D-Von Dudley Health Issues, The Rock Teases New Fortnite Skin | Fight-Size Update
Here is your Fight-Size Update for the evening of November 29, 2020.
~ WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley revealed that he is currently dealing with some health issues. On the latest episode of his Table Talk podcast, the former Tag Team Champion had this to say (transcription via POST Wrestling):
“Hanging in there. I’ve had some health issues but I’m hanging in there.
I miss you guys. Hopefully I’ll be back soon. I gotta see what the doctors say but, it’s been a little rough, but I’ve been hanging in there, doing what I can.”
Dudley has been absent from the show in recent weeks, and did not provide any further details.
~ Stardom has announced 5 matches for their show next Sunday, December 6th. The graphic for each of the contests can be seen on their official Twitter page.
- Saya Kamitani vs. Mina Shirakawa
- Saya Iida & Ruaka vs. Tam Nakano & Unagi Sayaka
- Bea Priestley vs. Maika
- Saki Kashima, Konami, & Natsuko Tora vs. Giulia, Syuri, & Himeka
- AZM, Momo Watanabe, & Utami Hayashishita vs. Starlight Kid, Mayu Iwatani, & Riho
~ According to former Cincinnati Reds player Sean Casey, Mick Foley is to credit for the greatest game of his career. Speaking with WFAN New York (via Steve Gerweck), the former National League All-Star revealed that he saw the WWE Legend sitting in the front row and brought him a signed baseball. Here’s what he wrote:
“Thank you and Undertaker for the Hell in a Cell match”
I guess it pays to be nice, as Casey went 5-for-5 at Shea Stadium that day, leading his team to a victory over the hometown Mets.
~ During the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, a float depicting the infamous black turtleneck, silver chain, and fanny pack wearing Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was brought out to promote NBC’s upcoming series, Young Rock.
After Brandon Davis observed that it bore the resemblance of a Fortnite skin, Johnson took to Twitter and teased that he might be onto something.
Way ahead of you, BD —
Great minds —— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 26, 2020
No official announcements have been made by Johnson or Epic Games, the developers of the popular franchise.
~ On the anniversary of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon’s Las Vegas wedding, WWE shared their latest TOP 10, which takes a look back at the power couple’s finest moments.
~ Jerry “The King” Lawler turned 71 years old today. He spent the afternoon watching the Jaguars and Browns with his longtime broadcasting partner, Jim Ross.
Celebrating @JerryLawler birthday here in Jax Beach for @Jaguars vs @Browns ! pic.twitter.com/NATN8Zdq6g
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) November 29, 2020
~ According to Lance Storm, AEW is the Hawaiian Pizza of wrestling.
I’ve concluded today that AEW is like pineapple on a pizza. Those who don’t like it actually get mad at people who do and try to convince them to stop enjoying something they like. –
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) November 28, 2020
Although he received some pushback from former WCW commentator Mark Madden, the conversation concluded after Storm asserted that too many people enjoy arguing over subjective entertainment – presumably in some musguided and vain quest for validation – rather than just being a fan of wrestling.
that’s because many people are fans of arguing and thinking they are smarter than others rather than being fans of wrestling.
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) November 29, 2020
~ John “Bradshaw” Layfield is celebrating his 54th birthday today.
Birthday wishes go out to @JCLayfield! — — pic.twitter.com/axMRr7MdBh
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 29, 2020
~ GCW has added two new bouts to their Saturday, December 5th show. The first is a rematch between Lio Rush and Blake Christian, while the second is a non-title match between Rickey Shane Page and Juicy Finau.
“This event will be held w/ no fans in attendance & serve as a fundraiser for the GCW performers facing uncertainty in the coming months as shows are cancelled & their income dissappears.”
A donation link can be found in the post below.
*12/5 Update!*
Just Signed
RSP
vs
JUICY FINAUAlso
Bey v Jordan
Fatu v Justice
Mance v Atticus
Kiku v Kat
Blake
Dickinson
Webb
Sefa
moreSat 12/5 – 4pm PST/7pm EST
Streaming LIVE on IWTV!Support the Wrestlers:https://t.co/StomHQDunJ
100% proceeds to the locker room!
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) November 27, 2020
*12/5 Update!*
Just Signed
THE REMATCH
BLAKE
vs
LIO+
RSP v Juicy
Bey v Jordan
Fatu v Justice
Mance v Atticus
Kiku v Kat
Webb
Sefa
moreSupport the Wrestlers:https://t.co/vo7dX9yEDK
100% proceeds to the locker room!
Sat 12/5 – 4pm PST/7pm EST
Streaming LIVE on IWTV!— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) November 29, 2020
~ IMPACT Wrestling sent birthday wishes to The Demon Assassin, Rosemary. The former Knockouts Champion turned 37 today.
Happy birthday to The Demon Assassin; Death Dealer of the Shadow; Heir Apparent to the Undead Realm – @WeAreRosemary! pic.twitter.com/0lQ9TcIBJp
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 29, 2020
~ A new Amazon exclusive book entitled Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: The People’s Champion is now available for purchase.
Written by James Romero, the biography promises the very first in-depth look at the personal life and wrestling career of the world famous movie star.
“Jam-packed with quotes from his friends, family, co-workers and the man himself, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: The People’s Champion is the most comprehensive and exhaustive biography ever created on “The Most Electrifying Man in Sports and Entertainment”. From childhood to getting cut by the Canadian Football League; from Flex Kavana in Memphis to Rocky Maivia in the WWF; from the Nation of Domination to The Corporation; from wrestling’s biggest box office attraction to the highest paid actor in Hollywood. All the big storylines and why they happened. All the backstage manoeuvrings and inside stories. All the on-screen feuds and all the rivalries behind the scenes. All the people that got him to where he is today and the co-workers who did their damndest to hold him back.”
~ Ring of Honor Final Battle is set to take place on December 18th, and will mark the promotions first live show in months. No matches have been announced, but a new promotional spot does confirm that ROH Pure Champion Jonathan Gresham, EC3, The Briscoe Brothers, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, and many more will be appearing.
~ Today marks the 4 year anniversary of the debut of 205 Live. The show premiered, and originally aired, immediately following SmackDown, which bumped Talking Smack from the popular time slot.
Today we celebrate 4 years of #205Live! — pic.twitter.com/oJZCJvPH18
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) November 29, 2020
~ The relationship between tag team partners Lacey Evans and Peyton Royce continues to erode, as the two traded barbs over Twitter this morning. The pairing of these two women continues to confuse, especially when you consider that Royce was inexplicably split from her longtime Iiconics partner, Billie Kay.
Sassy Sundays. ——
Started my Christmas shopping! And decided to add a couple of you nasties to the list. ——
Comment below what you want for Christmas and check your DMs. You might be one of the lucky ones! #ClassyChristmas pic.twitter.com/O53vfMHByz
— Lacey Evans ~ WWE Superstar. karaoke champion — (@LaceyEvansWWE) November 29, 2020
All I see is a trash bag sweater and an eyesore of a tattoo. Get off my steps…..ya nasty. — https://t.co/1s8WrlwnzS
— Lacey Evans ~ WWE Superstar. karaoke champion — (@LaceyEvansWWE) November 29, 2020
This is a PG company and I get paid good. Trust me honey, I stay biting my tongue and clenching my fists.– https://t.co/V6fLAD2G94 pic.twitter.com/wAqLGylr7k
— Lacey Evans ~ WWE Superstar. karaoke champion — (@LaceyEvansWWE) November 29, 2020
~ WWE Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn believes that management is working overtime to sabotage him.
The people of the world that I represent as Intercontinental Champion love and respect me, and WWE management is working overtime to sabotage me.
No one is sleeping. https://t.co/BcAfhzOEGP
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) November 29, 2020
~ Earlier today, AEW’s Miro and Kip Sabian were playing Call of Duty when “The Best Man” performed what he is calling his best kill ever. It was so good that both men decided to isolate their reactions and share them online.
My reaction to @ToBeMiro’s RPG magic —— https://t.co/rpAddHfKXc pic.twitter.com/0RkJcSAQvb
— Kip Sabian (@TheKipSabian) November 29, 2020
~ To honor the premier of Liv Forever on the WWE Network, Bayley shared an image of her with the Riott Squad, saying that the women’s division is a better place because of them.
The women’s division is better because of the Riott Squad. #LivForever pic.twitter.com/Fu313VyWfh
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) November 29, 2020
~ If you didn’t get enough of it last week, you’re in for a treat. Another match between Murphy and King Corbin is scheduled to take place on the next episode of SmackDown. The rematch was announced via commercial during today’s NFL on FOX coverage.
~ Ember Moon has officially joined Shotzi Blackheart’s team for NXT TakeOver: WarGames, leaving two spots still open. They will be facing Candice LeRae, Toni Storm, Dakota Kai, and Raquel Gonzalez. The vignette, which can be seen below, is quick, to the point, and filled with blowtorches.
BREAKING: @WWEEmberMoon has joined Team @ShotziWWE for #NXTTakeOver: #WarGames! pic.twitter.com/epPcie29e3
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 29, 2020
~ IMPACT has been teasing their Top 5 unmaskings all day on Twitter, and after patiently waiting, the full list has been revealed.
Counting down the Top 5 UNMASKINGS in IMPACT history!
5. @REALLiSAMARiE as the mystery motorcyclist (2010) pic.twitter.com/UOkLYXZINI
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 29, 2020
4. The DCC are revealed (2016) pic.twitter.com/WTcuj7Qqus
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 29, 2020
3. @Santana_Proud and @Ortiz_Powerful steal the masks of @PENTAELZEROM and @ReyFenixMx (2019) pic.twitter.com/XU80aCpNrn
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 29, 2020
2. @TheEricYoung pulls the mask off @TherealAbyss (2014) pic.twitter.com/XlNMqS8wCQ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 29, 2020
1. @AustinAries unmasks as Suicide attempting to cash in Option C (2013) pic.twitter.com/0kF04SuWF1
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 29, 2020
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