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April 11, 2020
AJ Styles Off TV But Expected Back Soon; Roman Reigns Return is Unknown
— AJ Styles, after being “buried alive” in the Boneyard match against Undertaker is expected to be “out of action” for an undetermined period of time, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. However, because he is considered extremely valuable to the company and the depth of heel wrestlers on the Raw…
More on Vince McMahon Suddenly Changing Plans & Possible Reason Why
-- Sometime this yesterday afternoon, while taping Friday Night Smackdown, Vince McMahon made an "executive" decision to discontinue taping WWE shows, instead moving back to live programming every Monday for Raw, Wednesday for NXT and Friday for Smackdown. It was a plan he was supposedly considering all along but it…
WWE Goes Back to Live TV Programming; Money in the Bank Still On
-- WWE had originally planned to tape multiple episodes of Raw, Smackdown and NXT over the next week that would have taken them through the second week of May. Multiple sources now reports that those plans have been scrapped and the company is now going to be taping all three…
Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship Title Tournament Format Revealed
WWE has finally revealed the official format for the tournament coming up designed to crown an Interim NXT Cruiserweight Champion in the absence of reigning NXT Cruiserweight Champion Jordan Devlin, who is stuck outside of the U.S. due to COVID-related travel bans. WWE.com released the following: Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship…
WATCH: Ric Flair Gives Steve Austin 'WOOO!' Or 'BOOO' For WWE Superstars' Use Of Figure-Four Leglock (Video)
"The Nature Boy" recently joined "The Texas Rattlesnake" for a special promotional feature released on the official WWE YouTube channel on Saturday. The video, designed to promote the return of "The Broken Skull Sessions" with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and his special guest, Ric Flair, features the two-time WWE Hall…
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....
