– TNA Wrestling has begun production on a new Jeff Hardy DVD that will be released in October. It is the company’s third title on the charismatic wrestler.

– In a “Bound For Glory Series” match on this week’s episode of TNA Xplosion, Samoa Joe defeated Christopher Daniels to earn seven points. Updated tournament standings are as follows: James Storm (66), Samoa Joe (54), Kurt Angle (41), Mr. Anderson (40), Jeff Hardy (35), Christopher Daniels (33), Rob Van Dam (28), Bully Ray (21), Magnus (21), AJ Styles (16), “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero (7), Robbie E (5).

Tonight’s Impact Wrestling will feature three “Bound For Glory Series” bouts as “Cowboy” James Storm faces Bully Ray, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles takes on Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam will be in action against “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero.

– Crimson and Rosita appear for Warriors of Wrestling on Saturday, August 18 at 1475 South Ave. Staten Island, New York.

(source: PWInsider.com)

With Bully Ray & Devon’s contracts with TNA Wrestling set to expire later this month, negotiations for a new deal have been tense. Ray appeared to address his immediate future with the organization via Twitter with a survey:

Shakespear time kids. "To stay or not to stay, that is the question". Lets hear YOUR opinion. #BULLYNATION

— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) August 8, 2012

He then followed up with:

WOW! Helluva response. Looks 50/50. Let the "boss lady" know how ya feel. Light up her #TwittahMachine like a flamin table. #BULLYNATION

— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) August 8, 2012

– Angelina Love, who has remained mum on the details behind her departure from TNA Wrestling last month, will “break her silence” on August 20 in an interview with MondayNightMayhem.com.

– Dark Angel (a/k/a Sarita) will compete at Arena México in Mexico City, Mexico on Friday as she teams with Goya Kong and Luna Magica to take on Lady Apache, Princesa Blanca and Princesa Sugheit. It will be her final match in Mexico before she heads to Japan next week for a two-month tour of joshi promotion STARDOM.

WWE will launch a Saturday morning program geared towards children on August 25, Los Angeles Time reports.

In two weeks, Saban Brands will launch Vortexx, a five-hour block of original children’s programming aimed at young boys. The slate of shows will air on the CW television network, with WWE Saturday Morning Slam anchoring the block.

The half-hour program will feature one wrestling match a week, as well as Superstar profiles, behind-the-scenes footage and anti-bullying messages via ‘be a STAR.’

Saban Brands approached WWE about doing the show after executives noticed toys featuring WWE Superstars were among the best-selling items. According to Los Angeles Times, WWE’s research shows that children, including a “healthy contingent” of boys younger than 12, consist of 22% of their viewing audience. Saban and WWE are hoping to capitalize on the data with Saturday Morning Slam.

Eric Pankowski, senior vice president for WWE creative and development, said the organization is aware of potential media concerns of violence airing on a program geared toward children.

“We are very sensitive to the fact that we are speaking to an audience of children,” said Pankowski. “We want to make sure that the content that we put on at 10 o’clock on Saturday morning is appropriate for younger audiences.”

The full story is available here.

– In a sign that Winter could be departing TNA Wrestling in the near future, the sparingly seen Knockout is advertised to appear on iPPV for Pro Wrestling Syndicate’s subsidiary female promotion, B.L.O.W. Wrestling, on October 11—event taking place at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey. Though contracted TNA Wrestling talent are permitted to appear for independent wrestling promotions, they are prohibited from appearing on shows which are broadcast.

The British wrestling standout’s role in TNA has been greatly deemphasized since Bruce Prichard took over the creative reins in October as she has been sparingly used and has yet to return to the title scene. Her last television appearance took place over four months ago on April 6. She has competed for independent groups in the meantime.

– TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Miss Tessmacher appears outside the ring at an arcade.

http://youtu.be/HuANu20OVMA

– Though it would appear that Kelly Kelly is back full-time with WWE following her appearance on Raw, as of a few days ago, she had not committed to a road schedule. She is only committed to working for the next two or three weeks and as an ambassador afterward.

– Promoting Dolph Ziggler’s appearance this Friday night on “The Highlight Reel” on SmackDown WWE.com has posted a playlist of the best moments in the history of Chris Jericho’s talk show, including guest appearances by Shawn Michaels, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Goldberg among others.

– The July 27 Raw live event in Jacksonville, Florida drew 6,500 paying $220,000. The July 28 Raw live event in Albany, Georgia drew 3,800 paying $110,000. The July 29 Raw live event in Dothan, Alabama drew a sellout crowd in a 2,500-seat set-up.

– In DVR viewership for Raw, the July 9 show drew 291,000 and while the July 16 show had 307,000.

(source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– To put a rumor to rest, Edge is not under contract to WWE in any matter—not even a “Legends” deal. He is only scheduled to appear for House of Hardcore’s debut event on Saturday, October 6 in Poughkeepsie, New York (information), and the following day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (at Dave and Busters restaurant located at 325 North Columbus Boulevard) for an autograph signing with Tommy Dreamer. According to PWInsider.com, the WWE Hall of Famer is very content to sit at home and relax after retiring from the squared circle.

– Smith Hart, brother of WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart, weighed in on Kevin Nash’s remarks dismissing Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero as world champions due to their relatively small stature. He tweeted:

https://ja.twitter.com/SmithHart1/status/233221949122289664

Former WWE Superstar Lance Storm added:

https://twitter.com/storm_wrestling/status/233278554975133696

https://twitter.com/storm_wrestling/status/233285383285260289

https://twitter.com/storm_wrestling/status/233288137252675585

– According to WrestlingFigs.com, former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy will appear at Body Designs 1755 Sunrise Highway Bay Shore, New York on Friday, August 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

(source: PWInsider.com)

– WWE’s booking committee are contemplating a scenario where CM Punk would drop the WWE Championship to John Cena at SummerSlam to set up a rematch between Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at Royal Rumble-Johnson announced at Raw 1,000 that he would face whoever the WWE Champion is at the January pay-per-view event. Johnson would defeat Cena at the Rumble and then defend the title against Punk at WrestleMania XXIX.

– Eric Perez, who briefly appeared on SmackDown in 2009 as Eric Escobar, is now a father of triplets. He announced on Facebook Tuesday from San Juan, Puerto Rico: “Today at 2:39pm Dylan Alexander Perez Concepcion, Derek Alexander Perez Concepcion and Christopher Alexander Perez Concepcion were born. all 3 babies are healthy and in great shape. Mom is sore and tired but she is doing great as well. Thank you for all the good wishes and prayers, i will keep u all posted.”

– WrestlingFigs.com says Vader, Tammy Sytch and Damien Darling will appear at T’s Zone at the Enfield Square Mall 90 Elm St. Enfield, Connecticut on Friday, September 21 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 860-756-6522 or 860-741-6227.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

– Chris Jericho, who plans to leave WWE following SummerSlam to tour with his heavy metal band Fozzy, will be committed though at least March 2013. The official Twitter feed of Fozzy announced Tuesday that the group will perform in Australia at music festival Soundwave, which takes place Saturday, February 23 through Monday, March 4.

It’s official…we will be returning to Australia in Feb on @soundwavefest with @metallica!
So stoked!! pic.twitter.com/J2XQ9NLJ

— FOZZY (@FOZZYROCK) August 7, 2012

– Former WCW star Scotty Riggs addressed the whereabouts of noted valet Kimberly Page (a/k/a The Booty Babe, a/k/a The Booty Girl, a/k/a The Diamond Doll) via Twitter, writing, “She is living a normal life in Utah now!!”

The Nitro Girls founder remarried after divorcing Diamond Dallas Page in 2005 and works as a management consultant.

– This week’s WWE Classics On Demand updates are as follows: WWF at Boston Garden (April 26, 1986), Raw “The Beginning”: The Best of Seasons 1 & 2, Extreme Championship Wrestling (April 14, 1998), WWF Mania (January 30, 1993), World Class Championship Wrestling (March 11, 1984).

– WWE Champion CM Punk is featured on the cover of Fighting Spirit Magazine.

– The Wrestling Observer has compiled data on the most popular or most talked about professional wrestling performers in the first six months of 2012, based on Google activity and searches, and among female wrestling talent, AJ garnered the most interest in the United States by a considerable margin. She is trailed by Eve Torres, Velvet Sky, Vickie Guerrero, Beth Phoenix, Mickie James and Gail Kim. No other female talents gained substantial interest.

Though not foolproof, the rankings are a good gauge of how “over” somebody legitimately is with the general public, as well as whether WWE and TNA Wrestling’s promotional efforts are working.

– WWE will hold a Raw live event in Hartford, Connecticut at XL Center on Saturday, October 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

– Ezekiel Jackson, who WWE has not utilized in recent weeks, stated on Twitter that he will be returning to the ring “soon.”

– WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com.

Grantland.com published a lengthy article Tuesday on the life and controversial wrestling career of Kevin Nash with the six-time world champion notably reiterating his stance on “Vanilla Midgets,” a dismissive term he used behind-the-scenes in the late ’90s in World Championship Wrestling to describe small-statured, gifted technical wrestlers such as Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero.

Nash said the professional wrestling industry died at WrestleMania XX when the pay-per-view event concluded with Benoit and Guerrero—both of whom were under six-feet-tall—reigning atop as world champions and emotionally celebrating. Chris Jericho, who worked his way up the wrestling ranks alongside Benoit and Guerrero, publicly took offense to Nash’s remarks and responded with another commonly used stance.

Jericho tweeted late Tuesday evening:

Funny how @realkevinnash says wrestling “died” when Benoit and Guerrero were champs-Yet the worst year for WWE biz was 95 when he was on top

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 8, 2012

The oft-used point originated from Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer, who has repeated stated over the years that WWE had its worst financial period in company history in 1995 when Nash held the WWF Championship as Diesel.

Nash responded to Jericho’s tweet minutes later, writing:

https://twitter.com/realkevinnash/status/233066381141213184

Nash’s last insult is in reference to Jericho being the first contestant to be eliminated in the 2006 Fox Television singing reality show Celebrity Duets.

Jericho quickly shot back:

Hope @realkevinnash doesn’t tear his quad tweeting! #typicalbigman#nwothirdwheel

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 8, 2012

To recap, Nash’s interview comments triggering Jericho’s rebuttal were:

“When Benoit and Guerrero hugged [at the end of WrestleMania XX], that was the end of the business. Has business been the same since that WrestleMania? Has it come close to the Austin era? Has it come close to the nWo or the Hogan era? You put two fucking guys that were great workers that were the same height as the fucking referees, and I’m sorry, man. Are you going to watch a porno movie with a guy with a three-inch dick? Even if you’re not gay, you will not watch a porno movie with a guy with a three-inch dick. That’s not the standard in porno films. So you put a 5-foot-7 guy as your world champion.”

– For the past ten years, video content from WWE’s “Attitude Era” (1998–2002) has been edited due to a lawsuit with the World Wildlife Fund over the WWF initials. All WWF “scratch” logos and references to the initials had to be blurred or edited out. This directive has now changed, at least in part.

In regards to the former “scratch” logo appearing unaltered in video packages in recent weeks, use of the symbol in flashback sequences is permitted after the organization’s legal proceedings with the World Wildlife Fund were settled in the last quarter. However, it is unclear whether the permission extends to complete matches and other archival footage.

Meanwhile, WWE.com published a photo gallery Tuesday chronicling the long line of Presidents, Commissioners and General Managers that have ruled over sports-entertainment and a shot of Mick Foley donning a T-shirt with the WWF “scratch” logo on display is shown.

– Former WWE Women’s Champion Sable, wife of WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar, turns 45-years-old on Wednesday. Though her age has come into question over the years, Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer noted in her $110 million lawsuit against WWE in 1999 (citing allegations of sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions) that she listed herself as being born on August 8, 1967. Therefore, she was 28-years-old when she joined the sports-entertainment organization in 1996 and 35 when she returned in 2003.

Fans have speculated that with Lesnar’s renewed partnership with WWE, the legendary Diva could return to television as well. That, however, is believed to be highly unlikely. According to people close to the couple, she has absolutely no desire to return to the spotlight and is very content on being a homebody.

– In his first Tout as SmackDown General Manager, Booker T announced Tuesday night that a match to determine number one contendership to the WWE Tag Team Championship held by Kofi Kingston and R-Truth will be held this Friday on SmackDown as Primo and Epico take on Darren Young and Titus O’Neil.

– French wrestler Tom La Ruffa announced on Facebook that he has signed a developmental contract with WWE.

Nicknamed “The French Stallion,” La Ruffa is a top wrestler in Europe. He is a product of former WWE wrestler Lance Storm’s Storm Wrestling Academy and was featured on the premiere season of the World of Hurt reality television series in Canada. La Ruffa has competed in a WWE ring before as he was an opponent of Big Show’s in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match last November.

– Former WWE Champion Batista is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com.

Booker T came out and discussed Sheamus stealing Alberto Del Rio’s car at Raw. He said he wanted an apology from Sheamus, who made his entrance and apologized. Del Rio interrupted and wanted to press charges. He insulted Sheamus and got in Booker’s face. Booker announced Sheamus vs. Del Rio for the World Hvt. Championship will take place on tonight’s show.

1. Sin Cara defeated Cody Rhodes. Rhodes said Sin Cara wears a mask due to him being ugly and cockeyed. They used the stupid Sin Cara mood lighting again. A good match. Cody kept trying to get the mask off of Sin Cara, but it eventually led to him being rolled up for the pin.

2. Christian defeated Antonio Cesaro. Antonio said victory in five languages.
Christian was way over. Good match back and forth match. Cesaro shows promise. Christian speared Cesaro and got the win. Cesaro beat up Christian after the match.

3. Randy Orton defeated Jack Swagger. Orton was in control from start to finish in the short match, which ended with an RKO.

Booker T and Teddy Long spoke in an office backstage until they were interrupted by Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins, who asked them about opportunities. Booker said they have the look, but they can’t seem to get the job done by beating Ryback. Booker said he wants A-plus talent.

4. Jinder Mahal beat a pair of local wrestlers. After the match, Ryback entered and ran off Jinder. Ryback demolished the local wrestlers. The crowd was very into the “Feed Me More” chant.

Jericho introduced The Highlight Reel but was interrupted by Vickie Guerrero. Jericho called her Dolph Ziggler’s mother. Dolph didn’t show for the interview so Vickie stood in. Vickie threatened to walk off show. There was a recap of Dolph losing on Raw with the Tout finish. Good back and forth mic work. Well kinda, Jericho was good. He claimed that Y2J is back. Ziggler jumped the barricade and attacked Jericho from behind. Ziggler caught him with the Zigzag and then hit him with the Money in the Bank briefcase.

5. The Primetime Players (w/A.W.) defeated Primo and Epico by DQ to become No. 1 contenders to the WWE Tag Titles. Kofi Kingston and R-Truth were on commentary. There was no sign of Rosa Mendes. A.W. threw water of Kofi and Truth. The tag champs beat down AW in the ring until he escaped. The Players won the tag match via DQ. Primo and Epico looked upset with Kofi and Truth for costing them the match. Possible triple threat for the tag titles?

Eve attempted to sweet talk Booker into giving her a job, but Booker said nothing is available. Kaitlyn entered the room. She will face Eve next week with the winner of the match becoming Booker’s assistant.

6. Rey Mysterio defeated The Miz in a non-title match. A very good backd and forth match. Mysterio looks and moves like he did ten years ago. Miz did well also. Mysterio won with a roll up. After the match, Triple H came out and Pedigreed The Miz in a segment that probably won’t air on television.

Daniel Bryan made his entrance to major heat. Great mic work by Bryan promoting his match at SummerSlam. Kane entered and then A.J. came out to my surprise. She flirted a little and was very complimentary of Kane. She asked Bryan to shake Kane’s hand and he said No!!! She demanded that he shake Kane’s hand. Kane and Daniel Bryan fought a little. Bryan rolled out and jumped the barricade. A.J. was on the stage laughing. Kane exited.

7. Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio for the World Hvt. Championship. Del Rio wore black and it fits his character better. The police showed up to attack Sheamus before the match (apparently they were hired by Del Rio). With Sheamus down, Del Rio locked in the Cross Arm Breaker. The match never got started. The show ended with Sheamus clinching his arm.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

While recapping Monday’s episode of Raw for Maria Menounos’ media network AfterBuzzTV.com, former WWE performer Maria Kanellis used the open forum to cryptically remark about Kelly Kelly’s personal life.

The WWE Diva appeared on Raw for the first time in over two months and scored a singles match victory over Eve following a surprise hurricanrana. “There was a lot of speculation that [Kelly Kelly] was leaving for good. So they must have come to terms on her contract and she’s still here,” Kanellis states.

Co-host Josh Padgett and special guest Nigel McGuinness then ask Kanellis whether she had “backstage heat” with Kelly, who she worked alongside with in WWE from 2006 to 2010. She responds in a cryptic manner.

“I just think that sometimes you gotta be careful what photos end up on the Internet when people are involved with other people because it makes us girls that work our tails off to be very good individuals and be good at our job look trashy,” stated Kanellis, who prides herself in being a ‘Lady’.

McGuinness says he never saw “those photos” and feels that Kelly should set up her own website. “Trending now, naked pictures of Kelly Kelly,” he jokes. “The First Lady of Ring of Honor” responds, “I don’t mind those, naked it up if you’re by yourself, but if you’re with someone else’s someone else…I don’t like that. Scandalous and I don’t like it. It’s exact opposite of what I’m about. I think that you have to be careful with that stuff. Especially if you’re trying to change…”

At this point, Kanellis is directed by the producer to change the subject to Kelly’s match. She responds, “I don’t want to go the next match.” She then continues, “Especially if you’re trying to change the opinions people are having about a certain group of individuals. You know what I mean? I have a problem with that because I fought my entire life to try and be just as strong as men and just as smart, and of course, the first thing that happens, is I get a stupid gimmick. So what did I do? I got on Celebrity Apprentice. And as soon as I was out of WWE, I started to make a change with my life, but it was not random photos of me with someone else’s someone else—because they don’t go away.”

Regarding the photos in question, Kanellis appears to be referencing some images that surfaced online in early 2009 of Kelly canoodling with a married man in fellow WWE Superstar Chris Jericho—the batch included a shot of the two kissing. It has been heavily speculated that the two were involved in a secret romantic relationship then; a Google.com search for the term “chris jericho kelly kelly” leads to numerous suggest results including “chris jericho kelly kelly kissing,” “chris jericho kelly kelly dating,” “chris jericho and kelly kelly a couple” and “chris jericho kelly kelly together.”

Kelly appeared to respond to Kanellis’ cryptic remarks Tuesday evening via Twitter, herself cryptically stating, “I will never mention your name, you will never be relevant. If I have something to say about you, I will say it to you ? #thebiggerperson.”

Kanellis responded, “Relevant enough to call me. #IMALADY.” She then deleted the remark, but stands by her show comments.

She tweeted, “@afterbuzztv is a show about a show. Every show discusses the show, news and gossip. If you don’t like you’re dirty laundry aired maybe you should be more careful about what shows up on the Internet.”

To view Kanellis’ two-minute long spiel, click here.

Grantland.com has published a lengthy article on the life and controversial wrestling career of Kevin Nash, who has begun to gain traction in Hollywood. A notable point in the article has the six-time world champion reiterating his stance on “Vanilla Midgets,” a dismissive term he used as booker in the late ’90s in World Championship Wrestling to describe small-statured, gifted technical wrestlers who didn’t project larger than life personalities but were beloved by fans, such as Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko.

“Big Sexy” feels the professional wrestling industry died in 2004 at WrestleMania XX when WWE’s “Super Bowl” concluded with the image of the under six-foot-tall grapplers reigning supreme as champions and emotionally celebrating. Even though the two wrestlers are now deceased, he still believes they never belonged in the main event scene due to their small stature.

UPDATE: Jericho Responds To Nash’s Remarks & Starts Twitter Fight

“When Benoit and Guerrero hugged [at the end of WrestleMania XX], that was the end of the business,” Nash says. “Has business been the same since that WrestleMania? Has it come close to the Austin era? Has it come close to the nWo or the Hogan era? You put two fucking guys that were great workers that were the same height as the fucking referees, and I’m sorry, man. Are you going to watch a porno movie with a guy with a three-inch dick? Even if you’re not gay, you will not watch a porno movie with a guy with a three-inch dick. That’s not the standard in porno films. So you put a 5-foot-7 guy as your world champion.”

Nash has the same problem with today’s “Internet heroes,” CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.

“They are not bigger than life,” he says. “I bet they could both walk through airports and not be noticed unless they have a gimmick shirt on and the belt.”

Nash also discussed how The Kliq shifted financial compensation in the wrestlers’ favor, how his 1995 heel turn inspired the “Attitude Era” and the subsequent ascent of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, cursing out Tom Cruise’s makeup artist on the set of Rock of Ages and more. The full article is available here.

– The August 6 episode of garnered a 3.08 cable rating over the course of three hours, the same rating as last week. Raw also averaged a 3.23 rating from 9:00 through the 11:00 p.m. overrun, which is identical to last week.

Unlike the last two weeks, the rating for the third hour of Raw declined from the second hour. The program garnered a 3.26 rating in the second hour before declining to a 3.19 in the third. The first hour drew a 2.80 rating compared to 2.79 the week before.

Overall viewership declined 130,000 from last week to 4,360,000 viewers. Raw averaged 4,070,000 viewers in the first hour, 4,650,000 in the second hour and 4,470,000 in the third hour. It was the least watched episode overall since June and least watched from 9:00 through the 11:00 p.m. overrun since July 9.

– Shawn Michaels stated on Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he has declined a behind-the-scenes role with WWE. When asked on Twitter how he would react if offered an executive position by WWE chief Vince McMahon, Michaels replied, “He has, and for now, I’ve declined.”

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

Silver Vision has released the official trailer for WWE’s upcoming DVD and Blu-ray title Rock vs. Cena – Once in a Lifetime.

http://youtu.be/10cZ8edjBxw

“In the week leading up to WrestleMania XXVIII, a one-hour documentary aired on NBC Universal in America called ‘Once In A Lifetime: The Rock vs. John Cena’. This DVD collection is an expanded version of that documentary – giving the full one-year story of the build up to this epic match – from the very first promo.

“It also gives an insight into the preparation of body and mind that these two competitors went through before they met in the ring on April 1 in Miami. Once in A Lifetime explores the iconic Superstars long, emotional paths toward their match, and gives viewers a glimpse into The Rock and John Cena’s daily lives, training regiments, and the personal choices and histories that led them to the defining moment of their careers.”

The three-disc DVD and two-disc Blu-ray set will be released in the United States on Sept. 11.

– Kelly Kelly returned to WWE programming Monday on Raw as she scored a singles match victory over Eve following a surprise hurricanrana. The WWE Diva explained how it felt to be back on Backstage Fallout.

“It feels so great, oh my gosh, I can’t even describe it,” Kelly said. “Just walking through the curtain and hearing the crowd react, ’cause I doubt they had any idea that I was coming back tonight; I didn’t make any mention of it. I just wanted everyone to be surprised and excited when I walked out and they were so into the match and they were cheering my name. I missed that so much. I’m so glad to be back, it’s been great.”

Curt Hawkins, Tyler Reks, Alex Riley and Daniel Bryan also react to Raw events.

– Less than two weeks ago, WWE.com published a photo gallery of Divas who have appeared at SummerSlam over the years, many of which featuring former Women’s Champion Sable. WWE then promoted the photo gallery on the site’s main page late last week, but with all photos of the former Diva removed.

– Sarita announced on Facebook that she will be heading to Japan next week for a two-month tour of joshi promotion Stardom.

“I’m very excited to announce that in less than 2 weeks I’ll be leaving for a 2 month tour of Japan with STARDOM, and to compete in the 5 STAR GP2012 tournament. I’ll miss you, Mexico!” she wrote.

Sarita, who regularly competes in Mexico, has not appeared for TNA Wrestling since mid-April.

-The official website of the Bowie Baysox is no longer advertising Drew Hankinson, who appeared as Festus and Luke Gallows in WWE, for TNA Impact Wrestling’s BaseBrawl event on Saturday, September 1 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland.

Hankinson competed in a dark match in June under the name Isaiah Cash and has reportedly appeared as one of the masked attackers of the “Aces and Eights” faction.

While an online rumor alleging Rosa Mendes was arrested Sunday night for public intoxication at San Antonio International Airport has been confirmed as false, TMZ.com confirms that the WWE Diva was involved in an incident that night.

Rare Picture of Rosa Mendes & Jackson Andrews

According to a police report obtained by the website, the San Antonio Police Department found Mendes, whose real name is Milena Roucka crying in a bathroom stall at San Antonio International Airport late Sunday night. She repeatedly stating that she needed help. Roucka had just flown from her home in Las Vegas, Nevada to San Antonio, Texas for Monday’s Raw.

Roucka alleged to the authorities that her fiancé “hit her several times at their shared residence in Las Vegas.”

According to police, Roucka stated that she “was afraid [her fiancé] would try and kill her. She also stated the abuse had been an on-going thing.” She filed a battery report with police, who took thirty photos of her body to confirm the existence of bruising and scratches.

Roucka’s fiancé is Andy Slocum, a former WWE performer who briefly appeared as Jackson Andrews. Slocum was fired by WWE in 2011 for breach of contract after continually skipping training sessions.

Contrary to online rumors, Roucka was not arrested for public intoxication, although she was under the influence of alcohol at the time of her interaction with police.

A WWE spokesperson confirmed to TMZ that “Milena Roucka contacted a WWE Talent Relations representative this morning to notify WWE that, upon her arrival in San Antonio last evening, she contacted police at the airport to report alleged domestic abuse that occurred just prior to her flight.”

Confirmed the representative, “WWE is supportive of Rosa and will provide her with professional assistance.”

To read TMZ’s story, click here.

– WWE announced Monday night that DJ Pauly D will be the Social Media Ambassador on the August 13 episode of Raw. The world-renowned DJ, Jersey Shore star and creator of the new “REMIX” cocktail line also headlines the SummerSlam VIP party on Thursday, August 16 in Los Angeles, California.

– It was announced at Monday’s Raw at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas that WWE will return to venue for a SmackDown taping on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.

– The official Twitter feed of WWE reached a milestone on Monday: “Thank you @WWEUniverse, as @WWE hits 1.5 MILLION followers on @Twitter! We couldn’t do it without you! #StandingO!”

– Monday on Raw, Ryback defeated Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks in a Handicap Match. Afterwards, Hawkins stated on Twitter, “For the record that wasn’t a handicap match on #Raw tonight… It was officially listed as: Hawkins & Reks vs @Ryback22 & his pink eye.”

– TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced Monday on Twitter that Impact Wrestling will continue to air live on Spike TV through September.

PWInsider.com reports that Impact Wrestling is scheduled to remain live through September 27. The program was originally scheduled to return to its former taped format at the beginning of September. Officials from TNA Wrestling and Spike TV have discussed continuing the live weekly broadcasts beyond September.

– TNA Wrestling has launched a website promoting Bound For Glory at www.tnabfg.com. The annual pay-per-view event takes place Sunday, October 14 at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The show will be the first TNA Wrestling event to take place in the state of Arizona.

The website includes ticket information for the event, plus links to attend the Hall Of Fame ceremony featuring Sting, the annual InterAction Fanfest, plus exclusive Travel Packages.

(source: PWInsider.com)

In his hometown of San Antonio, Texas, Shawn Michaels appeared on Raw to show his support for Triple H and announce that he would be in his corner at SummerSlam. Afterward, Michaels and Triple H stared off with Brock Lesnar, who vowed to see HBK before the pay-per-view event.

Earlier, Daniel Bryan told Raw General Manager AJ Lee that after he defeats John Cena tonight, she’ll have to turn the WWE Championship Triple Threat Match at SummerSlam into a Fatal 4-Way Match. Lee, however, informed Bryan that he already has a match at SummerSlam against Kane.

Here is the updated SummerSlam card, which takes place August 19 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California:

* Triple H (with Shawn Michaels) vs. Brock Lesnar

* World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio

* WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. Big Show

* Kane vs. Daniel Bryan

– A rumor surfaced online Monday alleging that Brock Lesnar and Ryback were involved in a physical altercation this afternoon at Raw at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas during rehearsal for Lesnar’s segment.

According to numerous sources backstage at the event, nothing of the sort happened as there was no confrontation, physical or otherwise.

– WWE aired a vignette on Raw promoting the return of Wade Barrett. Barrett, who was shown sporting a beard, Barrett proclaimed that he had to go back to his roots in underground fighting to rediscover himself.

Barrett has been sidelined since the February 20 Raw; he suffered a partially dislocated elbow while catching Dolph Ziggler, who was thrown out of the ring by Big Show during a battle royal. During his time away from the ring, Barrett shot a supporting role in the WWE Studios film Dead Man Down. He will return to action beginning Thursday for SmackDown’s two-show tour of Tokyo, Japan at Ryogoku Kokugika.

(source: PWInsider.com)

– This Friday on SmackDown on Syfy, Chris Jericho presents “The Highlight Reel” with guests Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero.

– Kelly Kelly returned to WWE programming Monday on Raw as she scored a singles match victory over Eve following a surprise hurricanrana. She is scheduled to appear on the SmackDown brand’s two-show tour of Tokyo, Japan beginning Thursday.

Kelly, who had been on the road on a weekly basis since joining WWE in 2006, was reportedly granted a leave of absence in May to spend time with her family and boyfriend. Prior to tonight, her last televised appearance occurred on the May 21 Raw.

– During commercial breaks at Monday’s Raw at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, Shawn Michaels career highlights were shown as part of his Appreciation Night. WWE also sold a commemorative Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night T-Shirt at the venue.

– Independent women’s wrestler Reby Sky turns 26-years-old Monday.