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  • Paige and Renee Young Prank Becky Lynch (Video)

    Paige and Renee Young Prank Becky Lynch (Video)

    Smackdown General Manager, Paige, and WWE host, Renee Young, recently decided to play a prank on Becky Lynch. The orange-haired Lass-Kicker arrived backstage at Smackdown but was surprised to learn that wrestlers in the back had tampered with her luggage.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BkOvE7nna9H/

    Becky Lynch’s Bag Smells Great

    Somehow, the moral of this story turned out to be that Becky Lynch’s bag seems to smell great.

    The topic of luggage was clearly still on Lynch’s mind when she Tweeted out the following:

    https://twitter.com/BeckyLynchWWE/status/1009288383909253123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mandatory.com%2Fwrestlezone%2Fnews%2F967207-becky-lynch-comments-after-beating-billie-kay-on-smackdown-jeff-hardy-sees-shinsuke-nakamura-video

    Lynch made Billie Kay of the IIconics tap out last night to her armbar submission finish.

    Praise for Becky Lynch

    Lynch earned some praise recently from WWE Hall-of-Famer, Bubba Ray Dudley.

    “Every time she climbed that ladder, those people were on their feet. They’re invested in her, they wanted to see her win. Hopefully, the people in the back are listening.” – Bubba Ray Dudley

    Lynch was the inaugural Smackdown Live Women’s Champion, having won the title shortly after the brand extension in 2016. She won a 6-Pack Elimination Challenge at Backlash that year to win the title. She would lose the title that December at the TLC pay-per-view to Alexa Bliss, however. Lynch dropped a tables match and then a steel cage rematch to Bliss due to interference by Mickie James. She then fell out of the title picture altogether.

     

  • Paige Says Fan Assaulted Her At Money In The Bank

    Paige Says Fan Assaulted Her At Money In The Bank

    Smackdown General Manager, Paige, says she was assaulted by a fan last night at Money in the Bank. She is believed to have been high-fiving fans when one pie-faced her and told her to lose weight. The incident is alleged to have happened outside Chicago’s All-State Arena as Paige was leaving the building.

    She posted the following through Instagram stories:

    “To the fan that decided to pie face me through my car window and then told me to ‘lose some weight, Paige’ you inspired me to keep being myself and eat whatever the f— I want. Good luck with your karma!”

    Paige has not made any further comment on the matter. So far, it is not believed that police have been involved.

    Paige in 2018

    Shortly after WrestleMania 34 this year, Paige announced she was no longer medically cleared by WWE doctors to compete. Despite only being 25 years old, Paige has wear-and-tear damage to her neck and shoulders. Paige was born with a condition called Scoliosis, which causes a curving of the spine. Although not serious, there are concerns her condition may have led to her being more injury-prone during her career. The condition was only detected by WWE trainers shortly after she signed with the company.

    Paige’s last match was a December 27th, 2017 house show. The bout was stopped early as Paige was injured after taking a kick to the back. She would then spend the beginning of 2018 managing the Absolution stable before being named as the Smackdown General Manager in April.

  • Rusev Says He’s Pressing Charges Against Memphis Hotel

    Rusev Says He’s Pressing Charges Against Memphis Hotel

    The WWE Smackdown crews’ stay at the Memphis Sheraton earlier this week did not go smoothly. Rusev, Lana, and Paige have all reported they had items stolen during their stay.

    Despite public Tweets from Rusev and Paige criticizing the hotel, Sheraton has chosen not to respond. Looking at their social media accounts, it’s evident the Sheraton has a policy of only responding to positive comments.

    Rusev made further comment on the matter today after the Pro Wrestling Sheet stated the Sheraton was not interested in speaking to them.

    Rusev, Lana, and Paige Unhappy With Memphis Sheraton

    In further Tweets, Rusev stated he had put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on his door as well. He also said they had filled out a police report.

    https://twitter.com/WWEMaverick/status/1006753215730339840

    Drake Maverick has not made further comment on his Mac.

    Paige has not made any further comment on the matter either. Lana does not appear to have commented publicly.

    Memphis Sheraton Hotel

    The Memphis Sheraton is a 600-room hotel located just off highway 40. It is often used for conventions and big events held in the city.

    Previous news reports concerning the hotel also include a shooting which took place there in September and a couple being attacked while walking to their car in October. Following the two crimes, the city has been looking into hiring a safety consultant to discuss a plan to make the downtown area safer.

    “A security consultant in crowd dynamics should take a look at the look at street before the task force makes its formal recommendations to city council,” said Berlin Boyd, the city taskforce chairman in a statement.

    Earlier this month, the city began reviewing recommendations made to them by the task force. In general, it seems city council believes over-crowdedness is leading to a surge in crime in the area and they are looking at ways to address this.

  • Paige, Rusev & Lana Burglarized At Memphis Hotel

    Paige, Rusev & Lana Burglarized At Memphis Hotel

    WWE Smackdown General Manager, Paige, was not pleased with her stay at the Memphis Sheraton Hotel last night. She expressed her discontentment with the hotel in a recent post to her social media followers.

    https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/1006750819394387968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F411mania.com%2Fwrestling%2Fpaige-criticizes-the-memphis-sheraton%2F

    “If you’re in the Memphis area don’t EVER stay at the @SheratonMemphis,” Paige Tweeted. “it’s literally the worst. Things stolen, bad customer service and room service takes two hours just for a salad and WE are the inconvenience. Ugh. The worst.”

    Apparently, all the GMs stay together, as Paige’s Tweet concerned 205 Live General Manager, Drake Maverick. He Tweeted out the following:

    https://twitter.com/WWEMaverick/status/1006753215730339840

    There has been no update on Drake Maverick’s Mac or mind as of this writing.

    Rusev Complains About Sheraton in Memphis Too

    Paige is not the only member of the Smackdown roster to complain about the hotel situation in Memphis. Rusev was also staying at a Memphis area Sheraton and also complained of items stolen and bad service.

    Rusev was in Memphis on Monday after the Smackdown crew had a house show in Mississipi on Sunday. It’s likely that some from the Smackdown roster would have gone straight to Memphis following the Mississipi house show.

    Sheraton Hotels has not made any comment publicly regarding the complaints from either Paige or Rusev.

    Rusev defeated Samoa Joe in single’s action on Smackdown last night. The Miz was the special referee and caused Joe to become distracted with him thus allowing Rusev to hit the Matchka kick for the win. Rusev, Joe, and the Miz will all take part in the men’s Money in the Bank match on Sunday from Chicago.

    As for Paige, she hosted a women’s Money in the Bank summit to start last night’s show. The segment broke down, however, and resulted in the 10-person tag-team main event match to close the show. She’s been working as the Smackdown General Manager since the Smackdown after WrestleMania 34.

  • How WWE Feels About Paige As SDL GM So Far

    How WWE Feels About Paige As SDL GM So Far

    Former WWE Divas Champion Paige announced her retirement from WWE in-ring competition earlier this year. The following night she was then introduced as the SmackDown Live General Manager, after former GM Daniel Bryan resigned to return to full-time in-ring competition.

    Bryan was out-of-action for several years due to a medical suspension of his own, but was finally cleared to return to the ring. After his departure as General Manager, SmackDown Live needed a new boss – and Paige happily stepped in.

    Paige has been doing a solid job as SmackDown General Manager lately, but how does the WWE feel about her performance? According to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, the WWE is “extremely happy” with Paige as General Manager.

    Also, it was noted that with the upcoming movie based on her family coming out around WrestleMania season next year, Paige will likely be getting a lot more screen time to help promote the film.

    Discussion: How do you feel about Paige’s performance as SmackDown Live General Manager? Will you be checking out the film on her family next year?

  • Paige Reveals When She Found Out About SmackDown GM Role

    Paige Reveals When She Found Out About SmackDown GM Role

    The announcement of Paige being the new SmackDown Live General Manager was a closely guarded secret and a proof of it is that the female star herself found out about it on the day of the show.

    Paige was recently a guest on E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness podcast where she talked about her retirement speech on Raw, loving her new position and more.

    While talking about being announced as the new SmackDown Live General Manager, Paige claimed that the officials had only told her to be present on Tuesday night without revealing anything about her role on the show.

    Continuing on the topic, the former Champion revealed that she got surrounded by the SmackDown writers when she arrived in the arena and that’s when she found out about her new position:

    “I got to SmackDown the next day, Road Dogg, along with my writing team surround me and I was thinking, ‘Oh my God, am I about to be beat up. Do I owe you money?’ It was then they told me I was going to be the SmackDown general manager, but don’t tell anyone”

    Paige suffered a neck injury back in December last year and she officially announced her retirement from in-ring competition at Raw after WrestleMania on April 9th.

    The following night on SmackDown Live, Shane McMahon revealed that the former Raw Star would be replacing Daniel Bryan and introduced her as the new General Manager of the Blue Branded Show.

    Quotes via WrestlingInc

  • Paige Explains How She Could Wrestle Again One Day

    Paige Explains How She Could Wrestle Again One Day

    Former WWE Divas Champion Paige’s career is over as in-ring performer under the WWE banner. The news was reported a while ago, but WWE had yet to confirm the news up until recently.

    For a quick recap, here’s the deal. She was in a six-woman tag match back in late December at a live event that needed to be called off after she took a hard kick to the back from Sasha Banks that she wasn’t ready for and it stunned her.

    The early belief was it was just a mild stinger, leading to her losing feeling in her extremities.

    Paige recently appeared on the E&C’s Pod of Awesomeness podcast with WWE Hall of Famer Edge and former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Christian.

    During the podcast, she was asked if she’ll ever be cleared to wrestle again. Here is what she had to say (transcript courtesy of Express.co.uk).

    “My doctor said, maybe, in 15 to 20 years time I could return,” Paige said. “I don’t think I want to wrestle in 15 to 20 years time.”

    Paige added, “People say ‘you’ll have the Daniel Bryan thing’ but the thing with Daniel Bryan is his problem was concussion. Ours is spinal, so it’s different.”

    What are your thoughts on Paige’s comments? Sound off in the comment section below.

  • Paige Thought She Would End Up In A Wheelchair After Accident That Ended Her Career

    Paige Thought She Would End Up In A Wheelchair After Accident That Ended Her Career

    Former WWE Divas Champion and current SmackDown Live General Manager Paige recently did an interview on Edge and Christian’s podcast, E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness, to talk about her in-ring career coming to an end and her new role in WWE. Paige was forced to retire after suffering an injury at a live event in January.

    She injured her neck just months after returning from a long layoff following multiple neck surgeries. Paige believes she pushed her body too much too soon, and it finally caught up with her:

    “I honestly felt really confident about it, but that’s the inner-wrestler stubbornness. You know how we are; we can be fine, and all believe we are unbreakable. Just coming back and it kind of humbled me a little bit,” Paige said.

    “I thought I was fine, and perhaps earn a championship match, but I did come back with the confidence that this was going to be fine, but I kind of felt that in a single’s match where something didn’t feel right as it was before.

    “I had to go down to the Performance Center and take bumps by moving my neck somewhere and kicking out of a finish and moving my head to the side because it couldn’t be the same. I had to adjust in a lot of ways.”

    Paige then recalled the moment she suffered the injury and called it the scariest moment of her life. She also said she feared she would end up in a wheelchair:

    “I felt it in a single’s match where I realized that something didn’t feel too good, but I thought that it was fine, I’m just rusty. I’m doing a 25 minute match, and I thought, ‘Okay, this is going to be fine,’ but then when the accident happened and I lost all feeling in my legs and arms, it was the most terrifying experience in my life, and I never wish that upon anyone. It was so scary,” Paige said.

    “I literally was done, and I thought I was going to be in a wheelchair. I had pushed myself too much. I really did. Every time I was in a match I was like, okay, I will take the bumps, I pushed myself too hard where my body was literally done. I have been doing this since I was 17, it’s like, I need to let my body grow a little bit.”

    Her injury came at a time where women’s wrestling in WWE was on the rise, however, that doesn’t erase the amazing accomplishments Paige has already achieved in her legendary career:

    “I am really, really proud. I definitely filled in a lot of stuff after my small career in WWE. I have been with WWE for over 6 years now, and I had that year and a half out which wasn’t the best year of my life, but missions were accomplished after I came back,” she said.

    “I even had a couple months to accomplish a little bit more, and getting to commentate the all-female Royal Rumble, it was great. It’s not ending like I haven’t done anything with my career. I actually have a couple of trophies that I have to display under my belt as well.”

    You can listen to Paige’s interview on E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness by clicking this link here.

    H/T Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions

  • Sonya Deville Threatens Paige, Tommaso Ciampa Blocks WWE Network On Twitter

    Sonya Deville Threatens Paige, Tommaso Ciampa Blocks WWE Network On Twitter

    Sonya Deville Threatens Paige

    On SmackDown Live last night, General Manager Paige barred Sonya Deville from ringside for Mandy Rose’s match against Becky Lynch. Deville revolted on Instagram by posting a picture of herself and Rose, asking who the hell Paige thinks she is for barring her from ringside.

    Deville also warned “this isn’t over”:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BiifmuDguf5/?utm_source=ig_embed

    Paige got to respond perfectly by saying “I’m your boss that’s who I am.”:

    https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/994038238024224774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mandatory.com%2Fwrestlezone%2Fnews%2F952781-sonya-deville-calls-out-paige-smackdown-gm-responds

    Tommaso Ciampa Blocks WWE Network On Twitter

    Yesterday was NXT star Tomasso Ciampa’s 33rd birthday, and WWE Network’s Twitter account wished him a Happy Birthday while also saying he has a “black heart” – a play on his nickname. Ciampa then responded by posting screenshots of himself blocking the WWE Network Twitter account. Check it out here:

    https://twitter.com/ProjectCiampa/status/993955811750764545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mandatory.com%2Fwrestlezone%2Fnews%2F952803-tommaso-ciampa-turns-heel-on-the-wwe-networks-twitter-account-nia-jax-visits-stone-henge

  • Paige Opens Up On Her Career-Ending Injury

    Paige Opens Up On Her Career-Ending Injury

    It’s been well documented that former WWE Divas Champion Paige’s career is over as in-ring performer under the WWE banner. The news was reported a while ago, but WWE had yet to confirm the news up until recently.

    It’s been reported that she will not be cleared to return to the ring after her most recent in-ring injury and that it’s a situation described as similar to Edge’s medical disqualification from competing in the ring.

    It all started in late December at a live event in Long Island. For those who may not remember, she was in a six-woman tag match that needed to be called off.

    Paige took a hard kick to the back from Sasha Banks that she wasn’t ready for and it stunned her. The early belief was it was just a mild stinger, leading to her losing feeling in her extremities. WWE pulled her from the ring and set up further testing that led to this decision.

    Paige recently appeared on the E&C’s Pod of Awesomeness podcast with WWE Hall of Famer Edge and former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Christian to talk about various topics including her career-ending injury. 

    “When it actually happened and the accident happened in the ring, I lost all feeling in my legs and my arms,” Paige explained. “It was literally the most terrifying experience in my life and I would never wish that upon anyone. It was so scary. I literally was like ‘Oh my gosh, I’m done, I’m going to be in a wheelchair now, this is it, I’ve pushed myself too much.’ Because I really did, because every time I was in the match I was like ‘Its okay, I’ll do the comeback, I’ll take the bump, I’ll do this, I’ll do that,’ because I was just so eager to get back in the ring you know. I feel like I pushed myself too hard to the point of where my body was like ‘stop.’ You know I’ve been doing this since I was thirteen as well and my body was like “you need time to grow woman.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJmn64u9VME

    I refused to believe I was hurt, I remember doing this. Coming back to Orlando to go get my MRIs and stuff and I felt good, I could get back in the ring again even though I just experienced temporary paralysis. I was like ‘No I’m good, I can do this, please don’t make me be out.’ And I was like begging them, ‘Please I don’t want to be out anymore, please don’t let me be out.’ I was just crying to the doctors and stuff. So then Dr. Maroon was like ‘I’m sorry you cannot get back in the ring again.’ It was horrible, it really breaks your heart….it really does.”

    Paige added, “I remember being in the match too and experiencing that and like ‘maybe it’s just my arms right?’ So I’m like ‘No, I’m going to keep going.’ And I remember trying to grab Sasha’s legs and my arms felt like there was just no bones in them you know. So I’m trying to grab her legs and then like ‘wait let me try to stand up and then I’ll be good to do the comeback’ and Sasha is like ‘Noooo, absolutely not.’ Then I tried to stand up and I just look drunk. Like I just start stumbling and falling back. But actually I feel like the girls were more terrified than what I was at the time. Like I was petrified, but the girls were crying at ringside and stuff and then they see the stretcher coming out and I was like ‘Please, please’ and it’s just like horrible. I don’t know how you did it for so many years beforehand because it’s terrifying.”

    What are your thoughts on Paige’s comments? 

    Thanks to Reddit user FuzzyWuzzyMooMoo for the transcribed quote

  • Details On Why Paige Was Appointed As SmackDown GM

    Details On Why Paige Was Appointed As SmackDown GM

    Paige being named the new General Manager of SmackDown Live just after her retirement from in-ring competition was a huge surprise for everyone in the WWE Universe. Many fans would like to know why this decision was made by the management.

    In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter the topic was addressed briefly when the release of the movie on Paige’s family being postponed was discussed.

    The reason that Paige wasn’t fired from the company when she was under heat for controversy is likely the reason she is SmackDown Live General Manager now.

    WWE reportedly doesn’t want the film Fighting With My Family to be damaged by Paige’s release from the company because it is produced by both WWE Studios and Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions.

    Since Paige is now a part of WWE programming due to the movie, it is hard to tell what the future awaits for her when the movie finally releases next year in March.

    In a recent Instagram post, Paige reflected the past year of her life and explained why she’s so happy and content right now.

  • Reason Why Movie Based On Paige’s Family Was Delayed

    Reason Why Movie Based On Paige’s Family Was Delayed

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions will be producing a feature film based on the life of the Knight family including Saraya Knight aka Paige.

    The film is being produced in conjunction with WWE Studios and Film 4, and the title is “Fighting with My Family.”

    Johnson will have a role in the film but Paige will not be playing herself but rather will be portrayed by actress Florence Pugh. Lena Headey and Nick Frost will play Paige’s parents in the film.

    According to a report by Deadline, the movie has been pushed back from September 1st, 2018 to March 1st, 2019. The reason for the delay is due to the heavy competition on the weekend of September 1st as the new Predator movie will be released that day.

    Now, the film is slated to go up against the “How to Train Your Dragon” animated movie from DreamWorks.

    Do you plan on watching this movie? Sound off in the comment section below.

  • Paige Reflects On The Past Year: “I’m So Happy & Content Right Now”

    Paige Reflects On The Past Year: “I’m So Happy & Content Right Now”

    What a difference a year can make.

    Paige took to social media this weekend to reflect back on the last year of her life, and how so many things have changed in that span of time.

    After being on the sidelines for a lengthy period of time due to Wellness Policy suspensions and various injuries, Paige finally returned to WWE earlier this year, only to suffer a career-ending injury.

    The Total Divas star moved on to a new role as the WWE SmackDown Live General Manager after announcing her in-ring retirement on RAW several weeks ago.

    Paige Reflects Back On Past Year

    In a new post on her official Instagram page this weekend, the SD! Live G.M. looked back at the last year of her life.

    “I’ve posted this before but I’m feeling so happy and content with my life right now,” wrote Paige. “Everything hasn’t turned out perfectly but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Obstacles have made me the strongest and healthiest I’ve been in a long time.”

    Paige continued, “A year can make a hell of a difference. Surrounding myself with positive and encouraging people have been extremely beneficial for my life. I didn’t think I would make it this far and now I can’t wait to see what my future holds! (still with the same roots though. Siisssss fix that shhh).”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BiIljnGHsV0/

    What do you think of Paige’s comments on the last year of her life? Sound off in the Comments section below.

  • Why Paige Missed SDL This Week, VIP Section For GRR Is Very Different From Usual (Photo)

    Why Paige Missed SDL This Week, VIP Section For GRR Is Very Different From Usual (Photo)

    Why Paige Missed SDL

    This past Tuesday SmackDown Live General Manager Paige was not present for the episode. It turns out that the former Divas Champion was in England getting some much needed family time. She posted the following on social media:

    “I miss them so much when I’m not here with them. But when I get to see them it means the world to me that they never forget their auntie Raya and give me as much cuddles as they can when I’m home. Next time I get to see you after this trip it’ll be me taking you to Disney land in FL! Love my nieces and nephews more than anything ?”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh6XRFYnrxq/?utm_source=ig_embed

    VIP Sections For Greatest Royal Rumble Are Looking Very Luxurious

    If you have ever attended a WWE event in the VIP section, you typically get to sit on a fold-up chair that you’re allowed to bring home with you after the show. Tomorrow’s Greatest Royal Rumble will be a bit different.

    A photo from the VIP section has surfaced on social media with some comfy looking armchairs in place of the usual fold-up chairs. Take a look:

  • Rusev Teases “Change” In Latest Tweet, Shane Congratulates Paige On New GM Role

    Rusev Teases “Change” In Latest Tweet, Shane Congratulates Paige On New GM Role

    – Rusev is probably one of the most over talents on the WWE’s roster right now thanks to his “Rusev Day” gimmick. He was added to the Fatal-Four Way United States Championship match at WrestleMania this past weekend, but was the one who got pinned in the match to Jinder Mahal.

    He got his shot at redemption last night on SmackDown Live, as he was part of a Triple Threat match against Randy Orton and Bobby Roode to determine the No. 1-contender for Mahal’s title. Unfortunately Rusev was neither able to win that match.

    As a result of his recent slump, Rusev took to Twitter to tease some “change” that could be coming for himself. Perhaps this means the end of Rusev Day? Or he could simply be referring to the upcoming Superstar Shake-up, teasing a move to RAW:

    – On last night’s episode of SmackDown Live, Commissioner Shane McMahon announced that Daniel Bryan has returned to being a full-time WWE talent, and resigned from his role as General Manager.

    With that being said, McMahon announced Paige – who recently announced her retirement as a WWE in-ring competitor due to injury – as the new General Manager of Tuesday nights. McMahon took to Twitter to congratulate Paige on her new role:

    https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/983867100602257408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

  • Ronda Rousey Set For TV Appearance Tonight, Paige Reacts To Iconic Duo Debut & Carmella Cash-In

    Ronda Rousey Set For TV Appearance Tonight, Paige Reacts To Iconic Duo Debut & Carmella Cash-In

    – WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey had a great weekend in New Orleans. The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion made her professional wrestling debut in a Mixed Tag Team match at WrestleMania 34, teaming up with Kurt Angle to defeat Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

    The Rowdy One completely blew fans’ expectations for her wrestling ability out of the water. With all that now behind her, Rousey is now set to make an appearance on E!’s “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry” tonight at 9pm EST. Here’s the official statement:

    Ronda Rousey to appear on E!’s “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry”

    Following her memorable in-ring debut at WrestleMania 34, The Baddest Woman on the Planet, Ronda Rousey, will appear on E!’s “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry.”

    Rousey’s enlightening experience with the renowned Tyler Henry airs Wednesday, April 11, at 9/8 C.

    – New SmackDown Live General Manager Paige took to Twitter to react to a big first day on the job. NXT call-ups The Iconic Duo, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, made their main roster debut by attacking Charlotte Flair.

    Soon after, Ms. Money In The Bank Carmella cashed in her briefcase and became the new SmackDown Live Women’s Champion by pinning The Queen. Here’s what Paige had to say about the two events:

    https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/983881191282626560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

    https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/983878508186361856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

  • Lance Storm Has An Interesting Idea For SDL With Paige As GM, Fan Falls Asleep During 205 Live (Video)

    Lance Storm Has An Interesting Idea For SDL With Paige As GM, Fan Falls Asleep During 205 Live (Video)

    – On last night’s episode of SmackDown Live, Commissioner Shane McMahon announced a new General Manager for Tuesday nights. Daniel Bryan is now back to being a full-time in-ring competitor, leaving the General Manager position open.

    McMahon announced that former WWE Divas Champion Paige, who recently announced her retirement from in-ring competition, will now be the new General Manager for SmackDown Live.

    Former WWE Superstar Lance Storm recently took to Twitter shortly after the announcement, and presented an interesting idea for SmackDown Live now that Paige is at the helm. Storm suggested SmackDown become an all-female show run by Paige, with the addition of a tag team division as well:

    https://twitter.com/LanceStorm/status/983864684158713856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iwnerd.com%2Flance-storm-has-an-interesting-idea-for-smackdown-live-now-that-paige-is-general-manager%2F&tfw_creator=innern3rd&tfw_site=innern3rd

    Storm did note that WWE probably shouldn’t do this, but it’s still a fun idea to ponder regardless. What are your thoughts?

    – 205 Live might not be the most exciting professional wrestling show available to fans, but one guy in the audience took things to a whole different level. After a long WrestleMania week, a photo surfaced of a fan falling asleep during 205 Live in the crowd.

    Of course, he later woke up and resumed enjoying the show. Check it out:

    https://twitter.com/Redman8619/status/983898645601947648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iwnerd.com%2Fwatch-fan-falls-asleep-during-205-live-video-photo%2F&tfw_creator=innern3rd&tfw_site=innern3rd

  • Paige Named New SmackDown Live General Manager

    Paige Named New SmackDown Live General Manager

    After announcing her retirement from active competition on Monday’s RAW the night after WrestleMania, Paige has found a new role on SmackDown Live.

    SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon kicked off this week’s show. He thanked the crowd for the great response and thanked everyone for making WrestleMania a huge success. The crowd chanted back “thank you Shane!”.

    Shane said that this Sunday was extra special because we all got to witness the return of Daniel Bryan and the crowd chanted “yes!”. He stated that because of Daniels toughness and resolve to never let anyone take away his dream, we not only competed, we also won. Shane added that Daniel Bryan was born to do this and that Daniel has crossed back over to become a full-time WWE Superstar. McMahon said that he has accepted Daniel’s resignation as SmackDown GM and then introduced Paige as the new SmackDown GM.

    Paige came down to the ring to an awesome reaction from the crowd. The crowd chanted “yes!” as Paige stood in the middle of the ring. She noted that she gave her retirement speech last night at RAW and the first person waiting for her was Shane McMahon. Paige thanked Shane as the WWE Universe chanted “this is your house!”. Paige said that the Superstar Shake-Up is next week and that as her first act as GM, she wants to make tonight truly special for everyone in the crowd.

    Paige brought up Daniel Bryan and the crowd chanted “yes!”. Paige noted that Bryan hasn’t competed in a match on TV in over 3 years and asked the crowd if they wanted to see him in action tonight. The crowd chanted “yes!” once again and announced Daniel Bryan will face…

    The crowd interrupted with chants of “Rusev Day!” and “AJ Styles!”. Paige then announced that Bryan will face AJ Styles in his first match back on SmackDown.

    https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/983867100602257408

  • Seth Rollins Wants AJ Styles Match On SDL (Video), WWE On Paige’s Retirement, Ember Moon

    Seth Rollins Wants AJ Styles Match On SDL (Video), WWE On Paige’s Retirement, Ember Moon

    – Next week’s episode of Monday Night RAW will kick off the two-day Superstar Shakeup event. WWE posted a backstage interview between Mike Rome and Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins, who is currently on the red brand.

    In regards to the Superstar Shakeup, Rollins said he doesn’t know what to expect and doesn’t know if champions are exempt. The Architect said he believes we’re in for a few surprises, and noted if he does take off to SmackDown Live he’d love to face AJ Styles for the WWE Title:

    – As we’ve noted, Paige officially announced her retirement from in-ring competition on last night’s episode of Monday Night RAW. WWE released the following statement on the matter:

    Paige retires from in-ring competition

    Citing medical reasons, Paige made the difficult decision to retire from in-ring competition during the April 9 edition of Monday Night Raw after four years in WWE.

    In an emotional address, the brave Superstar thanked Daniel Bryan for his inspiration, WWE Hall of Famer Edge for showing her there is life after sports-entertainment, the WWE Universe for their support and WWE for allowing her to do what she loves to do.

    A trailblazing Superstar who won the Divas Championship in her Monday Night Raw debut, Paige truly made the most of her four-year career and will surely find tremendous success in whatever she chooses to do next.

    – Last night on RAW former NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon made her main roster debut, as she teamed up with RAW Women’s Champion Nia Jax to defeat Alexa Bliss and Mickie James in a Tag Team match.

    WWE posted the following video of Mike Rome interviewing both Jax and Moon to get their reaction on their win:

  • Information On Paige’s WWE Future Following Retirement

    Information On Paige’s WWE Future Following Retirement

    As we’ve noted, last night’s RAW featured a segment in which former WWE Divas Champion Paige finally announced her career inside the ring has come to an end.

    This past December Paige suffered an injury at a house show after taking a hard kick to the back from Sasha Banks. Paige was stretchered out to the back before leaving the arena on her own power.

    A month later news broke that WWE would not be clearing Paige to compete for them inside the ring ever again, comparing the situation to that of WWE Hall Of Famer Edge.

    For the next several months WWE and Paige did not acknowledge these reports, however, she was held off from physical work on WWE TV – instead simply accompanying Sonya Deville and Many Rose out to the ring.

    On last night’s RAW, following Mandy Rose’s win over Sasha Banks in singles action, Paige got on the mic and confirmed that her in-ring career with WWE is over. She thanked her family, the WWE Women’s Division, Daniel Bryan for giving her hope, and Edge for some recent advise.

    PWInsider now reports that this segment was Paige’s final scheduled appearance on WWE TV. There’s currently no word on the plans for Absolution’s Mandy Rose and Sonya Devile, but Paige will remain on the cast of E!’s Total Divas and will also help promote WWE Studios’ “Fighting With My Family” movie.

    WWE could possibly keep Paige around in Orlando as a trainer in the Performance Center.

  • Wrestling World Reacts To Paige’s Retirement

    Wrestling World Reacts To Paige’s Retirement

    Paige made her main roster debut 4 years ago during the Raw after WrestleMania, so seeing her announcing her retirement at the same show was especially saddening.

    After the announcement, the whole wrestling world, including the cast of Total Divas expressed their feelings on the event on Twitter.

    Below are some top tweets from WWE stars of past and present, commenting on the retirement of the former Champion:

    https://twitter.com/JamesStormBrand/status/983517432580014080

    https://twitter.com/WWEAleister/status/983518068348420097

    https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/983518595945820160

    For those who don’t know, Paige suffered a neck injury after taking a hard kick from Sasha Banks during a Live Event back in December Last year.

    At first, it was thought to be a normal neck injury but later it was revealed that she wouldn’t be able to compete in a WWE ring ever again.

    After this, The former Diva’s Champion announced her retirement from in-ring competition during this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

  • Paige Announces Retirement From In-Ring Competition On RAW

    Paige Announces Retirement From In-Ring Competition On RAW

    This past December Paige suffered a hard kick from Sasha Banks in Six-Woman Tag Team match at a house show. The match was brought to an abrupt end and Paige was stretchered to the back before leaving the arena under her own power.

    Just a month later news broke that Paige’s in-ring career with the company was now over as the former Divas Champion would never be cleared by WWE for in-ring competition again. Her situation was compared to that of WWE Hall Of Famer Edge.

    For the past several weeks WWE did not acknowledge these reports and instead only went as far as saying that an injury was keeping Paige out-of-action. That all ended today (Mon. April 9, 2018) on the Monday Night RAW after WrestleMania 34.

    Paige was given some mic time following a Mandy Rose win over Sasha Banks, and announced to the WWE Universe that she can no longer work as an in-ring performer.

    She proceeded to thank the likes of the WWE’s Women Division, her family, Edge, and Daniel Bryan. Paige also noted that Daniel Bryan gave her hope after returning to WrestleMania 34 last night as a competitor following some injury woes of his own.

    Paige also noted that New Orleans was where she made her main roster debut four years ago, still NXT Women’s Champion, defeating AJ Lee for the Divas Title the night after WrestleMania 30.

    Chants of “Thank You Paige” and “This Is Your House” broke out before Paige left the ring.

  • Michelle McCool Responds To Upset Fans On Undertaker Missing RAW, Paige Pranks Absolution (Video)

    Michelle McCool Responds To Upset Fans On Undertaker Missing RAW, Paige Pranks Absolution (Video)

    – Fans are upset that The Undertaker wasn’t on Monday Night RAW last night to accept John Cena’s WrestleMania challenge. For the past several weeks The Leader Of The Cenation has been calling The Deadman out, but to no avail. Since Taker doesn’t use social media, fans typically go to his wife, former WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool, for answers.

    One fan told McCool they were very disappointed her husband didn’t show up last night. When he asked “where is your husband???” McCool responded by revealing they’re actually eating breakfast:

    – This past weekend at a WWE live event, with some help from Mike Rome and Nia Jax, Paige pranked her fellow Absolution members Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. The pair were told Paige missed her flight and got in trouble before being sent home. Check it out here:

  • British Boxing Star To Make Professional Wrestling Debut

    British Boxing Star To Make Professional Wrestling Debut

    British Boxer Anthony Ogogo will be making his professional wrestling debut for the Knight family owned World Association of Wrestling promotion (WAW) in May. The Olympic medallist will be teaming alongside brothers of WWE Superstar Paige; The UK Hooligans and Ricky Knight Jr at EPIC Studios in Norwich, England.

    Self confessed wrestling superfan Ogogo is one of the stars of British Boxing, he holds a professional record of 11 wins and 1 loss. Ogogo also saw mainstream success as a cast member of the BBC’s answer to Dancing With The Stars: Strictly Come Dancing, so this is potentially a major mainstream story for WAW in the United Kingdom.

    Ogogo appeared in an in-ring segment for the company back in February where he entered the ring and hit a Rock Bottom and Five Star Frog Splash to assist the UK Hooligans, you can check out the footage below:

  • Bray Wyatt Accepts Matt Hardy’s Compound Challenge, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns Promo (Video), Paige

    Bray Wyatt Accepts Matt Hardy’s Compound Challenge, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns Promo (Video), Paige

    – As seen on Monday Night RAW this past week, Matt Hardy challenged Bray Wyatt to come and confront him at the Hardy Family Compound. Some footage from the compound was also featured during the segment, which we later found out was filmed by Reby Hardy. Wyatt took to Twitter to accept Hardy’s challenge:

    https://twitter.com/WWEBrayWyatt/status/970867101241151489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

    – WWE posted a promo on Twitter for next week’s episode of Monday Night RAW from Detroit, which is said to feature a face to face confrontation between WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar and Elimination Chamber winner Roman Reigns. Check it out:

    – Paige took to social media to note that she’s currently on tour with her current boyfriend, Kalan Blehm’s, band, Attila. She won’t be appearing with Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville at WWE live events this week:

    https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/971102051416539136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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