McLaren’s Norris unimpressed with ‘garbage’ hard tyre
McLaren’s Lando Norris says Pirelli’s hard compound offered less grip than a set of wet tyres in Friday’s practice sessions, labeling the rubber ‘garbage’. The forecast of hot conditions in Spain in August prompted Pirelli to select its hardest compounds for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The C1-C2-C3 range was identical to the sets provided…
TNA Impact Report – 4/5/16
We start off with a look back at the sick finish of last week’s main event, and the brawl that ensued. Stemming from that altercation, Jeff Hardy faces Eric Young in Six Sides of Steel…TONIGHT! We go to the arena where Six Sides of Steel is already set up, and we go right into our…
Notes on Ibushi Possibly Coming to WWE, Nakamura on Seeing Vince
– Kota Ibushi, who was shown on camera at WWE NXT “Takeover: Dallas” last week, reportedly told Tokyo Sports that he had no contract talks with WWE while in town. However, it was noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE would not put Ibushi on TV if they weren’t confident he was coming in. Also,…
FILA selects USA Wrestling to host 2015 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, Nev.
The Executive Board of FILA, the international wrestling federation, has selected USA Wrestling to serve as host for the 2015 World Wrestling Championships. The city which will host the event is Las Vegas, Nev., considered one of the most popular destinations in the world. It has been scheduled to be hosted in September of 2015…
Spoiler: WWE Legend at Ringside for Payback Match
– Natalya announced at tonight’s WWE RAW in London that she will get her title shot against WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte at the May 1st Payback pay-per-view. WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart will be in Natalya’s corner and WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be in Charlotte’s corner. Big News on The Rock…
Gronkowski at WWE NXT Live Event (Photo), Edge & Christian, Liv
– A new episode of The Edge and Christian Show will air on the WWE Network after Monday’s RAW in Hartford, CT. Below is the synopsis: “Update your passports and get your shots because you’re invited to Edge and Christian’s International Adventure!” – WWE NXT has released Liv Morgan’s new “Livin’ Large” theme song on…
Anderson on AJ vs. Reigns, Lilian Responds to Report, Austin – DX
– As seen below, “This Week In WWE History” with Kyle Edwards and Corey Graves looks at Steve Austin blowing up the DX Express in 2000: – We noted earlier via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that there was an issue with Lilian Garcia announcing Big Cass as “Colin Cassady” at the recent WWE RAW tapings…
Leclerc: Ban on qualifying modes ‘only a positive’ for Ferrari
Ferrari needs all the help it can get to help it surmount its current slump, so a ban on qualifying engine modes is good news for Charles Leclerc. Click Here: Fjallraven Kanken Art Spring Landscape Backpacks F1 teams were informed this week by the FIA of its intention to issue a technical directive before this…
Former Partners Wrestling on RAW?, Backstage Emma vs. Becky News
– Becky Lynch vs. Emma was planned for last night’s WWE Payback pay-per-view at one point but obviously did not happen. The two were backstage and have been continuing their feud on Twitter but we don’t know why the match didn’t happen. It could have been due to timing but the match was also pulled…
Another TNA Talent Re-signs, Dixie Carter Comments
TNA President Dixie Carter announced yesterday that the company has re-signed Eli Drake to a new deal. He joins other recent signings including: Crazzy Steve, Jessie Godderz, Robbie E, Allysin Kay (Sienna) and Caleb Konley. Below are comments from Dixie Carter and Eli Drake: Proud to announce @IMPACTWRESTLING has re-signed @EliDrakeTNA! Keep your eye on…