01-05-2016, 10:23 PM
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Former TPWW Royalty
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Dirtsheets sponsored by Kofi Coffee and Sheamus Tea now avaliable at the TPWW Store:
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Originally Posted by PWI
Since we are still receiving a lot of email about the potential WWE signings of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows, I want to reiterate what I reported last night: none of the four have signed with WWE and any claims that they have are completely, 100% false as of January 5th.
That hasn't stopped WWE from recognizing the big attention that the story has gotten online and it lead to them running their own story on the WWE website where they claimed to have reached out to Triple H's office for confirmation the company was in "negotiations" with the quartet but were unable to get comment.
It should be noted that Nakamura and Anderson are currently under NJPW deals and couldn't even negotiate with WWE "officially" as of today. As I reported last night, neither Styles nor Gallows were under contract to NJPW.
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More rumors and news regarding this involves the WWE being somewhat upset the news got leaked since they had planned for a big surprise at the Rumble. Could still do it but might also be changing those plans now. Also another 3 more guys are also rumored to be leaving with the WWE as the likely choice (Rocky Romero, Tama Tonga, & Bad Luck Fale). According to the Observer, AJ Styles and Nakamura likely going straight to the main roster due to the money the WWE is likely tossing at them for offers (even larger than Balor's). Nakamura also rumored to be allowing NJPW as much time needed to make a counter offer which is why he's likely the last to arrive if he takes the WWE offer. Also rumored that NJPW might be disbanding the Bullet Club stable in favor of a new one based on recent show results.
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Originally Posted by Observer
The huge news story which broke early Monday morning, is that former IWGP and TNA Champion AJ Styles, former IWGP Champion Shinsuke Nakamura, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson have given notice to New Japan Pro Wrestling ... NJPW booker Gedo was told right before the big Tokyo Dome show, Wrestle Kingdom 10, about losing the talent, but apparently no finishes were changed.
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Originally Posted by Observer
The Royal Rumble PPV will be given away for FREE on the WWE Network as was announced last night on Raw (first time subscribers only). The announcement came on a day where investors lost a bit of confidence in the WWE stock which finished down 23 cents to $17.61 per share and is down another 38 cents today, as of this update.
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Originally Posted by Observer
The story going around regarding Jim Ross and the Pittsburgh Pirates broadcasting has nothing to it. I think he was asked a question that if the job was offered would he take it, and he said he'd move to Pittsburgh if it was offered. That's true, if it was offered he would take it, but there are no talks in that direction and it would shock people if there would be any talks. It was said to be a response to a question that then took on a life of its own.
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Originally Posted by Observer
On Monday, WWE announced its non-Florida February NXT touring schedule with tickets going on sale on Friday:
February 4 in Memphis at the Minglewood Hall
February 5 in Nashville at the Auditorium
February 6 in Indianapolis at the Old National Centre Egyptian Room
February 18 in Philadelphia at the Tower Theater
February 19 in Asbury Park, NJ at Boardwalk Hall
February 20 in Albany, NY at the National Guard Armory
The company has also announced details of WrestleMania AXXESS in Dallas, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, the same site as the NXT show on Friday night.
There will be activities on Thursday, March 31, from 6-10 p.m.; Friday, April 1 from 5-9 p.m., and three Saturday sessions from 8 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The latter session goes head-to-head with the Hall of Fame ceremony. There is also a Sunday event from 8 a.m. to Noon.
The events are in direct competition with a ton of other indie shows that will be held in the area as well as Jim Ross one-man show events. There is also a Sunday event from 8 a.m. to Noon.
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Originally Posted by Observer
Wrestling Observer Newsletter founder Dave Meltzer will receive the Jim Melby Award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Dan Gable Museum later this year in Waterloo, IA.
On the induction weekend of July 14-16, Dave will be recognized during the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend. The Jim Melby Award recognizes excellence in professional journalism, named in honor of Jim Melby, a professional wrestling historian and journalist.
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Some other sheets news includes: - Lucha Underground announced starting tomorrow El Rey Network will be holding the first mini-marathon of Season 1 as part of the lead up to Season 2 later this month. https://twitter.com/LuchaElRey/statu...18982875537408
- According to reports, former wrestler Mason Ryan recently signed to become the new chief archer for Cirque Du Soleil. Prior to the new job, he was doing other smaller jobs since his departure from the indies in 2014. http://www.wwe.com/inside/mason-ryan-new-job
- According to the Observer, James Storm's deal with the WWE was strictly just for NXT and included no WWE tv dates. His deal recently ended and is back with TNA at least for this week.
- RAW's ratings and viewership numbers for this week got delayed by a day due to the New Years holiday week.
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