NXT Title Match Scrapped Following Serious Injury [SPOILER] ; February 14th Wrestling News Round-Up

According to a new report from PWInsider, WWE has released Matt Camp best known for his work hosting ‘The Bump.’

Camp, who previously worked for House of Hardcore, signed with WWE back in 2019 and has been a mainstay across WWE’s online content across the past four years.

The report notes that the release has been seen as “something of a shock” by those backstage and this feeling has only been bolstered by no explanation being given for Camp’s release internally or to the public.

Inside The Ropes will continue to keep you updated as more information become available. 

WWE have shared another hilarious behind-the-scenes video!

This time WWE stars, including Wade Barrett, Pretty Deadly and Bayley, reveal their romantic red flags!

It’s a belter, check it out below!

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— WWE (@WWE) February 14, 2024

On February 24th WWE presents Elimination Chamber 2024 live from Perth, Australia.

Despite the absence of Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Gunther the show still looks set to be a major spectacle…although it was almost even more special.

According to a report from PWInsider, WWE has scrapped plans for Jade Cargill to feature in the women’s Elimination Chamber match.

There have been on-going rumours that Cargill would compete at the show, winning the upcoming last chance battle royal however the new report reveals that Cargill is now set to miss the show entirely.

Do you think Jade Cargill will compete at WrestleMania 40? Let us know using the thumbs below!

Inside the Ropes Magazine Issue 42 is available for pre-order now!

Featuring:

– A deep dive into the on-going allegations made against Vince McMahon.

– A detailed look into #WeWantCody and the impact of The Rock on Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania plans.

– Our exclusive interview with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis and much more!

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Former WCW star Ernest ‘The Cat’ Miller has opened up on a long standing WCW conspiracy theory!

Check it out!

Charlotte Flair has provided a positive update on her ongoing injury rehab.

Appearing on CNBC’s Power Lunch, Flair revealed that she is already ahead of schedule just six weeks into rehabbing her injury. Flair is expected to be out of action for around nine months from January indicating a return in October, though it now appears she could be back even sooner

“I’m six weeks out Thursday.

I’m ahead of schedule and every day all I can think about is returning back to the ring, especially with all the excitement of The Rock, going to Netflix, WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, all I can think about is getting back and winning that number 15.”

h/t to F4WOnline

Dave Meltzer is one of wrestling’s most noted journalists but his star rating system is a constant source of “debate” online.

In particular Meltzer often faces criticism for a preference for modern independent and Japanese wrestling and a disinterest in the more mainstream American product.

This is often highlighted on social media by Will Ospreay having over 30 matches deemed five stars or better whilst Kurt Angle, widely considered one of the greatest in-ring talents of all time, has none.

Taking to social media, Meltzer would attempt to explain/justify Angles lack of five star matches.

Dave Meltzer writes:

“Kenny [Omega] is a big fan of [Kurt] Angle and wished he could have worked with him

. I think Angle is one of the best I’ve ever seen, countless 4’s.

Angle never had the right opponent and platform although obviously Michaels & Benoit matches were really strong, but there is obvious evolution.

For time equivalents, Matt Hughes wouldn’t have beaten Usman, but I’m sure Usman would say the same about Hughes.”

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Kazuchika Okada is set to sign with AEW following his NJPW exit and now ‘The Rainmaker’s’ former rival Shinsuke Nakamura has commented on the move.

Speaking with Tokyo Sports, Nakamura would wish Okada the best in his new journey whilst also recalling the difficulties he faced when first leaving Japan.

Nakamura would state:

“How do you view your life, who you are, and what you want to become?

Only you can make that decision, so I had the courage to take the step that Okada took…it sounds like (Antonio) Inoki, but once you’ve taken that step, all you can do is move on.

Of course I’ll support them, and if there’s anything I can do, I’d like to do whatever I can.”

Recalling his own journey post NJPW, Nakamura would note:

“That’s also true, and it’s an invisible procedure.

There were a lot of hardships that I had to bear that I shouldn’t have had to bear.

I don’t want them to experience that kind of thing, and I want them to be pampered.”

Are you excited to see Kazuchika Okada in AEW? Let us know using the thumbs below!

During last night’s episode of NXT, WWE star Shotzi approached NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria in order to set up a title match for next weeks show.

With WWE heading to Perth for Elimination Chamber, next week’s episodes of WWE TV are set to be pre-taped.

However, the title match was unfortunately scrapped after Shotzi suffered a serious injury during the tapings for next week’s show.

Those in attendance described the injury as “serious.”

A new report from Fightful Select provides more information on the injury.

In a “freak accident” Shotzi would seriously damage her knee hitting it off the ring whilst setting up for a commercial break, leaving her unable to put any weight on it or move at all.

The report notes that there is no heat backstage on Lyra or Shotzi for the injury as neither performer was to blame.

Subsequently, the match was thrown out and a Women’s Championship open challenge was issued instead.

The challenge was answered by Lash Legend whom Lyra took care of in comfortable fashion.

Everyone at Inside The Ropes would like to wish Shotzi a full and speedy recovery. 

Good Afternoon!

I hope everyone is doing well and is having a lovely Valentines Day.

I will be with you from 2pm to 6pm BST (9am – 1pm ET) covering all the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA and more.

We will be kicking things off today with the biggest stories from the last 24 hours including:

• NXT Title match scrapped following serious injury.
• Shinsuke Nakamura comments on Kazuchika Okada‘s NJPW exit.
• Dave Meltzer explains why Kurt Angle has no five star matches, social media get’s enraged.
• The latest of WWE’s plans for The Rock.
• The latest on Charlotte Flairs’ WWE return and more.