Archive for September, 2016
Daniel Bryan Comments on Health, Desire to Wrestle During ESPN Interview
On September - 1 - 2016
Daniel Bryan announced his retirement from in-ring competition in February due to concussions, but the leader of the Yes Movement still has a desire to return to action.
According to ESPN.com's Brian Campbell, the SmackDown general manager revealed on SportsCenter's Off the Top Rope segment with Jonathan Coachman on Wednesday that he continues to push for the resumption of his professional wrestling career:
If you were to ask me nine days out of 10, I would say, 'Absolutely!' I keep trying to convince people that I'm OK to wrestle, and I think that's probably the hard part. A lot of times I'm ...
WWE Rumors: Buzz on Road to WWE Backlash 2016 for Week of August 29
On September - 1 - 2016
SmackDown played it safe this week on the road to WWE Backlash.
There was no chance—no chance in hell (get it?)—that it was going to top Raw after that main event on Monday night, and it was wise not to try. This is a marathon, not a sprint. And on a week-to-week basis, SmackDown has been outperforming Raw.
Raw might have most of the top talent, but SmackDown has the better booking.
The first SmackDown-exclusive pay-per-view is a little over a week away on Sept. 11, and a decent card is starting to take shape. We have the SmackDown Women's Championship Six-Pack Challenge. ...
WWE Clash of Champions 2016: Smart Builds for Raw PPV’s Top Feuds
On September - 1 - 2016
As Cesaro looks to come back against Sheamus and Bayley chases down Charlotte ahead of WWE Clash of Champions 2016, Raw must generate animosity and momentum to maximize its feuds.
Those essential building blocks of storytelling are needed to leave the audience invested in the Cesaro-Sheamus series and the Women's Championship contest, as well as the other bouts in the works. And they will be key to enticing fans to tune in to the Sept. 25 pay-per-view.
SmackDown has the disadvantage of a short turnaround after SummerSlam. The blue brand's first solo PPV is just two weeks away. On the other hand, Raw has ...