The Miami Herald newspaper has published part 2 of their interview with former WWE Superstar Edge. The Rated R superstar says he got closure on his WWE career by making a surprise appearance – but of course, was asked if he could ever wrestle just “one more match” like everybody is hoping we’ll get out of Stone Cold Steve Austin.
“I don’t really want to think about it, and also the WWE doctors told me they’ll never give me clearance to do it. It’s not going to change. My spine is shrinking. So it’s not like four years down the road it’s gonna suddenly open back up, and in order for it to open back up, I’d need to get surgery which would weaken my neck even more, which definitely stops me from ever doing it again.
What doctors told me is they won’t clear me. Now, I think [Austin] has the same thing as me. So coming back he has to pass all that stuff, and if you can’t pass it, they won’t clear you. It’s not a matter of, ‘Ah, well maybe one more.’ Well, maybe one more, if they clear you. Great, but they told me I’d never be cleared. So that makes everything easier for me. It immediately got rid of, ‘I can come back for one more.’ It’s like maybe I could, but they told me they won’t let me. So they took that all out of my hands. It’s funny because people have said, “Oh, OK, so you’re going to comeback for one more.’ It’s like you’re missing the point here. I didn’t retire because I wanted to. I retired because they told me I had to. There’s a big difference there.
Edge made it very clear in his retirement speech on WWE television (as well as in recent interviews) that doctors told hi he can never wretle again – but he says fans still come up to him on a regular basis and ask him if he’ll wrestle again. Edge said:
“Even the weekend with ‘SummerSlam,’ I did an autograph session, and fans were asking, ‘When you coming back for one more.’ You don’t understand. They told me I can’t. People will give you flack, and it’s like, ‘No, I’m not walking away from this to become an actor. I was told that they will not let me do this. ‘You’re done.’ No choice in the matter. ‘Sorry.’
So I don’t have any second guessing or that maybe in two years I can come back and do that one last match or anything like that. Yea, I’m done, and that’s all there is to it, and you have to accept it.”
There’s much more to this interview, which you can read in its entirety over at the official website of The Miami Herald.
WWE began airing advertisements for their upcoming WWE TV Network Monday’s RAW SuperShow on the USA Network.
The company announced the channel as “Coming in 2012” and promoted it as “The Network.”
The advertisement featured vintage WWE footage and highlighted a wide range of WWE-related programming, including decades of classic pay-per-view events.
Recap Promo from last weeks WWE Raw Supershow Featuring Kevin Nash, WWE COO HHH and CM Punk.
Live to the ring (No Pyro) Out comes CM Punk!
Out comes CM Punk. CM Punk states he has the ability to back things up in the ring. He “pisses a lot of people off” Last week he pissed off R Truth, and has a match with him tonight, which normally would be okay, but he wants Kevin Nash. Kevin Nash is very “1996” he believes COO HHH and him are still “Best Buddies”. CM Punk Calls Kevin Nash out!
Out comes Kevin Nash.
Kevin Nash comes out, says he doesn’t have to listen to CM Punk, he does whatever he wants! CM Punk says “He has more excuses than nicknames” CM Punk then proceeds to call him “Big Daddy Cool Diesel, Vinnie Vegas, Bearded Giffaffe, Oz, Super Shredder”
CM Punk calls him irrelevant, saying that Nash won his first Championship when Justin Bieber was born, Arsenio hall had a tv show, and CM Punk didn’t even have his drives License. Kevin Nash comes towards the ring, Out Comes Triple H!
Triple H has discovered security footage from the Staple’s Center in Los Angeles, Kevin Nash took Triple H’s phone and used it to text himself the orders to take out CM Punk. Triple H says that CM Punk has done a lot of things, but he’s never lied to him. Triple H then says if he would get rid of anyone it might as well be Kevin Nash! Kevin Nash gets in Triple H’s face and says “What are you going to Do about it?”
Commercial
Back from break, and we see Kevin Nash leaving into a limo, with John Laurinaitis getting in with him.
Match #1 (Non Title Match)
Air Boom vs Jinder Mahal & The Great Khali
Match begins with Evan and Jinder, back and forth for a bit, then the hot tag to Kofi Kingston, Jinder throws Kofi to the ropes, The Great Khali pulls the rope down and attacks. Jinder holds Kofi but he ducks out of the way and The Great Khali chops his Brother In Law! Hot tag to Evan Borne. Shooting Star Press 1 2 3!
Winners: WWE Tag Team Champions: Air Boom!
Backstage we see the WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio heading towards the arena.
Later tonight CM Punk vs R Truth
Out now WWE Diva’s Champion Kelly Kelly headed to commentary.
Back from Break
Match #2 (Number One Contenders Match)
Beth Phoenix vs Eve Torres
Also out for commentary Natalya. Both divas are arguing with each other, Michael Cole is fanning the flame. Beth and Eve go back and forth. Finally Phoenix hits her finisher for the win.
Winner: #1 Divas Championship Contender: Beth Phoenix
Aftermath: Kelly Kelly helps Eve and gets attacked by Natalya, leaving both faces down on the ringside floor.
Back From Break
Congratulations to The Rock 1,000,000 Followers on Twitter.
Backstage: Drew Mcintyre talking with Christian, in comes WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio. He tells Christian it’s John Cena’s Fault he’s not World Heavyweight Champion. (Because of last weeks match) Christian says if he takes out John Cena it will be on “His Terms” not because he’s helping Alberto Del Rio. Alberto reminds that if it wasn’t for the John Cena match he could have won the next night on Super Smackdown.
Triple H’s Inside out Promo
Backstage: R Truth getting ready for CM Punk, The Miz is walking alongside him.
Match #3
R Truth VS CM Punk
R Truth Comes Out With A Mic
R Truth asks how is what he does different? He’s been speaking the “Real Truth” his entire life. He guesses he needs to buy a ticket to Night of Champions and stuff his face like the “Rest of you little Jimmies”
Out comes The Miz
Funny play on words with R Truth. Miz says Triple H is in “Way Over his head” he isn’t focusing on the Top Talents of Raw Show. He makes a match between him and R Truth and Air Boom at Night of Champions.
Out Comes CM Punk
Tie-up CM Punk with kicks and a quick take down and 1 count cover. CM Punk with a boot an arm bar moving to a quick headlock. In the corner R Truth gets a couple of shots. CM Punk gets the upper hand with a missile dropkick. CM Punk with a dive from the ropes into R Truth on the floor.
R Truth with a headlock on CM Punk, throws him out to the floor. The Miz attacks CM Punk on the floor. CM Punk back in the ring, R Truth with several boots to CM Punk. CM Punk regroups and gets a few kicks into R Truth. R Truth with a body slam.
CM Punk gets back the upper hand with a huge superplex from the top rope!
In to the ropes CM Punk’s legs gets pulled by The Miz. The Miz attempts to charge the ring, The Ref Kicked out CM Punk. From behind comes R Truth. CM Punk reverses it and hits the GTS for the win.
Winner: CM Punk
Out Comes Triple H, CM Punk already has a microphone and says he still doesn’t buy that him and Kevin Nash aren’t still In on it. Triple H says “You want change Obama?” He announces their match is now a No DQ.
CM Punk says he’ll accept the new stipulation if he accpets his stipualation that “If CM Punk wins HHH will resign as COO of WWE” Triple H Accepts.
Backstage
Wade Barrett, & Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks are talking. In comes Alberto Del Reo, trying to get him to go after Cena after what Cena did on Smackdown. Wade says “You’ll see what I’m going to do”
Match #4
Jerry Lawler and Zach Ryder Vs David Otunga & Michael Mcgillicutty
Jerry Lawler introduces his tag team partner with a long 3 minute promo highlighting the Long Island Iced Z’s show. Zack and David start things off, quick moves and a tag to Otunga. Tag to Jerry Lawler. Zack gets Mcgillicutty to the outside floor by holding the ropes. Zach with a Rough Ryder for a pin over David Otunga!
Winners: Jerry Lawler and Zach Ryder
Backstage: Alberto Del Rio is taking to Dolph Ziggler reminding him that John Cena makes fun of Vickie Guerrero all the time, and that “Maybe she isn’t looking at Jack Swagger to manage, but someone who will fight for her”
World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton: On his way to the ring!
Match #5 (Non Title)
Randy Orton vs Heath Slater
Quick hits and knock downs by Randy Orton to kick things off. Orton with a big knee, in the corner, Heath with an eye gouge and a kick to the head to get the upper hand. Heath Slater with A “Double A Spine Buster” on to Randy Orton. Crowd Chanting “RKO! RKO!” Randy Orton gains the upper hand, with a DDT. Randy Orton with a text book RKO for the win!
Winner: World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton
Backstage: Zack Ryder is telling Cena how he won his match. John Cena congratulates him and heads towards the ring.
Out is John Cena saying that he feels that Alberto Del Rio’s announcer will come out any second as will Alberto del Rio in a “Luxury Rental Car” Out comes Alberto, He warns Cena that he may suffer the same fate as Rey Misterio, he didn’t show up last week so he could protect Cena. Alberto then says he can’t say the same about these guys….
Out comes Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler, Christian, and Wade Barett attacking Cena. Alex Riliey, John Morrison, & Sheamus make the save.
Smackdown GM Teddy Long comes out and announces the 8 man tag team elimination match, “right now!”
Match #6
Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler, Christian, and Wade Barett
vs
John Cena. Alex Riliey, John Morrison, & Sheamus
Alex Riley and Wade Barrett kick things off. Wade with hard shots to Riley. Hot tag to John Morrison. Morrison cleans house of all the heels. Dolph Ziggler gets the sleeper on John Morrison, Jack Swagger tags himself in and makes John Morrison tap out with the ankle lock.
John Morrison eliminated by Jack Swagger
Dolph Zigler taking it to Alex Riley, Jack Swagger again tagging himself in, Jack Swagger geting in a few hard shots to Alex Riley. Alex Riley taps out to the ankle lock.
Alex Riley eliminated by Jack Swagger
Sheamus in with Wade Barrett – big boots and knees from Wade Barett, Sheamus gets the upper hand with a top rope shoulder press into Wade Barrett. Sheamus with a huge kick to elimiate Wade barett
Wade Barett eliminated by Sheamus
In comes Christina, with a few blows in before an attempted kill switch. Christian gets a big insulting slap in, Christian and Sheamus brawl to the back and get both eliminated
Sheamus & Christan eliminated due to Double Count Out
Jack Swagger and Dolph Zigler both acting like a team on John Cena. Cena gets the upper hand with a double 5 knuckle shuffle. Cena attempts for the AA on Swagger gets caught by Swagger into a clothesline. Dolph begs to be tagged in, and quickly gets an Attitude Adjustment from John Cena.
Dolph Ziggler Eliminated by John Cena
Jack Swagger immediately gets the Ankle Lock on John Cena. Cena counters into the STF. Jack Swagger taps out!
Winner: John Cena
Aftermath: Alberto Del Rio comes in and attacks John Cena. Cena hits the AA and Alberto Falls out of the ring into the arms of his personal ring announcer.
Former WWE superstar John Bradshaw Layfield has updated his Facebook Discussions blog (link) with some commentary on whether he will ever return to WWE, the chances of him ever appearing for TNA and more.
Here’s what JBL wrote about his future in the wrestling business:
“Will I return to WWE? I doubt it, but you never know. I am not looking for a job and they are not asking me to return so it has not come up. I had to retire due to injuries, and yes, the 23 second match with Rey at Wrestlemania was my idea-at that point in my career due to injuries I could not have had any type of real match.
I was so hurt at that point that I literally couldn’t walk anywhere of distance and didn’t have the ability to work out. I hated being out of shape and realized I was tired of smoke and mirrors to hide my inadequacies-I didn’t want to be one of those old guys who had held on too long and I was in danger of becoming exactly that.”
“Would there be any scenario I would return? Yes. I enjoy commentary and love performing-I am a lifelong wrestling fan who loved the art of the business. I hate travel and as you can see, for me; my life is just what I want right now. But, if the right spot opened up than WWE is my family and I would think strongly about returning. The one return I did in Dallas with Stone Cold and Michael Cole made me remember how much I loved the business.
So, we’ll see-odds are no return, but you never know.
Will I go to TNA? One of my best friends Bruce Prichard is there running talent relations and I have always gotten along great with Eric Bischoff as well as Dixie Carter-all I consider friends. I also have some wonderful friends working there as talent. It would be an enjoyable experience working there and their schedule is very appealing.
However, at the end of the day, I am a WWE guy-and would have a hard time working anywhere else. I had an offer to do radio somewhere other than TRN-who I worked for several years and I turned it down out of loyalty. I do my Internet show but that is with TRN’s blessing. Loyalty to me is always above money.
I’m not saying it’s 100 percent no option, but right now I have no desire to go anywhere other than WWE-even though I am not under contract and may never work there again. Odds are I will do something in the future, but maybe a one off-who knows. Wrestling though is pretty much off the table.”
For the past several years when WWE comes to the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV, John Cena sings the John Denver song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in font of the live crowd.
Cena continued the tradition on Sunday’s live event from Wheeling, WV – and was joined on the microphone by CM Punk.
Watch CM Punk and John Cena team up to sing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads”:
An article on the WWE website about Beth Phoenix and Natalya Neidhart being the “salvation” to a Divas division overrun by models and bimbos has a lot of people upset – most notably the Bella twins. The article, which can be read here in its entirety, mentioned the Bells by name as WWE divas who ‘diva purists’ can’t believe are being featured on television over more talented in ring performers. The Bellas wrote on Twitter that they woke up to the “embarrassing” article and wanted to share their thoughts with the WWE Universe.
Nikki Bella wrote:
“First off…. Um you want me to slap you with all of my awards and championships I have won? I was a #1 athlete… Which other Diva was?
Secondly, Bri & @RealKellyKelly have been the only entertainment that has happened 2 the Diva’s Division & have worked harder than anyone!
Thirdly, I’ve seen 2 girls the past few weeks try as hard as they can to be “models” while us “models” have busted our butts…..
Oh and good luck with the up and coming Divas…. Sure you’ll make a lot of money with them…. Um actually NOT!
Lastly, @RealKellyKelly & Us are better than anyone in the past so Katie Raymond check your self and come read this article to my face! NB”
Brie Bella wrote:
“Wow, I just woke up to the craziness! The words spoken by Katie are laughable, but I’m a women who will stand for what I believe in…so…
I know what I’ve given to the fans and that’s all what matters. WWE might think your a bunch of puppets that are persuaded by their words..
I know how you all feel :) good and bad, I love it! I mean if WWE cared about Divas why do we have such little time on tv?
Why were divas such as Mickey James, Melina and Gail Kim released. Why aren’t wrestlers like Sara Del Ray hired? All amazing!…….
Kelly Kelly and myself have worked to hard to have an unknown, untalented writer say the things she did. Katie (whoever) Suck it! Love Brie“
Former WWE diva Melina responded to the Bellas’ rant –
“You know I love you but everyone needs to seriously calm down and think before tweeting. This is not worth it.“
The Bellas responded to Melina:
“@RealMelina you know that wasn’t towards you girl :) I know you know that”
Melina replied once again with the following:
“Everyone, these are all good girls. All of them. Yes everyone’s experience level varies but I’m damn proud to step into the ring with them.
Wrestling is not easy on so many levels. It’s not only physical grueling but mentally & emotionally. Against ALL odds you have to overcome.
Through the hardest of times you have to pretend ur ok, pick yourself up & think about others because we are role models. Even when we hurt.
2live our life in wrestling is not easy. Even though it looks like it is… If it does that means we r THAT good. but it isn’t. Far from it.
I love wrestling. No matter what promotion… This is art. This is an extension of me. I may not be in the WWE but my heart is still there.”
CM Punk joined in on the discussion – pointing out that all this buzz about the divas division is not a bad thing –
“So wait. The divas are mad about an in house article on wwe.com that is potentially designed to garner them attention/TV time? Awesome.”
Eve then sounded off, threatening the writer of the article and standing by her style of booty-popping wrestling:
“@WWE I’d love to step into the ring whomever wrote this, & c who needs saving. #Iwillbootypopinyourfacethenmakeyoutap”
“Don’t ever let anyone undermine your hard work, label your character, or set limits to your potential.#BeliEVE!”
“And trust that that’s not taking anything away from @natbynature or @thebethphoenix. Everyone is equally dedicated to taking the Divas division to the next level!”
Kelly Kelly tweeted:
“#divas were just doing what we love, entertaining every week We’ve all worked very hard to get here just wish all this hate would go away”
DISCUSSION: What do you think? Are the Divas of Doom what the divas division needs to get back to basics and emphasize on competition? Are the Bella Twins and Eve wrong to get bent out of shape over the article? Is this all a work? Hit the comments below and tell us what you think about the situation.
Thursday night’s Florida Championship Wrestling television taping (airing 9/25) was quite eventful – with the FCW Heavyweight champion being forced to surrender his title due to injury.
FCW Champion Bo Rotundo will be out of action for a few months and the second generation star must give up the belt.
An 8-man tournament to crown a new FCW champion was held – and the matches will air on the 9/25 , 10/2 and 10/9 episodes of FCW television. The matches that took place were –
Damien Sandow beat Leakee
Husky Harris beat Big E Langsto
Leo Kruger beat Percy Watson
Dean Ambrose beat Seth Rollins
The final four – Kruger, Ambrose, Sandow & Harris – wrestled in a four-way match, which will air on the 10/9 show. Kruger made Sandow submit to a sleeper to become the new FCW Heavyweight Champion.
Also at the tapings, Audrey Marie defeated Aksana to become the new FCW Divas Champion.
Mr. Long Island Iced Z is back with another installment of the Z! True Long Island Story. Episode 29 includes footage that was shot during a commercial break on Monday’s RAW – where Zack confronts Randy Orton.
Matt Hardy is back with a new video – explaining what he meant by his “GOODBYE” video and says he cannot perform as a fulltime wrestler anymore. Matt, who is sporting two black eyes from his recent accidents, apologizes for people misunderstanding his message and says he knows how serious of an issue suicide is.
Here’s the video, titled, “Apologies, Reflections and Decisions” –
– WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio is still unable to enter the United States due to issues related to his work visa. Del Rio missed last weekend’s live events as well as Monday’s RAW and Tuesday’s Super SmackDown special. Company officials are confident that Del Rio will have his visa problems sorted out in time for this week’s mini-tour of Puerto Rico, where he’s advertised to wrestle CM Punk. John Cena is advertised to wrestle the winner of the Del Rio vs. CM Punk matches in the main events of each show.
– Other matches for this week’s Puerto Rico shows include:
US Champion Dolph Ziggler vs.Primo Colon
John Morrison & Evan Bourne vs. The Miz & R-Truth
Santino Marella & Zack Ryder vs. David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty
Alex Riley vs. Jack Swagger
Divas Champion Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix
No word yet on why Morrison is replacing one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston.
– Jim Ross was asked on Twitter this week about how much WWE spends to send past and present stars to rehab. Ross wrote:
“WWE spends thousands of dollars on former wrestlers rehab treatment annually BUT 1st wrestlers have to want help. Can’t make em go.”
A fan responded to Ross’ tweet – asking whether Matt Hardy would qualify for this sponsored rehab program. JR wrote:
“WWE’s offer is good for any alums. BUT they have 2 want 2 be helped.”
– TNA star Kurt Angle is not happy with WWE’s recent list of the top superstars of all time. Angle, who ranked #34 on the list, took to Twitter and vented about WWE’s “insulting” gesture an wrote the following:
“I was No. 34 of WWE all-time greatest? Tell you what, take me off the list. I’d rather not be on it if I wasn’t top five. Who ranks wrestlers?”
“I have never been More Insulted By Wwe top 50.#34 to Me Is a kick to the balls!Take Me out of ratings.please.U think fans will buy that crap”
– TNA has announced that Jeff Hardy will return the road at wrestle on TNA’s live events in two weeks. Jeff Hardy is scheduled to wrestle Jeff Jarrett at the live events the weekend of September 15th through the 17th in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Jeff Hardy returns to TNA Impact Wrestling next Thursday night, September 8th.
Former WWE & WCW star Bill Goldberg was interviewed by Tulsa, Oklahoma’s FOX 23 last month when he hosted an MMA viewing part at the Hard Rock Casino.
Of course, Goldberg was asked about his upcoming return to wrestling at a charity event in Africa, his first time in the ring since that fateful match against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XX. Goldberg revealed that he is NOT 100% signed on to wrestle at the charity in the Africa – but is in negotiations – despite what he wrote on Twitter a few weeks ago.
Goldberg was asked about his former boss Vince McMahon. Goldberg, who has been very outspoken about Vince and WWE in recent years, said he doesn’t have a single nice thing to say about Vince due to the way his character was handled during his brief WWE run.
On Monday’s RAW – WWE COO Triple H announced that for the foreseeable future, RAW will feature superstars from both RAW and SmackDown.
The main reason behind the move is that RAW’s ratings have been sluggish lately. WWE is looking to strengthen the star power on Monday nights headed into the fall, when RAW goes head to head with the NFL’s Monday Night Football show each week.
Additionally, the added star power on RAW will certainly make for some fresh new match ups.
Recent ratings data has revealed that WWE’s main event stars are still ratings draws, however some of WWE’s mid-level talent have not been drawing the ratings WWE needs to stay comfortable on Monday nights.
At this time, RAW superstars will not be appearing on SmackDown regularly, because of the extra day of travel that would be added to their schedules. In the future however, in the event that SmackDown is moved to Tuesday nights, it is possible that WWE could book SmackDown in a city closer to RAW the next night, which would cut down on the travel required for wrestlers to appear on both shows in a given week.
The ratings are in for Tuesday’s live Super SmackDown special – and it’s great news for WWE and the SyFy channel
WWE Super Smackdown drew a 2.20 rating and averaged 3.2 million viewers.
While this is around a full ratings point below what RAW typically draws on Monday nights on USA (a much stronger network than SyFy), Tuesday’s numbers are way above what SmackDown has averaged this year on Syfy. SmackDown has averaged a 1.88 rating with 2.87 million viewers on Friday nights so far this year.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was asked on Wednesday about Matt Hardy’s disturbing “Goodbye” YouTube video. Many fans mistook the video for a suicide letter and called 911, which led police to visit Matt Hardy’s home to check on him and declare that he is “fine.” The video was later revealed to be a hoax – and the storyline death of Matt’s “Matthew Hardy” alter ego.
Jim Ross responded to the fiasco on Twitter, responding to a fan who asking him about the situation. Ross tweeted:
“Embarrassingly bad publicity stunt by all accounts.”
He later added:
“Matt Hardy fiasco totally embarrassing and inexplicable. Alleged suicide Youtube got him noticed… sadly in absurd way. Matt, seek answers.”
TNA star Kurt Angle spoke to MMAWeekly.com this week to discuss his training for the United States Olympic Wrestling team and hype his new MMA movie, “Warrior.”
During the interview, Angle stated that he came very close to signing with the UFC – but UFC President Dana White has a different view on how things went down.
Kurt Angle told MMAWeekly:
“I actually contacted Dana White again after the movie. I flew out to meet him once and got a great offer. I contacted him again, I was thinking about dropping out of Impact wrestling, and there were some personal problems with my marriage and I just wanted to get away. I contacted Dana White, I flew out, and he had me take the UFC physical.
I passed it, thank God, and he gave me the offer. The terms weren’t good, I mean not for me, and the terms I gave him weren’t good for him. He wanted me ready in four-and-a-half weeks; I wanted three to six months.
So I respect Dana White and I love him to death, very good friend. I knew I was capable of winning in four-and-a-half weeks, but I wanted to be at my best.”
Dana White was asked on Twitter about Angle’s claim, to which he responded:
— The WWEFanNation YouTube channel has introduced a new series on “Boring Tag Teams” – apparently playing off the RAW storyline that David Otunga and Michael McGuillicutty tag team are boring. “Boring” teams featured thus far include Beverly Brothers, Tekno Team 2000, Well Dunn, Doug Furnas & Philip LaFon and more. Check out Youtube.com/WWE to see the videos.
— Former WWE superstar Edge will be returning to SmackDown in September. Toronto’s Air Canada Centre is promoting an appearance from Edge on September 13th for that week’s SmackDown, airing Friday, September 16th. The Air Canada Center’s website reads:
“Witness the return of Toronto’s own The R-Rated Superstar EDGE to SMACKDOWN!!”
Edge’s return to Smackdown coincidences with his upcoming apperances on SyFy’s “Haven” show. Edge will be appearing on 3 consecutive episodes of Haven, airing 9/9, 9/16 and 9/23.
Matt Hardy caused a major scare on Tuesday night when he posted a video on YouTube titled, “GOODBYE.” The video appeared to be a tragic “Goodbye World” suicide letter – which led dozens of Matt Hardy fans to call 911 fearing that he was about to take his own life.
After police visited Matt Hardy’s home and confirmed that he was “fine” (which is certainly debatable) – Matt posted a long blog explaining that he was really just saying goodbye to his Matt “MATTHEW” Hardy alter ego. WTF ?!
Now – Matt Hardy has posted another video on YouTube, this one titled “GENESIS.”
Hardy says he is more alive and well than ever. Hardy says his metamorphosis is complete and that we should all be very excited. Hardy says today is the beginning of his new genesis.
– In what’s being billed as a “warm-up” for his upcoming match against CM Punk at Night of Champions, WWE COO Triple H will be returning to the ring next week on RAW. A commercial aired during this week’s show hyping The Game’s return to the ring – his first match since wrestling The Undertaker at WrestleMania 27. No opponent has been named yet.
– The WWE RAW brand is headed to Puerto Rico this week for a string of live events. WWE officials are hoping WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio will have his visa issues worked out in time for this week’s Puerto Rican shows.
– Dolph Ziggler tweeted the following on Wednesday – let’s hope this isn’t anything serious:
“Getting neck examined/worked on today…… Keep you fingers crossed”
– To correct an earlier report, the decision for CM Punk to wrestle Triple H at Night of Champions was actually made over the weekend, not Monday. A “Team Punk vs. Team Triple H” had been discussed for Survivor Series, and that might still happen. Whatever happened during Kevin Nash’s recent medical physical that prevented him from wrestling Punk next month is expected to be resolved – and a match between Punk and Nash is still expected to happen eventually.
– Jerry Lawler has been told by WWE producers to back off Vickie Guerrero and not make fun of her weight on commentary at RAW.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross will be the next WWE personality to go hunting with Shawn Michaels on an upcoming episode of Shawn’s MacMillan River Adventures on the Outdoor Channel.
