CM Punk’s New Tattoo, Aksana Doing Ring Announcing? Mason Ryan’s Return
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- Tattoo artist Matt Wes recently talked to the Chicago Tribune about doing CM Punk’s new tattoo. “I did a tattoo of a dead fish on the back of his (left) shoulder. It was a friendship tattoo he got with Natalie Slater of bakeanddestroy.net. There’s a story behind the tattoo that means something to their friendship.”
- One idea being batted around for WWE Diva Aksana is for her to do some ring announcing work. The company have been looking for a solid female announcer since Lilian Garcia departed.
- WWE.com recently spoke with Mason Ryan about his recent return:
“I’ve been training very hard, but being out through injuries is a tough thing for anyone because you obviously want to be in the ring competing,” Ryan said. “Being out of action made me even more focused than I was before to come back and be a bigger, better, stronger, faster and all around better Mason Ryan.”
Ryan re-debuted on TV on the September 8th Superstars, where he defeated JTG, thus turning him face in the process. On Monday’s Raw he cemented his status by attacking Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger.
WWE Doing 41 Man Battle Royal, DX Returning? Miz On Reality Show, Titan Towers Reshuffle
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- WWE are hyping a 41 Man Battle Royal for the Oct 11th, Dallas, TX Smackdown taping. They’re calling it the largest Battle Royal in WWE history, and it will feature stars from Raw and Smackdown.
A special appearance by DX is also advertised.
- The Miz will be making an appearance on the CW Network’s “H8R”, a reality show where celebrities come face to face with people who hate them. For those with US IP addresses, here is the promo:
Yes the show is obviously a work like most reality shows.
- WWE are planning to move the website, TV studio, and Magazine department all under the one roof at Titan Towers. WWE’s website and TV studio had been spread out between two buildings about a mile away from WWE headquarters. The magazine was part of publishing on the second floor and creative was located on the fourth floor of WWE headquarters, down the hall from Vince McMahon’s office. They will all now occupy the first floor, which used to be Shane McMahon’s office space.
Billy Corgan Doing Wrestling Video, Kharma Working Stiff, Skip Sheffield Update
- From Billy Corgan’s Twitter:
“The new Smashing Pumpkins video will also have in it Raven from ECW in it, and quite possibly one of the original G.L.O.W. ladies! umm, heck yeah!!”
- There is a feeling backstage that Kharma is working too stiff for the other Divas. Alicia Fox suffered a shoulder injury after being clotheslined by the former Awesome Kong on SmackDown.
There’s not necessarily any heat, but it’s likely she’s been told to ease up a little.
- From Skip Sheffield’s twitter:
“First and last update here since so many of you have been kind to ask. Things have been extremely complicated with the injury and it was much more than just a broken ankle and leg. It has been the most positive experience of my life and I promise you I will return very soon bigger and badder than anything you have ever seen. Nobody is going to stop me from achieving what I have set out to do.”
Lethal Released? DH Smith Doing MMA? Hardy Update, Lucha Wrestler In TNA, Knight Not Yet Signed
- TNA star Jay Lethal has been removed from the TNAWrestling.com roster page indicating that he’s departed from the company.
More details when they become available.
- Although he cannot leave WWE until his contract expires, David Hart Smith has shown a great interest in getting in to MMA. His mother Diana noted on Twitter:
“My son Harry Smith is quite the shoot fighter, does everyone know that?” she wrote. “He is following in his dad Davey’s and Grandfather Stu’s footsteps.”
“I actually think my son Harry Smith could compete in Pride, MMA/UFC now as a high level wrestler, he’s honestly that good! Ask Josh Barnett.”
Barnett and the legendary British westler Billy Robinson have been training Smith in traditional catch wrestling.
- The Jeff Hardy court case has been continued once again. This time until June 27th.
- A masked Lucha Libre wrestler named Sangriento debuted on TNA Xplosion the other night.
A quick google doesn’t turn up anything wrestling related, so I’m unsure who really is under the mask.
- 20 year old British sensation Britani Knight has denied signing a contract with WWE. “Woahhh thanks the congratulations but I dont even know whats going on yet! Hopefully though guys fingers crossed!”
She and her brother Zak, of the legendary Knight family has tryouts during the UK tour.
Edge Tribute From Smackdown, New Kurt Angle Deal, Foley Doing Lawns For Charity
- Here is the tribute to Edge that took place after the Smackdown tapings yesterday. It’s unsure if it will air on TV, but it was filmed by WWE cameras:
Lots more stars have also said goodbye to Edge on Twitter:
John Cena – “CeNation. I am very proud of edge for all that he has accomplished. He is certain to be in the hall of fame. Im proud to have had so many Great moments with him. He is a true wrestling purist and one of the smartest people I’ve had the pleasure of wrestling with. For your last match to be a championship win at WrestleMania …is a damn good finish to one helluva career.”
The Rock – “Edge – you are my brother, an inspiration and define the word “superstar”. THANK YOU Adam.. for everything.”
Goldust – “Much rather edge be happy and safe without hurting further”
Sinn Bodhi – “Yes it’s real about Adam… No comment… Except, love you Fatty!”
Gangrel – “Posse up edge! One love. There would be no brood without @christian4peeps and edge was very sad to hear the news but happy to see him start a new life!”
Mick Foley – “A sad day for wrestling, but what an amazing career for Edge. I was so fortunate to have been his opponent, his partner, his friend.
Rikishi – “EDGE You’ve done well. Thank you for your friendship my Canadian UCE !!! Enjoy full-time with family NOW ”
Sean Waltman – “Beside’s I love the guy & I hope he enjoys his retirement, for how ever long it may be. He deserves everything he achieved”
Matt Hardy – “Heard Adam is retiring because of physical issues that won’t allow him to safely continue wrestling. He’ll be missed, we’ve certainly had our fair share of issues.. Both good and bad. But I tip my hat to Edge who is one of the greatest I’ve ever been in the ring with. Adam resides in NC now-sure I’ll run into him down the road. Glad that him & I are in a good place. We came in as friends, & went out that way.”
Shannon Moore – “Yeah my wife told me about Edge turning in his boots last night. I’m Happy that he knows when the ring is a danger. You guys remember that Wrestling is a Biz to us and luxury to you. Edge will do great in his next steps of Life. Thank you Edge for all the bumps and bruises that you put your body through. You where one of the best in the ring. Hopefully some young guys takes notes. Young man does well for himself =makes money=saves money=retires young=lives ever after a good life. Who knows he might get better and make a big return. You never know!!!!!”
Seth Rollins – “It’s sad…and scary for me.”
Steve Corino – “I always enjoyed Edge. Good dude too. Always nice (must be the Canadian in him). Good luck to him in his future. Def HOF guy.”
MVP – “You know Edge the performer. I know Edge the person. 1 of the best in ring performers EVER. His mind for our craft is AMAZING! HOF’er!”
Tara – “Good luck to Edge on his future endeavors. He will be missed. But he is going to love retirement. Enjoy !”
Blue Meanie – “is shocked at hear that Edge is having to retire from wrestling……While I will miss watching him perform I am glad the diagnosed him in time to spare any further damage……He is a great guy. One of my favorite opponents that I had in the WWF……His success has been well deserved and I wish him I happy and HEALTH rest of his life.”
Shad Gaspard – “I’m extremely sad to hear about edge being forced to retiring. One of the few upstanding guys left in the business and a great locker room leaders. Glad he can leave a champion & on top after a great match at WM. Adam you will be missed.
Frankie Kazarian – “True class act. A boy with a dream is now a man who has left behind an incredible legacy. Thank you for all you have given”
- According to his Twitter, Kurt Angle is working out a new deal with TNA:
“To all my Fans @ Friends, I’m signing a new deal with TNA. We r working out the Kinks but I’m staying. So please tune in every thurs night. I gave it much thought,TNA is the Underdog. I feel I can Help Them go to the next Level. WWE is the top CO. But being the Face of TNA is Great. TNA has so much potential. I Believe in TNA. I Love Dixie Carter and I am staying. TNA wants to help me into Movies and Anglefoods. TNA is IT.”
- According to TMZ, TNA wrestler Mick Foley will mow your lawn for charity. Foley, who serves as a board member for R.A.I.N.N. (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), will mow your lawn if you donate $5,000 or more to the charity. Foley will match every donation for up to $10,000 throughout the month of April.
