ACH, the former NXT star known as Jordan Myles who quit the promotion in a blaze, tweeted yesterday that he’s quitting pro wrestling altogether and launched an attack on fans, calling them “self-entitled pricks.”
Released by WWE last month after weeks of claiming that his employer was racist, ACH returned to the indie scene immediately but it looks like his return has been cut short.
“I hate pro wrestling. I hate you shity [sic] fans that think you know it all! More importantly I hate the snakes in this industry,” ACH wrote in a tweet. “None of y’all would never say anything about me to me. All of y’all can go screw yourselves. I’m canceling my shows AND I’m quitting pro wrestling.”
He concluded with, “Chasing my dream was great, but you self entitled pricks ruin EVERYTHING. I’m out.”
ACH quit WWE after a t-shirt proposed to him depicted blackface. He was very public about the situation, accusing both Vince McMahon and Triple H of being racists and lambasting the company. He eventually got what he wanted, a release from his WWE contract.
NXT’s Oney Lorcan posted on Twitter that he has signed a new multi-year deal with WWE, just weeks after changing his name back to his indie name Biff Busick and reportedly asked for his release.
Lorcan even opened a ProWrestlingTees.com store after news came in that he asked for his release and then addressed it on Twitter saying that he’s professional there are things you shouldn’t do on social media. He never publicly asked for his release like many others before him did.
In his usual Twitter fashion, Lorcan posted in all caps writing, “I am pleased to announce that I have agreed to a new multi year contract agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment. May the wrestling gods have mercy on your souls.”
The 33-year-old has mainly wrestled on 205 Live, NXT, and NXT UK and is known for his hilarious Twitter feed. Lorcan signed a WWE deal in 2015 but despite his strong presence on the independent scene, he was never given the opportunity to shine in WWE.
Alberto El Patron’s return to the mixed martial arts game didn’t go according to plans and the former WWE champion quickly tapped out to former UFC champion Tito Ortiz during last night’s Combate Americas pay-per-view.
In his first MMA fight in 14 years, El Patron was no match to the more experienced Tito Ortiz and it showed as Ortiz locked El Patron in a rear naked choke with 3 minutes 10 seconds on the clock and El Patron tapped out. Tito held on to the move for a few more seconds as the ref tried to get him to unlock it.
With the win, Ortiz now has El Patron’s WWE title. Tito’s UFC Light Heavyweight title was also on the line.
Ortiz came out to Hulk Hogan’s Real American theme song and as a great supporter of Donald Trump, the President of the United States also tweeted his congratulations after the fight. “Congratulations to @TitoOrtiz on tonight’s huge WIN, a Great American Patriot,” Trump wrote.
PWInsider.com is reporting that the WWE United Kingdom title was stolen in a car theft in Chicago, Illinois earlier today.
WALTER’s possessions, including also his passport, were gone as well as the items belonging to indie wrestler Timothy Thatcher, who rented the car. The two were in town for the EVOLVE event.
This is not the first time that a title was stolen and just recently Chris Jericho’s very expensive AEW World title was also stolen but recovered a few days later after being found dumped on the road and turned in by a good samaritan.
Smackdown pulled in 2,446,000 viewers last night on FOX off 2,536,000 viewers in the first hour and 2,356,000 in the second hour. It was up 110,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast despite increased competition from college football. Smackdown placed second in the 18-34 demographic and fourth out of fifth in overall viewership on network television. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
In the first episode of the two-part season finale, the Divas took a post-WrestleMania girl’s trip to Hawaii. The trip’s attendees were Natalya, Carmella, Sonya Deville, her girlfriend Ariana, Liv Morgan, and special surprise guests The Bella Twins.
As is usual with Diva vacations, there was plenty of drama to go around. It began before the trip even got off the ground. Naomi was also invited on the trip, but had said that she would be late. However, during this episode, she never once contacted her friends to say when she would be coming…nor did she ever show up. It appeared as though she hadn’t planned on showing up at all. If this was the case though, why wouldn’t she just tell the women she wasn’t coming? Naomi’s absence wasn’t the only cause for concern in this episode. The presence of Sonya’s girlfriend was another sticking point for some of the Divas.
Sonya hadn’t informed the others that her girlfriend would be coming, this was important because the Divas hadn’t planned on an extra guest, and were therefore unprepared for Arianna’s arrival, lacking extra drinking glasses and other stuff.
Furthermore, none of the other women had brought their partners, and the trip was meant to be a fun bonding experience between co-workers, without the pressure of relationship drama. Also, Sonya behaved differently due to her girlfriend’s presence. For example, she refused to participate in a group hula dancing lesson saying that she felt stupid. She then stormed off in a huff.
This caused Natalya to become offended as she had spent money for the lessons. While I understand why Natalya was upset, I also feel that she should have known that Sonya wouldn’t enjoy the dancing. In a previous episode, we learned that Sonya is uncomfortable with anything feminine. So, naturally, she would feel awkward performing dance moves in front of her girlfriend.
However, her reaction seemed a tad over the top. Afterwards, Natalya accused Sonya of ruining everyone’s trip with her negative attitude. So Sonya almost left the trip, but was in the end, talked into staying.
Perhaps, this means more drama on the finale of Total Divas!
There is no denying the fact that pro wrestling has come a long way over the years. Heck, the professional league is now actually recognized as an official sport. ESPN even covers clips and highlights of events. SmackDown’s recent move to the FOX network only solidified these facts. Pro wrestling is entertaining and has a lot to offer. Not only in terms of entertainment, but in terms of betting revenue. Due to the unpredictable nature and outlandish outcomes of WWE matches, betting on the sport has now become more popular than ever.
Online sport betting is a very popular form of gambling that counts for billions of dollars worldwide. The online betting industry has been growing every day since its emergence, which basically coincided with the outset of the Internet. You can legally bet on sports today through 먹튀 one of the hundreds of different online sport betting sites where they are all headquartered at offshore gambling institutions in countries where it is legal to hold such activities.
If you aren’t already betting on pro wrestling here are some reasons as to why you should start right now.
Tons Of Opportunities
Any better that is looking to maximize their true earning potential will look for sports that over yearly play. Unfortunately, there aren’t many sports out there that off this. Look at college and professional baseball or basketball. Both of these leagues have off-seasons. Sure, there are other league games that you can bet on, but it just isn’t the same. Not to mention the fact that the earning potential is nowhere near as high as it is with the higher broadcasting games.
Well, this is one area where pro wrestling excels. Pro wrestling is now a polarizing sport and you can literally tune in 24/7. That’s right, if you have a wrestling itch these days it isn’t that hard to scratch it. You have Raw that comes on Monday’s, NXT that comes on Wednesdays, and SmackDown that comes on Fridays. And, this is not to even mention the other leagues that come on throughout the week.
It Is Truly Unpredictable
Most people will tell you that sports are unpredictable. And, this is true, in fact, it has been proven time and time again. How many times have you lost that points spread because some lucky off the bench shooter nails a three at the last second? Maybe it was a lineman that made a lucky catch. Whatever the situation is, there is always an unpredictability associated with the sports world. This is even more so true when it comes to professional wrestling. And, this is because everything is decided beforehand. The winner and losers are already picked.
Not only this, but you have to figure that the guys at WWE are looking to surprise and shock their fans in anyone that they see fit, which opens the opportunity for plenty of upsets.
Only Betting On Pay Per Views
It is true that three is a pro wrestling show for just about every day of the week. It might not be an event that is aired on TV, but it is an event that you can bet on nonetheless. At least you can with some providers. Unfortunately, you have to remember that when you bet on wrestling not every provider out there is going to let you bet on all these events. In fact, there are some that will only let you bet on the big pay per views. There is nothing wrong with this, but it just simply lowers your true earning potentials. If you want to make the most of the situation, you should be taking advantage of sites that allow pro wrestling bets on all the events.
You Have To Leave Your Heart At Home
Pro wrestling is captivating because it is all about stories. And, it is easy to get wrapped up in these stories. There is nothing more exciting than seeing the underdog fight his or her way to the top. The only problem is that things don’t always turn out the way you want. Just because your favorite wrestler is involved in a matched it doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to bet on them. This is especially true is they are the predicted loser.
Lance Storm started working for WWE again this week as a producer and said that it’s been a long time since he’s been there but it really feels like coming back home.
Storm was the first one in 2001 from WCW to participate in the WWE invasion storyline and went on to win the Intercontinental title once and the Tag Team titles on four different occasions.
He last wrestled for WWE in 2005 and after he retired from the ring he helped train the up-and-coming Superstars at Ohio Valley Wrestling. Eventually he went on to create his own pro wrestling school, titled the Storm Wrestling Academy, but he closed it in August of this year.
When asked if he would entertain a return to the ring, Storm said that in the business you never say never but he doesn’t think he can keep up like he used to in his prime.
EXCLUSIVE: "I would have loved to have been in the ring with him in my prime."@LanceStorm talks about rejoining WWE as a producer and reveals which emerging Superstar he would want to battle if he ever stepped back in the ring. pic.twitter.com/U224aVkpQh
With just a week to go, the TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view card started to slowly take shape on Smackdown.
The Revival won a number one contender’s match for the Smackdown Tag Team titles on the show last night, defeating Heavy Machinery, Lucha House Party, and Mustafa Ali and Shorty G in an elimination match. The former champs will now take on The New Day again for the straps.
Meanwhile a tables, ladders, and chairs match has been announced with Roman Reigns taking on Baron Corbin. The feud between the two individuals escalated yesterday when Corbin and Dolph Ziggler handcuffed Reigns to the post and beat him up, ending the broadcast with Reigns covered in dog food after they poured it on him.
Also, the Universal title will be on the line with The Fiend Bray Wyatt taking on The Miz. With Daniel Bryan disappearing following last week’s act, The Fiend picked The Miz – and his family – as his latest victim.
All Elite Wrestling is getting criticized for the latest advert that is airing on TNT although it’s likely that the promotion was not the one who created it, but probably approved it before it went on the air.
The new 30-second commercial sees clips from Dynamite with the words AEW Dynamite “crushes,” “trounces,” and “buries” NXT along with the sources where those words were originally published, namely Comicbook.com, Forbes, and The Wrap.
While Dynamite started hot in the first couple of weeks, NXT has been catching up in both viewership and demographic ratings and makes this commercial looks a little bit more weird.
One of the most important aspects of professional wrestling is to bring smile to people’s faces, especially kids. The wrestling community most of the times goes the extra mile to grant wishes, make a meet and greet memorable etc, and it doesn’t matter which company it is, the main objective is always to give fans the ultimate experience.
On Twitter, an AEW fan posted a video of his son watching AEW Dynamite and getting excited when Cody Rhodes came out. The person behind the video, Steven Husak, wrote to Cody telling him that he got his son away from a child abusive situation with his mother and boyfriend and while he spent all his money in court, his son is ready to go to Dynamite when they roll into Michigan. “Promised him front row and he’ll be there cheering you on. He earned it,” Husak wrote.
Cody replied saying that he will sweeten the deal. “Tickets will be on us and I’ll have a few members of the crew visit with him, myself included,” Cody added.
NXT did an all-women’s show yesterday in Jacksonville, Florida which also featured the NXT in-ring debuts of Shotzi Blackheart, Rita Reis, and Briana Brandy.
Apart from those three, those who participated in this show were Shayna Baszler, Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Io Shirai, Kayden Carter, Deonna Purrazzo, Vanessa Borne, Santana Garrett, Taynara Conti, Catalina Garcia, Mia Yim, Dakota Kai, Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir, Karen Q, Jessi Kamea, Xia Li, Bianca Belair, MJ Jenkins, Chelsea Green, Reina Gonzalez, and Samantha De Martin, who used to go by the name of Indi Hartwell.
As you can see, the future of the NXT women’s division is pretty solid with a roster bigger than ever before. This show had a total of 25 women participating. It was the first time that NXT did an all-women’s show.
WWE will hold its annual Tribute to the Troops show today at Marine Corps Air Station New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, marking the first time the event has been held at U.S. Marine Corps bases.
“We thank WWE for choosing Marine Corps Air Station New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to host WWE’s Tribute to the Troops,” said Colonel Curtis V. Ebitz, Jr., commanding officer of MCAS New River. “The event will give our hard-working, dedicated Marines a morale boost and some well-deserved fun.”
Marine Corps Air Station New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune are the largest Marine Corps bases on the East Coast and home to the II Marine Expeditionary Force, the Marine Corps’ East Coast rotary wing and tilt rotor aircraft squadrons, and the Marine Corps’ School of Infantry.
“We are honored to bring WWE’s 17th annual Tribute to the Troops to Marine Corps bases for the first time,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & CEO. “Our troops are the backbone of this country, and we look forward to presenting them with memories that will last a lifetime.”
WWE began Tribute to the Troops in 2003 to honor our servicemen and women and their families. While at the Marine bases, WWE Superstars will spend time giving back to military personnel and their families. In addition to live, in-ring WWE matches, activities include a Be a STAR bullying prevention rally, autograph signings, meet and greets, hangar tours and other various outreach initiatives across the bases. WWE Superstars will also distribute free Christmas trees to troops and their families in the spirit of the holiday season.
NXT increased its viewership by 35,000 this week over the last episode, getting a total of 845,000 viewers but lost the ratings war against AEW.
Coming off two straight wins, NXT lost this week by just 6,000 viewers. The difference in viewers last week was of 147,000 in NXT’s favor. NXT was #12 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Dynamite recovered from last week’s record low, getting a total of 851,000 viewers, up 188,000 viewers from the Thanksgiving eve episode.
The show was on the losing end of the ratings war for two weeks in a row and barely edged out NXT this week with just 6,000 viewers. Dynamite was #8 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
The newly re-signed John Morrison will be appearing on next week’s episode of The Bump, WWE’s YouTube live show hosted by Kayla Braxton.
Morrison sent a quick video saying that they have a lot to catch up on. He has not wrestled or appeared on a WWE television show since 2011. He will be in the studio for his first official WWE appearance.
Filmed inside the WWE Headquarters, The Bump is a fun, relax show which discusses everything WWE with special in-studio guests and live video interviews with WWE Superstars. It airs every Wednesday morning on WWE’s social media channels and joining Braxton are Evan T. Mack, Matt Camp, McKenzie Mitchell, Dan Vollmayer, and Ryan Pappolla.
Yesterday’s show featured Ricochet in the studio as well video interviews with Rey Mysterio and Dana Brooke, who explained how the whole Batista story came about and confirmed the two are going on a date!
PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE United States champion Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara, and former WWE Superstar Chavo Guerrero will be sitting at cage side on Saturday for the Alberto El Patron vs Tito Ortiz pay-per-view.
The three mentioned are all good friends with Alberto and Guerrero even runs a wrestling promotion with him in Mexico.
Ortiz and El Patron will be headlining the Combate Americas pay-per-view live from the Payne Arena at the U.S.-Mexico border in Hidalgo, Texas.
UFC’s BMF champion Jorge Masvidal will be teaming up with fellow UFC fighter Julianna Pena to provide color commentary for the show with Max Bretos doing the play-by-play.
Tito will be putting up his UFC title on the line while El Patron will put up the WWE title with the winner getting the loser’s belt as the prize.
When it comes to collegiate wrestling, it can be extremely competitive to get into. And we’re not merely talking about becoming a top-notch athlete in one of the most reputable divisions. Instead, we are fully aware that a fresh start is something that should become a priority for training wanna-be wrestling professionals.
If you were long wondering what the available scholarships are and how to attain them, you’re just on the right page. Our invited researchers from https://essayshark.com/ definitely know how to find the best available options, even when it comes to the wrestling scholarship opportunities for students. If you’re curious about what the available options are, just read on to get acquainted with the best opportunities available at the moment.
Wrestling Scholarships: Overview
We find it noteworthy to mention that wrestling scholarships can take various forms, including the full-coverage, partial coverage, and even specialized programs designed exclusively for wrestlers. You should also mandatory enroll in the NCAA Eligibility Center, which imposes academic standards and requirements needed to be eligible to apply for a wrestling scholarship. Speaking of the essentials of the scholarships, we found out that some educational affiliations are willing to provide students with either the wrestling camp or some form of the narrowly specialized showcase. Stay tuned to find out what are the most adequate options for receiving a wrestling scholarship, as follows.
1. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
First things first, this scholarship is just a superb option for those interested in making wrestling the main athlete activity. The total of $20,000 is distributed in four equal installments, whereas the winner of the short-list competition will receive an extra $5,000. The crucial point is that this particular scholarship also requires a student to show academic dedication, alongside prominent results in the actual game of wrestling. Because of the sum of the assistance, it is definitely worth giving a try, especially if you’re up into some serious competition for the award.
2. Beverage Industry High School Scholarship
We also know that it might sound weird, but this specific scholarship is awarded by the selected professionals from the beverage industry and the Christermon Foundation. A good point is that wrestlers are also allowed to take part in the competition, which is awarded from $2,500 up to $5,000 annually. The good news is that nearly 40 awards are given each year, which is just a top-notch chanced to land a solid $5,000 annual reward for a truly talented and ambitious wrestler.
3. Norman and Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship
This wrestling scholarship is somewhat different from the others, much because it combines the community services with the sports activities. If you are from any county in the United States, you are eligible to apply for this program, which is awarded by the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Wrestlers can expect to get as much as $2,000 annual assistance, which is just a decent addition to the starting wrestling career. Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Norman and Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship if you are a talented wrestler looking for some financial assistance.
4. Fisher Cats Foundation Scholarship
If you were always looking for some opportunities that are somewhat limited to the geographical location, the Fisher Cats Foundation Scholarship is just for you. The New Hampshire Fisher Cats Foundation offers ten awards to New Hampshire students and two awards to the Massachusetts students annually. Wrestlers can obtain $2,500 annually, which makes it one of the most prominent opportunities for wrestlers in these regions. For more information about this program and its relevant requirements, kindly check the official guidelines on the website of the Fisher Cats Foundation Scholarship.
5. Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship
Once you have graduated from high school, alongside having the first steps in your further wrestling career, the Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship seems to be the best option for wrestlers. It offers from $1,000 up to $2,000 annually, whereas the award of money actually depends on the region from which an individual comes. The crucial point is that the Positive Coaching Alliance is a national program, which makes it one of the most prominent opportunities for wrestlers from all across the States. If you don’t want to miss the opportunity, kindly review the eligibility requirements that are continually updated on the official website of the Positive Coaching Alliance.
Final Remarks
Simply put, wrestling scholarships should not be perceived as the most prominent and enormous ones in comparison with other NCAA sports. If you still want to make your career within the framework of the NCAA, you are strongly encouraged to subscribe to the updates regarding the scholarships that are posted by the association.
By doing so, you will ensure that you don’t miss anything, at the same time, making just the right decision in terms of being dedicated to the research process. Colleges in the US also occasionally offer the scholarships, which are not directly related to wrestling but can accept the upcoming athletes. That’s why you should monitor the updates regarding scholarships in your area to have a clear picture of what the opportunities are.
Not to mention the fact that wrestling per se is still unfortunately perceived less seriously than other sports in the NCAA. That is best seen through the lens of reviewing the quantity and quality of the available opportunities. Nonetheless, we still recommend not giving up and doing your best in moving in the direction of obtaining one. By doing so, you will ease the financial bargaining related to your education, at the same time, being able to focus merely on the advancement of your wrestling skills.
Our list of the scholarships available is just a superb recollection of the most recently updated and valid options to obtain financial assistance. Just don’t miss your chance and deadline on one of the mentioned above wrestling scholarships, which will definitely help you a lot in fostering your career as a wrestler.
Episode nine of season nine of Total Divas, titled Hawaiian Punch, drew a total of 247,000 viewers, down 48,000 viewers from episode eight. Episode 10 next week will be the season finale. (Ratings credit: Showbuzzdaily.com)
Arissa LeBrock, the 26-year-old daughter of Hollywood actor Steven Seagal is in Orlando for the latest WWE tryout at the Performance Center.
Arissa posted on her Instagram an e-mail invitation from WWE which reads, “Congratulations Arissa, you’re invited! The WWE Superstar journey begins here. Based on your athletic accomplishments and background, you are now one step closer to becoming the newest WWE Superstar.”
The aspiring model and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trainee is one of the eight individuals who are at the PC this week trying to impress the coaches in hopes of landing a developmental deal. Others in the class include a bodybuilder, stuntman, NCAA wrestler, powerlifter, MMA fighter, a model, and a personal trainer.
