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August 22, 2018
Backstage News on Brock Lesnar Missing Raw & His WWE Future
-- According to a report at PWInsider.com, Brock Lesnar is pretty much done with WWE for the forseeable future as he now concentrates on UFC and a potential fight against Daniel Cormier next year. When Lesnar finishes up with UFC/MMA, the door is said to be open for a return…
Hilarious Video Of Mauro Ranallo Calling Ciampa-Gargano Match From NXT TakeOver
- The always colorful Mauro Ranallo is featured in the following new video from WWE's official YouTube channel. Watch as an excited Ranallo describes the action during part of the Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano Last Man Standing match from this past Saturday's NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV event at the…
John Cena Set To Star In New Prank Show On Facebok Watch
On Wednesday, WWE and John Cena announced that the longtime veteran WWE Superstar will be starring in a new Facebook Watch prank show. Featured below is WWE's official announcement, as well as comments from Cena about the new show: John Cena to star in new Facebook Watch prank show John…
Kurt Angle Training For WWE In-Ring Comeback, Stars Backstage At WWE TV
According to Mike Johnson at pwinsider.com, Kurt Angle has been training for a return to the ring. He speculates that Angle's temporary removal from the GM role could be part of a storyline to bring him back wrestling whether it's for a one-match or on a semi-regular basis. As we…
Another SmackDown Live Match Announced For Next Week, WWE Statement On Rowan Injury
WWE has also announced that The Bar - Sheamus & Cesaro - will take on Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson next week on Smackdown. This is the second match announced after GM Paige granted Carmella a rematch for the women's title against Charlotte Flair. WWE has confirmed that Erick Rowan…
WWE SmackDown Live Viewership (8/21): Post-SummerSlam Show Numbers
The numbers are in for this week's episode of WWE SmackDown Live, and the news is good. The Thursday, August 21st, post-SummerSlam edition of SmackDown Live finished with an average of 2.437 million viewers, according to Showbuzz Daily. By comparison, last week's SummerSlam "go-home" episode for the blue brand drew…
WWE Announces First Match For Hell In A Cell 2018 PPV
This week, WWE announced the first official match for this year's WWE Hell In A Cell 2018 pay-per-view. Now confirmed for the big PPV event on September 16th is a mixed tag-team match pitting the team of Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella against the team of The Miz and Maryse.…
HBK Says WWE Comeback Is More Trouble Than It's Worth (Video)
WWE Hall Of Famer Shawn Michaels recently spoke with the folks from Inside The Ropes for an interview. Featured below are some of the highlights. On knowing he gets asked all the time, but what are the chances of returning for another match in WWE: "I always try to explain…
Hip-Hop Star Wale/WWE, Chris Jericho Honors Jim Neidhart, The Usos, Apollo
- Hip-hop star Wale spoke with WWE.com in an exclusive video backstage at the WWE television tapings at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York this week. Check out the interview below. - The latest episode of Chris Jericho's Talk Is Jericho podcast is an encore presentation of a past…
What Did Steve Austin Think Of SummerSlam?, Jim Ross/The Young Bucks, More
- WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross interviews The Young Bucks (Nick and Matt Jackson) on the latest edition of his weekly Ross Report podcast. Download the show today at Omny.fm. - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin welcomed Pro Wrestling Torch editor Wade Keller on the latest installment of his Steve…
Backstage News On WWE Possibly Feeling Pressured To Feature Non-Wrestler Due To Her Background
Dave Meltzer mentioned in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that there are reports suggesting WWE may feel pressure to consider Boston College softball player Zoe Hines for a future role, should she show interest in pursuing professional wrestling. This speculation is likely due to her connection to...
Latest Backstage WWE News On Update On Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed Following Exclusion From Battle Royal On Raw
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed were intentionally excluded from the Battle Royal on WWE RAW this past Monday night. This decision was made because WWE has significant plans for both wrestlers. Meltzer noted that the company wants...
Backstage WWE Update On Plans For Survivor Series Men’s WarGames Match Following Seth Rollins Injury
As previously reported, the men’s WarGames Match at next month’s WWE Survivor Series premium live event (PLE) will feature a reunited Bloodline taking on The Vision. This matchup is being described internally as one of the most star-studded WarGames matches in company history. The babyface team is expected to include...
WWE News: Title Match Added To Saturday Night’s Main Event; Updated Lineup For November 1st Special
Another match is official for WWE’s next iteration of Saturday Night’s Main Event and it will be for one of the top singles title. On WWE Smackdown last night, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton successfully overcame Kiana James but was attacked after the match by Giulia until Jade Cargill came...
Jey Uso’s Battle Royal Win Gets Disliked On YouTube; Backstage WWE Reaction
As previously reported, top WWE star “Main Event” Jey Uso won a battle royal on RAW this past Monday, securing a shot at the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. Uso will now face CM Punk at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1st for the title. Forbes reported earlier this week...
Tons Of Updates On Non-Compete Clause Slapped On Andrade By WWE; Rumors Of WWE Return
As previously reported, WWE is enforcing a non-compete clause against Andrade that could prevent him from competing for up to a year. This follows Andrade’s release from the company last September, which was reportedly due to a wellness violation. According to PWInsider.com (as reported by Newsweek), there is speculation within...
Backstage WWE News On Top Star’s Absence From This Week’s Monday Night Raw
According to Fightful Select, Rhea Ripley was not present at this week’s episode of WWE RAW held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The report also mentioned that it has not yet been confirmed whether her absence was related to a nose injury she sustained during WWE’s tour...
Backstage AEW News On Nigel McGuinness’ New Contract
According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Nigel McGuinness has signed a new contract with AEW, reaffirming his primary role as an announcer while also allowing for occasional wrestling matches. The report indicates that McGuinness’ new deal is similar to his previous one, with some modifications for these in-ring appearances....
WWE Unveils Latest Class Of Rookies Set To Report To Performance Center
WWE announced the next class of rookies who will be reporting to the Performance Center for training. All five are males and from outside of North America. They are: Jaime Garcia, Mike Derudder, Dusan Novakovic, Cyril Coquerelle and Nathan Cranton. Garcia is from Spain and has wrestled in his country...
WWE Rumor Killer On AJ Lee’s Recent Absence
Recently, top WWE star AJ Lee shared updates about her activities on her Facebook account, stating that she is currently on a book tour and is not injured. She also mentioned that she would be returning to the company soon. However, according to PWInsider.com, it turns out that Lee is...
