James Ellsworth Archives

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Road Dogg – ‘Vince McMahon Was Behind James Ellsworth’s WWE Push’

Thomas Lowson - July 25, 2023

The unexpected push of James Ellsworth, which would see him get multiple victories over then-WWE Champion AJ Styles, was solely down to Vince McMahon. After...

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Former WWE Superstar Announces He Has Eloped And Gotten Married

Thomas Lowson - April 18, 2022

Former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth has announced that he has married his partner. Originally an enhancement talent who was squashed by Braun Strowman, Ellsworth was...

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James Ellsworth Shares Critical Thoughts On WWE’s Booking Of Shotzi

Jozef Kostecki - February 27, 2022

Former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth has taken to his Twitter page following Shotzi's quick loss on the most recent episode of WWE Friday Night...

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James Ellsworth Reveals What His Conversations With Vince McMahon Were Like, More

Ryan Clark - September 9, 2021

During a recent appearance on the "It’s My House Podcast", former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth commented on his conversations with Vince McMahon and what...

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James Ellsworth Reveals Vince McMahon’s Reaction To His Match With Braun Strowman

Ryan Clark - December 16, 2020

During a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, James Ellsworth commented on working a match with Braun Strowman, Vince McMahon's reaction, and more. You...

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Duane ‘Gillberg’ Gill Suffers A Heart Attack

Ryan Clark - November 26, 2020

Former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth took to Twitter today, revealing that Duane "Gillberg" Gill suffered a heart attack on Wednesday but is out of...

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James Ellsworth Reportedly Tried To Hire Someone To Destroy Accuser’s Phone

Jon Fuentes - November 29, 2018

As we've previously reported, James Ellsworth is being accused by a 16-year-old girl of sending her nude photographs on social media. Ellsworth has denied...

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James Ellsworth Denies Disturbing Allegations

Jon Fuentes - November 16, 2018

Former WWE star James Ellsworth has recently been accused of sending nude photographs to a 16-year-old girl. One woman posted several screenshots and photographs...

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Reason James Ellsworth Didn’t Appear On SmackDown 1000

Jon Fuentes - October 17, 2018

As we mentioned earlier, James Ellsworth was at SmackDown 1000 yesterday (Tues. October 16, 2018) but did not appear on the show as expected....

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James Ellsworth Comments On Being Left Off SmackDown 1000

Jon Fuentes - October 17, 2018

Several big names returned to WWE TV for SmackDown 1000 last night. Names such as Batista, Ric Flair, Rey Mysterio, Edge, and more made...

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James Ellsworth Reportedly Turns Down IMPACT Wrestling Deal

Jon Fuentes - October 16, 2018

Former WWE star James Ellsworth was Eli Drake's mystery opponent for "Bound For Glory" over the weekend. Shortly after his appearance, SEScoops reports that...

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James Ellsworth On Vince McMahon Looking For Him After His Match

Jon Fuentes - October 8, 2018

Former WWE star James Ellsworth was recently interviewed on "The Taz Show." Here are some of the highlights: Getting his break in WWE: "I was an...

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Backstage Speculation On If James Ellsworth’s WWE Firing On SmackDown! Live Was A Work

Ryan Clark - July 27, 2018

When he was asked if James Ellsworth’s WWE firing that took place on this past week's edition of WWE SmackDown! Live, Dave Meltzer noted...

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Does James Ellsworth Believe Hulk Hogan’s Apology Was Sincere?

Ryan Clark - July 18, 2018

During a recent edition of his #Duhcast podcast, WWE Superstar James Ellsworth commented on the apology Hulk Hogan gave to the entire WWE main...

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Backstage News On James Ellsworth’s WWE Situation

Jon Fuentes - July 16, 2018

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reports that James Ellsworth is not signed to a deal with WWE right now. He is also still...

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The Lumberjacks For The Asuka vs. James Ellsworth SmackDown! Live Match Revealed

Ryan Clark - July 9, 2018

During the latest edition of "This Week in WWE", WWE aired a graphic that revealed all of the lumberjacks for the Asuka vs. James...

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Report – James Ellsworth Originally Pitched For Greatest Royal Rumble Event

Ryan Clark - June 18, 2018

According to reports, a James Ellsworth return to WWE was being discussed as far back as late April at the Greatest Royal Rumble pay-per-view...

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James Ellsworth Kept Hidden In A Tour Bus Before WWE’s MITB PPV

Ryan Clark - June 18, 2018

We reported last week here on eWrestlingNews.com that James Ellsworth was rumored to be returning to WWE during last night's WWE Money in the...

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Is James Ellsworth Backstage At WWE’s MITB Pay-Per-View?, Carmella Discusses Tonight’s MITB PPV

Ryan Clark - June 17, 2018

During a recent interview with Inside The Ropes, WWE SmackDown! Live Women’s Champion Carmella commented on her match with Asuka at tonight's WWE Money...

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Rumor Killer On A Possible Return At The WWE Money In The Bank PPV

Ryan Clark - June 11, 2018

Despite rumors to the contrary this morning, there have been no talks between James Ellsworth and WWE regarding a potential return to the company....

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James Ellsworth Headed To iMPACT! Wrestling?, iMPACT! Stars Set For House Of Hardcore Event

Ryan Clark - May 18, 2018

During several recent tweets, former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth has been teasing an iMPACT! Wrestling debut. For those who didn't see it, Ellsworth worked...

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James Ellsworth Reveals Intergender Title (Photo), Paul Heyman Responds To Corey Graves On Brock Lesnar, WWE Follows Ronda Rousey (Video)

Jon Fuentes - February 20, 2018

- Recently released WWE Superstar James Ellsworth has created an Intergender Championship that he will be defending during his run on the independent scene....

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James Ellsworth Reveals Carmella’s Reaction To His WWE Release

Jon Fuentes - February 7, 2018

As we've noted, former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth was recently a guest on Chris Jericho's podcast, Talk Is Jericho. During his appearance Ellsworth revealed...

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James Ellsworth Reveals How Vince McMahon Reacted To AJ Styles Ripping His Tights

Jon Fuentes - February 5, 2018

Former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth recently participated in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). Here are the highlights: Vince McMahon's reaction to AJ Styles tearing his tights during...

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James Ellsworth Reveals WWE’s Original Plans For Him At SummerSlam 2016

Jon Fuentes - February 1, 2018

Former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth was recently interviewed by Chris Jericho on his podcast, Talk Is Jericho, to talk about his time with the...

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James Ellsworth Reveals A List Of His Dream Opponents – Details

Ryan Clark - December 12, 2017

James Ellsworth sent out the following tweet on Monday (his birthday), revealing his list of "dream opponent". The list is made up of all...

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Sasha Banks Models nWo Wolfpack Jacket (Photo), James Ellsworth’s Birthday, WWE’s 10 Wildest Tribute To The Troops Moments (Video)

Jon Fuentes - December 11, 2017

- Sasha Banks recently modeled an nWo Wolfpack jacket for WWEShop.com. She posted the following photos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SashaBanksWWE/status/940205514708877312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw - Recently released former WWE Superstar James...

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James Ellsworth Issues Statement About His WWE Release

Andrew Ravens - November 15, 2017

As noted, WWE announced on Wednesday morning that they’ve released James Ellsworth. The former WWE superstar sent out the following statement about being released by...

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James Ellsworth Released By WWE

Andrew Ravens - November 15, 2017

WWE sent out the following statement on Wednesday morning: WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar James Ellsworth. WWE wishes...

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Backstage News On Another WWE Star Possibly Leaving The Company

Andrew Ravens - November 9, 2017

As seen on this week’s episode of SmackDown Live in Manchester, England at the Manchester Arena on the USA Network, Carmella turned on James...

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WWE Superstars Teasing An Intergender Match On SmackDown Live

Jon Fuentes - November 6, 2017

It seems as though Becky Lynch and James Ellsworth could participate in an inter-gender match on SmackDown Live this week. Lynch, Carmella, and Ellsworth...

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James Ellsworth Reveals Whose Idea It Was For Him To Be Paired With Carmella

Andrew Ravens - October 15, 2017

In an interview with WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler on his “Dinner With The King” podcast, James Ellsworth discussed several topics,...

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WWE’s Article On JBL, (Photo) James Ellsworth As A Hardy

Jon Fuentes - September 23, 2017

- The WWE posted an article yesterday (Fri. September 22, 2017) on JBL and his work with at-risk kids in India. The former WWE...

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What’s Next for James Ellsworth After Split from Carmella?

Anthony Mango - September 5, 2017

On tonight's episode of SmackDown Live, Carmella finally had enough of James Ellsworth thinking that he had some say in her Money in the...

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Carmella & James Ellsworth Mock Natalya, Kairi Sane Makes NXT Debut (Video)

Ryan Clark - August 11, 2017

-- Carmella and James Ellsworth posted to Twitter mocking Natalya after the latter threatened Carmella to stay out of her business at SummerSlam. The...