Dean Malenko Archives

TNA

TNA Impact Taping Set For Tonight, Dean Malenko On Hey! (EW), Penelope Ford Turns 32

Saptarshi Sinha - September 14, 2024

Coming off last night's TNA Victory Road 2024 pay-per-view event, TNA Wrestling is carrying the momentum into San Antonio, Texas, for the TNA Impact...

WWE

Eric Bischoff – ‘Dean Malenko Was Big Money, But Never A Main Event Talent’

Saptarshi Sinha - June 4, 2024

On a recent edition of his "83 Weeks" podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed the potential of former WCW wrestler Dean Malenko...

WWE

Perry Saturn – ‘I Didn’t Get Along With The Hardy Boyz In WWE’

Ryan Clark - May 18, 2024

In a recent appearance on the "Wrestling Shoot Interviews" podcast, former WWE wrestler Perry Saturn revealed that he and Dean Malenko had some disagreements...

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Backstage Note On When Dean Malenko Underwent Brain Surgery

admin - December 23, 2023

Jim Ross recently revealed that he had spoken with Dean Malenko at this week’s Dynamite, noting that Malenko underwent brain surgery to “stop the...

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Dominik Mysterio – ‘I’ve Always Been Kind Of A D*ck’

Ryan Clark - June 17, 2023

Dominik Mysterio admits that he's always been "kind of a d*ck." While speaking to Kenny McIntosh on the "Inside The Ropes" podcast, The Judgment Day...

AEW

Backstage Report – Bryan Danielson Involved In AEW Collision Creative

Ryan Clark - May 19, 2023

Bryan Danielson is expected to be heavily involved in the creative process for AEW's upcoming Collision show, which will air on Saturday nights on...

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The Miz Reveals The Origin Of The Skull-Crushing Finale

David Esposito - February 21, 2023

Two-time WWE Grand Slam Champion The Miz discussed the origins of his finishing move on a recent TikTok video. Miz revealed that Dean Malenko...

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Wes Lee Would Like To Be More Technical In The Ring

David Esposito - February 7, 2023

WWE NXT North American Champion Wes Lee is looking to become a more technical wrestler. Lee recently spoke with Busted Open Radio about becoming a wrestler...

AEW

Dean Malenko’s Health Is “Not Good” – Still Working Backstage With AEW

Thomas Lowson - December 22, 2022

Dean Malenko is still working behind the scenes in AEW, despite facing several serious health issues at this time. Malenko, a former WWE Superstar and...

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Eric Bischoff Discusses Dean Malenko Being Underrated In WCW, More

Ryan Clark - September 27, 2022

During the latest edition of his "83 Weeks" podcast, Eric Bischoff commented on why he loved Dean Malenko’s character in WCW, Malenko being underrated...

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Scotty 2 Hotty Recalls Backlash 2000 Match vs. Dean Malenko

David Esposito - September 20, 2022

During a recent interview, Scott Garland (formerly Scotty 2 Hotty of the WWE) reminisced on the light heavyweight title bout he had with Dean...

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Scotty 2 Hotty Says Linda McMahon Banned Him From Doing A Top Rope DDT

Ryan Clark - February 2, 2022

During a recent interview with Fightful, former WWE Superstar Scotty 2 Hotty commented on Linda McMahon banning him from doing a top rope DDT,...

AEW

Dante Martin Discusses His Singles Run, Getting Advice From Dean Malenko & Jerry Lynn

Ryan Clark - December 13, 2021

During a recent interview with Jon Alba of AdFreeShows, AEW Superstar Dante Martin commented on his singles run in AEW, getting advice from Dean...

AEW

Dante Martin Comments On The Help He’s Receiving From Jerry Lynn & Dean Malenko

Brandon Ewing - November 29, 2021

AEW Superstar Dante Martin was recently interviewed on the One on One with Jon Alba podcast as he spoke about the advice he's receiving...

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Dean Malenko Talks Working With Vince McMahon In WWE

Andrew Ravens - March 27, 2021

Dean Malenko discussed working with Vince McMahon in WWE during a recent appearance on Talk Is Jericho. Here is what he had to say: “I thought...

AEW

Dean Malenko Comments On His Battle With Parkinson’s Disease, More

Ryan Clark - March 26, 2021

During a recent appearance on Chris Jericho's "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, Dean Malenko commented on his battle with Parkinson’s disease, and more. You can...

AEW

Sammy Guevara Pokes Fun At Dustin Rhodes, Dean Malenko & Jerry Lynn

Ryan Clark - January 11, 2021

AEW Superstar Sammy Guevara took to Twitter on Sunday, poking fun at Dustin Rhodes, Dean Malenko and Jerry Lynn. Sammy posted a photo of...

AEW

Cody Comments On TNT Championship Victory, Orange Cassidy Wins DDT Ironman Championship

Brandon Ewing - October 8, 2020

Last night on AEW Dynamite, Cody defeated Brodie Lee to become the two time AEW TNT Champion. Cody took to Twitter to comment on...

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Dean Malenko Says He Knew Leaving WWE Was The Right Call

Robert DeFelice - August 31, 2019

Dean Malenko had his own stage at Starrcast hosted by Tony Schiavone and he spoke about his exit from WWE, where he spent decades...

AEW

Dean Malenko Reveals Why he Joined AEW, and More

Ryan Clark - June 5, 2019

During a recent interview with Fightful, former WWE agent/producer Dean Malenko commented on why he joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and more. You can...

AEW

Dean Malenko Joins All Elite Wrestling

Andrew Ravens - May 24, 2019

AEW sent out the following press release: Globally Renowned Producer & Coach Dean Malenko Joins AEW -- AEW Signs Malenko to Multi-Year Deal as Senior Producer...

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Eric Bischoff Reacts to Dean Malenko’s WWE Release: “I’m Surprised he Stayed as Long as he Did!”

Ryan Clark - May 12, 2019

During the latest edition of his "83 Weeks" podcast, former WWE and WCW Superstar Eric Bischoff commented on Dean Malenko's departure from WWE. As...

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Dean Malenko Announced For Starrcast 2

Vincent Dipietro - April 26, 2019

Starrcast Events Announced Today On Twitter: https://twitter.com/starrcastevents/status/1121807854502121477?s=21 It was reported earlier today Dean Malenko resigned from his position as agent/producer in WWE and quit. At this time...

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Report – Dean Malenko Quits WWE

Ryan Clark - April 25, 2019

According to a report from Sports Illustrated, Dean Malenko has quit WWE. According to the site, multiple sources are saying that Malenko resigned from...

Editorial

Where Are They Now? Remembering Perry Saturn.

Kyle Dunning - May 7, 2017

Hello loyal EWN readers, today I'd like to introduce an idea I remember being pitched to me a few years ago but never got...

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Bruce Prichard Discusses Meeting Guerrero, Benoit, Saturn & Malenko, More

Ryan Clark - September 28, 2016

During the latest edition of his podcast, Bruce Prichard spoke about the Radicalz (Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn, Dean Malenko, and Chris Benoit) jumping from...

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WWE Producer Dean Malenko Undergoes Surgery, The First 2016 King Of Trios (CHIKARA) Team

Ryan Clark - April 1, 2016

Partial Source: PwinsiderWWE producer/agent Dean Malenko underwent a surgery procedure about a week ago and is currently recovering. According to sources, several other WWE...

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