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NXT News: Noam Dar vacates Heritage Cup due to injury

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

WWE NXT General Manager Ava has announced a change to next week’s edition of WWE NXT. On Saturday, Ava revealed that Noam Dar is injured and will have to vacate the NXT Heritage Cup trophy that he had been scheduled to defend against Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo on Tuesday’s show. “Due to injury, Noam Dar will not be able to compete this Tuesday and will have to relinquish the NXT Heritage Cup Championship.
AEW News: Jim Ross ‘feeling pretty good’ after surgery

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

Jim Ross is on the mend and still planning to attend AEW All In: Texas at Globe Life Field next month. During the latest episode of Grillin JR, the legendary broadcaster shared an update after undergoing colon cancer surgery late last month. Ross says he’s getting better one day at a time. “Just trying to heal and get better, and that’s kind of my goal right now. Taking it a day at a time,” he said. Ross says doctors are confident they got all the cancer during surgery.
TNA News: Elijah suffered injury during WWE NXT

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

TNA Wrestling has confirmed that Elijah is injured. On this week’s episode of WWE NXT, Elijah appeared to injure his arm after attempting an Undertaker-style old school ropewalk during a six-man tag team match with Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura against AJ Francis, Trick Williams, and Wes Lee. While he continued the match, he avoided using his arm for the remainder of it.
WWE News: Report: WWE SmackDown returning to two hours beginning July 4

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

The July 4 holiday will be extra special this year for those who feel WWE SmackDown is currently too long. PWInsider is reporting the show will return to a two-hour format beginning with the July 4 episode, which will be on May 30 following WWE Raw in Pittsburgh.
WWE News: Hulk Hogan expected to make full recovery after adverse reaction to surgery

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

Hulk Hogan is said to be experiencing some adverse reactions to a recent surgery, but doctors are expecting him to make a full recovery. In response to comments made by Bubba the Love Sponge on his radio show, Eric Bischoff released a statement on Wednesday to Derek Sabato stating that Hogan is doing well and expected to return home later today. “Hulk Hogan had a very successful cervical surgery and is experiencing some adverse reaction. He’s doing well and should be home later today.
WWE News: Report: Vince McMahon attempted to purchase Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

Vince McMahon has reportedly been making moves to get back into promoting. Justin Barrasso of The Undisputed reports that the 79-year-old recently attempted to purchase controlling interest in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). The promotion’s founder and president, David Feldman, confirmed that a meeting with McMahon took place, but said he was unwilling to relinquish full control. “He’s a great guy, his whole team is great, but the timing wasn’t right for us,” said Feldman.
Elijah suffers injury on WWE NXT

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

Elijah was injured on WWE NXT. He teamed with Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs in a six-man tag against Trick Williams, AJ Francis, and Wes Lee on last night’s show. Our own Bryan Alvarez reports that Elijah was hurt while attempting The Undertaker’s ropewalk spot during the match, possibly injuring his arm or triceps. He didn’t use his left arm for the remainder of the bout. Alvarez wrote to his subscribers on X:“Elijah injured his left arm on NXT, somehow it appears nobody even noticed.
WWE News: Konnan says WWE’s ‘end game’ is to get AAA a TV deal

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

Konnan discussed WWE’s goals in acquiring AAA during the latest episode of his K100 podcast. Earlier this month, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE’s main goal with AAA is to secure a television deal for the promotion in the United States. Konnan reiterated that on the podcast, saying it’s WWE’s “end game.”“We had a lot of bad luck getting here, but we’re finally here. And (WWE’s) end game is to get us a TV deal. And if that happens, sh-t’s on, right?
AEW News: Komander officially pulled from CMLL FantasticaMania

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

share on Facebook share on X share on WhatsApp share on WhatsApp share on Linkedin share on Flipboard share on Messenger share on Email CMLL has announced that Komander is officially off FantasticaMania Mexico. He was originally scheduled to team with Bandido and Hologram to challenge for the CMLL World Trios titles against Mistico, Neon, and Mascara Dorada on Friday’s show at Arena Mexico.
AEW News: Ric Flair cancels appearance following skin cancer diagnosis

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Ian Carey

Ric Flair has withdrawn from a scheduled appearance this week after doctors advised him not to travel. Earlier this month, Flair revealed to PEOPLE that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. In a social media post on Monday, he clarified that his diagnosis is the more serious form of skin cancer: melanoma. Flair wrote:“To All My Dear Friends And Fans, I Am So Sorry, That I Will Not Be Able To See You Tuesday.