Author: M. Swift

When WWE Hall of Fame manager and GM Teddy Long speaks on his time in wrestling it’s always an insightful interview. In an interview with The Wrestling Time Machine podcast, he discussed a WWE return. Teddy Long is Open to a Brief WWE Return but Isn’t Interested in a Full-Time Spot For roughly ten years, Long was an onscreen personality with WWE—typically as an authority figure. His stint on SmackDown became a wrestling meme for siccing The Undertaker on heels and constantly putting tag matches together. It was similar to the Heyman-McMahon era of SD where battle royals were on…

On a recent episode of The Bump, WWE IC champion GUNTHER discussed a couple of things but the most interesting topic was Brock Lesnar. We got a glimpse of a potential future match during the 2023 Royal Rumble match and obviously fans want more that just a sample. Prediction: GUNTHER and Brock Lesnar Will Go 1-on-1 by SummerSlam 2023 Both men’s early careers on the main roster were punctuated by brutality and dominance of the ring, so there are definitely similarities that warrant the match. GUNTHER said that he was always impressed with Lesnar as a competitor and was a…

On his ARN podcast, , WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson gave an update on close friend, hall of famer, and former Horseman Barry Windham, uncle Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas. Arn Anderson Gives Health Update on Fellow Former Four Horsemen Member Barry Windham The former NWA World Champion was admitted to the hospital on December 2, 2022 for a heart attack. A week later his daughter said that Barry Windham had was doing better and out of ICU. At the time, Windham was heading through Atlanta International Airport. According to Arn, someone familiar with Windham’s condition told him that…

Last year, we touched on Gene Snitsky’s WWE career in one of our “Wrestling Salvage Yard” pieces. Now, in an interview on Monday Mailbag w/ Mike Chioda, he goes into his late WWE run repackaging. Vince McMahon Reportedly Wanted Gene Skitsky on the WWE ECW Brand After Repackaging According to Snitsky, in 2007 Vince McMahon came to him and complimented him on his work. He would then inform him of the move to WWE ECW. Now off the bat, something should’ve been up as by 2007, the allure of the ECW brand was done. The second indication was the idea…

Actor, potential wrestling promotion owner, and former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr had questions about Lesnar vs. Lashley at Elimination Chamber and it begs an answer. Excessive roughness is something that rarely gets an onscreen suspension or termination in wrestling. As a matter of fact it often ends shows. Former WWE Writer Freddie Prinze Jr Wants to Know Why Brock Lesnar Wasn’t Fired After Elimination Chamber Following his DQ, Brock Lesnar went on to spam F5 Lashley. His disqualification came after he low-blowed Lashley. For doing his job, the referee was F5’d as well. On his Wrestling with Freddie podcast,…

A light-hearted photoshopped image with WWE hall of Famer Mick Foley and Rhea Ripley included a caption of Foley joking about joining Judgment Day. However, is it really such a bad idea if he’s there as a manager? Hardcore Legend Mick Foley Jokes About Joining Judgment Day on Instagram and Damian Priest Responds The black-and-white photo shows Ripley whispering to the 57-year-old. Foley included the following caption: SECRET MEETING? Looks like @rhearipley_wwe is sharing some serious info with the #HardcoreLegend in this photo. Could #JudgementDay be looking for a new member?… I never did hard time like @dominik_35 – but…

We’re a few weeks out from WWE 2K23 and changes to names and overall ratings are still being made. Recently, the overall rating for WWE IC champion GUNTHER was revealed as 88. That’s very high and seems about right—high 80s or low 90s. However, the NXT graduate saw his overall changed because of the Nazi connotations of the number. “H” Is the eighth letter of the alphabet and 88 serves as a code number for the salute to Hitler. GUNTHER Sees WWE 2K23 Overall Rating Changed Because of Nazi Connotations – Gets One Point Upgrade Mind you, the GUNTHER and…

Whenever we get close to WrestleMania, it’s not unusual to hear retired superstars discuss their chances of returning to the ring. Sometimes, we can hear from a superstar who retired that decade. The Undertaker is the latest WWE superstar to discuss his chances of returning after retiring from action at Super ShowDown 2020. That was less than three years ago but he’s a wrestler who around for multiple generations of wrestling fans. The Undertaker Explains Why He Won’t Return to the Ring In the same way fans clamor for Stone Cold or The Rock at WrestleMania, fans want The Deadman…

A recent tweet by the Enterprise Center has revealed the next Roman Reigns match before WrestleMania 39. It Isn’t unusual for the venue and WWE to promote upcoming events but it’s often done without giving away something big. Did a Venue Leak the Next Roman Reigns Match Before WrestleMania 39 Normally, a superstar Is promoted as “being in action” or “scheduled to appear.” Remember, WWE has been very protective of Reigns’ character down to him calling shots about when he’ll face who. While we can speculate about his next opponents, WWE tends to reveal that as the story unfolds. Unless…

With it being cemented that The Rock won’t wrestle his cousin Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania 39, there were some who believed that it would be perceived as a snub by WWE. After all, the company is in Dwayne Johnson’s neck of the woods for this PLE. Is The Rock Not Wrestling at WrestleMania 39 Viewed as a Snub by WWE? Rumors began to trickle out that the WWE weren’t pleased with the decision. Mind you, the rumors that The Rock would be Roman’s WrestleMania challenge came about after the booking saw The Tribal Chief steamroll each contender. Things had…