Mick Foley posted a new Facebook blog recently where he claims he turned down an offer to appear on next week’s Christmas-themed edition of RAW, likely as Santa Claus.

Below is the full blog.

“HO HO HOGAN?

What about FO- HO-HOLEY?

I appreciate so many people jumping to my defense at the announcement of Hulk Hogan as the special guest for the Christmas episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. All of your “what about St Mick” and “Foley is Santa” comments are much appreciated.

But the truth is, I was asked by WWE if I would like to travel to Minneapolis for Raw, but had to turn the opportunity down, due to a prior commitment. I’ll miss it. I’ll watch, and probably wish I was there. But as important as appearing on Christmas Raw is to me, honoring a commitment means just a little bit more.

I have really enjoyed being part of the holiday season in my own small way in WWE, and hope to be part of the Christmas episode in 2016.

So don’t hold it against the Hulkster or WWE, I wasn’t forgotten or disrespected in any way. Just previously engaged.”

Dolph Ziggler was the featured guest on this week’s sit-down interview with Michael Cole.

Ziggler spoke about his momentum building since Survivor Series, winning the Intercontinental Championship in his hometown of Cleveland at TLC and finally beating Seth Rollins on this week’s live edition of SmackDown.

Additionally, Ziggler talked about fighting for years to become “the man.” He says he’s got a big chip on his shoulder and he’s on the right track to becoming “the man.” He promised it will eventually happen.

You can check out the complete interview above.

TNA recently issued the following …

IMPACT WRESTLING BECOMES “UNLOCKED” WITH BRAND NEW TELEVISION SERIES

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2014) – TNA Entertainment will deliver a new concept in professional wrestling with the premiere of IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED, Saturday, January 17 at 10/9c on Destination America. This new weekly series hosted by The Professor Mike Tenay will dive deeper into the most recent episode of IMPACT WRESTLING with exclusive content and never-before-seen footage.

During IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED viewers will get an enhanced experience as the screen comes alive with match facts and stats, as well as bonus commentary and exclusive footage taking fans deeper into the intriguing characters, captivating stories and fascinating personal lives of the TNA Superstars.

Fans are constantly asking me what goes on behind the scenes, said Tenay. The appetite is strong for interesting factoids and an insiders perspective. We will explore everything from why World Champion Bobby Roode uses his Roode Bomb finisher to how Taryn Terrell uses her stuntwoman background when defending her Knockouts title. IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED will offer a distinctive and stimulating viewing experience unmatched in professional sports.

In addition, each week during IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED, Tenay will reveal the IMPACT WRESTLING Top 5, a power ranking of the top five heavyweights in TNA. This new ranking system is sure to spark controversy, debate, and most importantly, competition.

IMPACT WRESTLING debuts on Destination America with a special LIVE broadcast on Wednesday, January 7 from 9-11 PM ET, televised from New York City’s legendary Manhattan Center. IMPACT WRESTLING will move to its permanent time slot on Fridays from 9-11 PM ET beginning January 16 on Destination America.

The following are highlights of the latest blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

On Seth Rollins’ future: “Rollins vs. Cena…solid main event to close the three hour broadcast…Rollins seems to be lining up to be the next “Heyman Guy” somewhere down the road. My ‘guess’ is that Rollins will be WWE Champ in the next few months. I stress it’s my ‘guess.'”

On Roman Reigns’ return: “Roman Reigns return was good….but he’s got lots of work to catch up on if he wants to eventually get to the Promised Land. Injuries are never timely and can be especially harmful for a ‘rookie’ level talent. Here’ s where I’d expect Reigns athleticism and 2nd generation instincts to kick in.”

On his upcoming broadcast return at Wrestle Kingdom 9: “Speaking of Wrestle Kingdom 9 on PPV on January 4, I’m somewhat certain that some NJPW aficionados will find something wrong with the commentary no matter who does it especially as it concerns the unique names of some of the holds that the talent’s utilize. I can only do the best job that I can and let the cards fall where they may. I do think the style of broadcasting will be different that most USA broadcasts whether that be good or bad. Yes, I fully expect to be woodshedded by some keyboard warrior within minutes of the Tokyo Dome event ending. Gotta love the passion, right?”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

The website of the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas is advertising a huge reunion show for the January 19th episode of WWE RAW.

The the “RAW Reunion” show will feature nWo originals Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, along with WWE Hall of Famer (and one time nWo member) Shawn Michaels.

The advertised dark match main event will “the biggest Lumberjack Match in the History of Dallas” – as John Cena battles Seth Rollins with over 30 lumberjacks at ringside.

Tickets start at $20. For more information, visit AmericanAirlinesCenter.com.

AAA World Heavyweight Champion Alberto El Patron (formerly Alberto Del Rio) has signed on to face ROH star A.C.H. at the company’s upcoming live event from Dearborn, Michigan on January 30th.

Other top stars advertised for that show include ROH World Champion Jay Briscoe, ROH TV Champion Jay Lethal, and ROH Tag Champions ReDragon.

As we reported yesterday, Alberto’s ROH debut will take place at the January 3rd TV tapings from Nashville when he faces ROH veteran Christopher Daniels. He’s also booked for the January 31st “Winter Warriors” event from Dayton, Ohio and the ROH 13th Anniversary PPV on March 1st from Las Vegas.

ROH 13th Anniversary PPV Poster Featuring Alberto Del Rio

Tonight is the second to last episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV and will feature the first part of a Top 20 Countdown of the best moments in company history. The show will air at 11pm (EST) and was bumped out of prime time in favor of Cops re-runs.

Part 1 of the countdown (Moments 20-11) will feature stars such as Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, and Hulk Hogan.

Next Wednesday’s episode, featuring the Top 10 moments, was bumped even later to a midnight airing.

The following is a preview for tonight’s WWE Tribute To The Troops special on the USA Network, taped last Tuesday night from Columbus, Georgia:

– John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, Ryback & Eric Rowan vs. Seth Rollins, IC Champion Luke Harper, Big Show and Kane in an 8-man tag team match.

– John Cena and Hulk Hogan appearing together.

– Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt in a No DQ Bootcamp match.

– The Rhodes Bros. vs. The Usos.

– Natalya, Naomi & Emma vs. Paige & The Bella Twins in a 6-Divas tag match.

Plus, there will be a performance by Florida Georgia Line.

*Spoilers* WWE Tribute To The Troops Taping Results For Tonight

– Members of the former Ring of Honor stable The Age Of The Fall were reunited backstage at this week’s WWE TV tapings. The members included Seth Rollins (as Tyler Black), Luke Harper (as Brodie Lee), Joey Mercury (as Joey Matthews) and Jimmy Jacobs, who has been working as a Rosebud.

https://twitter.com/WWEMercury/status/545129683835432960

– NXT Superstar Aiden English of the Vaudvillains is engaged to Shaul Guerrero, daughter of Vickie and the late Eddie Guerrero. Vickie posted the following on Instagram:

Shaul and Matt are engaged!! Time to plan a fairytale wedding. I love you both very much! #ShesaidYes ????????????

A photo posted by Vickie Guerrero (@vickielynnguerrero) on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:51pm PST

WWE SmackDown on the USA Network
Live from Grand Rapids, Michigan at Van Andel Arena
Report by Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net

[Q1] Michael Cole welcomed viewers to the 800th edition of Smackdown and was joined on commentary by JBL and Tom Phillips. Fandango and Rosa Mendes danced in the ring. Roman Reigns made his entrance through the crowd…

1. Roman Reigns vs. Fandango (w/Rosa Mendes). “The powerhouse is back in WWE,” Cole said. Reigns dominated the first 90 seconds. Fandango clotheslined Reigns over the top rope. Reigns came back and connected with a Superman Punch, then speared Fandango for the win…

Roman Reigns beat Fandango in 4:45.

The broadcast team hyped the remainder of the show and focussed on Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt being under the same roof… [C]

[Q2] Dean Ambrose came to the ring for a promo. He said Wyatt was confronted with someone as crazy as he is at TLC. He said he still has fight in him and the fight will continue on Wednesday’s Tribute to the Troops taping. Wyatt appeared on the big screen and said the only reason Ambrose is still breathing is that he’s enjoying their game so much. Wyatt said he is a slave to his calling and he can’t stop until all the heroes fall…

The broadcast team hyped Ambrose vs. Wyatt in a Bootcamp match for Tribute to the Troops on Wednesday, then hyped The Miz, Mizdow, and Luke Harper vs. The Uso Brothers and Erick Rowan… [C]

A graphic touted that the WWE app has been downloaded by 15 million people…

2. The Uso Brothers and Erick Rowan vs. The Miz, Mizdow, and Luke Harper. The Uso Brothers are still carrying around the Slammy Awards like goofs. The teams ended up at ringside bickering heading into the break. If only there was a ring where they could settle their differences like men.

[Q3] [C] They did the big where they worked up to the big tag to Mizdow, only to have Miz tag himself in. Rowan hit a full nelson slam on Miz and went for a cover, but Harper broke it up. The Usos cleared him from the ring and performed a suicide dive on him. Someone on the broadcast team said they could smell Harper and it was disgusting. Rowan went to the top rope and performed a splash on Miz for the win…

The Usos and Erick Rowan defeated The Miz, Mizdow, and Luke Harper in 11:50.

The broadcast team hyped Ryback for Seth Rollins for later in the show, as well as footage from Raw of Brock Lesnar attacking Chris Jericho… [C]

[Q4] Backstage, Naomi spoke with Jimmy Uso about her Divas Championship match. Uso apologized to his wife for getting upset with Miz on Main Event. Naomi said she feels like her title match is something she needs to do on her own and hopes he can understand. He wished her luck…

The broadcast team spoke at ringside and then set up the Raw Rebound featuring Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, and Chris Jericho…

Seth Rollins, who had J&J Security with him, was introduced for his match with Ryback. Rollins limped as he headed to the ring. He was probably selling the effects of his tables and cage matches, but given what he’s been through over the last 48 hours it’s hard to say… [C]

Ryback made his entrance. As he was yelling on the stage, Rusev attacked him from behind, then kicked him near the stage. Lana came out and held up the U.S. Championship on the stage. Rusev took the title and held it up while Lana smiled, then they headed backstage.

Continued on page two …

WWE Main Event on the WWE Network
Live from Grand Rapids, Michigan at Van Andel Arena
Report by F4WOnline.com

WWE Main Event from Grand Rapids featured Eric Rowan playing chess and being referred to as genius only to basically lose clean in the middle of the ring after a chokeslam from Kane. The Miz continues his attempt to gain the trust of Naomi much to Jimmy’s chagrin. The New Day triumphed over Tyson Kidd and Cesaro while Nattie looked on. After playing chess with Rowan like she was a blue eye, Paige subsequently won as heel over Emma in a fairly one-sided divas match.

The show aired one hour earlier than usual and seemed to have a somewhat different tone than a typical episode. MizTV opened the show with Naomi as the guest. Of course, Mizdow shadowed Miz. Miz introduced Naomi as his “close personal friend.” As for that, Naomi said he was dreaming. She added he was “just talk” when saying she doesn’t buy into Miz and what he has been saying. In turn, Miz called her beautiful and claimed he was for real. Naomi told Miz if there wasn’t anything else major, she was done with the conversation. Then the plot thickened as Miz promised her a divas title match on the live Smackdown broadcast.

In regards to her accepting the title match for later on, Miz said he understood if Naomi had to get permission from her husband first. Enter the Usos. Miz and Mizdow bailed out and fled off the set as Jimmy and Jey stormed to the ring. Miz told Jimmy he was ruining the moment for his wife. Jimmy fired back that his wife didn’t need the help of Miz. Jimmy very sternly told Miz to stay away from his wife. Miz pleaded that all he wanted was to see Naomi succeed and speculated that her husband didn’t feel the same way.

Later in the show, Naomi approached Miz backstage and apologized for the earlier incident. Miz suggested she needed to control her husband. If she failed to do so, Miz claimed all her dreams would go away. Mizdow mimicked throughout.

Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods (with Big E) beat Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (with Natalya). In an in-set promo beforehand, Cesaro said the team of himself and Tyson were the best new tag team in WWE. Tyson said they had the best support system as Nattie blushed. She was somewhat dejected when Tyson said he was referring to himself & Cesaro. The match itself was good which was no surprise given the participants, but it also refreshing all the same.

Big E at ringside gave Nattie a handkerchief emblazoned with New Day colors as the match began. Cesaro and Xavier started and Xavier did a uniquely cool reverse out of wheelbarrow as the match progressed. When Kofi tagged in he entered with a dive off the top that sent Cesaro reeling for a moment. Cesaro quickly recovered and cut off Kofi before tagging Tyson. After many great exchanges with Tyson and Kofi, Xavier tagged back in and the New Day members gave Tyson a double shoulder tackle. Tyson briefly recovered yet Kofi hit a flying high cross body and clotheslined Tyson over the top rope to the floor. Kofi and Xavier did stereo flip dives out over the ropes to the outside. Moments later when Kofi went for a tag, Cesaro pulled Xavier off the apron to avoid it. Likewise, the heels began to get heat on Kofi before a commercial plugging the Triple H workout tutorial.

After the break, more heat on Kofi for an extended period of time. Eventually, Kofi fired up and Cesaro once again interfered and kicked Xavier off the apron. Cesaro started the giant swing on Kofi that culminated in a dropkick from Tyson. Tyson and Cesaro landed an assisted splash and a legdrop respectively in another combination. After a comeback by Kofi, Xavier got the hot tag in and reentered the fray like a house of fire. For his earlier illegal interference, Xavier gave Cesaro an enzuigiri that sent the Swiss superstar off the apron. Xavier did a cool fireman’s carry into a gutbuster for a nearfall. Cesaro tried to interfere again and Kofi made the save. He and Cesaro spilled out to floor leaving Xavier and Tyson to trade nearfalls with rollups and creative pinning combinations. For the finish, Xavier and Kofi did a combination of the Demolition finisher tweaked with Kofi diving off the top with double foot stomp for the pinfall. The New Day shined. Nattie tried to comfort her husband and his partner after the loss.

Continued on page two …

Monday’s post-TLC edition of WWE RAW dropped to 3.552 million viewers, down from 3.70 million the previous week. Once again, RAW lost viewers each hour throughout the show. Here’s the viewership breakdown:

• Hour 1: 3,703,000
• Hour 2: 3,477,000
• Hour 3: 3,385,000

RAW featured fallout from TLC, a John Cena vs. Seth Rollins steel cage main event and appearances from Chris Jericho and Brock Lesnar.

The following are highlights of a new Huffington Post interview with Global Force Wrestling (GFW) promoter Jeff Jarrett:

On Sting signing with WWE: “Finally! Very happy for him. Couldn’t be a better guy. He’s a good friend and I couldn’t be happier for him.”

On CM Punk signing with UFC: “Win, Win, Win! Win for Dana White at UFC, a win for CM Punk fans and whether CM Punk wins or loses in that octagon it’s a win for him because I’ve got a lot of respect for a guy that follows his heart and follows his passion.”

Check out the complete interview at HuffingtonPost.co.uk.

– As has been reported, Sting is now being billed as “The Vigilante.” He was referred as such by the announcers at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs … and Stairs and Seth Rollins last night on Raw. Dave Meltzer mentioned on today’s edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that a directive was issued to both announcers and wrestlers to refer to Sting as “The Vigilante Sting.” This directive is mandatory, with no exceptions.

– In this video, which was shot Saturday after Reality of Wrestling’s Christmas Chaos event in Houston, Texas, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T explains why bringing other independent promotions such as Pro Wrestling Syndicate and Wildkat Sports to ROW is best for business.

– In this video, Cesaro interviews some of the winners and presenters backstage at the 2014 Slammy Awards.

Dean Ambrose explains how The Shield was broken up

Ring of Honor announced the following on Tuesday:

ALBERTO EL PATRON VS. “THE FALLEN ANGEL” CHRISTOPHER DANIELS!

This is a first time ever match against a Ring of Honor original!  Since returning to ROH, The Fallen Angel has been reinvigorated and ready to take on absolutely anyone from anywhere.  The Addiction has made a huge impact on the ROH tag team division, but Daniels is also pursuing a singles career and having stellar matches against the best in Ring of Honor.  Nigel McGuinness couldn’t think of a better introduction to our elite roster than “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels!

Daniels is one of the most well-rounded athletes in all of professional wrestling.  He refuses to limit himself and that makes him an especially challenging opponent.  Daniels can match anyone hold-for-hold, but he’s not afraid to take to the sky either!  This long tenured veteran has emerged as one of the most respected and successful professional wrestlers competing today, an athlete whose experience and savvy might be unmatched within the ROH locker room.  According to Nigel McGuinness, all of these qualities made him the ideal “welcoming committee” for Alberto El Patron in Ring of Honor.  On January 3rd, you will have the privilege of watching two of the best do what they love in front of the greatest fans on the planet!

Alberto El Patron’s hybrid style combines MMA training with an eclectic mix of Mexican and American pro wrestling techniques.  For years, El Patron has stood out as an exceptional talent against anyone who faced him.  But any wrestling fan couldn’t help but think: what if he had the chance to take on ANYONE in professional wrestling, unrestricted and unrestrained?  Finally, that day has arrived.  El Patron has been making waves since returning to competition in Mexico, recently securing the AAA Heavyweight Championship.  Crowds around the world have exploded every time he makes his entrance.  So you know that January 3rd in Nashville is guaranteed to be a very special night for anyone in attendance!

In addition to a stellar live event featuring the ROH debut of Alberto El Patron, January 3rd is also a taping for ROH TV!  Our cameras will be rolling to capture everything that goes down while we kick of 2015.  Whether you’re in the crowd or behind the scenes, the verdict is unanimous: 2014 was the biggest year ever for Ring of Honor’s growth and global exposure.  But we promise that 2015 will be even bigger! Starting off with the TOP PROSPECT TOURNAMENT and the debut of ALBERTO EL PATRON, 2015 has gotten rolling before it’s even officially started!  You need to be there LIVE on January 3rd when Ring of Honor returns to Nashville.

Saturday, January 3rd, 2015
National TV Taping
Tennessee State Fairgrounds/Expo
625 Smith Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203

Signed to Appear
– ROH World Champion: Jay Briscoe
– Adam Cole
– Frankie Kazarian
– The Decade (Jimmy Jacobs & BJ Whitmer)
– Adam Page
– Hanson
– Matt Taven
– Michael Bennett W/ Maria Kanellis
– Mark Briscoe
– Tommaso Ciampa
– Cedric Alexander
– Roderick Strong
– Moose w/ Veda Scott & Stokely Hathaway
– Caprice Coleman
– Plus More

WWE will be releasing a book called “Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever: The Legend of a WWE Hero” on September 15, 2015.

Below is the official synopsis for the project.

“With signature moves like the Warrior Splash, epic battles against Hulk Hogan, Sgt. Slaughter, Macho Man Randy Savage, and The Undertaker, and impassioned speeches that struck fear into his opponents and inspired warriors across the nation, the late Ultimate Warrior became one of the most revered figures in WWE history. Here, for the first time, the complete legend of The Ultimate Warrior is told in full, from his humble beginnings as a self-proclaimed “small, insecure kid who wasn’t into any sports” to his rise to WWE fame as the most powerful force in the universe.

Through both action and candid photographs, personal ephemera, including original Warrior art and detailed journal entries, insider stories and exclusive interviews with WWE legends, and intimate accounts from the Warrior family, this unique biography brings the legacy of The Ultimate Warrior to life like never before. Relive the Warrior’s most intense matches and rivalries, and get to know the man behind the face paint in this one-of-a-kind volume. Filled with intense action and little-known details, Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever is a celebration of the Superstar who left an inimitable mark on WWE and redefined sports entertainment for generations.”

Mick Foley is two weeks away from making it a full year that he has worn Santa Claus-themed clothes. Foley did this to build interest in his “I Am Santa Claus” documentary. He has documented his journey on Twitter @FoleyIsSanta.

Additionally, Foley thanked Jon Stewart for letting him celebrate “Day #350” of his “Foley Is Santa” journey on “The Daily Show.” Below is a photo of Foley and Stewart.

For those interested, Foley’s “I Am Santa Claus” documentary is now available on Netflix.

https://twitter.com/realmickfoley/status/543200955509264384

For those wondering, TNA will continue to produce pay-per-views and hold live events when they switch to Destination America in 2015. Many had questioned whether or not they would do so going forward, as they have been big money losers for the company, especially the non-televised live events.

TNA talents have reportedly been concerned about this issue, as they obviously make more money if they work live events.

While this hasn’t been confirmed yet, the belief is TNA will produce four pay-per-view events on an annual basis.

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, along with his “advocate” Paul Heyman appeared on this week’s RAW Fallout video, which you can check out below.

Also on RAW Fallout this week is Kane, who talks about The Authority being gone during a quick interview with Eden. You can check out part two of RAW Fallout below.

– As noted on Monday night, Hulk Hogan was announced for next week’s edition of WWE RAW. The show will be WWE’s Christmas-themed show, as it takes place on December 22nd, three days before Christmas. WWE posted the following on their official Twitter account.

NEXT WEEK: #TheImmortal #HoHoHOGAN comes to @WWE #RAW LIVE on @USA_Network! @HulkHogan pic.twitter.com/I5iQkWLUXJ

— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014

– WWE ran The Ascension vignette on Monday’s WWE RAW, the same video package that was premiered on last Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown. It appears based on the vignettes that WWE will be turning up the volume on The Ascension gimmick. They posted the following on Twitter to further hype their upcoming main roster debut.

They will RISE!#TheAscension is coming…#RAW @ViktorRiseWWE @KonnorWWE pic.twitter.com/FiWYyNy6Sh

— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2014

– Jimmy Jacobs, a well-known wrestler out of Ring Of Honor, appeared on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW. Jacobs was one of the Rosebuds during a backstage segment with Adam Rose and Kane. Former TNA Knockout Taeler Hendrix was also one of the Rosebuds.

– Tyson Kidd and The Bella Twins furthered the angle that was started on Monday’s RAW on Twitter. Below is an exchange between the three.

Checking on old friends @BellaTwins
I have a lot more compassion than people may think, recurring injuries suck.
Just looking out#Raw

— TJ Wilson (@TJWilson) December 16, 2014

– In October, 2K confirmed that WWE 2K15 will offer downloadable content this year, including a Season Pass program. The Season Pass program will be focused on additions for 2K Showcase, the game’s story-driven single-player campaign. In addition, those who purchase the Season Pass will get exclusive access to WWE Diva Paige, who is making her virtual gaming debut in WWE 2K15. Footage of Paige’s entrance has leaked online and you can check it out here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOwqo3P6jB8

– As seen on Raw, Jimmy Jacobs and Taeler Hendrix appeared as Rosebuds for Adam Rose. Other notable independent wrestlers who appeared as Rosebuds were Scarlett Bordeaux, Heidi Lovelace (wearing a green wig) and Leah Von Dutch.

– In a trivia note, at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs … and Stairs, Dolph Ziggler became the thirteenth person to capture the Intercontinental Championship on four occasions. He joins the likes of Edge, Chris Jericho and The Miz.

Drunk fan gets dragged out of WWE TLC arena by security (PHOTOS)

The following matches were taped prior to Monday’s WWE RAW in Detroit, Michigan for this week’s edition of WWE Superstars.

– Emma def. Summer Rae in a Divas match to open the show. This was said to be your basic Divas match, one that was kept relatively short.

– Tyson Kidd & Cesaro def. Los Matadores in tag-team action. This was said to be somewhat of a comedy match with good action and good crowd response.

Former WWE Superstar turned UFC fighter CM Punk has signed on to write for another comic book series in 2015.

After it was announced last month that Punk will make his comic book writing debut for Marvel Comics’ “Thor Annual #1,” we can now confirm that Punk has signed on with DC Comics to write a story for “Strange Sports Stories #1”, which is a reboot of the old series from the 1960’s and 70’s.

VIDEO of CM PUNK’s MMA Training at MMANEWS.com

Other creators involved with the issue include Brian Azzarello, Paul Pope, Gilbert Hernandez, and Darick Robertson. Strange Sports Stories is billed as a four-issue mini-series, with the first installment due out in March.

Below, you can check out the first artwork for the Strange Sports Stories #1:

On Monday, we ran a report originated by Bryan Alvarez at F4Wonline.com that stated WWE’s merchandise department has been told that no more Brock Lesnar merchandise will be created. This led to a lot of speculation that Lesnar would indeed be finishing up with WWE after WrestleMania and is heading back to MMA when he becomes a free agent in March.

WWE has since issued a statement regarding the situation, claiming the report is in accurate and there is “no truth” to the news.