New WWE Signee Sami Callihan Says Farewell to Indy Circuit
New WWE signee Sami Callihan wrestled one of his last indy matches at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's "Is Your Body Ready?" event yesterday. Callihan lost a 60 minute Iron Man match against his long time rival Adam Cole for The PWG World Title.
Following the match, the PWG roster came out to congratulate him on his signing to WWE, similar to the send off they gave El Generico...
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Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-- According to sources, Sami Zayn (aka El Generico) has been told to slow down and not do so many high spots after his first few matches in WWE's NXT developmental territory. As we reported earlier here on the website, the early feedback on him is that he is really good, very intelligent and can cut a great promo. The fear...
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May 19, 2013
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Backstage News: El Generico Told To Tone It Do...
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Here is the latest on the former El Generico, who now goes by Sami Sayn in WWE NXT. The general feeling on Sayn is that he cuts good promos, is intelligent and is good in the ring.
With that being said, he has also been told to tone down the amount of high spots he does in a match and to slow down the pace of his bouts. He has not been...
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May 16, 2013
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WWE slowing down El Generico
WWE officials have been working with El Generico, the former ROH star who is now going by the name of Sami Zayn, to change up his in ring style. He's doing far too many spots in one match and wrestling too quickly. Management prefers a much slower and more deliberate style. Once he can do that, then he'll be considered for the main roster.
If The Shield Adds a Fourth Member, Could It Be Sami Zayn (El Generico)?
Over the past several weeks there has been speculation that WWE could possibly be adding fourth member to The Shield group.
Recently one of NXT’s top wrestlers replied to an earlier tweet from Seth Rollins saying that he “believes in the Shield”. Rollins wrote the following message on Tuesday:
“Tearing down that wall. Brick by brick by brick. We don’t need no thought control...
WWE Reportedly Forces El Generico Fan to Change His Seats at Monday’s RAW
- At Monday’s RAW from Greenville, South Carolina, a fan reportedly held up a “RAW Is Generico” sign and was moved by security, taken from his paid seat to the opposite side of the arena and a seat filler took his seat at ringside. The fan asked security why he was being moved and was told the people running the show didn’t want him sitting there because of his sign.
The...
WWE stops El Generico match at Wrestlemania Axxess
El Generico had to abruptly stop his match at Axxess due to a bloody nose. The injury happened as the former ROH star worked a match against Leo Kruger. WWE has a strict policy on blood, and officials were able to make a quick decision since it was not being televised. Not that it matters, but Generico was given a loss in the record books.
El Generico Now Named Sammy Sane, Rock Comments on His Busy Schedule, More
- Antonio Cesaro is currently in the Superstar Spotlight on WWE's website.
- The story we covered about Chris Masters saving his mother earlier this week has been picked up by several mainstream outlets including TMZ and WWE's website.
- The dark match before last night's WWE NXT tapings saw the former El Generico defeat Briley Pierce with a Yaluza Kick. The former...
El Generico Unmasked At Tonight’s WWE NXT Event
El Generico made his maskless debut Thursday night at WWE NXT live event. If you’re interested, you can click here to view photos of El Generico unmasked earlier tonight.
He is also expected to debut a new ring name shortly.
More as we get it.
El Generico debuts in WWE NXT ... under his mask (photo)
El Generico made his WWE developmental debut Wednesday, and take a look at the photo, which has been making the rounds on the Twitter machine.
This looks like the El Generico that independent wrestling fans know and love. He reportedly teamed with Brodus Clay. Could WWE be allowing him to keep his name and gimmick alive, a la CM Punk? We'll have to wait for the full results...
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