Looks like the long awaited rematch between Brock Lesnar and Goldberg is scheduled for this years' Survivor Series in November.

GOLDBERG VS. BROCK LESNAR ALL BUT CONFIRMED FOR NOVEMBER'S SURVIVOR SERIES

Should be a spectacle if nothing else.

Also, my favourite wrestling entrance of the year!!



Matt Hardy's character work has been outstanding this year.

Fozz's favourite, Paige, has been suspended for 60 days by WWE after failing yet another wellness test.

Credit: F4W/Wrestling Observer Online

Paige has once again been suspended by WWE for violating the company's wellness policy.

WWE's statement: WWE has suspended Saraya-Jade Bevis (Paige) for 60 days effective immediately, for her second violation of the company’s talent wellness policy.

The suspension is standard for a second violation of the policy. No indication was given as to what caused it.

Paige addressed the suspension over the course of two tweets shortly after the news broke: "Same sh*t different day. Kids. Please don't get prescriptions or doctors notes. Not acceptable. Rules apply depending on your status."

The suspension comes nearly two months after Paige's first violation of the policy. She was originally suspended on August 17th, the same day as her boyfriend Alberto Del Rio was also suspended for violating the policy. Del Rio has since left the company after being granted a mutual release.

Shortly before the original suspension was set to expire, Paige took to Twitter to offer an explanation for the violation and claimed that she was suspended due to a procedural issue after not being home when the test was to be administered. Paige also claimed that she would return to the ring when her health allowed. She recently tweeted that she would be undergoing neck surgery and had two surgery options she had to decide between.

One more strike and she's out although she doesn't seem to bothered about WWE at the minute.

(10 Oct 2016, 6:57 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Fozz's favourite, Paige, has been suspended for 60 days by WWE after failing yet another wellness test.

Credit: F4W/Wrestling Observer Online


One more strike and she's out although she doesn't seem to bothered about WWE at the minute.

Wonder if she has done it on purpose to be with Alberto Del Rio

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(10 Oct 2016, 8:15 pm)MrFozz wrote Wonder if she has done it on purpose to be with Alberto Del Rio

Possibly. Although WWE have now released a statement to counteract claims made by Paige.

Credit F4W/Wrestling Observer Online 

WWE is attempting to set the record straight on Paige's suspension.

In a statement to the New York Post, WWE publicly pushed back against claims Paige and her family had made that she failed a wellness test for prescription painkillers.

“Saraya-Jade Bevis tested positive for an illegal substance, not a prescription drug,” WWE said in a statement to The Post. “In addition, WWE is providing world-class medical care for her in-ring injury.”

Almost immediately after her suspension was announced on Monday, Paige spoke out on Twitter. "Same sh*t different day. Kids..Please don't get prescriptions or doctors notes. Not acceptable." Paige tweeted. "Rules apply depending on your status."

Her comments were then followed on on by her family, with her father posting on Facebook that Paige has had a long-term neck injury that he didn't feel was being dealt with. He claimed that she had been prescribed painkillers that were apparently against the wellness program.

That assertion was backed up Paige's brother, Zak Bevis, in a post on his Facebook page.

The suspension was the second time in recent months that Paige had been suspended for violating the wellness policy. She was originally suspended for 30 days in August for her first violation.

The Observer is also reporting that Alberto Del Rio has been appointed the figurehead of a new MMA promotion called 'Combate Americas'. Del Rio, accompanied by Paige, has been doing media appearances to promote a show due to take place on Friday night in New York.

http://www.f4wonline.com/mma-news/albert...cas-222536

(12 Oct 2016, 12:03 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Possibly. Although WWE have now released a statement to counteract claims made by Paige.



The Observer is also reporting that Alberto Del Rio has been appointed the figurehead of a new MMA promotion called 'Combate Americas'. Del Rio, accompanied by Paige, has been doing media appearances to promote a show due to take place on Friday night in New York.

http://www.f4wonline.com/mma-news/albert...cas-222536

Is Paige still under contract with WWE? And would making appearances anywhere with Del Rio not breach her WWE contract???

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(20 Oct 2016, 8:19 am)MrFozz wrote Is Paige still under contract with WWE? And would making appearances anywhere with Del Rio not breach her WWE contract???

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She popped the big question to Del Rio during an in-ring appearance of a WWC Show in Puerto Rico over the weekend. 

http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/albert...ico-222866

WWC, in the past, have had a good working relationship with WWE dating back to the 1970s. That particular appearance may have been authorised by WWE but that's just speculation on my part. Combate Americas is still a relatively small MMA promotion looking to grow (and there have been a lot over the years); it's not UFC or Bellator so they're probably not on WWE's radar. Besides, Paige wasn't there in any official capacity - just tagging along with her boyfriend.

WWE annouce United Kingdom Championship Tournament.
http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-united-king...tournament

Anyone watch the Wrestling on ITV this evening, featured Jim Ross on commentary, Grado, Dave Mastiff and former WWE Superstar Davey Boy Smith.

(31 Dec 2016, 10:41 pm)Malarkey wrote Anyone watch the Wrestling on ITV this evening, featured Jim Ross on commentary, Grado, Dave Mastiff and former WWE Superstar Davey Boy Smith.

I didn't watch it, but BIB - he's been dead 15 years?

Malarkey wroteAnyone watch the Wrestling on ITV this evening, featured Jim Ross on commentary, Grado, Dave Mastiff and former WWE Superstar Davey Boy Smith.

(31 Dec 2016, 11:02 pm)Adrian wrote I didn't watch it, but BIB - he's been dead 15 years?

It was his son, Harry Smith, who's been going by the name of Davey Boy Smith Jr. for a good while now. He had a stint in WWE but achieved nothing of note; he certainly wouldn't be remembered as a 'WWE Superstar' by the casual WWE viewer.

I watched about an hour of WOS last night. I thought the production looked good but whomever was directing the show was cutting to the crowd far too much thereby missing some of the ring action. I liked how they were showing clips and recounting the history of the old 'World of Sport" era of British Wrestling, however I felt it didn't really tie into any of the matches on the show. I thought the Battle-Royale was poor but the rest of the matches I watched were fine for what they were. The Coffey Brothers, Rampage Brown, El Ligero and Zack Gibson are all pretty decent and I'm pleased they got to showcase their talent to a potentially wider audience.

Yeah...

I watched it too, production style was not too bad.

I know it was only a pilot, but I hope it comes back again later in the year.

I will agree about Davey Jr, did nothing of note in WWE. I was not expecting him to turn up on WOS though

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(02 Jan 2017, 7:22 am)MrFozz wrote Yeah...

I watched it too, production style was not too bad.

I know it was only a pilot, but I hope it comes back again later in the year.

I will agree about Davey Jr, did nothing of note in WWE. I was not expecting him to turn up on WOS though

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To be honest, I don't think he adds anything to the product. He works more or less full time in Japan and resides in Canada - his country of birth. While he is the son of Davey Boy Smith, his father died over 15 years ago and his popularity had peaked probably 5 year prior to his passing. So, if this product is appealing to kids, I don't know what bringing in a no-name import whose father holds very little (if any) relevance to the target audience is meant to achieve. ITV could have forked out for Bad News Barrett or brought in Cody Rhodes and it probably would've meant more.

(02 Jan 2017, 8:07 am)MurdnunoC wrote To be honest, I don't think he adds anything to the product. He works more or less full time in Japan and resides in Canada - his country of birth. While he is the son of Davey Boy Smith, his father died over 15 years ago and his popularity had peaked probably 5 year prior to his passing. So, if this product is appealing to kids, I don't know what bringing in a no-name import whose father holds very little (if any) relevance to the target audience is meant to achieve. ITV could have forked out for Bad News Barrett or brought in Cody Rhodes and it probably would've meant more.

I thought Barrett was finished now or is it that just from WWE

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Challenge TV is no longer the home of TNA Wrestling. The channels broadcast ended with a double bill of Xplosion on Saturday 31st December at 9am and 10am respectively followed by a 'best of 2016' programme which aired the following day at 9pm.

It will not be broadcast by another channel and UK viewers will need to download the app which will cost £4.99 a month. This includes the download of the weekly episode IMPACT as well as classic episodes of the main show along with both series of 'British Bootcamp' and Xplosion.

http://impactwrestling.com/impact-wrestl...d-ireland/

(02 Jan 2017, 3:25 pm)MrFozz wrote I thought Barrett was finished now or is it that just from WWE

His wrestling career is on hiatus as he wants to pursue acting. His WWE contract expired last year so he is a free agent and could feasibly appear for WOS Wrestling if the show was picked up by ITV. But the point I was really trying to make, using Barrett as an example, is that he's more identifiable to WOS/ITV's target audience due to his more recent exposure on television. 

DBS (Sr.) last appeared on WWE TV in 2000 following a disastrous WCW run where he was treat like a nobody and managed to seriously injure himself (through no fault of his own) in the process. He wrestled predominately as a heel between 1995-97 though he was popular when WWE toured the UK. However, the height of popularity was in 1992 when he headlined Summerslam '92 at Wembley Stadium - now almost 25 years ago. I'm guessing WOS/ITV's target audience (which is children) were probably a decade from being even a twinkle in the milkman's eye when Summerslam '92 took place.

I loved Davey Boy as a kid and remember watching SS '92 with my dad, I remember my dad being excited about Davey fighting in front of 'his own people'

I went off wrestling for a bit afterwards when I first found out it was all pre-determined.

I will never forget the pop he recieved at Earls Court at Insurrextion around 2000/01...

Crash Holly with the Hardcore Strap, issuing an open challenge to any English Bloke to fight him and loved it when Davey answered Crashs challenge...

One thing I just remembered about that time

Crash Holly weighing in at over 400lbs...allegedly

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Just finished watching Night 1 of WWE's UK Championship Tournament which is now available on the WWE Network as well as other 'places'.

The commentary team is former ROH and TNA wrestler, Nigel McGuinness and Michael Cole; I think they worked well together.

The crowd was of the type one usually finds in places like PROGRESS and RevPro - very lively with lots of singing and chants unique to what you would generally find on WWE programming. It certainly gave the show a different feel and they made everyone look like someone special.

The in-ring action seemed a lot stiffer than what you would see on RAW with a lot of reference made to the 'British Strong Style'. Stand-out stars, in my opinion, were Trent Seven, Jordan Devlin, Pete Dunne, Mark Andrews and Tyler Bate - though that's not to take away from anyone else on the show. Pete Dunne was involved in angle at the end of the night which is available on WWE's YouTube Channel - it would appear WWE are quite high on him. The other competitors were H.C Dyer, Danny Burch, Saxton Hurley (of local note - from Hartlepool), Sam Gradwell, Roy Johnson, Wolfgang, Tyson T-Bone, Joseph  Connors, James Drake, Dan Maloney and Tucker.

Overall, I enjoyed the show and will watch the Night 2 (airing tonight) sometime during the week.

In other news, Jimmy Snuka has passed away aged 72.

Back after over a decade. Yay!

(17 Jan 2017, 1:30 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Back after over a decade. Yay!

Fantastic news. Angle was always great to watch.

(17 Jan 2017, 6:55 pm)Adrian wrote Fantastic news. Angle was always great to watch.

Indeed. Good to see him back 'home' - as described by Angle himself.

Hopefully he'll still have a few matches left in him. A rematch with Brock has to be on the cards at some point and I think he'll be involved in something with American Alpha too.

(17 Jan 2017, 8:06 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Indeed. Good to see him back 'home' - as described by Angle himself.

Hopefully he'll still have a few matches left in him. A rematch with Brock has to be on the cards at some point and I think he'll be involved in something with American Alpha too.

Yeah...

Pleased to see Angle back, definately worthy of a HOF spot...How is Angles health these days, hasn't he always had a recurring neck problem

Would love to see Angle v Brock again...

Out of interest, what happened to his brother, Eric??? I remember him in a WWE storyline where they would do the old switcheroo in matches😀

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(24 Jan 2017, 6:16 pm)MrFozz wrote Yeah...

Pleased to see Angle back, definately worthy of a HOF spot...How is Angles health these days, hasn't he always had a recurring neck problem

Would love to see Angle v Brock again...

Out of interest, what happened to his brother, Eric??? I remember him in a WWE storyline where they would do the old switcheroo in matches?

Eric Angle left the wrestling business after his sporadic WWE run where, aside from the switcheroo, he worked in developmental. Funnily enough, someone has picked him in a Royal Rumble surprise entrant thread on another forum. 

Kurt Angle has wrestled various independent dates since leaving TNA in March of last year. He wrestled on ICW's 'Fear and Loathing IX' (held at Glasgow's SSE Hydro in front of a crowd of 6,000) losing to Joe Coffey (whom you may remember from the ITV show on New Years Eve) in the main event. As long as he's not attempting a full time schedule, I think Angle will still be able to put on a good show in WWE.

Chris Jericho vs Kenny Omega announced for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 on 04/01/2018 for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship following twitter exchange over the past week.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/njpw-new...?key1=fbws

As well as Jericho going to New Japan to fight Kenny Omega, tonight also witnessed Triple H showing up at an ICW event in Cardiff...

MurdnunoC - back from the dead?!

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Been a while since anyone posted on this thread.

News from the other day.

British Wrestler Adrian McCallum aka Lionheart passed away at the age of 36, only a few days after clinching the ICW Championship.

Not sure of the circumstances behind the guys death, but he left a chilling message on his Twitter Account...



Whatever happened though...RIP

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WWE programming is leaving SKY and moving to BT sport from 2020

(21 Jun 2019, 6:15 pm)Rob44 wrote WWE programming is leaving SKY and moving to BT sport from 2020

Have not watched Raw or Smackdown...

Infact the last time I saw Smackdown was at a TV taping in Manchester in November 2015.

I am looking forward to watching AEW when it's weekly TV deal kicks in sometime in Autumn

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Yep me too... ive start watching impact on five star again.... quite enjoying it .

(22 Jun 2019, 8:08 am)Rob44 wrote Yep me too... ive start watching impact on five star again.... quite enjoying it .

Impact is awful and has been since Hulk Hogan debuted in 2010, prior to that when it was called TNA it was brilliant week in week out.

Saying that WWE isn't much better unless your a fan of watching NXT, then the latter is certainly worth a watch. With Raw/Smackdown now I literally watch the highlights on Youtube rather than wasting two/three hours of my life each week.

Personally think WWE has made a huge mistake leaving SKY to go to BT from January 2020, I can guarantee viewing figures will drop even further in the new year as nobody who has SKY will switch to BT unless they have the BT Sport App through there EE contract like I do, however I get the app free given I now work for EE.