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Former WWE Head Writer Vince Russo Trashes Pro Wrestling Journalism
In another example of how the professional wresting industry is exactly like comics, former WWE writer Vince Russo has told off the wrestling press in a recent interview with Wrestlezone Russo, who was a big force behind WWE's late nineties "Attitude Era," but is today often used as the butt of a joke by "internet smarks"[...]
Goldberg Will Enter The Royal Rumble, But Who Will He Face At Wrestlemania?
When Bill Goldberg defeated Brock Lensar at WWE Survivor Series in under two minutes, it was a sure thing that this wouldn't be the end of their feud At last night's WWE Raw in Toronto, Goldberg announced that he would be entering the Royal Rumble, a thirty-man free-for-all in which the last man to avoid[...]
It Looks Like Goldberg May Have At Least One More Last Match Ever In WWE
Last night's WWE Survivor Series event was promoted heavily based on a one-time-only return for former WCW and WWE world champion Bill Goldberg after twelve years away from the squared circle (that's another name for a wrestling ring) With that in mind, fans were pretty shocked to see Goldberg defeat legit badass monster Brock Lesnar[...]
The Bleeding Cool WWE Survivor Series 2016 Primer For Non-Wrestling Fans
And we've got your back. Jumping into a PPV event like WWE Survivor Series with no prior knowledge is a lot like jumping into a superhero comic book at issue #11 It's nearly impossible with all of that continuity, which is why Marvel reboots its comics universe every thirteen issues or so. Let this guide serve as[...]
Joey Styles Cleanses Twitter Even As Some Wrestling Veterans Come To His Defense
Jim Cornette, who has been critical of Styles' political views in the past, came to his defense on his podcast, saying that Evolve overreacted by firing Styles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obgyiRW5q10 Former ECW and WWE wrestler Dawn Marie also came to Styles' defense in an open letter (reprinted from Wrestlezone): As many of you know I have stepped away from the[...]
Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner Reacts To WWE 2k17 Snub
Steiner has wrestled in WWE, WCW, ECW, TNA, and New Japan His career has spanned three decades They call him the Big Bad Booty Daddy Big Poppa Pump The Genetic Freak Freakzilla White Thunder. And if you give the man a microphone, you will never fail to be entertained: https://youtu.be/UOoXZe_S3wIVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled:[...]
BREAKING: CM Punk Totally Confirms Wrestlemania 33 Return on Twitter
Pro wrestler and Drax writer CM Punk quit his job at WWE and retired from professional wrestling in 2014, but fans continue to chant his name to this day, even after a somewhat embarrassing loss in his first foray into mixed martial arts What was previously only wishful thinking turned into spurious rumors earlier this week[...]
Dolph Ziggler Isn't Happy With Rating In WWE 2K17, Wants To Wrestle Big Poppa Pump
WWE superstar and former Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler is not very pleased with his rating in the latest edition of the company's annual video game, WWE 2K17 The overall ratings are the result of attribute points that determine a wrestler's offensive and defensive capabilities. Ziggler commented on his "85" rating, which "The Show Off" naturally feels[...]
Former Wrestler Ashley Massaro Alleges Sexual Assault Coverup In WWE Lawsuit
Former WWE wrestler Ashley Massaro says that she was sexually assaulted during a company visit to a military base in Kuwait in 2006, and that the pro wrestling organization persuaded her not to bring the matter to authorities, according to a report from the Boston Globe Massaro alleges that WWE doctors examined her after the incident,[...]
Stephen Amell Attacked By Fan, Takes The High Road
He's even stepped into the WWE ring against wrestler Cody Rhodes, himself a guest star on Arrow this season, teaming with Neville to defeat Rhodes and King Barrett at Summer Slam in 2015 With nothing left to prove, when a fan reportedly came up to Amell and head butted him out of nowhere this weekend, hoping[...]
Oh My God! ECW Announcer Joey Styles Fired From EVOLVE For Trump-like Comments
And if our next President were here tonight, he'd want to grab you by the…" The comment, referencing Donald Trump's infamous Access Hollywood comments about women, proved too much for promoter Gabe Sapolsky, who tweeted: https://twitter.com/BookItGabe/status/797610704861822976 And later: https://twitter.com/BookItGabe/status/797618340252487680 This marks the second job Styles has lost this year, having been dismissed from WWE in August, with no salacious reason[...]
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon In Line For Position in Trump Cabinet?
UK tabloid The Daily Star, known for being such shameless rumormongers that even Rich Johnston is like, "damn, that's some shameless rumormongering," are mongering a new rumor that Linda McMahon, former CEO of WWE, and one of the company's primary owners along with husband and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, is up for a position in President Elect Donald[...]
Roman Reigns: Not A Bad Guy, Not A Good Guy, Just A Guy Pulled From European Tour
Roman Reigns has been pulled from WWE's European tour, depriving fans in remaining dates in France and Spain the privilege of mercilessly booing the former Shield star Reigns is the current United States champion, and has been defending that title against challenger Rusev at recent shows The news comes via tweet from Dave Meltzer, the[...]
Power Struggle Brewing At WWE Performance Center Between HBK, Matt Bloom
Shawn "HBK" Michaels, whose smile may be lost before the war is done. The developmental training facility known as the WWE Performance Center has become a powder keg, and could soon ignite into an all out war, according to a pair of conflicting reports making the rounds on wrestling news sites this week First, WWE Hall[...]
WWE Wrestler Sin Cara Gets Anger Management For Backstage Fight With Chris Jericho
There's a new development in the story of the backstage brawl that occured on WWE's European tour between Sin Cara and Chris Jericho Following the fight, which reportedly saw Sin Cara punch Jericho and Jericho bite Sin Cara's fingers, and which witnesses say was won by Sin Cara, Sin Cara will be sent to anger management[...]
The Undertaker Will Return to WWE Smackdown Live on November 15
WWE has officially announced the return of The Undertaker later this month for Smackdown Live's 900th episode, airing on November 15, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA The WWE legend hasn't been seen on television since he defeated Shane McMahon in a Hell in the Cell match at Wrestlemania earlier this year, though photos[...]
Cody Rhodes Had Already Joined A Warner Bros Universe
Former WWE star Cody Rhodes AKA Stardust is set to make his debut on Arrow during the fifth season Rhodes and Stephen Amell became embroiled in a wrestling feud last summer that lead to the two facing off in the ring Now, Rhodes has left the WWE and is looking to make a name for[...]
BOOM! Studios Road To San Diego #1: WWE Then. Now. Forever & Full SDCC Panel List
The comic is entitled, WWE: Then Now Forever., and will be illustrated by Daniel Bayliss colored by Doug Garbark, and lettered by Jim Campbell. Here's a bit more information from BOOM!: "Each comic will feature a pin-up image on one side of a different wrestler and a one-page info-comic on the other side that explores that wrestler's[...]
Stephen Amell Packs His New Suit For The Trip To SummerSlam
Stephen Amell is getting ready for his trip to WWE SummerSlam to take on Stardust… and while he is packing, he shot this video to show everyone what he's bringing along The Blue Jays workout shirt and socks are nice, but he seems to be hinting that the will be wearing the new Green Arrow[...]
Hulk Hogan Won't Appear In WWE 2K16 Amid Scandal
This has led the to the WWE distancing from themselves from the iconic wrestler in recent days amid the scandal. That distancing will extend to WWE 2K16  In a statement to Polygon, 2K said: We are highly respectful of the way that our partners choose to run their business and manage our partnerships accordingly[...]
SDCC '15: WWE and Mattel Give Us A Glimpse of the Future With NXT
by Jeremy Konrad Thursday afternoon, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd, WWE and Mattel provided sneak peaks for upcoming figures Interestingly enough, WWE sent four of its biggest stars of their "developmental" brand NXT to represent them, along with (should be) future Hall of Famer William Regal to host the festivities I say developmental like[...]
Stone Cold Steve Austin Confirmed For WWE 2K16 Cover
It's certainly popular now, but the years he was active were when the WWE was edgier and the business was trying new things. That is what 2K are banking on clearly, as they have announced that the legend is going to adorn the box for WWE 2K16 Take a look:   Not much more is known about the[...]
Stephen Amell Vs Sting
Stephen Amell is a fan of the WWE and has offered to host an episode of RAW… which they have yet to take him up on But in a recent RAW appearance they referred to wrestler Sting as The Vigilante… a name that Amell is used to being called on Arrow With tongue in cheek,[...]