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Sika Anoa'i Dead, WWE Hall Of Famer & Father Of Roman Reigns Dies At Age 79
WWE Hall of Famer Sika Anoaʻi has died at the age of 79. Born Leati Sika Amituana'i Anoa'i, he was the father of Roman Reigns and late WWE star Rosey Jahrus Anoa'i broke the news that Anoa'i passed away in an Instagram post. He leaves behind his wife Patricia and four children including Roman Reigns. Sika was preceded in death by his son Rosey. Advertisement Following in his brother's footsteps, Sika began training in the early 1970s and made his Stampede debut in 1973.
Ash By Elegance Battles Xia Brookside; Masha Slamovich Finds A New Partner?
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Ash By Elegance Battles Xia Brookside; Masha Slamovich Finds A New Partner?
The April 4 episode of TNA IMPACT featured Ash By Elegance competing in her fourth TNA match, but this time it was a competitive contest against Xia Brookside. Sorry about your ears! The Personal Concierge is here to announce @Ashamae_Sebera in her 4th match! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/8S6U2Y4MXL — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 5, 2024 Xia strategically targeted Ash’s face throughout the bout, but it wasn’t without resilience from Ash.
Thunder Rosa Secures Women's World Title Match At AEW Dynasty
Thunder Rosa is heading to AEW Dynasty. The April 3 episode of AEW Dynamite featured Rosa vs. Mariah May in a number one contender’s bout for the AEW Women’s World Championship. “Timeless” Toni Storm joined commentary to watch. HIP ATTACK! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@ThunderRosa22 | @MariahMayX pic.twitter.com/LpHegFVUeP — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 4, 2024 Rosa controlled the pace early on, but May turned things around with a hip attack.
Steph De Lander Returns To TNA, Earns Title Shot At Rebellion
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Steph De Lander Returns To TNA, Earns Title Shot At Rebellion
We’re less than a month out from TNA Rebellion and we now know who will challenge Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. The March 28 IMPACT opened with the first Knockouts 8-4-1 match. It started out with Havok, Masha Slamovich, Jody Threat, and Alisha Edwards taking on the team of Rosemary, Xia Brookside, Dani Luna, and a returning Steph De Lander.
Willow Nightingale Earns TBS Title Match At AEW Dynasty
The March 27 episode of AEW Dynamite in Quebec City featured Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Anna Jay, and Willow Nightingale clashing in a four-way to determine who will earn the TBS title shot at AEW Dynasty.
Pat McAfee Reveals Paul Heyman Was Behind Popular Promo On Austin Theory Original
Pat McAfee shares a story about Paul Heyman. WWE RAW commentator Pat McAfee spoke to Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns on Friday on The Pat McAfee Show. They reflected on Paul Heyman’s impact in light of his upcoming WWE Hall of Fame induction, and McAfee shared a story about how Heyman once helped him with a promo. “He has impacted the wrestling business throughout his entire being and has never even thought about going elsewhere, and is always willing to help,” McAfee said.
Drew McIntyre: Seth Rollins Did A Great Job, But I’ll Help The World Title Reach Its Potential
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Drew McIntyre: Seth Rollins Did A Great Job, But I'll Help The World Title Reach Its Potential Original
Drew McIntyre is ready to take the World Heavyweight Championship on a journey. The Scottish Warrior is on a mission to take the WWE World Heavyweight title away from Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40. He recently appeared on The Masked Man Show and was asked about his goals of adding to the world title’s legacy while also wanting to win a world title in front of a crowd. “I think they kind of go hand in hand with each other,” McIntyre said.
Josh Barnett Explains How He Was Able To Book Shayna Baszler For Bloodsport X
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Josh Barnett Explains How He Was Able To Book Shayna Baszler For Bloodsport X
By Colby Applegate, Wrestlezone via Yardbarker, Josh Barnett was able to use his established relationships to book Shayna Baszler. As previously noted, WWE star Shayna Baszler will compete against TNA Knockout Masha Slamovich at GCW/Josh Barnett's Bloodsport X during WrestleMania 40 weekend in Philadelphia. The announcement came as a huge surprise to the pro wrestling industry as WWE stars rarely appear or compete outside of the company.
Goldberg Recalls First Conversation With Eric Bischoff About Joining WCW Original
Goldberg recalls his offer to join WCW. The WWE Hall of Famer recently sat down with Tim Green on Nothing Left Unsaid to talk about his career in and out of the ring. During their conversation, Goldberg was asked about how he contacted Eric Bischoff at WCW right after WWE made him an offer. “I specifically remember the phone call where I picked up the phone. I had an offer on the table from WWE. It expired within 24 hours, and I called Eric Bischoff.
Josh Barnett Explains How He Was Able To Book Shayna Baszler For Bloodsport X Original
Josh Barnett was able to use his established relationships to book Shayna Baszler. As previously noted, WWE star Shayna Baszler will compete against TNA Knockout Masha Slamovich at GCW/Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X during WrestleMania 40 weekend in Philadelphia. The announcement came as a huge surprise to the pro wrestling industry as WWE stars rarely appear or compete outside of the company. Barnett recently appeared on Under The Ring to discuss how Baszler’s participation came about.
Thunder Rosa: A Lot Of People Are Eager To Work With Mercedes Moné, Myself Included
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A Lot Of People Are Eager To Work With Mercedes Moné Original
Thunder Rosa is ready to work with Mercedes Moné. “The CEO” Mercedes Moné officially made her AEW debut on March 13, putting the entire women’s division on notice. During a recent appearance on Busted Open, former AEW Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa noted that she’s looking forward to seeing if Moné can back up her claim of bringing a revolution to the company.
Knockouts Title Match Headlines IMPACT; Xia Brookside Stops Ash By Elegance
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Knockouts Title Match Headlines IMPACT; Xia Brookside Stops Ash By Elegance
The March 21 episode of TNA IMPACT was headlined by Jordynne Grace defending her Knockouts World Championship against Tasha Steelz. .@RealTSteelz turns @JordynneGrace's strength on her with a wicked Neckbreaker on the floor! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/9c85MVrLbG — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 22, 2024 Grace initially took control, but when they spilled to the outside, Steelz neutralized the champ with a pump kick and neckbreaker.
X-Division Title Match, Full Metal Mayhem Set For TNA Rebellion Original
Two more matches have been added to TNA Rebellion. The March 21 episode of TNA IMPACT opened with a Rebellion Referendum, which was a six-way scramble to determine who will challenge Mustafa Ali for the X-Division Championship at Rebellion. The match featured Leon Slater, Chris Bey, Alan Angels, Jason Hotch, Kevin Knight, and Jake Something despite Ali not “inviting” Something.
TNA IMPACT Results - March 21, 2024 Original
TNA IMPACT Results – March 21, 2024 Welcome to WrestleZone’s live coverage of TNA IMPACT on AXS TV! The following items have been announced for tonight’s show: Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Tasha Steelz Digital Media Championship: Crazzy Steve (c) vs. PCO Nic Nemeth speaks X-Division Championship #1 contender’s match GYV vs. Time Splitters Ash By Elegance in action Remember to refresh the page throughout the night for the latest results.
Becky Lynch Names Two WWE Stars As Her In-Ring Soulmates Original
Becky Lynch names her in-ring soulmates. The multi-time WWE Women’s Champion is preparing for the release of her autobiography, Becky Lynch: The Man (Not Your Average Girl). In light of that, she recently participated in a fan Q&A with LiveSigning where she was asked if she feels like she has any soulmates inside the squared circle. “The very cool thing about that is I think there’s several,” Lynch said.
Decay: ‘Left Behind’ Is Perfect For Us, It's The Common Thread No Matter What Era We're In Original
Decay isn’t looking to change their entrance theme up, but they might borrow from one “era” of AFI if the opportunity came up. WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard recently spoke with Decay’s Rosemary and Havok. The duo discussed having “Left Behind” as their entrance theme in TNA and how fitting the track was for them. The Decay stable had Marilyn Manson’s “The Nobodies” as their theme early in their run with TNA Wrestling.
Moose Is Open To Working With Mustafa Ali, Challenging Himself Against New Talent Original
Moose is open to “running” against Mustafa Ali. WrestleZone recently spoke with Moose, the current TNA World Champion. Moose had been feuding with Alex Shelley, the man he beat for the title at Hard To Kill in January. Now, he’s also engaged in a feud with Nic Nemeth, the new number one contender for his title. Moose was asked for his thoughts on Mustafa Ali, who joined the company last month. Moose said he’s certainly open to working with Ali, but his focus remained on his current challenger.
LA Knight: Wrestling Started Getting Cool Again Months Before The Rock Returned Original
LA Knight weighs in on The Rock‘s impact on WWE’s current success. It has been touted for well over a year that WWE is in a “boom period” with sell-out shows in arenas and stadiums all over the globe. One WWE star in particular, LA Knight, who has seen his own popularity take off in that time, is now addressing whether The Rock has had any major impact on the company’s growth. Knight recently appeared on Busted Open to provide his candid thoughts.
Vix Crow (Alicia Fox) Set For In-Ring Return Against Mickie James In Australia Original
Alicia Fox is returning to the ring. On Wednesday, Mickie James appeared on Gabby AF to reveal the full card for her upcoming HER event in collaboration with Starrcast and Oceania Pro Wrestling. Among the announcements was the reveal that “Hardcore Country” herself will lace up her boots to face a returning Vix Crow, formerly known as Alicia Fox in WWE.
Vix Crow (Alicia Fox) Set For In-Ring Return Against Mickie James In Australia
Alicia Fox is returning to the ring. On Wednesday, Mickie James appeared on Gabby AF to reveal the full card for her upcoming HER event in collaboration with Starrcast and Oceania Pro Wrestling. Among the announcements was the reveal that “Hardcore Country” herself will lace up her boots to face a returning Vix Crow, formerly known as Alicia Fox in WWE. Fox has been a free agent for nearly a year and has teased an in-ring return in that time.
Ronda Rousey: WWE Is An Absolute Shit Show, I Don’t Intend On Going Back
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WWE Is An Absolute Shit Show, I Don't Intend On Going Back
Ronda Rousey claims she does not plan on returning to WWE. “The Baddest Woman on the Planet” made her last WWE appearance at SummerSlam in August when she lost a MMA Rules match against Shayna Baszler. Since then, Rousey became a free agent and has only taken part in a few wrestling matches on the indies. As Rousey prepares for the release of her memoir “Our Fight,” she recently appeared on Never Before Told and was asked to touch on topics that fans will learn more about in her book.
Ronda Rousey: WWE Is An Absolute Shit Show, I Don’t Intend On Going Back
Ronda Rousey claims she does not plan on returning to WWE. “The Baddest Woman on the Planet” made her last WWE appearance at SummerSlam in August when she lost a MMA Rules match against Shayna Baszler. Since then, Rousey became a free agent and has only taken part in a few wrestling matches on the indies. As Rousey prepares for the release of her memoir “Our Fight,” she recently appeared on Never Before Told and was asked to touch on topics that fans will learn more about in her book.
Julia Hart & Skye Blue Win Street Fight; Rosa Pins Storm
March 20 saw a special three-hour block of AEW programming featuring Dynamite followed by a live Rampage in Toronto. Dynamite opened with Mercedes Moné appearing before the live crowd to address her unfinished business with Willow Nightingale, which now involves Skye Blue and Julia Hart. Once their names were invoked, Blue and Hart attempted to attack Moné, but The CEO was able to hold them off.
Ronda Rousey: Bruce Prichard And John Laurinaitis Can Go F*ck Themselves Original
Ronda Rousey blasts her former bosses. The former WWE Women’s Champion is preparing for the release of her autobiography “Our Fight.” To promote it, Rousey recently participated in a fan Q&A with LiveSigning where she was asked if she has any real-life beef with anyone from UFC or WWE. “In MMA, I originally just started [beef] for publicity, but those other bitches did not get the memo and so they became personal,” Rousey said. “In WWE, it’s all fake. I love them.
Kazuchika Okada Wins AEW Continental Title On 3/20 AEW Dynamite Original
A new champion has been crowned. During the March 20 episode of AEW Dynamite in Toronto, Eddie Kingston was tasked with defending the AEW Continental Championship against “The Rainmaker” Kazuchika Okada. After a hard-hitting affair, Okada connected with his signature Rainmaker clothesline on Kingston to score the pinfall victory and the title victory. But that wasn’t all, as PAC also made a quick appearance on the stage to seemingly send a message to the new champion.
Paul Wight Used To Tell Top Guys That He Was Great At Taking Finishes As ‘Sales Pitch’ Original
Paul Wight recalls helping his opponents shine. Whether under the moniker of The Giant, The Big Show, or under his real name of Paul Wight, the seven-foot wrestler has pulled off some incredible moves over the course of his 30-year career. Wight recently spoke to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated and noted that his “sales pitch” to top talent early on in his career was that he was great at taking finishing moves despite higher-ups wanting him to stick to portraying a giant.
Mandy Rose Feels 'A Little Guilty' About The End Of Toxic Attraction Original
Mandy Rose says Toxic Attraction has unfinished business. The former NXT Women’s Champion has been away from the ring for over a year now following her December 2022 release from WWE. She hasn’t been completely detached from the wrestling world, however, as she recently participated in a fan Q&A with For The Love of Wrestling. Following that session, Rose sat down with Jamal Niaz of Monopoly Events to discuss how she’s feeling currently about a potential in-ring return.
WWE NXT Level Up Spoilers For 3/22 (Taped On 3/19)
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WWE NXT Level Up Spoilers For 3/22 (Taped On 3/19) Original
On March 19, WWE taped matches for WWE NXT Level Up before WWE NXT at the WWE Performance Center. The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows: Tavion Heights defeated Saquon Shugars (formerly Lucky Ali of DPW) Jaida Parker defeated Lainey Reid Eddy Thorpe defeated Uriah Conners It’s worth noting that this was Thorpe’s first match since December. Catch up on our coverage of the March 19 episode of WWE NXT here.
Mojo Rawley Says Sasha Banks Was Slated To Work With Megan Thee Stallion In WWE
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Mojo Rawley Says Sasha Banks Was Slated To Work With Megan Thee Stallion In WWE Original
Mojo Rawley spills the tea. Former WWE star Mojo Rawley recently claimed in an interview that Mercedes Moné, then known as Sasha Banks, was slated to work with rapper Megan Thee Stallion at a SummerSlam in years past. “Yeah, Megan Thee Stallion was there, she was sitting at the table next to us,” Rawley said. “I didn’t realize, but I guess she was going to do something with Mercedes at SummerSlam, at WWE in years previous, and it just never materialized. It fell through for one reason or another.
Drew McIntyre Says WWE Creative Gave Him A Blank Canvas To Be Himself Original
Drew McIntyre opens up about his current creative freedom in WWE. The Scottish Warrior is heading to WrestleMania 40 where he will challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ahead of the bout, McIntyre appeared on Gorilla Position and was asked about how excited he is that the pieces are falling into place for him going into the biggest show of the year. “A huge excitement for me personally,” McIntyre said.
Mercedes Moné’s Producer Says WWE Made A Generous Offer, But She Went With Her Gut
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Mercedes Moné's Producer Says WWE Made A Generous Offer, But She Went With Her Gut Original
More insight into Mercedes Moné joining AEW. Keven Undergaro has worked closely with Mercedes Moné, formerly known as Sasha Banks, on producing her new theme song in addition to being an advocate for her post-WWE. Following Mercedes Moné’s debut at AEW Dynamite: Big Business, Undergaro recently appeared on Heal Squad and shed light on her talks with WWE.
Tag Team Championship Tournament Bracket Revealed On 3/15 AEW Rampage Original
The bracket is set. During the March 15 episode of AEW Rampage, the full bracket was revealed for the upcoming AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament. The bracket is as follows: Young Bucks (Nicholas & Matthew Jackson) vs. Private Party (Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy) Undisputed Kingdom vs. winner of Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) vs. Don Callis Family (Powerhouse Hobbs & Konosuke Takeshita) Ricky Starks & Big Bill vs. Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) FTR vs.
Two Teams Advance In WrestleMania 40 6-Pack Ladder Match Tournament Original
Legado del Fantasma and New Catch Republic are one step closer to WrestleMania. During the March 15 episode of WWE SmackDown, two qualifying matches occurred to determine which teams from the blue brand would participate in the 6-Pack Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship in Philadelphia. First, LWO’s Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro battled Legado del Fantama’s Angel and Berto.
LA Knight vs. AJ Styles Set For WWE WrestleMania 40
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LA Knight vs. AJ Styles Set For WWE WrestleMania 40 Original
A new match has been announced for WWE WrestleMania 40. During the March 15 episode of WWE SmackDown, LA Knight appeared before the crowd in Memphis to address AJ Styles attacking him inside the Elimination Chamber. Knight talked about how Styles flew all the way to Perth, Australia, for that but couldn’t be bothered to show back up at SmackDown. Knight then laid out the challenge for a singles match at WrestleMania because he knows Styles will be there.
Buff Bagwell Opens Up About His Time As A Gigolo Original
Buff Bagwell speaks candidly about being an escort. Dark Side of the Ring recently took a look at the life and career of former WCW and WWE star Buff Bagwell. During Season 5’s second episode, Bagwell discussed his time as a gigolo/escort, which came about to pay off medical bills. “My teeth are knocked out of my head, I’ve lost 50 pounds, and there are bills that are still coming in, and I don’t know what to do,” he recalled. “We needed money.
Two Teams Target Spitfire; Knockouts Title Match Set
Less than a week removed from TNA Sacrifice, the new TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Spitfire were in action on the March 14 IMPACT against Beaa Moss and Vanna Black.
The Undertaker Says He Recently Talked Himself Out Of Making A Comeback
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TNA IMPACT Results - March 14, 2024 Original
TNA IMPACT Results – March 14, 2024 Welcome to WrestleZone’s live coverage of TNA IMPACT on AXS TV! The following items have been announced for tonight’s show: Steve Maclin & The Rascalz vs. Nic Nemeth & Speedball Mountain X-Division Championship: Mustafa Ali (c) def. Chris Sabin Ace Austin vs. Frankie Kazarian Josh Alexander speaks AJ Francis vs. Joe Hendry Spitfire in action Remember to refresh the page throughout the night for the latest results.
The Undertaker Says He Recently Talked Himself Out Of Making A Comeback Original
One more match? The Undertaker has been retired from WWE for four years now following his WrestleMania 36 battle against AJ Styles. Since then, The Deadman has shared that retirement has been hard on him, and it appears that he still battles the thought of making a comeback.
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