Just when one WWE pay-per-view concludes, it seems that another is upon us. This weekend, yet again, we shall bring you fresh updates from Extreme Rules, results, highlights, and even a ‘best and worst’ article. However, while that pay-per-view may be newsworthy, the week leading up to the event has been full of happenings. Some of the news was pleasant, some of it was tragic, and some of it was monumental. In case you missed any of it, we bring you your weekly news roundup in this series we call- SKFabe. Read on.
#1 Chris Jericho revealed why he left the WWE
Chris Jericho had a dream run during his time in WWE recently. Not only did he reinvent himself at a time when most veterans call it quits, but he also managed to become a babyface that the audience roots for. While on tour with his band, he revealed why he is no longer with WWE.
Jericho knew it was time to end his run after he turned babyface. He told Uproxx Magazine recently that his best work had always been as a heel and that he did not want to deal with the hardcore fans, who routinely turn on babyfaces.
In the same interview, Jericho maintained he would never go for a part-time schedule. Y2J said that he improved by being on the road with younger talent and offering them his experience. Jericho also said that during the end of his run, he would be open to an anti-Brock Lesnar schedule where he’d appear on Live Events but not on the actual TV product.
Can you say ‘Greatest of all Time?’
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#2 The independent scene trolled Randy Orton
Randy Orton made news recently when he exchanged words with Bubba Ray Dudley calling him an ‘out of shape vet’ and generally took potshots at independent wrestling. The indie scene is unforgiving and retorted with a parody. During a show entitled “The Wrestle Circus”, three indie superstars- Pentagon Jr., Rey Fenix and Juventud Guerrera took on Shane Strickland, Sammy Guevara and Mr. 450. During the show, some of these superstars hit RKOs and went on to mock Orton with his iconic pose. The video has gone viral on the internet, and you can watch it here:
#3 Vince McMahon looked absolutely ripped
They say Vince McMahon is partial to the bodybuilders, but he is a man who leads by example. At the age of 71, he posted a picture that would put most of the roster to shame. At a time when superstars do not look larger than life, the Chairman is leading the charge. Yes, this is a recent photograph of Vince McMahon.
#4 Raw ratings hit a new low
Except for two matches this week, Raw was a dud from beginning to end. This fact reflected in the ratings, as they plummeted to a new low. 2.613 million viewers tuned in to watch the show, as compared to 3.229 million viewers from a year ago. Moreover, 200000 people switched off their television sets during the third hour of the show. This is alarming news for the Red brand, and creative must make amends to restore Raw to former glories.
#5 Harley Race sadly broke both his legs
NWA legend and professional wrestling icon Harley Race had a fall at his home in Troy, Missouri, this Tuesday and broke both his legs. This includes a fracture in his femur, breaks in his fibula and tibia and a spiral break in both of his ankles. The legend has undergone surgery, and we wish him all the best in his recovery process. WWE, along with the rest of the professional wrestling fraternity, wished him the best on his road to recovery.
#6 SmackDown Live announced a historic match
As compared to Raw, SmackDown Live experienced a slight increase in ratings this week. This was, in part, due to the historic announcement that was made on the show. For the first time in history, there will be a Money in the Bank match for the women of WWE. We wish them all the best and sincerely hope they steal the show.
#7 Tazz revealed he was supposed to face Brock Lesnar once
Tazz was once asked to face Brock Lesnar at a Live Event in Madison Square Garden. He made this revelation during a recent episode of ‘Bodyslams and Beyond’. However, he declined the offer citing health reasons. We wonder if The Beast Incarnate vs. the ECW legend would have delivered.
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