Today's News

TNA lose another star:

Samuel Shaw has departed TNA. He thanked them for giving him the chance to shine.

Fan incident:

A fan jumped the barrier and climbed up onto the apron during a tag team match last night. He stood alongside Titus O'Neill momentarily, but the Tag champ ''Forcibly removed him'' from the ring.

The Patriot movie:

Del Wilkes is the latest star to launch a Kickstarter to raise money for a documentary on his life and career...

"This is the whole story. This isn't just about The Patriot or Del Wilkes the professional wrestler. This story starts at birth. It starts with my Mom and Dad and goes all the way back to my grandparents. It covers my high school football, college football and my very brief NFL career and transitions right into my wrestling career. Also some of the dark periods that happened after my wrestling career was over it and brings us up to this very day. I think there really is a story here for people. No matter who you are or no matter how successful you've been if you make some bad decisions you can put yourself in bad situations and this shows that there can be life after those dark moments. I think it is an inspirational story that people can take from. Especially those who may be struggling in life."

Kaitlyn:

WWE Alum Kaitlyn has opened a smoothie bar in Florida, with her husband.

Raw tease:

• Will The Architect crumble before WWE Battleground?
• Is Paige fighting a battle she can't win?
• Will John Cena address Kevin Owens' U.S. Title challenge?
• Are Bray Wyatt's mind games working on Roman Reigns?
• Has the sun set on The New Day?

Tough Enough reject gets another chance:

One of the final seven stars cut from Tough Enough will be back at the WWE PC in September, Samantha Sage has been offered an audition for the Diva Search contest.

TNA dropped:

Australian TV channel Main Event have announced they will no longer air TNA after the Slammiversary special.

Joe leaves ROH:

Samoa Joe has confirmed he is now exclusive to WWE, he cut a long and passionate speech after the ROH show this weekend, saying goodbye.

Davey Richards interview:

Davey Richards says he has healed his rift with ROH, and discussed his hectic schedule...

"Yeah, I work as a full-time firefighter-paramedic while I'm with TNA. I just fell asleep. That's pretty much the way to sum it all up, I'm in school full time as well. I drink a lot of coffee, that's pretty much the way I handle that. I enjoy wrestling, I enjoy medicine and I enjoy helping people. But I drink a lot of coffee."

Chyna pleads for meeting:

Chyna has revealed why she turned up at WWE HQ, and has asked for forgiveness from WWE...

"I have gone to WWE offices to try to get a meeting to discuss these issues personally with Hunter and Vince, and I would really like to open the dialogue, and have an audience with them to make that happen. Hunter and Vince, may I please have a meeting so we can make amends and bury the hatchet?."

Injury:

Erick Rowan was injured this weekend and is undergoing medical evaluation to determine the severity.

BattleGround:

Ryback vs Big Show vs The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship has been announced for the next WWE special, and Prime Time Players will give The New Day a rematch for the Tag Team gold.

Death:

Buddy Landel has died aged 53. He was involved in a car accident this weekend, but was determined not to need further treatment, however he was found unresponsive at his home today, and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

WWE paid tribute...

''WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of William Ansor, aka "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel.

Landel made his in-ring debut in 1979, performing in regional promotions before signing in 1985 with the NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions. With flowing blond locks, glittering robes and WWE Hall of Famer J.J. Dillon in his corner, Landel set his sights on then-NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Though he left Crockett Promotions by the end of the year, Landel left his mark, defeating Terry Taylor at Starrcade 1985 to capture the NWA National Championship.

Landel continued to compete in various promotions in Tennessee and Alabama, then returned to the NWA in 1990 to face off with Flair in a "Battle of the Nature Boys," before moving on to compete in Smoky Mountain Wrestling. He also made brief appearances in WWE in 1995 and 1996. 

WWE extends its condolences to Landel's family, friends and fans.''