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F4W Website Today WWE announced qualifying matches for their Global Cruiserweight series.
Announced for the Evolve show on 5/7 in Queens, NY, with Drew Gulak vs. Tracy Williams and Fred Yehi vs. TJ Perkins. Gulak and Williams are the current Evolve tag team champions. The show takes place at La Boom in Queens, NY and will air on iPPV at www.WWNlive.com
Also, announced for the PROGRESS on Sunday April 24th in Camden Town, London, Zach Sabre Jr. will face Flash Morgan Webster. Jack Gallagher will go up against "Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne.
The names WWE has announced thus far for the tournament are Rich Swann, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Noam Dar, Akira Tozawa, Ho Ho Lun and Lince Dorado. Swann, Ciampa and Gargano are already under contract to WWE. Dar is an independent wrestler from the U.K., Tozawa is a star with Dragon Gate, Lun is from Hong Kong and Dorado is a Florida-based Lucha style independent wrestler.
Names and Matches announced for WWE's Global Cruiserweight Series
F4W Website Today WWE announced qualifying matches for their Global Cruiserweight series.
Announced for the Evolve show on 5/7 in Queens, NY, with Drew Gulak vs. Tracy Williams and Fred Yehi vs. TJ Perkins. Gulak and Williams are the current Evolve tag team champions. The show takes place at La Boom in Queens, NY and will air on iPPV at www.WWNlive.com
Also, announced for the PROGRESS on Sunday April 24th in Camden Town, London, Zach Sabre Jr. will face Flash Morgan Webster. Jack Gallagher will go up against "Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne.
The names WWE has announced thus far for the tournament are Rich Swann, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Noam Dar, Akira Tozawa, Ho Ho Lun and Lince Dorado. Swann, Ciampa and Gargano are already under contract to WWE. Dar is an independent wrestler from the U.K., Tozawa is a star with Dragon Gate, Lun is from Hong Kong and Dorado is a Florida-based Lucha style independent wrestler.
Chyna: Legendary WWE wrestler found dead aged 45
http://www.itv.com/news/2016-04-21/chyna...d-aged-45/
(16 Apr 2016, 9:29 pm)MurdnunoC WWE Suspends Raymond Leppan and Ryan Parameter for Wellness Policy ViolationRay Leppan responds
Of course nobody is going to miss either Adam Rose or Konnor from The Ascension, but this is apparently their second violation of WWE's wellness policy and both wrestlers have been handed a 60 day suspension notice.
Although I wasn't aware of their first wellness violation, I can't see either lasting the course of 2016. WWE's roster is quite large at the moment and could probably do with some trimming.
(21 Apr 2016, 6:27 am)Michael Chyna: Legendary WWE wrestler found dead aged 45Shame, quite probably one of the finest female wrestlers of our generation...
http://www.itv.com/news/2016-04-21/chyna...d-aged-45/
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(16 Apr 2016, 9:29 pm)MurdnunoC WWE Suspends Raymond Leppan and Ryan Parameter for Wellness Policy ViolationRay Leppan responds
Of course nobody is going to miss either Adam Rose or Konnor from The Ascension, but this is apparently their second violation of WWE's wellness policy and both wrestlers have been handed a 60 day suspension notice.
Although I wasn't aware of their first wellness violation, I can't see either lasting the course of 2016. WWE's roster is quite large at the moment and could probably do with some trimming.
(21 Apr 2016, 6:27 am)Michael Chyna: Legendary WWE wrestler found dead aged 45Shame, quite probably one of the finest female wrestlers of our generation...
http://www.itv.com/news/2016-04-21/chyna...d-aged-45/
(21 Apr 2016, 8:37 am)MrFozz Ray Leppan responds
Adam Rose releases statement about Wellness Policy Violation Suspension
Shame, quite probably one of the finest female wrestlers of our generation...
I wonder if WWE will do anything to publically acknowledge Joanie Laurers passing, as Stephanie McMahon has already took to Twitter already
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(21 Apr 2016, 8:37 am)MrFozz Ray Leppan responds
Adam Rose releases statement about Wellness Policy Violation Suspension
Shame, quite probably one of the finest female wrestlers of our generation...
I wonder if WWE will do anything to publically acknowledge Joanie Laurers passing, as Stephanie McMahon has already took to Twitter already
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Mr Fozz Shame, quite probably one of the finest female wrestlers of our generation...
I wonder if WWE will do anything to publically acknowledge Joanie Laurers passing, as Stephanie McMahon has already took to Twitter already
Mr Fozz Shame, quite probably one of the finest female wrestlers of our generation...
I wonder if WWE will do anything to publically acknowledge Joanie Laurers passing, as Stephanie McMahon has already took to Twitter already
(21 Apr 2016, 3:05 pm)MurdnunoCWe cant agree on everythig mate...While I certainly disagree with you about Chyna being 'one of the finest female wrestlers of our generation', she was nonetheless one of the most notable personalities from the 'Attitude Era' when wrestling was far more mainstream than it is today.
When she first broke into the WWF as the bodyguard of HHH, her character provided an interesting storyline dynamic. There she was, a woman who shared similar physical attributes to many males on the roster; who would also physically get involved in HHH's matches - often dominating those who was she was attacking. As the WWF had not fully shifted into the 'Attitude Era' at this point, her actions went mostly unchallenged. The booking allowed her and HHH to remain strong and both got over as a result. Of course, later on, she went onto wrestle both men and women and, no matter how bad she was in the ring, she was a figure synonymous with the period and undoubtedly a star in her own right.
(21 Apr 2016, 3:05 pm)MurdnunoCWe cant agree on everythig mate...While I certainly disagree with you about Chyna being 'one of the finest female wrestlers of our generation', she was nonetheless one of the most notable personalities from the 'Attitude Era' when wrestling was far more mainstream than it is today.
When she first broke into the WWF as the bodyguard of HHH, her character provided an interesting storyline dynamic. There she was, a woman who shared similar physical attributes to many males on the roster; who would also physically get involved in HHH's matches - often dominating those who was she was attacking. As the WWF had not fully shifted into the 'Attitude Era' at this point, her actions went mostly unchallenged. The booking allowed her and HHH to remain strong and both got over as a result. Of course, later on, she went onto wrestle both men and women and, no matter how bad she was in the ring, she was a figure synonymous with the period and undoubtedly a star in her own right.
Finally the Brand Split is back - http://www.wrestlingnewssource.com/news/...ay-Nights/
(26 May 2016, 7:37 pm)Malarkey Finally the Brand Split is back - http://www.wrestlingnewssource.com/news/...ay-Nights/
(26 May 2016, 7:37 pm)Malarkey Finally the Brand Split is back - http://www.wrestlingnewssource.com/news/...ay-Nights/
(26 May 2016, 7:54 pm)MurdnunoC Because it worked so well last time around....?Although I watched wrestling back then? I dont really remember much about the roster split...IIRC was the original brand split used to deal with the WCW/ECW wrestlers that joined during the Invasion? I also seem to remember someone saying that Vince was trying to plug the gap left by WCW/ECW by starting competition within the WWE itself
(26 May 2016, 7:54 pm)MurdnunoC Because it worked so well last time around....?Although I watched wrestling back then? I dont really remember much about the roster split...IIRC was the original brand split used to deal with the WCW/ECW wrestlers that joined during the Invasion? I also seem to remember someone saying that Vince was trying to plug the gap left by WCW/ECW by starting competition within the WWE itself
(26 May 2016, 8:19 pm)MrFozz Although I watched wrestling back then? I dont really remember much about the roster split...IIRC was the original brand split used to deal with the WCW/ECW wrestlers that joined during the Invasion? I also seem to remember someone saying that Vince was trying to plug the gap left by WCW/ECW by starting competition within the WWE itself
Do you think the World Championship will be split again with seperate Raw and Smackdown Titles or would it be along the lines of thw original idea the Champ is not tied to one show...
Who would actually benefit from a Brand Split? Would it work as a way to bring NXT wrestlers onto the roster quicker?
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The big news of today, and really for the week, month and maybe the year, is that WWE and USA Network is moving Smackdown to Tuesdays and running it as a live show. Additionally, they are going to attempt to relaunch the brand split and according to our Dave Meltzer, they are going to be aggressive in signing talent outside the company to help restock the cupboards.
As history has told us, WWE’s first brand split eventually failed due to the crossover of the big stars on their two shows -- especially guys like John Cena. If they want to truly create two brands, they need to be two distinct brands with different aesthetics that may have WWE DNS but not the same look, feel, and even sound. Unfortunately, that also might mean a return to the dual champion era with one distinctively being pushed far heavier than the other. (Basically, the WWE title defended on RAW and especially when Cena wore the strap.)
There are still questions to be answered (dual tours? Dual monthly Network events? What about NXT?), but this is the company’s latest attempt to do something different with the 5+ live hours they have on USA every week. NXT showed that when done organically, uniquely, and firmly using wrestling’s roots as the foundation, having two promotions under one banner can work if you put them in two different parts of the wrestling universe and believe in both succeeding equally.
But if WWE doesn’t learn from history, they are doomed to repeat it….with just as much McMahon on our TV screens as ever.
(26 May 2016, 8:19 pm)MrFozz Although I watched wrestling back then? I dont really remember much about the roster split...IIRC was the original brand split used to deal with the WCW/ECW wrestlers that joined during the Invasion? I also seem to remember someone saying that Vince was trying to plug the gap left by WCW/ECW by starting competition within the WWE itself
Do you think the World Championship will be split again with seperate Raw and Smackdown Titles or would it be along the lines of thw original idea the Champ is not tied to one show...
Who would actually benefit from a Brand Split? Would it work as a way to bring NXT wrestlers onto the roster quicker?
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The big news of today, and really for the week, month and maybe the year, is that WWE and USA Network is moving Smackdown to Tuesdays and running it as a live show. Additionally, they are going to attempt to relaunch the brand split and according to our Dave Meltzer, they are going to be aggressive in signing talent outside the company to help restock the cupboards.
As history has told us, WWE’s first brand split eventually failed due to the crossover of the big stars on their two shows -- especially guys like John Cena. If they want to truly create two brands, they need to be two distinct brands with different aesthetics that may have WWE DNS but not the same look, feel, and even sound. Unfortunately, that also might mean a return to the dual champion era with one distinctively being pushed far heavier than the other. (Basically, the WWE title defended on RAW and especially when Cena wore the strap.)
There are still questions to be answered (dual tours? Dual monthly Network events? What about NXT?), but this is the company’s latest attempt to do something different with the 5+ live hours they have on USA every week. NXT showed that when done organically, uniquely, and firmly using wrestling’s roots as the foundation, having two promotions under one banner can work if you put them in two different parts of the wrestling universe and believe in both succeeding equally.
But if WWE doesn’t learn from history, they are doomed to repeat it….with just as much McMahon on our TV screens as ever.
(26 May 2016, 8:19 pm)MrFozz Although I watched wrestling back then? I dont really remember much about the roster split...IIRC was the original brand split used to deal with the WCW/ECW wrestlers that joined during the Invasion? I also seem to remember someone saying that Vince was trying to plug the gap left by WCW/ECW by starting competition within the WWE itself
Do you think the World Championship will be split again with seperate Raw and Smackdown Titles or would it be along the lines of thw original idea the Champ is not tied to one show...
Who would actually benefit from a Brand Split? Would it work as a way to bring NXT wrestlers onto the roster quicker?
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(26 May 2016, 8:19 pm)MrFozz Although I watched wrestling back then? I dont really remember much about the roster split...IIRC was the original brand split used to deal with the WCW/ECW wrestlers that joined during the Invasion? I also seem to remember someone saying that Vince was trying to plug the gap left by WCW/ECW by starting competition within the WWE itself
Do you think the World Championship will be split again with seperate Raw and Smackdown Titles or would it be along the lines of thw original idea the Champ is not tied to one show...
Who would actually benefit from a Brand Split? Would it work as a way to bring NXT wrestlers onto the roster quicker?
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(26 May 2016, 8:39 pm)Malarkey I believe WWE will split the World Championship again, I do wonder what will happen with the Womens/Tag Titles though.
WWE have recently brought up Sami Zayn, Enzo Amore, Big Cass, Apollo Crews, The Vaudvillians, Dana Brooke & Emma from NXT, to make up for those who requested there release after Wrestlemania, which included Wade Barrett, Damien Sandow & most recently Cody Rhodes among many others.
A lot of Superstars are also coming back from Injury also, Seth Rollins returned at Extreme Rules last Sunday, Super Duper Cena is returning this Monday on RAW, Randy Orton is also due back soon, and you have HHH, Lesnar & Taker who will probs Wrestle again at Summerslam to come back.
Then you those who recently joined WWE from other promotions including AJ Styles, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson adding quite a lot of depth to the WWE Roster, so much so that really I think they have no choice but to do a brand split to shake things up.
(26 May 2016, 8:39 pm)Malarkey I believe WWE will split the World Championship again, I do wonder what will happen with the Womens/Tag Titles though.
WWE have recently brought up Sami Zayn, Enzo Amore, Big Cass, Apollo Crews, The Vaudvillians, Dana Brooke & Emma from NXT, to make up for those who requested there release after Wrestlemania, which included Wade Barrett, Damien Sandow & most recently Cody Rhodes among many others.
A lot of Superstars are also coming back from Injury also, Seth Rollins returned at Extreme Rules last Sunday, Super Duper Cena is returning this Monday on RAW, Randy Orton is also due back soon, and you have HHH, Lesnar & Taker who will probs Wrestle again at Summerslam to come back.
Then you those who recently joined WWE from other promotions including AJ Styles, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson adding quite a lot of depth to the WWE Roster, so much so that really I think they have no choice but to do a brand split to shake things up.
I'm going to see CHIKARA today in North Shields.
Anyone else going?
Show starts at 4:00pm
http://chikarapro.com/events/season-16/0...two-towers
(29 May 2016, 8:13 am)MurdnunoC I'm going to see CHIKARA today in North Shields.
Anyone else going?
Show starts at 4:00pm
http://chikarapro.com/events/season-16/0...two-towers
(29 May 2016, 8:13 am)MurdnunoC I'm going to see CHIKARA today in North Shields.
Anyone else going?
Show starts at 4:00pm
http://chikarapro.com/events/season-16/0...two-towers
Full list of participants in WWE's upcoming Global Cruiserweight Classic.
The list (courtesy of http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/kota-i...sic-214521)
Kota Ibushi
Gran Metalik
Tajiri
Zack Sabre Jr.
Noam Dar
Cedric Alexander (expected once he announced he was leaving ROH)
Da Mack - A German wrestler
Tony Nese - Evolve talent that qualified at Saturday's iPPV
Zumbi - A Brazilian wrestler who had been working for Elite Lucha Libre but had kind of disappeared
Clement Petout - A bodybuilder from France
Fabian Aichner - A bodybuilder from Italy
Harv Sihra - One of the Bollywood Boyz tag team from British Columbia and half of the GFW tag team champions
Gurv Sihra - The other half of the Bollywood Boyz tag team and brother of Harv
Rich Swann - Anounced even though he's been out of action with a shoulder injury but has apparently healed up
Brian Kendrick
Akira Tozawa - One of the top stars in the Dragon Gate promotion
Jack Gallagher - a U.K. wrestler
Johnny Gargano - a regular in NXT
Tommaso Ciampa - another regular in NXT
Ho Ho Lin - A small wrestler from Hong Kong
TJ Perkins - The former Manik from TNA who was recently cut by that promotion and works for Evolve as TJP
Anthony Bennett - A New Jersey independent wrestler
Drew Gulak - A top independent star that works in Evolve
Tyson Dux - The veteran Canadian independent star
Lince Dorado - Masked Florida independent wrestler that works in Evolve
Sean Maluta - the nephew of Afa Anoa'i, related to a number of current WWE stars
Raul Mendoza - Known as Jinzo in Mexico from the DTU promotion
Kenneth Johnson - a Detroit based independent wrestler
Alejandro Saez - A wrestler from Chile who is known as XL
Damien Slater -An Australian based independent wrestler
Jason Lee - Japanese talent
Arya Daivari - The younger brother of Shawn Daivari, the former WWE talent
Jerry "The King" Lawler arrested along with his girlfriend Lauren McBride for alleged charges of Domestic Assault-Bodily Harm, Lawler has also been suspended indefinitely by WWE.
http://www.wwe.com/article/jerry-lawler-...28914808=1
Roman Reigns suspended for violation of WWE's Wellness Policy - arguably the most high-profile suspension since the policy was implemented in the mid-2000's.
http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-su...ion-215006
