The Ascension Archives

News

Ricardo Rodriguez Recalls Being Taken Out Of The Ascension In FCW

Thomas Lowson - August 6, 2023

Ricardo Rodriguez was a founding member of The Ascension in FCW, but the former ring announcer of Alberto Del Rio did not remain with...

News

Viktor On Not Speaking To WWE Tag Partner Konnor Anymore

Thomas Lowson - July 30, 2023

Former WWE Superstar Viktor no longer speaks with his Ascension ally Konnor, but has said there is no bad blood between the two. In WWE...

News

Viktor – ‘I Have No Desire To Return To WWE’

Thomas Lowson - July 25, 2023

Former WWE Superstar Viktor has no desire to return to WWE, despite whatever amount the company would be willing to pay. Viktor, alongside his Ascension...

News

Konnor Says The Ascension Apologized To Several Legends For Their WWE Gimmick

Ryan Clark - March 21, 2022

Former WWE Superstar Konnor (The Ascension) recently appeared on the Two Men Power Trip of Wrestling podcast and commented on apologizing to Demolition, Road...

News

Viktor Says WWE Wouldn’t Let Him Reference His Training At The Hart Dungeon

Ryan Clark - December 19, 2021

Former WWE Superstar Viktor of The Ascension revealed during a recent edition of the "Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling" podcast that WWE wouldn't...

News

Viktor Reveals The Time PAC Nearly Quit WWE After Being Pitched Mask Gimmick

Ryan Clark - December 17, 2021

During a recent appearance on the "Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling" podcast, former WWE Superstar Viktor from The Ascension commented on the team...

News

The Ascension’s Viktor Gives His Thoughts On John Laurinaitis, More

Ryan Clark - December 16, 2021

During a recent appearance on "The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling" podcast, Viktor of The Ascension commented on working with John Laurinaitis in...

News

The Ascension Announce Their New Team Name, Jake Hager Reacts To His Suspension

Brandon Ewing - July 3, 2020

In an interview with WrestleZone, Big Kon and Vik, the two men formerly known as "The Ascension" in WWE, have announced their new tag...

News

Viktor Tells A Story of Jon Moxley Being Frustrated Backstage in WWE, Talks Release

Ryan Clark - June 25, 2020

During an interview with Lewis Nicholls, The Ascension's Viktor commented on his WWE release, Jon Moxley being frustrated backstage, and more. You can check...

News

The Ascension’s Viktor Says They Weren’t Sure About Their Job Security in WWE, More

Ryan Clark - June 24, 2020

The Ascension's Vitkor recently did an interview with Lewis Nicholls and commented on winning the WWE NXT tag-team titles, not feeling secure about their...

News

Konnor: I Lost Faith in This Profession. NXT Was Legit Hell. Going to AEW or ROH?

The Mouthpiece - March 15, 2020

The Wrestling Inc. podcast recently sat down with Konnor from The Ascension to discuss their NXT and WWE run, being released from the company,...

News

The Ascension’s First Post-WWE Bookings Revealed

Ryan Clark - December 17, 2019

Recently released WWE tag-team The Ascension will be making their first indie appearances since their WWE departures. WrestleFest 2 and Scott Wilder Promotions have...

News

The Ascension’s Viktor Comments on His WWE Release

Ryan Clark - December 8, 2019

Eric "Viktor" Thompson of The Ascension took to Twitter to react to his WWE release. He posted a GIF of Mel Gibson as William...

News

Breaking News – The Ascension Released from WWE

Ryan Clark - December 8, 2019

WWE.com has updated their release post, noting that The Ascension have been released. The post reads, WWE has come to terms on the releases of...

Editorial

20 WWE Superstars They Could Do Without Or Reassign.

Kyle Dunning - June 30, 2018

Hi everyone. Recently I've looked at the relationship between NXT and the main brands, and I stated WWE must cut some talent from its...

Editorial

15 Current Wrestling Entrance Themes! (September 2017)

Kyle Dunning - August 31, 2017

Looking for some audible chocolate? You needn't look no further as I bring you the fourth playlist of Current Wrestling Entrance Themes. I feel...

News

Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable Reflect On Their Debut As A Team (Video), Natalya And Naomi Go Back & Forth

Andrew Thompson - August 29, 2017

The current SmackDown Live Women's Champion Natalya and her opponent in two weeks, Naomi, continue to go back forth via Twitter. Naomi announced that...

News

SmackDown Live Dark Match Results

Andrew Thompson - August 8, 2017

Tonight's dark match before SmackDown Live went on the air saw Luke Harper & The Hype Bros defeat Aiden English & The Ascension. Luke...

News

SmackDown Live Dark Match Results, Jinder Mahal Comments On His 1 Year Anniversary Since Returning To WWE

Andrew Thompson - August 1, 2017

The dark match that took place before SmackDown Live went live on the USA Network from Cleveland, OH saw Luke Harper defeat one half...

News

SmackDown Live Dark Match Results, Shawn Michaels To Be At NXT Live Events This Weekend?

Andrew Thompson - July 25, 2017

The dark match that took place before tonight's SmackDown Live went on the air saw; The Hype Bros defeat The Ascension inside of the...

News

SmackDown Live Dark Match Result

Andrew Thompson - July 18, 2017

Before SmackDown Live took the air on the USA Network, there was a tag-team match that was contested which saw; Zack Ryder & Mojo...

News

SmackDown Live Dark Match, Jinder Mahal Bringing The Punjabi Prison Structure To SD Next Week

Andrew Thompson - July 11, 2017

Prior to tonight's SmackDown Live TV tapings, there was tag-team action held that saw; Chad Gable & Jason Jordan (American Alpha) team up with...

News

Luke Harper Calls Out The WWE On Twitter

Andrew Thompson - July 5, 2017

Luke Harper was a participant in last night's Independence Day Battle Royal on SmackDown Live. Following Luke Harper's elimination, WWE's Twitter account praised Mojo...

News

Bram Speaks On Charlotte Flair, Being A Part Of The Ascension, Getting Suspended By Pro-Wrestling NOAH, More

Andrew Thompson - June 10, 2017

Bram, who is the ex-husband of current WWE superstar Charlotte Flair & former member of The Ascension, recently talked with Colt Cabana on the...

Editorial

10 WWE Superstars/Teams Who Should Go Back To NXT.

Kyle Dunning - June 3, 2017

Writing this on request from someone who commented on one of my articles. What I don't like about making a list like this is...

News

Smackdown Live Six-Man Tag Dark Match, Sandman Appears At An Indie Show (Video)

Andrew Thompson - May 30, 2017

Before tonight's Smackdown Live from Atlanta,GA; there was a six-man tag match which saw Tye Dillinger, Luke Harper & Mojo Rawley defeat The Ascension...

News

10-Man Smackdown Live Dark Match, Jinder Mahal Gets His Custom Plates On The WWE Championship (Video)

Andrew Thompson - May 23, 2017

The dark match that took place before tonight's Smackdown Live took the air saw Tye Dillinger team up with; American Alpha, Luke Harper &...

News

Smackdown Live Tag-Team Championship Match Set For Backlash

Andrew Thompson - April 25, 2017

Tonight on Smackdown Live, there was a beat-the-clock challenge to determine the #1 contenders for the SD Live Tag-Team Championships at WWE Backlash on...

News

Backstage News From Sasha Banks’ Recent Wedding – Which WWE Star Officiated The Ceremony?

Ryan Clark - August 28, 2016

The Pro Wrestling Sheet website is reporting some additional details on the WWE Superstar who officiated the wedding of former WWE women’s champion...

News

Road Warrior Animal Discusses Paul Ellering’s Role In WWE NXT, The Ascension & More

Ryan Clark - June 26, 2016

During a recent appearance on The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast, former WWE Superstar Road Warrior Animal discussed Paul Ellering's role in...

News

WWE Accidentally Spoils A Return To The Live Crowd Prior To RAW, Alberto Del Rio Not On RAW, Konnor

Ryan Clark - June 22, 2016

As noted last night here on eWrestlingNews.com, Alberto Del Rio was backstage at last night's WWE RAW TV tapings but was not used due...

News

Was WWE Roadblock Sold Out?, 2 Roadblock Dark Matches, Booty O’s Cereal Merchandise

Ryan Clark - March 13, 2016

Prior to Saturday night's WWE Roadblock special on the WWE Network, Mark Henry defeated local wrestler Randy Sharp while Goldust defeated The Ascension member...

News

The Ascension’s Konnor Sidelined With A Jaw Injury, WWE Spotlights “National Bird Day”, Vince

Ryan Clark - January 8, 2016

WWE.com has a new poll up asking fans which other major sporting event WWE Chairman Vince McMahon should officiate. The Super Bowl currently has...

Editorial

WWE Releases A Video Of The Ascension & Stardust Celebrating ‘Batman Day’

Ryan Clark - September 28, 2015

Here’s a video of Stardust and The Ascension celebrating Batman Day, which is today.

Editorial

WWE Total Divas Preview, The Name Of Stardust’s New Stable With The Ascension, Heyman/2K Sports

Ryan Clark - September 4, 2015

-- Stardust’s new stable with The Ascension is called The Cosmic Wasteland.-- Here’s a synopsis for this week’s Total Divas: “Nikki takes a much-needed...