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More news on AJ Lee’s retirement 

On April 3rd the news broke that one of WWE’s biggest names announced retirement. That name was none other then 3 time divas champion AJ Lee. This left many fans confused. Why would someone who loves professional wrestling retire just 5 years after being in WWE?

Now with more light being shed on the situation we may have those answers. According to Wrestling obsbver newsletter the word going around backstage is her retirement is the result of a lawsuit that WWE physician Chris Anmann has against AJ’s husband Phil “CM Punk” Brooks

By retiring AJ was able to get out of her contract with WWE but she also gives up the opportunity to compete in any other pro wrestling organization.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Source: WrestlingInc.com 

WWE Tough Enough Returning In June

The WWE Reality Series Tough Enough is returning to the USA Network this June. USA Network announced the renewal of WWE Tough Enough, premiering Tuesday, June 23 at 8/7c. The reimagined series will feature an all-new format with live elements and more fan participation than ever before.

SmackDown Moving To USA Network

WWE and USA Network announced that SmackDown will be moving to the USA Network in the first quarter of 2016.

“WWE is proud to have SmackDown join Raw as part of our expanded partnership with USA Network.” said WWE Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Vince McMahon. “The combination of the #1 cable network and two rating juggernauts provide a destination for our viewers and an extraordinary platform fr our partners.”

“WWE consistently delivers one of the largest and most socially engaged live audiences in entertainment and we’re excited to expand our long-standing relationship and be true cable home for the WWE fan,” said USA Network President Chris McCumber.

 Paige appreciation day 

April 7th 2013 was the day after WrestleMania 30. It was probably my all time favorite post WrestleMania Raw. Not only did we get to see Daniel Bryan celebrate his championship win after months of battaling the Athority, or how about the fact that April 7th 2014 was the last time we would see the Ultimate Warrior in a WWE ring before his untimely passing.

April 7th 2014 was special for many reasons and one of those reasons was the debut of the “raven haired lady” “hell in boots”, that’s right ladies and gents one year ago this very day Raw became Paige’s house.

I remember the moment like it was yesterday. AJ came out to address the crowd putting them all on notice. She told the story of growing up poor and going on to become the longest reigning divas champion. It was a good speech that was interrupted by the sound of Paige’s music. As soon as that music hit the post WrestleMania crowd went insane, and so did I watching at home. I remember my cousins were visiting me at the time and when it happened they had no clue what was going on.

So Paige makes her way to the ring and tells AJ that she wants to congratulate her this doesn’t go over well with AJ, so what does AJ do??? She slaps the taste right out of Paige’s mouth. It’s what happens next though that’s the kicker. AJ tells Paige she’s going to beat her just like she had done everyone else. AJ says as a post mania treat she’ll put her title on the line.

This of corse sends the crowd into a frenzy of this is awesome chants. I sitting at home had goosebumps and it was safe to say I was marking out. Of corse Paige being a “rookie” at the time tells AJ she’s not ready but there was no changing AJ’s mind and so the match went on.

To be expected AJ has the uperhand and it looks as if she’s about to make Paige tap in a quick fashion, BUT THEN something else happens. The anti diva counters the black widow into the rampage and gets the 1, 2, 3, on AJ.

It took a split second for Paige to end the 295 day title reign of AJ Lee. In a blink of an eye Paige became the youngest divas champ at just 21 years old, it took one move for Paige to make history by becoming the first diva to hold both the NXT women’s championship and the divas champion at the SAME TIME.

It’s been a year since that epic history making moment and Paige has went on to do incredible things. Since then she’s held the title twice (still the youngest I might add) she’s been a face, she’s been a heel, she’s cut one is the better diva promos in recent memory, she’s given us awesome matches, she’s become a star on total divas, and has become an ever growing fan favorite.

For someone who has been wrestling since she was 13 or as she would like to say since she was a fetus, the sky is definitely the limit for her. She has so many years ahead of her and there’s no doubt in my mind that she will be a future hall of Famer.

#paigeappreciationday is already trending on Twitter and I say we keep that trend going.

But first let’s take a look back at the moment that got us here in the first place, enjoy!

http://youtu.be/Gx-E3s1oVyA

And here’s to many more just like it

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Steve Austin Addresses WWE Rumors

Steve Austin addressed rumors about his status with WWE on his latest episode of The Steve Austin Show on PODCASTONE. You can listen to the podcast at this link:

http://podcastone.com/pg/jsp/program/episode.jsp?programID=542&pid=497717

Regarding him not being at WrestleMania 31, Austin said he didn’t turn anything down, he simply wasn’t there and was never scheduled to be there.

Regarding rumors of him turning down Tough Enough. Austin said he didn’t turn it down, Tough Enough was suppose to film in February-March but now it’s April and it still hasn’t happened. Austin said he can’t do it now because of his commitments to CMT’s Broken Skull Challenge.

Austin spoke about his podcast not being on WWE Network. Austin said there was a deal that could have been made but it wasn’t. Austin said Vince McMahon not being happy with some of the questions for Triple H isn’t true.

Austin said he guesses there is no animosity towards him from WWE’s point o view and said he has no heat with them.

Michael Cole Storyline Update

Michael Cole is expected to be back on RAW tonight and there is speculation that he might be in a neck brace to sell the neck injury angle from last week’s F5 from Brock Lesnar. Cole may also threaten legal action against Lesnar. WWE wrote the following teaser in their RAW 5-Point Preview:

“While The Beast Incarnate has already been suspended indefinitely by Stephanie McMahon, reports are surfacing that Cole is threatening legal action against the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion. As a result, one has to wonder whether there will be additional fallout over the incident? Will The Authority chose, for instance, to take Paul Heyman to task for any instigation that he may have caused as Brock’s advocate? Will extra precautions be taken to assure that this type of carnage will does not happen again? Or, will it just be getting back on track, with Extreme Rules only weeks away?”

RAW Preview: 4/6/15

Can Seth Rollins survive Monday Night RAW? Who will be gunning for WWE World Heavyweight Champion Rollins?

Has John Cena sparked an international incident? Will Cena continue the U.S. Championship open challenge?

A Celtic fire threatens to burn down the Intercontinental Title picture. Who will Sheamus be looking to give the boot to tonight on RAW?

What will be the fallout from Brock Lesnar’s Chaos?

Is Funk (Naomi) ‘rolling’ her way to a Divas Title Match?

Source: WWE.com

AJ Lee retires 

This is not a late April Fool’s joke. The WWE just sent out word that April Jenette Brooks better known as AJ Lee has decided to retire from professional Wrestling. The WWE wishes AJ well and so do we here at WrestlingNewsBlog.

AJ was on the very first all female version of the completion show “NXT”. She made it to the final 3, AJ Lee is also a former GM of Raw, main eventef Raw multiple times and is a 3 time divas champion and not to mention the longest reigning divas champ of all time.

One of AJ’s most iconic moments was when she dropped her “pipebombshell” on the cast of total divas in 2014. One of my personal favorite AJ moments is the ongoing feud she had with real life best friend Kaitlyn (Celeste Braun)

I know today is a sad day for many fans but I honestly can’t say I didn’t see this one coming. With her husband CM Punk No longer a worker for WWE it was only a matter of time before we saw AJ Lee leave as well.

You can’t blame her for wanting to live a normal life with her husband but one thing is Forsure the black widow crazy chick has left her mark on the WWE and will be forever remembered.

Feel free to share your favorite AJ moments with us in the comments or you can tweet us @WrestleNewsBlog

 

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

The Raw crowd gets vocal 

This past Monday WWE Monday Night Raw took place from San Jose California. The Raw following WrestleMania always has one of the craziest crowds and this Monday was no exception.

The crowd was on fire all night long but one of the most notable chants was during the divas match. More specifically the chants directed at the Bella Twins. The chants were you suck Cena and you suck Bryan.

Both Trevor and I agree that although we may not agree with those chants as a fan when you buy a ticket you have the right to cheer what you want. Not to mention as said before its a post mania crowd so it’s to be expected.

The Bella’s took to their Twitter to respond to the chants and I have to say I absolutely love the smart ass reply

So what did you guys think about the chants? Were you offended? Did you find them humerous? Sound off in the comments below.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

The fans do matter

At WrestleMania 31 we saw two matches on the post show. Those two matches were the Fatal 4 way for the Tag titles and The Andre The giant memorial battle royal. However there were talks of moving even more matches to the pre show. One of those matches was the Divas Tag match. 

It is being said that the reason why it was kept on the main stage is because WWE feared of the backlash they would receive from the fans, especially with the outgoing usage of #GiveDivasAChance

So there you have it folks the powers that be are finally listening to us. WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Let’s hope this monement only continues to grow and flourish.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Source: WrestlingInc.com