— After last night’s No Mercy PPV, John Cena appeared on “Talking Raw” and was asked by Jerry Lawler if he was retiring from in-ring competition. Here is the gist of what Cena responded with and you watch the full video below: “No, I just think my role is different. Regardless of if I have Read more about John Cena Addresses Rumors That He's Retiring From WWE[…]
This week’s Raw is the follow up to the WWE No Mercy PPV from Los Angeles. I thought it was a pretty good show although the main event was disappointing considering how much hype there was going into it. Here’s my in-depth No Mercy review, here’s another column I wrote about No Mercy for The Read more about The John Report: The WWE Raw Deal 09/25/17 Review[…]
Billy Corgan recently spoke with the folks from Sports Illustrated’s “Extra Mustard” section for an interview. Below are some of the highlights. On purchasing the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and taking a long-term approach in growing the brand: “We want to be part of a new revolution of how wrestling can be consumed by fans Read more about Billy Corgan Talks About Being "Very, Very Frustrated" In TNA, Buying NWA[…]
– Former WWE Superstar AJ Lee, Wrestling With Depression’s Marty DeRosa and others recently spoke with Chicago Magazine about living with mental illness. Featured above is a video of the discussion, which took place as part of this week’s coverage for Mental Illness Awareness Week. – The dark match that took place at Full Sail Read more about AJ Lee Talks About Living With Mental Illness (Video), Orton's New Procedure, NXT[…]
– According to a new report at WrestlingInc.com, Japanese pro wrestling legend Minoru Suzuki has been at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida for the past week. Suzuki has been leading classes and even reportedly took part in a shoot-style match with NXT wrestler Adrian Jaoude. – As previously reported, there have been rumors Read more about WWE Hypes The Shield Reunion (Video), Legend In Shoot Match At WWE PC[…]
This week’s WWE Smackdown Live follows Sunday’s Hell in a Cell PPV. I haven’t written a review of the show yet because I was on vacation for a friend’s wedding, but I did watch it with friends. I’ll get around to writing about it in the next day or two (probably a Thursday posting). Quickly, Read more about The John Report: WWE Smackdown Live Review 10/10/17[…]
– Mike Mooneyham of The Post And Courier has a new featured article up this week looking at the success Drew McIntyre has had during his latest run with WWE. Check out the article at PostAndCourier.com. – As noted, WWE Champion Jinder Mahal is in India this week to promote WWE’s upcoming tour of the Read more about Mahal Gets Props From Indian Sports Icon (Photos), McIntyre's WWE Success[…]
– WWE Hall Of Famer Sting posted a video message via his official Twitter page on Sunday asking fans to name their favorite era of his legendary pro wrestling career. Among the fans who sent in responses was WWE legend and Hollywood big-shot Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The Rock named the 1988/89 “Every Man’s Nightmare” Read more about The Rock Sends Props To Sting, Goldust Paints His Face Pink At Live Event (Photo)[…]
— As reported earlier today, WWE broke the news that both Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt will be missing the upcoming TLC PPV due to a medical situation. While not stating what it is (and they most likely never will get any more specific than that), the illness in question is reportedly “viral meningitis” and Read more about More Backstage News on Major Changes to TLC PPV[…]
– Jim Ross appeared on ESPN’s SportsNation this week. The WWE Hall Of Famer mentioned that the Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega match that aired on AXS TV on Friday might be the best match that he has ever called. Check out a clip of JR’s appearance on the show above. – WWE Superstars Cesaro, Read more about Jim Ross Calls NJPW Match Arguably Best Ever, WWE Stars At NFL Celebration[…]