Randy Orton on His “Dive” Comments and Resulting Controversy
During a recent interview with radio show Hot 104.1 in St. Louis, Randy Orton clarified comments he made last month viewed as insulting indie wrestling. Orton stated he doesn’t have a problem with wrestlers using dives as moves nor meant it as a general insult against indie wrestling. Instead, Orton stated he doesn’t like dives being done if they serve no real purpose in a match and rather see wrestlers do it less often for long term health reasons.
WWE Network News & Notes
WWE recently added two more classic Madison Square Garden shows to the WWE Network. They are a show from November 23, 1981 which featured Bob Backlund against Greg Valentine in a cage match for the WWF Championship and the other being from December 28, 1982 which featured Bob Backlund against Superstar Billy Graham in a Lumberjack match.
According to PWInsider, WWE currently has plans to release more classic World Class Championship Wrestling episodes to the Network during this summer.
WWE Did You Know – Kurt Angle and King of the Ring
In a “WWE Did You Know” type fact, last Sunday was the 17th anniversary of Kurt Angle’s tournament victory at King of the Ring 2000. Angle defeated Rikishi in the finals to become the 14th King in WWE history and the 8th King of the event’s pay-per-view era.
Viewership for WWE RAW Show on Netflix – Aug. 31, 2026 – Failed To Chart In Global & US Top 10
The Gunns on Road Dogg’s Claim That AEW Tag Team Titles Are Beneath Them, How They Got “Many Men” Song For AEW Tag Titles Match Against FTR In 2023, & Colten Gunn’s Return From Torn Patella Injury Earlier Than Expected
9/5 AAA TV Show Notes: Mr. Iguana vs. Laredo Kid vs. La Parka Three-Way for AAA Latin American Title Set for Triplemania 34 Night 1, AAA World Tag Titles Open Challenge, Psycho Clown vs. El Carnicero in Mexican Street Fight, and Copa Bardahl Matches Set for Triplemania 34 Night 2
