EVENTS CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
NJPW and DDT Pro Wrestling have both chosen to cancel sevral events because of the coronavirus outbreak. Click the link to read our full story on when the cancellations will take place and statements released by both promotions.
UNDERTAKER CONFIRMED FOR SUPER SHOWDOWN
Following reports of The Undertaker's presence in Saudi Arabia, will #TheDeadman appear at #WWESSD?
If so, what will he do?#WWENow pic.twitter.com/2zned8V0Oc
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2020
Earlier today WWE confirmed that The Undertaker would be appearing at tomorrow’s Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia.
The Undertaker has been spotted in Saudi Arabia ahead of #WWESSD.https://t.co/TybXOfaECx
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2020
Teasing fans with the above post, WWE has written the following on their website:
Reports have been swirling in advance of WWE Super ShowDown that The Undertaker had been sighted in a market in Saudi Arabia.. If true, why is he there?
His rumored presence obviously lends itself to more questions than answers. Undertaker’s in-ring appearances are an increasing rarity, and he is not yet advertised for a match at tomorrow’s show. Depending on how things shake out, we could be seeing a surprise appearance at Super ShowDown. It could, of course, be equally likely that The Deadman won’t be competing and will instead simply add his presence to the festivities. Tomorrow will bring the answers. Until then, we wait.
At the moment, the apparent plan is for Taker’ to face AJ Styles at WrestleMania. WWE hasn’t released any information as to what the Deadman is doing in Saudi Arabia, but we know AJ is involved in the Tuwaiq Trophy gauntlet match. Aj will compete alongside Andrade, Bobby Lashley, Erick Rowan, R-Truth, and Rey Mysterio for the right to lift the trophy after the final bell.
UNDERTAKER BOOKED FOR RAW ON THE 9TH
World Wrestling Entertainment star The Undertaker (L) competes against Goldberg (C) during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Super Showdown event in the Saudi Red Sea port city of Jeddah late on January 7, 2019. (Photo by Amer HILABI / AFP) (Photo credit should read AMER HILABI/AFP/Getty Images)
PWInsider has reported that the Undertaker is booked to appear on the 9th of March episode of RAW.
As noted above, at the moment the Undertaker is in Saudi Arabia and looks set to take part in tomorrow’s Super ShowDown event. While it hasn’t been confirmed what exactly the Undertaker will be doing, he is expected to start a program with AJ Styles, leading to a WrestleMania match.
The 9th of March RAW will be taking place at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC. It will be taking place on the night after Elimination Chamber. Edge is also booked for the show and will be giving an update on his injuries. Shayna Baszler is also booked on the show, but it is supposed to be for a special appearance.
WWE ADD THREE MATCHES TO SUPER SHOWDOWN
Three HUGE matches were officially announced on @WWETheBump for #WWESSD!https://t.co/QfMX2wkqPs
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2020
WWE has announced three more matches for tomorrow night’s Super ShowDown event. Two of the matches will take place on the main card, with one set for the pre-show.
Mansoor vs. Dolph Ziggler and Angel Garza vs. Humberto Carrillo will both take place on the main card. The Viking Raiders vs. Gallows and Anderson will happen during the pre-show. See the full card below:
- “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Goldberg Universal Championship match
- Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Ricochet WWE Championship match
- Roman Reigns vs. Baron Corbin steel cage match
- Bayley vs. Naomi SmackDown Women’s Championship match
- The New Day: Kofi Kingston and Big E (c) vs. The Miz & John Morrison SmackDown Tag Team Championship match
- Seth Rollins & Murphy (c) vs. The Street Profits: Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford Raw Tag Team Championship match
- Tuwaiq Trophy gauntlet match (AJ Styles, Andrade, Rey Mysterio, Bobby Lashley, Erick Rowan, and R-Truth)
- Mansoor vs. Dolph Ziggler
- Angel Garza vs. Humberto Carrillo
- The Viking Raiders: Erik and Ivar vs. The O.C.: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC VS. CAMERON GRIMES ON NXT TONIGHT
Except @DijakovicWWE https://t.co/mK2GDLqFdf
— Cameron Grimes (@CGrimesWWE) February 17, 2020
Announced on this morning’s edition of ‘The Bump’, Dominik Dijakovic will face Cameron Grimes on tonight’s episode of NXT.
"Dominik is so impressive for being a big guy!" Is wasting opportunities impressive now? I can proudly say I've worked harder and I wouldn't waste anything. @WWENXT
— Cameron Grimes (@CGrimesWWE) February 17, 2020
This has come after Grimes has been going after Dominik on Twitter, following this, the two got into it backstage at an NXT house show.
After Friday’s #NXTLive win, @CGrimesWWE got a little vocal backstage and it caught the attention of one, @DijakovicWWE. pic.twitter.com/SqjTjzdNxY
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 24, 2020
Grimes complains is that Dijakovic seems to be getting all the opportunities, while Grimes sees himself missing out.
MATT HARDY RUMOURED TO BE HEADING TO NXT
With a hand of days remaining, nothing is yet written in stone. Every major player is currently on the board, everyone’s at the table.
I must rePROCURE.
I must be RESURRECTED.
I must seek out my ARCADIA.Then what’s NeXT? #FreeTheDELETE https://t.co/XoNpVyMzC4 pic.twitter.com/jVmjVaJuKF
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) February 26, 2020
PWInsider has reported that Matt Hardy may be heading to pastures new, but remaining with the WWE.
YES. I have @Vanguard1AAR running surveillance on @ringofhonor’s current Champion of the World, @PCOisNotHuman. https://t.co/aMcmethX5x
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) February 22, 2020
According to the website, there have been talks with Matt about moving him over to the yellow brand. While it isn’t clear if the offer was for a move backstage, in front of the camera, or a combination of the two. What is clear is the WWE doesn’t want to lose Matt. There has been lots of talk about him possibly moving over to AEW. Many even assume that he will take the leadership role in the Dark Order when he arrives.
I’ll be ESPYING closely tonight, @NWA.
And I adore CHAOS. https://t.co/rKkezXFBfI
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) February 25, 2020
What will happen only time will tell, but it is known that Matt is very interested in creative control of his character. With his contract due to expire on the 1st of March, we should have to wait too long before we find out.
TESSA BLANCHARD VS. TAYA VALKYRIE FOR THE IMPACT WORLD TITLE
BREAKING: For the first time ever, two women will compete for the IMPACT World Championship as @Tess_Blanchard will defend the title against @TheTayaValkyrie TUESDAY at 8/7c on @AXSTV! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/rWi8XFCUCD
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) February 26, 2020
Impact announced today that Tessa Blanchard would defend her Impact World Championship against Taya Valkyrie on next week’s show.
The match was made on last night’s show. Tessa was challenging Ace Austin for his X-Division title. Unfortunately, the match ended when Taya attacked Tessa from nowhere. While Tessa won the match via DQ, she missed out on adding to her Impact World Championship.
JINNY COUTURE VS. GISELE SHAW SET FOR PROGRESS CHAPTER 104
#Chapter104: #TrueQueen vs #QuintessentialDiva. @JinnyCouture vs @GiseleShaw08.
Title on the line.
March 29, @EBallroomCamden.
Tickets: https://t.co/PtMZ3v8GjU / @dicefm app#ThisIsPROGRESS #FlyMachine pic.twitter.com/DRlduuyzmq— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) February 26, 2020
Announced today, the Progress Women’s Championship will be on the line on the 29th of March when current women’s champion, Jinny Couture takes on Gisele Shaw. The show will come from the Electic Ballroom in Camden once again.
The pair have met several times before. Gisele holds the victory in the only singles match the pair have had so far. The pair both lost out in a fatal four-way match in September last year. But Jinny has bested Gisele in two multi women matches so far, including one at the start of this month.
LANCE ARCHER SIGNS WITH AEW
Announced today, Lance Archer has signed with AEW. Click here to read the full report on the promotion’s latest acquisition.
EVOLVE 145 TO STREAM FREE OF CHARGE
WWN Alerts: EVOLVE 145 to live stream for FREE this Saturday, updated EVOLVE lineups, buzzworthy indie stars set for EVOLVE debut, free videos, more https://t.co/OeqfvK3STp
— EVOLVE Wrestling (@WWNEVOLVE) February 27, 2020
Evolve announced today that their next show, Evolve 145, will stream free of charge. From Evolve:
EVOLVE 145 Free Live Stream This Saturday: EVOLVE officials reached a decision today to stream EVOLVE 145 for free at www.Facebook.com/WWNLive this Saturday. The EVOLVE event will start at 6pm EST so you can make it a double header with other events. EVOLVE officials want to get the most eyeballs possible on #EVOLVE145 as the road to WRESTExpo kicks into high gear! Join us for this free broadcast. The updated card is at WWE.com.
The event is taking place at La Boom, Queens, New York. The show will stream live on the WWN Facebook page. The card is as follows:
- Josh Briggs (c) vs. Anthony Greene EVOLVE Championship Match – Anything Goes
- AR Fox and Leon Ruff with Ayla vs. Adrian Alanis and Liam Gray #1 Contenders to the EVOLVE Tag Team Titles Match
- Mansoor vs. Curt Stallion
- JD Drake vs. Brendan Vink Special Challenge Match
- Joe Gacy vs. Colby Corino Grudge Match
- Brandi Lauren vs. Avery Taylor Grudge Match
- Harlem Bravado vs. Denzel Dejournette Special Challenge Match
- Jessi Kamea vs. Alex $ky Special Attraction Match
