– WWE has announced that WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day will induct The Fabulous Freebirds into the WWE Hall of Fame next month in Dallas.
As noted, Vader will induct Stan Hansen while Ric Flair will induct Sting and JBL will induct The Godfather along with Ron Simmons.
It was previously reported that Ray Gordy and the son of Buddy Roberts, as well as Kevin Von Erich, would have a role in the induction of The Freebirds.
Big News on Lesnar/Vince/HHH, John Cena Run-In at WrestleMania 32?, Possible WrestleMania 33 Match, WWE Star Gets Heat Over News Leak, Vince and HHH at Odds Over Huge WWE Debut, Lesnar and Top WWE Star Upset, Sting at WrestleMania 32?, WWE Face Turn Plans, Former TNA Star to WWE?, Big Update on WWE’s Plans for Braun Strowman, Rollins and Cena WWE Return Updates, Tyson Kidd Retiring?, Must See New Lana & AJ Lee & Maryse, Lots of New GIFs & Exclusives, More
– WWE announced the following today:
Tapout Performance Apparel launches at JCPenney
NEW YORK AND STAMFORD, CONN. – (April 1, 2016) – Tapout®, a global hard-body fitness and training brand recently re-launched by WWE® and Authentic Brands Group, today announced that its performance apparel line for men is now available in nearly 300 JCPenney stores and at jcp.com, with plans to launch a women’s collection this summer.
The Tapout performance apparel collection for men includes a range of training and compression tees, tank tops, pants and shorts featuring Tapout’s new, contemporary branding. At JCPenney, sale prices range from $12.99 for graphic tees to $32.99 for compression shorts. The line ensures comfort and performance with the use of stretch and moisture-managing fabrics that allow optimal function. The Tapout women’s line will boast similar performance features, offering sports bras, tank tops, tees, shorts and capris.
A fully integrated marketing program will support the launch of Tapout. As the official fitness and training partner of WWE, Tapout is promoted across WWE’s global platforms including TV programming, WWE Network, pay-per-view broadcasts, live events, digital and social media. WWE Superstars and Divas wear Tapout apparel during their fitness and training activities and WWE Superstar John Cena® serves as a Tapout brand ambassador.
“Fitness is my life, and it is important for me to use the high quality and comfortable performance apparel that Tapout offers,” said John Cena. “The Tapout brand stands for motivation, discipline and determination, three core values that are key to my active lifestyle.”
“From working out to hanging out, Tapout offers a stylish collection of performance sportswear that’s versatile enough to wear in and out of the gym,” said James Starke, senior vice president of men’s apparel at JCPenney. “Tapout has a strong fan base and JCPenney is excited to add this brand to our great assortment of high quality activewear for young men.”
“We are thrilled to reintroduce Tapout performance apparel into the retail space with JCPenney,” said Jamie Salter, Chairman and CEO, ABG. “The next generation of Tapout preserves elements of the original brand essence while tapping into current consumer needs for apparel that suits their active lifestyle.”
BREAKING News on Bill Goldberg and WWE, HHH – Shane McMahon Backstage Issues Continue, Bray Wyatt Spoilers, Shane’s WWE Future, Big Backstage Heat on Roman Reigns, Vince McMahon Flips Out Over Michael Cole, WrestleMania 32 Concerns, Major WWE Title Plans, Big News on Lesnar/Vince/HHH, John Cena Run-In at WrestleMania 32?, Possible WrestleMania 33 Match, WWE Star Gets Heat Over News Leak, Must See New Lana & AJ Lee & Maryse, Lots of New GIFs & Exclusives, More
– In the video below, Sasha Banks gets emotional after failing to win the WWE Women’s Title at WrestleMania 32. Sasha says she put her heart out there like she does with all her matches. Sasha says she feels so honored and proud of every woman who stepped foot in WWE. She feels they changed history at WrestleMania 32. Her dream has been for the title to be a Women’s Title since it was changed and now it is.
– Dolph Ziggler tweeted the following on The Rock’s WrestleMania appearance and quick win over Erick Rowan:
Let that be a lesson to all you young up & comers, ALWAYS bring your gear, you may get a #Wrestlemania match@TheRock
— Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) April 4, 2016
– Nikki Bella noted on Twitter that she made history by being the longest-reigning WWE Divas Champion now that the title is being retired. She posted the following on Instagram:
To think of the beginning and an end of an amazing era. I am SO beyond proud of how far the women in WWE have come. This road has started to be paved for so long and to be apart of the hard working women that have paved this road brings tears to my eyes. The fights, struggles, tears, breakdowns for equality our finally worth it bc today marks a day that women are finally equal to men! Thank you to all the fans that have believed in women’s wrestling, to Triple H for giving us women a chance, to Stephanie for using her empowering voice, and thank you to all the women before me for paving that road and to all the women after me to continue to carry that torch. This fight has been a long, hard one but worth it! WrestleMania 32 marks history for us women in WWE! So excited to watch as a fan tonight!! And may I say that new title is just amazing! That title represents a true, strong, inspiring, empowering woman! #stayfearless #fearlessnikki #womenswrestling #womenempowerment #thewomenhavearrived #longestreigningdivaschampion #tripleh #stephaniemcmahon #womenschampionship
To think of the beginning and an end of an amazing era. I am SO beyond proud of how far the women in WWE have come. This road has started to be paved for so long and to be apart of the hard working women that have paved this road brings tears to my eyes. The fights, struggles, tears, breakdowns for equality our finally worth it bc today marks a day that women are finally equal to men! Thank you to all the fans that have believed in women’s wrestling, to Triple H for giving us women a chance, to Stephanie for using her empowering voice, and thank you to all the women before me for paving that road and to all the women after me to continue to carry that torch. This fight has been a long, hard one but worth it! WrestleMania 32 marks history for us women in WWE! So excited to watch as a fan tonight!! And may I say that new title is just amazing! That title represents a true, strong, inspiring, empowering woman! ?????? #stayfearless #fearlessnikki #womenswrestling #womenempowerment #thewomenhavearrived #longestreigningdivaschampion #tripleh #stephaniemcmahon #womenschampionship
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Breaking Post-WrestleMania Updates, Major WWE – Daniel Bryan Issues Revealed, HHH – Shane McMahon Backstage Issues Continue, Bray Wyatt Spoilers, Shane’s WWE Future, Big Backstage Heat on Roman Reigns, Vince McMahon Flips Out Over Michael Cole, WrestleMania 32 Concerns, Major WWE Title Plans, Big News on Lesnar/Vince/HHH, Possible WrestleMania 33 Match, Must See New Lana & AJ Lee & Maryse, Lots of New GIFs & Exclusives, More
– As noted, WWE’s William Regal, Matt Bloom and Canyon Cemen attended the WWN Live seminar during WrestleMania 32 Week in Dallas. Ceman, WWE’s Senior Manager of Talent Relations and Development, attended other WWN and EVOLVE events during the weekend.
– WWE UK tweeted the following on WWE NXT’s return to the UK this summer:
Tickets for @WWENXT UK Tour are on sale NOW with O2 Priority! https://t.co/8DX1O4p86j pic.twitter.com/iTJusSCcMQ
— WWE UK (@WWEUK) April 6, 2016
– We’ve noted how Nikki Bella is still working out and training, despite doctors reportedly telling her she will never be able to make a full-time return to the ring. She tweeted the following last night and sounds confident about a comeback:
Getting ready to make one hell of a comeback!!! #TotalDivas #WomensWrestling #FearlessNikki https://t.co/X7A3uwXpLo
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) April 6, 2016
Lots of WrestleMania Week Photos, Big Post-WrestleMania News Updates, Major WWE – Daniel Bryan Issues Revealed, HHH – Shane McMahon Backstage Issues Continue, Bray Wyatt Spoilers, Shane’s WWE Future, Big Backstage Heat on Roman Reigns, Vince McMahon Flips Out Over Michael Cole, WrestleMania 32 Concerns, Major WWE Title Plans, Big News on Lesnar/Vince/HHH, Possible WrestleMania 33 Match, Must See New Lana & AJ Lee & Maryse, Lots of New GIFs & Exclusives, More
– As noted, the TNA Impact Wrestling replay will no longer air late Tuesday nights on POP TV, it will now air on Saturdays at 11:30am EST. Regarding the change, the feeling is that the replay wasn’t bringing in a number big enough to justify it staying on Tuesdays, according to PWInsider. The move was reportedly decided on by both TNA and POP TV. Officials are hoping that the replay airing on Saturday will be a way to test and see if another secondary TNA show could air on the weekend. PWInsider also noted that POP is happy with TNA’s numbers so far.
– TNA President Dixie Carter reportedly promised employees at a staff meeting last week that big things are on the horizon for the company. TNA officials are still meeting with potential investors and partners.
– Regarding TNA headquarters moving into the 20,000 – 25,000 square foot Shop TNA warehouse, it was noted on Wrestling Observer Live that TNA was actually evicted from the Cummins Station offices. PWInsider notes that this may be true but officials knew for some time that they would be moving to the new location by May 1st. One person in the company said they were moving because of “leases expiring” but the move has been planned for a few months. As noted, TNA’s production facilities are moving to NorthStar Productions in Nashville.
Big WWE Brand Split Update, Enzo and Cass’ Future, Backstage Bray Wyatt – The Rock News, Lots of WrestleMania Week Photos, Big Post-WrestleMania News Updates, Major WWE – Daniel Bryan Issues Revealed, HHH – Shane McMahon Backstage Issues Continue, Bray Wyatt Spoilers, Shane’s WWE Future, Big Backstage Heat on Roman Reigns, Vince McMahon Flips Out Over Michael Cole, Must See New Lana & AJ Lee & Maryse, Lots of New GIFs & Exclusives, More
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), the National United Wrestling Association for Youth (NUWAY), the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and USA Wrestling have volunteered to become the first organizations to join the newly created Coalition to Keep Wrestling in the Olympics. These four organizations which have significant wrestling memberships are working together on behalf of the sport.
This new coalition will include any and all organizations who are willing to stand up and work together for a common goal, which is to insure that wrestling remains on the program of the Olympic Games. Continue reading at www.themat.com
– Natalya will be Jonathan Coachman’s guest on ESPN’s SportsCenter for the “Off The Top Rope” segment tomorrow night. The Total Divas season finale will also air tomorrow night.
– “We Don’t Have to Dance” by Andy Black has been announced as the theme song for WWE’s Payback pay-per-view.
– As seen below, WWE issued a Twitter poll asking fans who will leave Payback with the WWE World Heavyweight Title – champion Roman Reigns or challenger AJ Styles. As of this writing, 51% have voted for Reigns with just over 3,000 votes:
Who will leave #WWEPayback with the @WWE World Heavyweight Championship? #RAWUK
— WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2016
WWE Satire on Paige – Girls Gone Wild, a Disturbing Sex Scandal, WWE Hires Wrong Japanese Guy, Shane Douglas Signs with Huge Company, Former World Champion the New Face of KFC, and More + Lots of Wrestling Memes, Rare Wrestling Photos and More!
– As seen below, the latest WWE Power Rankings feature Sami Zayn at #20 and AJ Styles at #1.
– Nikki Bella noted on Twitter that she’s going on an “empowering and spiritual” road trip in California this weekend, which will surely be taped for Total Bellas or Total Divas. She tweeted the following:
Going on an empowering & spiritual road trip. Time to recharge life. First stop..Manhattan Beach 4 @GirlTalkLA ??????N pic.twitter.com/ECZfw7TpYe
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) April 22, 2016
– WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz and wife Maryse granted a Make-A-Wish Wish before Friday’s WWE live event in Paris. They pose with Wish Kid Noam in the photo below. They also met 5 other children from various French “wish” agencies.
#WWE Superstars @mikethemiz & @maryse0uellet grant wishes in #Paris PHOTOS: https://t.co/E5Ja1TyA0S @WWECommunity pic.twitter.com/HNuTyXhZIa
— WWE Community (@WWECommunity) April 22, 2016
New WWE Satire on RVD Missing 4/20, Total Bellas Sex Scandal, Real Reason Kofi Kingston Came Home, Big Social Outcasts Changes?, More + Wrestling Memes, Rare Wrestling Photos and Videos, MORE!
– As noted, WWE NXT announced that former TNA World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young debuted at tonight’s tapings, in a segment with NXT Champion Samoa Joe.
Young will make his in-ring debut on next Wednesday’s show against Joe in a non-title main event.
WWE posted this backstage photo of Young at Full Sail University tonight:
Welcome to Full Sail University Studios #EYoung! @wwenxt
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War Games at WWE SummerSlam?, Big Daniel Bryan Update, WWE Women Character Changes, Roman Reigns Feuding with WWE NXT Star?, Lots of “Bullet Club” Backstage WWE Updates, Backstage Story on Vince and Cesaro, Possible WWE Payback Title Change, Problems for New WWE Tag Team Already, Big News on The Rock and Roman Reigns, The Undertaker – WrestleMania 33 Scoops, WWE SummerSlam Plans for Roman Reigns, Big WWE Brand Split Update, Enzo and Cass’ Future, Must See New Lana & AJ Lee & Maryse, Lots of New GIFs & Exclusives, More