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Chris Hero Discusses His WWE Release, Returning To The Independent Scene & More
In an interview with Grantland.com, former WWE NXT superstar Chris Hero (Kassius Ohno) discussed his release from the company, returning to the independent scene and much more. Highlights of the interview are below: On his WWE release: “I’d been employed for 21 months. They knew what I was. They had a certain perception of what Continue Reading »
Chris Hero Discusses His WWE Release, His Time In NXT, His Reaction & Much More
Busted Open Radio sent out the following: Former NXT Superstar Chris Hero joined Doug Mortman and Dave Lagreca on Busted Open. You can hear Busted Open on SiriusXM 92 and on the SiriusXM app. Also go to BustedOpenNation.com for all the details. The maturity on how he handled his release from WWE: “Do I want Continue Reading »
Dragon Gate USA Returning To Brooklyn, NY Tonight; Chris Hero To Make DGUSA Debut
Dragon Gate USA sent out the following: We are set for the final DGUSA event of 2013 tonight!!! It will be epic and historic when Chris Hero comes to DGUSA to challenge Open The Freedom Gate Champion Johnny Gargano. We have some last minute news going into this event. Let’s get to it. It was Continue Reading »
Video: Johnny Gargano Discusses His 2-Year Reign As DGUSA Champion, Chris Hero & More
Johnny Gargano released a promo discussing his two-year DGUSA Championship reign and noted that this Sunday will be the presentation of “The Roast of Johnny Gargano” for friends, colleagues and fans to recognize his 2-year title reign which began on November 13th, 2011. Gargano also hyped his match this Sunday against Chris Hero, taking aim Continue Reading »
Chris Hero Added To December 7th DREAMWAVE Wrestling Event
DREAMWAVE Wrestling sent out the following: Things for DREAMWAVE’s “The Fight Before Christmas” on 12/7 in LaSalle, IL have just exploded! We already knew the Undefeated DREAMWAVE Champion, Christian Rose, will defend the DREAMWAVE Championship against Shane Hollister. How about a Dream Match we thought we would never see! The hottest free agent in pro Continue Reading »
Chris Hero’s DGUSA Opponent Announced, Hero/CZW, Hero/IWA Mid-South & More News
Dragon Gate USA announced today that former WWE NXT superstar Chris Hero [Kassius Ohno] will challenge Johnny Gargano in the main event of this Sunday’s Dragon Gate USA iPPV in Brooklyn, New York. Combat Zone Wrestling also announced that Hero will be challenging CZW World Heavyweight Champion Drew Gulak at their December 14th “Cage Of Continue Reading »
Chris Hero Discusses His WWE Release, Future In Pro Wrestling & More
Speaking through his official Facebook account, former WWE superstar Chris Hero (Kassius Ohno) discussed his release from the WWE, why he’s not bitter about his departure and is hopeful of returning someday, his future in professional wrestling and much more. Hero’s comments are available in full below: Maybe you’ve heard. Maybe you’ve not heard. Last Continue Reading »
Jim Ross Blogs On Kassius Ohno’s WWE Release, Under Utilized Talent, Kane & More
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted a new blog on his website JrsBarBq.com. Below are some highlights: Traditional HOF vs. Celebrity HOF: It’s amazing when reading emails and tweets @JRsBBQ that so many fans don’t understanding the difference in the ‘celebrity’ wing of the WWE HOF and the ‘traditional’ wing. Guys like Drew Carey, Continue Reading »
Chris Hero To Debut For Dragon Gate USA This Sunday
Dragon Gate USA announced today that former WWE NXT superstar Kassius Ohno (Chris Hero) will debut for the promotion at Sunday’s iPPV event in Brooklyn, New York. The promotion have announced that Hero’s opponent for the event will be announced during the week.
Chris Hero To Challenge For PWG Championship On All-Star Weekend 10
Pro Wrestling Guerilla announced over the weekend that former WWE developmental talent Chris “Kassius Ohno” Hero will take on Adam Cole on All-Star Weekend 10 Night One on December 20th, 2013 in Reseda, California for the PWG Championship.
Chris Hero Advertised For PWG’s All-Star Weekend
Pro Wrestling Guerilla announced last night via their Twitter account that former WWE NXT superstar Kassius Ohno will be returning to the company under his Chris Hero name as part of the company’s All-Star Weekend 10 in December.
Kassius Ohno Released By WWE
WWE has released Chris Spradlin from his developmental deal this week. He was known as Kassius Ohno on NXT and Chris Hero on the independent circuit, before joining WWE. According to reports by PWInsider.com, Ohno was released by WWE officials while waiting to begin training Friday morning at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Ohno’s Continue Reading »
Jim Ross Praises WWE NXT Talent
Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross commented on WWE NXT talent Kassius Ohno writing, “I’ve always held @KassiusOhno in high regard & feel he can contribute significantly in @WWE in the future. Ohno responded to Ross’ comments after being made aware of the tweets and thanked Ross for his Continue Reading »
Report: WWE Trainers Frustrated With NXT Talent; Main Roster Debut On Hold?
WWE officials are said to be frustrated with WWE NXT talent Kassius Ohno due to his lack of commitment to the strength and conditioning program, according to a report from Jason Powell of Pro Wrestling.Net. Ohno, who was absent from the most recent set of WWE NXT TV tapings is well liked within the company’s Continue Reading »
Emil Sitoci Evaluated By WWE Prior To Last Night’s SmackDown Tapings
Dutch wrestler Emil Sitoci, who was trained by WWE developmental talent Kassius Ohno (Chris Hero), Mike Quackenbush and Jorge Rivera, was evaluated by the company prior to last night’s WWE SmackDown tapings at the LG Arena in Birmingham, England. Sitoci worked a dark match prior to the tapings, losing to Jack Swagger. The 27 year Continue Reading »
Kassius Ohno Avoids Serious Injury At Recent FCW Event
Florida Championship Wrestling superstar Kassius Ohno (formerly known under the name of Chris Hero during his time on the independent scene) posted the following on his Facebook account over the weekend. First, I want to thank all my friends and fans who have gone out of their way to message me and ask about my Continue Reading »
Antonio Cesaro Discusses Working The Independent Scene, WWE Debut, More
In a new interview with The Miami Herald, new WWE SmackDown superstar Antonio Cesaro (previously known as Claudio Castagnoli on the independent scene) discussed how beneficial Florida Championship Wrestling was for him in his early WWE career, seeing other former ROH stars in CM Punk and Daniel Bryan in the main event, the prospect of Continue Reading »
ROH Re-Releasing 5 Out Of Print DVD’s For Limited Time Only
Ring of Honor Wrestling sent out the following: It’s “ROH’s Tuesday Rollout” time once again but this week it’s something a little different, something we’re calling “Tuesday Throwback” because, with very limited quantities, we are bringing back 5 of our best selling out-of-print ROH DVDs!!! – “Bitter Friend, Stiffer Enemies 2“ featuring the Chicago Street Continue Reading »
Former TNA Tag Team Star Backstage At Tonight’s RAW
Former TNA Tag Team star Chase Stevens, who was one part of The Naturals, alongside Andy Douglas, is backstage at tonight’s edition of WWE RAW in Cleveland, Ohio as the company take a look at his work. With the recent signings of Chris Hero (Kassius Ohno), Claudio Castagnoli (Antonio Cesaro), Brodie Lee and the company Continue Reading »
Spoilers: FCW TV Taping Results Airing March 11th
The following results are from a recent Florida Championship Wrestling TV Taping. The taping took place at the FCW Arena on February 23rd, 2012 in Tampa, Florida and will air on March 11th, 2012 at 6pm Eastern on the Bright House Sports Network. Florida Championship Wrestling is the official developmental territory of World Wrestling Entertainment. Continue Reading »