Injured New Japan Star Doubts He Will Ever Wrestle Again
June 23, 2017 (02:45) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
On April 9th, New Japan starKatsuyori Shibata was injured when he received a stiff headbutt fromKazuchika Okada during their main event match. Shibata was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma and the surgery was a success but that match with Okada may still prove to be his last one ever. Shibata has stated that even prior to the injury, he had been having trouble with "seeing double" and it has only worsened now despite having three previous surgeries on his eyes. The treatment that Shibata is receiving now is also causing him great discomfort as it sends electrical current directly to […] The post Injured New Japan Star Doubts He Will Ever Wrestle Again appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Eric Bischoff: Women's MITB Rematch Is A 'Really Bad Idea'
June 23, 2017 (02:15) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Money in the Bank left a lot of people upset, especially at the way in which the first-ever Women's Money in the Bank match ended. Not only was it a non-clean finish but it was the one man who wasn't in the match inJames Ellsworth that did all the hard work. A lot of fans responded by criticizing WWE for sending a dangerous message with that booking and the company responded by booking a rematch on next week's Smackdown Live. However, that didn't satisfy everyone either. On a recent episode of his podcast,Eric Bischoff voiced his opinion that the Women's […] The post Eric Bischoff: Women's MITB Rematch Is A 'Really Bad Idea' appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Linda McMahon On WWE Performers Not Having Health Insurance
June 23, 2017 (02:15) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
In a recent interview with the Las Vegas Sun,Linda McMahon spoke about a number of topics including the notion that WWE performers do not receive health insurance: Its such a complicated issue to try to give a succinct answer. WWE went from having no insurance when Vince and I first got started " I remember when I walked into his office when we had 13 or maybe 14 employees, and I said, Guess what? You now have health insurance. And he said, Wow. I dont think he realized he didnt have it before. The cost of health care has grown. […] The post Linda McMahon On WWE Performers Not Having Health Insurance appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Jay Lethal On Breaking Into Wrestling And Not Pursuing Tough Enough
June 23, 2017 (00:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
In a recent interview with Paste Magazine,Jay Lethal commented on how he became a wrestler and began his training: "There is a question I havent been asked in a long time actually. You know, a lot of these interviews asked the same questions, but I havent been asked that question in a long time. I got into wrestling when MTV Tough Enough was big. No I didnt go to Tough Enough." Lethal also talked further about how he didn't go toTough Enough by talking about how he was discovered when he wrestled for an independent promotion known as Jersey All-Pro […] The post Jay Lethal On Breaking Into Wrestling And Not Pursuing Tough Enough appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Jim Cornette "Remorseful" About Vince Russo
June 23, 2017 (00:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
It's still going, folks! The battle betweenJim Cornette andVince Russorages on towards the finish line. After some back-and-forth between them over the mockery of Russo onTable For 3, Russo responded with malice, Cornette responded by challenging him to a fight and then Russo responded by issuing him an Emergency Protective Order. Jim Cornette posted about it on his Twitter account along with more mockery but had yet to comment on the issue until now. Cornette posted an exclusive update of himself talking about the document and how it notes that he's been threatening/stalking him "since 1999." Cornette laughed off a […] The post Jim Cornette "Remorseful" About Vince Russo appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Seven Matches Confirmed For Slammiversary 15, Updated Card
June 23, 2017 (00:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Coming out of this week's Impact Wrestling, here's an updated look at the match card for Slammiversary 15: Championship Unification Match - Impact World Champion Lashley vs. GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron Championship Unification Match - Knockouts Champion Rosemary vs. GFW Women's Champion Sienna 2/3 Falls X-Division Championship Match - Sonjay Dutt (c) vs. Low Ki Strap Match - James Storm vs. Ethan Carter III Full Metal Mayhem Intergender Tag Team Match - Eddie Edwards & Alisha vs. Davey Richards & Angelina Love Tag Team Match - Jeremy Borash & Joseph Park vs. Josh Mathews & Scott Steiner Tag […] The post Seven Matches Confirmed For Slammiversary 15, Updated Card appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Impact Wrestling Results (6/22/17) - Slammiversary Rivals Clash
June 23, 2017 (00:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Impact Wrestling Results Thursday, June 22, 2017 From Mumbai, India Report by CJ Blaze of WrestlingNewsWorld.com The show opens with a recap video of Sonjay Dutt winning the X-Division Championship last week. 1) Sony Six Way Elimination: Matt Sydal def. Trevor Lee, Eddie Edwards, Davey Richards, Suicide & Braxton Suttervia Air Bourne in 17 minutes. 2) Sienna & Laurel Van Ness def. Rosemary & Allie via pinfall in 1:46. This was the first time Rosemary has been pinned in Impact. Sonjay Dutt comes out for his home country championship victory celebration. Low Ki interrupts. They settle on a 2/3 Falls […] The post Impact Wrestling Results (6/22/17) - Slammiversary Rivals Clash appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Backstage News On Mauro Ranallo's New WWE Contract
June 23, 2017 (00:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
WrestlingNewsWorld has learned the details behind Mauro Ranallo's new contract with WWE. The deal has been signed for two years, and it allows him to work non-wrestling shows with WWE clearance. Mauro is also now under contract with Bellator MMA as he will still call the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight. If all goes well after two years, don't be surprised if Mauro replaces Michael Cole as the lead announcer for Monday Night Raw. Cole has wanted to transition into a full-time off-camera backstage role for a while now. This was something that was even discussed before the departure/returnthis year. Mauro […] The post Backstage News On Mauro Ranallo's New WWE Contract appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

The Smackdown Breakdown: If You Dont Shut Up, You're Going To Look Like Ellsworth
June 23, 2017 (00:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Hello WNW People! Mitch Big M Adams here welcoming you to another edition ofThe Smackdown Breakdown. Which is, of course, an opinion based review of Smackdown Live each week if you did not know that before! So without further ado, lets get stuck into what happened on Smackdown Live this week, shall we? In-Ring Promo: Carmella & James Ellsworth > A I give Carmella all the credit in the world here! She took something akin to chicken crap and somehow turned into chicken salad with this magnificent promo. I have been a fan of her promo style since her program […] The post The Smackdown Breakdown: If You Dont Shut Up, You're Going To Look Like Ellsworth appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Mauro Ranallo Set To Join WWE NXT Announce Team
June 23, 2017 (00:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Mauro Ranallo took to Instagram on Thursday to announce he will be joining the WWE NXT announce team. This announcement comes after he left SmackDown Live in the spring due to personal issues. You can read his statement embedded below: THE NXT CHAPTER BEGINS! WWE and I mutually agreed to end my responsibilities on SmackDown having nothing to do with rumors about disputes. As I remained under contract with WWE, we discussed a variety of options. Despite originally agreeing to part ways, there was always a desire to continue working together. We have come to terms on a new agreement […] The post Mauro Ranallo Set To Join WWE NXT Announce Team appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Five Names Added To Mae Young Classic, Updated Roster
June 22, 2017 (13:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
WWE announced five more names for the Mae Young Classic on Thursday: Tessa Blanchard Abbey Laith (Kimber Lee) Taynara Conti Jazzy Gabert Kavita Devi You can read more about these new additions HERE on dot com. Last week, Toni Storm, Lacey Evans, Sarah Logan, and Princesa Sugehit were confirmed. 23 spots remain unannounced at this time. WWE will tape the Mae Young Classic at Full Sail University on July 13 and 14. We'll have coverage of the tournament right here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. The post Five Names Added To Mae Young Classic, Updated Roster appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

NXT Title Match Set For July 5; Apollo Crews Welcomes First Child
June 22, 2017 (10:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
NXT Championship bout announced Following the backstage brawl on this week's show, Bobby Roode will defend the NXT Championship against Roderick Strong on the July 5th episode of WWE NXT. .@REALBobbyRoode to defend #NXTChampionship against @roderickstrong on July 5 episode of #WWENXT. https://t.co/lBF48Uc3e9 pic.twitter.com/YI2NniGoYM — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 22, 2017 Apollo Crews welcomes new addition Congratulations are in order to Raw superstar Apollo Crews, as he and his wife Linda welcomed their first child, Sade Sofiya, into the world this week. WWE covered the news here. The post NXT Title Match Set For July 5; Apollo Crews Welcomes First Child appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Impact Wrestling Preview - Tag Team Matches, Sonjay Dutt Celebrates
June 22, 2017 (10:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
This week's Impact Wrestling will once again emanate from Mumbai, India, and will feature the following as the build towards Slammiversary 15 continues: Lashley & EC3 vs. Alberto El Patron & James Storm Sienna & Laurel Van Ness vs. Rosemary & Allie Suicide vs. Matt Sydal vs. Braxton Sutter vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Davey Richards vs. Trevor Lee - Elimination Match Sonjay Dutt celebrates winning the X-Division Championship Who will be Moose's Slammiversary partner? It all goes down tonight! #IMPACTIndia @fightnet @PopTV Don't miss an all new IMPACT Wrestling! pic.twitter.com/zPm8YSLuUF — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 22, 2017 CLICK HERE for […] The post Impact Wrestling Preview - Tag Team Matches, Sonjay Dutt Celebrates appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

WWE Announces New Weekly Hindi Show For India
June 22, 2017 (10:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Sony Pictures Networks India and WWE announced on Wednesday that a new weekly show, WWE Sunday Dhamaal, will premiere in India this weekend. The show looks to serve as a highlight reel of the latest Raw and SmackDown episodes. Below is the press release: MUMBAI, India & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the launch of a new weekly show in Hindi, WWE Sunday Dhamaal, featuring the best action and family-friendly entertainment from WWEs flagship programs Raw and SmackDown beginning this Sunday, June 25 from 6.00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sony […] The post WWE Announces New Weekly Hindi Show For India appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

WWE NXT Results (6/21/17) - Kassius Ohno vs. Aleister Black
June 22, 2017 (01:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
WWE NXT Results Wednesday, June 21, 2017 From Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL Report by CJ Blaze of WrestlingNewsWorld.com 1) Ember Moon def. Peyton Royce (w/Billie Kay) via Eclipse. 2) Eric Young & Alexander Wolfe def. The Ealy Brothers via neckbreaker. 3) Sonya Deville def. Rachel Evers via submission. Backstage, Bobby Roode and Roderick Strong get into a fight. The two will clash for the NXT Championship on July 5th. 4) Aleister Black def. Kassius Ohno via Black Mass. The post WWE NXT Results (6/21/17) - Kassius Ohno vs. Aleister Black appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Jerry Lawler Was Disappointed With Women's MITB
June 21, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
In a recent episode of theDinner with the King podcast,Jerry Lawler echoed a lot of similar sentiments from fans around the world about the women's Money in the Bank match. This was of course regarding the ending which saw a man inJames Ellsworth hand a woman inCarmella her briefcase: Thats one thing that disturbed me, and hopefully they will fix that in some kind of way. Thats what WWE has been about. We dont even call them Divas anymore; its the womens division because its about empowering women. So much of the emphasis that the WWE has put on the […] The post Jerry Lawler Was Disappointed With Women's MITB appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Austin Aries On Healthy Eating, Being A Role Model And Wrestlemania
June 21, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
In a recent interview withSporting News,Austin Aries talked about a number of topics including how to educate yourselves on healthy eating: For most people, youre going to be a lot more successful if you say Im going to take one day a week and try to do a meatless Monday like a lot of people do. Or pick a meal a day, lunches, where Im going to try and do without any animal products, and do it that way and build from there than try to go all-in without the knowledge or tools because youre going to fail. Aries also […] The post Austin Aries On Healthy Eating, Being A Role Model And Wrestlemania appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Vince Russo Files Restraining Order Against Jim Cornette
June 21, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
There has been a lot of back-and-forth between real-life rivalsJim Cornette andVince Russo but it may have just reached unprecedented levels. The recent spat began when Russo was incensed after watchingTable For 3 in which Cornette,Eric Bischoff andMichael Hayes took a number of shots at Russo especially during his time booking for WCW. After this, Jim Cornette became annoyed with Russo and said that they would have to settle it all in a public location ("no cops, no guns, no knives") and just see what happens between the two of them. His challenge was issued to Russo via Cornette's podcast. […] The post Vince Russo Files Restraining Order Against Jim Cornette appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Injured Star Returning This Weekend; Enzo Amore Continues Taunting Conor McGregor
June 21, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Injured Star Returning This Weekend864060 It seems that even though he hasn't been on TV since laying out theMoney in the Bank challenge toShane McMahon and then disappearing from TV after the angle was seemingly dropped,Rusev will still be making his return to the ring for some live events this weekend for the Smackdown brand. He is scheduled to faceKevin Owens andMojo Rawley in a triple threat match on Sunday and then another triple threat with Owens andShinsuke Nakamura on Monday.   Enzo Amore Continues Taunting Conor McGregor DespiteBig Cass turning on him on RAW,Enzo Amore has not been deterred […] The post Injured Star Returning This Weekend; Enzo Amore Continues Taunting Conor McGregor appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Randy Orton To Co-Star In Movie; Watch Titus O'Neil's TED Talk
June 21, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Randy Orton's next movie Former WWE Champion Randy Orton will reportedly be co-starring in Seth Green's new movie, Changeland. Production begins this week in Thailand as Green will be writing and directing. You can read more about what the movie will entail HERE. Titus O'Neil's TED Talk Raw superstar Titus O'Neil recently participated in a TED Talk at UCLA. The segment entitled "The Domino Effect" can be viewed in full below: FREE WRESTLING NEWS WORLD APP IS BACK! - App Store | Google Play The post Randy Orton To Co-Star In Movie; Watch Titus O'Neil's TED Talk appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...