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- In an update from the earlier report, former WWE Diva Maria’s return to the ring will be for New York City based promotion Family Wrestling Entertainment on February 25, 2012. That will mark 2 years since her last match on WWE Superstars.

- TNA’s Hulk Hogan praised the The Rock following Raw last night. He wrote on Twitter:
“The ROCK looked jacked, in perfect shape, dieted down and in the zone! He looks better than any wrestler/actor I’ve ever seen! total respect HH”

- Kurt Angle continued the back and forth with UFC President Dana White during an interview with PW247radio.com. This is currently Kurt’s side of the story:

“I’ve had a lot of talks with Dana White. While he’s denied the offers, Dana and I respect each other enough for us not to say exactly what was offered. The thing was, he wanted me to be ready in a short time and I couldn’t do that. I wanted months, he wanted weeks. We’re good friends and I hope he has great success. But you know what, he’s said some negative things about me in the press. I still love him to death. I did pass his physical, meaning I was ready for competition, but he wanted me to be ready in four to six weeks and I couldn’t do that. It’s impossible. There’s also the fact that I’m signed with TNA and Dana didn’t want anyone fighting for him and wrestling at the same time. So Dana White, God bless you. Whatever you say, I’ll respect that because I know you wanted me to fight for you and wanted me to be your guy.”

- Here is a list of upcoming WWE and TNA DVD releases:

November
11/22: WWE: Vengeance 2011 (DVD)
11/22: TNA: Hardcore Justice & No Surrender 2011 – Twin Pack (DVD)
11/29: WWE: Stone Cold Steve Austin (DVD)
11/29: WWE: Stone Cold Steve Austin (Blu-Ray)

December
12/13: WWE: The Best of King of the Ring (DVD)
12/13: WWE: The Best of King of the Ring (Blu-Ray)
12/20: WWE: Survivor Series 2011 (DVD)
12/27: WWE: The Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2011 (DVD)
12/27: WWE: The Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2011 (Blu-Ray)

January
01/17: WWE: TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2011 (DVD)
01/17: TNA: Bound for Glory 2011 (DVD)
01/31: WWE: The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2011 (DVD)
01/31: WWE: The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2011 (Blu-Ray)

February
02/21: WWE: The Rock (DVD)
02/21: WWE: The Rock (Blu-Ray)
02/21: WWE: Royal Rumble 2012 (DVD)
02/21: TNA: Turning Point 2011 & Final Resolution 2011 Twin Pack
02/28: WWE: Royal Rumble 2012 (Blu-Ray)

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

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-- Eric Bischoff praised Bully Ray on Facebook after watching his performance on this week's episode of Impact Wrestling.

He wrote, "Watched this weeks version of IMPACT for edit notes at 3 am this morning. IMO Bully Ray is emerging as one or the top talents in the business today. Flawless."

Ray faces Jeff Hardy on the show that will air Thursday.

-- James Storm has responded to an online report stating that some people within TNA Wrestling consider him "too southern" to represent the organization as World Heavyweight Champion.

He tweeted Tuesday, "I think it's awesome that I'm to "southern". It makes me....ME. So to the people who don't like it... Sorry about you damn luck. And a little FYI it's not to southern, it's to redneck and the are beer drinking rednecks all over THE WORLD not just the south."

*PHOTO* James Storm and his wife

Source: lordsofpain.net

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- This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV drew a 1.14 rating.

- WWE star Daniel Bryan will be appearing on A&E’s “Disaster Guy” today at at Noon ET. The show focuses on Steve Frasher, who has spent a lifetime rebuilding houses that the elements have destroyed..

Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and fires are no match for Steve.

- Steve Austin shared his thoughts on John Cena during a recent interview with the UK Daily Star:
“When I look at that company right now, John Cena is the guy who anchors it all. Some people get mad because they feel like WWE shove it down your throat, but he’s the main guy! Whether you love to hate him or you love to love him – you gotta respect him.

“I have a lot of respect for John – he’s been carrying the company for several years and he comes into work every day with a smile on his face and does all the promotional work and never complains.

“If you’re going to have him chase you must have a heel worthy of chasing – no disrespect to Del Rio – but Cena is so far higher up on that ladder. Unless you give him a viable heel to chase he should have the belt.

“I tell you John Cena has had some great matches with some great guys – sometimes his body of work gets overlooked, the guy has proven himself over and over again. I call a spade a spade and John has done a tremendous job and he’s got a few years left yet. He’ll keep riding that lightening bolt.

“All those young guys do not have the experience, have not had the maturation process – if I was new guy in that company I’d be charging forward trying to take the bull by the horns.”

- Press Release:
Linda Sánchez, a member of the United States House of Representatives from California’s 39th congressional district, recently addressed the U.S. Congress about the problems of school violence and bullying, and cited the be a STAR alliance as a positive teaching aid in schools. Her remarks were recorded in the Sept. 15 edition of the Congressional Record.
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“Through its participation and leadership in the [be a STAR] alliance, WWE has demonstrated a real commitment to raise awareness about bullying, and is working in local communities around the country and overseas to combat bullying in our schools,” Sánchez said in the Congressional Record, which is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.

“Bullying is not a rite of passage and no child should be afraid to go to school. An unsafe school environment, including one made unsafe by daily bullying and harassment, leads to increased absences and decreased graduation rates,” she told Congress.

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

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One idea for original programming on the planned WWE Network is to give the Big Show and his wife a cooking show. Here is WWE’s mock-up concept:

How do you handle a hungry man? Just ask Bess Wight. Her husband is Paul “The Big Show” Wight, WWE Superstar and the world’s largest athlete! “Show” is seven feet tall and 425 pounds!

Bess is bodacious, beautiful, and one big time cook! And if you think The Big Show is tough, you haven’t met his wife! Bess and Show are about to give viewers an all-access pass into the controlled chaos that is their kitchen.

You’ll meet their friends, their families, and even some of Big Show’s fellow WWE Superstars; you never know who will stop by their house to whip up something delicious! Once you see this larger than life couple in the kitchen, we know you’ll be hungry for more!

- Former TNA Knockout and WCW star Daffney recently pleaded no-contest to a DUI charge and property damage charge. She was sentenced to 12 months probation and a restitution charge of $1,080.00. She will also have to attend a drive responsible course.

- Steve Austin had some constructive criticism for Randy Orton during an interview with the UK’s Power Slam magazine. He said:
“I’m interested to see where Randy Orton goes next. His promos need work, and right now, he’s a little one-dimensional. The crowds are digging him, but there’s still another step on the ladder for him to climb to.”

Orton responded on Twitter:
“Austin is right, there is still room for me to move up the ladder. And I will. Watch me.”

On the other hand he called CM Punk a star:
“Well, I love CM Punk. That guy is already a star, and he’s just breathed a much-needed breath of fresh air into the wrestling business,” Austin said. “He’s been working for over ten years. I’m a big fan of his—love his skills, love his promos.”

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

-From the WWE Web site:
"In accordance with its talent wellness program WWE has suspended referee Mike Chioda for 30 days of its policy for his first violation."

It is unlikely that he will use steroids, would, so it may be some free time such as marijuana.

-Press release:
Michael UK Michael UK tour cancelled

Due to circumstances which was beyond the control of Shawn Michaels, his agents at Encore sports & entertainment, LLC regrets to announce that the announced 1PW tour management calculated on 6 October 2011 in London, England canceled. Despite numerous efforts to work with and communicate with 1PW management during the past month our efforts have not reciprocated was. Shawn is very disappointed by this result, but it was inevitable in the circumstances. It is Shawn hope that this announcement comes far enough in advance of the proposed tour dates, so that it no inconvenience for his fans.

To the extent problems related with 1PW occur management and Shawn cancelled tour dates, please share it immediately to info@shawnmichales.com.

Shawn strives, see his fans in the United Kingdom, and efforts are under way for this to happen in the future.

-The WWE WrestleMania 27 special on NBC on Saturday moved a 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The show an average of 3.64 million viewers.

-Mick Foley tweeted yesterday evening about John Cena the following:

"I really enjoyed the angry, serious tone of @ Johncena." At the time might be more fans began to recognize his legacy of amazing games.

"Does me sorry, disagree with so many of you, but through your archives go and look how many good/great/amazing games @ Johncena PPV had on"

"You may not like the character, but @ JohnCena is a workhorse, and not in a bad PPV (which I've seen) have been in a long time." He can rings!

"Come, someone a me bad @ Johncena PPV find." It is a part of classical things with regularity for years. It is not only the guys.

"You see, I was clearly more a @ WWE fan even if I was with TNA." I only call them, like me, I see cheap cena, see Them…and.

"I appreciate the feedback of all really." I'll grant you that his last mania was not great, but his game with @ Therock be.

"Good entertainment everyone." Keep in mind when @ Johncena 10 minutes with Orton after wrestled his PEC without bones? "This is heart!"

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

-Jerry Lynn is among several former TNA Stars for the X Division themed PPV and/or build up return.

-Bischoff and Hogan praised the latest taping on Facebook and Twitter:

BISCHOFF:
"Saw some magical last night in the effects must in Orlando." A fire in particular talent I've seen for years saw not! Announce team was on the money. Slowly, but surely we will get it! "

HOGAN:
"Sting is really turning night and I worked with him in a situation yesterday saw some of it coming, I have never seen before he is to HH"

-Chris Jericho was a further star show displeased, that raw not Zack Ryder users. He noticed on Twitter:

"So LAME not, that WWE @ ZackRyder in raw include last night." No reason to not! Wrestling is to remember his fun? "Time to Riot…"

Zack Ryder himself was then:

"I was not in Raw…"(signed in addition to the Ryder and songs)... but you can catch me this Thursday on WWE Superstars. "

-After the last night of raw, Bret Hart posted following on Twitter:
"A water plastic bottle as a weapon?" I wish, Jack Tunney was around 2 crackdown on such malicious foreign body. "Bag of marshmallows NXT wk"

[He has a point.] It is a PG, but come on! [WCW PG most of the time and more Thanwater bottles.]

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

- WWE talent Kia "Kharma" Stevens, formerly known as Awesome Kong, was honored as an active women's wrestler at the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in Las Vegas last week. She talked about her days with TNA without any bitterness and talked about signing with WWE. She said she has made it in wrestling without being a "skinny bitch" and praised Jim Ross and Steve Austin for opening the door for her to get into WWE.

WWE had its own table at the CAC reunion with Legends like Jim Ross, Sgt. Slaughter, Gerald Brisco, Ricky Steamboat, Ted DiBiase, Sunny and others. DiBiase was described as not moving well while Sunny is hoping for another run with the company. As noted before, DiBiase will be having both knee and a hip replacement soon.

As noted before, Steamboat told Dave Meltzer that he was about 80% recovered from the health issues he had a few months back. Steamboat still works a few days a week in Florida with the developmental talents. Brisco, who also had recent health problems, is now working with WWE as a scout and has lost some weight.

Big Plans for kHARMa in WWE, Backstage Chris Jericho News + MUST SEE Layla Candids!

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

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-- TMZ.com caught up with Steve Austin, who gave the Rock a thumbs up and said that he was one his favorite opponents. You can check out video of that at this link.

-- The pre-sale code for the June 14th WWE SmackDown! taping in Providence, RI at the Dunkin' Donuts Center is EDGE. The sale has already started.

-- CNN has footage of John Cena, saluting the troops, and you can check that out at this link.

-- The footage that The Tonight Show with Jay Leno shot at WrestleMania 27 will air on tonight's show.

Source: wrestlinginc.com

By Ryan Clark | April 03, 2011 | Comments

-- Former WWE talent Scott Hall announced last week that he would not be on hand for this weekend's WrestleMania XXVII festivities in Atlanta, Georgia because the atmosphere would be detrimental to his quest to stay sober. CM Punk took to Twitter to praise Hall for his efforts.

"Is it true that Scott Hall didn't attend the HOF due to it being a situation that threatened his sobriety?" he wrote last night. "If so this needs to be commended."

-- WWE.com has posted a brief video of former United States Champion Daniel Bryan giving his thoughts on competing in his first match at WrestleMania. He considers it a milestone as it's always been a dream of his to compete at the event. You can view it below:

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-- The Poughkeepsie Journal published an article today on Michael Cole. When asked about his match at WrestleMania XXVII, the Amenia, New York native broke character and said, "The dream's come true. I'm participating in an event against a man who is an absolute legend and Hall of Famer in Jerry Lawler. I'm so honored and privileged just to have the opportunity to participate in a match against this man.

"Plus Stone Cold is our special referee. To be in there with two of the greatest icons, it's like a reality check. It's such a great ride."

He also said that his 24-year-old son Calvin is working for WWE in the television production department and travels with him on the road. The story can be read here.

-- Sin Cara beat Primo via submission at last night's Raw live event in Evansville, Indiana. His finisher is a huracanrana into an armbar. The match went 10 to 15 minutes.

-- John Cena and Vickie Guerrero are featured on the cover of the latest issue of The Wrestler.

Photos of Sin Cara's WWE debut & *UNMASKED* ->

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

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- Hardcore pioneer Abdullah The Butcher was finally announced on this week’s Raw as one of the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame inductees.

He has never actually wrestled under Vince, but the company wish to recognizing his contribution to the business.

- This year’s Wrestlemania will start at 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 12am GMT (UK time) and runs 4 hours long.

- In an interview with IGN, Trish Stratus said she believed Chyna should be inducted in to the Hall of Fame:

“I think Chyna should be next in because she did a lot of stuff to bring attention to the women’s division itself and just presented women as a different thing…I think fans were conditioned to see women as eye candy for a long, long time and she really broke the mold with that.”

- TNA’s Jeremy Borash was recently interviewed by the UK Sun Newspaper. He shared opinions on Jim Ross and Paul Heyman:

On Jim Ross: “To me, he is the greatest of all time. If you can hear a guy that can bring excitement to a call, adds to the attraction rather than subtracts. “I think he is not given any sort of respect up there (in WWE). At least the respect he deserves. As an announcer, I’m personally offended by it. To me he is the greatest of all time and deserves to be treated that way. If we are going to treat Ric Flair like we treat Ric Flair because he’s the greatest of all time then we should do it for Jim Ross too, because to me there has been no-one better. I hear stories about what’s going on. Nightmares. To me as an announcer, that pisses me off. Big time.”

On Paul Heyman: “When Paul was calling the shots (in ECW) and Paul had everything under control he aged himself about 30 years in the span of five, but he also could do things the way he wanted, and lived by his own rules. Unfortunately today that is impossible. You can’t use copywritten music on your television show and get away with any more. You wouldn’t see November Rain, great video as it was. You’d be sued and it would never make the air. Believe me, if we didn’t have a bank of lawyers and a corporate office to answer to, I’d be running the show just the same way. Renegade, on the fly, go by your own whims. That’s how Paul succeeded, when can call the shots and make his own decisions. Now, on the flip side, you don’t want him handling your money. His place to shine is creative. In this day and age we have people who handle the money and people who handle the creative. For Paul coming in, if there was ever a political situation where it would have worked, this would have been it. But he has a reputation to protect and I don’t think he’d doing anything going in thinking there’s a chance he wouldn’t succeed. I think in his life he’s pretty content where he’s at. I would have loved to have been part of a Paul Heyman era in TNA. Maybe someday it will happen.”

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

- WWE’s PR department actually went after TVWeek.com for using the term wrestling when covering Drew Carey’s induction in to the WWE Hall of Fame.

WWE publicist Kellie Baldyga emailed the writer and said:
“We are no longer a wrestling company but rather a global entertainment company with a movie studio, international licensing deals, publisher of three magazines, consumer good distributor and more.”

During a subsequent phone conversation, the publicist stated, “No, we don’t do wrestling events. They’re entertainments. And we don’t call them wrestlers. They’re superstars and divas.”

- Although WWE Superstars will end its run on WGN America on April 7th, it will continue to air in international markets and on the WWE website.

- Sean ‘X-Pac’ Waltman was backstage at last week’s FCW tapings and said “…Bo Rotundo is going to be money in the near future. He’s 20 yrs old.”

He also noted:
“It was great to see William Regal and Fit Finlay last night.”

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

- Hardcore pioneer Abdullah The Butcher was finally announced on this week’s Raw as one of the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame inductees.

He has never actually wrestled under Vince, but the company wish to recognizing his contribution to the business.

- This year’s Wrestlemania will start at 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 12am GMT (UK time) and runs 4 hours long.

- In an interview with IGN, Trish Stratus said she believed Chyna should be inducted in to the Hall of Fame:

“I think Chyna should be next in because she did a lot of stuff to bring attention to the women’s division itself and just presented women as a different thing…I think fans were conditioned to see women as eye candy for a long, long time and she really broke the mold with that.”

- TNA’s Jeremy Borash was recently interviewed by the UK Sun Newspaper. He shared opinions on Jim Ross and Paul Heyman:

On Jim Ross: “To me, he is the greatest of all time. If you can hear a guy that can bring excitement to a call, adds to the attraction rather than subtracts. “I think he is not given any sort of respect up there (in WWE). At least the respect he deserves. As an announcer, I’m personally offended by it. To me he is the greatest of all time and deserves to be treated that way. If we are going to treat Ric Flair like we treat Ric Flair because he’s the greatest of all time then we should do it for Jim Ross too, because to me there has been no-one better. I hear stories about what’s going on. Nightmares. To me as an announcer, that pisses me off. Big time.”

On Paul Heyman: “When Paul was calling the shots (in ECW) and Paul had everything under control he aged himself about 30 years in the span of five, but he also could do things the way he wanted, and lived by his own rules. Unfortunately today that is impossible. You can’t use copywritten music on your television show and get away with any more. You wouldn’t see November Rain, great video as it was. You’d be sued and it would never make the air. Believe me, if we didn’t have a bank of lawyers and a corporate office to answer to, I’d be running the show just the same way. Renegade, on the fly, go by your own whims. That’s how Paul succeeded, when can call the shots and make his own decisions. Now, on the flip side, you don’t want him handling your money. His place to shine is creative. In this day and age we have people who handle the money and people who handle the creative. For Paul coming in, if there was ever a political situation where it would have worked, this would have been it. But he has a reputation to protect and I don’t think he’d doing anything going in thinking there’s a chance he wouldn’t succeed. I think in his life he’s pretty content where he’s at. I would have loved to have been part of a Paul Heyman era in TNA. Maybe someday it will happen.”

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

- WWE’s PR department actually went after TVWeek.com for using the term wrestling when covering Drew Carey’s induction in to the WWE Hall of Fame.

WWE publicist Kellie Baldyga emailed the writer and said:
“We are no longer a wrestling company but rather a global entertainment company with a movie studio, international licensing deals, publisher of three magazines, consumer good distributor and more.”

During a subsequent phone conversation, the publicist stated, “No, we don’t do wrestling events. They’re entertainments. And we don’t call them wrestlers. They’re superstars and divas.”

- Although WWE Superstars will end its run on WGN America on April 7th, it will continue to air in international markets and on the WWE website.

- Sean ‘X-Pac’ Waltman was backstage at last week’s FCW tapings and said “…Bo Rotundo is going to be money in the near future. He’s 20 yrs old.”

He also noted:
“It was great to see William Regal and Fit Finlay last night.”

Source: wrestlingtruth.com

By Ryan Clark | March 03, 2011 | Comments

-- The CBS affiliate in New York has a story covering Jets linebacker Bart Scott and his appearance on tonight's TNA iMPACT!. The story also has a clip from tonight show, and you can check that out at http://newyork.cbslocal.com/

-- Joey Styles posted the following on his Twitter last night, regarding Mick Foley?"Mick Foley is wrestling's only MUST READ" and "THIS IS A MUST READ FOR WRESTLERS!"

-- Mick Foley has posted the "Open Letter" from his book Countdown to Lockdown on his blog. You can check that out at http://mickfoley.typepad.com/

-- Dixie Carter's Tweeted the following: DVR Alert: Be sure & adjust your DVRs to record to 11:10 pm ET to ensure you don't miss the end of iMPACT this Thursday night. PLS RT

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