Shelton benjamin, former intercontinental and wwe tag team champion, has reportedly signed a contract with wwe and will be returning soon. Right after the wwe brand split this summer, shelton benjamin was announced as returning to smackdown live. May 18, 2010 shelton benjamin will never return to the wwe for at least a 5 year time frame. Benjamin spent the next six years treading water in midcard purgatory, before being released in april 2010. The wwe draft in 2016 saw a vignette hyping sheltons return, but. Shelton benjamins lack of charisma was always going to hold him back despite workratey matches, and he failed to capitalize on his momentum when he was allowed to beat an unbeatable triple h in 2004. Shelton james benjamin born july 9, 1975 is an american professional wrestler who has wrestled for wwe, ring of honor roh and new japan prowrestling njpw.
The briscoes defeated charlie haas and shelton benjamin. He appeared in a backstage segment with smackdown general manager daniel bryan and chad gable. Aug 22, 2017 benjamin was originally set to make his return to the wwe last year, but he suffered an injury and it was postponed. Shelton benjamin is still planning a wwe return, but it. During tuesdays episode of wwe smackdown, we saw a surprising vignette for the return of shelton benjamin.
Hij gaat dat doen als tagteam partner van chad gable bij smackdown. Since i left the wwe, i moved to improve myself as a performer and come back. During tonights smackdown live, general manager daniel bryan told chad gable that he didnt just giveread more. Growing up on the dangerous streets of urban orangeburg, s. Cm punk money in the bank qualifying match wwe smackdown. The rock vs john cena wwe wrestling john cena vs the rock workout. In 2016, wwe teased the return of shelton benjamin. Benjamin recently tweeted some great news to his followers. Former wwe intercontinental and tag team champion shelton benjamin recently spoke with to give an exclusive on his life after wwe, check out the highlight below.
Shelton benjamin on returning to wwe, teaming with chad. Vignettes aired after the 2016 wwe draft, advertising the return of shelton benjamin to smackdown live. After these rumors broke, benjamin took to twitter to. Shelton benjamins return to wwe which the company hyped last summer on smackdown live was nixed for the time being when it was determined that he was suffering from a torn rotator cuff and had to undergo surgery to repair it. He is also known for his work in new japan prowrestling njpw and pro wrestling noah through their working relationship under the ring name shelton x benjamin and for american promotion ring of honor roh under his real name. There were seven years between his last wwe match in 2010 and his arrival on smackdown live as chad gables tag partner, and benjamin spent every one of those days getting ready to reintroduce himself to the wwe universe. Shelton benjamin ranks pretty high on the list of former wwe talent that was heavily misused. Shelton benjamin on his time away from wwe, getting advice. Upon shelton benjamins return to wwe on smackdown live, cathy kelley looks at the wwe universe reaction and where kurt angle would. Many wwe fans were hopeful he would renegotiate his contract with the company, but months have passed without much news regarding sheltons future in wwe or the wrestling industry in general. Singles wrestler 2000 today tag team wrestler 2000 today wwe development wrestler 2000 2002. Johncenaandajleekissaftercenasvictoryoverdolphzigglerrawnov262012 wwe wrestling. Shelton benjamin born july 9, 1975 is an american professional wrestler currently signed to. Shelton benjamin returns to smackdown live as chad gables.
Edge returns, lesnar dominates and mcintyre survives in epic. The video package showed highlights of his previous tenure with wwe, which you can watch below. Update on shelton benjamin returning to wwe former wwe tag team, united states and intercontinental champion, shelton benjamin, was set to return to wwe this past august. Immediately after i left the company, i took my first vacation ever, and wentread more. Wwe announced in a video promo during smackdown live that former wwe superstar shelton benjamin will be returning to the company. Former wwe intercontinental champion shelton benjamin took to twitter to address fans about his recovery from a torn rotator cuff injury. It turns out that we can credit his return with former wwe ring announcer. Shelton benjamin born july 9, 1975 is an american professional wrestler currently signed to wwe on the raw brand. Why is kurt angle bummed about shelton benjamins return to team. Wwe did not disclose benjamins return date in a hype video highlighting his highflying offense and memorable ladder match moments during his wwe run in the 2000s. Sep 14, 2017 shelton benjamin recently spoke to wwe.
On tonights edition of smackdown, it was announced that shelton benjamin would be making his return to wwe as a member of the newly revamped brands roster. Shelton benjamin was originally supposed to return to wwe following the brand split last year, however, a shoulder injury prevented him from doing so. Jun 20, 2017 many wwe fans were hopeful he would renegotiate his contract with the company, but months have passed without much news regarding sheltons future in wwe or the wrestling industry in general. Shelton benjamin is still planning a wwe return, but it wont. Shelton james benjamin july 9, 1975 is an american former amateur. Thankfully, the wwe universe has their answer, and there is finally a significant update about benjamins return to wwe. Pwinsider reports that the former intercontinental champion has signed on to make his return to the company for the first time since 2010. He is an awesome athlete, but he needed to get fine tuned, and he wouldnt take a demotion to florida or ohio. The recent wwe brandextension promises to usher in a new era, but it will also bring the return of at least one superstar from a previous one. Shelton benjamin no longer returning to the wwe fightful. Shelton benjamin was set to return to wwe after a sixyear absence and provide a muchneeded boost to the smackdown roster, but benjamin announced on twitter sunday that a major injury will force. Daniel bryan reveals that raw general manager kurt angle helped him sign shelton benjamin to team blue, where he will be teaming up with. Japan announced that benjamin would return to take part in the 2012 world.
Nov 23, 2016 update on shelton benjamin returning to wwe former wwe tag team, united states and intercontinental champion, shelton benjamin, was set to return to wwe this past august. Charlie haas and shelton benjamin defeated future shock of adam cole and kyle oreilly. So, trying to keep a potential business deal involving his wwe return under wraps is completely. Aug 18, 2017 shelton benjamin finally returning to wwe. Shelton benjamin announced on sunday that he will no longer be returning to wwe due to shoulder surgery.
Shelton benjamins wwe return is back on, expected to return. Shelton benjamin on returning to wwe, teaming with chad gable. Shelton benjamin returning to wwe, joining smackdown. This is according to pwinsider benjamin was originally scheduled to return to wwe during the summer of last year when the brand split happened. There were seven years between his last wwe match in 2010 and his arrival on smackdown live as chad gables tag partner, and benjamin spent every one of those days getting ready to reintroduce himself to the wwe universe now, with his new tandem in full swing, benjamin gets introspective on the. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury nixed that return and benjamin had surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff at the beginning of august. Shelton benjamin was born in orangeburg, south carolina on july 9, 1976. However, an injury canceled those plans and he never showed up on smackdown live, the show wwe had him. Its quite possible that benjamin will make his return to wwe on tonights episode of smackdown live.
There are few stories in wwe history quite like that of shelton benjamin. Shelton benjamin recently returned to the wwe after being away from the company for several years. He had missed or botched so many high spots, that people were complaining about it. Shelton benjamin will never return to the wwe for at least a 5 year time frame.
Dec 18, 2012 for about a week now, shelton benjamin has been rumored to be heading back to the wwe. He wasnt even good enough back in his 2000s heyday, and hes still not good enough now. Shelton benjamin is being advertised to work for the bcw promotion on april 21st at the elks lodge in queens, new york. Shelton benjamin will be returning to wwe and will be a part of the smackdown brand. Shelton benjamin s lack of charisma was always going to hold him back despite workratey matches, and he failed to capitalize on his momentum when he was allowed to beat an unbeatable triple h in 2004. Aug 22, 2017 shelton benjamin, who is set to return to wwe, was spotted near brooklyn on monday where raw took place and where smackdown live takes place tonight according to mike johnson of. Shelton benjamin says wwe return could be in 4 to 6 months. After 7 years of wrestling in the independent scene and new japan and roh, shelton. Outside of wwe, benjamin wrestled for ring of honor roh and new.
Shelton benjamins official wwe superstar profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos. Squaredcircle submitted 2 years ago by deleted shelton benjamin s return to wwe which was announced via a vignette on the july 26 episode of smackdown was delayed when it was determined that he was suffering from a torn rotator cuff, but now, there s an estimated timetable for his arrival on the. Apr 16, 2017 shelton benjamin not returning to wwe right away. After these rumors broke, benjamin took to twitter to deny the rumors stating. As seen on this weeks episode of smackdown live in brooklyn, ny at the barclays center, shelton benjamin made his return to wwe. Benjamin started his professional wrestling career in wwes developmental territory ohio valley wrestling ovw, where he. Shelton benjamin has commented on it too, calling it his black snake. For about a week now, shelton benjamin has been rumored to be heading back to the wwe. Fast forward to present, and benjamin has officially signed his wwe contract. Update on shelton benjamin returning to wwe tjr wrestling. So, its been a long road and im still trying to get used to it. Abilities by sdh attributes by sdh 1 hammer throw 2 leverage pin 3 springboard dives 4 outside dives 5 dirty pin grapple power.
Shelton benjamin wont be returning to the wwe as planned. Shelton benjamin explains who is responsible for his. Now, however, the accomplished grappler is ready to return to the ring. Aug 23, 2017 he wasnt even good enough back in his 2000s heyday, and hes still not good enough now. Vance archer in a no disqualification, no countout match ecw on scifi. The first brand extension episode of wwe smackdown kicked off on tuesday night. Benjamin won an njcaa championship in both track and field and collegiate wrestling. Shelton benjamin, who is set to return to wwe, was spotted near brooklyn on monday where raw took place and where smackdown live takes place tonight according to mike johnson of. Shelton benjamin back on the independents shelton benjamin is not returning to the wwe in the near future and instead is back wrestling on the independents. Nov 23, 2016 right after the wwe brand split this summer, shelton benjamin was announced as returning to smackdown live. Mvp and shelton benjamin defeated masato tanaka and yujiro takahashi. Aug 23, 2017 benjamin spent the next six years treading water in midcard purgatory, before being released in april 2010.
The former intercontinental champion was in the process of joining the smackdown brand in july last year and a. Shelton benjamin has signed a deal to return to wwe. Prior to becoming a professional wrestler, he was a twosport athlete in college. The former intercontinental, tag team, and united states champion is set to make his return soon. Benjamin was originally set to make his return to the wwe last year, but he suffered an injury and it was postponed. May 02, 2020 as seen on this weeks episode of smackdown live in brooklyn, ny at the barclays center, shelton benjamin made his return to wwe. Shelton benjamins wwe comeback halted by serious injury. The former 3time intercontinental champion left quite an impression on the wwe universe. Shelton benjamin returns on wwe smackdown live video. Now, benjamin is 100percent healthy, and hell be a part of the smackdown live roster. What do you think of shelton benjamin returning to wwe on. Shelton benjamin returning on smackdown live tonight. Shelton benjamin returns to wwe on tonights smackdown.
The wwe draft in 2016 saw a vignette hyping shelton s return, but injury put a stop to that. He was supposed to return in 2016, but a should injury halted these plans. On the july 26, 2016, episode of smackdown, a vignette aired promoting benjamins wwe return. Fellow wwe superstars, close friends and the voice of the voiceless himself give. Aug 07, 2016 shelton benjamin wont be returning to the wwe as planned. Bryan informed gable and benjamin that they would be a tag team.
Benjamin was going to be on smackdown live and a video package for his return even aired on july 26, which was the first episode of smackdowns new era since the wwe. Benjamin noted that hed been in pain, but didnt know how bad the injury actually was. The former intercontinental champion was in the process of joining the smackdown brand in july last year and a promotional video even aired hyping his comeback. Jul 26, 2016 wwe royal rumble 2020 all chants and pops. In the early years of his appearances on the wwe he wore singlets that clearly showed its thickness and length. Apr 17, 2017 shelton benjamin ranks pretty high on the list of former wwe talent that was heavily misused. Shelton benjamin returns to wwe on tonights smackdown live. Its all kind of surreal, and i dont feel like its hit me yet. Shelton benjamin reveals he wont make wwe return due to. Shelton benjamins wwe return is back on, expected to. Shelton benjamin was poised for a return to wwe when an ill. Whenever wwe first announced that they were moving full steam ahead into the brand split in the wwe draft, all. Apr 19, 2017 shelton benjamins return to wwe which the company hyped last summer on smackdown live was nixed for the time being when it was determined that he was suffering from a torn rotator cuff and had to undergo surgery to repair it. After being away from the company for so long, what made benjamin want to return.
57 317 1120 1329 113 759 22 496 1556 402 311 387 719 1104 1002 255 331 178 1166 953 1115 765 180 1008 612 528 97 1400 279 368 315 1032 593