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  • Steve Austin’s New DVD On Sale, Talks About His Acting Career

    WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was interviewed this week by the WWE website to promote his new DVD action movie, Tactical Force.

    Tactical Force is on sale today – and you can buy it from our Amazon.com store.

    Here are some highlights of what Steve Austin said about:

    What he enjoys most about acting:

    “I’m never going to have as much diversity and depth as a Daniel Day Lewis or Johnny Depp. But I feel what I have put together, just from my experience on Tough Enough, just being myself more, is gonna make me open my eyes as far as acting goes. You hear actors always say ‘live in the moment’ or ‘be in the moment.’ Well, that’s what I hope to accomplish next time, be more in the moment.”

    Whether he’ll ever do a romantic comedy movie:

    “Man, I’d love to do a romantic comedy,” said Austin. “I love comedy, and I love to show a different side of me that people haven’t seen. Even doing [the WWE reality competition] Tough Enough, you get a chance to see Steve Austin actually laughs and laughs a lot. I would love to entertain the thought of doing something like that.”

    Austin also said he’s interested in doing another season of Tough Enough, but there’s no official word yet on whether the show will return.

  • What Happend After RAW With CM Punk & John Cena

    After Monday’s episode of WWE RAW from San Jose, CA went off the air, WWE Champions John Cena and CM Punk got into a brawl. The referee held up both title belts, which lead to the start of a match between the joint champions.

    John Cena vs. CM Punk ended in a double disqualification after The Miz and R-Truth interfered and attacked both men.

    Cena and Punk were able to fight back and hit their finishers on the heels to send them running away.

    The champions held their title belts up and stared each other down.

    Cena exited first and stared at Punk from the ramp. Punk soaked up some cheers and then exited to end the show.

  • RAW RESULTS: Contract Signing, Punk-Del Rio, Miz-Rey

    WWE RAW Resuls (August 8th, 2011)
    from San Jose, California
    Report by Steve Carrier

    Tonight’s WWE RAW kicks off with Triple H as the “WWE COO” makes his way out to a nice reaction from the fans.

    Michael Cole, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are on commentary as The Game makes his way into the ring. Triple H talks about CM Punk vs. John Cena and says change has been a big thing around here lately. He talks about going from no WWE Champion and Vince McMahon to he being in charge and there being two WWE Champions. Triple H says he will solve that problem at SummerSlam and there will be 1 undisputed winner, 1 undisputed WWE Champion. He says how do you determine that there will be one undisputed champion? You empower one man to be the answer. Someone that won’t be pushed around or intimidated. Someone who’s authority will be respected and absolute. Triple H says he’s found that man and he’s larger than life. Triple H says this man casts a shadow over the entire WWE. This man is… him.

    Triple H says he is the only man he can trust right now. He will be the special referee at SummerSlam in the WWE Title match. Triple H says Cena and Punk will be in action tonight and Cena is up next.

    John Cena vs. Jack Swagger

    Out comes WWE Champion John Cena for tonight’s opener. Triple H and Cena have words after he enters the ring about SummerSlam. We go to commercial before Cena’s opponent comes out.

    Back from commercial and out comes Cena’s opponent, Jack Swagger. Swagger runs his mouth to Cena as he enters the ring and starts jogging around.

    The bell rings and they lock up. Swagger takes Cena to the mat. Swagger mounts Cena from behind and smacks him in the head. Swagger shows off and Cena takes advantage. Cena takes control and suplexes Swagger for a 2 count. Cena with a headlock now. Cena with a shoulder block and a splash in the corner. Cena dropkicks Swagger and covers or 2. Cena works on Swagger’s arm now.

    Swagger counters and hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Cena for a 2 count. Swagger stomps away on Cena in the corner before the referee pulls him away. Swagger whips Cena hard into the corner and he goes down. Swagger with a Swagger Bomb from the second rope and another 2 count. Swagger with a submission now. Cena fights out with a suplex but Swagger drops him in the corner again. Swagger with a shoulder block and another 2 count. Another hard whip into the corner and Cena goes down. Swagger clips Cena’s knee out and shows off some more. Swagger goes for the ankle lock but Cena counters with an STF. Swagger counters and they run the ropes. Cena with shoulders and a big back drop. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and an Attitude Adjustment for the win.

    Winner: John Cena

    – We get more hype for the WWE Title contract signing. The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio is announced for tonight. Back to commercial.

    – Back from the break and Scott Stanford is speaking when Ricardo Rodriguez interrupts him and introduces Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio talks about how CM Punk ran from him at Money in the Bank in Chicago and calls him a coward. Del Rio says tonight, he is going to show Punk what ill happen.

    – We see some highlights from the R-Truth and John Morrison feud. Truth is backstage with Josh Matthews. He asks Truth why he would take advantage of his former friend John Morrison. Truth rambles on and says he’s going to stomp Morrison into the mat tonight.

    – Up next is The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio. Back to commercial.

    The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio

    Back from commercial and out comes Rey Mysterio to a nice reaction. Before Rey can make it down the ramp, The Miz attacks him and lays him out on the stage. Miz throws Rey into the big W and repeatedly slams his face into the base. Miz runs and kicks Rey’s head into the steel as referees try to get him back. Miz taunts Rey and then makes his way to the ring as referees tend to him.

    Miz heads down to the ring and is met by Michael Cole. Miz is upset that all the emphasis is on Cena vs. Punk for SummerSlam and he doesn’t even have a match. Miz is pissed and talks about how he’s all over TV and the internet. If he has to do that to Mysterio to get attention, so be it. Miz demands a referee come out and declare him the winner by forfeit. A referee runs down and tells Miz no. It’s announced that Triple H demands that The Miz compete in a new match right now. Miz is irate as Kofi Kingston’s music hits and out he comes.

    The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston

    The bell rings and they go at it. Miz pushes Kofi back into the corner. Kofi ducks clotheslines and a kick. Kofi fires back with kicks and a headlock. Miz breaks it and applies a headlock of his own. Miz with a shoulder block but then runs into a dropkick from Kofi and a 2 count. Miz keeps in control and charges in the corner. Kofi stops him in mid-air and unloads with right hands. Kofi clotheslines Miz to the floor and suicide dives through the ropes. Kofi rolls back in the ring and we go back to commercial.

    Back from the break and Miz has Kofi on the mat in a headlock. During the break, Kofi leaped to the outside but Miz caught him in the apron and clotheslined him. Kofi fights out of the headlock now. They trade pins and Miz clotheslines him. Miz with the big clothesline in the corner. Miz goes up top and comes down with a double ax handle for a 2 count. Back and forth now. Kofi fights back with chops and a dropkick. Miz counters with a backbreaker. Kofi blocks a neckbreaker and hits a big crossbody from the top for 2. Miz takes back control and gets another 2 count.

    Miz runs into a kick to the head from Kofi. Miz still takes Kofi up top for a superplex but Kofi blocks it. Kofi powerbombs Miz to the mat for a 2 count. Miz ducks Trouble in Paradise but Skull Crushing Finale is blocked. Miz counters Kofi now and hits the SCF for the win.

    Winner: The Miz

    – Matthews catches up with WWE Champion CM Punk backstage. Punk says Triple H has a bigger ego than his father-in-law. Punk says Triple H needs the spotlight, which is why he put himself as the special referee for SummerSlam. Punk says what’s good for business is he beating Cena for the WWE Title. Punk says now he’s going to go kick Alberto Del Rio’s teeth down his throat. We go to commercial as Punk walks off to the ring.

    Alberto Del Rio vs. CM Punk

    Back from the break and Ricardo Rodriguez introduces Alberto Del Rio, who comes driving in a 2010 Audi. Del Rio makes his way to the ring with the Money in the Bank briefcase. Cult of Personality hits next as WWE Champion CM Punk makes his way out. The bell rings and they lock up.

    They break and lock up again. Del Rio takes Punk down in the corner and stops away. Del Rio goes to work on Punk’s arm now. The crowd chants for Punk as he fights back and elbows Del Rio down. Punk with a big kick and shoulder thrusts in the corner. Punk charges but Del Rio moves and he hits the ring post. Del Rio pulls on Punk’s arm and uses the ring post on it. Del Rio comes back in and hits an armbar takedown for a 2 count. Del Rio goes back to work on the arm now.

    Punk tries to come back but Del Rio drops down and gets another 2 count. Del Rio runs the ropes and charges but Punk moves and he lands on the floor. Punk blocks a clothesline when Del Rio comes back in and hits a neckbreaker. Punk with knees to the head now. Punk hits a high knee to the jaw in the corner and then a bulldog as the crowd pops. Punk springboards in with a clothesline. Punk signals for the GTS. Del Rio slides out of it and throws Punk back into the ring post. Del Rio drops Punk with a backstabber for a 2 count.

    Punk blocks the armbar and hits Del Rio with a roundhouse kick to the head. Punk nails GTS for the win.

    Winner: CM Punk

    – We get more hype for tonight’s contract signing. Back to commercial.

    – Back from the break and we see a clip from last week of Beth Phoenix attacking Kelly Kelly.

    Beth Phoenix vs. Eve Torres

    We go to the ring and out comes Beth Phoenix with a smile on her face. Her opponent Eve Torres is out next.

    The bell rings and they go at it. Beth dumps Eve on the apron but she lands on her feet. Beth knocks Eve to the floor and goes out after her. Beth tosses Eve be her hair into the fan barrier. Beth pulls Eve back in the ring and gets a 2 count. Beth continues the assault on Beth. Beth with a big elbow drop and a 2 count.

    Eve blocks a backbreaker and kicks Beth into the ropes. Eve with a kick to the mouth. Beth throws Eve into the corner and eventually takes her to the mat with another kick. Eve goes up top for a moonsault but Beth knocks her down. Beth pulls Eve down and hits the Glam Slam for the win.

    Winner: Beth Phoenix

    – After the match, Beth takes a mic. She’s sick of Divas like Eve and Kelly Kelly making a mockery of the division. Beth says no more booty popping, no more splits and no more stinkfaces. Beth leaves the ring but stops and turns around to ask Eve a question. Divas Champion Kelly Kelly runs down the ramp and attacks Beth from behind, laying her out. Kelly tends to Eve in the ring as her music hits and Beth stares on from the ramp.

    – John Morrison vs. R-Truth is still to come tonight. Back to commercial.

    Dolph Ziggler vs. Alex Riley

    Back from the break and out comes the WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler with Vickie Guerrero. His opponent Alex Riley is out next. Riley takes the mic before the match and tells Vickie her breath smells like death took a dump in her mouth. The bell rings and here we go.

    Riley clotheslines Dolph for an early 2 count. Dolph comes back and unloads on Riley, stomping away in the corner. Riley comes back with a shoulder and goes for a scoop slam. Dolph counters that and applies the sleeper hold. Riley breaks the hold and rams Dolph back into the corner. Riley catches Dolph in mid-air and htis a spinebuster. Vickie enters the ring and yells at Riley before slapping him, causing the DQ.

    Winner by DQ: Alex Riley

    – After the match, Dolph gets in the ring and yells at Vickie for costing him the match. Riley nails Dolph, knocking him into Vickie and they both go down. Riley leaves the ring laughing as Vickie and Dolph continue to yell at each other. Vickie waves goodbye at Dolph, still screaming, as she leaves the ring and heads to the ramp.

    – Back from the break and we get a nice video package for John Cena and CM Punk, going back to Money in the Bank.

    R-Truth vs. John Morrison

    R-Truth makes his way to the ring next as we go back to commercial. John Morrison is out after the commercial. The bell rings and they go at it. Morrison unloads with offense early on and goes for a pin attempt. Morrison with an uppercut. Morrison mounts Truth again with more right hands. Truth ends up on the floor. Morrison corkscrews over the top rope and takes out Truth on the floor.

    They go at it on the floor now. Morrison unloads from the fan barrier with right hands. Morrison stands up on it but Truth takes his leg out. Morrison falls and hits the back of his head hard on the barrier. Truth brings it back in the ring and stomps away on Morrison. Truth with a 2 count. Truth with a headlock now. Truth slams Morrison on his face. Morrison blocks a move and comes back with right hands in the corner. Truth drops Morrison on his neck out of nowhere for the pin and the win.

    Winner: R-Truth

    – We see Triple H and John Laurinaitis backstage going over the WWE Title match contract for SummerSlam. Back to commercial.

    – Back from the break and Michael Cole talks briefly to World Heavyweight Champion Christian about his SummerSlam match against Randy Orton. Christian says Triple H will want to hear what he has to say on Friday’s SmackDown.

    – We go to the ring where John Laurinaitis and Triple H are. A table is set up for the contract signing and the black ring apron is out. WWE Champion CM Punk comes out first followed by WWE Champion John Cena.

    Both titles are on the table as Punk and Cena sit down. Triple H wants to cut right to the chase but Punk interrupts him. Punk says this whole thing is all for show. He says contract signings always end in some kind of fight. Punk says if Triple H wants to cut to the chase, they can flip the table over now and get started. Punk rips on The Chaperone. Triple H asks Punk how his movie was. Punk says his went straight to DVD, just like Triple H’s. Punk shows Facebook videos from The Rock on the big screen of Rock trashing Cena.

    Punk says Rock is right about Cena being a phony but Rock is just as big as a phony as Cena is. Punk goes to sign the contract but Cena interrupts him. Cena says Punk has the fans going crazy and he likes that. Cena talks about everything The Rock has done and mentions him filming GI Joe right now. Cena says Rock shouldn’t complain about anything with all the success he has. Cena says Rock looks at him and just flips out for some reason. Punk says he didn’t show the clip so Cena should go off on The Rock. Cena says Punk thinks he’s a product of the system, a little too PG. Maybe a modern-day Hulk Hogan, he says. Cena says he can never win over “the millions.” He says Punk has fans of his own and mocks Punk’s fans and some of the things they might say, according to Cena. Cena goes on and says he won’t give up on his fans, the people he cares about. Cena says nothing is phony about that. Cena says Punk throws stones and lives in a glass house.

    Triple H chimes in. Punk asks Laurinaitis if he personally fired Vladimir Kozlov or Harry Smith on Friday. Punk brings up Chris Master’s release and wonders if Laurinaitis just called him up on the phone and future endeavored him. Punk tells Triple H not to call him gutless because Laurinaitis does Triple H’s dirty work. A big CM Punk chant breaks out. Punk tells Cena that this is about them and the WWE Title. Punk recalls winning WWE’s ECW Title years ago. Punk says the next day, Cena patted him on the back and congratulated him, saying “I almost gave up on you.” Punk says he holds grudges and since then, he’s had a sour taste in his mouth when it comes to Cena. Punk says Cena gave up on his dream when he moved to California to be a bodybuilder and ended up being a sports entertainer because he couldn’t hack it. Punk says he set out to be a pro wrestler and made it. Punk says he held up to WWE to get the same opportunities that Cena is given.

    Punk says Cena will leave SummerSlam with nothing, nothing at all. He will still have his role in The Marine 4, his match with Dwayne and his legions of fans that pee in their pajamas when they think of him but Punk will be the WWE Champion, he says. Cena looks humbled throughout this, except when he’s smirking. Another Punk chant breaks out. Cena tells Punk that was a great speech. Cena tells Punk he won one match at Money in the Bank, he has every right to be called the WWE Champion. Cena asks Punk if he has thought what happens if he actually loses at SummerSlam. Cena says Punk is right, he will face The Rock either way at WrestleMania. Cena says Punk needs this match more than anything because he now has people watching him. Cena says if Punk doesn’t back it up on Sunday, he’s nothing but a loud mouth, one-hit wonder. Punk will be known with the other one-hit wonders, Cena says. All of is this is gone for Punk, just like that, if he doesn’t win at SummerSlam. Cena wishes Punk good luck. Punk says luck is for losers and he would much rather be a one-hit wonder than a phony.

    Cena says they have been talking long enough and stands up to fight. Punk says he can also kick Cena’s teeth down his throat. They throw the table aside and come face to face. Laurinaitis steps in between them. Punk reaches out to kick Cena but Laurinaitis gets laid out. Cena charges Punk with a right hand and it hits Triple H, it looks like. Punk goes to the floor and asks if the fix is in with Cena and Triple H together. RAW goes off the air with Punk having words with Cena and Triple H from the floor.

  • Triple H To Referee Cena vs. Punk, MNF Returns Next Week

    – Triple H announced on’s RAW that he will serve the special referee for the main event of WWE SummerSlam between John Cena and CM Punk.

    – WWE RAW’s biggest ratings competitor – Monday Night Football – returns to ESPN next Monday for a preseason game.

    – Prior to Monday’s RAW from San Jose, California, WWE taped the following match for Thursday’s Supersatars show:

    • Brodus Clay vs. a local wrestler
    • WWE Tag Team Champions Michael McGillicutty & David Otunga vs. Santino Marella & Evan Bourne

  • Colt Cabana Works RAW Dark Match, Goldberg Returning?

    – Ring of Honor Star (and former WWE star) Colt Cabana worked another dark match prior to Monday’s WWE RAW from San Jose, California. Colt Cabana lost to Curt Hawkins, but was said to have looked good in his second WWE tryout over the past few weeks. Some are expecting Colt Cabana to be re-signed by WWE as a favor to his longtime friend CM Punk.

    – Former WWE & WCW star Bill Goldberg says he is “probably” going to wrestle some time this year for the first time since 2004.

    Video has surfaced online from an autograph signing back in March, which you can view below. Goldberg names “Stone Cold” Steve Austin as his ideal opponent, which remains a distant long-shot at best. Here’s the footage:

  • Pictures Of Maryse From The Teen Choice Awards

    As we reported earlier, several WWE personalities appeared at the Teen Choice Awards last night from Los Angeles, California. WWE Champion John Cena and The Miz presented an award to the show Glee, The Rock accepted an won the award for Best Action Movie and WWE diva Maryse walked the red carpet and was shown in the crowd a few times during the broadcast.

    We’ve got a few pictures of Maryse on the red carpet and goddamn does she look amazing. As much as we love The Miz, we also hate him for being the lucky man who is dating the French Canadian diva:

  • Pictures Of Zack Ryder’s New Internet Championship Belt

    Check out these new high-resolution images of Zack Ryder’s new Internet Championship Belt:

  • Updates On Rey Mysterio & Dolph Ziggler’s Weekend Injuries

    – Rey Mysterio suffered a legitimate knee injury at a live event on Friday night from during a match against Alberto Del Rio.

    The following night in Fresno, California, Mysterio came out to cut a promo and was attacked by Alberto Del Rio and R-Truth. It was announced Rey suffered an injury during the attack and he did not wrestle that night as scheduled due to the injury suffered the night before.

    At this time, we’re awaiting word on the health status of Rey Mysterio.

    – WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler was also injured over the weekend, suffering a pulled abdominal muscle at Friday night’s RAW live event in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    Ziggler worked Sunday night’s Supershow and defeated Evan Bourne, a sign that his injury was not too bad and will not keep him out of action.

  • RAW Preview: Contract Signing, Punk & Cena In Action

    Tonight’s WWE RAW takes place from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

    This is the “go-home” show before Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view.

    The following has been confirmed for tonight:

    – A contract signing between WWE Champions John Cena & CM Punk

    – John Cena and CM Punk will both be in action tonight

    The advertised dark match main event is John Cena vs. CM Punk. Cena and Punk have been wrestling each other in the main events of recent live WWE events – with the match usually ending in a double disqualification after interference from R-Truth and Alberto Del Rio.

  • Triple H’s In-Ring Return, Update On Sin Cara Being Replaced

    – The September issue of WWE Magazine is teasing that the company’s new COO Triple H will be returning to the ring at Night of Champions:

    “Triple H has not contested a match in a WWE ring since he nearly ended The Undertaker’s winning streak at WrestleMania XXVII. So what better time for The Game to jump-start his 2011 season than at Night Of Champions this September? After all, he currently holds the WWE record with 13 World Championships and 23 total title reigns during his career. Other than the recently retired Edge, no other Superstar has ever worn that much gold around his waist. A title opportunity at NOC would bring The King of Kings one-step closer to becoming the greatest champion in WWE history.”

    – Also in the new WWE Magazine, it’s reported that Rey Mysterio will be debuting a new hooded mask soon – one that was designed by the winner of WWE Kids magazine’s annual “Design Rey’s Mask” contest.

    – As we’ve been reporting in recent weeks, there has been strong consideration in WWE about not bringing Sin Cara back to television once his 30-day suspension due to a Wellness Policy violation is up. WWE is promoting Sin Cara’s return to television on Friday’s episode of SmackDown, which tapes Tuesday night – which is prior to the date when his suspension will be lifted. News broke over the weekend that WWE is going to pull a “Doink The Clown” on us – as the character of Sin Cara might be portrayed by another person other than Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde (formerly Mistico).

    At this time, WWE developmental talent Hunico is the most likely candidate to wrestle as Sin Cara when the character returns to television this week at Tuesday’s SmackDown taping. According to a source in WWE, a few other developmental stars have been considered for the Sin Cara character while Luis Alvirde serves out the remainder of his suspension.

     

  • Pictures & VIDEO Of Cena & Miz At The Teen Choice Awards

    Several WWE personalities appeared at the Teen Choice Awards last night from Los Angeles, California. WWE Champion John Cena and The Miz presented an award to the show Glee, along with fellow presenter Maggie Q.

    WWE diva Maryse was shown in the crowd and appeared on the red carpet earlier in the night.

    The Rock was also in the house as Fast Five won an award for best action movie. The Rock was also up for Best Action Star, but lost to Johnny Depp.

    Check out these pictures and a video clip of John Cena and The Miz at the Teen Choice Awards:

  • Updated BFG Series Standings, Title Changes At Hardcore Justice

    – Kurt Angle defeated Sting in the main event of Sunday’s TNA HardCORE Justice pay-per-view to capture the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. The finish came when Angle hit Sting with a steel chair after stopping Hulk Hogan from using it on him. This marks Angle’s 5th TNA World Title reign.

    – Also at HardCORE Justice, Winter became the new TNA Knockouts Champion by defeating Mickie James, after interference from Angelina Love and a red mist that Winter spit in Mickie’s face.

    – Here are the updated Bound For Glory Series standings:

    * Crimson – 43 points
    * James Storm – 33 points
    * Brother Devon – 30 points
    * Gunner – 28 points
    * Robert Roode – 28 points
    * Bully Ray – 28 points
    * Rob Van Dam – 25 points
    * AJ Styles – 21 points
    * The Pope – 17 points
    * Scott Steiner – 14 points
    * Samoa Joe – negative 10 points
    * Matt Morgan – 25 points, out of action with an injury

  • Chris Jericho Talks About A Possible Return To WWE

    Former WWE star Chris Jericho was interviewed over the weekend by Canada’s FortMcMurrayToday.com to promote his metal band Fozzy’s appearance at the at the InterPlay music festival, which took place on Saturday at Keyano College.

    Of course, Jericho was asked about his future in the world of pro wrestling, which he said:

    “I have no plans for it right now. Like I said, I didn’t leave wrestling for any bad reasons, it’s just that I had a lot of other stuff that was going on in my life that I’ve been wanting to work on, and Fozzy is one of the main reasons for that. I know sometimes that pisses wrestling fans off, but I don’t care. I do what I do to make myself happy. I’ve done wrestling for 20 years and I’ve been in Fozzy for 12. Fozzy is in the same place now after 12 years, that I was as a performer after 12. Just really on the verge of becoming something bigger. So I’d be crazy to not to devote as much time to the band as I can and take it as far as we can go. Wrestling is always there, it’s not going anywhere. Will I come back? I don’t know. But I have no plans of it right now.”

    Jericho also noted that Fozzy will be recording a new album in December of this year and early 2011 – which is currently slated for a May 2012 release.

  • (Audio) Daniel Bryan’s New Theme, Melina Still On The Road

    – Former WWE diva Melina was released from the company on Friday – but was still on the road with boyfriend John Morrison for this weekend’s live events. She tweeted @RealMelina:

    “I’m driving w/ @TheRealMorrison on a WWE house show loop. I’m doing fine but i gotta admit I’m going to miss driving these loops with him.”

    – Injured WWE Diva Layla started working out again this past weekend for the first time since suffering a torn ACL and MCL back in May, according to f4wonline.com.

    – SmackDown’s Money in the Bank briefcase holder Daniel Bryan debuted a new theme song on last week’s show. The theme song is “Freefall” by the band Two Steps From Hell – which is the theme song that was used for last year’s Night of Champions pay-per-view. Here’s audio of “Freefall” –

  • Daizee Haze Leaving Wrestling To Focus On Her Health

    CHIKARA has announced that Daizee Haze will be taking an indefinite hiatus from professional wrestling to focus on her health and recovery. The promotion has released the following statement, which addresses her taking time off but cites a storyline injury as the reason:

    Any discussion of Daizee Haze’s well-being should, first and foremost, reference the fact that she was not only struck over the head last Sunday with a chair after a hard match, but then after the main event, was manhandled by Claudio Castagnoli with perhaps the most brutal chokeslam of all time.

    We’re disturbed to learn that Daizee Haze will be taking an indefinite hiatus to focus on her health and recovery, and we expect to have comments from her partner, Sara Del Rey, to publish this coming week on our website.

    I’m sure all members of the CHIKARMY join us in wishing Daizee a full recovery and return to complete health.

    Haze’s well-being has drawn great concern as she appeared alarmingly skinny at two recent independent wrestling events; her emaciated appearance at last Sunday’s Chikarasaurus Rex event in Philadelphia drew “eat a sandwich” chants from fans.

  • More Changes In WWE, Miz On Psych, Masters Booked

    –  WWE has been making a number of changes internally with Triple H’s new talent recruiting division. Ty Bailey and Mark Carrano are now working directly with HHH and there is now a writer assigned specifically to work with HHH on development of new television characters and their introductions.

    – The Miz will be appearing in an upcoming episode of the USA Network’s comedy series Psych. He missed Friday and Saturday’s live WWE events to film his scenes.

    – Chris Masters’ first post-WWE booking will be for the World Stars of Wrestling’s tour of Portugal, which begins August 19th.

  • Cena Getting New Ring Gear, WWE Tryouts, Laurinaitis Video

    – WWE champion John Cena is known for his jean-shorts ring attire – but according to Cena, the denim might soon be a thing of the past. A fan asked Cena on Twitter this week whether he ever gets bored of his jean shorts. Cena replied:

    “yeah. Gonna change it up soon.”

    – WWE is holding tryouts in California for new wrestlers by invitation only, according to PWInsider.com. Tryouts will be held over three days. Among those invited include the wrestlers WWE has used in segments in the past as extras.

    – WWE recently interviewed Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis, who talks about his career in the wrestling business as well as Triple H’s new role as the Chief Operating Officer of WWE. You can view that video here:

  • JR Blog: WWE Releases, Jeff Hardy-WWE, Cole’s Insults

    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety over at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

    WWE Releasing Talent This Week:  “I was surprised to see the list as I didn’t know it was coming. Fortunately that’s not my area of concern these days. I used to be the one who had to make those unpleasant telephone calls or conduct the meetings to release talent. Not a good facet of the job of being head of talent relations but it has to be done and likely should be done a few times each year. Giving released talents the opportunity to go elsewhere while they are still young and potentially productive is a good thing. No list of releases will ever make any one happy, nor should they, but it’s a necessary evil even if one’s favorite was included in the cuts. As I have said on Twitter, generally speaking when talents are released it is the best thing for all involved  after the initial shock/sting subsides.”

    Jeff Hardy Returning To WWE One Day: “The internet guys can react as they usually do from afar on my ‘never say never’ retort but on this occasion I really don’t see it to be honest with you. Jeff had a wonderful run in WWE and it seems as if he peaked after leaving WWE. Jeff has the intangible ‘it’ factor but I don’t know how committed or motivated that he is to recapture the magic he once had. I’ll always be fans of Jeff and Matt Hardy. ”

    Being Insulted On RAW: “Am I concerned over all the insults thrown my way on Raw? Hell, no. Been insulted by the very best in the world on a professional basis for years. It’s part of the presentation. Can it be overdone as in taking away from the building of talent? Yes. Announcer ‘banter’ should always have the talents in the ring in mind and the issues with which those talents are involved. I’ve worked with many color commentators over the year whose top priority seemed to be to promote themselves.”

  • John Cena Answers Fan Questions About The Rock

    WWE Champion John Cena answered some fan questions on Twitter yesterday about his WrestleMania 28 opponent The Rock. Here are some highlights about what Cena said about:

    Which Man Is Stronger:

    “No shorting the Rock for all of his abilities …but I can say with confidence, I am stronger than him. That does not make me better, just stronger. So don’t go and take that out of context. He is much quicker and probally a better overall athlete, but strength belongs 2 me.”

    The Rock Insulting John Cena’s Fans:

    “I don’t get that part. He can call me anything and everything he wants…I just don’t get that part.”

    Whether He Thinks The Rock Is Gay:

    “That is the last one I will answer because of how ridiculous it is. My answer. Why should it matter? No take it as is. Why should a persons sexuality matter? He is a great entertainer. I will admit. I have made some mistakes in the past but I now realize that it shouldn’t matter what race creed color sexual preference age u are. If your good. You’re good. Trying to pick something like that as a persons flaw is about the most ignorant thing that can be done. Don’t be that person. Step your game up. So it IS what it IS. Gay or straight. To quote “Dwayne”, “it doesn’t matter!””

  • Chris Masters Comments On His WWE Release

    Chris “Masters” Mordetzky was one of the five (so far) WWE talents released earlier today, along with Melina, Gail Kim, Vladamir Kozlov and DH Smith.

    Masters issued the following statement this afternoon on Twitter (@WWEMasterP):

    “Obviously, I’m surprised by the move. But I’m optimistic. I’m going to move forward and see what lies ahead. I still love this business and I’m not going to give up because of this small set back. I want to explore and see what options I have for the future.”

    Masters is already taking independent bookings and can be reached at masterpiece83@gmail.com.

  • Melina Comments On Her WWE Release

    Melina wrote the following about her WWE release on Twitter today:

    “Feel free to Tweet, write, call @WWE about how u feel about anything. You deserve to be heard regarding any matter. Strength in numbers. I love you all so dearly and reading all of your tweets. Seeing the trend… I know w/out a doubt, I’m a lucky woman! In the next few days you will see many updates on the matter, so keep checking www.RealMelina.com I will definitely Blog & Vlog about it. I’ve been through quite a bit of stuff in my life. I Overcame each time. I’ll never give up. Not now. I’ll Always fight & #StayStrong “

    Melina also sent a Tweet to John Morrison in response to his heartfelt reaction to her release:

    “@TheRealMorrison U just made me cry. I love you so much. I’m very proud of what u have accomplished & to have u as the love of my life.”

  • Update On Stacy Keibler Dating Hollywood Star Geoge Clooney

    This article is an update to:

    US Magazine has provided new details on former WWE diva Stacy Keibler being romantically linked to Hollywood megastar George Clooney.

    Just over a month following his announced split from Elisabetta Canalis, George Clooney is now dating actress Stacy Keibler, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly.

    According to US, “It’s more than just a fling .. They’re basically exclusive at this point. They like each other’s sense of humor. Obviously they’re both physically attracted to one another.”

    Keibler, 31, and Cooney, 50, have reportedly known each other for over 4 years and recently “reached out to one another through a mutual friend.”

    Since recently linking up, Keibler and Clooney  have been spending time together in London and at one of Clooney’s homes in Italy.

    Despite the celebrity gossip blogs covering the story extensively this week, the couple is hoping to keep their romance very private and do not plan to make any public appearances

  • Final Card For Sunday’s TNA HardCORE Justice Pay-Per-View

    Following Thursday’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling, here’s the final card for Sunday’s Hardcore Justice pay-per-view:

    TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
    Sting (c) vs. Kurt Angle

    TNA Tag Team Title Match
    Ber Money (c) vs. Mexican America

    TNA X Division Title Match
    Brian Kendrick (c) vs. Austin Aries vs. Alex Shelley

    TNA Knockouts Title Match
    Mickie James (c) vs. Winte

    Bound For Glory Series Match
    Crimson vs. Rob Van Dam

    Bound For Glory Series Match
    The Pope vs. Brother Devon

    AJ Styles, Kazarian and Daniels vs. Gunner, Abyss and Scott Steiner

    Mr. Anderson vs. Bully Ray

  • Triple H Talks About Wrestling Again, His Role As COO, Vince

    The WWE website is featuring an in-character sit-down video interview with WWE COO Triple H, which you can view here.

    The Game spoke about his recent rise to power, Vince McMahon being forced out of his job and his own future inside the squared circle.

    Triple H said nothing can compare to Vince – who is a visionary and is the man responsible for the WWE Universe as we know it today.

    “Nothing can be compared to what Vince McMahon did for this industry. He created it from the ground up with his bare hands,” Hunter said. “I’m just hoping to carry on that legacy and do just as good of job he did for the fans of the WWE Universe everywhere.”

    Triple H said he’s a huge fan of professional wrestling and he tries to listen to the fans and give them what they want. He doesn’t work for the talent – he works for the WWE Universe.

    Vince taught him that nobody is bigger than WWE. Vince has always lived by the “law of the jungle” – eventually the top lion grows old and gets eaten.

    When asked whether his days competing are over, he said:

    “Never say never in WWE. I don’t know. If I put myself in the seats of the WWE Universe and the right guy comes along at the right time and it’s the right challenge, would I want to see it? I think there’s your answer.”

  • Cena vs. Rock News, Edge On SyFy Tonight, Maryse-Kids Choice

    – There is reportedly a WWE executive who is pushing hard for WWE to scrap the planed John Cena vs. The Rock match at WrestleMania 28 next year. While most people feel that the match will take place, the person in question is a high ranking official with a lot of influence with Vince McMahon.

    – Speaking of The Rock, he took part in a photo shoot for WWE yesterday. No word yet on what it was for.

    – Edge will be appearing on SyFy’s Haven tonight after SmackDown airs.

    – WWE Diva Maryse will also be at this weekend’s Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles. She will be joining John Cena and The Miz at the show, who will be presenting an award together.

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)