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April 21, 2020
XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck Files Multiple Lawsuits Against WWE Chairman Vince McMahon
Although the XFL has apparently come-and-gone yet again, becoming a victim of the economy crash as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the football league is not out of Vince McMahon's life yet following a lawsuit filed against the longtime WWE Chairman and founder of the XFL. Former XFL Commissioner…
WWE Releases Statement on Employee Accusations
WWE released the following statement to us here at eWrestling.com about the accusations of a current employee who indicated that the company was forcing people to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "These accusations aren't true," the WWE statement began. "Employees know they can confidentially go to Human Resources, not the…
Released WWE Star Originally Set For RAW, Name Mentioned Several Times; WWE To Use Released Talent?
Although it never happened, WWE originally had plans for a recently released WWE Superstar to appear on the television broadcast of the Monday night, April 20, 2020 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW. On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio at F4WOnline.com, it was noted that Sarah Logan was actually scheduled…
Mike Bennett & Maria Kanellis Start The "Non Essential Wrestlers Podcast" Following WWE Releases
Following their respective cuts from the company as part of the massive WWE releases earlier this week, Maria Kanellis and Mike "The Prodigy" Bennett (a.k.a. Mike Kanellis) have decided to launch their own official podcast, which has a very catchy name. What is the name of the NEW podcast, you…
Anonymous WWE Employee "John" Claims Staff Being "Forced To Work" During COVID-19 Outbreak (Video)
An anonymous WWE employee named "John" submitted public comments at the Orange County, Florida Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 21, speaking out against the ongoing WWE television shoots from the empty arena inside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, claiming staff members are being "forced to…
The Rock to Produce New HBO Series About Backyard Wrestling Promotion
Variety reports that Dwayne Johnson is set to produce a new series called “TRE CNT” (a.k.a “TRE COUNT”) for HBO that will be based around the creation of a backyard wrestling promotion. The synopsis reads as follows: "The series focuses on Cassius Jones, a young dock worker and struggling pro-wrestler,…
AEW Reportedly Looking to Resume TV Tapings By Next Month
Georgia Governor Bran Kemp mentioned in a news conference yesterday that the state would begin gradually re-opening the economy to regular business. Gyms, bowling alleys, hair & nail salons, barber shops and other related businesses will be opened beginning this Friday. Select restaurants and movie theaters will also be allowed…
WrestleMania 37 Location in Jeopardy; Tampa Likely to Get WrestleMania 38
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter writes that the expectation is that Tampa will be awarded WrestleMania in 2022 after this year’s event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This could certainly also have played a significant role in Florida deeming WWE’s business as “essential” and allowing them to continue running…
Backstage Reason Why WWE Brought Back Jerry Lawler for Raw Commentary
WWE initially had disallowed Jerry Lawler from attending their TV tapings at the Performance Center due to his age and the high-risk group he belongs to (heart condition, including a near fatal heart attack). Despite this, Lawler himself reportedly requested to travel and be a part of Raw this week…
WWE NXT Viewership Slightly Down From Last Week’s Episode, Draws Lowest Total Audience Since August 9
According to Showbuzz Daily, last Tuesday night’s episode of WWE NXT drew a total of 625,000 viewers, with a rating of 0.13 in the key 18-49 demographic. This is down 5.30% from last week’s 660,000 total viewers for a taped episode of the show. Last Tuesday night’s rating of 0.13...
Two More Title Matches Made Official For AEW’s Battle Of The Belts IV
All Elite Wrestling previously announced that AEW All-Atlantic Champion PAC will put his title on the line against Trent Beretta at the company’s Battle Of The Belts IV special tomorrow, October 7th from inside the Washington D.C. Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington D.C. AEW recently made two more title...
AEW Announces Three Matches For Next Week’s Episode Of AEW Dynamite
During last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, All Elite Wrestling announced that next week’s show will feature three huge matches. It was announced that ROH World Champion Chris Jericho will put his title on the line against Bryan Danielson, Luchasaurus will face Jungle Boy in Singles action and “Daddy A$$”...
AEW Announces Four Matches For Tomorrow’s Episode Of AEW Rampage
During last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, the four matches that will be taking place on tomorrow’s episode of AEW Rampage were made official. It was announced that Tony Nese and Josh Woods will battle Varsity Blonds (Brian Pillman Jr. and Griff Garrison) in a Tag Team Match, Tay Melo...
Spoilers For Monday’s Episode Of AEW Dark: Elevation
All Elite Wrestling recently held television tapings for this Monday’s episode of AEW Dark: Elevation from inside the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. The tapings took place prior to last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite and featured Brandon Cutler going up against Serpentico in the show’s main event....
Tony Khan Cancels Andrade’s Upcoming AEW Rampage Match
— Presumably due to the events backstage at AEW Dynamite tonight, CEO Tony Khan announced via Twitter that this Friday’s Rampage match between Andrade El Idolo and 10 of the Dark Order is off the program and instead will be replaced by a World Trios Championship match between Dark Order...
AEW News: Andrade El Idolo & Sammy Guevara Get Into Backstage Fight; Andrade Sent Home
— TMZ is reporting that Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara got into a backstage altercation that resulted in the former being sent home. The incident took place prior to AEW Dynamite in Washington, D.C. tonight where words were exchanged first before the situation escalated and turned physical. The report...
Possible WWE Extreme Rules Spoiler: Updated Betting Odds & Match Lines
Below are the current betting odds and match lines for Saturday’s WWE Extreme Rules PPV WWE – Extreme Rules WWE RAW Women’s Championship Match Winner Bianca Belair (c) -160 (5/8) Bayley +120 (6/5) WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship Match Winner Ronda Rousey -260 (5/13) Liv Morgan (c) +180 (9/5)...
IMPACT! Bound For Glory Betting Odds & Match Lines: Possible Spoilers For 10/7 PPV
Below are the betting odds and match lines for the 10/7 IMPACT Bound for Glory PPV: IMPACT – Bound For Glory IMPACT World Championship Match Winner Josh Alexander (c) -500 (1/5) Eddie Edwards +300 (3/1) IMPACT Knockouts World Championship Match Winner Jordynn Grace (c) -300 (1/3) Masha Slamovich +200 (2/1)...
Freddie Prinze Jr. Reveals He Made an Offer to Bray Wyatt to Join His Startup Promotion
— Actor and former WWE creative writer Freddie Prinze Jr. revealed on his podcast this week that he extended an offer to free agent Bray Wyatt, but conceded that it doesn’t look like Wyatt will accept it. Despite that roadblock, Prinze Jr. said he is forging ahead with plans to...
