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Paige Reportedly to Leave WWE in the Near Future
It sounds like Paige's days in WWE may be numbered. Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio on Monday that things are looking really bad for Paige in the company. Meltzer expects that Paige and WWE will negotiate her release in the near future. Paige is currently serving a 30-day…
WWE Raw Preview for Tonight
WWE RAW returns live tonight from the Sprint Center Arena in Kansas City, Missouri with the first show featuring Kevin Owens as WWE Universal Champion. The official WWE website wrote the following about tonight's show: One week after the returning Triple H helped Kevin Owens capture the vacant WWE Universal…
WWE News: More on Lesnar vs. Orton, Son of Former Wrestler Getting Tryout
Brock Lesnar is appearing on the house show in Chicago on 9/24 instead of Clash of Champions the day after because the terms of his contract have him being compensated in different ways for house shows (which are less than five minute squash matches) vs. PPVs (Which are longer, higher…
Daniel Bryan & Miz Segment; Bryan's Contract Status
- WWE has noted on TV that they will keep Daniel Bryan and Miz apart. Normally this would scream "angle" but in this case, it's true. The idea of the "Talking Smack" was primarily to get Miz over but WWE quickly realized that they were getting fans excited about a…
WWE News: Update on Finn Balor, Rosa Mendes Wants to Wrestle Again, more
- Finn Balor underwent surgery on 8/23 in what was supposed to be a one-hour operation. Instead, it lasted four hours as he not suffered a labrum tear, but also a torn right biceps, pectoral tendon cartilage damage anda a fractured glenoid neck socket. There is an outside chance…
WWE Tried to Break up Alberto Del Rio & Paige
Thanks to MSL for sending this in: On this week's episode of MSL & Sullivan, available on MLWradio.com, former ROH & EVOLVE commentator Mister Saint Laurent and former WCW matchmaker Kevin Sullivan discussed the romantic relationship between Alberto Del Rio and Paige. WWE has gone to great lengths to split…
Updated Card for WWE Backlash PPV
At this week's edition of SmackDown Live, a new title match was officially announced for the upcoming blue-brand exclusive WWE Backlash pay-per-view. Added to the PPV on Tuesday night is a new WWE Intercontinental Championship bout pitting The Miz against Dolph Ziggler. With that match and the previously rumored Randy…
Universal Title Match Powers Raw to Solid Rating
-- WWE Raw on Monday drew an extremely strong rating for a Raw that wasn't the day after a PPV, averaging 3.41 million viewers for the three hours. In fact, viewership for yesterday's show was 3% higher than last week's show, which was the day after SummerSlam. -- In another…
Bo Dallas Not Backstage, Alberto Del Rio Update
-- Bo Dallas was not backstage at Raw last night. As previously reported, he was sent home over the weekend after appearing intoxicated at the Dallas airport and consequent arrest. -- WWE has taken off all advertising and references to Alberto Del Rio's participation at WWE live events after his…
Smackdown Preview for Tonight's Show
WWE.com's Smackdown preview for tonight: WWE Network’s Talking Smack is quickly proving to be a “must-see” program on many levels. Most recently, a highly publicized incident occurred between Daniel Bryan and Intercontinental Champion The Miz, begging the question: Will there be any fallout tonight on SmackDown Live? It is conceivable…
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....
