Trenton Alexander

WWE Superstar To Debut At ‘WrestleMania 33’

While the night after Raw is a night full of surprises and debuts, one superstar will not have to wait until Monday. A fresh face was announced to be one of the 30 participants in the “Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.” Chinese Superstar Tian Bing was announced by WWE as one of the contestants […]

7y ago

Becky Lynch

Change Made To ‘WrestleMania 33’ Preshow

WrestleMania 33 is expected to have 13 matches on the card. Obviously, that is a lot of matches, and there is not enough time on the main card for all of them. WWE officially announced that the “Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal,” the Cruiserweight Championship match between Austin Aries and Neville, and the Smackdown […]

7y ago

Mauro Ranallo Missing ‘WrestleMania’

Many fans were shocked three weeks ago when familiar faces were absent from the Smackdown commentary booth. Mauro Ranallo was supposedly held back by the weather, while David Otunga was out filming a movie. Two weeks later, many were shocked some more when Ranallo did not return to the desk. There had been reports that […]

7y ago

‘Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal’ Participants Revealed

With Wrestlemania 33 coming around, all the matches on the card have been announced. There will be a mixed tag team match, and a triple-threat ladder match between Cesaro & Sheamus, Enzo & Cass, and Gallows & Anderson for the Raw Tag Team Championships. Nia Jax, Sasha Banks, Charlotte, and Bayley will compete in a […]

7y ago

Kane|Tennessee

Kane Is Running For Mayor

We have all heard Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s claim that he will run for president in 2020. Jesse “The Body” Ventura became governor of Minnesota in 1998. Much more recently, Rhyno ran for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2016 election. Now another wrestler seems to be entering the world of politics. […]

7y ago

smackdown

Mauro Ranallo Suffering From Depression

Last week’s Smackdown featured a noticeably decreased commentary team. Only Tom Phillips and John Bradshaw Layfield were there to call the action. Color commentator David Otunga was out filming a movie, and Mauro Ranallo was not present due to the stormy weather. The most recent episode saw the return of Otunga to the announce desk, […]

7y ago

baron corbin|dean ambrose|smackdown

Big Name Returns To ‘Smackdown’

The most recent episode of Smackdown featured a lot of interesting segments. New tag team champions were crowned, and new Wrestlemania matches were made. There was even a “first time ever” match between Baron Corbin and Randy Orton. The two had never crossed paths before. The match was made when Corbin came into General Manager […]

7y ago

WWE Will Not Punish Anyone For The Paige Scandal

Last week, WWE had quite the nightmare on their hands when private photos and videos of WWE Superstar Paige were leaked on the internet. There was a storm on the internet, with forums abuzz with discussion. Despite all the noise being created, WWE is unlikely to do anything, and will instead let this whole affair […]

7y ago

paige|RAW|xavier woods

New Day May Be Absent From Next Week’s ‘Raw’

WWE found itself in a bit of a pickle when WWE superstar Paige had her nude photos and other explicit videos leaked online. They are unlikely to fire her, though. Much like Seth Rollins, and much more recently, commentator Tom Phillips, things were leaked from their private lives, which WWE has no control over. As […]

7y ago

smackdown

Mauro Ranallo Did Not Miss ‘SmackDown’ Because Of The Weather

This week’s episode of SmackDown was markedly different. Instead of the usual four-man announce crew, only Tom Phillips and John Bradshaw Layfield were there to call the action. Phillips mentioned it in passing that color commentator David Otunga was filming a movie, and the usual play-by-play announcer, Mauro Ranallo, was unable to make the show […]

7y ago

roman reigns

Fans Criticize ‘Wrestlemania 34’ Main Event Plans

It was revealed by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE already has a plan for the main event of Wrestlemania 34. According to Dave Meltzer and Brian Alvarez, the plan is for Roman Reigns to beat Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship. The win is designed to cement Reigns’ position as the “top guy” […]

7y ago

cm punk|wrestlemania

CM Punk Snubbed By WWE Poll

On WWE’s website, they recently released a poll asking fans which of the Undertaker’s various WrestleMania matches are their favorites. Many names were mentioned, such as Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Bray Wyatt, Mark Henry, Edge, Ric Flair, and various others. However one name is conspicuously absent from the poll. The Undertaker’s bout against CM Punk […]

7y ago

dean ambrose

Dean Ambrose Shares Thoughts On ‘Smackdown’ Locker Room

When WWE first implemented the brand split back in 2002, it brought locker rooms together and instilled a sense of camaraderie. Veterans like The Undertaker and John Bradshaw Layfield acted as captains for the Smackdown locker, and they wanted to make sure that they outperformed their coworkers on Raw. It was a very competitive environment; […]

7y ago

Big Show

Rusev Undergoing Surgery

WWE Fastlane was a highly criticized event, with several matches seemingly designed to waste time. One such segment was the apparent break-up of the hodgepodge alliance of Rusev and Jinder Mahal. The duo came to blows and had impromptu matches against random, unannounced opponents. Jinder Mahal faced off against Cesaro and lost in under 10 […]

7y ago

Jose Mourinho|manchester united|UEFA Europa League

José Mourinho Unhappy With FC Rostov

The Europa League continues on, and the round of 16 is set to begin soon. English football club Manchester United is slated to face Russian club FC Rostov, and many would expect United, the juggernaut of the league, to pick up an easy victory. However, United manager José Mourinho is less than confident. In fact, […]

7y ago

aj styles|shane mcmahon|smackdown

AJ Styles Confronts Shane McMahon After ‘Smackdown’

Smackdown had a historic main event, as audiences were treated to the first ever match between AJ Styles and Randy Orton. The stakes could not have been any higher for this match, as the winner would go on to face Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania 33. As Orton won the “Royal Rumble” […]

7y ago

Alexa Bliss|Becky Lynch|smackdown

WWE News: Women’s Title Match Set For ‘Wrestlemania’

Wrestlemania 33 is now officially less than a month away, and it looks like the card is beginning to shape up. Gears have been set in motion, and now matches are being made, and storylines are being written to support them. On the March 7 episode of Smackdown, it was announced that Alexa Bliss will […]

7y ago

Braun Strowman|kevin owens|roman reigns

Fan Backlash Against ‘Fastlane’ Results

WWE pay-per-view Fastlane took place on Sunday, March 5. During the event, Roman Reigns beat Braun Strowman, while Goldberg beat Kevin Owens for the WWE Universal Championship in 22 seconds. Fans online have been critical and vocal about their complaints regarding the booking at Fastlane. On Reddit, a Fastlane discussion thread was posted, with many […]

7y ago

aj styles

Pro Wrestling Illustrated Reveals ‘Wrestler Of The Year’

Pro Wrestling Illustrated, a magazine dedicated to professional wrestling, does an annual ranking of their top 500 wrestlers. They keep track of wrestlers all over the world. Wrestlers from New Japan Pro Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and various independent promotions are rated alongside those who compete in the WWE. The magazine has just unveiled the […]

7y ago

RAW

WWE Reveals Which Brand Will Host ‘Extreme Rules’

When the brand split occurred in July, many speculated about what would happen to certain pay-per-views. WWE revealed that they would be having brand-exclusive pay-per-views, meaning that aside from the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, each pay-per-view would feature only one brand’s roster. Raw hosted Clash of Champions, Hell in a Cell, Roadblock: […]

7y ago