Bill Pritchard

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Managing Editor at Wrestle Zone

Managing Editor @WRESTLEZONEcom. Happy with his PWI 500 ranking. Ballpark chaser, graphic designer.

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Articles

Shotzi Blackheart Pitched Adding ‘Psychotic’ And Horror Elements To Her WWE Character

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Bill Pritchard |Jayakrishna Dasappan

If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Shotzi Blackheart knows we all go a little mad sometimes. Blackheart is set to make her MLW debut at Summer of the Beasts. She spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about her MLW debut, as well as her love of horror movies, which was on full display as the backdrop for the conversation.
Marc Raimondi Celebrates the nWo’s Cultural Impact, Highlights When They Went Off Track

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Bill Pritchard |Jayakrishna Dasappan

Wrestle Zone and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. marc raimondi nWoThe nWo had a major effect on the professional wrestling world, and the group’s influence can still be felt today. Marc Raimondi spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard while promoting his new book, Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Professional Wrestling’s New World Order Changed America.
WWE Crew Stuck At Airport Ahead Of WWE Night Of Champions Due To Airspace Shutdowns

4 days ago | wrestlezone.com | Bill Pritchard

Airspace shutdowns have already had a small effect on WWE Night Of Champions weekend in Saudi Arabia. The United States recently carried out what is being called a “successful” attack against three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. In response, Missiles were fired at a US Airbase in Qatar, which borders Saudi Arabia. Iran’s actions have resulted in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates closing their respective airspaces. This could also have a potential effect on WWE’s events this week.
Kevin Owens Thinks He Knows El Grande Americano's Real Identity

4 days ago | wrestlezone.com | Bill Pritchard

Kevin Owens might be on to something here… Owens has not competed in WWE since announcing he had a significant neck injury in April. The injury kept him off WrestleMania 41, but he made a rare public appearance over the weekend at Fanatics Fest in New York City. There, The Angle’s Joey Karni shared footage of Kevin Owens’ appearance at a live signing on stage. Owens was asked about the real identity of El Grande Americano, the “luchador” taking the WWE Universe by storm this year.
Rey Mysterio Reacts To Dominik Mysterio's Eddie Guerrero ‘Tributes’ On WWE TV

4 days ago | wrestlezone.com | Bill Pritchard

Rey Mysterio has a unique perspective on seeing Dominik Mysterio’s “heritage” being referenced on WWE TV. Mysterio spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his son, Dominik’s connection with and resemblance to the late Eddie Guerrero. Dominik was introduced on WWE TV during Rey’s 2005 feud with Eddie, who later claimed he was Dominik’s real father. The storyline climaxed with a “Custody of Dominik” ladder match at that year’s SummerSlam.
AEW's Buddy Matthews Shares Unfortunate Update Amid Recovery From Ankle Injury

4 days ago | wrestlezone.com | Bill Pritchard

Buddy Matthews says his recovery from an ankle injury is not going as planned. Matthews shared an update during a recent stream on Instagram Live, telling fans that his ankle is not recovering “as well as I thought it would be.” The AEW star has been sidelined since getting injured at AEW Grand Slam Australia in February. “The ankle is not recovering as well as I thought it would be. There’s no mobility to it. If I can’t have mobility, I can’t move properly,” Buddy Matthews explained.
AEW’s Buddy Matthews Shares Unfortunate Update Amid Recovery From Ankle Injury

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Bill Pritchard

Buddy Matthews says his recovery from an ankle injury is not going as planned. Matthews shared an update during a recent stream on Instagram Live, telling fans that his ankle is not recovering “as well as I thought it would be.” The AEW star has been sidelined since getting injured at AEW Grand Slam Australia in February. Advertisement“The ankle is not recovering as well as I thought it would be. There’s no mobility to it. If I can’t have mobility, I can’t move properly,” Buddy Matthews explained.
Missouri Athletic Commission Bans Miyu Yamashita From Competing At GCW Event

4 days ago | wrestlezone.com | Bill Pritchard

Miyu Yamashita was barred from competing at a scheduled event in Missouri this weekend by the state’s athletic commission. GCW announced that the Missouri State Athletic Commission refused to license Miyu Yamashita to wrestle on Sunday. The unplanned announcement came down just hours before her scheduled match. Miyu had all of her paperwork and previously wrestled in the state multiple times). However, Yamashita’s ban was upheld due to the lack of a Social Security number.
TNA Introduces ‘TNA All Star’ Award For Talent and Staff

4 days ago | wrestlezone.com | Bill Pritchard

TNA is recognizing its All Stars with a new award. TNA shared footage of a recent backstage meeting between company President Carlos Silva and the TNA roster. Based on Silva’s comments, the meeting appears to have taken place at Robert Morris University during the company’s Pittsburgh TV tapings on June 21. Silva presented KC Navarro, who he noted was the first All Star recipient, and Santino Marella with physical star awards for being named a TNA All Star in the past.
Elijah Injured At This Week's NXT Tapings, Has Surgery

1 week ago | wrestlezone.com | Bill Pritchard

Elijah went down with an injury at this week’s NXT television tapings. Elijah was in action on this week’s episode of NXT, teaming with Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura against TNA World Champion (and NXT star) Trick Williams, AJ Francis, and Wes Lee. According to a new report from Fightful (via Fightful Select), Elijah left that match with an arm injury. The outlet reports that Elijah, formerly known as Elias in WWE, tore his triceps during the six-man tag match.