Beth Phoenix Reveals Her Reason For Leaving WWE, Talks Being A Commentator On NXT
WWE Hall Of Famer, Beth Phoenix recently spoke on the “Prime Time with Sean Mooney” podcast where she revealed why she ended up leaving WWE. Below are some highlights with a H/T to Fightful.com for the transcriptions. On leaving WWE originally: “I was really frustrated with where the women were at from a company standpoint,…
Johnny Gargano Says He Is In NXT For Life, Talks About Two-Hour Episodes
WWE NXT Triple Crown champion, Johnny Gargano recently spoke with Ryan Satin of ProWrestling Sheet where he discussed wanting to stay in NXT. Below are some highlights of the interview with a H/T to Fightful.com for the transcriptions. Click Here: Brazil football tracksuit On being NXT for life: “In my head, in my mind, when…
Cain Velasquez Removes Himself from USADA Testing Pool
At least temporarily, it appears that Cain Velasquez is stepping away from the world of mixed martial arts. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the 37-year-old former heavyweight champion has removed himself from the USADA testing pool, which requires fighters to undergo drug testing for six consecutive months prior to competing. Click Here: Hawthorn Hawks…
New Champion Crowned During WWE Friday Night SmackDown
During the main event of tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown, a brand new champion was crowned on the blue brand as the WWE Draft raged on. The show was headlined by Charlotte Flair defending her SmackDown Women’s Championship against the former champion, Bayley, and it was Bayley who walked away with the gold. That’s right,…
Midfielder’s agent claims Arsenal have made a €40m bid
Arsenal have “already offered €40m” for Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli, according to the agent of Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli. Locatelli’s performances at Euro 2020, where he scored two goals for champions Italy, and for Sassuolo in Serie A has led to interest from a number of suitors this summer. Juventus and Arsenal seem to be…
Lamela set for Spurs exit in swap deal with LaLiga club
Erik Lamela is set to leave Tottenham in a swap deal for Sevilla youngster Bryan Gil, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Spurs’ sporting director Fabio Paratici is working hard to get the deal across the line as he prepares his new club for the upcoming season. It took the north London club what felt like…
Rangers allowed 17k fans in Ibrox for SPFL opener
Rangers have been given permission to host 17,000 fans at Ibrox for their Scottish Premiership opener against Livingston and could have a “full house” for their Champions League third qualifying round fixture. The club have also been told they can have 8,500 for Saturday’s friendly against Brighton and 12,750 for Sunday’s encounter with Spanish giants…
Burnley announce signing of Hennessey on free transfer
Burnley have confirmed the signing of Wayne Hennessey on a free transfer after the goalkeeper left Crystal Palace upon the expiry of his contract. Hennessey has agreed a two-year deal with the Premier League club, with the option of a further year. The 34-year-old has a wealth of experience having played in 11 separate seasons…
Merson names four contenders in ‘tightest’ Prem title race
Paul Merson thinks Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool will be the four main contenders for the Premier League title this season. City finished 12 points ahead of nearest rivals Man Utd, while Liverpool finished five points further adrift with Chelsea securing the final Champions League spot, two points behind Jurgen Klopp’s men. All…
Taz Misses Commentary, Recently Spoke With Wrestling Promotions
Former-ECW Champion Taz hosted a Q & A on his Twitter recently. During the exchange, Taz mentioned his affinity for doing color commentary. Taz said that he missed doing commentary. I actually miss it (doing commentary in general) very much! Btw… they’re all other places to apply that craft besides WWE. I actually miss it…