News items that dont merit their own thread...thread

[The_Enigma]

First topic message reminder :

I totally understand that the majority of you may dislike or have never seen any form of Independent Wrestling so turn a blind eye to it but I truly believe this is such a powerful promo hyping something that we all share here...

This is Mike Quackenbush, founder of Chikara Pro and I quite frankly consider him to be one of the best storytellers in the business. Enjoy.

[NickisBHAFC]

It's easy for them to make it work. Vince can explain his reasons by simply what's best for business. E.G ratings are up, reviews are up, everyone's enjoying it more etc.

[Samo]

Even if they do make it work it makes the whole match and spectacle pointless.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Makes it? I think this is just saving the mess from the actual "story"

[Samo]

The whole thing was a mess from the start but undoing the main stipulation this soon is just insane. Its like Cena appearing one week after being fired during the Nexus angle. Or CM Punk returning 2 weeks after 'leaving forever'. Or if Kane put his mask back on the week after taking it off. Its bull Poopie and a slap in the face.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I think this part makes more sense than the pre-Mania stuff. I think it will likely see the start of the Authority's death, which will hopefully ramp up with the return of Rollins

[Dr Gregory House MD]

I guess everyone who cares about spoilers knows by now but former TNA, All Japan and Wrestle-1 star Seyia Sanada has joined New Japan as a member of Los Ingobernables de Japon

[Adam D]

Balls Mahoney has died.

[Samo]

Balls Mahoney has died.

Jeez, and Axl Rotten was what? A month ago? I guess its true what they said. In ECW you either end up an addict, a cripple or dead.

[Fernando]

Apparently he severely injured his hip and was using a walker over the weekend.

Cody Rhodes has set this up

The campaign for the “Our Ladder” t-shirts should be launching in the next week, however I did want to inform fans that to honor late Pro-Wrestling star Kris Travis, the charity receiving 100% of the profits will be CAVENDISH CANCER CARE.

Full disclosure, I never had the privilege to meet Kris. I know in pro-wrestling gaining the respect of your peers is invaluable and does not come easy. When asked about him, a trusted peer of mine said he was a “good man.”

With the industry muddled in social media-negativity and selfishness we could certainly use more individuals like Kris. With Tommaso Ciampa’s help, I am really looking forward to launching this campaign.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I love Cody

[Samo]

Wonderful gesture. If Cody can get more WWE guys behind this then I think Travis getting the Warrior Award is a real possibility.

[Fernando]

Bray Wyatt been seriously injured in Italy. Apparently slipped over and was in a large amount of pain.

[Fernando]

In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Raymond Leppan (Adam Rose) and Ryan Parmeter (Konnor) each for 60 days effective immediately for a second violation of the company’s policy.

[NickisBHAFC]

Anyone going to raw or Smackdown this week?

I'm going to raw tomorrow for the first time should be decent, won't be as good as progress though.

[Marky]

Anyone going to raw or Smackdown this week?

I'm going to raw tomorrow for the first time should be decent, won't be as good as progress though.

You should get a ticket from Twickets for Progress on Sunday.

[NickisBHAFC]

Would love to but I probably won't make it in time as I'm in Liverpool that weekend!

[Fernando]

And for another week Shane McMahon runs raw

[Dr Gregory House MD]

Following the recent earthquakes New Japan has made the decision to cancel its up coming Wrestling Hinokuni show in Kumamoto

Despite not sharing the same name this card along with Wrestling Dontaku later in the week forms a 2 part set of tour ending shows, with 3 titles and one big singles match set for Hinokuni

It's unclear at this point what New Japan will do with these matches and whether Dontaku will be restructured into a super show or if New Japan who are notoriously careful with presenting matches that could draw, will place these matches along the next tour to try and bump houses

[Fernando]

This is not PG dammit.

[Gregers]

The list of attitude era stars who have passed away continues to grow. RIP Chyna l, the 9th wonder of the world.

Pity her and we never made up.

[Samo]

John Cena has told Rolling Stone magazine that while he understands why the WWE is PG, he would like to see blood and violence make a return.

I’m a 38-year-old man. I’d much rather it be a program geared toward me, whether that’s TV-14 or sometimes even more graphic than that, which is what I like. For one thing, profanity brought fire out of people with personalities that backed the language. It’s very difficult to say, ‘Oh, you’re being poopy,’ especially when they’re meant to be fighting words. And now, if someone starts to bleed, the referee intervenes to stop the bleeding. But before, you’d just let it fly. Blood is one of the things that made fights cool. Like, you knew it had gotten serious. I understand why we don’t do it anymore. Vince has been a coach to me, a father figure, a boss and a friend, and his goal and my goal are the same: to make the company be as big as it can be. But, yeah, the blood is one thing I miss.

[Adam D]

Swagger has been released. 

Cue jokes about "what's Zack Dagger doing in the impact zone"

[Adam D]

Actually that last post was a mistake. Still with wwe.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

He was just saying goodbye to the European tour

[Fernando]

This disappoints me he's a guy who could use some time in Japan.

[RinoGattuso]

I think he would do great in Japan.

[NickisBHAFC]

Could sling him in NXT? Build him back up?

[Crimey]

I obviously don't know him personally, but I'm pretty sure Swagger isn't unhappy with his spot. It's not a Sandow or Zack Ryder situation. He's on good money by all accounts because he's reliably popular, particularly at house shows. He's never stood out as somebody who is desperate to get to the top.

[Fernando]

Things announce for Raw


AJ Styles vs Sheamus, Zayn vs Rusev, Reigns vs ADR ,Anderson/Festus vs Uso's

It's going to be a long night.

[Fernando]

Random News

Rich Brennan released
Dolph Ziggler's brother is a murderer.
WWE Network to stop people sharing accounts.
TNA Botched their tribute to Chyna
More people watch QVC then TNA

[NickisBHAFC]

Harsh on rich.

[Samo]

Must be something more to the Brennan release than meets the eye. Guy never set a foot wrong as far as I could tell and was good at his job. Better than Phillips anyway and worked well with Graves.

[Fernando]

[Samo]

Apparently Bobby Roode and Eric Young left TNA because they were both owed an insane amount of money. Like a 6 figure amount each.

[Fernando]

ROH owners are interested in taking over TNA but won't cos Dixie insists she's gotta stay involved.

She's trying to bury that company 6ft under.

[Kay Fabe]

Apparently Bobby Roode and Eric Young left TNA because they were both owed an insane amount of money.  Like a 6 figure amount each.

If Roode or Young were stupid enough to let it build up so much then more fool them, I haven't watched TNA in years but it was a financial basket case long before I stopped

[dyrewolfe]

Apparently Bobby Roode and Eric Young left TNA because they were both owed an insane amount of money.  Like a 6 figure amount each.

If Roode or Young were stupid enough to let it build up so much then more fool them, I haven't watched TNA in years but it was a financial basket case long before I stopped

Well they are "TNA Originals", so maybe they felt a certain amount of loyalty and tried to give the company time to turn things round.

As for Dixie Carter, where's Bully Ray with a table when you need him?

[Samo]

Apparently Bobby Roode and Eric Young left TNA because they were both owed an insane amount of money.  Like a 6 figure amount each.

If Roode or Young were stupid enough to let it build up so much then more fool them, I haven't watched TNA in years but it was a financial basket case long before I stopped

Well they are "TNA Originals", so  maybe they felt a certain amount of loyalty and tried to give the company time to turn things round.

As for Dixie Carter, where's Bully Ray with a table when you need him?

Tommy Dreamer was owed nearly 100k from Paul Heyman near the end of ECW.

[Samo]

Couldnt think of where else to stick this but in here: Camp WWE was actually pretty funny and worth a watch.

I dont think its going to be everyones cup of tea, but if you like Family Guy and things like that its worth a watch.

Vince McMahon was a highlight, the exact opposite side of the coin we've seen for years. Its worth watching just to hear him call people assholes and threaten to hit Triple H in the face with a bag of frozen walnuts.

[Fernando]

In an update to Adam Rose's suspension

Rose has finally posted Dr Charles DeVine’s letter on the Twitter, which explains Adam has “chronic signs and symptoms of ADHD” for which he takes “Adderall XR, which is an FDA-approved treatment.” The letter goes on to say, “we have followed all standard of care protocols during his treatment, which has gone very well. He takes his medication as prescribed and he is compliant with my treatment recommendations.”



A fan replied to Rose on Twitter asking why he didn’t go to the WWE doctors immediately for permission when he was first prescribed Adderall. Rose responded that “they knew about it for over a year.

[Crimey]

He has since taken that down as well as the original promise to post it.

[Crimey]

And now he's reuploaded it.

Very weird - imagine WWE will end up releasing him anyway.

[Hero]

There does seem to be a number of disgruntled jobbers at present in WWE land.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Being a jobber ain't what it used to be (and I actually mean that). There are people in the lower card I used to really enjoy, WWE seems to have forgotten that

[Guest]

Ryberg flew home before RAW as he is stalling on a new contract with WWE.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Ryberg flew home before RAW as he is stalling on a new contract with WWE.

You know what, I thought this news unworthy of its own thread too. But its one of the most debated we've had in a while

[Samo]

Hornswoggle and Alex Riley have both been released. No loss in Hornswoggle but think Riley had something to offer in NXT.

[Crimey]

Alex Riley was rubbish, he also had a very inflated sense of worth. I actually think Hornswoggle is the bigger loss.

[Samo]

I thought he was a good announcer, decent enough in ring and I liked the 'Rage' thing before he was injured.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I thought Riley had an interesting character with his rage against the indies schtick. But not worth keeping

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