Select Portions: Alex Shelley, Dennis Rodman, Becky Lynch.
Added 2023-09-07 18:18:13 +0000 UTC- Those that we spoke to said that Dennis Rodman was great backstage at AEW, and enjoyed his time there.
- We can confirm Haus Of Wrestling's story that Becky Lynch not going to Superstar Spectacle isn't a storyline. It might end up becoming one, but she was scheduled to go over and wasn't allowed due to a passport tear.
- WWE is not planning media junkets for WWE Survivor Series week, as it would require talent to spend the previous night (Thanksgiving) away from their families.
- Fightful will have a presence at WrestleCade during Thanksgiving week.
- For those asking about The Undertaker's 1DeadMan show, he didn't speak regarding Bray Wyatt in the hours following his passing, but did share some thoughts and memories of Terry Funk.
Alex Shelley notes (https://youtu.be/Jul-SUJ7mPw) from In The Weeds
- Gravitated towards Trey Miguel when he returned to IMPACT and believes he’s the future of the company.
- Thinks Josh Alexander should be acknowledged for being the backbone and that he never lost the title. Believes people see him as a transitional champion and are just waiting for him to lose the title. Does believe that a lot of people have come around and given a chance, but it’s tough to shake naysayers.
- Hitting 1000 episodes for IMPACT speaks to the durability and people wanting the company to succeed. Says IMPACT’s identity has been a launching pad and has helped talent grow and find themselves.
- Loves all the TNA original matches, including the reverse battle royal.
- Gives advice on a case by case basis because not every wrestler is “one size fits all.” Texts with Jordan Oliver and Nick Wayne at least once a week. Doesn’t think there is a right or wrong way to wrestling, but has learned things along the way and wants to share the information and experiences he’s had with those who want it.
- Doesn’t have a preference to facing Steve Maclin or Josh Alexander. Thought Maclin was great dating back to when he faced him in NXT and has told Maclin that he reminds him of Bobby Roode. Looks forward to facing either one.
- Tells Maclin, who asked, “When do I get my rematch?' “We don’t make the matches in IMPACT. The wrestlers do not have the authority to do so.”
- Reflects on learning from Hiroshi Tanahashi dating back to when he saw Tanahashi against AJ Styles in TNA and beating Keiji Muto in the Tokyo Dome. Says he never forgot Tanahashi’s kindness to the wrestlers and fans, and how he led by example. “He’s a genius.” Says he wouldn’t be the same person in wrestling if he didn’t have the experiences with Tanahashi.
Comments
Passport tear?
Jeff Brown
2023-09-09 00:25:24 +0000 UTC