Month: January 2021

Ricardo Rodriguez spoke to SmackTalk Radio Live this week to hype the Royal Rumble. Here are some highlights of what he said about: First time he met Alberto Del Rio: “It was actually that day he debuted, that was the first time I met him. I knew who he was before because I’ve been a…

– WWE Main Event is averaging a 1.1 rating with 1.76 million viewers so far this year, with Saturday Morning Slam averaging a 0.6 rating and 935,000 viewers. Both shows include delayed DVR viewership. Both shows are averaging a 2 share rating, which is the % of viewers currently watching TV at the time. RAW…

During a recent interview with the UK’s Daily Star newspaper, Hulk Hogan made some interesting comments about Dixie Carter’s role as the leader of TNA Wrestling and her vision for the company’s direction. “It’s either hold ’em or fold ’em. You’re either in the wrestling business or not. Is Dixie Carter really in the wrestling…

– WWEShop.com is running a promotion this weekend for free shipping on orders over $60. – One of the big topics of conversation amongst WWE’s creative team over the past few weeks has been an eventual match featuring The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar. Both men are slated to appear at SummerSlam this August, so the…

Scott Hall is currently in Georgia staying at Diamond Dallas Page’s “Accountability Crib” along with Jake Roberts. Hall posted the following video on Wednesday evening, talking about the video that was posted online last week of DDP and Jake Roberts inviting him to live with them. That original video was taken offline and Hall says…

– The dark match that took place after Tuesday night’s WWE television tapings from Oklahoma City saw Randy Orton, Sheamus and Kane wrestle The Shield to a no contest. The finish came after The Shield each got hit with the babyface’s signature moves (Ambrose got an RKO, Rollins got Brogue Kicked and Reigns got chokeslammed)…

In what might well have been Paul Bearer’s last interview, the legendary pro wrestling manager was sure of his legacy in sports entertainment. Speaking to Chris Yandek of CYInterview.com at the end of January, the legend knew that one day he would end up in the the WWE Hall of Fame. He also summed up…

– As previously reported, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will be replacing WWE Champion John Cena on 3 live events in May. Michaels confirmed on Twitter that he won’t be wrestling: “Just appearing, accompanying the New Age Outlaws.” The New Age Outlaws are currently overseas with WWE wrestling on the European tour. – Here’s…

A Paul Bearer Benefit site has been established, with all profits going towards his Funeral Costs and any remaining will be divided among his grandchildren who he loved dearly. Prowrestlingbookings.com has been transformed into a benefit site. – $10 donation gets you an unsigned photo of Paul Bearer – $40 gets you a signed 8…

– WWE Studios’ “The Call” starring Halle Berry and featuring David Otunga is having a strong opening weekend, grossing $6.2 million in its opening day. The film is projected to make $16.7 million for the opening weekend, which would give it the #2 spot at the box office, behind Disney’s “Oz The Great And Powerful”…