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They need a future. WWE has an interesting asset in the form of NXT, as they have their own in-house developmental system. To make it even more complicated, NXT is also a national television show, meaning it is rather easy to see these developmental wrestlers. Occasionally they get to make some appearances on the main roster, which was the case again last week. Now we know a bit more about their future.
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Three NXT stars appeared in the Women’s Royal Rumble last week, with NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez, Indi Hartwell and Zoey Stark competing. Fightful Select has several more details on the NXT aspect of the Royal Rumble. In addition to the three stars who participated, Ivy Nile was also backstage as an alternate if needed. There were only ever women considered for the Royal Rumble and NXT had no say in how the stars were used or presented in the match. None of the three are ..

We have some sad news to report today as Lanny Poffo, who was known as “The Genius” in WWE has passed away at the age of 68.
From WWE.com:
The son of Angelo Poffo and younger brother of WWE Hall of Famer “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Lanny Poffo had a style all his own. Arriving in WWE in 1985 alongside his brother, “Leaping” Lanny Poffo was one of the first high-flyers in WWE. While he achieved some success as a fan favorite reading his own poetry and throwing Frisbees to the crowd, he reached new heights as The Genius while managing Mr. Perfect.
Lanny had the honor of inducting his brother into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015. You can see a clip of that below:
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Hacksaw Jim Duggan also reported this news; he did so on his Instagram account:
With a very, very heavy heart, I’ve been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius.
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She’s not pleased. There are all kinds of talented wrestlers on the WWE roster and it can be difficult to find something for everyone to do. As a result, you never know when someone can be left sitting on the sidelines for a long time. That can happen to any wrestler at any time and now it seems that it is happening to another star. She does not seem happy about it either.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On The Card: WWE Announces Another WrestleMania 39 Match
SmackDown star Aliyah has been absent from WWE television for over four months now with no mention of her whereabouts. Aliyah was reportedly injured at the time, but according to Sportskeeda.com, she posted a since two deleted tweets, saying she had “been cleared since October 27, 2022” and another saying that a return to the ring “ain’t my call”. There is no word on when she is expected to return to WWE TV.
Aliyah is a talented star. Check out what she can do when she is around:
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It’s a different kind of match. There are so many varieties of matches that a promotion can run that you almost never see a lot of them. Some will always pop up, such as No Holds Barred or a lumberjack match or a cage match, but occasionally something will come up that is brand new or at least not used very often. We might be seeing something like that again on a big stage.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WRESTLING RUMORS: Huge Title Match Considered For Top WrestleMania 39 Match
Last month, WWE presented the first ever Pitch Black match, sponsored by Mountain Dew. During an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, WWE Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Partnerships Craig Stimmel announced that there would be another sponsored match at WrestleMania 39, though he did not give any further details. There is no word on who will be involved, what kind of match it will be or who will be sponsoring it. WrestleMania 39 takes place on April 1 and 2.
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It would be big. Wrestling fans today have access to more content than they ever could have dreamed possible. The rise of streaming services allows fans to see all kinds of wrestling from around the world with ease and that can make things a lot easier. It also leaves some fans wondering where to start and now that decision might be getting even more complicated.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Ouch: AEW Faces Lawsuit Over Using Luchasaurus Mask Without Creator’s Permission
According to Bloomberg, Tony Khan and AEW are considering launching their own streaming service. The service would be through Warner Brothers Discovery, which broadcasts AEW Dynamite and Rampage. There is no word on what other kinds of content could be available on the service or if it would be a stand alone option. There have been rumors of an AEW streaming service for over a year, with speculation over it joining another existing service or starting a new one.
The company has the content. Check out some of what might be..

They have an idea. We are less than two months away from WrestleMania 39 and that means WWE is starting to put together everything for the show. That can make for some tricky situations as the company starts coming up with the card. WWE needs to get as many big names on the show as possible and now they might have a way to bring three people onto the show at once.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Tread Carefully: Brock Lesnar Reportedly Faces Backstage Heat Over Royal Rumble Tirade
According to WrestleVotes, WWE is considering a triple threat match for the Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania, with Gunther defending against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre, though the match is NOT 100% confirmed so far. The three faced off multiple times during the Royal Rumble and McIntyre and Sheamus have been a regular tag team since the beginning of the year. The match is said to have supporters who want it near the top of the card.
I’m told while not decided 100%, there are plans to feature an Intercontinenta..

Welcome to KB’s Old School (and New School) Reviews. I’ve been reviewing wrestling shows for over ten years now and have reviewed over 5,000 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?
Elimination Chamber 2017
Date: February 12, 2017
Location: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, John Bradshaw Layfield, Tom Phillips, David Otunga
We’re two weeks removed from the Royal Rumble and that means it’s time for another pay per view. This time it’s Smackdown only with the big namesake match setting up the Wrestlemania World Title match for the blue brand. The winner seems pretty obvious but that’s never stopped WWE before. Let’s get to it.
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He’s not like everyone else. There is no one quite like Brock Lesnar in the history of professional wrestling. With his amateur skills, mixed martial arts training and pure strength, Lesnar is not someone who can be duplicated. WWE knows this and has presented him as one of the biggest stars in the company’s history. That does not mean Lesnar is immune to criticism though and now he is in a bit of hot water.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Blast From The Past: Cody Rhodes Hints At Bringing Back Winged Eagle WWE Title
Lesnar took part in the Men’s Royal Rumble match last weekend but was eliminated by Bobby Lashley in less than three minutes. Following his elimination, Lesnar through the ring steps onto the announcers’ table and attacked a referee. According to Fightful Select, there was some heat on Lesnar over the reaction, as some of it was not planned. However, heat is said to be a subjective term for Lesnar, who is not expected to be in trouble over the incident.
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He would have some sway. Titles are the most important part of most wrestling promotions and it can mean a lot for a wrestler to win them. Several wrestlers have been boosted up above the rest of the roster by becoming a champion and getting to hold a shiny title belt. A title has to have the right design and it can make a big difference when the design is changed. Now a WWE star is teasing bringing back a classic title.
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Earlier this week, Cody Rhodes won the Men’s Royal Rumble match, earning a title shot against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39. Rhodes appeared on this week’s edition of the Bump and spoke about his admiration for the classic “Winged Eagle” WWE Title belt. The design was used from 1988 until 1998 with Steve Austin being the last to hold it. When Rhodes win the Intercontinental Title in 2011, he brought back the classic title d..

That’s not a good look. The right attire is one of the most important parts of a wrestler’s presentation. Making a wrestler look good is a great way to give the fans a reason to care about them, which can be incredibly tricky. That can involve some very unique looking material, but in a recent case, it is not going well for a current star, as a certain part of his gear is getting him in legal trouble.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: That’s New: AEW Announces Series Of Non-Televised Live Events
According to Wrestlenomics, AEW and Luchasaurus are being sued by a company called Composite Effects LLC (CFX) for using and profiting from their design in Luchasaurus’ mask without permission. While Luchasaurus was allowed to use the mask in the ring, there was no permission to use it in merchandise. CFX provided emails from Luchasaurus talking about a possible modification of a mask the company had created before, which became his signature mask. When CFX attempted to come to a licensing agreement, no..

That’s a big step. The rise of streaming technology has been a complete game changer for wrestling fans, as they now have access to more content and options than ever before. Several promotions run events throughout the country but it is always special to get to see one of them in person. Now one of the biggest promotions is adding a completely different kind of show.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Big One: Former Champion Makes Surprise Return On AEW Dynamite
AEW has announced an upcoming series of non-televised live events called House Rules. The events will air on select weekends, with the first taking place on March 11 in Troy, Ohio. This will be the second ever AEW live event, following The House Always Wins, an event held in Jacksonville, Florida in April 2021 which has never been released to the public. There is no word on how frequently House Rules events will take place.
AEW has some amazing talent. Check out what you might see at a House Rules event:
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Welcome back. With so many talents on its roster, it can be difficult for AEW to find something for everyone to do. That can make for some complicated situations and occasionally a wrestler will be on the sidelines for one reason or another. An injury can make that even more of a problem, but now a missing star is back and he has vengeance on his mind.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: Title Change Takes Place On AEW Dynamite
The main event of this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite saw Samoa Joe defeat Darby Allin to regain the TNT Title. Following the match, Wardlow returned from a month long absence and attacked Joe, who managed to escape before Wardlow could powerbomb him. This was Wardlow’s first appearance since Joe defeated him in a TNT Title match on the December 28 edition of Dynamite. Joe also cut Wardlow’s hair after the match.
Wardlow is a different kind of beast. Check out what is back and coming for Joe:
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