Rusev Comments on the Status of His Wrestling Career
Rusev held a recent Q&A session on Twitch discussing a variety of topics. One of the topics discussed included Rusev saying, likely jokingly, that he is currently retired from wrestling and will be a full-time streamer going forward.
“I’m done. I’m done, man. I’m just enjoying my Twitch. I’m a professional Twitcher, YouTuber, content creator … I’m not a wrestler anymore. Can I be your favorite streamer?”
Transcript h/t: Fightful.com.
Hiromu Takahashi Suffers Shoulder Injury
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Hiromu Takahashi has recently suffered a should injury and will unable to compete for their remaining events this month.
It was not stated when exactly Takahashi had suffered his injury but the company currently expects him to be able to compete at their Summer Struggle in Jingu event on August 29th in Tokyo, Japan. Takahashi is currently scheduled to defend his IWGP Junoir Heavyweight Championship against Taiji Ishimori at the event.
Cody and Billy Gunn File Several New Trademarks
Cody and Billy Gunn recently filed several new trademarks to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A trademark for the logo of “Nightmare Family” was filed by Cody on June 26th for wrestling and merchandise-related purposes.
Trademarks for “Colten Gunn” and “Sons of a Gunn” were filed by Billy Gunn on June 23rd for wrestling and merchandise-related purposes.
Misc. Wrestling News & Notes
New Japan Pro Wrestling reportedly drew a paid attendance of 599 for their Summer Struggle event on July 29th in Shizuoka, Japan, according to Post Wrestling.
Game Changer Wrestling announced that Ace Austin and Kylie Rae will be making their official debuts for the company at their Keep In Touch event on August 2nd in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mission Pro Wrestling recently announced a new match for the card of their Hell Hath No Fury event on September 18th in Bula, Texas:
- NWA World Women’s Championship – Lindsay Snow vs. Thunder Rosa (c)
WWE NXT Notes: Corey Graves Fills In For Booker T, Tavion Heights vs. Myles Borne for NXT North American Title and Saqon Shugars vs. Dion Lennox Matches Set for NXT Great American Bash 2026, Izzi Dame & Arianna Grace Advances in WWE Speed Women’s #1 Contender Tournament, 6/23 Card
Various: Chavo Guerrero Explains Why El Grande Americano Storyline Worked in AAA, Steve Maclin Makes First Post-TNA Appearance & Calls Out TNA President Carlos Silva, TNA Reportedly Set To Reveal Updated Talent Contract News & Signings In Next Few Weeks
Various: Episode Schedule for Season Seven of Dark Side of the Ring, Current Card for 6/11 TNA Impact! Show, Current Card for 6/11 ROH TV Show, Indies/Misc.
