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Missing WWE Star Teases New Character And Heel Turn

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A change of pace? With so many wrestlers on the WWE roster, it can be hard for a wrestler to find a way to stand out. There are only so many ways to do so and a lot of them have been done to death already. Some of them are a little more interesting than others though and we might be seeing one of the classics being dusted off as a way to drum up some fresh interest. Asuka has been out of action since Money in the Bank in June. However, she has since sent out an image on Twitter, showing her face imposed on the Breaking Bad logo, next to main character Walter White. While not confirmed, this could suggest that Asuka will either be debuting a new character or turning heel upon her return. There is no word on when she will return, though she was last seen with a brace on her arm. pic.twitter.com/h23ViA8WUF — ASUKA / ??? (@WWEAsuka) October 5, 2021 Asuka has been quite the force in WWE. Check out her time in the ring: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains vid..

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REVIEW: Halloween Havoc 2020: Spooky

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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? NXT Date: October 28, 2020 Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida Commentators: Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix It’s time to rekindle an awesome tradition (assuming that still counts twenty years later) with Halloween Havoc. For the life of me I don’t know why it took WWE this long to bring the idea back but here we are, with a pair of Spin The Wheel Make The Deal matches for a title each. Let’s get to it. The opening video looks at tonight’s card, while also showing the awesome WCW Halloween..

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Top Star Drops NXT References From Social Media

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I’d call that a loss. NXT has undergone a lot of changes in the last few months and those changes may be continuing in the future. That can make for some rather interesting situations in the promotion, as it is not clear who is going to be sticking around and who will be on their way out the door. One longtime NXT star has suggested that they might not be sticking around. NXT’s Johnny Gargano has updated his Twitter profile, removing all references from NXT whatsoever. Now, rather than a mention to NXT, there is a link to Gargano’s website. There is still however a link to his WWE.com profile. This comes after news of Gargano’s WWE contract expiring on December 3 broke in recent weeks. Gargano’s most recent tweet is a photo of his NXT championships and a question of “what’s next?”. There is no word on if Gargano will be called up to the main roster or if he has come to a new deal with WWE. Gargano did not appear on this week’s NXT. What's next? ? pic.twitter.com/5AAAiwP2nL — Jo..

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VIDEO: Surprise Return At The End Of AEW Dynamite

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It’s a homecoming. There are certain wrestlers in each company who just resonate with fans. Some do it almost immediately while others are able to build up the relationship over time. You know a successful one when you see it though and it can make for some amazing moments. That was the case again this week, as a surprise return blew the roof off of an arena. The main event of this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite featured the return of the Casino Ladder Match. As usual, the final entrant was a surprise Joker, with Hangman Page returning and going on to win the match. With the win, Page is next in line for a shot at the AEW World Title. This was Page’s first match since the July 28 edition of Dynamite as Page took time off to be with his wife, who is expecting the couple’s first child. It was a special moment. Check out the return, plus what else Page can do: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to pla..

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WWE Considered Bringing Back Surprising Stable

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What could have been. There have been all kinds of stables over the years in wrestling and some of them have been rather popular in their days. Above all else, a stable can do well when there is a common theme between the members. Some of them are better than others, and the good ones are rarely rehashes of previous editions. WWE avoided making a similar mistake. During a recent Highspots interview, former WWE star Mojo Rawley revealed that WWE was considering a reformation of the League of Nations. The idea would have seen Rawley teaming with Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro while serving as the group’s mouthpiece. This concept never came to pass though and Rawley was paired with Rob Gronkowski for WrestleMania 36 instead. Around the same time, Cesaro and Nakamura were teamed with Sami Zayn as the Artist Collective. Rawley was released from WWE earlier this year. This could have been something. Check out the original team plus the potential members of the new version: [This post contai..

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KB’s Review: They’re Good

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I don’t think I’m breaking any new ground when I say that WWE is not exactly on fire at the moment. WWE television has all kinds of problems with almost nothing positive going on a lot of the time. There are always going to be a couple of things that work out, and there is a reason for that: the wrestlers themselves. That is what we are going to be looking at today, because it is something that is forgotten far too often. There are all kinds of problems with WWE these days, but the vast majority of them come down to the company’s creative decisions. You will see stories taking place in WWE that Steve Austin and the Rock could not make work at the height of their powers. Do you think Trish Stratus and Lita could get a story over a doll with evil powers over? What about Dusty Rhodes having to say the most ridiculous words ever uttered on wrestling television every week? Those people are talented, but their abilities do have a limit, which they have hit on a regular basis. One thing tha..

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Bret Hart Becomes First Wrestler To Receive Very Prestigious Honor

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Better than a title. There are all kinds of accomplishments to be won in wrestling and some of them have quite the prestige. Wrestling is a bit of a unique industry though in that titles can be won and lost on any given night. You do not see many accomplishments that stand the tests of time but one wrestling legend will be receiving one of the biggest honors available. WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has announced, via an Instagram post, that he will be the first professional wrestler ever inducted into Canada’s Walk Of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hart is part of the class of 2021, also involving other athletes as well as scientists and others. Hart is a former five time WWE Champion and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. Hart has one of the greatest careers of all time. Check out some of his greatest moments: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is one of those..

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AJ Lee Returning To Wrestling Business In Surprise Announcement

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Welcome back. There are a lot of people involved in the wrestling industry every day but not everyone is going to stick around. Every now and then you see someone who has a strong career but then walks away from wrestling. That can leave a lot of people wondering what happened to them or if we will ever see them again. Now we will be seeing another former star again, albeit in a different role. Wednesday night, WOW Women of Wrestling announced their return, which will take place in December with a new television show airing in syndication. According to the press release, by way of 411mania.com, former WWE Divas Champion AJ Mendez, formerly known as AJ Lee, will be an executive producer of the series, as well as providing color commentary on the weekly television show. There is nothing to suggest that Mendez will be wrestling again. This will be Mendez’s first involvement in the industry since leaving WWE in 2015. Mendez was a heck of a star in WWE. Check out her time in the ring: [T..

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AEW Officially Signs Another Former WWE Star

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Pen to paper. AEW has done a lot of good things since its inception less than three years ago. Possibly the most important thing, at least in the eyes of wrestlers, is offer a new place for talent to go. It has been missing for a long time now and AEW has filled a role. That is on display again, as another former WWE star has been signed to a contract with AEW. Following this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite, AEW has announced that Bobby Fish has signed with the company. This comes after Fish made his debut with the company, unsuccessfully challenging Sammy Guevara for the TNT Title. Fish’s signing was rumored since the match was announced, but nothing was ever officially confirmed until after this week’s show. Welcome to the team…@TheBobbyFish is #AllElite pic.twitter.com/7CI57sYakw — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 7, 2021 You’ll get to know him. Check out some of Fish’s time in the ring elsewhere: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to ..

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Former WWE Star Returns To The Company In New Role

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He knows things. Wrestling is a unique business as you never know when someone will wrestle their last match. Unlike the more mainstream sports, a wrestler can pop back in for a quick appearance and then head back into retirement. It can be interesting to see what a wrestler does after their time in the ring is officially done though, and now we know what another one will be doing. According to PWInsider.com, former WWE star Ken Doane has been been hired as a coach at the WWE Performance Center. Doane, who was also known as Kenny and Kenny Dykstra during his time in WWE, is a former Tag Team Champion who wrestled for WWE from 2006-2008, with a return in 2016. Doane, 35, announced his retirement from in-ring competition in April of this year. You might not remember him. Check out his time in WWE: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is one of those things that you do not see h..

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LOOK: AEW Introduces Brand New Title, How It Will Be Awarded

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Those things matter. Titles are one of the most important things you will see in wrestling as they let the fans know who are the best wrestlers in a promotion. Promotions have had titles for a good chunk of wrestling history and it means a lot when a new title is introduced. That was the case again this week and now we are in for one of the most tried and true ideas in wrestling. AEW introduced a new title during this week’s edition of Dynamite with the TBS Title. The title is named after the TBS Network, where Dynamite will be moving on January 5, 2022. The new championship will be part of the women’s division and was rumored over the last few weeks. A tournament has been announced for the title but no brackets have been released so far. This could be interesting. Check out some of the potential winners: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is one of those ideas that is goin..

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AEW Dynamite Results – October 6, 2021

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Dynamite Date: October 6, 2021 Location: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Commentators: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur Believe it or not, there is a big match this week as it’s time for the return of the Casino Ladder Match. That means another Joker entry, which could be a nice surprise. Other than that, we slowly continue on the way to Full Gear, which is going to need some match announcements. Let’s get to it. Opening sequence. Super Elite vs. Christian Cage/Jungle Boy/Luchasaurus/Bryan Danielson That would be Kenny Omega/Adam Cole/Young Bucks. Jungle springboard armdrags Nick into a dropkick to start and then hands it off to Cage. Some right hands in the corner have Cole in trouble and it’s back to Jungle for a sliding kick to the face. Cole takes over on Jungle though and hands it back to Omega for a springboard elbow to the back. Jungle manages to crotch Nick on top and holds onto Matt’s arm while bouncing on the top to crotch Nick even more. Danielson comes i..

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WATCH: New NXT Superstar Makes Surprise Debut

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Nice to meet you? There have been a lot of changes made to NXT in recent months and there is a chance that they will continue moving forward. That can make for some interesting situations in NXT, as you never know who you might see show up next. That was the case this week, as a newcomer made his awaited debut, albeit under a bit of a different moniker. This week on NXT, Joe Gacy defeated Ikemen Jiro in a singles match. After the match was over, Gacy started to walk back to the entrance but stopped to stare at at a man in the stands, who stared back at him. Gacy smiled before walking backstage. The man was named Harland and is better known as Parker Boudreaux, a former college football player who signed with NXT earlier this year. Boudreaux made a cameo appearance as a security guard in August but this was his first time receiving a focus. ? #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/mlN3QA7wr2 — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 6, 2021 It was an interesting situation. Check out the showdown, plus a look at..

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WRESTLING RUMORS: Update On Backstage Changes To AEW Power Structure

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What might not be? AEW has changed the way the wrestling world works and it has been in a good way. After so many years of pure WWE dominance, there has been a change in that we now have two large promotions rather than just one. A lot of that as been due to how the company has been put together, but it seems that there are some changes. They just might not be as impactful as previously thought. Last week, news began to emerge that AEW’s Executive Vice Presidents (Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks) did not have as much authority as they had previously possessed, as Tony Khan had become the ultimate backstage authority. According to Wrestling Observer Radio, this has been the case since December 2019, though the Vice Presidents still have creative input, especially over their own angles and stories. Other top names such as Jon Moxley and Chris Jericho have input as well. No major changes have taken place in recent months, as the system is the same as it has been for nearly t..

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VIDEO: Corey Graves Insults Monday Night Raw Star, Gets Odd Response

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Maybe not? There are all kinds of people needed to make a wrestling show work and some of them are a lot more prominent than others. Some of those people are going to get more attention than others and some of them are only going to appear every now and then. One of each had a bit of an interaction this week and it did not exactly go as well as it could have. Dana Brooke lost to Shayna Baszler this week on Monday Night Raw. During the match, broadcaster Corey Graves, referring to Brooke, spoke about how he was always willing to let wrestlers develop, but eventually you have to cut your losses. He went on to say that Brooke had all of the tools but had not put everything together yet. Brooke seemingly responded to Graves via Instagram stories, talking about how she would not respond to everyone and that you cannot throw rocks at every dog that is barking at you. There is no word on if this is the beginning of a storyline between the two. Dana Brooke apparently responding to the shots ..

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Controversial Star Reportedly Returning To Wrestling Later This Week

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She’s not done yet. There are a lot of wrestlers around the world and in today’s environment, it is nearly impossible to not see everyone at some point. This can work in both good or bad ways, as fans can see and remember a lot of things that are said and done. Now a wrestler with some controversy in her past is getting another chance ni the business. According to Fightful Select, WOW Women of Wrestling is expected to announce a relaunch later this week, with Tessa Blanchard returning as well. The announcement, with Blanchard and another unnamed wrestler, is expected to take place on Wednesday. This comes over a year since Blanchard’s most recent match, as well as allegations of Blanchard using racial slurs against fellow wrestlers in Japan. Blanchard was stripped of the Impact Wrestling World Title in June 2020 and has only wrestled once since, with her most recent match taking place in September 2020. You might need to get to know her again. Check out some of Blanchard’s time in Im..

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NXT UK Gets Some Long Awaited Great News

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Welcome back? The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way the world works and wrestling is no exemption. The industry has been turned upside down and is only starting to get back to normal. One of the biggest changes has been due to the return of live fans, but not everyone has already returned. Now another promotion has gotten some good news in this area. BT Sports Studios has announced via Instagram that fans will be allowed to return to NXT UK tapings starting on October 14. This will be the first time in eighteen months that fans have been allowed to appear in person at the tapings. It is not clear how many fans will be allowed to attend or when these shows will begin airing. WWE fans were allowed to return to live events in July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BT Sport WWE (@btsportwwe) NXT UK has been doing quite well as of late. Check out some of their better fanless moments: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play]..

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NXT Results – October 5, 2021

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NXT Date: October 5, 2021 Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida Commentators: Wade Barrett, Beth Phoenix, Vic Joseph Things are starting to come together around here and that’s a good thing. Now, instead of bringing in a bunch of new people, we’re seeing those wrestlers getting to do something. The pieces that have been introduced are now being put into some stories and that’s a positive sign. Let’s get to it. The opening video looks at the Tag Team Title situation. Tonight’s scheduled eight man tag has been changed into a four way for the titles. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon The rest of Toxic Attraction is here with Mandy. Moon takes her down to start and Mandy bails to the floor, meaning it’s a suicide dive to take the team out. Back in and Mandy kicks away in the corner, setting up a bodyscissors. Moon fights up and slugs away, including a heck of a discus forearm. A middle rope Codebreaker drops Mandy again but Moon has to bail out of an Eclipse attempt. Mandy’s runn..

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Halloween Havoc Returning With A Huge Main Event

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It’s a special one. There are certain wrestling shows which are going to get your attention just because of how different they look. A good bit of their appeal is from how unique they are and the presentation can go a very long way. You don’t get to see as many of these today but sometimes they still pop up. We now have another one scheduled and it is an old favorite. The return of Halloween Havoc was announced during this week’s edition of NXT. The show will air as a special version of NXT on October 26 and will mark the second year in a row NXT has presented the concept. NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa announced the show and said he needed a challenger, with Bron Breakker coming out to challenge for the title. The match was confirmed later in the show. There have been some great moments in Halloween Havoc history. Check out some of the brighter parts: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opi..

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Roman Reigns Might Have A Problem In The Near Future

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Who’s next? The 2021 WWE Draft has come to an end and now it is time to see where we are. There were all kinds of changes to both Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, many of which could make a huge difference in the way things go moving forward. WWE has a few different paths they could take, but one area might be causing them a bit of a problem in the near future. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Roman Reigns’ next challenger after Drew McIntyre on SmackDown is unclear. After the Draft, Reigns does not have many viable main event challengers aside from McIntyre. Following McIntyre, his biggest current challengers would be Jeff Hardy, Happy Corbin, Sheamus and King Nakamura. Reigns is currently scheduled to defend the Universal Title against Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel and would then likely face the WWE Champion at Survivor Series. Reigns could use a new challenger. Check out some of his potential opponents: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post con..