Ric Flair, Charlotte‘s Hall of Famer and 16-time world champion father, is alleging that WWE changed the outcome of Sunday’s historic match because the company feared for Sasha Banks‘ health. Ric was on Busted Open Radio on SiriusXM on Monday and told hosts Dave LaGreca and Doug Mortman that: They took two huge spots out … Read more
This past summer Sexy Star announced she was retiring from wrestling to forge a boxing career. Recently, it looks like she has had a change of heart. SHIMMER announced Lucha Underground’s beloved luchadora is making her debut at a series of upcoming events: https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/792871973374291968 Several other women will also make their SHIMMER debuts including Mickie … Read more
TNA’s UK television partner Challenge TV has announced that as of January 2017, it will be dropping all TNA programming. The network issued the following statement: We know that many TNA fans will be disappointed to hear this, but we wanted to let you all know that as of January 2017, Challenge will no longer … Read more
Former TNA Knockouts Champion Maria Kanellis has announced via Twitter that she will be leaving behind the wrestling business in order to continue her education: https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis/status/793242751961862145 https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis/status/793243837074374656 https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis/status/793244585803804672 Maria worked for the WWE from 2004 to 2010, debuting as part of the first televised Diva Search. She would then joined Ring of Honor, making her … Read more
After the initial first round match took place yesterday, the women of PROGRESS are continuing the Natural Progression tournament! In a Facebook post released today, promoters announced that the second bout – as part of the first round – will take place between Nixon Newell and Katey Harvey. Over the next several months we will see … Read more
History has been made! Despite some doubt earlier this week, the first ever women’s Hell in a Cell match served as the main event of a WWE PPV. This marks the first time WWE history that a women’s match has headlined a PPV event as Sasha Banks and Charlotte competed for the Raw Women’s title. … Read more
PROGRESS Wrestling kicked off the first round of their Natural Progression tournament tonight in Camden, London during their show ‘Chapter 38: When Men Throw Men At Men’! During tonight’s bout, the self described Knightbridge fashionista Jinny defeated Pollyanna via roll-up to take home the first round win. This means that Jinny will advance to the semi-final, allowing … Read more
This weekend we’ll be eagerly watching history being made as Sasha Banks defends the RAW Women’s Title against Charlotte in the first ever women’s Hell in a Cell match. Although, let’s not forget the women that have walked down this path before. Throughout the years, women have shown that they can take it to the … Read more
There has been a lot of talk surrounding Sunday’s Hell in a Cell PPV event. Aside from Sasha Banks defending her Raw Women’s title match against Charlotte in the first-ever women’s Hell in a Cell match, there was also initial talk that this match would serve as the main event event for the PPV. However, … Read more
According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Chyna‘s estate will no longer be controlled by her manager. Instead, Chyna’s mother has won custody of her daughter’s assets. Janet Laque sent the site a statement saying: “My petition to the LA superior court to become Joanie’s estate administrator with “special letters” has been approved and gone through. YEAH!!!!!! … Read more
Total Bellas aired its fourth episode, titled ‘Bryan’s Breaking Point’ on E! last night and managed to draw 630,000 viewers according to Show Buzz Daily. This is 5,000 more than last week’s episode, which scored 625,000 viewers. In the 18-49 demo, the episode gathered a 0.31 rating, which is lower than last week’s 0.32. Total Bellas also came 14th in the Top 150 … Read more
Tonight on Lucha Underground Sexy Star defended the Gift of the Gods Title against Johnny Mundo. Johnny has been targeting Sexy as a means to an end for challenging for the Lucha Underground Championship. Before the match Sexy met with Dario Cueto to announce that she would be cashing in the title next week for … Read more
Less than a week after announcing the signing of “Crazy” Mary Dobson (real name Sarah Bridges), WWE has announced two more female names to begin training at their Performance Center. These female names include former Tough Enough hopeful Victoria Gonzales, who was reportedly signed to the WWE in September, and black belt judo competitor Taynara … Read more
In a post shared by WWE.com, current SmackDown Women’s champion Becky Lynch has been announced to return to TV next week (Tuesday October 25th). The article states that Lynch will have her eyes on the number one contender for the title, Alexa Bliss (with no word mentioned about Naomi as of yet). Unfortunately this doesn’t confirm … Read more
Yes! Yes! Yes! Expecting WWE Superstars Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella have revealed that they are welcoming a baby girl in the spring of 2017! Brie Bella, who announced her pregnancy earlier this month, shared the news with E! News, network home of Total Bellas and Total Divas, saying: “When I found out it was a girl I actually … Read more
Total Bellas aired its third episode, titled ‘Who’s the Boss?’ on E! last night and managed to draw 625,000 viewers according to Show Buzz Daily. This is 131,000 less than last week’s episode, which scored 756,00 viewers. This also makes it the lowest of the series as the premiere received 632,000 viewers. In the 18-49 demo, the episode gathered a … Read more
Former WWE Divas Champion Paige underwent successful surgery today, this in response to an injury she’s been dealing with since August. She now has three screws in her neck: https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/788882653709758464 Paige’s fiancé Alberto del Rio was by her side before and after surgery: https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/788780621330051072 https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/788854836305551361 And she thanked Natalya for showing her support and her … Read more
WWE has announced the name of three new recruitees for their Performance Center: Tommy End, Big Damo and “Crazy” Mary Dobson. Dobson, who was reportedly signed to the WWE back in August, has competed all throughout the independent scene in various promotions that include AIW, Shine, Shimmer, Ring of Honor as well as making several … Read more
After announcing that Sasha Banks vs Charlotte would Main Event the upcoming Hell in a Cell PPV, Acting Raw General Manager Mick Foley is now reneging said statements. Mick Foley broke the original news on his official Facebook page, alongside Stephanie McMahon, with the following post: Foley has since added this comment: Mick’s note: I have no … Read more
WWE fans can put the speculation and wait to the side: Acting Raw General Manager Mick Foley has announced that Sasha Banks and Charlotte will indeed main event Hell in a Cell! This is on top of the already historical announcement the two Superstars will partake in the first ever Women’s Hell in a Cell … Read more
After discussing plans at New York Comic Con to possibly bring Lucha Underground on the road, El Rey network, in partnership with Cricket Wireless, has announced a series of three tour dates for Arizona, Texas, and California. They issued this statement: Cricket Wireless and El Rey Network will present Lucha En Vivo, three action-packed, high-flying “Lucha … Read more
It would appear that the love story between WWE Superstar Paige and beau Albert Del Rio has entered it’s next chapter of engagement. During a WWC in Puerto Rico show, the former WWE Divas Champion is seen entering the ring and proposing to her beau after his match against former WWE Superstar Carlito: A tweet … Read more
Lucha Underground has been the most consistent wrestling show on television since its inception and now they get to take the show on the road as reports are stating that the brand is expanding with an upcoming tour and new distribution deal with Samuari TV in Japan. Though still finding its footing in the wrestling … Read more
In a surprise announcement during tonight’s NXT Tapings, WWE has announced that NXT TakeOver: Toronto Asuka will defend her NXT Women’s title against multi WWE Women’s and Divas Champion Mickie James! WWE broke the news via their official Instagram account: View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWE (@wwe) Mickie James shared her … Read more
In the latest in a series of unfavorable news for TNA, PWInsider is reporting that TNA President Billy Corgan has filed a lawsuit against the company’s Chairman Dixie Carter, as well as her husband Serg Salinas, TNA Chief Financial Officer Dean Brodhead, Impact Wrestling and it’s parent company Impact Ventures LLC. Currently, there are little … Read more
Total Bellas aired its second episode titled ‘Quickie Fix’ on E! last night and managed to draw 756,000 viewers according to Show Buzz Daily. This is 124,000 more than last week’s episode, which scored 632,00 viewers, as well as being 22,000 more than the Total Divas season five average. In the 18-49 demo, the episode gathered a 0.39 rating. Total Bellas also … Read more