Tag: WWE

Weather Causing Major Problems For RAW & SmackDown

The expected snowstorm in the Northeast is causing major problems for this RAW & this weeks SmackDown tapings.

PWInsider reports that tonight’s RAW taping from Hartford, Connecticut will not be taking place. WWE crews are currently at the XL Center in Hartford packing up their production trucks. A reader who works across the street was told the taping is cancelled. PWInsider reports that there will be a RAW broadcast tonight but are not sure what it will consist of.

PWInsider reports that sources at the TD Gardens in Boston are indicating that tomorrow night’s WWE Main Event and SmackDown tapings will be canceled due to the weather in the Northeast. WWE officials are working on how to handle SmackDown. Weather permitting, it’s possible that they tape on Thursday and air SmackDown live.

Source: PWInsider via WrestlingINC.com

 

Triple H breaks kayfabe

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There are many opinions regarding the C.O.O Triple H. Some see him as one of the best in the business, while others vilify him for his heel tactics. One thing is for sure though, Triple H is a great man.

Not only has he took NXT and made it one of the best things in professional wrestling today, but he has sacrificed himself time and time again for OUR entertainment, lets not forget the fact that him and his wife Stephanie founded an organization in honor of Conor “the crusher” an organization in which all the proceeds go into childhood cancer.

If that’s not enough this past Monday after Raw went off air during the dark match the cerebral assassin broke his heel character to console a young fan in the front row who had been crying over the beat down of one of his heroes John Cena. Fans in attendance said that Triple H went up to the young boy, patted him on his head, and said “everything was ok”.

Fans in attendance said that Stephanie broke character as well. It was also said that after the show was concluded the boy and his father were seen making their way to the backstage area.

Regardless of how you may feel about HHH one fact remains: HE IS BEST FOR BUSINESS

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/wwe-villain-triple-h-breaks-character-during-raw-to-console-a-young-boy-crying-at-ringside-9990080.html

WWE Lawyer Responds To New “Concussion Lawsuit” Filed By Former WWE Wrestlers

As noted before, 2 former WWE wrestlers Vito Lograsso (Big Vito) and Evan Singleton (Adam Mercer in developmental) filed a class-action “concussion lawsuit” against WWE in Pennsylvania. The lawsuit seeks unspecified economic damages and medical monitoring. They are being represented by the same lawyer hired by former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes in his similar lawsuit against WWE.

WWE lawyer Jerry McDevitt issued the following statement in response to the new lawsuit:

“This lawsuit is virtually identical to the one filed by the same lawyers in Oregon, neither of which have any merit. WWE has never concealed any medical information related to concussions, or otherwise, from our Talents. WWE was well ahead of sports organizations in implementing concussion management procedures and policies as a precautionary measure as the science and research on this issue emerged. We will vigorously contest this lawsuit.”

Source: PWInsider via WrestlingINC.com

2 Ex-WWE Wrestlers File Class-Action “Concussion Lawsuit” Against WWE

Former WWE Stars Vito Lograsso (Big Vito) and Evan Singleton (Adam Mercer in developmental) have file a class-action “concussion lawsuit” against WWE in the state of Pennsylvania. They are being represented by the same lawyer as former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes, who also has a lawsuit out against WWE.

Singleton’s complaint mentions wrestling WWE Superstar Erick Rowan in developmental as Singleton claims, “After approximately 15 matches, during which he sustained multiple traumas, he suffered a serious head injury during a match with Eric Rowan [sic]. The WWE cleared him to continue wrestling after inadequate rest time and downplayed his injury.”

Singleton was apparently out of action for five months after a match against Rowan. He then worked one more match and was released from his developmental deal. Singleton has suffered from a number of severe neurological symptoms and later found out that he had bleeding in the left hemisphere of his brain.

Lograsso noted that he “suffers from serious neurological damage, including severe headaches, memory loss, depression and anxiety, as well as deafness.”

Source: Bleacher Report 

Could Daniel Brayn be retiring?

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Today on twitter former WWE world Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan posted a cryptic tweet. In the tweet Daniel Brayn said
“Everyone comes to a crossroad in life and tonight I have come to mine I look forward telling you about it tonight on Raw” (you can see the actual tweet here)

So does this mean we’ve seen the last of the leader of the yes movement in the WWE? Or could it mean something else, further more what does this mean for his wife Brie Bella??? All these questions and more will be answered tonight on Raw. You won’t want to miss it

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91

AJ Styles Says He Wouldn’t Work For Struggling WWE

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AJ Styles appeared on MLW’s Talking Shop with Rocky Romero to promote New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 9 pay-per-view and new streaming service. Styles mentioned in the interview not wanting to work for a struggling WWE. Styles said:

“Why would I want to go to WWE? I mean honestly… They’re struggling right now with the network… I’m in the hottest wrestling company in the world – New Japan – and I’m with the hottest wrestling group. We can say it over and over again. It’s absolutely true.”

Style’s comments might just be a work designed to hype NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 9 pay-per-view.

Source: cagesideseats.com

TNA’s Brittany in NXT??

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It is being reported by Al Haft of Florida Pro wrestling that Santana Garrett formally known as Brittany in TNA was spotted backstage at yesterday’s NXT REvalution event. There is no official news of Garrett joining the WWE but it is being said that you can expect a more motivated Garrett in the ring. Garrett’s contract in TNA had recently expired and was chosen not to be renewed and the last we had heard was that Garrett was headed back to her roots in shimmer pro wrestling

So what does the future hold for Santana Garrett? Only time will tell but one thing is forsure wherever she goes she’ll make noise with her undeniable talent.

Source: (http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/1212/587647/former-tna-knockout-brittany-to-wwe-nxt/)

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Vanessa’s thoughts on NXT Takeover: REvolution

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This is my first opinion piece regarding the WWE in what seems like for forever but today in the middle of the day in California I have a great reason to be writing one. That’s because yesterday I stayed up till almost 4am watching a replay of NXT’s REvolution. I might also add that this was the FIRST time I actually watched an NXT show all the way through and let me tell you, I’m so happy I choose last night to do so.

NXT has something for everyone. If you’re into the brawling style of wrestling then Kevin Owens would be your go to wrestler. If you lean more towards powerhouses you have Baron Corbin, if you’re into high flyers you have the Lucha Dragons, if you like technical wrestlers you have Charlotte and if you like wrestlers that are a mix of a little bit of everything then keep an eye out for guys like Hedio Itami or Finn Balor.

All of the people I just listed wrestled in last nights NXT event and so if you haven’t watched it you should go do that ASAP. I was more entertained in the 2 hours that NXT put on yesterday then I have been with the 3 hours raw puts on every week in a VERY VERY VERY long time. From the very first match between Kevin Owens and CJ Parker all the way to the main event between Adrian Neville and Sami Zayn there was NEVER and I mean NEVER a dull moment.

At one point in the NXT women’s title match between Charlotte and Sasha Banks fans were chanting “holy sh**” and “this is wrestling” when is the last time or if ever have we heard that in a divas match on the main roster?

Lets talk about the main Event shall we? The championship match between Adrian Neville and Sami Zayn is all that is RIGHT in the world of professional wrestling. A good ol fashion wrestling match that went back and forth and kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re a fan of Zayn or Neville both men delivered and made sure every fan would walk away happy.

The end of the match also proves that NXT is head and shoulders above the rest… SPOILER ALERT……… After Sami Zayn picked up the victory and became the new NXT world champion he was overcome with emotion as the rest of the NXT locker room came to congratulate him. The moment was so emotional that there are reports from people in attendance that audience members were crying and hugging one another. Now tell me have we EVER seen that happen on a raw or Smackdown??? NO WE HAVEN’T and there sure as hell haven’t been any reports of moments like that either.

Here is another example of why everyone should be watching NXT. As Zayn was still celebrating, his real life good friend Kevin Owens comes back to embrace him with another hug but THEN rips him off the apron sending the back of Zayn’s head into the apron.

Ladies and gents that’s how you make a moment. That’s how a heel is born and that’s how you set up a great feud. Now what we have here are two real life friends, two ROH alumni feuding for a world title! That exact moment and everything else that happened last night is proof that professional wrestling is alive and well.

It also proves that Triple H truly does know what’s best for business and the sooner Vince McMahon steps down and HHH takes over it’ll be better for EVERYONE

But for now I advise that you dive deep into the world of NXT and enjoy every single second of this amazing ride. It’s gonna be a GOOD ONE

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)