Tag Archives: Florida Championship Wrestling

Former Head Of FCW Steve Keirn At WWE Performance Center This Week

Steve Keirn, who was the head of Florida Championship Wrestling, before it integrated in to WWE NXT, was at the WWE Performance Center this week, one would presume as a guest trainer. Love me some Steve Keirn…so great to have him back at the @WWEPerformCtr this week. pic.twitter.com/ZVCrSf5yFp — Drake Wuertz (@WWEDrakeWuertz) May 25, 2018

Top Name Expected To Part Ways With The WWE In 2013

There has been talk over the past week within WWE developmental and the main roster that the company will be parting ways with Steve Keirn and the Florida Championship Wrestling facilities in Tampa, Florida next year, which has been the developmental base for the company for the past several years. The expectation is that WWE  Continue Reading »

WWE Announcer Released From The Company

WWE have released developmental announcer Chris Russo from his deal with the company. Russo had been doing commentary work for Florida Championship Wrestling television as well as WWE NXT and was the in-ring announcer on various weeks. For those that may be wondering, Chris is not related in any way to former WWE, WCW and  Continue Reading »

WWE Scouting Olympic Talent At London 2012?

With Mark Henry and several WWE official in London for the Olympic Games, it appears as if the company are also scouting talent to add to their developmental system, according to WWE announcer Jim Ross via his latest blog on his official website. “WWE officials along with Mark Henry are in London at the Olympic  Continue Reading »

WWE Couple Expecting First Child Together

At last night’s Florida Championship Wrestling event in Tampa, Florida, Steve Keirn announced to the live audience that legendary superstar The Undertaker and former WWE Divas Champion Michelle McCool are expecting their first child. Vickie Guerrero tweeted on the matter during WrestleMania weekend earlier this year, however as of writing, I can’t tell you how  Continue Reading »

New WWE Developmental Signing Confirmed

Former WCW superstar Stro “The Maestro of Wrestling” confirmed via his Facebook that his student KC McKnight has been signed to a developmental deal, after it was reported earlier in the week. “Congratulations to one of my finest students K.c. McKnight for signing a WWE contract recently. Very proud of him. He has worked hard  Continue Reading »

Two New WWE Developmental Signings

KC McKnight, a North Carolina wrestler, has been offered a three-year developmental contract with the WWE and was part of the company’s tryout camp last month. He has worked in the past for promotions such as Pro Wrestling Zero1 and has been someone on the WWE’s radar for the past year. Meanwhile, the company have  Continue Reading »

Another Addition To The Recent WWE Signings

Matt Taven, a top-level independent star who has competed for companies such as Ring of Honor and Northeast Wrestling, where he held their World Championship, is in the process of signing a developmental deal with the WWE, this according to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. Taven worked a dark match at a recent  Continue Reading »

New Names Working WWE’s Developmental System

For those who have asked and to clear up some confusion, there have been new talent debuting recently at Florida Championship Wrestling events, some of whom the live crowd are not familiar with and others who those attending are. – Luke Harper is the former Brodie Lee who has worked for various independent promotions such  Continue Reading »

WWE Developmental Star Bray Wyatt Out For Up To 6 Months

WWE developmental superstar Bray Wyatt, also known as Husky Harris during his first time on WWE television, was diagnosed with a torn pectoral muscle and will undergo surgery, missing up to 6 months of in-ring action. Wyatt has noted that the injury won’t stop him from doing what he loves, however with his recent promos  Continue Reading »

Florida Championship Wrestling Announce Details On Upcoming Annual Tryouts

Florida Championship Wrestling, the official developmental territory of the WWE, announced that they will be holding their annual tryouts from September 28th until October 1st, 2012 at the FCW Arena in Tampa, Florida. Full details on the tryouts is below: Annual WWE Clinic – Tryouts *Only camp for 2012* WHEN September 28 – October 1,  Continue Reading »

FCW Results: Live Event – Melbourne, FL (6/29)

The following results are from a recent Florida Championship Wrestling live event. The event took place on June 29th, 2012 in Melbourne, Florida. Pre-Show In Ring Segment Colin Cassidy comes out to the ring and rips on the Melbourne crowd and says that it’s the worst part of Florida and then dances to N*Sync’s “Bye,  Continue Reading »

Injury & Title Change At Last Night’s Florida Championship Wrestling Event

Florida Championship Wrestling superstar Bray Wyatt (formerly known as Husky Harris) appeared to suffer some sort of shoulder injury at last night’s FCW event in Melbourne, Florida in a triple threat match against Brad Maddox and Leo Kruger for the FCW Jack Brisco 15 Championship. Wyatt went down early in the match and was quickly  Continue Reading »

Two Show Dates For Florida Championship Wrestling Events Moved

The FCW event at the Lance Armory in St. Augustine, Florida has been moved to Friday, July 20th. It’s original date was Saturday, June 30. The FCW event at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand, Florida has been moved to Sunday, July 15th. It’s original date was July 20. Go to http://fcwwrestling.info for more info  Continue Reading »

The Undertaker Appearing In Tampa, Florida On August 1st

In what many may see as a possibility that The Undertaker will be appearing on the 1,000th episode of WWE RAW on July 23rd, WWE’s developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling sent out a press release noting that “The Demon from Death Valley” will be appearing at their event on August 1st in Tampa, Florida. UNDERTAKER  Continue Reading »

Raquel Diaz Becomes Longest Reigning FCW Divas Champion

Florida Championship Wrestling Divas Champion Raquel Diaz (Shaul Marie Guerrero), the daughter of Vickie and the late Eddie Guerrero has become the longest-reigning Divas Champion in Florida Championship Wrestling history, passing the record of 189 days that was held by current WWE Diva Naomi, who is part of Brodus Clay’s back-up dancers. Diaz defeated Audrey  Continue Reading »

FCW Results: Live Event – Winter Haven, FL (6/22)

The following results are from a recent Florida Championship Wrestling live event. FCW’s Summer Slamarama Tour event took place on June 22nd, 2012 in Winter Haven, Florida. Singles Match Big E. Langston defeated Alexander Rusev. Tag Team Match Jason Jordan and Mark Harris defeated Erik Rowan and Luke Harper. Singles Match Dean Ambrose defeated Richie  Continue Reading »

FCW Results: Live Event – Orlando, FL (6/20)

The following results are from a recent Florida Championship Wrestling live event. The event took place on June 20th, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. Pre-Show In Ring Segment Prior to the show airing, during a fanfest, Damien Sandow’s music hit and he came out to a huge ovation and said that he is here as the  Continue Reading »

WWE Sign Popular Independent Women’s Wrestler Buggy Nova

Independent women’s wrestler Buggy Nova has been signed to a WWE developmental deal, which was confirmed at last night’s Florida Championship Wrestling live event, when she debuted for the company in a dance-off competition under the name of Natalie. 22-year-old Nova, who has been wrestling on the independent scene since 2009 shot a commercial prior  Continue Reading »

Mick Foley States That He’s Cleared The Air With Dean Ambrose

Speaking through his official Twitter account last night following the WWE SmackDown tapings, Mick Foley noted that he finally had a clear the air talk with Florida Championship Wrestling superstar Dean Ambrose who he had an altercation with over WrestleMania weekend. “Finally had a talk with @TheDeanAmbrose . Unique type of cat. We’ll probably never  Continue Reading »