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Ariya Daivari Calls Out Wrestling Critic

<p>205 Live Superstar <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/ariya-daivari" title="Ariya Daivari">Ariya Daivari</a></strong> posted the following on remarks on Twitter in response to a “certain wrestling critic” who had some unflattering <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/words/" title="words">words</a></strong> about 205 Live:</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Love my job. <a href="https://t.co/AWwMlCocOG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/AWwMlCocOG</a></p> <p>— Ariya Daivari (@AriyaDaivariWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/AriyaDaivariWWE/status/870400978830319617" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">June 1, 2017</a></p> </blockquote>

Chris Jericho Explains Why He Would Never Be A Part-time Wrestler

<p><em><strong>Uproxx </strong></em>recently interviewed the Ayatollah of Rock n’ Rolla, <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/chris-jericho" title="Chris Jericho">Chris Jericho</a></strong> himself. Jericho talked about a number of things, including how he balances his music career with his wrestling schedule.</p><p>When the interviewer, Brandan Stroud, asked Y2J if he would ever wrestle as a part-timer in the WWE, the self-proclaimed “G.O.A.T” had a great response and I quote: (quote credits to <em><strong>iwnerd.com</strong></em>)</p><p><em>“No, I won’t do it because that’s not the way it should be. When you’re there, you should go on the road. That’s how you help guys to learn. That’s how I got better. This whole year I got way better because of working with the younger guys, who then were learning from me as well. They need that. And it was a great year with just an awesome locker room, great people, lots of fun. I had as much fun out of the ring as I did in the ring. And in 2015, all I did was live events. I didn’t do TV at all. It’s like the anti-type <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/brock-lesnar" title="Brock Lesnar">Brock Lesnar</a></strong>. I wouldn’t have a problem <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/doing/" title="doing">doing</a></strong> that either. Maybe I’ll never go back on TV again. Maybe I’ll just do live events”</em></p><p>This response alone proves why Jericho is so widely respected by the wrestlers, bookers and fans alike. A legitimate legend indeed.</p>

Former WWE Diva Cameron Hopeful to Return to the Company

<p>Former WWE Diva, Cameron has expressed her wish to return to the promotion in the future and also called it “definite”. Cameron was the former tag partner of current SmackDown Women’s Champion, <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/naomi" title="Naomi">Naomi</a></strong>. However, her last run didn’t work out and she was released by the company last year.</p><p>Regardless Cameron told <strong><em>Extra, </em></strong>that she is still on good <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/terms/" title="terms">terms</a></strong> with the WWE and would not chalk out a future return. Here’s what she said in the interview: (quotes by <em><strong>stillrealtous.com)<br /></strong><br /></em> <em>“As far as I am concerned WWE and I parted on good terms. I have no ill will towards anybody there. I am grateful for my time as a WWE talent. I appreciate all of the love and the hate I have received over the years from the WWE Universe. No matter what was said about me I appreciate their candour and their passion for the business. I would definitely love to come back in the future to show the WWE Universe my full potential. I like to say this isn’t goodbye but more like see you later. There will forever be a chip on my shoulder. Maybe one day I will be able to prove myself to the WWE</em> Universe.”</p><p>Would you like to see Cameron back in action in a WWE ring once again?</p>

Naomi & The Usos Filming Total Divas Spin-Off Reality Show?

<p>The Usos and <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/naomi" title="Naomi">Naomi</a></strong> were off last weekend’s WWE Live Events because of they were reportedly filming a new project.</p><p><a href="http://squaredcirclesirens.com/naomi-filming-upcoming-reality-tv-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squared Circle Sirens</a> reports that the cameras were following them around as they vactioned in Hawaii over the last week. It’s being speculated that they could be filming for an upcoming reality show that could be a spin-off of Total Divas, similar to the one of Total Bellas.</p><p>We will keep you updated…</p>

The Taz Show Recap – Smackdown Analysis, In-Ring Psychology, Nia Jax Lashes Out, More!

The Taz Show Recap – Smackdown Analysis, In-Ring Psychology, Nia Jax Lashes Out, More!

<h1>Block 1:</h1><p>Taz says that he enjoyed the different open to Smackdown Live last night. All five women who are competing in the Money in the Bank Ladder match next month cut promos in an old school ‘cold open’. He believes that from time to time, it’s a good idea for WWE to open their shows in different ways like this in order to keep fans guessing.</p><p>The only thing Taz didn’t like about these promos is that they all felt very scripted to him. He understands that each of these promos were very <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/short/" title="short">short</a></strong>, and it would have been tough for these women to ad lib promos that short.</p><p></p><p>He also says that by opening the show like this, WWE made their Smackdown Live Women’s Championship feel very important. Later in the show these five women went all out in a <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/crazy/" title="crazy">crazy</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/brawl/" title="brawl">brawl</a></strong> before Shane McMahon came to the ring and announced the first ever Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. Taz thinks this is a great idea, and he’s looking forward to watching this match.</p>

The Green Arrow Teases Possible WWE Return

<p>The <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/arrow/" title="Arrow">Arrow</a></strong>’s Stephen Amell appeared at a recent Heroes and Villains Fan Fest in London and was asked about his future in wrestling. Amell revealed that he would like to get back into the ring one more time.</p><p><em>“I would love to do something with wrestling again. I don’t know what that’s <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/going/" title="going">going</a></strong> to be. I think being with WWE would be really cool. I think that Cody who I worked with is <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/doing/" title="doing">doing</a></strong> such great stuff with Ring of Honor and New Japan. That would be cool. Um, but I need to get back to the ring one more time.”</em></p><p>He also revealed that his first appearance was quite a nerve-wracking affair.</p><p><em>“Because the first time I was so, the second I stepped outside of the curtain, all of the moisture was zapped from my entire mouth. I was so nervous, so nervous that I literally forgot to get in the ring.”</em></p>

Possible Meaning Behind Kurt Angle’s Text Message

<p>As seen on Monday’s episode of RAW, Corey Graves stopped mid-commentary after receiving a text message of some sort and immediately approached Kurt <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/angle/" title="Angle">Angle</a></strong> regarding it. Kurt revealed that the contents of the message might “ruin him,” which has WWE fans speculating the meaning behind the big angle.</p><p>Bryan Alvarez speculated on Wrestling Observer Live that this angle could potentially lead to the return of <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/stephanie-mcmahon" title="Stephanie McMahon">Stephanie McMahon</a></strong> to weekly WWE television. While not confirmed, her return could happen as <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/early/" title="early">early</a></strong> as next week, but the “text message” angle is expected to be a big deal for Angle’s character.</p>

Brie Bella on Possible WWE Comeback

<p><strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/brie-bella" title="Brie Bella">Brie Bella</a></strong> posted a <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/video/" title="video">video</a></strong> on our YouTube channel talking about her plans to make a WWE comeback. She mentions that her C-section delivery has pushed her timetable back a bit, but that we should see her “Soon, maybe not ‘very’ soon, but definitely soon.”</p>

Lana’s New In-Ring Gear Revealed

Lana’s New In-Ring Gear Revealed

<p>WWE released the following photos of their website that reveal <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/wrestler/lana" title="Lana">Lana</a></strong>’s in-ring gear for when she returns to WWE television on the SmackDown Live brand:</p><p></p><p></p><p>Several websites posted photos last month that displayed Lana wearing a dress and claimed that it would be her ring gear when she returns to WWE television. We knew at the time that she would not be wrestling in that because… well, who wrestles in a dress?</p>

Gunner Teases Signing with WWE

<p>Former Impact wrestler mentioned on Twitter that he almost “hung it up” but teased that it’s now “time to TakeOver.” This has led to online speculation that he may have signed with WWE.</p><p>It’s worth noting that at last word, Gunner was on WWE’s radar. The belief was that if he passed a WWE physical, the company would probably sign him to deal. We will keep you updated on his status.</p>

Bischoff on Wrestling Recap – Ed Nordholm Playing ‘Small Ball’, Opinion on Mahal’s Victory, Music Rights in WCW, More!

Bischoff on Wrestling Recap – Ed Nordholm Playing ‘Small Ball’, Opinion on Mahal’s Victory, Music Rights in WCW, More!

<p>Bischoff is joined on today’s show by his co-host Nick Hausman.</p><p>Bischoff opens today’s show by discussing Ed Nordholm’s decision to divulge personal messages between himself and Matt Hardy to the wrestling media. This is a <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/whole/" title="whole">whole</a></strong> new <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/level/" title="level">level</a></strong> of small ball in Bischoff’s opinion, and it stinks of desperation. It’s a very amateur move, and by sending out this information Bischoff suggests that Nordholm is basically wearing a sign around his neck that says ‘mark’.</p><p></p><p>Bischoff believes that the harder IMPACT pushes back against The Hardys in this battle over the ‘Broken Universe, in the <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/court/" title="court">court</a></strong> of public opinion they will be found guilty. They’re bringing a lot of bad publicity to their brand by fighting this war, and they’d be much better served to just let it go.</p><p>He believes that this whole thing is probably one big running joke within WWE at the moment, because it’s incredibly stupid. The fact that Ed Nordholm and IMPACT tried to ‘sell’ WWE a gimmick is hilarious in Bischoff’s opinion, and there’s no way anyone at WWE’s head offices are taking this serious at all.</p>

Jinder Mahal Finally Gets WWE Merchandise

<p>WWE is now selling merchandise for new WWE Champion Jinder <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/mahal/" title="Mahal">Mahal</a></strong>. WWE has started selling a new t-shirt for Mahal which you can <strong><a href="http://www.ringsidenews.com/tag/check/" title="check">check</a></strong> out at the link below:</p><blockquote class="embedly-card"> <h4><a href="http://shop.wwe.com/jinder-mahal-modern-day-maharaja-authentic-t-shirt/TC9001.html?dwvar_TC9001_color=Black#start=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jinder Mahal “Modern Day Maharaja” Authentic T-Shirt</a></h4> <p>WWE Authentic Apparel – The Official Shirt of the WWE Superstars Classic Fit 100% cotton Screen printed in the USA</p> </blockquote>