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WWE Rivals: Sasha Banks and Charlotte on Taking Women’s Wrestling to a New Level

September 7, 2016 Scott Fishman Comments Off

Sasha Banks and Charlotte have captivated WWE fans with their heated feud and string of competitive matches. From partners in NXT to longtime rivals on the main roster, the two have played an important part of this women’s wrestling renaissance. Despite their differences, they share a deep passion for their profession and putting female talent at the forefront of WWE for many years to come. Banks and Charlotte have a deep-rooted history in a similar way as Trish Stratus and Lita. It’s been a remarkable 2016 for one-half of the celebrated Four Horsewomen. A milestone for Banks was winning the […]

WWE superstar Daniel Bryan talks transition to Cruiserweight Classic announcer and SmackDown Live GM

September 1, 2016 Scott Fishman Comments Off

Imagine loving what you do so much, living your dream … and then having it taken away from you. This is what happened to Daniel Bryan. The 35-year-old WWE superstar relinquished major championships due to medical reasons and was forced into an early retirement from the ring this year. The popular performer was widely regarded for his passion for pro wrestling. Fans and peers alike were devastated to hear Bryan had to hang up the boots. However, the last few months these dark clouds did reveal a silver lining. The Yes! man joined the Cruiserweight Classic announce team with Mauro […]

Kofi Kingston talks Scooby-Doo, Booty-Os and his WWE longevity

August 9, 2016 Scott Fishman Comments Off

Thanks to his voice work in Scooby-Doo and the Curse of the Speed Demon, Kofi Kingston checked another accomplishment off his bucket list. “I was a huge fan of Scooby-Doo,” Kingston said. “It was one of the staple cartoons that we grew up with as ’80s babies. To be in a movie with Scooby-Doo is right up there with becoming a WWE superstar, having my own toy and action figure and being in video games. Being in a cartoon, especially with a character I grew up watching, is really cool.” Of course, the New Day member isn’t alone. Vince McMahon, Stephanie […]

Paul Heyman reveals Brock Lesnar will grace the cover of WWE 2K17 and more

June 27, 2016 Scott Fishman Comments Off

When it comes to WWE, Paul Heyman’s reputation for salesmanship and promotion is unparalleled on the microphone. So who better for 2K Sports to enlist to make a big announcement for its upcoming WWE 2K17 video game. The advocate for Brock Lesnar revealed during his State of the Union for Suplex City media call that the Beast Incarnate will be the cover superstar for the release, out Oct. 11 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360. “Brock Lesnar continues his dominance of global headlines and remains the only athlete that can walk between […]

WWE SmackDown goes live and moves to Tuesday nights!

May 25, 2016 Scott Fishman 1

In an exciting development for WWE fans, SmackDown is going live — and moving to 8pm Tuesday nights — on USA Network starting July 19. And if that weren’t enough, the sports entertainment juggernaut announced the blue brand will feature a distinct roster, storylines and dedicated writing team. This isn’t the first time when WWE made Raw and SmackDown their own separate entities. A similar decision came in 2002 regarding a draft and brand extension. However, the fact that the two shows are going to be on USA Network — and live — helps raise the profile of SmackDown immensely. It’s also […]

WWE superstar Ryback hungry for SmackDown’s move to USA Network

January 4, 2016 Scott Fishman Comments Off

WWE is revving up for the big premiere of SmackDown on USA Network, and Ryback is hungry for the move. The powerhouse will be featured with the rest of the superstars and Divas as the show settles into its new home starting 8/7CT Thursday, Jan. 7. Before “Feeding Time” commenced, Ryback talked about what the transition from SyFy means for the program. “The big thing is we are going to have more eyes on us,” he said. “Having both of our WWE programs Monday Night Raw, our flagship show, and SmackDown, which is the second longest running episodic show, only […]

WWE Raw gets an Entourage! Here’s the recap of last night’s show

May 26, 2015 Scott Fishman Comments Off

Cast from the HBO hit series and upcoming movie, Entourage, appeared on this week’s Raw and helped WWE make its last night in the Nassau Coliseum memorable. Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon and Jerry Ferrara introduced Long Island’s own Zack Ryder as the challenger for John Cena’s United States championship. Even though “Long Island Iced-Z” didn’t win the gold, he left a winner. Ryder was able to compete one more time in the historic venue, which has hosted WWE events since 1974. NXT champion Kevin Owens ruined the feel-good scene by attacking Cena. The “Entourage” crew weren’t the only […]

WWE Raw results and recap: Ambrose crashes Rollins’ victory celebration

May 19, 2015 Scott Fishman Comments Off

Seth Rollins’ victory celebration on WWE Raw for leaving Payback with his WWE world championship was crashed by Dean Ambrose. The “Lunatic Fringe” used cinderblocks and the threat to recreate a scene he knows all too well with “The Architect” to get Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to grant him a title opportunity at Elimination Chamber on May 31. The main event is now set for the special WWE Network exclusive pay-per-view event. Kane remains on the side of The Authority, but little nudges here and there seem to be foreshadowing this may change. Earlier in the night Ambrose lost to […]

WWE Monday Night Raw Results 5/11/15: Daniel Bryan relinquishes Intercontinental championship

May 12, 2015 Scott Fishman Comments Off

Daniel Bryan left fans with tears in their eyes as he relinquished the Intercontinental championship on “Monday Night Raw” this week from Cincinnati. It was a déjà vu moment for the popular leader of the “Yes Movement,” who had to vacate the WWE world championship due to a neck injury around the same time last year. No word on Bryan’s future in the ring, but he is scheduled to serve on the judging panel for the new season of Tough Enough, premiering on June 23 on USA Network. The IC title itself is now up for grabs heading into the […]

WWE Monday Night Raw results 5/4/15: Dean Ambrose is last man standing

May 5, 2015 Scott Fishman 1

It was a night of surprises and great matches on this week’s “Monday Night Raw” on USA Network from Montreal. Dean Ambrose was the last man standing at the close of the event. The “Lunatic Fringe” won his way into the WWE world championship match at Payback on May 17 by defeating Seth Rollins. He joins Roman Reigns, Randy Orton and Rollins to make it a fatal 4-way. This means every member of The Shield is now in the title hunt. Rollins and Ambrose delivered one of the best television matches in some time. The two talented performers stole the […]