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Author: Steve Russell

  • Joey Janela Opens Up About Altercation With Enzo Amore

    Joey Janela Opens Up About Altercation With Enzo Amore

    All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) “Bad Boy” Joey Janela has revealed that he didn’t think his altercation with former WWE Superstar Enzo Amore would “blow up” the way it did.

    Speaking with NJ.com, Janela opened up about the incident that took place at a blink-182 concert in New Jersey. 

    “I didn’t think something like that would blow up the way it did,” Janela confessed. “But it was a little embarrassed coming out of it. But you live in you learn. I feel bad that I did it. The guy was trying to have a night out, enjoy himself, just like I was enjoying myself.”

    AEW would try to capitalize on the confrontation, filming a brawl breaking out between Janela, Darby Allin, and Jimmy Havoc before revealing blink-182 were present. Mark Hoppus, bassist and one of the singers of the band, then quipped “Again, Janela…what the f***?”

    Janela and Amore had previously traded insults prior to their confrontation at the concert. They continued their back and forth after news had broken that they had found themselves in a fight. Eventually, video evidence of the fight found its way online. 

    Joey Janela competed this weekend at AEW’s All Out event. He took part in the Cracker Barrel Clash matchup facing off against Jimmy Havoc and Darby Allin. Jimmy Havoc would emerge victorious. 

  • KENTA Taken To Hospital Following Royal Quest Match

    KENTA Taken To Hospital Following Royal Quest Match

    New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) held an event on Saturday that took place in the Copper Box Arena in London, United Kingdom. During the show, Royal Quest, KENTA took on Tomohiro Ishii for the NEVER Openweight Championship.

    After a hard-fought battle, KENTA would emerge victorious, claiming the championship in the process. He won their bout with the Go To Sleep. Taking to Twitter, the new champion revealed that he had been to the hospital following the matchup. He wrote: “This is the best way to start as NEVER CHAMP in the hospital” before adding “I’m totally fine Thank you for booing me London #RoyalQuest #KENTA #G2S”

    KENTA has a history of injuries, including a knee injury sustained in 2009 that kept him from in-ring action for 7 months. More recently, in 2011, the wrestler tore his ACL. While in WWE, where he was known as Hideo Itami, KENTA suffered both shoulder and neck injuries.

    Bullet Club

    Since returning to NJPW, KENTA has competed in NJPW’s gruelling G1 Climax tournament. He finished that competition with 8 points. He would also turn heel, shocking the fans by aligning himself with Bullet Club during the G1 Climax Finals in early August.

    His friend Katsuyori Shibata would take umbrage with this, but was unable to fight off the numbers of KENTA and his new allies in Bullet Club who left “The Wrestler” lying in the ring.

  • Tony Khan Talks About AEW’s Commentary Teams

    Tony Khan Talks About AEW’s Commentary Teams

    After All Elite Wrestling’s recent pay-per-view All Out had concluded, the promotion held a post-show media conference. During this conference, AEW President Tony Khan addressed the company’s commentary plans going forward.

    He admitted that, at this time, “It’s not exactly clear” what their commentary situation will be.

    Khan explained, “Tony [Schiavone]’s just joined us, and Alex [Goldenboy] is new to us too. Alex is definitely going to be doing Full Gear. Tony will be at the Georgia football game that day, but Tony’s going to be a big part of Wednesdays. And I expect Tony to be with us on Wednesdays, and Goldenboy will be at Full Gear, it’ll be the same commentary team it was tonight on PPV.”

    When it comes to the television team once AEW debut on TNT in October, Khan addressed the demand fans have for hearing Jim Ross call the show every week:

    “[…] on TV, I think there’s been a huge demand for fans that want to hear Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone call wrestling together again. And Excalibur also brings a lot of knowledge and really intelligent insight into what’s going on in the matches, and I think he’ll be a really good addition to those guys as well. So I expect we’ll mix it up for PPV and TV.”

    All Elite Wrestling debuts on television via TNT on October 2nd.

  • Braun Strowman Discusses Bray Wyatt And The Fiend

    Braun Strowman Discusses Bray Wyatt And The Fiend

    Braun Strowman had some high praise for his former Wyatt Family leader, Bray Wyatt, and his new character The Fiend.

    Speaking on Sam Roberts’ podcast, Notsam Wrestling, Strowman spoke about his friendship with Wyatt, calling him “one of my closest friends inside and outside of the business.” He divulged that Bray got into a “weird place” as he struggled with his WWE direction before eventually landing on the Firefly Funhouse and Fiend gimmick.

    “[…] he literally went into the drawing board and started from scratch. We went for a while without even talking because he went so deep into this character; he shut himself out from the world. I remember watching the very first episode of the Firefly Funhouse and was thinking, ‘What the hell is this? Bray, what are you doing?’ But the more I watched, I couldn’t turn away from it. It was so intriguing what he was doing, and then they brought ‘The Fiend’ out and I was like, ‘Alright, it’s unbelievable.’”

    He continued, “Bray’s mind – he is so talented in this industry, phenomenal in the ring, probably the best damn guy on the microphone going, let’s be for real,” Braun said. “There’s a lot of guys that can talk, but when you give Bray Wyatt free reign on the microphone, it’s hard to keep up with him. Just his mind for this business and for entertainment [is impressive]. He thought all about this character on his own, and it’s just like, it blows my mind. But at the same time, it’s just so good to have him back.”

    “He’s My Brother”

    Strowman called Wyatt a locker room leader who helps lift morale as “one of the top guys in the company.” He reflected on how Wyatt mentored him when he first debuted with the Wyatt Family, recalling how he would drive him around and the two would talk non-stop about the business. 

    “He taught me the business,” Strowman said. “When I came in, that was it. I drove Bray around and he talked and taught me the business. He taught me how to book hotels, he taught me where to eat, how to do everything on the road, because I had no idea. I will forever be indebted to that man. He’s my brother.”

    Braun Strowman will perform double duty at WWE’s September event Clash of Champions. He will not only defend the RAW Tag Team Championships with partner Seth Rollins, but he will also face Rollins in a match for the Universal Championship. Reports indicate that The Fiend may be next for whoever emerges victorious.

    H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions. 

  • Scott Dawson Blames The New Day For Turning WWE’s Tag Division Into An “Embarrassment”

    Scott Dawson Blames The New Day For Turning WWE’s Tag Division Into An “Embarrassment”

    WWE recently announced that New Day members, Xavier Woods and Big E, will be defending their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Revival at Clash of Champions.

    Now, The Revival’s Scott Dawson has shared some harsh words aimed directly at their Clash of Champions opponents. As far as he is concerned, the New Day is to blame for turning WWE’s entire tag team division into an “embarrassment.”

    Dawson shared his opinion on the current SmackDown Tag Team Champions via Twitter, writing:

    “I blame New Day for the embarrassment this whole tag division has turned into. I blame you guys for cheering them on. We make our money in the division they’ve cheapened. It’s time to make a 7 figure dent in my bank account. #TopGuys #FTRKO”

    https://twitter.com/ScottDawsonWWE/status/1167973989676961792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1167973989676961792&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mandatory.com%2Fwrestlezone%2Fnews%2F1131109-the-revival-blame-new-day-for-wwes-lackluster-tag-division-wwe-canvas-2-canvas-sasha-banks

    His tag partner, Dash Wilder, also added his two cents, “Good luck, New Day. Break a leg. #FTRKO”

    The pair have aligned themselves with “The Viper” Randy Orton on SmackDown Live, creating a formidable new partnership. While The Revival attempt to claim the SmackDown Tag Team Championships, Orton will be facing off against New Day member Kofi Kingston. They will compete for Kingston’s WWE Championship.

    Clash of Champions takes place on September 15th from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • Dean Malenko Talks About Getting AEW Roster Ready For TV

    Dean Malenko Talks About Getting AEW Roster Ready For TV

    Dean Malenko officially brought his skills and knowledge to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) when he signed with the company back in May.

    With AEW on the cusp of their TNT debut in October, Malenko opened up about how he has been preparing AEW talent for television during an appearance at Starrcast III.

    “I think a lot of my experience will help Cody out and help a lot of these young guys get adjusted to TV,” Malenko said. “TV is a whole different animal than when you’re doing live events. It’s a beautiful luxury that you don’t have commercials built into them where TV you do, so your matches are chopped up a little bit.”

    The former WWE agent explained that his job is to help coach AEW wrestlers. In particular, he wanted them to understand the balance between in-ring action and downtime for commercials:

    “You got a guy in there dealing with time because you have a span you have to reach when you’re doing an 8 to 10 show, you have to be off the air at a certain time. I’m here to help these guys learn how to do that, instruct them on the best way to do that and get over. And try to get them recognized with this new audience that’s coming up.”

    AEW’s television show will debut on TNT on October 2nd.

    H/T to Wrestlezone for the transcription.

  • Luchasaurus Talks About Comparisons Between Himself And Jungle Boy To Kane & X-Pac, Discusses “Jungle Book” Formula

    Luchasaurus Talks About Comparisons Between Himself And Jungle Boy To Kane & X-Pac, Discusses “Jungle Book” Formula

    All Elite Wrestling’s resident dinosaur-luchador, Luchasaurus, has discussed the “Jungle Book” connection between himself and Jungle Boy while speaking with press during Starrcast III. He also addressed the comparisons fans have made between their pairing to when Kane teamed with X-Pac in WWE.

    Looking back on his time in ROH, NXT, and Lucha Underground, Luchasaurus spoke about only really being comfortable doing promos if he was being himself.

    “I was like ‘Let me just put on the mask and be myself and see what happens,’” he explained. “And I think it’s kind of something that’s getting over with the audience. I think a lot of that has to do with Jungle Boy too, because he’s such a good babyface partner for me to have on my shoulder just kind of pantomime what I’m saying. So I kind of just wanted to be myself wearing the mask, and see where that goes, and just kind of be creative with it.”

    Jungle Book Connection

    He admitted that the “formula” between himself and Jungle Boy is the same one that helped Kane and X-Pac click with fans:

    “[Marco Stunt and Jungle Boy are] kind of like these little babyfaces that need to be protected by the big monster. I come in and clean up after they get beat – it’s this tested kind of thing in wrestling that I think really works. Jungle Boy is such a likeable character. Kids are gonna connect with it, and he makes me—he humanized my character really. I think he gave me the backstory without me saying anything. Because it’s just a ‘Jungle Book’ thing that connects.”

    In order to make sure the dynamic between them worked, Luchasaurus actually researched Kane and X-Pac matches to replicate their connection. He added that, despite making the formulas work, AEW works at a different pace and level compared to when the former WWE Superstars were an active tag team.

    H/T to Wrestlezone for the transcription.

  • Information Behind Why WWE Teamed Up Robert Roode And Dolph Ziggler

    Information Behind Why WWE Teamed Up Robert Roode And Dolph Ziggler

    On last week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, a new tag team debuted comprised of Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler. Together, the pair would emerge victorious from “the biggest Tag Team Turmoil match in WWE history.”

    According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the idea for this pairing came from RAW’s Executive Director, Paul Heyman. Apparently, the plan was to have their win on RAW act as a means to showcase Robert Roode’s in-ring skills.

    Off the back of their victory, the two will now go on to face the RAW Tag Team Champions at WWE’s upcoming Clash of Champions pay-per-view. The Tag Team Champions just happens to be the team of RAW Universal Champion Seth Rollins and “The Monster Among Men” Braun Strowman. The duo recently won the titles from O.C. members, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, on the 19/8 episode of RAW.

    At the time of writing, there is no further indication as to what WWE or Paul Heyman have planned for Roode and Ziggler. If the plan is to eventually get Roode over, however, then the team may not have any long-term plans.

    Clash of Champions takes place on Saturday, September 15th from the Spectrum Center in North Carolina.

  • Toni Storm Believes She And Kay Lee Ray Will “Steal The Show” At NXT TakeOver: Cardiff

    Toni Storm Believes She And Kay Lee Ray Will “Steal The Show” At NXT TakeOver: Cardiff

    Toni Storm has opened up about what it’s like being the face of NXT UK’s women’s division in an interview with Pro Wrestling Sheet. She also spoke about her TakeOver: Cardiff matchup against former friend, Kay Lee Ray.

    “It’s kind of a lot of pressure,” the NXT UK Women’s Champion admitted. “But it is honestly a dream come true. I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’m proud of it, I’m happy with it, and obviously all work has gotta go into it to maintain it and just push it to its next level.”

    Turning her thoughts to her opponent at tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Cardiff, Storm admitted that she and Kay Lee Ray are very familiar with one another. She explained how they have wrestled all over the world at least 100 times. She believes this familiarity is what will help her get the upper hand as Ray has “taught me too much.”

    “I’ve known her for a very long time,” she admitted. “Unfortunately things aren’t the way they were anymore, a lot of personal aspects have been brought into it, but at the same time… I know we’re gonna steal the show because we always have in the past. I don’t think I’ve ever had a better opponent. And we go back so long, I know it’s gonna be war. I know it’s gonna be a complete battle, but it’s gonna be fire.”

    Storm takes on Kay Lee Ray at tonight’s NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff event. They will be competing for the NXT UK Women’s Championship.

  • Chris Jericho Dismisses Wednesday Night Wars With NXT

    Chris Jericho Dismisses Wednesday Night Wars With NXT

    Despite previously claiming he warned All Elite Wrestling (AEW) EVPs there would be an impending war with WWE, Chris Jericho has now stated there is no war between AEW and NXT.

    “I am not at war with anyone at NXT,” Jericho said to Hollywood Life. “Why would you start a war with some minor leagues? I think we [AEW] are doing what we are doing on Wednesday night and WWE decided to counter-program with NXT.”

    He explained that, for him, there is no war to be had, because he hasn’t heard of a single person in NXT. He added that there is “certainly not a war on our part because we have been doing great on our own — selling out shows and selling 10,000 tickets in five minutes without any type of war or competition.”

    Jericho argued that this perceived war only helps put more eyeballs on AEW. He added that the promotion is so focused on delivering decent shows, based on their own standard, they aren’t “worrying about whatever anyone else is doing.”

    He pointed to AEW utilizing his legacy as a means to intrigue new fans who may not be familiar with other AEW talent. Jericho shared that it was important for him to “build a bridge” between those fans that know who he is, but weren’t familiar with AEW.

  • Ric Flair Has Reportedly Attempted To Trademark “The Man”

    Ric Flair Has Reportedly Attempted To Trademark “The Man”

    “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair has reportedly filed to trademark “The Man.” The term has been one often associated with Flair over his decades’ long career, but has been adopted within WWE by current Superstar, and RAW Women’s Champion, Becky Lynch.

    In a recent tweet, the “Nature Boy” seemed to take open issue with both Becky Lynch and Taylor Swift. He purposely tagged them in the message, seemingly, to grab their attention.

    “I Hate To Break It To You Both @BeckyLynchWWE And @taylorswift13, But I’m THE MAN!!! And To Be THE MAN, You Gotta Beat THE MAN! WOOOOO! #theman”

    Lynch not only uses the nickname “The Man,” she also has the phrase on multiple pieces of WWE merchandise. Taylor Swift, meanwhile, recently released a new song entitled “The Man.”

    The trademark filing will allegedly cover purposes intended for entertainment services—with wrestling exhibitions and appearances being purposefully stated. If successful, Flair would also own the right to use “The Man” on clothing, footwear, and headwear.

    With Becky Lynch as popular as she is right now, she is commonly referenced to as “The Man” across all of WWE’s output. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see how the promotion reacts to Flair’s attempts to lock down the rights to own it.

  • Tully Blanchard Discusses Guiding Shawn Spears Ahead Of All Out

    Tully Blanchard Discusses Guiding Shawn Spears Ahead Of All Out

    Shawn Spears contracted Tully Blanchard for his guidance ahead of his grudge match against Cody Rhodes. The two will clash at tonight’s All Elite Wrestling (AEW) event, All Out.

    Speaking to the media during Starrcast III, Blanchard revealed that, despite being away from pro wrestling, he still has undeniable knowledge to share.

    Looking back on how he first became associated with Spears, Blanchard said:

    “He contacted me, and then I talked to Arn a little bit about it, […] Arn said all the right, positive things, and then Shawn and I had a couple of conversations and then we did the interview thing with J.R. [Jim Ross] down in Jacksonville at the stadium, and you know, sometimes you just gotta keep your mouth shut, and let actions speak louder than words.”

    “He Can Raise Up And Take His Game To A Whole New Level”

    When asked about the kind of advice he has been imparting to Spears, Blanchard stated that you’ve got to live in the moment.

    “I mean that’s the thing, you’ve got to embrace it. I know that Shawn’s had a lot of things going on in his life, and I haven’t had a lot of contact with him in the last couple of weeks, and it’s a little bit disappointing, but the few texts and stuff that we’ve had have been good, so I’m sure that he’s in a good mental place,” Blachard confessed.

    “I think he’s got enough experience, I think he can raise up and take his game to a whole new level, and that’s what I’m looking for.”

    He was asked over which AEW talent he is excited about besides Shawn Spears. Blanchard admitted that he hasn’t watched a lot of wrestling over the past 30 years, but is looking forward to All Out to find out the answer for himself.

  • Kenny Omega Admits An AEW Video Game Is Top Of His Priority List

    Kenny Omega Admits An AEW Video Game Is Top Of His Priority List

    All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Executive Vice President Kenny Omega has teased more information about the promotion’s interest in creating an AEW video game. He spoke about the prospect during a special Being The Elite Mailbag Live panel at Starrcast III.

    “You know I’ve been globetrotting a little bit, and I’ve been trying to assemble and piece together some people who might be in the know the vision of what this needs to be,” he explained, before confessing that a video game for AEW is at the top of his priority list.

    “I can’t share anything right now,” Omega added, “but I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something to announce by the end of the year. Be ready. Be ready for that, guys.”

    This isn’t the first time that key figures of AEW’s management team have hinted at a video game. In a previous interview with Chris Van Vliet, fellow EVPs Matt and Nick Jackson also stated their interest in expanding into games.

    When asked, they both replied “Yes.” Nick Jackson then added “We’re gonna have a little bit of everything.”

    It’s no secret that Kenny Omega is a mega video game fan. He has infused video game references into his character from his move set through to his entrance at this year’s Wrestle Kingdom 13.

    Kenny Omega will face off against PAC, who replaced an injured Jon Moxley, at this Saturday’s AEW All Out event.

  • AEW Announces Return To Chicago Set For Thanksgiving Eve

    AEW Announces Return To Chicago Set For Thanksgiving Eve

    All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has their next big show, All Out, taking place this Saturday, August 31st from the Sears Centre Arena in Chicago. In recent tweet, the promotion revealed that it won’t be long before they return to the area.

    AEW uploaded an image advertising that they will return to the Sears Centre Arena in Chicago on November 27th, Thanksgiving Eve. For those excited to check out the action, tickets go on sale today at 11am CT/12 ET/9 PT.

    “You heard it! We will be back in Chicago! Thanksgiving Eve | Wednesday Nov 27th | @Sears_Centre Tickets go on sale TOMORROW at 11am CT #AEW #AllEliteWrestling @AEWonTNT“

    AEW will debut their new television show on TNT on October 2nd.

    All Out

    AEW Championship Match to crown inaugural champion

    Chris Jericho vs. Hangman Page

    Kenny Omega vs. PAC

    Best Friends vs. The Dark Order – Winners receive a first-round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament

    Cody Rhodes vs. Shawn Spears

    Ladder Match for the AAA World Tag Team Championships

    The Young Bucks (c) vs. Lucha Brothers

    Joey Janela vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. Darby Allin

    Riho vs. Hikaru Shida

    Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy, and Marko Stunt vs. SoCal Uncensored

    Pre-show

    Women’s Casino Battle Royale (Winner receives shot at the inaugural title)

    Jack Evans and Angelico vs. Private Party

  • Mark Briscoe Out Of CMLL Grand Prix Due To Injury

    Mark Briscoe Out Of CMLL Grand Prix Due To Injury

    Ring of Honor (ROH) has officially announced that Mark Briscoe has suffered an unfortunate knee injury. This injury has forced the wrestler to pull out of the CMLL Grand Prix tournament. The injury occurred during an ROH live event from this past weekend. He was one of four ROH stars scheduled to participate in the competition.

    The 11-time ROH World Tag Team Champion will undergo an MRI exam to determine how severe the injury is.

    “It sucks that he’s hurt,” Jay Briscoe said during CMLL’s Grand Prix press conference. “We do double-team moves like no other tag team in this world, so that was definitely going to be a blow to the Mexican team, but it ain’t going to matter. We still gonna win.”

    Briscoe Replacement

    The company announced that Delirious will be replacing Mark Briscoe on Team Resto del Muno. Their name translates to “Rest of the World.” They will face Team Mexico in a 16-man elimination match. Delirious joins ROH’s World Champion Matt Taven, Jay Briscoe, and Kenny King. The other four wrestlers completing their team come from different international promotions.

    Their opponents, Team Mexico, include RUSH, Dragon Lee, Volador Jr., Barbaro Cavernario, Negro Casas, Forastero, Diamante Azul, and Soberano Jr.

  • Dustin Rhodes Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With AEW

    Dustin Rhodes Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With AEW

    All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has announced that they have signed Dustin Rhodes to a multi-year contract extension. This new arrangement will see the former Goldust perform multiple roles for the promotion. Alongside competing in-ring, he will now also be a promo coach and match producer.

    AEW President and CEO Tony Khan commented on the extension, highlighting how Rhodes has “rejuvenated” his career whilst with AEW. He also stressed the talent and knowledge that Rhodes will be able to provide them.

    “Dustin Rhodes has had an incredible wrestling career that has spanned decades. His amazing journey brought him to AEW, and he’s rejuvenated his career here,” Khan stated.

    “In addition to all of the wisdom he’s shared with us as we’ve launched All Elite Wrestling, he’s come here and worked so hard for us. His comeback match against his brother Cody at Double or Nothing was one of the most acclaimed bouts in recent years, and it marked a new chapter for all of us.”

    He explained, “Dustin and I had agreed weeks ago after Fight For The Fallen that we both wanted him to stay with All Elite Wrestling. He’s already done so much for us, and I’m thrilled that it’s official now that Dustin will be on our team going forward, both backstage and in the ring!”

    Rhodes recently wrestled on AEW’s Fight For The Fallen event. He and his brother, Cody, lost a tag team match against The Young Bucks.

  • Reason Why Steve Austin Is Scheduled For RAW At Madison Square Garden

    Reason Why Steve Austin Is Scheduled For RAW At Madison Square Garden

    As previously reported, WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin will be in attendance at WWE’s September 9th episode of Monday Night RAW. The show takes place in New York’s Madison Square Garden.

    The reason behind his scheduled booking allegedly lies in WWE’s push to try and sell out this MGS show, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

    Apparently, the 9/9 episode of RAW and the 9/10 episode of SmackDown Live are both yet to sell out. This led to their bringing in “The Texas Rattlesnake.” Since the announcement, sales for RAW have increased but there still plenty of tickets available. They currently range from $31 to $1,1606 each. It is believed that RAW will eventually sell out.

    Dave Meltzer noted how important it is for WWE to be able to sell out their MGS shows in the run-up to the Wednesday Night Wars against All Elite Wrestling. Success in the Garden will apparently keep AEW from being able to book shows there.

    Austin won’t be the only legendary Superstar appearing for WWE that week. The Undertaker is also scheduled to appear during that week’s episode of SmackDown.

    There is no information at the time of writing as to what Austin or The Undertaker’s roles will be.

    “Stone Cold” was recently on WWE television screens again for the RAW Reunion special last month.

  • Lacey Evans Explains Where The Term ‘Nasty’ Came From

    Lacey Evans Explains Where The Term ‘Nasty’ Came From

    Lacey Evans frequently calls opponents “nasty” or “nasties.” She has slung the insult at Superstars both in the ring and on social media. The term is even included on her merchandise. 

    Turns out, the insult stems from her days in the military.

    In an interview with Sirius XM’s Busted Open Radio, Evans revealed the background for the term. She explained how it is commonly used amongst US Marines as an insult those not pushing themselves.

    Nasty

    “The term ‘nasty’ came from the Marine Corp. when I was in boot camp,” she said. “It’s three months long, it’s hell, and you walk in there thinking that you are…whatever you thought you were when you walk into boot camp, you leave the complete opposite,” she explained.”

    “They completely rip you down physically, mentally and emotionally, and they build you up to be a confident United States Marine. Now while you are in boot camp, you are called a nasty. […] In the Marine Corps, you’re always considered a “nasty” because you can always give so much more of yourself.”

    She stated her character is the antithesis of this. Her intentions as Lacey Evans are to set a prime example, showing off what women are capable of.

  • Reason Why Rey Mysterio Wasn’t At RAW

    Reason Why Rey Mysterio Wasn’t At RAW

    Rey Mysterio appeared on RAW last week, starting a new storyline that may result in his son, Dominick, debuting for WWE. After appearing in a segment teasing his retirement, Dominick appeared and reminded his dad how he had promised to be his tag team partner for his professional wrestling debut.

    Despite starting this narrative, Mysterio was missing from this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW. Turns out it was because the legendary luchador was undergoing another round of stem cell treatment.

    Mysterio updated his fans via his Instagram account, uploading a picture of himself, still masked, of course, explaining the procedure. The injections have apparently helped to alleviate his knee issues, helping him to move better compared to a few years ago.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B1whAyih_jJ/?utm_source=ig_embed

    “I had an Intrathecal Stem Cell application yesterday by Dr. Halpert & have to admit that I could not have been in better hands despite the size of the needle ? that was never showed to me until after the procedure! #LoveTheBioXStaff @bioxcellerator_ is giving me & those who have been here a healthier & better way of living!??…??? Need info ….. talk to my homie @iowahawksfan06″

    Once Rey Mysterio returns, it is believed that Dominick will eventually take up the moniker of “Prinicpe Mysterio”—a name that Rey Mysterio trademarked earlier this year.

  • Adam Coles Discusses NXT Moving To Two Hours, Whether It Is WWE’s Third Brand

    Adam Coles Discusses NXT Moving To Two Hours, Whether It Is WWE’s Third Brand

    With NXT moving to USA Network and extending to a new two-hour time slot, WWE’s black-and-gold ‘development brand’ are on the precipice of something fresh as they prepare to go head-to-head with All Elite Wrestling.

    Speaking with Newsweek, NXT Champion Adam Cole openly discussed his brands extra hour, the move to USA Network, and whether the show can really be viewed as development any longer.

    “It’s Something Our Team Is Ready For”

    “It’s awesome, Cold state about the move. “I’ve said countless times that if more people got to see and experience NXT, they would be fans for life. And now we have this whole new avenue and outlet. So many new people get to check out NXT, and I’m convinced that a lot of people will watch this show on USA and go ‘I have to watch this every week’ just for the shows that we do deliver and put on. Going live on television is a lot more of a high-pressure situation, but it’s something our team is ready for.

    He explained how the talent is used to big events thanks to their experience with NXT TakeOver shows, reiterating that, more than anything, he is excited. He also doesn’t believe NXT will change dramatically, despite its extension to two hours.

    “I think we’re going to continue to do what we’ve done,” he stated. “I think it’s important for what we built with this brand, delivering exciting match after exciting match, week after week and that’s the game plan. Our crew is very passionate, we know the style of wrestling that we like, and we love the energy the NXT fans bring to the table. I can tell you this: we will bring the most exciting show we can every single week. That’s most certainly is the game plan.”

    Switching Brands

    So with a move to USA Network, an extension to two hours, and the intention of competing with AEW’s TNT television show is NXT really a development brand, or is it just WWE’s third brand alongside RAW and SmackDown?

    “We’ve called it this for a while, but we look at NXT as the third brand. And now I feel this move to USA just solidifies it. Instead of calling it “moved up” it’ll just be “moving.” Some guys may move to RAW or SmackDown. Some guys on RAW or SmackDown can move to NXT. To me, this move to the USA totally solidifies NXT as the third brand. I’m sure you’ll see lots of guys moving to different brands as time goes on.”

    NXT debuts on USA Network on September 18th, starting at 8/7 C.

  • Kota Ibushi Discusses Winning The G1 Climax Tournament

    Kota Ibushi Discusses Winning The G1 Climax Tournament

    Kota Ibushi recently sat down with njpw1972.com to discuss his G1 Climax victory back on August 12th. He covered a range of topics including the ankle injuries he suffered on the first night of the tournament. Ibushi also clarified what he meant with his closing promo, stating that the context was somewhat misunderstood.

    In the wake of his victory, Ibushi used phrases such as ‘I won’t run away,’ ‘I won’t give up,’ and ‘I won’t repeat the same mistakes.’ Extrapolating on his meaning, Ibushi said:

    “Hmm. I’ve been asked the same question; that I’d been saying ‘I won’t run away’, so was there a time when I was running away from things? But it’s like this. If you go all the way back to your childhood, everyone has at least one moment where they feel they’ve let themselves down, right?”

    He continued, “Go all the way back through life, and there was a time when everybody has messed up, or run away from an issue, or quit something. So what I was saying was in response to all of that. That was the idea at least.”

    Ankle Injury

    Ibushi suffered an unfortunate injury during his opening match against KENTA. Not only would he hurt his ankle, but he also lost that match. This physical setback was something he called “the toughest mental hurdle” he’s ever had to overcome. Despite the pain, Ibushi struggled on with the tournament.

    “Obviously there was a lot of pain, but pain in itself is no big deal,” Ibushi said. “Not being able to move, that’s what really sucks, mentally. […] It was really tough. Honestly, I was pretty proud of myself for making it [to the airport] in that state. I proved to myself how much I’d grown.”

    “This Is Pretty Much The Biggest Thing To Ever Happen To Me”

    In the end, Ibushi would emerge victorious from the gruelling tournament, defeating Bullet Club leader Jay White in the finals. When it’s brought up how he’s never been in the spotlight the way he currently is, Ibushi agreed that this might be the first time he’s ever been in such a high position within NJPW.

    “Last year it looked like I could do it, but didn’t. Yeah, this might be the first time I’ve been in this position. I’ve won Best of the Super Juniors in the past, but that was a different thing, really. This is pretty much the biggest thing to ever happen to me.”

  • Chad Gable Looks Towards His King Of The Ring Matchup Against Andrade

    Chad Gable Looks Towards His King Of The Ring Matchup Against Andrade

    Chad Gable has opened up about facing Andrade during the next round of WWE’s current King of the Ring tournament. He advanced after defeating Shelton Benjamin this past Tuesday on SmackDown.

    “Look, I’m not a cocky guy,” Gable said, “but I’ve been telling everybody, and especially Shelton for the last couple of weeks, that I’m going to be the one that comes out on top. He’ll be looking up at me. Maybe so many people won’t be looking at me as an underdog anymore.”

    For him, he believes that people have struggled with Andrade as they have been so mismatched with his style. Gable, however, believes that Andrade has never wrestled anyone like him before.

    “I think a lot of people have had trouble with Andrade because he’s such a style mismatch for so many people. I mean, he’s incredible. But there’s nobody on this roster, I promise you, that has more experience wrestling international athletes from all over than I do and that includes Andrade. He’s never wrestled someone like me.”

    “He’s Not A Threat To Me”

    Andrade’s manager, Zelina Vega, explained how Andrade isn’t nervous about facing anybody. She called Gable’s victory over Shelton Benjamin a “lucky win.”

    When it comes to being an underdog, Vega claimed no one knows what that means better than her, and she intends to use that knowledge to help focus Andrade.

    “Last week, I said that this is my destiny,” Andrade stated. “I will become the next King of the Ring, and Gable…he’s not a threat to me. I will beat him. I will move onto the next round in this tournament, okay?”

    The two will face off next week on SmackDown Live, competing for a chance to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.

  • Jon Moxley No Longer Appearing At Starrcast III

    Jon Moxley No Longer Appearing At Starrcast III

    Conrad Thompson has revealed on Twitter that All Elite Wrestling’s Jon Moxley will unfortunately no longer be attending Starrcast.

    Thompson cited the same elbow infection that forced Moxley to pull out of his highly-anticipated grudge match at All Out.

    As soon as Moxley found out, he apparently contacted Conrad to inform him of the situation, telling them he was sorry.

    “We received word today that unfortunately @JonMoxley won’t be able to travel to @StarrcastEvents. Once he got the word from his doctor he told us, “I’m sorry, this sucks.” I’m sure we all echo those sentiments. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him soon.

    He followed it up with another tweet, regarding those who had purchased Meet and Greet opportunities to meet Moxley:

    “Everyone who purchased his meet and greet has been notified via email. Refunds will begin being processed tomorrow. His stage show has been cancelled and a new schedule will be released tomorrow.”

    Despite this bad luck, Starrcast will still feature an all-star lineup.

    Notably, former WWE Superstar CM Punk will be in attendance for an on-stage interview. Other wrestlers have speculated that Punk’s involvement with this massive pro wrestling event may be a step towards a return to the squared circle.

    Starrcast III takes place between August 29-September 1st from the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Schaumburg, Illinois.

  • Kevin Owens Has No Interest In The 24/7 Championship

    Kevin Owens Has No Interest In The 24/7 Championship

    SmackDown Superstar Kevin Owens has revealed he has zero interest in getting involved in the 24/7 Championship scene. 

    Owens, who is involved in a feud with Shane McMahon, explained his lack of interest in the title after responding to a fan question via Twitter.

    When asked why he wouldn’t want to be the 24/7 Champion, the former Universal Champion explained that his familial commitments and responsibilities are reason enough to not want to be on constant alert.

    “I have a family. I have 3 dogs and 3 cats. I have responsibilities. I can’t worry about being rolled up by some dude while I’m dropping my kids off at school or enjoying a lovely night out with my wife.  Congrats @WWEMaverick, though. Have fun with all of that.”

    https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/1166540685006295040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1166540685006295040&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mandatory.com%2Fwrestlezone%2Fnews%2F1129907-kevin-owens-explains-why-doesnt-want-247-title

    Drake Maverick recently reclaimed the 24/7 Championship during this week’s episode of SmackDown Live. After an attack from Kevin Owens, Owens nailed Elias with a Stunner, leaving him prone in the ring. R-Truth attempted to take the victory. Maverick would break up the pin and was able to secure his own three count, once again becoming champion. 

    At this time, Kevin Owens does not yet have a match scheduled for WWE’s upcoming pay-per-view, Clash of Champions. The show takes place on September 15th from the Spectrum Center in North Carolina. 


  • Lio Rush Addresses Career Speculation, Discusses Music Ambitions

    Lio Rush Addresses Career Speculation, Discusses Music Ambitions

    Lio Rush has been missing from the WWE programming for some time as rumors regarding his situation persist.

    He recently addressed the speculation in an interview with HipHopDX. Rush was being interviewed about his musical career.

    “I’ve always wanted to be a professional wrestler,” Rush said. “And starting my life out in sports, I felt obligated to accomplish being a professional wrestler first before I did anything else that I was interested in.”

    He continued, “A lot of the times these rumors just get taken as facts because I feel like people are afraid or scared to tell their side. But I take pride in what I do and the things that I believe in. I don’t like my reputation being altered by dirt sheets [wrestling websites] or anyone who doesn’t know the full side of any story. And I just wanted to throw some positivity at the situation because everybody’s always trying to capitalize on the negative and make stories out of things that have no source or substance behind it.”

    Addressing his musical career, Rush talked about wanting to create something that is raw and emotional. He claimed to want to be open and honest with his fans, and felt people could relate to that “given the current circumstances that I’m in right now.”

    There were previous reports that Rush had heat backstage in WWE. Back in May, Rush removed all mentions of WWE from his social media. He replaced it with an email for booking purposes, fuelling the fires of speculation.