‘WWE SmackDown’ Teases Return of Former Superstar Curt Hawkins
‘WWE SmackDown’ Teases Return of Former Superstar Curt Hawkins
Brand’s resident Chuck Norris and former Zach Ryder tag-team partner is officially back
Curt Hawkins is back, and the WWE teased the Superstar’s return last night via “SmackDown.”
There was no actual appearance by the former Brian Major, but the now-live USA Network series ran a bumper promo with a few Chuck Norris/Mr.
T-esque facts, like:
Curt Hawkins has counted to infinity … twice.
Curt Hawkins can slam a revolving door.
Curt Hawkins doesn’t flush the toilet … he scares the crap out of it.
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Real-name Brian Myers, the Queens native used to tag-team with Zach Ryder, who back then went by Brett Major.
Confusing, we know — welcome to the ever-evolving world of sports entertainment.
Hawkins/Myers was officially released from his WWE contract in June 2014, when he returned to the grueling independent circuit.
Ryder is now matched with newcomer Mojo Rawley, so it looks like Hawkins will be a solo act — for now, at least.
WWE’s “SummerSlam” is set for Sunday night from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
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The Phenomenal One and leader of The Club will now lace 'em up on Tuesdays.
Gallows and Anderson won't however.
The face of the biz is now the face of "SmackDown," albeit a somewhat-unflattering bronze-medal selection.
The Viper's been out due to injury for a while, but the third-generation Superstar was gobbled up by Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan early anyway.
Looks like the Wyatt Family is being broken up.
Catch fireflies coming to USA Network on Tuesdays.
[...] SmackDown" remembers women wrestle too.
Remember this dude from "The Real World"?
The Lone Wolf has been getting quite a push lately, but this is still pretty early for his selection.
American Alpha: "SmackDown" dips into NXT by selecting the ready-for-primetime tag team of Jason Jordan and Chad Gable.
Let's hope Ziggler doesn't get marginalized on Tuesday nights.
Hart Family, represent!
Mexico's Finest Export is "SmackDown Live's" final televised draft pick.
Yeah, he's in better shape than you.
Much like "Raw's" Nia Jax, more cousins of The Rock.
Fine DNA, that family.
The Usos were the first "SmackDown" selection on the WWE Network.
Demon Kane: "Monday Night Raw" loses their corporate stooge, but "SmackDown" nabs a real devil.
The Lucha Dragons have split up, and split brands.
Oh thank goodness, "SmackDown" won't just be Becky Lynch vs.
Oh yeah, these guys.
Woo Woo Woo, You Know this guy was gonna be picked sooner or later.
All the physical talent in the world, not much at all on the mic.
Big potential from this former NXT standout.
An NXT call-up, we'll see soon what she's got.
Fine, Tyler Breeze and Fandango.
Eva Marie (pictured right): There will be a lot of fiery red hair flying around the "SmackDown" squared circle if and when Eva Marie takes on Becky Lynch.
Tuesday nights are for true gentlemen.
Erick Rowan (pictured middle, standing): Big dude, fairly athletic, but will "SmackDown" keep him separate from Bray Wyatt?
[...] if they do, does Rowan have any chance for individual success?
Mojo Rawley:
Oh boy -- are the Hype Bros. (with Zach Ryder) gonna frat-out again?
Heath Slater went undrafted -- what does that even mean for the Social Outcast member?
John Cena, Dean Ambrose, Natalya and The Miz won’t be lacing their boots up for “Monday Night Raw” anymore
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