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WWE Rumored To Be Moving WrestleMania 37 From Los Angeles To Tampa
There is a significant rumor making rounds in that WWE is looking to move next year’s WrestleMania 37 pay-per-view from the new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Jon Alba reached out to WWE regarding the rumor and the company issued the following statement: “We have nothing to report…
WWE Superstars Are ‘Livid’ Due To WWE Taking Over Cameo & Twitch Accounts
Vince McMahon informed WWE Superstars that the company will be taking over their Twitch and Cameo accounts. He gave them four weeks to go along with this decision, else they might be fined or even released. Several Superstars thought Twitch would be exempted from this as WWE allowed them to use their legal names. However,…
Why Aalyah And Murphy Is Unacceptable, XFL Return, What’s After ThunderDome, Reason For Secondary Shows
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WWE To Take Ownership Of Superstar Twitch Accounts In Four Weeks
WWE put forward a rule that prevents Superstars from using third party sites such as Pro Wrestling Tees and Cameo for making money. Twitch was seemingly fine as long as the Superstars used their real name and got permission beforehand. However, WWE did not specify they will be allowed to own their channels. According to…
WWE NXT UK Results (10/01/20) – Noam Dar vs. Alexander Wolfe
Below are complete results from the October 1st edition of WWE NXT UK: Heritage Cup Wild Card: Kenny Williams def. Ashton Smith and Amir Jordan via pinfall to qualify for a spot in the tournament. Jinny def. Xia Brookside via submission. Post-match, Jinny says she’s going to be the queen of NXT UK. Kay Lee…
AEW Dynamite & WWE NXT Viewership Up
Viewership numbers for both Dynamite and NXT went up this week. This week’s WWE NXT drew 732,000 viewers on the USA Network. This is up from last week’s 696,000. The show ranked No. 50 in the 18-49 demographic with a 0.19 rating. This week’s AEW Dynamite did 866,000 viewers on TNT. This is up from last week’s…
The Rock Confirms Date For XFL Return
The Rock made headlines when he and his partners purchased the XFL after its reboot was brought to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Dwayne Johnson will be venturing into new territory with the XFL. Ever since his purchase was made public knowledge, the Rock has wasted no time in emphasizing his ownership…
WrestleMania 37 Plans For Roman Reigns, NJPW Failing In US, CM Punk’s Missed Opportunity, Sting vs. Undertaker
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Update On Jeff Hardy’s DUI Case
Jeff Hardy was arrested for DUI in October of last year. He was scheduled to appear before the court today for a hearing, but it seems that might not be happening now. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, courts all over the world have been closed and this includes the USA. It seems Jeff Hardy’s court…
Dog Collar TNT Championship Match Confirmed, 8-Man AEW Tournament Announced
– Cody vs. Brodie Lee in a Dog Collar match for the TNT Championship has been confirmed for next week’s Dynamite. Next week. On @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/jcXhgu994Y — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) October 1, 2020 – An 8-man single elimination tournament will take place soon to determine the AEW World Championship number one contender. The finals will…
AEW Dynamite Results (9/30/20) – Moxley vs. Butcher, FTR vs. SCU
Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite on TNT. Jon Moxley will defend his AEW World Title against a challenger of Eddie Kingston’s choosing. AEW Dynamite Results – 9/30/2020 From Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL Darby Allin def. Ricky Starks via pinfall with the Coffin Drop in the opening match. Cody comes…
WWE NXT Results (9/30/20) – Go-Home To TakeOver 31
Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s episode of WWE NXT on USA Network. Shawn Michaels will host a confrontation between NXT Champion Finn Balor and Kyle O’Reilly. WWE NXT Results – 9/30/2020 From Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL The show opens with recaps and Kyle O’Reilly winning the Gauntlet Eliminator and Candice LeRae…
Tegan Nox Undergoes Surgery For Torn ACL
Triple H confirmed on a NXT Takeover 31 media call that Tegan Nox did indeed suffer a torn ACL and has undergone surgery to repair the injury. The procedure was a success. This is Nox’s third ACL tear in as many years. As we reported here on WrestlingNews.com, Nox tore the ACL in her right…
WWE Title Plans For HIAC, Raw Underground Finished?, Using Marijuana In WWE, Illogical WWE Trades
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Six Matches Announced For Victory Road On Impact Plus
Impact Wrestling has announced several matches for the Victory Road special on Impact Plus this Saturday, Oct. 3: Impact World Championship Match – Eric Young (c) vs. Eddie Edwards Impact Knockouts Championship Match – Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. Susie Impact X-Division Championship Match – Rohit Raju (c) vs. TBA Unsanctioned Tag Team Match – Rhino…
T-Bar Takes Issue With Fans Celebrating Retribution’s COVID-19 Exposure
Retribution was held off of this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw after the five core members of the faction came into contact with someone positive for COVID-19. As reported here on WrestlingNews.com, all five members tested negative but are required to quarantine for 14 days after coming into proximity with someone who tested…
Roman Reigns Says He Doesn’t Like CM Punk And Doesn’t Know Many People Who Do
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns was a guest on the latest episode of Complex’s Load Management podcast that was released today. In it, Reigns gave his opinion of CM Punk that was released as a promotional teaser: “I don’t like the guy [CM Punk], I don’t know many people who do … but I’m willing…
NJPW President Harold Meji Has Resigned
It has been officially confirmed by New Japan Pro Wrestling that the President and CEO of the promotion, Harold Meji, will be resigning from his position. It was revealed he will be leaving NJPW next month. He will be parting ways with the company on October 23rd. He will be succeeded by NJPW of America President…
WWE Draft Moves, McMahon Runs Creative, Bring Trump Back To WWE TV?, Contracts
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WWE Monday Night Raw Results (9/28/20) – Drew McIntyre vs. Robert Roode
WWE Monday Night Raw Results (9/28/20) From the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, FL The announce team is indeed the return of Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton and Samoa Joe. Ric Flair, Christian, Big Show and Shawn Michaels opened the broadcast as advertised. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre joined them. HBK verified McIntyre didn’t know about…
Robert Roode Returns To WWE
Robert Roode made his return to WWE on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. Roode answered Drew McIntyre’s open challenge for the WWE Championship. He went under in the match. Roode was pitched by Dolph Ziggler to producer Adam Pearce earlier in the show. When it came time for the open challenge, Ziggler’s music played…
Dana Brooke Traded To Raw With Mandy Rose
Mandy Rose appeared on tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw alongside Dana Brooke, who is also now officially a Raw Superstar. You may remember Rose was “traded” to Raw several weeks ago as part of an angle where The Miz got her removed from Friday Night SmackDown to get her away from Otis. Rose…
Retribution Off Of Tonight’s Raw?, WWE Legends Set To Appear, Title Match Announced
– All five members of Retribution are reportedly off tonight’s Raw due to quarantine measures. Ryan Satin reports the faction members test negative but are taking precautionary measures. Regarding RETRIBUTION not being cleared to compete at the moment, sources tell me all 5 members tested negative for COVID-19. However, the group's members each have to…
Nia Jax Says She And Shayna Baszler Are “Great” And Healthy
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler were removed from WWE Clash of Champions because they were not medically cleared to compete. The team was set to defend the titles against The Riott Squad. Jax is telling a different story on social media, explaining that both her and Baszler are healthy. “Lies,”…
Backstage News From WWE Clash Of Champions
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RVD And Katie Forbes Gone From Impact Wrestling
Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes have departed Impact Wrestling, PWInsider hears. According to the report, their departures could have been a result of their current storylines coming to a conclusion. RVD had been working on a series of short-term agreements, not a long-term contract, and had a program with Sami Callihan. RVD and Forbes…
Error At Clash Of Champions, Richard Reacts, The Rock Getting Political, T-Bar Ridiculous?, COVID-19 In WWE
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Angel Garza Injury Not As Serious As Initially Feared
Angel Garza suffered a hip injury at WWE Clash of Champions, not a leg injury as initially reported. PWInsider reports the good news is the injury may not be as serious as initially feared. Garza was injured on a spot during the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship match after he took a knee strike from…
Roman Reigns Debuts New Look At Clash Of Champions
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns debuted his new shirtless look at Clash of Champions. It was a change Reigns confirmed prior to the show that we reported on here at WrestlingNews.com. Reigns went over Jey Uso to retain the WWE Universal Championship. Jimmy Uso returned during the match and threw in a white towel to…
The Rock Gives Response To Negative Reception Following Joe Biden Endorsement
As reported earlier, The Rock officially announced that he will be endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 US Presidential Election. While several fans reacted positively to his decision, others were definitely against it. The Rock’s Twitter timeline was full of negative comments from several people and that also included former WWE wrestler…
WWE Clash Of Champions Results (9/27/20) – Roman Reigns Retains
Welcome to our live coverage of WWE Clash of Champions. Here, you will find complete results of the show airing from the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Embedded in the player above is the WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff WWE Clash of Champions Results Sunday, September 27, 2020 From the ThunderDome at Amway…
Legends Get Revenge On Randy Orton; WWE Hell In A Cell Details
– Big Show, Christian, Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair made surprise appearances in the Ambulance Match for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions. All of them got back at Randy Orton, with Flair driving off with him in the ambulance after he was defeated by Drew McIntyre. PAYBACK TIME, @RandyOrton! @WWETheBigShow hasn't forgotten. #WWEClash…
Angel Garza Reportedly Injured At Clash Of Champions
Angel Garza suffered what appears to be a legitimate leg injury at Clash of Champions, according to PWInsider. Garza went down following a knee strike to Montez Ford during the Raw Tag Team Championship match. The match finish appeared to be changed as well with the ref counting three despite Andrade kicking out of Angelo…
WWE Announces Dates For Upcoming Draft
WWE confirmed the dates for the upcoming Draft on tonight’s Clash of Champions pay-per-view. The draft will begin on Friday Night SmackDown on October 9. It will continue on Monday Night Raw on October 12. The future is on the clock. The 2020 #WWEDraft begins Friday, October 9 on #SmackDown and continues Monday, October 12…
Tegan Nox Possibly Suffered A Torn ACL
Tegan Nox may have suffered a legitimate torn ACL, which would be her third torn ACL in three years. In the latest NXT injury report video (embedded above), it was said, “Unfortunately, the speculation is that Nox tore her ACL and she will be sent for an MRI.” There was an angle on last week’s…
WWE Confirms Three Superstars Not Medically Cleared For PPV
WWE confirmed on the Clash of Champions Kickoff that Nikki Cross, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler are not medically cleared to compete. The status of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match will be addressed on tomorrow night’s episode of Monday Night Raw, as it was officially removed from Clash of Champions. It is rumored…
Two Matches Removed From WWE Clash Of Champions
Two matches have been removed from the WWE Clash of Champions card. Nikki Cross will no longer challenge Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. As reported earlier here at WrestlingNews.com, Cross’s status was in question after she was not at this week’s episode of SmackDown. The assumption is it has to do with COVID-19…
T-Bar Goes After Eric Bischoff For Saying Retribution Sucks
T-Bar continues to defend the Retribution storyline from harsh criticism. Eric Bischoff was recently critical of the faction during an episode of his 83 Weeks podcast. Bischoff spoke on how the storyline is nonsensical and sucks. “Thank you @EBischoff,” T-Bar tweeted. “You are a huge inspiration for #RETRIBUTION! We too aspire to one day destroy…
Ryback Tweets World Will Be A Better Place When Vince McMahon Passes
Former WWE superstar Ryback made a fairly outlandish statement during a Twitter Q&A with fans. Regarding Vince McMahon, Ryback weighed in: “It was ALWAYS the talent. He just created a platform as a human circus that he modified from his father,” Ryback tweeted. “The guy is a piece of shit, can’t stress this enough. World…
Nikki Cross Unavailable For WWE Clash Of Champions?
There is some concern that Nikki Cross may not be available for tonight’s WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view. According to F4WOnline.com, Cross was not at this week’s episode of SmackDown. She is scheduled to challenge Bayley at the pay-per-view for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. Clearly the speculation is there could be a situation with…
The Rock Endorses Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
The Rock announced on Sunday morning the first presidential endorsement of his career. The former WWE superstar turned actor announced as a political independent and centrist that he is endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 United States presidential election. Both he and the Biden campaign released video of three talking. “As a…
Chris Jericho & T-Bar Have Exchange On Social Media
There was an interesting exchange on Twitter between Retribution’s T-Bar and Chris Jericho. T-Bar, who is formerly known as Dominik Dijakovic, answered a fan question about why WWE would sign a group that is trying to sign them to contracts. Below was his response: “WWE offered us contracts because it was financially cheaper than all…
New Singles Match Announced For NXT TakeOver 31, Updated Card
WWE has officially announced Kushida vs. Velveteen Dream for NXT TakeOver 31 next Sunday, October 4. BRING. IT. ON. @KUSHIDA_0904 battles @DreamWWE at #NXTTakeOver on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 ET/4 PT on the award-winning @WWENetwork! #WWENXT https://t.co/dG1V11Rjws pic.twitter.com/DhUpIp0Jzv — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 26, 2020 Below is the updated card, which now has four…
SmackDown Audience Over Two Million Before WWE Clash Of Champions
This week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown drew 2.032 million viewers for FOX in the overnight numbers. That was just under the 2.037 the show did in the final number from last week. Hour one did 2.050 million viewers, while hour two did 2.014 million viewers. SmackDown helped FOX finish first place finish in…
Major WWE Return Expected, Melina’s Contract Considered A “Done Deal,” Another COVID-19 Wave In WWE & AEW, Davey Boy Smith Jr. Negotiating With WWE, Road Warrior Animal Dead At 60, Update On Future Location Of WWE TVs, Clash Of Champions Spoilers
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The Rock Will Be Introducing Ken Shamrock At Impact Wrestling Hall Of Fame
Ken Shamrock is best remembered for his time in WWE during the Attitude Era and now Impact Wrestling. He will be inducted into the Impact Wrestling Hall Of Fame and it seems he has someone special planned for his introduction. Shamrock will be joining the likes of Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Team 3D, Earl…
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results (9/25/20)
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results September 25, 2020 From the ThunderDome at Amway Center in Orlando, FL In memory of “Road Warrior Animal” Joe Laurinaitis AJ Styles came out and there were ladders on the stage, ramp, at the ringside area and in the ring. Sami Zayn came out with his Intercontinental Championship belt. Jeff…
Backstage Concern In AEW Over Recent COVID-19 Outbreak
There is some concern in All Elite Wrestling over the COVID-19 outbreak that is currently impacting the promotion. Lance Archer revealed he tested positive for the virus after contracting it at home. He was removed from this week’s Dynamite as a result. It was later reported there are multiple individuals who worked the AEW TV…
FIRST LOOK Photo: Ric Flair Inspired Dame 7 Shoes
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is currently trending on Twitter over his new Dame 7 shoes by Adidas. The shoes, which are a collaboration between Adidas, Flair and WWE fan and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, are white with metallic gold. They resemble one of Flair’s famous robes. “Thank You Adidas For The…
WWE Hall of Famer Announced For NXT On USA Network
WWE have announced Shawn Michaels will host a face-to-face meeting between NXT Champion Finn Balor and Kyle O’Reilly on next week’s episode of NXT on the USA Network. Below is the official announcement: Finn Bálor and Kyle O’Reilly will go face to face just four days before their NXT Title showdown, and they’ll be joined…
