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  • Alberto Del Rio Debuts For ROH Tonight, GFW-AAA PPV In 2015?

    – Former WWE Champion will make his ROH debut at tonight’s TV tapings from Nashville, TN tonight. He’ll face Christopher Daniels at the Nashville Fairgrounds Arena, formerly known as the TNA Asylum.

    – Global Force Wrestling founder Jeff Jarrett is reportedly in talks with Mexico’s AAA promotion to bring AAA to pay-per-view in the United States. This would be a deal similar to GFW presenting this weekend’s New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom 9 event.

    – Tickets for House of Hardcore VIII go on sale this Monday afternoon. The event takes place on March 7th from the former ECW Arena in Philadelphia.

  • CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio Situations Force WWE To Change All Performers Contracts

    After the recent situations with CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio, WWE has put in all performer contracts a stipulation that states if they are fired for disciplinary reasons, they forfeit all merchandise rights and they can’t work in either pro wrestling or mixed-martial-arts for a full year.

    It’s believed that such a stipulation would not hold up in court, however it would take a lot of money and resources to challenge it and find out, and most talents are that well off to take that kind of chance.

  • BACKSTAGE NEWS Regarding The Idea Behind RYBACK’S Promo From Monday’s RAW

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  • Backstage Update On Alberto Del Rio’s MMA Return, Plans For His ROH Run

    As noted recently, there have been negotiations ongoing between Bellator MMA officials and former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio (aka Alberto El Patron). It appears that Del Rio will definitely be making a return to the MMA world, as there is apparently another MMA company that is bidding for his services as well. It’s expected that Del Rio will take the better money offer.

    As far as his upcoming work in Ring Of Honor, it’s being said that Del Rio specifically asked to work a match with ACH because he thinks he is a really talented performer, and because he’s from San Antonio. Del Rio also reportedly asked to work matches against Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly.

    ROH is reportedly looking to book a Del Rio vs. Jay Lethal match for their pay-per-view event on March 1st.

  • TERRIBLE Morale In WWE Leads To HUGE Locker Room Speech From Triple H — Which Only Made Things WORSE! (Full Story)

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  • Third ROH Opponent Announced For Alberto Del Rio, Steve Austin Turns 50 Years Old

    – Ring Of Honor announced that Alberto Del Rio (aka Alberto El Patron) will face Roderick Strong at the January 31st event at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, Ohio. For more details, visit ROHWrestling.com.

    – WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin celebrates his 50th birthday today. Austin was born on December 18, 1964. Other wrestling birthdays today include fellow Hall of Famer Trish Stratus (39) and Rob Van Dam (44).

  • TNA Makes A Big Money Play To Sign Alberto Del Rio

    TNA reportedly made another attempt at signing Alberto Del Rio. According to one source, TNA made a very serious money offer, rumored to be in the $400,000 per year range.

    One of the issues in the negotiations is said to be TNA’s attempt to get exclusivity of Del Rio, as it is widely known that he plans to work for AAA’s Lucha Underground show in 2015, as well as Ring Of Honor, the latter of which is already being officially advertised.

    It’s believed that if TNA wants a shot at Del Rio, they’ll have to either drop the request for exclusivity or up the money offer. Apparently, TNA is trying to sell Del Rio on the fact that he’ll get more exposure in the United States by working with them.

    Because of the fact that current TNA executive John Gaburick worked closely with Del Rio during their time in WWE, it’s said that he is pushing hard to get him.

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  • Another ROH Opponent For Alberto El Patron Announced

    AAA World Heavyweight Champion Alberto El Patron (formerly Alberto Del Rio) has signed on to face ROH star A.C.H. at the company’s upcoming live event from Dearborn, Michigan on January 30th.

    Other top stars advertised for that show include ROH World Champion Jay Briscoe, ROH TV Champion Jay Lethal, and ROH Tag Champions ReDragon.

    As we reported yesterday, Alberto’s ROH debut will take place at the January 3rd TV tapings from Nashville when he faces ROH veteran Christopher Daniels. He’s also booked for the January 31st “Winter Warriors” event from Dayton, Ohio and the ROH 13th Anniversary PPV on March 1st from Las Vegas.

    ROH 13th Anniversary PPV Poster Featuring Alberto Del Rio

  • Alberto Del Rio vs. Christopher Daniels Announced For 1/3 ROH Show

    Ring of Honor announced the following on Tuesday:

    ALBERTO EL PATRON VS. “THE FALLEN ANGEL” CHRISTOPHER DANIELS!

    This is a first time ever match against a Ring of Honor original!  Since returning to ROH, The Fallen Angel has been reinvigorated and ready to take on absolutely anyone from anywhere.  The Addiction has made a huge impact on the ROH tag team division, but Daniels is also pursuing a singles career and having stellar matches against the best in Ring of Honor.  Nigel McGuinness couldn’t think of a better introduction to our elite roster than “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels!

    Daniels is one of the most well-rounded athletes in all of professional wrestling.  He refuses to limit himself and that makes him an especially challenging opponent.  Daniels can match anyone hold-for-hold, but he’s not afraid to take to the sky either!  This long tenured veteran has emerged as one of the most respected and successful professional wrestlers competing today, an athlete whose experience and savvy might be unmatched within the ROH locker room.  According to Nigel McGuinness, all of these qualities made him the ideal “welcoming committee” for Alberto El Patron in Ring of Honor.  On January 3rd, you will have the privilege of watching two of the best do what they love in front of the greatest fans on the planet!

    Alberto El Patron’s hybrid style combines MMA training with an eclectic mix of Mexican and American pro wrestling techniques.  For years, El Patron has stood out as an exceptional talent against anyone who faced him.  But any wrestling fan couldn’t help but think: what if he had the chance to take on ANYONE in professional wrestling, unrestricted and unrestrained?  Finally, that day has arrived.  El Patron has been making waves since returning to competition in Mexico, recently securing the AAA Heavyweight Championship.  Crowds around the world have exploded every time he makes his entrance.  So you know that January 3rd in Nashville is guaranteed to be a very special night for anyone in attendance!

    In addition to a stellar live event featuring the ROH debut of Alberto El Patron, January 3rd is also a taping for ROH TV!  Our cameras will be rolling to capture everything that goes down while we kick of 2015.  Whether you’re in the crowd or behind the scenes, the verdict is unanimous: 2014 was the biggest year ever for Ring of Honor’s growth and global exposure.  But we promise that 2015 will be even bigger! Starting off with the TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT and the debut of ALBERTO EL PATRON, 2015 has gotten rolling before it’s even officially started!  You need to be there LIVE on January 3rd when Ring of Honor returns to Nashville.

    Saturday, January 3rd, 2015
    National TV Taping
    Tennessee State Fairgrounds/Expo
    625 Smith Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37203

    Signed to Appear
    – ROH World Champion: Jay Briscoe
    – Adam Cole
    – Frankie Kazarian
    – The Decade (Jimmy Jacobs & BJ Whitmer)
    – Adam Page
    – Hanson
    – Matt Taven
    – Michael Bennett W/ Maria Kanellis
    – Mark Briscoe
    – Tommaso Ciampa
    – Cedric Alexander
    – Roderick Strong
    – Moose w/ Veda Scott & Stokely Hathaway
    – Caprice Coleman
    – Plus More

  • ROH 13th Anniversary PPV Poster Featuring Alberto Del Rio

    Ring of Honor has released the official poster for their next pay-per-view, the ROH 13th Anniversary show, which takes place on Sunday, March 1st, 2015 from Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Top wrestlers featured on the poster include former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio (working as Alberto Él Patron), ROH World Champion Jay Briscoe, AJ Styles and more. Del Rio will debut for ROH in January.

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  • Press Release: Alberto Del Rio Comments On ROH Debut, Teaser Video

    ROH issued the following …

    ALBERTO EL PATRON IS COMING TO ROH IN 2015

    The hottest free agent in the world makes his debut in the organization known for the best wrestling on the planet as Alberto El Patron debuts in Ring of Honor on January 3rd, 2015 in Nashville, TN.

    Formerly known in WWE as Alberto Del Rio, Alberto El Patron is a former 4 time World Champion in World Wrestling Entertainment and the current AAA Heavyweight Champion in Mexico. Known for his brash demeanor, this Mexican aristocrat brings an attitude and desire to prove his greatness to Ring of Honor but how will that attitude mesh with the ROH stars?

    One thing that is certain is Alberto’s credentials. A celebrated amateur wrestler in Mexico, Alberto has won numerous amateur championships and tournaments. In addition to his amateur accolades, Alberto has won numerous world championships in his home country of Mexico, including the CMLL Heavyweight Championship. But would you expect anything less given his bloodlines? Alberto is the son of legendary luchador Dos Caras and nephew of Mil Mascaras, continuing one of Mexico’s greatest wrestling legacies.

    Upon signing with ROH, Alberto has requested that Ring of Honor matchmaker Nigel McGuinness challenge him with the very best that ROH has to offer, and many of the stars in Ring of Honor have already started making phone calls to Nigel to take on El Patron.

    “Ring of Honor has been doing fantastic things. There’s a lot of excitement surrounding this company and I look forward to competing against the best of the best in ROH in 2015,” says Alberto El Patron.

    Could we see him face ROH World Champion Jay Briscoe? Adam Cole? AJ Styles? ROH World Television Champion Jay Lethal? Matt Sydal? Roderick Strong? The list of world class match-ups is endless!

    Who would you like to see him face? Tweet us at @RingofHonor and use the hashtag #AlbertoROH

    Ring of Honor fans will FIRST be able to see Alberto El Patron on the following dates:

    •Saturday January 3, 2015 Nashville, TN, Nashville Fairgrounds – ROH Television Taping!

    •Friday January 30, 2015 Dearborn, MI, Ford Community Center

    •Saturday January 31, 2015 Dayton, OH, Montgomery County Fairgrounds

    •Sunday March 1, 2015 Las Vegas Nevada, Orleans Hotel & Casino for the 13th Anniversary Pay-Per-View!

    It’s been said that Alberto wants to show that he is one of the best in the world between the ropes, and he will certainly have every opportunity to prove that in Ring of Honor.

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  • ROH Confirms Alberto Del Rio For Multiple Shows, Including 13th Anniversary PPV

    Ring Of Honor confirmed the news on Thursday that current AAA Heavyweight Champion and former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio will be making his ROH debut in less than a month.

    Alberto El Patron will make his ROH debut in Nashville, Tennessee on January 3rd — a television taping for the promotion. Additionally, he is booked for Friday, January 30th in Dearborn, Michigan, Saturday, January 31st in Dayton, Ohio and Sunday, March 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada for the ROH 13th anniversary pay-per-view show.

    While no opponents were named, ROH is asking fans to let them know via Twitter who they would like to see him face by using the hashtag: #AlbertoROH.

  • Nate Diaz On UFC Signing CM Punk: “He’s A Joke, F*ck Him — Makes Us All Look Like Amateurs”

  • Bellator MMA Contacts Alberto Del Rio, Del Rio’s ROH Debut Confirmed

    Bellator MMA reportedly contacted Alberto Del Rio last week after they failed to sign CM Punk to a deal. There’s no real word regarding what happened between Del Rio and Bellator, although many have speculated that Del Rio may end up doing MMA on some level.

    Speaking of Del Rio, he is scheduled to make his Ring Of Honor debut in January of 2015. He noted that he will be working for two pro wrestling companies with television in early-2015, and it appears that those are ROH and Lucha Underground.

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    (Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Report: Alberto Del Rio To Ring Of Honor Next Month

    AAA World Heavyweight Champion El Patrón Alberto (Alberto Del Rio) is scheduled work for a few dates for Ring of Honor starting in January, according to Dave Meltzer of f4wonline.com.

    The former WWE Superstar has been keeping busy since getting his full release from the company, recently made a surprise appearance with Ricardo Rodriguez at House of Hardcore 7 (Video).

    As we’ve been reporting, he’s rumored to be appearing at the next set of Lucha Underground tapings on January 17th.

    Video: Alberto Del Rio Shoots On CM Punk’s WWE Departure

  • Alberto Del Rio Captures AAA’s World Heavyweight Title

    Alberto Del Rio The Next Former WWE Superstar To Jump To MMA?

    Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio captured the AAA World Heavyweight championship on Sunday night at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes event.

    “El Patron” is now the first wrestler in history to hold World Heavyweight titles in WWE, CMLL and AAA. Congrats to Del Rio!

    He’s expected to start with AAA’s Lucha Underground promotion when the company holds its next set of tapings on January 17th .

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  • Alberto Del Rio The Next Former WWE Superstar To Jump To MMA?

    There is said to be of interest from MMA companies in signing former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio (Alberto Rodriguez). Following up on the blockbuster news that CM Punk has signed a multi-fight deal to compete in UFC, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports that CM Punk jumping to the world of Mixed Martial arts is just the beginning.

    Last month, Bellator MMA proved once again that MMA is a star-driven business, with the Tito Ortiz vs. Stephan Bonnar fight on Spike TV being called a “game changer” for the entire industry. That show did record ratings on Spike up against the UFC pay-per-view from Mexico City.

    Meltzer said that you would not believe some of the stuff that is going to happen in the next couple of weeks, if certain negotiations go through.

    Del Rio trained with MMA fighter Marco Ruas and fought for the MMA Promotion “Deep” in the early 2000s. He would go on to sign with with Pride Fighting Championships in 2003, earning himself a 14-9 MMA record, with 2 of the wins by knockout and 7 by way of submission submission.

    If Del signs with Bellator or UFC, that would mark the third former WWE Champion to sign with a major MMA company (plus, Bobby Lashley fighting for Bellator).

    Del Rio’s recently contractual settlement with WWE is similar to CM Punk’s situation, in the sense that WWE tried to include a no-compete clause that would have prevented him from jumping to MMA (or TNA).

    FOX Sports writer Damon Martin noted on twitter that Rodriguez is itching to fight.

    Del Rio was in Mexico last night. Prior to UFC 181 going live on pay-per-view, he was asking fans on twitter to help him find a way to watch the show in Guadalajara.

  • Ranking Every TLC Pay-Per-View

    Next Sunday, the WWE will dust off the tables, ladders, chairs, and apparently stairs for its annual hardcore spectacular. This year’s event will be held in Cleveland, Ohio and will be the sixth incarnation of the pay-per-view.

    This will be only the second TLC pay-per-view to not feature a WWE Championship match, as Brock Lesnar is still sitting at home collecting a paycheck. In the past, the WWE has used this event to lay the groundwork for the Road to WrestleMania while providing a sense of finality to various feuds with the hardcore element. With that said, here is a look back at the first five TLC pay-per-view events.

  • VIDEO: Alberto Del Rio Shoots On CM Punk’s WWE Departure

    Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio recently sat down with the folks at WrestleTalk TV for an in-depth “shoot” style interview.

    During the discussion, Del Rio spoke about CM Punk walking out on WWE.

    “He went from driving 1000 miles to get 30 dollars, and he made it to the big stage,” said Del Rio. “But there was one day he wasn’t happy what was going on.”

    The former WWE Champion also recalled how Punk’s walk-out affected him on the night that it happened.

    “I had a match with Kofi Kingston that night for Raw, and it was only to be eight minutes,” said Del Rio. “[Referee] Mike Chioda approached me and said ‘We need for you to do another 14 minutes.’”

    “He’s a guy that believes what he’s saying, what he’s thinking, and because of that he has all of the respect in the world (from me),” said Del Rio of Punk.

    You can check out an excerpt from the interview where Del Rio discusses Punk’s WWE departure above.

  • One Year Ago: WWE Survivor Series

    We are just days away from the WWE’s latest pay-per-view, Survivor Series. At last year’s event, Randy Orton defended his championship against the Big Show in a highly criticized main event. This time around, it will be John Cena risking his job in an attempt to slay the Authority.

    The shelf life of a WWE superstar can be short, so it’s always important for competitors to make the most of their time in the ring, especially at pay-per-views. Here is a look at the superstars who have progressed, regressed, or remained stagnant over the past year.

    Progression:

    Luke Harper

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    Harper has made tremendous strides over the past year. He and former partner Erick Rowan were destroyed by Daniel Bryan and CM Punk at last year’s Survivor Series. He walks into this year’s event as a surprise Intercontinental Champion, and is booked into the main event with Team Authority. Harper’s stock is definitely on the rise.

    Ryback

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    It appears the company is once again fond of Ryback. The Big Guy was basically buried in the midcard after his feud with John Cena last year, including a quick defeat at the hands of Mark Henry last year at Survivor Series. He has been the focal point of WWE television over the past few weeks, so it will be interesting to see where they go from here. One can hope that this isn’t simply a stopgap measure until guys like Reigns and Lesnar get back on television.

    Honorable Mention: Ambrose/Rollins

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    It’s difficult to talk about progression without mentioning the former Shield brothers. These two were destroyed last year in a match whose only purpose was to get Roman Reigns over as a singles competitor. (Dean Ambrose was eliminated 2 minutes into this match and Rollins eventually stepped aside so the Spear party could commence.) What difference a year makes, however. Rollins is the leader of Team Authority and arguably the star of the main event, while Ambrose has elevated himself and will attempt to solidify the midcard on Sunday.

  • Alberto Del Rio To Sign With TNA In 2015?

    As noted earlier this week, former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio stated in a recent interview that he plans to sign with two wrestling companies with television deals in 2015. Those two companies are apparently Lucha Underground and TNA.

    During some appearances in the Northeast this past weekend, Del Rio made it clear that he intends to work for both Lucha Underground and TNA next year. There’s no word on how that would work out from a contractual standpoint, however that appears to be Del Rio’s plan.

  • UFC’s Promised “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” On Monday IS ….

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  • Alberto Del Rio Teases Big News On His Future (Video), Bella Teases Angle For RAW

    – In a new interview with Bill Apter, former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio teases big news regarding his future, noting that he is about to sign with two companies that have television deals, but it won’t be until January. You can check out the interview below.

    – Nikki Bella noted on Twitter that this is the final week of Brie Bella serving as her “personal assistant,” and told fans to tune into RAW tonight to see what she is going to make her do.

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  • Video: Alberto Del Rio Appears At House Of Hardcore 7

    Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio made a surprise appearance at Saturday night’s House of Hardcore 7 iPPV from Philadelphia, PA (Order Here). Ricardo Rodriguez was also there and introduced Del Rio to the rabid crowd.

    Del Rio said he was so happy to be there because just a week ago, he didn’t think he’d be able to wrestle in the United States for a year. Del Rio said it was great to be in the ECW Arena for the first time, which led to an ECW! chant and then a “F*CK MCMAHON” chant. Del Rio said in House of Hardcore, they are wrestlers, not Sports Entertainers.

    Del Rio fought off an attack from Brian Myers, locked in the cross-armbreaker and got him to tap.

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  • Backstage News On When Alberto Del Rio Will Debut On Lucha Underground TV

    As noted recently, Alberto Del Rio’s settlement with WWE allows him to drop the non-compete clause that was part of his WWE deal. As a result, Del Rio will be free to work for the AAA Lucha Underground promotion.

    Lucha Underground’s next set of television tapings are scheduled for January 17th, so it’s expected that he will start with the promotion then.

    It’s worth mentioning that Del Rio appears to be a pretty significant draw outside of WWE in international markets, particularly Spanish-language markets, as he recently helped sell out an 8,000 seat building in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico for a AAA live event.

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  • In-Depth Update On The Terms Of Alberto Del Rio & WWE’s Joint-Settlement

    As noted recently, Alberto Del Rio and WWE reached a joint-settlement regarding his non-compete clause with the company. The settlement was officially announced by both Del Rio and WWE.

    The belief is both sides agreed that Del Rio would no longer make negative comments about the company in public, most notably racism claims against top WWE officials and talking about racist jokes that go on behind-the-scenes. In return, Del Rio received a financial settlement that included his non-compete being dropped, as long as he doesn’t use the Del Rio name.

    WWE has apparently been worried for a while about keeping their Hispanic audience and growing it, so they were said to be very conscious about being tied to any sort of racism against Hispanics.

    According to a source close to the situation, the settlement between Del Rio and WWE was said to be a last-minute thing. There was reportedly a joint settlement at one point that was expected to include a stipulation that would see WWE issuing an apology for inappropriate comments. WWE had reportedly agreed to that but it was later taken out of the deal in their written settlement agreement. Apparently Del Rio had already agreed to the financial settlement and the non-compete being dropped, so he didn’t press the apology stipulation.

    Additionally, it’s believed that the settlement included an agreement that states Del Rio would not sue the company.

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    (Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • WWE Issues Statement Regarding Alberto Del Rio

    WWE issued the following statement on Monday evening regarding a “mutual understanding” reached with former Superstar Alberto Del Rio:

    “Following his departure from WWE, former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio and WWE have reached a mutual understanding with regard to his future booking opportunities. WWE wishes Alberto the best in his future endeavors.”

    Del Rio tweeted a similar statement less than 24 hours prior.

    Video: Del Rio Talks About His WWE Release, Says He’s Joining Lucha Underground

  • Alberto Del Rio Updates Fans On His Future Bookings

    Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio tweeted the following (translated) statement late Sunday night, revealing that he and WWE have come to an understanding regarding his future booking opportunities:

    While the terms of his “understanding” are not yet known, it seems reasonable to assume that certain restrictions against Del Rio working for other companies have been lifted, after he was fired from the company this summer.

    With Del Rio (and the original Sin Cara) recently speaking out about racism behind the scenes from top company officials, it’s possible Del Rio was granted more freedom to work elsewhere in exchange for not taking legal action against the company.

    Video: Del Rio Talks About His WWE Release, Says He’s Joining Lucha Underground

    Comment below and tell us what you think went down.

  • Original Sin Cara Talks About Racism In WWE

    Earlier this week, former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio made some very controversial comments to Fighting Spirit Magazine where he talked about experiencing racism from top WWE officials. (Read Here)

    AAA wrestler Myzteziz, also known as the “Original Sin Cara” in WWE, spoke to MedioTiempo.com and revealed that he was also subject to a lot racism from behind the scenes. He said the “gringos” (oh no he didn’t) in WWE could be “very racist,” with the “bosses” even making racial remarks around him.

    Myzteziz says that he does not cite racism as the reason he didn’t succeed in WWE, but feels it created a bad environment for minorities.

    Despite the racism he claims to have experienced in WWE, he does not rule out a return to the company. He’s open to working for WWE, other promotions in the United States as well as Mexico and Japan.