Today's News

Adam Rose:

Adam Rose has revealed Dusty Rhodes told him to do the Adam Rose gimmick, as it was so different to anything else.

Samoa Joe:

Samoa Joe has shed a ton of weight as he prepares for his WWE debut. He posted a picture to his social media of himself working out in the gym, and looks lighter than at any time in his career.

GFW:

Global Force Wrestling have released their first match cards...

6/12 in Jackson, TN at The Ballpark at Jackson...

• Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. The New Heavenly Bodies
• Sonjay Dutt vs. Jamin Olivencia
• Chris (Masters) Adonis vs. Dustin Starr
• The Tate Twins, Brent and Brandon Tate vs. The Best Friends, Chuck Taylor & Trent Baretta
• Lei'D Tapa vs. Thea Trinidad
• George T. Murdoch (aka Brodus Clay) vs. Moose
• Jim Cornette will also appear.

6/13 in in Knoxville, TN at Smokies Park...

• Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. The New Heavenly Bodies.
• Sonjay Dutt & Chase Owens vs. Jamin Olivencia & Jason Kincaid
• Chris Adonis (Masters) vs. Devin Driscoll
• The Tate Twins, Brent and Brandon Tate vs. The Best Friends, Chuck Taylor & Trent Baretta.
• Lei'D Tapa vs. Thea Trinidad.
• George T. Murdoch vs. Moose.
• Jim Cornette also appearing.

Friday 6/20 in Jackson, MS at Trustmark Park...

• Shelton Benjamin vs. Chris (Masters) Adonis
• The Hot Shots (Cassidy Riley & Chase Stevens) vs. Andrew Everett & PJ Black (Justin Gabriel)
• Sonjay Dutt vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Jigsaw
• Chuck Taylor vs. Cliff Compton
• Luke Hawx vs. Luke Gallows
• Lei'D Tapa vs. Thea Trinidad
• Scott Hall also appearing.

Saturday 6/21 in Bowling Green, KY at Bowling Green Ballpark...

• Shelton Benjamin vs. Chris (Masters) Adonis
• The Young Bucks vs. Andrew Everett & PJ Black (Justin Gabriel)
• Sonjay Dutt vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Jigsaw
• Chuck Taylor vs. Cliff Compton
• Luke Hawx vs. Luke Gallows
• Lei'D Tapa vs. Thea Trinidad
• Scott Hall also appearing.

Rusev:

Rusev's Russian star was stolen by a fan at a live event last night.

Trish Stratus:

Trish Stratus has been named as a torchbearer for the Pan American Games.

TNA:

TNA have announced they will start holding live events again soon.

Payback:

WWE will host their annual Payback event tonight, here is the card...

• Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins (C) Fatal 4 Way for the WWE World Heavyweight Title.
• Rusev vs. John Cena (C) I Quit Match for the WWE United States Title.
• Cesaro and Tyson Kidd vs. The New Day (C) 2 of 3 Falls Match for the WWE Tag Team Titles.
• Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler.
• King Barrett vs. Neville.
• Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt.
• Tamina Snuka and Naomi vs. The Bella Twins.
• Damien Sandow and Curtis Axel vs. The Ascension Kickoff Pre-show Match.

WWE book:

WWE have named their upcoming book on The Undertaker as "Undertaker: 25 Years of Destruction". Here is the synopsis...

''See The Deadman like you've never seen him before!

With stunning visuals and in-depth commentary, Undertaker: 25 Years of Destruction takes the reader deep into the darkness, where few dare to tread! Learn everything you need to know about sports-entertainment's mysterious grim reaper of justice with this massive hardcover tome.

Coverage includes...

• Stunning Visuals

• In-depth Discussion of Undertaker's rise within the WWE ranks

• Exclusive Interviews with Superstars, Announcers, and other WWE personalities

• Behind the Scenes Look at Undertaker's Historic Streak.''

Sami Zayn:

WWE have only this month filed a TradeMark claim for Sami Zayn's ring name, possibly because they were planning to move him up, before his shoulder injury.

Injury:

Brie Bella continued to work this weekend's lives, and will work tonight, despite being hurt over the weekend in a tag match.

WWE man accepts Hall Of Fame induction:

Curtis Axel accepted his father Mr. Perfect's Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame induction this past weekend.

Dreamer marks historic achievement:

''I appeared on @IMPACTWRESTLING & @WWENXT last night. I'm just like Rick Rude minus the muscles & abs. What I'd like to have right now is.''

Sting:

Sting's Son Steven has won an NFL tryout, but says he will not be following his dad into wrestling unless "I always tell people 'If one day I'm homeless on the streets, then I might try it.'"

Seth Rollins:

Seth Rollins threw the first pitch at a Baltimore baseball match today.

Hall Of Famer joins porn company:

Sunny has reportedly signed for Vivid, she is said to have agreed to do ''Full blown hardcore porn.''