g_bassi13 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swflyers28 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Roman Reigns rushed to hospital, having surgery: http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/WWE_Says_Roman_Reigns_Has_Been_Rushed_to_a_Hospital_Undergoing_Surgery.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 This could be interesting: NorthWest Podcast Fest presents The Art of Wrestling with Colt Cabana & ECCW Podsmash! Sunday Oct 5, 2014 1:00 PM 19 and over $22.50 - $27.50 The Imperial 319 Main St Vancouver, BC A warm up of civilized conversation in the afternoon begins with Colt Cabana's Art of Wrestling podcast followed by the buffet of insanity that is ECCW (Elite Canadian Championship Wresting). The largest and longest running independent pro-wresting event in Canada. This is in all likelihood will be the only time chairs won't just be for sitting during the NorthWest Podcast Fest. General Admission $22.50 VIP - Reserved VIP ticket includes Reserved VIP seat. $27.50 http://www.straight.com/listings/events/709436 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Major Spoiler from Impact Tapings on Thursday Bobby Roode defeated Lashley to capture the TNA Title at Thursday's Impact Wrestling television taping in Bethlehem, Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Backstage talk of having The Bunny wrestle a match at NoC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Two Scripts for NoC and one has Reigns not wrestling. It's interesting to note that before Roman Reigns had to have emergency surgery today, WWE had two scripts for Night of Champions and one of them had Reigns not wrestling. Reigns' condition is legitimate and was said to be a serious deal. WWE's writers have been working on re-writing three days worth of TV before Sunday afternoon. We noted earlier that one of WWE's back-up plans reportedly fell through and that may have been their main plan for Reigns' replacement. That plan falling through could be why they didn't interrupt WWE Network coverage today with an update on Reigns. An impression given was that they were going to announce the back-up plan on the Network. This has not been confirmed by WWE or any WWE sources but the obvious speculation is that Dean Ambrose, who wrapped WWE Studios' Lockdown this weekend, will likely do something with Seth Rollins tomorrow instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Lesnar if he retains, is rumored to skip HIAC. Even with a win over John Cena at Night of Champions, which would mean he retains the WWE world heavyweight championship, Brock Lesnar is expected to take more time off after the event. It's been said WWE would have him skip Hell in a Cell but work Survivor Series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Vince and HHH disagreed on changing Kenta's name and surprise surprise Vince got his way yet again. In unsurprising news, it appears as though WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and WWE Executive Triple H have clashed yet again, this time over new WWE addition KENTA. Vince has allowed Trips to basically run NXT how he wants, and has not stepped in often. However, it seemed that Vince got his way this time around to the major disagreement of Triple H. The story goes that KENTA was coming in as a massively popular international wrestler. He was known primarily in Japan, a wrestling hotbed full of promotions that attract millions of eyeballs. KENTA made his way to the States a few times, as well as other areas in the world. He literally was possibly the biggest name in Indy wrestling out there. WWE has grabbed other stars. such as Kevin Steen and Prince Devitt, who had international fame, though none had the fanfare and respect as KENTA. Triple H wanted KENTA to keep his name, as it would be helpful to use it to attract Japanese fans. WWE has had issues getting a Japanese audience; they previously brought in Yoshi Tatsu to help with this, as he was a popular NJPW star. However, WWE still has not been able to really gain much of an audience in Japan. This is why KENTA’s signing is so significant. He could help to slowly build up a Japanese following, allowing it to grow to point where WWE could do a lot of business with them. Triple H felt that changing KENTA’s name would potentially hurt the ability to sell KENTA to the Japanese people they wanted to attract. While WWE was obviously impressed with KENTA — and they would probably have signed him years ago — due to his age, 33, most feel WWE signed him primarily due to his Japanese following. The WWE Network being available in Japan would be huge for them if they could get people to buy it. KENTA being with WWE would only help the bottom line, as he is considered a major Japanese sports figure. Pro-Wrestling is still seen as a sport by many in Japan. If you watch some Japanese matches, you’ll know why. Meanwhile, Vince McMahon wanted to change his name like he has with about 90 percent of the WWE roster. This was mainly so that they could market him and make him into a major star with the name they owned. WWE has been burned a bit recently with CM Punk, who owned his name, so it’s easy to understand why Vince wanted to change the name. Triple H really wanted the Japanese fans to not feel disrespected by changing KENTA’s name. WWE did end up changing it to a name that the Japanese fans could be okay with, Hideo Itami. This is a name that Itami helped pick out himself. He claims that this name is a tribute to one of his heroes, so many fans who WWE would alienate might be okay with the move. WWE could always change his name back to KENTA when he comes up to the main roster, as many fans will obviously know him as KENTA and not Hideo Itami from the get-go. Going off of his performance in NXT, it appears as if WWE is allowing him to use a lot of his moves. Two things he may not be able to use are the GTS and Anaconda Vice, two infamous moves popularized by CM Punk but were done by KENTA first. It appears as if they are allowing most everything else. However, it will be fun to see if WWE allows him to use the other moves. If they do not, what could KENTA come up with that would be better than the regular Japanese move of the double stomp to the chest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Speaking of which news on the origin Hideo Itami name. - Regarding Kenta's name being changed to Hideo Itami, apparently Hideo comes from former MLB pitcher Hideo Nomo and Itami has to do with Naruto Manga anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Found this article that states Cena wanted to turn heel in 2006. Interesting, if true. Additionally, Cena lobbied to push Edge in their Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match at Unforgiven 2006, giving Edge the title and the feud. This was because Cena wanted to take a break, go back to Smackdown, and turn heel to refresh his character (restarting his feuds with Kurt Angle, from opposite roles, and Rey Mysterio Jr. while possibly aligning with Randy Orton and starting his feud with Batista years early). However, his feud with Edge ignited a phase of him Growing the Beard, so the idea was nixed as he ascended to megastar status. Interestingly, Cena was very disappointed with the outcome as, in stark contrast to his other title wins, he didn't celebrate and looked miserable, somewhat breaking kayfabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 RIP Roman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRick Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 RIP Roman Roman Reigns is NOT dead, but will miss NOC because he had to undergo Emergency surgery: http://www.torontosun.com/2014/09/20/wwe-star-roman-reigns-undergoes-emergency-surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Roman Reigns is NOT dead, but will miss NOC because he had to undergo Emergency surgery: http://www.torontosun.com/2014/09/20/wwe-star-roman-reigns-undergoes-emergency-surgery Sheesh, thanks. Edited September 21, 2014 by jdatb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Kenta reads NARUTO? I'm smitten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 just spoiled it for me. Now I know there's going to be a new character named Itami at some point in the anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Oh wait nvm. Itami is a translation for Pain. Great character. I love when WWE and Naruto crossover. 2 of my biggest interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 HERE COMES THE PAIN? HERE COMES THE ITAMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J529 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 So apparently AJ and Paige have sexual tension. There's a report that says WWE wants to start doing more edgier storylines. AJ was on commentary during SD and was teasing sexual tension with Paige by saying "I prefer Paige on her back." If they actually go through with this I could see them pulling a LayCool at NoC and both AJ and Paige getting pinfall at the same time and be declared co-Divas Champions ala LayCool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 i've noticed a lot of sexual tension between them the past few weeks so glad i'm not alone XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey2Dope Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) I'm halfway through Night Of Champions and good LORD is JBL bad. Like just plain god awful terrible. He's pretty much bordering on heel Michael Cole at this point. He just rambles and nothing he says makes any sense. Edited September 22, 2014 by Mikey2Dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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