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WWE Talent Announces Upcoming Departure From The Company
As of late, multiple WWE contracts have been expiring. Yet while some talents would be offered new deals like Damian Priest, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre, others like Scrypts and Drew Gulak wouldn’t be. And now, with it having been known for some time that his deal was running out, Donovan Dijak has announced on X that he will depart the company when his contract expires on Friday. Additionally, he would note that despite having previously been told by a top executive that he was “crushing it,” WWE never made him an offer to stay. 37-year-old Dijak broke into the business in 2013...
Crazy Town Singer’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Earlier this week, Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, passed away at the age of 49. The frontman was found at his home in Los Angeles. The singer had long battled addiction, and he even appeared on several rehab-style reality shows in attempt to get and stay clean. Sadly, it was his addiction issues that caused his passing, according to his rep, Howie Hubberman. “Seth has been struggling with substance abuse problems for quite sometime,” Hubberman told Rolling Stone. “Seth was not happy with the daily struggle that’s called life. Some people cope in many...
Gabbi Tuft Shares Footage From Her Return To The Ring
Due to not having wrestled in over a decade and having had open heart surgery in 2019, it was believed Gabi Tuft, who previously wrestled as Tyler Reks, was finished competing in the ring. However, after recently confirming earlier this year that she was back in training after receiving medical clearance, the former WWE talent has shared a brief clip on Instagram from her return to the ring, having main evented West Coast Pro’s show on Tuesday night. 45-year-old Tuft first began wrestling in 2007 and quickly caught the attention of WWE due to her impressive look and plenty of charisma. This would see her treated as a big deal in their developmental territory, FCW, with her going on to hold the promotion’s top title. Yet, once called up to be part of WWE’s version of ECW, this success wouldn’t continue, and she was ultimately treated as a lower-card talent. And while it did look like WWE had plans for her as part of the tag team with Curt Hawkins, she quit the company because she wanted to spend more time with her daughter.
Chris Jericho Reveals What Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons Think Of Kuarantine
Chris Jericho’s KISS cover band, Kuarantine, is gearing up for a short run in the midwest. The band pays tribute to KISS’ non-makeup era and will play shows in Chesterfield, Michigan (July 5), Franklin, Ohio (July 6) and Warrendale, Pa. (July 7). Jericho spoke with Youngstown Studio ahead of the shows and shared what KISS co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons think of the band which has recorded five non-makeup era tracks so far including “Good Girl Gone Bad,” “Loves A Deadly Weapon,” “Heart Of Chrome,” “No, No, No” and “Silver Spoon.” “Paul loves all the Paul songs,” Jericho said....
Lacey Evans Comments On Whether She’s Interested In Returning To The Ring
Following her WWE departure last year, Lacey Evans, real name Macey Estrella-Kadlec, has been focusing on her family and multiple businesses, including launching a premium content adult website. However, many of the former Marines fans are still hoping she will eventually return the ring. And now, during a recent interview with YouTuber Carlo Perruzza, she has revealed she is open to it “If there’s a company out there that will bring me in to kick ass,” although noted pro wrestling isn’t her passion. After several years as part of the military, in 2014, Macey began training at a local wrestling school in Georgia, going on to sign with WWE two years later. From there, she would debut in NXT, establishing herself as one of the top heels in WWE’s women’s division before joining the main roster in 2019. Subsequently, she would feature in a storyline with Ric Flair, with it believed she was next in line to win the Raw Women’s Championship. Yet following the news of her pregnancy, that plan was scrapped, and despite returning to television just over a year later, her momentum was gone, with her new military gimmick seemingly not impressing those in power.
Former The Bump Host Reveals Why WWE Released Him
Earlier this year, it was reported that the WWE released popular on-air talent Matt Camp, who is best known for hosting The Bump. At the time, no reason for his departure was shared publicly, resulting in plenty of speculation. However, now, during his new YouTube show, Camp has opened up about being let go, confirming it was due to budget cuts and calling it “pretty sh*tty” how the company chose not to acknowledge his exit. During his time with WWE, Camp became a familiar face to wrestling fans, appearing on WWE’s The Bump, NXT Level Up, Raw Talk, SmackDown LowDown, Best of WWE, WWE’s The Ultimate Show, as well as multiple premium live event kickoff shows. Additionally, it is known he worked as a historical consultant on several WWE documentaries, which made his release even more surprising at the time. Still, it appears that having broken into the business in 2017 via Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion, he still wants to be involved, which the launch of his podcast verifies.
2 Cold Scorpio Has Upcoming Bookings Postponed Following His Recent Arrest
Earlier this week, news broke that Charles Scaggs had been arrested on June 15 after he got into an argument with a man over their refusal to put out a cigarette in a convenience store, which resulted in the pro wrestler stabbing the man multiple times. And while 58-year-old Scraggs would claim self-defense and officially plead not guilty, it has now been revealed that he is set to miss some notable upcoming bookings. This was advised by Japanese promotion DDT Pro, who had previously announced he would work several dates for them in August, presumably because he can’t travel internationally. Despite being older than most active wrestlers, Scraggs, better known to wrestling fans as 2 Cold Scorpio and Flash Funk, continues to compete semi-regularly, with him having wrestled over a dozen times this year. Still, whether the former WWE, WCW, and ECW talent struggles to get more bookings following his arrest remains to be seen, although given how bizarre the wrestling world can be, if many actually see him booked more, with his current notoriety likely making him a bigger name.
Talk Is Jericho: 40 Years Of Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall has starred in some seriously iconic movies, starting with a very memorable turn as Rusty Griswold in the comedy classic Vacation! He talks about working with and learning from Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Beverly D’Angelo. He explains how that Vacation experience led directly to his incredible working relationship and friendship with the late great writer/director John Hughes, with whom he did Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science. Anthony shares some great stories from those movie sets, all that John Hughes did for him personally, and what happened that caused the rift in their relationship. He also remembers the single season he spent on Saturday Night Live with Robert Downey, Jr. (with whom he remains great friends) and Damon Wayans! He discusses his favorite sketches and reveals why he thinks it’s the worst season in the show’s history. Plus, Anthony comments on Andrew McCarthy’s new Hulu documentary, Brats, and shares some BTS moments from his latest projects – the upcoming third season of Reacher and the just-released Netflix movie Trigger Warning! For more Talk Is Jericho episodes, please visit our archives, and for future episodes, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.
Matt Riddle Wrestles At Birthday Party (w/Video)
Given Matt Riddle’s controversial reputation and the nature of his firing, some fans wondered whether the former WWE star would have trouble getting bookings in the future following his WWE release. Yet that doesn’t appear to be a problem, as since his non-compete expired, he has wrestled for AAA, MLW, The Crash, and New Japan. However, one of his latest bookings has come as a surprise to fans, with him partnering with Valley Wrestling Connection to wrestle during a birthday party. And while this unexpected turn of events likely has some fans believing this illustrates his fall from grace, it’s almost certain he was very well-paid, with it previously claimed online his minimum booking fee is $2000. After being fired by WWE last year, 38-year-old Riddle has been rebuilding his pro wrestling career on the indie circuit, working most weekends all over the country. Yet he recently had to miss some dates due to suffering a concussion in a car accident, although given he wrestled El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. for AAA over the weekend, it appears he has recovered.
Ricky Starks Seemingly Pokes Fun At Arrest Rumor
Recently, there has been a lot of talk online regarding Ricky Stark’s future, with him not having been featured on AEW television since March. However, following a post on Reddit that has since been deleted, claiming Starks had been arrested when in Canada, it spread online that this was the reason for his prolonged absence Subsequently, wrestling journalists and fans alike would begin investing this, and as of writing, no evidence has been found to support this allegation. And now, seemingly poking fun at this, Starks has shared an Instagram Story of himself alongside GCW’s Jimmy Lloyd next to a police car, with the audio being “Sound of da Police” by rapper KRS-One. 34-year-old Starks signed with AEW back in 2020 after an impressive tryout match against Cody Rhodes on Dynamite. From there, he became close friends with the former AEW EVP, leading some fans to suggest that his long-term future could be in WWE. Yet, as Starks hasn’t publicly expressed a desire to swap promotions, that remains speculation, although the fact that he was at WrestleMania XL to watch Rhodes finish his story in person could end up being notable.
Taz Posts Video Addressing His Online Beef With Jordynne Grace
On Tuesday, the big story on social media was that Taz had put Jordynne Grace on blast for using his catchphrase “beat me if you can, survive if I let you” as the caption on a photograph she shared on X. This would see the ECW legend point on he had this trademarked, and say if Grace was paying tribute to him, then she should have tagged him. However, seemingly wanting to draw a line under this, Taz has now shared a video addressing the situation and acknowledging he might have been hypersensitive. Although he would note he has been burnt before by people making money off his creations. This isn’t the first time Grace has stirred up controversy on X, as two years ago, she sparked outrage among several wrestling veterans, including Konnan and Chavo Guerrero Jr., by stating that Chris Benoit should burn in hell and wouldn’t have been able to compete with today’s wrestlers. This tweet led to a significant backlash from the wrestling community, and Grace issued an apology, calling her remarks “irresponsible and unnecessary.” Additionally, she donated $5,000 to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, which supports athletes affected by concussions and CTE.
AEW Commentator Jim Ross Has Been Rehospitalized
In worrying news, just over a month after he was hospitalized by a virus that was causing shortness of breath, legendary commentator Jim Ross has disclosed on X that he has been rehospitalized, seemingly for the same or at least a similar condition. Precisely how long Ross will need to be at the hospital isn’t confirmed, although he speculated it would likely involve an overnight stay. 72-year-old Ross has unfortunately been dealing with multiple health issues in recent years, with his two cancer diagnoses being the most alarming. Additionally, it’s known he underwent eye surgery and was also recently attending a rehab facility after breaking his right hip, which left him walking with assistance from a cane. Yet despite all this adversity in his golden years, it’s known Ross still loves being involved in the wrestling business, having previously thanked Tony Khan for saving his life by hiring him after his wife Jan tragically died in 2017.
Pat McAfee Says “Tell Your People You Love Them” While Disclosing Why He Missed Raw
Pat McAfee was surprisingly absent from his week’s episode of Raw, with The Miz filling in for part of the broadcast. At the time, it wasn’t known why the former NFL player was missing, but it would later be reported he was dealing with a personal family issue. And now, during his popular YouTube show, he has opened up to his viewers, revealing that his father-in-law unexpectedly passed away and therefore advised them to “tell your people you love them.” 37-year-old McAfee recently made mainstream press after he caused controversy by calling WNBA player Caitlin Clark a “white b*tch” during an episode of his show. However, seemingly thanks to an apology and the fact McAfee has a large and loyal audience, this would quickly blow over, and it is doubtful it caused him any issues with his WWE employment.
Roman Reigns Thankful For Outpouring Of Support Following The Death Of His Father
The wrestling community was deeply saddened on Tuesday by the news of Sika Anoaʻi’s passing at the age of 79. Known to many as one-half of the legendary Wild Samoans tag team, he was also famous for being Roman Reigns’s father. And now his WWE star son has taken to X to acknowledge his father’s death and thank everyone who has offered him and his family their support. Sika broke into the pro wrestling business via Stampede Wrestling in 1973 and would go on to work for the NWA, New Japan, and WWE, winning 21 tag team championships alongside brother Afa, three of which were the WWF World Tag Team Championship. Then, after almost two decades in the ring, he retired from being a full-time performer in 1991. However, he stayed involved in the business by training wrestlers at the Wild Samoan Training Center alongside Afa, including names like Batista, Gene Snisky, and Chris Kanyon.
Sika Of The Wild Samoans Has Passed Away Aged 79
In very sad news, the nephew of Sika Anoaʻi has announced via Instagram that the WWE Hall of Famer passed away peacefully on Tuesday at the age of 79. Anoaʻi is known by wrestling historians for his part in the legendary Wild Samoans tag team. However, modern-day fans likely know him best as the father of Roman Reigns and the also sadly departed Rosey. Anoaʻi broke into the business back in 1973 via Stampede Wrestling after being trained by his brother Afa and Kurt Von Steiger. Subsequently, he and Afa formed the Wild Samoans, going on to capture 21 tag team championships, three of which were the WWF World Tag Team Championships during their career. And while they have been out of the spotlight for many years, they did appear at Hell in a Cell in 2020 to celebrate Roman Reigns’ victory over Jey Uso.
Crazy Town Singer Shifty Shellshock Passes Away At 49
Crazy Town came to prominence in 2000 on the back of No. 1 single “Butterfly.” The band’s debut album, “The Gift of Game,” sold more than a million copies, and the group toured with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and made an appearance on Ozzfest. The band’s singer, Shifty Shellshock (real name Seth Binzer), had been open about his struggles with addiction and even appeared on several reality shows in an attempt to get clean. Sadly, Shellshock died at his home on Monday at the age of 49. A cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Shellshock is survived by three children. Crazy Town released a follow-up to “The Gift of Game” in 2002 with “Darkhorse,” but after failing to achieve the same heights as their debut, the band broke up. The group did re-form in 2007 and released another album, “The Brimstone Sluggers,” in 2015. Last year, the singer made headlines when he was arrested following a fight with the band’s co-vocalist Bobby Reeves, and as a result, Crazy Town was removed from a tour with Hed PE. Shellshock was arrested again for DUI a few days later.
AEW Talent Recategorized On Official Roster Page
Former 7′ 2″ basketball player Satnam Singh debuted for AEW in April 2022, immediately making an impact by attacking Samoa Joe. And while it initially looked like he could be a new main event heel, much like Paul Wight was in WCW and The Great Khali in WWE, AEW has seemingly decided to take his development more slowly, having him mainly feature in tag team matches alongside either Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett. However, after he just wrestled in the main event of AAA’s TripleMania XXXII: Tijuana show earlier this month, it now appears his future could be away from the ring and behind the microphone. This is because AEW’s official roster page now has him pictured wearing a suit and listed as a part of the broadcast team between Renee Paquette and Taz. 28-year-old Singh was born in Punjab, India, and due to his size and basketball ability, he moved to the US in 2010 in an attempt to become an NBA star. Subsequently, he would become the first Indian-born player ever drafted, with the Dallas Mavericks picking him as the 52nd overall pick in 2015. His story would later become the subject of a Netflix documentary called “One in a Billion,” helping establish him to a worldwide audience.
GoFundMe Launched To Help The Widow Of James Castle
In January, UK independent wrestler Jamie Stacey, who competed under the ring name James Castle, revealed that his Acute Myeloid Leukaemia had returned, and tragically, doctors couldn’t do any more to aid him. Therefore, when his wife and fellow pro wrestler Zoe Lucas announced that he had passed away on June 15, aged just 35, it didn’t come as a surprise, but it still left his family, friends, and fans heartbroken. And now, RevPro, the promotion that trained him and regularly utilized him as a talent, has launched a GoFundMe to help his widow in her time of need. Stacey broke into the business back in 2013 and would go on to work for multiple UK promotions over the next six years, sharing a ring with notable names British stars like Nick Aldis, Drew McIntyre, Zack Sabre Jr., and Killian Dain, as well as international talents, including Kyle Fletcher, Matt Riddle, Tommy Dreamer, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson. Additionally, he was part of the Revolutionist’s heel stable alongside Sha Samuels, Josh Bodom, Terry Frazier, and Marty Scurll, who were prominent in RevPro between 2014 and 2017.
Why Pat McAfee Missed This Week’s Raw
Pat McAfee, a beloved figure in WWE television, was notably absent from this week’s Raw episode, leaving a big void despite The Miz’s stepping in. And while Michael Cole acknowledged his absence from commentary at the start of Raw, saying fans “shouldn’t read that much into it,” PWTorch.com has now reported that McAfee was dealing with a short-notice family emergency. Whether McAfee will address this on his popular YouTube show isn’t known, but hopefully, all is well. 37-year-old McAfee has mainstream fame thanks to his former NFL career as a punter and his work for ESPN as an analyst. Yet to pro wrestling fans, he is best known for his role as a WWE color commentator in addition to his handful of matches, including one against Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 38. However, it has been several months since he last competed, having been an entrant in the Royal Rumble match, so perhaps fans should ready themselves for a return sooner rather than later, especially with something being teased between himself and the Wyatt Sicks.
AEW Star Comments On His Contract Expiry Info Leaking & Whether He Is Open To Joining WWE
It was recently revealed on social media by @luchalibreonlin that Penta El Zero Miedo, also known as Pentagón Jr., was possibly going to explore free agency once his AEW contract expires later this year. This subsequently led to online speculation that he could be WWE-bound, with it understood the company has shown interest in him. And now, during an interview with YouTuber Lalo Elizarrarás, he has commented on this, first saying he doesn’t know how his contract info leaked but adding that if WWE wanted to offer him something, he would evaluate it as it would be his last big contract. The 39-year-old luchador broke into the business in 2007, initially working as a masked character called Zaius. Then, having gained experience, he would go on to debut for AAA as Dark Dragon before eventually becoming Pentagón Jr. During his time with AAA, he would also work on the El Rey series Lucha Underground, which catapulted him to fame in the US and paved the way for him to wrestle for PWG, Impact Wrestling, and MLW. However, his career reached new heights when he joined AEW and became a member of the Death Triangle stable alongside his brother Rey Fénix, Pac, and manager Alex Abrahantes.
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