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Goldberg Reportedly In Talks For A WWE Return

Source: WrestlingINC

TMZ Sports is reporting that Bill Goldberg is in talks with WWE about a possible return to the company.

Goldberg hasn’t wrestled since his WWE stint, which was from 2003 – 2004. He made an appearance at last year’s Legends of Wrestling event at Citi Field in New York, which saw him come to the aid of Rob Van Dam and hit Scott Steiner and Doc Gallows with his finishers, as seen in the video below:

This past May it was revealed that Goldberg will be a playable character in WWE 2K17, which comes out this October.

WWE Has Not ‘Completely Shut the Door’ on Daniel Bryan?

Source: Bleacher Report

Daniel Bryan formally retired from in-ring competition in February, but WWE fans may not have seen the last of the four-time world champion between the ropes.

WWE Yet to ‘Completely Shut the Door’ on Bryan’s Return to Wrestling

Forbes‘ Anthony DiMoro reported Thursday that WWE is leaving open the possibility Bryan can return:

As of now, WWE is planning to continue the angle of wrestlers calling out Bryan for his retirement and taunting Bryan for not being able to wrestle. WWE knows it’s a hot button topic with fans and will continue to tease a Bryan return. While, at this time, it still remains unlikely that Bryan returns to the ring in the future, WWE has “not completely shut the door on a Daniel Bryan return to the ring”.

Even when he had his farewell on Raw, Bryan’s health situation was somewhat murky.

Dave Meltzer (h/t Wrestling Inc.’s Raj Giri) reported on Wrestling Observer Radio in January that doctors from UCLA gave Bryan the green light to wrestle again. Meltzer added, however, WWE‘s medical team had yet to sign off on Bryan resuming his in-ring career.

During his address to WWE fans on Feb. 8, Bryan discussed what the doctors had told him:

Speculation reached a fever pitch Tuesday night after Talking Smack on the WWE Network when Bryan called The Miz a “coward” for his wrestling style. The Miz responded that Bryan was the coward since he hasn’t stepped back in a ring, be it in WWE or another promotion:

The Miz calling out Bryan like that seemed out of the blue.

The two have had issues, going back to when The Miz was Bryan’s pro mentor on the first season of NXT. And WWE has used retired wrestlers in numerous storylines in the past in order to give a current Superstar more momentum.

With that said, the personal nature of The Miz‘s attack went beyond what is typically seen in WWE programming, especially since Bryan can’t get retribution in the form of a win at a major pay-per-view.

No one would be surprised if Bryan stayed retired following The Miz‘s promo, but it would be a disappointment if their feud didn’t move into the squared circle.

Former WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool Reveals She Has Skin Cancer

In a post via her Instagram former WWE superstar Michelle McCool revealed she has skin cancer. You can read the post here:

Michele McCool debuted in 2004 as a part of Diva Search. She started off with the gimmick of a school teacher but eventually became one of the very best within the company.

Most people remember Michelle Mccol for her faction with Layla know as Laycool. McCool was the very first Divas champion. Michelle is married to WWE Superstar The Undertaker
We here at Wrestling News Blog would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Michelle McCool and her family

WWE Cruiserweight Classic Preview: 8/24/16

The following is set for tonight’s 8/24 WWE Cruiserweight Classic on WWE Network:

* The final second round matches in the tournament

* TJ Perkins vs. Johnny Gargano

* Rich Swann vs. Lince Dorado

* Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Drew Gulak

The Miz Completely Loses It In The Face Of GM Daniel Bryan During ‘Talking Smack’ (Video)

Source: WrestlingINC

Last night’s Talking Smack was probably the most interesting episode yet ending with a fiery promo from the Miz that resulted in Daniel Bryan walking off the set.

The segment began with The Miz coming onto the set and complaining to Bryan about not being on tonight’s SmackDown despite being the Intercontinental Champion. The Miz noted that the IC title was the last one that Bryan held and he wanted to make it relevant again. Bryan said that he had respect for the title, but that he doesn’t respect Miz. When Miz asked why, Bryan said that he hasn’t done anything wrong, but that he and the fans don’t like the way he wrestles.

The Miz brought up his clean victory over Apollo Crews at SummerSlam, but Bryan said that he was still more impressed with Crews. He said that while Crews lost, he told the Miz that he wrestles like a coward and it seems like he’s afraid to get hit. Bryan said back when he was on the indy scene, if he had to create a mold of the stereotypical soft WWE wrestler, The Miz would be it, and said that WWE has transformed since then.

The Miz went on to cut probably the best promo of his career, at Bryan’s expense. Miz said that the reason why he wrestles the way he does is because he can do it every day all the time for 10+ years, and noted that he’s never been injured. Miz got out of his chair and starting laying into Bryan, noting that Bryan promised fans that he would be back to regain the IC title and he didn’t. Bryan said that if WWE would let him come back, he would.

Miz continued harping on Bryan, saying that if he loves wrestling so much he should quit “and go to the indy halls.” He said that while Bryan calls him a coward, he’s the one not wrestling in a WWE ring again. At this point, Bryan took off, as seen in the video above.

Miz finished by yelling at Bryan to not walk away and said that he loves the fans while Bryan walks away every single time.

“You’re the coward!” Miz exclaimed. “I am not a coward. I am your Intercontinental Champion!”

This may be the best segment I’ve seen on WWE television in a while, I would definitely recommend checking it out.

 

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SmackDown Live Preview: 8/23/16

Source: WWE.com

How will Smackdown Live rebound from Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam onslaught?

Who is coming after Dean Ambrose’s WWE World Title?

AJ Styles addresses WWE Universe as fans wonder whether Cena has given up.

Will Nikki Bella take over?

The Usos just put American Alpha and the Tag Team division on notice.

Details On Backstage Altercation Between Brock Lesnar & Chris Jericho At SummerSlam

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

The backstage altercation between Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho did indeed go down last after SummerSlam … and The Beast made a few statements during the encounter that would’ve caused any average man to piss himself.

Sources tell Pro Wrestling Sheet that Jericho was acting as a locker room leader who truly believed Brock had attacked Randy Orton during the main event, and Y2J was looking for answers.

We’re told Chris was repeatedly asking for clarification from everyone in the Gorilla position, but wasn’t getting answers because backstage footage was still being shot by crew members.

Brock, however, heard Jericho say this was “bullsh*t” and loudly told the longtime wrestler that this was none of his business. That set Y2J off and he continued asking questions, causing Lesnar to push him. When that happened, Jericho rushed in and tried getting face-to-face with The Beast.

We’re told Brock kissed him on the forehead at that point … then said, “kiss me back, p*ssy.”

Our sources say Jericho didn’t back down though! He actually stepped up and got in Lesnar’s face, ready to fight. But Brock responded, with his arms behind his back, saying “hit me or kiss me, bitch” … causing everyone in the area to swarm in and break them apart, including Triple H.

Things didn’t calm down though, and Vince McMahon eventually rushed in to usher Brock away, while yelling at Chris to be more professional. Jericho fired back at his boss, saying Lesnar was the unprofessional one who started “shooting” on his co-worker … to which Vince replied, “It’s a work! What’s wrong with you?!” implying the blood job was planned in some way.

Shortly after, the two sides went their separate ways backstage.

One source tells us they believe Jericho had all the right intentions, but many believe he handled things completely wrong due to his role as one of the longest tenured members of the roster.

Details of the incident were first reported by F4wonline.com 

Bayley Makes RAW Debut (Video)

Source: WrestlingINC

Last night on RAW, former NXT Women’s Champion Bayley made her debut as an official member of the RAW roster. She was introduced by RAW General Manager Mick Foley, who confirmed that he and RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon have signed her for the red brand.

Bayley went on to challenge Charlotte for the WWE Women’s Title but was put in a match against Dana Brooke instead.

Regarding Bayley’s RAW roster debut on last night’s show, she challenged WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte to a match but Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline reports that she originally was not scheduled to be in the title picture as soon as she was called up. It will be interesting to see if they push Bayley vs. Charlotte up because of Sasha’s absence.

Finn Balor Injured At WWE SummerSlam?

Source: WrestlingINC

New WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor suffered an injury during his SummerSlam win over Seth Rollins, according to PWInisder.

Balor was reportedly sporting a sling on his right arm after the pay-per-view and there was concern that it could be a serious injury needing surgery.

Balor is reportedly being examined today and WWE officials will make a decision on what to do next. Balor did appear on ABC’s Good Morning America today and did not have his arm in a sling.

Sasha Banks Scheduled For Medical Evaluation, Dealing With Back Issue

Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Sasha Banks is scheduled for an evaluation with doctors at the beginning of September, due to pain she’s dealing with in the lower lumbar section of her back.

For those who missed it, Banks lost the Women’s Championship to Charlotte Sunday night at SummerSlam.  She was also reportedly removed from upcoming live event appearances.

No word on whether she’ll still appear on RAW until the evaluation, but we can only assume the possible injury factored into their decision to have her drop the title.

WWE mentioned in their preview for tonight’s RAW that Sasha suffered a back injury during the loss to Charlotte at SummerSlam. As noted, Sasha has been dealing with the injuries and the change was planned for about a week.