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Pro Wrestling Moms of the Ring

May 14, 2017 Scott Fishman

Season six of WWE Total Divas closed with Brie Bella revealing to husband Daniel Bryan that after much trying she was pregnant. Fast forward to today and the happy couple are sharing the joy of bringing home their daughter, Birdie Joe. Brie wanted to become a mom so much that she made the tough decision to step away from the ring. She is the latest in a line of women in pro wrestling who have taken the similar path. However, there are also those who juggle motherhood while still kicking butt in the squared circle. Among them is Mickie James, […]

WWE Total Divas Season 6, Episode 9: What Happens in Vegas

January 18, 2017 Scott Fishman

It’s Vegas Total Divas style when the ladies and Rusev hit up Sin City. Renee Young wants to use the time as an opportunity to throw Lana a proper bachelorette party. Problem is Rusev isn’t a fan of the concept because of a friend’s past experience. Renee Young and Trinity decide to plan it for her. We learn Lana has a history of short relationships and being a party girl. She doesn’t want to do anything to ruin what she has with her Bulgarian husband-to-be. Lana aims to please Rusev and springs for a 10,000 square-foot suite with a basketball […]

Paul “Triple H” Levesque breaks down the WWE NXT TakeOver Toronto Card

November 16, 2016 Scott Fishman

NXT has a unique identity as a developmental system that grooms WWE superstars for Raw and SmackDown while growing as an ever-evolving brand at the same time. This environment brings a unique set of challenges, especially when many of the top names received the call-up all at once after the main roster draft not long ago. New faces have been given the opportunity to fill in these spots. A great showcase of that is NXT TakeOver Toronto airing Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8/7CT on WWE Network. Paul “Triple H” Levesque, executive vice president of talent, creative and live events, is […]

WWE’s Lana: Ready to Show the Woman She Really is on Total Divas

November 14, 2016 Scott Fishman

The WWE Universe knows Lana as the commanding beauty standing alongside the beast known as Rusev. These same fans are in for an eye-opening experience as the “Ravishing Russian” sheds the trademark accent and opens her life up for the world to see on Total Divas. Lana, real name C.J. Perry, joins the cast of the reality series when it premieres Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 8/7CT on E!. Plans for her to be on the show can be traced as far back as Season 2. At that point Lana remembers having only been in developmental for around six months. Even though […]

WWE Champion AJ Styles on His Phenomenal Year

October 21, 2016 Scott Fishman

AJ Styles is like that actor who honed his craft, finally landed a dream role after almost two decades and won an Academy Award for his efforts. In WWE, the Oscar equivalent is the WWE World championship, which the 39-year-old acquired in less than a year while working for the company. It’s been a phenomenal 2016 for the SmackDown Live performer. “Who would have thought within a couple of months of being in WWE that I would be wrestling in the main event for the WWE World Championship and be the WWE World Champion,” Styles said during a media call to promote the […]

Bayley talks “WWE 2K17” and seeing dreams come true on Monday Night Raw

October 12, 2016 Scott Fishman

There was a time when WWE star Bayley was your everyday fan playing WWE video games with her brother. Fast-forward years later and she is now an actual superstar who is among the 135 playable characters in the recently released “WWE 2K17.” It’s a surreal experience for the 27-year-old. “I played all the WWE games as a kid,” she said. “I made my dad buy me all the “SmackDown vs. Raw” ones. One of the first games I played was “WCW Thunder.” So I would play as [Bill] Goldberg and Macho Man. Now Goldberg is in there again and Macho […]

Sheamus on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and finding new life in WWE

September 19, 2016 Scott Fishman

It takes more than the luck of the Irish to maintain success in WWE. Sheamus’ longevity is proof of that. Hollywood has even taken note of the multi-time heavyweight champion’s unique look and presence. I mean, it’s not every day you run into a 6-foot-4, 267-pound athlete with piercings, a true Irishman’s (his real name: Stephen Farrelly) red hair and pale complexion, and endearing personality. The Celtic Warrior brings all these attributes to his major motion picture debut in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows as Rocksteady. “It was a big deal for me. It was a huge deal […]

NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura on captivating the WWE Universe

September 12, 2016 Scott Fishman

No matter what country or language spoken, pro wrestling is proven to be a universal form of entertainment. A recent example of that is the immediate popularity of NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura. The unique Japanese WWE superstar brings a unique mix of showmanship and in-ring ability that has resonated with fans. It also doesn’t hurt the “King of Strong Style” walks to the ring with one of the best entrance themes in recent memory. Despite being a relatively recent addition to WWE, the 36-year-old achieved legendary status over the course of 14 years in New Japan Pro Wrestling. The veteran won […]

The Usos see bright future for tag teams on WWE SmackDown Live

September 9, 2016 Scott Fishman

The brand extension brought excitement within WWE for not only fans, but the superstars themselves. Many are looking forward to a fresh start. Compared to Raw, SmackDown in particular is in a unique position transitioning to Tuesdays live on USA Network and essentially starting from scratch when it comes to two of its divisions. This Sunday at Backlash will see the crowning of the first-ever SmackDown women’s and tag team champions of this new era. The Usos are one of three teams looking to walk out with gold. Jimmy and Jey, regular fan favorites, have recently showed a more villainous […]

WWE Rivals: Sasha Banks and Charlotte on Taking Women’s Wrestling to a New Level

September 7, 2016 Scott Fishman

Sasha Banks and Charlotte have captivated WWE fans with their heated feud and string of competitive matches. From partners in NXT to longtime rivals on the main roster, the two have played an important part of this women’s wrestling renaissance. Despite their differences, they share a deep passion for their profession and putting female talent at the forefront of WWE for many years to come. Banks and Charlotte have a deep-rooted history in a similar way as Trish Stratus and Lita. It’s been a remarkable 2016 for one-half of the celebrated Four Horsewomen. A milestone for Banks was winning the […]