Today's News

TNA in face saving mode:

TNA's top execs have been tweeting positive messages about the debut of ROH on their network channel, welcoming the competition, and saying the move will help both brands grow. This was not done at the request of the channel, and is not the start of a unification between the promotions.

Move banned:

Seth Rollins has confirmed that the curb stomp is banned, and WrestleMania 31 was the last time the move will be used on WWE TV.

Tour change:

Finn Balor will replace Sami Zayn on the Australia tour.

TNA vs talent:

More has emerged on the TNA talent call yesterday. Most of the TNA execs did not know about the ROH deal until it was announced, and the ones that did were sworn to secrecy, whilst the company decided what to do. A number of the talent were furious that TNA were refusing to answer questions, particularly related to pay, especially as Dixie Carter kept talking about the pay problems as if they were a past issue, when they were still ongoing as recently as this year. The conversation was said to be tense and heated throughout.

Tough Enough:

The first episode of Tough Enough will be a final qualification episode to get into the house. Everyone that gets through the application process will spend time at the WWE PC, with people getting cut until they have the desired amount of entrants for the show.

WWE creative changes:

WWE have halved the writing process. Instead of having a four week cycle, creative will now write rolling two week angles, building stories up gradually, and allowing the angles to evolve naturally.

WWE rebuffed by actor:

Hafthor Bjornsson of Game Of Thrones visited the WWE PC this week. WWE were interested in bringing him in as a talent, but he politely declined, telling them he didn't have it in his heart to do it full time.

Diva's to main event:

WWE are discussing having an NXT special main evented by the women of the group, after the quality of some recent performances by the ladies.

WWE want TNA champion:

WWE have reportedly changed their stance on AJ Styles. Triple H is determined to make NXT a third touring roster, and want it to have the best possible strength in depth for the available talent pool. AJ Styles, who currently wrestles for NJPW in Japan, is top of their wish list.

WWE issues:

Staff at the WWE Performance Center are overworked and are having to work longer and longer hours, as they have so many daily tasks to fulfill, and not enough bodies to do them. WWE's budget cuts mean they are not currently hiring to beef up the sparse crew.

Rousey out of Mania:

Ronda Rousey wants to come back, for a run with WWE, not just a one off match, but that will not be at WrestleMania 32. She has signed on to film a movie during Mania 2016 season, so will not be available. She however is convinced that, when the time comes, she will be able to convince Dana White to allow her to work for WWE, to complete her feud with Stephanie McMahon.

Hall Of Famer withdraws:

Terry Funk has withdrawn from a trip to Japan, he has been suffering health issues relating to a bout of viral pneumonia he had recently, and is still in rough shape.

Rusev:

Rusev may be out of Elimination Chamber. He is currently still scheduled, but Bray Wyatt has been put on stand by to replace him, should he be needed.

Injury:

Sasha Banks missed the last NXT shows due to an arm or shoulder injury.

Success for WWE old boy:

Luke Gallows indie promotion have scored a TV deal in Georgia. He owns and operates WrestleMerica in the state.

Cena talks that stunner:

"I've been watching a young man for a long time named Steve Austin. It's something similar to (the Stone Cold Stunner). And I knew I was going to have to bring something a little special for Rusev. Believe it or not, with all my in-ring experience, I actually took back to the canvas, and practiced a little bit, had some fun; and that's what I came up with."

Brock is back:

Brock Lesnar will be returning to WWE TV next month.

Snitsky:

Former WWE man Snitsky was at this weeks SmackDown.

TNA signings:

The Wolves and Bram have extended their TNA deals today.

WWE sign WCW legend:

Stevie Ray has inked a legends deal.

WWE star lands iconic role:

Sheamus will play the eponymous henchman Rocksteady in the sequel to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, which is filming in New York right now.