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]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:10:50 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16602 <![CDATA[TNA Set to Hold a Knockout-Themed PPV]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16601-TNA_Set_to_Hold_a_KnockoutThemed_PPV.php

On Saturday, October 2nd, TNA will hold a special pay-per-view event that will focus on the TNA Knockouts. The event will be titled "TNA Wrestling Knockouts: Mad Sexy Volume 1". Here is the description for the event...

"'TNA Wrestling Knockouts: Mad Sexy Volume 1', hosted by Playboy  centerfold and TNA Knockout Christy Hemme, will feature top matches from the past between TNA Knockouts like Angelina Love, Velvet Sky and Gail Kim."
]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:48:47 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16601 <![CDATA[WWE Announces New RAW Guest Star, Removes Another]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16600-WWE_Announces_New_RAW_Guest_Star%2C_Removes_Another.php

WWE has announced that Johnny Knoxville will be the guest star of the October 4th edition of Monday Night RAW. Knoxville will be promoting the upcoming "Jackass 3D" film.

In a related note, WWE.com has once again removed Penn and Teller from the list of upcoming guest stars. They had been slated to host the September 20th edition of RAW, and this is the second time that they have been removed from the list. Wrestling-Radio.com will have more information as soon as it becomes available.
]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:34:34 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16600 <![CDATA[BREAKING NEWS: TNA iMPACT! Goes Live in October - Details]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16599-BREAKING_NEWS%3A_TNA_iMPACT%21_Goes_Live_in_October__D.php


TNA President posted a huge announcement on her twitter profile. Below is the tweet:

"TNA iMPACT! is going LIVE on 10/7. Remember my tweet about how TNA is going to change forever? Stay tuned," Carter wrote.

No indication on if iMPACT! is going live weekly but it is certainly a move in the right direction and would in turn one hopes help the ratings.



]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:21:59 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16599 <![CDATA[WWE Issues Statement on Substance Abuse]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16598-WWE_Issues_Statement_on_Substance_Abuse.php

WWE issued the following statement yesterday on substance abuse:



"Not withstanding our extensive Talent Wellness Program for current Superstars, WWE goes to great lengths to help our former talent who may have substance abuse problems, offering complete drug rehabilitation at no cost to them. Ultimately, however, stars in any form of entertainment should be held personally responsible for their own actions. Prescription drug overdose is a problem not only with former WWE talent, but society as a whole according to the Center for Disease Control, as it is the second leading cause of unintentional death (particularly among younger people) in the U.S."
]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:44:51 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16598 <![CDATA[TNA Officials Down on Mick Foley ]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16597-TNA_Officials_Down_on_Mick_Foley_.php

While Mick Foley is expected to return to the squared circle in October at TNA Wrestling's Bound for Glory pay-per-view event, he is no longer considered a long-term in-ring option by those within the organization.

On the night of the company's big angle where Fortune assaulted EV2.0, the former TNA World Heavyweight Champion was instructed to lie down when the lights went out to give the audience the impression that he was laid out during the sequence. While it's possible this will play into the storyline, there aren't many people within TNA who feel they can count on him to put on a good match at this point.


]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:43:28 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16597 <![CDATA[Hart Family Member Enters WWE Sponsored Rehab ]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16596-Hart_Family_Member_Enters_WWE_Sponsored_Rehab_.php

Bret Hart has urged nephew Teddy Hart to enter WWE sponsored rehabilitation thus making him one of the youngest wrestlers to enter. He is staying at the same center as Scott Hall.


]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:40:54 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16596 <![CDATA[WWE NXT Rookie Divas Twitter Profiles Online]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16595-WWE_NXT_Rookie_Divas_Twitter_Profiles_Online.php

The new NXT Rookie Divas for Season 3 can be found on Twitter at:

- AJ Lee
http://twitter.com/RookieAJ

- Aksana
http://twitter.com/AksanaWWE

- Aloisia
http://twitter.com/AloisiaWWE

- Jamie Keyes
http://twitter.com/JamieKeyes

- Maxine
http://twitter.com/MaxineWWE

- Naomi
http://twitter.com/NaomiWWE

]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:41:51 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16595 <![CDATA[NEW WWE Bragging Rights PPV Poster Inside ]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16594-NEW_WWE_Bragging_Rights_PPV_Poster_Inside_.php






On Sunday, October 24, don’t miss John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge, Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, Sheamus, The Nexus, The Miz, and all your favorite WWE Superstars fighting for their reputations at WWE: Bragging Rights live on pay-per-view!
]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:38:10 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16594 <![CDATA[NEW WWE Hell in a Cell PPV Poster Inside ]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16593-NEW_WWE_Hell_in_a_Cell_PPV_Poster_Inside_.php


On Sunday, October 3rd, 10,000 lbs of steel trap the ring in the year’s most breathtaking event: Hell in a Cell. Bear witness to Undertaker, John Cena, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and all your favorite WWE Superstars. Dont miss "Hell in a Cell" live on Pay-Per-View!






]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:36:34 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16593 <![CDATA[Vince McMahon Looked for a 'Backstabbing Asshole' and Got John Cena]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16592-Vince_McMahon_Looked_for_a_%27Backstabbing_Asshole%27_.php

A report by The Pro Wrestling Torch...

Vince McMahon noted in a recent interview with the Boston Herald that he held a talent meeting a few years ago urging his performers to "reach for the brass ring" regardless of whom they have to step over. He particularly recalled John Cena approaching him at the end of the meeting to say, 'I'm your man.'

The interview caught the attention of an anonymous wrestler who attended the meeting. He said there were actually five wrestlers who came over to McMahon following the meeting to say they were the right man for the job.

"The only difference is that Cena did his 'stepping over guys' in the locker room more than the ring," said the wrestler.

The anonymous wrestler feels McMahon was looking for a "backstabbing asshole/stooge" to serve as his top WWE Superstar.

"It has zero to do with in-ring talent," the wrestler said. "Cena stepped on guys like the Spirit Squad and others who were only there for less than six months."


]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:34:30 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16592 <![CDATA[Eric Bischoff Comments on TNA, IWC, WWE, Bret Hart & More]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16591-Eric_Bischoff_Comments_on_TNA%2C_IWC%2C_WWE%2C_Bret_Hart.php

TNA's Eric Bischoff was one of the special guests on this week's live edition (08/30/09) of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem (presented by Good Health Natural Foods). You can feel The Mayhem live every Monday night (at 7PM ET/6PM CT), exclusively on The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network.

Eric joined The Big Mosh & "The Chairman of the Board" Todd Vincent for his return to "Your Home of Wrestling Radio" & for another installment of his exclusive monthly interactive segment on Monday Night Mayhem, "The Hot Seat With Eric Bischoff" (flavored by Sizzlin Sauces), which is now available in Windows Streaming Media or via Monday Night Mayhem's official Podcast on iTunes:

Interview highlights courtesy of The Mayhem's official correspondent, Paterson from New Jersey:

His reaction to those wrestling fans that ask the question "Where is the controversy in TNA?" and if we will be seeing that on TNA programming in the coming weeks/months: "I think that you will. One of the challenges in the business today, and the same is true in the WWE, what can we do that hasn't been done to death in the last 10 to 12 years? When I launched Nitro, and we did all the ridiculous stuff & controversial stuff that I did that put WCW on the map, nobody had ever done it before, and that's what made it controversial. That's why I was the 'anti-Christ' for wrestling fans, because I was doing things no one had done before. Giving away finishes live on the air five minutes before the competition's show went on. All these things people said was stupid & ridiculous, how do you do that again? How does Vince McMahon do all things that are ground-breaking, controversial, & water cooler buzz? How does he recreate those elements in the guidelines of a televised wrestling show? How do you recreate that in today's environment? Is there going to be controversy in TNA? Of course there is. Are we seeing right now? Without giving anything away, I think we're setting it up. In the months to come, people are going to see some things that are controversial, but I don't think anyone should raise the bar of expectations so high that we are magically going to get back to that virgin territory that we enjoyed 10 or 12 years ago."

How much input he usually has into an edition of TNA iMPACT, his response to those that strongly believe that Hulk Hogan & himself are "running TNA," and the current chemistry between himself & Vince Russo: "It varies a lot depending on the week. I've read some of the comments of some of your other guests on Monday Night Mayhem talking about me, and I think Kevin Kelly was one of the ones I read last, and I know people out there think and are under the assumption that Eric Bischoff & Hulk Hogan are 'running TNA.' Nothing is farther from the truth. We have nothing to do with the strategy of the company. We have nothing to do with the marketing of the company. Nobody talks to us or asks us about talent acquisitions or people getting fired. We have little to do with the day-to-day operations of TNA. The same is kinda true with regards to creative. I work closely with Vince Russo, I see the formats, I give my suggestions. Vince & I have a great working relationship, and in regards to chemistry, I would say besides my partner Jason Hervey and Hulk, there's no one better that I have a working relationship with."

The Internet's constant stream of hating against TNA & why it's easier for fans to point out the flaws of TNA than those of the WWE: "Let me put it to you this way: Misery loves company. It's easier for people who are negative, who want to criticize without really having anything intelligent to say and without it being constructive criticism. It's one of the reasons why I constantly am trying to raise the bar, eliminating one stupid fan at a time. When I see the kind of comments like 'TNA Sucks' or 'Your storylines blow,' or 'Fire Russo, or 'Fire Bischoff,' or 'Hogan sucks,' I laugh at that stuff because there are a lot of people out there and because misery loves company. Let's face it, WWE is a giant bandwagon. It's been around a long time. It's easier & safer when you're the type of person who is looking for a group of miserable people to jump on the bandwagon that's successful, because the WWE is a cable television juggernaut. It is what it is. So it's easy to jump on that bandwagon and look down at TNA for its warts, blemishes, bumps, bruises, & dents because there's plenty of them. TNA is not WWE. It's not a billion dollar company with the kind of infrastructure & production staff taking their show live on the road every week. There's so many things that we don't have that it's easy to point out our flaws. I think if you look at what TNA does, and does well, and tries to do. We are 'the little engine that's trying.' There's some great talent in the ring, I think we have the greatest balance of new, young & exciting talent, established talent that rates well despite what everyone else wants to believe on the Internet. If you're objective and you're a real wrestling fan, you're gonna have comments, and while you may not like certain things that are happening in TNA, you'll find plenty of things to like."

Bret Hart's comments about Vince McMahon "stomping out" TNA from Monday nights, the impact "The Hitman" may have had in making that a reality, & what the final outcome would have been for TNA on Monday nights had Bret Hart never come back to the WWE: "I like Bret so much so it's hard for me to comment about things like this. Bret Hart is a little pre-occupied with the legacy of Bret Hart. Not going to deny it, the move to Monday night was a mistake. It is what it is. It was ill-conceived, it was bad timing, it was a risk, and it was a risk that didn't pan out. I've taken plenty of risks that didn't work out, and I've taken some risks that have. Vince McMahon has taken some risks that worked and taken plenty of risks that hasn't. The move to Monday night was a miss, and I'll take as much responsibility for that as anybody else. I don't think any of it had anything to do with Bret Hart. I think if Bret Hart would have never come back to WWE, the outcome of our Monday night effort would have been exactly the same."

His thoughts on this Sunday's No Surrender Pay-Per-View & why his primary focus will be on the semi-finals of the TNA World Title Tournament: "I think there are some great matches on the card. The primary thing that I'm focused on is our 'A-story,' which is who is going to become TNA World Heavyweight Champion. You got four powerful names there, four very exciting talents four guys who could deliver anywhere in the world in either company. You got four guys who are great storytellers and can deliver in the ring. If there's a reason to watch the Pay-Per-View, that's the one thing I would encourage people to follow & watch, because it's another chapter in a pretty interesting story that we laid out back in March, and I'm excited about it."

More is contained in another installment of "The Hot Seat With Eric Bischoff" (flavored by Sizzlin Sauces), including Eric's candid thoughts/comments on the debut of TNA ReAction and the evolution of the program leading into the fall, the branding of TNA, whether or not the "playful competition" between the WWE & TNA can still be done effectively and in good taste (coming off of the heels of the recent remarks made by TNA Knockouts Champion Angelina Love & Velvet Sky on TNA ReAction against the co-WWE Women's Champions Laycool/Layla's subsequent response this past week via her official Twitter page), plus more of your calls & Facebook questions! Call your local cable or satellite provider and demand No Surrender (airing this Sunday night on Pay-Per-View). "The Hot Seat With Eric Bischoff" (flavored by Sizzlin Sauces) returns Monday night, October 4th leading into TNA's Bound For Glory PPV...exclusively on "Your Home of Wrestling Radio." Check out Eric's official website (located at www.EricBischoff.com), along with newly-launched website for Eric & his business partner, Jason Hervey (located at www.BHE.tv). Get the latest on the exciting new projects coming your way from Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment! Don't forget to follow Eric on his official Twitter page (located at www.Twitter.com/EBischoff), and join the more than 18,000+ fans on EB's official Facebook page (located at www.Facebook.com/TheEricBischoff).


]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:30:43 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16591 <![CDATA[WWE NXT Season 2 Winner Announced]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16590-WWE_NXT_Season_2_Winner_Announced.php

Kaval was just announced as the winner of WWE NXT season two on tonight's program.
]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:58:23 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16590 <![CDATA[Season 3 WWE NXT Pros and Rookies Announced]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16589-Season_3_WWE_NXT_Pros_and_Rookies_Announced.php


Below is the list of WWE Pros and Rookies for WWE NXT season 3, which premieres next week...

*Naomi Knight, mentored by Kelly Kelly
*Maxine, mentored by Alicia Fox
*Aksana, mentored by Goldust
*Jamie Keyes, mentored by The Bella Twins
*A.J. Lee, mentored by Primo
*Aloisia, mentored by Vickie Guerrero






]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:11:59 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16589 <![CDATA[BREAKING NEWS: WWE NXT Season 3 to Feature All Divas]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16588-BREAKING_NEWS%3A_WWE_NXT_Season_3_to_Feature_All_Div.php

It was just announced that next season's edition of WWE NXT, which premieres next week, will be an all-Divas edition.
]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:11:18 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16588 <![CDATA[SPOILER: New Match Announced for WWE Night of Champions]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16587-SPOILER%3A_New_Match_Announced_for_WWE_Night_of_Cham.php

It was announced at tonight's WWE SmackDown taping that Kane will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker at the Night of Champions pay-per-view event.
]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:07:40 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16587 <![CDATA[SPOILERS: WWE SmackDown Taping Results for This Week (9/3)]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16586-SPOILERS%3A_WWE_SmackDown_Taping_Results_for_This_We.php

*A video package opens SmackDown with Kane leaving the Undertaker in a vegetative state. There is an image of Kane making a major announcement.

Ricardo Rodriguez comes out to make an announcement about Alberto Del Rio. There is green, white, and red ribbon around the ring. A video of Del Rio talking about Rey Mysterio is shown. He says he wants to take Rey out of WWE. He celebrates with butlers in the ring. Del Rio has a Mysterio mask on the pinata and breaks it. Christian comes out. He calls Rio 'Juan Bradshaw Layfield.' Christian challenges him to a fight and Rio leaves. Drew McIntyre attacks Christian from behind.

* Christian b. Drew McIntyre
- Drew hits early moves but Christian reverses outside and throws him on the table. Drew reverses the unprettier. Christian gets a quick roll-up for the win.

* BigShow vs. CM Punk & Luke Gallows is announced for later.

* Michelle McCool b. Kelly Kelly
- Layla was at ringside during the match. McCool gets the win with her finisher.

* Dolph Ziggler b. Chris Masters
- Big power moves by Masters. Reversed masterlock and Ziggler gets the win.

* Big Show b. CM Punk & Luke Gallows
* Big Show comes out to a massive pop. SES is out next. Big Show gets the win with a submission gold. Punk connects GTS on Gallows.

* Jack Swagger comes out to his own talk show. He uses MVP's VIP lounge. All of his awards are displayed including his college jacket. His Dad comes out wearing a neck brace. Footage of Kane chocking slamming him is shown.

Jack's dad says he's very proud of him. He talks about his elementary school accomplishments including a consecutive push-up record. Swagger gets down on his knees and rocks out 46 then MVP's music hits. MVP says Swagger isn't VIP. He says the lounge is closed for renovation and throws his awards everywhere. Jack hides behind his dad. MVP hits balling on Dad.

* Cody Rhodes b. Matt Hardy vs.
- Cody comes out and makes fun of Hardy. After berating him for a bit the match gets underway. Rhodes gets the win with Crossroads.

* Kane's announcement is next...

* Kane appears on the screen. It is announced that Kane will take on The Undertaker at Night Of Champions. Kane talks about how envy maybe his sin but he recognizes it, unlike Undertaker and his pride. A casket is brought down the ramp. Kane comes out. He laughs in the ring and talks about how The Undertaker is weak.

The Undertaker comes out to his music. The lights go out and Kane is gone. The casket was open but it's now closed. Undertaker opens it and it's empty. Kane is laughing back on the screen. Kane's pyro on the ring hits. This ends this week's SmackDown.
]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:06:35 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16586 <![CDATA[John Cena Comments on Dislike of UFC ]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16585-John_Cena_Comments_on_Dislike_of_UFC_.php

John Cena took part in an interview with The Boston Glob this week and had the following comments to make on UFC:

* “It is what it is. It can be pretty over the top, and it’s not something I’d want my children to watch.’’

* "It’s just not something that particularly interests me,’’

* "UFC is where boxing was years ago, and I was never really into boxing, either.’’

He added by saying he preferred pro wrestling because “regulated entertainment that’s safe for anyone to enjoy.’’


]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:14:08 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16585 <![CDATA[WWE To Unify Championships Including WWE & World Title!]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16584-WWE_To_Unify_Championships_Including_WWE_%26amp%3B_Wor.php

WWE are currently planning to UNIFY EVERY Title in the WWE. Current plans suggest there will be one Women's Championship, one WWE Championship, one Intercontinental Championship and one WWE Tag Team Championship.

As we have seen already the single WWE Tag Team Championship are back and there is almost no doubt that WWE will unify the Diva and Women Championship at Night of Champions - no word on what title belt will be used as yet. Plans to Unify the WWE and World Championships look set to take place at WrestleMania 27 - of course this WWE and plans could change.


]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:10:24 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16584 <![CDATA[New Title Match Announced for WWE Night of Champions]]> http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_news-16583-New_Title_Match_Announced_for_WWE_Night_of_Champio.php

It was just announced on tonight's edition of Monday Night RAW that Melina will face either Michelle McCool or Layla in a Lumberjill Match at WWE Night of Champions that will unify the Women's and Divas Championships.
]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:40:05 -0400 wrestling-radio.com16583