The show opens with a video looking back at the build up to the final rounds in the World Title Series, then we’re off to ringside as Josh Mathews and the Pope are back at ringside! No more broadcast booth. We go to the ring where Dixie Carter is holding the belt and welcoming everyone…
Read moreWhen Did Shinsuke Nakamura First Contact WWE?, Backstage Updates
– In an update on AJ Styles, IWGP Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows possibly signing with WWE, PWInsider reports that the two sides have not officially spoken and due to some of their contract status, there is major concern within WWE about what might be considered contract tampering. However, Nakamura reportedly…
Read moreDixie Carter Says WWE Has Been After TNA’s Talent, EC3 on WWE
– The Associated Press spoke with TNA President Dixie Carter, POP TV’s Brad Schwartz, Kurt Angle, Ethan Carter III and Matt Hardy this past week to promote Impact Wrestling. The full article is at this link. Dixie commented on WWE signing former TNA talents such as Samoa Joe, Sting and Bully Ray, and others like…
Read moreArtist Creates Brock Lesnar’s Sword (Video), Camp WWE News, More
– New York artist Jimmy DiResta, who has been featured on HGTV and the Discovery Channel, posted this video of Brock Lesnar’s sword tattoo coming to life. DiResta made the sword in his workshop and commented to WWE.com, “When I saw Brock’s tattoo, it jumped out at me. I had to make it.” – WWE…
Read moreWWE SmackDown Viewership, Batista – Marvel Video, Finn Balor
– Batista is featured in the first episode of the new “Ask Marvel” series, as seen below: – Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 2.332 million viewers. This is down from last week’s USA Network premiere, which drew 2.757 million viewers. SmackDown was #6 for the night on cable behind two NBA games, The O’Reilly Factor, Cavuto…
Read moreDaniel Bryan and Brie Bella Working on Project, Total Divas, More
– Below are descriptions for upcoming episodes of WWE Total Divas: January 19th – Love Triangle: In the Season 5 premiere, Nikki wonders whether she should tell John Cena about her ex-boyfriend’s advances; Paige considers breaking off her engagement; and Brie tries to pave a new career path for Bryan. January 26th – A SummerSlam…
Read moreBackstage News on New TNA Contracts Being Offered, KA Offer, More
– As noted, TNA made a big play for AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows for their POP TV Impact Wrestling premiere earlier this month. They offered Anderson a deal in the $200,000 range but he turned them down for WWE. In regards to new TNA contracts that are being offered with guarantees, TNA…
Read moreWWE SmackDown Viewership Up, Seth Rollins Accepts “UpUpDownDown”
– Xavier Woods posted this video of Seth Rollins accepting the trophy for winning the recent “UpUpDownDown” Madden tournament: – WWE stock was up 4.95% today, closing at $16.74 per share. Today’s high was $16.76 and the low was $16.12. – Thursday’s WWE SmackDown on the USA Network drew 2.757 million viewers, according to Showbuzz…
Read moreJohn Cena Back In the Gym, Triple H Gets His Title Plates, Stock
– WWE posted this video of Triple H’s sideplates being added to the WWE World Heavyweight Title belt: – WWE stock was up 3.29% today, closing at $17.29 per share. Today’s high was $17.66 and the low was $16.57. – John Cena was back at the Hard Knocks South gym in Tampa, Florida today to…
Read moreWWE RAW Rating Down, Shinsuke Nakamura Airport Photo, More
– As noted, Monday’s WWE RAW drew 3.383 million viewers, down from last week’s 4.098 million viewers for the Royal Rumble fallout. The final rating for the show was a 2.38, down from last week’s 2.93 rating and down from the pre-Rumble episode, which drew a 2.45 rating. – The WWE Divas are doing a…
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