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WWE News Alert – March 15, 2017

WWE News and Rumors March 15, 2017

  • Today is the final day to order the next edition of WWE SlamCrate and this edition features a SlamCrate Exclusive “Stone Cold” Steve Austin Action figure.
  • An announcement is rumored for this week for William Regal to be inducted into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame. (Meltzer)
  • Hulk Hogan is opening up another Hogan’s Beach Shop and will be doing autograph signings there the week of Wrestlemania from 3/29-4/4.
  • Kurt Angle was backstage for Smackdown, which was held in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Brock Lesnar vs Shane McMahon was at one point planned for Wrestlemania 33, but was ultimately scrapped.(Mike Johnson)
  • Adam Rose has announced he will be retiring sometime this year.

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WWE News Alert – March 14, 2017

WWE News and Rumors 3/14/17

  • Shaq vs The Big Show has been nixed from WrestleMania 33 due to WWE and Shaq being unable to reach an agreement
  • There have been reports that cruiserweight Cedric Alexander has suffered a knee injury and will be on the shelf for 3-5 months.
  • Finn Balor, who made his return over the weekend on live events, was back stage at RAW Monday night but did not appear on the show itself. This is presumably to not share the spotlight with a returning Seth Rollins.
  • Jack Swagger has finally been granted his WWE release that was not not originally granted upon Swagger’s request.
  • Kane has been out of action resting his body and has requested time off to run for political office as he desires a Knox County Mayorial Seat in 2018.
  • Rusev is on the disabled list with an undisclosed injury. Speculation is that it’s his shoulder.

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WWE News and Rumors 3/3/17

WWE News and Rumors – March 3, 2017

  • Finn Balor is likely to return to Raw on 3/8 as per the Wrestling Observer.
  • There is some fake news going around that Serena Williams will appear at Wrestlemania 33. These reports are not credible and unsubstantiated.
  • Jack Swagger is still under contract but has asked for his release.
  • Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper reconciling in the wake of Randy Orton desecrated the gravesite of Sister Abigail is a current rumor and rumbling.
  • Rusev has gotten a haircut and it is much shorter. There is somehow outrage over this.
  • Drew Galloway commented about a WWE return being a possibility.
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WWE News Alert 1/19/17

WWE News and Rumors | January 19, 2017

 

  • Randy Orton was involved in an incident with a picture seeking fan at a gym in Arkansas. After being interrupted in between sets Orton was photographed without his consent and allegedly delivered an obscenity laced tirade on the culprit. Randy then finished his set and told everyone to enjoy their workouts.Randy Orton Angry

 

  • Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg is expected to go on last at Wrestlemania 33 as the true main event. This might lead to speculation that one of the two will become Universal Champion by the event.

 

  • Michael Cole is transitioning to an off-air backstage role in the future. He is currently grooming his potential replacements. Cole is still undefeated at Wrestlemania.

 

  • Speaking of Jerry Lawler, he will be announcing the Royal Rumble match itself at the PPV.

 

  • WWE Network is said be finalizing a deal to carry Insane Championship Wrestling, a top independent in the United Kingdom.

 

  • Darren Young has injured his right elbow after an apron bump in a match taped for Main Event vs Epico. No timetable available for recovery as of press time.

 

  • Tajiri is still out of commission from an knee injury sustained in early January in NXT.
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WWE News Alert 1/13/17

WWE News and Rumors January 13 2017 | 1/13/2017

  • According to The Wrestling Observer, The John Cena vs Undertaker match for Wrestlemania is scrapped. Taker will now face a RAW competitor, possibly Braun Strowman vs Roman Reigns.
  • The Three matches for Mania that seem etched in stone are Seth Rollins vs Triple H, Shaq vs The Big Show and Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar.
  • Rumors matches are Kevin Owens vs Chris Jericho and a Fatal 4way for the RAW Women’s Championship between Charlotte, Bayley, Sasha Banks and Nia Jax.
  • Don’t expect Paige to be at Wrestlemania. She’s expected to return in Summer at the earliest.
  • After RAW went off the ait Monday, The Undertaker performed a double chokeslam on Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb56FDQoDX8″ width=”500″ height=”300″]
  • Vince McMahon was photographed on crutches at the Wrestlemania 34 Press Conference.
  • Mick Foley teased on twitter that the RAW GM position may be up for grabs when asked for an assistant GM position by Lana.

WWE News Alert 1/12/17

WWE News and Rumors January 12, 2017 | 1/12/17

  • R.I.P Timothy Smith (AKA Timothy Well or Rex King) age 55. He died on Kidney Failure.
  • R.I.P Elijah Mainville (AKA Drax Shadow) age 9. He lost his brave battle with cancer.
  • The WWE Performance Center has it class of possible call ups to the main roster known as the “Terry Taylor Class”. The current crop being prepared are Shinsuke Nakamura, Tye Dillenger, Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Andrade “Cien” Alma, Alexander Wolfe, TM61, Hideo Itami, Kassius Ohno and Elias Sampson.
  • Brock Lesnar will be doing a Raw Live event in Buffalo, NY March 10 at the Kaybank Center.
  • Satnam Signh Bhamara, a 7’2″ took part in a WWE Tryout.
  • Former WWE, WCW and ECW Star Perry Saturn released a short video explaining he was about to become homeless. This is Perry’s GoFundMe Page – https://www.gofundme.com/perrysaturn
  • The Sandman underwent knee surgery.sandman knee surgery jim fullington
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WWE News and Rumors 1/6/17

WWE News and Rumors for January 6, 2017

  • Brock Lesnar has been added to the Madison Square Garden Live Event on March 12, 2017. This will be for the Smackdown Brand and while Lesnar was drafted to RAW, this as of press time will not be broadcasted anywhere.
  • Goldberg is set to wrestle at Fastlane as part of his 3 match deal with the WWE. No word on who is his opponent(s) will be.
  • WWE welcomes Zhao Xim, Yifeng and Big Boa, recruits from China.
  • WWE also welcomes Julia Ho, Andrea, Heidi Lovelace and Kimber Lee to the Performance Center. WWE is obviously stocking up for the upcoming Women’s Tournament on the WWE Network.
  • Jonathan Coachman recently tweeted that he does not beleive Ronda Rousey will be signed to WWE as the company is not in the business of rebuilding broken stars.
  • The Ric Flair Show, a podcast hosted by Flair and Conrad Thompson has ended. Ric’s online merchandise shop has also closed. These events are evidence hes going to be appearing in WWE more regularly.
  • Shane McMahon was at the NXT tapings at Full Sail University, but to what capacity is unknown.
  • The WWE is mildly interested in The Broken Hardys, both of whom’s contracts with TNA will be up very soon.
  • Alberto Del Rio is still in talks with TNA. Jeff Jarrett and Dutch Mantel have also returned to TNA. Dixie Carter is no longer involved.
  • Mick Foley’s haircut on RAW was self administered.
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WWE News and Rumors 12/29/2016

WWE News and Rumors         December 29 2016


  • Big Show has not died. There was some “fake news” going around on facebook as usual and this hoax was especially disturbing. Big Show is currently preparing for a match with Shaq at Wrestlemania 33.
  •  WWE.com removed a poll asking who fans desire to see main event Wrestlemania 33. AJ Styles was leading at 40% and no one else came close.
  •  Mick Foley needs hip surgery and is holding off as he is currently uninsured. The out of pocket expenses are about $60K. Foley has an estimated net worth of 15 Million Dollars.
  •  Chris Hero will be in San Antonio during Royal Rumble weekend. This is most likely to debut for NXT Takeover San Antonio.
  •  Curtis Axel brought back the Axelmania gimmick Tuesday in St Louis. This is more evidence for the return of Hulk Hogan as the gimmick was dropped due to bad publicity that led to the Hulkster being released last year. Also on the show, Roman Reigns defeated Kevin Owens while defending his US Championship.
  •  John Cena wrestled a post-dark match at Smackdown Live! teaming with Dean Ambrose to defeat AJ Styles and The Miz.
  •  John Cena also wrestled Monday Night at Madison Square Garden, in a Triple Threat Match with he and Dean Ambrose challenging AJ Styles for the WWE Championship. AJ successfully retained. Also on the show, James Ellsworth in a neck brace defeated Curt Hawkins in under 20 seconds with No Chin Music.
  •  Goldberg is currently on a three match deal in WWE, not including his match with Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series.
  •  Cody Rhodes took issue with WWE producers for having Karl Anderson rip the head of a teddy bear with the likeness of Dusty Rhodes.
  •  Dave Meltzer reports that WWE has no concrete plans for Roman Reigns for Wrestlemania 33 although a big surprise is in the works, though it probably won’t happen.
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