According to Showbuzz Daily, last night’s WWE SmackDown drew an average of 2.58 million viewers overnight, a 3% rise from last week’s episode. The scored a 0.8 rating in the always important 18-49 demographic, which was number one for the evening. There was a slight drop from 2.61 to 2.54 from the first hour to…
Carmella Reveals Backstage Origins Of Her Partnership With R-Truth, Talks Royal Rumble Expectations
WWE Superstar Carmella spoke with Brian Fritz of Sporting News this week for an interview about her on-air partnership with R-Truth, whether or not she will be in the Women’s Royal Rumble match this Sunday night and more. Featured below are some of the highlights from the discussion. On if she expects to compete in…
NXT TakeOver: Portland 2020: Dusty Classic Winners Receive Title Shot, Adam Cole's Challenger Revealed
The card for the next NXT TakeOver live special took shape following this week’s episode of NXT On USA. Four matches, including three world title bouts, are now confirmed for the upcoming NXT TakeOver: Portland live special in February. During Wednesday’s episode of NXT On USA, it was announced that former NXT World Champion Tommaso…
Matt Hardy Discusses His Free Agent Status, The Ideas He Pitched to WWE & more
— Matt Hardy recently sat down with Mike Johnson of pwinsider.com where he talked about a number of topics, including his departure from WWE and all the different ideas he pitched to Vince McMahon and others. Here are some excerpts: On his current status in wrestling & “Free the Delete” ideas “Yes, I am a…
Afghan Civilians, Gunned Down by US Soldier in Massacre, Speak Out
For the first time, Afghan survivors of the March 2012 Panjwai massacre stood in the same room with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who pled guilty to the unprompted onslaught that left 16 Afghan civilians dead—9 of them children, and 11 of them from the same family—and 6 wounded, and told what it was like…
Berger: Ferrari success ‘impossible’ with all-Italian staff
Former Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger says the Scuderia will need to drop its policy of hiring only Italian staff if it ambitions to one day bring the title back to Maranello. Ferrari is nearing the end of its dismal 2020 season during which the red squad has never figured as a title contender, dogged by…
British Triathlon launches Tri January for newbies
Know someone thinking about trying tri, but worried about what not being fit enough? Give them a gentle introduction to multisport by encouraging them to sign up for British Triathlon’s new campaign, Tri January Advertisement Reigning ITU Paratriathlon World Champion and Strictly star Lauren Steadman is just one of the famous names backing the campaign. Other…
Brownlees to open The London Bike Show and Triathlon Show: London
As well as officially opening the show, the brothers will appear on stage for a Q&A session where they will share what it takes to compete at the very highest level in triathlon as well as tips and advice with the audience. From there the brothers will head to the OTE Sports stand to meet…
New Outlaw X set for September
The organisers of the multiple-220 Triathlon Award winning Outlaw have announced a new middle-distance event for September 2019. Advertisement The Outlaw X will celebrate the tenth anniversary year of Outlaw (pictured) and will take place in the grounds of Thoresby Hall in north Nottinghamshire on Sunday 22 September. The event, say the organisers, will provide…
HUUB to partner Triathlon Relay Championships
Derby-based HUUB will be the headline partner for the 2019 Triathlon Relays Championships, as the national event returns to Nottingham for its 29th year in August. Advertisement Competitors on 24 August are invited to a HUUB BBQ (Huubecue) and will have the opportunity to visit a retail stand with special weekend prices. There’s also the opportunity to take…