Adam Pearce Drops a Major John Cena Bomb on WWE Raw
When WWE Raw’s General Manager Adam Pearce makes an announcement, people listen and his newest update about John Cena is stirring up a storm. Audience are buzzi...
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Nick Aldis Announces Major Pairing Encounter Ahead of WWE SmackDown
Word has come through that smackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has officially dropped a bombshell ahead of this Friday’s show. In a video announcement, Aldis r...
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Jimmy Hart Shares the Final Conversation with Hulk Hogan Before His Sudden Death
Jimmy Hart legendary WWE manager and longtime friend of Hulk Hogan recently opened up about the last time he reached out to the wrestling icon. According to Har...
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Double Problem: Former WWE Star Reveals How Sex And Pornography Addictions Damaged His Career
That’s a serious problem. There have been all kinds of wrestlers throughout WWE’s history and unfortunately several of them have left the company under less than ideal circumstances. Some of those instances are due to something taking place in a wrestler’s personal life, which is what seems to have happened to a former WWE star whose career fell apart as a result. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: OUCH: NXT Star Reveals Separated Shoulder, Out Of Action Former WWE star referee Brad Maddox appeared on Wrestling With Rip Rogers and revealed that his WWE career came to an end due to pornography and sex addictions. Maddox said that his addictions became mind consuming and his was not focusing on his work. He was released from the company in November 2015 after insulting the crowd during a dark match. During his time in WWE, he served as a wrestler, a referee and the Raw general Manager. Maddox had an interesting career. Check out some of his time in WWE: [This post contains video, click to play] ..
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LOOK: MVP Posts Photo With Interesting Collection Of Superstars In Major Tease
Sights set. There are all kinds of talented wrestlers on the WWE roster but it can be difficult for all of them to find something to do. With that many people, even the amount of television time that WWE has is often not enough. Sometimes those wrestlers have to be grouped together, and that is what a certain manager is teasing again, with quite the array of names. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Let’s Get Rowdy: Update On Ronda Rousey’s WrestleMania 39 Status MVP has posted a photo to his Instagram, showing him backstage with Omos, the Street Profits and NXT’s Carmelo Hayes. The caption says that MVP is “backstage in Boston to talk to some people…” but does not say what they were talking about. This comes amid rumors of Hayes being called up to the main roster and possibly joining the Hurt Business, but those plans were never confirmed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The 305 MVP (@the305mvp) There is some talent there. Check out these stars in action: [This post contains vid..
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Farewell: AEW Star Reportedly Leaving Company After Three Year Run
It’s been a fun ride. AEW has come a long way since its inception and a lot of that has been due to the roster it has put together. The company has been built on a mixture of veterans, up and comers and legends, all of whom have mixed into quite the lineup. Not everyone can stick around forever though, and now it seems that one of the names that has been around for a long time is taking her leave. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Pick A Side: More On WWE Hoping To Sign AEW Wrestlers, AEW Looking To Do The Same? According to Fightful Select, Vickie Guerrero will be finishing up with AEW when he contract expires in July. There is nothing to suggest that there is any bad blood between the two sides and the decision was said to be mutual. Guerrero has been with AEW since April 2019 and has mainly worked as a manager, including for Nyla Rose and Marina Shafir. She has also worked on digital projects for the company. Guerrero has done a lot for AEW. Check out some of her time there: [This post con..
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On The Mend: Wrestling Legend Reveals Very Positive Health News
That’s a big step. Wrestlers are part of a very physical sport that can cause all kinds of health problems over the course of their careers. At the same time, there are other factors that can make things even worse for them through a variety of ways. That can be on display for all of them but there are time when things do turn around a bit. We might be seeing that again with a wrestling legend. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: The Bloodline In Action After SmackDown This week’s AEW Rampage featured a surprise return from Lance Archer, with his manager Jake Roberts, as the two made their first appearance since November. While speaking with the New York Post, Roberts revealed that he had been on oxygen for the last year and a half due to lung issues. Now though, Roberts is now only receiving oxygen at night through his CPAP machine. He is also exercising five or six days a week and riding his exercise bike for 45 minutes a day. Roberts called being cleared by AEW a pat on the back. Rober..
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Ouch: AEW Personality Says He Might Have Suffered A Broken Jaw This Week
That’s one way to go. There are all kinds of injuries in wrestling, some of which can be a lot more serious than others. As a physical sport, you never know when you are going to see someone get hurt in the course of a match. At the same time, there are also injury angles that are used to progress a story. The latter seems to be true in this case, and someone has something to say about it. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On The Mend: Update On Injured AEW Star’s Recovery Status This week’s edition of Dark: Elevation saw Tony Nese and Ari Daivari face the Lucha Bros. During the match, the Lucha Bros superkicked Nese and Daivari’s manager Mark Sterling. Following the match, Sterling said that “they think my jaw might be broken”. Sterling also bragged about the ratings for the show being so high. There is nothing to indicate that this is anything more than a storyline. In regards to tonight’s @AEW main event… I’m ok. First, It was a heinous attack and they think my jaw might be broken. Secon..
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He’s Managing: Wrestling Legend Reportedly Negotiating Authors Of Pain’s Possible WWE Return
It’s a different job. Managers have been around wrestling for decades and they have long since served an important purpose. A manager often serves as a wrestler’s mouthpiece and gets the fans to care about him more than the wrestler can make happen on their own. Occasionally an on-screen manager has some off-screen responsibilities and now a former WWE manager might be helping some old clients. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Could be Worse: Update On Montez Ford’s Health After WWE Elimination Chamber Earlier this year, reports surfaced saying that WWE had an interest in bringing the Authors of Pain back to the company. According to Fightful Select, the team has a strong sense of loyalty to their former manager Paul Ellering, who would actually be negotiating any possible return. Ellering managed the team in NXT but they were split when the team debuted on Monday Night Raw. The team was quite the force. Check out some of their time in WWE: [This post contains video, click to play] [This p..
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Catch You Later: Former WWE Champion Gone For The Time Being
He’s out. There have been several World Champions throughout WWE’s history. Some of them have been more successful than others but almost all of them champions are memorable in one way or another. Just being a former title holder means a lot and occasionally WWE will bring one of them back to help someone else. The most recent edition of this experiment seems to be over. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: Seth Rollins Seems To Plant Seeds For Rumored WrestleMania Match Back in October, John Bradshaw Layfield returned to WWE as Baron Corbin’s manager. The two have been associated on television since, though Corbin has been on a losing streak in recent weeks. This week on Monday Night Raw, Layfield said that he was done with Corbin and was washing his hands of him. According to PWInsider.com, this was done as a way to write Layfield off of television as he is not scheduled to appear on WWE TV going forward. There is no word on what is planned for Corbin. Layfield has had quite the career. ..
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On The Go: Three WWE Stars Switch Brands
They’re on the move. WWE has enough wrestlers that they have been able to split their talent pool into three unique rosters. Monday Night Raw, NXT and SmackDown all have their own set of talent, but some of them will occasionally move from one show to another. That seems to be the case again as two wrestlers, along with their manager, have moved to a different roster. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Cha Ching: How WWE Made A Million Dollars In About Five Minutes Last week on Monday Night Raw, the Maximum Male Models appeared, with Maxxine Dupri seeming to take an interest in Otis, though nothing else took place. According to Fightful Select, the team (Dupri, Mace and Mansoor) have officially moved to Monday Night Raw. An angle is expected to take place to confirm the move as well as to continue the storyline with Otis. This has potential. Check out what is coming to Monday Night Raw: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains ..
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That’s Unique: WWE Star Reveals Lengthy Absence Due To A Ruptured Breast Implant
That’s a different one. There are all kinds of injuries in wrestling and some of them are not so common. You might see someone get hurt in a way that you have not heard before, or at least not heard of in a very long time. Either way, it can put someone on the shelf for a long time and that was the situation last year, when a star went on the shelf with something you probably do not hear very often. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: They’re Back: Full List Of Royal Rumble Returns (Injured Stars, Legends, Surprises) Zelina Vega missed about half of 2022 with an undisclosed injury. While speaking on the Anna Faris Is Unqualified podcast, Vega confirmed that she suffered a ruptured breast implant while taking a northern lights suplex against an unnamed opponent. Vega was absent from April 11, 2022 until October 7 when she returned as the manager of Legado del Fantasma and an occasional wrestler. Vega can be quite the star in WWE. Check out what she can do: [This post contains video, click to pla..
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A Long Run: WWE Name Departs Company After 25 Years
That’s a long, long time. We are in a time of change in WWE and there are all kinds of pieces moving at once. That can make it difficult to keep track of what is going on, but it is clear that this is not the same WWE that we have known for a long time. This includes names leaving, and now another not so familiar name is leaving the company after a quarter century. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Now, Now: Here Is What John Cena May Be Doing At WrestleMania 39 According to Fightful Select, Adam Hopkins, Vice President of Communications, has left WWE. Hopkins started with the company back in 1997 and has held a variety of jobs, including Manager of Media Relations, Director of Communications, Public Relations Coordinator and several others. There is no word on why Hopkins left. According to PWInsider, Hopkins’ departure has shocked those in the company, with the general response being described as “WTF”. One source said it would be like Howard Finkel leaving WWE. There have been some others t..
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Farewell: Wrestling Legend Says His Career Is “Probably Over”
He’s done. Retirement is a tricky concept in wrestling as a wrestler can always come back for one more match if given the chance. Rather than having to wrestler a full season of matches like a mainstream athlete would, a wrestler can jump in and out whenever they like. In this situation though, a wrestling legend is indicating that his career is entirely over once and for all. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: He’s New: WWE Reportedly Signs Former New Japan Star During an appearance on the Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling podcast, wrestling legend Tully Blanchard announced that his contract with AEW/Ring Of Honor was up and that his wrestling career was “probably over”. Blanchard, 69 years old, worked with AEW as a manager, appearing with various wrestlers such as FTR and Shawn Spears. He last appeared with the company in 2022 when his stable was purchased by Prince Nana. Blanchard had an amazing career. Check out some of his highlights: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post c..
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She’s In: WWE Star Makes Long Awaited In-Ring Debut On SmackDown
There’s a first time for everyone. WWE has a lot of talented wrestlers on its roster and that can make it difficult to find something for all of them to do. Some of them are left doing one specific thing over and over but a little versatility can go a long way. Being able to do multiple things makes you more valuable and that was on display this week as someone got to do something new. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Feel The Glow? Here’s The Latest On Naomi’s WWE Status This week on SmackDown, Scarlett made her televised in-ring debut, teaming with Karrion Kross to defeat Madcap Moss/Emma. This was Scarlett’s first televised match, though she has wrestled some live event matches for WWE. Scarlett has wrestled throughout her career but only began wrestling for WWE in recent weeks, having served as a manager throughout her two tenures with the company. Scarlett has some skills. Check out her debut and some of her other time in WWE: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post conta..
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WATCH: WWE Releases Never Before Seen Roman Reigns Match
Open the vault. WWE has been around for decades now and during their time, they have acquired several video libraries. As a result, WWE owns by far the biggest collection of wrestling footage in history with nothing coming close to it. This allows them to release almost anything they like whenever they choose, and now they are letting you see another match you have probably never seen before. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Farewell? Wrestling Legend: “I’m Getting Too Old For This S***” This week on The Bump, a never before released match between King Corbin and Roman Reigns was aired. The match took place following the February 28, 2022 SmackDown in Boston, Massachusetts. Corbin and his manager John Bradshaw Layfield did commentary from the Bump studios, along with hosts Matt Camp and Kayla Braxton. There is no word on if more unreleased matches will be shown on the Bump in the future. This is pretty cool stuff. Check out the match, plus some more from the two of them: [This post contains ..
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WATCH: Ric Flair Teases Big Celebrity Involvement At WrestleMania 39
Welcome home? We are on the way to the Road To WrestleMania 39 in early April and it might be one of the biggest of all time. The show is set to be near Hollywood, California, meaning WWE is likely going to try to crank up the celebrity involvement. Now a wrestling legend might have revealed WWE’s plans to bring in a sports celebrity to take part in the show. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A Tribute To Insult? Grayson Waller Takes Surprising Shot At Shawn Michaels After NXT Ric Flair appeared as a guest on the most recent edition of ESPN’s First Take to promote his new Peacock documentary. During his appearance, Flair told host Stephen A. Smith that WWE was considering bringing Smith in as a manager at WrestleMania 39. Smith seemed open to the idea, and mentioned being a fan of Bobby Heenan and Paul Heyman. It is not clear if Flair was serious or just joking about the idea. It might work. Check out the clip, plus Flair at the Showcase of the Immortals: [This post contains video, click to p..
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Generation Gap: Former WWE Star Compares Working With Triple H And Vince McMahon
Things have changed. There have been a lot of changes throughout the wrestling world this year and nothing has come close to Vince McMahon retiring from WWE. McMahon leaving the company is the kind of game changer that you do not see take place in wrestling and now there is a new regime in charge. A former WWE star has an interesting take on the two regimes. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Where It Hurts: Vince McMahon Allegedly Paid Manager Only $100 For WrestleMania Following McMahon’s retirement from WWE, Triple H became one of the powerful names in the company. Former WWE star CJ Perry, known as Lana during her time in the company, spoke with Wrestlinginc.com, spoke about the differences between the two. Perry said that Triple H had given women opportunities as a manager, while McMahon was “more traditional”. According to Perry, McMahon almost did not let her manage Miro (Rusev in WWE) because ‘a hot girl can’t be with a heel guy, or he’ll get cheered’. Perry and Miro worked together from..
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Where It Hurts: Vince McMahon Allegedly Paid Manager Only $100 For WrestleMania
That’s not a good way to go. Wrestling is a unique business to say the least, as there are certain things that are done in the industry that would make no sense elsewhere. This ranges from how the workers are presented to how they are always on the move, the latter of which can get expensive. That can turn into a bigger problem if you annoy your boss, and that is what someone did to the biggest boss in wrestling. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Yes Chance: Important Update On Vince McMahon Documentary During his YouTube show, former WWE personality Dutch Mantell revealed that James Dundee, formerly known as JC Ice during his time in WWE, was paid $100 for WrestleMania 13. Dundee had angered McMahon in some way and was paid $100 for getting involved in the Chicago Street Fight at WrestleMania 13. Mantell said this was far lower than the normal amount managers were paid for just walking to the ring at this point. In addition, Mantell said Dundee did not complain about the pay as McMahon was lo..
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LOOK: WWE Star Reveals New Look While Interrupting Big Match
It worked before. There are several different aspects that go into making a wrestler work out in the right way. In addition to everything that takes place on the microphone and in the ring, a wrestler’s appearance needs to make them stand out in some way. Occasionally a change needs to be made and now a longstanding WWE star has done just that with a bit of a flashback. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WRESTLING RUMORS: WWE Boss Triple H Sees Monday Night Raw Star As “Reclamation Project” This week on Monday Night Raw, Akira Tozawa appeared in his old tights and with blond hair, rather than the martial arts attire and black hair he had been sporting for years. Tozawa interrupted the Baron Corbin vs. Drew McIntyre match by distracting Corbin’s manager John Bradshaw Layfield, costing Corbin the match. This comes a week after Tozawa posted a photo of his old gear with a caption saying “thank you”, though it is not confirmed that he was talking about the upcoming change. Old look: IMG Credit: WW..