SmackDown Preview: 6/11/15

Roman Reigns, Randy Orton & Neville VS Sheamus, Kane & Kofi Kingston

Dean Ambrose takes the party to SmackDown

Ryback VS The Miz

Will Seth Rollins continue to do everything on his own?

King Barrett VS Jack Swagger

Source: WWE.com

Bully Ray Called Out WWE For Harper & Rowan Using The 3D On RAW – Harper & Devon Respond

Luke Harper and Erick Rowan hit the 3D on Los Matadores last night on RAW. The 3D was made famous by Bully Ray and Devon.

Bully called out WWE on Twitter about Harper and Rowan using the 3D, saying WWE should call him and Devon if they want the 3D done right. Harper responded to Bully’s tweet saying anytime, anywhere. Bully responded back to Harper saying let’s see if the Brass has the Balls to make it happen. Devon also responded to Bully’s tweet saying, “Oh my Brother……. Testify!!!”

https://twitter.com/LukeHarperWWE/status/608119068328001537

Jerry “The King” Lawler VS Kevin Owens 8/2/14 (video)

Jerry “The King” Lawler mentioned that he has wrestled Kevin Owens during a recent WWE broadcast. Below is Lawler VS Owens (Kevin Steen) in a Piledriver Match at the Northeast Wrestling event Wrestling Under The Stars 3 on August 2, 2014.

WWE Issues Statement On Tyson Kidd’s Injury

Tyson Kidd appeared to have suffered a spinal injury in his RAW dark match loss to Samoa Joe last Monday. WWE issued the following statement about Kidd’s injury on their website:

“Tyson Kidd sustained an injury competing in a non-televised match against Samoa Joe last Monday night, June 1, in San Antonio. As the former WWE Tag Team Champion continues to be evaluated, check back with WWE.com for the latest information on Kidd’s condition.”

Below is a fan video of the end of the match from last Monday:

Samoa Joe – WWE & ROH Update

It was noted before that although Samoa Joe has now signed a full-time deal with WWE he would still be teaming with AJ Styles against Daniels & Kazarian at the June 20th Ring of Honor TV tapings in New York City. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE pushed for that match to not be taped for TV. Last word is that the match would no longer be taped.

Joe is not taking indie dates past August 31st because he will be working WWE full-time beginning in September.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

WWE Reportedly Interested In Some TNA Stars For NXT, More On AJ Styles -WWE & GFW

Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE officials are reportedly trying to find out when the contracts of a few top TNA stars expire. They are interested in a few TNA stars but only for the NXT brand, at least for now.

AJ Styles

It was noted before that WWE changed their mind and now are interested in AJ Styles. Nothing is expected to happen any time soon because Styles is under contract to New Japan Pro Wrestling until the end of the year. Styles said on Inside The Ropes radio show yesterday that it’s only a matter of time before he shows up in Global Force Wrestling. Style said right now his schedule is so full that’s it’s hard to find time to fit GFW in.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

TNA Knockout At WWE Tryouts

PWInsider reports that TNA Knockout Jessicka Havok is at the WWE tryouts this week in Orlando, FL. This seems to indicate that she is done this time with TNA.

Source: PWInsider

Stone Cold Podcast With Paul Heyman (video), Austin VS Lesnar At WM 32

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin VS Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 32 is a hot topic today following Austin’s Stone Cold Podcast with guest Paul Heyman last night on the WWE Network.

Heyman turned the tables on Austin to discuss a potential dream match between Austin and Lensar at WrestleMania 32 in Austin’s home state of Texas.

Below is a video clip form the last night’s podcast of Austin and Heyman discussing the possibility of the match.

Samoa Joe Signs Full-Time WWE Contract

PWTorch.com reports that WWE officials were so impressed with Samoa Joe  and his merchandise sales that Vince McMahon and Triple H personally pushed for him to sign a full-time WWE contact. PWInsider has confirmed that Joe has signed a full-time deal and that’s why he was at RAW last night, defeating Tyson Kidd in a match before the start of RAW.

The fact that Joe’s appearances for Ring of Honor will now air on national cable TV also played into the decision for WWE to sign him to a full-time deal.

Joe’s current NXT deal reportedly has a clause that would let WWE sign him to a full-time deal. WWE chose to execute that clause this past Thursday after ROH announced their deal with Destination America. Joe and WWE signed an addendum to the original deal, now making Joe a full-time WWE worker.

Even though Joe has now signed a full-time deal with WWE, he will still be fulfilling his indie dates that were booked. ROH has confirmed that Joe will still be working their June 20th TV tapings in New York City, in what appears to be Joe’s final ROH appearance. Absolute Intense Wrestling in Cleveland announced last night that Joe has been added to their July 10th show.

Joe is booked for the big WWE NXT live events in Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH this month. PWInsider reports that Joe is not currently booked for tonight’s SmackDown tapings so unless things change, Joe will not be the one who will answer NXT Champion Kevin Owens open challenge.

Source: WrestlingINC.com