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PHOTO: Batista In Underwear (Very Revealing Pose!)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:55:05 -0500

Moments ago we posted a video uploaded by Batista revealing his new look which includes a mohawk hairstyle and nose ring. We have just been sent this photo of Batista in his underwear which shows a braided mohawk (no nose ring) and some new tattoos!

VIDEO: Batista Reveals New Look

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:17:10 -0500

Former WWE Superstar Dave Batista uploaded the following video of himself on his new viddy account which shows him with a mohawk hairstyle and nose ring. His head is HUUUUUUUGE! Update: PHOTO Batista In Underwear (Revealing Shot!)

The Reason WWE Are Not High on The Miz

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:16:21 -0500

WWE management are said to not be very high on former WWE Champion The Miz because they feel he has regressed, both in the ring and on the microphone. The company was extremely keen on The Miz as WWE Champion last year, feeling that he brought publicity to the WWE and a hunger to progress on from being a midcard talent. The botch in which he failed to catch RTruth on Monday's RAW will have done him no favors. COMMENT: Are you a fan of The Miz in the ring and on the Microphone?

Rumored Elimination Chamber Match, Does J.R. Hate TNA?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:11:24 -0500

Beth Phoenix vs. Tamina for the WWE Divas Title is rumored for the Elimination Chamber payperview. WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was asked on Twitter if he “hates” TNA Wrestling. He tweeted: “Hell, no.” Ross blogged on his official website, “Why would I hate TNA? That makes no sense. It provides fans with more product to enjoy and more importantly, to me, provides wrestlers with another place to live their dream and earn a living. Same goes for ROH or any other promotion. The healthier those companies are the better it is for the overall genre. Any one who thinks that I ‘hate’ other wrestling organizations is 100% Pet Coon Goofy.”

Monday's RAW Viewership Breakdown

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:08:51 -0500

Monday's (2/6) edition WWE RAW Supershow drew a 3.25 cable rating with 4.61 million viewers. Below is a breakdown on key segements: * Triple H opened the show with 3.62 rating. * Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan () 508,000 viewers. * Daniel Bryan’s promo / John Cena with NASCAR’s Carl Edwards (+) 43,000 viewers. * Sheamus vs. David Otunga lost () 197,000 viewers. * CM Punk and Chris Jericho (10 PM slot) (+) 94,000 viewers. * Randy Orton and The Great Khali vs. Wade Barrett and Cody Rhodes () 22,000. * WWE Divas match () 139,000. * The Six Pack Challenge with Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk vs. The Miz vs. RTruth vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston (+) 443,000 viewers. Final quarter rating 3.42.

Key WWE Affiliates Donate to Linda McMahon's Senate Campaign

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:58:35 -0500

Below are list of familtire WWE affiliates who have donated to Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign based on her fourthquarter 2011 earnings statements: Stephanie McMahon Levesque donated $2,500 Triple H donated $2,500 WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt donated a total of $7,500 Donald Trump donated a total of $5,000 NBCU executive Bonnie Hammer donated $1,000 WWE executive Basil DeVito Jr. donated $500

The Rock's WWE DVD Content Listing Revealed

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:49:28 -0500

Silvervision.co.uk has revealed the the content listing for WWE's latest DVD on Dwayne The Rock Johnson. The DVD will be three discs collection while the Bluray version will be two discs and feature additional content. The release date is February 21, 2012. DVD Synopsis: He electrified a generation of sports entertainment fans with his brash style, superb athleticism, and uproarious interviews. He held the WWE Championship a record seven times, and was known for legendary battles with ''Stone Cold'' Steve Austin, Triple H, Mick Foley, Undertaker, and more. And at the peak of his popularity, he made a move to conquer a new industry, becoming an enormous movie star. Now, he's back in WWE, ready to main event the biggest WrestleMania in history, ''The People's WrestleMania.'' In the exciting buildup to WrestleMania XVIII, fans can, for the first time ever on DVD, relive the exciting life and times of the Rock. Packed with brand new interviews as well as a selection of the Rock's biggest careerspanning bouts, moments, and promos, this DVD/BluRay set will electrify every member of Team Bring It! Disc One Documentary Chapters and Features Family Tradition The U BlueChip Rocky Sucks Nation of Domination The Corporate Champion Fighting for Number One The People's Champion Rock & Sock Connection Mainstream Star Electrifying Icon vs. Icon Backlash Rock Concert The Rock Has Done it All Hollywood Sensation Twentieth Anniversary Honouring his Family Rock Comes Home A Year in the Making Happy Birthday Rock's Toy Chest Disc Two Rocky's debut: Rocky Maivia, Marc Mero, Barry Windham & Jake The Snake Roberts vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Goldust, Crush & Jerry The King Lawler Survivor Series 17th November, 1996 Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship The Rock vs. Triple H SummerSlam 30th August, 1998 Triple Threat Cage Match The Rock vs. Mankind vs. Ken Shamrock Breakdown 27th September, 1998 I Quit Match for the WWE Championship The Rock vs. Mankind Royal Rumble 24th January, 1999 No Holds Barred Match for the WWE Championship The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin Backlash 25th April, 1999 Disc Three Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship The Rock vs. Kurt Angle vs. Triple H SummerSlam 27th August, 2000 World Tag Team Championship Match The Rock & Undertaker vs. Edge & Christian Raw 18th December, 2000 The Rock vs. Ric Flair Raw 29th July, 2002 WWE Undisputed Championship Match The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar SummerSlam 25th August, 2002 The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan No Way Out 23rd February, 2003 The Rock returns to Raw Raw 24th February, 2003 The Rock Concert II Raw 21st April, 2003 The WrestleMania Guest Host Raw 14th February, 2011 The People's WrestleMania WrestleMania XXVII 3rd April, 2011 Bluray Exclusives The Rock challenges John Cena for WrestleMania XXVIII Raw 4th April, 2011 The Rock's Birthday Celebration Raw 2nd May, 2011 Never Before, Never Again The Rock & John Cena vs. Awesome Truth Survivor Series 20th November, 2011 Farmland People's Elbow Toy Chest The Rock Thanks New York City

WWE Legends House Debut, Royal Rumble Buys, Austin's HOF Pick

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:44:13 -0500

Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE Legends House could air on SyFy from April 17th, a Tuesday night. There were some people surprised that WWE couldn't get the show on the USA Network. WWE's 2012 Royal Rumble payperview is reported to have done between 250,000 and 285,000 North American buys. This final number will be released soon. Steve Austin tweeted Jake The Snake Roberts is worthy of the WWE Hall of Fame. He wrote: JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS DEFINITELY DESERVES TO BE IN THE H.O.F. AND THAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE. One of my fave all time workers.

The Rock Scheduled for Post-WrestleMania 28 RAW

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:40:02 -0500

The Rock is advertised for the RAW SuperShow following WrestleMania 28 on April 2, 2012 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The locally advertised main event is an EightMan Tag Team Match pitting John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton and Big Show against Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Kane and Mark Henry.

VIDEO: WWE Inbox - Episode #2

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:20:19 -0500

VIDEO: The Rock's Wardrobe Malfunction

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:09:10 -0500

WWE Star The Rock appeared on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC Monday and during the interview recalled a time when he had a wardrobe malfunction I didn't know, but one of my boulders had popped out Rock said with a laugh. WWE also teased the interview segment during Monday's RAW. The match believed to contain this malfunction was from 2003 when The Rock went up against Jeff Hardy. A fan noted you have to watch his entrance from the 0:24 mark. Do you see a boulder hmm?

WNS Podcast 57: Punk vs. Jericho Feud Explored (Listen Here)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:57:26 -0500

WNS Podcast Episode #57 Punk vs. Jericho Feud Explored. Is the WWE stepping out of the PG era? Find out what the Podcast Crew think about that and also CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho. Featuring Q&A and a NEW segment Doug Tales, this will be another great episode featuring Daniel, Doug, and Tyler... They each drank Red Bulls before the show again... Press Play now! P.S. The all new Doug Tales (1hr 7mins) will have you in tears, If the intro music wasn't SHOCKING enough the topic of girls getting drunk using tampons will just blow you over. To listen click play below also on iTunes (Subscribe Free) Download .MP3 file (Right click, Save As) / Listen to Archive. Enjoy the show? We would love to hear your feedback. The most direct way to leave us a comment is by posting on our facebook wall and/or sending us an email. BECOME A FAN OF THE WNS PODCAST ON FACEBOOK.

WWE Abu Dhabi Tour Update; Divas Not Appearing

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:31:34 -0500

The WWE Divas are not going on the current WWE RAW tour of Abu Dhabi due to the counrtry having a strict dress code for women. Women showing legs, arms and cleavage are considered not acceptable. Zack Ryder noted on Twitter that he will not be on the tour however SmackDown star Drew McIntyre will be scheduled for several matches on the tour. Travel Tweets. Justin Roberts: After a 14 hr flight and a good workout in Dubai, I'm enjoying a powerful massage from HandsToGo.com goodbye knots. Santino Marella: Dubai is great, i can see the ocean from my room, first show is tomorrow so we have a chance to relax a bit today and get some training in

Jake "The Snake" Roberts on Hall of Fame, Austin, Promos & More

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:17:57 -0500

Jake The Snake Roberts on Wrestling Voice Radio Hosts: Duane Doogan & Luke Barry WrestlingVoiceRadio.com Jake The Snake Roberts sat down to talk to Wrestling Voice Radio, some of the highlights are below: What it would mean to him, if he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame: A lot. A lot, because I did make a lot of mistakes in my career but if they would acknowledge what I did and what I accomplished by putting me in there, it would be something I could give to my Grandchildren, for everything I did right, I know I belong in there, a lot more than others that are in there but I don't care about that, the WWE was very good to me. I didn't understand a lot of things, I was not a good business man. Vince would call me say we need an idea for this and I'd give him an idea and we'd just rock and roll with it, I didn't know I'd to go in there and fight for my money and my place and the bottom line is the squeaky wheel gets the grease and I should of recognized that. I should of done the right thing and been squeaky. Did he think when Stone Cold cut the Austin 3:16 promo on his that it would one of the most iconic moments in history: Oh absolutely, I told Vince from the getgo that Steve was going to be his next supersuperstar and Vince said he'd 'never be better than third or fourth match' and I said 'Vince, it will take him longer to get over, but once he gets over he will get so far above everybody else, you will not believe it!', and what happened? On whether he believes scripting wrestlers promos is good or bad for business: Nobody knows my character like me, but the problem today is these guys don't have any characters, they don't know what they are, hell, they all do the same damn thing and nobodies selling anything. Never say anything and not do it, because you'll destroy your own credibility, most important thing about that is if you ever destroy your credibility to a fan he will never believe you again, today they're going out there and doing all this crap nobody sells anything in the ring, and the reason is these guys have not learned they're trait. In my day you had to progress, you had evolve, to change to keep your job, there's a little initiative to get you going and that's the difference. Other topics included the inspiration behind the name DDT, working with Andre The Giant, Undertaker, Randy Savage and more as well as a pretty hectic story regarding the snake biting a referee in the eye. You can meet Jake, this Saturday, February 11th at the Frank & Son collectible show in the City of Industry, California, signing and taking pictures alongside Roddy Piper, Bobby Heenan, One Man Gang, Missy Hyatt and many others. Go to American Icon Autographs.com for all details and ticket information. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE.

Christians Return Pulled Again; Update on Alberto Del Rio

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:50:55 -0500

The Cow Palace in San Francisco was advertising Sheamus vs. a returning Christian however the website updated their page for this weekend's event and now lists Sheamus vs. the returning Alberto Del Rio. Christian was ready to return at the Royal Rumble event and many expected him to be used but the idea to use him was nixed. There is no word on why WWE is holding back his return at this stage.

The Rock Reveals WM28 Training, Piper Confirmed for Legends House

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:45:29 -0500

In an interview with Moviefone, The Rock revealed how he trains between working on movies for he upcoming match at WrestleMania 28 against John Cena: Moviefone: Now with this incredibly busy slate of action movies, how are you finding time to train for a WrestleMania main event? The Rock: You fit it in, that’s what you do. I make sure there’s a ring on location with me, anywhere that I shoot. I had a ring down in New Orleans, when I was preparing for the Madison Square Garden event. I have a ring down in Florida, a ring down in Louisiana; there’s always a ring close by. In order to prep for WrestleMania, it’s a lengthy training camp that requires daily work inside the ring because you can’t simulate the physicality of professional wrestling. You can read the full interview here. After much speculation WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper confirmed on Twitter that he will be a part of the new Legends House reality show which is expected to air on SyFy due to the delay of the WWE Network. Piper tweeted: “I was told Vince said,” Piper afraid of Legends House” U DREW 1ST BLOOD! I’M GOING! Remember, I was 1st guy ever to hit Vince! HERE WE GO!”

WWE SmackDown Spoilers for 2/10

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:42:21 -0500

Credit: PWInsider.com and Michael Bowen WWE SmackDown Spoilers for 2/10: *Smackdown opens With Sheamus coming to the ring and he cuts a promo about which title he should challenge for at Wrestlemania 28. Wade Barrett comes out and says he's going to win the Smackdown Elimination Chamber and then Sheamus will lose to him at Wrestlemania. WWE Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes comes out and says that he's going to win and beat Sheamus at Mania. Big Show then comes out and says he will be facing Sheamus at Mania. Cody says that Snooki from the Jersey Shore has a better Wrestlemania record than Show. Show chokeslammed him. They announce Big Show & Sheamus vs. Wade Barrett & Cody Rhodes for tonight. *WWE Divas champ Beth Phoenix defeated Alicia Fox with the Glamslam. Natalya and Beth appeared to have some sort of faceoff in the ring. *Big Show & Sheamus defeated WWE Intercontinental champ Cody Rhodes & Wade Barrett when Sheamus pinned Barrett following a Brogue Kick. *Michael Cole comes to the ring and he introduces AJ. Cole tells her that the entire locker room believes that Daniel Bryan set the entire thing up. World champion Daniel Bryan comes out and says he's had enough and is going to break both of Cole's arms. Cole runs away. Bryan says that he went on a nature walk Sunday while everyone else was eating meat, drinking beer and soda watching the Superbowl. He then says that due to the way AJ has been treated, he is taking her to his Prius and driving her home. Teddy Long tells Bryan he will arrange safe passage for AJ, but if Bryan walks out, he will forfeit the World title. *Ted DiBiase pinned Hunico. *World champion Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton. Big Show is doing commentary. Bryan tries to leave with the World title belt but Show grabs him and throws him back in. Orton nails Bryan with the RKO and covers him for the pin but in the end, it turns out Bryan was DQ'd for Show's interference. Orton and Show get into it and Show lays out Orton, who has to be helped out by the referees.

Update on Brodus Clay; Match Pulled from SmackDown

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:08:46 -0500

The Friday broadcast of SmackDown edited out the Brodus Clay vs. Heath Slater match and a postmatch angle. Dispite appearing on RAW since his debut Brodus did not appear on Monday's edition but there was a plan to redo the cut SmackDown angle. This of course did not happen and there is no word on why. Clay worked and dark match prior to tonight's SmackDown taping and squashed WWE developmental wrestler Damien Sandow.

This Week's Confirmed WWE Superstars Matches 2/9 (Non-Spoiler)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:52:54 -0500

WWE taped RAW and SmackDown matches for this week’s WWE Superstars from Chesapeake Energy Arena and BOK Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday and Tuesday. Below are nonspoiler match listings which will air Thursday on WWE.com. You can read the **spoilers** for the event here: Dark Match: * Brodus Clay vs. Damien Sandow. RAW Half Epico & Primo vs. JTG & Michael McGillicutty. WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger w/Vickie Guerrero vs. Santino Marella. SmackDown Half Justin Gabriel vs. Heath Slater. Yoshi Tatsu vs. Johnny Curtis.

WWE Superstars Spoilers for 2/9

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:50:23 -0500

WWE taped RAW and SmackDown matches for this week’s WWE Superstars from Chesapeake Energy Arena and BOK Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday and Tuesday. Below are full results which will air Thursday on WWE.com: Dark Match: * Brodus Clay defeated Damien Sandow. RAW Half Epico & Primo defeated JTG & Michael McGillicutty. WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger w/Vickie Guerrero defeated Santino Marella. SmackDown Half Justin Gabriel defeated Heath Slater. Yoshi Tatsu defeated Johnny Curtis.

This Week's Confirmed WWE NXT Matches 2/8 (Non-Spoiler)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:41:51 -0500

The following matches below will air on WWE NXT Redemption Wednesday. If you would like to read the **SPOILERS** click here. NonSpoiler WWE NXT Scheduled Matches: Derrick Bateman vs. Heath Slater. Darren Young vs. Percy Watson. Trent Barreta vs. Tyson Kidd. Kaitlyn vs. Maxine. Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks vs. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso.

WWE NXT Spoilers for 2/8

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:40:44 -0500

WWE NXT was taped from the Box Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma tonight. Below are the full taping results which will air Wednesday on WWE.com: Dark Match: Brodus Clay defeated Damien Sandow with the Funk splash. Main Show: Matt Striker opens the show. Heath Slater defeated Derrick Bateman. Percy Watson defeated Darren Young. Titus O’Neal on commentary. Tyson Kidd defeated Trent Baretta. Kaitlyn defeated Maxine.

Chris Nowinski Talks Concussions, Randy Orton and Chris Benoit

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:11:10 -0500

In an interview with Sports Legacy Institute former WWE star Chris Nowinski recently talked about his work with the Sports Legacy Institute in concussion research. Below are some highlights: On Randy Orton: A guy like Randy Orton just didn't buy into it, and I ran into him in March, and he started talking about his concussion experiences and he was like, 'Gosh I didn't know it was that bad.' He is an advocate for himself now to take time off and so it's interesting to see this turn. On Chris Benoit before his murdersuicide: We incorporated Sports Legacies ten days before the Benoit tragedy. A year prior to that I sat down with Benoit when I was still working for (WWE) and he just started asking me questions. He was more interested than any other wrestler, which helps me realize that he actually knew there was something wrong with him. He asked me about how many concussions I had and I asked him and he said, 'Well, I had more concussions than I can count.' So, because he told me that and then he told me to give him a call. I remember months later... I called him and he acted like he didn't know why I was calling after he gave me his number. So, I thought maybe there was a memory thing or maybe a mood thing going on. So, when it happened, I was sure that is why it happened.

Monday's (2/6) RAW Rating Revealed

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:35:47 -0500

Monday's (2/6) edition of WWE RAW SuperShow scored a 3.3 cable rating with 4,619,000 viewers. The first hour drew 3.34 while the second lost 362,000 viewers which resulted 3.17 rating. Last week the show drew a 3.55 rating with 5.245 million which was the higested rated RAW since May 2011. WWE will be keen to replicate a 3.5 rating or more heading into WrestleMania 28.

TNA Impact Wrestling Rating: First London Edition

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:03:10 -0500

Thursday's (2/2) edition of TNA Impact Wrestling from London, England scored a 1.2 rating with an average of 1.6 million viewers. The event saw the return of Hulk Hogan.

Update On The Location Of Wrestlemania 29

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:27:23 -0500

PWInsider.com reports that an official announcement regarding the location of Wrestlemania 29 will be made within the next two weeks. Currently, Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ is the frontrunner for hosting the event, with AXXESS and other events taking place in New York City. The location is not confirmed at this point, but once it is, we'll post an update.

VIDEO: "WWE Download" Episode 2

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:38:17 -0500

Embedded in the video below is episode #2 of WWE Download, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. WWE superstar, Dolph Ziggler shares his hilarious insight on YouTube's finest videos. Picking apart the digital disasters from an array of tools and fools who provide countless headspinning moments for the world to share.

Top 5 Ways To Connect with WrestlingNewsSource.com

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:15:49 -0500

WrestlingNewsSource.com has always consistently led the way in socially connecting fans with our website! Below are the top five ways you can connect with us in order to keep updates with all the latest wrestling news, rumor and results! 1) Facebook.com/WrestlingNewsSource 2) Twitter/WNSource @WNSource 3) Google+ 4) Youtube.com/WNSVideo 5) Daily Newsletter You can also subscribe to our RSS and/or enter it into your own reader. Feed URL: http://www.wrestlingnewssource.com/feeds/feednews.xml

Triple H Disciplines The Miz Following R-Truth's Fall On RAW

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:18:22 -0500

Following Monday’s Raw SuperShow, Triple H is said to have disciplined The Miz backstage after the show in front of wrestlers for failing to absorbe the fall of RTruth following an attempted slingshot somersault to the outside of the ring during the SixPack Challenge. RTruth was no longer able to compete in the match and carried backstage. WWE medical personnel confirmed that RTruth suffered no injury, which is a lucky escape considering the way he landed.

Column: The Current State of the WWE Heel

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:12:48 -0500

Dear Blazers, I promise that I’ll eventually be releasing a column to you guys that isn’t criticizing the WWE. Being the snarky cynical columnist is overplayed so I’ve avoided making it my shtick. Instead, I’m more interested in giving you guys the truth. Now whether that truth is positive or negative, is entirely up to the WWE and other Wrestling outlets. I bring to you guys another grave problem with the current product that calls itself Wrestling Entertainment. And that my awesome readers, is the horrific state of the current WWE Heel. Yes, I’m referring to the current heels as if they’re one sole entity. Why? Because…well aren’t they? One of the greatest things about watching wrestling when I was growing up wasn’t necessarily having a hero to root for as much as a villain to root against. And one of the most important factors of being a villain to root against was being a formidable foe to the hero. There had to be a certain amount of believability that the bad guy could top the good guy…otherwise it was just pointless right? Watching guys like The Rock, Stone Cold, Triple H, Bret Hart, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels and so forth was great because you knew that they could hold their own against even the best good guy. Even guys like Edge, Randy Orton and Batista entered the main event scene as believable powerful heels. You knew that any of those guys could come out on top if the opportunity presented itself. There are two very large problems with the way the WWE is handling their current heels and we’re going to go over both of them. Winning Clean: I think this reasoning pretty much speaks for itself doesn’t it? When was the last time that you saw a heel win cleanly against a legitimate face? You probably won’t be able to pinpoint the day because I don’t think it’s happened in years. What WWE Creative is failing to understand is that it’s okay for a heel to win cleanly. As a matter of fact, I’d rather watch one heel that is good enough to win clean than a whole series of them that have to cheat to get the win. Sure you have your squash matches where guys like Barrett completely obliterate the bottom of the rosters guys like Heath Slater and Santino Marella. But what exactly am I supposed to find impressive about that? Should Barrett beating Heath Slater in 90 seconds convince me that he can stand toe to toe with Randy Orton? Hell no it shouldn’t. There isn’t anything wrong with a little bit of mischief on occasion but let’s let our heels look like they can hold their own guys. Cowardice Characters: If somebody asked you to define any heel in the WWE right now, I guarantee “Cowardice” would be one of the words you used to describe them. There isn’t a single heel in the WWE right now that isn’t a little bit of a coward. What happened to the guys that weren’t afraid to look you in the eye and exchange punches with the good guy without so much as flinching? Sure, most heels have always had a little bit of a cowardice thing going for them. But never in the history of the WWE has it been so prevalent. Name all of the WWE heels right now and I’d be willing to bet that every single one of them has walked away from a fight at some point over the last year. Even the heels that are getting pushed at the moment (ex. Ziggler, Barrett, Alberto Del Rio and The Miz) are cowards. On top of that, where is the difference in character? Barrett, Ziggler, Del Rio, Rhodes, Miz, Christian, Bryan and so on, are all pretty boy characters that revolve around being cowardice, obnoxious, cocky, arrogant and selfabsorbed. There is no difference in any of these characters aside from the way they look and talk. Don’t be afraid to branch out and dish us something new Vince, we may just like it. The WWE is in dire need of some serious change but very few changes are needed more than this one. Face vs. Heel matches have been like a chess game with missing pieces. Very rarely do you sit down and watch an Orton, Cena, Sheamus or Big Show match and think that they could possibly lose cleanly. Very rarely do you sit down and watch a Ziggler, Barrett, Rhodes or Bryan match and think they’re going to prove they’re a real force against the faces. Nobody wants to watch Superman wrestle a paraplegic but I feel like that’s what we’re being served match after lopsided match. As Eames would say, “You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.” As always, thanks for checking out the column. You guys (and gals) are awesome and I can’t wait to see what you have to say about the topic. Let me know what you think in the comments section!

WWE Board of Directors Decision on the Future of John Laurinaitis

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:42:24 -0500

WWE.com posted the following statement regarding the status of Interim General Manager of Monday Night Raw, John Laurinaitis: Following John Laurinaitis' presentation on Monday, the WWE Board of Directors has decided that the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations will remain as Interim General Manager of Monday Night Raw. See Mr. Excitement's argument for keeping him on the job.

WWE Signs Top ROH/Indy Star, Mike "The Miz" Mizanin Filming A Movie

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:41:59 -0500

WWE Superstar and former WWE Champion Mike The Miz Mizanin will be starring in a movie called Dog Fight along with Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell. It's being reported that after months of negotiating and speculation, World Wrestling Entertainment has finally signed Chris Hero, a top star in Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) and other independent wrestling promotions, to a developmental contract. However, there are no plans to reunite him with WWE Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) talent Antonio Cesaro (formerly known as Claudio Castagnoli) as their Kings of Wrestling tag team. The KOW were a successful tag team in ROH, but WWE plans on keeping them apart.

Big News Regarding The Next Inductee Into The 2012 WWE HOF

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:35:32 -0500

Former WWE World Tag Team Champion and WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ron Simmons, also formerly known as Faarooq in WWE, is expected to be announced as the next inductee into the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame. Fans may remember Simmons as one of the very first African American World Champions in pro wrestling history in WCW, and while in WWE, Simmons was the leader of The Nation of Domination, a member of The Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness, and one half of The Acolytes/Acolytes Protection Agency (A.P.A.) along with former WWE Grand Slam Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL).

More On CM Punk/UFC/WWE, A WWE Show Stolen From Colt Cabana

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:40 -0500

It's being reported that Colt Cabana and Marty DeRosa's $5 Wrestling series has served as direct inspiration for WWE's new YouTube show called Are You Serious?. The producers of WWE's show were blantantly told to make a show similar to Cabana and DeRosa's. More news regarding CM Punk and Chael Sonnen's attempt to have Punk accompany the cagefighter to the UFC octagon, apparently CM Punk did not tell WWE officials exactly what he had planned when he asked for that day off. It is thought that Punk did indeed try to hide his intentions from WWE officials, possibly in an attempt to generate attention. WWE was said to not be happy with this, and it obviously did not happen, though Punk was still backstage at the UFC event.

Big News On Kurt Angle's 2012 Olympic Status

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:21:26 -0500

1996 Olympic Gold Medalist and current TNA Impact Wrestling star Kurt Angle Tweeted the following regarding his plans for the 2012 Olympic Games: I’m Ready for Olympic trials. I Studied My Competition. Let’s Bring It On. 43 yrs old. Never Done B4. I’m gonna Make History.Deny Naysayers Will Kurt Angle find success in the 2012 Olympic wrestling events? Give us your thoughts!

VIDEO: The Moment Eve Torres Was Injured On RAW

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:20:46 -0500

WWE Diva Eve Torres may have suffered a broken nose during tonight's 8Diva Tag Team Match on WWE RAW SuperShow. Immediately after tagging out of the match after receiving a clothesline from Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, Eve was quickly rushed to the backstage area due to her nose bleeding profusely. Watch from 3:04 minutes.

Update: R-Truth Not Injured According to Joey Styles!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:06:50 -0500

WWE employee Joey Styles tweeted the following update on RTruth Breaking News! Somehow, @RonKillings is OK and has no injuries after flipping over the top rope, missing @MikeTheMiz and hitting the floor. You can view the nasty bump RTruth took below. Watch from 4:05 minutes.

VIDEO: The Moment R-Truth Was Injured On RAW

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:42:24 -0500

It would appear following tonight's RAW that RTruth was injured. While no confirmation of this has come from WWE the bump he took was nasty and may have resulted in a concussion/whiplash. We posted a report here on what happened and below is a video. Watch from 4:05 mintuies. UPDATE: RTruth Not Injured According to Joey Styles! http://bit.ly/zVOmsD.

R-Truth Injured During RAW; Former Stars Criticize The Miz for Botch

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:33:46 -0500

During tonight's RAW SuperShow The Miz failed to catch RTruth after an overthetop rope dive to the outside of the ring in which he landed on his tailbone, followed by his head smacking the ring mat. Truth held his head immediately showing signs of pain and was ruled out of the match being carried backstage. UPDATE: RTruth Not Injured According to Joey Styles! http://bit.ly/zVOmsD. Former WWE Superstars Shane Helms and Lance storm have taken a jab on twitter at The Miz for not catching RTruth Helms tweeted: Wow @mikethemiz Way to puss out on catching Truth on that dive. Geez which was retweeted by Lance Storm who followed up by tweeting: @ShaneHelmsCom: Wow @mikethemiz Way to puss out on catching Truth on that dive. Geez. Wow no shit @EvanCrum1319: @StormWrestling @ShaneHelmsCom A real bad concussion. Look at how he hit his head. If bad enough he could B out of Mania @quarterz187: @StormWrestling how many times have you had a concussion ? Ever wrestled with one? Never had diagnosed concussion @rwmccrory @EvanCrum1319 @ShaneHelmsCom That said Truth over rotated his dive which was why he landed on ass and whiplashed and banged head @comahan It was a missed catch, while bad does not mean the guy is a dangerous worker, just shitty catcher.

Justin Roberts Botches WWE Match Intro, Brodus Clay Absent

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:57:54 -0500

On tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow, ring announcer Justin Roberts botched his own introduction of the SixPack Challenge main event. As he was explaining the rules, his words became jumbled before he was able to successfully finish. For the first time since his debut, Brodus Clay was strangely absent from tonight's show.

WWE/John Laurinaitis Update

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:47:46 -0500

It was announced on tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow that the WWE Board of Directors will announce their decision regarding the status of John Laurinaitis as Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim RAW General Manager tomorrow morning at 10am EST on WWE.com. WrestlingNewsSource.com will post the decision as soon as it is announced.

Former WWE Star Batista Appearing in "Riddick" Movie

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:43:28 -0500

RIDDICK KICKS OFF PRINCIPLE FILMING LongAwaited Third Chapter in the Saga Starts Production in Montreal LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES MONTREAL — Universal Pictures, One Race Films and Radar Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun on the actiondriven, scifi thriller Riddick. The shoot will take place in Montreal. The latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga that began with 2000′s hit scifi film Pitch Black and 2004′s The Chronicles of Riddick reunites writer/director David Twohy (A Perfect Getaway, The Fugitive) and star Vin Diesel (the Fast and Furious franchise, xXx). Diesel reprises his role as the antihero Riddick, a dangerous, escaped convict wanted by every bounty hunter in the known galaxy. The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sunscorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he’s encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly descend to the planet in search of their bounty. The first ship to arrive carries a new breed of merc, more lethal and violent, while the second is captained by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is more personal. With time running out and a storm on the horizon that no one could survive, his hunters won’t leave the planet without Riddick’s head as their trophy. Riddick also sees the return of Karl Urban (Star Trek, The Bourne Supremacy) as Vaako and introduces to the series Jordi Molla (Bad Boys II, Colombiana) as Santana, the arrogant captain of the mercenary ship; Matt Nable (Killer Elite) as Boss Johns, a man looking for answers; Katee Sackhoff (TV’s Battlestar Galactica) as the Nordic mercenary Dahl; and Bokeem Woodbine (upcoming Total Recall) as bounty hunter Moss. Rounding out the cast are Dave Bautista (The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption), Conrad Pla (Immortals), Raoul Trujillo (Apocalypto), Nolan Funk (TV’s Aliens in America) and twotime Grammy Awardnominated singer Keri Hilson. The film is produced by Vin Diesel (upcoming Fast & Furious 6, Fast Five) and executive produced by Samantha Vincent (Fast Five, Fast & Furious) for One Race Films. Ted Field (The Last Samurai, Pitch Black) produces for Radar Pictures, while Mike Drake (Dream House, A Nightmare on Elm Street) also executive produces. Twohy is joined on the film by a talented behindthescenes team, including director of photography David Eggby (Pitch Black, Mad Max), production designer Joseph Nemec III (A Perfect Getaway, The Hills Have Eyes, Terminator 2: Judgment Day) and editor Tracy Hall (Limitless, A Perfect Getaway, The Flock). The Riddick franchise has also produced two popular video games: The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena and The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. As well, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the anime DVD The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury. Riddick, which is shooting in Montreal, Canada, is a One Race Films production. The film will be released by Universal Pictures in the U.S., and Lionsgate is handling international sales.

Eve Torres Reportedly Injured

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:39:57 -0500

PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE Diva Eve Torres may have suffered a broken nose during tonight's 8Diva Tag Team Match on WWE RAW SuperShow. Immediately after tagging out of the match after receiving a clothesline from Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, Eve was quickly rushed to the backstage area due to her nose bleeding profusely. WrestlingNewsSource.com will continue to keep you posted as we learn more information on this story. NOTE: The segment to end tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow featuring Kane and Eve was prerecorded earlier today.

John Cena vs. Kane Announced For WWE Elimination Chamber

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:35:09 -0500

It was announced on tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow that John Cena will face Kane at the upcoming Elimination Chamber payperview event in an Ambulance Match.

Shawn Michaels Announced For Next Week's WWE RAW SuperShow

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:33:40 -0500

It has just been announced on tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow that WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will appear on next week's broadcast.

2013 TNA UK Maximum Impact Dates Announced During WWE RAW SuperShow

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:59:28 -0500

During tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow in the United Kingdom, a commercial for TNA's 2013 Maximum Impact tour of the country was shown. Below are the dates for the tour: January 23 Glasgow Braehead Arena; Glasgow, Scotland January 24 Nottingham Capital FM Arena; Nottingham, England January 25 Manchester Arena; Manchester, England January 26 London Wembley Arena; London, England Tickets for the tour can be purchased by clicking here.

John Cena Appearing At Daytona 500

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:51 -0500

It was announced on tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow that John Cena will wave the green flag to start the NASCAR Daytona 500 race on February 26th. The announcement was made during a pretaped segment featuring Cena and NASCAR driver Carl Edwards.

Tonight's WWE RAW SuperShow Main Event Announced

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:04:14 -0500

Tonight's main event on WWE RAW SuperShow will be a SixPack Challenge featuring WWE Champion CM Punk, RTruth, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Chris Jericho, and Dolph Ziggler. The winner of this match will earn the right to be the final person to enter the ring in the RAW Elimination Chamber Match at the upcoming Elimination Chamber payperview event.

"Superstar" Billy Graham Hospitalized Again

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:54:21 -0500

PWInsider.com is reporting that Superstar Billy Graham has once again been hospitalized. He is currently battling pneumonia, as well as an infection of some sort in his leg. WrestlingNewsSource.com will continue to keep you updated on this story as we learn more information.

WWE RAW Chatroom (2/6) - Enter Here

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:54:03 -0500

WWE Monday Night Raw Results (2/6)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:47:17 -0500

***LIVE WWE RAW CHATROOM ENTER HERE*** http://webchat.wrestlingnewssource.com/ Welcome to Wrestling News Source's Monday Night Raw coverage! Last week we saw the return of the Undertaker! He is out for Triple H at Wrestlemania 28! We also saw Daniel Bryan vs Cm Punk ending with Chris Jericho nailing Punk with a Codebreaker! The pyro goes off and raw is on as we continue down the road to Wrestlemania! Tonight we have a six pack challenge with the winner being the last entrant in raw's chamber match! Triple H's music hits and he heads down to the ring. He looks like he has plenty to say. He says he would like to discuss what was happening when he come out last week and that was to fire Johnny Ace. He says calling him a man is an exageration. He calls him a weasel and an asskisser. He states the board is asking him not to fire ace yet. He says he's out tonight to talk about the Undertaker. He says it was the first time he had been seen since he was carried out last year at Wrestlemania. He says when that gong hits he still gets butterflies. That taker is the only man that humbles him. He says he looked into the deadman's eyes last week and there was no rush or humbledness. He says he felt bad for the undertaker. He says he knows what he did to him last year. A video plays of the Undertaker's career after HHH says this is how he chooses to remember him. He says he doesnt want to remember this and a video plays from after their match at wrestlemania 27. He says taker's legacy will never be matched. That he was the most dominant force in the WWE. He then says out of respect no to the rematch at mania. He says that if he accepts he has to finish him. And maybe thats what taker wants. He says he saw undertaker's limits last year and hhh will not be the one to push taker past them. He then leaves the ring. His music stops and the lights go out. A video plays on the tron of taker watching the match from last year. This is not over I will not let that be the image of me remembered through the ages. My victory means nothing. Give me what is mine. Vengeance. And i will give you one more chance at immortality. This is not over. We go to commercial. And we're back and we have Daniel Bryan vs Big show with AJ at ringside. (sorry guys we lost the first part of this match due to technical difficulties) Show goes for the super kick and bryan counters for a 2 count. Bryan ducks to the outside and gets kicked in the face. Show drops outside and AJ gets between them and she almost gets run over again! Bryan and AJ leave and Show wins by count out. Winner: Big Show Bryan grabs the mic and calls show a freak and asks what kind of man is he? Bryan says show has been torturing aj. He says protecting AJ is more important than winning or losing any match. He says at elimination chamber nothing will change and he will still be WHC. Chris Jericho will be out tonight to finally break his silence. The six pack challenge is pumped up and we go to commercial. And we're back! A video plays from last week where Carl Edwards came and asked John Cena to wave the flag at Daytona 500. We then see another video showcasing the Elimination Chamber. Cole and Lawler pump up the Six pack challenge tonight and we go to commercial. And we're back and David Otunga is in the ring. He then finds out that thanks to Triple H he now has a match against the great white Sheamus! David Otunga vs Sheamus Otunga escapes a Celtic Cross but gets clobbered on the ropes by Sheamus. Otunga drops Sheamus with a ddt and gets a 1 count. Otunga is all over Sheamus. Otunga gets nailed with the Brogue Kick and Sheamus gets the 3 count. Winner: Sheamus Jericho is on the way to the ring and we go to commercial. And we're back! The lights go out and the jacket turns on! Here comes Chris Jericho! He's out to talk about his actions last week on Raw. He says the end of the world as you know it has arrived. The end of people claiming to be something they are not. That everyone that gets in that ring is a cheap copy of him. He says everyone in the arena is a wannabe. He says he manipulated and trolled everyone. He then names off everyone thats copied him in the back. Then he comes to cm punk. The worst of them all. He says he's not original or unique. He says punk knows deep down inside that jericho is the best in the world at everything he does and he doesnt have to write it on the back of a shirt to prove it. He says best in the world is his legacy. Jericho says he's back to reclaim what is his. Out comes the WWE champion with pipe bomb in hand. They stare each other down. Punk drops the mic and holds up the title and then turns around and shows him the best in the world on the back of his shirt then leaves holding the title high. Jericho calls him a wannabe. Tonight we have orton/Khali vs barrett/rhodes next and we go to commercial. And we're back and wade barrett is on his way to the ring for some tag team action. Out next is Cody Rhodes. Out next is the Great Khali. And here comes the viper Randy Orton. Orton/Khali vs Barrett/Rhodes Orton and rhodes are in first and Orton is on Rhodes. In comes Khali and Barrett and Khali takes it to Barrett. Khali tags in Orton and gets nailed by Barrett. Barrett gets a 2 count. Barrett tags in Rhodes and he dominates orton. Rhodes looking very good against orton until orton fights back. Barrett gets in and gets nailed. Rhodes gets dropped with that mid rope ddt and then khali tags himself in. Rhodes goes for Beautiful Disaster and gets hit with a Khali Chop and Khali wins it for his team. Winner: Orton/Khali They face off in the ring and Khali gets RKOed! Cole and Lawler pump up the sixpack challenge and wrestlemania. A video plays about John Cena. We go to commercial. And we're back with 8 diva tag action. Eve, Kelly Kelly, Alicia Fox and tamina are out first. Out next are the bella, natalya and beth phoenix. Eve/KK/Fox/Tamina vs Bellas/Natalya/Beth Match starts with Beth and Eve. Beth all over Eve. Beth hard tags one of the bellas. Tamina's in and slams down Brie bella and heads to the top. This match is falling apart as tamina hits the superfly splash and gets the pin! Winners: Eve/KK/Fox/Tamina We see a clip of the Rock on the tonight show airing tonight. We see HHH talking in the back. Up walks Johnny Ace. He says he met with the board and he says they are a bunch of nice people and that Shawn Michaels will be on raw next week!!! He also announces Cena vs Kane in an ambulance match at the Elimination Chamber!!!!! We go to commercial. And we're back. We see the same undertaker video from earlier tonight. We see Johnny backstage talking to Josh Matthews. He calls HHH cowardly and leaves. Up next is the 6 pack challenge. Out first is RTruth and we go to commercial. And we're back. Dolph Ziggler is out next. Next Kofi Kingston. Next is Chris Jericho. Next is the Miz. And finally the WWE Champion CM Punk. 6 Pack Challenge: Jericho/Miz/Kofi/RTruth/Ziggler/Punk Its complete chaos. Its so hard to keep up. Ziggler's on Kofi. Miz is on Rtruth. Punk interrupts and attacks miz. We go to commercial. And we're back. RTruth is injured and escoreted to the back. Punk/Miz/Ziggler are in the ring. Kofi is still down outside and Jericho is too. Punk has the vice on miz and then locks it in on ziggler and kofi breaks it up. Punk and Jericho are the only two in the ring. Here we go!! And ziggler and miz break them up. Jericho and miz hit dual clotheslines and go down. Ziggler is on punk. Jericho and miz break them up and both go for a pin and get two counts. Miz and Jericho go at it. Jericho ducks a trouble in paradise and miz gets hit wiith it. Jericho drops kofi and gets a two. These two go at it and kofi hits a cross body and gets a two. kofi gets a roll up for another 2. Jericho hits a high elbow but misses the lionsault. Jericho blocks trouble in paradise and locks in the walls but punk breaks it up. Ziggler gets hit with the gts and gets a two and jericho pulls him out and gets the pin on Ziggler! Winner: Chris Jericho Jericho now enters the chamber at number 6!!! He's got the title belt. He then mocks punk by sitting indian style!! What a sight! We go to the back and see kane and eve!!! Kane says cena will embrace the hate soon. But if he doesnt he's afraid for eve and cena and everyone else. And he says he is afraid of himself and we fade to black.

WWE Signs Chris Hero; Spotted at WWE Developmental Today

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:16:04 -0500

WWE has officially signed Former Ring of Honor star Chris Hero after he was spotted at WWE developmental today. Hero was subject to the standard medical tests which took some time to clear. Former Kings of Wrestling partner Antonio Cesaro was also signed a while back but there are no plans to call them up to the main roster as a tag team.

2012 Hall of Fame Ceremony Inductors Revealed

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:11:09 -0500

PWInsider.com is reporting that the following current and form WWE Superstars will be inductors for the 2012 Hall of Fame ceremony. Steve Austin inducting Mike Tyson The Rock inducting the late Yokozuna JBL inducting Ron Simmons Alberto Del Rio inducting uncle Mil Mascaras Christian inducting Edge Triple H and Shawn Michaels inducting The Four Horsemen

Big Undertaker/Triple H Storyline Leak PHOTO INCLUDED

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:35:58 -0500

ProWrestlingMarks.Blogspot.com has posted the following photo, taken by a WWE employee showing a camera filming a vignette featuring The Undertaker watching his WrestleMania 27 match against Triple H with photos of The Game plastered all over the wall. This suggests that the current storyline between the two will focus on Undertaker obsessing over last year's match, which led to his return last week to apparently challenge Triple H to a match at this year's WrestleMania:

Second Official WrestleMania 28 Theme Song Revealed

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:23:25 -0500

The second official theme song for WWE WrestleMania 28 has been revealed as being Wild Ones by Flo Rida featuring Sia. Check out the video below to listen to the song. The first official theme song for the event is Invincible by Machine Gun Kelly.

Ex-WCW World Champion To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:10:47 -0500

PWInsider.com is reporting that exWCW World Champion and exWWE Tag Team Champion Ron Simmons will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year, though the official date of the announcement, as well as who will induct Simmons, has not yet been determined. On top of holding the above aforementioned championships, Simmons also held the WCW Tag Team Championship with The Natural Butch Reed, the duo collectively known as Doom and managed by current SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long. Simmons also held the WCW United States Tag Team Championship with Big Josh.

NASCAR Partnering With WWE To Promote The Daytona 500?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:18:09 -0500

The official Twitter account for the Daytona Beach International Speedway just posted the following announcement: Make sure you tune into @WWE Monday Night Raw tonight for a special #DAYTONA500 announcement. #NASCAR. The Daytona 500 takes place on February 26th in Daytona Beach.

VIDEO: Ring Ka King - Episode #3

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:53:01 -0500

Column: THE ALL-TIME WRESTLEMANIA CARD

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:44:14 -0500

THE ALLTIME WWE WRESTLEMANIA CARD By Justin Henry (All feedback for this article can be sent to its author, either on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/notoriousjrh) or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cynicjrh) Longtime internet wrestling ranter Scott Keith wrote a piece a little over ten years ago in which he assembled the “all time WrestleMania card” by picking one match for each WrestleMania. Sounds pretty simple, right? You can make a pretty damn good card by simply choosing the best match from each prior WrestleMania, no? Here’s the catch: you can only use each wrestler ONCE. That’s right. It’d be easy to pick every Shawn Michaels match that’s ever taken place (all seventeen of them), and fill out the majority of your card that way. But it takes real skill and determination to choose JUST ONE match of “The Heartbreak Kid”, while snubbing his other masterpieces. Do I pick his ladder match from WrestleMania X with Razor Ramon? Or do I go with his classic with Kurt Angle? Maybe his showstealers with The Undertaker? But he had two! WHICH ONE DO I PICK?!? And with twentyseven slots to fill, without the luxury of using a wrestler more than once, this is quite the challenge, isn’t it? Challenge accepted. Here now, to serve to both entertain you, and create fodder for debate, is my alltime WrestleMania card. And, as always, debate IS welcome. (NOTE: Because of the complexities of this game, some top notch wrestlers may have been omitted. The most glaring omissions? Kane, Big Show and Ric Flair. My apologies, guys) WrestleMania I: Andre the Giant vs. Big John Studd ($15,000 Slam Match) See what I mean? I could’ve put Andre’s legendary showdown with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania III on here, but I had a) a better choice for that event and b) a suitable choice for Hogan otherwise. Instead, why not show Andre at his ‘goodguy best’? He slams Studd, wins the money, and gets to hear the roar of the Madison Square Garden faithful. WrestleMania II: British Bulldogs vs. Greg Valentine/Brutus Beefcake (WWF World Tag Team) A sensible way to get the likes of Dynamite Kid and The Hammer involved, and it’s also Davey Boy Smith’s best WrestleMania match. Besides, Ozzy Osbourne was in the Bulldogs’ corner, and Ozzy (much like extra cheese and scented candles) makes everything better. WrestleMania III: Macho Man Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat (WWF Intercontinental) Any objections to me snubbing Hulk/Andre in favor of the WWF’s best match of the 1980’s? No? Well, ok then. WrestleMania IV: Demolition vs. Strike Force (WWF World Tag Team) This was a safe way to get a decent match on here without putting in one of the tournament matches out of context. Tito Santana’s record at WrestleMania, I believe, is 1747, so choosing a loss that includes a popular tag team in Ax and Smash seemed to make sense. WrestleMania V: Ultimate Warrior vs. Ravishing Rick Rude (WWF Intercontinental) When I started this list, I had Warrior and Hogan penciled in for the following year, but….things changed. I came up with a better match for Hogan (more on that later), and this allowed me to work Rude in. If nothing else, this was certainly Warrior’s second best WrestleMania match behind the classic with Hogan, so there you go. WrestleMania VI: Ted Dibiase vs. Jake Roberts (Million Dollar Championship) I don’t care if the fans were doing the wave during this match or not: this was a fine match. Plus, it blew off a yearlong storyline. When do we have yearlong angles anymore that don’t involve two former world champions making gay jokes and “via satellite” cracks on Twitter? WrestleMania VII: Mr. Perfect vs. Big Bossman (WWF Intercontinental) I snuck this one in there when I realized that I hadn’t used either man yet. It’s a fun match with some crazy selljobs from Perfect. It’s also depressing when you realize that both men are no longer with us. The funny thing is, if you watch this entire list in order as if it were one WrestleMania, Bobby Heenan steals Andre’s money in the first match, then Andre walks out during this match and beats up Heenan’s client. It writes itself! WrestleMania VIII: Owen Hart vs. Skinner I wanted to include Owen’s match with his brother from WrestleMania X, but a better Bret match came to mind. Then I had Owen and Jeff Jarrett’s match with DLo Brown and Test locked in at WrestleMania XV, so we could at least have Owen’s last hurrah. But then I needed a match for this show, so changes were made. Owen wins a relative squash here. WrestleMania IX: Razor Ramon vs. Bob Backlund No ladder match with Michaels because I wanted Shawn elsewhere. In the spirit of keeping the big names involved, here’s Razor winning a shorty over Mr. Backlund. WrestleMania X: Lex Luger vs. Yokozuna (WWF Championship) That’s right, I left out Bret/Owen and Michaels/Razor for this. What I’m wondering most is if Mr. Perfect is going to be in good enough shape to referee after the asskicking Bossman gave him three matches earlier. What a trooper Curt Hennig is! WrestleMania XI: Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow Shawn, Bret, and Undertaker were nogo’s for this one, and while I considered putting Owen’s first title victory here (Owen gets bounced around more than a foster child, it seems), including the mainstream match that helped keep WWF afloat in 1995 I felt was essential. WrestleMania XII: Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Goldust (Hollywood Backlot Brawl) No Shawn, Bret, Undertaker, Austin, Warrior, etc. This won by default. Besides, I needed Piper in there somewhere. Is it worth preserving the great matches of others just to see Goldust in lingerie? Why, yes. Yes it is. WrestleMania XIII: Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (Submission Match) This was the first one I put in there, because it’s the greatest match in the history of North American wrestling. To not include this would like be like doing a movie of Steve Austin’s life and leaving out all the WWE parts. It just wouldn’t be right. Best match ever, period. WrestleMania XIV: Cactus Jack/Chainsaw Charlie vs. New Age Outlaws (WWF World Tag Team/Dumpster Match) This is like the third hardcorestyle match in a row, but it gets some important players involved. Foley is essential, the Outlaws are icons of a popular area, and it’s an excuse to include Terry Funk. Besides, it was a rather nifty hardcore match from four men who are skilled brawlers. WrestleMania XV: Butterbean vs. Bart Gunn (Brawl for All) The night Bart Gunn’s head went all “Linda Blair” on him. WrestleMania 2000: Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho (Eurocontinental Two Falls) Jericho said in his second book that he disliked this match, but it was really the only way I could get him on here. Besides, he was almost omitted: I had the Benoit/Angle match for X7 listed, and I had the Triple Ladder match from 2000 here instead. Then I said, “Hey dumbass, just switch them around, add Jericho to Benoit/Angle, this way Jericho’s included!” Gee, thanks, brain! WrestleMania X7: Edge/Christian vs. Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz (WWF World Tag Team/TLC) You’ll come for the crazy stunt show, and you’ll stay for Jim Ross saying “Lita jerking Edge off!” out of context. But in all seriousness, I’m glad I made the switch. This one was better than their match the previous year, due to the quicker pace. Actually, with so many big names thrown around this list, I originally had Vince and Shane’s street fight here, and Benoit was listed much later (his US Title match with MVP at 23). When I realized I needed Angle, I switched them around until I eventually came out with this blend. It was for the best. WrestleMania X8: The Rock vs. Hollywood Hogan And this is why I saved Hogan for so long. Rock’s matches with Austin would be disqualified due to my insistence on having Austin/Bret included, so what’s left? Rock/Shamrock? Rock/Sultan? This was needed, just for the crowd reaction alone. It’s like Hogan was in exile for nine years (like WCW never existed), and he stepped back into the spotlight to face the current top dog. One of the most surreal, amazing experiences I’ve ever had as a fan. WrestleMania XIX: Triple H vs. Booker T (World Heavyweight Title) I hated this match, due to Booker being treated like a punk, and Jerry Lawler on commentary bringing up Booker T’s criminal background about seven or eight times, REALLY pissing off Jim Ross to the point where Ross snapped at him and almost said “goddamn”. It was uncomfortable at times, but incredible too. This match is best enjoyed with your eyes closed and the volume up, just to see how JR can be when he’s legitimately irritated. WrestleMania XX: Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar (Guest referee: Stone Cold Steve Austin) Speaking of surreal, we have this match! The anticlassic in which the crowd dumped all over both men had to be included, with so many of the bigger names involved elsewhere. Besides, there’s a new wrinkle: can Austin find a tourniquet in time from the beating he received seven matches earlier in order to referee this historic match? That’s some edgeoftheseat junk right there. WrestleMania XXI: Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero I needed to involve Eddie, even if it did mean taking Rey out of his match with Cody Rhodes at 27. Guess it’s appropriate that the best friends get their moment here. WrestleMania XXII: Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James (WWE Women’s) I needed a Divas match somewhere, and this was the safest bet of all. Mickie James did things in this match that should guarantee her a Hall of Fame spot, anoint her for sainthood, and forever earned the love and lust of openminded male wrestling fans everywhere. Certainly, this match was “not PG.” Yes, I realize I could have gotten Kane and Big Show on here by including their tag team title match with Carlito and Chris Masters, but what would you rather see: Carlito and Masters, or Mickie’s ‘fingerlick’ gesture? Don’t even lie to me. WrestleMania XXIII: Umaga vs. Bobby Lashley (Battle of the Billionaires) Austin gets to referee again! This was a makeup call for removing Vince and Shane from X7. Since I couldn’t include Vince’s pulverizing from 22 against Michaels, this was a good way to get McMahon involved so that he could be humiliated in grand fashion. The funniest part is that Vince did commentary for four matches earlier in the night as an unbiased announcer (1013), and now he’s a prickish billionaire who soothes his own ego. Even funnier: Vince gave Austin a seal of approval at 13 as a certified bad ass, and now Austin’s helping shave his head. That’s a logic jump even Vince Russo wouldn’t attempt. WrestleMania XXIV: JBL vs. Finlay (Belfast Brawl) I like both guys. It gets both guys involved. I considered putting the Kane/Chavo Guerrero ECW Title match here, but a) I hate seeing the ECW title disgraced and b) Chavo annoys me. Sorry, Kane. WrestleMania XXV: Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker Was it worth saving both men until this stage of the card? Oh yeah. WrestleMania XXVI: John Cena vs. Batista (WWE Championship) Had to include both men somehow, and I really liked this match a lot. It had the great strongstyle near falls, some good brawling, Batista’s hilarious reaction when Cena kicked out of the Batista Bomb, and Cena celebrating with the Cenahater in the front row with the widest trollface smile you’ll ever see in your life. It’s forgotten next to Shawn’s career ender in the ensuing match, but this was a damn good bout all its own. WrestleMania XXVII: CM Punk vs. Randy Orton Punk had three Money in the Bank matches that were almost couldn’t be included, because having eight men in a match kills the rest of your list considerably. It was either Punk/Rey from 26 or this, and since I wanted the Rey/Eddie match, this was a nobrainer. Besides, Orton hasn’t had many classic WrestleMania matches, and this was at least a good match, if nothing else. So, that’s my list. If you’ve got a better one, let’s hear it. (Justin Henry is a freelance writer whose interests are rooted in NFL, MLB, NBA, wrestling, MMA, and entertainment. He can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/cynicjrh and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/notoriousjrh so check him out)

Update on Shaquille O'Neal's WrestleMania 28 Involvement

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:13:00 -0500

The latest news regarding NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is that he will be appearing on RAW following Elimination Chamber payperview to begin his WrestleMania 28 storyline. Current plans suggest that he will begin fued with Big Show. COMMENT: Are you looking forward to a Big ShowShaquille O’Neal fued?

Chris Jericho-CM Punk Feud Continues at WWE Live Event

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:09:03 -0500

Fan reports coming out of Saturday's RAW live event in Wichita, Kansas note that the Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk storyline continued at the event. Jericho tried to cost Punk his match against Dolph Ziggler twice and laied out Punk with a Codebreaker behind the referees back. COMMENT: Are you looking forward to a Chris JerichoCM Punk feud?

Mark Henry's Status for WrestleMania 28

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:05:19 -0500

Mark Henry is expected to compete at WrestleMania 28 hence why he was suspended indefinitely on SmackDown recently in order to write him off television so he can deal with a number of injuries and rest up.

VIDEO: G I Joe 2 : Retaliation Trailer Featuring The Rock

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:16 -0500

Johnny Wave's Upcoming Booking; Rumble for Rose

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:57:40 -0500

This Saturday, will be the 'RUMBLE FOR ROSE' event. This is for a great cause! Rose passed away while in Cuba vacationing. The event to raise money so her husband can get her back home. Please come out and show your support. All proceeds are going to the Cooper family. JOHNNY WAVE will square off against 'EZE' ERIC CAIRNIE is what will surely be some solid cruiserweight action! The event is held at the Stamford Lions Club in Niagara Falls, Ontario located at 3846 Portage Road. Bell Time is 7:30 pm. Also... Johnny Wave Results from this past weekend. Tyson Dux retained his Metro Pro Wrestling Cruiserweight Championship against Johnny Wave Saturday, February 4th at 'February Fallout' in Taylor Michigan. You can watch the match here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjaYLHTCXYc A big victory for Johnny Wave as he defeated Jimmy Jacobs via his 'Undertow' Submission finisher Sunday, February 5th at Alpha1 Pro Wrestling's 'Stage3' event in Hamilton, Ontario. Visit www.alpha1wrestling.com for more info.

Shawn Michaels Returning to RAW Next Week

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:54:52 -0500

WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is scheduled to appear on the 2/20 edition of RAW as part of the Triple H vs. The Undertaker storyline. There has been speculation that he will be involved in Triple H vs. The Undertaker III at WrestleMania 28.

Preview for Tonight's RAW Supershow (2/6)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:51:39 -0500

WWE RAW Supershow will air tonight from Oklahoma City at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Local advertising is promoting John Cena vs. Kane and WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler. Last week's RAW was the mostwatched episode since May 2011 so it will be interesting to see how WWE follows up. Also scheduled... Expect a follow up on The Undertaker / Triple H staredown from last week's RAW. The Undertaker has not been advertised for an apperance but ramblings suggest he will respond to Triple H in some manner. Chris Jericho's feud with WWE champion CM Punk is expexted be explored further tonight. Jim Ross is rumored to appear on RAW with his new look goatee.

WWE Raw House Show Results (2/5) Wichita Falls, Texas

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:39:21 -0500

The following results took place last night in Wichita Falls, Texas 1. Brodus Clay d. Michael McGillicutty 2. Ryback d. Alex Riley 3. David Otunga d. Local Wrestler 4. US Title: Jack Swagger d. Kofi Kingston 5. Divas Title: Beth Phoenix d. Eve 6. John Cena & R Truth d. Miz & Kane 7. CM Punk d. Dolph Ziggler

Update On Drew McIntyre's Status On Smackdown

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:01:03 -0500

PWInsider.com reports that as of now, there are no plans to remove Drew McIntyre from the Smackdown brand. There is talk that his character will undergo a makeover coming out of his current storyline where he ends up being an arrogant playboy.

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (2/5) Salt Lake City, Utah

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:53:03 -0500

The following results are identical to Saturday's Spokane house show but with a different ending. In the opening match.... 1. Great Khali d. Jinder Mahal Khali won with a botched two handed chokeslam 2. Yoshi Tatsu d. Drew McIntyre Hornswoggle was special guest ring announcer and Drew grabbed the mic prior to the match saying his losing streak ends tonight 3. The Usos d. Tyson Kidd & Heath Slater 4. Hunico d. Ezekiel Jackson 5. WWE Intercontinental Title: Cody Rhodes d. Booker T Rhodes won the match then continued to beat up Booker, Booker hit his Harlem Hangover scissors kick. Hornswoggle hit a Tadpole Splash onto Cody then Hornswoggle and Booker each did a spinarooni 6. Alicia Fox d. Natalya (w/Aksana as special referee) Sharpshooter by Natalya reversed into a pin by Fox. After the match, Natalya put Aksana into the sharpshooter which brought out Tamina who hit her superfly splash onto Natalya. 7. Sheamus d. Wade Barrett This was a street fight which had a few Kendo stick and chair shots. Sheamus defeated Barrett with The Brogue Kick 8 Big Show d. Daniel Bryan via DQ Show hit the WMD to Bryan coming off th top rope. Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre came in to attack Show but Show just chokeslammed them both and left. Bryan woke up and realized he was still champion and began parading around the ring screaming Yes!!!! Yes!!! Yes!!!

WWE Raw House Show Results (2/4) Wichita, Kansas

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:36:35 -0500

the following results are from the Raw house show held in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday night. 1. John Cena & R Truth d. Miz & Kane 2. CM Punk d. Dolph Ziggler Chris Jericho ran down and tried to interfere. The referee got knocked out during the match and Jericho hit Punk with the Codebreaker and ran off 3. US Title Match: Jack Swagger d. Kofi Kingston After the match, Kingston knocked Swagger out with the Trouble In Paradise 4. Skip Sheffield d. Alex Riley 5. David Otunga d. a developmental wrestler 6. Brodus Clay d. Michael McGillicutty 7. WWE Divas Champion: Beth Phoenix d. Eve

VIDEO: Miss Friday Night Smackdown? Watch It Here (2/3)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:25:55 -0500

Embedded in the video below is the 2/3 edition of Friday Night Smackdown, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel.

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (2/4) Spokane, Washington

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:29:37 -0500

The following are results from the Smackdown House Show held at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington last night 1. Great Khali d. Jinder Mahal 2. Yoshi Tatsu d. Drew McIntyre 3. The Usos d. Heath Slater & Tyson Kidd 4. Hunico (w/Epico) d. Ezekiel Jackson After the match, Cody Rhodes came out to attack Jackson 5. Cody Rhodes d. Booker T 6. Alicia Fox d. Natalya (w/Aksana as special referee) Post Match: Natalya went after Fox but Tamina ran in to make the save for Fox 7. Sheamus d. Wade Barrett in a Street Fight 8. Big Show d. Daniel Bryan via DQ after Wade Barrett interfered

Bobby Roode Responds To The Rock, Foley Praises TNA Talent

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:16:42 -0500

TNA Champion Bobby Roode replied on Twitter this weekend to The Rock who praised him recently: “@TheRock Thanks for the kind words, means a lot. I will make sure that I remind Bubba about the calves!” Mick Foley also praised Bobby Roode, James Storm and Bully Ray for their match which aired on Impact Wrestling this past Thursday: “Well done – @CowboyJStorm , @REALBobbyRoode, and Bully Ray all worked their butts off!”

Column: HOW THE SUPER BOWL IS JUST LIKE WWE

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:08:12 -0500

HOW THE SUPER BOWL IS JUST LIKE WWE By Justin Henry (All feedback for this article can be sent to its author, either on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/notoriousjrh) or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cynicjrh) In America, today is Super Bowl Sunday. The New England Patriots and the New York Giants clash in the fortysixth annual battle for football supremacy, and much of the globe will have their eyes on the game. Advertisers break out their best commercials, worldrenowned musical acts perform, people have parties to watch the game, often celebrating with copious amounts of food, salty snacks, and alcohol. It’s an American tradition celebrated every midwinter. Oh, and a game of football is played, too. But, understandably, some of you nonAmericans (or even Americans that don’t understand the game of football) don’t get all the ruckus. You may be saying “I don’t even care about football, what’s the big deal? It’s not as cool as WrestleMania or anything, is it?” Truth be told, there are a LOT of similarities between the Super Bowl and World Wrestling Entertainment. And I’ve taken the liberty of teaching you fine readers the finer points of professional American football by pointing out an equivalent from the world of WWE. Consider this your primer to understanding the Super Bowl, through what you know about wrestling. I hope you enjoy. As part of the Super Bowl coverage, 80% of the hype surrounds Peyton Manning, a legendary quarterback who is not only not playing in this year’s Super Bowl, but hasn’t played a single game this season. In WWE, you never stop hearing about The Rock, who almost never appears on camera, but will graciously send in a tape from time to time. In the Super Bowl, people groaned when they discovered the reinventivelyparasitic Madonna would be singing at the halftime show, a milestone for any 77yearold plastic attention whore. In WWE, fans typically have the same reaction whenever somebody brings up “Kid Rock” and “WrestleMania 25”. The Super Bowl will feature Victor Cruz, the Giants’ breakout wide receiver whose salsa dancing in the end zone has become a sensation. WWE features Brodus Clay, whose jiggly flabbased jives have become a sensation (but to whom, I’d rather not know). In the Super Bowl, the commercials are the focus, because advertisers have spent millions of dollars to secure a slot to advertise their wares, and have gone out of their way to put together memorable, often humorously overthetop, adverts to promote the sales of said wares. In WWE, the commercials for the WWE Films’ DVD releases, the “Be a Star” campaign, and WWE’s “Did You Know” factoids, are the focus, because there’s nothing shameful about guilting your audience into giving you a pat on the back. In the Super Bowl, pregame coverage lasts about seven or eight hours on ESPN and The NFL Network. In WWE, that’s about how long it takes Triple H and The Undertaker to make their typical ring entrances. Super Bowl coverage features the highpitched, antidulcet tones of Deion Sanders, a legend whose voice can strip the varnish off a foot locker. WWE has Booker T, who, in his defense, unlike Deion, never told TMZ that he was divorcing his wife…..before even telling his wife. In the Super Bowl, the Patriots players wear patches on their uniforms that read “MHK”, in honor of Myra H. Kraft, the wife of New England owner Bob Kraft, who passed away last year. In WWE, Rey Mysterio wore an armband that read “EG” for Eddie Guerrero, a storyline rival who allegedly fathered Rey’s son, Dominic. In fact, Rey wore the armband for what seemed like years, until hygienic reasons forced him to finally remove it. Legend has it that all of Rey’s injuries since them have stemmed from a gangrenous infection around that bicep. (At least Tom Brady didn’t drive Myra Kraft’s car into the stadium before every game to get sympathy cheers…..) In the Super Bowl, some fans will cheer any type of brutal hit, serious injury, or scary landing, because knowing that another human being is suffering brings them a kind of scrotal excitement that their warped mind simply cannot fathom. In WWE, those same fans hate the “PG” direction the company has taken, and will not be satisfied until The Miz is thrown off Hell in a Cell, and is decapitated when he crashes into the security railing. And when that happens, BREAK OUT THE LUBRIDERM. The Super Bowl almost didn’t happen, after a fourmonth lockout of the NFL Players Union jeopardized the season until a new collective bargaining agreement was reached this past July. WWE WrestleMania will always happen, because the “independent contractors” of WWE wield the bargaining power and abilities of comatose squirrels. In the Super Bowl, as long Mike Brown is alive, you can expect to never see the Cincinnati Bengals play there again. In WWE, as long as Vince McMahon is alive, you can expect to never see meaningful women’s wrestling again. The Super Bowl airs in America on NBC, which will use the widelywatched game to promote their upcoming block of TV shows, in the hopes of building an audience for February sweeps. WWE is hoping that if you spent $54.99 on WrestleMania, that you’ll also spend $44.99 in four weeks to watch Extreme Rules, and see four or five rematches take place. In the Super Bowl, one of the game’s big sponsors is Pepsi, an iconic soft drink that will be enjoyed by many sober folks during the festivities. WWE is not sponsored by Pepsi, which may explain why CM Punk always looks irritated. In the Super Bowl, each team has a “practice squad”, consisting of 7 or 8 players that are merely there to act as understudies and to supplement the bigger stars. WWE has Tyler Reks, Curt Hawkins, Trent Baretta, Tyson Kidd, and Johnny Curtis. In the Super Bowl, it’s fun to watch bright young upandcomers get a shot at glory, like Rob Gronkowski, Jason PierrePaul, Aaron Hernandez, and Hakeem Nicks, with nothing stopping them but the capacity of their hearts and motors. In WWE, it’s fun to watch bright young upandcomers get a shot at glory, like Dolph Ziggler, Zack Ryder, Cody Rhodes, and Wade Barrett, with nothing stopping them except onthefly booking and the apparent need to establish a pecking order with John Cena permanently affixed to the top. In the Super Bowl, it’s not unrealistic to see some aging, oftinjured, increasinglyuseless player (say, Brandon Jacobs or Chad Ocho Cinco) end up getting released, and wind up playing out the string in Arena Football or some other BTier league. In WWE, if you personally consider Arena Football and TNA about the same, then you can argue that’s what happened to Matt Hardy. In the Super Bowl, the Giants have Osi Umenyiora, who is a gifted athlete, but allegedly possesses a fetish in which he enjoys defecating on ladyfriends. WWE has Randy Orton. The Super Bowl features Wes Welker, an oftoverlooked wide receiver for the Patriots whose “silent assassin” persona, wherein he puts up AllPro caliber statistics year after year without the need to grandstand before the media, is widely respected. WWE features Kofi Kingston, a oftoverlooked midcarder whose incredible athleticism and dignified demeanor are widely respected. The Super Bowl will feature Eli Manning, the Giants’ skillful and diligent quarterback who’s also known for his droopy, almost catatonic facial expressions, leading some to think he may be an idiot savant that would be useless in any other walk of life. WWE boasts Jack Swagger, a skillful and diligent wrestler whose manic, toothy facial expressions are ideal for casting him in a remake of Deliverance. The Super Bowl has Tom Brady, an extraordinary leader who has won three Super Bowls, has been a statistical champion in many of his twelve seasons in the league, and is the envy of fans of rival teams, simply because the only reason they can hate him is because he constantly wins, usually at the expense of their favorite team. WWE, John Cena, blah blah blah (But in Brady’s defense, he dresses far better). In the Super Bowl, once the game is over, you look forward to the offseason, and seeing which free agents and draft picks your team acquires in an attempt to make a championship run next year. In WWE, once WrestleMania is over, you look forward to MLB baseball starting the next day, because even Orioles fans know that their team has a better chance at a World Series than they do of John Cena doing a clean job. (Justin Henry is a freelance writer whose interests are rooted in NFL, MLB, NBA, wrestling, MMA, and entertainment. He can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/cynicjrh and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/notoriousjrh so check him out)

SyFy to Broadcast Another Live SmackDown This Month

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:59:03 -0500

SyFy will air next live episode of WWE SmackDown on Tuesday, February 21st. The show is scheduled to take place from the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois and will be the first SmackDown following the Elimination Chamber payperview.

WWE YouTube: Are You Serious? Episode #1

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:55:28 -0500

WWE releases first episode of one of the YouTube features they've been talking about called Are You Serious?. The series will run down the worst of moments in WWE's video vault, also you can chime in with other moments you'd like to see reviewed. The show is hosted by The Road Dogg Jesse James and Josh Matthews, special appearances are also being used in an interesting way in this episode.

The Iron Sheik Directs Strange Tweet Toward Wife Of NFL Quarterback

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:56:04 -0500

WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik has posted a rather strange message on his official Twitter page directed toward supermodel Gisele Bündchen, the wife of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. The tweet is listed below: I win my belt in new york. For them I beat the fuck out of the new england tom brady wife and make her pregnant old country way

2011 WWE TLC PPV Event Buyrate Revealed

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:58:13 -0500

The Wrestling Observer reports that the 2011 edition of the WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs payperview event received a total of 182,000 worldwide buys. 100,000 of those buys came from North America. This number is down from the 2010 edition, which drew 191,000 worldwide buys, with 101,000 of them coming from North America.

Sting Reveals He Nearly Signed With WWE Last Year

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:52:47 -0500

During a recent interview with cnykiss.com, current TNA personality Sting discussed a myriad of topics with KISSFM morning show host Gary Big Poppa Spears: Who He Would Like To Face That He Hasn't Faced Yet: I'd have to say the top one...Undertaker. I think wrestling fans have wanted to see Sting vs. Undertaker for years. I think between his gimmick and mine, it could be pretty cool. We could do some pretty cool stuff. Does He Regret Never Signing With WWE?: Yes and no. Who wouldn't want to say that they've done at least one WrestleMania? I'm not going to lie to you, I wish I had done one of those. I've had great conversations with him [Vince McMahon] over the years and been real close on three or four different occasions. There was always a need met or desire of mine met with WCW or with TNA, so I stayed. Did He Really Nearly Sign With WWE?: Last year... we were very, very close.

The Rock Praises TNA Champion Bobby Roode

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:06:01 -0500

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gave praise to TNA World Champion Bobby Roode today via his twitter. He tweeted: @REALBobbyRoode I dig your work. Keep movin' the crowd and kicking that ass. (tell Bubba his calves still aren't as big as mine). COMMENT: What do you think of Bobby Roode's work in TNA?

2/3- Tommy Dreamer to Host Seminar in Winnipeg

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:02:09 -0500

With former ECW World champion and WWE superstar Tommy Dreamer headed to Winnipeg, Manitoba for CWE's Explicit Content event on March 8th professional wrestlers in the area will have the opportunity to learn from the industries most successful men in and out of the ring. With a career spanning over 20 years The Innovator Violence has been a mainstay on the national wrestling scene with prominent roles in WWE, TNA, and ECW. Dreamer's knowledge for the business landed him a role in talent relations for World Wrestling Entertainment giving him an insight and experience to pass on to young wrestlers like very few can. With Dreamer knowing exactly what WWE is and isn't looking for it's an opportunity not to be missed by men and women aspiring to take the next step. With experience on the ECW and TNA creative teams Dreamer really is a fountain of knowledge waiting to be tapped. Don't miss your opportunity! Cost of the seminar is only $35. Spots are limited so reserve your spot today by emailing danny@cwecanada.ca

Johnny Wave's Next Weekend Appearances Inside

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:57:54 -0500

At MPW 'February Fallout', Johnny Wave will challenge current MPW cruiserweight champion Tyson Dux. The show is on Saturday, February 4th in Taylor, Michigan. Bell time is 7:30 and is being held at the Gilbratar Trade Centre. (See poster for more details). This Sunday February 5th, Johnny Wave returns with Alpha1 Pro Wrestling for their Season 3 Premiere event 'Stage3' in Hamilton, Ontario at the Germania Club. Bell time is 4:00 pm sharp with a guaranteed promise to be over in time for the Super Bowl! Visit www.alpha1wrestling.com for more details. You can check out the event commercial here:

VIDEO: Natalya's Latest SmackDown "Farting" Segment

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:58:27 -0500

Below is a video of Natalya's latest farting segment from last night's edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

Wade Barrett's New Theme Song, Dolph Ziggler/WWEShop.com

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:55:18 -0500

The title of WWE Superstar Wade Barrett's new entrance theme song is Just Don't Care Anymore. The song is currently available for download via iTunes. It is being reported that WWEShop.com will soon have tshirts for sale focusing on Dolph Ziggler, though no sale date has yet been announced.

Zack Ryder Responds To Fans Telling Him He "Sold Out"

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:52:38 -0500

WWE Superstar Zack Ryder has taken to his official Twitter page to respond to fans' recent criticisms of him moving his official YouTube show, Z! True Long Island Story, to WWE's revamped channel on the video website, in which fans say that Ryder has sold out by making this move: “I’m confused…Doesn’t one need to receive money to 'sell out'?”

Layla Says She Is Ready To Take Over The WWE Divas Division

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -0500

WWE Diva Layla, who is currently out of action due to injury, stated during a recent interview with NBCMiami.com that she is still currently training for her inring return, but is unsure whether she will be able to return to WWE before WrestleMania XVIII. Layla also said she is ready to take over the Divas division and is looking forward to bringing excitement and entertainment.

New Undertaker Shirt + Other New WWE Shop Items Released, Spike TV/Ted DiBiase

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:38:36 -0500

WWEShop.com has released a new Undertaker Taken tshirt that has glowinthedark ink on it. The website has also released brand new Daniel Bryan wristbands and John Cena Rise Above Hate dogtags. Following next week's edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV, the network will air The Marine 2 starring WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase at 11pm EST.

Which Hart Family Member Is "Appalled" By Natalya's Current Gimmick?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:35:49 -0500

Smith Hart, one of the uncles of exWWE Divas Champion Natalya, has taken to his Twitter page to express his displeasure and disgust at his niece's current farting gimmick on WWE SmackDown: I am appalled by this ridiculous flatulence gimmick given to my niece Natalya. Anyone that knows Natalya, knows she is a radiant and incredibly inspirational person deserving of so much more.

WWE Raw House Show Results (2/3) Topeka, Kansas

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:16:43 -0500

The following are results from last night's live Raw house show held in Topeka, Kansas at the Kansas Expocentre. 1. Brodus Clay d. Michael McGillicutty 2. Ryback d. Alex Riley David Otunga interjected himself before & after, threatening Riley when Riley went for a post match attack 3. Santino Marella d. (Local Wrestler) 4. Jack Swagger d. Kofi Kingston Swagger used the ropes for leverage to pick up the win. Kingston hit Trouble In Paradise after the match 5. WWE Divas Championship: Beth Phoenix d. Eve 6. John Cena & RTruth d. Miz & Kane 7. CM Punk d. Dolph Ziggler (w/David Otunga as special enforcer)

VIDEO: Watch This Week's NXT Here (2/1)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:21:09 -0500

Embedded in the video below is the 2/1 edition of WWE NXT, courtesy of the offiicial WWE YouTube channel.

VIDEO: Watch This Week's WWE Superstars (2/2)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:14:14 -0500

Embedded in the video below is this week’s 2/2 edition of WWE Superstars, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel:

ESPN Anchor Talks About Working With Former WWE Personalities

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:11:49 -0500

Arda Ocal sent in the following: In the latest edition of “Part of the Universe” with theScore’s Arda Ocal, ESPN SportsCenter anchor Robert Flores discussed the relationship between WWE and ESPN in terms of former talent working there (Jonathan Coachman and Todd Grisham), how being a fan of WWE is perceived in the building, and when WWE highlights would ever make SportsCenter (including Flores wanting Kofi Kingston’s hand walk elimination dodge at the 2012 Rumble to be part of that evening’s “Top Ten”) You can listen to the entire interview, for yourself, by clicking here.

VIDEO: Z! True Long Island Story Episode # 51

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:59:13 -0500

Episode #51 of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder is now available embedded in the video below:

Did Triple H Make The Decision For Sheamus To Win The Royal Rumble?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:54:49 -0500

It has been widely rumored that returning WWE superstar, Chris Jericho was originally selected to win this year's 30Man Royal Rumble Match, but Triple H, who has gained even more influence behind the scenes, decided that Sheamus was to be the winner. The final decision was made last week...this all coming from F4WOnline.com. Triple H & Sheamus have been friends since the Irish grappler's promotion to the main roster in the summer of 2009 as the two workout together on the road. In an interview with Power Slam, he singled out the Celtic Warrior as a wrestler with potential. Triple H said, The closest to me is probably Sheamus, because we always train together on the road. But I try to watch all the young guys' matches and give them advice, if they want to hear it. If they take advice to heart and really want to improve, then I'm wanting to help. As for seeing some of myself in someone? That's tough. Sheamus just the other day showed up at a show he didn't have to be at. He does whatever he's asked to do without complaining, he goes to every show and is always wanting to work: he does it all, goes above and beyond. That's what I was like. Read more about Triple H's backstage influence in this article, by clicking here.

The Miz Being Blamed For Disappointing Survivor Series Buy Figure

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:47:02 -0500

According to F4WOnline.com, WWE officials discussed the idea of placing The Miz back in the WWE Championship picture come January. That did not happen and The Miz has not won a televised singles match since the December 5, 2011 edition of Raw. F4WOnline.com reports that top officials within the WWE are blaming the most mustsee superstar for the Survivor Series drawing a disappointing buy number. Teaming with RTruth, he appeared in the main event against John Cena and The Rock. The payperview event, featured The Rock’s first wrestling match in over seven years, is estimated to have raked in around 260,000 buys worldwide. It was reported that of that figure, 160,000 payperview purchases came from the United States. The estimate compares to 244,000 buys in 2010 and 235,000 in 2009, which nearly got the show scrapped from the annual payperview lineup.

Four Wrestlers Removed From FCW Website Roster

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:28:11 -0500

The FCW website roster profiles of Peter Orlov, Calvin Raines, Leroy Parks, and Marcus Owens have been removed from the official Florida Championship Wrestling website. This is usually done when an individual has been released from their WWE developmental contract, but as of this report, we have no further information regarding this. We will keep you updated as we learn more on this story.

Jim Ross Confirms He Will Appear At Next Week's RAW SuperShow

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:14:17 -0500

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted the following on his official Twitter page: Asked a great deal if I'm going to be on Raw Monday in OKC. I honestly don't know at this time but I'm going to attend as a fan. See u there

GQ Magazine Puts Focus On WWE Championship

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:07:26 -0500

GQ Magazine has officially named the WWE Championship as one of the best sports trophies of all time. Below is what the magazine had to say regarding the title: When it comes to gaudy title belts, boxing has nothing on professional wrestling. Boxing's look like something stolen from the uniform closet of a Third World dictator. WWE's is modeled after the oldschool solidfakegold title belt that Ric Flair used to rock. Wooo!!!

Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust Update

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:53 -0500

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the initially proposed Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust Intercontinental Championship vs. Career Match at WrestleMania XVIII, which Goldust has been petitioning for on Twitter, will not happen due to Rhodes's inclusion in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship at the upoming Elimination Chamber payperview event. While the match could possibly still happen, as of at least a few weeks ago, word is that Vince McMahon is said to be against the idea altogether.

Chris Jericho Expected To Leave WWE This Summer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:58:55 -0500

The Wrestling Observer reports that there is currently strong talk within WWE that Chris Jericho will only stay with the company until either April or May. Once that time come around, he will again leave WWE in order to take part in a summer tour with his band Fozzy.

John Cena Says The Rock Hates Gays

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:38:18 -0500

WARNING TO ALL READERS: Any comments posted in response to this story containing any homophobic content will be immediately deleted and you will run the risk of being banned from this website. John Cena and The Rock appear to have engaged in a new war against one another on Twitter. Rock issued an attack toward Cena on the popular social networking website containing homophobic content, which has led Cena to publicly state that Rock has a problem with gay people. Below is Rock's comment toward Cena that was posted earlier today: @JohnCena I was electrifying Topeka when you were sucking on yum rockets in college. My boot. Your ass. #Wrestlemania This comment prompted Cena, who came under fire from GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) last year for spouting similar content, to issue an immediate response: So its apparent that my actor buddy Dwayne doesn’t like homosexuals or secondary education. Very classy. Tell Brian to write u better stuff. The Brian that Cena is referring to is Brian Gewirtz, the individual who composes a significant amount of promos for top WWE Superstars.

John Cena To Use Different Entrance Music At WrestleMania XVIII

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:32 -0500

It is being reported by PWTorch.com that John Cena will not be using his usual My Time Is Now entrance theme song when he faces The Rock at WrestleMania XVIII in Miami, Florida. Instead, rapper Machine Gun Kelly will provide Cena's entrance music this year with his song Invincible, which is also the official theme song for this year's event. Machine Gun Kelly had the following to say in a recent interview with DefSounds.com: John Cena and myself are both underdogs and the song is about struggle; I think it’s so cool they chose it.”

Jeff Jarrett Added Back To TNA Roster Page

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:58:16 -0500

The profile of TNA Impact Wrestling founder Jeff Jarrett has been added back to the roster page over at ImpactWrestling.com and can currently be viewed by clicking here. As you may recall, both Jeff Jarrett and his wife Karen Jarrett were fired from TNA (in the storylines) a few weeks back, and Jeff Jarrett has since been put in charge of TNA's Indian promotion, Ring Ka King. It's unknown if this is simply an error or if Jeff Jarrett is scheduled to return to TNA programming soon. It should be noted however that TNA does, for whatever reason, have a history of readding certain profiles after other profiles get taken off of the website. For example, the profile of former X Division Champion Suicide has been taken off and then readded time and time again, though Suicide's profile is not currently on the site and Suicide has not appeared on TNA programming in quite some time.

VIDEO: Mark Haskins Botched Shooting Star Press On Impact Wrestling Last Night

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:46:58 -0500

On last night's edition of Total Nonstop Action Impact Wrestling from Wembley Arena in London, England, the TNA X Division Champion A Double Austin Aries was in a nontitle match against X Division newcomer Mark Haskins, who signed with TNA a number of months back around the time of their Destination X payperview. At the end of this match, Haskins attempted a Shooting Star Press off of the top rope and appeared to have landed right on his forehead/face, similar to Brock Lesnar against Kurt Angle at WWE WrestleMania XIX back in 2003.

WWE Releasing CM Punk DVD This Year

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:45:04 -0500

WWE Champion CM Punk was recently a guest on Colt Cabana's Art Of Wrestling podcast, where he officially confirmed that WWE is working on a DVD of his career. The DVD will be released later this year, though no specific date has been announced as of yet.

Sting Discuses How Much Longer He Has In The Ring & More

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:35:08 -0500

Brian Fritz spoke with TNA superstar Sting to discuss the recent Impact Wrestling taping in London with the first episode airing tonight on Spike TV. Fritz talked with Sting about how big the company is in London compared to the United States, his health including an update on his recent injury, if he is surprised that he is still wrestling at this stage of his career, rumors that this could be his last year in the ring.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Signs On For Another New Film

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:32:32 -0500

ExWWE Champion Dwayne The Rock Johnson has signed on to star in yet another film, this one directed by Michael Bay. The film is titled Pain And Gain, the premise of which involves a group of bodybuilders, one played by Johnson, who make an attempt to carry out a murder. Pain And Gain will release in theaters later this year.

Details On The Rock's Newest Movie Role

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:29:32 -0500

The website, Vulture is reporting that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is scheduled to be the lead in a new Michael Bay film called Pain and Gain. According to their report, Ed Harris is in talks to costar. Below is a synopsis of the movie courtesy of Vulture: A thriller about several boneheaded Miami bodybuilders whose plot to kidnap, rob and murder a wealthy businessman yields decidedly mixed results: The leftfordead victim recuperates in secret, and then hires a private detective to track down his kidnappers and exact revenge.

WWE Signs OVW Star Marcus Anthony PHOTO INCLUDED

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:30:36 -0500

It was announced earlier today on the official Twitter page of Ohio Valley Wrestling, the former developmental territory of WWE who now has a workin relationship with TNA, that WWE has signed OVW star Real Deal Marcus Anthony to a developmental contract. He will soon report to Florida Championship Wrestling to begin training. Anthony is a heavily muscled wrestler who sports a mohawk and is usually involved in squash matches. You can view a photo of Anthony below.

WWE Re-Airing "WWF Mania" This Month

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:22:57 -0500

WWE's Classics On Demand service will be reairing the old WWF Mania television show this month, beginning on February 8th. Below is the official synopsis: Join host Todd Pettengill for a zany look at the top stories in WWE. Featuring Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels vs Jim Brunzell, Mr. Perfect vs The Berzerker and more. From 1/9/93. WWF Mania originally aired on the USA Network during the mid 1990s.

Column: The WWE Universe Has Lost Its Balls

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:03:05 -0500

Dear Blazers, As you’ve now witnessed I’ve given each of my readers a nickname. Why? Because it makes me feel cool to think I have a loyal following. I come to each of you today to speak of a terrible injustice that we…the fans…have been committing against the WWE. Not only have we been committing this unjust act against the WWE…but against TNA, ROH and every other Wrestling Industry out there. The Wrestling Universe (See what I did there), has forgotten that we have the power. You see, somewhere along the way we all lost focus on the prize. We lost the clear realization that the quality of the Wrestling Industry…falls on our shoulders. As a good buddy Chuck Finley would say, “We’re just being a bunch of bitchy little girls”. And I’m sure you’re wondering, what’s the point in telling us that Blake? I’m telling you this because unlike many other fan bases, the WWE Universe has the ability to inflict change. We have the opportunity to take an idea presented by the WWE and to completely bury it. Do we truly understand the power that we hold over the WWE? This goes far beyond buying tickets, PPV’s and WWE Memorabilia. Part of the reason behind the poor quality of Wrestling Entertainment we’re all witnessing, is because we’re not demanding better. Maybe we can blame it on modern technology but somewhere along the way we all forgot how to communicate with the WWE. Maybe we got so wrapped up in texting, IM’ing and Facebooking that we forgot how to open our mouth and tell the man how to suck it. Degeneration X would’ve been so proud of that last sentence. Let me ask each of you a question. Do you think that John Morrison would’ve been buried like he was if we had spoken against it? Think about this for a moment and then let me know what you think. When The Miz, RTruth and all of the others were delivering their weekly beat downs to a broken Morrison, how do you think the WWE would have reacted if the Arena blew up into a Morrison chant after the match? That would go to show that the WWE can’t bury a Superstar without our approval. Do you really think the WWE would’ve released him if he was getting a huge chant every Monday? How about Christian losing his first World Heavyweight Championship two days after winning it? What if the Arena blew up into a “This is bullshit” chant? Do you really think that the WWE would’ve given him that stupid heel turn and buried him under Mighty Morphin’ Power Orton? No, we allowed that to happen by remaining quiet on the issue. We let the WWE kill our spirits. We, being the WWE Universe, have lost our balls. The WWE is not the only thing that cooled off since the Attitude ERA…we have too. Would the fans in the Arena’s back in 1999 allow this type of stuff to happen? You bet your ass they wouldn’t have. Would the fans back in ECW allow this to happen? Do I need to go find the way too often used footage of a chair filled ring? The fans back in the nineties and early two thousands didn’t stand for stupidity. We demanded the best from the WWE and that’s exactly what we got. We wanted a man that would flip his opponent off before stunning them and drinking a beer…and I’ll be damned if we didn’t get it. Now the best you’re going to get in a WWE Arena is a bunch of middle aged men halfassing a “Cena Sucks” chant. We complain and complain because we don’t think the proper guys are getting their due in the WWE. But what are any of us doing about it? CM Punk doesn’t even get the attention he got before Money in the Bank. If you love a Superstar, react like those fans in Chicago did when CM Punk came out to bitch slap the WWE. If you hate a Superstar, act like those fans in Chicago did when John Cena came out to try and block the slap with his Superman Cape. Wrestlers lost their jobs in the Attitude ERA because they couldn’t get over with the fans. Now they get sent down to Superstars or they get repackaged or placed in a useless tagteam with no gimmick. That falls on us as much as it does the WWE because we refuse to do anything about it. Once upon a time the WWE Universe was the entity that delivered Superstars to the WWE. Now the WWE is the entity that delivers “Superstars” to us. We stopped allowing ourselves to have a choice in which direction Superstars, Storylines and the overall scheme goes. We need to be more proactive with our emotions, as…unmanly as that may sound. We need to let the WWE know what we think so they can adjust and deliver us the product we deserve. Until then, the WWE is just going to keep making money by delivering a subpar product to the masses. CM Punk made a whole new gimmick by claiming he was the “Voice of the Voiceless”. But Punk made a mistake with that, he forgot that we aren’t voiceless. No…we could change the product if we want too. We’d all just rather complain about the product than to make an effort changing it. We should be tearing up our voice boxes at live events, posting ridiculously long paragraphs online and showing some serious love and hate on the Facebooks/Twitters of the WWE Superstars. If we could all take a moment to stop being so negatively complacent and embrace our roles as a Universe…you’d be surprised what we could do. For those who watched Wrestling in the 19902003 time frame… you know exactly what I’m talking about. For those of you who weren’t watching then, go to YouTube and educate yourself on how we should be reacting. Understand the power that we possess, embrace it and help us inflict change. If a bunch of guys on the internet who parade around in Guy Fawkes masks can block a bill being presented to congress…we can change the state of the WWE. It’s up to you, do you want to sit idly by and watch a product you loved turned into complete trash? Or do you want to take the time and make the effort to demand that product regain its former glory? I know where I stand. Do you?

U.S. Government Seize FirstRowSports.com and More

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:26:38 -0500

Reuters.com is reporting that firstrowsports.com has been seized in a major FBI crack down on illegally streamed sports websites. The Department of Homeland Security enforcement posed as a WWE employee arranging a meeting to purchase the domain names from him where they made the arrest. The government seized firstrow.tv, firstrowsports.com, firstrowsports.net, firstrowsports.tv, hqstreams.tv, robplay.tv, soccertvlive.net, sports95.com, sports95.net, sports95.org, sportswwe.net, sportswwe.tv, sportswwe.com, xonesports.tv, youwwe.com, and youwwe.net, which were operated out of Quiroa’s Comstock Park, Michigan home since February 2010. He received at least $13,000 in advertising from the operation.

WWE Network Show To Focus On Cruiserweights

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:37:04 -0500

PWInsider.com is reporting that one of the shows to be featured on the WWE Network will focus exclusively on Cruiserweightstyle competitors. The show will reportedly feature various independent wrestlers, but the show's location for shootin has not yet been officially confirmed, though WWE is said to be interested in the gym facility at Sunlife University in Florida, citing their love for the stateoftheart style of that particular facility. As of this report, no title for the show has been announced.

UFC Employee Calls Michael Cole An Imbecile

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:11:05 -0500

The Wrestling Observer reports that during the latest UFC On Fox event, a WWE employee reportedly sent a text message to a UFC employee, in which the UFC's overall production was criticized as being terrible. The UFC employee apparently responded to this by texting back the following: At least we don't have an imbecilic lead announcer ruining our show.

WNS Debate: Should TNA Bring Back The World X-Cup?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:11:04 -0500

In early 2004, Total Nonstop Action Impact Wrestling, known then as National Wrestling Alliance: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (NWA: TNA) hosted a tournament in their highflying X Divison. This tournament was called America's XCup Tournament, and featured four teams from around the world: Team USA/NWA, Team Mexico/AAA, Team Canada, and Team U.K. The Luchadores from Team Mexico were extremely successful in America's XCup, which led to the World XCup, which saw Team U.K. get replaced by Team Japan. The home team of Team USA/NWA emerged victorious in the 2004 World XCup. In 2006, the World XCup returned, once again featuring USA, Mexico, Canada, and Japan. Again, Team USA was victorious. The last World XCup was in 2008 and featured Teams USA, Mexico, Japan, and a new Team International. The Luchadores took the 2008 WorldX Cup home with them to Mexico. Many longtime TNA fans have praised the XCup events, especially the 2004 tournaments. Fans like to see new faces and different wrestling styles from around the world. There was no XCup Tournament in 2009, 2010, or 2011, and there has been no discussion so far of bringing it back. But many fans agree that TNA needs to do more with their X Division. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE TNA BRING BACK THE WORLD XCUP? LET THIS DEBATE BEGIN! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THIS DEBATE ON FACEBOOK! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THIS DEBATE'S SPINOFF CONVERSATION!

Does WWE Want Bobby Lashley Back?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:36:07 -0500

Bobby Lashley has recently stated that he would like to get back to pro wrestling, possibly for WWE. It's now being reported that WWE is not interested in bringing back the former WWE United States Champion and ECW World Heavyweight Champion. WWE was not pleased with the circumstances surrounding his departure in 2008, and it's also rumored that Lashley had issues with one of WWE's head writers, Michael Hayes.

Backstage Report: Is Brodus Clay Happy With His Gimmick?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:31:22 -0500

Fans might not be surprised to find out that Brodus Clay was, at first, not too thrilled about returning to WWE programming with his new Funkasaurus gimmick. Clay wanted to return as The Mastodon of Mayhem monster destroyer gimmick that was originally planned. However, none other than The Road Dogg Jesse James has been helping Clay get more comfortable with his new character. On a related side note, it's been reported before that The Road Dogg has been receiving praise backstage in WWE as of late for his work ethic.

WWE & UFC Employees At Odds, Legends' House On Syfy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:27:51 -0500

Recently, an unspecified WWE employee allegedly texted an unspecified UFC employee saying that the UFC's production on Fox is terrible. The UFC employee texted back with the following response: At least we don't have an imbecilic lead announcer ruining our show. This would appear to be a reference to Raw and SmackDown commentator Michael Cole. Due to the delay of the upcoming WWE Network, it is expected that WWE's Legends' House program will actually be shown on the Syfy Channel.

Undertaker Wearing A Wig?, Beth Phoenix Wants Competition

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:20:47 -0500

WWE Divas Champion The Glamazon Beth Phoenix recently told WWE.com that she is bored with the current state of the Divas Division and says that she wants better competition. It's expected that this will lead to a feud against Kharma. It was reported a number of months ago that The Undertaker had shaved his head completely bald during his break from WWE. It's now being reported that this was indeed the case, and that Undertaker was actually wearing a wig on Monday Night Raw over his hair, which has partly grown back.

Matt Hardy In Court Today, What Are The Charges?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:17:55 -0500

Matt Hardy is due back in court this morning to answer the following charges: * Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia * Felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or distribute a schedule 3 controlled substance * Felony possession of a schedule 1 controlled substance * Felony maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for controlled substances * Driving While Impaired * Exceeding Safe Speed * Misdemeanor violation of court order

Jim Ross At WM 28? Plans For Natalya Neidhart's New Gimmick

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:14:52 -0500

Don't be surprised to see WWE Hall of Fame commentator Good Ol' J.R. Jim Ross at this year's WrestleMania 28 payperview. Ross was recently asked on his Twitter if there is one thing left that he hasn't done in his career, to which Ross replied: One more WrestleMania! On last week's episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown, there was a backstage segment involving Natalya Neidhart, Aksana, and SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long. During the segment, a farting sound could be heard after Natalya challenged Aksana to a match, and Natalya appeared to be embarrased and left Long's office. Well, believe it or not, WWE not only has plans to have Natalya keep on passing gas on television, but this is actually an attempt to get her more over with the fans by using (what is supposed to be) a comedy gimmick. It was reported in late 2011 that WWE has plans to have Natalya regain the Divas Championship some time in 2012. This could be WWE's attempt to get her over as more of a force in the Divas Division. (Only in pro wrestling. Haha)

Backstage News On Vince McMahon's Current Mentality

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:05:33 -0500

WWE Chairman and CEO Mr. Vince McMahon is said to be in a somewhat unpredictable state of mind as of late. It's being reported that Vince has been changing his mind about a lot of things lately, and the situation has been described as having gotten crazy. One such example is the fact that Vince has decided to once again drop the Raw vs. SmackDown PPV known as Bragging Rights for this June, which leaves an unknown PPV slot at this time.

Chris Jericho Takes Jab at CM Punk, WWE Legends House/SyFy

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:39:00 -0500

Chris Jericho added fuel to the fire via twitter ahead of his feud with CM Punk, he tweeted on Wednesday: Cult Of Personality playing on XM. I hate this song.... WWE Legends’ House is scheduled to aire on Syfy due to the delay of the WWE Network. Jim Ross will reportedly be in attendance at next Monday’s RAW from Oklahoma City.

Early Money In The Bank Plans for WrestleMania; Rumored Participants

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:32:05 -0500

WWE officials are considering holding a Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 28 in which all the participants are former world champions. Names considered for the match include Jack Swagger, Randy Orton, Alberto Del Rio, Mark Henry, Christian and Kane. This match has been subject to many creative changes in the past so expect a lot more speculation in the coming weeks. COMMENT: Who should feature in the Money In The Bank ladder match?

Zack Ryder Says He Wants His 1st WrestleMania Moment This Year

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:08:23 -0500

Zack Ryder was recently interviewed by CJOnline.com, and commented on a several topics, including baseball and WrestleMania. Ryder's dream opponent? “I would say Stone Cold Steve Austin. I was huge Steve Austin fan. We kind of missed each other. Zack Ryder would like to see that match, anyway.” Expectations for WrestleMania XXVIII this year? “Hopefully, I get my first WrestleMania match this year, being able to walk down that ramp with thousands in attendance, and millions of people watching me. That would be my moment.” Click here to read the full interview.

Jim Ross Gives His Post-Royal Rumble Thoughts

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:41 -0500

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: I was pleasantly surprised that Sheamus won the Royal Rumble match. I’m a big fan of the tough Irishman who carries himself like a champion and is a great representative of WWE. This should be Sheamus’ biggest year ever in WWE. He’s ‘ready’ in my opinion. Thought Punk vs. Ziggler was the match of the night. When it was over, I was left wanting more of those two in one on one competition. The officiating was like Women’s College Hoops, eh. Predicted that Daniel Bryan would retain the World Hvy Wt Title Sunday night and I guessed correctly. It’s obvious that Bryan’s TV persona is evolving of which I’m enjoying as a viewer. Big time main events featuring Daniel Bryan would be fun to broadcast. He’s a wrestler with a budding attitude or so it seems. Yes, I enjoy the Brodus Clay presentation. No, I don’t enjoy tweets @JRsBBQ from fans who want Clay to move up in competition immediately. Many fans today, got to assume they are younger in age, have little or no patience when it comes to character development. I like Brodus Clay’s upside and am more than willing to sit back and enjoy its evolution. Hard for most informed fans to debate that Mark Henry didn’t have the most improved year of 2011 of anyone in WWE as the big Texan came into his own. My gut feeling is that now that Mark has tasted main event level status that he will do all he can to get even better. Click here to read JR’s latest in its entirety.

Lilian Garcia's Husband Says Evan Bourne Is In Rehab

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:58:03 -0500

WWE ring announcer, Lilian Garcia’s husband Chris Jozeph said at the 33:32 mark of AfterBuzzTV’s postRaw Supershow program that current WWE superstar, Evan Bourne is “in rehab right now” when discussing Kofi Kingston’s match against RTruth. You can watch the show on YouTube at this link. Bourne is currently serving a 60day suspension from WWE for his 2nd Wellness Policy violation.

VIDEO: Watch Last Week's Friday Night Smackdown Here (1/27)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:52:48 -0500

Embedded in the video below is the 1/27 edition of Friday Night Smackdown, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel.

WWE '12 Legends DLC Pack Featuring Randy Savage, Batista, Mick Foley & More Released

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:45:37 -0500

WWE Games announced that the “Legends Pack” of WWE ’12 downloadable content, as well as a patch, was available for download Wednesday. The pack, is available for 99 cents, features Macho Man Randy Savage, Batista, Mick Foley, “PreFunk” Brodus Clay, and Masked Kane. Video previews for the included wrestlers are embedded below: Click here for more information

Mick Foley Appears on ABC's "Celebrity Wife Swap"

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:36:38 -0500

WWE Legend Mick Foley, appeared in this week’s episode of ABC’s Celebrity Wife Swap, switching wives with Antonio Sabato, Jr. for a week. Foley had this to say about the episode on his Twitter account Thanks for all the Wife Swap feedback. I wish the warmth and fondness my family felt toward Cheryl could have been made a little clearer. But, all things considered, I think it went pretty well, and we’re all glad we gave it a try. I’m going to have to find out where Vicky Guererro got her “cougar” necklace, so I can buy one for my wife. Mrs. Foley is still smokin’ in my eyes, after all these years! Click here to watch the full episode.

VIDEO: WWE Outside The Ring - Episode #1

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:33:58 -0500

Outside of the Ring the Usos celebrate their Samoan heritage by sharing a traditional Samoan dish with the WWE Universe

VIDEO: WWE Download - Episode #1

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:34 -0500

Dolph Ziggler shares his hilarious insight on YouTube's finest videos. Picking apart the digital disasters from an array of tools and fools who provide countless headspinning moments for the world to share.

VIDEO: WWE Foreign Exchange - Episode #1

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:27:39 -0500

The exciting new talk show featuring the WWE Universe and WWE Superstars hosted by Santino Marella

Who Are Brodus Clay's Dancers?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:57:24 -0500

If you have been wondering who the dancers are that accompany The Funkasaurus Brodus Clay to ring, we have some background information on The Funkettes Naomi and Cameron. Naomi (Trinity McCray) is a dancer and model who trains at WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling and was the first FCW Divas Champion. She competed in the third season of NXT, where she came second to Kaitlyn. Cameron(Ariane Andrew) trains at WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling under the ring name Cameron Lynn. Swas a contestant on the 2011 edition of Tough Enough.

WNS Debate: Has Chris Jericho's Return Lived Up To The Hype?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:33:23 -0500

Chris Jericho made his return to World Wrestling Entertainment on Monday, January 2, 2012, after months of anticipation. His first night back, the live Monday Night Raw crowd seemed... a bit off. Since his return, Y2J's storyline on television has been, quite simply, that he has been behaving strangely. He went for several weeks without saying a word, and his overall body language and facial expressions have just been odd. Most recently, this past Monday night, Jericho interrupted a Champion vs. Champion Match on Raw between Friday Night SmackDown's World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Monday Night Raw's WWE Champion C.M. Punk. Jericho threw Bryan out of the ring, but assaulted Punk with his signature move, The Codebreaker. Fans have had mixed reactions about Chris Jericho's return to WWE so far. So let's discuss it! What are YOUR thoughts about Chris Jericho's 2012 return to WWE? WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT Y2J'S RETURN SO FAR? LET THIS DEBATE BEGIN! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THIS DEBATE ON FACEBOOK!

VIDEO: Z! True Long Island Story Episode #50

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:49:01 -0500

VIDEO: WWE Inbox - Episode #1

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:45:50 -0500

The first in a series of new shows set to launch for WWE on YouTube was uploaded yesterday titled WWE Inbox a webisode wich features Superstars answering questions on a number of topics such as food, perks and favorite movies. Interviewed in this episode are Daniel Bryan, Heath Slater, Kofi Kingston, David Otunga, and Ted DiBiase.

Updated WWE Elimination Chamber PPV Card WARNING: SPOILERS INCLUDED

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:55:07 -0500

WARNING: The following post contains information yet to be revealed on this week's edition of WWE SmackDown regarding the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber payperview event. If you do not wish to find out what happens ahead of time, please do not read any further. After tonight's WWE SmackDown taping, here is the updated card for the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber payperview event: CM Punk (c) vs. The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston vs. RTruth (RAW Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship) Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Big Show vs. Wade Barrett vs. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton vs. The Great Khali (SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship)

MAJOR SPOILER Regarding WWE SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:22:07 -0500

WARNING: The following post contains a spoiler regarding the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber payperview event. If you do not wish to find out what happens ahead of time, please do not read any further. It was announced at tonight's WWE SmackDown taping that The Great Khali will replace Mark Henry in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship at the upcoming Elimination Chamber payperview event. Henry was written out of WWE storylines for the time being at tonight's taping when he was indefinitely suspended for putting his hands on SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long. Henry will spend his time away healing his current injuries.

Next Scheduled Appearances For Triple H & The Undertaker

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:59:41 -0500

WWELiveTour.com is announcing that Triple H is scheduled to appear at every single RAW SuperShow all the way through WrestleMania. The Undertaker, in the meantime, is only being advertised for the RAW SuperShow on February 20th, which will emanate from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The venue's official website is advertising the following: 'The Phenom' The UNDERTAKER will be live in Minneapolis to confront 'The Game' TRIPLE H for the first time in over a year since their last meeting at WrestleMania 27!”

SPOILERS: WWE SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match Announced + Superstar Injury News

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:38:14 -0500

WARNING: The following post contains a spoiler regarding the WWE Elimination Chamber payperview event. If you do not wish to find out what happens ahead of time, please do not read any further. You have been warned. At tonight's WWE SmackDown taping, it was announced that Daniel Bryan will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Big Show. However, an angle was also done at tonight's tapings involving Henry putting his hands on SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long, resulting in Teddy indefinitely suspending Henry. Sources report that this move was made due to Henry battling injuries, so it appears he is being written off of television in order to heal up. As of this report, no replacement for Henry has yet been announced, but we will provide any updates in our SmackDown spoiler results report.

WWE SmackDown SPOILERS (2/3)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:33:48 -0500

WARNING: The following post contains complete spoiler results for this week's edition of WWE SmackDown. If you do not wish to find out what happens ahead of time, please do not read any further. You have been warned. SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long comes to the ring to open the show. He announces that the participants in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship will be champion Daniel Bryan, Wade Barrett, Randy Orton, Big Show, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, and Mark Henry. Henry then comes out and tells Teddy he wants his shot at the title tonight instead of at Elimination Chamber. Teddy then tells Henry that he's out of the match, but also does not get a title shot tonight. Henry then puts his hands on Teddy, to which Teddy responds by indefinitely suspending Henry for putting his hands on the General Manager. Henry says that a suspension won't stop him from hurting Teddy, but Sheamus comes out and hits Henry with a Brogue Kick to make the save. Sheamus is then asked by Teddy which title, either the WWE Championship or World Heavyweight Championship, he will be challenging for at WrestleMania. Sheamus tells Teddy that he's still undecided. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes then interrupts and says that he did more work than anyone else in this year's Royal Rumble Match. Teddy then announces Sheamus vs. Cody to take place next. Sheamus defeated Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes in a nontitle match Hunico vs. Justin Gabriel was scheduled to take place next, but Gabriel was attacked by Cody Rhodes before the match began. Hunico and Camacho joined in on the assault until it was stopped by The Great Khali. Backstage, Drew McIntyre is seen speaking with Teddy Long. Drew begs Teddy for one more chance instead of getting fired. Teddy's assistant Santino Marella then appears and tells Teddy that he has a new idea for a tag team called SantinHoooo! WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan then appears and starts his USA! chant before he and Santino leave the scene. WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico defeated Santino Marella & Hacksaw Jim Duggan in a nontitle match World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan came to the ring. He calls himself a role model before talking down to the crowd for eating meat instead of being vegan like him. Big Show then interrupted and came to the ring. He tells Bryan that he just finished eating a steak, then chokeslammed him. Show tried going after Bryan again, but AJ ran to the ring and stopped Show. Brodus Clay defeated Heath Slater. Drew McIntyre attacked Brodus following his victory, but Brodus was able to easily take out McIntyre. WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix & Natalya defeated Tamina & Aksana It is announced that The Great Khali will replace Mark Henry in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship at the upcoming Elimination Chamber payperview event. Randy Orton is interviewed backstage by Josh Mathews concerning his match with Wade Barrett In the main event, Randy Orton defeated Wade Barrett. Fans in attendance describe this as a good match, as well as lots of action outside the ring. Reports are that tables and chairs played a part in the match as well. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan then came out and began celebrating for whatever reason. Teddy Long then appeared and ended this week's show by announcing that Bryan and Orton will face each other in a match next week.

SPOILER: WWE Hall Of Famer Appearing At This Week's SmackDown

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:10:37 -0500

WARNING: The following post contains a spoiler regarding this week's edition of WWE SmackDown. If you do not wish to find out what happens, please do not read any further. You have been warned. Numerous sources are confirming that WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan will be appearing at tonight's WWE SmackDown television taping for the show that will air this coming Friday night. As of this report, there is no word on what capacity he will be involved with the show.

VIDEO: The Undertaker Makes His WWE Return

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:33:34 -0500

Below is a video courtesy of WWE's official YouTube channel, WWEFanNation, showing The Undertaker's return to the company on last night's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow:

VIDEO: Mike Tyson To Be Inducted Into 2012 WWE Hall Of Fame

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:33:00 -0500

Below is the video shown on last night's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow officially announcing that legendary boxing star Iron Mike Tyson will be inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame this year courtesy of WWE's official YouTube channel, WWEFanNation:

Former Warner Brothers Executive Joins WWE Creative Team

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:26:59 -0500

WWE has announced that they have hired former Warner Brothers executive Eric Pankowski to be part of the promotion's creative team. Pankowski, considered to be a major name in the television industry, will hold the title of Senior Vice President of Creative and Development and will oversee creative development of all WWE programming, as well as developing reality and kidbased WWE programming. Pankowski's new position involves him overseeing the sale and distribution of the promotion's overall product to studios, networks, and various distributors. He will also manage WWE's creative writing team, which is under the supervision of Stephanie McMahonLevesque.

The 1/30 Raw Rating Sees A Big Jump

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:57:54 -0500

The post Royal Rumble edition of Monday Night Raw did a 3.6 rating, with 5,221,000 viewers. The first hour drew a 3.6, with the second hour drawing a 3.5.

Johnny Wave 1st Runner Up for W. Ontario Wrestler of the Year

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:08:11 -0500

WrestlingNewsSource.com supports indy wrestler Johnny Wave. Check out the latest news on Wave below... The OWIE votes are in. Johnny Wave took the 1st Runner Up for Western Ontario Male Wrestler of the Year. He also came in just under Scotty O'Shea for Western Ontario Most Popular Male of the Year and even got 2nd Runner Up for Western Ontario Sexiest Male Wrestler of the Year. You can read all about it here: http://ontariowrestlingsindyelite.com/art/10aa/z2011owieawardwinners.htm

Huge Update on Independent Wrestler Johnny Wave

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:04:59 -0500

WrestlingNewsSource.com supports indy wrestler Johnny Wave. Check out the latest news on Wave below... Last Tuesday, Alpha1 made their local television debut and the first match featured was from October 2010. A triple threat that saw Johnny Wave defeated Alessandro Del Bruno and Sebastian Suave. Alpha Tv airs every Tuesday night at 10:30 pm. Heres a video link to the teaser for the alpha tv episode: SEBASTIAN SUAVE w/Seleziya Sparx def. JOHNNY WAVE at SCW GOLDEN HEARTS in Scarborough, Ontario on Saturday, January 28th after interference from Seleziya cost Wave the match. You can view the match here: This coming Sunday that Johnny Wave faces Jimmy Jacobs at Alpha1 Wrestling's Stage 3 event. www.alpha1wrestling.com for more details. On March 3rd, Magnificent Championship Wrestling will team with Moonshine Branded Wrestling to hold their first event of 2012 and current MCW champion Johnny Wave will be in action! T The event will be held at 21 Oak Street in Brantford, Ontario. More information to come.

Jim Ross Comments on Kharma's Return, Update on Pregnancy

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:34:21 -0500

Jim Ross posted the following regarding Kharma appearing at the Royal Rumble: Great to see Kharma return. That one was a big surprise for me. I love her work and am pleased to see her back. She's an impact player and not a 'Diva' in the stereotypical sense. Instead Kharma is a wrestling attraction meaning that she has more longevity and will sell more tickets that being more about sizzle than steak. When we first met many, many years ago, WWE was looking for Playboy covergirls and not wrestling attractions which is why I told her, honestly BTW, that she wasn't a 'Diva' but she was/is a wrestler and I love that about her. For those wondering Kharma (a/k/a Kia Stevens) gave birth to a boy on December 31, 2011 according to TMZ.com. The baby was named Jamie and she and her fiance have set a June wedding date.

Mike Tyson Comments on WWE Hall of Fame Induction

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:27:44 -0500

Mike Tyson wrote the following on Twitter last night following the announcement that he will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame: I'm looking forward to my induction into the @WWE Hall of Fame. Shout out to my friend Triple H. Thanks for all the love tonight. Again, I'm honored to be part of the @WWE Hall of Fame.

VIDEO: Matt Hardy's Indy Return Match

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:24:51 -0500

Below is a video of Matt Hardy's indy wrestling return from South Boston, VA, for MidAtlantic Championship Wrestling teaming with Ricky Morton vs Barbarian & Rikki Nelson.

Mick Foley On "Celebrity Wife Swap" Tonight At 8:00

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:08:14 -0500

WWE legend Mick Foley will be swapping wives with wellknown Latino actor Antonio Sabato Jr. tonight on ABC's Celebrity Wife Swap at 8:00 pm.

Update on Kharma, New Japan Pro Wrestling News

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:04:43 -0500

For those wondering about Kharma, who recently returned to WWE at the Royal Rumble, she has in fact given birth to a little boy on December 31 who is said to be healthy. Congrats to her! She is looking to get married some time in June. The legendary Japanese Puroresu wrestling promotion New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has been sold to the card game company known as Bushiroad. NJPW was founded by the Japanese/Korean icon Antonio Inoki and is arguably the biggest wrestling promotion in Japanese history.

The Undertaker Returns To WWE

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:13:13 -0500

The Undertaker made his WWE return on Monday's edition of RAW SuperShow. He made his entrance just as WWE COO Triple H was about to fire Talent Relations EVP/Interim RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis from his position. After entering the ring, Undertaker looked past Triple H at the WrestleMania XVIII logo, appearing to echo the challenge made last year to Triple H. Instead, The Game patted Undertaker on the shoulder and walked out of the ring and to the backstage area.

VIDEO: Song Played During Promo For The Rock

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:46:33 -0500

Below is a video from the official YouTube channel of Flo Rida for the song Wild Ones, which was the song played during WWE's promo for The Rock during last night's Royal Rumble payperview event, as well as on tonight's WWE RAW SuperShow:

Seeds Planted For Chris Jericho/CM Punk Feud

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:18:29 -0500

On tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow, Chris Jericho attacked WWE Champion CM Punk during Punk's match with World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan, hitting Punk with a Codebreaker. This move appears to have planted the seeds for the rumored Punk/Jericho feud and will continue at the upcoming Elimination Chamber payperview event when the two take part in the RAW Elimination Chamber Match for Punk's WWE Championship.

Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett Announced For This Week's WWE SmackDown

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:25:04 -0500

On tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow, it was announced that Wade Barrett and Randy Orton will face each other in a match this coming Friday night on SmackDown.

Monday Night Raw Results (1/30)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:43:50 -0500

We are on the heels of an explosive Royal Rumble PPV so tonight is sure to be actionpacked! We saw the return of the Divamonster Kharma last night and The Great White Sheamus is your 2012 Rumble winner! We also saw CM Punk retain against the #HEEL Dolph Ziggler! And tonight, the COO of WWE, Triple H makes his return to Raw to give Mr. John Laurinitis a job evaluation! We are live in Kansas City tonight as Johnny Ace makes his way down to the ring. He starts talking and I am immediately bored. He says he hasnt made the same mistake twice and that he is confident that he will be named the permanent Gm of Raw. He then goes on to talk about his performance at the Royal Rumble. He then goes on to say who will be in the Elimination Chamber match. CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, RTruth, Chris Jericho. Tonight we have Beth vs Eve for the title, Kofi vs the Miz, Ziggler vs Orton and Daniel Bryan vs Cm Punk! Out comes CM Punk!! Pipe Bomb in hand!! He begins singing Na na na na, na na na na, HEY HEY HEY Good bye! He's getting everyone to sing with him! He climbs into the ring and continues singing right in Johnny ace's face and says goodbye clown shoes. Ace says he didnt screw punk last night and that he is a man of his word. Punk says he is nothing but a corporate patsy and a dork. Punk came out to see him one last time before he gets released by Triple H. He then rips him on his speech issues. He says he's ammused that Ace has figured out how to suck and blow at the same time. Punk says he cant wait for Triple H to kick him out the front door. Ace says he would like to put his and Punk's differences aside and start a new. Out comes the World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan. He of course starts out stating that he is still the WHC. He says no one cares about Punk and Ace's personal problems and that last night he won the steel cage match. He says that compared to what he went through last night Punk isnt much of a challenge. Punk says all he is is the best wrestler in the world. Bryan says he's more than a wrestler he's a role model. Punk cracks a joke and Bryan says he will take that pipe bomb and put it where the sun dont shine. Punk says they've been friends for a decade so they should just give Kansas City a great wrestling match. Out comes the 2012 Royal Rumble winner Sheamus. He says he came out to remind everyone that he won the rumble match last night. And to remind Johnny Ace that tonight he could be fired. And to remind everyone that he has earned the right to be in the main event at Wrestlemania. He then shares an old irish proverb with Ace. May Triple H kick you in the arse so hard your throwin up your lace undies. Sheamus and Johnny Ace exit the ring and Bryan and Punk shake hands. Up next is Orton vs Ziggler and we go to commercial. We are back and out comes Orton!! Lets see how he looks against the #HEEL. And here comes Ziggler as we get set for this one on one bout. Dolph Ziggler vs Randy Orton They lock up in the middle of the ring and Ziggler pushes orton into the corner and they exchange run arounds and Ziggler shows off. Orton grounds Ziggler with a side headlock then drops him to the match with a shoulder block. Orton continues to dominate the match. Ziggler nails a dropkick to the back of Orton's head and we go to commercial. And we're back and Ziggler is still on Orton. Orton rams Ziggler back first into the corner. Ziggler counters and gets a 2 count. Orton gets back on top but Ziggler stops him with a dropkick and gets another 2 count. Ziggler does some situps. Orton getsw back on top and takes it to Ziggler. Someone PLEASE shut vickie up!!! Orton nails a superplex and gets a 2 count. Orton hits his patented powerslam then goes for the middle rope ddt but ziggler counters into a sleeper. Orton counters and gets another 2 count. Ziggler hits a big move and gets a 2 count. Ziggler is poised for the zig zag but orton blocks it and they go outside the ring and ziggler gets thrown into the barricade. Orton hits his middle rope ddt and then coils for the RKO and nails it for the 3!! Winner: Randy Orton A fantastic match between these 2 men. Cole pumps up the champion vs champion match and King lets us know that there is another Hall of Fame induction announcement tonight and we go to commercial. And we're back! And here comes the Funkasaurus Brodus Clay!!! SOMEBODY CALL MY MOMMA!!! Tyler Reks is already out. Brodus Clay vs Tyler Reks Brodus is all over Reks and Reks fights back! Brodus is angry!! He hits the What the Funk and gets the 3! Winner: Brodus Clay Cole pumps up Triple H and Laurinitis. We go backstage and see Punk and Bryan talking. Punk says he doesnt think Bryan is a role model. Punk says he doesnt claim to be a role model and all he is is the best wrestler in the world. Up next is Bryan vs Punk and we go to commercial. And we are back and the WWE champ is on his way down to the ring. Out next is Daniel Bryan and we are set for this champion vs champion match! CM Punk vs Daniel Bryan They shake hands and here we go! Bryan hits a dropkick and gets on top of punk. Punk throws some kicks and punches and gets a 2 count. Punk is in control and misses a dropkick and gets kicked in the head by Bryan. Bryan is now in control. Punk drops Bryan to the outside. They trade elbows outside and bryan tosses punk over the barricade. Punk makes his way back in and meets a few kicks from bryan. Punk hits a big back suplex then hits a flying clothesline. He slams bryan down with a backbreaker and gets a 2 count. Punk throws a few flairlike chops. They both go for a flying cross body and collide in the middle of the ring! Both men are down as we go to commercial. And we're back and Bryan is in control. Bryan hits a snap suplex and heads to the top rope. Punk knocks him down and hits some big chops to the chest and shouts best in the world in bryan's face and hits a hurricanrana!! Bryan hits some big right hands and then a big kick and a swinging neck breaker. He then hits the running high knee and bulldog combo. He's calling for the GTS! Bryan counters and heads to the outside and punk hits him with a baseball slide. Bryan fights back and hits a missle dropkick for a 2 count. Bryan starts hitting the kicks to the chest. Punk ducks one and gets a 2 count on a rollup. Bryan nails punk with a sidekick to the head and gets another 2 count. Bryan continues working on punk and takes him to the top rope and goes for a superplex and punk fights back and sets up for the elbow to the heart aqnd connects! He gets another 2 count!! Pink sets up for the gts and bryan counters and suddenly Jericho is in and nails Punk with the codebreaker!! WTH!!! Jericho just made a huge statement!! Mike Tyson is announced as the celebrity inductee into the Hall of Fame. Rtruth is on his way down to the ring and we go to commercial. We are back and Rtruth is at the announce table and Kofi is heading to the ring. And here comes the Miz! Kofi vs the Miz Here we go in this one on one bout. The miz is all over kofi. Miz is staring down R truth and kofi rolls him up and gets a 2. Miz hits a big clothesline. Miz gets a 2 count. Kofi fights back and gets a 2 count. Miz hits a big moves and gets a 2. Kofi hits a between the ropes corner kick and hits a lateral press cross body and gets a 2. Kofi goes for the sos and miz blocks and KOFI HITS THE TROUBLE IN PARADISE!! 1..2..3!! Winner: Kofi Kingston A huge win for kofi kingston! We go back stage to Otunga and Johnny Ace talking about Triple H. Otunga says he is sure everything will work out and we go to commercial. And we are back. We see a video package of the Rock. Up next we have Eve vs Beth Phoenix for the Divas title and we go to commercial. And we're back. Eve is on her way to the ring for some divas action! Beth Phoenix is out next. Divas Championship: Beth Phoenix vs Eve Torres The bell rings and Eve is all over Beth and Beth nails her with a clothesline and the Glam slam for the 3. Winner: Beth Phoenix Well that was a waste of time. HERE COMES KANE!... on the titantron. He talks to Eve about Cena and says he will continue to beat on Ryder until Cena embraces the hate and that he is going to use eve as a conduit to pass that message along. The pyro goes off and here comes Kane!!!! He's in the ring and here comes CENA!!! He hits the ring and is all over Kane! They are having an old fashioned slobberknocker! They fight all over the arena and Cena throws Kane into the steps and slams his head repeatedly into the steel steps!! Cena picks up the steps and nails Kane! He waits for him to get up and does it again! He says every time you get up i'll knock you down and hits him a third tinme!! My god cena is a man on fire!! He takes the top off the announce table and brings kane over and goes for the AA but Kane counters and runs! I've never seen Cena like this!! Johnny Ace is on his way to the ring and we go to commercial. And we are back and Johnny Ace is introduced and he heads to the ring. He talks about what he has done for raw since he's been gm. He says in his selfreview he gave himself a lot of 5's. Here comes the boss!! Triple H is back on raw and in the ring. They shake hands. Hunter tells him forget his performance assessment and all that stuff and that he thought Ace would have done a good job because he was spineless and gutless and not very swift and that he was worse than everybody else. He then says he tried to use the role to make himself a star. Ace says Hunter has it all wrong. Hunter says dont lie. He says that Ace has put himself in a lot of things to try and make himself a star. Hunter says when Vince and he ran raw they let personal decisions cloud their judgement and had to be replaced. Ace says he'll do anything to save his job. He makes ace apologize to the WWE universe and if the fans accept it he can keep his job. Ace starts to talk and the fans are already booing. Hunter asks the fans what do you think and the fans say not good enough. Hunter comes up to a couple ideas and finally settles on one good one. He brings up the Vince McMahon Kiss My Ass club!!! I think its time to start the Triple H Kiss My Ass!!!! Ace breaks out the chapstick!!! Hunter laughs at him and calls him a freak! He says he's not gonna make ace do any of it and he's out here to do what needs to be done. He then says that the board has told him he can come back and run Raw whenever he wants. He then goes to fire Ace and then.... GONG!!!!! HOLY HELL!!!!!!!! ITS THE UNDERTAKER!!!!! HE'S BACK!!!!!! HE'S HEADED TO THE RING!!!! TRIPLE H AND TAKER ARE HAVING A STAREDOWN!! Taker is circling Triple H!!! Taker then looks up to the Wrstlemania sign!! He gives Triple H the cut throat sign! Undertaker wants Triple H at Wrestlemania again!!! Triple H pats him on the shoulder and leaves.

RAW CHATROOM (1/30) - IN PROGRESS - ENTER HERE

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:41:58 -0500

Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton Announced For Tonight's RAW

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:36:27 -0500

In a WWE.com video exclusive Dolph Ziggler demanded that WWE.com’s video crew follow him as he confronted WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Raw Interim General Manager John Laurinaitis to demand a WWE Championship rematch against CM Punk. “Mr. Excitement,” however, said he will instead face Randy Orton on tonight’s show.

WNS Debate: Which Wrestler Needs a Personality Change?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:24:39 -0500

A debate question from our RAW coverage guy Jordan Landry... If you could take one face (besides John Cena) and turn them heel and one heel and turn them face who would it be and why? Comment below.

Elimination Chamber Spoiler: Cena vs Kane Stipulation Revealed?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:58:03 -0500

A Last Man Standing Match between John Cena and Kane is being considered for next month’s Elimination Chamber payperview reports F4WOnline.com. COMMENT: Is a last man standing match the correct stipulation to conclude this fued?

OMG! VIDEO: Kofi Kingston's Royal Rumble Handstand

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:51:41 -0500

RAW Elimination Chamber Officially Announced

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:10:56 -0500

WWE.com posted an article tonight confirming that WWE Champion CM Punk will defend the Championship against Chris Jericho, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler and The Miz at the WWE Elimination Chamber payperview next month. Below is the official statement from the website: “In breaking news, Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis revealed exclusively to WWE.com the Superstars who will compete for the WWE Title in the Raw Elimination Chamber Match: WWE Champion CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Chris Jericho, RTruth, The Miz and Kofi Kingston.”

Column: ROYAL RUMBLE 2012: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE FUGLY

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:12:10 -0500

ROYAL RUMBLE 2012: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE FUGLY By Justin Henry (All feedback for this article can be sent to its author, either on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/notoriousjrh) or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cynicjrh) In the spirit of doing something different, here’s a look at last night’s Royal Rumble PPV, and break down the entire show from fugly, to bad, to good. Here, in order, are a list of the most important occurrences at the Rumble from worst to best, as judged by me. The numbers preceding each block of entries is the score given to that particular moment (Zero sucks, a four is mediocre, seven is good, ten is excellent, etc.) And if you agree, disagree, whatever, feel free to leave feedback at my Facebook or Twitter accounts, listed above. All feedback is welcome, and I hope to do more of these for future PPVs. Here we go! 0.0 The John Cena “I’m a good guy” vignette; yes, WWE, we get it: John Cena is a wonderful man who cares for the troops, and he loves being there for sick children. The thing is, I’ve donated blood and given to charities before, but I wouldn’t waste the time of people who spent $45 for a major PPV event to panhandle for pats on the back for my top star that divides the crowd like he’s armed with King Solomon’s sword. Kelly Kelly’s ridiculous ‘screaming headscissors’, which exposes the business worse than any 20/20 special ever has. Eve’s acting, which is on par with Sofia Coppola’s, and that’s after Sofia just downed an entire bottle of Xanax with a Chardonnay chaser. The use of “Owen Voice” for Ryder’s stretcher job; just rename Owen Voice to “Ryder’s Burial Voice” and be done with it. The fact that Justin Roberts is doing Rumble intros and not Howard Finkel. I know, I’m bitter… 0.5 The fact that Johnny Ace furbished Zack Ryder’s watching room with a couch, even though Stephen Hawking had a better chance of getting out of his wheelchair than Ryder does. The Rock’s pointless “I make movies” vignette, which is a subtle way of saying “Rather than show up on Raw and perform for you weekly, I get to go to exotic locations and make millions for doing action and adventure flicks! So the next time you’re watching John Cena steamroll over that wrestler you like, I’m sipping drinks out of a coconut shell!” The fact that, as douchbaggy as Rock comes off in that previous vignette, fans would still rather cheer him over Clark KentinJorts come WrestleMania. 1.0 Debating with the guys over which hideous headpiece you’d rather have to wear as punishment: Alicia Fox’s roadkill hood, or Tamina’s Sonic the Hedgehog tribute coif. Cena and Kane going to a double countout, which means we’re going to get at least three more weeks of supernatural occurrences, Eve’s acting, and Cena being the hero due to his HUSTLE, LOYALTY, AND RESPECT. Foley the Hutt throwing out both tag team champions, in WWE’s attempt to take a hazelnut coffee dump all over the belts once and for all. Having to explain to my buddies who Epico, Hunico, Jinder Mahal, and Jey Uso were. No wonder Smackdown’s the “B” show. 1.5 The realization that Jim Ross isn’t calling the show (I know, I should learn to expect and accept this…). The crowd dying off after the Cena/Kane debacle, and can’t even be lifted back up by Brodus Clay’s schtick. 2.0 Kane’s asphyxiating choke, which would only be interesting if he doused his glove with chloroform and went after the Divas. Mick Foley hitting the ring, weighing all of about 350 lbs, it seems. I know he’s having problems working out due to serious back injuries (per one of his books), but can’t he opt for liposuction? It was uncomfortable watching him shamble to the ring. If he ran any faster, I’d be worried about his colostomy bag falling out. 2.5 Drew McIntyre doing continuous jobs (note: I disliked McIntyre in 2009 and 2010, simply because he was pushed hard out of the gate, and given a boring “I walk really slow with a menacing stare” gimmick, simply because McMahon had a hardon for him (in real life as well). When the crowd failed to care, McIntyre slips and falls down the card like a drunk off a seventh floor balcony, all because of McMahon’s unrealistic expectations. And they wonder why the fans won’t get behind anybody new, generally.) The crowd chanting “YOU STILL GOT IT” at Road Dogg. And by “got it”, they mean, “he’s able to do the four moves he did in the Attitude Era well without hurting himself.” I always knew St. Louis kept low standards (I’ve seen the Rams offense), but geez. Miz and Rhodes getting a pretty tame elimination at the hands of Big Show. If they’re going to last over forty minutes each, make sure they go out in style. (As Samuel L Jackson would say, he’ll die, but he ain’t going out like no sucka) 3.0 Daniel Bryan’s screaming celebration on the entrance stage (“YES! YES! YES!”), undoubtedly designed to annoy the fans who want to keep cheering for him (i.e. the WWE ‘pocket watch hypnosis’ heel turn: the fans will go along with it, even if they don’t want to! You are getting sleeeeepy; you want to BOO Daniel Bryan….) The fact that Ezekiel Jackson grew his hair in, and thus my friends and I can no longer refer to him as ‘Wrinklehead’. RIP Wrinkehead. 3.5 The delicious irony of WWE supporting SOPA, which is a bill meant to protect copyrights and intellectual property, but having no problem ripping off the Jurassic Park logo and modifying it to put on Brodus Clay’s ass. Hunico learning where his place on WWE’s pecking order is, via Kharma eliminating him. 4.0 The ref bump in the WWE Title match, which I don’t believe WWE has done in ages, but having 400 of them a year in TNA has scratched off the luster. 4.5 The endless fun that comes from watching the Rumble “By the Numbers” video package, viewing the part where the voiceover lady says two men have won at #1, and then the entire room laughs and goes “Yeah, Shawn Michaels and who else?” 5.0 Color coordination on the heel divas team (Las Bellas eres muy bonita en aqua). 5.5 David Arquette showing up in the “Be A Star” campaign video, which is tempered by WWE not listing “Former WCW Champion” beneath his name. 6.0 The crowd chanting “DANYULBRYIN”, in spite of the recent storyline developments that have turned Bryan from ‘heroic underdog’ to ‘cowardly egotist’. Primo and Epico’s music, which I got to hear twice. Good for driving to on warm days, even in a Buick Century (the Rolls Royce of Grandpa cars!) 6.5 The “AWESOME” oversized pillows to herald The Miz’s entrance. The “O” looks like it’d be comfy to lie in while reading a book. Cody Rhodes eliminating everybody over the age of forty. Each elimination should have been preceded with, “So, you don’t like my dad as a booker, eh?” 7.0 Mark Henry continuing to perform on a busted groin/leg, placing his name on the pantheon of toughest wrestlers ever (though it’ll be hard to beat the time “Dr. Death” Steve Williams split his head open, needed 108 stitches, and then came back out to work again later in the show). Kane snatching Cena with a goozle before Cena can even get “YOU CAN’T—“ out on his favorite trademark move. Randy Orton impressively throwing Big Show out in strongarm fashion. That certainly wasn’t easy, even if Show was cooperating. 7.5 Johnny Ace texting when he’s supposed to be officiating. No wonder he didn’t notice Gail Kim’s selfelimination from that one battle royal. My friends, when I explained that Camacho (Hunico’s gangbanger buddy) is the son of Haku. Stories of Haku mutilating people without giving a damn are legendary, and we’re hoping Camacho is just as cool. Then again, he could wind up being only 1/100th as cool as his father (see: Ted Dibiase Jr, David Hart Smith). Michael Cole being scared to death of Kharma, and allowing his fear to cause his elimination at the hands of Lawler and Booker. 8.0 Big Show hitting a superkick during the cage match, and a nice one too. Beth Phoenix pinning Kelly Kelly, as was meant to be. Beth violently smacking one of the Bella Twins to signify a tag, and then forcefully escorting her out of the ring like some female James Dalton with better teeth. Booker T calling Dolph Ziggler “Zig Zag Man”, which never fails to warm my heart. Miz gesturing to the WrestleMania logo while looking at Alex Riley, as if to say “Enjoy the preshow battle royal!” Jack Swagger nearly being decapitated by Big Show’s WMD punch. 8.5 CM Punk hooking Dolph Ziggler in an abdominal stretch, and then flicking sweat onto him as a means of demeaning him. It’s those little touches… CM Punk about killing Dolph Ziggler with a roundhouse kick. Johnny Ace cleanly counting a pinfall win for CM Punk and then clapping for him as a lastditch effort to save his job on Raw tonight. Cobra vs. Socko: when overpriced novelty wares cannot coexist! 9.0 Johnny Ace saying “Woo Woo Woo, You Know It” to Zack Ryder, complete with raspy monotone Johnny Ace wearing the Vince McMahon Memorial Sleeveless Referee Shirt… The St. Louis fans, united in their hatred of John Cena and his crippled, doofus guido sidekick, cheer Kane like he’s the consummation of a lab experiment that combined the DNA of Jesus Christ and Ricky Steamboat (who some MidAtlantic fans swear is the same person). CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler restoring order to a lackluster show with a tremendous wrestling match, even if it was shorter than their November 21 Raw classic. The pop Randy Orton got for his entrance. Orton may irk me, but insane crowd reactions make any show special. You could have 20,000 fans cheering a homeless man pissing on a dead rat and I’d be cheering along with em. Damn Stockholm Syndrome, damn mob mentality. 9.5 The Funkettes adding a bootysmoosh to their entrance while on the ring apron (cue “THAT’S NOT PG!)… Michael Cole’s face when he realized that Booker T (getting up to enter the Rumble) was doing commentary without pants on. 10.0 Dolph Ziggler countering CM Punk’s GTS with a fame asser. Ricardo Rodriguez mimicking Alberto Del Rio’s entrance, complete with bombedout Datsun. The best comedy characters play their roles to the max, and if Del Rio’s injury has done one thing, it’s allow Ricardo a chance to develop a cult following. And boy did Ricardo run with the ball. Kofi Kingston’s handstand to avoid elimination. John Morrison, you have been trumped. Kharma hitting Dolph Ziggler with the Implant Buster. In a company where Divas are currently treated as second class, one of your top heels taking the finisher of a strong woman is a positive sign. The entire final sequence of Jericho and Sheamus, as Y2J used every trick in the book to help make Sheamus (not always the most properly booked wrestler in his WWE tenure) look like a star. You can say Jericho should have won the Rumble, but he did for Sheamus what he does best: gets the most out of an opponent. Perhaps nobody in this business, other than Shawn Michaels, has made so many opponents look like a million bucks. Sheamus getting the decisive victory, as WWE shocked the audience in grand fashion. If you’re going to elevate a talent, REALLY elevate him. Giving him a couple of fluke World Title wins in 2009 and 2010 didn’t help him. This match, and it’s dramatic final sequence, are just the fuel that Sheamus needed. (Justin Henry is a freelance writer whose interests are rooted in NFL, MLB, NBA, wrestling, MMA, and entertainment. He can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/cynicjrh and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/notoriousjrh so check him out)

Buffalo Wild Wings to Drop WWE Pay-Per-View Broadcasts

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:27:53 -0500

It is being reported by numerous sources that Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant is to stop broadcasting WWE payperview events due to a price increase which has rose considerably from $200 to a whopping $700. The chain is finding such a rise hard to justify.

The 1,000'th RAW Location and Venue Announced

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:21:01 -0500

WWE annouced at last night's Royal Rumble that the presale for the 1,000th episode of WWE Monday Night RAW is HISTORY. The event will take place on July 23rd in St. Louis.

Road Dogg Announced for Florida Championship Wrestling

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:18:03 -0500

Florida Championship Wrestling announced Monday that Road Dogg will be heading down to the WWE developmental territory to appear at their event on Friday in Melbourne, Florida: WWE Legend Road Dogg will be appearing in Melbourne this Friday February 3rd! Florida Championship Wrestling is excited to return to the Melbourne Auditorium with this huge special guest. Melbourne fans will be treated to a special MeetandGreet and Autograph session with Road Dogg before the show. There are also 8 giant matches scheduled for this event – including FCW Divas action –and, each one of the FCW championship titles will be defended.

Hulk Hogan: How Much More Can He Do, His Back, More

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:17:03 -0500

Hulk Hogan spoke with CTV.ca to help promote TNA Impact Wrestling's Maximum Impact Tour. He had the following to say about his back and how much more he can do physically: How much longer he can compete: I'm done bro any time I get in there it's just a bonus, my days of being in the main event at Madison Square Garden and dropping the leg and having a five minute or 25 minute match are over. But anytime I can get in there it's because there's an opportunity to have fun or it's an opportunity where we need to do business or I just need to shake my tail feathers and come out of the zone I'm in, but anytime I'm in there is just a bonus, you know. A device in his back that helps with pain after eight back surgeries: It's an electric stim you know? If the pain in my back is too bad and it goes to my head, there's an electrical current that I can turn on that will cancel out any pain waves, it pretty much makes you so you don't feel the pain. It's not a drug, it's just electricity. I've got like a garage door controller with all these buttons on how intense I want to make it, my nipples stand on end if I want to! And my wiener stands straight. It's much better than Viagra!

New Programming Announced for WWE on YouTube

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:14:53 -0500

WWE will be relaunching their YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 1st and have released a list of the shows that will appear on the revamped channel: Superstar Toyz Outside The Ring Are You Serious? In Box Download Backstage Fallout WWE Presents... Z! True Long Island Story Santino's Foreign Exchange

SmackDown Star Getting A Renewed Push? Bourne Is Missed Backstage

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:12:23 -0500

There has been talk within WWE's inner circles about giving The Guyanese Goliath Ezekiel Jackson (former WWE Intercontinental Champion and final WWE Extreme Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion) a renewed push on Friday Night SmackDown. Fans may remember that Jackson was given a decent push throughout 2010 and 2011. It's being said that the recently suspended Evan Air Bourne is missed by his peers backstage and many hope that he can recover from his personal issues and come back better than ever. It's wellknown that Bourne has a good reputation for being a solid inring performer and a good person.

Plans for Kane/Cena, Update on Ryder, Christian and More

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:09:43 -0500

The Kane and John Cena storyline will recieve a big payoff angle at the Elimination Chamber payperview next month. WWE.com posted the following update on Zack Ryder's condition following the attack from Kane at last night's Royal Rumble PPV: The most worrisome aspect of that move [the tombstone piledriver] is a compression force to the cervical spine that does have the potential to fracture several vertebrae and render serious injury. We’ve taken him to the hospital as a precautionary measure, at which point in time we’ll get cervical spine Xrays and most likely a CAT scan to make sure that’s there’s been no significant damage. Christian was ready to return to the ring last night but WWE officials decided to keep him off the Royal Rumble payperview. WWE Royal Rumble PPV from Scottrade Center in St. Louis was officially sold out last night.

A John Cena/Royal Rumble Idea That Did Not Happen

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:08:23 -0500

WWE officials toyed with the idea of having John Cena win the 2012 WWE Royal Rumble Match, but the consequences would have been that he would have been forced to choose one match at WrestleMania 28. He could either challenge for a WWE World Championship, or go on with his scheduled match against Dwayne The Rock Johnson. (It's unknown what Cena would have chosen, but one would presume that he would have given up his World Title shot and faced The Rock, simply due to all the buildup and anticipation over his upcoming bout against The Rock.)

Mick Foley and Chris Jericho Comment Following Rumble

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:04:38 -0500

Mick Foley tweeted the following after his Royal Rumble return: Thanks for such positive RR feedback. I don't move too quickly these days, but being out there was a great experience! Bedtime plug next! Chris Jericho told his Twitter followers to Stop whining..... about his end of the world claims for the Royal Rumble.

Update On The Great Khali's WWE Status

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:02:37 -0500

Although former WWE World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali has not been on television as of late, don't look for him to part ways with the company just yet. There has been discussion that Khali may be returning, if only for a short time, through the upcoming WrestleMania 28 payperview. Also, it's been reported over the past few months that Khali and WWE will maintain a good relationship whether or not he remains as an active wrestler on the roster.

Backstage Update On The Status of Mason Ryan

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:59:16 -0500

Look for Mason Ryan to make his return to WWE television sometime soon, as WWE officials are still keen on giving him a push. His lack of appearances on television as of late are somewhat of a mystery at the moment, but it is being reported that the reason why Ryan wasn't in the 2012 Royal Rumble was because WWE just didn't think there was an opportunity for him to look good from the match.

WWE Confirms Mike Tyson for Hall of Fame

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:51 -0500

WWE.com Press Release: Boxing legend and pop culture icon “Iron” Mike Tyson will be inducted into the WWE's 2012 Hall of Fame class on March 31 in Miami, WWE announced to major media markets throughout the nation Monday. Among the most decorated pugilists in history, Tyson established his place in WWE lore in 1998 when he served as a special “outside enforcer” for the WWE Championship main event of WrestleMania XIV between Shawn Michaels and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Long before his appearance on The Grandest Stage of Them All, however, Tyson made his name in boxing, initially taking the sport by storm in the 1980s. Within the first two years of his professional career, Tyson amassed a 220 record, winning 21 of those contests by knockout. In 1986, at age 20, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” captured the World Boxing Council title to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history – a distinction that stands today. The very next year he became the sport’s first Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion, winning the top prizes in both the World Boxing Association and the International Boxing Federation. Tyson’s first foray into sportsentertainment – a memorable appearance on Raw in January 1998 – produced one of the most indelibly chaotic scenes in WWE's history, as an icy staredown with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin dissolved into a wild pullapart brawl. Often credited with ushering in WWE’s Attitude Era, that incident led to Tyson’s involvement in the WrestleMania XIV main event between Austin and thenchampion Shawn Michaels. Although all signs heading into the championship bout suggested Tyson would align with Michaels, the boxing great defied expectations, counting the pinfall that made Austin a WWE Champion for the first time. When Michaels disputed the decision, “Iron Mike” floored The Showstopper with a knockout right. Upon his return to WWE in January 2010 as a special guest on Raw, Tyson officially competed for the first time in a WWE ring. Teaming with Chris Jericho against Michaels and his DGeneration X cohort, Triple H, Tyson surprised his teammate and revealed himself as an honorary member of DX. That night, it was Jericho who wound up on the wrong end of Tyson’s staggering punching power. In recent years, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has emerged as a looming figure away from the squared circle, performing scenestealing cameos in The Hangover series in addition to running a clothing line and starring in a gaming app. The WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on March 31, the eve of WrestleMania XXVIII, at the American Airlines Arena. Alongside Tyson, WWE legends Edge, The Four Horsemen and Mil Mascaras have already been announced as inductees.

Backstage Scoop On Sheamus O'Shaunessy's Rumble Victory

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:57:07 -0500

WWE officials originally planned on having the recently returned Chris Jericho win the 2012 WWE Royal Rumble Match, but it was decided that Sheamus O'Shaunessy would be given the victory for several reasons. WWE officials are very high on The Celtic Warrior and feel that he presents himself the right way. They are planning on continuing his massive push on television. And another reason was because WWE was aware of the fact that their plans for Jericho had already been leaked onto the Internet, thus they wanted to surprise the fans, especially the Internet fans.

Mike Tyson To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:26:35 -0500

TMZ is reporting that boxing legend Iron Mike Tyson will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year in their celebrity wing along with other celebrities already in the Hall of Fame, such as Drew Carey and Pete Rose. Mike Tyson has made a few appearances for WWE over the years. Back in 1998 he was involved in a storyline with Stone Cold Steve Austin and DGeneration X, and in 2010 Mike Tyson was a special guest host for WWE Monday Night Raw. The following is from Mike Tyson/TMZ: “I am honored to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. I was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, but the most fun I ever had in the ring was with WWE.”

WWE Confirms Sheamus Does Not Have A Twitter Account

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:46:21 -0500

WWE has taken to their official Twitter page to officially confirm that Sheamus does not have a Twitter account. It appears as though people have been following an impostor, and WWE has responded by posting the following statement: Sheamus is not on Twitter. Please report any Superstar impostors on Twitter to @WWE or @WWEUniverse with hashtag #WWEImpostor. Thanks!

2012 WWE Royal Rumble Entrants and Eliminations

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:44:07 -0500

Credit: Paul Barkley 2012 WWE Royal Rumble stats: Order of Superstars: 1) The Miz 2) Alex Riley 3) RTruth 4) Cody Rhodes 5) Justin Gabriel 6) Primo 7) Mick Foley 8) Ricardo Rodriguez 9) Santino Marella 10) Epico 11) Kofi Kingston 12) Jerry Lawler 13) Ezekiel Jackson 14) Jinder Mahal 15) The Great Khali 16) Hunico 17) Booker T 18) Dolph Ziggler 19) “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan 20) Michael Cole 21) Kharma 22) Sheamus 23) Road Dogg 24) Jey Uso 25) Jack Swagger 26) Wade Barrett 27) David Otunga 28) Randy Orton 29) Chris Jericho 30) Big Show Order of eliminations and by who: 1) Alex Riley (by The Miz) 2) RTruth (by The Miz) 3) Primo (by Mick Foley) 4) Justin Gabriel (by Mick Foley & Ricardo Rodriguez) 5) Ricardo Rodriguez (by Santino Marella) 6) Epico (by Mick Foley) 7) Santino Marella (by Cody Rhodes) 8) Mick Foley (by Cody Rhodes) 9) Jerry Lawler (by Cody Rhodes) 10) Jinder Mahal (by The Great Khali) 11) Ezekiel Jackson (by The Great Khali) 12) “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan (by Cody Rhodes) 13) Booker T (by Cody Rhodes) 14) The Great Khali (by Cody Rhodes) 15) Michael Cole (by Kharma) 16) Hunico (by Kharma) 17) Kharma (by Dolph Ziggler) 18) Kofi Kingston (by Sheamus) 19) Road Dogg (by Wade Barrett) 20) Jey Uso (by Randy Orton) 21) Wade Barett (by Randy Orton) 22) David Otunga (by Chris Jericho) 23) Cody Rhodes (by Big Show) 24) Jack Swagger (by Big Show) 25) The Miz (by Big Show) 26) Dolph Ziggler (by Big Show) 27) Big Show (by Randy Orton) 28) Randy Orton (by Chris Jericho) 29) Chris Jericho (by Sheamus, winner)

WWE Royal Rumble News: Lawler/Cole/Booker, John Cena

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:03:25 -0500

At tonight's WWE Royal Rumble payperview event, announcers Michael Cole, Booker T, and Jerry The King Lawler took part in the 2012 Royal Rumble Match. Booker and Lawler were both eliminated by Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, while Cole was eliminated by the returning Kharma. In an interesting note, John Cena did not take part in tonight's Royal Rumble match.

Sheamus Wins 2012 WWE Royal Rumble Match

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:47:15 -0500

At tonight's WWE Royal Rumble payperview event, Sheamus emerged victorious in the 2012 Royal Rumble Match, last eliminating Chris Jericho. Sheamus will now advance to the main event of WrestleMania 28 and has earned a championship match. He may challenge for either the WWE Championship or the World Heavyweight Championship, the choice will be up to him.

Road Dogg Returns At WWE Royal Rumble

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:26:40 -0500

ExWWE Tag Team Champion Road Dogg Jesse James took part as a surprise entrant in tonight's WWE Royal Rumble Match at tonight's Royal Rumble payperview event.

Kharma Returns At WWE Royal Rumble

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:23:48 -0500

WWE Diva Kharma made her return to the company as a surprise entrant in the 2012 Royal Rumble Match at tonight's Royal Rumble payperview event. During the match, Kharma eliminated Michael Cole and Hunico and hit Dolph Ziggler with the Implant Buster before being eliminated by Ziggler.

Hacksaw Jim Duggan Takes Part In WWE Royal Rumble Match

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:17:59 -0500

WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan took part as a surprise entrance in tonight's 2012 WWE Royal Rumble Match at the Royal Rumble payperview event. Duggan was the winner of the inaugural Royal Rumble Match 25 years ago.

The Great Khali Returns At WWE Royal Rumble

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:12:23 -0500

The Great Khali made his WWE return tonight as a surprise entrant in the 2012 Royal Rumble Match at the Royal Rumble payperview event. This marks Khali's first appearance on WWE television since September 2011.

"WWE on YouTube" Announced

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:41:10 -0500

During tonight's WWE Royal Rumble payperview event, it was announced that beginning this Wednesday, WWE and YouTube will be partnering up to show 9 special WWErelated original programs. This will be referred to as WWE on YouTube.

Two Bonus Matches Take Place Tonight At WWE Royal Rumble PPV

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:11:35 -0500

Two bonus matches took place at tonight's WWE Royal Rumble payperview event. The first was an 8Diva Tag Team Match pitting Kelly Kelly, Eve, Alicia Fox, and Tamina against The Bella Twins, Natalya, and Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, a match that Phoenix's team won. The second bonus match featured Drew McIntyre facing Brodus Clay, a match that Clay won.

WWE Royal Rumble 2012 Results (1/29)

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:50:29 -0500

Welcome to the 25th Anniversary of the Royal Rumble. We are live from St. Louis, Missouri and we kick things off with World Heavyweight Championship: Daniel Bryan vs Mark Henry vs Big Show Out first is Daniel Bryan. Mark Henry comes out next followed by Big Show. They show video highlight from Smackdown of Show bowling over AJ. Lilian Garcia makes the formal introductions. Bryan goes for the early escape but is cut off by Henry. Show mows Henry down and splashes him against the cage. Bryan again with quick escape cut off by Show. Show goes for WMD but Bryan moves out of the way and Show hits the cage. Bryan on the attack with kicks to Mark Henry. Bryan tries to escape through the door but Henry brings him back in. Headbutt by Henry, Henry runs into a boot from Big Show. Show tosses Bryan into the cage. Henry stepping on Bryan. Picks Bryan up and tosses him into the cage. Bryan with the 2 count on Henry. Show gets up clotheslines Bryan. Chokeslam by Show countered by Bryan. Bryan on the top rope hits a tornado DDT 2 count only. Bryan gets the LeBell Lock on but Henry breaks the hold. Henry picks Bryan up, Show with the knockout punch 2 count on Henry Bryan up the cage almost out but Show pulls him back in but Bryan hangs on. Bryan breaks the hold on his wrist and falls to the floor The winner and still World Heavyweight Champion: Daniel Bryan!!!! They show a promo for Elimination Chamber. The commentators throw to a profile on John Cena The Bellas & The Divas Of Doom vs Kelly Kelly, Eve, Alicia Fox & Tamina Natalya starts off with Tamina. Side headlock by Natalya. Tamina for a samoan drop countered by Natalya. Tamina tags Eve, Eve goes for a moonsault on Natalya. Natalya moves out of the way drives her into the corner. Tag to Beth and Beth drives elbows into Eve 2 count only. Nikki is tagged in chinlock on Eve. Clothesline ducked by Eve and Alicia is in now and Alicia stomping on Nikki in the corner. Bella moves out of one kick and stomping on Fox, choke on the ropes and an armbreaker. Chinlock by Nikki, Fox tags Kelly, Kelly with the flying headscissors. The divas are brawling on the outside meanwhile back in the ring Kelly on the top rope flying crossbody onto all the divas. Beth tags herself in and hits the Glam Slam on Kelly The winners of the match: The Divas Of Doom & The Bella Twins They show highlights from the Falls Count Anywhere Match on Raw between Kane And Zack Ryder Zack Ryder arrives in a wheelchair and Eve comes in and tells John Laurinaitis that she hopes he’s fired tomorrow night on RAW John Cena vs Kane John Cena comes out. Kane is out next and does his ringpost fire and Kane dominating early on in this match. Cena fighting back and he clotheslines Kane over the top rope. Kane back in control whipping Cena into the ringsteps but Cena reverses it and sends Kane careening over the steps. Back in the ring Cena looking for the AA but Kane overpowers him. Kane throwing punch after punch, stepping on Cena’s head. Reverse chinlock on Cena and Cena fights back with a knee. A slugfest and Cena off the ropes but Kane lands a throat thrust. Suplex by Kane and a 2 count. Cena powers out of another reverse chinlock and trades punches with Kane. Drop toehold by Cena going for the bulldog and Kane launches him across the ring. Clothesline by Kane. Kane going for the claw Cena blocking it and turns it into a crossface but Kane powers out. Clothesline off the top rope by Kane. Chokeslam by Kane ducked by Cena and Cena with the five moves of doom. Five knuckle shuffle and Kane makes him pay but 2 count only. Kane has Cena on the top rope, Cena knocks him down. Five knuckle shuffle from the top rope by Cena. Both Kane and Cena are outside and the referee counts to 10 This match ends in a double countout Post Match: The fight continues to the back. Kane breaks down Zack Ryder’s dressing room door and wheels him out to the ring and delivers a chokeslam as a horrified Eve looks on. Cena comes out and gets chokeslammed by Kane as well. We get a Cena Sucks chant from the crowd as the medics tend to Ryder. We see a Be A Star ad We then cut to a video package highlighting The Rock Brodus Clay vs Drew McIntyre Short match with Clay hitting his finisher then doing his dance after the match They showed video highlights of the PunkLaurinaitis feud WWE Championship: CM Punk vs Dolph Ziggler (w/John Laurinaitis as special guest referee) Laurinaitis said in the interest of fairness he will officiate the match from outside the ring. Dolph |iggler vame out followed by CM Punk. Justin Roberts does the formal introductions. Laurinaitis ejects Vickie Guerrero from ringside. Quick pin by Ziggler. Punk looking for an early GTS countered by Ziggler. Punk going for the Anaconda Vice but can’t lock it in. Test of strength, Punk locks in the abdominal stretch, mocking Ziggler and he bounces Ziggler off the top rope. Ziggler to the outside. Punk up to the top and Ziggler cuts him down. 2 count only by Ziggler, neckbreaker on Punk. Series of elbowdrops on Punk and a 1 count. Ziggler with a wear down hold on Punk and Punk counters with a back suplex. Punk and Ziggler trading kicks and punches. Ziggler with the sleeperhold but Punk locks the Anaconda Vice and Ziggler counters. Ziggler back to the sleeper. Punk flips him over, Ziggler with a dropkick and 2 count only. Punk catches Ziggler with a sit out power bomb but only a 2 count. High knee by Punk, neckbreaker by Punk. Shining Wizard by Punk and he follows up with the running bulldog, GTS, Ziggler counters, slingshot Punk up to the top, cross body, Ziggler reverses 2 count only. Punk with a punt to Ziggler’s head but only a 2 count. Punk delivers the flying elbow and 2 count which elicits a “Randy Savage” chant from the crowd. Referee takes a bump to the outside. Anaconda Vice and Ziggler’s tapping but Laurinaitis is checking on the other official. Roll up by Ziggler, reversal by Punk. Punk gets in Laurinaitis’ face, Ziggler from behind eats a GTS. GTS countered into a ZigZag 2 count on Ziggler. Zigzag countered into a slingshot into a GTS and Punk scores the pin. The winner of the match: CM Punk!!! Promo for WWE on YouTube Wrestlemania 28 Commercial “Rumble By The Numbers” Video Royal Rumble Miz is #1 entrant and says he’s going to win the Rumble and go on to main event Wrestlemania 28. #2 out is Alex Riley. Riley looks to the Wrestlemania sign and Miz and Riley exchange punches. Miz eliminates Riley and awaits #3 and it’s RTruth. Truth looking for the early elimination. Miz goes over the top rope but lands on the apron. Miz is back in going for the Skull Crushing Finale. Truth hits Miz and throws him over the top but Miz is still in and out comes #4 the Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and he goes right after Truth. Double team on Truth. Truth backdrops Rhodes over the ropes, Rhodes on the apron still in the match. #5 The Capetown Werewolf Justin Gabriel sprinting down to the ring and right after Rhodes. STO on Truth and spinning heel kick to The Miz. Rhodes trying to eliminate Gabriel. #6 comes out and it’s Primo one half of the tag team champions. Miz eliminates RTruth and Truth pulls Miz out under the bottom ropes and hits the Little Jimmy on the outside. Primo and Gabriel pairing off and out comes #7 and it’s The Hardcore Legend Mick Foley. Foley going after Primo. Primo off the ropes and Foley sends him over the ropes, eliminating Primo. Mick Foley with the running knee to Rhodes. #8 Alberto Del Rio’s music hits and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez. Rodriguez goes after Rhodes. Rodriguez and Foley throw Gabriel out. Out next at #9 is Santino and him and Ricardo pair off as Foley looks on. Rodriguez us eliminated by Marella. Socko and Cobra face off. Out next at #10 is Epico and Foley stuffs Socko in Epico’s mouth eliminating him. Rhodes eliminates Santino. Foley is eliminated and #11 Kofi comes out and does a highflying spot off the ropes on both Miz and Rhodes. #12 entrant is Jerry Lawler and Rhodes and Miz double team Lawler but Lawler takes both of them down. Lawler with the fistdrop off the second turnbuckle but Rhodes eliminates Lawler. Unlucky #13 Ezekiel Jackson is out and he hits Kofi with the big clothesline dominating all three opponents. Side slam by Jackson onto Kingston. #14 Jinder Mahal slowly makes his way down. Mahal goes after Jackson. #15 It’s the return of The Great Khali and Khali goes after his “brother in law” Jinder Mahal and Khali eliminates Mahal and Khali clotheslines Jackson over the ropes. #16 brings out Hunico and Hunico going after Khali and Rhodes. #17 entrant is Booker T and he goes right after Cody Rhodes and then faces off with Khali. Kingston almost eliminated but he did a handstand and walked all the way to the ringsteps. #18 brings out Dolph Ziggler. #19 the winner of the very first Royal Rumble, Hacksaw Jim Duggan comes out and he goes after Cody Rhodes and Hunico. He does his trademark HOOOO!!!! and USA chant. Rhodes off the ropes and he eliminates Duggan. Cody eliminates Booker and Khali and #20 brings Michael Cole out of the commentator’s chair. Cole jumping around and #21 brings out the returning Kharma and she goes right after Michael Cole and Booker chops Cole’s off the ring apron and he’s eliminated. Hunico charges and Kharma eliminates him. Ziggler from behind eliminates Kharma. #22 The Celtic Warrior comes out and clotheslines everyone. Sheamus eliminates Kofi Kingston. Cody and Miz both recipients of Sheamus’ “Fiery Red Hand” #23 brings out the Road Dogg Jesse James and he takes down Cody and Miz. The crowd starts a “You Still Got It” chant. #24 brings out one half of the Uso Brothers, Jey Uso. #25 Jack Swagger comes out and it’s Swagger & Sheamus. #26 Wade Barett and he goes after Sheamus and Road Dogg is gone. Lucky #27 goes to David Otunga. #28 is St. Louis’ own Randy Orton and he goes after Barrett. Double DDT on Rhodes and Ziggler. Orton eliminates Jey Uso and RKO to Barrett and Barrett is eliminated. The lights go out and #29 comes out to the ring Chris Jericho and he attacks everyone. Otunga is out, The final entrant goes to Big Show. Sheamus eliminates Swagger. Show grabs Miz and Rhodes by the neck and dumps them over the top rope. He dumps Ziggler and now down to the final four Randy Orton, Big Show, Chris Jericho and Sheamus. Chokeslam to Jericho. Orton hits an RKO to Big Show. Orton eliminates Big Show, Orton eliminated by Jericho. It’s down to Jericho and Sheamus. Jericho goes for the bulldog Sheamus hangs him over the top rope trying to eliminate him. Sheamus hits The Irish Curse. Celtic Cross but Jericho hangs on. Brogue Kick countered by Jericho. Walls Of Jericho on Sheamus. Jericho avoids elimination both Sheamus and Jericho on the top rope. They both fall and Jericho hits The Code Breaker. Code Breaker but Sheamus counters goes for the Brogue Kick, Jericho avoids elimination a second time but the second time Sheamus connects and kicks Jericho off the apron. The winner of the Royal Rumble: Sheamus!!!! End Show

Royal Rumble Rumor: Former Attitude Era Star Returning

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:23:29 -0500

The latest Royal Rumble match rumor suggests that The Road Dogg Jesse James, a former member of DGeneration X and the tag team partner of Billy Gunn (New Age Outlaws) will return as a Royal Rumble match entrant. James left company in early 2001 and returned in 2011 as WWE agent and producer. James made a WWE television appearance on the December 12 to present the Slammy Award for Pipebomb of the Year. Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Mick Foley are also said to be a lock for the match.

Royal Rumble Rumor: Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Returning

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:15:52 -0500

PRWrestling.com is reporting that former WWE Superstar Carlito may possibly return at the WWE Royal Rumble payperview tonight. The report notes that Carlos Colon indicated his son Carlito would return to WWE at the Royal Rumble, when Carlos was asked by fans at the WrestleReunion convention in Los Angeles. On May 21, Carltio was released due to a violation of the WWE Wellness Program and refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility for a reported addiction to pain killers.

Two Possible Royal Rumble Entrants

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:58:56 -0500

Former WWE Superstar Eugene (Nick Dinsmore) wrote on Twitter that he was headed to the Royal Rumble event today, Guess who is packing for a flight and the Royal Rumble is tomorrow????. No word on if he intends to watch the event as a fan or be apart of the event in some manner. 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan has cancelled a scheduled independent appearance for tonight and no official reason is being given at this time. The rumor is Duggan will appear during tonight's Royal Rumble match. Duggan was the very first Royal Rumble winner in 1988.

WWE Supershow Results (1/28) Evansville, Indiana

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:34:48 -0500

The Bella Twins were special guest ring announcers for the evening at this live event from Evansville, Indiana which produced the following results 1) Sheamus d. Jinder Mahal This was a longer match than the standard Smackdown squash match these two have had. The crowd was hot for the Celtic Warrior in this match. Sheamus hit The Brogue Kick for the easy win 2) RTruth d. Jack Swagger Swagger garnered heat from the crowd as the match wore on until Truth hit his finisher to pick up the win 3) Divas Title: Beth Phoenix d. Eve Eve hit her backflip and set up for the moonsault. Phoenix knocked her off the top rope and hit The Glam Slam to get the win and retain her title. 4) Ryback d. Santino Marella Squash match. The crowd ate up Santino's comedy bit. Ryback picked up the victory with a modified backdrop Chris Jericho came out. David Otunga ordered him to remove his jacket. Jericho refused and locked Otunga in The Walls Of Jericho. Then shushed the crowd and uttered the same line he did on Raw. 5) Randy Orton d. Wade Barrett Solid match with Orton hitting all his signature moves including the RKO to pick up the win 6) Intercontinental Title: Cody Rhodes d. Justin Gabriel Good back and forth match with Rhodes hitting the Cross Rhodes to pick up the win 7) Big Show d. Daniel Bryan Show beat Bryan by DQ. Bryan spent most of the match running away from show screaming World Heavyweight Champion. Bryan with a top rope move but eats a knockout punch. Jinder Mahal and Wade Barrett run in to attack Show but get a double chokeslam 8) John Cena d. Kane Kane took a chair to Cena's gut to earn him a DQ

Details on Tonight's WNS Royal Rumble Coverage

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:31:55 -0500

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Mark Henry's Royal Rumble Status

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:54:56 -0500

Mark Henry is still scheduled for the World Heavyweight Championship Cage Match at tonight’s Royal Rumble. Henry is believed to have suffered a hyperextended knee at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings in Tucson, Arizona. As a precation Henry was removed from last night’s WWE Supershow.

Jerry Lawler Predicts Royal Rumble Winner

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:50:35 -0500

In a short interview with the Wrestling's Marks of Excellence radio show, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler predicts Sheamus to win tonight's WWE Royal Rumble event. You can watch the video below:

Tonight's WWE Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View Card

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:47:29 -0500

Below is the scheduled card for tonight's WWE Royal Rumble payperview live from St. Louis. 30Man Royal Rumble Match The Miz will enter as #1 WWE Championship Match Dolph Ziggler vs. CM Punk Special Referee John Laurinaitis Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship Mark Henry vs. Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan John Cena vs. Kane REMINDER: Join us at 8pm EST for live PPV coverage!

VIDEO: Watch This Week's WWE NXT Here (1/25)

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:26:10 -0500

Embedded in the video is the 1/25 edition of WWE NXT, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel.

Hulk Hogan Says Andre The Giant Scared Him

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:23:29 -0500

TNA personality, Hulk Hogan took part in a fiveminute interview with BBC, discussing how much of wrestling is choreographed, his iconic look, and much more. In response to being asked if he’s ever been scared about getting into the ring, Hogan says: “Yeah, I’ve been really scared – Andre the Giant. Andre the Giant beat me up for the first eight years every day and I used to puke on the way to the ring before I got to the building, I was so nervous. Then we became friends, and after eight years, he started to like me.” Click here to read the full interview, in it's entirety.

David Otunga Discusses His Most Recent Legal Victory In Court

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:19:26 -0500

WWE.com has an article on it's website, where WWE superstar, David Otunga reveals more about his legal past in the following excerpts: “I actually worked as a full time trial lawyer in Boston while in my third year at Harvard Law School. Most people couldn’t have handled trying to graduate from the most prestigious law school in the world while trying cases full time, but I’m obviously not most people.’ “I don’t have time for a full caseload because I’m a globally recognizable WWE Superstar and Official Legal Counsel to Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim Raw General Manager, Mr. John Laurinaitis. But I like to stay sharp.” “I’ve tried twenty cases and I’ve won them all. I have a perfect record. What else would you expect from someone like me?” Click here to read the full article, for yourself, in it's entirety.

Jim Ross Reveals His Pick To Win Royal Rumble

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:16:26 -0500

Jim Ross wrote a new blog entry, that is available on his official website. Below is his pick for tonight's Royal Rumble match: The most likely winners include Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Sheamus, Wade Barrett or someone completely off the radar at this time. I picked Orton a week or so ago and will stick with that pick even though I’d not bet any JR’s BBQ Sauce on that ’guess.’ Click here to read JR’s latest blog in its entirety. Ross, also predicts who he thinks will go over in the other advertised matches during tonight's payperview.

Booker T Reveals His Pick To Win Royal Rumble

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:12:01 -0500

The Miami Herald has a new interview with current WWE Friday Night Smackdown announcer, Booker T. Booker T talks about his career as a wrestler and an announcer, the Royal Rumble, and more. “It’s not a good feeling. It’s like a lump in the bottom of your stomach when your feet hit the floor, because that was your shot. A lot of guys that may be their only shot of getting a World championship, a WWE title shot. I’ve been lucky to capture it six times. I put myself in great position outside the Royal Rumble, because I never won the Royal Rumble. That’s why I say it’s so hard to do. You’ve got to put yourself in the right position. Twentynine superstars will leave there heart broken, and one guy’s gonna win it. My pick is from SmackDown, Sheamus, the Celtic Warrior. He’s been on fire.” Click here to read the full interview, in it's entirety, for yourself.

The Miz Wants To Wrestle LeBron James

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:07:43 -0500

Metro.co.uk released a new online question and answer series with WWE superstar, The Miz to promote Sunday night’s Royal Rumble payperview. The Miz, obviously answered all of the questions, incharacter, he responded to one saying that he would want to wrestle NBA superstar, LeBron James at Wrestlemania. If you had to face anyone at Wrestlemania, past or present, dead or alive, who would it be? LeBron James. I’m from Cleveland, Ohio. LeBron said he was going to bring an NBA Championship to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland suck at most sports, but finally we had this basketball savior, and what does he do? Backstabs us and goes to Miami Heat! Miami is where Wrestlemania will be, so I’d like to face him. Click here to read the article, for yourself, in its entirety.

Daniel Bryan Discusses His Best WWE Match & More

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:03:46 -0500

Marvel Comics posted a new interview with current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan, where he comments on several topics including: which superheroes he thinks he could make tap out, his best match in WWE and much more. “It’s a great feeling. You know, when you’re one of the smaller guys on the roster, you have to do more to stand out. When you’re a bit bigger, people expect you to have power and you can use that to your advantage. It’s a really awesome feeling that fans have latched on to me as an entertainer and want me to still be champion. I’ve got my own style and people really seem to like that. Plus, I’m not the only one my size who has held the title; I have to give a shout out to Rey Mysterio.” Best match in WWE? “Actually, if you had asked me this question a few weeks ago, I’d have a different answer for you. I actually wrestled William Regal on an episode of WWE Superstars, and it is without a doubt one of my best matches that I’ve ever wrestled. He was a huge mentor for me during my career, and to be able to have a match with him and have it go over so well was really rewarding.” Dream opponent at WrestleMania? “It would have to be Mr. WrestleMania himself, Shawn Michaels. The guy has not had a bad WrestleMania yet and I think we’d have a really entertaining match that fans could get behind. I also spent a lot of time under his wing, training and again, like with Regal, I think we’d put on a great match.” Click here to read the full interview, in it's entirety, for yourself

VIDEO: Royal Rumble Match Statistics: 2012 edition

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:58:23 -0500

Royal Rumble Match Statistics: 2012 edition, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel

TNA Impact Wrestling Spoilers 2/2 & 2/9 From London, Wembley Arena

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:21:14 -0500

CREDIT: TheTurnbucklePost.com February 2 Robert Roode kicks off Impact Wrestling with a promo. He says Jeff Hardy will not be seen again after last week. Sting hits the ring and announces Robert Roode vs. Bully Ray vs. James Storm vs. Jeff Hardy at Against All Odds next month. 1. Samoa Joe and Magnus beat Matt Morgan and Crimson in a Buckingham Brawl. There was a coin toss at the start of the match to determine which team had to tag and which team could use Tornado rules. Joe and Magnus won the toss. Magnus won the match by pinning Matt Morgan. 2. Austin Aries beat Mark Haskins. Aries won via submission. 3. Robert Roode beat James Storm. Roode nailed Storm with a Spear and won the match. Bully Ray interfered without the referee seeing. Postmatch, Bully Ray nailed Storm with the title belt. Sting runs down and makes the save to chase off Bully and Roode. Eric Bischoff hits the ring and calls out Garrett. Garrett will reveal his trainer later. The crowd are all over this segment with ‘BORING’ and ‘F**K OFF BISCHOFF’ chants. 4. (Nontitle) Tara beat Gail Kim. Tara beat Kim with a Widow’s Peak after Madison Rayne botched her interference. 5. James Storm beat Bully Ray. Robert Roode and Sting were both ringside. Sting was ringside with a cricket bat! Storm won with a Last Call Superkick on Bully. Garrett Bischoff comes out to reveal his trainer. Eric interrupts him and brings Gunner with him. Garrett then reveals Hulk Hogan as his trainer! Hogan nailed Gunner and was going to beat up Eric, but Gunner pulled Eric away and they fled. Crowd went nuts for Hogan. 6. Christopher Daniels beat AJ Styles. Kazarian was ringside with Daniels and passed him some brass knuckles. Daniels nailed him with the knucks to get the win. February 9 Bully Ray hits the ring and calls out Robert Roode. Bully and Roode argue about having each others backs. Sting hits the ring with his cricket bat and announces himself to be the special guest enforcer for the PPV match! Sting also reveals a main event tag match: Bully and Roode vs. James Storm and Sting! 1. (Nontitle) Alex Shelley beats Alex Shelley and Doug Williams. Shelley pinned Aries to get the win after hitting with Sliced Bread. Williams did land his rolling German suplex (Chaos Theory) in the match which pleased the crowd. Samoa Joe and Magnus cut a promo about how they will win the Tag Team Championship at Against All Odds. Magnus and Joe are both over with the crowd and Magnus claims at one point ‘This Is England!’ Crimson and Matt Morgan hit the ring and give the number 1 contenders a quick beat down. Joe and Magnus manage to escape without too much damage. 2. Velvet Sky beat Mickie James. Sky beat James with a rollup. Garrett Bischoff hit the ring with his trainer Hulk Hogan. Hogan asked the fans to show Garrett some support, but he was interrupted by Eric Bischoff and Gunner. Eric asks Hogan what right he has to get involved and Hogan tells Eric it’s about doing the right thing. Hogan has spoken with Sting and at Against All Odds, Garrett will face Gunner. A brawl ensues and Eric hits Hogan with a low blow! As Gunner is beating down on Garrett, Hogan recovers and clears house. Garrett finishes the segment by nailing his Dad. 3. Main Event: Sting and James Storm beat Robert Roode and Bully Ray. The London crowd loved Sting and there were a lot of ‘You’re a Legend’ chants. Live notes 1. Professional cyclist Mark Cavendish was in attendance at the event. 2. There were fans chanting ‘We Want EY’. Eric Young was not in attendance. 3. The London crowd loved Samoa Joe. 4. Garrett Bischoff was heavily booed, so it’ll be interesting to see how it appears on TV. 5. Mark Haskins looks like he may have suffered a concussion in his match. He missed a Shooting Star Press.

The Rock Scheduled for February RAW Appearance

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:20:49 -0500

The Rock has been announced for the February 27, WWE RAW event in Portland, Oregon. The Rock is also due to appear on three shows in March leading into WrestleMania 28.

TNA Ring Ka King Launches Tonight in India

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:17:31 -0500

TNA Wrestling's expansion into the Indian market will debut tonight with Ring Ka King which will air Saturdays and Sundays for the next several months. A tournament to determine the promotion's new champion will open tonight's show. Those with an interest in the US can watch the show on Dish Network's international package.

VIDEO: New Z! True Long Island Story Episode (50!!!)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:28:12 -0500

There are many landmark achievements in entertainment that are as memorable as they are bittersweet. The crippling of Batman by Bane in Knightfall. The end of SpiderMan's marriage by Mephisto in One More Day. While Zack Ryder is understandably absent from his landmark 50th episode, this doesn't make the episode as somber as the aforementioned events. The Big O guest hosts the episode, which features The Party Starter Curt Hawkins, a Royal Rumble skit featuring Ryder against 30 plush wrestling figures, another amazing segment of Ask The Heel, and a major announcement regarding Z!TLIS. Watch the video RIGHT HERE!

Hulk Hogan Reveals What Makes his Wiener Stand to Attention

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:10:59 -0500

In an interview with SportsVibe.co.uk, Hulk Hogan discussed the battery pack that he uses to help aid and control the pain in his back. He reveals how it can even stimulate his nipples and wiener! It's an electric stim you know? If the pain in my back is too bad and it goes to my head, there's an electrical current that I can turn on that will cancel out any pain waves; it pretty much makes you so you don't feel the pain. It's not a drug, it's just electricity. I've got like a garage door controller with all these buttons on how intense I want to make it, my nipples stand on end if I want to! And my wiener stands straight. It's much better than Viagra!

Possible Royal Rumble Spoiler; WWE Legend Appearing?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:59:54 -0500

WWE legend Jim Duggan might be a surprise entrant in Sunday's WWE Royal Rumble match following the cancellation of a scheduled appearance for the GCW promotion in Addis, La.. Those associated with GCW are noting reasons can't be released at this time.

WNS Debate: Who Will Win This Sunday's Royal Rumble Match?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:29:31 -0500

This Sunday night is the 25th anniversary of World Wrestling Entertainment's Royal Rumble match! This 30man overthetoprope elimination match guarantees the winner of the Rumble a main event match at WrestleMania against the World Champion of his choice, either Monday Night Raw's WWE Champion or Friday Night SmackDown's World Heavyweight Champion. Not much more to say! We all know the story of the Royal Rumble! So let's get down to business: Who is going to win the 2012 WWE Royal Rumble match and go on to challenge a WWE World Champion at WrestleMania? Could it be The Funkasaurus Brodus Clay? Could it be the current Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes? A lesserknown WWE Superstar such as Tyler Reks or Curt Hawkins? Perhaps a legend from the past such as Mick Foley? There are 30 possible outcomes! WHO WILL WIN THE ROYAL RUMBLE THIS SUNDAY NIGHT? LET THIS DEBATE BEGIN!

VIDEO: CM Punk Interview: Future In MMA Fighting? Royal Rumble, More

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:18:32 -0500

WWE Champion CM Punk recently spoke with Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com going into this weekend's Royal Rumble payperview. The video and a few highlights are below: * Punk says he removed himself from appearing at the UFC event with Chael Sonnen in Chicago this weekend and didn't want to overshadow the main event. * Punk says he would like to maybe give MMA a try. * He says he will not be in the 30man Royal Rumble match but put over Dolph Ziggler and says he is looking forward to making that match more entertaining than the Rumble. * Punk joked about rumors of Chris Jericho, Triple H and The Undertaker being WrestleMania 28 opponents. CLICK HERE TO SEE THIS VIDEO AT MMAFIGHTING.COM

Harry Smith Interview: WWE, Ring Ka King, MMA Fighting, More

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:08:04 -0500

Former WWE Superstar David Hart Smith recently spoke with Slam Wrestling. Here are a few highlights: Staying busy since leaving WWE: That is certainly a very accurate statement. I've been more busy now than my last 6 months to year with WWE. I usually train during the week with strength and conditioning in the morning, or running. Then at night is kickboxing, wrestling, or jiu jitsu. Sometimes all three in the day. Then on the weekends it's shows or overseas trips to Japan or India It's been a lot of hard work, but great! TNA's Ring Ka King in India and Chavo Guerrero: Ring Ka King was a good experience. Teaming with Chavo was great, both being apart of wrestling families, I think we had good chemistry and formed a good team. My first tour of India I came home and got sick, and this tour I got food poisoning. The Indian people are so friendly and have great hearts, but the food and surroundings I'm not so sure about. Holding several titles on the independent scene: I guess you could say it is a form of redemption. WWE never did give me a full and fair chance. Even when Tyson Kidd and I were tag team champions, everything we were involved in was sort of meant to not get over. I felt more times then not, we looked like a couple of cowards hiding behind Uncle Bret (Hart). I think WWE missed out on a big chance to make money with me, with my families name in Canada, and the UK too. Now, I'm champion in several promotions, doing mixed martial arts, more busy now than ever. So it's WWE's loss, not mine. Doing MMA: Yes I like to use a variety of submission holds and suplexes I've learned from Billy Robinson and Josh Barnett in my pro wrestling. Mixed martial arts could very well be a new career for me actually. I don't want to take any chances though, so I want to make sure my skills are 100 per cent there. There's a lot of great fighters out there, and with my name and being a pro wrestler once I start taking fights I'm going have a lot of heavyweights wanting to take me on. So once I start I have to 100 per cent ready. It's going to take some more time though. I'd say on average to learn mixed martial arts good, you need 2 years of training. Striking, grappling, wrestling, conditioning, strength etc. Everything has to become second nature. Like Billy Robinson says 'If you think about doing a move when your shooting you've missed it, and it's too late.'

Mark Henry Injured Again At This Week's Smackdown Tapings

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:08:20 -0500

PWInsider.com is reporting that former World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry suffered what is believed to be a hyperextended knee at this week's Smakcdown tapings. The injury occurred when Henry was throwing a punch, and his knee moved forward before he completely planted his foot. Henry had been working through a groin injury over the past few weeks. The finish of Smackdown had to be changed on the fly due to the injury. Originally, Daniel Bryan was going to attack Big Show with a chair after Show got Henry down. Henry would then make a comeback, chokeslam Bryan and leave him in the ring. The show would of ended with Henry splashing Bryan, leaving his ability to defend his championship in doubt on Sunday. When more information is available, we'll pass it along.

News on TNA Star Rob Van Dam

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:50:50 -0500

TNA star Rob Van Dam is scheduled to compete in India on February 18, but not for TNA's Ring Ka King Indian promotion. The former TNA, WWE, and ECW World Champion will be competing for the EPW promotion, with the permission of TNA Impact Wrestling.

Reaction To Ric Flair/Four Horsemen WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Announcement

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:13:17 -0500

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Ric Flair was actually informed of the impending induction of the Four Horsemen into the WWE Hall of Fame this year after receiving a telephone call from Triple H; however, the Impact Wrestling tapings that Flair was at had already concluded by the time the initial video announcement aired on WWE RAW SuperShow. Flair and a number of other TNA crew were at a bar watching the Alabama vs. LSU football game when Flair received a text message from WWE Talent Relations EVP John Laurinaitis informing him when the video would be airing. Upon viewing it, Flair was in tears as he told his fellow TNA coworkers that he was happy for the other Horsemen being inducted, then vowed that he would be in attendance at the induction ceremony alongside them. Flair also stated that he knew he may catch heat from TNA management about his intentions. As of this report, Flair is still expected to appear at the ceremony.

THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY: January 26.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:08:56 -0500

January 26, 1987. Sundome, Tampa, Florida. The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeat The British Bulldogs (Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith) to win the WWF World Tag Team Championship. Manager Jimmy Hart knocked out Dynamite (who was injured and couldn't wrestle) with his megaphone before the match, and heel referee Danny Davis paid no attention to the Hart Foundation illegally double teaming Smith before counting the pin following a Hart Attack. This ended the Bulldogs' only WWF World Tag Team Title run, and was Bret Hart's first WWF championship of any kind. As a result of the match, WWF President Jack Tunney stripped Davis of his referee duties. That same night, Davis was approached by manager Jimmy Hart about joining his stable of wrestlers. Davis joined up with Jimmy Hart and the Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) and became Dangerous Danny Davis.

Hulk Hogan Explains Why He Turned Down Lead Role For "The Wrestler"

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:02:46 -0500

During a recent interview with Digital Spy, Hulk Hogan stated that he was originally given the script for the film The Wrestler, but turned down the lead role, saying simply that he wasn't right for the movie. Hogan further said: When the script for The Wrestler kept coming to me I said, 'This movie is so good if you put me in the film as a wrestler people are going to say, No credibility, Hulk Hogan isn't a good actor, whatever Hollywood thinks of me'. As soon as they put Mickey Rourke in there I knew it had a chance, and he did such a great, great job it relit his career.

TNA Announces Dates For 2013 Tour Of United Kingdom

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:30:04 -0500

TNA has annoucned the following dates for their tour of the United Kingdom in 2013. Ticket information will be released this coming March or April: January 23: Glasgow Braehead Arena; Glasgow, Scotland January 24: Nottingham Capital FM Arena; Nottingham, England January 25: Manchester Arena; Manchester, England January 26: London Wembley Arena; London, England

Change In Venues For Two WWE PPV Events; Updated Schedule Inside

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:17:14 -0500

WWE has updated their payperview schedule for 2012, and it looks like a change in venue is taking place with two events. The annual WWE Survivor Series payperview event is now being listed to take place in Phoenix, Arizona, while the WWE Bragging Rights payperview event will now take place in Memphis, Tennessee. Below is the updated WWE PPV schedule for 2012: * Royal Rumble – January 29th – St. Louis, Missouri * Elimination Chamber – February 19th – Milwaukee, Wisconsin * WrestleMania 28 – April 1st – Miami, Florida * Extreme Rules – April 29th – Chicago, Illinois * Over The Limit – May 20th – Raleigh, North Carolina * Fatal 4 Way – June 17th – Toronto, Ontario, Canada * TLC – July 15th – Las Vegas, Nevada * SummerSlam – August 19th – Los Angeles, California * Night of Champions – September 23rd – Dallas, Texas * Hell in a Cell – October 28th – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * Survivor Series – November 18th – Phoenix, Arizona * Bragging Rights – December 16th – Memphis, Tennessee

Tentative Card For WWE WrestleMania 28 Released

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:13:59 -0500

Below is the tentative card for WWE WrestleMania 28 based on early talk within the company: John Cena vs. The Rock (confirmed) CM Punk (c) vs. Chris Jericho (WWE Championship Match) The Undertaker vs. Triple H Big Show vs. Shaquille O'Neal Divas Match Money in the Bank Lader Match World Heavyweight Championship Match As always, the card is subject to (and more than likely will) change as time passes.

Hulk Hogan Says WWE Hall Of Fame Is Missing Top Name

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:09:36 -0500

During a recent interview with TalkSport.co.uk, Hulk Hogan commented that Macho Man Randy Savage was a top name missing from this year's WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony. To read the full interview, click here.

WWE '12 News: DLC/Patch Release Date Announced, "Make Good DLC" Superstar Revealed

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:04:43 -0500

THQ's Cory Ledesma has announced that the planned patch for the WWE '12 video game will be released next Monday, January 30th, while the Legends DLC Pack (containing Batista, Mick Foley, Randy Savage, and Brodus Clay) and the make good DLC content will be released next Tuesday, January 31st (gamers in Europe will be able to access the content on February 1st). It has also been revealed that the make good DLC character is Masked Kane from the WWE's Attitude Era. Ledesma has stated that Masked Kane will be free to download the first two weeks of its release, but did not elaborate on how much it would cost once the twoweek time period expired. If you recall, it was heavily rumored that Masked Kane would be the make good DLC content previously. Regarding the current Masked Kane character, Ledesma had the following to say: Although we would love to include the latest masked Kane, the date of his debut and our model creation timelines made it impossible to include him in this pack. Please enjoy the latest addition to your roster, courtesy of THQ, and make sure Attitude Era Kane gives the rest of your roster hell! To read all the details about what the patch will fix, as well as view ingame photos of the Masked Kane DLC, click here.

Dolph Ziggler Speaks About His Rise To The Top of WWE

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:44:31 -0500

WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler spoke with the Evansville Courier & Press to promote this weekend's WWE Supershow there. Here are the highlights: Becoming WWE Champion at the Royal Rumble: I think I'm in the best shape of my life, I think I look like a million bucks, I think if anyone were to represent this company as WWE champion, I don't think I can think of a better person who has been carved and cut out of stone to actually fit this bill. I feel I'm the best wrestler right now in the WWE. I'm planning on beating CM Punk this Sunday, taking the WWE championship. And you know what? I'm going to make him give me his shirt that says 'Best in the World' afterwards, too. His rise to the top in WWE: It's been a slow, gradual build that they've started to realize I'm one of their goto guys. I'm going to continue to build on that and be their absolute goto guy. I want this championship, and I want to hang on to it for a very long time.

WNS Debate: Modern PG Era or Attitude Era?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:37:10 -0500

In just a few short months, two of the biggest Superstars in WWE history will collide at World Wrestling Entertainment's 28th WrestleMania payperview. John Cena, representing WWE's modern era and current generation, will take on Dwayne The Rock Johnson, who was one of the leaders and pioneers of WWE's Attitude Era from the late 1990s and early 2000s. There are a lot of John Cena fans in the world today. There are also a lot of John Cena haters in the world today. Most fans loved The Rock during his WWE career, but many have also called him a sellout due to his lack of commitment to WWE since his departure in 2004. However, this particular debate is not just about John Cena and Dwayne The Rock Johnson. This debate is about two separate and very different eras in WWE history. So let's get right down to the point: Which do you like better? Were you a fan of WWE back in the day, or are you a fan of WWE in the modern times with Superstars like John Cena, Randy Orton, The Miz, and Sheamus O'Shaunessy leading the way? MODERN PG ERA OR ATTITUDE ERA? LET THIS DEBATE BEGIN! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THIS DEBATE ON FACEBOOK!

What Is Jeff Hardy's Reputation Backstage In TNA Right Now?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:26:38 -0500

Fans of Jeff Hardy will be pleased (and critics of Jeff Hardy may be surprised) to hear that as of right now, Jeff Hardy is earning himself a very good reputation backstage in Total Nonstop Action Impact Wrestling. It really does appear as though Jeff Hardy has finally learned his lesson. Hardy has been described as being totally clean and sober, as well as clearheaded. He's been described as being a totally different and better person now.

Shawn Michaels Gives Advice To Superstars Competing in Royal Rumble Match

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:22:31 -0500

WWE.com has a new interview with WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels, where he gives advice to current superstar, The Miz, advice as he enters this Sunday’s Royal Rumble first. Michaels, was the first wrestler to win the Royal Rumble match from the #1 spot back in 1995, talks about his mindset while competing before offering the following to The Miz: In the Rumble, everybody is your potential friend and your potential enemy. You make alliances that you wouldn’t normally make, and you stab anybody in the back that you want to stab in the back. [The Royal Rumble Match is] the epitome of every man for himself and being thrown in the shark tank – which is the thing that’s so phenomenal about it. You see alliances that you never thought you would, and at the same time you see some pretty serious betrayals that you didn’t see coming. Only one guy can be standing there. Pride and all of those things get thrown out the window, and you do whatever you’ve got to do to win. Miz is a sleazy enough dude – that fits him – so I think that’s gonna be his strength. You have to appreciate a guy that causes you to look at yourself and call into question those attributes that you want to pretend you don’t have. In desperate situations, we all have them to some degree. Click here to view the full interview, for yourself, in it's entirety.

Former WWE Superstar Returning to Sunday's Royal Rumble?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:18:08 -0500

WWE superstar, Wade Barrett wrote the following on his official Twitter account, Wednesday: Just heard from my good pal Papa Shango. He tells me he has one of the guest spots in this year's Royal Rumble match. Great news.

Major WWE PPV to Broadcast In 3D?, MITB at Mania, Mysterio News

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:20:16 -0500

WWE officials are looking to do a 3D theater broadcast of the 2012 SummerSlam PayPerView event. UFC announced toward the end of 2011 that they had signed a deal with Cinedigm Digital Cinema to bring the 3D UFC events to 120 theaters across the U.S from February 2012. WWE will be keen to jump on the 3D bandwagon to appear relevant to their audience in this market. The Money in the Bank ladder match is scheduled for WrestleMania 28 with the news that the Money in the Bank payperview has been cancelled. There is also talk about holding another MITB ladder match the 2012 TLC: Tables, Ladders, & Chairs PPV. Rey Mysterio is advertised to appear at the World of wheels convention this weekend. You can catch Mysterio at the David Lawrence Convention Center from 13 p.m. (Saturday) and at New Orleans event at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from 13 p.m. (Sunday).

Tommy Dreamer On CM Punk: "I Saved His Job Two Times.."

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:11:24 -0500

RadarOnline.com has a brand new article online featuring an interview from Tommy Dreamer. Dreamer discusses how he saved CM Punk’s job in WWE…twice. Read an excerpt from the article below: “He [CM Punk] had littletono chance of ever making it in the WWE — he wasn’t their type of guy,” “I saved his job two times when he was about to be let go — I was saying, ‘Ya gotta keep this kid, ya gotta keep this kid,’” Click here to read the article, in its entirety, for yourself.

Mr. Anderson has Beef with John Cena

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:06:03 -0500

The Void out of the United Kingdom has a new interview online with Mr. Anderson. In it, he discusses on what led to his WWE departure, his thoughts on CM Punk and what he thinks about John Cena and Randy Orton. Below is an excerpt: So you haven’t seen any of the CM Punk stuff? That I have seen, and there’s a case of letting a guy be himself and do his own thing, and he either sinks or swims of his own accord. I’m an oldschool guy; if someone has an idea let them try it – if it works, great; if it doesn’t work, then you take them off TV. But you know, at that level, everyone’s good enough that they’re not going to go out there and just be awful. But you’re not really allowed to do that at WWE. Over there, you have somebody literally sitting there telling you ‘Okay, you’re going to lock up with this guy, then you’re going to back him into the corner, you’re going to throw a punch, he’s gonna duck it, he’s gonna light you up and send you off, you reverse him but he’ll ditch you with a hip toss…’. Here it’s like, ‘Here you go guys, now go put your match together’, and then they will enhance it or add to it or say ‘Maybe you should do this instead?’ And that’s the difference and it’s very beneficial to the performer to work in an environment like that. At TNA everyone is treated like an adult. You’re not an idiot, and you can think for yourself. At WWE, only certain guys are treated like that. Punk is one of them, Truth is another guy who seems to only be given bullet points as far as his promos go, and in my opinion, those guys are doing tremendous work. You can tell when the other guys are reading it off a script, because they’re not actors. They’re trying to play actors and what’s on that paper is not necessarily what’s in their heart, and it comes across as hokey, phony, preplanned BS. Do you class John Cena under that category? I’m not a huge fan. Why not? Besides some personal burials that have taken place… I’m just not a huge fan. It sounds like the backstage politics are tough to negotiate. It’s insane. If you do something wrong, no one will tell you you did something wrong. They’ll smile to your face and say everything’s fine, but… I’m an adult, if I did something wrong, come to me and tell me I did something wrong or am doing something wrong and I will work to change that, but I’m not a mind reader! But over there, it’s just a huge game and you’re constantly being mindf—ed. One of the things that the fans believe you had to go through is Randy Orton being responsible for you leaving WWE. (Sighs) I’ve never said that, I don’t know where it started, it’s the telephone game at its finest. He definitely was the final straw, but by no means did I say he was the reason for me getting fired. I’ve said it time and time again, I was to blame for me being fired. I made the mistakes, I did the things I shouldn’t have done, I said things I shouldn’t have said. And that’s it. I was injured a few times at the hands of others and rather than come back and bury those individuals and point fingers and say ‘He hurt me in a match,’ I just came back and said ‘You know what? This is wrestling, it’s not ballet, I got hurt. Period’. Meanwhile, when I was off rehabbing, people were saying I’m injuryprone. If I take a sledgehammer to your knee, that doesn’t make you injuryprone. If I smash you in the face with a baseball bat, that doesn’t make you injuryprone. I just happened to be in a couple of situations like that, and wasn’t around to defend myself when those burials were taking place. And then – on top of that – I said the things that I said and I did the things that I did, and the final straw was when I supposedly dropped Randy on his head, and I think at that point Vince just said ‘I’ve had enough of it’. There were certain guys, and there were three or four of them, that were lobbying for a long time [to get rid of me] and he finally gave into it and said enough’s enough. Click here to read the interview, for yourself, in its entirety.

VIDEO: Michelle McCool Not Returning To The Ring Anytime Soon

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:55:52 -0500

Former WWE diva, Michelle McCool, posted a new “birthday vlog” on her official YouTube channel. McCool updates her fans but says she doesn’t plan on coming back to World Wrestling Entertainment any time soon. Her latest video is embedded below:

VIDEO: Hulk Hogan on ITV Loose Women

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:50:45 -0500

Hulk Hogan appeared on ITV Loose Women to promote his return to the United Kingdom at Wembley Arena and his match with Sting.

VIDEO: Hulk Hogan Appears on ITV London Tonight

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:48:49 -0500

Hulk Hogan made an appearance on ITV's London Tonight News to promote his upcoming appearance at the Wembley Arena. Below is the video:

THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY: January 25.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:31:41 -0500

January 25, 1999. Jacksonville, Florida. The Rock and Triple H face each other in an I Quit match, which saw The Rock retain his WWF title, with Triple H saying I quit to prevent Kane from chokeslamming Chyna.

Student Dies Following Injuries at Gillberg's Wrestling Academy

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:11:20 -0500

WBAL TV in Baltimore is reporting Quentin V. Jackson, a 25 year old of District Heights, MD died on Friday (1/20) following injuries sustained a day earlier at Gillberg's Pro Wrestling Academy, which is operated by Duane Gill. The report notes the student struck his head during a fall.

Update On The 2012 WWE Hall Of Fame Air Date

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:01:14 -0500

The 2012 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will not be aired on the same day it is taped on March 31st, 2012. As of this writing, there are no details on when it will air. The 2011 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony aired two days after the ceremony tapings. (Thanks to Devin Cutting for sending this in)

WWE Launches Digital Properties; Partners with Big Names

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:05:12 -0500

WWE(R) Sales Partners with Maxim, Major League Gaming and PBR STAMFORD, Conn., Jan 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) WWE(R), an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment, today announced the launch of WWE Digital Properties. The new venture enables brands to deliver targeted digital advertising across WWE.com and category leading partner brands including Maxim, Major League Gaming (MLG), Professional Bull Riding (PBR) and more. WWE annouced the launch of WWE Digital Properties today, a new online demographic advertising platform that will partner with brands such as Maxim Magazine, Major League Gaming and more. WWE Press Release: WWE Digital Properties will offer advertisers highimpact, custom online and offline campaign solutions through its contextually relevant portfolio of partners. As a result, brands can reach over 18 million unique visitors worldwide each month, particularly the soughtafter Male 1834 demographic. WWE Digital Properties' platform offers its new business partners the ability to leverage WWE's digital business in securing increased and more relevant advertising. WWE has a proven track record of providing targeted reach, highimpact engagement, and customizable solutions that deliver results for Fortune 500 brands, said Andrew Judelson, Executive Vice President, Sales & Partnership Marketing, WWE. With the launch of WWE Digital Properties, WWE can now offer advertisers even greater reach than before and its new partners greater success in the digital space. Brands and agencies are constantly chasing the elusive, young male audience and finding it challenging to reach them in an authentic, targeted way, said John Lane, Major League Gaming, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Partnerships. With our robust, engaged community of young men, Major League Gaming and WWE Digital Properties have formed a strategic alliance enabling properties to easily reach the influential demo. We look forward to working with the WWE team to present marketers with focused opportunities in the coming year. Additional strategic partners are expected to be added to the new WWE Digital Properties platform in the coming year.

Ted DiBiase Confirms Extent of Injury

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:35 -0500

WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase tweeted Wednesday that he has a broken wrist and torn cartilage following a match with Cody Rhodes at a house show last Friday in Canada. DiBiase joked, It's just my wrist.. Not my neck, knee or back. Got no problem fighting with one arm!

Press Release: TNA Lockdown Tickets Now Available

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:52:55 -0500

TNA Press Release: TNA Wrestling’s “Lockdown 2012” payperview event presented by Direct Auto Insurance in Nashville, TN on April 15, 2012 presale is happening now through Thursday 10PM CST with general public onsale starting Friday, January 27 at 10AM CST at ticketmaster.com. Use presale code CAGE. (Tickets start at $15) Don't miss the stars of IMPACT WRESTLING in the most brutal PayPerView event of the year where every match is held inside a steel cage. Don't miss out on the Ultimate Fan Xperience packages offered by TNA Wrestling, including VIP Weekend which gives access to your favorite superstars at Fan InterAction as well as a night at the Grand Ole' Opry, plus more! You can also check out our travel packages which include a stay at the famous Opryland Hotel, plus more!. More details at ShopTNA.com.

SPOILERS: WWE SmackDown Results (1/27)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:22:13 -0500

The following are **SPOILERS** for SmackDown on Friday (1/27) Dark Match: * Ryback Skip Sheffield beat three local wrestlers in a handicap match. SmackDown, Airing Friday: * SmackDown opens with Big Show. He's not happy about injuring AJ Lee and considers retiring. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan comes out and cuts a promo on Show. Bryan ends up slapping Show and telling him to leave. Show got pissed off and shoved Bryan into the corner before getting in his face. Mark Henry came out and taunted them about the cage match at the Royal Rumble. Teddy Long ends up coming out and making Show vs. Henry for tonight and Wade Barrett vs. the returning Randy Orton. * They hype Orton's return with a video package. * Cody Rhodes defeats Justin Gabriel with Cross Rhodes. * Backstage segment with Teddy Long and his assistant Santino Marella. Santino talks about a possible tag team with Yoshi Tatsu called Santoshi. Drew McIntyre comes in and Teddy says he's about done. McIntyre vs. Sheamus is made. * Sheamus beat Drew McIntyre. Drew actually got a babyface pop and controlled most of the match but Sheamus connected with the Brogue kick for the win. * WWE Tag Team Champions Epico and Primo beat Santino Marella and Yoshi Tatsu in a nontitle match. * Backstage segment with Mark Henry and Daniel Bryan. Bryan says he respects Henry and knows he can beat Big Show tonight. Bryan tells Henry to go teach Show a lesson. * Wade Barrett came to the ring and talked about Randy Orton returning. Orton made hsi return to a huge ovation from the crowd. Orton attacked Barrett and beat him up. Officials came down to break the fight up but couldn't. Some of the wrestlers come down and break things up while Barrett runs off. Orton hits RKO's on everyone who came to help – Tyler Reks, Curt Hawkins, one of The Usos and Trent Baretta. * Hunico beat Ted DiBiase. After the match, Hunico and Camacho beat down DiBiase and worked on his injured wrist. * Brodus Clay defeated Alex Riley in a good performance by Clay. Riley tried to win a dance off before the match. * Aksana defeated Natalya in a quick squash via rollup. After the match, Natalya attacked Aksana and locked her in the Sharpshooter. Tamina ran down and made the save with a Samoan Drop and Superfly Splash on Natalya. * Big Show beat Mark Henry by count out. Daniel Bryan watched from ringside. They went at it and Henry stayed out to get counted out. Bryan attacked Big Show with a chair and they ended up fighting in the ring. Bryan locked in the LaBell Lock but Show broke free and chokeslammed him and hit the knockout punch. Read more: http://www.WrestlingInc.com/wi/news/2012/0124/548938/#ixzz1kUIoD500

Serious Concerns for Chyna Following Adult Video Awards

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:21:13 -0500

Former WWE diva Chyna was reportedly in an awful state at the recent Adult Video News (AVN) Awards last week in Las Vegas. The adult star was said to be a train wreck with a glazed look in her eyes. She was reported to be often incoherent and possibly under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. In recent weeks she has made a number of rumblings against Triple H, Sean Waltman, Vince and Stephanie McMahon via her twitter for trying to ruin her life. She vows to take on her former employer.

Zack Ryder Taken off WWE TV?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:10:14 -0500

There is speculation that Zack Ryder will be kept off WWE television for the foreseeable future and having him injured at the hands of Kane on Monday's RAW was a perfect excuse to do so. While such is not confirmed, rumor has it that Ryder will be filming new material for the upcoming WWE Network. Ryder's online popularity may be of some use in helping launch a new segment or show.

PICS: New Eve Torres Photo Shoot

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:23:41 -0500

There are pictures from a new photo shoot of WWE Diva Eve Torres. You can view these photos by clicking here at PWPix.net.

News Regarding Surprise Entrants In Sunday's Royal Rumble

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:20:13 -0500

Fans should not expect to see Big Sexy Kevin Nash make an appearance in this Sunday's WWE Royal Rumble match. Nash had the following to say through his Twitter account: Under no circumstances will I be at the Royal Rumble, unless of course, I'm going over. Oh, and I need to be #30. However, it is being reported that there will be a few surprise entrants in the Rumble, though the names of who have not yet been revealed.

News On Cena "Embracing The Hate", ECW Reunion, Ted DiBiase Jr. Injury

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:16:29 -0500

Ted DiBiase Jr. was in attendance at last night's tapings of WWE Friday Night SmackDown and was wearing a brace on his injured wrist. It's being said that Ted has been telling people that the injury is not so severe. More names are being added to the upcoming ECW reunion show being put together by The Franchise Shane Douglas. Justin Credible, The ManBeast Rhino, Sabu, The Sandman, Raven, Jerry Lynn, Axl Rotten, Tracy Smothers, and The Gangstas have all been contacted and are expected to appear. If you watched WWE Monday Night Raw this past Monday night and saw John Cena's face after his friend Zack Ryder was taken away in an ambulance thanks to The Big Red Monster Kane, it's being reported that Cena's facial expression was supposed to be an indication that he is finally giving in to Kane's request to embrace the hate.

WWE Monday Night Raw & A.M. Raw Ratings

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:09:28 -0500

This past Monday's episode of WWE Raw picked up a 3.2 in the ratings, which is higher than what they have been over the past few weeks (or even months). It got 4,617,000 viewers, with the first hour getting 99,000 more than the second hour. The first hour got a 3.19 and the second hour got a 3.16. WWE's Saturday night/Sunday morning A.M. Raw program got 723,000 viewers and a 0.57 rating.

WWE Supershow (1/22) Las Cruces, New Mexico

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:26:18 -0500

The following are results from Sunday's supershow held in Las Cruces New Mexico n the opening match of the evening Sheamus won a battle royal to earn a shot at the WWE Intercontinental Title 1. Cody Rhodes d. Sheamus Cody won by DQ when Sheamus continued attacking him after the referee's 5 count 2. RTruth d. Jack Swagger in a nontitle match 3. Eve & Kelly Kelly d. The Divas Of Doom (w/Brie Bella as special guest referee) Wade Barrett came to the ring to face Ted DiBiase and cut a promo on Randy Orton prior to the match. DiBiase appeared and pointed to a returning Randy Orton. 4. Big Show d. Daniel Bryan via DQ 5. John Cena d. Kane via DQ when Kane grabbed a chair and used it on Cena 6. CM Punk d. Miz (Steel Cage Match)

The Rock's Next WWE RAW Appearance Revealed

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:39:53 -0500

Dwayne The Rock Johnson will be appearing on the 3/12 RAW in Cleveland, Ohio according to local advertising. The Rock's last apperancewas at the Survivor Series PayPerView on November 20, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY: January 24.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:37:49 -0500

January 24, 1999 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California. The Rock infamously screwed Mick Foley (then Mankind) in an I Quit match, handcuffing Foley's hands behind his back and hitting him 11 times with a steel chair until Foley was unconscious, then playing an audio recording of Foley saying the words I quit, I quit, I quit. They would then feud for the next couple of months over the belt, before The Rock lost the title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 15.

VIDEO: Brodus Clay vs. Heath Slater Last Night on Raw

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:35:26 -0500

On last night's edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, the 375pound Funkasaurus Brodus Clay took on the former threetime WWE Tag Team Champion, The OneMan Southern Rock Band Heath Slater! Doing special guest commentary at ringside was none other than veteran WWE Superstar William Regal, who fell victim (both literally and figuratively) to Brodus Clay in a danceoff on last Friday's edition of WWE SmackDown.

Matt Hardy vs Sid Vicious - March 9th, 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:45:35 -0500

Matt Hardy is booked for Pro Wrestling Syndicate’s show on Friday, March 9th in Rahway, New Jersey. Hardy is scheduled to take on Sid Vicious. For more information on the show and obtaining tickets go to www.ProWrestlingSyndicate.com.

VIDEO: CM Punk Gives John Laurinaitis the "Go To Sleep"

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:37:20 -0500

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VIDEO: Chris Jericho Addresses The WWE Universe

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:32:03 -0500

The video embedded below is courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel:

Small Rumor Killer Regarding WWE 2012 Video Game

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:20:42 -0500

There are videos popping up on YouTube claiming that Vickie Guerrero's character in the WWE 2012 video game has been given the last entrance theme of her late husband, the legendary WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero. Some fans may remember that Eddie's very last theme when he died was a song that has unofficially been titled Gangster/Gangsta Lane/Lean by Internet wrestling fans. These videos are FAKES and the songs in the videos are simply looped versions of the small sample of the theme that was released on WWE.com just before Eddie's passing in 2005. Again, these ridiculous videos are FAKES and this rare wrestling theme song is NOT available on the WWE 2012 video game. Fans should not view these videos hoping to find a full version of this rare WWE theme song. The following is the sample that was released on WWE.com back in 2005:

WNS Debate: Will Dolph Ziggler Beat CM Punk For The WWE Title?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:59:22 -0500

This Sunday is the 25th anniversary of the WWE Royal Rumble! Along with the main attraction of the 30man overthetoprope Rumble match, there will also be several other bouts, including two World Championship matches. From WWE Friday Night SmackDown, Daniel Bryan defends the World Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat Steel Cage Match against both Mark Henry and The Big Show. And from WWE Monday Night Raw, the everoutspoken and controversial WWE Champion CM Punk will defend the Title against a former WWE United States, Intercontinental, and World Heavyweight Champion, Dolph Ziggler. Dolph Ziggler recently came off of about a sixmonth U.S. Title reign and is said to be a favorite of WWE officials. There has been speculation that WWE may be looking to relieve CM Punk of the WWE Championship, in large part due to WWE's struggling ratings. The Special Guest Referee for the Punk/Ziggler match will be the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim Raw General Manager, Mr. John Laurinaitis. It's no secret that Punk and Laurinaitis..... are not fond of each other, to say the least! And to make things worse for Punk, Ziggler is a man who has defeated Punk on no less than four occasions over the past month. Could this be Dolph Ziggler's time to shine as the WWE Universe's brightest Superstar? Or will CM Punk find a way to overcome the odds and retain his coveted WWE Championship? CM PUNK OR DOLPH ZIGGLER THIS SUNDAY? WHO WILL WALK OUT AS THE WWE CHAMPION OF MONDAY NIGHT RAW? LET THIS DEBATE BEGIN! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THIS DEBATE ON FACEBOOK!

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Rating: Did UFC Have An Effect?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:05:38 -0500

This past week's edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown got a 2.14 in the ratings, which is down from last week's 2.18. UFC on FX scored a low 1.2, which means that it did not have much of an effect on WWE SmackDown.

Orton Returning Too Soon?, ECW Reunion, Foley Training

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:02:13 -0500

There is some concern backstage that Randy Orton may be returning from his injury too soon. However, it's no secret that Orton is probably the most popular Superstar on WWE's Friday Night SmackDown program at the moment, and his absence surely will not help improve SmackDown's ratings. Mick Foley has been getting physically prepared to return to WWE action with the help of former WWE Superstar and WCW legend, Diamond Dallas Page, who has a wellknown Yoga program. The Franchise Shane Douglas is putting on another ECW reunion show called Extreme Reunion and confirmed for the show so far are ECW Originals: Sabu, The Sandman, and The ManBeast Rhino.

Possible SPOILER Concerning Zack Ryder/Eve Torres Storyline

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:54:15 -0500

On last night's episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, Long Island Iced Z Zack Ryder was severely injured (in the storyline) by The Big Red Monster Kane. Ryder was taken out of the arena in an ambulance and it was later reported by Michael Cole and Jerry The King Lawler that Ryder has suffered a broken back (again, in the storylines). It appears as though Zack Ryder will be off of television for at least a little while. And as for Ryder's onscreen girlfriend Eve Torres, WWE officials have discussed the possibility of turning her into a heel (villain), which is something they have been discussing as far back as Eve's tag team with Kelly Kelly against Natalya Neidhart and current WWE Divas Champion The Glamazon Beth Phoenix.

Mick Foley Competing In 2012 Royal Rumble Match

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:07:04 -0500

It was announced on tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow that WWE Legend Mick Foley will be one of the 30 participants in the Royal Rumble Match this Sunday night at the WWE Royal Rumble payperview event.

The #1 Entrant Into The 2012 WWE Royal Rumble Match Is...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:52:26 -0500

By virtue of his loss to RTruth on tonight's WWE RAW SuperShow and by order of Interim RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis, The Miz will be the number one entrant into the 2012 Royal Rumble match at the WWE Royal Rumble payperview this Sunday night.

WWE Raw Results (1/23)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:45:34 -0500

We are live this week from Phoenix, Arizona and the show kicks off with C.M. Punk coming out to the ring. He talks about his WWE Title Match this Sunday at Royal Rumble against Dolph Ziggler with John Laurinaitis as special guest referee. He then calls Laurinaitis a failure and runs down a list of failures. Punk then throws to footage from last week of Laurinaitis admitting he’s going to screw Punk. Punk calls Laurinaitis out and challenges him to say all the things he said last week to Punk’s face. Punk gets ready to exit the ring and go find Laurinaitis but John Cena’s music hits and Cena comes out. Punk says he didn’t want Cena, he wants Laurinaitis. Cena apologizes but he was sick of hearing Punk ramble. Cena says Punk’s out here to talk, he’s out here for business and makes several demands of the Raw interim GM. Laurinatis will give Zack Ryder a rematch tonight after screwing him out of the US Title last week, aside from their match on Sunday Cena wants Kane tonight as well, and finally Laurinaitis will soon resign as interim GM of Raw Laurinaitis comes out and runs through his usual schpiel about being the EVP of Talent Relations and interim Raw GM. He tries to make excuses for his actions last week saying he had a bad day and says he won’t be intimidated by neither Punk no rCena. Punk tells him to come into the ring and Laurinaitis says Punk works for him, he doesn’t work for Punk. He’s Punk’s boss he won’t listen. Last week he made a mistake and apologized to ZackRyder and said tonight he is medically cleared to compete and booked Zack Ryder vs Kane in a Falls Coun tAnywhere match for tonight. And if John Cena gets involved Zack Ryder will never compete for the US Title again. He then ordered a tag team match for tonight. John Cena & CM Punk vs Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger. Vickie Guerrero, Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler came out and Ziggler said Punk doesn’t need to worry about Laurinaitis screwing him because just like he beat Punk 3 times already, this Sunday he’s going to beat Punk yetagain John Cena & CM Punk vs Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger Cena & Ziggler lock up, Cena with a side headlock takedown. Ziggler pushes him in the corner and swings but Cena ducks and punches Ziggler. Irish whip into the corner, Cena off the ropes and ar unningbulldog1...2….armwringer on Ziggler and Cena tags Punk. Kick by Punk, snapmare and a kick to theback1…..2…Punk hooks Ziggler up for a suplex but it’s countered by Ziggler who punches Punk. Punk looking for the GTS but Ziggler escapesas Ziggler & Swagger regroup on th eoutside Commercial Cena with a reverse chinlock on Ziggler. Ziggler fights out of it and punches Cena. Irish whip, reversed by Cena. Ziggler ducks and takes a moment to show off. Ziggler tags out to Swagger and Cena hooks him up for a suplex. Cena mocks Ziggler and lands a cheap shot only to run into a Swaggerline followed by a series of stomps. Swagger punching Cena in the corner and Ziggler with a punch from the outside. Swagger 1…2….submision hold by Swagger, Swagger with a front facelock on Cena. Back drop by Cena, tag to Ziggler, Ziggler with a dropkick and a series of elbow drops 1…2…elbow club, and a punch by Ziggler. Stomps in the corner and Swagger with a cheap shot from the outside. Tag to Swagger,Swagger hits the Swagger Bomb. 1….2….submission hold by Swagger. Cena out of nowhere hits the AA. Punk and Ziggler are in and Punk hits a series of clotheslines, follows up with a swinging neckbreaker. Shining Wizard in the corner by Punk and a running bulldog. GTS, countered by Ziggler, Punk swings butZiggler ducks and Punk catches him with a kick 1….2…broken up by Swagger. Cena and Swagger brawl to the outside, Cena turns the anklelock into an STF. Back in the ring, Punk on the top rope, Laurinaitis on the apron distracting Punk, Ziggler from behind, a handfu lof tights 1….2….3 The winners of the match: Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger Post Match: Punk said Sunday it’s fine that Laurinaitis plans on screwing him because at some point he plans on beating the hell out of Laurinaitis. Punk says he wants Laurinaitis to be something he’s never been. For one night only, a WWE Superstar Commercial Chris Jericho comes out to a huge ovation. He runs to the back and grabs a tshirt gun and comes back out shooting tshirts into the audience. He grabs the video camera and begins recording the crowd. He throws to a highlight reel of his past matches and grabs the mic and utters only one phrase. This Sunday at the Royal Rumble tt will be the end of the world as you know it Commercial Backstage: Eve is talking with Zack Ryder and Mick Foley comes in. Foley tells Ryder he can do this. He’s wrestled Kane, and he’s teamed with Kane and deep down he’s just a human. Eve tells Zack he shouldn't be competing tonight even if he IS medically cleared. Ryder says his back is killing him but he has no choice he has to do this. John Cena comes in and Ryder says not to interfere. Kane vs Zack Ryder Ryder on the attack with kicks and punches but Kane throws him off and Ryder lands face first on the mat. Kane kicks Ryder, Ryder on the apron and he snaps Kane’s neck off the rope. Kane staggers back and delivers a boot knocking Ryder off the apron and he hits the announce table. Kane picks Ryder up and kicks and punches him. Kane picks him and drives him back first into the ringpost and slams him to the floor. Kane picks him up and tosses him into the stairs. Kane picks him up and drives his back into the announce table. Commercial Kane drives Zack into the apron and tosses him against the barricade. Kane bounces Ryder off the stairs. 1…2…Kane applying the vicious claw on Ryder. He throws Ryder over the barricade into the crowd. They’re fighting by the sound equipment and Kane continues beating down on Ryder. Ryder finds a small opening and throws a piece of equipment at Kane but it doesn’t faze him as he nails Ryder with a throat thrust. Kane tosses him onto the ramp and continues the punishment 1….2…Ryder still trying to fight back but Kane knocks him down again with a right hand. Kane then picks Ryder and chokeslams him through the stage. Kane then stalks Eve as John Cena comes out onto the stage surveying the damage. The paramdeics are checking on him Commercial Paramedics are loading Ryder onto a stretcher and load him into an ambulance. Eve says it's all Cena's fault and she climbs into the ambulance as it drives away. Josh Matthews approaches Cena and asks for his feelings on what just happened. Cena turns around and pushes Matthews knocking the mic out of his hand. Commercial Jinder Mahal vs Sheamus Sheamus & Mahal lock up and Mahal backs Sheamus in the corner and drives knees into him and Sheamus comes back with a series of forearms beating Mahal down. Sheamus picks him up and slams him and drops an elbow. Wade Barrett makes his way down to ringside as Sheamus covers Mahal for the pin. Sheamus picks Mahal up and bends him backwards over the ropes delivering the forearm clubs across the chest. Sheamus with a clothesline and he goes up to the top. Mahal throws a punch it’s blocked by Sheamus who lands one of his own. Mahal throws another punch and tosses Sheamus off the top rope. Mahal waiting for Sheamus to get up and he delivers a high knee 1…2….Mahal runs across the apron and a knee lift to Sheamus 1….2…submission hold by Mahal. Sheamus to his feet fights out with punches to Mahal and a series of clotheslines. Celtic Cross, countered by Mahal as he hits Sheamus with an elbow. Swing by Mahal, Sheamus ducks and hits The Brogue Kick 1….2…3 The winner of the match: Sheamus!!!! Backstage: Josh Matthews is with Miz and Miz says those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. He said every person who’s teamed with him and crossed him has seen their career disintegrate. When people forget their place and turn on him, they become irrelevant and RTruth is no different. He then says he will win the Royal Rumble and go on to headline Wrestlemania because he is the #1 most must see superstar in the WWE and of all time. R Truth then comes in and reads off a list of #1’s pertaining to Miz. They begin arguing and John Laurinaitis breaks it up and he says he’s in his office preparing for his very first match and he can’t hear himself think because all he hears is #1 this and #1 that and says the loser of the R=TruthMiz match will be the #1 entrant into the Royal Rumble Commercial Heath Slater vs Brodus Clay Slater climbs into the ring. Slater off the ropes and Clay hits a shoulderblock. Slater arguing with Clay, Clay off the ropes and Slater hits a dropkick. Slater taking time to showboat, Clay with a shoulderblock. Clay picks Slater up, Tbone suplex, big splash across the ring and there’s the “Aw, Funk It” 1…2…3 The winner of the match: Brodus Clay!!!! Commercial R Truth vs Miz Truth and Miz lock up and Miz hits a knee and a punch. A kick by Miz, irish whip reversed by Truth and Miz goes down courtesy of an elbow from Truth. A punch by Truth, a second one but Miz avoids it and slides out of the ring. Truth goes after Miz and drops him with a forearm. Truth tosses Miz back in, Truth on the apron and Miz kicks him. Truth back in the ring and Miz putting the boots to him. Miz picks Truth up but Truth takes his legs out from under him and it’s Truth all over Miz with punches. Irish whip by Truth but Miz holds onto the ropes. Truth charges and Miz catches him. Miz hooks Truth up, suplex and Miz hung Truth out over the top rope. Truth on the apron and Miz with a headbutt knocking Truth to the floor. Commercial Back in the ring, 1…2….abdominal stretch by Miz. Truth with a hiptoss. Miz charges into a boot from Truth. Another kick to Miz. Miz swings at Truth, Truth ducks and hits a forearm. Truth off the ropes into a pin 1…2…Truth hooks Miz up front suplex 1….2…Truth off the ropes with a scissors kick but Miz counters going for a neckbreaker, Truth turns it into a backslide 1….2…neckbreaker by Miz 1…..2…Miz looking for the Skull Crushing Finale, Truth counters flipping Miz over. Truth going for the Little Jimmy Finale, Miz pushes him away, Truth runs at Miz again, Miz hooks him up, DDT 1….2…Miz, punching away at Truth. Miz picks Truth up, Truth hits the Little Jimmy 1….2….3 The winner of the match: RTruth!!!! We see footage from earlier in the broadcast of Kane destroying Zack Ryder and chokeslamming him through the stage and the update we are given on his condition is that Zack Ryder is suffering from a broken back. Backstage: John Laurinaitis is training for his match and David Otunga comes in and delivers a letter telling Laurinaitis he's not going to like what he reads. Commercial CM Punk vs John Laurinaitis Before the match begins, John Laurinaitis says he received a fax from the Board Of Directors and has David Otunga read the letter. Otunga reads the letter which says the board has become concerned with the questionable judgment Laurinaitis has exhibited while running the day to day operations of Monday Night Raw. Especially troubling is his declaration from last week that he intends to abuse his authority as special guest referee by intentionally favouring Dolph Ziggler in his match against WWE Champion CM Punk at the Royal Rumble event. The letter went on to state that the board has decided that Laurinaitis’ status as interim General Manager of Monday Night Raw will be officially under review. Next week on Raw, Laurinaitis will receive a formal job evaluation to determine whether he will continue as interim General Manager or whether he will be terminated. And the job evaluation will be conducted by WWE COO Triple H. Punk says that means if Laurinaitis screws him at the Royal Rumble he’s out of a job, but that also means there’s nothing stopping Punk from knocking Laurinaitis’ teeth out of his face. Laurinaitis then tries to apologize. Laurinaitis says Foley’s in the Royal Rumble and tells Punk he was always going to call the title match right down the middle. He only said what he said because Punk made fun of him. He was mad and Punk knows what that’s like. Punk tells Laurinaitis he’s like the spoiled little girl who always gets what she wants then on Christmas morning finds that Santa brought her a big piece of coal and says he hopes Triple H fires Laurinaitis next week. Laurinaitis said that’s not going to happen he’s been with the WWE for 10 years and tonight’s match is not going to happen and says he has an adequate substitute in David Otunga. Otunga then attacks Punk. Otunga lays out Punk then gets up but runs into the Anaconda Vice as Punk locks it in. Otunga taps and Punk releases it as he glares up at Laurinaitis. Otunga tries to attack again but Punk delivers his series of kicks and turns back to Laurinaitis who has his hand extended. Punk shakes his hand, pulls him in and hits Laurinaitis with the GTS. From behind, Ziggler hits the ZigZag as he stands over a fallen Punk. End Show

Chris Jericho Competing In 2012 Royal Rumble Match

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:33:46 -0500

Jerry The King Lawler announced on tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow that Chris Jericho will be one of the 30 participants in this year's Royal Rumble Match, which takes place at this Sunday's Royal Rumble payperview event.

CM Punk vs. John Laurinaitis Announced For Tonight's WWE RAW SuperShow

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:28:30 -0500

On tonight's edition of WWE RAW SuperShow, WWE Champion CM Punk challenged Interim RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis to a oneonone match, which Laurinaitis accepted. Punk made the challenge after Laurinaitis distracted him during a match, in which Punk teamed with John Cena to face Dolph Ziggler and United States Champion Jack Swagger, causing Punk and Cena to lose the match.

Chris Jericho's "Highlight Reel" Returns To WWE RAW Tonight

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:52:24 -0500

WWE has posted the following on their official Facebook page: TONIGHT ON WWE Monday Night Raw: For the first time in nearly four years, it's the return of Chris Jericho WWE Universe's HIGHLIGHT REEL!! Raw is LIVE at the top of the hour, only on USA Network!

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VIDEO: Rey Mysterio Updates Fans On His Injury Status

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:48:24 -0500

WWE superstar, Rey Mysterio posted a new health update on his official YouTube channel. Mysterio says he is planning on returning to Wrestlemania XXVII. You can watch Mysterio’s latest embedded in the video below:

Evan Bourne Likely Finished With WWE

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:43:22 -0500

ExWWE Tag Team Champion Evan Bourne, who is currently serving a 60day suspension from the company for his second violation of the WWE Wellness Policy, may more than likely not be brought back to the company once his suspension is up, reports PWInsider.com, citing a number of WWE sources, even though Bourne would be eligible to return to inring competition sometime in March. While Bourne's first suspension was for the use of synthetic marijuana (a substance banned in WWE), these same sources state that his latest suspension is the result of something completely unrelated to the previous situation.

THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY: January 23.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:51:48 -0500

January 23, 1984 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. Hulkamania is born, as Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik for his first WWF Championship. He would go on to hold the title for the next 4 years, before losing it to Andre the Giant on February 5, 1988.

Randy Orton Wants Alberto Del Rio and Kane

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:25:18 -0500

In the upcoming edition of the WWE Magazine Randy Orton noted the he would like to feud with Alberto Del Rio and Kane: Orton said, I'd like to have the opportunity to compete with Alberto Del Rio. I haven't done that yet. I'd also like to work with Kane now that he's back in his mask. The last few matches we contested have been kind of odd due to how the WWE Universe percieved our personas at the time. But I know that it would be really interesting for us to go at it now.

Matt Hardy's In-Ring Return Confirmed

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:23:18 -0500

It has been confirmed that WWE star Matt Hardy will be making his inring return at the March 3 AIWF MidAtlantic Wrestling event in Thomasville, N.C. Hardy will be facing Sudden Impact Louis Moore in the main event.

WWE Celebrity Kevin Federline Suffers 'Heart Attack'

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:39:37 -0500

Kevin Federline, the 33yearold ex of Britney Spears was rushed to the hospital earlier today in Australia after his heart showed signs of distress, some sources are reporting a 'heart attack'. Federline made a high profile celebrity appearance for WWE in 2006 which concluded in a match against John Cena of which he won thanks to interference from Johnny Nitro (Morrison) and Umaga. Federline was shooting a reality show, Excess Baggage and while playing Australian rules he fell ill and was taken to hospital where he is being kept in for observation. Federline's weight has ballooned in recent years to 231 lbs.

VIDEOS: Johnny Wave's 2011 Match Highlights

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:02:37 -0500

We here at WrestlingNewsSource.com are supporting independent star Johnny Wave. Below is some of Wave's match highlights from 2011 to familiarize yourself with his work. We also have the latest results featuring Johnny Wave. RESULTS C*4 Level Up 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario Saturday, January 21st: Checkmate defeated 3.0 and Johnny Wave & Alex Vega to win the C*4 Tag Team Championships. TCW Hacked in Kitchener, Ontario Sunday, January 22nd: Johnny Wave vs. Brent B vs. Eric Ryan ended in a Time Limit Draw. Wave had Ryan in his 'Undertow' Submission when the referee called for the bell moments before Ryan tapped. Alpha1 One More Day in Paradise August 2011: Entourage vs. Cheech & Johnny Wave: AAW Wrestling May 2011: Shane Hollister vs. Shiima Xion vs. Christian Faith vs. Johnny Wave: WAR Wrestling August 2011: Johnny Wave vs. Ethan Page:

The Make-A-Wish Foundation To Honor John Cena

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:25:40 -0500

The following press release was issued: MakeAWish Foundation® Honors WWE® and WWE Superstar John Cena® for Their Commitment to WishGranting PHOENIXToday, the MakeAWish Foundation honored WWE Superstar John Cena and WWE for their contributions to wish kids by dedicating a WWEthemed conference room in the charity’s global headquarters. “WWE wishes have been popular since early in the Foundation’s history and we are proud to count the WWE and its Superstars as longtime supporters” John Cena is on pace to grant 300 wishes to kids with lifethreatening medical conditions, making him the first celebrity wish granter ever to reach that lofty goal. In 2009, John Cena received the Foundation’s “Chris Greicius Award” for his outstanding efforts on behalf of wish kids. Recently, John Cena teamed up with Post Foods to prominently display the MakeAWish Foundation alongside his image on newly designed boxes of Post Fruity Pebbles Cereal, which are available nationwide through March. WWE and WWE Superstars have been granting wishes with the MakeAWish Foundation for more than 30 years and have donated a significant amount of funds to help cover costs associated with many of those wishes. In addition to John Cena, WWE and its talent have received the “Chris Greicius Award” award four additional times. “WWE wishes have been popular since early in the Foundation’s history and we are proud to count the WWE and its Superstars as longtime supporters,” said David Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer for the MakeAWish Foundation of America. “John Cena’s commitment to our mission and his connection with our wish kids make him one of our best wish ambassadors. We are grateful for everything John and WWE have done, and we look forward to them granting many more wishes in the future.” John Cena continues to be one of the most frequently requested celebrity wishes. Tonight, John Cena is scheduled to grant two wishes at WWE Monday Night Raw® at US Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ. About the MakeAWish Foundation The MakeAWish Foundation grants the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. According to a 2011 study of wish impact, most health professionals surveyed say a wish come true can affect their health outcomes. Kids say wishes give them renewed strength to fight their illness, and their parents say these experiences strengthen the entire family. Based in Phoenix, the Foundation is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children in every community in the United States, its territories and in 47 countries on five continents. With the help of generous donors and more than 30,000 volunteers worldwide, the MakeAWish Foundation grants a wish somewhere in the world every 23 minutes. It has granted more than 280,000 wishes since its inception in 1980. Visit the MakeAWish Foundation of America at www.wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, payperview, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Istanbul and Tokyo. Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/. Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Ex-Independent Wrestler Andre Heart Sentenced To 32 Years In Prison

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:05:06 -0500

WKRCTV, the CBS affiliate out of Cincinnati, Ohio, is reporting that exindependent wrestler Andre Heart (real name Andre Davis) has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for having sexual intercourse with more than a dozen women and not disclosing to them that he is HIV positive, which constitutes felonious assault. He was convicted of 14 counts of felonious assault back in November 2011 and had originally faced up to 120 years in prison. The case originally came to be after the mother of Davis's two children found HIV test paperwork that stated he had the virus, which she in turn showed to his other girlfriends. Prosecutors state that Davis knew he was infected with HIV but intentionally had sexual intercourse with more than a dozen women anyway without informing them that he was infected. Davis's attorneys, on the other hand, continue to insist that Davis did not know he was HIV positive and that the test indicating he was infected with the virus is wrong. Furthermore, Davis also currently faces similar charges in Warren County, Ohio and Butler County, Ohio.

Official Details & Ticket Information For TNA's Lockdown PPV

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:03:51 -0500

TNA WRESTLING RETURNS TO NASHVILLE FOR “LOCKDOWN 2012” LIVE PAYPERVIEW EVENT APRIL 15 PRESENTED BY DIRECT AUTO INSURANCE TNA IMPACT WRESTLING SUPERSTARS HULK HOGAN, STING, RIC FLAIR, BOBBY ROODE, JEFF HARDY, JAMES STORM AND MANY MORE WILL IGNITE MUSIC CITY Tickets On Sale Friday, January 27th NASHVILLE, Tennessee (January 23, 2012) Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling has announced Nashville will be home for “Lockdown 2012” presented by Direct Auto Insurance. The annual live, all steel cage payperview extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday night, April 15, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. This will be TNA Wrestling’s first televised event from Nashville since 2007. Tickets for “Lockdown 2012” start at $15 and go on sale Friday, January 27 at all Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com. “Lockdown 2012” is promised to be the most brutal payperview event of the year featuring every match contested inside a 15foot reinforced steel cage, making it the only allsteel cage PayPerView event in professional wrestling. The TNA World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line and two teams will compete in a “Lethal Lockdown” match for an unforgettable night of action. TNA Wrestling began in Nashville in the summer of 2002 and this June marks the tenth year anniversary. Fans can celebrate 10 years of bodyslams with TNA’s weekly flagship show, IMPACT WRESTLING airing every Thursday night on Spike. The reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Roode, leads the invasion of IMPACT WRESTLING stars including Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair along with Tennessee native “Cowboy” James Storm, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, the lovely and lethal Knockouts and more. “TNA Entertainment couldn’t be more pleased to announce one of our most exciting events of the year “Lockdown” will be live from Nashville on April 15th. To be able to offer the fans of our hometown such a powerful night of explosive action is thrilling,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “We are going to celebrate 10 years in Nashville with one of our biggest payperview events to date.” “As the presenting sponsor for ‘Lockdown 2012,’ we’re thrilled about the return of TNA to the Nashville market,” stated Direct Auto Insurance Senior Vice President of Marketing Peter Tahinos.“Our corporate headquarters is located here in Nashville as are many long standing Direct Auto customers who are also loyal wrestling fans.” Tickets for “TNA Lockdown 2012” go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10am, at all TicketMaster locations, www.TicketMaster.com , the Nashville Municipal Auditorium box office or charge by phone at 18007453000 TNA Lockdown Fan InterAction” will be taking place on Saturday, April 14th with details to be announced soon. “Fan InterAction” is a popular fan friendly event giving fans a chance to meet many of the stars of TNA IMPACT WRESTING. TNA will also be offering a limited number of travel packages that will include lodging and tickets to Lockdown. Full details of the travel package offers are available atwww.shoptna.com

News Regarding WWE Studios' Next Film Project

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:40:52 -0500

World Wrestling Entertainment's film division, WWE Studios, will be producing a new film called Bermuda, which, not surprisingly, is set in the infamous Bermuda Triangle. More information can be found here at WWE.com.

WWE Creates New Russian-Based Website

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:37:40 -0500

For all of you Russian pro wrestling fans, World Wrestling Entertainment has announced that it is launching a brand new Russianbased website. More information can be found by clicking here at WWE.com.

News Regarding Two FCW Talents Being Called Up To WWE's Roster

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:17:55 -0500

It's being reported that both Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins have earned praise from WWE officials and are both on the verge of being called up to WWE's main television talent roster. However, WWE executive Paul Levesque (Triple H) has implemented a new strict policy that FCW talent shall not be brought onto WWE's main roster unless WWE officials have a solid storyline mapped out for them when they debut. (Thus, no lowcard wrestlers with no apparent storyline, i.e. Curt Hawkins, Tyler Reks, etc.)

Big News Regarding The Future of WWE's "Money in the Bank" Contract Ladder Match

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:15:22 -0500

It's being reported that WWE may be dropping their Money In The Bank payperview event this July and replacing it with their Tables, Ladders and Chairs PPV, which usually takes place in December. As for the MITB, WWE is considering bringing it back as a WrestleMania exclusive match once again.

Harley Race Accepting Wrestlers Into Wrestling Academy

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:49:29 -0500

The Riverfront Times posted a new article line in regards to WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race and his wrestling academy. Harley Race: Wrestling is around, should be around, and as long as I have anything to do with it, is gonna be around....It's been the only thing I've ever done. Click here to read the article, for yourself, in it's entirety

Jim Ross Talks About His Car Crash

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:44:13 -0500

WWE Hall of Fame broadcaster, Jim Ross released more details about the car wreck he was involved in recently, via his official Twitter account. You can view his Tweet(s) below: @JRsBBQ Thx 2 seat belt/airbag I'm sore n places I didn't know I had but home. Escalade totaled. Hit guy head on as he made illegal turn. Blessed. @JRsBBQ were you at intersection of I35 and Lindsey? @Jcoop50 yes..traveling west crossing over I35 & pickup made left turn in front of me to get I35 south. Hit him head on. Sooner Magic. Thx.

Skip Sheffield Gets A Makeover

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:39:35 -0500

Skip Sheffield who entered the WWE as a member of the faction, Nexus has changed his Twitter handle to Ryback22, and is rumored to be working under the name Ryback in dark matches at WWE Live Events. Sheffiled previously used the name 'Ryback in WWE’s developmental system, FCW, which had him work similar to a Terminatoresque character.

WWE Raw House Show Results (1/21) Fargo, North Dakota

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:06:08 -0500

The following are results from the Raw house show held last night at the FargoDome in Fargo, North Dakota 1. Eve & Kelly Kelly d. Beth Phoenix & Natalya 2. RTruth d. Jack Swagger Truth thought he had won but David Otunga once again came out and informed Truth it was a non title match and handed the title back to Swagger WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes came out and said he broke Ted DiBiase's hand and issued an open challenge which led to 3. Cody Rhodes d. Alex Riley 4. Sheamus d. Wade Barrett Prior to the match, Barrett had words for Randy Orton and talked about how he was going to win the Royal Rumble 5. WWE Tag Team Champions: Primo & Epico d. Kofi Kingston & Mason Ryan 6. World Heavyweight Championship: Big Show d. Daniel Bryan via DQ David Otunga and Wade Barrett interfered in this match leading to the DQ finish 7. WWE Championship: CM Punk d. The Miz (Steel Cage Match)

William Regal: "I Still Want To Be The First English World Champion."

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:03:50 -0500

William Regal has taken to his Twitter page to express interest in wanting to challenge Daniel Bryan for the World Heavyweight Championship: I've never asked @WWEDanielBryan for anything for my help and guidance over the years. So now perhaps it's time. I still want to be the first English World Champion. I would like @WWEDanielBryan to grant me a title shot. @WWE pay attention.

Natalya and Beth Phoenix Want a Divas Ladder Match

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:02:00 -0500

WWE Divas Natalya and Beth Phoenix noted in the February 2012 issue of WWE Magazine that they both want the ladder match stipulation introduced to the Divas Division, I want to compete in the firstever Diva Ladder Match. Beth and I think it would be amazing, and I believe we could really pull it off, Natalya said. Beth added, I actually like to consider myself a pioneer for the ladies' Ladder Match because if you check out Ladder Matches 2: Crash and Burn, it actually features my Ladder Match from Louisville, Kentucky, in OVW. I have been campaigning for WWE to let me compete in one and have even volunteered to put my Divas Championship on the line in it against absolutely anybody. I have the experience and truly believe the bar could be raised with that bout. There is no doubt in my mind that it would be the most spectacular Divas match of alltime.

MVP and John Cena Collaborating - Talks a WWE Return

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:58:59 -0500

Former WWE wrestler MVP told Scott Fishman of the Miami Herald in an interview that if he was to return to WWE he would like to work with a number of their top talent on the SmackDown brand, If I did come back, I think I would want to be exclusive to Smackdown. I think I would want to go back there and help that brand and some of the younger guys. MVP currently works for New Japan Pro Wrestling. MVP also noted that John Cena may appear on his next mixtape which is due for a 2012 release, Once I release my EP/mixtape there are going to be a lot of performances in support of it. I don’t know where just yet, but I have a plan, MVP told Scott Fishman of the Miami Herald in an interview. I talked to John when WWE came to Tokyo...I told him I was working on some stuff and asked if he wanted to get together to record some new stuff. He said, ‘Give me 16 bars, and I got you.’ So who knows? John Cena may make an appearance on this EP/mixtape I’m going to put out.”

Tyson Kidd Says: "I can outperform a lot of people..."

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:51:58 -0500

The Toronto Sun posted a new article online from an interview with current WWE superstar, Tyson Kidd. In the article, Kidd says “I know it might come across as arrogance. I’m sorry, but I know I can outperform a lot of people,” Kidd told the publication. “And when the (door opens), I’m going to kick it in.” Click here to read the article in, its entirety, for yourself.

VIDEO: Mr. Anderson Returns To TNA House Show With New Look

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:44:34 -0500

Ken Anderson made his return to TNA Impact Wrestling, in Worcester, Massachusetts, recently after being off television for the past two months. A fan attending the show, posted the video below of Anderson sporting a new dark hair color during his tagteam match with Rob Van Dam.

VIDEO: Watch This Week's Friday Night Smackdown Here (1/20)

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:01:50 -0500

Embedded in the video below is the 1/20 edition of Friday Night Smackdown, courtesy of the official YouTube account of the WWE

Randy Orton's Return Confirmed

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:29:17 -0500

As announced last night on SmackDown Randy Orton will return next week following a back injury which has kept him off television since the end of December.

WNS JOB: Video Content Provider

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:24:31 -0500

I am offering a small but important position of helping keep our video page http://www.wrestlingnewssource.com/videos.php updated with exciting, relevant and interesting wrestling videos on a regular basis. I would like somebody who is dedicated, takes instruction well and is keen to be apart of the WNS brand. *This is a nonpaying role* and requires you to source the best videos (from youtube) and inbox them to me as often as possible. It also requires you to tailor the content to the particular season ie. January is Royal Rumble month, therefore we would expect RR related video content. To apply please message me via facebook with your interest and why you would be suitable for this role.

TDIWH: Royal Rumble 1990, 1996 and 2001 (Videos Inside)

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:13:01 -0500

Thursday's TNA Impact Wrestling Rating (1/19)

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:08:08 -0500

Thursday's TNA Impact Wrestling (1/19) iscored a 1.20 cable rating. The first Hour drew a 1.20 rating while hour second hour drew a 1.19 rating. This week's show averaged 1.68 million viewers.

Kofi Kingston's New Tag Team Partner

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:04:29 -0500

Followining the suspension of Evan Bourne for 60 days for his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program former tag partner Kofi Kingston partnered with Mason Ryan against WWE Tag Team Champions Epico and Primo at Friday's WWE SuperShow in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is unknown at this stage if this will be a permanent move as both wrestle a different style.

Jim Ross Saved by Airbag and Belt Following Car Wreck

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:00:27 -0500

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross tweeted today on Twitter that he was involved in a car wreck today: Ross tweeted, Bad day..got hit by a pickup..totaled my Escalade or so body shop thinks. Seat belt & airbag saved me. You can follow Jim Ross on twitter @JRsBBQ

WWE Raw House Show Ewsults (1/21) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:32:48 -0500

Last night, Raw brought their show to Winnipeg for a live event at the MTS Centre and the results are as follows. 1. Ryback d. Alex Riley After the match, David Otunga attacked Riley 2. Eve & Kelly Kelly d. The Divas Of Doom Jack Swagger came out and cut a promo, flaunting his newly won uS Title saying he will take on all challengers 3. RTruth d. Jack Swagger Truth wins and is crowned the new champion but Otunga comes out and informs him that it was not a title match and Truth hands the title over 4. Intercontinental Title: Cody Rhodes d. Ted DiBiase Wade Barrett cut a promo about Randy Orton's return and says the stairs are nothing compared to what he will do to Orton next time. And he goes on about how he is going to win the Royal Rumble and become the new World Heavyweight Champion 5. Sheamus d. Wade Barrett Chris Jericho returned to his hometown and received a huge pop. He did his usual pointing and running around and picked up the mic. David Otunga then interrupted again demanding that Jericho's jacket is a health hazard and to remove it. Jericho obliged then locked Otunga in the Walls Of Jericho and left the ring to a huge ovation. However it was a pure babyface crowd as opposed to his face to heel storyline 6. WWE Tag Team Title: Primo & Epico d. Kofi Kingston & Mason Ryan 7. World Heavyweight Title: Big show d. Daniel Bryan by DQ 8. WWE Title: CM Punk d. The Miz (Steel Cage Match)