Tag Archives: Wade Barrett

Changes Made To WWE Announce Teams

WWE are scheduled to make changes to their announce teams, beginning with this Monday’s episode of WWE RAW, according to news first reported by Variety. The report notes that Wade Barrett and Michael Cole will serve as the commentators for WWE RAW going forward, beginning with this Monday’s episode. Additionally, Cole will also call WWE  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Discusses Original Plans For His WWE SmackDown Commentary Run, Potential In-Ring Return & More

In a recent interview with Cultaholic, WWE SmackDown commentator Wade Barrett discussed several topics, including original plans for his WWE SmackDown commentary run, a potential in-ring return and more. Highlights of the interview are below: On the original plans for his WWE SmackDown commentary run: “So, the original plan when I came, I think I  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Discusses The Potential Of Nick Aldis Signing With WWE

In a recent interview with Alistair McGeorge of Metro, WWE SmackDown commentator Wade Barrett discussed several topics, including the potential of former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis signing with the WWE. “I’m as big a fan of Nick Aldis as anyone, I think first of all, he’s a fantastic talker, he’s got a great  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Discusses The Potential Of An In-Ring Return

In a recent interview with The Daily Star in the United Kingdom, WWE SmackDown commentator Wade Barrett discussed several topics, including the potential of an in-ring return. “I’m not ruling it out, maybe one day it will happen, I’d be surprised if I ever got to a point where I wanted to do it full-time,  Continue Reading »

Big Changes Made To WWE Broadcast Teams

WWE will be making big changes to their broadcast teams for WWE RAW, WWE SmackDown and WWE NXT starting with tomorrow night’s Season Premiere episode of WWE SmackDown on FOX, according to news first reported by Variety. The report notes that WWE SmackDown will feature the commentary team of Michael Cole and Wade Barrett, while  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Signs WWE Contract Extension

In a recent interview with BT Sport, WWE NXT commentator Wade Barrett revealed that he has signed a new contract with the company. “I’m about to hit my two-year anniversary, just signed a new extension to my contract. My contract was up, it’s been two years, I think August 2020 is when I came back  Continue Reading »

Netflix Renews Ultimate BeastMaster For Third Season; CM Punk & Stu Bennett To Serve As Hosts During Series

Netflix have announced that they have renewed Ultimate Beastmaster for a third season on their service, with a new format and the show featuring contestants from the United Kingdom and Australia for the first time. Former WWE superstar turned UFC fighter CM Punk will be co-hosting the United States side of things, alongside current presenter  Continue Reading »

NYC Premiere Announced For ‘Vengeance’ Movie Starring Stu Bennett (FKA Wade Barrett)

Evolutionary Films sent out the following: EVOLUTIONARY FILMS RAMPS UP RELEASE SCHEDULE WITH UK THEATRICAL FOR AUX & NEW YORK PREMIERE FOR VENGEANCE Evolutionary Films, the London based vertically integrated film and television company, have confirmed that their first two completely in-house features will debut theatrically on the same weekend on opposite sides of the  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Opens Up On Being Unhappy & Leaving WWE

In an interview with Sport Bible, former WWE superstar Wade Barrett (Stu Bennett) discussed several topics, including why he was not happy during his time in the WWE and his decision to leave the company. “I didn’t really ask to be released. My contract was coming to an end, I’d been there just over nine  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Discusses Leaving WWE, If He Will Return To Wrestling & More

Hannibal TV sent out the following: Former WWE Star Wade Barrett talks David Penzer from “The HANNIBAL TV” about being unhappy in WWE, his favorite Wrestlemania moment and will he return to wrestling!

Wade Barrett Discusses Lack Of Effort In His King Barrett Character

Former WWE superstar Wade Barrett (real name Stu Bennett) was a recent guest on WrestleZone Radio and discussed the lack of effort that the WWE put into pushing him at the King Barrett character. Barrett said that going back to the 2015 WWE King of the Ring tournament, the company did not know 40 minutes  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett’s First Post-WWE Project Confirmed

Evolutionary Films sent out the following: STU BENNETT AND GARY DANIELS JOIN THE CAST OF ‘VENGEANCE’ London based production and international sales company Evolutionary Films are delighted to announce that global wrestling superstar Stu Bennett has joined the cast of their forthcoming feature film VENGEANCE in the lead role of John Gold and will be  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Announces His WWE Departure

Speaking through his official Twitter account, Wade Barrett (real name Stu Bennett) announced that he and the WWE have agreed to dissolve his contract early and that his contract was expected to expire in June 2016. Goodbye @WWE.. pic.twitter.com/bYkPYW628Q — Stu Bennett (@WadeBarrett) May 6, 2016

WWE Planning To Break Top Stable?

WWE are said to be considering breaking apart the League of Nations stable, with Wade Barrett being kicked out of the group considered the beginning of the end of the group, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The report notes that there is no word as of writing as to when the  Continue Reading »

X-Marks The Spot: By Splitting The Roster, WWE Unites Its Future

Hello everyone, long time no see, so to speak. It’s the weekend after WrestleMania, the time of year where things transition back to normal. The hangover from WrestleMania Week is over, the special shows are done for a few months, and it’s a feeling of almost sadness. Sadness that status quo could be returning to  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Responds To Reports Regarding His WWE Status

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE superstar Wade Barrett responded to reports that circulated from former TMZ reporter Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com who stated that Barrett has given his notice to the WWE as he is unhappy with his role in the company and that Barrett’s contract with the WWE is reportedly set to  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Reportedly Gives Notice To WWE

Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett will not be signing a new contract with the WWE when his current deal expires in a few months time according to a report from Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet. The report notes that Barrett, whose contract apparently expires in June of this recently informed WWE officials of  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Injury Update

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE superstar Wade Barrett/King Barrett provided an update on his injury status. “Rehabbing a little nerve damage in my neck at the moment, hence the disappearing act. Nothing major, but not worth taking unnecessary risks.”

King Barrett Issues Warning To Manchester United Striker Wayne Rooney

In an interview with the BBC in the United Kingdom, WWE superstar King Barrett commented on the WWE RAW angle with Wayne Rooney at Monday’s RAW tapings in Manchester, England and issued a warning to the Manchester United striker. “I was just sorting that out when Wayne decided to take a cheap shot on me,  Continue Reading »

Wade Barrett Looking To Be Part Of WWE Tag Team Division?

In an interview with The Sun in the United Kingdom, WWE superstar Wade Barrett noted that he is looking at potentially forming a tag team in the company and stated that he wished the run with Stardust would have lasted longer than it did. “I would really like to go into the tag division. Pretty  Continue Reading »