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WWE Releases Cain Velasquez, Gerald Brisco Furloughed
Dave Meltzer is reporting that WWE released Cain Velasquez and furloughed Gerald Brisco recently. Velasquez joined WWE last year when SmackDown moved to FOX in October. His only televised match occurred at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, where he lost a quick WWE Championship match to Brock Lesnar. Velasquez was said to have a signed…
Cain Velasquez Asked About Conor McGregor In WWE
Cain Velasquez recently did an interview with with BT Sport where he talked about the transition from the UFC to WWE. To no one’s surprise, he was asked about Conor McGregor and if he could make the move. “I think he’d be well suited because of his promos,” Velasquez said. “That’s probably the hardest part…
Cain Velasquez Reportedly Booked For Upcoming WWE PPV
Dave Meltzer is reporting that Cain Velasquez’s next WWE match will take place at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on Jan. 26th in Houston, TX. There’s no word on what his role will be, though there’s obviously speculation on either a rubber match against Brock Lesnar or an appearance in the 30-man Royal Rumble match. Velasquez…
Brock Lesnar Rumored To Face Cain Velasquez Or Tyson Fury At WrestleMania 36
The new rumor on Brock Lesnar’s opponent for WrestleMania 36 next year in Tampa is that WWE is looking at doing a bout against Cain Velasquez or professional boxer Tyson Fury. The backstory behind a Lesnar vs. Velasquez match would be a “rubber match,” as Velasquez beat Lesnar for the UFC heavyweight title but Brock…
Updates On TakeOver & Survivor Series Pre-Shows, New WWE Network Content
NXT TakeOver: WarGames will have a thirty-minute pre-show starting at 6:30pm ET on Saturday. TakeOver will kick off at 7pm ET. At the conclusion of TakeOver, a new WWE Chronicle focusing on Cain Velasquez will air. Survivor Series will have a two-hour kickoff show starting at 5pm ET, with the pay-per-view officially starting at 7pm…
Backstage News On Cain Velasquez’s WWE Contract
As previously reported, Cain Velasquez inked a lucrative multiyear deal with WWE and has effectively retired from the UFC. While terms of his contract are not known, it is believed to be a three-year pact. “Yeah, I’ll be here for the next three years, for sure,” Velasquez told WrestlingNews.co “As I get better and better,…
Update On Tyson Fury’s WWE Status
PWInsider noted on Friday that Tyson Fury’s WWE Crown Jewel match against Braun Strowman is still expected to be a one-off. Fury is said to be happy with his time with the company and would be open to doing more down the line. The boxer is said to have been receiving rave reviews for his…
Several Matches & Segments Confirmed For SmackDown On FS1
WWE has announced the following for Friday Night SmackDown: – MizTV featuring Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and their respective Crown Jewel teams – The New Day vs. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode – Nikki Cross vs. Mandy Rose – WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez meet face-to-face – Bray Wyatt will host a new…
Latest Update On Cain Velasquez’s WWE Future
The current plan is for Cain Velasquez to team with Rey Mysterio to face Drew McIntyre and Andrade at the WWE live event on Nov. 30 in Mexico. Velasquez will make his WWE in-ring debut in a WWE title match against Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia next week. While he debuted with…
Cain Velasquez Likely Without A Brand Until After Program With Brock Lesnar
It would appear that newly-signed WWE talent Cain Velasquez is not officially associated with a brand. He is scheduled to remain with Rey Mysterio through this month to build to his WWE Championship match against Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel, per Dave Meltzer. However, this presents an obvious issue as Mysterio is a Raw Superstar…
Rey Mysterio To Tag With Cain Velasquez At WWE Show In Mexico
Rey Mysterio will team with Cain Velasquez as a tag team on WWE’s show in Mexico on Nov. 30. WWE issued the following: As first reported by www.record.com.mx, when the legendary Rey Mysterio returns to action in Mexico on Nov. 30, he will be fighting alongside none other than his friend and former UFC Champion…
WWE Changing Plans For Seth Rollins At Crown Jewel?
According to a report from F4WOnline.com, Seth Rollins is currently only scheduled for one match at WWE Crown Jewel. The website notes that he will be pulled from the Team Flair vs. Team Hogan match, as they only want him wrestling one match, which is against The Fiend in a falls count anywhere match for the…
Cain Velasquez On Leaving UFC For WWE, Focused On Universal Title?
Cain Velasquez issued the following statement to his fans on social media about retiring from the UFC and going to WWE: “To the UFC, my family, friends, and all the fans, thank you for the past 11 years. Thank you to all my coaches, teammates and agents. I am so blessed to have been able…
Confirmed: Cain Velasquez To Challenge For WWE Title At Crown Jewel 2019
Cain Velasquez will challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at WWE Crown Jewel later this month. There had been some confusion as to whether or not the title would be on the line. As previously reported here at WrestlePages.com, Velasquez has signed a new lucrative, multiyear deal with WWE and has notified the UFC…
Cain Velasquez Signs Lucrative, Multiyear Deal With WWE, Retires From UFC
Cain Velasquez has signed a new lucrative, multiyear deal with WWE and has notified the UFC of his retirement, reports Marc Raimondi. Velasquez, 37, has been removed from the UFC’s USADA drug-testing pool and the UFC heavyweight rankings. WWE has scheduled a news conference from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, the site of…
WWE To Make Major Announcement On Friday
WWE is set to make a major announcement on Friday, Oct. 11th in Las Vegas involving WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez, Braun Strowman and Tyson Fury. The press conference will take place at the T-Mobile Arena at 3pm ET. Paul Heyman, Triple H and Rey Mysterio are expected to be in attendance as well.…
Don’t Expect the Following At Crown Jewel!
With Crown Jewel fast approaching on October 31st, do not expect the following superstars to be showing up and/or talking about the event: Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Kevin Owens, Aleister Black, and Sami Zayn. Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens have stood steadfast against attending ANY events in Saudi Arabia since attending “Greatest Royal Rumble”. The…
Backstage News On Cain Velasquez’s Status With WWE
Cain Velasquez is coming to WWE to rehash his 2010 feud with Brock Lesnar in attempt to draw interest from the professional wrestling audience. After debuting on the FOX premiere of SmackDown, some questions remain on Velasquez’s contract status. ESPN combat reporter Marc Raimondi reported after SmackDown that Velasquez had not yet signed his WWE…
Cormier Weighs In On Debut Of Velasquez (NSFW)
Daniel Cormier took to Twitter to comment on the debut of Cain Velasquez on Smackdown this past Friday. It is well known that Cormier has a very strong disdain for Brock Lesnar, especially since the incident that took place at UFC 226 last year (seen above). Cormier has said repeatedly since then he wants Brock…
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez To Headline Crown Jewel
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez is scheduled to headline Crown Jewel on Oct. 31st in Saudi Arabia, reports Dave Meltzer. WWE offered a huge money deal to make the match happen, although details for how long Velasquez has signed on for are unknown. As noted last night, Velasquez appeared on last night’s SmackDown…
Cain Velasquez Has Not Yet Signed WWE Contract, Backstage News On Surprise Appearance
Cain Velasquez has not officially signed a contract with WWE, according to Marc Raimondi. The two sides are getting close. Velasquez’s appearance on tonight’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown came together over the last 24 hours or so. The UFC was aware of the appearance and approved it before he appeared live on FOX.…
New WWE Champion, Cain Velasquez Debuts, Tons Of Backstage News From SmackDown
Below are news and notes from WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Los Angeles… – Brock Lesnar went over Kofi Kingston in mere seconds to win the WWE Championship. Kofi charged Lesnar as the bell rang but Lesnar caught him and gave him an F5 and covered him for the win. The bigger story was the…
UFC Star Makes Debut On SmackDown Following Title Change
Following SmackDown’s main event, which saw Brock Lesnar squash Kofi Kingston in under 5 seconds to win the WWE Championship, Cain Velasquez would come out to the ring accompanying Rey Mysterio. Brock looked down the ramp like he had seen a ghost and this appears to have set up a future match between Cain and…
Backstage News On Why Brock Lesnar Attacked Rey Mysterio And Son On RAW
The final destination to Brock Lesnar coming in and destroying Rey Mysterio and his son Dominick on last night’s RAW is a future program with UFC legend Cain Velasquez, according to Dave Meltzer. The idea was that Lesnar took out WWE’s top Mexican Superstar and his son and that Cain, a legitimate Mexican badass hero,…
WWE Interested In Doing Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar Program
The key to WWE’s offer to UFC legend Cain Velasquez would be building to a showdown with Brock Lesnar, reports Dave Meltzer. As reported here on WrestlePages.com over the weekend, Velasquez had a meeting with WWE recently and talks are serious. He currently remains under contract with the UFC but is transitioning to professional wrestling…
UFC Legend Cain Velasquez In Serious Talks With WWE
UFC legend Cain Velasquez had a meeting with WWE, according to Dave Meltzer. He’s also checked in with New Japan Pro Wrestling and AEW as well. Velasquez made his professional wrestling debut at AAA TripleMania XXVII and recently made an appearance at the AAA Invades NY show. AAA has booked him for their Invading LA…
Ex-MMA Star Headed To WWE Or AEW?
Former UFC fighter Cain Velasquez, is saying that he has had recent talks with WWE. During an interview with Ariel Helwani’s on his ESPN MMA show, he stated that since his wrestling debut with AAA, that WWE has shown interest in the fighter. “We’ve been in talks with them.” When asked about how the talks…
Sammy Guevara Starts #FreeKillerKross Trend
AEW star, Sammy Guevara, recently took to Twitter to begin the trend of #FreeKillerKross. For those that haven’t been following along, Impact Wrestling and Killer Kris’s have been in a contract dispute for the past few months. https://twitter.com/sammyguevara/status/1170423746647199744?s=21 The most notable of this being when Kross refused to blade in a match against Eddie Edwards…
Cain Velasquez Meets With NJPW, Multiple Offers On The Table?
Cain Velasquez had an informal meeting with New Japan Pro Wrestling officials at their show in San Fransisco on Saturday night, according to Marc Raimondi. Velasquez, who is making the transition from MMA to professional wrestling, signed on with AAA out of Mexico earlier this year. He has two matches left on his deal with…
