10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week
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Not a week goes past in the world of pro wrestling without there being some sort of controversy. The very nature of the grappling business demands that the wheel of news is ever-turning, churning out interesting tidbits along the way. That's exactly what this particular article focuses on, intriguing facts that may not have been common knowledge last week.
For example, what is - above all else - Paul Heyman's absolute favourite moment in his WWE career? Which future WWE Heavyweight Champion does Eric Bischoff regret letting go from WCW? Speaking of WCW, which former star made more money in his day job than he did working for the promotion?
That's the kind of thing pro wrestling fans can expect to learn here. In addition, find out why a former WWF Tag-Team Champion elected to leave his comfortable position with the juggernaut organisation. Who used to train in the gym longer each day than most people spend sleeping? What rather interesting idea did WWE have initially for Brock Lesnar?
All that and much more is featured in this piece, one which looks at the biggest wrestling facts from the past 7 days that people didn't necessarily know last week. There's always something fascinating coming out in the wrestling world, sometimes years after it actually happened.
10. SummerSlam 2015 Will Be Longest In History
Traditionally, SummerSlam is one of WWE's biggest Pay-Per-Views of the year. First launching in 1988, the event is joined by the likes of the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania and Survivor Series as the marquee events on the calendar. This year, the show will be bumped up from 3 to 4 hours for the first time in history.
Due to be headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker, WWE officials are pulling out all the stops to make SummerSlam feel as big as possible. The night before the event, the company will even put on a special NXT show, 'NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn'. In addition, there will also be a unique Q&A session discussing the evolution of the NXT brand.
Excitement is building as SummerSlam draws closer, but it's unclear whether or not the 4-hour format for the Pay-Per-View will be an annual thing. Up until now, 4-hour shows have really been restricted to WrestleMania, but SummerSlam joining the party helps make things feel grander than they have been for years.