PPW announces new distribution through Fite TV
Paragon Pro Wrestling announced they will be bringing their weekly TV show to the Fite TV App (under the Flipps Media umbrella). PPW did not say when the show will premiere or when it will […]
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U.K. indies star Kris Travis dies at 32 from cancer – JB reflects on Travis’s impact
TNA confirmed Thursday the death of U.K. independent wrestler Kris Travis, who died from cancer at the age of 32. TNA announcer Jeremy Borash, who is a big part of TNA’s U.K. market, wrote an article […]
Update – Pro Wrestling HOF opening Monday in Texas ahead of WM Weekend
March 28 Update: The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum officially opens Monday in Wichita Falls, Texas, one month behind schedule. PWHF president Johnny Mantell acknowledged to the local media that it “obviously didn’t work […]
Third promotion to host Global Cruiserweight matches
March 28 Update: Revolution Pro will also host Global Cruiserweight Series matches for WWE’s Network series. WWE’s website acknowledged Rev Pro, Progress Wrestling, and EVOLVE as three hosts of GCS matches for the 32-man tournament. March […]
Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Trial & follow-up interviews – Hogan awarded $140 million
Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Trial – March 2016 – COVERAGE OF APRIL AFTERMATH & MAY PART II Aftermath – Friday, March 25 – Judge Pamela Campbell, who presided over the Hogan vs. Gawker trial, was […]
Hulk Hogan on ABC’s “GMA” & “The View” – Hogan talks Gawker trial, $140 million, the verdict, wanting to be accepted by WWE again, more
Two days removed from a Florida jury awarding Hulk Hogan $140 million in damages from Gawker, Hogan traveled to New York City to join “The View” for a discussion of the trial. Hogan was identified […]
TV boxing event featuring Jim Ross canceled
One of Jim Ross’s new announcing gigs has been put on hold. The “Knockout Night at the D” boxing card scheduled for Saturday night has been canceled. The decision was made Friday after conversations between […]
Jim Ross to call “UR Fight” PPV featuring Angle vs. Mysterio
Jim Ross has another announcing gig. Ross will be calling the “UR Fight” PPV spectacle on Sunday, March 20 featuring Kurt Angle vs. Rey Mysterio. The event takes place at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. The card […]
3/5 Arnold Classic Photo Blog – Kurt Angle, Triple H, Arnold, injured Cesaro, NXT stars
Photo Blog – WWE and Kurt Angle at the Arnold Festival Saturday, March 5 – Columbus, Ohio Standing next to the legend "Arnold". Im honored to be inducted into his International Sports HOF today. #HOFer […]
ESPN – Kevin Nash joins CTE research program
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has agreed to donate his brain to CTE research following his death. Nash, 56, says he wants to be part of the research done by Sports Legacy Institute, headed […]
Week of 2/22 Viewership Downfall – point the finger at Raw third hour?
This is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek conclusion, but a pattern of poor TV viewership has followed the third hour of the February 22 Raw. A more realistic conclusion is a glut of wrestling available, especially this week following […]
Hogan vs. Gawker – trial scheduled to begin next week after Friday hearing
February 26 Update The ongoing legal battle between Hulk Hogan and Gawker is reportedly scheduled to go trial next Tuesday, March 1. Hogan was in Florida court on Friday as his team went over last-minute […]
NWA Parade of Champions – three big matches set for Mania Weekend, including former WWE stars in title matches
The NWA has announced three big matches for their “Parade of Champions” show on March 31 kicking off WrestleMania Weekend in the DFW area. Included is Jax Dane vs. Charlie Haas for the NWA World […]
Press Release Update – Jim Ross joins CBS Sports for monthly boxing calls
Update: A press release was issued Tuesday night officially announcing Jim Ross’s new announcing gig with CBS Sports. Ross will call the “Knockout Night at The D” boxing card on Saturday, March 12 in Las Vegas. […]
Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame update – Iron Sheik to HOF
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is rolling out announcements for their 2016 Hall of Fame weekend in July. – Iron Sheik (Khosrow Vaziri) has been named the final inductee for the 2016 […]
AXS TV begins big push for Jim Ross’s New Japan announcing debut (w/Video)
Two weeks out from Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross’s return to U.S. television calling New Japan Pro Wrestling, AXS TV is starting the big push for Ross’s debut broadcast on Friday, March 4. AXS […]
The Rock hosting big TV event after WrestleMania
The weekend after WrestleMania, “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson will be appearing at another big TV event. Rock has been named the co-host of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards with comedian Kevin Hart. The taping is Saturday, […]
Axl Rotten update – official cause of death released
Feb. 16 Update: Axl Rotten (Brian Knighton) officially died from an “accidental overdose,” according to officials in Baltimore. The Chief Medical Examiner’s office announced the official cause of death this week, reports the Baltimore Sun. According to […]
Angle vs. Mysterio headlines PPV fight card with other sports
Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, and Chael Sonnen headline a four-match, four-discipline “fight card” scheduled for PPV in March. A card titled “UR Fight” is scheduled for March 20 in Phoenix featuring […]
Update on Bret Hart cancer – surgery performed, will begin “long road to recovery”
Update: Bret Hart underwent a surgical procedure on Thursday (February 11) as part of his prostate cancer treatment. The surgery was performed at Rocky View Hospital in Alberta, Canada, where Hart is expected to spend the weekend […]
Arnold Festival – NXT roster announced for “WWE Experience,” Kurt Angle promoting HOF induction
– WWE is sending about 30 NXT wrestlers to this year’s Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio as part of the “WWE Experience.” Top champions Finn Balor, Bayley, and Dash & Dawson are scheduled. Plus, Samoa […]
Jim Ross announced as “celebrity spokesperson” for new PPV option
Jim Ross’s new business association announced Tuesday is “celebrity spokesperson” for a new PPV viewing option. Flipps is launching the “Fite TV” App, which will allow for streaming of partnered pro wrestling, MMA, and boxing […]
The Rock releases 2016 filming schedule, new details on “Fast” release dates
One month down, 11 more to go on “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson’s packed 2016 filming schedule. On Tuesday afternoon, Rock released an estimated break down of how 2016 will unfold. Included is an appearance at WrestleMania […]
Official – Jim Ross returning to U.S. TV to call New Japan on AXS
January 19 UPDATE Jim Ross is officially returning to U.S. television in March to call AXS TV’s New Japan shows. AXS TV issued a press release on Tuesday confirming the deal. Fox Sports initially reported the […]