Author: Jon Fuentes

  • Nick Aldis Believes Triple H Made A Mistake By Not Signing Him

    Nick Aldis Believes Triple H Made A Mistake By Not Signing Him

    Nick Aldis believes Triple H made an ill-informed decision by not signing him to a WWE deal. Aldis, who is the husband of current WWE star Mickie James, is a veteran of the sport. He has worked for promotions like TNA, Global Force Wrestling (GFW), Ring Of Honor (ROH), Pro Wrestling Noah and more.

    Aldis currently works for NWA where he serves as the promotion’s World Champion. Aldis will defend his title at “All In” on September 1st against Cody Rhodes in Illinois. Recently, Aldis joined Busted Open Radio to talk about several topics.

    During the interview, Nick Aldis discussed not getting signed by WWE. Aldis called out Triple H and said he made an ill-informed decision by not signing him. He then had a challenge for “The Game.”

    The NWA World Champ suggested he challenge him for his title. “They can take it however they want. It’s my understanding that a certain man who has a lot of power in that company who I have modeled myself after a lot over the years, has a replica of the 10 Pounds Of Gold on his office wall.

    Aldis continued, “All I’m saying is if he ever wants an opportunity to hold the real one in his hands, all he’s gotta do is pick up the phone. It might be a chance for me to prove to the little birds he’s got buzzing around him that have been burying me to him that he’s been making an ill-informed decision when he had the chance.”

    Nick Aldis & WWE

    This isn’t the first time Nick Aldis has spoken out about not getting a fair shake in WWE. He told Interactive Wrestling Radio last month much of the same:

    “If I had a dollar for every time I was asked why I’m not in the WWE. I’d never have to wrestle again. For different bulls–t political reasons and for different personal reasons, they won’t give me an opportunity there.”

    H/T Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions

  • Becky Lynch Explains Why She Doesn’t Date WWE Stars

    Becky Lynch Explains Why She Doesn’t Date WWE Stars

    Becky Lynch doesn’t date within the WWE.

    Many in the company often do the opposite, and eventually get married. Couples such as Lana and Rusev, Naomi and Jimmy Uso, and Stephanie McMahon and Triple H all met in WWE. Of course, there are plenty of stars within WWE who have dated and since split.

    This doesn’t seem to interest Becky Lynch. The former SmackDown Live Women’s Champion was recently a guest on Hall Of Famer Jim Ross’ podcast, The Ross Report. She discussed not having interest in dating within WWE in effort to keep drama out of her professional life:

    “Do you know what? I think that’s one thing, that again, I’ve always wanted especially because you’re going to be around these people all the time.

    “And, like, I would like to keep that separate from my own personal life and I feel like everyone ends up becoming like a family member.

    “Do you know what I mean? Like, a brother or whatever and I just want to keep my work life so drama-free, so however I can do that, I can go in, not have any awkwardness with anybody, not have any fights.” Lynch added, “everything’s about the work.”

    Lynch has a chance to reclaim the SmackDown Live Women’s Title. She will participate in a Triple Threat match for the strap at SummerSlam against Charlotte Flair and defending champion Carmella.

    The pay-per-view (PPV) goes down from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on August 19, 2018.

    H/T Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions

  • James Storm On What He’s Focused On Right Now

    James Storm On What He’s Focused On Right Now

    Many fans have been wondering what the deal with James Storm has been.

    Storm has remained relatively absent from the professional wrestling world for the past several months. He recently took to social media to offer fans an update. Storm revealed for the past seven months he has been focusing on his physical appearance.

    He also asked fans to tag the promotion they’d like to see him work for:

    “Everyone keeps asking me where I’m going & where would I like to go. For the last 7 months I’ve wanted to concentrate on being in the best shape I can be & the best I can be in and out of the ring.

    “So, Where do you guys think I should go? Tag the promotion you want to see me in.”

    https://twitter.com/JamesStormBrand/status/1026993858826121219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1026993858826121219&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mandatory.com%2Fwrestlezone%2Fnews%2F984593-james-storm-opens-up-about-the-past-seven-months-how-hes-looking-for-the-right-promotion

    Storm’s Links To WWE

    Storm was a longtime member of TNA’s roster. He also did work for promotions such as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Noah, Defiant Wrestling, Insane Championship Wrestling and more.

    Interestingly enough, Storm has made a few appearances on WWE TV for their NXT brand. Of course, that didn’t last very long as he opted not to sign with the company. In recent months, however, Storm has been rumored for a possible WWE move. He sometimes appears backstage at WWE events.

    In a recent interview with Inside The Ropes, Storm commented on how he’d feel working a WWE schedule:

    “I’m one of those guys that I like to be considered a road warrior. Like I don’t care about how many days I’m on the road. My wife loves for me to be on the road, she’s like: ‘get out of the house.’

    “I just love to wrestle. That is why I got into wrestling is to wrestle. You always hear people complaining about being on the road too much and the travel and the hotels — pussies, f–k that. That’s what I’m about.

    “Put me on the road because that’s what I signed up for to entertain these people. Run around in the world in my underwear and entertain the people.”

  • Jim Ross Is Confused By WWE’s Portrayal Of Brock Lesnar Recently

    Jim Ross Is Confused By WWE’s Portrayal Of Brock Lesnar Recently

    WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross is confused by WWE’s portrayal of Brock Lesnar as he approaches SummerSlam.

    “The Beast” will defend his Universal Title against Roman Reigns from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on August 19th. Last week on RAW, Lesnar ran rampant on the program by attacking General Manager Kurt Angle. He even put his hands on his longtime advocate Paul Heyman.

    WWE has been portraying Lesnar as someone who doesn’t care about the WWE fans, business or title. The fact that Lesnar is set to return to the UFC soon also feeds into that narrative.

    WrestleZone Radio recently caught up with “Good Ole’ JR” and got his thoughts on Lesnar’s SummerSlam build. Ross said that he wouldn’t have taken the approach WWE has been using with Lesnar as we approach “The Biggest Party Of The Summer”:

    “In hindsight it’s easier for us all to judge, myself included. Everybody likes to be a Monday morning quarterback and since we are recording this on Monday morning… It’s quarterback time.

    “I would not have taken that approach, I do not believe in doing a negative sell, I just don’t think you get anything out of it, I think it’s the wrong kinds of emotions that you are attempting to create.

    “I believe that, in my view, I would have taken a different route. That doesn’t mean that their route is wrong it just means that I don’t get it yet.”

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  • Full Details On WWE’s 2018 Mae Young Classic Revealed

    Full Details On WWE’s 2018 Mae Young Classic Revealed

    We now have full details on WWE’s 2018 Mae Young Classic tournament.

    Earlier today WWE made the official announcement on several topics regarding the tournament. First, it was announced the tournament will premiere on September 5th on the WWE Network.

    The single-elimination tournament continues each Wednesday until two competitors are left. The finals will be held at the all-female WWE Evolution pay-per-view (PPV) on October 28th on the WWE Network.

    Commentators for the tournament will be Michael Cole, Renee Young and WWE Hall Of Famer Beth Phoenix. It’s the first time in WWE history that two women are in the announce booth. Cathy Kelley and Shadia Bseiso will also join the broadcast team as they will handle backstage interviewing responsibilities.

    Kayla Braxton is serving as the ring announcer for the tournament. WWE has confirmed 31 of the 32 participants in the tournament thus far. The final slot will be announced on tonight’s episode of NXT (spoiler here).

    Check out the list of confirmed competitors here below:

    • Kaitlyn (U.S.)
    • Io Shirai (Japan)
    • Tegan Nox (Wales)
    • Kacy Catanzaro (U.S.)
    • Toni Storm (Australia)
    • Jinny (England)
    • Ashley Rayne (U.S.)
    • Kavita Devi (India)
    • Meiko Satomura (Japan)
    • Rhea Ripley (Australia)
    • Deonna Purrazzo (U.S.)
    • Reina González (U.S.)
    • Lacey Lane (U.S.)
    • Jessica Elaban (U.S.)
    • Nicole Matthews (Canada)
    • MJ Jenkins (U.S.)
    • Karen Q (U.S.)
    • Zatara (Chile)
    • Mia Yim (U.S.)
    • Mercedes Martinez (U.S.)
    • Allysin Kay (U.S.)
    • Hiroyo Matsumoto (Japan)
    • Xia Li (China)
    • Zeuxis (Mexico)
    • Isla Dawn (Scotland)
    • Aerial Monroe (U.S.)
    • Rachel Evers (U.S.)
    • Priscilla Kelly (U.S.)
    • Killer Kelly (Portugal)
    • Vanessa Kraven (Canada)
    • Xia Brookside (England)

    History Of The Mae Young Classic

    Last year during WrestleMania 33 weekend WWE announced its first ever Mae Young Classic. The tournament featured 32 female professional wrestlers from around the world. WWE Hall Of Famers Lita and Jim Ross served as commentators for the tournament.

    When it was all said and done, Japanese star Kairi Sane emerged victorious by defeating Shayna Baszler in the finals. In the aftermath of the tournament, however, Baszler has emerged as the more successful of the pair thus far.

    She is the current NXT Women’s Champion and could bee eying a main roster call up in the next several months.

  • Jim Ross Comments On Brian Christopher’s Passing

    Jim Ross Comments On Brian Christopher’s Passing

    The passing of former WWE Tag Team Champion Brian Christopher (Grandmaster Sexay) has hit the professional wrestling world pretty hard.

    One man who felt the affects of Christopher’s passing rather personally, was WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross. “JR” served alongside Christopher’s father, Jerry “The King” Lawler, as the commentary duo for Monday Night RAW for several years.

    Ross On Christopher’s Passing

    He offered his thoughts on the matter in a recent episode of his podcast, The Ross Report. Ross doesn’t quite understand why Christopher was being held in solitary confinement. Christopher was only being held for a DUI charge:

    “I never quite understood the reason for that,” said Ross. “I understand getting incarcerated for a DUI, or any other crime, I get that.

    “But, in the solitary confinement? Unless you’re gonna say that it was for his own protection, I don’t know.”

    Ross then put over Christopher’s in-ring skills and also joked about hinting on WWE TV that Grandmaster Sexay was in fact Lawler’s son:

    “I loved calling his matches with the King during the Attitude Era, as many as already remarked on social media,” said Ross.

    “Because I always had fun hinting that ‘Grandmaster Sexay’ was the King’s son. Good ole days, right? Good ole days.”

    Christopher’s Passing

    Christopher was arrested late last month on DUI and evading police charges. Several days later he was hospitalized for an apparent suicide attempt in prison.

    Medical staff at a local Tennessee hospital were able to keep Christopher alive long enough for his family to say their final goodbyes. He was just 46-years-old.

    Christopher’s father, Jerry Lawler, believes that “There may be more to this than meets the eye,” in regards to his son’s death. As a result, an investigation was opened into the matter.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqIUfaAefwA]

    H/T Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions

  • Matt Riddle Suffered A Nasty Injury During EVOLVE Title Loss (Photo)

    Matt Riddle Suffered A Nasty Injury During EVOLVE Title Loss (Photo)

    Matt Riddle suffered a nasty injury over the weekend during his EVOLVE World Title loss to Shane Strickland.

    Riddle will join WWE at the company’s next TakeOver event prior to SummerSlam later this month. After his loss to Strickland, Riddle’s mother took to Instagram and shared a nasty injury her son suffered during the match.

    The former UFC fighter lost the tip of what looks to be his right index finger. Check out a photo of the injury below (WARNING: it’s a bit graphic and contains some blood):

    “Thank you for watching and checking in on him @prowrestling5star! Today Matt wrestled an intense hardcore match that involved tables, ladders and chairs. The first chair clip took the tip of his pointer finger off (wrong finger in my comment).

    “Blood within the first few minutes got the kids attention for sure. He explained to them today that he was going to wrestle hard, and it was going to be intense to watch. They smiled and said they couldn’t wait to see.

    “It did rock them a little. Watching Dad get carried off like he did was not easy. Thankfully Fred got the wink he did at them on video! When he showed them how Dad gave them a wink as he was getting taken out they felt better.”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BmFAhj8Ao5K/?utm_source=ig_embed

  • Ronda Rousey Warns Alexa Bliss, Woods Invites Breeze To Join New Day

    Ronda Rousey Warns Alexa Bliss, Woods Invites Breeze To Join New Day

    Ronda Rousey Warns Alexa Bliss

    Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has a warning for RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss. “The Rowdy One” picked up her first win in RAW history against Alicia Fox last night.

    It was a good tune-up match before Rousey challenges Bliss for the RAW Women’s Title at SummerSlam later this month. The pay-per-view (PPV) goes down from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on August 19th.

    Shortly after her victory over Fox, Rousey took to Instagram and issued a stern warning to her SummerSlam opponent, Bliss. Here’s what she had to say:

    “Wrong move @alexa_bliss_wwe_ trying to throw @thefoxxyone in my way to weaken me before #SummerSlam.

    “You should dread every second of experience I get in that ring.
    Consider what you saw last night merciful compared to what’s coming to you August 19th”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BmLHEX_BI5u/?utm_source=ig_embed

    Xavier Woods Invites Tyler Breeze To Join The New Day

    Last night was pretty embarrassing for Tyler Breeze. One-half of Breezango, Fandango, has been sidelined for the next several months with an injury. This leaves Breeze to fend for himself on RAW as a singles talent.

    During last night’s episode of RAW, Breeze had a segment with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns backstage. Breeze was denied a fist bump by the former Shield members:

    SmackDown Live star and New Day member Xavier Woods offered a response on Twitter. He noted that Breeze could come over to SmackDown Live and join The New Day until Fandango is ready to return:

  • Sami Zayn Gets Second Surgery On His Shoulder

    Sami Zayn Gets Second Surgery On His Shoulder

    Sami Zayn has received his second surgery on his injured shoulder.

    Zayn was operated on for bi-lateral rotator cuff surgery. He took to Twitter to offer fans an update on his status and joked about getting to wear a gown:

    Zayn was previously working through several injuries in the midst of his feud with Bobby Lashley. After his defeat to Lashley at the Money In The Bank (MITB) pay-per-view (PPV), Zayn went to Birmingham, Alabama to be examined.

    It was revealed Zayn had suffered injuries to both rotator cuffs. Both would need to be operated on, and the second of those took place today. The RAW star isn’t expected back until early 2019.

    Staying Busy

    Despite being away from WWE, Zayn has kept busy during his injury layoff. He has been taking improv classes and also attended the “Just For Laughs” comedy festival in Montreal. Zayn is also at the forefront of his “Sami For Syria” campaign.

    He has raised $105,000 for a mobile medical clinic and is raising awareness about those affected by the sociopolitical climate in the region. Zayn also launched “Sami Relief,” which helps refugees stuck in the desert at the borders while attempting to flee Syria.

    Zayn spoke to The Nation about his efforts away from WWE recently. Here’s what he had to say:

    “I almost feel like I was more a part of a problem than a solution,” Zayn said.

    “It’s sort of this perpetual thing that keeps spinning, or people on one side of the fence versus people on the other side of the fence, and there’s this back and forth, dialogue and just nothing gets done.”

  • Stephen Amell’s Match For “All In” Has Been Confirmed

    Stephen Amell’s Match For “All In” Has Been Confirmed

    Stephen Amell’s match for “All In” has been confirmed. His opponent might shock a few professional wrestling fans.

    Earlier this year the “Arrow” star was announced for the September 1st event. On the heels of “All In’s” broadcasting announcement earlier today we also have two new matches confirmed for the show as well.

    First, The Briscoes will face Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky on the Zero Hour pre-show. Also, Amell will be working with former Ring Of Honor (ROH) World Champion Chris Daniels in a singles match:

    https://twitter.com/ALL_IN_2018/status/1026568690324701184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1026568690324701184&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrestlingnews.co%2Fother%2Fstephen-amells-match-for-all-in-confirmed-updated-card%2F

    “All In” goes down live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Cody Rhodes and IWGP Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks are self-funding the ground-breaking professional wrestling event. See “All In’s” updated match card below:

    NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship
    (C) Nick Aldis vs. Cody Rhodes

    Kazuchika Okada vs. Marty Scurll

    Adam Page vs. Joey Janela

    Rey Mysterio, Bandido and Fenix vs. The Young Bucks & Kota Ibushi

    Stephen Amell vs. Christopher Daniels

    Zero Hour Pre-Show

    The Over Budget Battle Royale
    Jordynne Grace, Moose, Rocky Romero, Colt Cabana, Ethan Page and TBA

    The Briscoes vs. Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky

  • Big Name From SDL Spotted Backstage For Tonight’s RAW

    Big Name From SDL Spotted Backstage For Tonight’s RAW

    It looks like a big name from SmackDown Live is backstage for tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW.

    Tonight’s show goes down from Jacksonville, Florida and will feature the first match on RAW of Ronda Rousey’s WWE career. PWInsider is reporting that there could be another potential surprise for today’s show. It appears as though SmackDown Live General Manager Paige is also backstage for the show.

    Paige was reportedly spotted getting her make-up done backstage. The former WWE Divas Champion could be doing a number of things; including appearing on RAW, filming for Total Divas or filming something for the WWE Network.

    It’s unclear as of this writing what Paige’s role will be, if any, on tonight’s show but we’ll keep you updated. The report also revealed that former RAW Women’s Champion Nia Jax is not at the show.

    This is the second week in a row Jax has missed RAW, feeding rumors that she could be dealing with an injury. She leaves the Raw Women’s Title picture in the hands of Alexa Bliss and Rousey.

    The pair will square off for the title at SummerSlam later on this month.

    Paige As SDL General Manager

    Paige announced her retirement from in-ring competition earlier this year. The 25-year-old made the decision after suffering a serious injury to her neck. She made the announcement on the episode of Monday Night RAW after WrestleMania 34.

    WWE announced the following night on SmackDown Live that Paige would serve as the brand’s new General Manager. She has been running the blue brand for the past several months. WWE officials have reportedly been happy with her performance thus far.

    Interestingly enough, she relieved Daniel Bryan of his duties who was actually reinstated as an in-ring competitor for the company after overcoming what was believed to be a career-ending injury.

  • Titus O’Neil Is Writing A Book, MTV Star Teases Interest In WWE Career

    Titus O’Neil Is Writing A Book, MTV Star Teases Interest In WWE Career

    Titus O’Neil Is Writing A Book

    It appears as though WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil is writing a book. Before beginning his professional wrestling career, O’Neil was chasing a professional football career. He played high school football and earned a scholarship to do the same for The University Of Florida.

    O’Neil played in the Arena Football League for four years. He played for teams such as the Utah Blaze, Tampa Bay Storm, Las Vegas Gladiators and Carolina Cobras. In 2009 WWE signed him to a developmental deal, thus sparking the beginning of his professional wrestling career.

    A fan on Twitter asked O’Neil if he’d ever consider writing an autobiography about his journey. He revealed he’s actually in the process of doing that now and expects a Summer of 2019 release date:

    MTV Star Teases Interest In WWE Career

    Another MTV star could be considering a career in WWE. The professional wrestling juggernaut struck gold when they signed The Miz off his appearance in MTV’s Real World in 2004. He has gone on to main event WrestleMania, win the WWE Championship and capture both the Intercontinental and United States Titles several times.

    Johnny Bananas, who is the most successful participant in the history of MTV’s The Challenge, could be looking to mimic The Miz’s transition from reality TV to professional wrestling. A fan Tweeted Bananas and mentioned he could have a great deal of success in WWE if given the opportunity.

    Bananas responded by admitting the idea is a compelling one:

    https://twitter.com/MTV_iwan/status/1025894947428417542

    https://twitter.com/MTVBananas/status/1026131753847664641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

  • Bobby Roode & Kevin Owens Brawl (Video), Becky Lynch & Charlotte Fire Back At The IIconics

    Bobby Roode & Kevin Owens Brawl (Video), Becky Lynch & Charlotte Fire Back At The IIconics

    Bobby Roode & Kevin Owens Brawl (Video)

    WWE posted a video on their official Twitter page from their live event in North Charleston, South Carolina. In the video, Bobby Roode & Kevin Owens brawl outside the ring. “The Glorious One” wound up defeating Owens when it was all said and done.

    Check out the video here:

    Owens is currently feuding with Braun Strowman on Monday Night RAW. He will face “The Monster Among Men” at SummerSlam on August 19th. Should “KO” emerge victorious, he will win Strowman’s Money In The Bank (MITB) briefcase.

    Roode is also involved in a feud of his own on RAW. He has been butting heads with Mojo Rawley lately. They will square off on tonight’s show from Jacksonville, Florida.

    Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair Fire Back At The IIconics

    Peyton Royce and Billie Kay, The IIconics, recently mocked Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair on Twitter. The pair pretended to act like Flair and Lynch, even mimicking their “tea time” gesture.

    They also said that Lynch only won her matches on SmackDown Live while Flair was away nursing her injuries. The IIconics also took issue with Flair getting thrown in the SummerSlam SmackDown Live Women’s Title match for doing “absolutely nothing”:

    https://twitter.com/PeytonRoyceWWE/status/1025849752863354881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

    Lynch and Flair offered a video response of their own. They noted that The IIconics haven’t defeated anyone of merit during their run on SmackDown Live. Flair and Lynch ended off by saying “isn’t that iconic?” Here’s the video:

    https://twitter.com/BeckyLynchWWE/status/1026309581574684672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

  • The Miz Calls Daniel Bryan’s WWE Return A Bust

    The Miz Calls Daniel Bryan’s WWE Return A Bust

    The Miz thinks Daniel Bryan’s WWE return has been a “100 percent bust.”

    Bryan once thought his in-ring career with WWE was over. After suffering several concussions and seizures throughout his career, he was medically suspended from ever competing for WWE again.

    WWE retained Bryan on television by making him General Manager of SmackDown Live. Despite this, Bryan never gave up on his hopes of one day returning to the ring. That all finally paid off earlier this year.

    Bryan was reinstated as an active WWE competitor just in time for WrestleMania 34. He passed several tests from WWE-recommended specialists that allowed him to be cleared. He teamed up with Shane McMahon to defeat Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 34.

    Now that Bryan is back in the WWE fold, it allows him to seek vengeance upon The Miz. While being sidelined, Miz continuously tortured Bryan about his inability to wrestle anymore.

    Miz vs. Bryan

    When it was announced Bryan had been cleared to return to WWE action, fans knew a match with The Miz was inevitable. WWE seems to be heading in that direction right about now. Bryan has continuously challenged Miz to a match at SummerSlam later this month.

    Miz, however, continues to deny Bryan of his challenge. The former Intercontinental Champion claims he’s above a match with Bryan at this point in his career. He points to the success of his film career and brand new reality TV show “Miz & Mrs.” on USA Network. Miz thinks he deserves a bigger match-up than Bryan at “The Biggest Party Of The Summer.”

    The Miz Calls Daniel Bryan’s WWE Return A Bust

    Miz and Maryse recently did an interview with E! News. WWE released a portion of the interview on their YouTube Channel. During the interview, The Miz calls Daniel Bryan’s WWE return a bust:

    “Do you think Daniel Bryan’s return from injury has been amazing or has been a bust? A complete 100% bust. Everything that I say is the truth and nobody else seems to understand that and I don’t get it.”

  • John Cena Has Advice For Fans, Torrie Wilson Calls Out TSA

    John Cena Has Advice For Fans, Torrie Wilson Calls Out TSA

    John Cena Has Advice For Fans

    John Cena has shared a rather inspirational message with his fans on Twitter. Cena, who is expected to make his WWE return in Shanghai, urged fans to be less set in their ways. He also suggested they break their routines and try new things.

    Check out the Tweet here:

    “Be less set in your ways. Routine allows for many comforts and conveniences, but can prevent you from learning valuable things about you. Do something different, or something you always wanted to.”

    Torrie Wilson Calls Out TSA

    Torrie Wilson is very upset about her experience with TSA at an Orlando airport. Wilson ranted about the event on Twitter and even identified the officer she took issue with.

    The incident apparently even warranted Wilson to believe she could be kicked off the plane. Wilson asked fans to bail her out of jail should something happen. Here’s Wilson’s account of the incident:

    “Officer BRACERO. . I thoroughly enjoyed the very detailed pat down your female officer gave me. (My choice) & watching u hold, swab & look at every piece in my purse slowly. feels dirty now w/your lovely energy.

    “All cuz I giggled that u were so scared of my 3 lb dog. PS. I hope u get laid soon. Pss. It was also sooo funny that time when u laughed & told your co-worker I wanted a female pat down.

    “Haha crazy huh?! If I get pulled off my plane & put in jail can someone please come bail me out?”

  • Luke Harper Reveals Some Early Beef With Erick Rowan In WWE

    Luke Harper Reveals Some Early Beef With Erick Rowan In WWE

    Luke Harper and Erick Rowan didn’t always get along with one another.

    The pair began working together in WWE as members of The Wyatt Family. Harper and Rowan even had a run with the NXT Tag Team Titles before being called up. The faction debuted back in 2013 by attacking Kane on an episode of Monday Night RAW.

    Now, several years later, Wyatt is a former WWE World Champion who currently teams with Matt Hardy on RAW. Harper and Rowan are dominating SmackDown Live’s Tag Team division as the brand’s champions.

    Harper recently joined Edge and Christian’s podcast, E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness, to discuss his professional wrestling career. While discussing his early days in WWE as a member of the Wyatt Family, Luke Harper reveals some early beef with Erick Rowan.

    We Hated Each Other

    It turns out that Harper and Rowan actually hated one another when they initially began working together. Harper revealed that they were forced to room together and it wasn’t the most pleasant of experiences.

    Now, of course, they’ve made things work and are successful because of it:

    “When we first started, me and Rowan hated each other. I don’t know what it was. We just didn’t get along. We were forced to room together. He’s taller than me.

    “If you look at some of my old pictures, I clearly tried to put weight on and it didn’t work well. He’s a f*cking giant and he snores. So, I didn’t sleep a lot. We just didn’t get along.

    “Slowly came the realization of, ‘Hey man, we are stuck together. Are we gonna fight against it or are we just gonna do it?’ It took me a long time to realize that; but, when I did, we made it work way better”

    H/T WrestleZone for the transcriptions

  • Braun Strowman Discusses Relationship With Bray Wyatt

    Braun Strowman Discusses Relationship With Bray Wyatt

    Braun Strowman has a special connection with Bray Wyatt in regards to his WWE career.

    Before he was “The Monster Among Men,” Strowman was the monstrous force at the core of The Wyatt Family. The former strongman competitor trained with WWE for two years before getting the main roster nod.

    He served as a Rose Bud for Adam Rose and worked a few NXT live events. In August of 2015 Strowman debuted on RAW by attacking Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose. He was then introduced as the newest member of The Wyatt Family.

    After a year-long run with The Wyatts, Strowman was separated from the faction by way of the 2016 WWE Draft. Now, he is one of the top Superstars on Monday Night RAW and the current Mr. Money In The Bank.

    Strowman recently spoke to SPN Action about his professional wrestling career. During their conversation, Braun Strowman discusses Bray Wyatt and the impact he has had on his career.

    Not Just Friends, Brothers

    He named Wyatt as his best-friend in the business before praising him for helping him along in his professional wrestling career. Strowman also said not only is Wyatt his best-friend, but he’s like a brother to him:

    “It’s tough to keep a friend when you throw them off of cages and smash their car, eat their cake and do everything else. Behind the scenes, I’m friends with everyone at work, but without a doubt, my best friend is Bray Wyatt.

    “The man pretty much brought me into the industry when they tagged me up with The Wyatt Family it was my seventh match I’d ever had. I didn’t know the difference between a headlock and a beele throw.

    “Bray rode with me, showed me how to get around, how to book hotels, how to make the towns. Then he started helping me with learning how to wrestle and I will forever be indebted to him. He’s not my best friend, he’s my brother.”

    H/T Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions

  • Ronda Rousey vs. Alicia Fox Likely To Headline Tonight’s RAW

    Ronda Rousey vs. Alicia Fox Likely To Headline Tonight’s RAW

    Ronda Rousey vs. Alicia Fox is likely to headline tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW from Jacksonville, Florida.

    Rousey vs. Fox will be the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion’s first match-up on Monday Nights. Given Fox’s real-life issues with Rousey’s husband from several months ago, it’s an interesting selection to welcome Rousey to the RAW ring to say the least.

    Per Cageside Seats, Rousey is expected to win her match against Fox in impressive fashion to close out the show. “The Rowdy One” will challenge Alexa Bliss for the RAW Women’s Championship at SummerSlam later this month.
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    Rousey’s WWE Run

    Rousey debuted inside the WWE ring at WrestleMania 34 this past April. She teamed up with Hall Of Famer and RAW General Manager Kurt Angle. The pair of former Olympians defeated Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in a Mixed Tag Team match. The bout arguably stole the show.

    A few months later, Rousey returned to pay-per-view (PPV) competition, this time challenging Nia Jax for the RAW Women’s Title. The match went down at the Money In The Bank (MITB) PPV. At one point, Rousey was on the verge of winning the title.

    Just before she could lock in her signature armbar, however, MITB briefcase winner Alexa Bliss attacked both women and cashed-in. Bliss pinned Jax for the win and left Chicago RAW Women’s Champion.

    Now Rousey will get her shot at vengeance when she takes on “Little Miss Bliss” on August 19th from the Barclays Center.

  • Did Corey Graves Just Quit Social Media?, Tenille Dashwood Reunites With WWE Commentators

    Did Corey Graves Just Quit Social Media?, Tenille Dashwood Reunites With WWE Commentators

    Corey Graves Might Have Quit Social Media

    Corey Graves might be done with Twitter. The Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live commentator’s latest Tweet suggests he could be done with the platform. Graves pointed to “toxic people” crossing the line for his apparent decision.

    Here’s what he had to say:

    “Unfortunately, social media has become a very toxic place. People don’t know where to draw the line. It’s become more exhausting than productive to me.

    “Some things in life are more important than “likes” and “followers.” I urge you to explore that. Deuces!”

    Tenille Dashwood Reunites With WWE Commentators

    Former WWE Superstar Tenille Dashwood (formerly known as Emma) recently reunited with a few WWE commentators. Dashwood reunited with Corey Graves and Renee Young at a Wrestling Under The Stars event.

    Graves and Young even modeled for Dashwood’s sunglasses line. You can check out photos of their reunion here below:

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  • Undertaker Reveals Custom Gun Safe (Photo), Carmella On Charlotte’s Addition To SummerSlam Match

    Undertaker Reveals Custom Gun Safe (Photo), Carmella On Charlotte’s Addition To SummerSlam Match

    Undertaker Reveals Custom Gun Safe (Photo)

    Since joining Instagram, The Undertaker has been revealing a lot more about his real personality. It turns out “The Dead Man” is actually a pretty big gun enthusiast. He took to his Instagram and revealed a gift his wife, former WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool, got him for Father’s Day.

    Taker showed off a new custom safe, with one of his guns, for his “2a toys” (second amendment toys). The safe reads “Deadman Inc.” and also has Taker’s logo under it:

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    Carmella Reacts To Charlotte’s Addition To SummerSlam Title Match

    On this week’s episode of SmackDown Live, Charlotte Flair was added to the SmackDown Live Women’s Title match at SummerSlam. Carmella will now defend her strap in a Triple Threat match against Flair and Becky Lynch at “The Biggest Party Of The Summer.”

    Carmella took to Twitter and voiced her displeasure for Charlotte’s addition to the match:

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  • John Morrison Reveals If He’s Open To WWE Return

    John Morrison Reveals If He’s Open To WWE Return

    Former WWE Intercontinental Champion John Morrison was recently interviewed by CBS DC to talk about several professional wrestling topics. During the conversation, Morrison was asked about a possible return to WWE.

    Morrison is a former ECW World Champion, Intercontinental Champion and Tag Team Champion under WWE. His run lasted for nine years from 2002 to 2011, before he departed to the independent circuit.

    Since then Morrison has worked for various promotions such as Lucha Underground, AAA, IMPACT Wrestling and more.

    In regards to a possible WWE return, Morrison admitted that WWE is a great company. Despite this, he assured that there are plenty of other cool promotions out there to work for. He’s happy with where he is currently at this point in his career and isn’t looking for a change:

    “WWE is a great company. There is nothing specific on the horizon between me and them right now. I plan on staying with Lucha Underground for a while. As far as do I see anything on the horizon? Who knows.

    “When I left WWE in 2012, I was planning on taking a year off, and now that’s turned into quite a while. But I couldn’t be happier outside of WWE right now, because of places like MLW, Impact Wrestling, Lucha Underground and independent promotions all over the place.

    “There are a lot of really cool places to work outside of WWE, and I’m having a really great time doing that right now.”

  • WWE’s Rumored Plans For Asuka

    WWE’s Rumored Plans For Asuka

    It looks like more changes could be coming to yet another title match on WWE’s SummerSlam card.

    As it stands, Carmella is defending her SmackDown Live Women’s Title in a Triple Threat match against Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch. Asuka is being advertised to face Carmella on SmackDown Live in Orlando next week.

    With a potential Asuka victory it’s rumored she could be added into the SmackDown Live Women’s Title match at SummerSlam. This is similar to how Charlotte Flair earned her way into the SmackDown Live Women’s Title match.

    That would make the SmackDown Live Women’s Title match a Fatal Four-Way bout.

    Asuka’s WWE Run

    Asuka signed with WWE back in 2015. She went on an undefeated streak that lasted two years through her run in NXT and the main roster. Asuka won the NXT Women’s Title and eventually relinquished it upon her main roster move.

    Her streak ended at WrestleMania 34 when she was defeated by Charlotte Flair. Flair successfully defended her then-SDL Women’s Title. Since being defeated Asuka has lost several times on WWE TV. It should be interesting to see if Asuka ever gets a World Title run on the WWE’s main roster after having her streak snapped.

  • Kofi Kingston On The Best Part Of Being A WWE Superstar

    Kofi Kingston On The Best Part Of Being A WWE Superstar

    Kofi Kingston recently spoke to The Orlando Sentinel to talk about several professional wrestling topics. Kingston talked about his journey through the professional wrestling world and finally landing with WWE.

    At one point, Kingston discussed the best part about being a WWE Superstar. He said that having the ability to inspire others and put a smile on children’s faces takes the cake:

    “I’m just a guy. I happen to be on TV, which causes a lot of kids and even some adults to look up to me. … To see a child smiling because he met me is awesome, because who knows what it might inspire?

    “It might inspire him to do something he didn’t think he was going to do, to become a wrestler or become a doctor or whatever he wants.

    “To be able to put a smile on somebody’s face or bring joy to somebody’s life is probably the best part of being a WWE superstar to me.”

    Kingston’s WWE Career

    Kingston has been with WWE since 2006 where he worked for the company’s Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) territory. Upon being called-up to the main roster, Kingston has led a successful WWE tenure.

    He is a several time Intercontinental, United States and Tag Team Champion. Kingston is also one-third of one of the most successful WWE tag teams off all time, The New Day.

  • Sean Waltman Is Upset With Handling Of Brian Christopher’s Incarceration

    Sean Waltman Is Upset With Handling Of Brian Christopher’s Incarceration

    The passing of former WWE Tag Team Champion Brian Christopher (Grandmaster Sexay) has saddened the professional wrestling world.

    Christopher passed away at a Tennessee hospital after an apparent suicide attempt in prison. He attempted to hang himself and subsequently passed after his family got the opportunity to say their final goodbyes.

    Earlier that week Christopher was arrested for a DUI and attempting to evade police. The Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen revealed that, due to his notoriety, Christopher was placed in a cell by himself.

    He also noted that Christopher wasn’t on suicide watch because the Sheriff’s Department “had no indication he was suicidal.” This has greatly upset former WWE star Sean “X-Pac” Waltman.

    Waltman took to his podcast, X-Pac 12360, and expressed his frustration by the entire matter:

    “I’m really pissed about this, really pissed,” Waltman said. “Because I’ve been in that situation in more than one way. And you don’t take someone that’s not done something violent or isn’t a danger to others.

    “Even then, you don’t put somebody in solitary confinement. You don’t put people in solitary confinement for that long that didn’t do s–t and then go, ‘Oh, it wasn’t solitary confinement.’

    “It’s f–king solitary confinement! I’ve been in it, if you’ve never actually been in it I don’t want to hear it from you at all. It’s torture.

    “It drives you crazy, you don’t have to be suicidal, you become suicidal. You stay in there with no one to talk too staring at the walls for that long.”

    Sharing Demons

    He then dove into the similar issues he had to Christopher’s. Waltman revealed he once attempted to hang himself as well:

    “I’ve been there and I’ve hung myself and so I know. I have a pretty good idea of where [Christopher] was and it’s just about the worst place you can ever imagine. Not only are you in the lowest possible place but you die that way.

    “You never come up out of it… I love [Christopher], I was tight with Brian in WWE. He was crazy as f–k no doubt, but if you knew him like I did you would know he’s a real wonderful guy.”
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  • Samoa Joe On How RAW & SDL’s Backstage Environments Differ

    Samoa Joe On How RAW & SDL’s Backstage Environments Differ

    Samoa Joe has found himself in the main event scene over on SmackDown Live.

    The former NXT Champion will challenge AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam later this month. The event goes down on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on August 19, 2018.

    “The Destroyer” spoke to Sportskeeda about his WWE Championship opportunity. During their conversation Joe also discussed having worked on both the RAW and SmackDown Live brands. Joe explained the differences in backstage environments between the two shows:

    “Well, backstage, I do my own thing and have my own spots in the locker room so environmentally it’s not very different for me. But, the backstage environments are vastly different, but that is mainly because of the personalities.

    “You’ve got some very unique individuals in the WWE and it’s a completely different nexus on SmackDown than it is on Raw.”

    Joe also talked about possibly winning the WWE Title, who he’d like his first defense to be against and who has the best chance to shine on the main roster from NXT. You can read the full interview here.