Here is your Fight-Size Update for Saturday, January 16, 2021.
~ Kevin Owens appeared on Talking Smack, saying that for the past 4-to-5 years he would go to Paul Heyman and ask to fight Brock Lesnar, but was always told, "oh, I'll talk to him about it." Owens claims that Heyman's concern for his safety versus Roman Reigns is about as genuine as those conversations with Brock that never happened.
~ Kenny Omega and Don Callis claim to have changed the business twice, once more than Vince McMahon. They continue to tease their grand-plan being revealed and blowing the minds of everyone watching.
.@TheDonCallis and @KennyOmegamanX changed the business TWICE and they're going to do it again.
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 16, 2021
Omega, @The_BigLG and @MachineGunKA face @TheMooseNation, @GottaGetSwann and @SuperChrisSabin TONIGHT at #HardToKill: https://t.co/2QIZHWLgq0 pic.twitter.com/V2vnhmfQFW
~ Speaking on his son Wes’ podcast, The Brisco And Big Ace Show, Gerald Brisco thanked Xavier Woods for mentoring his son.
“I’ll always be grateful for Xavier Woods because Xavier really took Wes under his wing. Xavier had come from TNA and had already experienced a high level, and he was able to pass that knowledge willingly on to Wes and elevate Wes not only in the ring but (also) mentally. That’s what I really appreciate. It’s great when a guy takes the time and teaches you how to be a better tag team partner, but when he takes the time and teaches you how to be a better businessman, that’s helping the business (and) helping everybody elevate their selves. That’s what Xavier did for Wes and I’ll always be grateful for that.”
h/t to Wrestlezone for the transcription.
~ Ring of Honor is headed back into their bubble for more TV tapings.
A little surprise in my bag. Courtesy of The Moon or Mars. #ROHBubble pic.twitter.com/WlbQne6fyH
— Mike (@RealMikeBennett) January 16, 2021
And we're off! #ROHBubble pic.twitter.com/zP9LN7Tx2F
— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) January 16, 2021
~ Nick Comoroto was the first guest of 2021 on The Kip & Sammy Show.
~ Natalya bemoans the lack of respect she's shown after her "1500th match."
1500th match. And another victory, stretching my record as the most winningest women in @wwe history. And look at all the respect I get for it, @YaOnlyLivvOnce-- #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tRhNQcmVEw
— NattieByNature (@NatbyNature) January 16, 2021
~ New independent wrestling content has landed on the WWE Network.
-- MORE @InsaneChampWres #FightClub and @WWNEVOLVE just landed on @WWENetwork! -- pic.twitter.com/OP9ApXpkyf
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) January 16, 2021
~ WWE tried out some new cameras on the January 15 episode of SmackDown.
Seriously, this new camera is ----#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/zzDyzhWAEJ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 16, 2021
~ Raven joked with a fan online after he was asked about officiating a wedding.
Yes I do! I also give away brides, and perform circumcisions*, contact at [email protected]
— Raven (@theraveneffect) January 16, 2021
*I haven’t done any yet, but c’mon, who wouldnt want to see me slice some skin off some stranger’s baby’s schmekel... https://t.co/m5AfTcuKer
~ Ruby Riott shared a photo of Billie Kay's "Punk Pack."
Saw this in the locker room last night. @BillieKayWWE brought a bag for her outfit last night. Worst part is....she labeled it. ---- pic.twitter.com/GvbEGJSDxE
— Ruby Riott (@RubyRiottWWE) January 16, 2021
~ Back in 2007, Billie Kay's used an Avril Lavigne song as her entrance music.
I’ve always been punk...
— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) January 16, 2021
Left pic from a 2007 match in Australia. My entrance music was Avril Lavigne -- pic.twitter.com/td5EXJ8NlO
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