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News On WrestleMania Backlash, Rob Van Dam, WWE's The Bump, More Wrestling News and Rumors

Dave Meltzer covers the  state of emergency in Japan, the actual stats, shows canceled, when NJPW is set to return Lots more on the life of Brian Pillman, what Dark Side didnt cover, his football career, contract disputes, booking idea if he stayed with WCW, children and legacy. Also in this issue:  AEW & WWE back on the road and details A look at the next two major pro wrestling PPV shows UFC coverage of Saturdays show, next weeks show, new fights, new financial info Most detailed look at ra...

South Philly Review Rob Van Dam bringing positive energy to South Philly By Joe Mason Rob Van Dam was born in Michigan and he lives on the West Coast, but make no mistake about it, he’s a Philly guy. Van Dam, a 2021 inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame and longtime professional wrestling star, became a household name when he was wrestling in Extreme Championship Wrestling, a promotion that was based out of South Philadelphia. And on Sunday, RVD is returning to his other home. “I’ve got s...

Also in this issue:  Ospreay vs. Takagi, Dontaku coverage and New Japan COVID issues explained. Notes on the upcoming AEW & WWE PPV shows. Saturdays UFC coverage. The life of Randy Savage, what was and wasnt covered by A&E, aspects that were and werent true. AAA Rey de Reyes coverage and a major bout of international stars set up with Omega vs. Andrade. Debut of a new promotion with lots of international stars coming to PPV. Dragon Gate Dead or Alive coverage. Lots of new info on exactly how p...

The newest installment of WWE Icons will premiere on Sunday, with the episode focused around the career of WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2021 inductee Rob Van Dam. WWE previously released its first look trailer for the Rob Van Dam episode, and now it has released a new sneak peek. In the new trailer, RVD discusses not having any regrets about his journey, with Vince McMahon, Booker T, Paul Heyman, and others commenting on his career. You can watch the trailer below. “I don’t live with regret....

Paul Heyman Wants The ECW Audience To Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall Of Fame Photo Credit: WWE Heyman took to social media to nominate the ECW audience. He tweeted a GIF of the crowd’s reaction to John Cena at ECW One Night Stand (2006) with the caption, “Let’s start talking about NEXT YEAR’s @WWE#HOF, shall we? I hereby nominate … The #ECW audience! If there was ever a worthy #HallOfFame induction … INDUCT or WE RIOT!” As noted, Heyman recently spoke with Metro.co.uk  about wh...

Saturday, May 15 Talking Smack (also available on free tier) ICW Fight Club 171 Sunday, May 16 La Previa: WrestleMania Backlash (also available on free tier) Ultimate WrestleMania Backlash (also available on free tier) WWE Icons: Rob Van Dam WWE Icons Revisited: Rob Van Dam (also available on free tier) WWE’s The Bump – 1 PM ET (also available on free tier) WrestleMania Backlash Kickoff – 6 PM ET (also available on free tier) WrestleMania Backlash – 7 p.m. ET

Get ready for an action-packed week of new and original WWE programming, capped off by WrestleMania Backlash, streaming live this Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network elsewhere. Among the week’s highlights is a new Drew & A on Wednesday, featuring Drew McIntyre’s interview with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. The Texas Rattlesnake takes his turn in the guest’s chair as he and McIntyre engage in a wide-ranging conversation detailing Austin’...

He wrote: “ Very proud of Dillon. He was the top student of my most recent camp at @NF_Training – wonderful person, and on schedule to be an astounding competitor! Good luck. AEW: Elevation Monday 7/6c w/@tonyschiavone24 & @PaulWight” McQueen added: “ After all the times @CodyRhodes has stood by my side, I will stand up for him and stand in the way of @realmmarshall1. I hope I can reach you coach. #nightmarefactory #nightmarefamily @AEW @TheAEWDark” Very proud of Dillon. He was the to...

WWE has released the first trailer for their next Icons special, which looks at former WWE Champion Rob Van Dam. The special will debut on Peacock on Sunday, May 16. This will be the third episode of Icons, following specials on Yokozuna and Beth Phoenix.