Let us take a look at the top 8 stories of the hour from the world of Professional Wrestling:
8. Rusev Reacts To Getting Laid Out By Brock Lesnar At WWE Live Event
As we noted before, “The Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar returned to WWE at a Live Event at The Forum in Inglewood, California. He faced Alberto Del Rio in a United States Title match. Lesnar won the match via DQ when Rusev interfered and attacked Lesnar. Lesnar then laid out Rusev with a Suplex & F5.
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Below is what Rusev tweeted after getting laid out by Lesnar:
I'm still standing tall. U can't hurt me. I'm Rusev
— Rusev on the Roof (@RusevBUL) December 20, 2015
7. Special WWE Raw Pre-Show Tonight
A special “Slammy Awards” edition of WWE Raw pre-show will take place tonight on the WWE Network. Below is the description for the show:
“The WWE’s answer to the Oscars gets underway on the Slammys Pre-Show with 4 exclusive awards plus a preview of the awards to come to Raw.”
6. Jim Ross On Some Fans Not Liking WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently wrote on his website regarding some fans not liking the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Below is what JR wrote:
“Connecting with a talent sometimes never occurs and for others it comes immediately or over time. If you don’t like him, it’s not a crime. I know he’s doing his best to get there but Roman is green an still evolving with miles to go before he reaches the Promised Land.”
A fan asked JR about Reigns getting over with no credible opponents. Below is what JR replied:
“I have no clue. I just watch, at times in amazement, the TV shows like any other fan but great fan favorites will never ‘get over’ unless they have great adversaries. WWE is short on main event level villains and are still on their quest to create new fan favorites.”