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April 9, 2020
WATCH: Ciampa & Gargano Injury Status After Wild Week, Post-Ladder Match Updates On Nox & Green (Video)
Matches planned to serve as the featured attraction and main event bouts for the originally scheduled WrestleMania 36 Weekend live NXT TakeOver special event on the WWE Network -- NXT TakeOver: Tampa 2020 -- have been playing out as matches included on the regular weekly NXT On USA shows, the…
WATCH: Edge Reveals Weekly Ritual In WWE 24: Edge - "The Second Mountain" Extra (Video)
WWE 24: Edge - "The Second Mountain" premiered on the WWE Network immediately after WrestleMania 36: Part 2 this past Sunday, however additional footage taped for the special that was not included in the documentary has continued to surface online. New on WWE's YouTube channel is a WWE 24: Edge…
Edge Describes Making His Long-Awaited WWE In-Ring Return At WrestleMania 36 In Front Of No Crowd (Video)
Edge didn't have the Cinderella comeback to WWE in-ring action at WrestleMania 36 as he had envisioned due to the Coronavirus Pandemic leaving him with an empty arena to culminate his rivalry with Randy Orton in, and during a recent installment of "WWE After The Bell," the WWE Hall Of…
Report: The Undertaker Isn't Retiring, Will Return To WWE As "American Bad Ass" Character
It looks like the return of The Undertaker's "American Bad Ass" persona in the "Boneyard Match" at WrestleMania 36 was more than just a one-time cameo appearance of his old WWE Attitude Era character. Since his victory over "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles at this year's "Showcase of the Immortals,"…
Rhea Ripley Denies Rumors She Has Left United States & Will Be Off WWE NXT TV
Apparently Rhea Ripley is still in the United States after all. In response to rumors that she was headed to Australia to sort out work visa issues and would be off of the weekly NXT On USA television shows indefinitely, the former NXT Women's Champion took to social media to…
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....
