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WWE Hall Of Famer Kurt Angle appeared on last night’s RAW from his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and announced that he will be wrestling his Farewell Match at next month’s WrestleMania 35. There is no word yet on who Angle’s opponent will be on The Show Of Shows, but we will keep you updated. Angle defeated Apollo Crews on last night’s RAW, noting that he needed to wrestle one more match in his hometown. As previously reported, WWE has been discussing a WrestleMania 35 retirement match with Angle for a while now. Below is a look at the segment from last night’s RAW:
.@RealKurtAngle announces on #Raw that he will compete in his farewell match at this year’s #WrestleMania. #ThankYouKurt pic.twitter.com/iE0PaEf0FB
— WWE (@WWE) March 12, 2019
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INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division III Wrestling Committee announced on Monday the participants in the 2018 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship.
The championships will be held March 9-10 at the Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Baldwin Wallace University and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission will serve as the hosts.
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NCAA DIII National Championships Qualifiers
A total of 180 participants will compete in the championships. Student-athletes qualified for the championship by placing top-three in their respective weight classes at one of the six NCAA regional tournaments held on February 23, 24 and 25. The complete list of all wrestlers competing in the championship is available on the NCAA website here. The complete seeded bracket will be available on ncaa.com Monday, March 5. NCAA.com will stream all sessions.
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Minnesota Area wrestlers competing at the 2018 NCAA Division I National Championships on March 15-17 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Session 3
Advancing on the Championship side:
South Dakota State
133 – Seth Gross
Other Minnesota Wrestlers
174 – Mark Hall (Penn State)
In The Consolation Bracket:
Minnesota
125 – Ethan Lizak
133 – Mitch McKee
165 – Nicholas Wanzek
South Dakota State
174 – David Kocer
157 – Luke Zilverberg
197 – Nate Rotert
Other Minnesota Wrestlers
184 – Taylor Venz (Nebraska)
285 – Sam Stoll (Iowa)
Eliminated:
Minnesota
149 – Steve Bleise
157 – Jake Short
North Dakota State
157 – Clayton Ream
165 – Andrew Fogarty
South Dakota State
125 – Connor Brown
141 – Henry Pohlmeyer
Team Scores
1 Ohio State 80.5
2 Penn State 67.0
3 Michigan 59.5
4 Iowa 53.5
5 NC State 44.0
6 Missouri 41.0
7 Virginia Tech 35.5
8 Cornell 30.0
9 Rutgers 28.5
10 Arizona State 23.0
10 Lehigh 23.0
12 South Dakota State 21.0
13 Illinois 19.0
13 North Carolina 19.0
15 Lock Haven 17.5
16 Oklahoma State 17.0
16 Wyoming 17.0
18 Duke 15.5
19 Kent State 14.5
20 Minnesota 13.5
20 Nebraska 13.5
22 Oregon State 13.0
23 Princeton 12.5
24 Purdue 12.0
25 Virginia 11.5
26 Northwestern 11.0
26 Wisconsin 11.0
28 Pittsburgh 10.5
29 Northern Iowa 10.0
30 CSU Bakersfield 9.5
31 West Virginia 9.0
32 Stanford 8.5
33 Drexel 8.0
34 Edinboro 7.0
34 Maryland 7.0
34 Navy 7.0
37 Central Michigan 6.5
37 Northern Colorado 6.5
39 Pennsylvania 5.0
40 Army West Point 4.5
41 Columbia 4.0
41 Hofstra 4.0
41 Utah Valley 4.0
44 Iowa State 3.0
44 North Dakota State 3.0
44 Rider 3.0
47 Chattanooga 2.5
47 Northern Illinois 2.5
49 Appalachian State 2.0
49 Brown 2.0
49 Bucknell 2.0
49 Campbell 2.0
49 Clarion 2.0
49 Old Dominion 2.0
55 Eastern Michigan 1.5
55 Indiana 1.5
57 American 1.0
57 Franklin & Marshall 1.0
57 George Mason 1.0
57 Harvard 1.0
57 Oklahoma 1.0
62 Binghamton 0.5
62 Cal Poly 0.5
62 Fresno State 0.5
65 Air Force 0.0
65 Buffalo 0.0
65 Cleveland State 0.0
65 Gardner-Webb 0.0
65 Michigan State 0.0
65 Ohio 0.0
65 Southern Illinois Edwardsville 0.0
65 The Citadel 0.0
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DAILY UPDATE
Latest News
Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles set for WWE SmackDown
MLW Fusion results: LA Park vs. Mance Warner death match
WWE Utica live results: Strowman vs. Corbin, Harper in action
NXT Fort Pierce, FL, live results: Dream vs. Riddle vs. Strong
IWGP Heavyweight title match set for G1 Supercard
New Japan Cup finals live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. SANADA
Lucha Bros challenging Young Bucks for AAA titles at Double or Nothing
NJPW announces full card for New Japan Cup finals
Latest Audio
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F4W NEWSLETTER: Figure Four Weekly: #KofiMania
A combination of timing, fan support, and strong performances have come together to make Kofi Kingston the unlikely star of WrestleMania season.
It was only a few weeks ago where this seemed completely implausible. Kingston wasn’t even originally supposed to be in the WWE Championship match at Elimination Chamber. He was on the outside looking in, with Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles, Randy Orton, Samoa Joe, Mustafa Ali, and Jeff Hardy set to take part in the match.
WON NEWSLETTER: March 25, 2019 Observer Newsletter: UFC PPVs to ESPN+, Wrestlemania 35 preview
A look at the details and ramifications of the new UFC PPV deal with ESPN+ is the lead story in the new double issue of the Observer. Look at the winners and loses of the deal, the economics of the deal, how it affects fans, what fans are going to be left behind, the role of Dana White, and the negotiations that led to UFC looking outside of TV for PPV.
This issue has a complete rundown of the WrestleMania card as it stands, as well as notes on matches not yet announced. Also look at the secondary market for the big shows over Mania weekend, as well as All In.
Also look at the details of WWE’s planned move, update on Gallows & Anderson, Dana Warrior, a planned WWE match that fell through, why WWE stock is up, Sue Aitchison in the Hall of Fame, update on WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, Matt Hardy future, and several new WWE signings.
Read a major feature on the career of The Destroyer. Look at Dick Beyer’s transition from Syracuse line coach to The Destroyer, who came up with the gimmick, how it transpired, and the role of Fred Blassie and Jules Strongbow in the story.
Read full coverage of ROH’s 17th anniversary show, the ROH/NJPW Madison Square Garden show, and match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.
Also look at the suspension of T.J. Dillashaw and his vacating the UFC welterweight title, update the New Japan Cup, cover AAA Rey de Reyes and CMLL El Homenaje a Dos Leyendas.
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SUNDAY NEWS UPDATE
Our weekend Observer radio show is up covering the New Japan Cup, UFC, and the latest business news of the past week. We also have a second show that will be up later today which is a very interesting look at the making of the Kenny Omega documentary that debuts on TSN in Canada on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.
After last night’s UFC show, Dana White said they are looking at Marlon Moraes vs. flyweight champion Henry Cejudo for the vacant bantamweight title next. The title was vacated when T.J. Dillashaw failed a drug test.
Fighting with My Family was estimated at No. 17 at the movie box office this weekend at $509,000, with a total domestic gross as of today of $21.9 million. It’s been out for six weeks.
It’s been noted to us that the upcoming British heavyweight title match with Zack Sabre Jr. defending against Hiroshi Tanahashi is unlikely to be in the U.K.. and Sabre Jr. & Minoru Suzuki are defending the tag title on the May Revolution Pro show and that’s the only major RevPro event until the end of August. So it looks like either Nagoya on 4/20 or MSG for that match. (thanks to Will Cooling)
Nothing from the combat sports world got the public’s attention to a great degree this weekend. The only thing that was among the top searches was Anthony Pettis, who was No. 18 yesterday with 50,000 searches.
WWE
The current prediction for the crowd at Raw tomorrow in Boston is 10,500 to 11,000. We still haven’t had a major arena Raw sellout for Mania season, and I can’t recall that ever being the case in the modern era. Chicago was thought Monday to be one for sure and that didn’t happen.
A story on WWE recruiting amateur wrestlers.
MISCELLANEOUS
A note regarding last night’s Observer Radio show. I made mention of the Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg for a possible major Mania week show next year since Mania is in Tampa. However, that would be impossible since that arena was torn down years ago (thanks to David Kaplan and others).
During the CBS coverage of the NCAA basketball tournament earlier today, Wally Sczerbiak’s appearance on Nitro in 1999 was shown and there was a clip of him being given a poster by Bill Goldberg, as well a clips of Gene Okerlund, Charles Barkley and there were name drops of Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash. (thanks to Brian Henke)
Julia Budd defends the Belllator fetherweight title aginst Olga Rubino (6-0) on 7/12 in Thackerville, OK.
The Memphis Grizzlies had another pro wrestling night last night built around Jerry Lawler. Lawler has had an ongoing feud with Buff Bagwell at the wrestling theme night games, with tonight being no different, with Buff bringing in rick and Scott Steiner to wrestle Jerry and a partner for the newly created tag team titles (Lawler is currently the Grizzlies Heavyweight Champion). During the commercial breaks they have promo’s. First w/ Lawler, then Buff and the Steiners. It’s all pretty generic wrestling promo fare. For the 3rd break they announce Rikishi as Lawler’s partner, who comes out and cuts a promo about teaming with Brian Lawler in the past and how he is going to be “Too Cool” with the King tonight in their tag match. Rikishi then holds up one of Brian’s GMS vests. Here’s the match. It was a short, 5 minute basic match that ended with the King pinning Steiner. Notably Rikishi wrestled in a track suit and did not do the stink face spot: A little while later during the game is the Grizzly Dancers performance, after which Rikishi and the King come out and do the Too Cool dance break with them. (thanks to Aaron Craig)
A very cool feature on The Destroyer Park Golf course.
IWTW announced streaming eight shows over Mania week starting 4/3 with Beyond Wrestling’s Uncharted Territory plus Game Changer Wrestling’s Orange Cassidy is Doing Something or whatever, Who Knows ?? on 4/6 at Noon from the Collective in Jersey City, NJ.
Beyond Wrestling has Masato Tanaka vs. David Starr on 4/3 at 8 p.m. plus Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky vs. LAX & Chris Dickinson, plus Orange Cassidy, Jordynne Grace and MJF.
IWTW on 4/4 at Noon: Orange Cassidy v. Jonathan Gresham for the IWTV independent title, Inter Species Wrestling on 4/4 at 7:30 p.m. with a fans bring the weapons death match with Addy Starr vs. Matt Tremont vs. Nick Gage vs. Jeff Cannonball. CHIKARA on 4/5 at Noon with a ladder match with Dasher Hatfield vs. Mr. Touchdown. Black Label Pro on 4/5 at 3:30 p.m. with Ethan Page vs. Kobe Durst for the BLP title, Nick Gage vs. Swoggle, Masato Yoshino vs. Gresham, Bryan Alvarez vs. Orange Cassidy, plus Sammy Guevera, Shazza McKenzie, Robbie Eagles, Kylie Rae, Nicole Savoy, Shotzi Blackheart, and even 80s star Manny Fernandez. Game Changer Wrestling on Noon on 4/6 has Shinjiro Otani vs. Gresham, Chuckie T vs. Trent Baretta in a one minute time limit match, Nick Gage vs.Ultramtis Black plus Teddy Hart. IWS at 4 p.m. on 4/6 has Matt Tremont vs. Nick Gage vs. Green Phantom. For new subscribers, you can use the code MANIAWEEK and get 20 days free.
CWE on 4/4 in Springbrook/Red Deer, AB at the Springbook Multiplex with Psicosis & Jude Dawkins vs. A.J. Sanchez & Shaun Martens in the main event. 4/5 in Grande Prairie, Alberta at the Jackpot Grill Events Center.
Tarryn Terrell is in a new Motley Crue bio “The Dirt,” playing a bikini clad mud wrestler.
PWA from Saturday night in Sydney, Australia before a sellout crowd: Mick Moretti b Marcus Kool, Jax Jordan won four-way over Adam Hoffman, Michael Spencer and Tyler Payne, Mat Rogers b Mat Diamond, Steph De Lander b Indi Hartwell, Jack Bonza & Jessica Troy b Robbie Eagles & Shazza McKenzie, Unsocial Jordan b Ricky South,Tree Hugger Luchi b Big Fudge, Caveman Ugg b Matty Wahlberg to keep heavyweight title. Millie McKenzie and Session Moth Martina are on the next show.
World Series Wrestling’s next Australia shows are 6/21 and 6/22 in Melbourne and 6/23 in Sydney.
Nicole Savoy is coming to Perth, Western Australia for shows on 5/24 an 5/25.
BCW in Sydney on 4/28 has Drago vs. Aero Star vs. Bee Boy for the AAA Latin American championship. (thanks to Kevin Chiat)
Stardom results from today at Shinkiba First Ring: Kagetsu b Hanan, Starlight Kid & Xia Brookside won three-way over Kaori Yoneyama & Leo Onozaki and Hina & Rina, Utami Hayashishita & Konami & AZM b Jungle Kyona & Natsuko Tora & Saya Iida, Momo Watanabe & Bea Priestley & Viper b Hazuki & Natsu Sumire & Andras Miyagi, Mayu Iwatani & Tam Nakano & Saki Kashima kept the Artist of Stardom trios titles over Goya Kong & Hana Kmura & Rebel Kel. (thanks to Shannon Walsh and Wrestlingwithdemons.net)
Northeast Wrestling from last night in Bethany, CT: Jimmy Preston & Ron Zombie b Dexter Loux & Mike Gamble, Brian Anthony b Keith Youngblood, JT Dunn b Chris Battle, Private Party b The Graysons, Wrecking Ball Legursky b Chuck O’Neil, Austin Theory b AR Fox, Inzanely Rude b Daniel Evans & Anthony Battle, Brad Hollister won three-way over Christian Casanova and Jake Manning. (thanks to Nick Mahmood)
Hoosier Pro Wrestling on 4/6 in Columbus, IN at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
PWA from last night in Edmonton before 300 fans for the group’s 18th anniversary: The Titan b Kenny Anthony, Shaum Moore won six-way over Mo Jabari, Maxton Flexwell, Nightmare #4, Spaceman BeruiGraysona and El Asesino, The League won three-way to keep Canadian tag titles over Above Average Joes and BodyBreak, Reid Martthews b Colton Kelly for the Mayhem title in a last man standing match, Jeff Cobb b Gabriel to keep the ROH TV title,Sheik Shabaz kept PWA title in a four-way TLC match over Brandon Von Danielson, Marky Mark and Michael Richard Blais. (thanks to Ross Hart)
A story on Bill DeMott talking about drunk driving and his daughter being hit by a drunk driver.
Daily Pro Wrestling History: WWF WrestleMania VII
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Clay Carlson of Willmar has committed to wrestling for South Dakota State next season.
Carlson is a three-time state placewinner. He won the Class AAA 132-pound title this season. He was runner-up at 132 pounds as a junior and placed sixth at 113 pounds as a freshman.
Carlson is projected to wrestle at 133 pounds for the Jackrabbits.
I am proud to announce my commitment to @GoJacksWrestle where I continue to pursue my education and my career in wrestling. Can’t wait to scrap with the bro @colten_carlson pic.twitter.com/iDMuyoIxSn
— Clay Carlson (@ClayJCarlson) April 29, 2018
Clay Carlson of Willmar
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2018 MN HS State Tournament 3A 12th 132 1st 48-0
2017 Rumble on the Red 3A 12th 132 1st
2017 MN Christmas Tournament 3A 12th 132 1st
2017 USA Wrestling Nationals GR Junior 138 DNP
2017 USA Wrestling Nationals FS Junior 138 DNP
2017 Northern Plains Regional FS Junior 138 3rd
2017 MN/USA Wrestling State FS Junior 138 2nd
2017 MN/USA Wrestling State GR Junior 138 1st
2017 MN HS State Tournament 3A 11th 132 2nd 42-4
2016 Rumble on the Red 3A 11th 132 3rd
2016 MN Christmas Tournament 3A 11th 132 3rd
2016 USA Wrestling Nationals FS Junior 132 DNP
2015 Rumble on the Red 3A 10th 126 6th
2015 MN/USA Wrestling State Folk Cadet 120 1st
2015 MN HS State Tournament 3A 9th 113 6th 41-9
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DAILY UPDATE
Latest News
EVOLVE 125 live results: Austin Theory vs. Kyle O’Reilly
wXw Amerika ist Wunderbar live results: David Starr vs. Lucky Kid, LAX, more
Hulk Hogan inducting Brutus Beefcake into WWE Hall Of Fame
WWE, A&E co-producing five ‘Biography’ documentaries
Matches set for next two weeks of NXT TV
AAA announces September 15th MSG debut, LA date coming soon
WWE NXT results: Kairi Sane vs. Bianca Belair
NXT’s Kyle O’Reilly set for PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16
WWE SmackDown ratings down 11 percent for WM go-home show
Latest Audio
WOL: WrestleMania weekend in full swing, AAA announcement 4/4
Portland Wrestlecast: ‘Golden Boy’ Jerry Grey on 1980s wrestling politics 4/4
Left My Wallet: WOR’s Garrett Gonzales on sports and hip hop 4/3
F4W NEWSLETTER: Figure Four Weekly: Looking at the WWE HOF and the 2019 class
While interest has inevitably decreased over the years, the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony feels like less of an essential part of WrestleMania weekend than ever.
There are a few major reasons why the Hall of Fame ceremony has lost some of its luster. As WrestleMania week has become a destination for promotions from the United States and abroad, fans have to make difficult decisions on how they’re going to spend their time and money.
WON NEWSLETTER: April 9, 2019 Observer Newsletter: Massive Wrestlemania weekend preview
A preview of WrestleMania week leads off this week’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Read notes on the business for the week, how the business of WrestleMania has changed, what records are going to be set, a look at how fans changed the week, matches changed over the past few weeks, notes on surprises, and who is scheduled.
Have a look at the HBO Last Week Tonight segment on WWE. It starts with a story about Sherri Martel that is important to understanding a key issue involved here. Look at how the business has changed, what has also stayed the same, and why wrestling talent doesn’t get the benefit of the amount of revenue they drive compared to major sports and entertainment stars.
Also look at the 2019-2020 WWE arena schedule. Look at the foreign tours, the update on Saudi Arabia shows, and house shows that are in danger of being canceled because of the next Saudi Arabia show.
Read about the future of Linda McMahon after leaving Trump’s Cabinet and the position she was up for, the story behind the death of the AAF, Vince McMahon’s XFL plans, how much money Vince has earmarked for the XFL, why one analyst thinks stock will hit $157 per share, and thoughts on upcoming TV deals.
Read coverage of this past week’s UFC show in Philadelphia with match-by-match coverage and business notes on the show.
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THURSDAY NEWS UPDATE
As I write this, the WrestleCon SuperShow is kicking off with Ric Flair and WrestleCon ambassador Road Warrior Animal in the ring, reportedly killing time because the venue is waiting for an ambulance to be on site. Flair apparently did an incredible, emotional promo about Charlotte Flair and more.
Along with AAA announcing their MSG debut today, WWE announced a series of documentaries set to air on A&E in 2020 and WWE added a tag title match to WrestleMania. Check out the links at the top of the update and listen to Wrestling Observer Live in case you missed anything.
For those in New York for WrestleMania weekend, there are a slew of our writers, podcasters, and editors there in addition to Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez hitting up shows all over the place. If you see them around and about, please say hi, take pictures, ask for autographs, etc. The guys will be doing a lot of audio and we’ll be posting results from 15+ shows and events over the next few days. There’s A LOT going on, and we’ll do our best to keep you in the loop.
In addition to show recaps already posted on the website, we will have Thursday coverage of Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport coming up shortly in addition to the WrestleCon Supershow, Impact’s United We Stand, MLW’s TV taping, and Axxess results.
WWE
As part of Axxess, WWE unveiled a statue of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, seen above. Ricky Steamboat, Sting, Jimmy Hart, and Brutus Beefcake were among those attendance. The Hall of Famer joins Andre The Giant, Ultimate Warrior, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, and Bruno Sammartino as those with statues.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Big Show responded to John Oliver and Last Week Tonight’s segment about WWE. “I’ve had a lot of injuries, I knew from day one stepping through the ropes that it was not an easy job, it was a job that was gonna put myself at risk. I took the paychecks, I took the fame, I took the fortune,” Big Show said. “The industry’s changed. It’s done everything it can to protect the athlete and create longevity for the athlete. I’m 47 and I’m still rocking and rolling, so they’re doing something right.” Big Show prefaced his comments by saying everyone is entitled to their own opinion and has their own experiences.
Sports Illustrated asked The Miz about the segment. “I feel like I’ve gotten everything I’ve ever wanted from WWE and more,” he said.
Braun Strowman. Carmella, Drew McIntyre, Alexa Bliss, Kofi Kingston, and Seth Rollins appeared on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, taking part in a segment where they read trash talk submitted by kids.
Seth Rollins spoke to Yahoo Sports about his return to the Universal title picture.
WWE posted a 21-minute video of Johnny Gargano and Adam Cole preparing for their NXT Championship match at TakeOver: New York.
WWE’s YouTube channel uploaded Charlotte Flair and Asuka’s SmackDown Women’s Championship match from last year’s WrestleMania.
Pro Wrestling
Dave Meltzer reports that Saturday’s NJPW/ROH show at MSG will have a PPV window to midnight Eastern.
Kyle Fletcher was the final entrant announced for this year’s PROGRESS Wrestling Super Strong Style 16 tournament. Travis Banks, Ilja Dragunov, Trevor Lee, Aerostar, Artemis Spencer, DJZ, Jordan Devlin, Chris Ridgeway, Chris Brookes, Darby Allin, Paul Robinson, Daga, David Starr, Lucky Kid, and Kyle O’Reilly are the other wrestlers in the tournament. It’s taking place at Alexandra Palace in London, England from May 4-6, with the winner getting a future PROGRESS title shot.
On this day in pro wrestling history, Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart to win the WWF World title…and then lost it to Hulk Hogan.
Our Ethan Renner put together results from the Wednesday indie shows that kicked off WrestleMania weekend:
UPWA: Undeniable
Sonny Kiss won a battle royale, earning the right to face Carolina Champion Kenny Bengal; Mikal Mosley defeated Craig Steele; The American Pitbulls defeated Stars and Stripes, Team Espana, The Dirty Blondes to win the UPWA tag titles; BoZworth defeated Chris Masters after nearly defeating him in a Master Lock Challenge; James Anthony defeated Ricky Reyes to win the UPWA Cruiserweight title; The Stro defeated UPWA Heavyweight Champion LA Tank via countout when Tank walked out on the match; The American Murder Society defeated Tough Guy Inc. Carolina Champion Kenny Bengal defeated Sonny Kiss; Victor Andrews defeated Billy Gunn in what was said to be a very physical match; Corrine Mink retained the UPWA Women’s title defeating Mercedes Martinez & Nyla Rose
Battle Club Pro Icons: Women Crush Wednesday
Leyla Hirsch won a gauntlet match; Savannah Evans defeated Kiera Hogan; Shazza McKenzie & Indi Hartwell defeated Allie Kat & Veda Scott; Tasha Stellz defeated Diamante; Maria Manic defeated Su Yung; Aerial Monroe defeated Thunder Rosa; Leva Bates & Solo Darling defeated Ashley Vox & Delmi EXO; Kylie Rae defeated Harlow O’Hara via countout; Tasha Steelz defeated Harlow O’Hara
Pizza Party Wrestling
Faye Jackson defeated Brad Rush; Ugly Ducklings defeated Sass and Fury, The Stepdads, and The Atlantic City Scoundrels. This was advertised as an elimination match, but they went one fall to a finish. The FEST Tag Team titles were also put on the line right before the match; Tyrannosaurus Flex Ezekiel James defeated Tony Deppen; Pizza Cat defeated Ophidian; Alex Zayne defeated Robbie Eagles; KTB defeated Rory Gulak, Sam Jude, and ??? in an East London Street Fight. Sam Jude is said to have taken thumbtacks, barbeque skewers, and some unprotected headshots; Dick Justice defeated Johnny Cockstrong in triple overtime of a 60 second Ironman match. Fans chanted 5 more seconds; Tyrannosaurus Flex came back out and challenged a fan in ring gear. He said his name was 01086Y0 and he was born in a Petrie Dish and the fan pinned Flex.; Matt Vertigo defeated Zacky Strutts, Champagne Douglas, Everett Cross, “Vicious” Van Valley, and Russel K. Best; Daniel Makabe beat Fred Yehi with a European Clutch. Yehi is said to have wrestled circles around Makabe for most of the match. (Thanks to Dan Mullooly)
WrestlePro Does Funny = Money?
Santino & Colt Cabana defeated Heavenly Bodies; Dan Maff defeated Swoggle; Team Espana won a tag team gauntlet match; Buster Jackson defeated Shawn Donovan in a Bird Box match; Demon Bunny (Allie & Rosemary) defeated Team Tremendous; Kikutaro defeated Bobby Wayward; Jake Manning defeated Anthony Bowens, Johnny Clash, Matt Macintosh; Scarlett Bordeaux defeated John Hartnett
MurderMania: Night 1
Casanova Valentine defeated FMW Leather; Ophidian defeated Joe Gacy; The Ugly Ducklings defeated Gym Nasty Boys (Thanks to Steven Bradley)
UFC/MMA
For the second time in company history, Bellator is running a show at Madison Square Garden. It’s taking place on June 14, and Ariel Helwani reported that Chael Sonnen vs. Vitor Belfort has already been booked for the show.
Anthony Pettis suffered a broken nose during his fight against Stephen Thompson last month.
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In a statement posted on his social media accounts this afternoon, Luke Harper revealed that he’s requested his release from WWE:
As of this evening, I have requested a release from WWE. The past 6 years have been a simply, amazing journey around the world and back with lifelong friends and family. I am proud of it all and proud to say I shared the ring with my co workers.
This decision, as difficult as it was, feels right for myself and WWE. My goal in the future is to continue to grow as a performer and person and continue to make my family proud.
Thank you. From the top to the bottom of WWE. Thank you to the fans for your undying support. Thank you everyone.
UPDATE: Dave Meltzer notes that the 39-year-old Harper hasn’t been given his release as of this moment, he’s only asked for it. Harper didn’t state what WWE’s response to his request was in his statement.
After undergoing wrist surgery while Erik Rowan was also out of action, Harper returned to the ring at a house show in March. He was an entrant in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 35 and defeated Dominik Dijakovic at WrestleMania Axxess, with their match airing as part of the NXT Alumni vs. NXT Worlds Collide special on the WWE Network.
Harper wasn’t used on television on Raw or SmackDown since returning from injury. Rowan returned at the Royal Rumble in January and aligned with Daniel Bryan in storyline.
On February 19, Tye Dillinger publicly stated that he had requested his release from WWE. WWE then announced Dillinger’s release on February 22.
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By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor
Former NXT champion Finn Balor wrestled his final NXT match Saturday night in Houston, Texas.
Balor teamed with Shinsuke Nakamura to defeat NXT champion Samoa Joe and Bobby Roode in the tag team main event to complete his NXT run.
Balor, who had a break-out week on the main WWE roster, now officially joins the Raw brand after wrapping up his advertised NXT commitments.
Before the main event, Balor was emotional and embraced Nakamura while waiting for Joe and Roode to be introduced.
The match was followed by a “graduation party” hosted by Bayley, who talked up Balor’s work as the leading star of the NXT brand over the past year.
Balor was then joined by other “graduates” Mojo Rawley, Carmella, and Nia Jax. The only draftees missing were Alexa Bliss and American Alpha, who got a strong reaction when mentioned.
Balor then closed out the show with a speech recognizing the wrestlers who were part of the NXT: Houston show, the audience, and head coach Matt Bloom, who came out from backstage to be recognized.
Now, Balor looks ahead to facing Seth Rollins for the first-ever WWE Universal Title at Summerslam on August 21 in Brooklyn, New York.
This time last year, Balor headlined the first “NXT Takeover” special against Kevin Owens the night before Summerslam, which helped propel NXT to new heights selling out the same building as WWE’s second biggest PPV of the year.
Special night for NXT. Thank you #NXTHouston.
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) July 31, 2016
'IF' that was the last one.. It has been a beautiful 2 years. #NXTHouston #ThankYouNXT pic.twitter.com/DvN7uNnbrc
— Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) July 31, 2016