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Ring of Honor’s Matt Sydal: It’s a fun time to be a pro wrestler and fan

July 18, 2016 Scott Fishman

Since exiting WWE, Matt Sydal says his love for pro wrestling has grown even stronger. There was a reason why he added the “Reborn” to his name. The 33-year-old has enjoyed competing around the world. Through his travels, the New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honor star is getting a bird’s-eye view to the present and future of the business. “What is exciting is seeing the energy building on the grassroots level,” he said, coming off a recent trip to England for Revolution Pro Wrestling and 4 Front Wrestling. “I can really feel the upswing of wrestling. I can feel it when […]

Paul “Triple H” Levesque on NXT success and its inclusion in “WWE 2K17”

July 14, 2016 Scott Fishman

There is no doubt NXT has become a global phenomenon within pro wrestling, and a brand all its own for WWE. Now it takes another step in its exponential growth with its inclusion in “WWE 2K17,” scheduled for worldwide release on video game consoles Oct. 11. 2K has created an NXT Edition of the game that is limited to 50,000 copies. This will include a copy of the game, exclusive premium packaging, as well as an Enhancement Pack that will give you 50 percent more points in NXT MyCareer and complete with playable characters Shinsuke Nakamura, Nia Jax and Apollo Crews. […]

Johnny Mundo on Lucha Underground Season 2, Ultima Lucha Dos

July 7, 2016 Scott Fishman

From entrance to in-ring style, Johnny Mundo is the very definition of flash on Lucha Underground. And during season two of the series the performer found a perfect female counterpart in Taya. The duo has complimented each other quite well, feather boots and all. “It’s been fun to collaborate with someone who has this ability to roll with the punches and improve and go with the flow. She is amazing,” Mundo said, leading up to Lucha Underground’s Ultima Lucha Dos 8 p.m. Wednesdays on El Rey Network. “It’s fun to work with her. We crack up the whole time and […]

Bill Goldberg on making movies and being part of WWE 2K17

June 30, 2016 Scott Fishman

Bill Goldberg adds co-executive producer to his diverse resume in the sports and entertainment business with the upcoming action film Bauer. The project is a follow-up to Check Point, in which the pro-wrestling superstar reprises the role of T.J. Bauer. The veteran solider is recruited to head a new black ops organization for the government, as well as save his daughter from a new threat. With the premise for each of the films exploring the idea of terrorist “Sleeper Cells” within the United States, it’s frighteningly similar to what is going on today. “Whether it’s San Bernardino or Orlando or in Wilmington, North […]

Paul Heyman reveals Brock Lesnar will grace the cover of WWE 2K17 and more

June 27, 2016 Scott Fishman

When it comes to WWE, Paul Heyman’s reputation for salesmanship and promotion is unparalleled on the microphone. So who better for 2K Sports to enlist to make a big announcement for its upcoming WWE 2K17 video game. The advocate for Brock Lesnar revealed during his State of the Union for Suplex City media call that the Beast Incarnate will be the cover superstar for the release, out Oct. 11 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360. “Brock Lesnar continues his dominance of global headlines and remains the only athlete that can walk between […]

Trish Stratus on acting, Gridlocked and the evolution of women’s wrestling in WWE

June 24, 2016 Scott Fishman

Since retiring from WWE almost 10 years ago, Trish Stratus has found new ways to kick butt within the entertainment industry. The latest addition to her acting resume is Gridlocked, an action-thriller out now on DVD and Blu-ray. The role sees the multi-time WWE women’s champion play Gina, a member of a team of law enforcement agents who must work to secure a police training facility under attack by mercenaries. The big budget flick gave her the opportunity to work alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Danny Glover and Prison Break‘s Dominic Purcell. Stratus, who made her feature debut in Bounty Hunters (Bail Enforcers), came in well prepared for the physical […]

Ring of Honor star Adam Cole on battling pneumonia, Bullet Club and Best in the World

June 17, 2016 Scott Fishman

Ring of Honor star Adam Cole recently battled one his fiercest opponents. And it wasn’t in the squared circle. The 26-year-old was forced to pull out of ROH events after suffering being hospitalized for pneumonia. Days before his diagnosis, Cole recalls feeling like he was starting to get allergies. Then a high fever developed where he slept most of a 36-hour period. “Like a dummy, I didn’t go to the doctor figuring I would feel better by the weekend,” he said. Friday rolled around, and not only did his fever come back, but mucus started coming out of his eyes. […]

Pro wrestler Zach Gowen on defying the odds and his American Ninja Warrior experience

June 9, 2016 Scott Fishman

Amputee pro wrestler Zach Gowen overcame cancer, battled addiction and has been in the ring with some of the biggest names in WWE history, Now the 33-year-old is ready to write another chapter in his inspirational story — as a participant in American Ninja Warrior‘s Indianapolis qualifier Monday, June 13 at 8/7CT on NBC. His newest adventure started back in January when Gowen posted on Facebook about considering trying out for the competition series. His phone began to blow up with people getting behind the idea. With social media abuzz, Gowen decided to at least fill out the application. A phone call followed, and […]

Jason Jordan on American Alpha’s path to WWE NXT tag team gold

June 2, 2016 Scott Fishman

Genuine emotion could be felt when Jason Jordan and his partner Chad Gable won the NXT tag team championship at NXT TakeOver: Dallas. After fighting and clawing up the rankings of WWE’s developmental brand, the duo — known as American Alpha — finally struck gold WrestleMania week. Jordan can recall himself and Gable, along with their opponents, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), going into the match with high expectations for themselves. “We feel like we are rejuvenating the tag team division,” he said, just days away from American Alpha’s title rematch against The Revival at NXT TakeOver: The End […]

WWE SmackDown goes live and moves to Tuesday nights!

May 25, 2016 Scott Fishman

In an exciting development for WWE fans, SmackDown is going live — and moving to 8pm Tuesday nights — on USA Network starting July 19. And if that weren’t enough, the sports entertainment juggernaut announced the blue brand will feature a distinct roster, storylines and dedicated writing team. This isn’t the first time when WWE made Raw and SmackDown their own separate entities. A similar decision came in 2002 regarding a draft and brand extension. However, the fact that the two shows are going to be on USA Network — and live — helps raise the profile of SmackDown immensely. It’s also […]