WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross updated the blog section of his official website, JRsBarBQ.com, following a big weekend for WWE. Below are some of the highlights from J.R.’s latest entry. On returning to the announce desk to call a match at the NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III special on the WWE Network on Saturday night: […]
Read MoreThe John Report: WWE Smackdown Live Review 05/16/17
It’s the last episode of Smackdown before Sunday’s Backlash PPV. Two announced matches include Randy Orton vs. Baron Corbin and AJ Styles vs. Jinder Mahal. Let’s get to it. Live from Manchester, New Hampshire this is Smackdown Live for episode #926. Follow me on Twitter @johnreport. The Smackdown intro video aired to start the show. There […]
Read MoreMore on Jinder Mahal's Championship Win, Ongoing Title Reign & WWE's Plans
– On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez speculated that Jinder Mahal may end up holding onto the WWE Title until at least September, as WWE is scheduled for a short tour in India at that time. – Dave Meltzer added that making Jinder Mahal champion has nothing to do with the live tour, […]
Read MoreNote on Randy Orton Missing Weekend Shows; Sasha Banks on This Week's 205 Live
— As announced on tonight’s Raw, Sasha Banks will be appearing on tomorrow’s “205 Live” show. Not only does this flow with current storylines, but WWE may toy with the idea of having members of the Raw/Smackdown rosters appear on 205 Live in order to boost sagging and downright disappointing viewership numbers. — Randy Orton […]
Read MoreEarly Betting Odds for Money in the Bank Main Event Match
Thanks to betwrestling.com for sending this in: WWE’s Money in the Bank PPV will be June 18, and already betting odds for the main event have been set by sports books. Of the six entrants in the MitB match itself, Baron Corbin stands apart from the pack as a favorite with odds of -190. This […]
Read MoreWWE Hypes Roman Reigns' SummerSlam Announcement On Monday's RAW
As noted, Roman Reigns is scheduled to make an announcement regarding his plans for the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view in August on this coming Monday night’s edition of WWE RAW. WWE issued the following regarding Reigns’ announcement: Roman Reigns to make SummerSlam announcement next Monday night The Big Dog has some big plans for The Biggest […]
Read MoreBobby Lashley Invites U.S. President Donald Trump To Slammiversary XV
Impact Wrestling and Bellator MMA star Bobby Lashley has invited U.S. President Donald Trump to be in his corner at the upcoming Slammiversary XV pay-per-view on July 2nd. Featured below is the official press release that Impact Wrestling released to promote the inviation from Lashley, who had Trump in his corner during the infamous “Battle […]
Read MorePro Wrestling NOAH Stars Set To Challenge For Titles At Slammiversary XV PPV
As Sunday’s Slammiversary XV pay-per-view in Orlando, Florida continues to draw closer, Impact Wrestling continues to roll out their promotional announcements. On Wednesday, the promotion issued their latest, touting the fact that Pro Wrestling NOAH stars Naomichi Marufuji and Taiji Ishimuri have been added to the lineup for this weekend’s big event. Check out the […]
Read MoreAJ Styles Wins US Title at MSG House Show
— Thanks to rajah.com reader Peter Goldschmidt for sending us a note that AJ Styles has won the US Title from Kevin Owens at today’s house in New York at Madison Square Garden. — WWE.com posted the following: NEW YORK CITY — AJ Styles sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe tonight, as he defeated Kevin […]
Read MoreBalor Has A Message For Wyatt (Video), Jordan Talks RAW Debut, Strowman/Reigns/Joe
– Bray Wyatt attacked Finn Balor on Monday’s edition of RAW, causing Balor to lose his No DQ match against Elias Samson. WWE uploaded a video after RAW featuring Balor, who turns 36 years old today, sending a message to Wyatt. – WWE also uploaded a video of Jason Jordan last night after RAW, where […]
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