tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:47:05 +0000News, notes, rumors, reviews on all things pro wrestling. WWE, TNA, ROH and the independent circuit.http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/noreply@blogger.com (Hunter)Blogger378125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-723314191581954802Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:28:00 +00002009-12-16T08:45:29.358-06:00Darren Aronofsky's crowning achievement could be resurrecting Mickey Rourke's career in 'The Wrestler, which is set for release on December 17th.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/BSDm8UQAYXc/wrestler-trailer-hits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/11/wrestler-trailer-hits.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-2987887168290594756Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:47:00 +00002008-11-18T16:11:20.660-06:00George "The Animal" SteeleGreg ValentineLast June we talked about the new movie with WWE HOF'ers Greg Valentine and George Steele. Now it looks like it will be hitting the big screen...at least in Florida.Written and produced by Arte Tedesco of Monkey Fist Productions, Inc. in Orlando, Florida, the trailer of this homegrown project attracted over 1,500 views in the first three days after its posting on www.YouTube.com. Because of thishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/1pOppBaGaYU/somethin-fishy-with-animal-and-hammer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/11/somethin-fishy-with-animal-and-hammer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-4588605707241312105Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:42:00 +00002008-11-14T09:03:54.432-06:00Randy CoutureBrock Lesnar* 50 Cent just dropped a new joint(trying to sound hip) called 'Get Up' in this video for UFC 91, featuring Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture...* Yesterday we posted Dana White's video blog featuring behind the scenes footage from his visit to ESPN to promote this weekend's fight. Here's the final cut...* The press conference for the upcoming fight tomorrow night is up at UFC.com. Also, today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/QITn9VyJKiE/buzz-ufc-91-50-cent-lashley-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/11/buzz-ufc-91-50-cent-lashley-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-423731702111192089Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:16:00 +00002008-11-13T11:22:17.862-06:00Brock LesnarIn Dana White's most recent video blog, he has a chance to talk to Brock Lesnarand his wife about the training for the upcoming fight this weekend, the mentality and the transition from the WWE to MMA. That segment is about 6:00 into the video, after the ESPN studio stuff...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/9u8Qfm5hqBE/brock-and-sable-talk-ufc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/11/brock-and-sable-talk-ufc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-2759992222262101421Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:31:00 +00002008-11-10T11:26:25.356-06:00Randy CoutureBrock LesnarMr. KennedyScott Hall* In what Mike Tenay simply referred to as "familiar faces", is causing a buzz this morning. Scott Hall and Insane Clown Posse(ICP) showed up ringside during last night's TNA 'Turning Point' PPV. They showed up during the match between Rhino vs. Bashir and caused the crowd to be distracted throughout. But they had tickets...where have I seen that before?* Mr. Kennedy Kennedy took the time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/mdNTtpQX7oE/buzz-hallicptna-kennedy-ufc-91-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/11/buzz-hallicptna-kennedy-ufc-91-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-1729532132527605666Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:23:00 +00002008-10-31T09:54:08.724-05:00Smackdown vs RAW 2009Steve AustinHHHUmagaStevie Richards* Former leader of 'Right to Sensor', ECW original and WWE Hardcore Champion Michael Manna, a.k.a. Stevie Richards, will be an instructor at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. You can see the school's official announcement here.* TNA has announce Kurt Angle and Jeremy Borash will be on the Howard Stern show on Monday...OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST KURT ANGLE ON THE HOWARD STERN SHOW ON http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/pk4gEfxusqI/buzz-mr-richards-hhh-ego-austin-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-mr-richards-hhh-ego-austin-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-2455713209387379059Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:49:00 +00002008-10-30T09:57:27.778-05:00Booker TRandy CoutureBrock LesnarThe BoogeymanBobby LashleySting* Yesterday we posted that the MMA fight in December featuring Bobby Lashley was postponed due to the AFL taking some time off. MMAMania helped us to straighten this thing out. AFL is indeed taking a hiatus, but allowing their fighters to still fight for other promotions. So, Lashley will be making his MMA debut at Mixed Fight Alliance: “There Will Be Blood” at the American Airlines Arena in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/3liB4BWHKcE/buzz-lashley-lesnar-booker-and-sting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-lashley-lesnar-booker-and-sting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-8313760352978440029Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:38:00 +00002008-10-29T22:58:31.907-05:00Mike RotundaEvan BourneBobby LashleyChris Jericho* In a statement released on their website, AFL is halting their operations until 2009, which means we won't see the debut of Bobby Lashley in the MMA until then..."The American Fight League has made the decision to halt operations until the first quarter of 2009. The organization's doors are still open and the roster of fighters remains the same. AFL fighters are free to fight in whatever http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/yFLByl4ZYks/buzz-lashley-mma-debut-postponed-bourne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-lashley-mma-debut-postponed-bourne.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-8667095757734303043Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:42:00 +00002008-10-24T10:16:12.044-05:00Vince McMahonKevin NashBobby LashleyJesse Ventura* As I was getting caught up on my DVR from last week, I watched Inside MMA with guests Dave Meltzer(Wrestling Observer Newsletter) and MMA hopeful Bobby Lashley. I found it really interesting to listen to Lashley's incite regarding MMA, especially since WWE never really let him speak. He also noted that he wanted to get into MMA before he started pro wresstling. * Jesse Ventura stated the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/NoIro1GYa2g/buzz-lashley-mma-ventura-nash-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-lashley-mma-ventura-nash-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-6344450871197376933Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:17:00 +00002008-10-22T11:45:34.532-05:00Hulk HoganNick HoganSo I've been in hiding in Chicago, forgetting about the real world and not checking email or messages for a few days...I probably should have at least changed my Fantasy Football lineup since I ended up screwing the pooch, but that's irrelevant, cause I feel like I was in a coma for a since Reagan was president, let's try to get caught up a little...* CMT is happy with the debut of Hulk Hogan's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/hCcyezuGj3Y/buzz-damn-i-missed-lot-while-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-damn-i-missed-lot-while-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-2229912380513870206Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:35:00 +00002008-10-16T11:51:13.085-05:00Vince McMahonLance CadeJRStacy KeiblerJim Ross* J.R. recently gave incite in his latest blog, as to why Lance Cade was really let go..."Lance Cade was dismissed from the WWE because, like many humans, he made a major league mistake while utilizing bad judgment that cost him his job. This included Lance having a seizure on an airplane and having to have emergency medial care. Luckily, Lilian Garcia was on the same flight and was instrumentalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/0ylfm8A_CjM/buzz-why-cade-was-released.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-why-cade-was-released.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-5598457769131516879Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:45:00 +00002008-10-14T21:10:00.860-05:00Lance CadeRic FlairScott HallAshley Massaro* In a surprising move, WWE has released Lance Cade, who has been involved in the Jericho vs HBK program. Since separating from the redneck duo of Lance and Cade, creative never gave him the push needed. Here's WWE's formality statement.* The 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair was finally able to accept his induction into the NWA Hall of Fame after the WWE c*ck-blocked him from doing so last summer...* http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/SWO9d84n3WE/buzz-cade-gone-flair-inducted-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-cade-gone-flair-inducted-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-7743050281259405448Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:59:00 +00002008-10-10T11:01:04.863-05:00The WarriorJRChris MastersBobby LashleyThe Ultimate WarriorJim Ross* I personally felt that J.R. made some very valid points in his most recent blog, about the young talent in the industry that have made it, but are taking it for granted and not looking at the big picture..."Listening to some young wrestlers talk amongst themselves recently, I was shocked to hear of the variety of subject matters they so "profoundly" discussed. IPods, IPhones, "I" period but http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/V5OmTocl23w/buzz-jryoung-talent-lashley-masters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-jryoung-talent-lashley-masters.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-3284162483016697049Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:46:00 +00002008-10-10T09:03:25.674-05:00Bret HartBret Hart was on the 93x morning show out of Minneapolis this morning to promote the book that took him 7 years to write. He commented on how the book originally was 1,200 pages when it was sent to the publisher and was then cut down to 500+. He noted that he's proud of this book and how it's his "send off", and that it's all he has left to say about pro wrestling.Bret also discussed the fact http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/AOAsg_bYYdM/bret-hart-morning-radio-interview-notes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/bret-hart-morning-radio-interview-notes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-8457567514910873347Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:38:00 +00002008-10-09T12:03:37.282-05:00The WarriorRandy CoutureKelly KellyBrock LesnarBrooke Hogan* As reported a while back, Brooke Hogan was offered to pose for Playboy. US Weekly is reporting, through a representative of Brooke's, that she will not be all kinds of naked anytime soon. "Brooke just didn't feel that it was the right time," the rep said. But did add that, "It's not out of the question for the future, but we'll have to see".* In more Playboy news, Kelly Kelly posted the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/HcPyckzF_SY/buzz-brookekelly-kellyplayboy-warrior.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-brookekelly-kellyplayboy-warrior.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-5302603386794508361Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:45:00 +00002008-10-08T12:44:46.454-05:00Kelly KellyHHHSandmanMick FoleyThe Great Kahli* According to a bulletin sent out by The Sandman's MySpace handlers, he's calling it quits...Ladies & Gentlemen,I Just Spoke With Sandman & He Wanted Me To Let you All Know That After Speaking With Tommy Dreamer & Having A Long Talk He Has Decided That After 20 + Years In The Pro Wrestling Business That It Is Time To Hangup The Boots & Call It Quits. He Would Like To Thank All Of You Fans That http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/5pinV7SvqF0/buzz-sandman-foley-khaliknoxville-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-sandman-foley-khaliknoxville-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-1770083957303068892Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:02:00 +00002008-10-06T10:58:20.021-05:00HBKThe WrestlerKimbo SliceKen ShamrockChris Jericho* Giovanni Roselli aka Romeo(Former WWE Tag Team 'The Heart Throbs') joins R-Truth in the upcoming, Oscar-buzzing, Darren Aronofsky film "The Wrestler". An interview with him regarding the project can be found here.* Those who missed WWE's No Mercy last night, missed Chris Jericho's Mick Foley imitation by getting his front tooth knocked out during the ladder match with HBK.* Set your DVR's,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/-AoeTk4xOhs/buzz-wrestler-jericho-hbk-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Todd Mendoza)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-wrestler-jericho-hbk-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-3309401141379235952Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:36:00 +00002008-10-02T18:48:32.067-05:00The WrestlerAt a press conference following a screening of the upcoming, highly awarded movie "The Wrestler", Mickey Rourke made some interesting comments regarding his career and how his new character Randy "The Ram" Robinson(a down on his luck wrestler looking to make it back on top), really hits close to home."I didn't want to change until I lost everything and then I realized 'man, you better change or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/__ZDsSsK0L4/rourke-gives-his-respect-to-wrestling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/rourke-gives-his-respect-to-wrestling.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-7216871468404497503Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:50:00 +00002008-10-02T15:52:06.290-05:00Hulk HoganKevin NashAndre The Giant* Kevin Nash has told News-JournalOnline.com, that he has NOT signed a new deal with TNA and has been in talks with the WWE..."I talked to Vince (McMahon)," Nash said. 'He offered me a contract, but he wanted me to dye my hair."Do to the demanding road schedule of the WWE, TNA is much easier for him, unless of course they can't work out the merchandising clause of the contract by October 10th.*http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/C2h-J16IXb0/buzz-nashwwe-andre-movie-hogan-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-nashwwe-andre-movie-hogan-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-2389211267354814728Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:01:00 +00002008-10-01T17:51:44.683-05:00The WrestlerJRRey MysterioEverybody HurtsJay LethalSamoa JoeLenny LaneJim Ross* "Rock and Roll" Buck...no I take it back, Lenny Lane jobbed to “The All-American American” Jack Swagger(who could start a stable with Miz and Morrison called "The Triple A D-Bags") last night on ECW. I guess that answers yesterday's question of how his tryout went.* WWE has launched a new kids site justly called WWEKids.com. It's obviously geared toward ages 5-12. But the Rey Mysterio http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/CxtYkv09xfU/buzz-lenny-lane-wwe-kids-hbo-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/10/buzz-lenny-lane-wwe-kids-hbo-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-3195326896708553199Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:12:00 +00002008-09-30T11:23:04.988-05:00HBKDakota DarsowDXEddie SharkeyHHHSheik Abdul BashirBarry DarsowLenny LaneThis was the first live show that the WWE has brought to Minnesota in a long time, so it was a nice change from the TV taping experience that can sometimes leave fans confused. The crowd was into it more than I had seen in years and the place was nearly sold out. Was this a result of live TV or the product? After the cameras went off, DX stayed in the ring and HHH started to do the "for the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/2B8WnMfSSsA/live-raw-thoughts-mn-local-talents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)2http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/09/live-raw-thoughts-mn-local-talents.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-45910762705191174Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:46:00 +00002008-09-29T16:20:27.300-05:00Jesse VenturaJesse Ventura's not going to be "The Judge" as previously reported, but will be getting down to the bottom of national conspiracy theories. I hope he has a sidekick called Adrian, Mac Man or Gorilla.Official press release...NEW YORK, Sept 29, 2008 -- Pilot From A. Smith & Co. Productions Begins Shooting Next Month Jesse Ventura, a man who has lived a dangerous life, is about to explore mysterieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/_pUG3u-1s6Y/jesse-conspiracy-theorist-ventura.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/09/jesse-conspiracy-theorist-ventura.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-1416727595154074935Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:27:00 +00002008-09-30T10:37:36.067-05:00Paul HeymanRawTrish StratusEddie GuerreroAgainst my better judgment, I will be in attendance tonight when RAW comes to you live from the Target Center, downtown Minneapolis. I say that because I prefer to watch a WWE production from my couch so I can hear the announcers and see the cut scenes and promos. But when you're handed ringside seats...you kinda feel like a douche if you don't go.* RAW Preview for tonight: My guess is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/gmc_wRe6IkA/buzz-raw-latino-heat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/09/buzz-raw-latino-heat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009442897881269354.post-3767260681477884166Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:15:00 +00002008-09-24T09:13:16.114-05:00Shelly MartinezBrock LesnarRandy OrtonKurt Angle* Kurt Angle told The Sun that he WILL be fighting in the MMA arena in 2009 and is in talks with several MMA companies, including the UFC, where Brock Lesnar is tearing up the ranks and has a title shot in November.“I’m talking to several fight companies about doing MMA by the end of next year - 2009.“I’m going to cross over to the MMA world for a while but I want to end up back in TNA and back http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ProWrestlingTalk/~3/O0cOh_aKaBU/buzz-anglemma-orton-salinasebay-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hunter)0http://www.prowrestlingbuzz.com/2008/09/buzz-anglemma-orton-salinasebay-and.html