Today's News

Barrett in media story:

Wade Barrett is at the center of a football spat, after Irish football manager Roy Keane criticised Wayne Rooney for getting involved at a recent WWE show...

"I always question certain players what are they doing off the field? I saw Wayne last week slapping a wrestler and I'm thinking 'why is he getting involved in all that nonsense?'. There's no benefit to him so I think I would look at that side to it."

Bring it back:

Charlotte and Sasha Banks have joined the calls on social media backing the re-installation of the Women's title.

Network talk TNA:

TNA's new domestic TV partner Pop have discussed their new deal...

"Dixie and the Impact team were looking for a new home for their series. They had huge success on Spike. Millions of viewers watching every week, and they really enjoyed that success. In switching to another network [Destination America] which didn't have the distribution that Spike had, they obviously noticed a little bit of a hit to the success that they had. So [TNA was] actively looking for a new television partner, and I think made the rounds and met with a lot of cable networks to see where a home might be. We were on their list of calls, and they came in [about a couple of months ago], and we had our entire team meet with them and listen to the pitch and listen to what they wanted to do -- where they saw the company going, where they saw [pro wrestling] going. That's how it came to our attention. We had a lot of people in that meeting -- our marketing team, our programming team, our communications team, our research team. We really wanted everybody to hear it. We even had representatives from CBS and Lionsgate in that meeting, so everybody could hear it firsthand. I would say the next day we [Pop, CBS, Lionsgate] were all like, 'We got to do this.' I'm not spinning this in any way. It's the truth. When we knew this meeting was happening, there were people like me. I grew up watching wrestling, and I remember going to WrestleMania, and I had my own wrestling name, when I was younger, when we joked around in the basement."

Great Khali remembers WCW career:

"After six months there, I signed a contract with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). There I continued to learn the trade and to fight but then Vince McMahon, chairman of WWE, bought the company. It left me disappointed because only in 7-8 months that I was there, the company was bought. I was not sure how things would transpire now and what would happen to my career."

WWE / Flair make amends:

Ric Flair is set to appear on Raw tonight, just two weeks after the promotion deeply hurt him and his family by using his dead son in an angle.

Raw teaser:

• Will Sheamus keep his distance this Monday night, as a determined Roman Reigns looks to their high-stakes, career-threatening collision?
• Will Kevin Owens send a message to Dean Ambrose?
• What sinister plans do The Wyatt Family have for The Dudley Boyz?
• Will Charlotte attain retribution against Paige this week?
• Are The Usos and The Lucha Dragons going to parlay their Thanksgiving triumph into a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity?

WWE have ''Multiple levels of security'' for fans attending the event, after the recent Survivor Series PPV was threatened by terror group Daesh.

Mick Foley says tonight may be his last Raw as a fan. He is frustrated that his repeated offers to work with the WWE creative team have gone unaccepted.

Hardy horribly injured:

Matt Hardy spent last night in hospital, where he received 38 stitches to a deep cut to the head, after ECIII botched a guitar shot during a match Hardy was having vs Jeff Jarrett. Hardy was bust open hardway, when the guitar did not break as planned.

AJ Styles:

AJ Styles has re-injured his lower back.

Footballer credited for WWE move:

A US footballer has started to perform the ''Yes'' chant at his games. A TV network featured his performing of the gesture, and called it his signature move. He responded...

"First of all, I'm not the creator, Daniel Bryan is the creator. I thought the energy that he brings, Columbus could really, really go with it. It has become a thing of it's own, so if I wanted to stop, I don't think I'd make it out of the stadium. The fans love it, It's kind of become our signature, a little part of this team's character and culture."

Today's News

Jim Ross blogs on Mania:

Jim Ross says WWE have a couple of options for major names to bring in for next years Mania in Texas...

"The two most viable stars that WWE could bring in for WM32 or so it seems might be Goldberg and Batista. Austin and HBK are adamant that their wrestling days are history, Hogan is still on the outs with the company plus he doesn't need to wrestle a match with his back condition and Rock has movie commitments I'm told as does Ronda Rousey. For those that think that Austin and HBK would do 'one more match' for the right money, please, just stop it."

And on Daniel Bryan's chances of making it...

''If Dr. Joe Maroon, WWE's medical guru, doesn't clear Daniel Bryan I don't think it matters how many other doctor's say that it's OK for DB to return to the ring. If I was still in charge of WWE roster, I'd go strictly on what Dr. Maroon says."

NXT star returns:

Sami Callihan has returned to the indies, after his WWE adventure ended last week.

Injured warriors:

Tyson Kidd and Cesaro reunited this weekend, to compare their battle scars. (Photo).

Wedding:

WWE Alum Santino Marella was married this weekend.

Angle starts retirement tour:

Kurt Angle says the count down to the end of his TNA career has begun...

"This is my retirement tour for Impact Wrestling. Good things do come to an end, and my career is coming to an end. I've had a great career, I've enjoyed every second of it, from WWE to TNA."

Raven:

Raven says Vince McMahon had a better Mania match than Chris Jericho...

"[Jericho] and Michaels had a phenomenal match, but I still thought that the best match, no offense, on the card was Hulk and Vince because Vince's facials and they didn't have 20 minutes of false finishes. I think they had just a comeback and go home, right? But I remember there was this one spot where Vince picked something up and he peers. Like, his head pops up and he's peering over across the ring and the camera picks it up and I'm like, 'oh, what a shot!.'"

He also revealed why he left, and why he will almost certainly never return...

"Nobody leaves this company on their own terms. I did, so that was heat. Then, there [were] some other things that I can't get into that were heat and so it was a whole confluence of things that were partially my fault, definitely partially my fault, and just circumstances. They made the policy that talent couldn't sleep with the office people. I was proud of that."

He then shared some road stories about being drinking buddies with Shane McMahon, and Vince being jealous, and angry of their friendship.

Today's News

DX reunite:

Two members of the cult attitude era faction reunited this weekend (Photo).

Rock honoured:

Magazine Muscle & Fitness have named The Rock their man of the century.

ECW star injured:

Balls Mahoney is in hospital after being sideswiped in his vehicle over the weekend. He is stable, but has had to withdraw from his bookings for the time being.

Harley Race:

Harley Race has withdrawn from WrestleCade due to ill health.

Raven sues WWE:

Raven has admitted defeat in his attempt to sue WWE for $225 Million. He said he filed a case based on the way WWE contract it's talent. He says they are employed as independent contractors, but are treated, and expected to behave, as full employees of the company, and do not receive the benefits of being fully employed, meaning they miss out of healthcare and the like. Raven says he tried to get others on board with the action, but could not get enough support, and accused the judge of being bought off by Vince McMahon.

Raven claims altruism not financial gain motivated him, he wanted the business to change, for the good of future talent.

GFW:

Sonjay Dutt beat Justin Gabriel to win the Nex-Gen Championship this weekend. This is the first title change for the promotion.

NJPW vs WWE:

The owner of NJPW says it is a ''Massive shame'' that La Sombra has decided to join WWE, and called him a major loss to the rest of the wrestling world.

30 years of heat:

Jim Cornette is getting heat for a promo he cut thirty years ago, mocking people on food stamps, after a local news network dug the clip out for a piece this week.

Injury:

AJ Styles has pulled out of his next Japanese run with an unspecified injury.

Today's News

Reigns reign:

Roman Reigns will eventually become WWE champion. The promotion pulled the swerve at Survivor Series to try to win fans over. The feeling is fans have taken a dislike to Roman because he has been the corporate choice to be the next top guy, and by making him the thorn in the side of the onscreen authority group, fans will eventually take him to their heart, and get behind his chase for the gold.

TNA to pay for tour:

TNA have assured all the talent booked on the now cancelled India tour that they will be paid for the trip. They have also assured their partner in the country that the tour will go ahead in the new year.

Bryan protests fad:

Daniel Bryan tweeted in support of Buy Nothing Day today, in protest of the Black Friday tradition.

Big E. talks backstage heat over New Day:

''Last Black Friday, we debuted. Many of our older peers buried us. Every night we come out to raucous noise is a middle finger to naysayers.''

Backlund reveals why he stayed away from drugs:

"My family was more important to me. Most of the people who did them are not here today. I won in the long run."

Today's News

Orton out of Mania:

Randy Orton will need neck surgery after he recovers from his shoulder surgery, and will miss WrestleMania next year. The concern is he may need neck fusion surgery, and that would bench him for as much as a year, on top of the 3-6 month recovery time for his shoulder.

WWE talks stall:

WWE's interest in ROH team ReDragon has hit the buffers. Contract negotiations had been under way, but came to nothing, and ended earlier this week.

Brad Maddox:

Brad Maddox was fired for his language in a pre show dark match promo he cut at this weeks TV's. He was starting a pissed off emo team with Adam Rose, and cut an in gimmick promo on members of a US football team, during which he used the term ''Cocky pricks.'' WWE found this to be an unacceptable breach of their PG ethos, and ended his 5 year WWE career.

WWE shooting:

The man shot at the WWE PC this summer has done his first TV interview on the incident. He claims he believed WWE were making a reality show, with him as the star, and his attack on the police was to get some good footage for the show. He will be in court in the new year answering a number of charges relating to that, and other WWE related incidents.

Owen on the Network:

WWE will air a special showing of the documentary section of Owen Hart's DVD on the WWE Network on Wednesday, December 2.

Cesaro:

Cesaro has had surgery on his damaged shoulder.

TNA cancel tour:

TNA have postponed their trip to India at the eleventh hour. Talent already had their tickets for the week long trip, which was to start this weekend. TNA have denied poor ticket sales, or financial issues are the reason, and cite the recent terror incidents as the cause. They were set to fly to Paris, before travelling on to India, and feel it is just not safe. This has not appeased their talent, who are furious at the decision.

NXT star arrested:

Video has emerged of former NXT tag champ Blake being arrested for DUI, and refusing to take a breath test. The incident happened over the summer, but it is thought WWE were unaware of the arrest until a dirt sheet obtained a copy of the video. No word from the promotion or talent as yet.

Titus O'Neil:

Titus O'Neil has spent his thanksgiving day helping to feed the homeless in Florida.

WWE UK:

WWE have released the dates for their next trip across the pond...

• Saturday, 16 April, 7:30 p.m.: Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, England
• Sunday, 17 April, 5 p.m.: Nottingham Capital FM Arena, Nottingham, England
• Monday, 18 April, 7 p.m.: Monday Night Raw at O2 Arena, London, England
• Tuesday, 19 April, 7 p.m.: SmackDown taping at O2 Arena, London, England
• Tuesday, 19 April, 7:30 p.m.: Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
• Wednesday, 20 April, 7:30 p.m.: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
• Wednesday, 20 April, 7:30 p.m.: The SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Thursday, 21 April, 7:30 p.m.: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
• Friday, 22 April, 7:30 p.m.: Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
• Saturday, 23 April, 7:30 p.m.: The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland

2016 biographies:

Andre The Giant and Great Khali will have books out next year, Andre's will be written by his daughter.

Former WWE creative writer rants about product:

N I Naylor wrote...

"W/ the record low Raw rating made me think of that terrible overseas Raw in 97 that "changed" things & had Russo (ugh, I know) talk to Vince. It's going to take a HIGHLY influential writer (I know two) or SOMEONE to put it all on the line and talk to Vince about how bad things are. It's not a "HHH will save the day" either, cause the writers still seem to write for him and Stephanie too - the whole "audience of 3" deal. There needs to be a COMPLETE overhaul from Dunn and how the show is shot and produced. It's just SO SAMEY. Every week, same template. It's all got to change. Presentation, look of the show, all the tropes need to be phased out. New blood needs to be pushed differently etc. It's funny, there is nothing I'd love seeing more than HHH as a character on NXT (it's fresh) and nothing less I want to see than HHH on Raw. I just can't fathom watching Raw anymore. I saw the opening segment last night and I and the person I watched it with just turned it off. EVEN when I worked there, I rarely watched it. Would come in on Tuesdays complaining to DeMott. Was later told I wasn't a "good soldier". Needing to "pick my battles". Welp, that..... is ALL of the problem. Seems like nobody ever wants to speak up. And when they do - punished. As someone that LOVES wrestling, just sucks to see the pool pissed in quite often. Road Dogg said it best, if you don't like it, don't watch. As FSM mag tweeted negatives the whole show - I told a friend - "so glad I stopped watching, as WHY watch something that you don't enjoy". I saw SO many great talented people come through developmental & spent painstaking amounts of time working w/them. Sucks seeing 'em languish. Again, not to pile on - but there is SO MUCH great talent employed. And the world's best production team/behind the scenes employees. They just need a new and fresh approach. I have no doubt it'll get better - as NXT's show in Brooklyn was so refreshing. It's interesting to note that Dusty would tell me - "Naylah, if someone didn't do what I told 'em, "eff em, dey fiyahed". Thus when ONE booker, Dusty needed a star made, you booked someone to make a star. If they didn't they were gone. Now with an entire team of chef's, nobody has autonomy (well, cept Vince) and there's just 50/50 everything and nobody stands out. Okay, I'm done. That was cathartic. Thanks for reading."

Death:

Tommy Gilbert, father of Hot Stuff Eddie and Dark Patriot Doug Gilbert died this morning at the age of 75.

JR wants return:

Jim Ross has declared himself readily available to call the next ROH special.

Today's News

Kurt Angle names favourite match:

''I would have said my first world title against The Rock but then last year I wrestled Bobby Lashley. I validated then that I could do as much at 46 as I could at 32 and that I was just as good now, and so that became my favorite."

SmackDown SPOILERS!!!:

• Dudley Boyz vs Wyatt Family.
• Becky Lynch vs Paige.
• Alberto Del Rio vs Jack Swagger.
• Lucha Dragons vs New Day.
• Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler vs Tyler Breeze for a shot at the IC title at TLC.

Brodus Clay talks heat with John Cena:

Tyrus says he has no heat with John Cena, and his criticism of him in shoot interviews is merely a ribbing of each other, and a private joke between the two...

"Yeah. I did that because he compared me to the XFL. I was like 'what did I do?' I said 'okay, cool. I'm getting mentioned on two wrestling promotions, but I can't let him ride on that, can I? Hell no. Get him.' I said the only thing different between Cena and PN News was a push, and everybody laughed. He's the pinnacle of our business. He's probably not going to hear people yelling at the middle of the mountain at him. Just having fun with him. It was a good concept and the first time I put a series together. I'm going to keep doing it because I enjoy it and it shows another side of me. It won't always be about that."

Seth starts fightback:

Seth Rollins has started his physical therapy, as he rehabs his damaged knee.

WWE top 10:

WWE have named the 10 longest serving talent...

1. The Undertaker with 9,134 days.
2. Triple H with 7,514 days.
3. Mark Henry with 7,198 days.
4. Kane with 6,625 days (Not including Isaac Yankem / Fake Diesel runs).
5. Big Show with 6,128 days.
6. Randy Orton with 4,962 days.
7. John Cena with 4,899 days.
8. Dolph Ziggler with 3,593 days.
9. Hornswoggle with 3,470 days.
10. The Miz with 3,463 days.

ROH land Japanese great:

Shinsuke Nakamura will work an upcoming ROH special.

JR advises WWE star to leave:

Jim Ross says Dolph Ziggler needs to take time away from WWE, to refresh and reinvigorate himself...

"Is it time for Dolph Ziggler to take a much deserved sabbatical and to then return with a new focus? It's hard for me to comprehend why Ziggler is not utilized more productively in today's marketplace in WWE and perhaps getting off the road and allowing him to freshen up isn't such a bad idea. Yes, I know WWE doesn't have an overabundance of depth but when a door closes for one talent it should open for another."

Rey to UFC:

Rey Mysterio says he will attend CM Punk's UFC debut.

WWE release:

Brad Maddox has been released from his contract today.

Today's News

Hall Of Famer calls for union:

Jesse Ventura says wrestlers need to take back some power from Vince...

"Absolutely! How backwards could it be? Even when I fought with Vince, it wasn't over him. I had to pay for my own health insurance for me and my family. It was costing me $5000 a year. If we had a union, maybe that could be diminished to $2000 a year. There's strength in numbers. You could have retirement. I took the gamble and sued Vince and beat him in 1990. He still sends me quarterly checks. Anything I appear on, he has to pay me for."

Raw:

Rusev returned from his injury last night.

TLC:

Sheamus vs Roman Reigns will be the main event of next months PPV show, the WWE title will be on the line.

WWE shooting:

Video footage has been released of the shooting incident at the WWE PC in August. A 29 year old man that had become obsessed with one of the female talent mounted a reign of terror at the facility, before things came to a head when he turned up with a knife, and got into it with police.

2K16:

2K have released a DLC pack today, here is what is included...

• Accelerator- Players will gain instant access to all unlockable content available in the game (excluding downloadable content).
• Legends Pack - Playable WWE Legends: Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus.
• 2015 Hall of Fame Showcase - Playable matches include...

1. "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts.
2. Rikishi vs. The Rock.
3. Alundra Blayze vs. Paige.
4. Larry Zbyszko and Arn Anderson vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes.
5. Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Ric Flair.
6. The Bushwhackers (Butch Miller and Luke Williams) vs. The Natural Disasters (Typhoon and Earthquake).
7. The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) vs. Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray).

• Future Stars Pack - Playable NXT Superstars: Samoa Joe, Diego, Fernando, Blake and Murphy.

Harper gave up on WWE:

Luke Harper says he gave up on ever making it to WWE when his child was born, but, just days later, this happened...

"Two days after I had my child in January [2011], [I] got called by Johnny Ace. And the other best part about that is that I missed his call because I was in the hospital, so he left a message, his number cuts out. So I instantly called Claudio Castagnoli to say 'please tell me you have Johnny Ace's number' and he said, 'yeah, here it is right here.'" I was told again WWE were looking for guys over six [foot] whatever that could work. And so Claudio Castagnoli was down there, Tyler Black who is now Seth Rollins, and Jon Moxley who is Dean Ambrose, kind of all were close to Joey and said, 'hey, there's a kid out there that', I use the term, 'kid', loosely, 'there's a guy out there who can work and is tall and whatever and no one [has] ever called him.'"

TNA star at Survivor Series:

Mr. Kennedy was not at the Survivor Series. He was in Atlanta for an indie show, but, despite reports, at no point attended the WWE event.

NXT release:

Indie legend Solomon Crowe FKA Sami Callihan asked for, and was granted, his WWE release last night.

Bubba denies:

Bubba The Love Sponge says he did not set Hulk Hogan up, and did not leak the sex tape. He said the incident between Hulk and his wife was consensual between two adults, and was only taped because he has home surveillance. He further claims the tapes were stolen from him during a house move, by an employee and friend (Who he does name, but says he plans to take to court if he loses his case vs Hogan, so won't name here) who then leaked the tapes, without his knowledge.

Nicole Bass:

Former WWE star Nicole Bass has launched a Go Fund Me to try to save herself from being evicted from her home.

Injury:

ZZ of Tough Enough was injured during a training session at the PC this week, and will be out for 6 weeks.

Foley falling out of love for WWE:

''I am one of those people on the verge of becoming a former WWE fan. I'm tired of being told through Raw, Smackdown and PPV's that WWE superstars I have rooted for - from Ziggler to Cesaro to Kevin Owens aren't top stars - no matter how strongly crowd reaction seems to disagree. I'm tired of NXT stars getting their big "break" in WWE, just to be treated like jokes.''

Today's News

Injury:

Cesaro has torn his rotator cuff and faces surgery to repair the damage to his shoulder. He will be out for 4-6 months.

Terror cost WWE an event:

WWE cancelled one of their shows in Germany during the Euro tour, as a result of the terror threats in the country. Only 80 people bought tickets for the show, but WWE say that was not the reason for the cancellation.

Survivor Series:

Results...

1. Goldust, Dudley Boyz, and Titus O'Neill bt Stardust, The Ascension, The Miz and Bo Dallas. Neville was eliminated from the winning team. (Pre Show).
2. Roman Reigns bt Alberto Del Rio.
3. Dean Ambrose bt Kevin Owens.
4. Ryback, Jey Uso & Kalisto bt Sheamus, The New Day & King Barrett. Jimmy Uso & Sin Cara were eliminated from the winning team.
5. Charlotte bt Paige.
6. The Undertaker & Kane bt Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper.
7. Roman Reigns bt Dean Ambrose.
8. Sheamus bt Roman Reigns.

 Notes...

• Sheamus cashed in his MITB case after Reigns won the tournament, to win the WWE title. The decision was made as the show was going on air.
• The threatened terror incident thankfully did not happen.
• The WWE Network had streaming issues for most of the first hour.
• Lilian Garcia was highly praised for her performance of the American national anthem.
• Many fans carried US flags into the arena, as a response to the terror threats.
• Extra police, security checks, and bomb trained police dogs were used before the event.
• Scott Hall, Michelle McCool and The Undertaker's family were backstage.
• Cesaro was pulled from the pre show match, Titus O'Neil subbed for him.

E&C:

Edge And Christian have been given a WWE Network show.

Raw tease:

• Will Reigns be looking for retribution on Sheamus?
• Will buzzards circle the arena or have The Undertaker & Kane forced Bray Wyatt into exile to plan his next move?
• Will The Usos and The Lucha Dragons ride their wave of momentum against The New Day?
• Will we see fireworks from Paige and Charlotte?
• How will Tyler Breeze and Summer Rae celebrate?

WWE star takes time:

Darren Young is off the road dealing with some personal issues.

Dudley Boyz:

Dudley Boyz say their current run will be their last before retiring, and that they want to culminate their careers with another TLC match at WrestleMania 32.

Bret Hart:

Bret Hart is having surgery on his hand today.

Today's News

Rosa Mendes:

Rosa Mendes has been pictured for a maternity magazine today.

Survivor Series threat:

The FBI say there is no credible intelligence that an attack will take place tonight at the WWE PPV, but WWE have brought the door opening time forward by an hour, and will security check everyone entering the building with metal detectors. The events Anonymous released yesterday were a list of suggested sites for ''Lone Wolf'' attacks by ISIL sympathisers, but again, the FBI assert that there is no indication that anyone has taken up the challenge of targeting the event.

Triple H has released a statement aimed at reassuring and advising fans attending the event...

"Federal, state and local law enforcement authorities have confirmed there is no specific or credible information involving a threat against tomorrow's WWE Survivor Series at Philips Arena. However, WWE and Philips Arena have coordinated with the appropriate agencies and law enforcement, and significantly increased security measures to ensure the safety of all those in attendance, which is our highest priority. Doors will open at 6 p.m. to help fans avoid any delays in entering the arena due to the additional precautionary security procedures put in place. Fans are encouraged to take public transportation (MARTA) to the event and are advised that bags will not be permitted in the arena."

... but WWE stars, including Darren Young, are urging people at the show to be alert, and report anyone, or anything, suspicious.

The list released has already caused the cancellation of events. Five Finger Death Punch's Milan show was also on it, and the band have decided not to go ahead with the gig, as have a university in Lebanon, whose spirit rally was also listed, but will also not now go forward.

WWE good deeds:

Titus O'Neil spent this weekend helping to feed homeless people in Florida, and David Otunga has taken his wife to tonight's show to meet a member of the security team, who is a huge fan of the singer.

Survivor Series card:

I probably shouldn't because I have work tomorrow, but I will be staying up for a comms of the show on here. This is the final card...

• Tournament Finals to Crown a New WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
• Tournament Semi-Finals - Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose.
• Tournament Semi-Finals - Roman Reigns vs. Alberto Del Rio.
• WWE Divas Title Match - Paige vs. Charlotte.
• Traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination Match.
• The Undertaker and Kane vs. The Wyatt Family.
• Tyler Breeze vs. Dolph Ziggler.

Cena done?:

John Cena has discussed his decision to take time away from WWE, and says he has done all he can do with WWE...

"I've been a cornerstone of WWE programming since 2002. That's a long time, it's more than 10 years. So much so that a portion of our audience has direct complacency with me. 'Man, Cena holds everybody down. He doesn't give the new guys a chance.' From a company perspective, as you know I hold it very near and dear to my heart, the dance floor is open, boys. I'm gone, let's see who steps up. And I like that. As much as I want to try to distance myself or as much as someone who views me would try to distance myself from WWE, I'm never going to go. Personally, and this gives me a better perspective on Dwayne Johnson's path, you get to a certain point and you cannot attract any more fans. Essentially, my productivity from a company standpoint … I've done as much as I can — 15 world championships and a myriad of other accomplishments. I don't know what left I can do, but I still want to be able to put people in the building."

Retirement:

Justin Credible worked his last match on Friday night.

Today's News

Match cancelled:

The planned Survivor Series pre show match between Natalya and Sasha Banks has been called off.

Jay Lethal talks WWE:

"I'm going to say that, for most professional wrestlers around my age and from my generation, the reason we got into wrestling was due to a love that was created in part by being fans of the WWE as kids. To say that I wouldn't want to work there would be a misstatement, because it is the company that started my love for professional wrestling, so I do have to say that it would be cool to wrestle for the WWE. But on the other side of that token, I wouldn't feel like, 'Man, I really missed out on something big.'"

Bob Backlund reveals why he changed his mind about HOF:

"They called me and asked me. I refused a few different times in years past because of what happened in the 80s, but then they fixed it. My relationship with Triple H has been fantastic. He has kept his word on everything that he has said to me and I respect him for that."

Ziggler reveals how long he has left:

Dolph Ziggler says he will retire in two years.

Jericho defies terror:

Fozzy went ahead with their gig in Paris last night, despite the state of emergency that remains in the country following last weeks terror attacks.

TNA great to ROH:

Alex Shelley has returned to ROH.

Survivor Series threatened:

Hacking group Anonymous have revealed that they have uncovered a plan to attack this Sunday's Survivor Series event, during their campaign to disrupt the terrorist regime of the Daesh / ISIL organisation.

WWE say they are liasing with local and federal authorities, but as of this writing, the event will go ahead as scheduled. The FBI say they are taking the threats very seriously, and the Atlanta police are reportedly set to advise WWE to re-plan the event.

James Storm to WWE:

James Storm is finishing off his last indy dates, and will then join NXT full time.

John Cena starts new job:

John Cena started taping his new show today.

Today's News

WWE vs Flair family:

WWE rowed back slightly on their originally planned statement regarding the controversy of Monday's Raw, but still hinted that Charlotte came up with the idea...

"Subject matter this personal is only approved as a result of the strong advocacy of the talent themselves. Notwithstanding that, WWE is ultimately responsible for what airs in its programming."

The Flair family, via a colleague of Ric, flatly denied the assertion...

"The reports that Charlotte was the one who came up with the idea to get heat using her brother's death are 100% false."

Rousey rematch:

Dana White has confirmed Ronda Rousey will get a rematch for her title, when she comes back.

NXT:

Jesse Sorenson worked last nights tapings, and Michael Cole was named as the new GM, in William Regal's absence. James Storm and Blue Pants also worked the shows.

New job for Alum:

Ricardo Rodriguez has moved to India to work as a coach in the Great Khali's school.

AJ Lee:

AJ Lee has secured a book deal, and will release her biography in 2017.

Melina:

Melina posted a photo of her on / off boyfriend John Morrison's erectile dis-function drugs today.

MVP vs TNA:

MVP has been railing against TNA management on his Twitter feed today.

Angle to UFC:

Kurt Angle says UFC offered him $150,000 for 10 fights in 1997, but said that at his age his chances of ever fighting now, are slim.

Pro Wrestling moving on:

The PWHOF building is moving from New York to Texas next year, they have also named the 2016 class...

• Pioneer – Earl McCready & Joe Pazandak.
• Ladies – Leilani Kai.
• Colleague – Gene Okerlund.
• International – Peter Maivia.
• Tag Team – The Blackjacks (Lanza & Mulligan).
• Television – Hans Schmidt & Greg Valentine.
• Modern – Stone Cold Steve Austin & Sgt. Slaughter.

AJ Styles at NXT:

AJ Styles was not at last nights NXT. Someone posted a fake picture of him backstage.

HHH opens door to Hogan:

Triple H says there is a chance Hulk Hogan could come back to WWE in the future...

"For me, I hope so. It's about reinvigorating his brand and him as a human being and the confidence within the world, as to who he is. But the one thing about people in general is when somebody's on top, they want to see them fall, and when they fall, they want to see them make that comeback. They're great stories. And I think that's where people are and do I think he can be forgiven and make amends with the world and move forward? Yeah! Absolutely, but at the same point and time, for us, in that timeframe, you're putting out the message of how you'll tolerate things and how you'll react to things and we did what we needed to do and he [has] got to do what he needs to do to get himself back to that point."

Undertaker:

WWE have listed 25 little known facts about the dead man...

1. While he officially debuted as "The Undertaker" during the 1990 Survivor Series, hecompeted as "Kane 'The Undertaker'" in pre-taped matches prior to his live debut.
2. One of Undertaker's original finishing moves was the Elbow Drop, where he would walk across the top rope and drop a brutal elbow on his opponent.
3. He appeared on the debut episode of Monday Night Raw and is the only Superstar from that episode who is still on the WWE roster.
4. When Undertaker debuted, the World Wide Web was one year away from being introduced to the public.
5. Despite leaving the WrestleMania ring as a champion several times, he never entered a WrestleMania match as a champion.
6. During his debut, he defeated not one, but two WWE Hall of Famers, Koko B. Ware and Dusty Rhodes, in a matter of minutes.
7. Since his debut, four United States Presidents have held office and 34 new countries have been founded.
8. Johnny Carson was still host of The Tonight Show when Undertaker debuted.
9. Seven Winter Olympics and six Summer Olympics have taken place since Undertaker debuted.
10. Throughout his career, Undertaker had 15 Championship reigns.
11. 160 men have tried, and failed, to defeat "The Phenom" during pay-per-view matches.
12. His longest one-on-one match was with WWE Superstar Triple H® and lasted 30 minutes and 52 seconds.
13. His shortest-ever televised match was against WWE Hall of Famer Iron Sheik™ and lasted just 18 seconds.
14. He holds the record for competing on more WWE television shows than any other WWE Superstar.
15. Undertaker is WWE's first-ever World Champion with no last name.
16. He competed in the first-ever Hell in a Cell match in 1997 against Shawn Michaels.
17. Undertaker's urn has been stolen by opponents seven times.
18. Undertaker is a five-time Pro Wrestling Illustrated Award-winner.
19. During the span of his career at WWE, Undertaker has competed against 41 Hall-of-Famers.
20. He has appeared in 17 Survivor Series matches, and won 12 of them.
21. Undertaker has been featured on 61 pay-per-view posters.
22. He has been on 16 video game covers, more than any other WWE Superstar with the exception of Triple H®.
23. Despite his record number of WrestleMania wins, he went a decade without winning a championship at WrestleMania – the longest amount of time for any Superstar in WrestleMania history.
24. He went head-to-head with Kane 19 times during pay-per-view events.
25. It has been over 9,100 days since Undertaker debuted 25 years ago.

Today's News

Bad News for Barrett:

Canadian TV star Rachel David says she has ended her relationship with Wade Barrett.

Celeb abused online:

Melissa Joan Hart has been receiving death threats, aimed at her children, by so called wrestling fans, who took offense to her critical tweet during Raw on Monday. She has released a statement blasting the abuse...

"Attention @FightOwensFight fans & WWE fans: know the difference between an actor/wrestler and his character. You take Kayfabe too far. Don't threaten my family and say horrible things defending a persona. You've taken a fun Twitter exchange and made it into something disgusting. Stop being keyboard warriors, and do something productive with your energy. Stay off my Instagram/Facebook accounts, they're family-friendly (just like WWE fans should be) and my followers don't need to see your gross vocabulary and foul thoughts. How dare you pollute a photo of an innocent child with your senseless name calling?! Please, block me across all social media platforms, as I continue to block you too."

Survivor Series SPOILER!!!:

It seems highly likely that we will see a battle of the former Shield brothers, Ambrose and Reigns, as the final of the Survivor Series title tournament, but we may not be getting the predictable result of a Reigns win. There is currently a split in the creative team, and with top officials, half wanting to go with the long planned Reigns reign, the others wanting to give Dean Ambrose the push. Ultimately Vince McMahon will make the call, and that would likely mean Reigns, unless he can be convinced to try something different before Sunday.

Part of the proposed Ambrose win would see him turn heel during the main event.

NXT London:

Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe has been announced as the main event of next months NXT UK special.

WrestleMania 32 backstage news:

The Rock may not even be able to appear at WrestleMania next year. It was already confirmed that the movie he is set to work on will not allow him to wrestle, but they now say he is scheduled to shoot throughout the Mania weekend.

Randy Orton is also unlikely to be available. His shoulder injury is said to be more serious than WWE are letting on, and he has delayed his surgery to get married. The couple today got tattoo's together.

Heat on Diva:

WWE were already mad at Lana for ruining an angle by revealing her real life engagement to Rusev, but have been further infuriated by her accusations and allegations on Twitter this week. She says Paige bullied her during their early days in WWE.

WWE signing:

WWE have completed the signing of CMLL / NJPW star La Sombra.

TNA secure deal:

TNA will switch to Pop on January 5, and will start with a live episode. Pop have dropped indy group Paragon from their schedules.

WWE scholarships:

WWE have presented four more $10,000 scholarships to FSU students today.

TNA to NXT:

James Storm, Austin Aries and Gunner are all at tonight's NXT tapings, and are expected to wrestle.

WWE to blame Charlotte:

WWE are set to release a press statement after a backlash from the Flair family following Raw this week. A leaked early draft will say Charlotte herself came up with the idea to use her dead brother as fodder for her feud with Paige.