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Predicting what will happen inside the unforgiving steel structure.

via 2019 WWE Elimination Chamber Predictions. — Team Hellions

WWE Elimination Chamber is live from the Toyota Centre in Houston, Texas. The main focus is on the “new” Women’s Tag Team titles (well, new if you forget the Women’s Tag titles that were around 30 years ago), which I’m all for. It wouldn’t surprise me if that match main-evented this show. By adding those […]

via WWE Elimination Chamber 2019 Predictions — The Rif Files

via Reckless Intent Wrestling ‘Sunday Slam: The Battle of West Lothian 2019’ FULL Results — Wrestle Ropes

Corey Graves’ estranged wife Amy Polinksy caused quite a stir on social media this weekend, after making an impassioned Instagram post accusing the ever-present WWE commentator of an affair with colleague Carmella. In the post, since deleted, Polinsky wrote: “This may be totally below me to do but I’m hurt. I’m sad. I’ve put 11 […]

via Corey Graves’ Wife Makes Accusation Over Carmella Affair — Smirfitts Speech

After successfully running Phoenix, AZ’s Chase Field this year – staggeringly selling over 5000 more tickets than the arena was configured for, if official figures are to be believed – WWE will be returning the Royal Rumble to a baseball stadium for next year’s event. The company announced via the Houston Chronicle that Royal Rumble […]

via WWE Royal Rumble 2020 Set For Baseball Stadium — Smirfitts Speech

On February 7th, 2019 Ring Of Honor announced the “Supercard Festival Of Honor” that will take place on April 5th, 2019 at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden.

via ROH Announces G1 Supercard Festival Of Honor — altprowrestling

All Elite Wrestling will stream their Double or Nothing ticket party tonight at 8pm CT, but before the festivities get underway the upstart promotion has announced that they’ve entered into an alliance with Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA. We are an hour away from the #DoubleOrNothing Ticket Announcement Party but the news is breaking now! @aewrestling […]

via All Elite Wrestling Enters Alliance With AAA — Vortainment

All Elite Wrestling will be holding their Double or Nothing Rally/ticket party tonight at 8pm CT and you can watch it streamed live via the Being The Elite YouTube channel. The live stream is embedded below. This event will feature some announcements and many expect the announcement of/appearance by newly free agent Kenny Omega.

via Watch the All Elite Wrestling Double or Nothing Rally LIVE — Vortainment

WWE Champion Daniel Bryan recently took the time for an interview with State of Combat podcast to talk about his recent character change in the WWE. Bryan revealed that WWE’s decision to alter his character in to a villainous heel was actually made the day-of the November 13, 2018 SmackDown episode. Bryan supported the decision […]

via Daniel Bryan Admits WWE Doesn’t Always Book Babyfaces “In The Best Way Possible” — Smirfitts Speech

From people very close to the situation, the strong expectation is that AJ Styles is staying with WWE when his contract expires this April, according to Dave Meltzer on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer mentioned how it is an incredibly opportunistic time for Styles to have his contract ending because he is good friends […]

via Backstage News On AJ Styles’ WWE Contract Expiring Soon — Smirfitts Speech

Finn Balor spoke with ESPN before his upcoming title match against WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at this Sunday’s Royal Rumble. Here are some of the highlights: Winning the WWE Universal Championship in 2016 and having to work his way back from injury: “I feel like when I became Universal Champion for the first time, […]

via Finn Balor Talks Facing Brock Lesnar, Says WWE Universal Title Win “May Have Happened Too Soon” — Smirfitts Speech

WWE Champion Daniel Bryan recently spoke with Newsweek to promote Sunday’s match with AJ Styles at the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The full interview is at this link. Bryan praised WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar for their Survivor Series match back in November, saying he wanted to do the match for a long time and […]

via Daniel Bryan Talks WWE Fans Criticizing Brock Lesnar, Wants To Be Hated More Than Lesnar — Smirfitts Speech

WWE has announced that a special one-hour edition of WWE Chronicle will air after Saturday’s WWE NXT“Takeover: Phoenix” event on the WWE Network. The special will focus on Paige, chronicling her journey from the 2017 return to her in-ring retirement due to neck surgery. Above is a trailer for the special. WWE’s official announcement […]

via WWE Announces Chronicle Special On Paige And Her Retirement — Smirfitts Speech

As previously noted, WWE Superstar Sasha Banks was recently a guest on E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness. Among many other interesting topics, Banks discussed becoming closer to her Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection tag team partner, Bayley, since she joined Banks on WWE’s main roster. Additionally, Banks talked about WWE creative changes throwing her and Bayley for […]

via Sasha Banks Says Constant WWE Creative Changes In 2018 Made It Difficult To Build Momentum — Smirfitts Speech

Brandi Rhodes spoke to BlackWrestlingAlliance.com about her role as All Elite Wrestling’s Chief Brand Officer, along with what she brings to the table in that role. Rhodes also talked about the women’s division, if she’ll wrestle, and her influence on minority wrestlers in AEW. Here are some of the highlights: Responsibilities of her role as […]

via Brandi Rhodes Talks If She Will Wrestle In AEW, Why She’s Qualified To Be AEW’s Chief Brand Officer — Smirfitts Speech

Whilst WWE’s (big breath) Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Triple H was answering questions during an event at Royal Rumble Axxess this morning, the subject of intergender matches within the company was brought up. Hunter had a pretty interesting response. Making reference to his superb mixed-tag match alongside wife Stephanie versus […]

via Triple H On Intergender Matches In WWE: “Never Say Never” — Smirfitts Speech

Predicting NXT’s event before the Royal Rumble.

via NXT Takeover Phoenix Predictions. — Team Hellions

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy was a guest on Lillian Garcia’s Chasing Glory podcast earlier this week, and it wasn’t long until the discussion shifted to his relationship with fiancé and fellow WWE superstar, Alexa Bliss. Murphy reflected fondly on their past together in NXTas a trio with fellow teammate, Wesley Blake. Even still, Murphy […]

via Buddy Murphy Talks Relationship With Alexa Bliss While Having Opposite Schedules — Smirfitts Speech

With one day left until the 2019 Royal Rumble, NXT will take the spotlight on Saturday night with NXT TakeOver: Phoenix. Four championships will be put on the line at Talking Stick Resort Arena, and the many of the stars on the card could end up as surprise entrants in Sunday’s Royal Rumble matches. NXT…

via NXT TakeOver: Phoenix start time and match card — For The Win

Rob Gronkowski reportedly doesn’t plan to take up life in the ring after leaving behind life on the gridiron. The New England Patriots tight end has looked like a shell of himself this season, leading many to speculate he’ll retire during the offseason. Gronkowski, of course, teased retirement after Super Bowl LII, and on multiple…

via NFL Rumors: Rob Gronkowski Unlikely To Pursue WWE Career After Retiring — NESN.com

One of the biggest differences in pro wrestling today than during the 1980s and 1990s is the difference in characters. The Golden Age of Wrestling and the New Generation had many over-the-top characters like Earthquake or Doink the Clown in addition to flamboyant personalities like “Macho Man” Randy Savage and The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. […]

via Sheamus On If Pro Wrestling Today Is Lacking Characters — Smirfitts Speech

The Revival reportedly wanted to request their release from WWE before their match on this past Monday’s RAW, however Vince McMahon and Triple H had been preoccupied throughout the day with preparing RAW‘s Braun Strowman segment. Dash Wilder and Scott Dawsonended up waiting until after their match was finished to discuss the subject, according to […]

via News On When The Revival’s WWE Contracts Expire — Smirfitts Speech

One thing that has always been true about life is that there are absolutely no guarantees in life. The same can be said about professional wrestling whether it be the WWE or the indies like Rhode Islands own XWA (Xtreme Wrestle Alliance) who held their annual event Xtreme Rumble 19 from the XWA Event Center […]

via XWA Xtreme Rumble 19: My Thoughts — Mr. X’s Punch Out

Check out this week’s 205 Live Power Rankings to see who starred in an in-ring heavy week of Cruiserweight action. Honorable Mention: The Lucha House […] The post 205 Live Power Rankings: Murphy Makes the Law appeared first on Review Fix.

via 205 Live Power Rankings: Murphy Makes the Law — Review Fix

Watch the full episode of Defiant Wrestling, Loaded, on YouTube for free. This episode is headlined by David Starr vs PAC. Also on this show is two nephews of The Dynamite Kid, who have their debut match on this show. The Billington Brothers, also known as The Dynamic Duo, are introduced by their trainer, World […]

via Watch: Defiant LOADED – PAC vs David Starr Episode 6 — altprowrestling

via Insane Championship Wrestling ‘Fight Club’ FULL Results — Wrestle Ropes

Welcome to the Retro Express. This is where we’re taking a stroll down memory lane at wrestling history. This post is part of an ongoing series where we’re reviewing every episode of WCW Nitro from start to finish. Links to the previous posts are at the bottom of this post. We hope you enjoy. We’re […]

via RETRO EXPRESS: WCW NITRO #11 (NOVEMBER 13TH 1995) – “EVIL” HULK HOGAN WANTS THE HEAD OF MENG — The Armbar Express

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to Instagram Friday to speak out about an interview published by a British tabloid that quoted the actor as “smacking down snowflakes,” stating that it never took place. “I can’t believe I have to do this again and set the record straight on something again,” he began in the Instagram…

via Dwayne Johnson Refutes ‘Fabricated’ U.K. Interview — Variety

Tonight(January 13th, 2019) Ring of Honor returns to Honor Club and Fite TV for Honor Reigns Supreme. On this show is Jay Lethal defending his ROH World Title against Dalton Castle, Best Friends vs Juice Robinson & David Finlay and more.

via Ring Of Honor – Honor Reigns Supreme – Live Results — altprowrestling

Becky Lynch appeared on State of Combat to discuss some of WWE’s strange booking, becoming “The Man,” why she hugged Charlotte before Survivor Series, and social media. Here are some of the highlights: Being told that she should cut a promo against the fans that lifted her to the top as WWE attempted to turn […]

via Becky Lynch Talks WWE Attempt At Turning Her Heel, If Her Accent Held Her Back, Hugging Charlotte — Smirfitts Speech

During yesterday’s launching of the new UK WWE Performance Center in London, Charlotte Flair had an interview with Inside The Ropes. Flair began getting emotional when she started to reflect on her character’s recent invigorated attitude, explaining that the new level of intensity is from growing unapologetic after she had to minimize her success for […]

via Charlotte Flair Says It’s Her Destiny To Main Event WrestleMania — Smirfitts Speech

On the season 4 premiere of ‘Total Bellas,’ Nikki Bella officially ends her chapter with John Cena by moving her things out of his house — and makes big plans for her future.

via ‘Total Bellas’: Nikki Officially Moves Out Of John Cena’s Home & Gets A Place Of Her Own In L.A. — Hollywood Life

WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal explained why he’s looking forward to Cody Rhodes and The Elite’s new wrestling promotion, All Elite Wrestling, on his What A Rush Podcast this past week. Animal, being a nearly 40-year ring veteran, believes that he could assist AEW in developing their talent, especially the tag team division. […]

via WWE Hall Of Famer Road Warrior Animal Wants To Be Part Of AEW — Smirfitts Speech

Brian Damage It’s Saturday so time for the latest installment of ’This Week in Wrestling’, the 2nd of 2019. Today, Brian asks if David Arquette has finally atoned for his sins and shares all the best wrestling content of the week.

via This Week in Wrestling 2019 Week 2 — Ring the Damn Bell