John Powell

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Editor In Chief and Co-Owner at SLAM! Wrestling

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Articles

Goldberg: It's an honor to step in the ring with Gunther

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

Ahead of his WWE World Championship match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Goldberg heaped praise on his opponent Gunther. “This guy’s a very he’s a formidable opponent. I mean, he’s the World Heavyweight Champion. I remember meeting him right when he broke in. The guy had a shooting star up his ass at that point and I knew he was going to be destined for big things. It’s an honor for me to get in the in the ring with him.
MJF Attacked by Fan After Unmasking Mistico

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

Fightful Select is reporting that MJF was assaulted by a fan after AEW’s Grand Slam Mexico episode of Dynamite last night. During his match with Mistico, MJF wore the red, white and blue colors to apparently further antagonize the partisan crowd. MJF won the match by hitting Mistico in the “lower abdomen”. He then hit Mistico in that sensitive area for a second time before ripping off his mask. MJF put on the Mistico mask flipping off the crowd while The Hurt Syndicate attacked.
Hendry wants the TNA championship back: 'I do not think I got a fair shake'

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

Joe Hendry has had a lot on his plate this year and that includes Slammiversary on July 20th and a slew of TV tapings in Pittsburg, TNA+ will livestream an episode of iMPACT! for free on Friday, June 20th. Hendry took some time from his busy schedule to talk regaining the TNA World Championship from Trick Williams, his unanswered challenge to WWE Champion John Cena and wanting to team with Mr. Iguana. John Powell: Thanks for taking the time to talk to us.
Hendry Eyes Cena Showdown, Revenge on Trick Williams (Video)

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

Slam’s Managing Editor John Powell chats with Joe Hendry about losing the TNA World Champion, being embraced in Mexico and not hearing back from John Cena…yet. VIDEO
Health Scare for Hulk Hogan: Bischoff Provides Update

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

Eric Bischoff has released a statement giving fans an update on Hulk Hogan’s health. “Hulk Hogan had a very successful cervical surgery and is experiencing some adverse reaction. He’s doing well and should be home later today. Doctors expecting a full recovery,” he told The Wrestling Observer. Earlier in the day, radio host Bubba the Love Sponge (Todd Alan Clem), claimed wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was facing a serious health crisis.
Spoilers Drop Ahead of LFG Season Two Premiere

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

A&E has released some details surrounding the season two premiere of LFG. Season two will debut at 10:00 PM ET this Sunday with Bully Ray, The Undertaker, Booker T and Michelle McCool as the competing coaches. McCool is replacing Mickie James. There will be 16 competitors, a mix of brand-new hopefuls and returning Season 1 talent, vying for a NXT contract. Season one’s Shiloh Hill, Zena Sterling and Sirena Linton will be returning.
Vince McMahon Tried to Buy Into Bare Knuckle FC

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

Justin Barrasso reports that BKFC’s founder and president David Feldman confirmed the news to him. “He’s a great guy, his whole team is great, but the timing wasn’t right for us. He’s Vince McMahon–if I were him, I’d want creative control, too. He was awesome, very complimentary, and he was very serious to do business,” said Feldman citing that McMahon wanted creative control but Barrasso wasn’t prepared to offer that.
WWE Scrambles to Adjust Evolution 2 Card

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

Liv Morgan’s injury is forcing the WWE to make some changes to the Evolution 2 card which is less than a month away. Morgan suffered a shoulder injury on Raw this week during her match with Kairi Sane. It is not known how long Morgan could or will be out but severe dislocations can take four months to heal properly.
TNA+ launching free tier

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

TNA Wrestling announced today it is launching a new free tier of its TNA+ streaming service. TNA+ will livestream an episode of iMPACT! for free on Friday, June 20, from the UPMC Events Center on the campus of Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh – the hometown of TNA star Elijah. Fans can expect a special birthday celebration for Elijah. “This is a huge moment for TNA,” said Carlos Silva, President of TNA Wrestling.
From Nitro to TNA: Mark Madden Joins TNA Commentary Team

1 week ago | slamwrestling.net | John Powell

TNA has announced that sports radio host and former WCW commentator Mark Madden will be a special color commentator for the TNA live event on Friday, June 20, at the UPMC Events Center on the campus of Robert Morris University. Madden worked at WCW from 1993-2000 and appeared on-camera on WCW Monday Nitro broadcasts in 2000 with his brash, over-the-top commentary – and trademark Hawaiian shirts. At WCW, Madden helped pioneer streaming and wrestling in the internet world.