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March 18, 2017
How Much Money Triple H, The McMahon Family, & Kevin Dunn Earned in 2016
Triple H is well-rewarded for his duties in WWE according to the company's recent proxy filing with the SEC. WWE released their Proxy statement this month, which revealed the base pays for several WWE executives. Triple H earned $3.993 million in 2016, up from his $3.112 million in earnings the…
JBL Comments On Inducting Teddy Long Into WWE HOF, Daniel Bryan's Security Guards
- Two of the men who played security guards for Daniel Bryan during this past Tuesday's episode of SmackDown Live were local independent wrestlers N8 Mattson and Noah Lott. Mattson is scheduled to work the upcoming PWAS indy show in Melvindale, Michigan on March 24th, while Lott is booked for…
Johnny Mundo Talks About Lucha Underground Being Available On Netflix
Johnny Mundo recently spoke with the folks at TV Insider to promote the addition of seasons one and two to Netflix. Below are some of the highlights from the interview. On Lucha Underground finally becoming available on Netflix: “It’s finally happening. Netflix never had anything like this because I always…
Who Will Induct Teddy Long into HoF? Who Will Sing 'America the Beautiful'?
-- WWE announced that JBL and Ron Simmons will be inducting Teddy Long into the 2017 class of the Hall of Fame. -- WWE also announced that Tinashe will be singing "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando, FL on April 2.
Update on 'Broken' Trademark Battle, What Impact Wants & Hardys/WWE
As noted before, Anthem - the company that owns Impact Wrestling - is asking the Hardys for a negotiated percentage of revenues that they would generate from the "Broken" gimmick as an out-of-court settlement. However, if and when the Hardys jump to WWE, it is extremely unlikely that WWE…
Brock Lesnar to Work More Dates; Goldberg's Contract Expiring
As we've noted before, Goldberg's contract with WWE expires at WrestleMania 33 but his return to the company was deemed a major success and both sides are leaving open the possibility of using him for some of the big shows in the future. There is also a chance that his…
Nakamura Debuting Soon; Cornette to Induct Rock 'n' Roll Express into Hall of Fame?
The plan right now is for Shinsuke Nakamura to debut on the main WWE roster very shortly. The date is unknown but there is speculation it will be on the Raw after WrestleMania. There have been a lot of backstage rumors that Jim Cornette will be the person selected…
Paige's Mother Comments On Nude Photo Leak
As previously reported, Paige was the victim of an apparent hacking, as soon after she announced via Instagram that she got her account back, nude photos of the WWE Superstar were reportedly leaked onto the internet. Paige took to social media to comment on the issue, writing, "Personal and private…
Impact Wrestling Viewership Increases This Week (3/16)
The Thursday, March 16th episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV drew 344,000 viewers, according to ShowbuzzDaily.com. Last week's show drew 292,000 viewers, marking an 18 percent increase for this week's show. This week's episode of Impact Wrestling ranked #119 in the Cable Top 150 list.
Shawn Michaels Talks Performance Center Status, Preferring NXT & 205 Live, More
WWE Hall Of Famer Shawn Michaels recently appeared as a guest on Jim Ross' "Ross Report" podcast and spoke about a variety of topics. Below are some of the highlights from the interview. On the future of his MacMillan River Adventures show: "We are going to wrap up MacMillan River…
Tony Khan on CM Punk’s WWE Return: “It’s Not Something I Can Legally Talk About”
Tony Khan says he can’t talk about CM Punk returning to WWE. The AEW and ROH President spoke with BBC West Midlands to promote the AEW ALL IN 2024 ticket on-sale, and during the discussion, Khan made it clear he isn’t going to answer questions about “The Best in the...
Seth Rollins Addresses Viral Video Of Him Going Nuts After CM Punk Returned At WWE Survivor Series
Drew McIntyre wasn’t the only one to address the internet buzz on Sunday night. In addition to “The Scottish Warrior” addressing the videos of him storming out of Survivor Series on Saturday at the WWE live event in Peoria, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion also broke his silence. Seth “Freakin'”...
Drew McIntyre Speaks About Internet Reports Saying He Stormed Out Of WWE Survivor Series
On Sunday night, Drew McIntyre addressed the online rumors about him on the internet stemming from an incident at the WWE Survivor Series 2023 premium live event on Saturday night. At the WWE live event in Peoria, Drew McIntyre cut a promo and commented about the internet talk about him...
WWE Confirms Both Randy Orton & CM Punk Will Be Appearing On Tonight’s Monday Night Raw
Monday’s edition of WWE RAW is poised to be a significant event. WWE has officially announced that following their impactful comebacks at the WWE Survivor Series 2023 premium live event on Saturday night at AllState Arena, both CM Punk and Randy Orton are scheduled to make appearances on this week’s...
WWE News: Shinsuke Nakamura’s Cryptic Vignettes, Update On Drew McIntyre Leaving Angry
Concerning the enigmatic series of vignettes featuring Shinsuke Nakamura on WWE television, the return of CM Punk was not initially part of the plan when these segments commenced. Although the Nakamura storyline could potentially be adapted to incorporate “The Best in the World,” it wasn’t in the original blueprint for...
More Backstage News On CM Punk’s Return To WWE At Survivor Series WarGames
CM Punk made a somewhat unexpected return to WWE at Survivor Series, marking the end of a tumultuous near-decade-long absence. More details about Punk’s return have emerged, as reported by PWInsider: The agreement between WWE and Punk is believed to be “several years in length,” according to company sources. Contrary...
WWE News & Notes: Minimal AEW Reaction, What Brand He Will Be On, Monday’s Raw
As for the recent news of CM Punk signing a multi-year contract with WWE, there has been minimal behind-the-scenes reaction within AEW so far. While there has been speculation about Punk potentially being a “free agent” able to work on both brands, the current plan is for him to be...
CM Punk Has Signed Multi-Year Contract With WWE; Seth Rollins’ Reaction Reportedly A Work
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio at F4WOnline.com, the decision to bring back CM Punk was made by WWE President Nick Khan, supported by Triple H. Vince McMahon did not have any input into the matter. The multi-year contract was finalized around ten days ago, and WWE considered...
Seth Rollins Caught On Camera Going Ballastic After CM Punk Appearance At WWE Survivor Series
Not everyone welcomed CM Punk’s return to WWE with open arms. Following the surprise appearance of “The Best in the World” at the conclusion of WWE Survivor Series 2023 on Saturday night, video footage has emerged showing Seth Rollins expressing his displeasure. In the video, Rollins can be seen visibly...
Drew McIntyre Reportedly Storms Out Of WWE Survivor Series After CM Punk Return
Drew McIntyre expressed his displeasure at the conclusion of Saturday night’s event. As reported by PWInsider Elite, “The Scottish Warrior” left the ring in an angered manner, proceeded backstage, forcefully shut his locker room door, and swiftly left the AllState Arena, appearing visibly upset while donning a sweater. McIntyre’s noticeable...
