WWE Developmental Updates on Del Rio's Brother Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/23/2012 at 04:13 AM
- Here are some updates on recent WWE developmental signings:
* Danny Burch is former UK wrestler Martin Stone, real name Martin Harris. He's been wrestling in the UK since 2003 and in Germany since 2007. WWE offered him a contract a year ago but his knee was in bad shape so he had major surgery and took a year off. He's about 6 feet tall and 213 lbs. with a good physique.
* Memo Montenegro is the brother of Alberto Del Rio we have written about, real name Guillermo Rodriguez. He never wrestled at any significant level in Mexico but has been training in South Florida with his brother.
* Oliver Grey is 25 year old former UK wrestler known as Joel Redman. He competed in FCW for a few weeks under his real name Joel Pettyfer. He was a tree surgeon in England before signing with WWE and is currently doing a lumberjack gimmick.
* Chase Donovan is 27 year old Drew Donaldson. He was trained at the Slamtech Wrestling school in New England and used to wrestle at Bryce Andrews from 2004 until 2009. He moved to Florida and got away from wrestling to become a bodybuilder.
Hawkins Responds To Reks' Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/22/2012 at 10:50 PM
- Tyler Reks announced on Facebook and Twitter Wednesday that he has been granted his release from WWE. He cited his desire to be a full-time father, writing, "I realized recently that being a Superstar means sacrificing certain things, including time with my family. As a new father, my heart broke every time I had to leave to go on the road. I didn't ever want to miss another moment with my daughter, so I made the decision to be a full time dad and hang up my boots."
Curt Hawkins addressed his former tag team partner's career decision via Twitter, writing, "Lucky for all of you I'm not a Dad (yet), I'm just a determined kid who loves the wrestling business. I'm here to stay. See you at the show.
RUMOR:
Former TNA Star In Serious Negotiations With The WWE
The Wrestling Observer
Newsletter is reporting that former TNA star Alex Shelley has indeed been in
major talks with the WWE. Last week, the observer reported that the former TNA
Wrestler had not signed a contract with the WWE following reports that he had.
The report claims that as of this past weekend, he has not signed a contract and
is still booked for New Japan's tour in September. Word is that Shelley and WWE
are close to a deal and that his signing is imminent.
RUMOR:
News On Current WWE Star Christian At The TNA Hall Of Fame
According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE wrestler and
former TNA star Christian Cage is scheduled to make an appearance at TNA's Bound
For Glory pay-per-view to induct Sting into the TNA Hall of Fame. The report
claims that Christian's deal was two part and that this appearance completes the
agreement between TNA and WWE to allow Flair to appear at the WWE hall of fame.
There was intiaially a push to bring in Ric Flair to induct Sting into the TNA
Hall Of Fame but the idea was quickly nixed shortly after his release from the
company.
Flair's non-compete with TNA ends on September 6th as it was a
120-day non-compete. Even if there wasn't an ongoing lawsuit where he was named,
Flair still could not have worked the 1000th RAW last month. With that lawsuit
still up in the air, WWE is afraid to make any direct moves as far as contacting
Flair and bringing him back. There's a feeling that Flair and Matt Morgan
would both be in WWE right now if that lawsuit wasn't still going on.
Antonio Cesaro def. Derrick Bateman Tamina Snuka def. Sophia Cortez Kassius Ohno def. Jake Carter Tyson Kidd & Justin Gabriel def. Michael McGillicutty & Johnny Curtis Seth Rollins comes face-to-face with Jinder Mahal
Next week: Rollins meets Mahal in the final round of the Gold Rush NXT Championship Tournament; Ohno takes on a challenge from Richie Steamboat.
Rey Mysterio Diagnosed With Concussion Posted by Dave Mitchell on 08/22/2012 at 05:15 PM
WWE.com announced Wednesday that Rey Mysterio suffered a concussion during his match Sunday against The Miz at SummerSlam.
The website notes that according to a backstage source, WWE personnel suspected [a concussion] because he hit his head. The following day, precautionary impact testing was conducted and showed that [Mysterio] is below baseline, which means he sustained some sort of concussion."
The website has confirmed that Mysterio is not medically cleared to compete at this time. The San Diego native did not appear on Raw or SmackDown, and has been removed from all events through a least this coming weekend.
During the Intercontinental Championship Match, The Miz executed a "brutal sit-down powerbomb" which snapped Mysterios head against the canvas. WWE.com attributes the trauma suffered from the maneuver to The Awesome One's successful title defense.
WWE physician Michael Sampson says Mysterio had the first [test] on Monday, which showed us that he was below baseline. The physical exam was normal, but neuropsych testing was below normal. Thats the beauty of neuropsych testing. Based on reaction time and memory, we can measure on a computer, and he was below his baseline. That saves [Mysterio] from causing further injury from the concussion."
WWE.com has confirmed that Mysterio will not return to the squared circle until he is at baseline and passes an exertion test. "To be determined at baseline, Mysterio must pass the aforementioned impact/neuropsych test later in the week. Only then will he be permitted to undergo exertion testing," the website notes.
WWE.com's backstage source estimates that Mysterio will probably be taking [the impact test today] if hes still symptom-free, or later on this week.
Tyler Reks Releases Statement on Release from WWE Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/22/2012 at 02:52 PM
Tyler Reks posted the following on his Twitter account in regards to his release from WWE.
I just want to say thank you to WWE, Inc. for allowing me to be part of an incredible entertainment experience. On Monday, I asked for my release and the company was gracious enough to grant my request.
I realized recently that being a Superstar means sacrificing certain things, including time with my family. As a new father, my heart broke every time I had to leave to go on the road. I didn't ever want to miss another moment with my daughter, so I made the decision to be a full time dad and hang up my boots.
I will miss everyone in the locker room tremendously as they have all become a second family to me. I want to thank my coaches and teachers that really helped me along the way: Fit Finlay, Arn Anderson, Edge, Christian, Kane, Jericho, Dr. Tom, Norman Smiley, and Billy Kidman.
I also want to thank my boys. You know who you are. Especially though, a huge thank you to Hawkins. You were like a brother to me the last year and I'll miss you and will always love you bro. I wish you the best and thanks for understanding that I had to go be a dad. When she's older, and able to realize what happened, I know Mia will thank you as well.
Thanks to all the dedicated fans of #ReksAndHawkins and to The #RekkingCrew. I would never have survived without you.
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WWE Releases A Raw Superstar? Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/22/2012 at 02:44 PM
It would appear that WWE has parted ways Raw Superstar Tyler Reks as he is now listed on the company's website Alumi section. As WWE infrequently announces talent departures, this is often seen as a sign that a talent has been parted ways with the sports-entertainment organization.
David Otunga Is "Unsafe" Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/22/2012 at 02:27 PM
- Former WWE developmental wrestler Marcus Owens issued a negative assessment on David Otunga's working ability after watching him compete on television.
"I swear David Otunga is the most unsafe guy, I've ever seen on TV," he wrote on Facebook. "I'd rather work Sid Vicious back when he was with the IV Horseman...LOL."
This is not the first time where Otunga's wrestling ability has been publicly dismissed by a fellow wrestler. Chris Masters stated during an interview following his release from WWE last year, "He's got two left feet. C'mon, just watch him walk around the ring for five minutes."
TNA President Dixie Carter revealed that
Douglas Williams has been brought in as a trainer for OVW. She added that she
couldnt wait for our the developmental talent to benefit from his tremendous
knowledge. Al Snow also mentioned that Williams was involved with OVW when he
was on TNA Today.
- As noted before, WWE recently released Christina Crawford from developmental, the sister of Alicia Fox. No reason was given for her release but someone in developmental noted that she always complained about being hurt and didn't have much of a work ethic. This is a bit surprising as she was the current FCW Women's Champion when she was released.
Macleans.ca has a brief article up looking at WWE's expansion plans for China. WWE's Senior VP of International Operations Ed Wells noted that WWE's growth in China has consistently been in double digits since 2007. WWE officials have been talking about introducing a Chinese Superstar to the roster.
WWE developmental wrestler Skyler Moon has been removed from the Divas roster
page of NXT Wrestling website, FCWWrestling.info. This has prompted speculation
that the former Buggy Nova has been released since a talent's removal from the
page generally indicates a departure. However, she emphatically says that's not
the case.
"I was not released!!!" Moon tweeted Tuesday. "My profile is
under construction :)."
D'Angelo Dinero Removed from BFG Series Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/22/2012 at 12:14 PM
"The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero is officially out of the 2012 Bound For Glory Series, ImpactWrestling.com announced Wednesday.
Last week at Hardcore Justice, The Aces and 8s viciously attacked Dinero, particularly his shoulder, rendering him unable to competing that night in his scheduled Bound For Glory Series match. Following a visit to the doctor, Dinero said he would be sidelined for a few months. Enclosing an image of a broken collarbone, Dinero tweeted, "Looks like Pope will be out of action for a couple months. Damn You Aces & Apes!!! ~PHS."
Dinero's news has caused Impact Wrestling to officially eliminate him from the remainder of the Bound For Glory Series. In this years format, every wrestler was scheduled to face everyone in the tournament. Dinero had three matches left to compete in, against AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam and Robbie E.
ImpactWrestling.com says Sting will make a decision regarding the matter and those matches tomorrow night on Impact Wrestling on Spike TV at 8/7c.
- With the appearance on last night's RAW, it looks like Paul Heyman has signed some sort of contract extension with WWE. Heyman's original deal was set to expire with his appearance at Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view.
More from Jericho After RAW, Ziggler Responds Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/21/2012 at 07:27 AM
Dolph Ziggler responded to Chris Jericho's earlier tweets after RAW:
"@IAmJericho you are one of the best ever & im better just for being in the ring with you, but its just my time"
WWE's website also caught up with Chris Jericho after RAW last night. Jericho said it was surreal that he was leaving the company he has given his all to. Jericho added that he doesn't want to leave but will have to devote his energy into other things. Jericho said hopefully it won't be long before he's able to return in some capacity. Jericho thanked the fans and said he loves everyone.
Chris Jericho's WWE Contract Terminated Posted by Steve Carrier on 08/20/2012 at 10:58 PM
Chris Jericho's WWE contract was terminated after his loss Dolph Ziggler on tonight's episode of Raw.
Jericho and Ziggler faced off in singles competition with the stipulation being that if Jericho won, he would receive Ziggler's Money in the Back World Heavyweight Championship contract, and if Ziggler won, Jericho's WWE contract would be terminated.
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