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Wrestling
Valentina Shevchenko Says She Has Gotten Stronger Since Title Fight Cancellation
Valentina Shevchenko was set to fight UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 213, but Nunes pulled out of the bout on the day of the show. Just hours before the show, the title holder Nunes backed out of the…
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Wrestling
Announcers, Wrestlers React To JBL Leaving SmackDown Live
John Bradshaw Layfield's departure from the SmackDown commentary team got the wrestling social media talking. JBL announced on September 1 that he would be stepping down from the position as SmackDown Live commentator in order "to focus on his new role as a…
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Wrestling
Exclusive: Firas Zahabi Said He Was Impressed By Conor McGregor’s Boxing Debut
Conor McGregor's recent fight against Floyd Mayweather not only earned him the respect from those in the boxing community, but also from the mixed martial arts community as well. Firas Zahabi, head coach of Tristar Gym, appeared on the "Holy Smokes MMA…
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Wrestling
Max Holloway Confident In Himself If Conor McGregor Returns To Featherweight
UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor has yet to announce his next move since suffering a TKO defeat to Floyd Mayweather in “The Money Fight.” Max Holloway is the UFC Featherweight Champion and if McGregor decides to move back down to…
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Wrestling
Zack Sabre Jr. Says He’s Done Being A Cruiserweight, Explains Passing On WWE
For years, many figured Zack Sabre Jr. wouldn't be on WWE's radar because of his untraditional pro wrestling physique. However, last year Sabre not only had interest, but passed on a deal. Sabre rejected WWE's offer for a contract in…
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Wrestling
Settlement Reached With Leslie Smith In Lawsuit
It was revealed a few months ago that The Ballengee Group has filed a lawsuit against a pair of UFC fighters in Nate Diaz and Leslie Smith. While the suit is still going against Diaz, the group has settled with…
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Wrestling
Sami Callihan Says He Made More Money After Leaving WWE
Sami Callihan does not like the term "indy wrestling." In 2015, Sami Callihan left NXT, where he was known as Solomon Crowe. In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Callihan discussed his time at NXT. He said he was not pleased…
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Wrestling
Leonard Ellerbe Says Conor McGregor Has A Future In Boxing
Leonard Ellerbe is the CEO of Mayweather Promotions and could be seen at Floyd Mayweather’s side during the lead up and at “The Money Fight.” Ellerbe was a critic of UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor throughout the build to the…
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Wrestling
Donald Cerrone, Matt Brown Called Out After UFC Rotterdam
UFC Rotterdam is in the books, and while it didn't feature major UFC names, there were a couple called out. Welterweight Leon "Rocky" Edwards continued his hot streak with a win over Bryan Barberena. He's now won four in a…
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Wrestling
Jeff Cobb To Work NJPW Tag League, Matt Riddle Not Confirmed
The Chosen Bros appeared poised to take over Japan, but not so, says Matt Riddle. Former UFC fighter-turned pro wrestler Matt Riddle and sometimes friend, sometimes for Jeff Cobb seemed setvto participate in this year's New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 Tag…
