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Terry Funk Forced To Pull Out Of Match, Scott Hall And GFW, Has Chael Sonnen Signed?

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Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

– WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk, who turns 71 next month, was scheduled to team with Genichiro Tenryu in Osaka, Japan on May 30th but the match has been canceled due to Funk still being in rough shape following a lengthy battle with viral pneumonia. Dory Funk Jr. was already going to Japan to work so he will be replacing Terry in the match, teaming with Tenryu and Nosawa to take on Suwama, Atsushi Aoki and Hikaru Sato.

– While there are rumors that Scott Hall left Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling due to a potential gig with WWE NXT, Hall was pulled from GFW as soon as TMZ broke the story about him being drunk at a festival in New Jersey. That is the reason Hall is no longer with GFW.

Regarding GFW, word is that there is no TV deal in place and while they’re looking at using Jim Ross and Chael Sonnen as announcers, Sonnen hasn’t actually signed his deal. JR also hasn’t signed a deal but that’s been known. Sonnen has been recording videos for GFW and appeared at their press conference but is still not signed, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Lucha Underground Results 5/27/15

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This will be the final week of LU going head to head with just NXT, as next week Ring of Honor Wrestling also joins the fray!

We see a recap of Mil Muertes and what led to his demise. Black Lotus also arrives, and Chavo Guerrero tells her that her trainer wanted her to be protected. He also says his family hates Cueto’s family as much as she does.

Johnny Mundo vs. Aerostar

Mundo is full on heel now. Aerostar hits a version of the 619, and follows up with a springboard splash for two. Aerostar stops a Mundo dive with a basement dropkick and hitting one of his own. Mundo returns the favor with a kick to the knee and drops Aerostar’s head across his knee for a a two count. He then hits a slam and locks on a choke.

Aerostar finally makes it to the ropes and hits a knee strike off the ropes for two. He stops the Starship pain, but gets pummeled with punches instead. Mundo reverses a DDT with a Northern Lights suplex an hits Starship Pain for the win.

Winner: Johnny Mundo via pinfall (Starship Pain)

Vampiro is talking to Sexy Star who says she’s not scared of Penatgon Jr. It’s announced that she’ll take Pentagon Jr on next week in a submission match.

Lucha Underground Championship
Prince Puma (c) (w/ Konnan) vs. Hernandez

Prince Puma gets caught with a big flapjack after evading Hernandez for a while. Puma is trying to chop Hernandez down early on and bounces him outside to the ring. Puma also hits a big crossbody that’s good for two, but Hernandez answers with one of his own and ties up Puma in the ropes.

Hernandez really starts working over Puma, but Puma kicks him. This success is short lived as Hernandez sends Puma all the way across the ring with a Cracker Jack for a two count. Hernandez follows up with a big backbreaker and a powerbomb, both of which earn a two count. Fortunately for Puma he prevents a big Border Toss.

Puma grabs a chair and blasts Hernandez with it. Instead of taking the countout he hits a huge dive to the outside. Hernandez goes back to the Border Toss and scores on it, landing it to the apron. He tries another towards the balcony, and Puma hits another insane dive all the way to the floor! A big 630 misses, and Hernandez hits a rack drop. Puma answers with a superkick that almost gets the pin. Finally a 630 does the trick. Great match.

Winner: Prince Puma via pinfall (630) to retain the Lucha Underground Championship

We get the announcement that the Death Match between Muertes and Fenix will main event the show.

Death Match
Fenix vs. Mil Muertes

Muertes blasts Fenix in the face with a right hand as he tries to dive. Muertes hits a powerslam, but Fenix goes on the offensive briefly with a moonsault. Muertes then clotheslines and chairshots Fenix.

Fenix dives off of the barricades but cant even get a two. The two battle back and forth until they’re on the top of Cueto’s office. Muertes powerbombs Fenix through the roof. Woah. Muertes wins.

Winner: Mil Muertes

That was insane. Every week it’s something crazy on this show. The Disciples of Death come and carry Fenix off.

– We see the Crew in Cueto’s office and they’re asked to make a sacrifice. Castro is picked, and I guess Cuerto’s brother eats him or something. Or kills him. Either way, it was really creepy.

News On Today’s TNA Conference Call, Talent Upset

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Source: F4WOnline

TNA held a conference call with talents this afternoon and while we’re still waiting on details, we do know that officials said they couldn’t comment on their future with Destination America and said they couldn’t answer those type of questions right now.

Other issues were discussed but it was said by F4Wonline.com that nothing of importance was talked about.

As you can imagine, there are many TNA talents upset about being left out of the loop.

Source: PWTorch

As noted above, TNA officials said they couldn’t address the Destination America reports during today’s conference call with talents. However, TNA President Dixie Carter did tell the company that TNA has a good relationship with Destination America. This has also been confirmed by PWTorch.com.

Dixie added that they are planning for 2016 but would not comment on reports of Destination America having an “out clause” in September due to legal advice. Dixie did add that out clauses in TV deals are common.

The call reportedly went over 90 minutes with Dixie giving a 10 minute introduction. Talents spoke for about 30 minutes and needless to say, there were some angry talents on the call.

ROH And Destination America, No First-Run Episodes To Air? News On Length Of Deal

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Source: PWInsider

Regarding Ring of Honor coming to Destination America next month, the episodes will be the ones owned and distributed by Sinclair Broadcasting. They will debut over the weekends for Sinclair affiliates and then air Wednesdays on Destination America.

ROH and Destination America have reportedly been building a relationship over the past few months and it’s said to be independent of what’s going on with Destination America and TNA. Destination America reportedly wants pro wrestling on their network and they want to be the “destination” for the business.

This is not confirmed yet but word is that ROH will air weekly on Destination America at least through the end of this year, possibly longer.

Ring of Honor will debut next Wednesday on Destination America at 8pm ET, leading into Impact Wrestling, which moves to Wednesdays that night. The show is scheduled to air for 26 weeks.

See also: MVP Says TNA Talent Weren’t Told About ROH To Destination America

“We are very excited to be partnering with Destination America for the broader distribution of the ROH programming,” ROH Chief Operating Officer Joe Koff stated in a press release sent to us. “ROH will now reach an additional 57 million households including those in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and other large cities where Ring of Honor is not currently airing.”

Seth Rollins Says Curb Stomp Gone, WWE Diva Being Managed By The Rock’s Manager

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– It has been rumored in recent weeks that WWE officials are prohibiting Seth Rollins from using the Curb Stomp, his former finishing maneuver. During a Q&A session at Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con over the weekend, Rollins was asked if WrestleMania 31 was the last time we will ever see the move, and the WWE World Heavyweight Champion replied, “yes.”

Rollins added, “Never say never. You never know. But for now, yes. For the extended period of time, the Pedigree will be the finisher moving forward.”

– Dany Garcia, manager of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and co-founder of their production company, 7 Bucks Productions, is now managing Eva Marie as well. The WWE Diva posted an Instagram video of herself alongside Garcia at the premiere of San Andreas Tuesday night in Hollywood and called Garcia her manager.

“Such an incredible feeling to be standing along side @danygarciaco at the #SanAndreasPremier . Dany is a champion of women’s empowerment and an all around role model to women everywhere! Truly blessed to be on her team.
“They say that you become like the five people you spend the most time with. Surround yourself with the type of people who you would like to become more like and see how your attitude, thought process, motivation, and life change for the better.

#AllRedEveryThing #WWE #Grateful #AlwaysBetOnRed #MyManagerIsMoreRippedThanYours”

Ring Of Honor Coming To Destination America Beginning Next Week!

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Brian Grey
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In a shocking development, Ring of Honor and Destination America have announced that Ring of Honor Wrestling will be debuting on the network. The first show is set for next Wednesday, June 3 at 8 pm eastern. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

Destination America tweeted the following:

BREAKING: @RingOfHonor is coming to Destination America! Wednesday, June 3 at 8/7c!
— Destination America (@DestAmerica) May 27, 2015

They confirmed that ROH will be followed by a new episode of TNA Impact Wrestling. They wrote on Facebook:

BREAKING: Ring of Honor Wrestling is coming to Destination America! Wednesday, June 3 at 8/7c, followed by an all new IMPACT Wrestling!
Posted by Destination America on Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Destination America sent out the following press release regarding Ring of Honor airing on the network starting next week:

DESTINATION AMERICA BRINGS MORE ACTION TO THE RING ACQUIRING THE RIGHTS TO RING OF HONOR’S WEEKLY TELEVISION PROGRAMMING

(Silver Spring, Md.) –Destination America announced today that it has signed a national broadcast deal with professional wrestling league RING OF HONOR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., bringing one of the most respected wrestling organizations to the only network dedicated to all-American entertainment. Destination America is now the one-two-punch to professional wrestling, adding RING OF HONOR (ROH) to its line-up after launching IMPACT WRESTLING in early 2015. RING OF HONOR has been delivering top wrestling matches for ten years with captivating hard-hitting stars such as Jay & Mark Briscoe, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, The Young Bucks, Maria Kanellis, Adam Cole and Jay Lethal. Destination America will pack on the action beginning Wednesday June 3 with the series premiere of RING OF HONOR at 8/7c leading into brand new premieres of IMPACT WRESTLING at 9/8c.

“With the electric and intense matches that RING OF HONOR provides, Destination America is the network for fans to get an entire evening of jaw-dropping entertainment on Wednesday nights,” said Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America. “RING OF HONOR showcases tenacity, athleticism and passion and it serves as the place where America’s favorite wrestling stars are born.”

“We are very excited to be partnering with Destination America for the broader distribution of the ROH programming,” commented Joe Koff, Chief Operating Officer – Ring of Honor Wrestling. “ROH will now reach an additional 57 million households including those in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and other large cities where Ring of Honor is not currently airing. ROH has a loyal fan base and is one of the fastest growing major wrestling franchises in the country. With this great partnership with Destination America, we can continue to expand our footprint and reach while producing entertaining, original content and continuing to provide wrestling fans some of the best wrestling content available.

RING OF HONOR will premiere on Wednesday, June 3 leading into IMPACT WRESTLING, making Destination America the home for wrestling every Wednesday evening. The first match will feature the Briscoe Brothers, Mark and Jay, as they face off with the House of Truth in the main event. Also catch athletes of New Japan Pro Wrestling battle it out with the RING OF HONOR stars and follow former NFL lineman Moose compete against BJ Whitmer.

Since launching in 2012, Destination America has become one of cable’s top fastest-growing networks, and continues to earn telecast ratings records among key series. In 2015 to date, Destination America has acquired over 50 million unique viewers. With top series that explore unique American cultures and ways of life – including Paranormal Survivor, Hillbilly Blood, Buying the Bayou, and BBQ Pitmasters – Destination America’s programming spans the nation from Alaska, Hawaii and Colorado to Louisiana, West Virginia and communities in between. To find Destination America, go to destinationamerica.com/watchda.

NXT Results 5/27/15

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Jim Somers
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Credit: Sean Ross Sapp

– Kevin Owens comes out to Sami Zayn’s music while wearing John Cena’s shirt to a chorus of boos. He said he would make an NXT open challenge, but he’s not insecure like John Cena. He thinks people should earn their title shots.

Owens says the only reason he backed down from Joe was to give fans a positive note to go home on. Regal comes out and complains about Owens hurting everyone on the roster.

Solomon Crowe comes out and calls Owens a piece of crap. Owens challenges Crowe to a match, and Regal agrees.

– We see the footage of Itami being injured last week.

Emma (w/ Dana Brooke) vs. Bayley

Emma has a new song and entrance. She tries to bully Bayley around, but Bayley turns things around and punches her in the face. Emma quickly turns the tides and methodically assaults Bayley. Emma lands a ponytail snapmare, then pulls Bayley’s hair.

Emma taunts Bayley, but eats a snap suplex. Emma pulls Bayley off the top rope and applies the Emma Lock for the win.

Winner: Emma via submission

Emma and Dana attack Bayley after the match, and Charlotte makes the save. Brooke hits Charlotte with the Cradle Shock and they leave her laying.

– We see a recap of Baron Corbin vs. Rhyno from last week. Rhyno shows up and says they should do it again soon.

– They air the Becky Lynch mini-bio.

Blake & Murphy (w/ Alexa Bliss) vs. Elias Samson & Mike Rallis

After a Rallis headlock, the tag champions take over and work over the youngster. A slingshot senton sets up a rear chinlock and then a two count.

Samson gets the hot tag and cleans house. He hits a nice discus forearm but then eats a brainbuster and a frog splash for the pin.

Winners: Blake and Murphy via pinfall (frog splash)

Blake and Murphy continue the beat down after the match, with Bliss hitting a Sparkle Splash. Alexa Bliss says she’s going to send Carmella back to the dump she came from.

Tye Dillinger vs. Finn Balor

Balor hits a dropkick out of a sunset flip attempt, but Dillinger gets right back on the offensive. Balor breaks a rear chinlock and lands the Slingblade, then dropkicks him into the corner. Coup de Grace, that’s it.

Winner: Finn Balor via pinfall (Coup de Grace)

– Jason Jordan is shown backstage and says he’s found a new partner. Chad Gable throws his hat in the ring, but Jordan turns him down.

Kevin Owens vs. Solomon Crowe

Owens dips out of the ring and attacks Crowe when he gives chase. Crowe fights back and goes to the top rope, but Owens tosses him outside the ring as we go to a commercial break.

We come back to Owens working a rear chinlock, and then cuts Crowe off when he tries to come back. Owens throws Crowe outside the ring and tries to get a countout, but Crowe gets back in and gets booted.

Crowe gets to the apron and battles back with punches and kicks. A big running knee in the corner doesn’t help, as Owens clotheslines, sentons and powerbombs him for the win.

Winner: Kevin Owens via pinfall (pop-up powerbomb)

Owens tries to attack Crowe again, but Samoa Joe comes out and gets in his face. Owens leaves and says Joe is warned

James Storm On Destination America Cancellation Reports, What Dixie Knows

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The v2wrestling podcast recently interviewed James Storm, which you can listen to here. During the interview, Storm addressed the recent reports of Destination America possibly dropping TNA this September.

“I’ve been told by the higher-ups that there’s nothing to worry about,” Storm said (thanks to Adam Davey of v2wrestling.com for the transcription). “TNA is owned by a billion dollar company, Panda Energy, so the money is going to be there. They talk about the network saying this and that. Every network wants great ratings, but the problem is that it takes time for the casual wrestling fans and the viewers to find Destination America. A lot of people don’t have that channel, or it’s a premium channel and they have to pay for it. My mom actually couldn’t find it until like a month ago. So it’s just taking people a little longer to find the Destination America channel.

“Nobody really knows except for the network and Dixie Carter, that’s how I look at it. Dixie cares about the wrestlers like they’re her own kids. If something’s going to go down, she’s going to have a meeting and talk about it with all of the guys, so that’s how I look at it.”

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