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Big Brock Lesnar segment planned for Raw, Finn Balor responds to Bullet Club rumours

As noted before there are lots of rumours going on about a 'Bullet Club' reunion on WWE as the 'Balor Club'.

WWE Champion Finn Balor recently addressed this rumour after his match against Semi Zayn in a WWE Live Event.

Balor said that he and his band created a club four years ago but it's not about what he is creating. It's about what every one backstage at NXT is creating.

Whatever does that mean is still not clear. Rumours of Balor Club emerging at Royal Rumble this Sunday are running wild. We'll keep you updated on this situation.

Big Brock Lesnar Segment planned for Raw

As we noted before Brock Lesnar will be featuring on tonight's episode of Monday night Raw. Making this mix more exciting WWE announced that Brock along with his Advocate Paul Heyman will be joining the 'Highlight Real' with Chris Jerricho:

Brock Lesnar has takenRoman Reignsto Suplex City before, but The Big Dog's brutal encounter with The Beast Incarnate on Raw last week was painful for multiple reasons.

Already facing an uphill battle by having to defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against29 Superstars in the 2016Royal RumbleMatch, Reigns now also finds himself in the crosshairs of The Anomaly, a monster who will stop at nothing to ascend to the top of the sports-entertainment food chain. Whatever strategy Reigns had for this near-impossible title defense just went right out the window.

Following that savage display of aggression, Lesnar will appear on Chris Jericho's "The Highlight Reel" alongside Paul Heyman. What questions will Y2J have for The Beast and his calculating advocate? No matter what happens, The Big Dog will be watching. Believe that."

Both Paul Heyman and Jericho are considered one of the best mic workers in the business. And when they both share the ring at the same time then it's going to be worth watching.

Top WWE Chamoion turns heel?, New star debuts at WWE India tour

WWE Live Event in India was full of fun and was well received by Indian wrestling fans who were waiting for this from years.

There were lots of high points in the event. One such moment was the debut of india's Satender Singh who was dubbed as 'Jeet Rama' in the show.

Also WWE Diva Summer Rae wrestled her first match since last July in the live event. She lost to Divas Champion Charlotte and acted as a face.

Finn Balor turns heel?

In a recent NXT Live event NXT Champion Finn Balor defeated Semi Zayn for the NXT Championship. The interesting point of this match was that the former Price Devitt worked as a heel in the match.

It's notable that WWE applied for the 'Balor Club' trademark in the start of this month. It's believed to be used as the WWE's version of 'Bullet Club'.

For those who don't know Bullet Club is a legendary stable mainly seen on NJPW in Japan. Before coming to WWE Balor was a active member of that Club.

Backstage updates on Wrestlemania 32, New gimmick for NXT star

It looks like that WWE NXT star Levis Valenzuela is in the line for a new gimmick. PWinsider has reported that WWE has filled a trademark request for a bew gimmick.

This new avatar is called "No Way Jose". Levis has been working with a dancing gimmick since appearing on NXT tv.

Backstage updates on WrestleMania 32

As of now it's said that WWE is going with the planned match of "Roman Reigns vs. Triple H" for the main event of WrestleMania.

There is no news on how they are going to handle Brock Lesnar or the Undertaker.

The original plans for taker was to go one on one with John Cena before Cena got injured. There were no backup plans made because no buddy expected Cena to get injured.

Former TNA star works on NXT

WWE NXT is becoming crazy enough with all those indie signings lately. They are also breaking all the barriers WWE is long known for. Previously a WWE appearance for a former TNA star was nothing more than a big mostly impossible dream.

But now after the signings of Samoa Joe and Aj Styles (reportedly) a WWE run for previous TNA talents is becoming just another goal that can be conquered.

The latest installment of this came yesterday on NXT tapings when former TNA Knockout Santana Garrett was brought in for a match. She faced the new indie signing Asuka. The match will be aired on February 3rd.

Also it's being reported that WWE has finally signed indie star Tommaso Ciampa. Speculations of his signings were being made from quite sometimes.

John Cena returns to WWE, Another NXT star returning soon?


It looks like after Semi Zyan another big star will be returning to action soon. Hideo Itami who is rumoured from sometimes now for a return posted the following on his twitter:

My turn.#WWENXT
— Hideo Itami / ???? (@HideoItami) December 24, 2015


Many fans are seeing this as a sign that he is getting ready to get into the ring again. We'll keep you posted on this.

John Cena returns to Action


WWE Superstar John Cena who was out of in ring action since the Hell In a Cell ppv has returned to WWE ring in October.

He wrestled in the latest WWE Live event in Medison Square Garden. He had a match with current US Champion Alberto Del Rio for the title.

Cena won the match with a DQ and Del Rio retained the title. The Cenation leader will be making his TV return this Monday on Raw. He will be facing Alberto Del Rio for the WWE United States Championship.

TNA star talks WWE return, former NXT Champion returns to action


Former WWE and TNA star Jeff Hardy recently appeared on the "Woo! Nation" podcast of Ric Flair. He talked about lots of things including his knee injury, his time in TNA after he recovers from his injury and more. When asked about a possible WWE return after his TNA contract expires, he said:

"I think there's a huge possibility down the road. I'm not sure when, but I think Matt and myself would love to end our careers in the WWE, and it would be super great to be able to have a few more good ones with the Dudley Boyz. As far as us returning and having more matches with them, it all depends on how long they're going to be there and how long it takes us to get there. Everything depends on my knee, as far as my future."

In addition to this he said he will try to wrestle in January. His wrestling bucket list and more.

Former NXT Champion returns to action


After missing nearly 6 months, Former NXT champion Semi Zyan made his television return in this week's NXT.Promos for his return were being shown from a month. He defeated Tye Dillinger in a 10 minutes match up.

WWE to arrange special session, Ric Flair announced for future Raw

WWE is arranging a very special meet and greet session during their upcoming UK tour. The panel of the session includes WWE NXT General Manager William Regal, NXT Champion Finn Balor and NXT Women's Champion Bayley. WWE tweeted the following about it:

A very special @WWENXT Panel is coming to Manchester!
https://t.co/SkxGC5I2nU
@wwebalor @itsBayleyWWE @RealKingRegal
pic.twitter.com/h6LnDwi3wR
— WWE (@WWE) December 5, 2015


They will be arranging this at December 13th. Tickets for it are available at £99, but they also have a family package in which tickets are available at £75 with a minimum buy of 4 tickets.
Ric flair to appear on two more shows


Ric Flair to appear on future Raw


WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair returned to Raw this past Monday and some headlines. However many believed that WWE wasted a very valuable appearance of the dirtiest player in the game.

Now WWE has announced that Flair will be appearing on two more upcoming WWE Events. He will attend a WWE Live event at 26th December and will also be present for WWE Raw on 28th December.

WWE Superstars results, NXT Live event Results from Largo, Florida


Below are the results of WWE Superstars this week:

- Zack Ryder vs. Heath Slater
Winner: Zack Ryder via pinfall after he hit his finishing maneuver Rough Rider.


- As usual we see recaps of Raw and Roman Reigns.

- Bo Dallas vs. Neville
Winner: Neville via pinfall after hitting Red Arrow.


NXT Live results: Largo, Florida


Below are the results of NXT Live Event of this Friday from Largo, Florida:

* Levis Valenzuela defeated Angelo Dawkins with a wind-up punch which knocked Dawkins out.

* Chad Gable and Jason Jordan defeated The Vaudevillains. Gable for the pin after a German suplex

*Nia Jax defeated Daria Berenato

* Hugo Knox defeated Tino Sabatelli with his spinning heel kick

* Bull Dempsey defeated Sawyer Fulton with the top rope seated splash. Bull was wearing a Santa Claus hat and carrying a stuffed Rudolph doll

* Asukaand Carmella defeated Emma and Alexa Bliss, Bliss tapped to the Asuka Lock

* Apollo Crews defeated Noah Kekoa with his new finisher, which is similar to a Blue Thunder Bomb variation

* Cameron defeated Peyton Royce

* Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady and WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor defeated Tye Dillinger and NXT Tag Team Champions The Mechanics in the main event.

Bayley talks about her inspiration in Wrestling

NXT Women's champion Bayley appeared on the Kevin Gill Show. She said that WWE Hall of Famer Macho Man Randy Savage is her inspiration. Below are some highlights from the interview:

She said Randy Savage is her inspiration:
"I always say Macho Man because he was the first person that I saw in wrestling that really hooked me. The way he moved, the way he looked, the way he dressed. Everything about him. And as I started watching Lita was a big inspiration to me. She kind of showed me I could just stay who I am to be who I want to be."
About receiving advice from William Regal:
"He's helped me a lot on facial expressions, promos, and stuff like that. He's very detailed with the way somebody moves even in the ring or just little details you never really think of. Just for me it was facials and promos because that was my hardest task to overcome."
Keeping her attitude positive:
"It's kind of hard to not be in a good mood because NXT keeps growing and growing... I'm in these great matches and have the opportunity to main event shows. I see new people come in and learning and that really makes me happy too. Meeting new people and trying to help people. It's kind of like an all-around family, positive thing."
According to her what makes NXT so special:
"In NXT everyone wants to get to the main roster, but everybody is working together for that goal... We spend every single day together so we're really like a family getting to live our dreams together."
She also talked about growing from 13 to over 14000 audiences in NXR Takeover, NXT Takeover event in London and more. You can check out her complete interview at KevinGillShow.com

Mick Foley completes his new movie, independent star comments after working at NXT

Independent star Tommaso Ciampa  wrote the following after he appeared on last night's NXT episode. He had a great match with Samoa Joe which he lost:

"I wrestled in the main event for a WWE show. That's pretty crazy. Like really nuts. 10-year old me is yelling and screaming like a lunatic. 30 year old me is giving 10 year old me a high five"

New movie of Mick Foley


WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley noted on social media that he has just ended the shootings for a Canadian independent movie:

A SLAMMING GOOD TIME I recently wrapped filming on the Canadian Independent wrestling film, Chokeslam. I not only had a...

Posted by Mick Foley on Thursday, December 3, 2015
The movie as seen in the post above is named 'Chokeslam'. The movie also features stars like Lance Storm, Harry Smith and Former WWE Tough Enough competitor Chelsea Green.

Neville to attend NXT Live Events in UK, Big Show return updates

WWE Superstar Neville is being advertised for NXT's UK tour this month. However, he is only being advertised for two NXT Live Events.

As per now he is being advertised for a show at December 10th in his hometown Newcastle, England and at December 11th's live event in Glasgow, Scotland.

It appears that Neville will only attend those two shows. He will return with the main roster after it for the WWE TLC PPV. However, no official announcement has been made for his match at TLC.


Big Show return Updates


WWE Superstar and Former World Champion The Big Show has been away from WWE TV from quite sometimes. He hasn't been booked for any Live Event or Dark match lately.

Now WrestlingInc is reporting that he has returned to WWE Performance Center. He is also scheduled for this weekend's WWE Live Events. No news on his return on TV but it appears it will happen soon.

Former WWE manager defends WWE creatives, James Strom appeares on NXT

Former WWE Manager Armando Estrada recently spoke to the Busted open radio. He said that fans are too hard on WWE creative team. Here is what he had to say:

"Take your favorite television show, whether it's The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, whatever it may be. I was a big Breaking Bad fan, Imagine if that show was on three hours a week every week of the year. What would happen to the quality of the storytelling or the writing? Think about the performers from being saturated, to being all over your screen and not feeling special anymore. Just think about that for a second. I think that answers the question. These guys – the WWE production team, the creative team – they've got to come up with original content that when you add up three hours of Raw, Smackdown, all the other shows that they do in addition to the programming that's on the Network that they're coming up with. Think about how much content these guys are asked to come up with on a weekly basis, every single week. It's very challenging to keep it fresh, to keep it interesting….At the end of the day, Vince is getting a nice check from NBC Universal for producing 'X' amount of hours and you know what? People are still tuning in. There's still going to be that hardcore audience to tune in every single week and you know what? If they don't like what they're watching on the USA Network, it's easy. They can get better content, but they have to pay $9.99 on the WWE Network. It's genius!"


James Storm on NXT


Former TNA star James Storm surprisingly appeared on tonight's episode of NXT tapings. He defeated Adom Rose in a quick match.

Strom is a former TNA champion. He has worked with TNA since the birth of the company. There is no news on if WWE has signed a contract with him or it was just an independent appearance.

NXT Results of this week, Rockstar Spud wants to fight Kurt Angle

Here are the results for NXT TV tapings of this week:

* Nia Jax def. Blue Pants

*James Storm defeated Adam Rose with a superkick

*Chad Gable and Jason Jordan defeated The Vaudevillains clean. Simon Gotch and Aiden English walked away from a offered handshake after the match

*Emma defeated Gionna Daddio, now using the name Liv Morgan

* Asuka appeared on the big screen training with a heavy bag. She says, "Emma, see you in London."

* Samoa Joe defeated Tommaso Ciampa in a violent, hard-hitting match


Rockstar Spud issues challenge to Kurt Angle


TNA star Rockstar Spud has issued a friendly challenge to Kurt Angle. He wants to fight Angle at TNA's UK tour. Spud wrote about the challenge on his twitter account.

It's notable that Kurt has announced that UK tour will be his last tour with TNA. They are dubbing it as "Retirement Tour" for Angle. They have also released a new Kurt Angle T-Shirt at TNAshop.com

Semi Zayn returns to Performance Center , new classic content on WWE Network


As we noted before NXT star Semi Zayn is on his way of returning soon after his injury. WWE has also started to air promos of his return from last week's NXT.

PWinsider has reported that Semi has returned to WWE Performance Center and is working out. His return date is not revealed yet but it's said he will return as soon as WWE UK tour starts.

New content on WWE Network


WWE is adding some classic content to the WWE network from past few days. They have added American Wrestling Association TV episodes from 1988 to the Vault section of the Network's VOD.

Each episode of the TV shows is featured with matches of Midnight Rockers, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty. Also a documentary film of AWA promotion has been added. It's the very first video from Verne Gagne's promotion to be released for streaming via VOD.

AWA was founded in 1970s by Verne Gagne. It included stars like Bobby Heenan, Ray Stevens, Nick Bockwinkel, Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen, The Crusher, The Bruiser and Billy Robinson, Hulk Hogan, Curt Hennig and Jesse Ventura in it's roster. The company closed in 1991.

Bayley talks about being the NXT champion and more


The Current NXT Women's champion Bayley spoke to Martin Hines of The Independent in the UK recently. here are few highlights of the interview:

When asked about fan's booing Eva Marie, if she thinks that fans respect all talents equally:

"I think fans are like that all over the world. We're in the public eye and people are going to criticise no matter what and say what they want to say about us. If they want to boo Eva then that's great, she can have more to feed off. I don't know if it's a personal thing where they don't really respect her, but she's doing her job."

How her life has changed after being the NXT Women's Champion:

"I've noticed a change in things like doing more interviews and more people wanting to talk to me because i'm the champion. I'm at the forefront of the NXT women's division and it's really humbling to think that I'm not just a part of this new era, but that I'm the leader of it.
"Even at the WWE Performance Center, I've noticed a lot of people coming to me for advice, and I take a leadership role now as the champion and as somebody who has been in the locker room the longest. It's a huge responsibility to work with these newer girls and try to help them, while also keeping the division strong and the same thing that the NXT fans fell in love with. It's a challenge and it's a lot of fun, so I'm very proud to be a part of it."

When asked about what see thinks after seeing her old friends on main roster:


"I definitely want to be a part of it but I'm not in any rush right now. NXT is so huge and we're already doing something very special here, so if I was on the main roster right now I'd feel that I was missing out with what's going on in NXT. We have Asuka, Nia Jax, Alexa Bliss, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Carmella and all these girls who are just waiting to change the division even more than it already has. They're going to take it to a different level so selfishly I still want to be part of that. I'm glad I still get to be here and experience it with them but ultimately I want to join Sasha Banks, Charlotte and Becky Lynch in WWE. What they're doing right now is amazing and I know how much it means to them. I'm super proud of them and everything they're going through to change women's wrestling."

She also talked about her thinking on how big NXT will be, coming back to the UK with WWE and more. You can check out the complete Interview here


Source- The Independent

New matches revealed for NXT DVD, Cesaro reunites with Tyson Kidd


WrestlingDVDnetwork.com has revealed 3 more matches to be featured on "WWE NXT Greatest matches vol. 1". The DVD is set to be released on DVD and Blue Ray in March Next year:

* Cesaro vs. Sami Zayn, 2 of 3 Falls Match 8/21/2013

* Corey Graves vs. Neville, 2 of 3 Falls Match 11/13/2013

* Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Finals at NXT Takeover: Respect: 
Finn Balor and Samoa Joe vs. Rhyno and Baron Corbin,

Cesaro reunites with Tyson Kidd

WWE Superstar Cesaro who just had a shoulder surgery this past week was hanging out with his former Tag Team buddy Tyson Kidd. Kidd's wife Natalya posted the following photo on her twitter account:

REUNITED! ?????? @KiddWWE @WWECesaro
pic.twitter.com/I6aty17Cg6
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) November 29, 2015

It's notable that Kidd is also rehabbing after a neck injury he suffered back in June this year. Both men were a popular tag tag team before Kidd's injury. It's very much possible that they will reunite as a team. both men are supposed to return sometimes around June next year.

ROH releases DVD of Samoa Joe, NJPW World Tag League day 5 Results


ROH Released their latest DVD on Samoa Joe. It's named 'SAMOA JOE: DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK'. Joe is currently working on WWE NXT. He is scheduled to fight Finn balor for the NXT title next month on NXT Takeover. Here is the official press release for the DVD:

Just in time for the holiday season, Ring of Honor is rolling out two huge new releases and some of the lowest prices of the year on apparel!

New Releases: Samoa Joe DVD and Kingdom T-Shirt!
For the first time in seven years in 2015, Samoa Joe competed in a ROH ring against the best professional wrestlers in the world. Join us in celebrating the career of the LONGEST REIGNING ROH World Champion in history with a BRAND NEW DVD “SAMOA JOE: Don’t Call It a Comeback”. This BRAND NEW DVD captures the best matches from the legend’s return against Kyle O’Reilly, ACH, Michael Elgin, Jay Briscoe, and his farewell tag team match with A.J. Styles against The Addiction! This DVD goes on November 25th @ Midnight!

NJPW Tag League Day 5 results, November 27:


* Ryusuke Taguchi, Yohei Komatsu & Sho Tanaka defeated Jay White, David Finlay & Tiger Mask IV. 

* Matt Taven, Michael Bennett, Toru Yano & Gedo defeated Juice Robinson, Jushin Thunder Liger, Mascara Dorada & KUSHIDA. 

* Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, Bad Luck Fale, Tama Tonga & Cody Hall defeated Captain New Japan, Hirooki Goto, Katsuyori Shibata, Yuji Nagata & Manabu Nakanishi. 


Block B:
*Tetsuya Naito & EVIL defeated Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima

* AJ Styles & Yujiro Takahashi defeated Tomohiro Ishii & Shinsuke Nakamura

Block A:
*Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma (2) defeated Michael Elgin & Hiroshi Tanahashi

*Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian defeated YOSHI-HASHI & Kazuchika Okada

Finn Balor talks about moving to main roster

The current NXT champion Finn Balor talked about the adjustments he made moving to NXT, why NXT is special and more recently on the "The Taz Show: Bodyslams & Beyond". Below are some highlights.


He said making the move of coming to NXT was a huge adjustment for him, Living in the United States:

"It was a lot of adjusting, not only to life at the [WWE] Performance Center, which is like a whole different kettle of fish than the do jos I'm used to, but just the whole adjusting to living in the United States. I was used to living at home in Ireland, which is pretty peaceful, [or] Japan, as its own little thing, and then down here in Florida, which is another completely different kind of environment, so [I have undergone] not only transitions in the ring, but a lot of transitions outside the ring too."

He said that he doesn't know what are the plans of WWE management with NXT, whether they want to turn it into a whole stable brand:

"The growth that a lot of the boys have shown in the last year since I got here is just unbelievable. The likes of like Jason Jordan [and] Chad Gable, they're two guys that, in the last year, have blown me away with their growth."
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He said that NXT is so good because they manage a team environment at WWE Performance Center:

"The thing about NXT is that we're not just relying on one guy. It's top to bottom. Every match means something and every match is important. Every match is a different dynamic and it's just cool. it is kind of that chip on our shoulder kind of deal. I don't want to say that in a bad way, but everybody has something to prove and we're all trying to prove it together. There [are] no, kind of, individuals. Everyone's trying to outdo each other, but we're doing it was a team."

When asked about moving to the main roster from NXT, he said he is in no hurry:

"A lot of people keep bringing up that question, this 'when are you getting called up to the quote, unquote main roster?', but I really believe that the stuff we're doing down at NXT is going to go down in history as a period of time that has changed the sports entertainment business and I want to be here in NXT and be a part of what we're doing right now because it really does feel like something special. And there's this real kind of camaraderie among the boys, [and] really, like, team effort. And it's something that I'm not in a hurry to step away from. I'm here for the long haul. a lot of people are kind of always focused on what's coming next and trying to get on to the next thing, but I'm very much living in the moment here at NXT and I'm happy to be flying the flag as NXT Champion."

Daniel Bryan supports the Buy nothing campaing, Finn Balor to debut on main roster soon?



As we all know that the Black Friday sales are happening everywhere and people are buying lots of things. However WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan is not supporting the Black Friday.

He is instead opposing the sales and supporting the international "Buy nothing" campaign. It's a opposite campaign of the black Friday sales. He posted the following on social media:

Today I'm participating Buy Nothing Day, an international protest against consumerism. And more than just this one day, my goal is to buy much less and to give/experience much more this holiday season. One of the most radical things we can do in today's society is to buy nothing.

Finn Balor to Debut on main roster soon?


WrestlingInc is reporting that the current NXT Champion Finn Balor is on the road with the main WWE roster this week. No indications were made on what he is doing with them.

Looking at the current situations, it's quite possible that we'll see Finn's debut on main roster very soon. Almost half a dozen top WWE superstars are missing time due to injuries and various other issues.

It has created a spot in the main roster that needs to be filled. And with the singings of superstars like Samoa Joe and the news of Semi Zyan returning, NXT is a star filled place again. So looking at all the situations people are expecting to see the current NXT champion to be a champion in the main roster soon.

Matches to feature on New NXT DVD revealed, Former NXT talent's first tweet after release


WrestlingDvdNetwork.com has revealed that the following matches will be on the upcoming WWE DVD release- "WWE NXT: Greatest matches ever vol. 1":

* Becky Lynch vs. Paige, NXT Takeover: Fatal 4 Way dark match

* Cesaro vs. Neville, NXT live event in Columbus, Ohio 3/5/2015

* Tyler Breezevs. Hideo Itami, Arena Cam video from WrestleMania 31 Weekend

They pointed out that these three matches are never seen before on Tv. The DVD and Blueray release of the DVD is set for March next year.


NXT Talent tweets after Release:

Former NXT talent Solomon Crowe tweeted the following photo in his twitter account:

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— Solomon Crowe (@WWECrowe)November 27, 2015

It's his first tweet after quitting WWE. Solomon was released this past week from WWE. It's said that he asked for his release. He was signed by WWE in 2013 and was working in NXT but never made it to the main roster.