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Kofi Kingston If New Day Would Break Up For Big E Singles Run
Kofi Kingston recently commented on the possibility of his New Day partner Big E having a singles run in WWE in a new interview with AL.com: “He could bring the world. Big E is a phenomenal competitor and just a really, really funny dude on so many different levels, easily the funniest one out of…
WWE Charging $6,499.99 For The Fiend Bray Wyatt Custom Title
WWE is selling The Fiend Bray Wyatt Custom Title belt for $6,499.99. The item is described as a limited first run run pre-order item and the units will not ship until Dec. 20, 2019. Christmas delivery cannot be guaranteed. Wyatt unveiled the title on last night’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown to challenge Daniel Bryan…
Luke Harper Preparing To Use Brodie Lee Name Once Again
Luke Harper appears to be preparing for his WWE departure. The former Wyatt Family member applied for the registration of the trademark for the name Brodie Lee on Nov. 26, 2019. The trademark usage is for “entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer.” Harper wrestled as Brodie Lee on…
Jim Ross On Not Knowing Who The Blade And The Butcher Were On Dynamite
Jim Ross responded to criticism he received during this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite for not knowing who The Blade and The Butcher were during the broadcast. The following is from his Twitter: Getting my Spaulding’s busted for not knowing who The Butcher & The Blade were Wednesday night on @AEWonTNT (Hate to break this…
Matt Hardy Reacts To Losing In RAW Return
Matt Hardy tweeted the following about being booked under to Buddy Murphy in his surprise return on last week’s WWE RAW: Please don’t feel bad for me, Scott. I’m just in a WWE slump as of right now. I can see it probably continuing for a few more weeks in the future, but I’m confident…
David Sahadi Returning To Impact Wrestling
Former Impact Wrestling writer, director and producer David Sahadi is returning to the promotion. Sahadi worked for Impact from 2006 all the way until 2017 when he was released as a cost-cutting measure. Prior to his work with Impact, Sahadi worked in WWE as a creative director from 1992 until 2003. Earlier this year, Sahadi…
Backstage News On Jerry Lawler’s Future With WWE
Jerry Lawler revealed at the recent GalaxyCon event that he signed a new three-year contract with WWE earlier this month. Lawler is currently a temporary member of the RAW announce team with Vic Joseph and Dio Maddin. His inclusion is meant to help bring Joseph and Maddin along and is not long-term. Word going around…
Injured WWE Star Backstage At SmackDown
Elias is backstage at tonight’s SmackDown in Birmingham, Alabama. He’s been out of action since September with an ankle injury and was scheduled for further evaluation by the WWE medical team. At this point it’s unknown if he’s there to be examined or if he will appear live on the FOX broadcast. Due to the…
Backstage News On Vince McMahon Being Upset With Survivor Series Main Event
Vince McMahon was not happy with how the Survivor Series main event turned out, as CJ reported earlier here at WrestlePages.com. There was a story that made rounds at TV this week that Vince was actually telling them high spots to do from the back through the referee. However, the latest is that wasn’t the…
NXT Outdraws RAW, SmackDown And AEW Dynamite
While weekly viewership has yet to reflect on the USA Network, NXT is proving itself as a hot brand in WWE. Last weekend in Chicago, NXT TakeOver: WarGames drew 10,500 fans, while RAW drew approximately 7,200 fans. SmackDown had around 7,800 fans. Last week’s AEW Dynamite drew around 6,100 fans.
Brock Lesnar Back On Hiatus From WWE
Following his victory against Rey Mysterio at Survivor Series, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is back on hiatus from the company. It’s believed he will return to television in time for the build to Royal Rumble 2020, where he will likely defend the title.
Tony Khan Expected Moxley vs. Omega Criticism
Tony Khan addressed criticism from the Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega “Lights Out” match at Full Gear in a recent interview with WrestlingINC.com. “I expected it and that’s why we put it on PPV. We would never do anything like this on TV. Our friends at TNT know what we’re trying to do in putting…
Erik On The Viking Raiders Pleading For Name Change
Erik of The Viking Raiders explained on the After The Bell podcast how he and Ivar pleaded with Vince McMahon to change their name. ”We knew at this point we weren’t going to be Hanson and Rowe. The primary focus was The Viking Experience. We caught Vince as he was going somewhere else and we…
Dolph Ziggler Explains Recent Hiatus From WWE
Dolph Ziggler explained in a new interview with The Mirror that he needed time away from WWE. “I learned sh*t. I learned that I needed a vacation after 14 years. After about 11/12 years non-stop, and being one of the people like Kofi and Sheamus and Miz that did five days a week, every week…
Mauro Ranallo In Rough Shape Following Corey Graves Tweet
Word surrounding Mauro Ranallo is that he’s in rough shape, probably much worse than what was originally thought. We’ve written a lot about it but the latest is Ranallo is expected back on TV next week. However, no one can be for sure what is going to happen next. It’s been a bad couple of…
Jessika Carr Leaving NXT For SmackDown
WWE NXT referee Jessika Carr is heading to SmackDown, beginning with this week’s episode on FOX. Tommaso Ciampa called her to the ring after last night’s episode of NXT to wish her well. He also led the crowd in a “Thank You Jess” chant. You can view the exclusive footage embedded in the player above.…
Latest On Mauro Ranallo’s Future With WWE
Mauro Ranallo is expected to return to the WWE NXT broadcast team on next week’s episode on the USA Network. As CJ noted earlier here on WrestlePages.com, Ranallo was replaced by Tom Phillips on last night’s show. Ranallo has now missed two shows he was scheduled to work (last night’s NXT and Survivor Series) over…
Kevin Owens Shocked War Games Appearance Didn’t Leak
Kevin Owens explained how his appearance at WWE NXT: War Games game about while on Corey Graves’ podcast. “It’s been a constant throughout the last few years that any time I hear anybody at NXT getting injured or for some reason not being able to make a show, whether it’s a storyline or not, I…
Chris Jericho Discusses Evolution Of His Character
AEW World Champion Chris Jericho discussed the evolution of his character during an interview with 101WKQX.com. “You’re constantly evolving, updating and not living in the past. I think that I was never cut out for that. I never wanted to do the same thing twice and I know, I feel it, when the time is…
More On Bobby Fish Being Removed From Match During Commercial
Updating an earlier item, WWE NXT Tag Team Champion Bobby Fish was removed from his match during a commercial break on last night’s episode of NXT, being replaced by Roderick Strong against Keith Lee and Donovan Dijakovic. The move was precautionary after Fish was shaken up after taking a bump to the floor. He was…
Corey Graves’ Tweet To Mauro Ranallo A Work?
WWE sources are now indicating that Corey Graves wrote his Tweet directed at Mauro Ranallo to play into the brand warfare element of Survivor Series. Apparently Graves had planned to mention it the next night on the pay-per-view while sitting next to Ranallo. However, Ranallo didn’t worked the pay-per-view. Michael Cole stated Ranallo’s absence was…
WWE Backstage Viewership Declines Without CM Punk
Last night’s episode of WWE Backstage did 121,000 viewers on FOX Sports 1. CM Punk wasn’t on the show and viewership was down from the 180,000 viewers the series did in the week prior. WWE Backstage Viewership Tracker: Oct. 15, 2019: 597,000 viewers (Tuesday preview) Oct. 25, 2019: 426,000 viewers (Friday preview) Nov. 5, 2019:…
Seth Rollins On Why He’s Been Provoking CM Punk
Seth Rollins explained why he’s been provoking CM Punk on social media during a promotional interview on KISS 103.5. “Look, man. He spent five years on hiatus. Good for him, hopefully he’s got his head right. But he comes back to sit behind a desk and talk? That’s not very CM Punk. That’s not the…
Big Cass On WWE Release, Making Vince McMahon Furious
Big Cass was recently a guest on Chris Jericho’s podcast where he discussed his WWE release and Vince McMahon being furious at him for going off script in Montreal. “I kind of just lost my mind towards the end. I was battling with some things, with some mental health issues that I didn’t speak up…
Eli Drake On Turning Down WWE, AEW Deal And Joining NWA
Eli Drake was recently a guest on Steve Austin’s podcast and he talked about turning down WWE. ”There’s been interest from WWE for the last three years, but I kept turning them down because Impact kept giving me raises, so I was just like, which maybe in the long term might not have been the…
Mike Kanellis Opens Up About Requesting WWE Release
During an appearance on the Smarks and Stripes podcast, Mike Kanellis talked about requesting his release from WWE and why it hasn’t been granted. “Yeah, and me and you have talked about this on a personal level and we’ve been friends for a long time. But for me, it was all personal. It had nothing…
Confirmed For Tonight’s WWE NXT & AEW Dynamite
Below is your Wednesday night professional wrestling preview scheduled for primetime on cable TV: Announced for WWE NXT on the USA Network… WWE NXT Tag Team Champions The Undisputed Era vs. Keith Lee & Dominik Dijakovic WWE NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush vs. Akira Tozawa The fallout of Survivor Series Announced for AEW Dynamite in…
Updated Lineup For NWA Into The Fire PPV
The following matches have been announced for the NWA Into the Fire PPV in Atlanta, GA on 12/14: Nick Aldis vs James Storm for the NWA World Title Ashley Vox and Alyson Kay vs. a combination of Melina, Thunder Rosa and Marti Belle Ken Anderson vs. Eli Drake. Colt Cabana will defend the NWA National…
Joey Janela Unhappy With AEW?
Joey Janela tweeted and deleted the following: While it’s certainly possible this could be a work, Janela is referring to Shawn Spears eliminating him from last week’s Dynamite Dozen Battle Royal with a steel chair. We have the tape below: Joey Janela blindsided by Shawn Spears! Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/UOyqRVg0Uc…
Mauro Ranallo Won’t Work NXT, Corey Graves Apologizes
Mauro Ranallo will not work tonight’s live WWE NXT taping from the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. He has communicated with WWE but the decision has been made for him not to come to the show this week. Ranallo remains absent from the company following a critical tweet from Corey Graves.…
Even More On Vince McMahon’s Reaction To Seth Rollins Promo
Word going around many WWE circles is that Seth Rollins ad-libbed his response to the CM Punk chants on this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW. Unless Rollins and Vince McMahon worked it out for Vince to work everyone in the back, Vince was visibly upset about it. As we noted earlier here on WrestlePages.com,…
Full Sail To Host WWE NXT On USA Network Through March
WWE will not be taking NXT on the USA Network on the road anytime soon. The company is under contract to host the show at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida through the end of March 2020. Many feel by taking the show on the road it will give it a “bigger feel,” something…
WWE Backing Off Pushing Humberto Carrillo
Vince McMahon is backing off the push of Humberto Carrillo. He’s expected to get the “Cedric Alexander treatment,” in that he’ll still be on TV but nothing prominent. He’ll even go over from time-to-time. However, it’s a situation where Vince gave him a few weeks, felt like he wasn’t getting over and has pulled the…
Backstage News On Heel Turn Of Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins’ heel turn on this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW was a legitimate heel turn and that’s the direction of his character moving forward. The idea to turn him heel was apparently his and the decision to go with it was made just prior to this week’s RAW. It’s not some type…
WWE Wants CM Punk On Steve Austin’s New Network Series
Word making rounds over Survivor Series weekend is that WWE wants CM Punk to do a future interview on Steve Austin’s new Broken Skull Sessions on the WWE Network. However, CM Punk was not backstage at any WWE events in Chicago over the weekend. Speaking of Austin’s new show, his discussion with The Undertaker in…
Diamond Dallas Page And More Set For This Week’s AEW Dynamite
Diamond Dallas Page will be at this week’s AEW Dynamite in Chicago to present the winner of Adam Page vs. Maxwell Jacob Friedman with the Dynamite Diamond Ring. The following is from Twitter: This Wednesday on #AEWDynamite in Chicago at the @Sears_Centre @RealDDP will be on hand to present the winner of @theAdamPage vs @The_MJF…
AEW Dynamite Coming To Cleveland In January
The 1/29 episode of AEW Dynamite will take place at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets are set to go on sale on Friday at 12 Noon EST at AEWTix.com. Follow @wrestlepages
Still No Official Timetable Set For Xavier Woods’ Return
There is no timetable for Xavier Woods’ return from a torn Achilles tendon. He could be out five to nine months but it all depends on his recovery. We had the story earlier here at WrestlePages.com, as Woods underwent surgery last month after suffering the tear on the company’s live tour in Sydney, Australia. Follow…
Drama Involving Mauro Ranallo And Corey Graves Over Tweet Criticizing Commentary (Updated)
UPDATE: Dave Meltzer responded to the Tweet at him with the following, including a response from Graves: My phone isn’t ringing, Dave. More content to continue your rumor-mongering I see. — Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) November 25, 2019 ORIGINAL: Mauro Ranallo deactivated his Twitter after Corey Graves tweeted this during WWE NXT Takeover: War Games: https://twitter.com/WWEGraves/status/1198414519556562944…
Top WWE Superstar Brought To Chicago For Survivor Series Weekend
Sheamus was brought to Chicago for WWE Survivor Series weekend. Whether or not he’ll appear on tonight’s show remains to be seen. The Celtic Warrior was cleared to return to the ring in mid-September but the company has been waiting to bring him back. Apparently it’s a situation of creative not having anything for him…
Backstage News On WWE Moving NXT TakeOver Shows To Sundays
As announced last night during the airing of NXT TakeOver: War Games, the next NXT TakeOver show will take place on a Sunday, Feb. 16 in Portland, OR. WWE wants all of their big shows on Sundays to avoid Saturday night boxing fights and whatever other combat competition. The belief is the company found something…
Kylie Rae Addresses Departure From All Elite Wrestling
Kylie Rae wrote the following on her Instagram, explaining her reasoning for requesting her release from AEW: “I don’t know how to start this and I can’t speak on other’s behalves. I can only speak for myself and what’s in my heart. I don’t know many rumors and honestly try to stay away from everything,…
Enzo Amore Provides Update On Big Cass – Wants WWE To Help Him
Enzo Amore provided an insightful update on Big Cass in new comments to Chris Van Vliet. “I spoke to [Cass] yesterday. He’s doing everything he possibly can to be the best version of himself. Will we ever see him in tights again? Honestly, I can’t tell you. I have no idea. I just know one…
Steve Austin Shoots On NXT vs. AEW
Steve Austin, who rose to prominence at the pinnacle of WWE competing with WCW, provided an interesting perspective on NXT vs. AEW during new comments made to Sports Illustrated. ”Without competition, who knows what would have happened in my career—who knows what will come out of Wednesday nights, but I believe in competition,” Austin told…
Backstage News On Kevin Owens Following NXT Return
Triple H did not provide clarification on the status of Kevin Owens during last night’s post-NXT TakeOver: WarGames conference call. It’s possible Owens could be back full-time with NXT but at this point, we don’t know for sure. Hunter did say that both Owens and Finn Balor want to be part of NXT to compete…
Chris Jericho Reacts To NXT Defeating AEW Dynamite In Viewership
AEW World Champion Chris Jericho tweeted the following about WWE NXT beating AEW Dynamite in viewership for the first week this week: Remember guys, it’s a marathon not a sprint….. ???? — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) November 21, 2019 But Last night wasn’t a true NXT show, now was it shmoopy? https://t.co/QOdXI9p7Sr — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho)…
Backstage News On Roman Reigns’ Status In WWE
While this probably won’t surprise anyone, Roman Reigns is expected to be featured heavily heading into Wrestlemania season. As we first reported yesterday, Reigns could be line for a WWE Universal Championship match at the show against Bray Wyatt. His current feud with “King” Baron Corbin is considered a placeholder. Word going around WWE…
Current Favorites To Win At WWE Survivor Series
The initial betting odds for WWE Survivor Series are now available courtesy of 5Dimes.eu. The favorites are denoted with a “-“ sign with the underdogs denoted with a “+” sign. 103 Brock Lesnar (end of broadcast ruling) -320 104 Rey Mysterio (end of broadcast ruling) +240 111 Shayna Baszler wins Triple Threat Match +120 112…
CM Punk Helps WWE Backstage Gain 80,000 Viewers
This week’s episode of WWE Backstage did 180,000 viewers on FOX Sports 1. That’s up +80,000 viewers from the week prior. WWE Backstage Viewership Tracker: Oct. 15, 2019: 597,000 viewers (Tuesday preview) Oct. 25, 2019: 426,000 viewers (Friday preview) Nov. 5, 2019: 49,000 viewers Nov. 12, 2019: 100,000 viewers Nov. 19, 2019: 180,000 viewers Follow…
Seth Rollins To CM Punk – “HELL Of A ‘Response.’ Coward.”
While CM Punk downplayed a potential in-ring return in WWE during last night’s episode of WWE Backstage, a program is brewing should it happen. Punk also gave some advice to Seth Rollins: Stop tweeting. Rollins responded with this: HELL of a “response.” ????. Coward. https://t.co/kJ9vKm3zhI — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) November 20, 2019 Follow @wrestlepages