We have been hearing that participants in WWE’s upcoming World Cruiserweight Tournament have been receiving emails letting them know if they have been selected to participate in the tournament. What we know at this point is that it will be a 32-man tournament that will be filmed over the course …
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New WWE Network Event Added to Schedule
The next WWE Network special location to follow in the footsteps of MSG, Tokyo, and this Saturday’s Roadblock event in Toronto. The event will take place September 7th from the O2 arena in London, the venue of Michael Bisping’s victory over Anderson Silva last month. UK fans have been vocal …
Read More »Ken Anderson Allegedly Fired for Wrestling “under the influence”
Reports are that Ken Anderson failed a drug test that he was required to take at a TNA event where reports are that he appeared inebriated. Anderson’s drug tests came back positive for prescription pills that he did not have a prescription for. Allegedly Anderson seemed out of it in his …
Read More »Lucha Underground at SXSW: Austin Warfare
Lucha Underground’s first event outside of the TV tapings at the temple, will take place on Tuesday, March 15th, as part of SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas. As of yet there is no word on match lineup, but that seems fitting for the promotion. We’re told that there should be …
Read More »New Booking Structure in Ring of Honor?
In speaking with the Philly media on Wednesday Christopher Daniels confirmed that he is involved, in some degree, with creative at Ring of Honor. Daniels, who turns 45 later this month, mentioned to “Philly Voice” that he is able to give feedback on creative to those in charge, and also …
Read More »Titus O’Neil Speaks
Titus O’Neil has commented publicly for the first time since an incident on Raw several weeks back that landed him a 3 month suspension (later reduced to 2 months). O’Neil was seen grabbing at Vince McMahon as he and Stephanie McMahon were walking down the ramp in the closing moments …
Read More »Lucha Underground to Netflix?
Lucha Underground is reportedly very close to a deal with Netflix. The company debuted on iTunes a few weeks back and indications are they are pleased with the results. Netflix would be another source of revenue for the company, which is currently run more like a TV show (actually, exactly …
Read More »Vince and HHH booking styles clashing?
On Wrestling Observer Radio last night Dave Meltzer commented that there may be a bit of a struggle at the top of WWE creative between HHH and Vince McMahon, or at least a clash of booking styles. Dave Meltzer’s sources are almost always anonymous tipsters from within the WWE or …
Read More »GSP vs Nate Diaz at UFC 200?
Rumors about Georges St-Pierre’s impending return to the UFC have been rampant since the former welterweight champion was shown on camera at UFC 196 in the building. Some have speculated that had Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz on that night, that GSP would challenge McGregor inside the cage for a …
Read More »Holly Holm calls out for a rematch with Miesha Tate
Holly Holm appeared on ESPN radio today and publicly asked for a rematch with Miesha Tate. “I want a rematch. Miesha’s been around a long time. She’s a tough champion so I’m sure she’ll want to take the fight so let’s do it.” Holm stated regarding the new Bantamweight Champion. …
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