Consistently showing the most weekly Independent Wrestling shows, classics and more than any other wrestling news site anywhere. Nobody does it like WP&P does it, nobody
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Matt Taven Says NXT Is ROH Lite, ROH Is Ignoring Talent To 'Kiss That A-- Of The Bullet Club'
Matt Taven appeared on Interactive Wrestling Radio to discuss his match against Cody at the ROH 16th Anniversary PPV this Friday night, March 9th. You can check out the full interview by clicking here, they sent us these highlights:
NXT being WWE doing an ROH-style show:
"I couldn't agree more. Our touring schedule and their touring schedule is starting to cross paths to where maybe they hit a market a week before we hit that market. That is on purpose. Taking talent from Ring of Honor? That is all on purpose. I basically look at NXT as ROH Lite. I wish for every wrestling company to be as successful as possible. There is something that ROH is obviously doing right if the top dog is trying to hurt them. That is something that they've (WWE) has tried to do a few times. It just lets us know that we (ROH) are doing something right. And, ROH has been resilient. I first started working here in 2009 doing stuff. I started working more consistently in 2012. But, in my 9 years, wow I feel old saying that, in my 9 years, I've seen them come and go. And still, ROH continues to get bigger and continues to grow and grow and reach broader audiences. As much as I love my buds, it shows ROH is doing something right if WWE is trying to bite their style so much."
If he's excited about facing Cody at the 16th Anniversary PPV:
"Of course I am. People sing the praises of this guy. For what reason? Because he hit the genetic lottery and his dad was someone? I cannot wait to get on pay per view, show everybody what a Melvin he is, and at the end, take the ring, shove it against his face and he'll know who the King is!"
If this match with Cody establishes himself back on top of ROH:
"I've always felt I deserve to be there. This Kingdom conspiracy thing, it is not just me putting stuff online. I truly believe that. There is a movement against me and the Kingdom in general. I mean, I've won every single title Ring of Honor has had to offer. In the 5 years I've been with Ring of Honor, I've had 2 World Title shots. Two of them! One ended with interference from Truth Martini. The other had interference from Frankie Kazarian. What has Ring of Honor done about it? Absolutely nothing. They're so, so (kissing noise) making sure to kiss that ass of the Bullet Club, Ring of Honor is letting guys like me fall to the wayside. They give title opportunities to guys like Cody Rhodes come in here, think that he is someone for no reason. It is a shame. It is a conspiracy like I've said. But, live on pay per view, I get to embarrass that bleached blond doll and let everybody know that if Ring of Honor continues to hold me down, it is obvious this company has a bias against me and is obviously pushing this Bullet Club agenda."
The Jay Lethal / Dalton Castle title match:
"I'm not looking past Cody but I'll always have my sights set on the World Title. Jay Lethal is getting a World Title shot 2 months after I beat him right in the middle of the ring on Ring of Honor TV. I'm not sure why that shot isn't for me. But, I'm not looking past Cody. Embarrassing Cody Rhodes is that next step towards proving Matt Taven is every bit as good as he says he is and there's a reason that I am the King. This is the launching pad that puts me right in the #1 contendersip for the World Title. I deserve a World Title shot anyway. But, to beat the former champion and then move on to a title shot, you couldn't write a better story than that."
What the 16th Anniversary of ROH means to him:
"To be a cornerstone of this company for the past 5 years, it is a sense of pride and a badge of honor. A friend of mine, actually my girlfriend, said to me something the other day that really put things in perspective. She was like, 'I remember you doing your first pay per view.' That was in 2014 and now we're going into New Orleans, already over 5,000 tickets have been sold. Like you said, that Nashville taping. It just keeps growing and growing and growing. And even though there are things that people think will deter us, it hasn't stopped us at all. There is obviously a sense of pride. We want to be on that level where we're as big of stars as everyone else in the wrestling world. Until we're there, we're not going to be satisfied."
"I couldn't agree more. Our touring schedule and their touring schedule is starting to cross paths to where maybe they hit a market a week before we hit that market. That is on purpose. Taking talent from Ring of Honor? That is all on purpose. I basically look at NXT as ROH Lite. I wish for every wrestling company to be as successful as possible. There is something that ROH is obviously doing right if the top dog is trying to hurt them. That is something that they've (WWE) has tried to do a few times. It just lets us know that we (ROH) are doing something right. And, ROH has been resilient. I first started working here in 2009 doing stuff. I started working more consistently in 2012. But, in my 9 years, wow I feel old saying that, in my 9 years, I've seen them come and go. And still, ROH continues to get bigger and continues to grow and grow and reach broader audiences. As much as I love my buds, it shows ROH is doing something right if WWE is trying to bite their style so much."
If he's excited about facing Cody at the 16th Anniversary PPV:
"Of course I am. People sing the praises of this guy. For what reason? Because he hit the genetic lottery and his dad was someone? I cannot wait to get on pay per view, show everybody what a Melvin he is, and at the end, take the ring, shove it against his face and he'll know who the King is!"
If this match with Cody establishes himself back on top of ROH:
"I've always felt I deserve to be there. This Kingdom conspiracy thing, it is not just me putting stuff online. I truly believe that. There is a movement against me and the Kingdom in general. I mean, I've won every single title Ring of Honor has had to offer. In the 5 years I've been with Ring of Honor, I've had 2 World Title shots. Two of them! One ended with interference from Truth Martini. The other had interference from Frankie Kazarian. What has Ring of Honor done about it? Absolutely nothing. They're so, so (kissing noise) making sure to kiss that ass of the Bullet Club, Ring of Honor is letting guys like me fall to the wayside. They give title opportunities to guys like Cody Rhodes come in here, think that he is someone for no reason. It is a shame. It is a conspiracy like I've said. But, live on pay per view, I get to embarrass that bleached blond doll and let everybody know that if Ring of Honor continues to hold me down, it is obvious this company has a bias against me and is obviously pushing this Bullet Club agenda."
The Jay Lethal / Dalton Castle title match:
"I'm not looking past Cody but I'll always have my sights set on the World Title. Jay Lethal is getting a World Title shot 2 months after I beat him right in the middle of the ring on Ring of Honor TV. I'm not sure why that shot isn't for me. But, I'm not looking past Cody. Embarrassing Cody Rhodes is that next step towards proving Matt Taven is every bit as good as he says he is and there's a reason that I am the King. This is the launching pad that puts me right in the #1 contendersip for the World Title. I deserve a World Title shot anyway. But, to beat the former champion and then move on to a title shot, you couldn't write a better story than that."
What the 16th Anniversary of ROH means to him:
"To be a cornerstone of this company for the past 5 years, it is a sense of pride and a badge of honor. A friend of mine, actually my girlfriend, said to me something the other day that really put things in perspective. She was like, 'I remember you doing your first pay per view.' That was in 2014 and now we're going into New Orleans, already over 5,000 tickets have been sold. Like you said, that Nashville taping. It just keeps growing and growing and growing. And even though there are things that people think will deter us, it hasn't stopped us at all. There is obviously a sense of pride. We want to be on that level where we're as big of stars as everyone else in the wrestling world. Until we're there, we're not going to be satisfied."
Alberto El Patron note
In the midst of meeting with Vince McMahon last week and Impact management
working to secure Alberto el Patron to a new contract, it was announced this
afternoon that Patron would be returning to AAA for their biggest event of the
year, Triplemania, on 8/25 at Arena Mexico in Mexico City.
In asking around, we are told that it is a one-time appearance and Patron is not returning on a regular basis to the lucha libre promotion.
The event will likely air live on the promotion's Twitch account.
In asking around, we are told that it is a one-time appearance and Patron is not returning on a regular basis to the lucha libre promotion.
The event will likely air live on the promotion's Twitch account.
FORMER WWE CHAMP AT WWE HQ LAST WEEK
Former WWE, AAA and Impact Wrestling champion Alberto el Patron (fka Del Rio)
was at WWE HQ in Stamford, CT last week. Sources were
told Patron was in Stamford last Wednesday, filming interview material for an
upcoming WWE project related to Rey Mysterio. That would be the day he flew to
Europe to make an appearance for Five Star Wrestling.
While Patron was in Stamford, he also met with Vince McMahon, numerous sources have confirmed.
The meeting with McMahon is very interesting, there have been rumblings of late within WWE that McMahon was very much for Patron returning to the company, as he's always been extremely high on Patron as a performer and a character. Patron left the company in September 2016 after requesting a release, at the time unhappy with where he had been slated within the company.
Patron has been with Impact Wrestling since March 2017 and his current deal with the company is slated to expire next month. Impact management made it a priority over the weekend in Canada to meet with talents who's deals were coming close to expiring in order to negotiate new deals, including Patron, who by all accounts would be the biggest "name" talent in the company and likely the highest paid. Impact sources yesterday noted that those conversations with all talents were positive and expressed hopes all, including Patron, would be inking new deals.
Patron is scheduled to headline the 4/22 Impact Wrestling Redemption PPV, challenging champion Austin Aries.
While Patron was in Stamford, he also met with Vince McMahon, numerous sources have confirmed.
The meeting with McMahon is very interesting, there have been rumblings of late within WWE that McMahon was very much for Patron returning to the company, as he's always been extremely high on Patron as a performer and a character. Patron left the company in September 2016 after requesting a release, at the time unhappy with where he had been slated within the company.
Patron has been with Impact Wrestling since March 2017 and his current deal with the company is slated to expire next month. Impact management made it a priority over the weekend in Canada to meet with talents who's deals were coming close to expiring in order to negotiate new deals, including Patron, who by all accounts would be the biggest "name" talent in the company and likely the highest paid. Impact sources yesterday noted that those conversations with all talents were positive and expressed hopes all, including Patron, would be inking new deals.
Patron is scheduled to headline the 4/22 Impact Wrestling Redemption PPV, challenging champion Austin Aries.
"All In" show location revealed.
the upcoming "All In" show on September 1st, which is being financed by Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks, will take place at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The arena can seat 11,000 people and is 25 miles from Chicago
JONATHAN COACHMAN, WWE RESPOND TO COACHMAN BEING NAMED IN ESPN SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWSUIT
In a public statement, ESPN stated they had already investigated allegations
brought forth by Lawrence internally and determined they were without merit.
They stated that they intend to defend themselves in court.
This morning, Coachman took to Twitter to respond to the allegations, writing, "I will address this only once because I am seething today. In 21 years of being a PROFESSIONAL I have never been more offended in my life. I my 9 years I can count on one hand the amount of times I interacted with anyone other than a co-anchor. To allow someone to spread vicious Lies and flat out fabrications is not ok and it’s time someone stood up for themselves.@jemelehill
addressed her lie last night. I am not a part of this lawsuit because I have
never done anything wrong. My reputation speaks for itself and anyone that has
ever worked with me Will back that up. I am also offended that someone can
dangerously throw peoples names into something for the clear attempt at getting
headlines. This the only time I will address this because I am not a part of
this lawsuit. My heart goes out to anyone falsely accused of Anything. Trust me
it doesn’t feel good. But most of you have been incredible and supportive.
Onward and upward."
WWE, in responding to a PWInsider.com query about the Coachman allegations, commented, "We take these matters very seriously and are investigating.”
This morning, Coachman took to Twitter to respond to the allegations, writing, "I will address this only once because I am seething today. In 21 years of being a PROFESSIONAL I have never been more offended in my life. I my 9 years I can count on one hand the amount of times I interacted with anyone other than a co-anchor. To allow someone to spread vicious Lies and flat out fabrications is not ok and it’s time someone stood up for themselves.
WWE, in responding to a PWInsider.com query about the Coachman allegations, commented, "We take these matters very seriously and are investigating.”
WWA (Kentucky) Hysteria 59 - Ultimate X 2018
Published on Mar 5, 2018
Ultimate X returns to Livermore!
-Scott Sexton is back. He will face Jordan Whittaker one on one to determine the true WWA Champion.
-The Perfect Pair learn their fate after Vanderpool interfered in the last show's main event.
-We hear more from Josiah, as he vows to destroy "Him."
-In the main event, Tony Evans defends his National Title against CCW, Andrew Hunter, and the returning Avispo in the Ultimate X match!
All of this plus Jeremy (FKA Krutch), Tyler Hawkins, "Superstar" Ray Waddell, Jones, the Queen, Jeremy Gray, the Ring Leader, Dakota France, Stonewall, Lucas Tyler, Teddy King, Drake Jaxon, and a WWA return!
-Scott Sexton is back. He will face Jordan Whittaker one on one to determine the true WWA Champion.
-The Perfect Pair learn their fate after Vanderpool interfered in the last show's main event.
-We hear more from Josiah, as he vows to destroy "Him."
-In the main event, Tony Evans defends his National Title against CCW, Andrew Hunter, and the returning Avispo in the Ultimate X match!
All of this plus Jeremy (FKA Krutch), Tyler Hawkins, "Superstar" Ray Waddell, Jones, the Queen, Jeremy Gray, the Ring Leader, Dakota France, Stonewall, Lucas Tyler, Teddy King, Drake Jaxon, and a WWA return!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)