Author: Raymond Radford

I graduated from Radford University with my B.A. in criminal justice and media studies with a concentration in journalism. I am currently pursuing my masters in criminology at Florida State University with plans to work full-time. Writing is a passion of mine and I have watched wrestling for years so this was a perfect combination! Hope you enjoy some of my writings!

WWE

Photo Credit – WWEAs reported earlier, 13 NXT superstars including Bronson Reed, Bobby Fish, Mercedes Martinez and Leon Ruff were released from WWE. PWInsider on their audio show this week noted that there has been talks within WWE of changes coming to NXT. These changes would include a new logo, new lighting, and a focus of younger talent as the show changes their format of presentation. WrestlingNews.co had reported that officials within WWE were realizing that NXT brand had gotten stale and the differences with NXT and AEW were “night and day.” As for who directed the recent releases. Wrestling…

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AEW

Photo of Max Caster from WrestleTalkMax Caster of the Acclaimed is facing major criticism after his rap on AEW Dark featured a shot at Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and a rape joke of the Duke University Lacrosse case of 2006.  Here is Caster’s rap from Twitter from @WrestleBuzzz As of now, AEW is working hard to remove the video. Multiple copyright strikes have been issued on Twitter and YouTube as the entrance was removed from this week’s episode of Dark. This is what Caster said in his entrance rap. Note, viewer discretion is advised: “Listen, the Acclaimed kicking ass for…

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WWE

Photo of Ric Flair from NYPost.com According to reports from Wrestling Inc. and Fightful News. The “Nature Boy” Ric Flair was granted his release from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).  The 16 time world champion has not wrestled since 2011 but has been with WWE since 2012. Sources from Fightful Select stated that Flair had grown frustrated with booking decisions and had contacted Vince McMahon to voice his issues and asked for his release. Flair was last featured in a storyline with Lacey Evans and his daughter, Charlotte Flair back in January of this year. The storyline was ended due to…

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Raw

Photo of Karrion Kross from FOX Sports WWE NXT Champion Karrion Kross has finally made it to the main roster. It may have been a match that Kross may wish never happened. Kross made his main roster debut on RAW in a shocking loss against Jeff Hardy. Kross dominated the majority of the match but Hardy was able to get the pinfall by putting his feet on the ropes. This marks Kross’ first loss in WWE since he debut on NXT in May of 2020. The fans did Kross no favor with a lackluster response to Kross’ entrance and in-ring…

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