WWE has announced their full schedule for Sunday as part of their WrestleMania Backlash programming:
WWE’s The Bump, Kickoff Show, Watch Along and more slated for WrestleMania Backlash Sunday
Get set for WrestleMania Backlash with a loaded Sunday slate of WWE programming.
Best of Backlash
Watch a thrilling collection of the greatest Backlash Matches, beginning at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
A special WrestleMania Backlash edition of WWE’s The Bump
The crew of WWE’s The Bump takes over at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Peacock, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram Live and Twitch as Braun Strowman and Cesaro lend their voices to help preview all the night’s action coming to the WWE ThunderDome.
New Women’s Tag Team Champions Crowned On WWE SmackDown Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 14, 2021
On tonight s episode of WWE SmackDown on FOX, Natalya and Tamina defeated Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler to win the WWE women’s tag team titles.
Tamina pinned Nia for the victory.
Following the big win, Natalya and Tamina cut promo which was then followed with fireworks.
Updated: May 14 2021, 23:21 ET
WRESTLING legend Jerome Young, nicknamed New Jack, passed away on Friday afternoon, according to his wife. His wife Jennifer Young told PW Insider.com that he passed away in North Carolina where he lived in the recent years.
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New Jack wrestled for Smoky Mountain Wrestling and Total Nonstop ActionCredit: Facebook
Young who died at age 58 was a multiple-time team champion when he took part in Extreme Championship Wrestling in 1995.
His title New Jack was inspired by the film New Jack City and fans were chanting it during his wrestling matches in the ring.
Throughout his career, Young was injured numerous times due to his behavior and style that included busting through tables and using weapons in the ring, according to TMZ Sports.
New Jack one of the more memorable figures in pro wrestling and the focus of an episode of Dark Side of The Ring passed away Friday at the age of 58 due to a heart attack.
PW Insider was the first to report the news via his wife, Jennifer. He was living in North Carolina at the time of his death.
Born Jerome Young in Greensboro, North Carolina, New Jack rose to prominence as one half of The Gangstas with Mustafa Saed. After a one-year run in Smokey Mountain Wrestling, he and Saed found themselves in ECW where they fit right in with the hardcore style and attitude of the promotion. He and Saed won their Tag Team titles two times and he also held them one time with John Kronus of The Eliminators.
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Lots more on the life of Brian Pillman, what Dark Side didn t cover, his football career, contract disputes, booking idea if he stayed with WCW, children and legacy.
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AEW & WWE back on the road and details
A look at the next two major pro wrestling PPV shows
UFC coverage of Saturday s show, next week s show, new fights, new financial info
Most detailed look at ratings, what shows do people watch longest, what shows do they watch live or most on DVR, Segment breakdowns and and exclusive info on how the different shows are consumed