Posts Tagged ‘Lana’

Rusev & Lana At NBA Game (Photo), Jim Ross Talks PPV Business, More

– WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently appeared on Sherdog Radio’s “MMA Rewind” to discuss the pay-per-view business. You can check out the interview at Sherdog.com.

– WWE Diva Lana recently tweeted the following photo of herself and Alexander Rusev at a recent Los Angeles Clippers NBA game:

Alexander Rusev & Lana Debut On SmackDown, WWE Mexico Update

– NXT stars Alexander Rusev and Lana made their SmackDown debut on Friday night. The two were featured in a promo, with Rusev speaking in Bulgarian and Lana saying, “Rusev hits. Rusev crush.” Rusev noted on SmackDown that the “Rusev legacy begins now.”

– WWE Corporate issued the following on Friday:

“WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the opening of its newest international office located in Mexico City and the appointment of Rodrigo Fernandez as General Manager, WWE Mexico. The opening of a Mexico City office is part of WWE’s strategic approach to localize its business in key international markets and to deepen its connection with fans and business partners.”

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  • NXT Diva Makes Her Main Roster Debut, Main Event Preview

    – The dark match prior to Tuesday night’s WWE T Vtapings saw Alexander Rusev defeat Tyson Kidd. Rusev was accompanied by his NXT valet Lana in her first WWE appearance .

    – WWE taped the following matches tonight in Toledo, Ohio for this week’s episode of Main Event:

    • R-Truth vs. Alberto Del Rio
    • Natalya vs. Tamina Snuka
    • 3MB vs. The Usos and Big E Langston

    Sting In Talks With WWE, The Next NXT Stars To Get Called Up

    – WWE is is currently in talks with Sting, who is not under contract with TNA. Sting has been working a lot of recent TNA live events in what could be part of a ‘farewell tour’ for the 15-time World Champion.

    – The next talents from NXT who will be called up to the main roster are Women’s Champion Paige, Emma and Alexander Rusev (with Lana).

    Paige is currently out of action due to injury and did not appear at the most recent NXT tapings. The soonest we could see her back in the ring on NXT TV is the live WWE Network special on February 27th. Emma made her WWE television debut on this week’s RAW, where she was spotted in the crowd and was acknowledged on commentary. Rusev has been impressing WWE officials while working dark matches and live events.

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)