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Jon Moxley says it was always the plan for Shota Umino to go through him to get ‘keys to the kingdom’

May 11, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of NJPW Resurgence, Jon Moxley speaks about the man that he took under his wing in NJPW, Shota Umino.

NWA to crown Mid-America Champion at ‘Back to the Territories’ on June 1st

May 10, 2024 Andrew Thompson

For the first time in nearly 40 years, an NWA Mid-America Champion is going to be crowned.

Kevin Egan (Patrick) wanted to leave WWE, felt there was a collision coming between football & WWE duties

May 10, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The now-former WWE announcer opens up about his time in the company and explains why he feels it was time to wrap up.

Carmelo Hayes addresses he & Cody Rhodes both going for springboard move on WWE SmackDown

May 10, 2024 Andrew Thompson

One of the newer members of the SmackDown roster, Carmelo Hayes, touches on a moment from his match against Cody Rhodes.

Carmelo Hayes reflects on journey with Trick Williams: Him winning the NXT Title feels like an accomplishment for me as well

May 10, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The road from NXT 2.0 to being on the main roster. Carmelo Hayes talks about it.

TNA iMPACT notes: Champions Challenge, ‘Speedball’ vs. Trent for title shot, Ryan Nemeth saves Matt Hardy

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

An eight versus eight tag match, tag partners to clash for an X Division Title shot and Ryan Nemeth saves Matt Hardy.

NEWS

WWE SmackDown returning to USA Network on September 13th, original press release listed October start date

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Beginning September 13th, WWE Friday Night SmackDown will be airing on the USA Network.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Jim Ross selects Tony Schiavone as recipient for Cauliflower Alley Club’s Jim Ross Announcers Award

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Jim Ross wants to honor Tony Schiavone, Adam Copeland tried to bring Gangrel back into WWE, Spike Dudley rib, Johnny Gargano/SummerSlam.

Jim Ross doesn’t think he & Jerry Lawler have called their last match together

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Jim Ross is not saying it’ll happen in AEW, but he doesn’t feel he and Jerry Lawler have called their final match together.

Detroit Sports Commission issues statement denying speculation that they’re preparing bid for WWE WrestleMania 2027

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The Detroit Sports Commission issues a statement on the speculation regarding WrestleMania 2027.

Bobby Lashley injured, Angelo Dawkins taking his place in King of the Ring tournament on WWE SmackDown

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The Pride’s Angelo Dawkins will be clashing with The Bloodline’s Tama Tonga in the King of the Ring tournament.

Shota Umino feels IWGP World Title has been treated terribly: “NJPW isn’t AEW’s feeder”

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of NJPW Resurgence, Shota Umino speaks candidly about his IWGP World Heavyweight Title match.

Montez Ford told Nick Khan that he’s open to crossing over from WWE to UFC

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

WWE President Nick Khan was informed by Montez Ford that Ford is willing to make the jump into MMA.

Adam Copeland was ‘really close’ to joining AEW instead of making WWE return at 2020 Royal Rumble

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Before agreeing to return to WWE, Adam Copeland had discussions with All Elite Wrestling and he was close to joining them.

UFC’s Derrick Lewis in talks with WWE: “I was supposed to go down there in February to check everything out”

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Talks between WWE and UFC’s Derrick Lewis have been happening for ‘a few months’.

Allysin Kay reveals it was her suggestion for NWA World Women’s Title to revert to Mildred Burke design

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

To kick off the NWA Powerrr era, a throwback Women’s World Championship design was brought back for Allysin Kay.

Spike Dudley tells story of Roddy Piper becoming frustrated with John Cena Sr. at indie show

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

A story via Spike Dudley about ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper growing frustrated with John Cena Sr. at an indie show.

Rocky Romero: “We’re probably gonna start looking at every April to do NJPW Windy City Riot from Chicago”

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Rocky Romero states that every April, there will probably be an NJPW Windy City Riot show.

Tonga Twins announce their free agency: “You will no longer see us on WOW because we spoke up!”

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The Tonga Twins (Kona & Kaoz) are now free agents.

Dynamite Kid’s nephew Tommy Billington making AEW debut on Collision against Dax Harwood

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Tommy Billington, the nephew of Dynamite Kid is making his AEW debut on Collision against Dax Harwood.