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Cable TV Guides Reveal All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite Wednesdays On TNT
Updating an item from yesterday about AEW calling their Wednesday night show on TNT Dynamite, Xfinity calls the show All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite on their guide. Here’s a screen capture: AEW Dynamite going up against the Wild Card game! pic.twitter.com/uzZuv3EAL9 — Michael (@mikeVSphilly) September 18, 2019 For those that it missed it here on WrestlePages.com,…
Triple H On The Future Of TakeOver Events, NXT At Two Hours
Triple H addressed the future of WWE NXT in a media conference call this week. Future of TakeOver events: “The Takeovers will continue, but there’s a schedule shift going on,” he said. “That is an opportunity to better serve our Network subscribers to give them more live content on a more regular basis. So NXT…
Backstage News From Last Night’s Live SmackDown Taping
Vince McMahon was not backstage at last night’s live WWE SmackDown taping in Atlanta, reports PWInsider.com. Vince went over the show script in a series of telephone calls during the production meetings earlier in the day. Last night’s show was ran by Eric Bischoff, Ed Koskey, Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes. Follow @wrestlepages
WWE Hall of Famer Wants To Manage The Street Profits
Booker T stated on his podcast (embedded in the video above) that he wants to start managing The Street Profits. The WWE Hall of Famer stated he would like to help get them to the next level and add more street on them. If WWE doesn’t want to give him a managing role, he would…
Tommaso Ciampa Blasts Reports That He’s Been Medically Cleared
Tommaso Ciampa has taken aim at publications that reported he’s been cleared to return to the ring since Sept. 11. The following is from Twitter: https://twitter.com/NXTCiampa/status/1173697544515444736 Ciampa is recovering from neck surgery that he had shortly before WrestleMania weekend. Follow @wrestlepages
Impact Wrestling Executives Discuss Future Of Company On AXS TV
Impact Wrestling executives Don Callis and Scott D’Amore recently appeared on Chris Jericho’s podcast where they talked about the future of the promotion. Don Calls on critical acclaim for Impact: “Other people like Dave Meltzer said it’s the best booked, best-written wrestling show on TV and I think I said to you, it’s like, you…
WWE Adding At Least One Year To Jeff Hardy’s Contract
WWE has extended Jeff Hardy’s contract for at least one more year, per Fightful.com. Time has been added due to injury, something that is common for WWE to do with their Performer’s Contracts. Internally, the company is expecting him to return in November. According to data compiled by WrestlePages.com, Jeff signed a two-year deal with…
AEW Looking To Name Wednesday Show On TNT “Dynamite”
AEW has applied for the trademark “All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite,” according to Heel By Nature. The promotion has also filed for the trademark “Wednesday Night Dynamite.” Both of these names are possibilities for their upcoming Wednesday night television show on TNT, which remains unnamed. AEW has applied for the trademark "All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite". This…
Update On Big Cass After Rough Weekend, Pat Buck Starts With WWE
Word going around on Big Cass is that he took a step backwards in his personal issues, reports Mike Johnson. For those that missed it, Cass was unhinged backstage at a WrestlePro show over the weekend. He accused people of stealing stuff from him, picked fights, spit in Pat Buck’s face and more. Cass reportedly…
Big **SPOILER** For This Week’s Live WWE NXT
Kevin Owens is expected to appear on tomorrow night’s episode of WWE NXT on the USA Network, according to PWInsider.com. It’s unknown at this time if it’s a short or long term thing, following up on the storyline that he was “fired” by Shane McMahon, however, he’s expected to be in Winter Park tomorrow night.…
Top Matches Currently Planned For WWE Hell In A Cell **SPOILERS**
WWE is currently planning the following for next month’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, per Dave Meltzer: – Seth Rollins vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt in a Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Universal Championship – Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks in a Hell in a Cell Match for the RAW Women’s Championship…
Plans For Luke Harper In WWE Following Return At Clash Of Champions
We noted here on WrestlePages (via Meltzer) that Luke Harper received the call on Friday to return to WWE. Meltzer reports Harper has been training for an in-ring return for at least a few weeks. The reason WWE brought him back is they needed a tag team partner for Rowan, as The Bludgeon Brothers will…
Top WWE Tag Team Returning Soon; Possibly Switching Brands
The Usos are set to return to WWE soon, reports Dave Meltzer. There is talk the two could be sent back to SmackDown, although they are currently on RAW’s roster. They could move in next month’s Draft or simply return on SmackDown with no prior announcement. The Usos were preparing to return to WWE in…
WWE Superstar Quietly Returns Over The Weekend
Tamina Snuka returned to WWE at a live event on Saturday from Macon, GA. Snuka has been away from the company since July after suffering a concussion at a live event. On Saturday night, she lost to Natalya. Follow @wrestlepages
Ric Flair Advertised For WWE Appearance Tomorrow Night
Cricket Wireless is promoting a WWE appearance of Ric Flair and Charlotte Flair tomorrow night prior to SmackDown Live in Atlanta. Below is the promotional material: Join us here on 9/17 for a LIVE Twitter Q&A with @RicFlairNatrBoy & @MsCharlotteWWE! What do you want to ask the father-daughter duo? Tweet us using #AskTheFlairs. pic.twitter.com/shSpREmQnj —…
Braun Strowman Loses Sixth Universal Championship Match In Two Years
With Braun Strowman being unsuccessful at beating Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship at Clash of Champions, that marks the sixth time in two years he’s gone under for the belt. In addition to Clash of Champions, he has lost in Universal Title matches at SummerSlam ’17, No Mercy ’17, Royal Rumble ’18, Hell…
Nikki Bella Praises Nikki Cross Over Clash Of Champions Match
Former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella praised Nikki Cross for her work at last night’s Clash of Champions pay-per-view. “I just love having @NikkiCrossWWE on the main roster,” Bella tweeted. “I’ll never forget training with her at the @WWEPC when I was making a return after my broken neck. She was the sweetest! And just…
Backstage News On Major Return At WWE Clash Of Champions
Luke Harper received the call to return to WWE at Clash of Champions on Friday, according to Dave Meltzer. So while his return was not last-minute, it was certainly late in the pay-per-view planning process. Mike Johnson adds Harper was not listed on the format sheet for Clash of the Champions and was hidden until…
Impact Wrestling Star Challenges Batista
Killer Kross, who hasn’t been used by Impact Wrestling since he tired to renegotiate his contract, challenged Batista to a future match after beating Nick Cage at Bloodsport II on Saturday night. https://twitter.com/henrytcasey/status/1173058381709479936 SI.com describes Bloodsport as a “shoot-fight style of pro wrestling with a combat sport foundation.” Follow @wrestlepages
Triple H Reveals Vince McMahon’s Long-Term Vision For WWE
Vince McMahon knows WWE is a global empire but his vision is much bigger than some may think. In revealing comments to Pat McAfee, Triple H explained what Vince believes people will think about WWE in the future. “I feel like we’re just scratching the surface,” Triple H told Pat McAfee on McAfee’s new show…
WWE Officials Rave About King Of The Ring Match
Kevin Dunn, who is the executive vice president of TV production for WWE and Vince McMahon’s right-hand man, was a big fan of the Elias vs. Ali King of the Ring match on the Sept. 3, 2019 episode of SmackDown, per Fightful.com. Dunn was impressed with what the two were able to accomplish in the…
WWE Pulls Liv Morgan From Dark Match
Liv Morgan was scheduled to work a dark match against Ember Moon prior to the Sept. 3rd episode of SmackDown Live, reports Fightful.com. WWE decided to pull her from the match at the last minute as they are in the process of repackaging her character. The thinking was they wanted to keep her away from…
Sasha Banks On Taking Time Off, Paige’s Injury, Internet Rumors
Sasha Banks opened up about her hiatus from WWE and how her issues started after she gave Paige a career-ending injury on a new episode of WWE Chronicles on the WWE Network. Below are some excerpts from LordsofPain.net’s transcription: Why she left: I feel like it was so much. I felt like, please don’t make…
Former WWE Star Becomes Unhinged Backstage At WrestlePro Show
Former WWE Superstar Big Cass, who recently teased a return to the company, was involved in several backstage incidents at last night’s WrestlePro show in Rahway, NJ. Mike Johnson reports Cass was scheduled to work the show as an unadvertised surprise entrant in a battle royal but he was aggressive and erratic backstage all evening.…
Major Attitude Era Star Added To SmackDown’s Premiere On FOX
Trish Stratus will be in Los Angeles on Oct. 4 when SmackDown Live moves to FOX, her official website has confirmed. Stratus will be among a long list of legends on hand for the premiere which will also include WWE Hall of Famers Kurt Angle, Lita, Mick Foley, Booker T, Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, Jerry “The…
Report: WWE In-Studio Show To Premiere On FS1 Next Month
WWE will begin a new weekly studio show in October on FS1, according to WrestleVotes. The show will be live from Los Angeles every Tuesday night and will be hosted by Renee Young and Booker T. The report only confirms reports that have been ongoing for months that WWE planned to do an in-studio show…
AEW To Do On-Location Shows Like What WCW Did With Nitro?
Dave Meltzer recently confirmed that one of the things he talked to Tony Khan about with AEW is doing on-location shows for their series on TNT. The on-location shows would be similar to what WCW used to do with Nitro. The spring break shows or Mall of America show or even the ones at Disney…
Ric Flair’s WWE Contract Coming Up – Could He Appear With AEW?
Ric Flair’s contract with WWE is set to expire at the end of the year, according to Dave Meltzer. With him doing battle with the company over the usage of “The Man,” his future remains uncertain. Given the fact he’s booked for Chris Jericho’s cruise in January, there are already rumblings Flair could end up…
Police Officer Tries To Pin R-Truth For WWE 24/7 Title
WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth posted the following video on social media of a police officer trying to win the title off of him: #247champ #487champ #raw #smackdown #dancebreak #thatzendurance #ronkillings #rtruth #wegonnarock #hitemup pic.twitter.com/lYYPJth67M — Ron Killings (@RonKillings) September 13, 2019 Follow @wrestlepages
WWE Signs Popular Australian Independent Talent
WWE has signed Australian independent wrestler Indi Hartwell, according to Squared Circle Sirens. Hartnell, 22, has gained popularity on the Australian indie scene since making her debut in 2016. She’s appeared in numerous high-profile promotions such as Melbourne City Wrestling, SHIMMER, RISE and BattleClub Pro. Hartnell is scheduled to report to the WWE Performance Center…
WWE Live Event Rescheduled Due To Water Main Break
WWE had to reschedule last night’s live event from the McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee due to a water main break. The show was scheduled to Sunday, January 19, 2020. Tickets purchased for last night will be honored at the new date. Full refunds are also available at the point of purchase. UPDATE: Due to…
Big Cass To Return To WWE Without Enzo?
Big Cass did an interview with WrestlingInc.com where he confirmed he has been in talks with WWE about a return. “Yes, [WWE and I] have been in contact. I talk to them,” Cass said. “Who knows what will happen? I could get a call tomorrow, so I’ve been in contact with them and we chat…
CMLL Content Coming To WWE Network?
WWE has approached Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) about purchasing access to their video library to include content on the WWE Network, according to Planeta Wrestling. If a deal is reached, CMLL content could be available under the proposed tiered pricing system that is expected to be introduced to the Network in the near…
Backstage News On Who Paul Heyman Wants To Push To The Top
Paul Heyman wants to give Cedric Alexander a slow push to the top of the ladder, according to Dave Meltzer. Alexander is one of several RAW superstars who Heyman wants to give a slow push to the top rung. As noted here on WrestlePages.com last month, Alexander has spoken publicly about Heyman working with him…
Beth Phoenix Left WWE Over How Women Were Pushed
During an appearance on Prime Time with Sean Mooney WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix discussed her to decision to leave WWE: “I was really frustrated with where the women were at from a company standpoint, and the investment that was being made in us. I felt in my heart I had done my best,…
AEW All Out Sees Buyrate Decline From Double Or Nothing
Buys for AEW All Out were down slightly from the promotion’s previous Double or Nothing pay-per-view, according to Dave Meltzer. Per Meltzer, AEW blames the decline on losing Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley, which was considered the money match on the card. Moxley had to pull out at the last minute due to a recurring…
Chris Jericho On Why AEW Won’t Be Scripting Promos
In an interview with the Mature Audiences Mayhem podcast, Chris Jericho explained the reason AEW will not have scripted promos. “I think people are excited because it’s something different. I know this – there’s no scripted promos” “There are no writers because that is what wrestling is. That is where it came from! ‘Austin 3:16’…
Future WWE Storylines And Possible Clash Of The Champions Spoilers
Advance advertisements for upcoming WWE live events have Seth Rollins vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt for the WWE Universal Championship. There has been talk of Wyatt vs. Rollins or Bruan Strowman for the title headlining WWE Hell in a Cell next month in Sacramento, CA. Rollins will defend the WWE Universal Championship in the main…
Latest On New Japan Pro Wrestling On AXS TV
The future of New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXS TV is unknown after news of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of Impact Wrestling, acquiring a majority interest in Mark Cuban’s AXS TV and HDNet Movies. “Anthem has been public that it has not made any decisions regarding current programming,” said Ed Nordholm, Chief…
Big Update On Major WWE Commentary Changes
Following up on the changes to WWE commentary that CJ posted about here on WrestlePages.com, the latest plan is for Corey Graves to move to SmackDown to call the show with Michael Cole. If you missed it, CJ noted the working idea is that Cole will head to SmackDown and Vic Joseph will become the…
More On Drew McIntyre Being Out Of Action, Slated For Major Singles Push
Drew McIntyre, who is currently sidelined after undergoing surgery to repair a lingering injury that came up after his recent promotional tour of Mexico, has been dealing with an illness that he tried to work through. Per The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, McIntyre kept to himself and continued to work despite being ill. His last match…
NXT Tickets Sellout Quickly, More On USA Network Format
Tickets for the live WWE NXT tapings for the USA Network on Oct. 2 and Oct. 9 from the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL are already sold out. The shows sold out quickly today after going on sale at 10 AM for Oct 2. and Noon ET for Oct 9. These…
New Singles Title Being Considered For WWE NXT UK
Pro wrestling title belt source and creator @BeltFanDan revealed on Twitter that a new NXT UK midcard title is being proposed. Two names for the title are the NXT UK European Title or the NXT UK Eurocontinental Title. WWE currently has three titles associated with the NXT UK brad – the WWE UK Title, the…
New Details On Shane McMahon Disappearance From WWE TV
It was reported over the weekend via Dave Meltzer that Shane McMahon had been off of WWE television lately because his storyline had essentially been forgotten. A new report by WrestlingInc.com disputes that report. According to INC, Shane has been away from WWE due to jury duty near New York City. There is no word…
Triple H Opens Up About NXT Going Head-To-Head With AEW
Triple H talked to Pat McAfee about the competition on Wednesday nights between WWE NXT and AEW. Hunter said WWE will continue to put on the best show possible but it’s the fans that are ultimately the winners in the war. Triple H added he is confident in the talent with NXT and wished AEW…
Latest On Future Of WWE 205 Live
With WWE NXT moving to the USA Network and SmackDown moving to FOX, there continues to be a lot of talk about what the future holds for 205 Live. It was originally reported WWE could opt to absorb the hour into NXT, with the brand expanding to two hours on the USA Network. Dave Meltzer…
Details On Shane McMahon’s Absence From WWE TV
Shane McMahon has been excluded from WWE television lately because the writers haven’t had anything for him, per Dave Meltzer. Meltzer noted Vince is the guy that’s been writing and has forgotten about his son’s angle. McMahon was involved in a summer program with Kevin Owens, which resulted in a SummerSlam bout between the two.…
AEW World Title Match To Change At Full Gear? Possible TV Title
As previously announced, Cody will challenge AEW World Champion Chris Jericho for the title at the company’s Full Gear pay-per-view in November. In a new interview with IGN, Cody explained how that could change: “This is one of the positive uses of ‘card subject to change.’ I’m coming off a win over Dustin, one of…