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That might be something. We are less than three weeks away from WrestleMania 39 and that means the biggest stars in the company are going to be on display in some of the show’s top stories. It would make sense to have them around as often as possible, but now one of the most well known names in WWE today seems to be missing in action, both from television and from a live event.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Flashback: Bayley Seemingly Special Backstage Moment In Tweet To Trish Stratus
According to Wrestling Observer Radio, Bray Wyatt did not wrestle at this weekend’s WWE live event at Madison Square Garden. Wyatt was scheduled to take part in a match and in a battle royal, with Braun Strowman replacing him. It turns out that Wyatt was not at this week’s SmackDown either. There is no word on why Wyatt is out of action. Wyatt has been feuding with Bobby Lashley though no match has been announced yet.
Wyatt has been busy as of late. Check out his recent time on WWE TV:
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That’s a special moment. While wrestling is scripted and the results are known ahead of time, there are certain things about it that are more realistic than others. At the end of the day, these wrestlers are out there doing their jobs in front of millions of people. That can make for some tricky situations as they try to do their work while keeping their minds right. Sometimes that needs a boost, and that was the case in an infamous moment.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Not Yours: WWE Facing Possible Legal Action Over New Nickname
Back at WrestleMania 35 in 2019, Bayley and Sasha Banks lost the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. This reportedly led to a situation where the two threw a fit, including rolling around on the floor of the locker room while complaining about their creative direction. Bayley has tweeted a photo of herself and Trish Stratus, talking about how Stratus talked to “us” after the loss, revealing secrets of her personal life, the business and her strengths and weaknesses. Bayl..

That could be an issue. There are a variety of different aspects that come together to present a wrestler in the right way. This includes the wrestler’s look, character and in some ways, nicknames. Finding the right moniker can be quite the trick but if it done right, it can bring about a lot of good. WWE is trying out a new nickname for one of its stars, but there might be a snag.

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In recent weeks, WWE has begin referring to Liv Morgan as “the Queen Of Extreme” as Morgan has been using more hardcore and weapons based offenses. Corey Graves also used this nickname for Lita on Monday Night Raw. During a recent edition of her “Eyes Up Here” podcast, former ECW and WWE star Francine, who was known as the “Queen Of Extreme”, took issue with WWE using the name.
Francine claimed that she applied for the trademark for the name, though she is still waiting on it to come through. While Francine do..

That could slow things down. There are all kinds of reasons for a wrestler to not be able to get in the ring and some of them are more serious than others. You never know when you might see someone having to sit out a good deal of time before they can have a major match and that can make things a lot more complicated. Now it seems to be slowing down the debut of a top WWE prospect.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: Undertaker Reveals Surprising Name Considered To End The Streak
Back in 2021, WWE officially announced the signing of Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson. While Steveson has made some appearances and was even Drafted by Monday Night Raw, he has yet to actually wrestle a match in WWE. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Steveson is talking about returning to amateur wrestling and attempting to win another Olympic gold medal in 2024. There is no word on if he has made a decision how WWE would react to Steveson making such an attempt. The 2024 Olympic Games take plac..

What could have been. There are all kinds of records and accomplishments in WWE history but only a few stand out above the rest. These are the moments and triumphs that are remembered for years to come and it can mean a lot to see one of them either reached or ended. Perhaps the most famous one cane to an end about nine years ago, but it was almost much sooner.
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At WrestleMania 30 in 2014, the Undertaker’s 21-0 undefeated streak at WrestleMania came to an end. The Streak, which began in 1991, had seen Undertaker defeat several future Hall of Famers and win multiple World Titles at WrestleMania. However, in an interview with Ariel Helwani on BT Sport, Undertaker revealed that there had been other names considered to break the Streak. This included Vladimir Kozlov, as well as Edge, the latter of whom refused to do it because of his respect for what the Streak meant. Undertaker did not learn ..

We have some sad news to report today as WWE Hall of Famer, Arn Anderson’s son Barrett has passed away at the age of 37.
Anderson tweeted the following to share the news:
Last night my family suffered a loss that should never be felt by any parent.
Our older son Barrett passed away.
I am struggling to write this. Tell those you love that you love them.
Barrett was just 37.
Last night my family suffered a loss that should never he felt by any parent.
Our older son Barrett passed away.
I am struggling to write this. Tell those you love that you love them.
Barrett was just 37. pic.twitter.com/wFhPgxUQsR
— Arn Anderson (@TheArnShow) March 11, 2023
It is unknown at this time what caused Barrett’s unfortunate passing.
Barrett’s brother, Brock, who works for AEW along with his father, shared the following words:
“I never thought of what to say in something like this because it’s not something you just have on stand by waiting for the day to come… Last night I lost my brother ..

It’s an interesting choice. It had been previously reported that Rey Mysterio will be given the ultimate honor within WWE, and become a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, Class of 2023. But who will be the one to induct Mysterio?
According to a report from Dave Meltzer, former WCW superstar Konnan will do the honors of bringing Mysterio into the Hall of Fame.
From Wrestling News:
Konnan was the most obvious choice because they have been close for decades, dating back to Rey and Konnan’s early days in the wrestling business. This might be Konnan’s first appearance at a major WWE event. Konnan wrestled briefly as Max Moon on non-televised matches in 1992 but those matches never aired and he left the company before the character debuted on TV with Paul Diamond playing the role.
Konnan will be inducting Rey into the Hall of Fame. Rey asked for him and the company approved it. As noted last night, to me it was the only choice.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) March 11, 2023
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He’s on their radar. The introduction of AEW has changed the way the wrestling world works. Following decades of WWE dominating the industry, a new major promotion is now offering wrestlers another place to go. That can lead to some battles to land talent, and now we might be seeing that again with a very talented star who has recently appeared on AEW television.

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Earlier this month, AEW presented its annual Face of the Revolution ladder match, which included AAA star Komander. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE contacted Komander both before and after he took part in the match. While WWE did not offer him a contract, they wanted to bring him in for a meeting. There is no word on if the meeting took place or if AEW is interested in signing him. It is not clear if Komander will be returning to AEW TV in the future.
Komander is a different kind of star. Check out what has WWE interested..

He’s back. Any wrestler can go through all kinds of health issues during their time in the ring. These things can put them on the shelf for any length of time and there is often little that can be done about them. In addition to the in-ring issues, there are other health problems that can pop up every so often. That was the case again in a serious way for a wrestling legend, but now things are looking up.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Maybe? WWE Star Denies Reports Of Being On Hiatus From Company
In February, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry the King Lawler suffered a stroke at his home in Florida. Lawler was recovering in Florida and undergoing outpatient therapy but now, according to PWInsider.com, he has recovered enough to return to his other home in Memphis, Tennessee. There is no word on when Lawler, 73, is expected to make a full recovery from the stroke.
Lawler has had quite the career in WWE. Check out some of his time there:
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Yes or no? With so many wrestlers on the WWE roster, it is easy for a wrestler to get a bit lost in the shuffle. Someone can be off of television for a bit and almost be forgotten, which can make for some tricky situations. That can happen at almost anytime and it seems to be the case again with another star, but now they are disagreeing with reports about her status with the company.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Go Faster: WWE Money In The Bank Allegedly Almost Shut Down By Governor Of Connecticut
Alexa Bliss has not wrestled since the Royal Rumble on January 28. According to both PWInsider.com and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Bliss is on a hiatus from WWE, with PWInsider reporting that Bliss was not factored into the company’s plans after the Royal Rumble. Bliss has since responded to the reports, saying that she is not on hiatus and “they know where they can find me.” She also said that “you only see what parts of life I want you to see.” There is no word on when Bliss will return..

That would have been different. Three years ago, the Coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down and things have only recently returned to mostly normal. There were several changes made to almost everything around the world, including WWE. The company kept going during the pandemic, but it turns out that one show almost did not get to wrap up.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: LOOK: WWE Star Shows Off Remarkable Physical Transformation
The 2020 Money In The Bank event featured a unique version of the show’s namesake match, with both the men and women fighting at the same time at WWE’s corporate headquarters. The match concluded with a ring on the room and the briefcases hanging above. During a recent live signing with East Coast Autograph Auctions, former WWE star Nia Jax revealed that the Governor of Connecticut almost shut the match down, with police coming to the building. Despite that, WWE was able to finish filming and shoot the match as planned.
It was a unique match. Check out how..

That is some work. There are all kinds of things that go into making a wrestler feel like a star and one of the biggest is their physical appearance. It can be rather impressive to see how much someone can change their physique over the years and how much work they have to put into the process. Now a WWE star is showing just how impressive his change has been.

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Former WWE Universal Champion and current WWE star Braun Strowman has tweeted out a photo showing his physique from ten years ago compared to do. Strowman captions the photo by calling it a “decade of dedication” and using the hashtag “itsalifestyle” to explain the transformation. Strowman debuted in WWE in 2015 and is also a former Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion.
What a decade of dedication looks like!!!! #ItsALifestyle #MonsterOfAllMonsters pic.twitter.com/qMaBWGWNle
— The Monster of all Monsters (@Adamscherr99) March 9, 2023
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