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Good For Them! WWE Personality Announces His Wife Is Expecting First Child

November 10, 2022

That’s pretty awesome. There are all kinds of people in the wrestling world and all of them have lives going on outside of the ring that we rarely see. They have the same kind of lives that we do, including some things that can be rather positive to hear. Now another WWE personality has some more great news and is sharing his family’s announcement with the world. WWE broadcaster Pat McAfee and his wife Samantha have announced that they are expecting their first child in may. Samantha revealed that she has lost two pregnancies in the past and this one was conceived via IVF. Pat thanked everyone who has helped them through the rough times to get to this point, including friends and family. Pat is currently on hiatus from his job as SmackDown commentator and is expected back after college football season ends. After about 150 shots, a surgery, a transfer, countless blood tests, waiting on embryos, genetic testing, hoping for a big fat positive on a pee stick. So much support from family..

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WWE Reportedly No Longer Testing For Marijuana

April 21, 2022

That’s something specific. The WWE has come a long way when it comes to its drug testing policies. The company does not have the best history in regards to taking care of its wrestlers but the last several years have seen a much strong emphasis on the situation. However, one change has taken place recently as the company seems to be lightening up on a specific area. According to Fightful Select, WWE has not suspended or fined wrestlers for positive marijuana tests in years. WWE’s official drug policy on its website states that wrestlers will be fined $2,500 for a positive test, though WWE is apparently not enforcing this part of the policy. A WWE higher up said that he hasn’t heard as much as gossip about marijuana in years, let alone a fine being levied. There is nothing to suggest that any other parts of the policy have been relaxed. Opinion: This shouldn’t be a surprise and it is kind of hard to argue against the policy being lightened up. At the end of the day, there are states i..

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Samoa Joe Explains The Real Reason He Vacated The NXT Title And Left TV

March 2, 2022

That’s a valid reason. NXT has been shaken up like nothing else in wrestling over the last six months, with several wrestlers departing the promotion and the entire show being relaunched as NXT 2.0. This has included dropping almost everyone from the original version, including the then reigning NXT Champion. Now we know a bit more about that specific change. Samoa Joe won the NXT Title for a record tying third time on August 22, 2021 but vacated the title three days later, with the explanation being that he had suffered an unspecified injury. Samoa Joe appeared on Busted Open Radio where he revealed that he was removed from television due to testing positive for the Coronavirus. By the time he tested positive, Vince McMahon had decided to take NXT in a different direction, leaving Samoa Joe to work behind the scenes to coach younger talent. He was released from WWE in January 2022 without ever returning to television. Opinion: While this does explain a bit, it also makes WWE’s take ..

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AEW And Impact Wrestling Title Matches Postponed Due To Coronavirus

January 8, 2022

It’s going around these days. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way the world works and wrestling has been no exception. It seems that every single day sees another wrestler either testing positive for the virus or being put in quarantine over possibly coming in contact with someone who has. Now it has happened again and it has changed two upcoming title matches. Both Impact Wrestling and AEW have announced that title matches scheduled for this Saturday have been postponed due to Coronavirus issues. Impact Wrestling Knockouts Tag Team Champions the IInspiration have come in contact with someone who have tested positive and will not be able to defend their titles against the Influence at Hard To Kill. No replacement match has been announced. In addition, AEW has announced that TNT Champion Cody Rhodes will not be able to defend his title against Sammy Guevara at Battle of the Belts. Instead, Cody’s brother Dustin Rhodes will face Guevara for the Interim TNT Title. This is a big..

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Monday Night Raw Live Coverage And Results – January 3, 2021

January 4, 2022

Monday Night Raw Date: January 3, 2022 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Center, Greenville, South Carolina Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton It’s the show after Day One and since it’s WWE, Brock Lesnar has now somehow become WWE Champion. Lesnar has been added to the fatal four way after his scheduled match with Roman Reigns was canceled due to Reigns testing positive for the Coronavirus. That means it’s time for a new direction so let’s get to it. We open with a recap of Brock Lesnar winning the WWE Title on Saturday night. Opening sequence. We run down the card. The lights go out and a rather happy looking Paul Heyman is in the ring. As an advocate, Heyman would like to introduce us to his client: the new WWE Champion, BROCK LESNAR! Here is Lesnar, who throws some steps in the ring so he can stand up and send good wishes to Roman Reigns. Lesnar: “Now, South Carolina, acknowledge me!” He thanks Heyman for all of his efforts to make the title win possible on Satu..

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Top WWE Star To Miss Time With Neck Problems

January 2, 2022

It can happen to anyone. With so many wrestlers on the current WWE roster, there is bound to be an injury or two every so often. Some of these can be instantaneous while others can take time to build up. Neither is good to see, but the recovery is what matters most. Now another WWE star is injured and we do not exactly know how long he will be out. During this weekend’s WWE Day One event, Happy Corbin attacked Drew McIntyre, including wrapping a chair around McIntyre’s neck and crushing it. WWE has announced that McIntyre has suffered a cervical neck strain with contusions. There is no word on how long McIntyre will be out of action. According to PWInsider.com, the angle took place to write McIntyre off of television as he is suffering from legitimate neck issues. McIntyre is scheduled to undergo testing to find out what is wrong and how much time he will be missnig. INJURY UPDATE: @DMcIntyreWWE suffered a cervical neck strain with severe contusions. Upon further evaluation by medi..

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Huge Title Change Takes Place At WWE Day One

January 2, 2022

History has been made! We are officially in the new year and now we only have a few more stops to go on the Road To WrestleMania 38. The show is in about three months and there are all kinds of things that need to be done to get things ready. One of the biggest is setting up the title matches, and now one of the biggest changes might have been set in motion. This weekend’s WWE Day One event featured a fatal five way main event with Brock Lesnar winning the WWE Title by pinning champion Big E. The match also included Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley. Lesnar was added to the match the night of the show after Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Lesnar’s original opponent, was forced out of the match due to testing positive for the Coronavirus. Lesnar could be a force. Check out the title match, plus what else Lesnar can do: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This was a bit ..

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Several More Details On WWE’s New Coronavirus Policies

January 1, 2022

They have a plan for that. As has been the case for about two years now, the Coronavirus pandemic is one of the biggest stories in the world. The wrestling industry has taken a beating of its own, as promotions are trying to figure out the best way going forward. This is certainly the case in WWE as well, and now we know more about what the company is doing about the situation. Earlier this week, news broke that WWE was changing its Coronavirus policy by ending mandatory regular testing. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the new policy is said to be similar to the NFL’s. WWE is requiring that any wrestler who tests positive take an antigen test on the fifth day. Should they pass two such tests twenty four hours apart, they will be allowed to return to work. This falls under the new CDC guidelines, which recommends five days of quarantining after a positive test. In addition, WWE is requiring that anyone working backstage at an event wear a mask at all times, with fined ..

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WWE Dramatically Changes Coronavirus Testing Policy

December 27, 2021

That’s one way to fix things. The Coronavirus pandemic has hit the wrestling world all over again and things are already starting to look bad. This weekend’s WWE live events were overhauled due to several names being pulled from the shows. There is a good chance that will continue going forward, and now WWE has changed one of their policies to make things a lot easier on themselves. According to Fightful Select, WWE has informed the Performance Center talent that they are no longer required to be tested twice weekly for the Coronavirus. Main roster talent has also been informed that regular testing will not be required either. There is no word on if a vaccination made a difference in the company’s decision. The roster is said to not be happy with the decision, as their numbers are already depleted as it is. There are going to be more stars on WWE TV again. Check out some of WWE’s bigger stars in action over the years: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains v..

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Several Changes Made To WWE Live Events, Edge Makes Surprise Appearance

December 27, 2021

Shake it up a little. The Coronavirus pandemic is back in force and now it is coming after the wrestling industry again. While no major changes have taken place so far, it is clear that wrestling promotions and wrestlers themselves are being affected by what is going on. That could mean a lot of changes in the near future, and now we have already seen several of them. According to PWInsider.com, there were several changes made to this weekend’s WWE live events in New York City, New York and Tampa, Florida. All four of the headlining matches between the two shows were canceled, including: Tampa Roman Reigns/Usos vs. New Day/Drew McIntyre Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks New York Big E. vs. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks Instead, Edge was rushed to New York to face Owens in a steel cage match while McIntyre and Sheamus teamed up to face the Usos. None of the wrestlers missing have been announced as testing positive for the Coronavirus and it is not clear when they ..

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WWE Dealing With A Coronavirus Outbreak

December 22, 2021

That’s never good to hear. The Coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the world and there are only a few ways to deal with the whole thing. The wrestling industry has certainly been changed as well and things are only starting to get back to normal. That is no guarantee of the future though, and now it seems that the biggest promotion in the world is having another problem. According to PWInsider.com, WWE is dealing with a Coronavirus outbreak, with several of its wrestlers testing positive for the virus. There is no word n who has tested positive, but the positive tests were said to take place after last week’s live events. This week’s SmackDown was taped in advance and will not be affected, but the upcoming live events schedule and the December 27 Monday Night Raw may face problems. There is no word on how WWE will handle several of its wrestlers possibly being out of action. WWE can do well at full strength. Check out what they have been doing lately: [This post contains video, click..

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Here Is How WWE And AEW Handle Positive Coronavirus Tests

December 21, 2021

You need a plan. The Coronavirus has changed the way the world works and wrestling has certainly felt its impact as well. Things are finally getting back to normal for the most part, but there is always the chance that something could flare up all over again. There is always the chance that another breakout could take place, so good testing is a requirement. Now we know a bit more about how WWE and AEW are handling things. According to Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE and AEW both require ten days away for any wrestler who tests positive for the Coronavirus. In addition, both companies will require a negative Coronavirus test before they are allowed to return. This is the policy that both promotions have announced publicly, though they would not mention making any changed to their rules. Both companies are doing what they can. Check out how things have been going as of late: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains vide..

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Newly Signed WWE Star Missing Due To Coronavirus

October 9, 2021

That would explain it. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way the world works and the wrestling industry has been no exception. There have been all kinds of changes to wrestling since the pandemic began and some of them are still being felt today. While things are a lot better, there are still some problems which can arise, and that has been the case again with a promising star. Earlier this year, news emerged that Davey Boy Smith Jr. had re-signed with WWE. Smith wrestled a dark match and appeared in an interview on WWE’s YouTube page but has not been seen since. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Smith has been absent due to testing positive for the Coronavirus. He is now healthy though and was backstage at last week’s SmackDown in Baltimore. There is no word on when he will make his debut. Smith could be a player in WWE. Check out what he is bringing to the company: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This po..

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New Champion Crowned On NXT

September 22, 2021

History has been made! There are a lot of titles under the WWE banner and that makes some sense. With so many wrestlers and so many unique brands in WWE, you have to have a good deal of titles to spread between all of them. It can also make for a lot of title changes, as those titles are defended fairly regularly. We saw another title change take place this week. During this week’s edition of NXT, Roderick Strong defeated Kushida to become the new NXT Cruiserweight Champion. The win came after assistance from the Diamond Mine, who attacked Kushida so Strong could get the win. The match was originally scheduled for August, but was postponed due to Kushida testing positive for the Coronavirus. There is nothing to suggest that plans were changed as a result. Hail the new champ. Check out who is holding the title: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This was long overdue as the title..

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VIDEO: Two Surprise Returns Take Place On NXT

September 15, 2021

It’s nice to see some familiar faces. This week’s edition of NXT marked the launch of NXT 2.0, which saw the biggest change in the history of the show. All kinds of new names debuted on a new set with a new layout of the Capitol Wrestling Center. That alone should make for something new, but there were also some familiar faces showing up for the first time in a good while. There were two surprise returns this week on NXT. First, Austin Theory returned from his self imposed hiatus to take part in the wedding between Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell. Theory appeared at the wedding and was asked to present the rings, which Ikemen Jiro actually had. In addition, NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida returned after missing several weeks due to testing positive for the Coronavirus. Kushida agreed to defend his championship against Roderick Strong next week, in a match originally planned for last month. It certainly was an eventful night. Check out what happened with the returns, plus a mashup f..

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VIDEO: Current NXT Champion Reveals He Has Coronavirus

September 8, 2021

It’s becoming more and more common. The Coronavirus has shaken up the wrestling world on more than one occasion. That has been the case for well over a year now and while some things have gotten better, we are still a long way off from things being the way they were before the pandemic started. You still see wrestlers testing positive for the virus and that is the case again. In a new video posted to his Instagram, NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida revealed that he tested positive for the Coronavirus three weeks ago, with his family testing positive as well. While his family has been vaccinated, they have also experienced some symptoms, including low energy. The diagnosis caused Kushida to be pulled from his scheduled title defense against Roderick Strong. Kushida said that he would be back in the ring soon but did not give a specific date. It could be worse. Check out Kushida’s announcement plus what he can do in the ring when he is healthy: [This post contains video, click to pla..

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WWE Personality No Longer Testing Positive For Coronavirus

September 6, 2021

That’s a positive negative. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way everything works and that has been the case in the wrestling world as well. There are only so many things that can be done normally with the virus hanging over everyone’s head and now the cases are piling up again. Sometimes you get some good news though and that seems to be the case again this time. SmackDown broadcaster Pat McAfee has revealed that he is now testing negative for the Coronavirus. This comes over a week after a positive test took McAfee off of the August 27 and September 3 SmackDowns. It is not clear when McAfee will be back on the show. In his absence, Corey Graves has called SmackDown with Michael Cole, with Kevin Owens joining the two on August 27. Be a friend, tell a friend Uncle Covid’s punk ass is officially AHT of me pic.twitter.com/liiXBBoAKn — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 5, 2021 McAfee has been around WWE for a bit. Check out some of his time with the company: [This post c..

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He’s Done: CM Punk Officially Announces Retirement (Just Not How You Think)

September 1, 2021

Everyone does it eventually. Wrestlers are not like most people, but they are like most athletes. As amazing as they may seem most of the time, at some point they are not going to be able to get in the ring any longer. That means something has to change, and their career is going to end in one way or another. We saw that again with a wrestler, but not in the way you might think. According to MMA Fighting, AEW’s CM Punk has officially announced his retirement from the UFC and mixed martial arts. Punk has been removed from the USADA drug testing pool and will be moving back into his professional wrestling career. Punk fought twice in the UFC, losing via submission at UFC 203 in September 2016 and fighting to a no contest at UFC 225 in 2018. There had been nothing to suggest that Punk would be fighting again prior to his announcement. Punk did indeed try. Check out some of his MMA work, plus his pretty awesome return to wrestling: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post ..

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How Are WWE And AEW Testing For COVID-19?

September 16, 2020

The more you know. The COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of world culture for the past 6 months, and almost every industry has been affected by its devastation. However, professional wrestling has found a way to remain on the air, using testing to providing a safe working environment for all of their performers, staff, and production team. But how have they done it? According to a report from Wrestling Inc., both WWE and AEW are doing weekly COVID-19 tests to all performers, to ensure that it is safe for them to be in a wrestling ring each night. Furthermore, the fact that all performers have been tested has led to the relaxed nature of mask-wearing by the talent for both companies. Here is how each company is handling its testing procedures: WWE: All talents are instructed to show up to a parking garage the day before tapings. Talents stay in their cars and are given a nasal swab test. The talent then leave and are sent a text, or other message, later that night letting..

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WWE Department “In Shambles” After Several More Cuts

September 12, 2020

There they go again. Back in April, WWE released dozens of wrestlers from the company in an effort to cut down costs during the Coronavirus pandemic. The company let several wrestlers go as there was little reason to have them around given how there were no live events for them to wrestle on. There are more than just wrestlers working at a live event though and that’s where we are today. Live events may not be the biggest money makers for WWE, but they offer a big service aside from just financial. The shows are a testing ground for upcoming matches as the wrestlers can get in some practice before they move on to the big stage shows. They also allow for some wrestlers to get in the ring when they would not be doing so otherwise. That might not be the case for a long time, which was even more cemented this week. According to Wrestlinginc.com, WWE cut another 12-15 members of the Live Events staff, leaving the department in shambles. This would suggest that WWE is not likely to bring b..