Brian Bayless

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WWE Signing New Japan Talent

The WWE have reportedly signed AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson. Nakamura will not be coming over to the WWE right away. This morning on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer hinted that AJ, Anderson, and Gallows might debut with Finn Balor as part of the “Balor Club” as part of a way to sell a lot of the Balor Club merchandise. There was also talk to have AJ debut at the Royal Rumble.

Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Radio

 

 

Former TNA Wrestler Going Back to the Company

James Storm is reportedly returning to the company. He is scheduled for the TV tapings in Bethlehem, PA and for this coming Friday’s PPV.

http://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/james-storms-future-plus-line-tomorrows-tna-debut-pop-204991

 

 

NXT Tag Team Added to WWE Tour of India

Chad Gable & Jason Jordan have been added to the WWE tour of India later this month.

http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/njpw-stars-nakamura-aj-styles-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-headed-wwe-204971

 

 

Also, head on over to Place to be Nation for the “Place to be Podcast #391” as they discuss SummerSlam 2005. You can do so by clicking on the link below.

http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-391-summerslam-2005/

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WWE.com RAW Preview

http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-01-04/five-point-preview-28469953

 

 

League of Nations Originally Supposed to Have a 5th Member?

When the group made its debut, Kevin Owens was supposed to be part of that. However, the show in which the League of Nations was formed took place when Owens was sent home with an illness and later on decided to remove him from the group.

http://wrestlechat.net/report-original-plans-for-kevin-owens-and-the-league-of-nations-stable-revealed/

 

 

Daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Marries NXT Star

Shaul Guerrero, daughter of Eddie Guerrero and former WWE Developmental Talent, married Aiden English of the Vaudevillians this past weekend.

http://wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0103/606304/wwe-nxt-superstar-getting-married-to-vickie-guerrero-daughter/

 

 

Also, head on over to Place to be Nation for the newest installment of the “Between the Sheets” podcast. Hosts Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan welcome guest Rob Naylor as they discuss the week in professional wrestling from December 29th 1986-January 4th 1987. You can listen to that by clicking on the link below:

http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-24-december-29-1986-january-4-1987-featuring-rob-naylor/

 

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WWE.com Smackdown Preview

http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2015-12-31/five-point-preview-28462677

 

 

WWE Network Airing Live Special in March

The “Road to WrestleMania” special will air on March 12th live from the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario Canada.

http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-network-special-road-wrestlemania-announced-march-12th-204661

 

 

WWE Checking up to Make Sure Talents Have Health Insurance

The WWE has told talent that they will start doing random checks to make sure the talents under contract have health insurance, which is part of being hired by the WWE. The company pays for all costs regarding injuries in the ring and for rehab but if they find out someone does not have insurance, then the company will stop using them until they update their policy. These checks will reportedly go into effect on 2/21.

Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter

 

 

Also, head on over to Place to be Nation for the debut of the “Mission Indiepossible” podcast. This series is focused on the independent wrestling. Click on the link below to give it a listen as they discuss the Chikara promotion, focusing on the King of Trios 2011 Night One show.

http://placetobenation.com/mission-indiepossible-chikara-and-the-king-of-trios-2011/

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Sin Cara Update

Sin Cara separated his left shoulder in his match against Big E on RAW this past Monday. There is no word as to how long he will be out of action for but the injury is not believed to be anything serious

http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/sin-cara-dislocated-shoulder-last-nights-raw-204581

 

 

Highspots Releases Newest Installment of the “Hitting the Highspots” Series

Hosted by Rob Naylor (Former assistant to Dusty Rhodes in NXT) he welcomes guest Dr. Tom Prichard. You can view the trailer by clicking on the link below

 

 

And, head on over to Place to be Nation for the “Between the Sheets” podcast. Hosts Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan welcome guest Dylan Hales as they discuss the week in professional wrestling from December 22nd-28th in 1989. You can give this a listen by clicking on the link below

http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-23-december-22-28-1989-featuring-dylan-hales/

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Brock Lesnar Announced for Another House Show Date

Lesnar will be facing Sheamus on January 8th at a house show from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

http://wrestlechat.net/wwe-announces-brock-lesnar-vs-sheamus-for-upcoming-wwe-live-event-show/

 

 

AJ Styles Update

AJ Styles told Wrestling Inc that he is feeling fine and will be facing Shinsuke Nakamura at Wrestle Kingdom 10.

http://wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/1228/606162/exclusive-update-on-aj-styles-injury/

 

 

Tag Team Headed to NXT?

TMDK (The Mighty Don’t Kneel), who consist of Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste, have their contracts with Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan expire on DEcember 31st. The duo had reportedly impressed WWE Officials this past Summer at a tryout and had been offered contracts but were waiting for visa paperwork to process and to get their medical testing done.

http://wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/1228/606155/indie-tag-team-headed-to-wwe-nxt-soon/

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WWE.com RAW Preview

http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-12-28/five-point-preview-28409262

 

 

 

Darren Young Update

Young is currently out of action with a quadriceps tear. Despite the injury, Young is still traveling with the company.

http://wrestlechat.net/report-latest-on-darren-youngs-injury-status/

 

 

WWE.com Top 25 Matches of 2015

http://www.wwe.com/inside/top-25-matches-of-2015

 

 

 

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Who Created the Latest Roman Reigns Storyline?

Vince McMahon was the one who came up with the idea of having Sheamus cash-in his MiTB title shot at Survivor Series and for Reigns to win the title on the 12/15 edition of RAW. The idea was that Sheamus’ short title reign would help Reigns get over more as a babyface.

http://wrestlechat.net/latest-on-storyline-plans-for-brock-lesnar-vince-mcmahon-gets-props-from-creative-team/

 

 

WrestleMania 33 Update

After months of speculation, WrestleMania 33 will not be held in Minneapolis. At the moment, the exact location has not been set in stone.

http://pwinsider.com/article/98588/rumor-killer-wrestlemania-in-minneapolis.html?p=1

 

 

Also, head on over to Place to be Nation and vote in the Finals of the Holiday Tournament Spectacular. Vote by clicking on the link below:

http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-holiday-tournament-spectacular-finals/

 

 

 

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WWE.com Smackdown Preview

Tonight is the live edition of Smackdown, beginning at 8pm.

http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2015-12-22/supersmackdown-live-five-point-preview-28406015

 

 

WWE.com 13 Most Bizarre Interviews

http://www.wwe.com/videos/playlists/13-baffling-mic-moments

 

 

Ring of Honor’s Top Prospect Tournament Announced

http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/top-prospect-tournament-begins-jan-9th-charlotte

 

 

Also, head on over to Place to be Nation for Between the Sheets #22 podcasts as hosts Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan welcome guest Al Getz while discussing the week in professional wrestling from December 15th-21st in 1995. Listen to the podcast by clicking on the link below:

http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-22-december-15-21-1995-with-al-getz/