Wrestling news

• Jade Cargill: I Am The Unicorn Of Wrestling Right Now

  10-05-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE star Jade Cargill says she knew that she was destined for greatness.Speaking with Tim Battle and Eli on the Battleground Podcast, Jade Cargill was asked whether the Daily’s Place version of her, from earlier in her career, would have thought that she would be here. Cargill highlighted competing in front of the electric crowds during WWE’s Europe tour, in comparison to the pandemic-restricted crowds at Daily’s Place.“The European crowd was wow, it was
  
  Read more

• Dave Bautista To Star In Live-Action ‘Grendel’ Movie, Jeff Bridges And Bryan Cranston Also Cast

  10-05-2024 23:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo by Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty Images
  Dave Bautista has landed a new movie role.Matt Grobar of Deadline reports that Dave Bautista is set to star in a live-action Grendel movie. Jeff Bridges, Bryan Cranston, Sam Elliot, and others have also been cast. Bridges will play the title role in the film, which will be produced by The Jim Henson Company.Grendeal is the story about the monster in the Beowulf poem. The film will be directed by Robert D. Krzykowski. Bautista will play Beowulf. T
  
  Read more

• Will Ospreay vs. Lee Moriarty Added To 5/11 AEW Collision, Updated Card

  10-05-2024 22:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEW
  It sounds like we might be getting a Will Ospreay appearance this weekend on AEW Collision.
  Many fans were disappointed on Wednesday night following this week’s episode of Dynamite when Ospreay didn’t appear on the program. But it sounds like we might still see The Aerial Assassin this week after all.Ospreay took to social media earlier this morning to tease an appearance for AEW Collision tomorrow night, tweeting out:“What’s the weather like in Vancouve
  
  Read more

• Chris Jericho Brings ‘Talk Is Jericho’ Podcast To Audacy

  10-05-2024 22:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Chris Jericho is moving his popular podcast to a new home.
  Jericho has partnered with Audacy Podcasts for a new deal for sales and distribution of his “Talk Is Jericho” podcast. The new deal with Audacy is effective as of May 1, 2024; new episodes air Wednesdays and Fridays on the Audacy app or wherever podcasts are available. Talk Is Jericho was formerly partnered with SiriusXM. “I’m stoked to bring ‘Talk Is Jericho’ and our 10 years of excite
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Carmelo Hayes vs. Baron Corbin Added To 5/10 WWE SmackDown

  10-05-2024 22:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Baron Corbin will face Carmelo Hayes in a King of the Ring tournament match on WWE SmackDown.WWE took to Twitter to announce that Carmelo Hayes will take on Baron Corbin in a first-round match of the King of the Ring tournament on May 10. The two stars previously feuded in NXT, and they will clash in Corbin’s return to the main roster. WWE noted that the match would be presented by the Max streaming service.This will mark Corbin’s first match on the main roster sinc
  
  Read more

• Ryan Nemeth Added To TNA Roster Page

  10-05-2024 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Ryan Nemeth has been added to the TNA roster page after he helped out Matt Hardy on TNA IMPACT.Ryan Nemeth has been popping up on TNA programming recently. He was in the spotlight on the May 9 episode of TNA IMPACT, as he made the save when The System tried to attack “Broken” Matt Hardy.
  THE HOLLYWOOD HUNK SAYS ENOUGH IS ENOUGH https://t.co/qoRNLR3ZgP— Ryan Nemeth (@ryrynemnem) May 10, 2024
  Nemeth was then added to the official TNA roster page
  
  Read more

• Montez Ford Has Talked To Nick Khan About Potentially Representing WWE In UFC Fight

  10-05-2024 21:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
  Montez Ford wants to have a mixed martial arts fight, and he says he has talked to WWE President Nick Khan about it.As part of the Street Profits, Montez Ford is featured on WWE television. The duo has aligned with Bobby Lashley on WWE SmackDown, and they remain a prominent part of the show. WWE has merged with UFC to form TKO, leading to speculation about WWE stars competing in the octagon.
  Speaking with Liam Crowley of ComicBook, Montez Ford commented on h
  
  Read more

• Report: Chuck Taylor’s Injury Is Legitimate, Update On His Future

  10-05-2024 20:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Chuck Taylor’s injury is legitimate, according to a new report.On the April 27 episode of AEW Rampage, Chuck Taylor faced Trent Beretta in a Parking Lot Fight. This marked Taylor’s first match since October 2023. Trent emerged victorious and smashed Taylor’s leg during a post-match attack. On the following episode of AEW Dynamite, Orange Cassidy stated that Taylor would never wrestle again. Beretta subsequently said that Chuck needed surgery.In
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Emily Blunt Watched The Rock Compete For The First Time At WrestleMania 40

  10-05-2024 20:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
  Emily Blunt witnessed The Rock compete inside the squared circle for the first time at WrestleMania 40.Emily Blunt was a recent guest on The Howard Stern Show. After confirming she’ll be co-starring with The Rock again for The Smashing Machine, Stern mentioned that he heard The Rock gifted her tickets to WrestleMania 40. Blunt said she ended up watching the event at home and revealed she had never watched her co-star wrestle before.
  “Well,
  
  Read more

• Drew McIntyre References Eminem, Calls CM Punk A Bitch

  10-05-2024 20:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Drew McIntyre kept it short and sweet with his latest shot at CM Punk.Drew McIntyre and CM Punk continue to go back and forth, as Punk targeted McIntyre with a promo on the May 6 episode of WWE RAW. McIntyre responded with a video he posted on social media. He then took to Twitter on May 10 to mock Punk again.In a brief clip, McIntyre can be seen writing something while Eminem’s “Stan” plays in the background. McIntyre then reveals the piece of paper, which re
  
  Read more

• WWE SmackDown Preview (5/10/24)

  10-05-2024 19:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Image Credit: WWE
  It’s almost time for WWE SmackDown. Tonight’s episode of the blue brand emanates live from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, PA. WWE has already announced a couple of matches for the show.This week’s episode of SmackDown will see the continuation of King and Queen of the Ring Tournament. So, without further ado, let’s see what’s in store for the May 10, 2024, episode of the blue brand.Video Credit: YouTubeNaomi vs. Nia Jax –
  
  Read more

• Natalya Comments On Her Father Jim Neidhart Still Holding An Impressive Record

  10-05-2024 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Natalya might hold several Guinness Book of World Records, but her father, Jim Neidhart, has a record of his own.Before entering the world of professional wrestling, WWE Hall of Famer Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart was setting records in Shotputting. When a fan on social media pointed out to Natalya that her father still holds a school record he set in 1973, Nattie told the story about how her dad shifted to wrestling.“Just a family of record holders! Always really proud of my dad&r
  
  Read more

• Skye Blue Says She’s ‘Overwhelmed With Support’ After Incident With Fan At ROH Taping

  10-05-2024 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Skye Blue thanks everyone for their support.At the ROH taping in Edmonton on May 8, a fan was ejected for harassing Skye Blue during her match. AEW referee Aubrey Edwards and Rachael Ellering both spoke about the incident on social media. Ellering noted that she had never heard such vulgar things being said to talent during a match.Edwards stated there was no place for yelling “disgusting, vile, hateful things” at talent.
  If you yell disgusting, vile
  
  Read more

• Jesus Rodriguez Teams With Childhood Hero At Azteca Lucha, Details Rewarding MLW Role

  10-05-2024 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jesus Rodriguez is thankful for the opportunities he’s had in the pro wrestling business.
  WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard recently spoke with Jesus Rodriguez, formerly known as WWE’s Ricardo Rodriguez. The former manager is currently working with MLW as a producer and on-air talent, the latter of which sees him working with Salina de la Renta and her Promociones Dorado group.
  Azteca Lucha comes to Chicago on May 11. The show will feature a lot of CMLL talent, but it is st
  
  Read more

• Alisha Edwards Cemented Her Spot, Became More Confident After Knockouts Knockdown 2021

  10-05-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Watch List looks at what matches you should be watching, and they are recommended by today’s professional wrestling stars.WrestleZone recently spoke with Alisha Edwards, now one-half of the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions. Alisha said her appearance in the Monster’s Ball match at Knockouts Knockdown 2021 best represents her in-ring work in TNA. The match had additional meaning to her, as it was a tribute to Shannon “Daffney” Spruill, who passed a
  
  Read more

• Gabe Kidd Takes Shots At WWE And AEW While Promoting NJPW

  10-05-2024 18:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: NJPW
  Gabe Kidd certainly isn’t making any new friends in the world of professional wrestling today.
  Bullet Club War Dog’s Gabe Kidd recently appeared on CBS News Los Angeles to promote Saturday’s New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Resurgence event. When asked what makes New Japan so exciting, Kidd used this opportunity to take shots at both WWE and AEW.
  “Listen, I’ll put it in very simple terms. You like theater? Go and watch WWE,” Gabe Kidd said. &
  
  Read more

• Kevin Patrick Reflects On WWE Release: That Chair Deserves More

  10-05-2024 18:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Kevin Patrick finally goes in-depth on his WWE release from earlier this year.
  Former WWE commentator Kevin Patrick was a recent guest on Sports Media with Richard Deitsch. When asked about his release from WWE, which took place back in January, Patrick admitted he knew in his heart that football (soccer) would always win out for him.“Football was always gonna win,” Kevin Patrick admitted. “If there was ever a collision and there was one on the horizon, very c
  
  Read more

• Report: Sammy Guevara No Longer Suspended By AEW

  10-05-2024 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  A new report provides an update on Sammy Guevara, who has been absent from AEW television since February.Former TNT Champion Sammy Guevara was previously suspended following his match against Jeff Hardy at the AEW Rampage taping on February 14. Concussion protocol was not followed in the match, and Guevara’s opponent, Jeff Hardy, suffered a broken nose. Guevara went on to wrestle Powerhouse Hobbs on the February 24 episode of AEW Collision, but he was subs
  
  Read more

• Will Ospreay Teases AEW Collision Appearance On 5/11, Updated Card

  10-05-2024 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEW
  It sounds like we might be getting a Will Ospreay appearance this weekend on AEW Collision.
  Many fans were disappointed on Wednesday night following this week’s episode of Dynamite when Will Ospreay didn’t appear on the program. But it sounds like we might still see The Aerial Assassin this week after all.Ospreay took to social media earlier this morning to tease an appearance for AEW Collision tomorrow night, tweeting out:“What’s the weather like in Van
  
  Read more

• Ashley Vega Reflects On 2023 TNA Gut Check Experience, What She Learned From It

  10-05-2024 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ashley Vega reflects on her Gut Check.Last October, TNA Wrestling brought its Gut Check series to the United Kingdom. Similar to previous years, Gut Check offered independent wrestlers the chance to showcase their skills through a train of tryouts in front of an esteemed panel of judges. Winners of these tryouts received a developmental deal with TNA, which allowed them to train at the Can-Am Dojo in Windsor, Ontario, with the added possibility of later earning a main roster contract.One o
  
  Read more

• Adam Copeland: Christian Cage Is Doing Career-Best Work, ‘Dead Dad’ Gimmick Was A Happy Accident

  10-05-2024 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Adam Copeland thinks Christian Cage is doing his best work right now. However, he also feels like Christian was always capable, but he was held back before.
  The former Edge debuted in AEW last year, joining his long-time friend Christian Cage in the promotion. This led to a multi-month program, where the two Canadians battled for the TNT Championship.It came during a time where Christian was one of the most entertaining heels in AEW. His gimmick of finding wrest
  
  Read more

• CM Punk Trolls Drew McIntyre With ‘EuPhilia’ Kendrick Lamar Reference

  10-05-2024 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  CM Punk‘s continued trolling of Drew McIntyre does not seem to be stopping.The pair have been locked in a rivalry since the Royal Rumble. McIntyre caused an injury that cost Punk a match at WrestleMania 40. The pair have been relentlessly mocking one another ever since.The former AEW Champion’s attack on McIntyre at WrestleMania 40 allowed Damian Priest to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase. This cost the Scot his World Heavyweight Championship just five minute
  
  Read more

• Mandy Rose Contemplates A Return To Bodybuilding After A Decade Away

  10-05-2024 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Instagram / Mandy Sacs
  Mandy Rose could be returning to bodybuilding in the near future.The former NXT Women’s Champion was released from the WWE in late 2022. She was let due to the adult nature of her online content, on the FanTime website. This has been compared to OnlyFans, and did not line up with the WWE’s child-friendly image.She had just come off a 413-day reign as the NXT Women’s Champion, so it came as a huge shock to the fans. This was the last time she
  
  Read more

• Love Pro Wrestling & Edmonton Riverhawks Announce First Wrestling Event

  10-05-2024 15:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Love Pro Wrestling is teaming up with the Edmonton Riverhawks for a first-time ever event.LPW has been running since 2021, with shows emanating from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They feature mainly local talent, but have had some big names, like “Speedball” Mike Bailey and Chelsea Green, wrestling for the promotion.The company looks set for one of their biggest shows ever coming up. Love Pro Wrestling announced in a press release that they will be putting on the first-ever professiona
  
  Read more

• Backstage Update On Wheeler Yuta’s Current Injury

  10-05-2024 03:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Wheeler Yuta is still out of action with an injury and hasn’t competed for months.
  The current Ring of Honor Pure Champion hasn’t competed since the January 12 episode of AEW Rampage when he lost a match to Eddie Kingston for the Triple Crown Championship.
  Yuta disappeared from television following this and hasn’t been mentioned since. The Blackpool Combat Club member was scheduled for a match at CMLL with the rest of his team on March 29 but w
  
  Read more

• Ring Of Honor Results (5/9/24): Billie Starkz And Lance Archer In Action

  10-05-2024 01:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Image Credit: Ring of Honor
  Ring of Honor Results – May 9, 2024Tonight’s episode of Ring of Honor on HonorClub featured Billie Starkz, Anthony Ogogo, Lance Archer, and more in action.Here are the complete Ring of Honor results for the May 9 episode:
  Taya Valkyrie, Diamante, and Mercedes Martinez defeated Lady Frost, Leyla Hirsch, and AbadonAnthony Ogogo (w/ Shane Taylor Promotions) defeated Zicky DiceKiera Hogan defeated Ashley D’AmboiseLance Archer and The Righteous
  
  Read more

• TNA iMPACT Results (5/9/24): ABC Takes On Speedball Mountain

  10-05-2024 01:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Image Credit: TNA Wrestling
  TNA iMPACT Results – May 9, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of TNA iMPACT kicks off at 8:30 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of TNA iMPACT!
  The post TNA iMPACT Results (5/9/24): ABC Takes On Speedball Mountain appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
  Read more

• Chelsea Green Shares The Secret To Maximizing Her Minutes On WWE Programming

  10-05-2024 00:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Chelsea Green knows how to maximize her minutes on weekly WWE programming.
  SmackDown Superstar Chelsea Green was a recent guest on Busted Open Radio. When asked how she manages to maximize her minutes on WWE programming despite being given a lot of time to have matches, Green said it comes down to letting her inhibitions go and not caring about whether she looks stupid or not.
  “It’s funny because I wish I had an answer like I have a notepad full of ideas,” Che
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsWrestlingUS on Twitter!