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Mickie James Returning To WWE At NXT Takeover

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It’s been over six years since Mickie James last wrestled for WWE … but tonight the company announced that she’ll be in a match at NXT Takeover.

The announcement that James would face Asuka at NXT Takoever: Toronto for the NXT Women’s Championship was made on social media and during a live taping of the WWE Network show.

According to WWE.com, “Asuka has claimed that no one is ready to challenge her. The NXT Women’s Champion’s theory will be put to the test at NXT TakeOver: Toronto, when she defends her title against the returning Mickie James.”

NXT Takeover: Toronto takes place November 19th at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

TNA Sale News: WWE Loses Interest Again, Huge Dixie Carter Heat, TNA Executive Contacted WWE, More

Regarding the TNA sale, Aroluxe and Billy Corgan are still involved in trying to make the purchase but one unidentified party that was previously involved is no longer interested as they do not feel a deal is worth it. WWE has also apparently lost interest as they have backed out.

The most recent set of Impact Wrestling tapings were the first that saw Billy Corgan have the final say in creative decisions. However, nothing long-term has been decided on, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, but changes have to happen imminently. We noted before that Dixie Carter was in attendance for the tapings and did hold a talent meeting but she wasn’t there for the final days of the tapings and was reportedly having meetings with The Fight Network, which also owns a small stake in TNA.

Things between Dixie and Corgan have reportedly gone really bad and things are said to be “super heated” between Dixie, Corgan, Aroluxe and John Gaburick. It was noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that Dixie has made a real mess of the company between borrowing money and putting up various stakes in the company just to get quick funding. It was said that the company is in a “disastrous position” right now. There is also heat on Dixie for deals not getting done and nearly falling apart.

TNA still owes money to many people and continues to deal with other financial issues but right now they’re not faced with another deadline for money until January and that’s when they have some international TV revenue coming from.

There’s still no word yet on where TNA got the money for the most recent tapings but it was not WWE, which has been rumored. Some higher-ups in TNA still don’t know who funded the tapings but speculation is that it was one of the three minority owners – Corgan, Aroluxe or The Fight Network.

Regarding WWE no longer being interested in the tape library, Gaburick did go to WWE’s Kevin Dunn with the idea of a package where WWE would hire Gaburick if he got them the tape library deal. Dunn reportedly went to Vince McMahon with the idea but it looks like the deal won’t be happening. The Observer notes that WWE’s involvement has been up and down for weeks.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Reportedly Doesn’t Think That Paige Needs Surgery

As noted, Paige is scheduled for neck surgery next Wednesday. She mentioned in a TMZ Sports interview this week that she will need 6-7 months to recover but PWInsider reported that she’s expected out 6-9 months, putting her back in the spring of 2017.

It will be interesting to see if WWE is paying for the surgery as their doctors reportedly did not believe she needed the surgery.

 It was noted by Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio that Paige’s doctors said she did need the surgery and that was a big issue between the two sides. Meltzer added that WWE might not pay for the surgery if they don’t think she needs it.

SAnitY Revealed In WWE NXT (Video)

As seen in the video below, “SAnitY” was revealed to be Eric Young, Nikki Cross, Alexander Wolfe and Sawyer Fulton on Wednesday night’s  WWE NXT episode on the WWE Network

Wolfe and Fulton advanced in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, defeating Bobby Roode and Tye Dillinger after Roode bailed on Dillinger.

Wolfe and Fulton will now face the winners of Hideo Itami and Kota Ibushi vs. Lince Dorado and Mustafa Ali.

Paige Having Surgery

Paige told TMZ Sports that she would be Alberto Del Rio’s shadow “for the next six or seven months or so” while she’s recovering from her surgery, which would put her return in April or May of 2017. PWInsider reports that Paige is scheduled for surgery next Wednesday.

Source: WrestlingINC

Matt Hardy Offers A Deal To WWE And ROH, The Young Bucks Respond

Source: WrestlingInc

The final Impact Wrestling tapings of the year will take place at Matt Hardy’s compound in North Carolina and will feature a tag team “Apocalypto” match that will include tag teams outside of TNA.

Hardy publicly extended invites to The New Day and The Young Bucks on Twitter:

Hardy later noted that they have a few teams booked for the show:

The Young Bucks responded to Hardy’s invite:

Hideo Itami Injured At NXT Live Event – Could Be Out Of Action For Months (VIDEO)

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned Hideo Itami hurt his neck at a recent NXT live event and we’re told the injury will keep him from wrestling for months.

The injury occurred while taking a powerslam gone wrong during a tag match on October 1st where he teamed with Shinsuke Nakamura to take on Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli.

No word on his exact injury, but we’re told it’s related to his neck.

Itami recently returned from a shoulder injury that kept him out of action for over a year. He andKota Ibushi were also just announced as a team in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic — which he more than likely won’t be able to participate in now.

The video of the accident can be seen below. Warning: it’s painful to watch:

Dave Meltzer noted at F4WOnline.com that it was a “significant neck injury.”

UPDATE: Hideo Itami Confirms Injury:

Ryback — Goldberg’s Return Opponent Should Have Been Me (AUDIO)

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Bill Goldberg will seemingly soon wrestle his first WWE match in years … but ex-Superstar Ryback says Brock Lesnar is the wrong opponent, because it should have been The Big Guy.

Ryback talked about Bill’s impending return on Busted Open Radio yesterday — due to the Goldberg chants he constantly received in WWE — and said he was told a comeback would never happen.

“For me, for my own selfish reasons, it should be me and Goldberg.  It shouldn’t be him and Brock. That’s been there, they’ve done that 13 years ago.” Adding, “Who’s to say that 2K17 doesn’t have money in this and they’re not throwing money around to make this match happen to promote the video game. I can’t say. I’m not in that circle. I don’t know.”

The wrestler also discusses the WWE Wellness Policy with host Dave LaGreca and his guest co-host, including why he believes part-time performers should be held to the same standard as everyone else.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Check it out below:

RAW Preview 10/12/16

The following is set for tonight’s 10/12 WWE NXT:

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic continues

The debut of SAnitY

Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic: SAnitY vs Bobby Roode & Tye Dillinger

Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic: TM61 vs. Riddick Moss & Tino Sabbatelli

Blake vs. Murphy

Billie Kay vs. Liv Morgan

 

Why Curt Hawkins Didn’t Wrestle Last Night

Curt Hawkins was supposed to make his in-ring TV return on last night’s WWE SmackDown but that did not happen. Hawkins’ match was nixed at the last minute due to time constraints, according to PWInsider. Several earlier segments reportedly ran over their allotted time, forcing later segments to be edited. Hawkins’ segment was cut but the plan is for him to wrestle next Tuesday in Denver.

Source: WrestlingINC