WWE Comments on Frenchy's Passing; Fourth Generation Wrestler Getting Another Tryout
WWE.com posted the following yesterday: WWE is saddened to learn that Jean Gagné, known to WWE fans as Frenchy Martin, has passed away. Though he began his WWE career as a competitor, Martin is best remembered for his time as the manager of the mighty Dino Bravo. Donning a brash monocle and a sequined beret,…
Preview for Tomorrow's 11/1 WWE Smackdown
— WWE is hyping the following points for tomorrow’s Smackdown Live show: Who will Bryan send to Survivor Series to represent SmackDown LIVE? Will Dean Ambrose decide to annihilate James Ellsworth? Has Randy Orton joined The Wyatt Family? Will we finally see the SmackDown LIVE debut of … Curt Hawkins? — The Headbangers are also…
This Week's WWE SmackDown Viewership Rises
This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown on 11/1 aired live from the Prudential Center in New Jersey, and averaged 2,187,000 viewers. This is slightly up from last week’s 2,127,000 viewers. Both shows were headlined by WWE World Champion AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose. SmackDown went head-to-head with the MLB World Series which averaged 25,000,000 viewers.…
Update on Io Shirai & Kairi Hojo Coming to WWE; Heat Between Shirai & Asuka
– We previously reported that two of Japan’s top female wrestlers – Io Shirai and Kairi Hojo – were on their way out of Stardom and joining WWE in the new year. Things have changed over the last week, however, and both superstars have received new offers to remain in Japan and are said to…
Goldust Statement On His Step-Son Being Victim Of "Hate Crime" Attack
On Saturday, longtime WWE veteran Dustin “Goldust” Runnels took to social media to issue a statement regarding his step-son being the victim of what he described as a “hate crime.” Runnels wrote the following on his official Facebook page over the weekend regarding the incident: “My step son who is a transgender was attacked last…
Report: Goldberg Extends Deal with WWE; Will Wrestle at Royal Rumble
— Pro Wrestling Sheet and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter online are both reporting that before tonight’s Survivor Series PPV, Goldberg agreed to a deal that would see him working additional dates for WWE, specifically the January PPV Royal Rumble. — Goldberg’s original agreement with WWE was only for one match at Survivor Series but because…
Alberto Del Rio Talks Key Reason He Left WWE, Paige's Return & More
Alberto Del Rio recently spoke with KEN 5 to promote his new restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. During the interview, he spoke about having a “WrestleMania Moment” with Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley. Te former “Alberto Del Rio” said it was a fantastic experience. It was fantastic, I had really good moments with…
WWE News: Big Show, Tyson Kidd, Smackdown Brand Main Events
– The advertised main event for Smackdown beginning later this month after Christmas when John Cena returns is Cena vs. Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles with Ellsworth as the guest timekeeper. – The Big Show recently was interviewed and stated that he is down to 396 lbs – the lightest he has been in 21…
WWE Concerned With John Cena's Growing Popularity Outside Of Wrestling
There is said to be a growing concern within WWE regarding John Cena’s future. Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com noted via his Wrestling Observer Radio show this week that there is a lot of concern within the company right now regarding Cena’s schedule. According to Meltzer, as Cena continues to expand his horizons outside of WWE,…
Viewership Rises For Special Total Nonstop Deletion Episode This Week
This week’s special Total Nonstop Deletion themed-episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV enjoyed a pretty healthy rise in viewership, according to figures released by Showbuzz Daily. The show, which was taped over a month ago from “The Hardy Compound” in Cameron, North Carolina and aired on Thursday, December 15th on Pop TV, drew 329,000…