Chairshot Wrestling News Shuffle: Ciampa injury update, AXS TV renews WOW, McMahon salaries and more! (3/7/2019)

News here! Commentary on Ciampa injury update, AXS TV renews WOW, McMahon salaries and more!

Tommaso Ciampa Injury Serious

Earlier this week I commented on the news that there is potential that Tommaso Ciampa’s injury may be more serious than initially thought. Sadly, WWE confirmed today that Ciampa will undergo neck fusion surgery tomorrow.

Breaking: #NXTChampion @ProjectCiampa to undergo neck surgery. https://t.co/MPklexSY8y

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 6, 2019

Jason’s Take

Wow, what a blow this is. I was holding out hope that the injury was just rumor or wasn’t as bad as was being let on. I was looking forward to Ciampa on the main roster. Here is hoping for a speedy recovery, though initial reports have him out anywhere from 8 to 14 months.

John Cena WrestleMania Opponent Set?

Originally, plans for John Cena at WrestleMania involved a match with Lars Sullivan. WrestlingNewsCo is reporting that there is potential that Cena will be taking on the new US Champion Samoa Joe.

Jason’s Take

I am ok with this for a WrestleMania match. Cena and Joe trained and broke into the business together, so there is already chemistry there. At some point, it could be assumed that Samoa Joe will have a world title run, and this could be the potential launching pad for it.

AXS TV Renews WOW

And you thought I was going to say AEW, didn’t you? Today, AXS TV released a press release discussing the renewal of Women Of Wrestling for a second season.

AXS TV – WOW Live Press Conference releasing major news starts now!! #WOWSuperheroes @JeanieBuss @Tess_Blanchard @wow_thebeast @AXSTVFights 👉YouTube Link >>> https://t.co/zS687wmBKk👈 pic.twitter.com/mqtaz45PsF

— WOW (@wowsuperheroes) March 6, 2019

Jason’s Take

I like season 1 of WOW. Some of the matches have been very entertaining as have the characters. It is very family friendly, and something you can watch but don’t have to take too seriously.

Jack “Jungle Boy” Perry Release Statement On Fathers Death

The media world has been shocked the past few days with the death of Luke Perry. What many may or may not know is Perry has a son on the indie scene, Jungle Boy. He released a statement on his father’s death on Instagram.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

He was a lot of things to a lot of people. To me, he was always Dad. He loved supported me in everything, and inspired me to be the best that I could possibly be. I’ve learned so much from you, and my heart is broken thinking about everything you won’t be here for. I’ll miss you every day that I walk this earth. I’ll do whatever I can to carry on your legacy and make you proud. I love you Dad.

A post shared by Jungle Boy • Jack Perry (@boy_myth_legend) on Mar 6, 2019 at 12:03pm PST

Jason’s Take

Losing a father is hard. Losing a father at such a young age is even harder. My thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family in this difficult time.

How Much Does Top WWE Brass Make ?

In a filing with the SEC WWE revealed the salaries for its top executives in the 2018 fiscal year. The breakdown includes:

-Vince McMahon earned a $1.4 million salary and took home a little over $5.6 million in overall compensation.

-Co-presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson both received $9.1 million and $9.1 million respectively

-Triple H pulled in over $5 million

-Stephanie McMahon made $2.8 million

Jason’s Take

Chump change. In all seriousness though, that’s some big money for all the execs. What do some of the wrestlers think?