Former All Black Crowley to coach Italy until 2023 World Cup

NEW ZEALANDER KIERAN Crowley will take over as Italy head coach in July on a three-year deal that will incorporate the 2023 World Cup, the Italian Rugby Federation announced on Wednesday. Crowley, who was a member of New Zealand’s 1987 World Cup-winning squad, coached Canada for eight years before taking charge at Italian Pro-14 club …

Backstage Update on Injury for AJ Styles

Photo credit: World Wrestling Entertainment During today’s latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer spoke about the reported injury for former WWE World champion AJ Styles. As previously reported, Styles had to be pulled from a match on last night’s Raw due to an injury. Additionally, Styles said himself on his Mixer livestream …

Adam Cole: “TakeOver crowds are some of, if not the best crowds in all of pro wrestling”

“I think at this point it’s safe to say that the TakeOver crowds are some of, if not the best crowds in all of pro wrestling. I think there’s two big factors: One, I think that the relationship that the wrestlers have with the fans, and the fans have with the wrestlers is something that …

Sami Callihan vs. Tessa Blanchard Set For Impact Slammiversary

Sami Callihan will be facing off with Tessa Blanchard at Impact’s Slammiversary next month. Impact Wrestling confirmed that the match is official after Blanchard accepted Callihan’s challenge today on Twitter. Slammiversary takes place on July 7th in Dallas, Texas and will be live on PPV. Here’s your answer @TheSamiCallihan pic.twitter.com/OfCmsql0UC — Tessa Blanchard (@Tess_Blanchard) June …

Ulster full-back Louis Ludik set to retire at 34

LOUIS LUDIK HAS announced his retirement from professional rugby, as the South African prepares to say goodbye to Ulster rugby after seven years with the club. With 112 Ulster caps to his name, Ludik leaves a favourable legacy, which includes a try on his debut versus Scarlets; his 100th appearance in front of a packed-out …

Anderson and Gallows reportedly signed five year deals

Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows have signed 5 year deals to remain with WWE according to Dave Meltzer. The two were said to be leaving once their contracts expired in September but WWE increased their offer and both men decided to take it. Anderson and Gallows, like The Revival, previously rejected a 500k a year …

Backstage Update on Rumored Match for Summerslam (POSSIBLE SPOILER)

Finn Balor was attacked on Raw last night by a returning Bray Wyatt. Also, Balor is expected to take about two months off following Summerslam. During today’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer stated the story of Finn Balor taking time off was accurate, but it was agreed upon with WWE officials that …