Tag: WWE

Dash Wilder Injured, Out For About 8 Weeks

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WWE issued the following:

The Revival’s Dash Wilder suffered a jaw injury over the weekend during an NXT Live Event, WWE.com has learned. The injury comes in the wake of the two-time NXT Tag Team Champions’ huge back-to-back victories over former Raw Tag Team Champions The New Day since their Team Red debut the night after WrestleMania.

“On Friday night, following an in-ring injury to the right side of his jaw, we sent [Wilder] to the ER for a cat scan,” NXT medical personnel Dr. Jeff Westerfield told WWE.com. “The test came back showing a jaw fracture. As a result, he will be getting his jaw wired [Friday at 9 a.m.] and we are looking forward to him being back on the main roster in about eight weeks.”

Despite the prognosis, Dash and his tag team partner Scott Dawson both classified the situation as nothing more than a “minor speed-bump in the legacy of The Revival.”

“Is it frustrating? Of course it is,” Wilder stated to WWE.com “But it’s not going to stop The Revival. This is nothing. I’ve had worse than this and didn’t even bat an eye. I’d be out there tonight with my jaw wired shut if they’d let me. We’re as tough as we are talented. The last two weeks on Raw were just the beginning for us. We’ll be back to take what’s ours: those pretty little Raw Tag Team Titles.”

“We’re two hard-headed, southern-minded individuals,” added a fired-up Dawson. “If it were up to us, we would be on Monday Night Raw tonight. We will be back and continue to do what we have always done and that’s barrel through every tag team. No matter whether it’s a jaw, a knee, an ankle or an ice cream cart, we are going to go through ya and make sure we get as much money in our bank account as possible.”

RAW Preview 4/17/17

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio – fallout from last week’s Superstar Shake-Up:

* Is Braun Strowman unstoppable?

* Has Elias Samson “drifted” to Raw?

* Is Nia Jax in line for a Raw Women’s Title opportunity?

* Which Raw newcomers will “shake up” Team Red the most?

* Will Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe settle their unfinished business?

Finn Balor Injury Update,

Finn Balor was taken off this weekend’s live events due to a concussion he sustained in his match last week against Jinder Mahal. PWInsider is reporting that Balor is in Columbus, Ohio today for Raw and will need to undergo medical testing to see if he can be cleared for action.

Source: WrestlingINC

Mauro Ranallo – WWE Settlement Talks

Dave Meltzer reported in the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that it is believed that WWE is working to come create a settlement with Mauro Ranallo which would include an agreement for Mauro to not speak publicly about his issues with the company. Meltzer confirmed that WWE has initiated settlement talks with Mauro’s representatives. As noted, Mauro’s WWE contract expires on August 12th.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Made $3.7 Million in Merchandise Sales at WrestleMania 33

According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the WrestleMania 33 (not including AXXESS or NXT) grossed $3.7 million in merchandise sales. This is the second largest gross, only behind last year’s WrestleMania 32 event. If the show drew a legit 60,000 to 65,000 people, that means WWE made approximately $57 to $62 per head. Dave Meltzer also notes that the figure per person, “would be easily the largest figure I’ve ever heard of for a pro wrestling event.”

Source: 411Mania

David Otunga’s RAW Commentary Debut Delayed For Weeks Because Of Movie Role

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The WWE “Superstar Shake-Up” this week, saw Byron Saxton go to SmackDown Live and David Otunga come to RAW. While Saxton made his SD Live debut this week, WWE has announced that Otunga’s RAW debut has been delayed for six weeks due to a new movie he’s working on.

No word yet on who will be replacing Otunga but WWE announced the following:

David Otunga cast as lead in new action franchise, Raw debut delayedSmackDown LIVE’s David Otunga moved to the Raw announce desk in the Superstar Shake-up Monday night — swapping places with Team Red’s Byron Saxton — but the former WWE Tag Team Champion’s debut alongside Michael Cole and Corey Graves will be delayed for six weeks, as he has been cast in the lead role of a new action franchise, WWE.com has confirmed.

Otunga’s latest film endeavor leaves a temporary vacancy on the Raw commentary team. Who will serve as his replacement?

Stay with WWE.com as more information becomes available on both David’s new movie role and the immediate future of the Raw announce team.

SmackDown Live Acquistions From WWE Superstar Shake-Up

Here is the list of acquisitions SmackDown live picked up from RAW last night during night two of the WWE Superstar Shake-Up:

* United Sates Champion Kevin Owens (winner of Chris Jericho vs. Owens at Payback gets the roster spot)

* Sami Zayn

* The New Day

* Charlotte Flair

* Tamina Snuka

* Rusev

* Lana

* The Shining Stars (Primo & Epico)

* Jinder Mahal

* Sin Cara

SmackDown Live will now be called by Saxton, JBL and Tom Phillips while Otunga, Corey Graves and Michael Cole will call RAW.

Finn Balor Reportedly Injured At RAW

Finn Balor suffered a concussion on Monday night’s “Superstar Shake-Up” edition of WWE RAW from Long Island, according to PWInsider.

The injury came when he took the stiff forearm shot from Jinder Mahal during their match, as seen below. Fans have been tweeting negative comments to Mahal since the match happened last night. It was Balor’s first singles match on WWE television, although he worked singles matches against Mahal at live events last month.

No word yet on how long Balor might be out but we will keep you updated.

Source: WrestlingINC

SmackDown Live Preview: WWE Superstar Shake-Up 4/11/17

The “Superstar Shake-Up” comes to an end on tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live from the TD Garden in Boston.

* Which Raw Superstars are headed to SmackDown LIVE tonight?

* Will The Usos end up battling American Alpha in a Tag Team Title rematch?

* Is SmackDown LIVE prepared for “horror-ible” possibilities at WWE Payback?

* Should SmackDown LIVE’s new arrivals unpack their bags?

Braun Strowman’s Brutal Attack On Roman Reigns (Video)

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WWE’s storyline update on Roman Reigns following last night’s brutal attack by Braun Strowman notes that he is suffering from internal injuries, cracked ribs and a possible separated shoulder. Reigns vs. Strowman should be announced soon for the Payback pay-per-view.