There was talk of holding the WWE NXT Takeover 36 event in Las Vegas during SummerSlam Weekend. Takeover 36 is now set the Capitol Wrestling Center at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, but the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE had talks about running Takeover at a major arena in Las Vegas. The idea […]
WWE Hires Canyon Ceman’s Replacement
Trent D. Wilfinger is WWE’s new Senior Vice President of Talent ID & Development. This the position that Canyon Ceman previously held. Wilfinger’s LinkedIn page notes that he began the job with WWE just this month. He made the following announcement on the page: “Next Chapter In the last few weeks, a massive opportunity came […]
Amalie Arena Deletes Tweet On Photo/Video Policy For Tonight’s WWE SmackDown
The Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida tweeted a message on how fans will not be allowed to take photos or videos while at tonight’s WWE SmackDown taping, but that post has since been deleted. Many arenas, and WWE in general, have policies that prohibit fans from taking photos or videos during TV tapings, but they’re […]
Former WWE Referee Drake Wuertz Getting Into Politics
Former WWE NXT referee Drake Wuertz (fka Drake Younger) is running for the Florida House of Representatives. Wuertz, running as a Republican, announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives District 30 this week. Wuertz is running in the 2022 mid-term elections. Election Day is on November 8, 2022. Florida’s District 30 is currently […]
Tony Khan Reportedly Denies AEW Making Offer To Adam Cole
AEW President, Head of Creative & General Manager Tony Khan has denied that the company made a recent contract offer to WWE NXT Superstar Adam Cole. It was reported earlier, via the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, that AEW has offered a deal to Cole. The same report said Cole is also negotiating […]
Paul Wight Is Excited For CM Punk And Daniel Bryan To Join AEW
For the past several weeks there has been rampant speculation and reports that both CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, aka Bryan Danielson, could be on their way to AEW. In an interview with The Ring Report, AEW star and color commentator touched on the reports, and noted how excited he was for Punk and Bryan’s […]
Matches Revealed For Tonight’s AEW Dark Special Episode
Eleven matches have been announced for tonight’s special edition of AEW Dark on YouTube. As noted, AEW announced a special edition of Dark for tonight at 10pm ET as the company gets ready for the AEW Rampage premiere on TNT next Friday night at 10pm ET. The AEW tag team division will be represented tonight […]
Backstage News On Ric Flair’s “Tremendous” WWE Ambassador Contract
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was said to be under a “tremendous” Ambassador contract with the company before being released earlier this week. As noted, WrestlingInc exclusively reported earlier this week that Flair requested his release, and it was granted. Flair reportedly contacted WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon directly, and requested the departure. […]
John Cena On Being Impressed By Vince McMahon, Charly Caruso On Vince’s Midnight Workouts
John Cena says the one person who continues to impress him the most in WWE is Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. Cena, in full Peacemaker costume, appeared on ESPN’s First Take this week with former WWE interviewer Charly Arnolt (fka Charly Caruso), Max Kellerman, and guest co-host Sam Acho. Charly asked Cena who in WWE […]
WInc Daily LIVE: AEW Makes Adam Cole An Offer, Pete Dunne WWE NXT Contract Update
Welcome to The Wrestling Inc. Daily LIVE! Monday thru Friday at Noon EST join Wrestling Inc. Managing Editor Nick Hausman and one of his co-hosts to talk all the top pro wrestling news of the day. Today’s show features Nick talking with Christy Olson! Tune in and join the chat room! Some of the topics that Nick […]
