Impact Wrestling X-Division Champion Matt Sydal recently spoke with Brian Fritz of The Sporting News for an interview. During the discussion, Sydal, formerly known as Evan Bourne in WWE, spoke about the current pro wrestling landscape. “Wrestling used to be like this — it was this bathtub that we will fill up from only one … Continue reading "Matt Sydal Talks About WWE & The Current Pro Wrestling Landscape"

– WWE released the above video via their official YouTube channel this week, which shows the process of turning a WWE Superstar into an action figure. – As noted, WWE returns to the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana this evening for the blue brand television taping, which includes SmackDown Live and 205 Live. The dark … Continue reading "More SmackDown Live Notes, WWE Stars Become Action Figures, Torrie Wilson Turns 43"

WWE Co-President George Barrios recently spoke with the folks from CNBC’s The Closing Bell to talk about WWE business. Barrios spoke about the new WWE television deals for RAW and SmackDown Live, claiming WWE is “on a tear” right now. “We’ve been on a tear for a while executing our digital strategy, our direct-to-consumer strategy, … Continue reading "WWE Co-President George Barrios Talks About New Company TV Deals (Video)"

  — Paul Heyman continues to be heavily involved in the Roman Reigns/Brock Lesnar storyline.   Reigns opening promo had “Heyman’s fingerprints all over it” with the references to UFC, Daniel Cormier and the “my bitch” line.     — While the angle on Raw teased an idea that Brock Lesnar has broken up ties with … Continue reading "Heyman Heavily Involved in Reigns' Promo; More on His TV Future"

– WWE posted the following video dubbed WWE Superstars take over the streets of New York City on their official YouTube channel on Thursday morning. – RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss, who turns 27 today, is featured in the following WWE Exclusive interview with Mike Rome: – WWE Hall Of Famer Alundra Blayze (Madusa) is … Continue reading "WWE Takes Over NYC, Alexa Bliss Talks SummerSlam, Hidden Gem (Videos)"

WWE returns on the WWE Network this evening with the latest weekly episode of NXT TV from the promotion’s headquarters at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. WWE.com released the following preview for tonight’s show, which is the “go-home” edition of the show for this Saturday’s NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV live special from the … Continue reading "NXT TV Preview (8/15): Go-Home Show For NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV"

— Maryse is expected to be backstage at WWE Smackdown Live tomorrow and is assumed to be a regular presence moving forward, according to Mike Johnson of PWInsider. WWE is building towards the mixed tag team match at Hell in a Cell that will also feature Brie Bella, The Miz and Daniel Bryan but there … Continue reading "Possible Match for Evolution, News on Smackdown Tag Team Matches"

— Alberto El Patron, who seems to go between alternating phases of wishing his ex-girlfriend Paige good luck and trash talking her in public, is at it again with the latter. He posted a picture showing himself and a woman having dinner with Sin Cara and another friend and when one of his followers commented … Continue reading "Alberto El Patron Takes More Public Shots at Ex-Girlfriend Paige"