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Goldberg to Bret Hart: I love you, grow up and don’t be such a prick

Posted on by Ian Carey

Goldberg spoke about Bret Hart during a recent interview.

The WWE Hall of Famer was a guest on Tuesday’s episode of Busted Open Radio to discuss Vice’s Who Killed WCW docuseries. Goldberg was asked about the kick he hit Hart with at Starrcade 99 and the criticism Hart has levied against him since.

“The Bret Hart thing, it just saddens me as a human being, that’s all,” Goldberg said. “First and foremost, I would never wish ill will upon any opponent or anyone like that. To have an accident like that happen and end someone’s career, especially someone who’s one of the best that ever was, 100 percent, it sucks. I’m not asking anybody to understand it, I’m just saying leave me alone.”

“It is what it is, come on, man. I love you, Bret, don’t be such a prick, that’s all. Grow up.”

Bully Ray asked Goldberg what would happen if Hart and Goldberg were in the same place at the same time today.

“I always said I was going to kill him but, you know me, I can’t do that. I love the guy, he’s an icon, right? Just get over it, that’s all, I’m sorry. What do you want me to do? As a human being, yeah, it saddens me that he can’t come to grips with the fact that it was…it sucks.”

Goldberg continued to say that he is not going to allow what happened to be a negative in his life.

“I’m not going to be a victim of it, not anymore. I feel bad but it’s not going to draw me down and be a negative in my life, by any stretch. It just is what it is.”

Goldberg also compared his conflict with Hart to the ones others have had with Ric Flair.

“It’s like having a beef with Flair at this age, 70-something years. Really? What are you going to do? Come on, please. I love you, you’re an icon just let’s move on. But it’s easy for me to say move on when it’s not me and it didn’t end my career so next question.”

NWA wrestler Max the Impaler to star in horror movie

Posted on by Ian Carey

The NWA TV Champion has been cast in a horror film.

“Dolly” featuring Max the Impaler wrapped filming in Chattanooga, Tennessee recently, Variety is reporting. Max plays the role of Dolly in the film, who is described as “a monstrous figure.”

“Macy, a young woman, is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her as their own child,” reads a description of the film.

The filmmakers have described the movie as “a blend of New French Extremity and 1970s American horror.” It also stars Sean William Scott (American Pie), Ethan Suplee (Babylon), Russ Tiller (Blood for Dust), and Michalina Scorzelli (Shoplifters of the World). Rod Blackhurst (Blood for Dust) directed.

“The film also introduces current NWA TV Champion Max the Impaler, aka The Non-Binary Nightmare, in the titular role of Dolly,” wrote Variety’s Naman Ramachandran.

Max last wrestled at the NWA Crockett Cup tapings at The OC Theatre in Forney, Texas last month. Earlier this year, they unified the NWA TV Championship and NWA Women’s TV Championship in a match against Mims.

UK wrestler James Castle passes away at 35

Posted on by Ian Carey

Jamie Stacey, better known to wrestling fans as James Castle, has died.

Castle passed away on Saturday after a four-year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. He was 35. His passing was first revealed by his partner, Zoe Lucas, on social media.

Lucas wrote:

“On Saturday 15th June after 4 years of treatment, 12 rounds of chemotherapy, 2 bone marrow transplants, radio therapy and countless experimental trials we lost Jamie Stacey @JamesCastle49 to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Thank you for giving me the best 9 years of my life”

RevPro shared the below message regarding Castle’s passing:

“We are saddened to share the loss of our dear friend Jamie Stacey aka. James Castle after a 4 year battle with Leukaemia. A former tag team Champion, Jamie was a super talent in the ring. The first wrestler trained from scratch at our Portsmouth School & without his help behind the scenes RevPro would not be here today. A truly wonderful human being. A warrior. A fighter. The most interesting & intelligent man to ever step foot inside a RevPro ring There are so many stories to tell and we will make sure they are all told. We love you and will make sure you are remembered forever.”

Before getting sick in 2020, Castle had been a regular with RevPro. His team with Sha Samuels, known as The Revolutionists, held the promotion’s tag team titles for 364 days in 2015/16.

Castle revealed in January that his Leukemia had returned and that doctors had advised they could only manage the disease. He was told at the time that he had “months rather than years” left.

There has been an outpouring of tributes to Castle online from those who knew and worked with him.

“James & Zoe are the definition of a warrior. All my love to you. RIP James Castle,” wrote Will Ospreay.

Sha Samuels posted:

“The Jamie in Jamie Hayter was suggested by Gideon, ribbing James Castle Will Kaven was originally called Will Castle for similar reasons & the Lucas in Zoe Lucas came from James’ Mums maiden name as we all joked about them getting married a few months into a new relationship,” wrote RevPro’s Andy Quildan.

Independent wrestler Scott Henson passes away at 40

Posted on by Ian Carey

“Big Cat” Scott Henson has passed away

The popular independent wrestler out of British Columbia was 40. His passing was announced on social media by Canadian Apex Wrestling. They wrote:

“Canadian Apex Wrestling is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our Tag Team Champions and beloved friend, Scott Henson. Our hearts are heavy with grief, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Scott, your impact on the Pacific Northwest wrestling community is immeasurable. You were a driving force behind the careers of many, and your contributions often went unnoticed. We love you, Scott, and your absence leaves a void that words cannot express. You will be profoundly missed.”

Several of Hensen’s friends and colleagues have commented on his passing.

“When I heard this morning about the passing of Scott Henson i was speechless I spent hours in Wild Boars house watching VCW mvs growing up. Larger than life doesn’t even come close! The wrestling world will never know how much he influenced things we see today Gone far too soon,” wrote Flash Morgan Webster.

“RIP Big Cat, so sorry to hear of his passing,” wrote Bryan Alvarez.

“I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Scott Henson. Our careers often ran parallel to each other, but we’ve shared more locker rooms these past couple years, and I can tell you, no one had a sense of humour like Scott. Wickedly funny with the quickest wit. Rest easy,” wrote Nicole Matthews.

His frequent tag-team partner, Softpaws, wrote:

“Today was the first day I woke up knowing I didn’t have my tag team partner, my best friend, the funniest, most outrageous and ridiculous person I’ve ever met in my life. I spent almost 24 hours straight with you and in the very few hours after we parted ways, you were gone.”

https://twitter.com/SarianSoftPaws/status/1802340086182203603

Henson performed regularly for promotions in the Pacific Northwest including Boom! in Vancouver, SOS in Tacoma, and others.

Scrypts wrestles first post-WWE match at GCW Hit ‘Em Up

Posted on by Ian Carey

Sidney Akeem, formerly known as SCRYPTS/Reggie, has begun his post-WWE career.

Akeem wrestled at GCW Hit ‘Em Up in Los Angeles on Saturday night. He defeated Jack Cartwheel on the show. GCW fans have been sharing clips of Akeem’s rather acrobatic displays during the bout on social media.

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Earlier this week, Akeem teased big things for his GCW debut, writing, “Saturday will be a movie, a run you don’t want to miss. You about to see what I’ve been cooking up in the kettle.”

He is scheduled to return to the promotion in Dallas on June 29, and in St. Louis on July 19.

GCW Hit ‘Em Up results from Saturday, June 15, 2024 —

  • Jordan Oliver defeated Broski Jimmy
  • Megan Bayne defeated Sandra Moon
  • Sidney Akeem defeated Jack Cartwheel
  • Viva Van defeated Man Like DeReiss
  • Zilla Fatu defeated Bobby Flaco and Hunter Drake in a three-way match
  • 1 Called Manders won a six-way scramble match against Sam Stackhouse, Rob Shit, Mr. Danger, Brayden Toon, and Jordan Cruz
  • Ciclope & Miedo Extremo defeated The Stoner Brothers
  • Danhausen defeated Kylie Rae
  • Alli Katch, Effy & Dark Sheik defeated Bodhi Young Prodigy, Alec Price & Cole Radrick
  • GCW World Championship match: Mance Warner vs. Joey Janela went to a no-contest

AAA TripleMania XXXII Tijuana notes: Satnam Singh pins Vampiro, mysterious eye angle

Posted on by F4W Staff

AAA TripleMania XXXII Tijuana took place Saturday night at Tijuana National Stadium.

The main event saw Satnam Singh, Parker Boudreaux, Sam Adonis, and QT Marshall defeat Alberto El Patron, Vampiro, Murder Clown & Dave The Clown.

Singh pinned Vampiro after a low blow by Jeff Jarrett, who was a factor at ringside throughout the match. Latin Lover also made a run-in during the bout. He came to Faby Apache’s rescue when it appeared Jarrett and his team were going to attack her.

The show closed with the screen cutting away to a video of a mysterious eye. The video also aired a few times throughout the show.

AAA TripleMania XXXII Tijuana results from June 15, 2024 —

  • A segment with luchadors from The Crash interrupting a ceremony for Damian 666 took place to open the show.
    • Konnan came out to confront The Crash wrestlers.
    • Mecha Wolf and Bestia ended up brawling.
  • Team AAA (Pimpinela Escarlata, Nino Hamburguesa, Faby Apache, & Mr. Iguana) defeated Team The Crash (Toto, Mamba, Anubis & Keyra)
  • Latin Lover came to the ring. He announced a sponsorship deal with a gambling company and talked about the television debut on Unimas.
  • Jeff Jarrett, Satnam Singh, QT Marshall, Parker Boudreaux, and Sam Adonis in-ring promo segment
    • Jarrett cut a promo on Alberto El Patron getting a title shot after having lost to Nic Nemeth in Monterrey. He ripped Mexico and the fans, etc. He told Faby Apache that he hadn’t forgotten about her attacking him in Monterrey either.
  • Rosemary, Havok & Tasha Steelz defeated Las Toxicas (Maravilla, La Hiedra & Flammer)
    • Steelz hit a splash on Maravilla as Havok and Rosemary held her in place for the win.
  • Three-Way Trios Match: The Crash (Noisy Boy, Destiny & De’Luxe) defeated Team AAA (Komander, Octagon Jr & Laredo Kid) and Team World (Willie Mack, Dinamico & CIMA)
    • Nick Wayne was unable to compete in this match due to Father’s Day commitments on AEW Collision. He was supposed to team with Mack and CIMA.
  • Mecha Wolf defeated Rey Horus and Bestia 666 in a three-way match
    • Wolf used poison mist on Horus moments before the finish.
  • Dorian Roldan came out for a segment honoring Rayo de Jalisco Jr.
  • El Mesias, Escoria & Espiritu defeated Cibernetico, Cuervo & Ozz
    • Mesias put Cibernetico through a table and pinned him for the win.
  • Dr. Wagner Jr, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr, & Galeno Del Mal defeated Psycho Clown, Negro Casas & Brazo de Oro Jr.
    • Psycho Clown brawled with the Wagners after the match.
  • Satnam Singh, Sam Adonis, Parker Boudreaux & QT Marshall defeated Alberto El Patron, Vampiro, Murder Clown & Dave the Clown
    • At one point, Jarrett’s team was going to attack Faby Apache but Latin Lover came out to make the save.
    • Jarrett gave Vampiro a low blow and Singh pinned him for the win.

The show closed with the video of the mysterious eye airing again.

February 12, 2007 Observer Newsletter: UFC/Pride, WWE WrestleMania 23 takes shape

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

It didn’t mean much to the fans live, and even less to 98% of the fans watching on PPV, but the percussion beat as Mirko Cro Cop came to the Octagon on 2/2 for his UFC debut in Las Vegas meant more than just a typical ring entrance.

Does it signify the single biggest news story in the industry of 2007? Well, it’s still too soon to say.

Cro Cop came to the ring to the Pride theme song, as opposed to his usual “Wild Boys.” It was not Dana White’s idea, but when suggested, White approved it. Why would you allow the theme music of your No. 1 competitor to be played on your show, when that said competitor is running three weeks later in your home city? There was virtually no reaction live to the significance of the music being played and the percentage of fans who appeared to understand it was the Pride theme song appeared tiny.

According to sources close to the situation, UFC’s talks about buying Pride have been serious for months and have heated up in recent weeks. There have been times in recent weeks when UFC has believed it had just about closed the deal, but things always got snagged before it was finalized. The rumors that UFC has purchased Pride likely coincided with those times that the deal was close. Two different sources who would have knowledge of the negotiations said the purchase is still a real possibility, but that the deal is not finalized.

Other stories include:

  • The top matches for WWE WrestleMania 23 confirmed
  • The biggest match of the year for CMLL takes shape
  • Ratings
  • Wrestling Society X

Subscribers can click here to read this issue.

Matt Riddle to miss weekend indie matches after Uber accident

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Matt Riddle won’t be able to compete in his scheduled indie matches this weekend.

Riddle was supposed to be in action for Northeast Wrestling in Connecticut on Friday and for North Shore Pro Wrestling in Quebec on Saturday, but he posted a tweet this afternoon revealing that he won’t be able to make it to either show. Riddle wrote that his Uber got into an accident on the way to the airport. He says he has a concussion and some bumps and bruises from the accident but is going to be ok.

“Just wanted to share with everyone that I won’t be making tonight’s show or tomorrow’s show, unfortunately on my way to the airport my Uber got into an accident and I had to go to the hospital and get checked out,” he wrote. “I have a concussion, bumps and bruises but I’ll be fine #seatbelt”

Riddle vs. Brad Hollister was supposed to take place at Northeast Wrestling’s Over the Top event in Woodbridge, Connecticut tonight. A match between Riddle and Zak Patterson was set for Saturday’s North Shore Pro Wrestling Golden Opportunity show in Quebec City, Canada.

In September 2023, Riddle was released by WWE following an incident that took place at JFK Airport in New York City. His release occurred during a round of roster cuts that were made after WWE was officially acquired by Endeavor.

Riddle recently won MLW Battle Riot VI, earning a future shot at MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima.

Earlier this year, Riddle had a 40-day reign as NJPW World Television Champion.

Ric Flair issues apology to Eric Bischoff, Vince Russo & Jim Herd

Posted on by Ian Carey

Ric Flair has apologized for his comments about a “three-headed monster” having killed WCW.

On Monday, Flair posted to social media that Eric Bischoff, Vince Russo, and Jim Herd were responsible for the death of the company. Flair wrote that it was, “the people in charge that created dysfunction, animosity, and tried to divide and conquer by lying to everyone and involving themselves in the promotion which was the ultimate failure!”

On Wednesday morning, Flair issued an apology to Bischoff, Russo, and Herd.

Flair wrote:

“A Very Important Person In My Life Reminded Me Yesterday That Twitter Is The Weakest Form Of Communication. I Want To Take This Opportunity To Apologize To Jim Herd, @EBischoff, And @THEVinceRusso Because I Really Don’t Know. I Unfairly Judged You Without Knowing The Inner Workings And Behind The Scenes Of The Business On The Corporate End With People You Had To Report To And Work With. I Wish On A Personal Note That All 3 Of Us Could Have Worked Together And Had Better Relationships! For Vince Calling Me The GOAT, I Appreciate That & You Did Help My Son To Pursue His Dream In Wrestling. I Am Going To Do Eric Bischoff’s Podcast, But It Won’t Be To Bury Anybody. It’s To Discuss Our Differences! @TheRock Is Making A Movie On My Life, And I’m In A Great Place! I Hope This Can All Be Put Behind Us!”

Flair would later add the following:

“I’m Happy To See The Response To My Tweet. I Just Spoke To @EBischoff Personally And He’s At Peace, @THEVinceRusso Is At Peace, And Hopefully So Is Jim Herd. I Won’t Be Appearing On Eric’s Podcast Tomorrow As A Result Of Our Conversation, But I Wish Him The Best Of Luck & I’m Sure He’ll Knock It Out Of The Park!”

Bischoff addressed Flair’s initial comments during a live episode of his 83 Weeks podcast that streamed immediately following the airing of “Who Killed WCW?” episode two last night. He responded that while Flair might know more than anyone else about what goes on inside the ring, he doesn’t have experience on the business side of wrestling.

Bischoff said:

“I’m sure Ric has his opinions, and they’re real to Ric in his mind and he still feels strongly about it, obviously, but it doesn’t mean he’s right. It’s just his opinion. It would be like me saying well wait, I’ve produced over 5000 hours of prime-time television, I should be able to wrestle a 20-minute match, I should be able to critique Ric Flair’s matches.”

Flair and Russo had gone back and forth on X following Flair’s initial comments on Monday as well.

“Looks like The Nature Boy is Hitting that RUM CANDY Again!!!” Russo wrote. “Thanks for Giving me that Much Credit. For a Writer to take down a Multi-Million Dollar Company through Words on a Page? I guess I really was Special. Not my fault you weren’t in the Doc, Rick. Sorry, man. I hope you don’t think my excessive use of your son David, and the Rest of Your Family for that Matter—who were all GREAT BY THE WAY—wasn’t the Knife that drew the Company’s Last Blood. Yeah—I failed at Laying Low too.”

Flair responded to Russo:

“Wow, Glad You Got Back To Me @THEVinceRusso!!! Whatever Candy I’m Eating At Least I Can Afford To Eat Which I’m Not Sure You Can. I Would Give You $20k, @EBischoff $20k, And Jim Herd $20k A Piece Wired In Advance To Show Up In Tampa Or Atlanta. I’ll Rent The Venue In Tampa Or Atlanta, It Will Sell Out For Sure, So We Can Hash This Out. And I Guarantee That I Can Probably Sell This To A PPV Status Because I’m Ric Flair And You’re Not. Story Of My Life!”

Russo responded to Flair’s apology on Wednesday. He wrote: “Life is way too short to hold any Grievances, Ric. Honestly, at this Point I don’t have any animosity towards anybody and I am at Total Peace. I appreciate your words this morning more than you will ever know. God Bless You, Sir.”

Ric Flair blames ‘Three-Headed Monster’ for killing WCW

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Ric Flair took to social media on Monday to blame “A Three-Headed Monster” for killing WCW in the wake of Vice’s new docuseries on the subject.

In a post on X, Flair noted that he had tried to “lay low” regarding ‘Who Killed WCW?’ but that he blames former executive vice president Jim Herd, senior vice president Eric Bischoff, and head writer Vince Russo for tanking the wrestling promotion.

Flair wrote:

“I’ve Tried To Lay Low On This But Let’s Face It- Who Killed WCW? It’s A Three-Headed Monster! Jim Herd, @EBischoff, And @THEVinceRusso!!! There’s No Individual Wrestler Or Faction That Caused Anything To Kill WCW. It Was The People In Charge That Created Dysfunction, Animosity, And Tried To Divide And Conquer By Lying To Everyone And Involving Themselves In The Promotion Which Was The Ultimate Failure! God, I Could Give You A Thousand More Examples. I Am One To Live Through All Three Nightmares And To Be Saved By The @WWE! Thank You To The WWE For Bringing Someone Who Was Dead In The Water As A Result Of These Three People Back To Life!”

Russo responded to Flair with his own social media post:

“Looks like The Nature Boy is Hitting that RUM CANDY Again!!! Thanks for Giving me that Much Credit. For a Writer to take down a Multi-Million Dollar Company through Words on a Page? I guess I really was Special. Not my fault you weren’t in the Doc, Rick. Sorry, man. I hope you don’t think my excessive use of your son David, and the Rest of Your Family for that Matter—who were all GREAT BY THE WAY—wasn’t the Knife that drew the Company’s Last Blood. Yeah—I failed at Laying Low too.”

Flair responded to Russo, then proposed a summit with the 91 year-old Herd, Bischoff, and Russo where he would pay each $20,000 to appear, selling tickets and perhaps producing the event for pay-per-view to “hash this out”:

“Wow, Glad You Got Back To Me @THEVinceRusso!!! Whatever Candy I’m Eating At Least I Can Afford To Eat Which I’m Not Sure You Can. I Would Give You $20k, @EBischoff $20k, And Jim Herd $20k A Piece Wired In Advance To Show Up In Tampa Or Atlanta. I’ll Rent The Venue In Tampa Or Atlanta, It Will Sell Out For Sure, So We Can Hash This Out. And I Guarantee That I Can Probably Sell This To A PPV Status Because I’m Ric Flair And You’re Not. Story Of My Life!”

Arn Anderson addresses possible reunion with Cody Rhodes in WWE

Posted on by Ian Carey

Arn Anderson says he hasn’t spoken with Cody Rhodes about possibily reuniting in WWE.

Rhodes made headlines last month when he appeared on Busted Open Radio and said he was potentially looking for “a classic wrestling manager” to be by his side. The following week, Anderson revealed on his podcast that his AEW contract expired on May 31. Considering the timing of Rhodes’ comments and Anderson’s contract expriing, many fans felt Rhodes was teasing a reunion with Anderson in WWE.

Anderson appeared as a guest on Busted Open Radio on Friday and was asked about the possibility of managing Rhodes again. He responded by saying that whatever he does in the industry moving-forward will be in an effort to help his son, Brock Anderson, get established in the business.

“Well, in case you don’t know, I am 65 and my liver is 127,” Anderson said. “I am on short-time and I don’t have a lot of time probably on the planet, much less in the business. But I am dedicating whatever time I have left in one way or the other to helping my son Brock, who is breaking in, get a spot in the business with some company and get established and help him get to a position where he can make a living, can contribute and be a viable asset to whatever company uses him. That’s what I want to dedicate whatever time I have left for.”

He continued to say he’s not sure if he would come back for a short-term reunion with Rhodes.

“Would I come back in the right situation for a short-term something with Cody? If anybody out there thinks it’s a good idea let me know, I don’t know. That would be something because he and I have never had that conversation,” Anderson continued.

Anderson said he recently had contact with Rhodes when he texted him to check in on the health of Brandi Rhodes, who had surgery for stage four endometriosis last month, and the topic of reuniting their act never came up.

“After (Rhodes’ comments about wanting a manager) blew up just a couple of weeks ago or whatever it was coming off you guys’ show, I mean, that blew up and it was like, ‘Okay, he’s coming back.’ And I sent him a text, his wife has been ill, asked how she was, asked how he was, ‘Everything going okay?’ And we had a couple of texts back-and-forth and it never came up. So, I went maybe that was just him testing the waters himself when he threw that out there, I’m not sure. I was honored, flattered of the things he said, but it’s all true and that’s the way I handled Cody, you know, ‘Hey, you’re the star of the show, go out there and act like one.'”

Rhodes’ comments about wanting a classic manager came shortly after a contract signing segment he had on SmackDown with Logan Paul. He suggested that he was a little jealous of Paul’s entourage at the time.

“One of the reasons I liked having Arn Anderson around me was the same reason I would have loved to have my dad around me. Because I’ll tell you I’m lucky, and I’ll tell you how hard I work, and I’ll tell you how grateful I am. And that is true. But it was nice to have a guy over my shoulder say what you just said,” Rhodes said. “Say, ‘We’re not apologizing for greatness. Mediocrity loves company and we’re not joining that company.’ Like — it was nice to have that voice in your ear.”

“It was something I actually missed when Logan and I were doing this contract signing, to see him flanked by so many people,” Rhodes continued. “I don’t know, maybe I’m looking for the classic wrestling manager to join me on this title reign.”

February 5, 2007 Observer Newsletter: WWE Royal Rumble, Doug Gentry

Posted on by Dave Meltzer

The WWE’s official Road to Wrestlemania season started with a lot of momentum, as the Undertaker and Shawn Michaels’ climax of the Royal Rumble was as hot as any Rumble finish in history.

There were few real surprises on the Rumble, held 1/28 in San Antonio at the AT&T Center, before a legitimate sellout crowd announced as 16,118 fans (about 13,500 paid and about 15,000 total). Going in, the candidates to win the Rumble were really only four people, Edge, Randy Orton, Undertaker and Shawn Michaels, and they were the final four left in the ring. And all three champions figured to retain their titles.

It was already obvious Batista vs. Undertaker would main event at Mania with the World title vs. the Wrestlemania streak. As noted here before, when the idea for this was first broached in the fall, the plan at that time was for Batista to go over. Since that time, Undertaker has gained a tremendous amount of steam. Batista, while generally performing subpar to poorly, and this show was not an exception, hasn’t really lost steam, but he’s not hot either.

Subscribers can read this issue here.

Beyond Wrestling indefinitely suspends executive producer due to code of conduct violation

Posted on by Ian Carey

A popular independent promotion out of Worcester, Massachusetts has indefinitely suspended its executive producer.

Beyond Wrestling released a statement on Thursday that Jon Roy is being suspended as a result of breaching the promotion’s code of conduct regarding derogatory language. A user on X posted a screenshot of the alleged comment, where Roy wrote “For the first time in years, that ugly bald guy in a dress won’t be ruining my hardcam shot” in response to a post promoting Beyond Wrestling’s show tonight.

Roy responded to the screenshot, writing “It’s ok I got fired for it.”

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Beyond Wrestling wrote on Thursday:

“Effective immediately I have indefinitely suspended our executive producer Jon Roy. Our code of conduct states derogatory language will not be tolerated. I’ll address this further when my schedule allows.”

Roy then responded:

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Roy has since issued an apology to the fan he referred to as well as others impacted by his comments. He noted that he did not mean for his comment to be transphobic but understands that is how it came across.

“I made an inappropriate joke at the expense of someone who didn’t deserve it. It wasn’t meant to be transphobic but there’s no arguing that’s how it came across, and hurt people that I didn’t mean to hurt. No excuse. I don’t hate people for who they are…”

“But when something I’ve worked so hard to build up is being attacked over things not in my control, it hurts, and I retaliated unjustly. For everyone that’s blocked me, that’s fine, I get it. Continue to shit on me, I get that too.”

“All I ask is that you continue to support the wrestlers who work hard every week. What I did was wrong, but never take things out on the company as a whole because you’re only harming the ones who depend on that income.”

“So on a personal note to Ry ncrypted, I’m sorry. You’ve done nothing wrong to me. I’m not expecting forgiveness. To the ones threatening violence, congratulations, you’ve done nothing.”

“To the ones messaging me with concern because they know this isn’t who I am, thank you.”

https://twitter.com/RealShortname/status/1798794688478032092

Jinder Mahal announced for first post-WWE appearances

Posted on by Ian Carey

Jinder Mahal is scheduled to return to the ring next month.

The former WWE champion will wrestle at BLP Old Habits Die Screaming on July 26 in Chicago, as reported by Fightful on Wednesday. Mahal will be wrestling under the name “The Maharaja” Raj Dhesi. His opponent has yet to be announced.

Mahal will also be appearing live at WrestleCade in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on November 29 to December 1.

Mahal was released from WWE along with Veer, Sanga, Xia Li, and Xyon Quinn in April. A week after his release, Mahal posted a video to social media saying he still has “many goals” left to accomplish in wrestling.

What’s next for The Maharaja? I’ve been here before. That time I was a kid, but now I’m a man. I will only present myself in a way that I want to. I will only do things that I want to. I will only go places that I want to. I still have many goals, many dream matches, many places I want to go.

Where do I make an impact? India, Europe, Japan, Canada, Red Hook section of Brooklyn? Stay tuned. You got about 11 more weeks. Maharaja out.

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella cast on ‘The Traitors’ reality show

Posted on by Joseph Currier

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia (Nikki Bella) is set to be featured on one of reality television’s hottest shows.

On Wednesday, it was revealed that Garcia is among the cast members for season three of “The Traitors,” a murder mystery-inspired reality series that airs on Peacock. The new season is listed as coming soon, but a premiere date has not been announced.

“The Traitors” is hosted by actor Alan Cumming and is filmed at a castle in Scotland. A group of cast members are designated as Traitors and must work to eliminate everyone else from the show. The rest are designated as Faithfuls and need to figure out who the Traitors are. Contestants are competing for a maximum grand prize of $250,000. They are also paid for being on the show.

Other members of the season three cast include “Survivor” winners Rob Mariano, Tony Vlachos & Jeremy Collins, “Big Brother” legends Danielle Reyes & Britney Haynes, and Tom Sandoval from “Vanderpump Rules.” There are 21 contestants in total.

Garcia and her twin sister Brie were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 class. In March 2023, Nikki & Brie announced that they were no longer with WWE and would be going by Nikki Garcia & Brie Garcia going forward. The sisters host a podcast together.

The last time Nikki & Brie competed in the ring was as entrants in the 2022 women’s Royal Rumble. They haven’t ruled out returning in the future, though they don’t know which promotion they would wrestle for. Nikki has said that, if she does wrestle again, it would be when her son Matteo gets older.