14/12/2017

Triple H on why he does not want NXT to be on par with main roster:

"Over the last few years, in some ways, NXT has changed a little bit of what Raw and SmackDown do. Look at the women's revolution. I believe that there was a moment in time where fans were chanting 'Give Divas a chance' because they were seeing what could be on NXT and that transitioned forward. I think that's great. Anything that can push something to be better, to evolve and to become something more is a great opportunity to do that. People will often put labels on what it is. Is NXT a little bit of 'old school territory' or 'indie this or that?' I don't know. To me, I just go, 'Is it good or not?' You can put whatever label on it you want. It's funny the terms people put on things. Like a 'legitimate alternative.' Well if you don't like one and you watch the other it's an alternative right?"

TE star's deadly battle:

Matt Cappotelli has been told he has the deadliest form of brain cancer and that 10% of the tumour cannot be removed because it is attached to his brain stem. His doctors have told him his condition is terminal, and only 5% of people as sick as he is survive for 5 years. He is using a ground breaking technology which stops cancerous cells replicating themselves, meaning he will not got sicker, but the 10% will very likely take his life. He is not giving up though. With financial support from an online fund-raiser, and wrestling promotions raising monies is in his name, he promises to battle on, and to explore every possible avenue to come through this fight.

WWE Troops special:

WWE's annual show dedicated to American service personnel, Tribute To The Troops,  will air tonight.

Wrestling show nominated:

'Glow' has been nominated for a SAG award.

Cena Heel turn:

John Cena has teased a heel turn next year. Not for WWE, but on the big screen. He says he will play a government agent in the Transformers spin-off film 'Bumblebee'.

Raw 25:

JR and the King may reunite on comms for next months red brand special.

NXT debut:

Shayna Baszler has been confirmed as an NXT star.

WWE fighting for wrestler:

A Hong Kong phone company have applied for ownership of the word 'Wrestler' for a range of phone cases they produce. WWE have contested their claim, and have requested an extension to make an opposition case, before the final decision is made.

Hogan back in new year:

Jim Ross may know more than we know, but he says he will be ''Shocked'' if Hulk Hogan is not back in WWE next year.

Impact axe two big office names:

Rafael Morfi (Live Events manager) and Dave Sahadi (Director and Producer) have both left the Impact office this week.

WWE looking at Impact champs:

Bobby Lashley and ECIII are on the WWE radar. James Storm is not currently in their plans, but likely will be before next year is out.

Impact fan offer:

Impact are offering fans the chance to watch tapings from the other side of the curtain. $199 backstage passes will be offered from the first taping of 2018, next month.

Porn vs Wrestling:

Eva Marie directly challenged the porn star that ripped on wrestling this week, last night...

"Some moves are choreographed, so like you'll go over your finish, whoever's gonna win or lose because that's predetermined. However, when you're in there, usually you're just going toe-to-toe. So like, if I have you in a headlock, then I'm telling you right then and there what we're doing next. You have your producers in the back, adjusting to the crowd. 'Hey, uh, actually we're gonna go this way. Change the finish, change whatever you have going on.' So you can't really choreograph the dance because everything gets mixed up. You have to put your body through a lot of physicality with wrestling. You're saying you think it's fake, however when you get in the ring, you're really taking those bumps…Then when it comes to acting, you're trying to get out of yourself and be a whole other person, which also helps with WWE, too, because you're playing a character at the end of the day. NFL, NBA, they all have off-seasons. Wrestling doesn't have an off-season. We're on the road 209 days out of the year, performing in different cities every single night. Where you have your NBA, and NFL and major league and they're taking charter flights going to the next city. We're driving in rent-a-cars to the next city."

HHH addresses Jericho's NJPW debut:

"I think it's great. Good for Chris It's phenomenal. Good for Kenny, good for New Japan. We were aware. That was a conversation that was had. It's great, it's good for him. Chris is one of the greatest talents in the history of the business, so I think it's great. Good product is good product. I'm happy for them, happy for Chris and happy for everybody."

Canada ban WWE:

After the death of a boxer over the summer the city council of Edmonton banned all combat sports from being held in the city. This has nixed a WWE show scheduled for the new year from happening. The promotion had been in talks with the local government, hoping to get an exemption, but to no avail.

Ronda Rousey:

HHH says talk that Ronda Rousey is close to signing for WWE is premature. He claims the two sides are interested in one and other, but they have not had time to get together to thrash out a deal yet.

Hall Of Famer leaked?:

Japanese legend Atsushi Onita claims he has been invited to WrestleMania 34 next year.