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Wrestling Entertainment Series cancels debut show

Posted on by Ian Carey

Wrestling Entertainment Series has canceled its inaugural show. 

The event was originally scheduled for June 4 but was later rescheduled to Saturday, July 9. It was to have taken place from the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England, and aired on FITE TV. 

On Wednesday, the promotion released a statement regarding the cancelation. They noted that “with so many talent not showing up” they would have to cancel the show. WES also promised to be back “in the near future.” 

WES’ statement:

“Dear fans and followers, Unfortunately we will have to cancel the event scheduled for this Saturday at the Motorpoint arena in Nottingham, England. 

We are deeply disappointed in the news that we have to share but with so many talent not showing up we will have no choice then to cancel the event.

Our team worked so hard on this event day in and day out for the fans to come with a different type of wrestling event and believe that we still will be able to show that in the near future.

We do want to say that all our talent that was scheduled have been paid in full and that Lina Fanene was paid her deposit as well while she changed her mind and did not want to show up and wrestle anymore. 

For now we will have to apologize for this, but we promise that it will not end here. See you soon!

– Team WES”

The promotion would later confirm that everyone who purchased a ticket will be refunded. 

On Sunday, Lina Fanene (FKA Nia Jax) called out the promotion for false advertising her for the show. 

Adam Cailler of the DailyStar reported on Tuesday that the event had sold just 350 tickets. 

Several wrestlers who had been advertised for the event commented on WES’ statement. 

“Instead of blaming the talent who took weeks off to come work for your NEW company under the impression you could be trusted… try refunding the fans & apologizing for your lack of organization,” wrote Chelsea Green, who had been advertised for the original date.  

“Talent ‘not showing up’ What a laugh…” wrote Matt Rehwoldt, who later accused the company of “ghosting” him after agreeing to work the show. 

“I refuse to let anyone control my emotions. With that being said, I am available in the US/MEXICO/Canada/PR this weekend 7/8 – 7/11. If we worked together before let’s make a deal,” wrote Lince Dorado, who was scheduled to face Samuray del Sol. 

Nia Jax calls out Wrestling Entertainment Series for falsely advertising her

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Lina Fanene (the former Nia Jax) has called out Wrestling Entertainment Series for continuing to advertise her for their debut show.

Fanene announced on June 23 that she would no longer be appearing at WES’ debut event, but she has continued to be featured on advertising material for the show. Fanene reiterated on Sunday that she won’t be part of the event.

“I do not know why I am still on this poster, but I will REPEAT myself again…I will NOT be at the show,” Fanene wrote. “Please do not buy a ticket thinking you will see me perform or get a chance to meet me. I hate that this misleads people!”

WES’ first show is scheduled to take place at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England this Saturday (July 9). It was originally set for June 4 before being postponed.

Fanene hasn’t wrestled since being released by WWE in November 2021. She was initially supposed to face CJ Perry (formerly known as Lana) for the WES Women’s World Championship at WES’ debut show. That was changed due to Fanene vs. an opponent to be determined after Lana pulled off the event.

Commentator Matthew Rehwoldt tweeted over the weekend that he’s been “completely ghosted” by WES.

WES is being launched by Gzim Selmani and Sunny Dhinsa, who were formerly known as The Authors of Pain in WWE. The promotion’s debut is scheduled to air live on Fite TV this Saturday.

Matt Rehwoldt says he’s been ‘completely ghosted’ by WES

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Matt Rehwoldt doubts the inaugural Wrestling Entertainment Series show will happen. 

WES originally scheduled its debut event for June 4 and announced Rehwoldt would be on commentary for the show. They later pushed the date back to July 9, however, and Rehwoldt posted to social media to say he had another booking that weekend. 

On Saturday, Rehwoldt said WES offered to pay him upfront in order to perform on the show and he then canceled his conflicting booking. Now Rehwoldt is stating that he’s received no communication or travel arrangements from WES. 

“So @wesofficialtv has cost me time and now cost me income,” he wrote on Twitter. “I was asked to be on this show but had a conflicting booking. I was told they really wanted me and would pay me upfront. So as they were former colleagues I took them at their word and passed on my other booking.” 

“And since I have been completely ghosted. Zero communication. I have friends booked for the show and luckily some of them have been paid already but I doubt the show will happen. No travel, hotel, or any pertinent information has been shared with anyone I know.”

“Now I’m also out a weekend or income due to them. Part of that is on me as I chose to forgo my other date… But as I said I was told repeatedly that “for sure“ this was happening and they wanted me to be there. I would be wary of buying a ticket or the broadcast of this show.”

Jonathan Coachman and Tom Hannifan have also been announced for the show. 

WES has yet to respond to Rehwoldt’s comments. 

Tom Hannifan joins commentary team for WES debut show

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Tom Hannifan will be on commentary for the inaugural Wrestling Entertainment Series event. 

The promotion revealed the news on Instagram Wednesday. Jonathan Coachman & Matt Rehwoldt had previously been announced as the commentary team. Rehwoldt pulled out of the event when it was rescheduled from June 4 to July 9, however. 

CJ Perry (FKA Lana) is also no longer advertised for the show. She had originally been scheduled to face Lina Fanene (Nia Jax). The lineup on the promotion’s website now reads that Fanene’s opponent is TBD. 

The debut event for WES will take place on July 9 from the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England. It will air live on FITE TV. The full lineup for the show is as follows:

  • Alistair Overeem vs. Moose for the World Championship
  • Lina Fanene (Nia Jax) vs. TBA for the Women’s World Championship
  • The Legion of Pain (AOP) vs. BT Gunn & Kez Evans for the World Tag Team Championships
  • Steph de Lander (Persia Pirotta) & Anastasia vs. She Wolves for the Women’s Tag Team Championships
  • Samuray del Sol (Kalisto) vs. Lince Dorado
  • Dean Muhtadi (Mojo Rawley) vs. Damo Mackle (Killian Dain)
  • Pre-Show: Eric Young vs. Zac Zodiac
  • Pre-Show: Levis Valenzuela Jr. (No Way Jose) vs. Jody Fliesh

Wrestling Entertainment Series reveals new card for debut event

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Wrestling Entertainment Series has announced the lineup for its debut event. 

The show was originally scheduled for June 4 but was later rescheduled to Saturday, July 9. 

Several wrestlers advertised for the original date do not appear on the lineup for the rescheduled show. Adam Scherr (Braun Strowman) was once scheduled to face Alistair Overeem but has now been replaced by Moose. Westin Blake & Steve Maclin are no longer advertised for the tag team title match against the Legion of Pain. Killer Kross, Deonna Purrazzo, Chelsea Green, Madison Rayne, Tenille Dashwood, Mike Bennett, Biff Busick (Oney Lorcan), and Dirty Dango (Fandango) are no longer scheduled to perform as well. 

Damo (Killian Dain), Steph de Lander (Persia Pirotta), and Eric Young have been added to the show. 

The debut event for WES will take place on July 9 from the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England. It will air live on FITE TV. The full lineup for the show is as follows:

  • Alistair Overeem vs. Moose for the World Championship
  • Lina Fanene (Nia Jax) vs. CJ Perry (Lana) for the Women’s World Championship
  • The Legion of Pain (AOP) vs. BT Gunn & Kez Evans for the World Tag Team Championships
  • Steph de Lander (Persia Pirotta) & Anastasia vs. She Wolves for the Women’s Tag Team Championships
  • Samuray del Sol (Kalisto) vs. Lince Dorado
  • Dean Muhtadi (Mojo Rawley) vs. Damo Mackle (Killian Dain)
  • Pre-Show: Eric Young vs. Zac Zodiac 
  • Pre-Show: Levis Valenzuela Jr. (No Way Jose) vs. Jody Fliesh

Wrestling Entertainment Series postpones debut show

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Update —

Deonna Purrazzo tweeted about the Wrestling Entertainment Series show being postponed:

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Just days before it was supposed to take place, Wrestling Entertainment Series has postponed its debut show.

Wrestling Entertainment Series was supposed to launch with an event at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England this Saturday (June 4). But the promotion announced today that the event has been pushed back to Saturday, July 9.

“Unfortunately we have to postpone our first event,” the promotion wrote. “Wrestling Entertainment Series will now debut on July 9th at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. For any questions about your tickets contact @nottinghamarena”

Wrestling Entertainment Series is being launched by Gzim Selmani & Sunny Dhinsa (formerly known as The Authors of Pain in WWE). A press release was issued about the show’s postponement:

Nottingham, UK: Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES) is disappointed to announce that the debut event, which was originally scheduled for this Saturday, June 4th, at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham in the United Kingdom, has been postponed to July 9th.

Gzim Selmani, Legion of Pain & WES co-promoter, had the following to say:

We have all worked extremely hard on this event, however, things have not been going our way for us. Originally, the first event was set to take place in the UAE, but due to the sad & untimely passing of Sheikh Khalifa, we decided out of respect to change the event to Nottingham.

It was a huge undertaking to move the event to a completely different continent on three weeks’ notice. Unfortunately, with the Queen’s jubilee celebrations and the impact that is having on the events sector in the UK, and with just three weeks to prepare, it proved to be an impossible task.

I want to apologise to the fans for any inconvenience caused. We will make it up to you all on July 9th with an incredible show! Also, a big thank you to everyone who has supported WES so far. Since our launch, the response from fans, media, and fellow wrestlers has been really moving. Thank you!

See you all on July 9th!

 Motorpoint Arena Nottingham is a 10,000-seat venue.

Wrestling Entertainment Series’ debut show is scheduled to air live via Fite TV. It’s been set to feature the following card, including the in-ring debut of former UFC star Alistair Overeem and the returns of The Authors of Pain, Nia Jax, and Lana:

  • World Championship match: Adam Scherr (Braun Strowman) vs. Alistair Overeem
  • Women’s Championship match: Lina Fanene (Nia Jax) vs. CJ Perry (Lana)
  • Tag Team Championship match: Gzim Selmani & Sunny Dhinsa (The Authors of Pain) vs. Westin Blake & Steve Maclin (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler)
  • Killer Kross (Karrion Kross) vs. Samuray Del Sol (Kalisto) vs. JONAH (Bronson Reed)
  • Women’s Tag Team Championship match: Madison Rayne & Tenille Dashwood vs. Deonna Purrazzo & Chelsea Green
  • Dean Muhtadi (Mojo Rawley) vs. Lince Dorado
  • Pre-show match: Mike Bennett (Mike Kanellis) vs. Biff Busick (Oney Lorcan)
  • Pre-show match: Dirty Dango (Fandango) vs. Levis Valenzuela Jr. (No Way Jose)

Jonathan Coachman & Matt Rehwoldt announced as WES commentary team

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Jonathan Coachman & Matt Rehwoldt will be on commentary when the Wrestling Entertainment Series launches next month.  

WES revealed the pair as its newest additions in a social media post on Thursday. 

Coachman was removed from the WWE Raw announce team in 2018 and is currently with CBS Sports. Rehwoldt is on the commentary team for both Impact Wrestling and NJPW of America. He has also wrestled for both promotions over the last year. 

The Wrestling Entertainment Series is owned by Gzim Selmani and Sunny Dhinsa, formerly Rezar and Akam, the Authors of Pain. The company’s debut show will take place Saturday, June 4 from the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England. It will air live on FITE TV.

The announced lineup for the show is as follows: 

  • World Championship match: Adam Scherr (Braun Strowman) vs. Alistair Overeem
  • Women’s Championship match: Lina Fanene (Nia Jax) vs. CJ Perry (Lana)
  • Tag Team Championship match: Gzim Selmani & Sunny Dhinsa (The Authors of Pain) vs. Westin Blake & Steve Maclin (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler)
  • Killer Kross (Karrion Kross) vs. Samuray Del Sol (Kalisto) vs. JONAH (Bronson Reed)
  • Women’s Tag Team Championship match: Madison Rayne & Tenille Dashwood vs. Deonna Purrazzo & Chelsea Green
  • Dean Muhtadi (Mojo Rawley) vs. Lince Dorado
  • Pre-show match: Mike Bennett (Mike Kanellis) vs. Biff Busick (Oney Lorcan)
  • Pre-show match: Dirty Dango (Fandango) vs. Levis Valenzuela Jr. (No Way Jose)

Former WWE stars, Alistair Overeem debut set for Wrestling Entertainment Series launch

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Several former WWE stars — along with the pro wrestling debut of a former UFC fighter — are advertised for Wrestling Entertainment Series’ debut show.

Wrestling Entertainment Series is a new promotion that’s being launched by the tag team formerly known as The Authors of Pain. Its debut show is taking place at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England on Saturday, June 4. The event will air live via Fite TV.

In the main event of the show, former UFC star Alistair Overeem will make his in-ring debut against Adam Scherr (Braun Strowman). It’s advertised that the match will be to crown Wrestling Entertainment Series’ first World Champion.

The full card is listed below:

  • World Championship match: Adam Scherr (Braun Strowman) vs. Alistair Overeem
  • Women’s Championship match: Lina Fanene (Nia Jax) vs. CJ Perry (Lana)
  • Tag Team Championship match: Gzim Selmani & Sunny Dhinsa (The Authors of Pain) vs. Westin Blake & Steve Maclin (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler)
  • Killer Kross (Karrion Kross) vs. Samuray Del Sol (Kalisto) vs. JONAH (Bronson Reed)
  • Women’s Tag Team Championship match: Madison Rayne & Tenille Dashwood vs. Deonna Purrazzo & Chelsea Green
  • Dean Muhtadi (Mojo Rawley) vs. Lince Dorado
  • Pre-show match: Mike Bennett (Mike Kanellis) vs. Biff Busick (Oney Lorcan)
  • Pre-show match: Dirty Dango (Fandango) vs. Levis Valenzuela Jr. (No Way Jose)

This will be the first time Fanene, Perry, Selmani, Dhinsa, and Muhtadi have wrestled since their WWE releases.

Selmani & Dhinsa are going by the name “Legion of Pain.” They’ll be managed by their former NXT manager Paul Ellering. 

When the launch of Wrestling Entertainment Series was announced, it was stated that the promotion has “several yet-to-be-revealed dates across Europe & the Middle East” scheduled for 2022.

Authors of Pain launching new Wrestling Entertainment Series promotion

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The tag team formerly known as The Authors of Pain are launching a new wrestling promotion next month.

Gzim Selmani (the former Rezar) and Sunny Dhinsa (the former Akam) have announced that their new Wrestling Entertainment Series promotion will launch with a show taking place at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England on Saturday, June 4. The event will include Selmani & Dhinsa’s first match since they were released by WWE in September 2020.

Paul Ellering, who was AOP’s manager in NXT, will manage Selmani & Dhinsa at the inaugural Wrestling Entertainment Series event.

The show will be available to watch live via Fite TV.

“Some of the biggest names in professional wrestling will all be announced very soon for this celebratory kick-off event. WES already has an action-packed schedule in place for the remainder of 2022 with several yet-to-be-revealed dates across Europe & the Middle East,” a press release said.

“WES will also see the in-ring return of the Selmani & Dhinsa with legendary manager Paul Ellering by their side. The duo is set to re-establish themselves as one of the most dominant forces in the tag team wrestling division.”

AOP are former Raw Tag Team Champions and NXT Tag Team Champions.

Selmani is the co-founder of an NFT company named BullApePlanet.