WWE Mocks CM Punk UFC Loss in Backlash Match
TMZ has posted footage of the opening of the Miz vs Dolph Ziggler WWE Backlash match, and noted WWE spoofed CM Punk’s UFC 203 loss in the opening of the bout.
You might recall the match opened with Ziggler ducking a wild punch from Miz and then Ziggler took Miz down and hit some ground-and-pound fists. Miz, however, was able to escape the beatdown and make it to the ropes for a break.
Possible Lucha Underground Live Events, Watch Rey Mysterio vs Pentagon
According to The Wrestling Observer, while nothing has been made official or announced, Lucha Underground talents were contacted about doing live events on October 16th in San Diego, October 23rd in Phoenix and October 30th in Houston. One issue with Lucha Underground doing live events has been finding venues where they can duplicate The Temple as they want the full Lucha Underground experience.
In related news, Lucha Underground has released a full dark match featuring Rey Mysterio vs Pentagon, and you can check it out at this link.