News Nuggets

Hey! Thanks for checking out my blog. It's been a while so I thought I'd just do a quick update, with a view to adding more content soon!

NEWS:
1. Jeff Jarrett appears at TNA Impact, confirms TNA talent can work GFW!

Now, this was bound to happen soon enough, TNA looked like the end was looming but this might just hold it steady (for now)

2. Dolph Ziggler signs new contract

He's teased, taunted and joked about leaving for months but the Show Off has finally signed with WWE again. Let's hope that he gets a better storyline than this soap opera with Lana.

3. Sheamus wins Money In The Bank.

I'll be honest, I really didn't see this as the result, I had my money on a Neville/Reigns ending as I couldn't pick a winner. Not sure if it's gonna work out as must see TV. But it had to be #BestForBusiness.

4. The return of BROCK LESNAR!

YES YES AND YES! The Beast Incarnate made his return to Monday Night Raw and what a return it was. We saw an amazing (as per usual) promo from Paul Heyman, we've also seen an apology from Lesnar to Michael Cole, and it had been confirmed that Brock will get his shit at Seth Rollins for the title at WWE Battleground! Phew!

I think we're set for an awesome few weeks, and Battleground is shaping to be a good card. Hopefully leading us nicely into Summerslam 2016!!

As always, join me over on my Twitter @iHux or at the day job at @WrestlingMANIAx! And not forgetting. That Wrestling Podcast available on iTunes, Podbean and all other usual podcast apps. That's it for now, see you down the road!

Huxy

Return Of The European Championship

I’d like to take the time this week to talk about the European Championship. A bit about its history and if we would benefit from seeing it resurrected back into today’s WWE. Would you like to see it back and if so, how would you bring it back? Who would you give it to as the saviour?

WrestleMania 31 Review

Where to do I begin!? What a show. The "Show Of Shows" definitely lived up to it's nickname.

Given the amount of reviews, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, tweets and dirtsheets coverage I;ll stay fairly light with this one and just give you my fav bits.

Quick Update

Hi guys,

Sorry I've been so quiet, there is so much good wrestling around at the moment be it live, on tv, locally and online I'm struggling to keep up! I've also started working on That Wrestling Podcast and am really enjoying it at the moment - links to come!

Updates to come over the next few days, and where better to start than NXT Takeover Rival!? What a show!

In the meantime, and in between time, find me over at Twitter @iHux and The Wrestling Mania @WrestlingMANIAx!

Thanks!

El Ligero Interview

It's not very often that we get to speak to an International Wrestling Superstar, but this week saw The Mexican Sensation, El Ligero, take on TNA British Bootcamp Winner, Mark Andrews. The venue was Leeds' own Tidal Wrestling Championship and through his personal translator, we managed to get a short interview with him after the show......

What's your earliest memory of wrestling?
Watching the main event of WWF WrestleMania 8, Hogan vs Sid, on a tape that my dad had borrowed from my cousin, who was already a big wrestling fan. That was in 1992, and I was 8 years old.

Who were your inspiration(s) to become a wrestler?
When I was a child, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage were my favourites. When I started my teens, I'd say Mick Foley and Spike Dudley, as I became a bit of a hardcore fan. From when I started taking wrestling seriously though, Shawn Michaels became a huge inspiration.

Lana Austin Interview

So, here at TWM, we always mention on our podcast and social media how good the UK Wrestling scene is, and we thought we would bring you the finest in UK talent by way of a short interview with some of the wrestlers on the circuit.

Whether you're new to British Wrestling and want to find out more, or are a seasoned veteran and know all you need to about it - this is our way of helping you get to know the names, the venues and the wrestlers on a more personal level. All the interviews we will be conducting are with current wrestlers that you can catch at your local promotions, which should be listed on our handy UK Promotions Map!

So without further ado - let's welcome our first interviewee - Lana Austin!

What's your earliest memory of wrestling?
My earliest memory of wrestling is watching the WWF with my dad and being so scared of The Undertaker, haha.

Who were your inspiration(s) to become a wrestler?
My inspirations have to be the Hardy Boyz and Lita. Also my big brother, Lee Austin, always pushed me to start training and kept pushing me when I was there. Another big inspiration who believed in me, made me believe in myself and always helped me to become better, is Tyson T-Bone, I will always be thankful for all the help he gave me.

TCW Tidal Championship Wrestling - Silent Nightmare

"Silent night.... Holy night..... Sleep in heavenly peace....."

Never could a set of lyrics be more wrong, definitely for this latest festive offering from Tidal Championship Wrestling! With a card that looked stronger than an Ox on paper, The Wrestling Mania and friends headed down to Leeds University Union for their monthly dose of local independant wrestling.

This was without a doubt the best show that Tidal have put on this year. The crowd took a while to warm up but after Liam Lazarus opened the show with a promo stating that the fun is over and he's serious about winning the title, the show was on.

Opening the card was El Ligero vs Mark Andrews, and for those who don't know El Ligero is 'The Mexican Sensation'. Coming to the ring in his trademark cape and horned luchador style mask, and Mark Andrews is the recent winner of TNA's British Bootcamp 2 (aired on Challenge TV and live tweeted by us throughout!) so the crowd knew then that they were in for a treat. The match was a great opener and featured some really impressive spots, and surprisingly it was Mexico that overcame Wales with a win for El Ligero. Arriba!