AJ Styles is finally coming to WWE, according to PWInsider. Styles is set to begin his run with WWE this week as he will be at the Royal Rumble on Sunday, RAW in Miami and then the SmackDown tapings in Tampa
Tag: WWE
Update On Bullet Club Members Leaving NJPW For WWE
It was noted previously that there was rumors that Bullet Club members Bad Luck Fale & Tama Tonga may leave New Japan Pro Wrestling for WWE, but Bad Luck Fale announced that he wouldn’t be leaving New Japan, reports emerged that Bullet Club partner Tama Tonga will be sticking around as well.
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio mentioned on last night’s show that Tonga has re-signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling. The 33-year old has been in New Japan since 2010, and is a founding member of the highly popular Bullet Club faction.
Shortly after we published the story, Tonga took to Twitter to say this wasn’t the case. Tonga said that he’s still a free agent, despite the rumors that he’d re-signed a new deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Tonga is the son of Haku, who showed up at Wrestle Kingdom 10 and New Year Dash as a cameo member of the Bullet Club. Tonga’s brother Micah competes for TNA, and performed in the WWE and NXT as Camacho.
Source: WrestlingINC
Sting To Be Inducted Into The 2016 Hall of Fame
In announcement via WWE.com the first inductee of the 2016 Hall of Fame was named and it’s none other than the icon STING!
“We are truly honored to have Sting take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame,” said WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative, Paul Levesque. “His contributions to our industry are unprecedented, and we look forward to celebrating his incredible career with fans all over the world.”
The 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 2, the night before WrestleMania 32, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas at 6:30 p.m. local time. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT.
Sting commented on his WWE HOF induction”
Stat On WWE Injuries
This is a scary stat for WWE, every talent who left WrestleMania 31 as champion is currently out of action with an injury: then-United States Champion John Cena, then-WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella, then-Intercontinental Champion Daniel Bryan, then-WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Tyson Kidd, and then-WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
Preview For SmackDown Premiere On USA Network: 1/7/16
SmackDown makes its premiere on the USA Network tonight at 8/7c.
John Cena kicks of SmackDown.
Mauro Ranallo joins Jerry “The King” Lawler and Byron Saxton to become the new voice of SmackDown.
Intercontinental Championship: (C) Dean Ambrose VS Kevin Owens
Divas Championship: (C) Charlotte VS Becky Lynch
Miz TV with The New Day
Kalisto VS Alberto Del Rio
Latest On AJ Styles To WWE, Major Bullet Club Angle At NJPW Show, Rumors of more NJPW Talent Leaving
AJ Styles who is rumored to have given his notice to New Japan Pro Wrestling for a WWE main roster spot, has been pulled from advertising from several Ring of Honor shows, including the ROH 14th Anniversary PPV.
NJPW ran a angle where Bullet Club member Kenny Omega turned on AJ Styles after they defeated Shinsuke Nakamura and YOSHI-HASHI. the rest of Bullet Club including Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows also turned on Styles.
After the beatdown by the Bullet Club, Styles got to his feet and bowed to the crowd it what really seemed like a farewell for Styles, who has competed in NJPW since 2014, and took leadership of the Bullet Club after Finn Balor left.
Wrestling Observer Radio reports that there were also rumors that Rocky Romero and Tama Tonga may be leaving NJPW as well, but there is no word on if they have given their notices. Tonga is the son of legend Haku/Meng.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
More Info On AJ Styles & Other Big Names Signing With WWE
Source: F4WOnline
As noted, F4WOnline reported that WWE has signed New Japan Pro Wrestling stars AJ Styles, Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson of the Bullet Club and current IWGP Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura.
Dave Meltzer noted on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that some of these names could appear in the Royal Rumble match.
It was also noted that Styles and Nakamura were apparently Not signed to be on the NXT roster and have a high price tag. Word is they were not signed for that brand, indicating main roster plans, but they still could be sent down to NXT to work a few shows.
Nakamura is not coming in right away and is expected to drop his title and work a notice, unlike Alberto Del Rio with AAA.
As noted earlier, Styles is likely done with ROH going forward and could come in soon, possibly in the Royal Rumble Match.
Charlotte Explains Why She Attacked Becky Lynch (video)
Last night on RAW friends Becky Lynch and WWE Divas Champion Charlotte faced off against each other in what was supposed to be a friendly match. Charlotte had her father Ric Flair with her at ringside. Becky got the win even with Flair’s outside interference. After the match Charlotte went full on heel and attacked her friend Becky. WWE posted the following RAW Fallout video of Charlotte with Ric flair explaining her actions:
Major Royal Rumble Announcement Made On RAW (video)
After Roman Reigns successfully defended his WWE World Heavyweight Title last night on RAW against Sheamus, Vince McMahon announced that Reigns will defend his title at the royal rumble pay-per-view against 29 other men in the Royal Rumble Match.
RAW Preview: 1/4/16
WWE World Heavyweight Championship – With Special Guest Referee Vince McMahon: (C) Roman Reigns VS Sheamus
Does another U.S. Title opportunity await John Cena?
Which Superstars will join Big Show and Curtis Axel in declaring their participation in the 2016 Royal Rumble Match?
What new pursuits await Tyler Breeze and Summer Rae following their announcement on SmakcDown that they’re going their separate ways?
No respect for The New Day?
