Wrestling Rant: Why the legacy of Wrestlemania 32 may not be good for WWE
Wrestlemania marks the biggest PPV of the year for WWE – a showcase of all the current talent sprinkled with the best of the past. But this year’s Wrestlemania has taken a very awkward left turn; with Shane McMahon finding his way into one of the biggest spots on the card while Triple H wanders […]
WWE Fastlane 2016 Review and Results
WWE Fastlane happened. We can’t ignore it and with Wrestlemania looming over proceedings like a long shadow – it was time for WWE to begin placing the pieces that will take the fans into the biggest pay-per-view of the year. The big question though, where the matches any good and which ones should you be […]
Six Talking Points from ‘WWE Fastlane’
WWE Fast Lane came and Fast Lane went. In it’s wake we’re left with the taste of disappointment and general sadness. The Road to Wrestlemania is well under way but WWE have a lot of bridge building to do if they’re going to pull a high class show out of the mess they’ve managed to […]
What Happened to the NXT classes of yesteryear? Find out as we take a stroll down memory lane….
Before NXT was transformed into the indie powerhouse it is right now it used to be a game show type show where wrestling talent competed in rigged competitions. The entire thing was silly and was pushed to WWE.com after one season – but a lot of superstars passed under the Golden X to get their […]
WWE announces Global Cruiserweight Series – Coming July 2016
There have been rumours floating around in recent times about WWE looking to involve Cruiserweights more in WWE Network programming and now WWE has formally announced their intention to do so – with the inaugural Global Cruiserweight Series.
Wade Barrett Reportedly hands in notice to WWE
Wade Barrett has been a solid performer for WWE over the years, being involved in a number of stables and tag-teams. When he debuted on the main roster back in 2010 as the winner of the original NXT – he seemed to be heading for the big time. Now though it seems the superstar has […]
Brie Bella Reportedly Considering Retirement from WWE
In a move that surprises no one (and one that should be applauded) Brie Bella is reportedly wrapping up her wrestling career in the near future so she can begin that long wanted family with husband Daniel Bryan.
WWE Star Titus O’Neil Reportedly Suspended
For anyone who was watching the ending of Monday Night Raw closely – you couldn’t have failed to notice a small incident between Vince McMahon and WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil – where the latter appeared to grab the former. Now PWInsider is reporting that the WWE Superstar has been suspended.
Highlights of Daniel Bryan’s WWE career
The news of Daniel Bryan’s retirement has hit his fans hard. The hard working WWE Superstar has always entertained and engaged fans on a level that few managed in the squared circle. Luckily for Daniel Bryan fans, there are plenty of moments to look back fondly upon from his time in WWE (There are lots […]
Daniel Bryan announces his retirement from WWE/Wrestling
It’s been a long and sad road for fans of Daniel Bryan. We held out hope for the longest time that Daniel Bryan might make his return to the WWE ring. Now though we know that the dream is over and that the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion has been forced to retire from pro […]
Four WWE Superstar who should face Undertaker at Wrestlemania 32 (And Some Who Shoudn’t)
Rumours swirled towards the back end of last week that Braun Strauman was in line to face Undertaker at Wrestlemania 32 – something that sounds incredibly dumb and shouldn’t happen in any plain of existence. Let’s be clear here – Braun may be the flavour of the month with Vince McMahon but he’s certainly not […]
CM Punk set to face Mickey Gall in UFC Debut
CM Punk’s first UFC opponent has been named and it’s…. slightly underwhelming. His opponent is Mickey Gall who won his fight this evening to earn the shot against Punk.
Finn Balor Reportedly Injured at NXT Live Event
Given the state of the WWE roster right now you’d be amazed if there’a anyone left to not be injured. Sadly it seems that the Current NXT Champion Finn Balor has been injured at an NXT Live Event in Nashville last night.
WWE Has Reportedly Released 3 NXT talents From Their Contracts
News is reaching us at this hour that WWE has released 3 of it’s NXT talent from their contracts. These talents are Bull Dempsey, Sylvestor Lefort, & Marcus Louis.
CM Punk Interview gets awkward when MMA Interviewer starts asking about WWE
CM Punk is known to wrestling fans as the man who’s cool as ice on the microphone. Sadly for our favourite straight-edge MMA fighter the transition to the octagon isn’t going as smoothly as he’d probably want – with awkward interviews like this not helping proceedings.
Ryback unveils new ring attire – it goes as well as you can imagine
There was a time when Ryback was considered one of WWE’s fastest rising stars. That was a long time ago and his star fell in part due to fans constantly (and loudly) comparing the big man, unflatteringly, to Goldberg. Now it appears that he’s given up all hope of breaking free from Goldberg’s shadow with […]
CHIKARA Action Arcade Wrestling Releases New Details
Last year it was announced that ‘CHIKARA Action Arcade Wrestling’ would be heading for Steam after clearing it’s Greenlight requirements. Now the developers have released a new video, showcasing the progress of the game and answering some questions about it’s eventual features.
Bret Hart announces he’s battling cancer
Former WCW and WWE Champion Bret “The Hitman” Hart has announced via his social media channels that he is presently fighting cancer.
Val Venis gives his opinion on WWE’s Wellness Policy
Back in the Attitude Era, Sean “Val Venis” Morley managed to carve out a niche for himself within the mid-card of WWF/WWE. Capturing the Intercontinental and European Championships while also capturing the heart of many female fans – Val was a success story away from the main event scene at the time.
CM Punk just underwent a downgrade in EA’s UFC 2
A few weeks back, fans of both wrestling and MMA were joined together in confusion when it was revealed that ex-WWE turned UFC star CM Punk would be handed a fairly generous rating in the upcoming UFC 2. This despite the small fact he’s yet to actually step foot in the Octagon. Mercifully for all […]
Top three WWE Superstars benefiting from the current injury crisis
No one likes to like benefit at the ill health of others; but at the present time WWE is experiencing one of it’s worst injury periods in recent memory. Some blame the training regimes. Some blame the gruelling schedules. One thing is for sure; something isn’t right in the house of WWE.
Alberto Del Rio reportedly suffers back injury
News is breaking on social media that ex-WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio has suffered a back injury and may be sidelined.
2K extends WWE License deal – hopefully with added Horsewomen!
WWE games have long been the backbone of the wrestling fans diet. When the TV product goes wonky, fans can escape into their own game and play out their fantasy matches to their hearts contempt. After acquiring the license from the fallen THQ, 2K have made several admirable (if slightly varying) WWE games and with […]
‘Lucha Underground’ posts Season 2 Premiere Highlights
Lucha Underground is one of the real alternatives to WWE’s juggernaut of sports entertainment. Season One was a real treat for wrestling fans – providing great wrestling and interesting stories. Luckily for those of us who don’t have access to it live, Lucha Underground are kind enough to post up a highlights recap on their […]
Sheamus injury adds to WWE injury woes
If you had Sheamus down in the injury bingo game, now is the time to mark him out. Everyone’s (second) favourite Irishman announced on Twitter today that he’s suffered an arm injury that required a cast.
Confirmed: Shinsuke Nakamura heading for NXT
WWE have proven in recent times that they have the ability to get eho they want. Hot on the heels of AJ Styles memorable Royal Rumble debut, its been confirmed that fellow NJPW capture, Shinsuke Nakamura, will be taking a detour to NXT.
Nikki Bella successfully undergoes neck surgery
Another day, another WWE injury story. Luckily this time it’s good news in the form of Nikki Bella – who has successfully undergone surgery for a herniated disc in her spine
WWE Videogame Retrospective (1996 – 2015) Part 2
This article first appeared over on RetroRemastered – check out their website for the best in gaming news! For the second part of this retrospective, things get a bit more dull in WWE land. Out went the multi-platform policy of making games across the board and in came one game to rule them all. […]
WWE Gaming Retrospective (1996 – 2015) – Part 1
(This article was originally written for and posted over on RetroRemastered by myself – I fully encourage you to head over there and check out the 2nd part!) For every popular sport there’s an avalanche of video game tie-in’s attempting to cash in the popularity. Where would football be without EA’s FIFA series? Or where […]