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April 7, 2020
WATCH: Dark Side Of The Ring (S2E4): Brawl For All (Video)
One of the most anticipated episodes in the short history of the critically acclaimed behind-the-scenes pro wrestling documentary series, Dark Side of the Ring, is finally here. The fourth episode of the second season of the popular docu-series dubbed "Brawl For All" premieres tonight, Tuesday, April 7, at 10pm EST.…
Report: WWE Decides How They're Going To Handle TV Going Forward After Final Taped Show Airs
WWE has apparently decided on how they plan to handle television going forward now that their final taped show, Monday Night Raw on 4/6, has aired. With WWE already having taped Monday's post-WrestleMania 36 episode of Raw, the status of their next show(s) is up in the air with several…
WATCH: Road To TNT Championship Special For AEW Dynamite On 4/6/2020 (VIDEO)
Ahead of this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, the latest "Road To Dynamite" video has touched down on the official All Elite Wrestling YouTube channel. On Monday evening, AEW released the latest installment of their weekly pre-Dynamite video feature, which for this week features an in-depth look at the upcoming…
Paul Heyman Hand-Picked Replacement For WrestleMania Match, Update On NXT Star Moving To RAW
Austin Theory was supposedly hand picked by Paul Heyman to be Andrade’s replacement at WrestleMania though at this point, his future on Raw is unclear reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The general rule WWE has tried to follow for the last six months is that talent who are being featured…
Update On Expected Location For WrestleMania 38 In 2022
After missing out on this year's WrestleMania 36 obviously due to circumstances beyond their control, the City of Tampa is likely to secure the rights to host WWE's premier event in 2022, WrestleMania 38. The WrestleVotes account also reports this suggesting that they will be "in the running" and possibly…
Backstage News On How Much AEW’s Mercedes Mone Is Asking For Independent Bookings
Dave Meltzer noted in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that top AEW star Mercedes Moné charges an appearance fee of $25,000 for independent wrestling show bookings. This amount was revealed after an independent wrestling promoter approached Moné’s team about a potential booking. Meltzer also mentioned that this...
Update On WWE’s Potential Plans To Build Brand New Performance Center
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE plans to maintain its base in Orlando. However, the company is also working on constructing a larger and improved facility, which will include a television studio located near the new site. Meltzer noted that it will...
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....
