Tag Archives: Johnny Gargano
Candice LeRae Discusses Mae Young Classic Tournament, Possibly Signing With WWE & More
Donald Wood sent along the following: My name is Donald Wood from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report. We had WWE Mae Young Classic participant CANDICE LERAE on the show this week, and it was a great episode with plenty of exclusive content. YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/9weLnlDY81w Candice LeRae Interview Transcription Ring Rust Radio: You have Continue Reading »
Johnny Gargano Discusses Being Anxious Regarding WWE NXT Return
In an interview with WWE’s official website, WWE NXT superstar Johnny Gargano discussed being anxious regarding his return, following an attack from his former DIY tag team partner, Tommaso Ciampa, at the WWE NXT Takeover: Chicago event back in May. “I’ll admit, I was very anxious making my return. Nervous energy, perhaps. That’s just how Continue Reading »
New Match Added To WWE NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III; Updated Card
WWE have announced that Aleister Black vs. Hideo Itami has been added to the NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III live special on August 19th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The updated card for the event is below: WWE NXT Championship Match Bobby Roode (c) vs. Drew McIntyre. WWE NXT Women’s Championship Match Asuka Continue Reading »
Update On Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano Splitting As A Tag Team At NXT Takeover: Chicago
For those that may have missed last night’s WWE NXT Takeover: Chicago live special where Tommaso Ciampa turned on his tag team partner Johnny Gargano, ending the DIY alliance following their loss to The Authors of Pain for the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships, a report from Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com notes that the reason Continue Reading »
Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano Discuss NXT Takeover: Orlando, Teaming Together & More
Between The Ropes sent along the following: Brian Fritz and Michael Wiseman talk with NXT superstars Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano (tag team DIY) about NXT TakeOver: Orlando, pop culture, their Twitter game, lack of impression skills, living together, team chemistry and their 2016 WWE match of the year.
Gabe Sapolsky Discusses The WWE & EVOLVE Wrestling Relationship
In an article on the Extra Mustard section of the Sports Illustrated website, WWNLive Vice President of Talent Relations Gabe Sapolsky discussed the WWE and EVOLVE Wrestling relationship growing ever stronger over the past 12 months. Sapolsky stated that the last year has seen a mind-blowing relationship develop between both parties and praised Triple H Continue Reading »
Johnny Gargano Bids Farewell To The Independent Scene
Speaking through his official social media accounts, Johnny Gargano, who finished up his independent commitments before he reports to WWE on a full-time basis, issued a statement thanking everyone for his time on the independent scene. “To every promoter that’s ever booked me, to every fan that’s ever supported me, to every performer I’ve ever Continue Reading »
AIW Results: The Whole Shebang ~ A Farewell To Johnny Gargano – Cleveland, OH (9/23)
The following results are from a recent Absolute Intense Wrestling live event. The event took place on September 23rd, 2016 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Cleveland, Ohio. Tag Team Match Alex Kellar & Evan Adams defeated Dick Justice & The Space Monkey. 6-Way Match Dominic Garrini defeated Brian Carson, Britt Baker, Frankie Continue Reading »
Congratulations To Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae
WWE NXT superstar Johnny Gargano and independent female wrestling star Candice LeRae got married yesterday at Disneyland. On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to extend our congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Gargano. Gargano released footage of a #GloriousBomb from the wedding, with a twist.
EVOLVE 69 iPPV Results: Farewell To An Icon Finale – New York City, NY (9/11)
The following results are from a recent EVOLVE Wrestling internet pay-per-view event. The event took place on September 11th, 2016 at La Boom in New York City, New York. Singles Match Darby Allin defeated Tony Nese. Singles Match Fred Yehi defeated Travis Gordon. Singles Match Tracy Williams defeated Chuck O’Neil. Singles Match DUSTIN defeated Drew Continue Reading »
Johnny Gargano To Bid Farewell To EVOLVE Wrestling Tonight
EVOLVE Wrestling will be returning to internet pay-per-view tonight for the EVOLVE 69 iPPV at La Boom in Queens, New York which will feature Johnny Gargano’s farewell appearance for the promotion, as he teams with Cody Rhodes to face off against Chris Hero and Drew Galloway. The iPPV will stream live at WWN Live.com and Continue Reading »
Update On Plans For WWE RAW Cruiserweight Division
In an update on the WWE RAW Cruiserweight Division debuting on the September 19th edition of Monday Night RAW in Memphis, Tennessee, a report from PWInsider.com notes that the initial division will feature ten talents, which would make it appear that the rollout of the division has been completed on last night’s RAW, as they Continue Reading »
Johnny Gargano Discusses Wrestling At WWE NXT Takeover: Brooklyn, Glorious Bombs & More
Glenn Moore sent along the following: Our wrestling podcast, This is Awesome Wrestling Show, recently had NXT star Johnny Gargano in-studio for an interview. He talks about wrestling in front of the biggest crowd of his career at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn, his future with WWE and NXT, and if he will be moving down to Continue Reading »
Johnny Gargano Discusses Career To Date In New DVD Series
Kayfabe Commentaries sent out the following: SAPOLSKY SITS WITH OUTWARD-BOUND GARGANO IN CAREER RETROSPECTIVE This week saw the announcement by NXT superstar and WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Johnny Gargano that he was departing the indies for a more full-time role on WWE’s NXT programming. It’s no surprise that his long-time booker Gabe Sapolsky should be Continue Reading »
Johnny Gargano Update
WWN sent out the following: Johnny Gargano has made the decision to leave the independents. Gargano started with the WWN Family in the Bonus Match on the first Dragon Gate USA event. He rose to become called The WWN Icon. WWN VP Of Talent Relations Gabe Sapolsky has made this statement about Gargano’s impending departure: Continue Reading »
Johnny Gargano – WWE NXT Update
Speaking through his official Facebook page, independent wrestling star, WWE Cruiserweight Classic entrant and occasional WWE NXT superstar Johnny Gargano updated fans on his current status on the independent wrestling scene and noted that his final appearance on the independent wrestling scene will take place on September 23rd in Cleveland, Ohio. “When I signed my Continue Reading »
EVOLVE Wrestling Release Full Coverage From Ethan Carter III Appearance At EVOLVE 61
EVOLVE Wrestling sent out the following: On May 7th, 2016, Queens, NY was host to the biggest night in WWN history when WWN & EVOLVE Wrestling presented EVOLVE 61! It was a night that included two WWE Cruiserweight Classic qualifying matches: Fred Yehi vs. TJP and Drew Gulak vs. Tracy Williams; a UK wrestling clinic Continue Reading »
Non-Sanctioned Match Announced For EVOLVE 62
EVOLVE Wrestling announced today that the team of Johnny Gargano & TJ Perkins (TJP) will face off against Drew Galloway and Ethan Carter III at the EVOLVE 62 event on June 10th in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, the promotion also announced that Galloway will be in action the following night at EVOLVE 63 in Orlando, Florida Continue Reading »
Update On Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa Appearing On WWE NXT Television
In an update on Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa appearing on WWE NXT television, a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that their deals are reported to be structured in a similar nature to the original deal offered to Samoa Joe, in that they are contracted to work for the company, but do not Continue Reading »
First 7 Names Confirmed For WWE Global Cruiserweight Series
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H confirmed in the media conference call today that the first seven names confirmed for the WWE Global Cruiserweight Series on the WWE Network this Summer are: – Zack Sabre Jr [Currently Working EVOLVE & Other Independent Promotions] – Rich Swann [Signed To WWE NXT] – Tommaso Ciampa [Currently Working Continue Reading »