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Showing posts with label RICH SWANN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RICH SWANN. Show all posts

Sunday, March 8, 2020

Injury Updates On Brian Cage, Rich Swann, And Rob Van Dam

Injury Updates On Brian Cage, Rich Swann, And Rob Van Dam
Rich Swann is not expected back in the ring until September after breaking his tibia back in January at Impact Bash at the Brewery 2, according to PWInsider.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Injury May Change Impact Hard To Kill Match

Injury May Change Impact Hard To Kill Match
Rich Swann reportedly sustained a bad ankle sprain at Impact Bash at the Brewery 2 and Swann is not expected to be cleared for tonight's Hard to Kill PPV.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Rich Swann On If He Is On Good Terms With WWE, Working For Impact Wrestling (Video)

Rich Swann On If He Is On Good Terms With WWE, Working For Impact Wrestling (Video)
Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann almost retired earlier this year, after being let go by the WWE. Swann got into hot water with the WWE management in light of his domestic violence arrest back in December, and was released from the promotion in February.

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Rich Swann on Why Impact Wrestling Is On The Rise

Rich Swann on Why Impact Wrestling Is On The Rise
Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann was the most recent guest on Sean Waltman's X-Pac 12360 podcast. You can watch the full interview in the video below, they sent us these highlights:

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Impact Signs Rich Swann And Veteran Employee To New Long-Term Contracts

Impact Signs Rich Swann And Veteran Employee To New Long-Term Contracts
Impact has announced that they signed former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann to a long-term deal. No word yet on how long the contract is for but we will keep you updated.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Rich Swann's Replacement Revealed, First Look At Slammiversary Venue (Video)

Rich Swann's Replacement Revealed, First Look At Slammiversary Venue (Video)
- Below is a first look at the Rebel Complex for tonight's Impact Slammiversary PPV. Josh Mathews also said Impact will return to the Rebel Complex on August 12 and 13 for television tapings.

Rich Swann Off Tonight's Slammiversary PPV

Rich Swann Off Tonight's Slammiversary PPV
Rich Swann has been pulled from tonight's Slammiversary PPV due to a concussion he sustained during a Major League Wrestling event on Thursday night. Swann was originally scheduled to be in a Four-Way Match against Johnny Impact, Ishimori, and Rey Fenix.

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Rich Swann Comments on His Impact Wrestling Run So Far

Rich Swann Comments on His Impact Wrestling Run So Far
Ruch Swann spoke to Interactive Wrestling Radio about a number of wrestling topics. Here are some highlights:

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Rich Swann Debuts On Tonight's Impact

Rich Swann Debuts On Tonight's Impact
Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann debuted on tonight's episode of Impact where he defeated Trevor Lee via pinfall.

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Rich Swann Signs With Impact Wrestling

Rich Swann Signs With Impact Wrestling
It looks like Rich Swann has signed with Impact Wrestling as the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion is being advertised for the June 1st house show in Windsor, Ontario Canada.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Ryback On Dolph Ziggler's Reported $1.5 Million Contract, WWE Releasing Rich Swann

As previously noted, Dolph Ziggler re-signed with the WWE reportedly for two years at $1.5 million per year. There was speculation that Ziggler was on his way out of the company, but reports say he never planned on leaving.

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Rich Swann Claims He's Retiring, Takes Shot At Wrestler For Criminal Record

Rich Swann
Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann was venting on Twitter yesterday. Swann was apparently frustrated over not being able to get booked by some independent wrestling promoters and took a shot at CZW wrestler Nick Gage, who was sentenced to five years in prison in 2010 for a bank robbery. Swann wrote, "Oh we cant a accused person on our

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Matt Hardy Welcomes Former TNA Star To WWE, Rich Swann's First Post-WWE Booking, Braun Strowman's RAW Segment

- This new WWE Now video features Cathy Kelley looking at how Braun Strowman was all about that bass on Monday's RAW in the segment with Elias.

BREAKING: WWE Releases Rich Swann

WWE has released the following via WWE.com:

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Charges Against Rich Swann Dismissed Today

All charges against Rich Swann have been dropped, according to PWInsider. Swann had been charged for false imprisonment/kidnapping and misdemeanor battery (touching or striking) stemming from an incident with his wife Vannarah Riggs, who works the indies as Su Yung, in mid-December.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Update On Rich Swann And His Wife After Recent Domestic Arrest

Rich Swann and his wife, Vannarah Riggs (women's wrestler Su Yung), had apparently patched things up shortly after Swann's domestic arrest earlier this month in Gainesville, FL.

Friday, December 15, 2017

Rich Swann's Attorney Issues Statement

Following Rich Swann's recent arrest, his attorney released a statement regarding the impending case. Ian M. Pickens of Meldon Law filed a note of appearance in Alachua County court to declare he and his firm will be representing Swann.

Backstage News On WWE Locker Room Reaction To Rich Swann's Arrest

As noted, former WWE cruiserweight champion Rich Swann has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on Sunday. In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer noted how the rest of the WWE locker room reacted to the news.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Has Brock Lesnar’s Royal Rumble Opponent Been Decided?, How WWE Handled Rich Swann Situation On RAW

- Cedric Alexander vs. Drew Gulak is now official for next week's RAW with the winner challenging WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore the following week.

Update on Rich Swann Following Weekend Arrest, Talking Smack Returning After Clash of Champions

- David Otunga has been confirmed for Sunday's WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff pre-show along with Renee Young and Peter Rosenberg. WWE has also confirmed a post-show edition of Talking Smack for the WWE Network this Sunday.