Bobby Roode defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to become the new WWE NXT Champion at tonight’s “Takeover: San Antonio” event. This is Roode’s first run since debuting with NXT last year. Nakamura held the title since the NXT live event in Osaka, Japan on December 3rd. Below are photos and video from tonight’s Takeover main event, which … Continue reading "Big Title Change at WWE NXT “Takeover: San Antonio” Tonight"

Bret Hart Comments on His Battle With Cancer Bret Hart recently sat down with Sportsnet for a frank interview, where he discussed his in ring career and his recent battle with prostate cancer. “You know, it’s so critical for me to stress … that it’s just a blood test,” Hart said as he urged men … Continue reading "Bret Hart Comments on Cancer Battle, Orton Disses Super Bowl"

– Below is the WWE Elimination Chamber Kickoff pre-show video from last night: – JBL took another fall on WWE TV last night during the Chamber pre-show as he and the other announcers made their way to the ring. Below is a GIF of the former WWE Champion taking a tumble: A #TexasTwoStep misstep.@JCLayfield #WWEChamber … Continue reading "JBL Trips at WWE Elimination Chamber, Pre-show Video, Fastlane"

The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that it was temporarily suspending operational training for Saudi military students in the United States following a shooting rampage last week by a Saudi air force officer. Saudi Arabian military students in the United States will continue classroom instruction but operational training is halted pending a security review, senior Defense Department … Continue reading "Pentagon halts operational training for all Saudi military students in US after Florida shooting "

Islamic State followers have migrated to a new messaging service following a purge on their preferred platforms, where they continue to communicate and share propaganda. Isil had used encrypted messaging app Telegram, but jihadists have begun opening up accounts on relatively unknown service TamTam.  A joint initiative between social networks, including Telegram, Google, Facebook and … Continue reading "Isil finds new online home after Telegram messaging service purge"

InterMat has released its preseason NCAA Division I college wrestling team and individual rankings for the 2013-14 season. Three-time defending NCAA champion Penn State sits atop the team rankings. The Cael Sanderson-led Nittany Lions have nine wrestlers ranked in the top 11, including two ranked No. 1, David Taylor (165) and Ed Ruth (184). Continue … Continue reading "InterMat Preseason NCAA Division I rankings"

– WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair turned 68 years old this weekend and to celebrate, WWE posted a video of his wildest outbursts: – As noted, Triple H is still expected to wrestle Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 33. Triple H will be wrestling warm-up matches at the March 10th WWE live event in Buffalo … Continue reading "HHH Set for WWE Live Events, David Benoit Attends WWE Event, Ric"

– As noted, this week’s RAW saw the WrestleMania feud between Austin Aries and WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville begin. In the Fallout video below, Aries says he’s got an exclusive one-on-one interview with himself on 205 Live tonight. It was announced earlier that Aries has a special message for Neville on 205 Live. – Stephanie … Continue reading "Aries on Neville (Video), Stephanie Responds to Punk Chants, More"

WWE announced today that Jim Cornette will induct The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 33 weekend. Below is the full announcement: Jim Cornette to induct The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express into the WWE Hall of Fame The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express will be inducted into the WWE Hall … Continue reading "Who Will Induct The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express Into the WWE HOF?"

– As noted, a new WWE 24 special on the post-WrestleMania RAW will air on the WWE Network after tonight’s RAW goes off the air. Below is a preview with Enzo Amore and Big Cass: – Paul Heyman’s first WrestleMania 33 blog for Yahoo Sports is now online at this link. Here’s part of what … Continue reading "WWE 24 Preview for Tonight, Heyman on Lesnar vs. Goldberg, More"