Craig Ballantyne

United Kingdom

News Writer at Inside The Ropes

Enjoyer of pro wrestling. Writer at @inside_theropes and @TJRwrestling

Articles

CM Punk Explains Why WrestleMania Will Be A Full Circle Moment

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Craig Ballantyne

1 day agoIn 2022, WWE abruptly parted ways with Mandy Rose. Rose had a FanTime account, similar to OnlyFans, which she was promoting on her WWE-branded social media accounts. When WWE caught wind, they immediately severed ties. Despite the situation, it became a financial gain for Rose, who earned $1 …
The Perfect 30-Minute Workout to Get You Pumped in No Time

2 months ago | mensjournal.com | Craig Ballantyne |Madison Freeman

At one point or another, every fitness enthusiast spent hours at a time at their local gym. Whether it be for Saturday leg day, deadlift parties with their gym bros after work, or HIIT classes that turned into coffee hangouts afterward, we've all been there. But as you age, deadlift parties turn into 15-minute dumbbell workouts before or after work just to stay in shape. While three-hour-long sessions are undoubtedly nostalgic, you don't need a lot of time to stay shredded and gain muscle.
Austin Theory Recalls The Rock’s “Jedi Mind Tricks”

Nov 10, 2024 | flipboard.com | Craig Ballantyne

Austin Theory claims The Rock used "Jedi mind tricks" during their encounter in 2023.
The Rock Spoke To Donald Trump After Shooting Attempt – TJR Wrestling

Oct 21, 2024 | tjrwrestling.net | Craig Ballantyne |John Canton

Donald Trump has praised The Rock for his “incredible” gesture. Back in July, Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt. The former President was speaking at an open-air rally in Pennsylvania when a gunman opened fire. Trump was hit in the ear, narrowly avoiding a more serious injury. Unfortunately, the incident also resulted in one man’s death, while multiple others were critically injured.
WWE Definitely Negotiating New SmackDown Deal – TJR Wrestling

Sep 24, 2024 | tjrwrestling.net | Craig Ballantyne |John Canton

WWE is in negotiations over the future of SmackDown. After five years on FOX, SmackDown returned to its old home of the USA Network on September 13th. This is the first of many changes to WWE TV as NXT will move to the CW Network in October, while Raw is set to premiere on Netflix in January 2025. While the move to FOX has already happened, there have been reports that more changes could still happen for SmackDown, with it being thought there is a push to increase it from a two to three-hour show.
Triple H Says WWE Is "A Movie About A Sport" – TJR Wrestling

Jun 27, 2024 | tjrwrestling.net | Craig Ballantyne |John Canton

Triple H has outlined his aims with the content produced by WWE. WWE produces an incredible amount of content every week, ranging from its flagship TV shows to social media videos, and everything in between. So much is released through multiple platforms that fans might find it difficult to keep up. However, Triple H says there is a reason they are producing so much.
Sami Zayn Knows WWE Title Win Was More Likely Under Vince McMahon – TJR Wrestling

May 14, 2024 | tjrwrestling.net | Craig Ballantyne |John Canton

Sami Zayn has explained why he is further from a WWE Championship win now than when Vince McMahon was in charge. Sami Zayn came within touching distance of winning the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Elimination Chamber in 2023. In front of his hometown crowd in Montreal, Canada, Zayn landed a devastating Helluva Kick on then-champion Roman Reigns but it came after the referee had been knocked out, meaning there was nobody to count the pin.
Saudi Arabia Making Play For WWE WrestleMania – TJR Wrestling

May 8, 2024 | tjrwrestling.net | Craig Ballantyne |John Canton

Saudi Arabia is hoping to host WWE’s biggest events as part of an “enhancement” to its current deal. Over the past year, WWE has been hosting more events overseas than ever before. Elimination Chamber was held in Australia, Backlash in France, and later in the year the promotion will hold Clash at the Castle in Scotland, while Germany will see the first-ever Bash in Berlin in August. However, WWE’s most lucrative overseas partnership remains with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
WWE Stars Reveal WrestleMania Gifts From The Rock – TJR Wrestling

May 1, 2024 | tjrwrestling.net | Craig Ballantyne |John Canton

The Rock sent two WWE stars a special gift to celebrate WrestleMania 40. On the first night of WrestleMania 40, The Rock and Roman Reigns defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a blockbuster tag team match after The People’s Champ delivered a Rock Bottom and People’s Elbow to Rhodes. The bout impressed fans and critics alike despite it being the first time The Great One had competed in a full match for over a decade.
Jim Cornette Blasts Tony Khan Assault: “Nobody Can Possibly Have Thought This Was going To Be Good”

Apr 28, 2024 | flipboard.com | Craig Ballantyne

AEW3 days agoTony Khan gets his first taste of the ring on AEW as Jaguars executive is 'knocked out' by...