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Showing posts with label Richie Steamboat. Show all posts
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October 21, 2016

Richie Steamboat Talks NXT Injury That Ended His Career, If He Might Return To The Ring


Former FCW Heavyweight Richie Steamboat was the latest guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. During the interview he discussed the Hall of Fame career of his father, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, as well as his time in FCW. They sent us these highlights.

Watching tapes of old matches to hone his craft:

"To know where you're going, you have to know where you've been. In professional wrestling, even are far back as the 50s and the 60s, understanding the business and how far it's come, and the changes that have happened over the time... Going back to the territory days and watching film, I got a lot of my passion from [that]. As a young kid (I was born in 1987), and my dad retired in '94, so I didn't get a lot of years to watch my father live on TV, so I would go back through old footage and watch things. Not only his wrestling match, I would watch The Four Horsemen, Tully Blanchard, Harley Race, all the legends of our sport."

Being told to wear a mouthguard in Japan:

"I was 21 at the time, maybe 20. What a life-changing experience that wasn't a culture shock for me. Not just the wrestling aspect of it, but the whole Japanese culture. I have Japanese in my blood, my grandmother is full Japanese, and it was my first experience in Japan. What a wonderful time I had with the culture and the fans, and the friends that I made there. But the wrestling is much different than it is here in the states. It's on the front page of the paper, next to the sumo wrestling and the baseball. It's a real sport.

"I'll give you and example. The first thing they asked me when I got to the [Pro Wrestling Noah] dojo, I put my bags down, they asked me if I had a mouthpiece. Because every single night, every show I went to, there [were] multiple people getting knocked out, shoot knocked out every single night, and it is legit."

Why he was forced to retire from in-ring competition:

"The [back] injury couldn't have happened at a worse time in my career. It was really getting to the point where things were taking off, all the hard work I had done for so many years was paying off. I was having a feud with Kassius Ohno on NXT, and I injured my back doing a moonsault. I landed wrong and I lost feeling in everything from my chin down. I could still move everything, but I couldn't feel anything. Over the next few days, feeling started to come back to me, and I wrestled through it. I worked several more weeks and really kind of kept my mouth shut about it because I was given this position and I wanted to make the most of it, I didn't want to give up that opportunity.

"And it got to the point where my son at the time was like two or three and I couldn't even pick him up. I sat down and talked to the WWE doctors to discuss things with then and I flew up to Pittsburgh to see some specialists. The best idea for my career and my future would be to kind of put the breaks on for a little bit and get some things fixed in my back."

A possible return to the ring:

"I've always had that itch for wrestling. It's always been missing from my life... I feel good, my back feels good. I've really been listening to my body and how I feel. I weigh about 215. I love the sport of professional wrestling, I love all the fans, and I appreciate everyone so much and everything that they've given to me. Their cheers and everything that goes along with the sport. I just feel like I need to give back. I don't know, we'll see what happens."

Steamboat also talked about Ricky Steamboat's return to WrestleMania XXV, wrestling dozens of house show matches against Chris Jericho during WM and Backlash season, and more. You can check out the full interview here.

April 15, 2015

Ricky Steamboat Confirms the WWE Status of His Son Richie Steamboat


In the video above, WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat confirms the status of his son Richie Steamboat. There has been a lot of speculation on Richie's status after he was taken out of action following a back surgery a few years ago. Ricky confirms that Richie will not be able to wrestle anymore.

Ricky noted that Richie, a former FCW Champion, injured 4 discs in his back and has had surgery but won't be able to follow in his footsteps. Ricky added that his son "gets it" and has the look for the business.

Ricky also discusses the WWE World Heavyweight Title picture coming out of WrestleMania 31 and breakout talents that have came from NXT.

December 26, 2013

Update On Richie Steamboat's WWE Status


It was reported a little while back that Richie Steamboat, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, had been released from his WWE contract while out of action with a serious back injury. It's now being reported that Richie is still under contract with WWE but his future in wrestling is still uncertain at this point. No word on how well he is recovering from his back surgery.

December 19, 2013

WWE NXT Updates


WWE Releasing Developmental Wrestlers Soon?, New Talents Starting With WWE In 2014

There will be three new talents starting at the WWE Performance Center when 2014 hits - "Trademark" Tommy Maclin from the Monster Factory, powerlifter and indie wrestler Brian Tannen and Shane Taylor, a 350-pound former football player who has been working the indie scene for years.

Regarding WWE releasing Knuckles Madsen from NXT this past week, he was signed in 2012 and had not made it to TV yet. With so many newcomers starting in early 2014, some of the talents who haven't reached the level officials would like them at are likely to be released.

Wrestler Now Working NXT Creative

NXT has removed Mickey Keegan from their roster page and he is now working as a creative assistant for WWE developmental.

WWE Quietly Releases NXT Wrestler, Update On Judas Devlin's Status

It was speculated recently that NXT star Judas Devlin may be joining The Wyatt Family after he posted some cryptic tweets and was brought in to a few WWE TV tapings. Devlin is still under contract but out of action with a spine injury. The belief among some is that his in-ring career could be over.

WWE quietly released Richie Steamboat recently. He had been out of action for a long time with a back injury.

Karaoke At WWE Performance Center

It was Karaoke Night at the WWE Performance Center last night with the NXT Superstars, Divas and trainers singing and letting loose before tonight's final FCW Arena show in Tampa, Florida.

October 17, 2013

Update on Richie Steamboat


Richie Steamboat suffered a pretty serious back injury and had surgery last year. He's still signed but is out convalescing. It's not known if or when he'll be able to return to the ring.

June 6, 2013

NXT Star Undergoing Back Surgery


According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE NXT star Richie Steamboat will be undergoing back surgery with Dr. Joseph Maroon in Pittsburgh in the very near future. Steamboat has been out of action for months, and with this current back surgery approaching, there is growing concern that his wrestling future might be in jeopardy.

January 20, 2013

Meet NXT's Top Prospects


Tomorrow’s brightest stars of WWE are honing their craft today on WWE NXT. These young, driven up-and-comers compete week after week at Full Sail University and in other Florida locations with their eyes on several prizes — the NXT Championship, the forthcoming NXT Tag Team Championships and ultimately earning a spot on WWE’s main roster. Take a look at 10 of NXT’s top prospects making a name for themselves in the hopes of becoming future Superstars and Divas, just as Big E Langston and The Shield have done. Click here.

July 12, 2012

WWE NXT Championship Tournament Participants


The following individuals have been revealed to be competing in the WWE NXT Championship Tournament:

Bo Dallas, Richie Steamboat, Leo Kruger, Jinder Mahal, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Michael McGillicutty, Justin Gabriel

June 8, 2012

Jim Ross Praises FCW Talent After Final Taping


Jim Ross has posted a new blog, which consists almost entirely of talk about the final FCW taping, which was held last night:

The atmosphere Thursday night at the last FCW TV taping was intimate and exciting from the sell out, turn away crowd. 

As much as the crowd delivered the kids delivered more. I'm amazed at the teamwork and team spirit these young talents possess. It's refreshing and motivating even for an old veteran like me.

Lots of kids stood out. Rollins, Steamboat, Cesaro, Ohno, Bo Dallas, Bray Wyatt, Brad Maddox, Ascension, Big E Langston, Jason Jordan, Paige, and several others who I'm sure that I'm inadvertently omitting while doing this on the fly from 35,000 feet. 

I like the team of  Jake Carter and Cory Graves. Their match w/ CJ Parker and Mike Dalton was really nice. 

Loved the @thedeanambrose vs @realkingregal bout that had a shockingly, real, physical conclusion.  That match was on hour three and will likely air in July but I'm not sure of any of the air dates. When FCW's TV show runs its course on the Brighthouse Network in Florida, FCW will be replaced by NXT. I'm unaware if the rebranded NXT will air on WWE.com ( doubtful) but will air outside the USA where NXT is currently airing. 

I had a blast blast broadcasting  w/ WWE HOFer Dusty Rhodes as you will hear if you are able to assess the show which many watch on You Tube. 

With FCW in the rear view mirror we turn our attention to the next, NXT taping at Full Sail University in Orlando next Thursday June 14.

March 28, 2012

Ricky Steamboat Comments on FCW Talent that are Ready to be Called Up


"I believe Seth Rollins and Bo Rotundo are ready for a look-see. I think Husky [Harris], who is Bo's brother is ready for a look. A guy who has been with us for about six months in Antonio Cesaro is ready for a look. Not knowing his background, I find he has been doing this for a while. He is ready. I think my son is ready for a look. Every quarter collectively, all the trainers give a report on all the talent that is sent up to WWE for them to look at."

March 26, 2011

New FCW Tag Team Champions Crowned


Congrats to NEW FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) TAG CHAMPS Seth Rollins (the former Tyler Black from ROH) and Richie Steamboat. Big moment w/ Ricky ("The Dragon" Steamboat) celebrating in the ring.

March 24, 2011

Interview with Richie Steamboat

August 18, 2010

Another Levesque Outing


From The Scene in the Greenwich Times:

WWE wrestler Triple H (Paul Michael Levesque) and his wife, Stephanie McMahon, were seen having lunch at Thataway Cafe in Greenwich last Saturday afternoon.

January 8, 2010

Danielson & Steamboat, Jr. Headed to FCW

Former Ring of Honor star Bryan Danielson will make his debut in WWE developmental territory FCW shortly. Ricky Steamboat Jr. will also train at FCW and arrived in Tampa this week.

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