Will Ospreay’s public support was a major factor in Ricochet’s decision to join AEW. Ospreay has praised Ricochet in media interviews going back to the time when he was still with WWE. Ospreay said to Comicbook that WWE’s treatment of Ricochet is “appalling”, and he wants Ricochet somewhere where he is truly appreciated. Ricochet gave • Read More »
Gisele Shaw is no longer with TNA Wrestling. Fightful reports Shaw requested her release from TNA and it was granted on the condition that she worked TNA’s set in Louisville, Kentucky, this past weekend. The report states that TNA “worked seamlessly” to grant Shaw her release and “didn’t put up a battle in keeping [her] • Read More »
Nikki Garcia (also known as Nikki Bella) is reportedly preparing to divorce Artem Chingvintsev. TMZ reports Garcia has contacted divorce attorneys in the wake Chigvintsev’s arrest for domestic abuse last week. The outlet reported that “sources with direct knowledge” told them Nikki had been calling since Friday and her intention was to file for divorce. • Read More »
Former NXT UK wrestler Amale has accused her former partner Tristan Archer of abuse. Amale, who worked for WWE from 2020 to 2022, posted on social media Monday that she was a victim of Archer’s “extremely abusive behavior and brazen conduct”. She also confirmed legal proceedings had been initiated. After a few difficult times, things • Read More »
Damian Priest claims he was cast as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in Marvel’s blockbuster 2022 film, but the opportunity was taken away from him. Priest did not explicitly state that WWE had prevented him from appearing, but he made clear that Marvel was not responsible for removing the role. He spoke about what happened in • Read More »
Toni Storm, who lost to Mariah in London, would like to see their rematch take place on a more favorable field. Grand Slam Australia, which will be held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane in February next year, will mark AEW’s debut in Australia. Storm was interviewed by ESPN Australia at Suncorp Stadium to promote the • Read More »
Kairi Sane required several stitches after being ripped open during a rough landing in WWE Raw last evening. Sane & IYO SKY were defeated by Alba Fyre & Isla dawn in a Women’s Tag Team title number 1 contender’s match last night. Sane attempted to throw a flying elbow at the outside near the end • Read More »
The first Raw night for new WWE commentator Joe Tessitore was a blast. Tessitore called Raw with Wade Barrett on Monday. Tessitore gave a performance evaluation and a reaction to the show in a post-show conversation. “How do I feel? “This is how I feel” [points at the crowd]. You feel alive. You feel passionate • Read More »
Jake Lee has signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling. The Bullet Club War Dogs brought Lee into the company as part of a storyline to attack Tetsuya Nairo, which he did in an April show at Korakuen Hall. In April, he joined the War Dogs for an Elimination match with LIJ in Hiroshima. He returned • Read More »
WWE Raw on September 9 will feature the finals of the Intercontinental Title Contender’s Tournament, plus two other matches. Braun Strowman, Ilja Dragunov and Pete Dunne won their tournament bouts this week on Raw. They will join Jey Uso in a four-way match next week to crown the new top contender for Bron Breakker’s Intercontinental • Read More »