RUMOR: Finn Balor to return before WrestleMania

A former NXT Champion and the first ever WWE Universal Champion could be returning sooner rather than later to World Wrestling Entertainment, according to Wrestling News World. That's right ladies and gentlemen, Finn Balor could be on his way back to the WWE before the biggest event of the year, WrestleMania! He has been rehabilitating a torn labrum since Summerslam 2016, where the injury occurred due to a powerbomb on the barricade from his opponent Seth Rollins.

His initial timetable for a return was for him to come back at the Show Of Shows, but it has been speculated and reported by multiple outlets that his rehabilitation is running ahead of schedule. "The Demon King" seemed to confirm this himself in an interview with Sam Roberts, where he had this to say:

"Yeah, [the sling came off]. Like down here, I feel real good, but I've got to be real careful. The target's WrestleMania. There's talk it could be sooner, but really that's the hard target. And that's what I'm aiming for right now." 
[SOURCE: http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/1205/619989/finn-b225lor-on-his-target-wwe-return-date/] 

The original plan for the push of Finn Balor was to become the face of RAW after winning the universal championship, but obviously those plans were nixed after his unfortunate injury. There are plans to give him a major push upon his return to WWE television, but as this business is, plans and bookings are subject to change at any time.

SOURCES: http://uproxx.com/prowrestling/wwe-finn-balor-injury-return-timetable/ http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/update-finn-balor-return-wwe-wrestlemania-33/ http://www.inquisitr.com/3769049/wwe-news-finn-balor-reveals-his-target-return-date-to-wwe/ http://wrestlingrumors.net/when-could-finn-balor-be-back-in-the-ring/

WWE Hall Of Famer Announced for SmackDown LIVE's 900th Episode

Next Tuesday, SmackDown LIVE will be reaching a historic milestone for the brand, as the show will reach it's 900th Episode. Its a very long time from the first episode, on August 26th, 1999, all the way up to 2016. Though it's really not close to the amount of time Monday Night RAW has been producing episodes, it's still a good milestone to celebrate, one that will be celebrated heavily when it comes time for the episode, a week from today, on November 15th, 2016.

There are very big plans for this episode, and the announcement of the Undertaker returning for the episode has already been revealed, his first appearance on a WWE program since his WrestleMania win against SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon, inside Hell In A Cell. One can only think of the problems that could arise if the two face off again, but there is other news of another WWE Legend making a return to WWE television, he is the Rated-R Superstar, Edge!

The news was confirmed by SmackDown Commissioner, Shane McMahon, who sent out a Tweet earlier today:

The 900th episode of #SDLive just got a little EDGiEr. The Rated-R Superstar will be LIVE with a special edition of the #CuttingEdge! @WWE

— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) November 8, 2016

This news is exciting, and Edge has to have plenty in stock for the big milestone. He'll be able to show us what he has in stock when the newest edition of The Cutting Edge comes around on the episode.

This episode is already creating some excitement, as two of the greatest in ring workers to ever step foot in a WWE ring have been announced for the show, It leads to some of us, as fans, does the WWE have something planned for the Undertaker and Edge in a segment together, or each get their own respective time? Whatever it might turn out to be, many of us know it will be highly entertaining. 

Check back here for updates on SmackDown LIVE's 900th Episode. 

NXT Star Returning Soon

           Hello everyone, it is Austin Hoagland here for your latest wrestling news. It has been reported recently by WWE's developmental branch NXT's twitter page that one of it's injured superstars will be making a return at the September 29th live event in Lakeland, Florida. The man who will be returning? "The Drifter" Elias Samson.

          Samson suffered an ankle injury in June, just as he was starting to gain some traction. He is seen as a polarizing figure within the NXT fans. There are some that absolutely hate his gimmick and everything about him while others think he is a very valuable member of the star-studded NXT roster.

            Samson made his debut in NXT in early 2014, but has never really gained the momentum some wanted him to. This return could help bring him into the main event NXT status, but in that part of the card he might be overshadowed by big stars like Nakamura, Aries, Roode, and Joe. The only thing known for Samson is his future is not clear. You'll just have to wait and see.

News: NJPW Legend Returning, Ryback On His Way To Japan

Hey guys, Tom Maher here to give you guys the news. This week we have huge rumours of a wrestling legend making his return to the squared circle, making his return to Japan. Recently, during the intermission of the G1 Climax we saw a vignette that read "Time Bomb is Exploding Soon!" Then we saw the date of November 5th.

If you don't know why November 5th is a big day this year for NJPW they will be holding Power Struggle which is the final pay per view leading up to the prestigious WrestleKingdom. Now, many people are wondering who and what this means. However a lot of people are speculating the return of a living legend.

Minoru Suzuki could be returning the ring to set up a match for the much prestigious WrestleKingdom. Many fans are praying that he returns. The man trained by Karl Gotch and the man that opened on of the very first MMA promotions is a huge name that could help gain more viewers for WK11. Suzuki has had two major matches in the last four years after winning Wrestling Observer's match of the year against Tanahashi in 2012 and Styles in 2014.

Many other people have speculated Ryan Reeves, better known under his ring name as Ryback, could be on his way to Japan. After sending a tweet in Japanese this has only heightened the chances and the hype over the big guy's debut. If we see Ryback in NJPW we are going to see some great matches. Him against Ishii would be awesome!

I hope this goes through, Maher out.

Hulk Hogan WWE Return Coming Soon?

Rumours have recently surfaced that professional wrestling legend and icon Terry Bollea, better known under his ring name Hulk Hogan may be returning to our television screens as a WWE personality once again and not in the too distant future.

Bollea has been blacklisted from the wrestling promotion since audio of what were deemed to be racist remarks were released to the public after being leaked years after the audio was actually taken. This and the fact that a sexual intercourse tape with the latter mentioned being featured in it prevented any quick comeback to the WWE.

The name and character of Hulk Hogan have been pretty much completely ripped out of the history books since the two incidents, this has had a major effect on the content the company shows, as Hogan was a strong part of 80's/90's professional wrestling.

But as of late, the WWE have been dropping the ball ever so slightly with regards to a total lockdown on Hogan, with content featuring him being screened more and his name even getting the very occasional yet awkward mention.

It is reported that the WWE is almost ready to patch things up with Hogan, whom has actually been removed from its own hall of fame, but it isn't clear whether that's a permanent move or not. It seems likely and has been mentioned that the WWE want Hogan back for Wrestlemania 33, taking a similar role to that he played at Wrestlemania 30.

If Hogan does return to the WWE for Wrestlemania 33, let's just hope that he can actually remember what arena he is in this time, good luck Hulkster.