Citing multiple sources, Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston tweeted Thursday that a large number of WWE employees are being given a $3000 stock award that fully vests in March. The news comes roughly a week after the company told employees there would be no impending raises, bonuses and promotions coming, understandably causing some negative feelings as a result. It’s…
Month: February 2021
Page vs. Hardy, multi-man ladder match added to AEW Revolution
A new match has been added to AEW Revolution. Hangman Page will face Matt Hardy in a singles match. If Page wins, he gets 100% of Hardy’s profits during the first quarter of 2021. However, if Hardy wins, he gets 100% of Page’s earnings. This follows what happened during the opening moments of tonight’s Dynamite,…
Orange Cassidy vs. Luther added to AEW Dynamite
A change in plans has resulted in Orange Cassidy vs. Luther being added to tonight’s live AEW Dynamite. Cassidy will be flanked by Chuck Taylor just weeks after they ruined the Kip Sabian/Penelope Ford wedding on the Beach Break edition of Dynamite. This will be Luther’s first singles match since September while Cassidy hasn’t been…
Millie McKenzie reportedly signs with WWE, joining NXT UK
Image: WWE NXT UK’s women’s division appears to be getting another new addition. TalkSport reported on Tuesday that 20-year-old Millie McKenzie has signed with WWE and will be joining NXT UK. McKenzie previously wrestled for NXT UK three times in 2018, including two televised matches. She took part in the tournament to crown the inaugural…
UFC notes: Edwards-Chimaev fight off again, bonus payouts revealed
In a situation playing out similarly to that of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson, the attempt to book welterweight contender Leon Edwards against rising prospect Khamzat Chimaev in a UFC main event has failed for a third time. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported Friday that the March 13th main event is off again due to the condition…
Karrion Kross to face Santos Escobar on next week's WWE NXT
Image: WWE Though TakeOver: Vengeance Day is taking place on Sunday, WWE has already made their first match announcement for next week’s episode of NXT. Karrion Kross vs. Santos Escobar is set for NXT next Wednesday (February 17). The match was announced by NXT general manager William Regal after Scarlett appeared in his office on tonight’s…
NJPW's Roku Channel debut to feature Wrestle Kingdom 14 action
New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Thursday debut on The Roku Channel will begin with a ten hour marathon featuring action from 2020’s Wrestle Kingdom 14. Last week, NJPW announced their new deal with Roku for a weekly show available in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada via The Roku Channel, accessible with nearly any kind…
WWE Signs Three Wrestlers From The U.K., WWE House Show Cancelled
source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter WWE has signed Drew Galloway from the U.K. to a developmental contract after he did a tryout while WWE was overseas last month. He will be reporting to Ohio Valley Wrestling in a few months. He’s 21 years old (soon to be 22), 6 foot 6 and 250 pounds. Sheamus O’Shaunessy…
*Spoiler* Sonjay Dutt's New Gimmick Revealed
source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter As advertised on Thursday’s edition of Impact, Sonjay Dutt will be debuting his new persona during next week’s edition of Impact. Details on his new gimmick have leaked out. He’s going to be doing a “Ghandi” gimmick. He’s going to be wearing clothes that Ghandi would wear and preach non-violence to…
HHH Doesn't Want Orton Jobbing, WWE Cutting Back On PPVs, Mania Buys Up
source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Triple H doesn’t want Randy Orton jobbing until he comes back. So Orton is pretty much going to be untouched until SummerSlam. At this point, WWE doesn’t know how to appease both individuals. Company sources say that Vince McMahon has admitted in private that the company is running too many pay-per-views….