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  • Movie Trailer For “Journey 2” Starring The Rock

    The official trailer for the film “Journey 2: Mysterious Island” (sequel to “Journey To The Center of the Earth 3D”) starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been released.

    The film, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Kristin Davis, Luis Guzmán and Vanessa Hudgens, is scheduled for release on February 10, 2012.

    Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was filmed at eight locations on Oahu, Hawaii, but predominantly in various parts of Waimea Valley and Kualoa Ranch. Filming also took place in Wilmington, North Carolina.

    The synopsis for Journey 2 reads, “Sean Anderson partners with his mom’s boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.”

    Here’s the trailer:

  • Detailed Ratings Breakdown From Monday’s RAW

    As noted before, the November 7th RAW Supershow did a 2.86 cable rating with 4 million viewers and the trend continued of ratings dropping as the show went on. ESPN’s Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles game did a 12.28 rating with 16.85 million viewers and RAW finished #2 behind that game on cable for the night.

    In the segment breakdown, the show opened at a 3.21 rating for the segment with John Cena, Zack Ryder, The Miz and R-Truth. John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler lost 582,000 viewers while JTG vs. Mason Ryan gained 203,000 back. Kofi Kingston vs. WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio lost 212,000 viewers. The segment with Del Rio and CM Punk gained 314,000 viewers for the 10pm timeslot.

    Jack Swagger vs. Santino Marella and the Maxim reveal with Kelly Kelly, Beth Phoenix, Eve Torres, Natalya and Alicia Fox lost 275,000 viewers. Kevin Nash’s segment lost 70,000 viewers. The main event with Cena and Ryder vs. Awesome Truth gained 233,000 viewers, ending at a 2.94 overrun. The gain from the main event is considered very low for the overrun.

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Attendence Figures & Live Gates From The European Tour

    Here are some recent WWE attendance figures from overseas:

    * RAW on November 2nd in Dublin drew 7,000 fans for $545,000
    * SmackDown on November 3rd in Bilbao, Spain drew 4,000 fans for $200,000
    * RAW on November 3rd in Nantes, France drew 4,700 fans for $325,000
    * RAW on November 4th in Amneville, France drew 5,800 fans for $420,000
    * SmackDown on November 4th in Graz, Austria drew 2,600 fans for $215,000
    * RAW on November 5th in Manchester drew 12,600 fans for $650,000
    * SmackDown on November 5th in Vienna, Austria drew 4,000 fans for $375,000
    * RAW on November 6th in Sheffield drew 7,500 fans for $420,000
    * SmackDown on November 6th in Cardiff, Wales drew 4,600 fans for $280,000
    * SmackDown on November 7th in Birmingham drew 7,000 for $380,000

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Backstage News On Evan Bourne’s Suspension

    There has been a lot of backstage controversy surrounding Evan Bourne’s recent Wellness violation and subsequent suspension.

    Bourne was suspended for smoking synthetic marijuana (believed to be “Spice”), which WWE has been cracking down on in recent months.

    According to Dave Meltzer, Word is that Bourne used it at a party with other WWE talents and that one or more wrestlers above Bourne on the roster were using it.

    Talk among the wrestlers has to do with the idea that a mid-carder like Bourne would get suspended for doing the same thing that a main eventer does and doesn’t get suspended.

    Speaking of Bourne just completed an interview with WWE Magazine. He wrote on Twitter today:

    “Just finished a very candid and honest interview with @WWEmagazine. Can’t wait for my cover shoot next…”

  • Jeff Hardy’s Probation, TNA Working With Bellator-AAA

    – As noted before, TNA will be cross-promoting with Bellator MMA when the group arrives on Spike TV in 2013. There are already plans in place for extensive promotion between the two that we will start seeing in 2012 and full force in 2013. Both promotions will advertise on each others shows and plug the main angles, and there will be several guest appearances with each promotions’ top stars.

    – TNA hasn’t been referring to Jeff Jarrett’s AAA Heavyweight Title as the AAA Heavyweight Title because promoter Steve Ship has all US rights to AAA’s intellectual property. Because of that, AAA can’t tour in North America without Ship as the promoter. AAA and Ship aren’t doing business right now because Ship was behind the Lucha Libre USA promotion. Also because of this, Jarrett can’t wear the AAA insignias from the belt on his belt.

    AAA officials have met with Dixie Carter and Jeff Jarrett in Nashville, TN about their future together and there were talks about AAA running some kind of joint shows with TNA here in the States.

    – Jeff Hardy’s current probation stipulations allow him to leave his home after 6pm only for work. When he’s not booked to work, Hardy is not allowed out of his home after 6pm and cannot have visitors over after 6pm. This will last for the next four months.

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • WWE Wants Shane Back, Heat On Mason Ryan, MSG

    – Shane McMahon’s name was brought up during recent internal WWE talks in regards to creative but the feeling was that he’s gone and there are little chances of luring him back any time soon.

    – WWE is looking to run more shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

    – Stan sent word that this week’s episode of WWE NXT had 19 minutes and 48 seconds of in-ring action, up just a bit from the previous week.

    – A few agents in WWE are grumbling about the push of Mason Ryan.

    (Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Videos: Mark Henry & Randy Orton Do Spin-A-Roonies

    SEScoops.com reader @DannyPlatt93 was at Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Liverpool, England and sent in this video from after the taping ended.

    World Heavyweight champion Mark Henry does his best Spin-a-Rooney –

    Here’s another view of Mark Henry’s spin-a-roonie – followed by an RKO:

    After nailing Mark Henry with an RKO – Orton took center stage and did his own version of the spin-a-roonie:

  • Matt Morgan’s Cousin Shot & Killed On Monday

    Michael Morgan Jr., the cousin of TNA star Matt Morgan, was shot and killed on Monday morning in New Jersey.

    Michael Morgan, a 32-year old police detective, was killed outside a nightclub as he was walking a dancer to her car. Morgan and the dancer were held up at gunpoint. The attack, which happened just after 3 a.m., ended with Morgan suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the torso.

    Matt Morgan acknowledged the death on his Twitter page on Tuesday.

    “Mike Morgan was a highly decorated cop, who was in (the) anti-gang division and Monday was to start SVU. Still can’t believe he got killed. Too young with HUGE career in front of him still.”

    “News said he’d gotten out of over 600 ‘guns drawn situations over his career in anti-gang without having to draw his own. That’s insanely impressive.”

    According to New Jersey’s NJ.com, police are offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the shooter.

    As if this news isn’t bad enough, Matt Morgan also tweeted that his father is hospitalized because his brain cancer is “spreading rapidly.”

    We wish our sincere condolences to the Morgan family during this very difficult time.

  • Mysterio Update, Production Problems At RAW, Maryse, More

    – Rey Mysterio wrote the following update on Twitter this weekend:

    “About to start therapy! Working really hard, main goal is to be back in the ring by WM28 Miami!”

    – There were said to be several production related problems at Monday’s RAW tapings in Liverpool. Among the problems were issues with pyrotechnics and time constraints.

    The Maxim magazine segment with Kelly Kelly as well as the finish of the main event between John Cena and Zack Ryder vs. The Miz and R-Truth were re-filmed, as well as ringside segments with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.

    – Former WWE Diva Maryse’s first post-WWE appearance will be at the 2012 WrestleReunion event in Los Angeles, CA. The convention is being held the weekend of 1/27-1/29 at the LAX Westin Hotel. For more details, visit WrestleReunion.com.

    – Former WWE Diva Lilian Garcia recently wrapped a studio session on her new album and will be filming her second music video this Thursday and Friday.

    – WWE will return to Newcastle, England on April 20th, 2012. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 19th.

  • WWE Pays Tribute To Boxing Great Joe Frazier (Video)

    WWE remembers former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Frazier, who passed away earlier this week:

  • Video: RVD Explains Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized

    In this video interview with TruthIsScary.com, TNA Wrestling star Rob Van Dam explains everything there is to know about marijuana – why it should be legalized, its uses besides smoking, why the government is against it, and more.

  • Kevin Nash Returns To Action In Newcastle, England

    “Newly-signed” WWE superstar Kevin Nash returned to the ring on Tuesday at the RAW brand’s live event from Newcastle, England.

    Nash teamed with The Miz and R-Truth to lose to the team of John Cena, Zack Ryder and Kofi Kingston. Mick Foley served as the special guest referee for the match.

    According to several live reports sent in by fans who were at the show – Nash didn’t do too much in the ring, but looked good. Only one fan mentioned that it looked like Nash “phoned it in.” Most of the match was wretled by The Miz and Zack Ryder.

    Aside from refereeing that tag match, Mick Foley also appeared after CM Punk defeated Alberto Del Rio and gave Dolph Ziggler (who was interfering on Del Rio’s behalf) an up close and personal look at Mr. Socko.

  • Kurt Angle Receives Fine In Reckless Driving Case (No Jail)

    A Virginia judge has ordered Kurt Angle must pay a $1,500 fine stemming from his reckless driving charge back when he got when arrested in September on suspicion of drunk driving. He will not serve any jail time and his license will not be suspended.

    Angle was not in court on Tuesday when his lawyer plead No Contest on his behalf He was originally charged with DUI but was only tried for the reckless driving charge.

    Angle’s lawyer says when he was pulled over for swerving on the road after a TNA live event in September, he was just texting on his cell phone. The story is that Angle was texting the promoter of the show, presumably a TNA employee, about his payment that night.

    The state district attorney did not believe that Angle was simply texting while driving but the judge sided with Angle’s defense.

  • Haku On His Tough Man Reputation, Andre, Being King

    Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) and Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) of #AftermathRadio on thescore.com spoke with former WWE Superstar Tonga Fifita, best known as Haku (WWE) and Meng (WCW): Highlights:

    Being “King” of the WWE in 1988, taking the title as “King” of the WWE from Harley Race at the 1989 Royal Rumble:

    “When they gave me the opportunity to take the title as “King” from Harley Race, wow. I know his work, I know his wrestling, but I know my respect for this man. I sit back and took a few deep breaths. That was something in my heart, it was an honor to be the next “King”.

    His reputation of being the toughest man in the locker room:

    “(Wrestlers) just wanna throw my name out for the heck of it. I think we were all tough. You had to make the people believe that in wrestling for us to make some money. For us to have all those angles on TV, and to bring them back for all this good stuff. Everybody was tough those days to make money and protect the business.”

    Thoughts on his tag team match at Wrestlemania VI in Toronto, Ontario where he teamed with Andre The Giant against Demolition, why he spent most the time in the match:

    “That’s how smart Andre was. All he wanted me to do was to go out there and look strong, because obviously I was still young then, and my career was still going, not that he was finishing up but he was past his prime. He told me ‘Boss, go out there, do your thing, and whenever I wanna come in, ill call you (laughs).”

    An incident with Jimmy Jack Funk in 1987:

    “I didn’t take his eyeballs off. I was ready to, my hands were in there, ready to take his eye off, but then I realized how stupid we were.  Here we are brothers on the road together. I told Jim after all these things, and he got fired for it, and all these things here, And I feel bad for him Jim. It was something that happened at that moment.”

    Other topics discussed include:

    • His storyline with The British Bulldogs, “stealing” Matilda going towards WrestleMania 4 and how that is many fans’ most vivid memory of him
    • Working these days at a Toyota dealership and how he got connected with them.Why he decided to retire from professional wrestling
    • Validating pretty much any altercation story you may have heard about him, whether backstage or after hours
    • Comparing his time in WWE and WCW and how Meng was more like the real Tonga Fifita

    To listen to the full podcast interview, click here.

  • VIDEOS From England: Cena Rips Rock & Foley Promo

    Mick Foley appeared for WWE once again on the current European tour – with an appearance at the live event from Newcastle.

    Check out this video footage of Foley and John Cena – with Cena ripping into his Survivor Series partner and WrestleMania 28 opponent – The Rock. Below that – a promo from Mick Foley.

  • Ratings Are In For Monday’s RAW From Liverpool

    The ratings are in from Monday’s RAW Supershow from Liverpool, England – and its a whole lot of bad news for WWE.

    Monday’s RAW drew a 2.88 cable rating with just 4,015,000 viewers.

    RAW continued the disturbing trend of losing viewers in the second hour. Hour 1 this week did a 2.94 rating (4.17 million viewers) while hour two did a 2.81 (3.86 million viewers). This is the 8th time in the past 11 weeks that RAW lost viewers in hour two – something that almost never happened prior to this year.

    By comparison, the NFL’s Monday Night Football game on ESPN did a 12.32 rating – up nearly 40% in total viewers from the wek before – so RAW did have stiff competition.

  • AJ Styles Injured Heading Into Sunday’s TNA PPV (Picture)

    TNA star AJ Styles says the injury he suffered at Friday’s TNA live event from Michigan has been diagnosed as a high ankle sprain.

    Styles tweeted on Tuesday afternoon (@AJStylesOrg):

    “Grade 2 on a high ankle sprain and normally takes about 2-4 weeks to recover. I got 1 week .. let’s do this!”

    AJ Styles is scheduled to face TNA Champion Bobby Roode in the main event of Sunday’s Turning Point pay-per-view. It will be the second consecutive TNA PPV where Bobby Roode is wrestling an injured opponent in the main event. 

    Styles posted the following picture of the sprained ankle:

  • Chris Jericho Address Royal Rumble Return Rumors (Video)

    Former WWE star Chris Jericho was interviewed by TheSuplex.com this week and addressed rumors that he’ll be returning to WWE at the Royal Rumble. Jericho said:

    “Well, there’s been rumors that I’m coming back pretty much every week since I left… I still have no plans. I know people get mad at me when I say that. I’ve just been enjoying what I’m doing right now, and if other people don’t understand that I’m sorry. I apologize. I never said I wouldn’t go back to wrestling again.

    “As of right now, we’ve been doing so much stuff with the band, and then when we’re done with this tour, I’ll have some stuff in Hollywood that I’ll be working on, stuff that kind of transpired from Dancing with the Stars. I’ve never considered myself just a wrestler. I’m an entertainer… It’s one of those things that when the time comes, if it comes, I’ll know it, and maybe I’ll have a really cool idea that no one has ever seen before, and when that happens then I’ll think about it.”

    Jericho was asked whether there’s anything left for him to accomplish in wrestling. Jericho responded with a blunt, “No.”

    “That’s the thing, f I never wrestle again, I’ll have no regrets… I could be done. I know some people don’t like that or understand it. I don’t want the big WrestleMania sendoff with the cheering and the thing, no f—ing way. I just want to disappear and never be seen again.”

    Other items discussed include:

    • FOZZY’s new album
    • His thoughts on the CM Punk angle/direction WWE took over of the summer
    • We ask who should be elevated in the WWE
    • He gives his thoughts on Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry and Jack Swagger

    Here’s video footage of the interview:

  • Video: Behind The Scenes At Kelly Kelly’s Maxim Photo Shoot

    Maxim Magazine has posted behind-the-scenes video from WWE diva Kelly Kelly’s recent photo shoot.

  • *Spoilers* NXT & Superstars Results From Tuesday’s Tapings

    WWE taped this week’s NXT and another match for Superstars on Tuesday from Liverpool, England:

    WWE NXT:

    * Rookie Challenge opens the show. Johnny Curtis and Derrick Bateman vs. Percy Watson and Titus O’Neil is set for tonight.

    * Tyson Kidd beat Trent Baretta in a great match.

    * Jimmy Uso beat JTG.

    Superstars:

    * Daniel Bryan beat William Regal in the match of the night so far, exciting, fans into it and great.

  • Trish Stratus’ Bounty Hunters Movie Gets US Distribution

    Click Here for Pictures of Trish Stratus in "Bounty Hunters"

    The movie “Bounty Hunters” (formerly “Bail Enforcers”) starring former WWE diva Trish Stratus has been sold to MPI Media Group for U.S. distribution.

    Slated for a Spring 2012 release, here’s the official press release from TrishStratus.com regarding the movie:

    Santa Monica, CA /TrishStratus.com/ – Raven Banner Entertainment has sold U.S. rights to Bounty Hunters to MPI Media Group. Starring seven-time WWE champion and fitness icon, Trish Stratus, MPI plans a spring release for the film.

    The deal was negotiated by Greg Newman, Executive VP of MPI Media Group and Michael Paszt and James Fler of Raven Banner Entertainment.

    Other territories sold include: Canada (Anchor Bay), UK/Ireland (Lionsgate), Japan (Fine Films), France (Antartic), Australia/New Zealand (VM Distribution), Germany (MIG Film Group), Pakistan (Cine Entertainment), Thailand (M Pictures) and India (Star Entertainment).

    “I’m looking forward to delivering Stratusfaction worldwide” stated the wrestling star, Trish Stratus.

  • Sean Waltman Understands Why WWE Won’t Bring Him Back

    Former WWE star Sean Waltman says he would love to join his friends Kevin Nash and Triple H back on WWE television, but he doesn’t think it will be happening any time soon.

    During Monday’s RAW, Waltman wrote a few messages on Twitter talking about why Vince McMahon isn’t ready to bring him back just yet.

    “I would love to one day return home to WWE. I still need more time doing well. Not long ago I attempted suicide. I understand Vince’s fear.”

    He also thanked WWE for saving his life and spending tens of thousands of dollars on sending him to multiple stints in rehab.

    “You can thank WWE’s Wellness Policy for me being here tweeting with you. They spent almost as much on me as they have on Scott.”

    Stephanie McMahon Says WWE Has Spent Over $100,000 Sending Scott Hall To Rehab

  • Chris Jericho Talks About The State Of The Industry, Deaths

    Former WWE superstar Chris Jericho was interviewed by LeftLion.co.uk to promote his metal band Fozzy. Here are some highlight of what WWE’s first Undisputed champion said about:

    His Ability To Come and Go From Wrestling:

    “It wasn’t a conscious decision. I’ve always had other things I wanted to do, and I always had an opinion, which can be a dirty word with certain people. I stopped wrestling for no other reason than my contract ended in 2010, and there was a huge glut of Fozzy opportunities, so I moved on to the next thing that was happening for me. Hey, I love wrestling, and I never say never about going back – but right now I wanna see Fozzy as big as we can get it, and that’s my goal.”

    Whether He’s Surprised About Shoot Videos:

    “Not at all. When you’re a fan, you love hearing insider talk. Personally, I’d never do the three-hour sit-down shoot video; I’d write a book about it instead.”

    Many Of His Friends In The Business Dying:

    “It sucks. I was watching Raw earlier, and Hunter (HHH) was talking about how lucky he was to have all these friends in the business and he gave a list, and I thought, fuck, my friends died. It’s not happened in recent times, thank God, but there was a period not so long ago where guys were going down one after the other. It is a very tough business, and I feel so lucky that I never got into the drugs and pills. I was always a drinker – I still am to this day, and I can probably drink more than most, but if I want to go a week or two between having those drinks, I can. I don’t know, man. Maybe because of the music side of my life, and because I didn’t have all my eggs in one basket, wrestling wasn’t the be all and end all.”

    The State of the Wrestling Industry:

    “Its an experience thing. I think my generation of guys was one of the best because we were going around the world learning their craft before we ever got to the WWE. Now there’s a lot of guys there who have less than five years experience. And I don’t think I really, really knew exactly what I was doing until I came back in 2008 when it came to manipulation of a crowd. I had great stuff before that, don’t get me wrong – but it wasn’t until then that I felt on certain nights that I was the best in the world. It takes years to become truly great at anything, and the guys there at the moment haven’t had five years experience, never mind ten or fifteen.”

    Check Out: CM Punk Calls Out Chris Jericho Last Week & Jericho Responds

  • Jim Ross On RAW Next Week, CM Punk’s GTS Pizza Returning

    – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross says he will be returning to television at next Monday’s 3-hour Raw from Boston. After two weeks of delays, Ross willfinally take the Michael Cole Challenge. Ross tweeted during Monday’s RAW:

    “I’ll be in Boston next week for the 3 hour Raw & I will take the Michael Cole Challenge whatever it that is. Is it a setup? Does it matter?”

    – C.M. Punk’s specialty “Go To Sleep” pizza is will be returning to a Chicago pizzeria around Thanksgiving time, according to the Chicago Tribune..

    The “GTS Pizza,” which features smoked turkey leg, sliced potatoes, swiss cheese, and onions, will be available at Ian’s Pizza from November 21-27.

    Punk visited Ian’s Pizza over the summer (along with Beth Phoenix and Colt Cabana) and created the pizza himself.

  • WWE RAW Results From Liverpool, England

    Dark Match:

    * The Usos defeated Trent Baretta and Derek Bateman.

    WWE RAW (Airing Tonight on USA)

    – John Cena came out to open the show. Cena hyped The Rock’s appearance on RAW next and hyped that this is the first time ever RAW has taped from Liverpool.

    The Miz and R-Truth interrupted Cena and talked about how they will defeat him and The Rock at Survivor Series. It was revealed that Awesome Truth will fight Cena and a partner tonight on RAW. Cena bragged that his mystery partner for tonight is a future WWE Hall of Famer.

    Miz and R-Truth charged the ring to attack Cena, but Zack Ryder came out and made the save.

    – John Morrison defeated US Champion Dolph Ziggler in a non-title match.

    – Mason Ryan defeated JTG in a quick match.

    – Zack Ryder had a brief exchange with The Bella Twins backstage.

    – WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio defeated Kofi Kingston with the cross arm breaker. Ricardo Rodriguez introduced Del Rio. After the match, Del Rio put Kofi back in his arm breaker submission holds – which brought out C.M. Punk to a massive pop.

    Punk and Del Rio went back and forth on the mic – with Del Rio calling Punk a coward. Del Rio told Punk they should call off their match at Survivor Series – but Punk refused and the two started to brawl. Punk hit Ricardo Rodriguez with a Go To Sleep.

    – Jack Swagger defeated Santino Marella.

    – Jerry Lawler came out and introduced Kelly Kelly. Kelly plugs her new Maxim cover and spread (view here). Beth Phoenix and Natalya came out and interrupted her. The Divas of Doom threaten to beat up Kelly Kelly until Alicia Fox made the save. Kelly and Alicia revealed Kelly’s Maxim magazine cover.

    – John Laurinaitis came out and introduced Kevin Nash, who walked to the ring to the old NWO theme music. Nash talked about how he should have buried Triple H back in 1995, but he let Hunter into the Kliq as a favor to Shawn Michaels.  Nash said Hunter would be nothing without him and complained about his legends contract. Nash said he could be world champion today if he wanted to – and that he showed everyone “how to play the game.”

    – John Laurinaitis and David Otunga were shown walking around backstage, when CM Punk bumped into them and said he’ll be the next WWE champion. Punk started to fight with Otunga but was attacked by Alberto Del Rio.

    – The Miz and R-Truth defeated John Cena and Zack Ryder in what was said to be a really good match. Awesome Truth got the win after The Miz pinned Cena while R-Truth held Cena’s legs down.

    Dark Match Main Event

    –  The Miz defeated John Cena after R-Truth held Cena’s feet down while Miz pinned him once again. Dolph Ziggler came out after the match and the heels beat down Cena and Zack Ryder. Out came CM Punk to even the odds. CM Punk and John Cena took turns beating up Dolph Ziggler – with fans cheering for Punk’s attacks and booing Cena’s. Zack Ryder hit Dolph Ziggler with a Rough Ryde and CM Punk hit Ziggler with the Attitude Adjustment to end the show.