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Cody Rhodes Says Intergender Matches Offend Him
While appearing on The Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast, Cody Rhodes explained why intergender matches offend him. Here are the remarks he made about guy on girl action:
“Joey Ryan, the wrestling that Joey does is offensive to me. I have, however, wrestled him twice and loved the matches and loved the challenge. Intergender wrestling offends me; however, if someone was to offer, I don’t know if I’d say ‘no’ because that’s the challenge. We can’t be stuck in one mindset. Just the concept of a man touching a woman. I don’t know. I’m very conservative. I don’t know. I’m from the south, so like you can’t put your hands on women; however, a lot of women in those matches, want those fights.”
You can check out the full interview here.
Vince Russo’s The Brand Recap – GLOW Analysis, Hardys vs. Sheamus & Cesaro Just Won’t End, RAW Needs More Joe & Lesnar, More!
Russo opens today’s show speaking about Netflix’s GLOW. He says that he watched the first few episodes and he was absolutely hooked. He thinks the show is very well written and acted, and it’s no surprise to him that the show is seeing success. He always said that a well written wrestling drama/comedy would draw better than an actual wrestling show.
He informs that back in 2000, he was hired by FOX to write a wrestling show and he penned a show called ‘Rope Opera’. It was more of a drama but FOX wanted a comedy, therefore they passed on his show.
Russo says that his disagreements with many wrestling journalists are simply that, disagreements. He does not hate any of them, and when he picks apart their silly opinions it’s just entertainment for him. However, he does not like being labeled a racist or a homophobe which a couple of them have done, and that made things personal for him.
He says that he is neither a racist or a homophobe, and if anyone has been discriminated his whole life it’s been him. He’s an Italian from New York, and people just think he acts a certain way due to his upbringing. He says that people continue to make up silly things about him and everyone believes the nonsense.
Rumored Card for WWE Battleground
The following card is being rumored for the upcoming SmackDown-brand WWE Battleground event:
Punjabi Prison Match for the WWE Championship
Jinder Mahal (C) vs. Randy Orton
Tag Team match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships
The New Day (C) vs. The Usos
WWE the United States Championship
Kevin Owens (C) vs. AJ Styles
SmackDown Women’s Championship
Lana vs. Naomi
Rusev vs. John Cena
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin
Sami Zayn vs. Mike Kanellis
WWE Battleground takes place on July 23rd from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. As always, we will be providing live play-by-play coverage of the event.
WWE 205 Live Results – July 4 2017
Welcome to the fastest hour on television, 205 Live!
Tonight’s show takes place on the patriotic 4th of July and we’re less than a week away from Great Balls of Fire. The Cruiserweight Champion, Neville, puts his title on the line against the formidable Akira Tozawa on the GBF kick-off show. Last night on Raw Neville obliterated Mustafa Ali and sent a clear message to Tozawa: no-one is on the Neville level. WWE.Com is teasing that Neville will look to send another message on tonight’s show, perhaps against Tozawa himself.
The only other preview for tonight’s show pertains to Alicia Fox, Noam Dar, and Cedric Alexander. Yes, I know, the feud that will not die. WWE’s writers seem to have little to no interest in 205 Live, hence why feuds last for a very long time and revolve around some small issue that never gets resolved. Thankfully the in-ring action is usually pretty great and that makes it worth watching, that being said this feud needs to come to an end and Alexander can move on to something much more worth his time.
Get talking on the Ringside Talk app and the Ringside News app, both of which you can grab for free! Enjoy the show!
GFW Spoiler Notes: Former WWE Talent Appearing?, Hardy Boyz/Impact Update, More
The following are backstage notes from tonight’s GFW Impact tapings in Orlando, FL. courtesy of PWInsider:
There has been some pressure from America’s Top Team about Bobby Lashley concentrating full-time on MMA pursuit and pulling back on pro wrestling commitments.
The Hardy Boyz settlement has been a hot topic. While it was noted previously that they were close to an agreement with Anthem, that is not the case. It’s believed to be the complete opposite.
There are plans for the “Swole Brothers” to get in the ring tonight at the taping.
Naomichi Marufuji, Taiji Ishimora and Hijo del Fantasma are all scheduled for singles matches at tonight’s tapings.
Former WWE talent may be brought in.
Check back here later tonight for complete spoiler results.
GFW Impact Wrestling Spoilers – July 4th, 2017
GFW taped the following tonight in Orlando, FL for an upcoming episode of Impact Wrestling:
– In-ring segment with LAX: Konnan introduces Alberto El Patron as the newest member of LAX. Alberto asks Carlos what he is doing? They have been friends for a long time, but he said it was BS, he is not joining LAX. Konnan asks Alberto to join, not to forget what other places have done to him, he has to join them to have protection. Alberto says the company is doing great things, Carlos has just become a bitter man, Alberto doesn’t mind being a loner. Konnan says that they can start a Latin Revolution, Alberto says no, LAX attacks him. Lashley out, decimates LAX, save Alberto, and hands him the title before leaving.
– Naomichi Marufuji vs Moose for The Grand Championship. EC3 hit Marufuji with the belt during round 3, he tried to hit Moose after. No winner is announced.
– Trevor Lee vs. William Weeks. Trevor comes out with the stolen X Division Title. After the match, Sonjay Dutt attacks Trevor.
– Laurel Van Ness defeated Ava Storie. Grado and Joseph Park are out to talk to Laurel Van Ness. Grado has flowers and champagne. He introduces himself to Laurel, he says that she is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Grado asks Laurel if they can go out, eat some food, get some drinks, and watch some movies. Then suggests #netflixandchill. Before Laurel can answer Kongo Kong comes out and scares off Grado and Joseph Park.
– Lashley & Alberto defeat LAX, this was a non title match. Alberto says they make a damn good team to Lashley. LAX attacks Alberto, this time Lashley leaves Alberto to get beat down.
– Drago defeats Sammy Guevara.
– Sienna defeats Amber Nova in a non title match. After the match, Allie comes out and attacks Sienna with a kendo stick, Laurel comes out to Sienna’s aid, Rosemary Sienna. Gail Kim comes out. Gail removes Sienna and Laurel, Karen says next week it will be Rosemary vs Sienna for the title in a last KO standing match.
– Garza Jr, Laredo Kid, & Octagoncito vs Trevor Lee, Idris Abraham, and Demus 3:16.
– Sydal pins Low Ki to win the 3 way. Sydal says trust yourself and question authority, calls out Bruce Prichard. Bruce says he’s sick of tired of guys demanding spots, Sydal descended a title shot but so do other guys, out comes Lashley. Lashley says he is the only one who deserves a world title shot, Sydal says nobody wants to hear it from Lashley. Lashley says he’s telling Bruce to give him that title shot, he then spears Sydal and says that is only a start.
– These muscle dudes jumped out of the crowd and attacked Eli Drake and Chris Adonis.
– Eddie Edwards vs Moose vs EC3 vs Eli Drake. Eli Drake steals the pin on Eddie Edwards after Moose pulls EC3 out of the ring.
– LAX comes out attacking Dos Caras and El Hijo De Dos Caras, tells Alberto there are consequences. Konnan threatens to take off Dos Caras’s mask, Alberto out and says Carlos has taken this too far and to stop this nonsense. Konnan asks if he’s ready to join, Alberto says he will destroy them if he touches his dad, he will let them go if Alberto joins. LAX lets Alberto’s family go, Alberto says him and Carlos are no longer friends, Konnan says he needs a soldier. Alberto puts on the shirt… then attacks LAX. Alberto does not join LAX. Alberto lets everyone know they were a great crowd tonight expect Josh Matthews because he “f***ing sucks”. Alberto thanks everyone for making this one of the greatest days of his life, happy 4th of July!
Gail Kim Announces Retirement at Impact Tapings
At the most recent GFW Impact tapings, Gail Kim announced she will be retiring effective at the end of 2017.
As reported by F4WOnline, Kim came out Monday during the TV tapings at the Impact Zone to address the Impact Orlando crowd. During her promo, Kim told fans that while she would be returning to the ring once medically cleared, she would hang up her boots at the end of the year. Kim has not wrestled since October 2016 after suffering a back injury, forcing her to vacate the Knockouts Championship.
Gail Kim’s Accomplishments
During her career, Kim, 40, won the Knockouts Championship a record six times for a combined 710 days. Kim is also a former Knockouts Tag Team Champion with Madison Rayne. In 2015, Kim helped Team Hardy win the TNA World Cup. In 2016, Kim became the first Knockout inducted into the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame. She also won the WWE Women’s Championship in 2003.
WWE SmackDown Live Results – July 4 2017
Welcome to the 4th of July edition of SmackDown Live, in which an American hero returns to WWE: John Cena!
The 16-time WWE World Champion makes his grand return to WWE for the first time since WrestleMania, the big difference now is that Cena is a free agent. Which is essentially an excuse for him to work both Raw and SmackDown, which I would have been mad about a few years ago, but now Cena’s career is winding down I have no complaints with him working programs with as many people as possible! Who does Cena jump into a feud with in the near future? It seems inevitable that he will work with Jinder Mahal but he’s tied-up with Orton until after Battleground, so that leaves the window open for big match John to have a quick win to give him some momentum and an excuse to challenge for the title. So maybe the likes of Dolph Ziggler will step-up for a month. We should know by the end of tonight!
Elsewhere on tonight’s show, we will get a huge 4th of July Battle Royale to determine the number one contender to Kevin Owens’ US Championship. It’s unclear who will partake in the match but we do know AJ Styles is a participant and the most likely to win since he’s been gunning for a rematch with Owens after losing at WWE Backlash. I would also expect Sami Zayn, Luke Harper and Baron Corbin to take part in the multi-man match, with Owens watching from ringside. Heck, maybe even Cena will throw his hat in the ring!
Naomi and Lana seem set to lock horns again, probably at Battleground, as Lana made the legitimate claim that her shoulder wasn’t on the mat. So I would expect Lana to come out tonight and make that claim to the entire WWE Universe, as well as her request for a third shot at the title. Meanwhile The New Day and The Uso’s will partake in a rap battle tonight, with famous rapper Wale set to host the contest. The Uso’s have been fantastic since turning heel and winning the titles, particularly in all of their Talking Smack promo’s, so tonight’s segment should be entertaining if nothing else!
All that and more to come on tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live! Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on our awesome Ringside Talk app, as well as the Ringside News app, where you can find all this wrasslin’ goodness on the go! Enjoy the show!
