Category: WWE News
WWE NXT To Run Long In First Head-To-Head Test Against AEW Dynamite?
Tomorrow night will be the first time WWE NXT will air for two hours on the USA Network from 8-10 PM ET, head-to-head with the premiere of AEW Dynamite on TNT. Updated cable television listings have NXT ending on the USA Network at 10:15 PM ET as opposed to 10 PM ET. While WWE has…
Roman Reigns On Possible Dream Match With The Rock
In a new interview with GQ, Roman Reigns was asked about a possible dream match against The Rock. Below are his thoughts: “If it’s done right. I think, obviously with the star that he is, where he is in his career, it would be huge. It would be great. But you know, we’re family, so…
The Rock Has Major Impact On SmackDown Premiere Ticket Sales
The Rock being officially announced for WWE Friday Night SmackDown’s premiere on FOX has dramatically impacted ticket sales. Last-minute ticket demand for the live taping from the Staples Center in Los Angeles has gone up significantly. TickPick reports a 14% increase in tickets from $109.60 to $125.37. As reported here on WrestlePages.com, The Rock himself…
Season Premiere Pops RAW Viewership, Still Crushed By Monday Night Football
The season premiere episode of WWE Monday Night RAW did an average viewing audience of 2.570 million viewers on the USA Network, according to Mitch Metcalf. That’s up significantly from the 2.210 million viewers the show did last week and the 2.272 million viewers the show did the week prior to that. Monday Night Football…
Source Claims CM Punk Will Eventually Return To WWE
In regards to CM Punk returning to WWE, the WrestleVotes Twitter account noted the following: ”Re: CM Punk… I asked, I got back nothing definitive, as it should be. If and when it happens, it should be super quiet. One source went on to say “probably not now, but eventually” so that’s that. Punk was…
CM Punk Addresses WWE Return Rumors
CM Punk was on The Kevin & Bean Show this morning in Los Angeles. During the appearance, he was asked directly about trying out for the WWE Backstage studio show on FS1, which premieres in November and will be hosted by Booker T and Renee Young. “You mean to tell me you’d watch a show…
Rapper Wale Confirmed For This Week’s WWE NXT
Rapper Wale will appear on tomorrow night’s live episode of WWE NXT on the USA Network, he announced on Twitter. Wale will accompany The Street Profits as they face NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish for the titles. ???? breaking news I’ll be on @WWENXT tmrw on @USA_Network at 8pm … we…
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,…
Backstage News On FOX Being “Hands-On” With WWE
FOX is a lot more hands-on with WWE than the USA Network, reports Dave Meltzer. While USA basically let Vince McMahon do whatever he wanted, FOX are studying the product and are very into what is happening. WWE Friday Night SmackDown will premiere this week on FOX as part of a five-year $205 million per…
WWE Announces TLC PPV Date And Location
The Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota will host this year’s WWE TLC PPV. This year the event will take place on December 15th, with tickets going on sale Friday October 11th. The arena posted the news on its social media accounts. You can see the Twitter post below: JUST ANNOUNCED: @WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs…
Randy Orton Breaks Character And Laughs At Baron Corbin For RAW Blunder
“King” Baron Corbin nearly fell off his throne during last night’s RAW. It happened while Corbin and Randy Orton, representing Team Flair for the 10-man match at Crown Jewel, watched the RAW main event from the stage. Orton was even caught laughing. Below is fan video posted on Twitter: Well…there goes the throne of “King”…
WWE Total Divas Returns For Ninth Season Tonight On E!
The ninth season of Total Divas will premiere tonight on E! at 10 PM ET. The cast of this season features Ronda Rousey, WWE 24/7 Champion Carmella, Sonya Deville, Natalya, Naomi, and Nia Jax, plus The Bella Twins in supporting roles. We have the trailer embedded above. Follow @wrestlepages
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…
Triple H To Keith Olbermann: “Don’t Be A Dinosaur”
Triple H took a second too respond to former MSNBC commentator Keith Olbermann’s negative WWE tweet in new comments to Matt Galka of FOX 10 in Phoenix. “Here’s what I equate that to,” Triple H said. “If you’re an old dude, sometimes a movie comes up like Iron Man and you go, ‘Are you serious?…
WWE On FOX Twitter Account On RAW Ending/Buyer’s Remorse
The new WWE on FOX Twitter account posted the following in reaction to the ending of this week’s RAW, which featured Lashley returning and making out with Lana. pic.twitter.com/uzP4VcsoeQ — WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2019 A fan accused the meme as a way to insinuate FOX had buyer’s remorse for their mega deal…
Two WWE Stars Return To Raw To Start New Storyline
Monday Night Raw’s season premiere concluded with Bobby Lashley and Lana returning to television as a couple. The two shared a passionate make-out session while Rusev was challenging Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship in the main event. .@LanaWWE IS BACK AND SHE'S MAKING OUT WITH @fightbobby RIGHT IN FRONT OF @RusevBUL!!! ????#RAW pic.twitter.com/5Uhq9kdypL —…
Major WWE Star Announced For SmackDown On FOX Premiere
The Rock has officially announced that he will be in attendance for Friday Night SmackDown’s premiere on FOX this week in Los Angeles. Below is his statement and WWE’s new promo for his return: FINALLY…I come back home to my @WWE universe. This FRIDAY NIGHT, I’ll return for our debut of SMACKDOWN!LIVE on @FOXTV.There’s no…
New WWE Network Content This Week Featuring Eric Bischoff, Goldberg & More
The WWE Network will premiere new programming this week to coincide with the company’s busy week on cable television. – Immediately following tonight’s Raw, a new “Table For 3” will air with Eric Bischoff, Kurt Angle and Vickie Guerrero as the guests. – “The Bump” will premiere Wednesday at 10am ET. This show is reportedly…
Booker T Discusses CM Punk Return To TV Rumors
Booker T, who will be hosting WWE’s new WWE Backstage studio show on FS1, commented about rumors of CM Punk doing screen tests with Renee Young for the show. “Going back to WWE, my thing is it must have been the best kept secret FOX ever pulled off. It must have been one of those…
First Look At Raw’s New Set
The first glimpse at Monday Night Raw’s new set has leaked online. It looks like more LED panels will be included, as well as a slight change to the positioning of the commentary booth. As you can see on the ring apron, the Raw logo has been updated as well. Check it out: https://twitter.com/AlexVanaris/status/1178749279428579328 Tonight’s…
John Cena Potentially Teasing Return To WWE?
John Cena is at it again. The master of puzzling Instagram posts recently posted a photo of a watch with the hands pointing at 4 and 10 and the other hand pointing at 20. One would have to assume the hand pointing at 20 would mean the 20th anniversary of SmackDown!, which is only a…
WWE 205 Live Officially Moving To Friday Nights
WWE officially announced on Monday that 205 Live will indeed move to Friday nights and will continue to air live on the WWE Network after Friday Night SmackDown. As previously noted, the NXT creative team is reportedly taking over writing the weekly cruiserweight show. Click here to read WWE’s official statement. Follow @wrestlepages
WWE Star Provides Update On Her Whereabouts
Former SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi took to Twitter on Monday to update fans on her status, noting that she’s been dealing with the loss of a loved one while also facing her own health issues: “I’ve faced some trying times the past few months…losing a loved one so dear to me (rocked me to my…
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…
Luke Harper’s Future With WWE Uncertain
Luke Harper has not signed a new WWE contract, according to Angel Rodriguez. Harper made a surprise return to the company at Clash of Champions earlier this month. As reported here at WrestlePages.com, Harper received the call to return the Friday before the pay-per-view. He had been training for an in-ring return but WWE needed…
“Fake” Razor Ramon Rick Bognar Dead At 49
Rick Bognar, who portrayed the “fake” Razor Ramon in the WWF alongside the “fake” Diesel” in a storyline following the departures of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to WCW in 1996, has died. He was 49. Rick’s brother, Ken, shared the sad news on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that I share some news…
Adam Cole Pulled From NXT Tour, Matt Riddle Shoots On Dana White
WWE NXT Champion Adam Cole was pulled from the current NXT Midwest tour, reports Dave Meltzer. Cole hasn’t wrestled in several weeks and has been wearing a cast on his right wrist. WWE Now listed Cole as to suffering from an arm injury during this week’s show. Matt Camp stated Cole has a fracture in…
Seth Rollins Tells Sasha Banks She’ll Underdeliver, Deletes Twitter Account
Seth Rollins has deleted his Twitter account after sending this tweet to Sasha Banks: “This is a match I’ve been looking forward to as much as every other match you’ve ever had…aka, not at all,” Rollins tweeted. “Luckily for me, you’ll underdeliver like you always do and continue to wonder why you’re not in more…
Kevin Dunn Confirms New RAW & SmackDown Sets And Pyro Return
Joseph Staszewski of The New York Post reports he talked to WWE Executive Producer Kevin Dunn and he confirmed there will be new sets, openings, logos, graphics and theme music for both Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown. The pyro is also returning and will include flames and lasers. Below is his report via…
Major Tag Team Return Set For Friday Night SmackDown?
WrestlingInc is reporting that The Usos will make their return to television on Friday Night SmackDown’s premiere on FOX. The six-time Tag Team Champions have been off the road since the end of July when Jimmy was arrested for a DUI in Pensacola, FL. There was talk earlier this month that the team would return…
Total Divas Moving To Tuesday Nights
WWE announced on Saturday that Season 9 of Total Divas will air on Tuesday nights at 10pm ET on E! starting Oct. 1st. The series was originally scheduled to return Wednesday, Oct. 2nd in the 10pm slot. The new season will focus on the following storylines: WWE Superstar, Olympic Medalist and UFC Hall of Famer…
WWE Star Returns At Live Event; Tag Teams Pull Double Duty
WWE’s live event in El Paso, TX featured the return of Sin Cara in the opening match. He teamed with Titus O’Neil, Kalisto and Lince Dorado for a win over EC3, Eric Young, Tony Nese and Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak. It’s feel great to be back! ????Gracias a esta bella frontera por quererme tanto. ❤️Gracias…
Sasha Banks Extends WWE Contract
Fightful Select is reporting that Sasha Banks extended her WWE contract upon her return last month. Details as to how long she is now under contract are unknown at this time. She reportedly re-signed a deal in 2018. Banks will challenge Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch at WWE Hell in a Cell on Oct. 6th.…
John Morrison to WWE? Not So Fast!
On September 26th, several outlets were reporting that John Morrison has signed a new WWE contract, per PWInsider. However, based on a recent tweet from Morrison, this appears to not be the case: Thanks for the heads up @PWInsidercom ???? please lemme know when I’m signed with AEW- or ROH — John Morrison (@TheRealMorrison) September…
Jerry Lawler Reveals How New Raw Commentary Team Was Assembled
Jerry “The King” Lawler recently spoke to Memphis Commercial Appeal about how his impending return to Monday Night Raw’s commentary team came about. Lawler revealed it was Executive Director Paul Heyman who wanted Vic Joseph and Dio Maddin to call the show, but it was Vince McMahon who wanted a veteran to assist them. “It…
WWE NXT Pre-Show Announced For Next Week
WWE has announced that Charly Caruso, Sam Roberts and Pat MacAfee will host a half-hour WWE NXT pre-show at 7:30pm ET on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd before going live on the USA Network. The preview of NXT’s big episode will stream live on the WWE Network, WWE.com, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Below is the advertised card:…
Major Names Advertised For WWE Crown Jewel Next Month
WWE Crown Jewel is returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, Oct. 31st. Initial local advertisements feature The Undertaker and Hulk Hogan promoting the event, as seen below. The Undertaker and Hulk Hogan advertised in regional promo for WWE Crown Jewel on 10/31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Superstars from the past and present will be…
Paige To Return To WWE Television Soon
PWInsider.com reports that Paige is expected to return to WWE television soon. Paige had been managing Asuka and Kairi Sane on SmackDown until she left to take time off to undergo surgery for a hernia back on August 14. She had to be pulled from a scheduled meet and greet over SummerSlam weekend after a…
Backstage News On Big In-Ring Return To SmackDown
Elias is set to return to the ring in late October, reports Dave Meltzer. WWE confirmed this month that Elias is dealing with an ankle injury. It’s the same injury that caused him to be removed from the King of the Ring tournament and be replaced by Shane McMahon. Elias began a program with Chad…
Top Japanese Name Likely Signing With WWE To Debut On NXT
Top Japanese wrestler Jiro Kuroshio is set to sign with WWE and will likely start with NXT, according to Dave Meltzer. Kuroshio recently stated in an interview that he planned to leave Japan for a move to the United States. WWE gave him a tryout in Shanghai, China back in July. WWE’s verified NXT twitter…
Roman Reigns Match Now Official For Friday Night SmackDown Premiere
Roman Reigns vs. Rowan has been officially announced for next week’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown premiere on FOX. Sports Illustrated broke the news in an article by Justin Barrasso. This will be the go-home to WWE Hell in a Cell episode of SmackDown, where Reigns will team with Daniel Bryan to face Rowan and Luke…
Update On CM Punk’s Return To Television
Back in August, Richard reported here on Wrestle Pages that CM Punk was in potential talks to return to an on-air role on FS1. The rumor at the time was that this would be a WWE Produced show that he would be hosting in studio. We now have some more information on this story. According to…
Intro Videos Returning To Both WWE RAW And SmackDown
Show opening videos will return for both WWE Monday Night RAW and WWE Friday Night SmackDown, according to WrestleVotes. RAW will feature “Legendary” by Skillet, while SmackDown will feature “Are You Ready” by AC/DC in the intro videos. As noted here on WrestlePages.com, WWE wants both shows to have new looks, new sets, new camera…
Details On Poor Attendance At Both RAW And SmackDown This Week
This week’s WWE television tapings in San Francisco drew disappointing attendance numbers from the Chase Center. This week’s RAW only drew approximately 6,500 fans, with many sections of the new arena tarped off, per Dave Meltzer. SmackDown drew nearly half of that with only around 3,500 fans. The taping were WWE’s first in the city…
Time Added To WWE Star’s Contract Due To Injury
WWE has added ten weeks to Dash Wilder’s contract due to the period he was out of action in 2016 with a broken jaw, reports Dave Meltzer. As noted in our Wrestler Contracts section, The Revival’s WWE contracts were set to expire in April 2020. Neither have signed a new deal at press time. Follow…
Backstage News On Goldberg/Dolph Ziggler Altercation In Vegas
Regarding the Goldberg and Dolph Ziggler altercation we covered here on WrestlePages.com, Dave Meltzer reports the two were shooting their own angle and WWE currently doesn’t have any plans to continue the feud. For those that missed it, Goldberg and Ziggler were pulled apart at an Andiamo Italian Steakhouse in Las Vegas over the weekend.…
More Details On Major Changes To RAW & SmackDown
Updating a previous item, Dave Meltzer has confirmed that both WWE Monday Night RAW and WWE Friday Night SmackDown are going to have new sets along with weekly pyrotechnics. WWE wants both shows have new looks, new sets, new camera angles, new themes, new graphics, new opens and obviously new announce teams. Meltzer speculates that…
WWE Already Looking For Long-Term Replacement For Jerry Lawler On RAW
Jerry Lawler will likely only be used for a short period of time as a commentator on Monday Night RAW, per Ryan Satin. Other people are already being looked at to fill the spot on a full-time basis. Further, this could explain why Mickie James did commentary at this week’s WWE Main Even Taping but…
Adam Cole, Kushida & Others On NXT’s Injury List
WWE released another video updating NXT’s injury list following Wednesday’s episode. These injuries are believed to be storyline, but that may not always be the case. NXT Champion Adam Cole suffered a right radius fracture while brawling with Matt Riddle. His status is questionable. Kushida suffered a left wrist injury after battling Imperium and is…