Tag Archives: NXT
WWE Releases Alberto Del Rio’s Brother From NXT
The profile for Memo Montenegro has been removed from the WWE NXT roster page. It has been confirmed that Montenegro was released earlier this month. Montenegro is the younger brother of World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. In a strange coincidence, Dolph Ziggler’s brother, Briley Pierce, was released from NXT in May while Ziggler was Continue Reading »
Jim Ross Discusses Punk/Lesnar At SummerSlam, Problems With TNA Wrestling & More
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted a new blog at JRsBarBQ.com, and below are some highlights: Amazing how when people ask an opinion of a NXT talent and I provide it, then it becomes a manure storm on Twitter because I merely expressed how I felt per their question. Amazing times that we Continue Reading »
WWE Issues Statement Regarding Claims Made Against NXT Head Trainer Bill DeMott
WWE have conducted an internal investigation following from claims made by former developmental workers regarding NXT head trainer Bill DeMott. Chase Donovan and Chad Baxter appeared on a recent edition of the “Two And A Half Wrestlers” podcast hosted by Kevin Matthews, and the pair told a second-hand story about DeMott pulling out a gun in Continue Reading »
Photo: NXT Star Loses His Teeth During A Match
NXT superstar Kassius Ohno (formerly Chris Hero in Ring Of Honor) lost several teeth yesterday in a match against Xavier Woods (formerly Consequences Creed in TNA) and Conor O’Brian and made light fun of the situation post-match on Twitter. If I were to create a portmanteau to fit this situation it would be ‘Crappens~!’ No Continue Reading »
Spoilers: WWE NXT Redemption Taping Results Airing Today
The following results are from a recent WWE NXT Redemption TV Taping. The taping took place at the Baton Rouge River Center on May 29th, 2012 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and will air today, May 30th, 2012 at 4pm Eastern on WWE.com. Dark Match (Non Televised Match) Dean Ambrose defeated Luke Hawx. Tag Team Match Continue Reading »
Spoiler: Two Injured WWE Stars Return To Action
WWE SmackDown superstars Sin Cara and Justin Gabriel returned to action at last night’s WWE SmackDown tapings in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gabriel returned to action on WWE NXT, where he teamed up with Percy Watson and Derrick Bateman to defeat the team of Johnny Curtis, JTG and Michael McGillicutty. Sin Cara meanwhile returned to action Continue Reading »
Update On WWE NXT’s Move, RAW & Potential New Programmes
In an update on WWE NXT’s move to Full Sail University just outside Orlando, Florida, the company will tape another show on Tuesday nights prior to the SmackDown and Superstars tapings, this according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter who note that speculation is rife that Jim Ross and William Regal will end Continue Reading »
Spoilers: WWE NXT Taping Results Airing May 9th
The following results are from a recent WWE NXT Redemption TV Taping. The taping took place at the Roanoke Civic Center on May 8th, 2012 in Roanoke, Virginia and will air on May 9th, 2012 at 4pm Eastern on WWE.com. Dark Match (Non Televised Match) Bo Rotundo defeated Derrick Bateman. In Ring Segment William Regal Continue Reading »
New WWE NXT Talents Scheduled To Debut Tonight?
Local radio advertising this morning in Toledo, Ohio is advertising the WWE SmackDown and NXT tapings with the announcement that new talents will be debuting on WWE NXT tonight. This follows up an announcement from Matt Striker while closing the show last week that NXT will see some new faces in the coming weeks as Continue Reading »
Spoilers: WWE NXT Taping Results Airing April 25th
The following results are from a recent WWE NXT Redemption TV Taping. The taping took place at the Van Andel Arena on April 24th, 2012 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and will air on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at 4pm Eastern on WWE.com. Dark Match (Non Televised Match) Dean Ambrose defeated Josh Shields. Singles Match Derrick Continue Reading »
WWE Involved In The Financial Side Of New $30m Film Project
According to a report from Deadline.com, WWE Studios and IM Global will be partnering on a new $30 million movie project titled “Dead Man Down” which will begin filming next week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and will star Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard and Dominic Cooper, while the movie will be directed by Niels Arden Continue Reading »
Update On Plans For WWE Network Launch
In an update on the planned launch for the WWE Network, a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that the company are looking at launching the prospective network between October and December. With the company holding their first quarter financial earnings result on May 3rd, the expectation is that the launch of the network Continue Reading »
Spoilers: WWE NXT Redemption Taping Results Airing April 18th
The following results are from a recent WWE NXT Redemption TV Taping. The taping took place at the O2 Arena on April 17th, 2012 in London, England and will air on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 4pm Eastern on WWE.com. Thanks to Wrestling-News.Net readers Michael Dennis and Anthony Chippington for passing along the results. Dark Continue Reading »
Alex Riley Comments On Early Opportunities In His WWE Career
Speaking to Adam Vingan of NBC Washington to help promote tonight’s WWE Monday Night RAW tapings, WWE RAW superstar Alex Riley talked about starting out as a member of the WWE roster, working with The Miz and his rise within the company. “I could not have written a better start to my career. I started Continue Reading »
Spoilers: WWE NXT Taping Results Airing April 4th
The following results are from a recent WWE NXT Redemption TV Taping. The taping took place at the Amway Center on April 3rd, 2012 in Orlando, Florida and will air on April 4th, 2012 at 4pm Eastern on WWE.com. Dark Match (Non Televised Match) Dean Ambrose defeated Ezekiel Jackson. Singles Match Percy Watson def. Tyler Continue Reading »
Spoilers: WWE NXT Taping Results Airing March 21st
The following results are from a recent WWE NXT Redemption TV Taping. The taping took place at the Prudential Center on March 20th, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey and will air on March 21st, 2012 at 4pm Eastern on WWE.com. Dark Match (Non Televised Match) Jinder Mahal defeated Alex Riley Singles Match Justin Gabriel defeated Continue Reading »
Spoilers: WWE NXT Taping Results Airing March 14th
The following results are from a recent WWE NXT Redemption TV Taping. The taping took place at the Nationwide Arena on March 13th, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio and will air on March 14th, 2012 at 4pm Eastern on WWE.com. Dark Match (Non Televised Match) Brodus Clay defeated Epico. In Ring Segment William Regal and Matt Continue Reading »
Press Release: Maryse On Running The Ropes Interview Recap
Chris Kelly sent along the following: Running The Ropes returns this week with a special interview with Former WWE Diva Maryse Ouellet . Chris and Brian talk news on the week including their reaction to Kharma losing her child, the status of the missing “Funkasaurus”, Chris Masters looking to head to TNA and Brian Kendrick Continue Reading »
Spoilers: WWE NXT Taping Results Airing Today
The following results are from a recent WWE NXT Redemption TV Taping. The taping took place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on March 6th, 2012 and will air today March 7th, 2012 at 4pm Eastern on WWE.com. Dark Match (Non Televised Match) Xavier Woods defeated Hunico. Singles Match Tamina Snuka defeated Maxine. Continue Reading »
Report: WWE Network Yet To Land Cable/Satellite Deal
In what can only be described as a bad piece of publicity for the upcoming WWE Network, a report from today’s edition of The New York post stated today that the WWE have yet to sign on one cable or satellite outlet for the WWE Network, which is tentatively scheduled to launch in November. The Continue Reading »