WWE, NXT, AEW, IMPACT! latest – AEW star Anna Jay gives an update on injury says 'physical therapy is kicking my ass'
ONE of AEW's rising stars Anna Jay was taken out of action In February due to a shoulder injury that required surgery.
Jay took to Twitter to give fans an update: "Physical therapy is kicking my ass. But in the best way. Finally lifting some weights again."
It was reported by PWInsider this week that WWE will begin to test live events with crowds this summer.
Mickie James addresses her WWE release and claims the company is ageist and sexist on her GAWTV YouTube channel on Wednesday.
Following April’s Wrestlemania, WWE moved NXT from Wednesday night to Tuesday night so that it was no longer competing with AEW Dynamite.
NXT airs on USA Network and is also available on the WWE network.
All Elite Wrestling will continue on Wednesdays showcasing their talented roster on TNT.
Newcomer AEW offers a mix of indie darlings, such as Thunder Rosa, wrestling legends, such as “Demo God” Chris Jericho and Jim “JR” Ross, and up-and-coming stars, such as Tay Conti, Jade Cargill, and Britt Baker.
Fans of Impact! Wrestling can now watch their favorite stars, including current Impact KNOCKOUTS champion Deonna Purrazzo, on Thursday night on Twitch, and on ASX.
Read our wrestling live blog below for the latest news and updates…
- Patricia Rogers
AEW STAR ANNA JAY PROVIDES UPDATE ON SHOULDER INJURY
AEW star Anna Jay injured her shoulder while training in February.
She is expected to be out of action for 6-12 months but she took to Twitter to give fans an update.
"Physical therapy is kicking my ass. But in the best way. Finally lifting some weights again."
- Patricia Rogers
WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION ROMAN REIGNS SENDS A MESSAGE TO DANIEL BRYAN
On tonight's episode of WWE's SmackDown there is a high stakes matchup.
Roman Reigns takes on Daniel Bryan and Reigns' Universal Championship and Daniel Bryan's SmackDown career is on the line.
The champ took to Twitter to warn Bryan about this evening's bout:
- Patricia Rogers
THE REAL REASON SASHA BANKS IS OUT OF CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH AT WRESTLEMANIA BACKLASH
According to Ringside News there is a good reason Sasha Banks is not having a rematch with Bianca Belair at Wrestlemania Backlash.
The wrestling site reports that Bianca vs. Bayley was always the plan, and Banks is being kept out to give them the spotlight.
- Patricia Rogers
MARTY JANNETTY GIVES UPDATE ON ANKLE SURGERY
Former WWE star Marty Jannetty has been recovering from ongoing ankle problems that required surgery.
He provided his fans with an update on Thursday via his Facebook page:
"Today is a good day..Dr Lee-Mac(best in the World)says it took well..we on the way back y’all!!
"And again, thank you all for the prayers, BELIEVE IT, God is good!"
- Patricia Rogers
AEW DYNAMITE APRIL 28, 2021 RATINGS REVEALED
AEW Dynamite was able to reach over 1million viewers the two weeks they aired unopposed.
WWE NXT moved from Wednesday to Tuesday nights after Wrestlemania.
This week's episode of Dynamite was down from the previous week, only 889,000 tuned in.
- Patricia Rogers
WRESTLEMANIA BACKLASH POSTER REVEALED
The next WWE pay-per-view is Wrestlemania Backlash on May 16.
Heel by Nature shared what is reportedly the official poster for the show.
RAW Women's Champion Rhea Ripley and SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair, Universal Champion Roman Reigns and WE Champion Bobby Lashley are pictured.
So far the card for Wrestlemania Backlash is:
WWE Championship: Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman
WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship: Bianca Belair vs. Bayley
- Patricia Rogers
WWE HALL OF FAMER ROAD DOGG RETURNS TO WORK AT WWE NXT AFTER BEING HOSPITALIZED
WWE legend Road Dogg, real name Brian James, has returned to his job at WWE NXt following a hospitalization.
According to PWInsider, the Hall of Famer was backstage at this week's NXT tapings.
In March James suffered an apparent heart attack and was hospitalized.
He provided an update to fans via Facebook on March 30: "To God be the glory, I live to tell the story! I’m headed home.
"I’ve got some work to do and some changes to make but I’m up to the task.
"I want to thank EACH and EVERY one of you for your thoughts and prayers and your kind words.
"So many reached out with positive vibes and it overwhelmed me with love.
"Thank you all and God is good! Let the journey begin! #OUDK # GBU #LIVEARMSTRONG"
- Patricia Rogers
IMPACT WRESTLING APRIL 29, 2021 RESULTS
Taylor Wilde and W Morrissey are victorious in their debut matches on this week's Impact Wrestling.
Here are the rest of the match results:
Chris Bey defeats Jake Something via pinfall
W Morrissey defeats Sam Beale via pinfall
Taylor Wilde defeats Kimber Lee via submission.
Josh Alexander retains his X-Division title by defeating Ace Austin via submission
Matt Cardona defeats Brian Myers via pinfall
Sami Callihan vs Eddie Edwards ends in no content due to double interference
- Patricia Rogers
WWE HALL OF FAMER BRET HART SAYS TRIPLE H IS ‘OVERRATED’
WWE legend Bret Hart made an appearance on The 81 Podcast last week and discussed his strong opinion on Triple H.
Triple H is a 14-time champion, a WWE executive, and married to the bosses’ daughter Stephanie McMahon.
Hart said: “I always thought he was overrated. The only reason people even know him or remember him today is that (of) daddy, daddy-in-law.”
Listen to the full episode here.
- Patricia Rogers
EX-UFC STARE PAIGE VANZANT TREATS FANS ON INSTAGRAM WEARING COWBOY HAT AND THONG BIKINI
MMA beauty Paige VanZant promotes her subscription fansite on Instagram with a series of sexy glam shots wearing a thong bikini and cowboy hat.
VanZant shared the photos with the caption: "Like this? It only gets better.
"New content dropping. Don’t miss out. paigefanzant.com (Link in bio)"View this post on Instagram
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- Patricia Rogers
EX-WWE STAR BIG CASS HAS SIGNED A NEW CONTRACT WITH IMPACT WRESTLING
Known as Big Cass in WWE, W. Morrissy debuted at Impact’s Rebellion pay-per-view.
It has been revealed that he has signed a contract with Impact Wrestling.
- Patricia Rogers
AEW STAR EDDIE KINGSTON PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CHRIS CANDIDO ON INSTAGRAM
AEW star Eddie Kingston paid tribute to the late Chris Candido who passed away sixteen years ago.
Candido was a wrestler who was with WWE in the 1990's.
Kingston wrote: "Still one of the best in the ring but also outside the ring.
"He was so giving yo the younger guys and he is truly missed by everyone who has met him. RIP Chris Candido."
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- Patricia Rogers
DAKOTA KAI PAYS TRIBUTE TO SHAWN MICHAELS AND DIESEL
In the 1990's Shawn Michaels and Diesel were paired together in WWE.
Diesel served as Michaels bodyguard and helped him in the ring, the same as the Raquel Martinez and Dakota Kai pairing.
Kai paid tribute to the duo on Instagram:
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- Patricia Rogers
AEW STAR ANTHONY OGOGO FILES TRADEMARK ON NICKNAME
AEW star Anthony Ogogo goes by "The Guv'nor"nickname.
On April 23 Ogogo filed a trademark for the nickname for wrestling purposes.
He made his AEW debut in April 14 winning a match with one punch.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE STAR XAVIER WOODS DISCUSSES THE UPUPDOWNDOWN UNIVERSE
WWE star Xavier Woods has done everything he could to find work outside of the ring that he enjoys.
He created UpUpDown with other WWE stars to compete in video games, and have fun together.
The YouTube channel now has over 2million YouTube subscribers.
Read Xavier Woods’ Sports Illustrated interview here.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE STAR DREW MCINTYRE TO HOST VIRTUAL IN-CONVERSATION EVENT
Former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre releases his new book, A Chosen Destiny next month.
In anticipation of the book release, McIntyre is hosting a virtual in-conversation event on May 4, 2021.
WWE Hall of Famer and best-selling author Mick Foley will host the event.
More information here.
- Patricia Rogers
FORMER WWE STAR SUMMER RAE GETS NEW EXECUTIVE ROLE
Danielle Moinet, fka Summer Rae in WWE just nailed a new executive role with Cornerstone Global Management.
CGM is a cryptocurrency fintech company, and hiring Moinet makes her the first known female executive with a cryptocurency related company.
Moinet was signed to WWE between 2013-2017 and before that played in a Lingerie Football League.
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- Patricia Rogers
FORMER WWE STAR KELLY KELLY POSES IN A WATERFALL
Ex-WWE star Kelly Kelly has successfully transitioned from wrestler to fashion influencer.
She boasts millions of Instagram followers, and on Monday shared a scenic snap to the app.
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Kelly Kelly is posing in a coral colored bikini in a waterfall, posting with the caption: "Pura vida".
- Patricia Rogers
WRESTLEMANIA 37 HELPS BOOST TOURISM IN TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
When WWE comes to your city it usually means that the city will see a boost in tourism and revenue.
Wrestlemania is the biggest event of the year and welcomed fans for the 37th edition in Tampa Bay, Florida.
The Tampa Bay Business Journal wrote an article giving WWE crest for helping boost tourism while the city recovers.
Read the full article here.
- Patricia Rogers
WWE STAR CARMELLA IS THE LATEST GUEST ON BELLA TWINS PODCAST
The Bella Twins have their own podcast and tend to feature some pretty cool guests.
In the past, they have had the founder of Headspace, singers, actors, and of course, fellow WWE stars like Becky Lynch.
This week The Untouchable Carmella was on and she talked about her frustration in the women's division, the recent released talent, and more.
- Patricia Rogers
SAMI ZAYN JOKES THAT HE WILL INTERFERE IN LOGAN PAUL FIGHT
Sami Zayn had YouTuber and boxer, Logan Paul, in his corner for Wrestlemania 37.
It was also just confirmed that Paul will indeed face Floyd Mayweather in a match this year.
Ariel Helwani on Twitter mentioned Sami in a tweet about not getting invited to be in Paul's corner.
The former Intercontinental Champion replied: "I plan on doing a run-in either way."
- Patricia Rogers
WWE STAR MVP GIVES KNEE INJURY UPDATE
WWE star MVP has been on television, but has not wrestled since a knee injury.
While on WWE Espanol, he gave an update to fans about his knee: “…it’s better, it hasn’t healed yet.
"We’ve been trying to avoid surgery.
"We’re gonna try one more procedure and if it still doesn’t work, then I might have to get some minor arthroscopic surgery for the knee.
"But, not yet. We’re still gonna try another treatment first.”
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- Patricia Rogers
ALBERTO DEL RIO ADDRESSES HIS LEGAL TROUBLES
It was announced this week Andrade's first post-WWE match will be against another former WWE star Alberto Del Rio.
Del Rio is due in court next month on assault and kidnapping charges next month.
He addressed the allegations with Lucha Libre Online’s Hugo Savinovic:
- Patricia Rogers
WWE STAR CARMELLA DISCUSSES THE LACK OF FOCUS ON WOMEN
WWE star Carmella joined The Bella Twins on their podcast this week.
She talked about the lack of women featured on RAW and the overall lack of focus in the women's division.
She said: “Even, myself, I would sit at home and watch RAW and it would be 10 PM before I would see a woman on the show."
She went on to talk about how little girls at home watching feel about waiting for the women to come on.
Listen to the full episode here.
- Patricia Rogers
ADAM PEARCE GETS BACKSTAGE PROMOTION
WWE makes more backstage changes promoting Adam Pearce to Director of Live Events.
According to reports, the company is going to test live events with crowds again starting in July.
The duties of his new position include overseeing touring creative, lineups, and events.
WWE legend Michael Hayes previously held this role.
Pearce will continue to work as a producer.
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