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Still Ok? Becky Lynch Gives Update On Her Shoulder After Return

December 8, 2022 • Admin

That’s not a great sign. There are all kinds of injuries in the world of wrestling and you never want to see someone be put on the shelf for any amount of time. Unfortunately there are only so many ways to keep wrestlers safe, as an injury can happen at any time. One of the bigger WWE names was forced out of action with an injury earlier this year and while she is back, things are not quite where they should be. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Maybe Later? Update On Status Of 41 Year Old WWE Producer After Recent Attack Becky Lynch suffered a separated shoulder during her match against Bianca Belair at Summerslam but returned to action at Survivor Series. Lynch was interviewed by Verge Magazine after the Survivor Series match, where she revealed that her shoulder “still isn’t feeling right”, but the energy from the crowd made her forget everything else. There is nothing to suggest that Lynch will be missing any more ring time due to her shoulder. Lynch is a force when she is around. Check ou..

FTR vs. The Briscoes III Set For ROH Final Battle 2022

December 8, 2022 • Admin

Run it back. On last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, it was confirmed that FTR will defend their ROH Tag Team championships at the 2022 Final Battle event against their rival, The Briscoes, in a Double Dog Collar match. This came about at the end of Dynamite, following The Acclaimed’s successful defense of the AEW Tag Team Championships against FTR. Colten and Austin Gunn appeared on screen and pulled a Christmas card out of a stocking. They then pulled out dog collars to review the stipulation for the match. #TheGunns @coltengunn & @theaustingunn have a gift for #FTR @CashWheelerFTR @DaxFTR It's a Double Dog Collar Match against #DEMBOYS #TheBriscoes @jaybriscoe84 @SussexCoChicken for the #ROH World Tag Team Championship at #ROHFinalBattle LIVE on PPV this SATURDAY! pic.twitter.com/fIp8H8Dkc6 — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 8, 2022 FTR defeated The Briscoes at April’s Supercard of Honor to capture the ROH tag team championships. They then defended and retained the tit..

WWE Announces New Partnership with EXOS For “Next In Line” Trainees

December 8, 2022 • Admin

Preparing the next generation. WWE recently announced a partnership with EXOS (formerly known as Athlete’s Performance) for WWE’s Next In Line (NIL) trainees the opportunity to train at one of EXOS’ world-class training and development facilities across the United States. From the press release: Founded by world-class coach Mark Verstegen over two decades ago, Exos pioneered the field of human performance, operating in 26 countries across 400 locations, supporting over 12,000 elite athletes, including 1,000+ NFL draft picks, 99 of which came in the ’22 draft class alone, 215+ Olympians, military elite, and corporate employees from nearly 30% of Fortune 100 companies. “An industry leader in sports performance, Exos will help enhance our NIL athletes’ experience as they transition from college athletics to WWE,” said James Kimball, WWE Head of Talent Operations and Strategy. While working with Exos professionals, WWE NIL athletes will be introduced to the Exos Athlete Experience Prog..

REVIEW: Starrcade 2018: The Tradition Continues

December 8, 2022 • Admin

Welcome to KB’s Old School (and New School) Reviews. I’ve been reviewing wrestling shows for over ten years now and have reviewed over 5,000 shows. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I’ll be posting a new review here on Wrestlingrumors.net. It could be anything from modern WWE to old school to indies to anything in between. Note that I rate using letters instead of stars and I don’t rate matches under three minutes as really, how good or bad can something that short be? Starrcade 2018 Date: November 25, 2018 Location: US Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton This is something that could range from interesting to head scratching. Last night, WWE held a big house show featuring stars from both shows under the name of Starrcade. The show ran about three and a half hours and tonight we’re seeing a one hour version with some special moments and matches selected. Let’s get to it. We open with Elias playing a little song. He knows it can’t get better than h..

Maybe Later? Update On Status Of 41 Year Old WWE Producer After Recent Attack

December 8, 2022 • Admin

It was just a one off. There are a lot of different people who have to come together to make a wrestling show work. While the wrestlers themselves get the majority of the attention, there are several other names who help to make the show work. You will regularly see some of these wrestlers in front of the camera, but, in what might be a surprise, you might not be seeing one of them return to the ring. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Another Generation: Son Of Wrestling Legend Officially Begins In-Ring Training This week on Monday Night Raw, Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley got in a brawl in the ring. Referees and agents were brought in to try and break things up, resulting in Lashley spearing down WWE producer Petey Williams. This has led to speculation that Williams may be returning to the ring, but according to Fightful Select, there are no plans for that to be the case. Williams, 41 years old, who has never wrestled for WWE, last wrestled on October 31, 2021. Williams has done a lot in the ..

Another Generation: Son Of Wrestling Legend Officially Begins In-Ring Training

December 8, 2022 • Admin

Next up. There have been several wrestling families throughout the years and it can mean a lot when a new member is added in. Those additions can come with a lot of benefits, including being immediately tied into the family’s history. That might be the case again for a wrestling family, as we are seeing one of the most prominent wrestling families ever gaining a new member. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Homecoming: Wrestling Legend Explains How He Returned For Royal Rumble Booker T.’s Reality Of Wrestling promotion has revealed that it is now training Zilla Fatu, the son of wrestling legend Umaga. Fatu is described as the newest member of the school, though it is not clear if he has any previous training. Coincidentally, this comes just after the 13th year anniversary of Umaga’s death. As a result, Solo Sikoa, Umaga’s nephew, used several of Umaga’s moves this week on Monday Night Raw. Welcome the newest member of Reality Of Wrestling training school Zilla Fatu. His father Umaga was a pa..

Homecoming: Wrestling Legend Explains How He Returned For Royal Rumble

December 8, 2022 • Admin

It would have been a different way to go. There have been a lot of wrestlers throughout the history of WWE and several of them will pop up again every so often. One of the most common places to see this take place is in the Royal Rumble, which needs thirty spots filled in for each edition of the match. That was the case last year and now we know more about how it all came together. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Bad Version? Asuka Teases Return Of Former Persona (And It’s Scary) WWE legend Carlito took part in a live signing with K & S WrestleFest. During his appearance, Carlito discussed his appearance in the 2021 Royal Rumble. Carlito revealed that he was originally planned as part of the Legends Night just before the Royal Rumble but the decision was changed at the last minute. Carlito would also wrestle a match on Monday Night Raw following the Royal Rumble. Carlito had a nice run in WWE. Check out some of his time with the company: [This post contains video, click to play] [This..

The Bad Version? Asuka Teases Return Of Former Persona (And It’s Scary)

December 8, 2022 • Admin

She might need a change. There are different ways to present almost any wrestler. Sometimes a wrestler needs an adjustment to make things go that much better for them. That adjustment might be something brand new or something that they have done before. A WWE star is now suggesting that they might be returning to a previous gimmick that they have used before, but not in this company. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Excuses? Here Is The Surprising Reason Miro Has Been Missing From AEW TV The main event of this week’s Monday Night Raw saw Alexa Bliss defeat Asuka and Becky Lynch in a triple threat match to advance to next week’s #1 contenders match. Following the loss, Asuka posted a string of tweets, showing her in clown makeup, which she used during her time as Kana in Japan. Asuka also said that she did not want respect, but was going to go listen to the new Metallica song and go to bed. pic.twitter.com/Xd99IleI82 — ASUKA / ??? (@WWEAsuka) December 7, 2022 the world is full of shit pic.tw..

Tony Khan Reveals Details Of William Regal’s Return To WWE

December 8, 2022 • Admin

And there it is. During the media scrum for the upcoming ROH Final Battle pay-per-view this weekend, Tony Khan revealed some of the details behind William Regal’s departure from AEW and return to WWE. Khan said that Regal approached Megha Parekh, who is part of AEW’s legal team, with a request for the promotion not to renew his deal, as he wanted to return to WWE. Not only is his son working in WWE, but he also wanted to coach alongside some of his old friends now that Triple H has gained control of the company. Furthermore, Khan says that Regal’s release dictates he can go back to WWE and coach but not be an on-air personality in 2023. Tony Khan says William Regal's release dictates he is able to go back to #WWE and coach, but not be able to go on-air in the next year. He says he was surprised by the tweet from WWE showcasing him on TV. #AEW #ROH #FinalBattle — Jon Alba (@JonAlba) December 7, 2022 He was written off of television on last week’s episode of Dynamite, when MJF..

Excuses? Here Is The Surprising Reason Miro Has Been Missing From AEW TV

December 8, 2022 • Admin

So that’s why? With such a large roster, AEW has some issues keeping track of where everyone has been recently. There are some wrestlers who have not been around for a rather long time and the question becomes why they have been missing. Now we know something more about a missing AEW star and the reason he has been gone for such a long time. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: Vickie Guerrero On The Accidental Origins Of “EXCUSE ME!” Miro has only wrestled four matches for AEW this year, with all of them taking place from June on and his most recent taking place on September 4 at All Out. According to Fightful Select, Miro is healthy and ready to wrestle, but AEW has no creative plans for him. There is no word on when Miro could be returning, but there is nothing to suggest that there is anything holding him back from doing so. Miro is a monster when he is around. Check out some of his time in AEW: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [T..

WATCH: Vickie Guerrero On The Accidental Origins Of “EXCUSE ME!”

December 8, 2022 • Admin

Something out of nothing. There are all kinds of ways for a wrestler to make a connection with the crowd and one of the most effective is a catchphrase. Someone saying something that the fans instantly recognize is one of those things that will work almost every time. No matter what else is being said, you know who is speaking every time. Now we know a bit more about how one of the best known modern catchphrases came about. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Maybe Later? WWE Reportedly Canceled Battle Of Wrestling Families Vickie Guerrero was recently interviewed by Pro Wrestling Illustrated and spoke about the origin of her “Excuse Me” catchphrase. Guerrero explained that one night she was scheduled to do a promo but specifics were changed several times throughout the day. As a result, Guerrero was a bit shaken and as the fans began jeering her, she eventually yelled EXCUSE ME. The WWE writers continues using in it her promos and it became her catchphrase. Guerrero has done a lot over the year..

AEW Dynamite Results – December 7, 2022

December 8, 2022 • Admin

Dynamite Date: December 7, 2022 Location: H-E-B Center, Cedar Park, Texas Commentators: Tony Schiavone, Taz, Excalibur It’s the go home show for Final Battle and the Dynamite before next week’s Winter Is Coming so it is time to start hammering home the build for both shows. Believe it or not we have a battle royal this week for a shot at MJF’s….ring, rather than the World Title. That should get a lot of people on the show so let’s get to it. Opening sequence. Battle Royal Ricky Starks, Brian Cage, Jungle Boy, Orange Cassidy, Shawn Dean, Dustin Rhodes, Lee Moriarty, Ethan Page, Matt Hardy, Kip Sabian, Dalton Castle, Butcher, Blade The winner gets to face MJF for the Dynamite Diamond whenever they decide. Sabian and Cassidy take turns ramming each other into the corner until the Butcher breaks it up. Cassidy is sent over the top so he tries to skin the cat, only to have Blade knock him out. Rhodes (hometown boy) hits a Canadian Destroyer on Sabian and clotheslines him out. Butcher c..

Maybe Later? WWE Reportedly Canceled Battle Of Wrestling Families

December 7, 2022 • Admin

What could have been. With so many wrestlers on the WWE roster, it can be difficult to find a way to stand out. One of the most common ways is to be part of a wrestling family, as there have been several prominent ones over the years. Many of those families still have members active in WWE today and we almost saw two of them clashing over a pretty valuable prize. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On Her: Ronda Rousey Explains What Happened During Survivor Series Botched Spot Earlier this year, Solo Sikoa, a member of the Anoa’i wrestling family, was called up to SmackDown as part of the Bloodline, forcing him to vacate the NXT North American Title in the process. Sikoa appeared on a recent edition of Superstar Crossover where he said he felt there were plans for him to face NXT Champion Bron Breakker of the Steiner wrestling family. It was not clear if this was a definite plan or just speculation. Sikoa and Breakker never faced each other in NXT. This could have been interesting. Check out wha..

On Her: Ronda Rousey Explains What Happened During Survivor Series Botched Spot

December 7, 2022 • Admin

It wasn’t the plan. Wrestling is quite the difficult task, with all kinds of things that need to go right, most of which can be completely wiped out if something goes wrong. Anything could go wrong at the drop of a hat and more often than not, that is what will get the majority of the attention. That was the case recently and now we know a bit more about what went wrong. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: In Name Only: Vince McMahon Mentioned On WWE TV Again Last month at Survivor Series, Ronda Rousey successfully defended the SmackDown Women’s Title against Shotzi. During the match, Shotzi attempted a springboard tornado DDT onto the apron, but Rousey’s head did not make contact as Shotzi fell to the floor. Rousey addressed the incident during a recent gaming live stream, saying she had never done that kind of a spot before. Coming into the match, she had been told to protect Shotzi at all costs and became so focused on that aspect that she did not take the DDT as she was supposed to. Rousey al..

Current Wrestling Star Announces He Is Battling Cancer

December 7, 2022 • Admin

That’s terrible. Wrestlers have all kinds problems to deal with on a day to day basis and you never know how things are going to go with their careers. At the same time, there are other issues that can come up outside of the ring which can be far more devastating. Now a young star has revealed a horrible situation, but things might already be taking a step in the right direction. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: In Name Only: Vince McMahon Mentioned On WWE TV Again During an interview with Sports Illustrated, major League Wrestling’s Richard Holliday revealed that he is undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Holliday, 30 years old, said that he began experiencing various health issues over the summer and was diagnosed in September. He promised to fight the disease and to return to the ring when he is able. Holliday last wrestled on June 23 and is a former MLW Tag Team Champion. Holliday has all of the tools. Check out what he can do in the ring: [This post contains video, click to play..

In Name Only: Vince McMahon Mentioned On WWE TV Again

December 7, 2022 • Admin

He’s still on their minds. This has been one of the most eventful years in the history of wrestling but nothing really comes close to Vince McMahon stepping down as head of WWE. McMahon had been in charge of the company for about forty years and several people have never seen WWE under someone else’s control. Now though, we have heard his name again on WWE programming in a positive light. During the opening match of this week’s NXT, commentator Booker T. mentioned McMahon, referring to him as one of the all time great wrestling minds. The mention came during a list of other promoters, including Paul Bosch. This was one of, if not the, first mentions of McMahon since he officially retired from WWE on July 22 in the midst of an investigation over a string of payments to various women over the years. It was part of a big show. Check out some more of this week’s NXT: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click ..

Uh, Yay? AEW Star Officially Reaches Dubious Benchmark

December 7, 2022 • Admin

Call it an honor? AEW launched nearly four years ago with its first event in May 2019. The company promised to offer several new ideas and concepts, with one being a more sports based presentation. This included keeping track of wins and losses, which can pile up in a hurry. Now one AEW wrestler has reached a milestone that is noteworthy, but maybe not in the most positive way. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: AEW’s Thunder Rosa Records First Song This week on AEW Dark: Elevation, Lee Moriarty defeated Serpentico in a singles match. The loss gave Serpentico his 100th defeat in AEW, making him the first wrestler to reach that total number of losses in the company. Serpentico made his AEW debut in March 2020 and has wrestled both singles matches as well as teaming with Luther as the Chaos Project. Following his loss, Serpentico commented on the milestone: hold up y’all were counting this ENTIRE time? — MR. PENTICO ?? (@KingSerpentico) December 6, 2022 Serpentico has been around for a ..

Next Step: NXT Taking Rare Step Early Next Year

December 7, 2022 • Admin

Pack your bags. NXT is in a bit of a strange place at the moment as they are going through another transition. After about a year as NXT 2.0, the promotion has dropped the numbers and seems to be shifting in a new direction with Triple H back in power in WWE. That means some changes to NXT and now we might know the next major step in the company’s new path. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: They’re Here: New Day Makes Surprise NXT Appearance, Jumps Into Title Picture According to PWInsider.com, NXT will be heading back on the road for its next premium live event. NXT Vengeance Day is expected to be held on Saturday February 4, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NXT rarely goes on the road, with only one event taking place outside of Orlando, Florida this year, with Stand & Deliver being held in Dallas, Texas. WWE has yet to announce the show. NXT has been on the road before. Check out some of their previous road trips: [This post contains video, click to play] [This p..

They’re Here: New Day Makes Surprise NXT Appearance, Jumps Into Title Picture

December 7, 2022 • Admin

It would be new for them. With such a deep roster, WWE is able to split their wrestlers into several groups, with the developmental program getting its own collection of stars. On occasion you will see someone go from one of the two main rosters down to NXT, either for some polishing up or as a surprise. The latter was the case this week, and it might lead to something big. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: NXT Star Returns To The Ring After Injury Absence This week’s NXT featured an in-ring segment with NXT Tag Team Champions Pretty Deadly. The team said that no one could beat them, but were interrupted by New Day. After some insults, New Day challenged Pretty Deadly to an NXT Tag Team Title match at Deadline this weekend. The match was officially announced later in the night. While Xavier Woods is a former NXT star, Kingston has only wrestled as a guest before. They have some history. Check out Kingston, Woods and Pretty Deadly’s time in NXT: [This post contains video, click to play]..

WATCH: NXT Star Returns To The Ring After Injury Absence

December 7, 2022 • Admin

Welcome back. One of the worst things that can happen to any wrestler is an injury. They can put someone on the shelf out of nowhere and cut off any momentum that they have going. You never know when someone might be put out of action, which leaves you wondering when they will be back. Another name was back this week after a lengthy injury absence. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Clay-More: Update On Drew McIntyre’s Injury Status Tony D’Angelo made his return to the ring this week on NXT, defeating Xyon Quinn. Following the match, D’Angelo called out North American Champion Wes Lee, who came to the ring until Dijak interrupted the two of them, leading to a fight. This was D’Angelo’s first televised match since the September 14 edition of NXT, when he suffered a knee injury in a match against Lee. D’Angelo wrestled on a live event earlier this week in his first match in nearly three months. It’s good to have him in the ring again. Check out the match and aftermath: [This post contains video,..