Today's News

Flair attracts controversy:

Ric Flair bladed during an interview to be aired on ESPN soon. He wanted to show documentary film makers how it was done.

WWE business:

WWE have signed deals with Avid Media Central, to aid with the running of their Network, and with social media site Snapchat today.

NXT Dallas:

Apollo Crews vs Elias Samson has been added to this weekends NXT special.

Bye bye Diva's:

WWE are scrapping their diva's division, and championship. A new Women's Championship will be unveiled on Raw the night after WrestleMania. The new belt is described as similar to the WWE World title, but smaller.

New Hall Of Fame category:

WWE are set to unveil a new award at the Hall Of Fame. The first ''Legacy Award'' winners are...

• Ed 'Strangler' Lewis.
• Frank Gotch.
• George Hackenschmidt.
• Lou Thesz.
• Mildred Burke.
• Pat O'Connor.
• 'Sailor' Art Thomas.

These winners will not be recognised as official HOF'er's, but WWE feel it is time to acknowledge the pioneers of the sport they have come to dominate.

Push dead:

WWE are reportedly putting an end to the push of Braun Strowman. They were disappointed with his performance in a recent Raw match vs Dean Ambrose, and have apparently dropped plans to have him win the Andre The Giant battle royal.

Dudleyz denied:

WWE have denied the Dudley Boyz request to return to their old VT and entrance music for WrestleMania.

John Cena:

John Cena has joined the panel of the Men's Health 'Ultimate Guy' search.

Luke Harper:

Luke Harper reportedly tore his ACL on Raw last week, and may have already had surgery to repair the damage.

WWE try to nab LU man:

WWE offered King Cuerno of AAA and LU a spot in their Global Cruiserweights Network show, but AAA and LU refused him permission to take it. Some notable stars have taken spots though, including PWG champ Zack Sabre. NXT, DGUSA, and Japan will also be represented in the first batch of names announced for the qualifying round.

Surprise entrant in Andre match?:

Cesaro may take part in the Andre The Giant battle royal this weekend. He of course won the first hosting of the tribute bout.

WWE fan Axxess:

WWE's pre WrestleMania fan fest kicked off today.

New show:

WWE have officially announced ''Holy Foley.'' A new Network show, hosted by Mick Foley and his daughter Noelle.

CenaMania:

John Cena may not be competing at WrestleMania, but it is reported that he is very close to a ring return, and could have a part to play on Sunday night, in some form.

Balor Club:

Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson are set to debut on Raw on the night after Mania, with Finn Balor promoted from NXT to lead their new faction.

Bella's career over?:

Nikki Bella has reportedly been told that she will never be able to return to full time ring competition. Her return on Raw, and rumoured addition to her sisters team for Mania was nixed when her doctors told WWE that even an incidental bump could cause severe damage to her long term recovery.

Nikki is however said to still be optimistic about her future.

Brit dies:

32 year old indie star Kris Travis has lost his battle with stomach cancer.

WWE rich list:

The 10 highest paid stars in WWE last year has been released...

1. John Cena - $9.5 million.
2. Brock Lesnar - $6.0 million.
3. Triple H - $2.8 million.
4. Randy Orton - $2.7 million.
5. Seth Rollins - $2.4 million.
6. Roman Reigns - $2.1 million.
7. The Undertaker - $2.0 million.
8. Big Show - $1.5 million.
9. Kane - $1.3 million.
10. Dean Ambrose - $1.1 million.