Jeremy Lambert
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Wrestling
Gene Okerlund Suffered Multiple Broken Ribs During Recent Fall; Had Trouble Breathing
Yesterday, the wrestling world lost legendary interviewer and personality “Mean” Gene Okerlund. He was 76. Todd Okerlund told TMZ that his father suffered multiple broken ribs after a fall in December. Todd said that Gene had been in bad health for…
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Wrestling
NJPW Fight Size Update: “Good Guy” Tama Tonga, Okada-Gedo History, WK 13 Previews, More
Here is your NJPW Fight Size update for the afternoon of Jan. 3. – Chris Jericho once again attacked Tetsuya Naito at the NJPW Fan Fest. As a result, their bout at Wrestle Kingdom 13 has been changed to a No…
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Wrestling
Report: ROH Offered Davey Boy Smith Jr A Contract Prior To MLW Fusion Live
New details emerge regarding the alleged “talent raid” prior to MLW’s live special on Dec. 14. According to PWInsider, ROH tried to sign Davey Boy Smith Jr. the night before MLW Fusion Live. ROH officials have denied the claim. Prior…
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Wrestling
Becky Lynch Doesn’t Want To Romance “Emo” Corey Graves; Graves Tired Of “Bootleg Conor McGregor” Act
Becky Lynch isn’t letting up on social media in 2019. The twitter war between Lynch and Corey Graves started in mid-December with Lynch calling out Graves for his “Bobby Heenan-lite” act on commentary. Graves responded by claiming that no one…
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Wrestling
Fightful Disqus: Which Match Are You Most Looking Forward To At Wrestle Kingdom 13?
We’re less than 24 hours away from the biggest NJPW show of the year, Wrestle Kingdom 13. The card is stacked with title matches and potential classics, but which match are you most looking forward to? Let us know in…
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Wrestling
Seth Rollins Would Like To Test Himself In A Match Against Kenny Omega
Seth Rollins names Kenny Omega as the one man outside of WWE who he would like to face. Appearing on The Show on Rock 105.3, Rollins was asked who he would like to face that isn’t currently in WWE. Rollins…
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Wrestling
WWE SmackDown 1/1 Viewership Once Again Tops Raw; Back Over 2 Million Viewers
For the second straight week, SmackDown Live viewership topped Raw. ShowBuzzDaily reports that the Jan. 1 episode of SmackDown Live drew 2,091,000 viewers. This number is up from last week’s 1,904,000 viewers. Raw averaged 1,968,000 viewers on New Year’s Eve. Like Raw,…
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Wrestling
Jim Ross Comments On His Rumored Involvement With AEW; Discusses Relationship With Tony Khan
Jim Ross is not tipping his hand on whether or not he is involved with All Elite Wrestling. Ross’ name has been linked to AEW since the initial report in October that stated Ross, Chris Jericho and agent Barry Bloom…
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Wrestling
Voting Now Open For NXT Year-End Awards; Winners To Be Announced At TakeOver: Phoenix
WWE has announced the nominees for the 2018 NXT Year End Awards. Voting is now open via Twitter. You can see the full list of nominees below. Voting runs through Jan. 25. Winners will be announced at NXT Takeover: Phoenix.…
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Wrestling
Fight Size Update: Braun Strowman Polar Plunge, Mick Foley Praises Mustafa Ali, Austin Aries, More
Here is your Fight Size update for the morning of Jan. 3. – View the latest Fightful 90-second news update in the video above. – Braun Strowman is conducting a Polar Plunge to benefit charity. Strowman is raising money to support Boys & Girls…
