Today's News

Brandi defends attire:

Brandi Rhodes has defended wearing polka dots during her ROH debut last month...

"Just because I'm black, doesn't make me in polka dots a Sapphire reference. She was amazing and I enjoyed her and Dusty immensely. But Cody and I are never trying to be this. Cody is Dusty's son and I never had the pleasure of meeting sweet Sapphire. I would consider it disrespectful to her family to try and "represent" her. That's their right and their lineage, certainly not mine."

Legend paralysed:

Japanese wrestler and MMA fighter Yoshihiro Takayama has been paralysed in a ring accident. He had been attempting a sunset flip, but landed on top of his head, damaging his neck. Friends and peers, including William Regal and Samoa Joe, have sent their best wishes to the iconic grappler.

Angle celebrates:

Kurt Angle is 4 years sober.

WWE on Indie show:

Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and AJ Styles appeared in the background of the Young Bucks YouTube vlog this week.

Raw tease:

• Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman to face off in a Last Man Standing Match tonight on Raw
• Bayley's future to be determined
• Does Rollins truly have Ambrose's back?
• The Hardys' fury has been "awoken"
• How will Wyatt respond to Bálor's mind games?

Home release axed:

WWE will not release SummerSlam on BluRay. There will be a DVD release.

GFW heat:

Eli Drake has hit out at Alberto Del Rio, calling him unworthy of representing the company as champion after the Paige incident.

HOF tribute:

A statue has been unveiled in the Italian home town of Bruno Sammartino, in his honour.

Bayley:

Bayley has a separated shoulder and is out of SummerSlam. Two qualifying matches, with a final next week, will be held to determine her replacement.

Injury:

Scott Dawson is out for 6 weeks - 6 months with a torn bicep. Recovery time will depend on whether he has surgery or lets it heal naturally. A planned match vs The Hardyz at SummerSlam is off.

Alum's new job:

Stevie Richards has teamed up with UFC to work as a strength and fitness coach.

Heat, heat, heat:

Enzo Amore has more heat. He has angered his co-stars by bringing friends backstage at shows, and that they break locker room etiquette by taking videos and pictures without asking, and while they were out of kayfabe.