Let us take a look at the top 9 stories of the hour from the world of Professional Wrestling:
9. AJ Styles Talks About Meeting Vince McMahon & Discussing His Character
During his recent appearance on Chris Jericho’s Talk Is Jericho podcast, newest WWE Superstar AJ Styles talked about his first meeting with Vince McMahon and discussing his character with him. Below is what he said:
“Him and I did sit down and talk and we talked about this character. I know this character who he’s talking about because I was a heel. This guy whose had to fight for everything.
The character that he explained to me is very close, very similar to the guy I am. He brought it up ‘this is the way you need to be. You’re not the tallest guy, you’re not the biggest guy, but you’re a pit bull.’ I know that guy, I could be that guy.”
8. CM Punk’s 1st UFC Opponent Revealed
Former WWE Champion CM Punk’s 1st UFC opponent has been revealed. It’s going to be 21 year old Mickey Gall. Gall defeated Mike Jackson on the UFC Fight Pass preliminary card for UFC Fight Night 82 to earn the opportunity to fight Punk.
After a spectacular performance by @MickeyGall, @CMPunk now has an opponent! #UFCVegas https://t.co/sU1gct1OIo
— #UFC209 (@ufc) February 7, 2016
The fight is expected to take place at UFC 199 or UFC 200.
7. Sin Cara Returns To In-Ring Action, Brock Lesnar Destroys Rusev At WWE Live Event
Sin Cara returned to in-ring action at last night’s WWE Live Event in San Jose, California. He teamed up with his tag team partner Kalisto (who is now the US Champion) to defeat Los Matadores.
Sin Cara is back #wwesanjose pic.twitter.com/t3FTJ2OhVg
— Victor (@GuyInGreenWWE) February 7, 2016
Brock Lesnar also worked the event and defeated Rusev. Lesnar delivered 5 German Suplexes and multiple F5s.
It's about to get real. #suplexcity #WWESanJose pic.twitter.com/CONezn4z1o
— Mega Ran ON TOUR (@MegaRan) February 7, 2016
Have you ever wanted to see a trip to #SuplexCity in slow motion? #WWESanJose https://t.co/QdryeBEdb6
— WWE (@WWE) February 7, 2016
