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WRESTLING RUMORS: Injured WWE Superstar Cleared To Return To The Ring

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Welcome back! Injuries can be a terrible thing in wrestling as they can derail someone in the blink of an eye. Something can happen to a wrestler to put them on the shelf out of nowhere, no matter what they are doing at the time. That can happen to anyone of any level, and unfortunately the injury bug bit a current WWE champion. That isn’t going to keep him away forever though and now you should be seeing him again soon. According to Wrestlingnews.co, WWE Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura has been cleared to return to action, saying he is “clear to FIGHT”. This comes after Nakamura out of action since mid-December, with Rick Boogs revealing that Nakamura had suffered a hand injury. There is no word on when Nakamura will be returning to the ring, though Sami Zayn has become #1 contender in his absence. Opinion: That is great to hear, as Nakamura being gone has been a bit strange. I’m going to assume that WWE knew he would not be out of action for that long, as leaving the ti..

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WWE Announces New Deal With Disney+ Hotstar

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That’s a big deal. WWE is the biggest wrestling company in the world and has made a fortune through its licensing deals. By merely allowing other companies and platforms to air its content, WWE has managed to make enough money that it is guaranteed to be profitable for a long time to come. That has not stopped them from pushing on further though, and that is the case again with an international deal. WWE and Disney+ Hotstar have announced, by way of 411mania.com, that the WWE Network will be available on Disney+ in Indonesia. This is similar to Peacock airing WWE Network content in the United States, with the deal including this weekend’s Royal Rumble. The deal is WWE’s first of any kind with Disney, though it is not clear if the two sides will be entering into any more agreements going forward. Opinion: I know it is just one country and a relatively small deal, but WWE having any kind of a relationship with Disney is a good thing. That is about as big as it gets from an entertainmen..

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Ouch: WWE’s Biggest Streaming Partner Loses A Fortune

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That’s a lot of money. WWE has made a fortune by producing so much content that they are constantly in demand. Other platforms are interested in bringing over WWE and everything that they can showcase, which comes with a built in audience. That can come at a high price tag, and now it seems that one of WWE’s biggest partners has paid for quite a few of those price tags. According to Variety, Peacock, the official platform for the WWE Network in the United States, lost $1.7 billion in 2021, doubling its losses from last year. Peacock is entering its third year of availability and features Universal films, NBC television and WWE content. There is nothing to suggest that Peacock will be shutting down, as it is reportedly not expected to be profitable until 2025. Opinion: This is one of those things that is kind of hard to get my head around, as losing nearly two billion dollars sounds catastrophic to any business. That being said, NBC Universal is a mammoth company and something on the ..

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Big Update On Brock Lesnar’s Immediate Future

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He’ll be sticking around. We are less than two days away from the Royal Rumble and that means things are starting to get serious around WWE. The Road To WrestleMania will officially begin and WWE will be turning things up a bit. Some wrestlers are going to be in more prominent roles, including some of the bigger names in the company. Now it seems that we will be seeing one of them even more than expected. According to 411mania.com, Brock Lesnar is being advertised for the Elimination Chamber event on February 19 in Saudi Arabia, as well as multiple Monday Night Raw and SmackDown events. The television appearances begin on the February 14 Monday Night Raw and end on the March 11 SmackDown, though Lesnar is not advertised for every show. Here is when he is being advertised: * January 30: WWE Raw (Cincinnati, Ohio) * February 14: WWE RAW (Indianapolis, Indiana) * February 19: Elimination Chamber (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) * February 21: WWE RAW (Columbia, South Carolina) * February 25: WWE ..

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WWE Has Another New Rule (And It’s A Strange One)

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One of those weird rules. There is a lot that can be said about Vince McMahon but one of the strangest things are his random rules. Sometimes you hear about one of them and have to wonder what he is thinking, as McMahon has one odd choice after another. That is the case again and it continues to sound a bit confusing, especially given what it seems to go against. According to Wrestling Observer Radio, NXT commentators are not allowed to mention the specific relatives of wrestlers. This includes mentioning that Solo Sikoa is the brother of the Usos or that Bron Breakker is a member of the Steiner Family. While wrestlers are allowed to mention Breakker’s father and uncle, they are not allowed to mention that he is related to the Steiner Brothers. It is not clear why WWE has decided these names are not allowed. Sikoa and Breakker both debuted for NXT late last year. Sikoa is a member of the Anoa’i family and is the younger brother of the Usos. He is also the son of Rikishi, who has been..

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WRESTLING RUMORS: Shane McMahon Returning To WWE TV, What Is Planned

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He’s a big deal. There are some wrestling families whose names are going to get your attention no matter what they are doing. That is often a good thing and can help make stories that easier to tell. The name can give you an easy in to some kind of a storyline, as some of those names are going to offer instant interest no matter what they are doing. WWE is hoping that will be the case again as a major name is set for a return. According to Ringsidenews.com, Shane McMahon is set to participate in the men’s Royal Rumble match this coming weekend. While not confirmed, it is expected that this will set up an unspecified match for WrestleMania 38. This would be McMahon’s first match since he was defeated by Braun Strowman in a cage match at WrestleMania 37. WWE has not mentioned McMahon in any significant way in months. McMahon has wrestled for WWE on and off since 1999, often in high level angles and matches. He has won a handful of championships over the years, with his most recent titl..

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WATCH: Released WWE Star Teases Return To The Ring

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Welcome back? There have been some huge batches of releases from WWE over the last year and a half with the roster looking almost nothing like it did before. That is the kind of thing that changes WWE, but also other wrestling promotions around the world. As a result of all of those releases, other wrestling companies have now been able to pick up some of those wrestlers. Now another one seems ready to move on from his time with WWE. Former WWE star Gran Metalik, also known as Mascara Dorado, has posted a video to Twitter, showing him finding his old mask in a bad. Metalik also said that his return to the ring was coming soon, as his WWE no compete clause will be expiring during the first week of February. There is no word on when or where Metalik will wrestle next. Metalik was released from WWE on November 4, 2021, along with several other names. It could be a big return. Check out the tease: [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is the kind of thing that can mak..

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Another WWE Name Has Departed The Company

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So long. WWE has been shaken up in a bunch of ways and some of those moves have caused all kinds of changes behind the scenes. This has included a variety of wrestlers, trainers and more from the company, some of which have been some rather well known names. There have also been some names that might not be the most familiar, and that could be the case again this time. According to PWInsider.com, Amanda Tustian, Director of Over The Top Content for the WWE Network, has left the company. It is not clear why she left WWE or if there was any sudden reason for her departure. Tustian has been with the company since 2010, working in creative and in various areas with the WWE Network. She took over her most recent position in September 2020. Opinion: I’m not sure why Tustian moved on from WWE but she is the most recent person leaving the company. While I can imagine WWE has someone ready to take her place, it is someone else who needs to be moved into another role. Hopefully the company has..

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REVIEW: Royal Rumble 1997: That’s A Lot Of Talent

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Welcome to KB’s Old School (and New School) Reviews. I’ve been reviewing wrestling shows for over twelve years now and have reviewed over 6,000 shows. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I’ll be posting a new review here on Wrestlingrumors.net. It could be anything from modern WWE to old school to indies to anything in between. Note that I rate using letters instead of stars and I don’t rate matches under three minutes as really, how good or bad can something that short be? Royal Rumble 1997 Date: January 19, 1997 Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas Attendance: 60,235 Commentators: Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler I’m scared to think how many of those tickets were freebies. This is the annual requested redo and I’m not sure what to expect going into it. Well I am as I’ve seen the show multiple times but it’s been awhile. The main event is of course Shawn Michaels vs. Sid II because we need the big hometown moment. Those actually existed back in 1997. Let’s get to it. As you..

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Another Rather Surprising Name Discussed For The Royal Rumble

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Welcome back? The Royal Rumble is taking place later this week and that means it is time for fans to speculate on who might be in the show’s namesake matches. While WWE announces a good number of the match participants in advance, there are still several spots left to go. Some of those wrestlers will be making returns, but now we might have an idea of one of the bigger surprises. According to Fightful Select, Kairi Sane has been discussed as a potential women’s Royal Rumble participant, though it is not clear if she will be a part of the match. Sane has not wrestled July 2020 and has since relocated to Japan. She is still under WWE contract until February, though there is nothing to suggest that she will be wrestling for WWE again. There are currently twenty one names announced for the women’s Royal Rumble match. Opinion: This is one of those situations where I will believe it when I see it, as Sane has been gone for over a year and a half now. Sane is a very talented wrestler though..

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Big WWE Name Confirms Long Hiatus Was Due To Coronavirus

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At least it’s better. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way the world works and that absolutely includes professional wrestling. The pandemic has caused all kinds of changes around the world as the amount of cases have skyrocketed. Several wrestlers have been diagnosed with the virus as well, and now we know a big WWE name who missed a lot of time due to a positive test. Monday Night Raw star Randy Orton was a guest on the Ringer Wrestling Show and revealed that he tested positive for the Coronavirus in June and missed seven weeks of action as a result. Orton said that he lost twenty pounds and had to rebuild his physique. This included cutting out alcohol and sugar while also beginning to train more. Orton wrestled on June 21 but did not wrestle again until August 9. Opinion: That does explain a bit, as Orton just disappeared one day with little explanation for where he went. What matters most is that Orton is back in the ring and healthy, as the virus is nothing to play arou..

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It’s A Gift For You: WWE Releases A Free Soundtrack

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Call it a free gift. WWE is an international wrestling company and has its hands in a lot of things at the same time. That can make for some good and bad decisions, as some of the things they do might seem a little out there. With so many moves made, they are going to do some positives though and now they are offering something new. This time though, it has a price that is hard to beat. WWE has released a soundtrack to NXT 2.0 for free. There are five songs on the soundtrack, though three of them are different versions of Make Em Fall by OllieJayy. In addition to the regular version, there are also a rock and a rap version. The soundtrack also includes two songs which are called program themes. There is no word on if WWE will be releasing any more music in the future. There are a lot of songs. Check out what is included: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click..

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Title Change And Title Retirement Take Place On AEW Dynamite

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There goes the gold. There are a lot of titles in the wrestling world and some of them are rather prestigious. At the same time, you can find some titles which do not mean quite as much as they have not been around long enough to build up a history. That was the case with a newly established AEW Title, but after only a few weeks of existence, it has already gone away. This week’s AEW Dynamite featured a ladder match to unify the TNT Title and the Interim TNT Title. Interim champion Sammy Guevara defeated Cody Rhodes to become the unified champion, kicking off his second reign. The interim title was created when Rhodes was forced out of a title defense against Guevara at battle of the Belts. As a result, Guevara defeated Dustin Rhodes for the inaugural interim title. Opinion: This is a surprising result as I would have bet on Cody retaining the title here. Guevara winning the title back was a nice moment, especially after that kind of a performance in the match. They were both laying ..

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Danhausen Debuts In AEW

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Very nice, very evil. On tonight’s episode of Dynamite, former ROH star Danhausen made his debut with AEW. He appeared under the ring when Adam Cole tried to grab a chair to use in his Lights Out match with Orange Cassidy in the main event. You can see the video of the debut below: [This post contains video, click to play] Danhausen has been out of action since Halloween of 2021, when he suffered an injury during an independent event. His current plan is to be back to in-ring competition by February of this year. Editor’s Opinion: I have to be completely honest: I have absolutely no idea who this person is. However, in doing my research for writing this article, it would seem that he has developed a cult following, which I am intrigued of learning more about. Also, the reaction from the crowd when he made his debut was legitimate, which tells me that there is something more to this character. I hope that Danhausen has success in AEW and I am very interested in learning more about..

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AEW Dynamite Live Coverage And Results – January 26, 2022

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Dynamite Date: January 26, 2022 Location: Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio Commentators: Jim Ross, Excalibur, Tony Schiavone It’s time for Beach Break, which is in Cleveland because when you think of going to the beach, you think of a place that is currently 12 degrees and on a lake. This week’s show is stacked, with a ladder match for the TNT Title and a Lights Out match where Orange Cassidy can beat Adam Cole but it doesn’t count. Let’s get to it. Opening sequence. TNT Title: Cody Rhodes vs. Sammy Guevara Ladder match for the undisputed title. Cody starts fast with a dropkick and goes for the drop town uppercut, only to get blocked. The technical wrestling ensues until they head outside with Cody grabbing the ladder. That’s broken up so they head into the crowd (with Cody having to check on a fan he bumps into). Cody wins a slugout but stops to high five the fans, allowing Sammy to dive over the barricade with a cutter. Back in and Sammy loads up the ladder but Cody is fine enoug..

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Here’s What You Can Expect At WWE Elimination Chamber

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Get your passports ready. WWE is an international wrestling company and that means they are going to be active in a lot of different places. That can make for some interesting moments, as you do not know where they might wind up. Some of their international events are a bit more controversial than others, and now we might have a better idea of what to expect for the show. WWE has announced that they will be returning to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their annual Elimination Chamber event on Saturday February 19. While no matches have been announced outside of at least one Elimination Chamber match, some names have been announced for the show on WWE.com. The site is advertising the following names for the show: Roman Reigns Becky Lynch Charlotte Mansoor Seth Rollins Bobby Lashley It is not clear what any of them will be doing at the show. Opinion: These names might not be the biggest surprise as they are some of the bigger names in WWE at the moment. Mansoor is not exactly a surpri..

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Long Expected Debut Not Taking Place At Royal Rumble

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It might be a bit. There are so many wrestlers on the WWE roster today and it can be hard to keep track of all of them. With so many people out there, WWE can have issues finding something for everyone to do. Sometimes it seems that they have forgotten what they are doing, but this time it seems that they remember someone is there without doing anything about it. That will include this weekend. Over the last several months, WWE has presented vignettes announcing that Veer Mahaan is on his way to Monday Night Raw. However, Mahaan has not appeared on the show in anything more than a vignette. According to PWInsider.com, there are no plans to have Mahaan appear in the Royal Rumble or on the show. There is no word on when Mahaan will appear on Monday Night Raw, though he has wrestled on Main Event. Opinion: Mahaan is one of those wrestlers who could mean something if he had been given a regular chance, but there is only so much that can be done when he has been built up this much. Ultima..

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Ring Of Honor TV – January 26, 2022

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Ring Of Honor Date: January 26, 2022 We took a little detour last week into the history of the women’s division but this time around we should be back to normal. Well, at least as normal as you can get while the company is on hiatus and we’re looking at the Best Of Ring of Honor. That could mean a few things, but odds are we’ll be seeing more of the recent stuff. Let’s get to it. Opening sequence. Narrator Ian Riccaboni welcomes us to the show, where we will be going back to Final Battle in December 2021. TV Title: Dalton Castle vs. Rhett Titus vs. Joe Hendry vs. Silas Young Castle is defending and it’s one fall to a finish, with Castle bailing to the floor to walk into the crowd. Hendry gets taken outside so Young can send him into the barricade. Back in and Castle t-bone suplexes Young, meaning it’s time for a lap around the ring. Titus comes in for a quick rollup but gets sent outside for an apron flip dive from Young. Hendry blasts Titus with a clothesline but gets belly to be..

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KB’s Review: Rumble Vision

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I’ve been a wrestling fan for a pretty long time now and I’ve seen quite a bit of the sport over the year. This includes all kinds of wrestling from around the world, including reviews of over 6,000 shows. There isn’t much I haven’t seen in one form or another, but there are certain things that I keep coming back to in one way or another. In less than a week, we will be back to it again, and this time I’ll be there in person. This weekend is the Royal Rumble, and this week we’ll be taking a general look at the match and talking about why it works as well as it does. Scott Hall once called the battle royal the easiest match to explain to a non-wrestling fan. There’s nothing about a pin, a submission, grabbing a contract or a wrestler beating a ten count. You have thirty people in the ring and the last one left inside gets a prize. That doesn’t require a history of watching wrestling or any kind of a backstory. It’s literally a big free for all where the last person standing wins. That’..

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Stick Around: Former AEW Champion Signs New Deal

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Stick around for awhile. AEW has come a long way in just over three years of existence. There have been a lot of wrestlers who have appeared for the company in that time, but there has been a group who have been around since the beginning. That is not the biggest surprise, but the question becomes how many of them are going to stay around for the long term. Now we know another one who will be sticking around. According to PWInsider.com, Frankie Kazarian has signed a new contract with AEW, though there is no word on how long the new deal will last. Kazarian was one of the first signings for the company and, along with Christopher Daniels as SCU, held the AEW Tag Team Titles, marking the first reign in the titles’ history. He most recently appeared last week on Dynamite, losing to Lance Archer. Opinion: Keeping Kazarian around is certainly a good thing, as he is the kind of wrestler who can work well with anyone. That is a very valuable person to have around, as he can be a star in his..