22/3/2018

New old promotion:

WCW old boy Crowbar is launching a new wrestling promotion which will hark back to older days. He says wrestling has lost the family friendly feeling it used to have in the 80s, and his Rescue Mania group will strive to get back to those old school values.

Reyturn:

Rey Mysterio is looking like returning to WWE. He is currently in Alabama having his recent injury evaluated by their medics. He has also pulled out of a booking with NJPW.

King in Rumble:

Jerry Lawler has teased taking part in the Greatest Royal Rumble after he and JR were confirmed to be making the trip to Saudi for the special.

UK promotion closes:

5 Star has ceased to be. The company that once offered CM Punk a million dollars to return to wrestling and has contracted stars including Rey Mysterio and Jack Swagger stopped after the closure of their events partners. They say fans who want refunds for the many big shows they had planned over the summer need to talk to the venue they bought them from to see if they are willing to reimburse them.

This removes one hurdle from Rey Mysterio's WWE return, he was booked for the shows around the UK this year, but is a sad blow to the UK market.

Wyatt re-brand:

Bray Wyatt will be re-branded when he returns to WWE TV. The office feel his character has been stale for some time and needed freshening up.

Alum's life on the line:

Vader's recent heart surgery was not successful. He will now undergo open heart surgery on Monday, but has been warned that it will be a life threatening operation.

Rubber match in WWE?:

Floyd Mayweather beat Connor McGregor in a boxing match, he is now planning to apply for an MMA license for a rematch on the Irishman's turf. John Cena says match 3 could be in WWE...

"Floyd has been in a WWE ring before and he did quite well and I've said Connor would do quite well, so it seems like a decent combination, right?"

No more KO:

Kevin Owens has changed his social media profiles back to his real name to sell his WWE firing this week.

Hogan return talks official:

WWE are talking to Hulk Hogan about his potential return to WWE. This will please Hillbilly Jim who wants him to do the induction honours for him at the HOF. Speculation is, with Bryan returning to the ring and Shane taking time away he will be installed as the new GM of the blue brand after WrestleMania.

WWE have confirmed they are talking to Hulk, but are still keeping him at arms length, perhaps wanting to judge the media opinion of him coming back before making the final decision...

"We have had discussions with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan) about how he can help others learn from his mistakes, however, he is not under any contract with WWE."

Mania in trouble:

Triple H has confirmed Mania is in doubt for AJ Styles. He says AJ is working incredibly hard to get over his injury in time but they are working on a plan B and even a plan C just in case.

Mania title change leaked:

WWE are advertising Roman Reigns vs Samoa Joe in a Universal title feud for the post Mania European tour.

UK buy special:

Sky have bought the rights to air the Greatest Royal Rumble in the UK. They will show the footage via their Box Office pay to view channel.