– WWE will be announcing the first official inductee into the 2016 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame on Monday afternoon at 1pm EST. Make sure to visit SEScoops.com later today to find out the first confirmed member of the WWE Hall Of Fame 2016 class.
– Former WWE announcer and current ESPN host Jonathan Coachman announced via social media that WWE Divas and Total Divas stars The Bella Twins will be his guest on the WWE on ESPN “Off The Top Rope” segment on Tuesday evening. The twins will be on to promote the new season of WWE Total Divas on E!.
– Speaking The Bella Twins, Nikki Bella is receiving praise for her work on the E! post-show for the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday evening. The former WWE Divas Champion posted the following photos of herself with her co-hosts during the show last night.
WWE Diva and Total Divas star Nikki Bella recently revealed that she won’t know the status of her ability to make a WWE in-ring comeback until the end of January at the earliest.
The official word from WWE regarding Nikki’s current absence from TV is that she is out resting a sore back, however Nikki herself indicated on social media that she was in the process of rehabbing a neck injury. She later revealed that she is having work done on bulging discs in her neck.
Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet broke the news over the weekend Nikki’s latest injury is the result of her repeatedly performing her “Rack Attack” finisher, so we’ve likely seen the last of that move.
The former Divas Champion, who hasn’t wrestled since the October 26th edition of RAW, tweeted the following on Saturday regarding her health:
@_BellaFam @Bazing56 haha no, unfortunately was seeing the neurologist today. Will let the Bella Army know soon about my injury 💛
The fifth season of WWE’s “Total Divas” reality show is set to premiere on the E! network on Tuesday, January 19th at 9pm EST.
According to the official Total Divas mini-site at EOnline.com, the top two storylines being used to promote the upcoming fifth season of the show include the latest chapter in the marriage saga between John Cena and Nikki Bella, as well as possible trouble in paradise between newlyweds Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella.
“We can talk about marriage,” John says to Nikki in a preview clip circulating for the show.
“You’re my No. 1,” Brie Bella says to her husband Daniel Bryan in the preview.
“Clearly not,” he says to her in response.
John Cena and Nikki Bella attended movie premiere of “Sisters” on Tuesday night in New York City. Cena plays a drug dealer named Pazuzu in the comedy about two siblings who throw a house party before their parents sell their childhood home.
– For whatever reason, a fan in attendance at the WWE Tribute To The Troops and SmackDown tapings in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday night had his Chris Jericho sign confiscated by security. Jericho ended up responding to a tweet about the fan having his sign taken away. He wrote the following basic response:
– This week’s edition of WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross’ “Ross Report” podcast features part two of his excellent interview with former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan. The official description for the episode, which you download right now at PodcastOne.com, reads as follows:
“Kevin Sullivan returns to talk about his booking days at WCW, Brock Lesnar, how he’d change today’s wrestling product, whether there’d be a Stone Cold Steve Austin if there hadn’t been a Brian Pillman, and the murder of his ex-wife Nancy Benoit & her son, and the suicide of her then husband, Chris Benoit.”
– In the “holiday spirit” department, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, along with longtime top WWE Superstar and the star of the new FOX reality show “American Grit,” John Cena, posted the following Thanksgiving messages on Twitter today.
Today is the day to truly remember what we’re thankful for in life. Happy Thanksgiving to the WWE Universe.
– In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme, WWE.com is running a poll today asking fans which WWE Superstar they are the most thankful for. The options include Roman Reigns, John Cena, Dean Ambrose, Charlotte, The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, The New Day, Dolph Ziggler, Paige, The Dudley Boyz, Cesaro, Daniel Bryan, The Usos, Kane, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Ryback, Natalya and “Other.” Leading the pack with 17 percent is The Undertaker, followed by Roman Reigns (14%), Dean Ambrose (12%), John Cena (10%), Cesaro (7%) and The New Day (7%).
– SEScoops.com would like to wish everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!
2K Sports issued the following press release today about the “New Moves Pack” released today as downloadable content for owners of the WWE 2K16 video game. It’s included as part of the DLC season pass, and here’s all of the info:
WWE 2K16 New Moves Pack Downloadable Content Now Available
2K today announced WWE 2K16’s first downloadable content offering, the New Moves Pack, is available now for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system, and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft for a suggested price of $3.99. Featuring more than 30 new moves, including the Corner Enzuigiri (made popular by WWE Diva Nikki Bella), Avalanche Ram (made popular by WWE Diva Paige), Sidewinder Suplex (made popular by WWE Superstar Kevin Owens), Standing Crossface Chickenwing (made popular by WWE Superstar Stardust) and Dragon Sleeper (made popular by NXT Superstar Finn Bálor), the New Moves Pack will help fans further customize their favorite Superstars and Divas to dominate their rivals.
The New Moves Pack is also included in the WWE 2K16 Season Pass. For a suggested price of $24.99, a savings of more than 20 percent versus individual content purchases, players will receive the following items as they become available:
Accelerator
Players will gain instant access to all unlockable content available in the game (excluding downloadable content)
Legends Pack
Playable WWE Legends: Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus
2015 Hall of Fame Showcase
Playable matches include:
“Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Rikishi vs. The Rock
Alundra Blayze vs. Paige
Larry Zbyszko and Arn Anderson vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes
Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Ric Flair
The Bushwhackers (Butch Miller and Luke Williams) vs. The Natural Disasters (Typhoon and Earthquake)
The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) vs. Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray)
Future Stars Pack
Playable NXT Superstars: Samoa Joe, Diego, Fernando, Blake and Murphy
– The Children’s Hospital Of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center posted the above video on Monday to thank the WWE Universe for their support of the “Connor’s Cure” charity, which was founded in honor of the late WWE Hall Of Famer Connor “The Crusher” Michalek.
– Tyson Kidd, who is on the sidelines for a lengthy period of time himself, posted the following on Twitter on Monday after the news broke that his tag-team partner Cesaro will be out of action for four to six months due to an upcoming shoulder operation he must get to repair an injury he is dealing with.
Best wishes to @WWECesaro on shoulder surgery. One of my favorite humans on earth. Scary to think how amazing he's going to be upon return
– As reported earlier this week, WWE signed CMLL star La Sombra. As is the case with most high-profile NXT acquisitions, Triple H took to social media to post a photo of the two together and welcome him to the company. HHH posted the following on Twitter:
Some are just born with the business in their blood…it is my pleasure to welcome Manuel Oropeza to @WWENXT.https://t.co/iPbJQh0eXB
Nikki Bella is dealing with a career-threatening neck injury and doing whatever it takes to avoid surgery, according to an exclusive report at Pro Wrestling Sheet.
WWE’s longest reigning Divas champion has bulging discs in her neck that are pushing on on her spinal cord. The bulging discs have produced excess fluid in her central nervous system. Had she continued wrestling with the injury, a bad bump could have left her paralyzed.
Nikki is undergoing vigorous physical rehabilitation up to 8 time a day to alleviate the bulging discs.
– During a pre-recorded interview with the Gorilla Position podcast that was released on Wednesday, Paige was asked about Nikki Bella’s injury status and said she would probably be out of action for six more weeks depending on how she recovers. The interview was taped just before WWE kicked off its tour of Europe on Nov. 4, so Nikki could return sometime in December.
– Three episodes of SmackDown featuring The Undertaker have been added to the WWE Network vault; November 23, 2007, November 21, 2008 and September 18, 2009.
As reported earlier this week, the Bella Twins were given permission by WWE to leave the current U.K. tour early, as the twin sisters had plans to take their grandmother to London and Paris for her 83rd birthday. As it turns out, Nikki and Brie were in Paris when the terrorist attacks took place on Friday.
The Bella Twins both posted photos from the L’Hotel, a five-star hotel in Paris that is located approximately 15 minutes away from the Bataclan concert hall, which is where over 100 people were killed and others were taken hostage.
Nikki and Brie are reportedly still in Paris, and while they have yet to post on Twitter or Instagram since the attacks occurred, their brother J.J. Garcia, who has appeared with them on Total Divas on multiple occasions, took to Twitter to inform Bella Twins fans that his sisters are safe.
J.J. posted the following on Twitter. Also below are photos that The Bella Twins posted from inside the L’Hotel in Paris.
– After joining the tour in progress due to the fact that she was on the sidelines with what has been described as “nagging injuries,” former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella left the WWE U.K. tour early this week to take her grandmother to London and Paris for her 83rd birthday. As it turns out, Brie Bella joined the two, so it appears that she is taking off the last leg of the current WWE overseas tour as well.
– Also taking off the last leg of the current WWE tour is one-half of The Prime Time Players, Titus O’Neil. He mentioned on his official Instagram page that he woke up in Rome on Thursday morning, but would be sleeping at his home in Tampa, Florida on Thursday evening. He added that he couldn’t wait to see his sons.
– The Judd Apatow comedy Trainwreck starring Amy Schumer will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on Tuesday. John Cena got rave reviews for his role as one of Schumer’s ‘romantic conquests’ in the film and his audition for the movie has surfaced online:
– After taking some time off to deal with multiple injuries, it appears that former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella is set to join the current WWE U.K. tour. Nikki posted the following on Instagram today:
– As noted, Nikki Bella is currently out of action dealing with a neck injury. In addition to the neck problem, F4WOnline.com is reporting that Nikki is dealing with a “nagging hip injury.”
– Batista is scheduled to appear on tonight’s edition of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to promote his role in the new James Bond “007: Spectre” movie.
– Goldust continues to tease an imminent WWE return. Goldust tweeted the following today:
— The official WWE website has confirmed that Tatanka has signed a Legends contract. Tatanka had previously wrote on Facebook that he would be seeing fans in Dallas during WrestleMania 32 week. Here’s the company’s official statement:
As he announced via Twitter Monday, Tatanka — a mainstay of WWE programming in both the early 1990s and mid-2000s — has signed a WWE Legends contract. The Native American Superstar was a fan favorite in the WWE Universe, appearing in several WrestleManias, crushing opponents with his End of the Trail finishing maneuver and wowing fans with his signature war dance. Please join WWE in congratulating Tatanka.
– WWE.com is running a poll asking fans who would they rather have as a Survivor Series Team Captain – Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, John Cena, Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler, Bray Wyatt or The Undertaker. With over 8,000 votes cast, The Undertker leads the pack with 32%, followed by Roman Reigns (25%) and John Cena (18%).
– John Cena tweeted the following on Tuesday. Cena is currently out of action until late December and is rumored to be filming a new fitness-themed reality show for the FOX network.
So far, testing week, has been more problematic than successful. Hopefully today turns the corner. #NGU
– Nikki Bella has provided an update on the injury that kept her off television on Monday night, revealing that it’s a neck injury that she’s dealing with.
Former WWE Divas champion Nikki Bella revealed on Monday that she is currently dealing with an injury and won’t be at RAW. She didn’t specify the nature of the injury or how long she’ll be out of action, beyond vague terms like “a while” and “a little bit.”
– There is speculation regarding Nikki Bella potentially taking time off with boyfriend John Cena following last night’s WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view. Part of that speculation stems from the fact that Bella wrote about needing to “regroup” and promising that she’ll “be back” in the following tweet.
You put up a tough fight @MsCharlotteWWE Hold on 2 that title bc my journey isn't over I feel as if I lost it all Time 2 regroup I'll b back
– New WWE United States Champion Alberto Del Rio noted via Twitter that he is back where he belongs. He posted the following on Twitter and Instagram today.
– After several NXT TV appearances this summer and fall, top independent wrestling star Tommaso Ciampa may have finally signed a deal with WWE. Ciampa indicated that he had in fact signed after working a PROGRESS Wrestling show in London recently. Tommaso is set to return to NXT on November 29th to face Marty Scurll as NXT General Manager William Regal set the match in the storyline. It’s worth noting that despite the rumors, F4WOnline.com is reporting that Ciampa has not officially signed a WWE contract as of Sunday.
– During a Twitter exchange today, The Bella Twins spoke to Summer Rae, teasing a possible addition to Team Bella. As noted previously, there’s also rumors that Summer will be managing Tyler Breeze when he comes to the main roster, which is expected to happen imminently. Summer is obviously in need of a new role now that she has parted with Rusev in the current storylines.
.@BellaTwins hmmmm….I do Fearlessly get into BrieMode when I'm feeling Foxy! And you are missing a blonde on your squad! #ItsSummerTime
John Cena was present in Tampa, Florida on Thursday evening as his girlfriend Nikki Bella gave a speech to The Helen Gordon Davis Centre For Women.
Nikki spoke about empowering women, establishing herself in a male-dominated industry and how her ultimate goal is to give back and help other women who aspire to achieve success in their given fields.
The official Facebook page of The Helen Gordon Davis Centre For Women features the following write-up of her appearance, complete with a full photo gallery.
Additionally, you can check out social media posts from both Cena and Bella regarding the appearance.
“In a rare speaking appearance, Nikki Bella Professional Wrestler with the WWE, talked about empowering women tonight at The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. She spoke about her experience in becoming established in her field of work that is male dominated and how she earned her respect in a dream-come-true job for her. Nikki’s goal is to give back and help other women find success in their respective fields. She spoke to about 50 people, participants in the Centre’s Women Building Futures (WBF) program which helps women to learn the construction trades, another non-traditional field for women, along with supporters and sponsors of WBF.
What helped her get her success in wrestling and in business, the motto “Never Give Up” She said growing up, her inspirations in her life were her Grandfather, Nana and Mother. And together with her sister they have been successful, both in the ring and in business.
Her longtime boyfriend John Cena – WWE Universe attended Nikki’s motivational speech, he is the current WWE United States Champion.
Dolph Ziggler recently spoke with Sam Roberts for the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast. Here are some of the highlights of what DZ said about:
Why he thinks the current WWE roster is better than the Attitude Era roster: “I get a lot of crap for saying that my generation and behind us, [who] are on the way up [to the main roster], are so good that it’s not even close and you can complain and argue about everything ever, but, cool, the Attitude Era, wrestling was really in for 18 to 34 year olds who, like, love it and now we have all these guys who are so awesome at their job and it’s a totally different era, but I’m very excited for how good everyone is.”
Finally getting some character development in WWE: “For the longest time I was in random cold matches for 30 minutes and tore the house down for no reason and everyone complained, ‘why isn’t he in some kind of a story?’ Now I’m in a very different type of story on [WWE Monday Night RAW, WWE Smackdown, and Total Divas] and everyone’s like, ‘can’t he just get two [segment] matches?'” Ziggler continued, “I’m finally getting some character development! It’s on Total Divas, but we’re getting down to some real life stuff and it’s pretty good!”
His thoughts on John Cena not liking his storyline on Total Divas: “After a while, you reach a certain point to where you know what your talent is, you know what you’re capable of, and you have to not care. And 10 years ago, Attitude Era guys told me to step on some toes. How am I not doing that right now? You have to not give a damn to stand up for what you want to do and that’s what I’m doing.”
WWE Divas The Bella Twins recently took part in a Q&A with the “Move, Nourish, Believe” website. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
On if they have always been into health & fitness or if there was an “aha” moment:
Nikki: “I grew up as an athlete and in an athletic family. I was always familiar with workouts, hard work and eating right, but honestly the major ‘aha’ moment of truly eating right was when I started dating my boyfriend, John Cena. He just showed me a whole new way of life, a way to truly enjoy eating right and working out. I feel I can finally see the results physically that I have always wanted.”
Brie: “Like Nikki said, we were athletes growing up so we were always fit, but I wasn’t really educated in health. We grew up in a farming family so I always ate non-processed food and fresh produce. It wasn’t until I lived on my own that I realized how hard it was to eat healthy at a low cost with a busy schedule. At around 20 years old I started to educate myself on nutrition. I’m so grateful that I taught myself the importance of health and fitness in my early twenties. I created a lifestyle that I love and because of that I’ve never had to diet.”
On what they love most about their jobs:
Nikki: “Kicking butt! Haha! I love the competition in the ring and always doing what I can to improve as a WWE Diva (a female wrestler). I also absolutely love the fans and live crowds. The energy is so amazing – unlike anything I have ever experienced before! Oh and we travel the world which I love to do! Not very many jobs take you worldwide.”
Brie: “Empowering Women. I love dominating in what’s been considered man’s world and showing them that women are equal talent. When I stand in that ring after a match I feel like the strongest ME! It’s truly the greatest feeling.”
– Ring Of Honor performer Cheeseburger was backstage at the WWE live event in Trenton, New Jersey on Friday evening. According to PWInsider.com, Cheeseburger was at the show to hang out, particularly with Chris Jericho, who has been praising him on social media as of late.
– WWE has signed a new licensing agreement with Chalk Link to produce new WWE Legends “Fanimation” jackets for “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Ultimate Warrior, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Andre the Giant, Ric Flair and “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase.
– The following RAW Fallout video features Becky Lynch talking to Eden backstage at the show. Lynch comments on Paige losing to Natalya on RAW and Charlotte defending her WWE Divas Championship against Nikki Bella at WWE Hell In A Cell.