrestled since WrestleMania 35 on Sunday where she worked the Fatal 4 Way with partner Tamina Snuka, Natalya and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The IIconics and former champions Sasha Banks and Bayley.

There’s still no word yet on how long Jax will be out of action, but it could be for up to 9 months. WWE has not officially announced the injury.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Bobby Lashley To Take Time Away From WWE After SummerSlam For MMA Return?

Bobby Lashley recently spoke with Sky Sports and revealed that he is still under contract to the Bellator MMA promotion.

The 42 year old Lashley said he expects to do a few more fights before he calls it quits on his MMA career. He has his eye on Bellator Heavyweight & Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader.

“I think I am still probably going to do a couple more before it’s all said and done,” Lashley said. “I am still under contract at Bellator also, and if I go back I will give them a call and possibly go after (Ryan) Bader. I don’t want to wait too long, time is ticking.”

Lashley said may return to the cage after the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view in August. He would likely need to take some time away from WWE to train for the fight. Lashley said his body is at 100% these days.

“I feel great. My body is 100% so I think maybe this summer, maybe after SummerSlam,” Lashley said.

Lashley said maybe he will talk with WWE boss Vince McMahon about winning the WWE Universal Title at SummerSlam, then go to Bellator to win their title.

Lashley also talked about Conor McGregor possibly coming to WWE and joked that they won’t be putting a top title on him because he’s too small.

Lashley’s last MMA fight came at Bellator 162 in October 2016. He defeated Josh Appelt that night by submission. Lashley’s current MMA record is at 15 wins and 2 losses.

Source: Wrestling Inc.