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February 16, 2018
Impact Wrestling Viewership Increases This Week (2/15)
The numbers are in for this week's episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV. The Thursday, February 15th edition of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV finished with 300,000 total viewers, according to ShowbuzzDaily.com. The show, which was built around the Austin Aries vs. Eli Drake match for the Impact Global…
WWE Announces New Television Deal In New Zealand
WWE issued the following press release this week to announce a new television deal with Maori Television out of New Zealand. Māori Television to Broadcast WWE® Programming on Free-to-Air TV for the First Time in New Zealand AUCKLAND, New Zealand & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Māori Television, New…
Sean Waltman On Lucha Underground Reaching Out To Him, Past Comments About Ivory
Former WWE Superstar Sean Waltman recently spoke about Lucha Underground reaching out to him during the latest episode of his X-Pac 12360 Podcast. Featured below are some of the highlights. On Lucha Underground reaching out to work with him: "They reached out, it's probably been a month now or maybe…
Billy Corgan Talks About How Vince McMahon Handles Top-Tier Talent In WWE
NWA owner Billy Corgan recently appeared as a guest on Busted Open Radio for a pro wrestling interview. During the discussion, Corgan spoke about how he will use the way Vince McMahon deals with top-tier talent as a model to pattern himself after when handling behind-the-scenes politics in NWA. "To…
WWE Looks At Potential Rey Mysterio vs. AJ Styles Showdown, JR/WM34 Week Update, Balor
- Featured below is the WWE Network "Pick of the Week" video, with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson discussing their new "WWE Ride Along" episode with Finn Balor. - WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross announced via social media that his "Slobberknocker Sessions" one-man show will be coming to New…
WWE Signs German MMA Fighter Nicolai Salchow
WWE announced this week that German MMA fighter Nicolai Salchow has officially signed a deal with the company. Salchow has already reported to the WWE Performance Center training facility in Orlando, Florida, where he will begin his training. Featured below is the official announcement WWE issued this week regarding the…
WWE in Australia, Rey Mysterio Likely to Sign with WWE, Jeff Jarrett/HoF
-- The Melbourne Cricket Grounds - a stadium in Melbourne, Australia that holds 100,000 people - is in negotiations with WWE about an event in October called "Global Warning." -- Rey Mysterio is expected to sign some sort of deal with WWE - if not this year, then in 2019.…
More Details on Potential Changes to WWE PPVs This Year
-- In a follow up to a previous story about WWE making changes to its PPV structure, the plan appears to be to move to 14 PPVs this year and then down to 12 per year (once per month) for 2019. -- All the "minor" PPVs will likely be increased…
Ric Flair Reveals 4 Current WWE Superstars That Would Make Modern Four Horsemen
WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair recently appeared as a guest on The Justin, Scott & Spiegel Show on 98 Rock in Baltimore, Maryland. During the show, "The Nature Boy" spoke about the old Four Horsemen stable and who from today's WWE roster he would choose to assemble a modern-day…
WWE Touts Action Figures Being Number 1 In U.S. Sales In 2017
WWE issued a press release today touting the NDP Group listing WWE as having the top-selling action figures in the United States in 2017. Check out the complete press release below. WWE®'s Mattel Action Figure Ranks #1 STAMFORD, Conn. & EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to The NPD Group, WWE had…
WWE Star Alexa Bliss Pulled From WWE World During WrestleMania Weekend
Alexa Bliss will no longer be attending WWE World during WrestleMania Weekend in Las Vegas. Fanatics confirmed Bliss’s withdrawal on X after a fan inquired about her absence from the event page. Fanatics responded, “Hi, Roger! Unfortunately, Alexa Bliss will no longer be attending.” Although she is still featured in...
Latest Update On Former TNA Star Josh Alexander & If He Is Still Joining AEW
A notable update for Josh Alexander. The Walking Weapon is currently a free agent, with AEW expected to be his landing spot based on previous reports. However, Alexander has not popped up anywhere except for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, prompting some wrestling fans to wonder what his status was. Fightful...
AEW News: Eddie Kingston Provides Latest Update On His Health & Injuries
AEW star Eddie Kingston continues to be sidelined while rehabbing a serious knee injury that required surgery back in May of 2024. PWInsider.com caught up with Kingston, who recently was battling stomach issues, on top of the knee injury: “I just f*cked it up from stress and got meds for...
WWE NXT Results – March 18th, 2025 – Orlando, FL
Tonight on NXT, Ricky Saints goes up against Ridge Holland, Chelsea Green defends her Women’s United States Championship against Sol Ruca, Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe collide in the NXT Underground, The D’Angelo Family (Luca Crusafino, Adriana Rizzo & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo) battle The Culling (Niko Vance, Izzi Dame &...
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon Makes Rare Public Appearance At NBA Game (Photo)
Former disgraced WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon made a rare public appearance yesterday. Dressed in all green for St. Patrick’s Day, McMahon was court side at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat NBA game. He was identified as a “former wrestling promoter” on the...
WWE News: Heel Working As Babyface During Euro Tour, John Cena’s Promo, CM Punk Update
— WWE ring announcer Alicia Taylor missed shows last week in Europe due to an illness. WWE summoned Mike Rome as a backup option but it was a very late last minute decision and Rome almost didn’t make it over on time. — WWE was “ecstatic” with the reception that...
WWE Announces “Roast Of WrestleMania” Special With Paul Heyman, Sami Zayn & Others
WWE announced another event for WrestleMania week today, this time “The Roast of WrestleMania” which will take place on Sunday, April 20 at 10 PM PT. The roast will be hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe and will take place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and it will feature WWE stars Sami Zayn,...
WWE Raw Lineup Update: Women’s Title Match, Multiple Appearances Announced For March 24 Show
WWE continues their European tour next week and the Women’s Intercontinental Title will be on the line when the company stops off in Scotland for Monday Night Raw. After defeating Bayley in a #1 Contender match for the belt, WWE announced that Raquel Rodriguez will face off against champion Lyra...
WWE Smackdown Update: Seth Rollins Appearance Announced, Updated Lineup for March 21
Add Seth Rollins to a growing list of top stars scheduled for this Friday’s WWE Smackdown. On tonight’s WWE Raw, Rollins came out and said that with Roman Reigns and CM Punk both appearing on Smackdown, he too will join them. This comes on the heels of a steel cage...
Wrestling News: More Details On The Sudden Death Of Indie Wrestler Vince Steele
Independent wrestler Vince Steele tragically passed away on Sunday while working an event for Brii Combination Wrestling in New Jersey. At the time, it was reported that he suffered a “medical emergency” but it wasn’t clear if the issue came up before his match or during it. More details have...
