WWE Wrestling News

Updated Extreme Rules Lineup For Sunday

2012-04-23T08:56:00.000-05:00

WWE will return to PPV with Brock Lesnar's first WWE match since Wrestlemania 20 in 2004 this Sunday at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL featuring the following lineup:

*Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena - Extreme Rules.

*WWE champion CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho - Chicago Street Fight.

*World champion Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan - Best of Three Falls.

*Randy Orton vs. Kane - Falls Count Anywhere.

WWE will add several more matches over the course of their TV taping this weekend.

Sable Heading to the WWE Hall of Fame?

2012-04-09T19:41:00.001-05:00

With Brock Lesnar locked in for WrestleMania 29, new speculation is that his wife Sable may be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame next year. This has not been confirmed by anyone in WWE but we do know that officials are interested in inducting a woman each year.

JR Blog: Damien Sandow, HIAC At ‘Mania, WWE Title Picture, More

2012-04-09T19:39:00.001-05:00

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with a new blog on jrsbarbq.com. Here are some highlights from this entry:

- Many fans are still buzzing about the return of the enigma known as Brock Lesnar. Lesnar is a complex, dominating and driven athlete who made an immediate impact last week when he F5′ed John Cena without warning.

- The WWE Title picture certainly became even more interesting Monday night when reigning Champion @CMPunk found himself with a bull’s eye on his chest not only from the challenge last week of Mark Henry but also from the renewed pursuit of Chris Jericho @IAmJericho, @TheRock who said that he would be WWE Champion again, @JohnCena who always has his sights set on the top prize in WWE plus Brock Lesnar who certainly feels that he is the alpha male in WWE but to validate such must be WWE Champion.

- After watching HIAC from WM28, challenging because I don’t like listening to myself (I know…I could have muted the sound but my wife wanted to hear the commentary) I am hard pressed to name any match that was more better executed that what I saw between HHH and Undertaker. Their match stole the show, in my opinion, and was one of the best bouts that I ever had the honor of calling. The gutteral physicality was extraordinary.

I don’t have a crystal ball but I’d be surpirsed to see HHH, @ShawnMichaels and the Undertaker, all together, ever being in the ring as participants at a WrestleMania or any other WWE event ever again. The final chapter of an amazing book was seemingly written and the book closed on Sunday in Miami.

- Speaking of FCW, keep an eye on Damien Sandow who debuted on Smackdown Friday night. He’s bright, athletic and motivated. I fully expect him to be successful at the next level. I love his ‘Lou Thesz-like’ robe and towel combo. I have high expectations for Sandow who’s got a solid work ethic and is a student of the game notwithstanding a well spoken individual.

Punk Responds To Report Over Being “Too Small”

2012-04-09T19:38:00.001-05:00

CM Punk responded to a report published here today stating concern among WWE officials that the reigning champion is “too small” to adequately face Brock Lesnar in a potential match-up. The report also acknowledged management’s concern over Punk’s appearance backstage as he often looks beaten and battered.

Punk stated Monday afternoon, “Dirt sheets can call me small, skinny, beat up, road-tired, fat, ugly, no friends etc…everyone else calls me champ. Everyone.”

Bella Twins on Their Way Out of WWE?

2012-04-09T19:30:00.001-05:00

WWE Divas Brie and Nikki Bella, seem to be on their way out of the company. The Bella Twins’s WWE contracts are coming to an end in a few weeks, according to the Wrestling Observer, and they likely will not renew their deals.

American Icon Autographs president Sean Jacoby claims that the twins’ WWE contracts are set to expire on April 30th and they won’t be re-signing. He adds that he is currently handling their post-WWE bookings including the May 19th autograph session at Frank and Sons in California.

The Bellas have been with WWE since 2007 and made their television debuts in 2008.

ESPN Reporter Says 1.9 Mil Brought WrestleMania 28

2012-04-05T17:31:00.003-05:00

Gus Ramsey, a reporter for ESPN, stated on Twitter Wednesday that WrestleMania 28 garnered 1.9 million pay-per-view buys.

“accidentally deleted my earlier tweet. Rock and Brock each sign 1 year deals. WM28 did 1.9M buys. WWE was targeting 1.5M,” he wrote.

The message has since been deleted.

Lesnar’s WWE Return, Why He Didn’t Appear at WrestleMania 28

2012-04-05T17:31:00.001-05:00

Brock Lesnar signed his one-year deal with WWE before he arrived in Miami during WrestleMania 28 weekend. The decision was made over the weekend to keep Lesnar off WrestleMania and have him return on RAW the next night.

The main reason for keeping him off WrestleMania was to not cloud the end of the story between John Cena vs. The Rock because the idea is for Lesnar to be kicking off a “new chapter.”

Morale Down with WWE Writers

2012-04-05T17:28:00.001-05:00

Morale is said to be low among some of the WWE writers after some were not invited to the post-WrestleMania 28 party. The main writers like Brian Gewirtz, Ed Koskey and Michael Hayes were there.

Randy Orton Scrapped From "Marine: Homefront"

2012-04-03T07:57:00.000-05:00

From TMZ:

WWE superstar Randy Orton has been 86'd from the lead role in the upcoming movie "Marine: Homefront" ... amidst outrage from several Devil Dogs who claim Randy deserted them during his brief stint in the USMC.

A rep for WWE tells us, "WWE demonstrated poor judgment in signing Randy Orton for the 3rd installment of the film."

The rep adds, "Despite Randy's popularity, the fact that he was dishonorably discharged from the USMC made it inappropriate for him to be cast in this film."

The move will surely satisfy Cpl. Mike Vinn ... one of Randy's former unit members who was FURIOUS the wrestler was ever up for the role in the first place ... since Orton received a bad conduct discharge in 1999 after going AWOL on two separate occasions and disobeying an order from a commanding officer.

Orton was court-martialed and served 38 days in a military prison.

Before Orton was scrapped from the project, Vinn told TMZ, "I am disgusted that his face and the word Marine are being used next to each other -- real or fake -- because of the fact that he quit us, the country, and the Marine Corps. [Randy] in the role of a Marine is a disgrace to those that have worn and are wearing that uniform."

Ross Comments on the Return of Brock Lesnar

2012-04-03T00:09:00.001-05:00

John Cena called The Rock out to the ring at the conclusion of Monday’s Raw SuperShow, but was instead greeted with a brutal F5 courtesy of Brock Lesnar. WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross went on Twitter to address the recently-retired mixed martial artist’s shocking return to sports entertainment.

“Why’s Brock Lesnar back? I’d suggest 2 earn BIG money. He’s done w/ UFC & still young. He’s a complex, supreme athlete. Interesting times,” he wrote.

Ross continued, “I don’t know of Lesnar’s contractual matters w/ WWE. None of our business. I did his 1st few deals. Let’s not over think this. Brock’s back!”

Ross also responded to a remark stating that he once said that Lesnar would never return to WWE, writing, “Never full time IMO. But enough to matter.”

Is Lesnar and Cena Waiting a Year Worth the Gamble?

2012-04-02T22:35:00.003-05:00

Monday Night, the Raw after WrestleMania XXVIII got off to a quick start, but had an even bigger ending.

The online poker games that were played all weekend between Vince McMahon and the WWE paid off, as former WWE Champ Brock Lesnar made his huge return in the final segment when he gave John Cena an F-5.

The last time we saw Lesnar in a WWE ring was WrestleMania XX, when he lost an awful match to Bill Goldberg, which was the last WWE match for both he and Bill, and was basically a showcase for Steve Austin, who was the guest ref.

The first thought is that the WWE is going to pull a replay, and have Lesnar and Cena stay apart for a year, just like the 12 month wait we just had for Rock and Cena, that paid off in a match that a lot thought wasn't as good as we waited for.

No doubt that Lesnar didn't look from the TV point of view like the guy we remember taking over the WWE with Paul Heyman back in the late 90's. He looked flat, a lot smaller, and nowhere near the 260 that Michael Cole said he was.

Now the game of poker shifts to timing. Does the WWE play the same game and make the fans wait a year for Cena-Lesnar in NY for WM 29? Or do we push it up quicker, maybe having a match at SummerSlam or even sooner?

There's a thought to make the two stay away from each other, but what sense does that make after what happened on Monday night?

It's another WWE gamble, but one that at least Monday night got one of the bigger pops we've seen in quite a long time.

WWE Releases 5th Cryptic 1/2/12 Video Entitled ‘Prophetless’

2011-12-19T23:01:00.001-05:00

WWE released its fifth consecutive cryptic video suggesting a return on January 2, 2012 tonight on RAW. This week’s video features the same young girl featured in the previous videos pushing a boy’s notebook off his classroom desk. The girl then says, “I cannot help you anymore. Do you understand?” The word featured at the end of the video this week is “prophetless”

As noted over the past few weeks, it’s strongly believed that the vignettes are promoting the return of Chris Jericho, who was last seen on WWE television in September of 2010 when he was written off after he was punted in the head by Randy Orton.

Chris Jericho has been denying the reports on his Twitter feed as of late, but many believe that he may doing so to throw off his followers on the social media website. As of last week, Jericho was in negotiations with WWE are were described as going well. His return, if he comes to negotiations with WWE, is expected to be what is described as “Rock-esque,” as in coming in for a few angles and then possibly leaving again to focus on his band Fozzy.

One possible WrestleMania 28 return match that has been tossed around backstage is a possible match with current WWE Champion CM Punk.

Announced Card for Sunday's WWE TLC Pay-Per-View

2011-12-18T00:05:00.001-05:00

Below is the announced card for Sunday's WWE TLC pay-per-view:

Triple Threat TLC Match for the WWE Title
The Miz vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. CM Punk

Chairs Match for the World Heavyweight Title
Big Show vs. Mark Henry

Sledgehammer Ladder Match
Kevin Nash vs. Triple H

United States Title Match
Zack Ryder vs. Dolph Ziggler

Intercontinental Title Match
Booker T vs. Cody Rhodes

Tables Match

Kane Goes After Cena at a House Show

2011-12-18T00:04:00.001-05:00

Kane appeared at last night's RAW live event in Fort Myers, Florida and attacked John Cena during his Street Fight against The Miz. Kane chokeslammed Cena but Cena kicked out of a pin attempt by The Miz. Kane came back and Tombstoned Cena but Cena fought back, cleared the ring of Kane and got the win over The Miz.

Kaitlyn Advertised To Face A.J.

2011-12-18T00:03:00.000-05:00

The official website of the Izod Center is advertising a Santa Claus Little Helper Diva Tag Team Match pitting Kaitlyn and Tamina against A.J. and Alicia Fox for the December 30, 2011 SmackDown live event.

Following weeks of dissension, Kaitlyn attacked her long time partner at last week's SmackDown taping and aligned herself with Beth Phoenix and Natalya. The angle, however, was scrapped as it did not air during the show broadcast. WWE has not followed up on their relationship since then.

2011 Slammy Awards Recap

2011-12-18T00:02:00.000-05:00

WWE TLC: Triple Threat TLC Match Sunday

2011-12-18T00:01:00.002-05:00

WWE TLC: Triple H vs. Kevin Nash (Sledgehammer Ladder Match)

2011-12-18T00:01:00.001-05:00

Kevin Nash Explains Why He's Barely Aged

2011-12-17T23:59:00.000-05:00

Speaking to WWE Magazine, Kevin Nash explains why he has managed to withstand father time, which has allowed him to secure plum roles in the image-conscious WWE at the age of 52.

"I've been blessed with Indian heritage, and I haven't aged much facially. And keep in mind the fact I'm talking to you in front of the gym. I go to the gym everyday. I eat a clean diet. Today, I weighed 282 pounds, and I haven't weighed that since I was 22 years old," says the six-time world champion.

"People who had seen me with gray hair thought I was so old. Then, when I dyed it they said, "Oh wow, he doesn't look that old anymore." But here's what I don't understand: We have a segment sponsored by Just for Men, and the fans chant it when I came out and they're not doing something. I just don't get it. Does anyone not see the correlation there? Wouldn't it be more advantageous for them to put my beard and mustache on and say, "Hey, you're up next," and I do a five-minute cover-my-gray routine in front of the camera? But no, they leave it to the Madison Avenue guys."

Nash will face Triple H tomorrow night at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs in a Sledgehammer Ladder Match.

Who Ran RAW This Past Monday Night?

2011-12-07T19:29:00.001-05:00

Due to WWE Chairman Mr. Vince McMahon being in Afghanistan visiting troops with several other WWE Superstars, Paul Levesque (Triple H) was left in charge of this past Monday's edition of WWE Raw.

Punk Takes a Shot at Those That Use Drugs

2011-12-07T19:28:00.001-05:00

CM Punk took a direct shot at those who use performance enhancing drugs via his twitter profile today:

“If you’re a professional athlete and you use performance enhancing drugs, you’re a pussy.”

TLC Main Event to Become a Four-Way?

2011-12-07T19:27:00.000-05:00

There is a possibility that WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler may be added to the Triple Threat TLC Match for the WWE Championship at WWE's TLC pay-per-view joining CM Punk, The Miz and Alberto Del Rio.

Nothing is official at this stage.

WWE Website Pulls "Biggest Turkeys" Article Following Complaints

2011-12-02T03:59:00.001-05:00

WWE.com has pulled last week's controversial Thanksgiving-themed slideshow article counting down the seven biggest "turkeys" to ever trot the squared circle. The page is now inaccessible.

The list was heavily scrutinized by fans and former talent alike who felt it was hurtful as well as hypocritical. Former WWE performers Vito LoGrasso (a/k/a Vito) and Nick Cvjetkovich (a/k/a Kizarny) both took to social media outlets to respond to being labeled turkeys. Vito stated the following Friday on Facebook:

"A lot of people are upset with the WWE today. They spoke of me in a negative way which put the fans in shock. How would they post something like this on a holiday?! I have a family and the kids are all upset. I thought they had an anti-bullying policy."

LoGrasso stated in a subsequent interview that he planned to take the matter to GLAAD and TMZ, pointing out the hypocrisy in WWE bullying him when they have an anti-bullying campaign in place.

Cvjetkovich shared similar sentiments regarding his former employer's demeaning piece as he called it "a dick move" in a YouTube video. He added on Twitter, "So much for anti-bullying @WWE @JoeyStyles. Receiving tons of positive messages is the only thing that saved my Thanksgiving that u wrecked!"

Punk Slams WWE Over Twitter Initiative

2011-12-02T03:56:00.001-05:00

During CM Punk's appearance on the latest edition of Colt Cabana's Art Of Wrestling Radio podcast (available on WeLoveColt.com and iTunes), the reigning champion took a swipe at WWE's Twitter initiative.

"I am on Twitter at CMPunk; that is my satirical way of making fun of how the WWE has beat the living shit out of Twitter in the last couple of weeks," he said.

Alex Riley Discusses His Future with WWE and Facing John Cena at WrestleMania

2011-12-02T03:54:00.002-05:00

Jeff Wilen of JAWBreaker recently spoke with WWE Superstar Alex Riley about WWE developmental, The Miz, his A-Ry nickname and more. The full interview is available at this link. Here are a few highlights:

Q: Your latest feuds have been with Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger. What feuds would you like to see in your future?

A: “It’s very hard to predict what’s going to happen. It all kinds of changes month to month. I’ve been in the ring with The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Rowdy Roddy Piper. I’ve worked with guys at the top of the business. I expect to be there. I’ve been able to work with legends. I hope to be WWE champion one day. I’d love to see CM Punk in my future, but things are going good for him now. I expect to be in feuds with Christian and Mark Henry.”

Q: Who would you want your WrestleMania match opponent to be?

A: “I’d love to face John Cena one day. He’s a 12-time champion. He has made a mark at the top for so long, and he’s done it better than anyone. He’s kind of the measuring stick for me.”