Second WWE announcer released this week
WWE announcer Kyle Edwards (former wrestling talk show host Arda Ocal) has been released by WWE. Ocal announced Friday on Twitter that he parted ways with WWE and there are “no hard feelings” either way. […]
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Update – Actual TV Viewership lower for Week 3 of John Cena’s “American Grit”
John Cena’s “American Grit” continued a poor start Thursday night on Fox. April 28: Week 3 drew overnight viewership of 2.19 million viewers, according to TVBytheNumbers. UPDATE: The actual viewership lowered for the third consecutive week […]
4/29 WWE Stock Track – WWE breaks streak, but down from last week
WWE broke a nine-day streak of trading in the $16-range on Tuesday, climbed as high as $17.07, but fell back to $16.64 on Friday to close lower than last week. WWE Stock Track 2016 Week 16 […]
TNA announces three roster signings
TNA announced Friday three roster transactions: – Robbie E. of the Bro-Mans faction has re-signed with TNA. – Independent stand-out Caleb Konley has signed a deal with TNA. – Independent women’s wrestler Allysin Kay has […]
Report – Paul Heyman signs reality TV deal
While away from WWE TV following WrestleMania, Paul Heyman is filming a new reality TV series on his marketing company. Heyman has signed a deal with Left/Right Productions, reports The Wrap, to film Heyman’s day-to-day […]
AIW announces complete & loaded field for 2016 J.T. Lightning Tournament
AIW announced last week the first 12 wrestlers in the 24-person J.T. Lightning Invitational Tournament. AIW announced Friday the second-half of the field. Included are some big names and newsworthy inclusions. Billy Gunn and Colt […]
Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker – Aftermath of Hogan’s $140 million award
Aftermath – Thursday, April 28 Hulk Hogan’s chief attorney, David Houston, responded to Gawker’s statement on Wednesday claiming fraud in the March trial. “We feel Gawker’s continued behavior at attempting to harm and embarrass Mr. […]
NXT SPOILER – Big Main Event for next “Takeover” special
THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS A SIGNIFICANT NXT SPOILER… *** *** The official NXT Title re-match between Samoa Joe and Finn Balor will take place at the next “Takeover” special on Wednesday, June 8. WWE announced the […]
WWE Spoiler Video – Interview with debuting NXT wrestler
WWE released a brief video interview with former TNA star Eric Young following his debut a Thursday night’s NXT TV tapings in Florida. EY played up his recent TNA character of being maniacal, but he […]
NXT SPOILER – Big debut at Thursday’s NXT TV taping
THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS A SIGNIFICANT NXT SPOILER… *** *** Former TNA star Eric Young made his WWE debut at Thursday night’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University in Florida. The first episode opened with […]
4/27 Lucha Underground viewership falls 20 percent
This week’s Lucha Underground episode tumbled 20 percent in total viewership. Lucha Underground Viewership April 27: Lucha Underground drew a combined audience of 159,000 viewers, down 20 percent from last week’s show. The first airing drew […]
Even more sketchy details surrounding Ric Flair’s airport incident Wed. morning
Head or hand? Drunk or not drunk? The details are sketchy on Ric Flair involved in a medical incident Wednesday morning at Logan International Airport in Boston. TMZ initially reported the story when Flair was treated for […]
WWE announcer Rich Brennan gone from WWE
WWE announcer Rich Brennan has been released from the company. WWE removed his profile from their website and Brennan dropped his official WWE Twitter handle. Pro Wrestling Sheet initially reported the news Wednesday after Brennan […]
PWTorch Report – Int’l star Will Ospreay signs with New Japan
PWTorch has learned that international star Will Ospreay has signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Ospreay was working on a handshake agreement when he made his debut at the Invasion Attack PPV on April 10. […]
WWE releases footage of Global Cruiserweight Series qualifiers held at PROGRESS 29 – Zack Sabre, Jr. highlighted
WWE’s Global Cruiserweight Series (unofficially) kicked off Sunday, April 24. Zack Sabre, Jr. and Jack Gallagher won the first two GCS qualifying matches at the PROGRESS 29 event Sunday in London. Sabre, Jr. was one of the […]
TMZ – Chyna was set for TV intervention prior to death, Update – celebrity wonders why not off-camera?
UPDATE: Two days after plans were revealed for Chyna (Joanie Laurer) to be part of a televised intervention, celebrity Tom Arnold asked TMZ why an intervention did not take place off-camera and before a TV […]
4/26 TNA Impact Viewers – how did “Sacrifice” fare on Tuesday?
TNA’s “Sacrifice” Impact special increased six percent from last week’s show. TNA Impact Viewership Tracking April 26: Sacrifice drew 332,000 viewers, up 6.4 percent from 312,000 viewers last week. The show was also up from 286,000 […]
WWE Video – Natalya in weekly Michael Cole interview – talks Bret Hart in her corner at Payback, Charlotte’s turn, more
Natalya joined Michael Cole for this week’s sit-down interview on WWE’s website leading into the Payback PPV. Natalya talked about her Women’s Title shot against Charlotte on Sunday, Bret Hart being in her corner to […]
New Japan wrestler added to Saturday’s ROH show, replacing Roderick Strong
New Japan wrestler Kamaitachi is heading to the U.S. for this weekend’s ROH show. Kamaitachi will face A.C.H., who was originally scheduled to face Roderick Strong, Saturday night in West Warwick, R.I. ROH announced that […]
New Japan Result – Elgin challenges Omega for IWGP IC Title, Tanahashi, CHAOS vs. Naito’s faction, more leading into Wrestling Dontaku
New Japan April 27 Show News & Notes – Full Match Report at PuroresuSpirit.net. The show can be watched on-demand on the New Japan World subscription service. – Kenny Omega retained the IWGP Intercontinental Title against […]
WrestleMania 33 to be held at renamed stadium
Next year’s WrestleMania will be held at a renamed Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, reports the Orlando Sentinel newspaper. The football stadium is now called Camping World Stadium after stadium officials reached a naming agreement […]
UPDATED Report – TNA moving TV Production to Nashville facility, execs working out of warehouse, role of Aroluxe & potential new investor(s) to keep the company afloat?, Sinclair added to key players in the mix
During a major transition period for TNA, the company has moved its TV production operations to a new studio location called Skyway Studios in Nashville, reports The Tennessean newspaper. TNA has moved out if its […]
4/25 Raw TV Ratings – Raw falls to historical low-point pre-Payback
Monday’s Raw continued a severe post-WrestleMania slide leading into the Payback PPV. WWE Raw TV Ratings Tracking April 25: Monday’s Raw fell to a 2.20 rating the week after falling to a 2.32 rating for a […]
IWGP World champion in singles action at ROH Global Wars PPV
New Japan’s top champion will be in singles action at Ring of Honor’s Global Wars PPV on May 8 in Chicago. New IWGP World Hvt. champion Naito will face Kyle O’Reilly, ROH announced Tuesday. It’s […]