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Colt Cabana on his Ring of Honor return and going for gold at Global Wars

May 2, 2016 Scott Fishman

It’s been about five years since Colt Cabana worked for Ring of Honor. The relationship between the company and one of its most beloved stars has been strained, so fans were shocked when Cabana reemerged at ROH’s Supercard of Honor X events in Dallas. “They’ve been reaching out to me ever since they did a changing of the guard,” Cabana explained. “I turned them down a bunch of times because I wasn’t happy with the way it all went down in the past. I had been a part of the promotion for so long, but with the new management, that idea […]

Ring of Honor powerhouse Moose on transitioning from the NFL field to the pro-wrestling ring

April 25, 2016 Scott Fishman

As a precocious eight-year-old, Quinn Ojinnaka was enthralled by the larger-than-life characters of pro wrestling. It wasn’t enough just to see. This was something the youngster wanted to do. And so. after his time in the NFL the six-foot-five, 300-pound specimen changed his career trajectory from the gridiron to the ring. He decided to go all-in, finally pursuing his dream. Now Ojinnaka, better known as Moose, is quickly emerging as one of Ring of Honor’s premiere stars. “Some people supported me. Others didn’t understand and thought I was being stupid,” he said. “All the responses I got motivated me, whether it […]

Remembering Chyna: Channel Guide’s 2001 Joanie Laurer interview

April 21, 2016 Lori Acken

Shocked wrestling fans around the globe are mourning the loss of former WWE superstar Joanie “Chyna” Laurer, who passed away yesterday at the age of 46. And though I no longer know my WWE from my TNA, and couldn’t tell you when Raw stopped being War, you can count me among them. • RELATED: Remembering Chyna: Joanie Laurer Was the WWE’s Troubled Pioneer Back in early 2001, I was a fledgling wrestling fan — mostly because I was hopelessly in love with a major wrestling aficionado (who would become my husband years later) and if I had to spend a couple of hours […]

WWE Total Divas Season Five Finale Recap: C’est La Diva Part 2

April 19, 2016 Scott Fishman

Nikki Bella gets news that could change her life and career to close out season five of Total Divas. Before we get there, the ladies of WWE enjoy the final hours of their Paris getaway. The Bellas, Natalya and Eva Marie take a visit to the Eiffel Tower after dinner. They each make wishes. Nikki hopes to marry John Cena (Shocked!), Natalya wished for TJ to be there, Eva wants to remain in love Jonathan until the end and Brie selflessly wishes for Daniel to be able to wrestle again. Tensions remain with Mandy feeling deserted by Eva Marie and […]

The Bella Twins get “Total Bellas” spinoff and WWE Total Divas gets new cast members for season 6

April 18, 2016 Scott Fishman

Look out, Kardashians! WWE and Total Divas stars Nikki and Brie Bella — a.k.a. The Bella Twins — will expand their brand even further with E!’s planned Divas spinoff, Total Bellas. The new six-episode docuseries will follow Nikki and Brie as the two embark the next chapter of their careers and their personal relationships with John Cena (Nikki) and Daniel Bryan (Brie). Brie and husband Bryan move into to Cena’s house to help take care of Nikki and keep her company while she recovers from injury. There is no official premiere date for Total Bellas just yet, but it’s looking to […]

Chris Sabin on reforming the Motor City Machine Guns with Alex Shelley in Ring of Honor

April 18, 2016 Scott Fishman

Ring of Honor fans rejoiced as the Motor City Machine Guns finally reunited at the 14th Anniversary show in February. Chris Sabin was happy with the positive response he and his longtime partner, Alex Shelley, received in Las Vegas It was a moment the performer will never forget. “I was a bit nervous and worried how people were going to react,” he said. “When I finally went out there, it was a bit of a relief actually. Alex and I were talking about this, where fans have come up to us saying they miss the Machine Guns and asking when […]

American Grit Series Premiere Recap: Ruck Up

April 15, 2016 Scott Fishman

There is a sense of patriotism and inspiration that comes from watching the season premiere of American Grit on Fox. The reality show competition features four of the most decorated heroes representing different branches of the military. Navy Seal Commander Rorke Denver, Army Sergeant Noah Galloway, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Tawanda “Tee” Hanible and Army Ranger Nick “The Reaper” Irving head up teams vying for a $1 million payout. Over the course of 10 episodes 16 contestants from all walks of life endure military-grade challenges with the hope of surviving each week. WWE superstar John Cena serves as an executive producer […]

WWE Total Divas Season 5 Episode 13: C’est La Diva

April 12, 2016 Scott Fishman

The ladies of WWE take Paris by storm in part one of the Total Divas season finale. The hostility continues between Alicia Fox and Rosa Mendes, stemming from Alicia not going to Rosa’s baby shower. Still, Rosa doesn’t want any confrontation for fear it would hurt the baby. Alicia has the same idea with not wanting to start any drama. It’s why she stays behind when Paige, Mandy Rose, Natalya and Rosa visit the Eiffel Tower. This proves more than just a sightseeing trip. The group is greeted with a trail of rose pedals … leading to Rosa’s fiancé. He pops […]

Neville on recovering from injury, WWE return and working with Stephen Amell

April 11, 2016 Scott Fishman

There is never a good time for injury when you are a WWE superstar, but Neville’s recent setback was especially frustrating for hm. “The Man Gravity Forgot” was set to be a part of WrestleMania 32 before fracturing his ankle in a match on Raw against Chris Jericho. This put him out of the company’s biggest show of the year. Considering how much worse the prognosis could be, Neville looks at the bright side. “It’s going to be about three months,” he said. “I broke my ankle in two places, but fortunately it was a clean break. The bone remained in […]

WWE Total Divas Season 5 Episode 12: Baby Talk

April 5, 2016 Scott Fishman

Paige is appearing a bit withdrawn this week on Total Divas — and it’s because she has a secret. Paige reveals she got pregnant at age 18, but lost the baby. She had a surgery to remove an adenoid cyst, which may prevent her from having children in the future. This is why all the talk about Rosa Mendes’ baby shower is bothering her so much. The Big Show sees she is upset and tries to comfort her. Paige gets asked to appear on MTV’s Ridiculousness, which she uses as an excuse to get out of attending the shower. The news doesn’t […]