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VIDEOS: Santinos Foreign Exchange & Outside Th...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:37:24 -0600

-- Here is the latest episode of Santino's Foreign Exchange… -- Here is the latest episode of WWE Outside the Ring, featuring Randy Orton…

Ric Flair Turns 63, The Rock Box Office #s, Ev...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:13:34 -0600

-- Today is Ric Flair's 63rd birthday. -- Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, starring The Rock, is expected to be #3 at the box office this weekend, earning $12.5 million. The film has made over $194 million worldwide, from a budget of $79 million. That is crazy good. -- Eve Torres also cut a promo at the live event last night, and it was said that she had heat, but not as much as they had hoped for. Fans were ready to cheer for her, due to her living in the area for years, but she did get ...

John Cena Off Events, NASCAR Update, Foley, & M...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:11:42 -0600

-- While John Cena worked last night in Los Angeles, he will not work the shows in Ontario, CA tonight or Salem, OR due to being the guest starter at the Daytona 500 race. -- We can now confirm John Cena, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and former WWE and UFC star Brock Lesnar are all guest celebrities at event. -- Mick Foley was recently interviewed by Sky News Radio, discussing his upcoming comedy dates in the UK, you can listen to that interview at http://tinyurl.com/7yo125y ...

A Possible Big RAW Match Revealed + SD/Social M...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:24:03 -0600

-- Friday's replay of WWE Smackdown on Syfy had a social media activity score of 48,102, which made it #2 on cable TV Friday night. The replay score was slightly above the yearly average for first-run episodes of Smackdown, which is 47,028. -- Interim RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis posted on Twitter hinting that WWE Champion CM Punk will fight World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan on RAW while also building his feud with Smackdown GM Teddy Long. He wrote: "Mulling rematch for @CMP...

J.R. Blogs: Takers Streak, The Rocks Heat, O...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:16:55 -0600

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted a new blog on his official website (JRSBARBQ.com). Check out some highlights below: Are some WWE Superstars jealous of The Rock's return to WWE and headlining WrestleMania XXVIII?: "Probably, but I've not spoken directly to any that express that sentiment however jealousy isn't anything new in the genre or in any locker room. For one to think that it isn't is being naive. @TheRock returning to WWE is about BUSINESS and the bigger the pie the bigger the sl...

VIDEO: Episode 9 Of Ring Ka King 2.25.12

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:39:34 -0600

John Cena Arrives At Daytona 500 + Lesnar Spott...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:27:26 -0600

As previously reported, John Cena will be the honorary starter at the NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida. Despite some flight issues, he has arrived at the track. During the prerace from Daytona on ESPN, Tony Stewart was shown talking and shaking hands with Cena. There was a TV crew filming the two of them, which may have been WWE. SB Nation also reports that Brock Lesnar will be one of four UFC fighters scheduled to appear at the Daytona 500 race on Sunday. Lesnar will be promoting UFC on...

The Rock: Many Wrestlers Dont Understand The ...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:12:22 -0600

Former WWE star Shane Helms tweeted about the rumors of many wrestlers in WWE being upset that The Rock is getting the spotlight at WrestleMania 28 despite not being a full-time performer. Helms tweeted that those wrestlers don't understand the business... "FTR, anybody in the WWE locker room that is bitching about The Rock's involvement in WrestleMania needs to stop being a douche! He's earned it! WrestleMania has always had celebrity involvement and if the the celebrity this year happens to...

Backstage Update: Drew McIntyres Gay Gimmick...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:59:58 -0600

We noted last week here on the website that WWE SmackDown star Drew McIntyre will be getting a new “arrogant playboy” gimmick. At a weekend WWE SmackDown live event in Honduras, Drew started the new gimmick and was acting sexual and flirting with male fans in the crowd. Before the match, he was seen blowing kisses at some of the males. It should also be noted that McIntyre stopped the match at one point to comb his hair. McIntyre wound up losing the match to Ezekiel Jackson.

Original Plans For Chris Jericho & CM Punk Reve...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:45:53 -0600

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter According to sources, the RAW Battle Royal main event to crown an opponent for CM Punk at WrestleMania 28 was a last minute idea that came from Vince McMahon. Although WWE officials had been planning for months that they were going to do a CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho match at WrestleMania, they just weren't sure how they were going to get there. One idea discussed over the past several weeks was that Jericho would insult Punk so bad that Punk would e...

Ted DiBiase Jr. To Become A Daddy, Finlays Coo...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:37:13 -0600

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer -- On February 19th, Finlay defended his SMASH Championship against Tajiri in front of 3,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan. After the match, Finlay cut a promo and said, “Keep wrestling classic. If you ever need me, I will come back. This is not the end, this is the new beginning.” Finlay then laid the belt in the middle of the ring and left. As noted earlier, Tajiri's SMASH promotion will be shutting down after their March 14th event due...

David Otungas Advice For Chris Brown, Andy Lea...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:34:06 -0600

-- For those wondering about WWE Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine, we can report that he is still wrestling dark matches in FCW. Leavine defeated Australian wrestler Sonny Elliot in the dark match with a powerslam at last Tuesday's FCW tapings. Andy's WWE ring-name is "Kevin Hackman". -- Former manager and wrestler Don Callis (Cyrus, The Jackal) is now the President, CEO and Executive Director of the Manitoba Trade and Investment Corporation. -- David Otunga has chimed in on the Chris Brow...

The Latest Outside The Ring, Swagger Note, Ma...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:31:13 -0600

-- WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger is scheduled to appear at the 7th Street Kmart in Miami, Florida. The event takes place on March 15th and begins at 6EST. There will be a wristband policy in effect and only the first 300 fans will get an autograph. -- Former WWE Diva and ROH talent Maria Kanellis turns 30 years old today. -- New Jack is scheduled to appear on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show next Friday, February 28th at 8:10am EST. -- Here is the latest edition of "WWE Outside ...

AUDIO: Shawn Michaels Discusses HHH vs. Underta...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:03:02 -0600

During a phone interview with WWE.com, Shawn Michaels lost his composure while discussing the upcoming Hell in a Cell match between HHH and Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII.

Could John Cena Miss The Daytona 500?, Details

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:57:46 -0600

John Cena suggested last night that he could miss Florida's Daytona 500 event, which is scheduled for Sunday. He's trying to get a flight out following a RAW house show in Los Angeles last night. Cena tweeted, "Thats what i get for talking trash bout Dwayne (The Rock). Airline sold my seat. Daytona now in jeopardy. Maybe ill ne(sic) in Ontario tomorrow," Earlier, he tweeted, "Staples center 2nite was GREAT! thought Dwayne might B there, being oscar weekend, but i guess he had...a thing. C...

Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan Wants Reality S...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:52:51 -0600

Credit: The Republic Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan recently discussed the possibilities for a professional wrestling reality show and the future for his Chicago-based promotion Resistance Pro. Here are some highlights: On wanting to do a better job than WWE: "I had been wanting to do this for a while. It's like anything in life. You sit on the sideline and think, ‘I can do this better.' I would watch ['Monday Night] Raw' and say, ‘I would have done that.' It got to the poin...

VIDEO: Maria Featured In New ROH Video

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:24:23 -0600

Huge Indy Events This Weekend + Colt Cabana Upd...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:11:54 -0600

-- Colt Cabana has signed a distribution deal with actor Jamie Kennedy (Scream), who is currently appearing in WWE Studios' Bending the Rules with Edge. Cabana says that this deal with help his "Road Diaries" DVD reach audiences he could not have reached on his own. "What Jamie is going to do though is help me reach outlets I'm unable to reach such as Netflix, film festivals, iTunes, and cable television." -- Family Wrestling Entertainment's show tonight in New York City, called "No Limits," ...

Trish Stratus Updates Fans On WrestleMania Retu...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:04:06 -0600

The Score Television Network interviewed Trish Stratus yesterday. When asked if she would be appearing at WrestleMania 28, she said the following: "At this point it's not in my calendar, but things change who knows. There's a lot of very talented women right now that can do an amazing match at Wrestlemania. I hope to see Beth Phoenix doing the pin up strong movements, been amazing to watch. But lets just see what happens, you never know. I just hope there is a Divas match, even if I'm not in ...

Gail Kim: WWE Environment Was Disrespectful To ...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:40:45 -0600

In an interview with Schemamaga.ca, Gail Kim said the following when asked about her WWE departure and if it had to do with not getting enough matches or major story lines: "I've talked about this many times up to this point, which I don't mind but I think the fans and myself have moved on from this topic. To clarify, that was not the reason why, there were many reasons why including some disrespectful situations and the way women were treated; so I decided to move on. I did, and I'm happier ...

Austin Aries Tweets On Deleted Tweet, iMPACT!, ...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:04:55 -0600

-- Austin Aries posted the following to Twitter, assumedly in reference to the tweet he deleted from last night about not being able to get a main event slot while Sting had the main event against Robert Roode at Victory Road: Apparently this straw over-stirred the drink... -- TNA will be taping iMPACT! from February 26th through 29th in Orlando next week. This will finish out all tapings leading up to Victory Road. -- The lineup for tomorrow's house show in Charlottesville, Virginia is as...

Brodus Clay Returns To WWE, Swagger Note, More

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:03:00 -0600

-- Brodus Clay, who has not competed inside a WWE ring since the February 7, 2012 SmackDown taping, returns to action at tonight's RAW live event at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Clay's dancer Cameron Lynn tweeted, "Who is gonna b at the staple center tonight to see some WWE action ? Best part is u get to see yours truly...me and the funkasaurus." Online reports suggest Clay was removed from television due to Vince McMahon's unhappiness with his ring work. Regarding said reports...

New Jack Cuts A Wild Promo + Kelly Kelly Nomina...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:15:46 -0600

-- Kelly Kelly has been nominated for "Favorite Buttkicker" at the 2012 Nick Kid's Choice Awards. WWE announced via press release that Kelly was nominated alongside Tom Cruise, Taylor Lautner, and Jessica Alba. The winner will be announced on Saturday, March 31 on Nickelodeon, which is the same night as the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. -- Here is a NSFW promo of New Jack cutting a promo for the April 28th Extreme Reunion show:

Exclusive: WWE Legends House Names Revealed

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:08:21 -0600

We can exclusively report that Roddy "Rowdy" Piper, "Mean Gene" Okerlund, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Jimmy Hart, and Tony Atlas are all confirmed for WWE Legends House. We can also report that filming for the show is ongoing right now in Palm Springs, CA. WWE's film crew has been filming them at a gym as well. Stay tuned for a further update.

This Weeks TNA iMPACT! Rating Is In ........

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:15:22 -0600

It was great taking with those of you who called our live phone # today. I hope to be able to do that more often on "slow" days. Stay tuned for more including a possible daily show. Last night's episode of iMPACT! Wrestling garnered a 1.19 (1.2) cable rating, with 1.58 million viewers, up from last week's year-low 1.06 and 1.51 million viewers. The episode was the second-highest rated iMPACT! of the year.

Dixie Carter Congratulates ROH - Details

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:37:46 -0600

Dixie Carter sent out a tweet congratulating Ring of Honor for their tenth anniversary. Carter said the following today: Happy 10th Anniversary @RingOfHonor!! Best wishes to you for continued success

More DGUSA Talents To WWE, WrestleMania i-PPVs,...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:34:43 -0600

Partial Source: Pwinsider -- As previously reported, Jason Harding has been signed by WWE to a developmental deal and he's already on his way to FCW. Several other talent has been told they're "on WWE's radar" so other signings may well take place in the next several weeks. -- Tickets for the WrestleMania weekend Dragon Gate iPPVs are selling very well and have outpaced what the same shows have done to this point in previous years. Tickets to the Hollywood, Florida events, which have two C...

Austin Aries Removes Tweet, TNA BaseBrawl Event...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:06:02 -0600

-- Austin Aries has removed the tweet he made last night about not being able to "sniff the main events" of TNA. He had tweeted the comment right after Impact last night. -- TNA has announced that they are bringing back the outdoor "BaseBrawl" house show this summer. The locations will include California, Buffalo, Memphis, Maryland, Brooklyn, and Kentucky. Dates and line-ups will be announced soon. -- Kayfabe Commentaries has released their "Being a Horseman" with JJ Dillon DVD. Dillon tal...

Rey Mysterio: I Want To Be Back By WrestleMani...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:01:28 -0600

Rey Mysterio is hoping to be able to work WrestleMania 28, but he remains in therapy following knee reconstruction surgery. "I'm trying to see if I can make it back by WrestleMania," Mysterio told WDFN radio in Detroit. "That's my main goal right now - make it back by WrestleMania." When asked who he would like to face, Mysterio said "No one in particular" but added that he would like to be in the Money in the Bank match (assuming there is one). When asked about a potential match again...

VIDEO: The Latest Zack Ryders Z! True Long Isl...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:55:48 -0600

Trish Stratus Hints Again At Return To WWE

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:37:59 -0600

In an interview with UK Magazine< The Sun, Trish Stratus hinted that she could come out of retirement for another WWE run. She said: "I've got a lot in me. I really do. Physically I'm at my best. One of the key things that made me leave was the fact that my body was just beat, but at this point I'm healthy and strong. I feel I could go back and take the beatings - and then some. I always leave the door open, because you never know. It sounds so cliché, but if the right opportunity presented ...

New Match Added To TNAs Victory Road Pay-Per-V...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:31:44 -0600

-- On Thursday's iMPACT! Wrestling, Sting said he was going to put on his boots, tights and war paint and kick the "living crap" out of Bobby Roode at Victory Road. The match has been officially announced on ImpactWrestling.com. Roode's title, however, will not be on the line. Two title matches have been announced for the event; X Division Champion Austin Aries vs. Zema Ion and Women's Knockouts Champion Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne. Challenge Match: World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode v...

Why Did The Undertaker Cut His Hair + More

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:10:33 -0600

Source: Pwtorch.com The Undertaker appeared on Monday's RAW SuperShow and did not remove the hood covering his head. WWE officials plan to have the iconic wrestler remove his hood and display his altered appearance for the first time when he faces Triple H in a Hell in a Cell Match at WrestleMania XXVIII. Though he shaved his head bald last year, the Pro Wrestling Torch reports he has maintained the look since then and therefore will not appear similar to his "Big Evil" persona of 2002 and 20...

Mick Foley Wants To Ref. Undertaker/HHH Match

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:00:49 -0600

-- Mick Foley appeared on SkySportsNews in the UK today where he said he would like to have a role at Wrestlemania 28. He said he will be appearing for the company around that time and wants to referee the match between The Undertaker and Triple H. -- If you've got a pro wrestling or UFC/MMA question, you can call me (Ryan Clark) LIVE now at 518-712-3070. We've LIVE w/ music & phone calls at http://www.WZROnline.com/chat/

MLB Player Looks Like Sgt. Slaughter?, & More

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:26:23 -0600

-- Lance Berkman has changed his look in the off season and now resembles WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter. He wanted to avoid the attention he was getting after the World Series. He cut his hair very short and has a mustache. When he walked up to say hi to Carlos Beltran, Beltran didn't recognize him even though the two were teammates in Houston. -- Kaiju Big Battel, a tongue-in-cheek take on pro wrestling involving men in monster suits that has drawn well in clubs, was supposed to be part...

The Speed Channel Passes On All Wheels Wrestlin...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:13:27 -0600

Source: The Wrestling Observer Word is that the Speed Channel has passed on picking up the TNA All Wheels Wrestling project. Footage for the show was taped last summer with hopes that the Speed Channel would be the home for the product. While the Facebook page for All Wheels Wrestling has not been updated since July of 2011, at this point, the project is not considered dead.

WWE Signs DGUSA Talent, The Miz New Film, RAW ...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:00:26 -0600

Partial Source: Pwtorch.com -- Dragon Gate USA referee Jason Harding has signed a developmental contract with WWE. He is regarded as one of the best referees on the independent wrestling circuit. -- The Ticketmaster.com pre-sale password for Raw SuperShow on April 23 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan is SUPERSHOW. Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday at 10:00 a.m. -- WWE developmental wrestler Corey Graves (a/k/a Sterling James Keenan) turns 28 years old Friday. ...

VIDEO: This Weeks Edition Of WWE NXT

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:50:16 -0600

John Cena Says The Rock Will Bury Him On RAW

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:41:06 -0600

John Cena posted the following on Twitter, regarding his weekend and the Rock… "Flying to LA for fri night at staples (Raw house show). Then back to Daytona for green flag @ 500. Then off to Portland just in time for Dwayne to bury me Sounds like a fun few days. Giddy up."

TNA Weekend Schedule + Sorensen Get Well Wish...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:28:18 -0600

-- TNA announced on iMPACT! last night that fans can send their well wishes to Jesse Sorenson on his neck injury recovery via the Twitter hash tag #GetWellJesse. -- TNA has three house shows this weekend. Here is the card and the dates and locations of the weekend events… * TNA World Title match: Roode vs. Hardy. * James Storm vs. Bully Ray. * A.J. Styles vs. Daniels (w/Kazarian) * TNA Tag Title match: Joe & Magnus vs. Morgan & Crimson. * X DIvision Title match: Austin Aries vs. Ale...

The Name For Rock/Cena Special, Reks Ends Losin...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:26:33 -0600

-- The USA Network is now officially listing the one-hour WWE special that will chronicle the John Cena vs. The Rock feud leading up to WrestleMania. The special is listed under the name "Rock / Cena." It will air at 8PM ET, right before the final RAW before WrestleMania on March 26th, and then replay at 9AM ET on March 31st, the day before WrestleMania. -- Tyler Reks defeated Mason Ryan on this week's episode of WWE Superstars. The victory was his first televised singles victory since March ...

VIDEO: This Weeks Edition Of WWE Superstars

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:10:46 -0600

Here is this week's episode of WWE Superstars, which had the following lineup… * Michael McGuillicutty vs. Alex Riley * Mason Ryan vs. Tyler Reks * Jinder Mahal vs. Justin Gabriel

Steve Austin: Shawn Michaels Is The Best Wrestl...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:58:32 -0600

During his latest blog entry, Steve Austin was discussing Shawn Michaels. He had the following to say about Shawn as an in ring performer… "He is the greatest in ring performer I have ever seen. The fact that his talent and commitment transferred over from the squared circle to the world of hunting does not surprise me. Shawn has segued from being the "Show Stopper" to the "Game Stopper". I'm proud of him and his success." As noted earlier here on the website, Austin said he wants to go ...

WWE To Release Insider T-Shirts, SD Replays T...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:52:06 -0600

-- The pre-sale code for the April 23rd WWE RAW taping in Detroit is SUPERSHOW. The sale begins at 10AM ET today. -- In case you missed it live on Tuesday night, WWE Super Smackdown will air in its usual Friday time slot tonight at 8PM ET on SyFy. Here is the non-spoiler match listing for the show… * Sheamus vs. The Miz * Kofi Kingston and R Truth vs. Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger * The Great Khali vs. Drew McIntyre * Mark Henry vs. Big Show * Ezekiel Jackson vs. David otunga * Non...

Beth Phoenix Praises The Efforts Of Eve Torres ...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:40:05 -0600

During a recent interview, Beth Phoenix spoke about fellow Diva Eve Torres. Here is what she had to say… "What's really special about Eve is that she started with the Divas search and came into the company not knowing a lot about (it) or the wrestling background. But what I really admire about her is that she is learning to be the best in the ring (and) she is awesome to compete against because she brings a lot of heart. I have had nothing but awesome competitive matches with her, and she a...

Vince McMahon Clips Appears On Leno & Letterman...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:13:53 -0600

Credit: Erick Sturrock and Pwinsider.com Tuesday night on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC. Leno was doing a bit on Cats copying video clips. Leno said that if you watch wrestling you know how ridiculous it can be, as there are storylines where they go out of the ring. He started talking about a guy named Lesnar and asked his bandleader for help in correctly saying the name. He joked, "You see I'm such a big fan". They then showed a clip of Brock Lesnar pushing Zach Gowan down a fligh...

Steve Austin Wants To Go Hunting With Shawn Mic...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:59:12 -0600

Steve Austin posted a new blog, noting that he wants to go hunting with Shawn Michaels. Here is what he had to say… "I may be headed straight into another project (after the current movie) if the business end of things works out. If not, the Austin Clan will take a quick trip down to the Broken Skull Ranch for 10-14 days. Shawn Michaels and I have been trying to get together for a hunt for the last year and this could be the opportunity to get it done... Shawn's show, MacMillan River Advent...

Shawn Michaels Speaks To WWE.com For Storyline ...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:54:37 -0600

WWE.com did a phone interview with Shawn Michaels, discussing the WrestleMania 28 match between Triple H and the Undertaker. During the interview, Michaels was happy that Triple H had accepted the match with Undertaker, but then he was asked the following… "If Triple H wins at WrestleMania, will he be better than you?" Michaels became "irate" at this point, noting that this was not about him, but also stated that he was the best in ring performer ever and he will be judged on that. He t...

Charly Manson To Jail, Phoenix Career Highligh...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:50:05 -0600

Partial Source: Pwinsider -- Lucha Libre star Charly Manson was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the assault on two police officers last year. -- During a recent interview with The Sun Newspaper in Southern California, Beth Phoenix noted that the 2010 Royal Rumble match was a career highlight. She also discussed that she wants to have a match at WrestleMania 28 to add to that list of accomplishments. -- Jushin "Thunder" Liger has been added to the 4/13-4/15 WrestleReunio...

Daniels Speaks Out - Kazarian Angle, AJ Styles,...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:37:18 -0600

The Herald Mail in Maryland recently spoke with TNA's Christopher Daniels. Here are some highlights… On His Angle With Kazarian: "There is a development between myself and Frankie Kazarian. And as far as I can say about that is you have to stay tuned because the story is being unfolded as we speak." On Working With AJ Styles: "A.J. is always someone who pushes me to my limit," Daniels said. "It's tough after wrestling somebody for 10 years to keep it fresh, but that's a challenge we look...