Archive for July, 2015
Battleground, Brock Lesnar and Latest WWE News and Rumors from Ring Rust Radio
On July - 18 - 2015
Ring Rust Radio is the best wrestling show on the airwaves, and this week was no different. With strong opinions on Battleground, Brock Lesnar and more, this is where you need to go to get all of your weekly WWE nuggets.
Bleacher Report featured columnists Mike Chiari, Donald Wood and Brandon Galvin give the lowdown on everything going on in the wrestling world. Global Force Wrestling ambassador and WWE Hall of Famer "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan also joined the show to offer his inside perspective on the business.
With another unpredictable episode of Ring Rust Radio in the books, you can't afford to miss another second of ...
Jushin Liger Set for NXT Takeover as WWE Forges Relationship with NJPW
On July - 17 - 2015
Late last night, WWE made an official announcement following the latest set of NXT tapings, that Japanese pro wrestling legend Jushin "Thunder" Liger is set to make an appearance at next month's NXT Takeover even in Brooklyn, New York.
For the uninitiated, Liger is one of the most iconic wrestlers to come out of New Japan Pro-Wrestling—the biggest promotion in the country. His exciting in-ring style and colourful character have made him something of a cultural touchstone for Japanese wrestling fans.
Anyone looking to be brought up to speed with Liger should perhaps dip into some of his matches against persistent rival ...
WWE Battleground 2015: Biggest Themes Established in Build to Event
On July - 17 - 2015
Sunday night, WWE presents its Battleground pay-per-view, a show that features Seth Rollins defending the world heavyweight title against Brock Lesnar in the most anticipated match this summer and Roman Reigns looking to end the torment and mind games displayed by Bray Wyatt over the last month when they meet one-on-one.
It is a show that will set the table for SummerSlam, one of the most important events of the entire year, and determine which Superstars will make their presences felt when they roll into Brooklyn and the Barclays Center for the monumental show.
Thus, the importance of the event cannot be ...
Breaking Down the Best and Worst of the WWE for Week of July 13
On July - 17 - 2015
As ratings continued to plunge, WWE soldiered on, delivering episodes of Raw and SmackDown that suitably hyped this Sunday night's Battleground pay-per-view, which airs exclusively on the WWE Network. And in the process, it delivered a mixture of both good and bad television.
The future of women's wrestling was changed in an instant as Becky Lynch, Charlotte and NXT women's champion Sasha Banks all made their main roster debuts on Monday night. They are determined to ignite their careers while also bringing an end to Team Bella's reign of dominance.
Cesaro continued his streak of outstanding televised matches, working with Rusev on ...
Seth Rollins Talks WWE Battleground, Tough Enough, Going Solo and More
On July - 17 - 2015
Seth Rollins is a confident man. And why not? In his young WWE career, he has a resume that most WWE Superstars won't even retire with. Not since Kurt Angle's rookie year have we seen such sustained success this early.I spoke with Rollins on the PodNasty Wrestling Podcast as he heads into a daunting WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against Brock Lesnar at WWE Battleground.As WWE World Heavyweight champion, Rollins stands tall at the top of the WWE's current youth movement. For the first time in his WWE career, he will also stand alone for reasons outside of a stipulation. Following the ...
WWE SmackDown Results: Biggest Winners, Losers and Moments from July 16
On July - 17 - 2015
Just 72 hours away from Battleground and a date with Bray Wyatt in one of the night's marquee bouts, Roman Reigns established himself as the biggest winner of July 16 episode of SmackDown, thanks to a strong opening promo and an intense main event performance.
The ongoing program with Wyatt, which will culminate in what is sure to be one of the most intensely personal contests on this Sunday's card, has brought out the best in Reigns as of late. He has been more ferocious in his ring work and more compelling on the mic, two areas that have needed to ...
Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch’s WWE Debut Elevates Divas Division
On July - 17 - 2015
It’s a great time to be a WWE fan. In fact, it’s a great time for being a wrestling fan in general.
The quality of wrestling has increased considerably over the past few months. The WWE World Heavyweight Championship is the most coveted prize in the business, and the United States title has emerged as the No. 2 title in WWE. Even the tag team division is on the cusp of returning to its glory days.
However, in recent times, the Divas division has been lackluster and, quite honestly, an empty canvas.
Granted, there’s been success in that division. Nikki Bella is approaching A.J. Lee’s ...
WWE Battleground: Last-Minute Preview and Predictions for Top Matches at PPV
On July - 17 - 2015
WWE Battleground will be live from St. Louis this Sunday.Can Brock Lesnar reclaim the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from Seth Rollins? Who will win the proverbial rubber match between Kevin Owens and U.S. champion John Cena?Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report Pro Wrestling Analyst Dan Pecoraro preview the top Battleground matches in the video above. Some photos used and modified courtesy of WWE.com.Read more Pro Wrestling news on BleacherReport.com
WWE Battleground 2015: B/R Expert Predictions and Analysis
On July - 17 - 2015
The 2015 edition of the WWE Battleground pay-per-view is shaping up to be an A-level event. The matches on Sunday's card could be considered headline acts for the company's biggest stages, such as SummerSlam, WrestleMania or the Royal Rumble.
As of Friday morning, six contests are slated to take place at Sunday's pay-per-view, including three title bouts:
R-Truth vs. King Barrett
Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
John Cena vs. Kevin Owens for the United States Championship
The Prime Time Players vs. The New Day for the Tag Team Championships
Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
As was announced this ...
John Cena vs. Kevin Owens: United States Title Ready to Move On Without Cena
On July - 17 - 2015
With the third meeting between the two men this Sunday, Battleground's edition of John Cena vs. Kevin Owens should tell us a lot about the plans for Owens in the coming months.
The former NXT champion looks more than ready for a permanent transition to the main roster and has all the tools to succeed, both in and out of the ring.
After one win each for Cena and Owens, this third bout could easily be the final time they meet, although a defining bout at SummerSlam could also be in the pipeline.
But regardless of whether they meet again, the past few weeks ...