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Another One: Update On Gable Steveson, Possible Major Delay To WWE Career

March 13, 2023

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..

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The Battle Continues: WWE Interested In Star Who Appeared On AEW Dynamite

March 12, 2023

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. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Kingly: Great News On Jerry Lawler’s Health Following Stroke 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..

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Maybe? WWE Star Denies Reports Of Being On Hiatus From Company

March 12, 2023

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..

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Ouch: Update On Injured WWE Star, How Long He Will Be Out Of Action

March 11, 2023

That’s a long time. There are all kinds of injuries in the wrestling world and some of them can be quite serious. When you see someone get hurt, one of the most important questions is how long they will be out of action. This can range anywhere from days to several months and all points in between. Now we have an idea of how much longer someone is going to be out of action. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Not Yet: WrestleMania Title Match Delayed After Controversial Finish To #1 Contenders Match Last week on SmackDown, Kofi Kingston was injured, resulting in him being removed from a fatal five way #1 contenders match for the Intercontinental Title. Kingston revealed that he suffered some sort of foot injury, which according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, took place when Drew McIntyre dove onto him during a brawl. The injury was described as a “freak accident”. Kingston is expected to be out of action for five weeks, meaning he will miss WrestleMania 39. Kingston is awesome when he is ..

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You Can See Him: Update On John Cena’s WWE Status On The Road To WrestleMania

March 10, 2023

He’ll be there. We are about three weeks away from WrestleMania 39 and the bigger matches have been set up. This includes several title matches, including one involving John Cena challenging Austin Theory for the United States Title. That is going to be a unique kind of match as Cena does not regularly appear for WWE, but now we know a bit more about his WrestleMania schedule. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Go Again: Some WWE Stars Expected To Wrestle More Than Once At WrestleMania 39 According to PWInsider.com and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Cena will be around for the build towards his title match. Cena’s movie schedule is allowing him to appear on Monday Night Raw, as he has finished filming “Ricky Stanicky” and is now working on “Grand Death Lotto”, which he can film while also appearing on WWE TV. WrestleMania 39 is set for April 1 and 2. Cena should be a big deal at WrestleMania. Check out what he has done at the show before: [This post contains video, click to play] [This p..

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Go Again: Some WWE Stars Expected To Wrestle More Than Once At WrestleMania 39

March 10, 2023

Double shot. We are just over three weeks away from WrestleMania 39 and that means it is time to start getting ready for the most important card of the year. WWE has started putting together a bunch of the matches on the show with several already having been announced. There are still a lot to go though, and now we might be seeing some wrestlers in multiple matches. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: They’re In: How Two NXT Stars Confirmed Their Romantic Relationship According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the current plan for WrestleMania 39 calls for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler to challenge for the Women’s Tag Team Titles. However, the current champions, Lita and Becky Lynch, are already set for a six woman tag where they will team with Trish Stratus against Damage CTRL. However, the expectation is that the champions will work twice. Rousey is currently dealing with an injury, but the plan for this week called for her to still work the show. There are some talented stars involved ..

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Casting Conflicts: Multiple Wrestlers Upset With Not Appearing On ROH TV Despite Being Present

March 4, 2023

Can you blame them? There are all kinds of wrestling promotions around the world today and some of them have quite the audience. This is often the result of a television, or at least streaming, presence, with fans being able to see the show around the country or even the world. Appearing on such a show can mean a lot for a wrestler’s career, which is why some issues have arisen. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rough Landing: AEW Star Out Of Action Due To Injuries Suffered In Nasty Wrestling Crash This week, Ring Of Honor TV returned after a year plus hiatus, with the first episode under Tony Khan’s ownership. The show featured ten matches with another ten having been taped for the second episode. However, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, several more wrestlers were brought in for the tapings and not used. Many of these wrestlers canceled independent bookings and while they were paid better for being at the Ring Of Honor show, they were upset about not being used. One such wres..

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She’s Rowdy: Ronda Rousey Injured In Pre-SmackDown Brawl, Possible WrestleMania Implications

March 4, 2023

Ouch? With less than a month to go before WrestleMania 39, almost anything that happens on a WWE show is going to have some kind of ramifications on the upcoming big nights. Most of the stories have already been started but there is plenty of time for more things to happen on the way there. Another of those things might have happened this week and that could tie into a bigger story. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: What’s Next? Goldberg’s WWE Contract Is A Bit Strange At The Moment This week on SmackDown, a video showed Ronda Rousey being attacked earlier in the day by Tegan Nox and Natalya. As a result, Rousey’s arm was in a sling as she accompanied partner Shayna Baszler for her match against Nox later in the night. There is nothing to indicate that this is anything more than a storyline. This comes as the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has said there will be many more “twists and turns” before the Women’s Tag Team Title match at WrestleMania. While the match has yet to be announced, Baszler ..

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Rough Landing: AEW Star Out Of Action Due To Injuries Suffered In Nasty Wrestling Crash

March 4, 2023

It’s a dangerous sport. There are all kinds of ways a wrestler can get hurt inside the ring but it can be just as dangerous outside. No matter how much training a wrestler might have had or how much experience they have under their belt, there is the chance that something could go wrong. It can be made even worse with a dangerous spot, and now again it has caused a wrestler to be hurt. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Needs A New Spot: AEW Star Dropped From Current Storyline On the January 13 edition of AEW Rampage, Anna Jay took part in a street fight, teaming with Tay Melo against Ruby Soho and Willow Nightingale. During the match, Jay was powerbombed off the stage and through a table, only to miss the table and land on the floor instead. Jay revealed on her Twitter that she has suffered dislocated ribs as a result of the landing. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, she has not wrestled since as a result of the injury and there is no word on when she will wrestle again. No bruis..

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What’s Next? Goldberg’s WWE Contract Is A Bit Strange At The Moment

March 4, 2023

No more? There are certain wrestlers in WWE history who have become legends in their own time. Those are the people who will often only make occasional appearances and then go away for an extended period of time. It can mean a lot when one of them comes back, but in the case of one such legend, we might not be seeing him do his most well known thing again. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: They Have A Plan: Update On 2023 WWE Hall Of Fame Inductions Goldberg has not wrestled for WWE since Elimination Chamber in February 2022. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, he does not have any more matches on his WWE contract, but he is still under contract to the company. Therefore, despite there being no plans for him to wrestle at the moment, he is still with WWE and unable to sign or appear anywhere else. There is no word on when his current deal expires. Goldberg is a force. Check out what he has done in his recent WWE matches: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post conta..

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He’s Out There: Former World Champion Officially A Free Agent, Possibly Heading To WWE

March 4, 2023

He’s available. There are some incredibly talented wrestlers throughout the world who do not get to appear on the big stage that often. While they might appear on some very big shows, they do not make regular appearances in either WWE or AEW. Those are the stages where wrestlers will have the biggest audiences, and now a top international star is able to go anywhere he chooses. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WRESTLING RUMORS: Possible Sign That Naomi Is Done With WWE Earlier this year, former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jay White lost a Loser Leaves Japan match, signaling that he was done with New Japan Pro Wrestling. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, White is now officially a free agent, as his deal with New Japan expired on February 28. While it is not confirmed, it is expected that he will be signing with WWE. White has previously made appearances in AEW. White is an incredible talent. Check out what he can do: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post con..

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They’re Out? WWE Expected To Split Up NXT Tag Team

March 3, 2023

Done soon? WWE has a strange history with tag team wrestling, as several teams have been put together over the years, seemingly with the intended result of splitting them up. It can make for some emotional moments when a team is split up, some of which are more interesting than others. Now we might be on the way to another breakup between a team with a bit of history. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WRESTLING RUMORS: Interesting Reason For Ronda Rousey WrestleMania Plans Changing Tatum Paxley and Ivy Nile have been teaming together for several months now. The team has recently been having issues with Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, who have been suggesting that Paxley and Nile are not really friends. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the plan is for Paxley and Nile to split up in the coming weeks. There is no word on how the split is set to happen. [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinio..

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Needs A New Spot: AEW Star Dropped From Current Storyline

March 3, 2023

She’ll need something new. With so many wrestlers on the AEW roster and so little television time, it can be difficult to find something for everyone to do. One of the most common solutions is to put wrestlers together into groups so they can be on screen at the same time. Occasionally changes still need to be made though and that seems to be the case again. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: There He Is: Explanation Behind Eddie Kingston Quitting AEW Revealed The top storyline in the AEW women’s division is a feud between the AEW originals and the division’s newcomers. The originals, comprised of Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter, have been fighting against Saraya and Toni Storm, but their usual friend Rebel has been missing. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rebel is no longer being used in the story. Since Baker and Hayter are being presented as babyfaces, there is no need for them to have a third woman. There is no word on what Rebel will be doing next. Rebel fits in well with the ..

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All For One? More Details On WWE’s Interest In Signing Kenny Omega

February 25, 2023

It’s a little complicated. The rise of AEW has changed a lot of things in the wrestling world, as there is now another large scale wrestling promotion where stars can go. That is the kind of thing that has been lacking in wrestling for a very long time now but things can go in the opposite way too. Wrestlers are going to leave AEW at some point and now we have some more details about that possibly taking place. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WRESTLING RUMORS: WWE Discusses Introducing New Star For Major NXT Angle The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has more details on WWE’s interest in signing Kenny Omega. While Omega signed a four year deal with AEW on February 1, 2019, there is a chance his deal was extended due to missing nine months with various injuries. If AEW adds on the full amount of time that Omega missed, he would not be able to begin negotiations with WWE, or any other promotion, until November. Omega and the Young Bucks are all represented by Barry Bloom and the feeling is they w..

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The Big Spot: WWE Internally Discusses WrestleMania 39 Night One Main Event

February 24, 2023

It’s on top. With WrestleMania 39 on the horizon, there are some questions about the show that still need to be answered. This includes not only what is on the card, but what is going to be the most important match. While the second night’s main event if set with Cody Rhodes challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, there is another main event spot that needs to be filled. Now we know a bit more about what WWE is thinking. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Put It On The Card: Another Long Awaited Grudge Match Likely For WrestleMania 39 According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there is some internal discussion about what should headline Night One of WrestleMania 39. Internally, WWE has not made a decision but Charlotte defending the SmackDown Women’s Title against Rhea Ripley has been pushed to take the main event slot. The push has come due to sponsors and “political reasons” after men’s matches headlined both nights of WrestleMania 38. WWE has yet to make an offic..

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Put It On The Card: Another Long Awaited Grudge Match Likely For WrestleMania 39

February 24, 2023

Is that a surprise? We are just over five weeks away from WrestleMania 39 and the card has started to come together. There are several matches already announced for the show but there are others that have yet to be confirmed. At the same time, you can probably guess some of what is coming on the card if you pay attention, and now we might know another match coming up. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On The Road: 53 Year Old Wrestling Legend Details Efforts To Return To The Ring According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio will be taking place at WrestleMania 39. This will be the first time the two have ever faced off in a singles match. Dominik turned on his father last year and joined the Judgment Day. Since then, Dominik has invaded Rey’s home on multiple holidays, as well as interrupting Rey’s Valentine’s Day with his wife Angie. There is no word on which night of WrestleMania the match will take place. There is a history here. Check out how these two ..

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Join The Team: WWE Discusses Carmelo Hayes Coming To Main Roster For Specific Role

February 18, 2023

That would be a change. NXT stars are in a strange place as they are trying to get over in front of their own television audience but also trying to get over with the WWE. Their ultimate goal is to get to the main roster, which can come in a variety of ways. Occasionally it involves joining an established group and now an NXT star may be in the running to do just that. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A Big One: WWE Reportedly Believes They Can Sign Kenny Omega According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is considering calling up Carmelo Hayes from NXT and having him join a reformed Hurt Business. There is no word on when this would take place, though the Hurt Business is currently not around. Hayes is a former two time North American Champion and has been rumored for a call up over the last few months. This is noted as still being seen as speculation rather than something definitive. Hayes is a star. Check out what might be coming to the main roster: [This post contains video, click..

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A Big One: WWE Reportedly Believes They Can Sign Kenny Omega

February 18, 2023

Yeah he’s big. AEW has accomplished a lot of things over its short history, but the biggest might be bringing so many new names to a much higher level. Fans have been exposed to various wrestlers who might never have gotten a chance otherwise and that has shaken up the wrestling world a bit. WWE has seen them as well, and now it seems that they have their eye on a top AEW name. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: They’re Next? WWE Reportedly Plans Callup For One Of These NXT Stars Jay White seems to be on his way out of New Japan Pro Wrestling, having lost a Loser Leaves Japan match and being set for a match where he cannot wrestle for the promotion again should he loser. However, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is reportedly interested in bringing in an even bigger name. According to Wrestlingnews.co, that name would be former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, whose AEW contract is reportedly set to expire soon. However, according to Fightful Select, there is the chance that A..

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Slight Shift: WWE Reportedly Changed Plans For Trish Stratus’ Return, Still Set For Comeback

February 17, 2023

Yeah she’ll do. With WrestleMania 39 just over a month away, WWE is starting to put together some of its plans for the biggest show of the year. That can include a variety of changes, including bringing in some names from the past for special appearances. It seems that WWE had to scrap such a plan for one reason or another, but now we know more of what they had in mind. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: She Has A Goal: Bayley Vents About Her WrestleMania History, Makes Promise For This Year According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE Hall Of Famer Trish Stratus was scheduled to appear on the February 13 Monday Night Raw but the plan was canceled. While not confirmed, the change was rumored to be due to Dakota Kai’s injury. Stratus is still expected to return, though the planned match for WrestleMania 39 still calls for Damage Ctrl to defend the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. There is no word on how Stratus might be used. Stratus has done a lot at Wrest..

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In Stone: Update On WWE’s Plans For WrestleMania 39

February 14, 2023

They’re running out of time. With about a month and a half to go before WrestleMania 39, WWE has already started setting up the card for the show. There are a few matches already set but there are still some things that need to be established. This is also the first WrestleMania under the new regime and now it seems that the change is going to result in a different kind of show. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: Brock Lesnar Messes With A Kid On Monday Night Raw According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE has not made any changes to the WrestleMania card in the last month and no major changes are expected to be made. This includes Sami Zayn not being inserted into the World Title match. This is different from previous editions of the show, which saw all kinds of changes to the show all the way up until the last minute. There have been some great WrestleMania moments over the years. Check out some of the better ones: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contain..