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  • McMahon High On SmackDown Star, HBK Comments On Hall Piece

    — Vince McMahon is said to be high on Cody Rhodes after lacking faith in the second generation wrestler in the past.

    Reportedly, the WWE head would not commit to promoting Rhodes as a top level star because he felt he overacts.

    — Shawn Michaels posted a statement on Twitter regarding ESPN’s piece on Scott Hall, which aired Wednesday evening on E:60.

    He wrote, “FYI- I did not see the piece on Scott. Scott. Kev, Kid & Hunter r my friends. Sharing our personal info or insight on here aint happening. Much like when u ask me my opinion on RAW or other wrestlers. I don’t do it. The net is flooded w/opinions. I don’t think u need one more.”

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • WWE Asking Fans To Name “Monday Night War” TV Series

    WWE is asking fans to help name a program looking back at the “Monday Night War” for their soon to be launched WWE Network.

    “WWE Network launches in 2012, but we’re already taking names for our new slate of shows, including a controversial look back at the Monday Night War. Waged between WWE and WCW during the 90’s, this battle for TV dominance unfolded live each week, giving rise to some of the most iconic Superstars and storylines of our time. And you get to relive it in one action-packed television season.”

    Poll options include:

    1. Battleground: Raw vs. Nitro
    2. Battleground: The Monday Night Wars
    3. The Monday Night War
    4. WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro
    5. Monday Night Warfare

    You can vote online here.

  • Wrestlers Comment On ESPN’s Scott Hall Profile

    Several past and present WWE personalities have commented on Twitter about the ESPN E:60 piece on Scott Hall that aired on Wednesday night. Here’s what the following people said, including comments from Hall himself:

    Chris Jericho: “Just saw the Scott Hall E-60 piece. My heart goes out to his family and I hope that was a wake-up call for him.This could be his last chance”

    Goldust: “Watched e-60…..im asking the world to pray for scott hall…he is a great man….#PRAYFORSCOTTHALL”

    Bret Hart: “Just watched the E60 piece on Scott Hall. I always considered him a friend of mine & he knows how to get a hold of me if he ever needs to”

    Jim Ross: “The Scott Hall feature aired last night on ESPN. I did not see it as I was taping 2 Legends Roundtable shows. Was told it was compelling.”

    Shane Helms: “Well that Scott Hall piece was pretty damn sad. I really hope life picks up for him and his family. #StarshipCoyote”

    Scott Hall: Thank u for all your nice comments & for always pulling for The Bad Guy!

  • Video: ESPN’s E:60: “The Wrestler: The Scott Hall Story”

    In case you missed it on Wednesday night, here’s ESPN’s E:60 piece on the rise and fall of Scott Hall.

    The Wrestler: The Scott Hall Story

    “In his prime, Scott Hall was a mountain of a man – 6-foot-7, 290 pounds of solidly sculptured muscle, appearing as close as invincible as they come. As Razor Ramon, he was one of professional wrestling’s biggest names and most villainous villains, busting chairs with the likes of Randy Savage, Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans in sold-out arenas. And he loved the life that came with it: the parties, the women, the celebrity. But the high life soon started to slip away, and Hall has been desperately doing whatever he can since to hold on ever since. Hall’s slide seems to know no bottom – from his deteriorating physical and mental condition, to his ongoing battle with alcohol and substance abuse that has crippled his family life and resulted in pathetic public appearances in school gyms. But he’s hanging on, somehow. Now his only son, Cody, wants to follow in his father’s tortured bootsteps. E:60 chronicles the heartbreaking story of a man who is a shadow of his former self and desperate for one last taste of the glory days.”

    Part 1:

    Part 2:

  • Gerald Brisco Suffers Minor Stroke Wednesday

    WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco suffered a minor stroke Wednesday. according to Jim Ross on Twitter. He asks that fans keep Brisco in their prayers.

    Brisco suffered a series of strokes in June 2009 that sidelined him from road work for WWE. He’s been working as a talent scout with Ross since March 2010.

  • WWE Releases Longtime Announcer, Scott Hall Thanks Fans

    — Hugo Savinovich, color commentator for WWE’s Spanish language television and pay-per-view broadcasts since 1997, announced Wednesday on YouTube that he is parting ways with the organization.

    Savinovich says organization officials informed him a few days ago that his expiring contract would not be renewed. He thanks Vince McMahon for giving him the opportunity to work for WWE fourteen years ago after he fell hard on drugs. He does not know if he will continue to call wrestling matches, but he does know that he will be writing a book dedicated to spreading the word of God.

    — Scott Hall posted a message on Twitter following ESPN’s profile piece tonight thanking fans for their support.

    He wrote, “Thank u for all your nice comments & for always pulling for The Bad Guy!”

    — WWE Hall of Famer Greg “The Hammer” Valentine is advertised to appear for Pro Wrestling Destination at the Neil Road Recreation Center in Reno, Nevada on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

  • Spoiler Notes For 10/27 Impact – Ex-Diva Wrestles, Jersey Shore

    – Gail Kim, who returned to TNA Wrestling last night as a heel aligned with Karen Jarrett, competed in a match against Tara. This is their first meeting since 2004 when both wrestlers were employed by WWE.

    – Robert Roode faces Samoa Joe in No. 1 Contender’s Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. James Storm defeated Kurt Angle for the title at Tuesday’s taping.

    – It was announced at tonight’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida (airdate October 27) that Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro would be appearing at next Wednesday’s taping in Macon, Georgia.

    – Robbie E receives a shot at Eric Young’s TNA Television Championship.

  • Promotional Poster For WWE TLC – CM Punk Holds Ice Cream Bar

    CM Punk is featured on the promotional poster for WWE’s upcoming TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view event. The Straight Edge Superstar is shown holding a WWE style ice cream bar emblazoned with a table, a ladder and a chair.

    CM Punk

    TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs takes place December 18, 2011 at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

  • Is The Rock Going For The WWE Title?, Health Update On Piper

    Is The Rock Going For WWE Gold?

    – The Rock is featured on the cover of the December 2011 of WWE Magazine and is depicted appearing angry and ready to fight.

    The magazines teases The Rock might have his sights set on championship gold. The headline reads:

    “THE ROCK! IS THE PEOPLE’S CHAMP GUNNIN’ FOR THE GOLD?”

    – “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, who underwent surgery on his neck last month, thinks he may be attempting his recovery too soon by attending today’s Legends of Wrestling taping at WWE’s television studios in Stamford, Connecticut.

    The WWE Hall of Famer wrote on Twitter:

    “In Stamford. Pushing things a little to hard. What’s new. Doing round table tonight. I will have respect for everybody, but tell the truth!”

  • JR Considering Tell-All Book & His Future On WWE TV

    – Jim Ross was asked on Twitter if he would be calling next week’s Raw SuperShow. He responded:

    “Not that I’m aware of at this time.”

    When asked if he’ll be returning to WWE television in the near future, JR said:

    “As best I know I’m done w/ WWE weekly tv. Doing other projects IE Legends Roundtable. Hope to be a part of WWE Network. Selling @ WWEShop.com”

    – According to WWE sources, Jim Ross is giving serious consideration to writing an autobiography.

    The WWE Hall of Famer has put off writing his story because he wants it to be a “tell-all” book and doing so may jeopardize future employment opportunities.

  • WWE Divas Trade Insults On Twitter (Beth, Eve, Kelly, Bellas)

    This Sunday at WWE Vengeance, Eve Torres will challenge Beth Phoenix for the Divas championship.

    Beth Phoenix ranted about Eve Torres on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon:

    “@EveMarieTorres the message you sent on Monday was as muddled as your makeup. But I understand. U have a hard time fitting in…you tried so hard to be Kelly’s BFF but was she offering her spot in the Maxim 100 to you? Some friend.”

    “So now you are trying to fit in with @NatbyNature and I, the “wrestlers” by thinking u are in our league?? Sorry @EveMarieTorres. You cant lace our boots.. at #vengeance I’m show the world why YOU are the outcast. You don’t fit in. And let you cry about it. #crybabycry”

    “The other Divas respect @NatbyNature and I. The Rookies worship the ground we walk on and @thebellatwins are always admiring our power and style. Its hard to be humble when everyone around you places you on a pedestal. Its okay to admire. We lead by example. #pinupstrong”

    Eve Torres defended herself against Phoenix’ verbal attack, explaining that she might not have trained in the Hart family “dungeon,” but she’s a fighter and deserves to be respected:

    “Dear “wrestlers”. (@NatbyNature & @theBethPhoenix) I may not have come from the Dungeon or experienced the independents, but I did make the decision 4 years ago when I won the DS that I was going 2 do whatever it took 2 b a champion – be it gym, training, matches, jiu-jitsu. We all start somewhere. The question is where do we end up?”

    “Look where u ended up @TheBethPhoenix @NatbyNature? Bitter, negative… blaming others 4 ur disappointments & with a false sense of arrogance. I may not be a great “wrestler” But I am a fighter. On the mat & off.”

    Beth Phoenix responded:

    “@EveMarieTorres seems to be a little sensitive today…did I strike a nerve? See the thing is I rarely speak out on people that I don’t like in our lockerroom cuz I dont think its a classy move. But in this case, Ive been around long enough to speak my mind…”

    “@EveMarieTorres u dont have that fire. I dont respect u because u r content to sit back and ride the wave. I dont care how hard u train today because u are still just another wannabe Diva Search Barbie. Im not bitter. Im honest. And u will break. Cuz I will make you.”

    “Now arent u late for a pedicure with @RealKellyKelly ?? Stop wasting my time baby girl. U dont wanna chip a nail with all these tweets.”

    The Bella Twins then chimed in, putting Beth Phoenix in her place and saying the Divas of Doom are trying to be like the Bella Twins:

    “Ummm we don’t admire anything about you @TheBethPhoenix or your wanna be twin @NatbyNature actually we laugh every time we see you both….”

    “Everyone has notice that ever since we chased @Kharma out of here you 2 have tried to be us GOODLUCK! We were born this way Amazing&Athletic”

     Kelly Kelly also responded to the rant, calling it annoying and pathetic:

    “@TheBethPhoenix wow that was the most annoying and pathetic rant i have ever read…everyone can talk on twitter…grow some boo boo!”

    Eve responded:

    “It’s funny you talk about fitting in @TheBethPhoenix . Everyday I think what can I do to NOT fit in. To be different. I’m not Maxim’s top 100 & I’m not a 3rd generation Diva. I’m just me. You can try to play with my emotions all day long, but I won’t break. “

    “@TheBethPhoenix Although I love nothing more than proving people wrong, I will not sit here & justify my hard work 2 u. I’d rather prove self-rightousness, & pretentiousness, & it will sting all that much more when I beat u at #Vengeance. @thebethphoenix”

    “Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to the gym to “chip a nail”. #Vengeance”

  • Tomko Still In Jail, Melina Falsely Advertised & More

    — Former WWE talent Travis “Tyson” Tomko remains jailed in St. Johns County, Florida eight days after he was arrested on robbery charges, for allegedly robbing 210 tablets of Oxycodone from a CVS Pharmacy. He has yet to come up with $7,500 bail as the official website of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office lists him as a current jail inmate.

    — According to Melina’s official website, RealMelina.com, the former WWE Diva is being falsely advertised for International Wrestling All-Star Extravaganza’s upcoming tour of Mexico. Therefore, she will not be traveling to Mexico when the tour begins on November 4.

    — Maria Kanellis and “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan are advertised to appear at Steel City Con, which takes place December 2-4 at the Monroeville Convention Center 209 Mall Blvd. Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Visit www.steelcitycon.com for more information.

    — Former WWE talent John Nord (a/k/a The Bezerker) turned 52 years old on Tuesday.

    — Former WWE star Zack Gowen has been added to K & S Wrestlefest, which takes place Saturday, December 3 at the Ramada Philadelphia Airport 76 Industrial Hwy. Essington, Pennsylvania.

  • Update On PPVs Airing On The WWE Network, RAW Rating

    – Monday’s (taped) WWE RAW Supershow from Mexico City drew a 3.1 rating and averaged 4,475,000 viewers. The show did hours of 3.05 and 3.2 – breaking the alarming trend from last week where viewers turned out as the show progressed.

    – WWE issued yet another survey on Tuesday regarding the upcoming network – this time, asking fans if they would change cable providers in order to get the new WWE Network.

    The survey noted that WWE’s eight ‘secondary’ pay-per-views would be featured on the network while the “big four” (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series) would remain on pay-per-view.

    This is a change in direction from what was originally planned – when WWE was discussing moving WrestleMania and the “big four” to the WWE Network as a way to push fans to get the WWE network.

    COMMENTS: What do you think about WWE changing up their PPV strategy for the WWE Network? Are WWE’s secondary PPVs on the WWE Network enough to get you to subscribe?

    (Source: pwinsider.com)

  • Hall Back In Rehab: WWE Has Spent Over $100k On Him

    During an episode of the Live Audio Wrestling (available here) radio show last week, Kevin Nash revealed that longtime friend Scott Hall has once again entered a rehabilitation program to address his ongoing substance abuse issues.

    The ESPN E:60 feature on Scott Hall airs this Wednesday night on ESPN and will chronicle “Hall’s descent from wrestling superstar to a broken man battling alcoholism and drug addiction.”

    Stephanie McMahon is among the industry insiders that were interviewed for the piece – and she revealed that WWE has spent “six figures” (over $100,000) sending Hall to rehab multiple times.

    “It’s the most amount of money we’ve spent on anyone,” McMahon said. “I just want Scott to get help and to decide for himself that he needs help. It makes me sad. I don’t want anybody to pass away prematurely or otherwise really. Scott was an incredibly talented performer, larger than life, charismatic. He’s a father, he’s a friend. I’m sure he means a lot to a lot of people and it would be a shame for him to pass away.”

    Hulk Hogan and Cody Rhodes are also interviewed for the piece. Hogan talks about how different the pro wrestling culture was back in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, while WWE Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes is used as an example of a superstar from today’s generation.

    For more on the E:60 episode that will air tomorrow night (including quotes from Hogan and Rhodes), head over to ESPN.com.

  • *Spoiler* Video Of One Of The Sin Caras Unmasked In Mexico

    Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings featured a Mask vs. Mask match between the two Sin Cara’s.

    According to f4wonline.com, after WWE announced the Mask vs. Mask match for Friday’s SmackDown, there was a lot of second guessing as to whether the match should air on television. The match is expected to air – and we’ve got the footage.

    Check out this video of Black Sin Cara losing his mask at the tapings:

  • Kevin Nash Expects To Wrestle Punk, Comments On Promo Duel

    Chad Dukes of 106.7 The Fan DC’s Lavar Arrington Show with Chad Dukes does a wrestling show (The Chad Dukes Wrestling Show) on Friday nights. Last Friday, Dukes conducted an interview with Kevin Nash; during the interview Nash answered questions on the initial confrontation between himself and Punk, if his health was an obstacle in returning to the WWE and if we would see a reprisal of the Punk/Nash clashes. Here are links to the interview and the entire show. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

    On CM Punk/Kevin Nash promo:

    Chad Dukes: They had the whole thing with you where they you were being kind of disrespected by him, and they were blurring the lines between what was a shoot and what was a promo…How much…I know you said you didn’t want to work with a script, but did they give you a rough outline of what you to say? Were you okay with everything that was said back to you? Because you’re a guy that did do the things you said; you established a pay scale, you made it so wrestlers could get paid more than they ever had before. You brought that credibility and I felt there was so me disrespect there. How much of that were you okay with and how much of that was actually a shoot?

    Nash: Well the thing was I understood what my job was. Going in, my job wasn’t to bury a baby face and come across more witty than he was or anything else. That wasn’t what I was brought in to do. The old Kevin Nash, would at anyone’s cost, would have gotten over. As you get older, and your best friend is very much in charge of the day to day process, and he looks at you and asks you to do something that’s just kind of like ‘Wow, they’ve really got me hog-tied on this one.”

    After question on health:

    Nash: CM Punk has on the back of his t-shirt “Best in the World.” Ya know? And I said to myself, I said to a bunch of other people ya know, his shirt says best in the world. He’s going to have to prove it if he is going to drag my 52 year old carcass through 14 minutes of a match.

    On future of a CM Punk vs. Kevin Nash match:

    Chad Dukes: Do you think we’ll get that match with you and Punk? I think a lot of people would still like to see that come to fruition even though he is kind of doing the baby face thing with Hunter right now…You think we’ll ever see that match?

    Nash: Absolutely.

  • Bret Hart Thinks Survivor Series Matches Are A Waste Of Time

    Arda Ocal caught up with WWE Hall of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart, who discussed WWE’s upcoming Greatest Rivalries – Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart DVD, his relationship with Earl Hebner following the “Montreal Screwjob,” his time in World Championship Wrestling, and more. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

    Where he ranks his time in WCW

    “Where would I rank my time in WCW? Right in the toilet. It was a waste of time. There were so few highlights.”

    Has Bret made peace with Earl Hebner and thoughts on his “Damn Right I Did” T-shirt referencing the “Montreal Screwjob”

    “I don’t have any hard feelings towards Earl, but if I was in his shoes I wouldn’t have done what they did.”

    Thoughts on the Survivor Series match format

    “In truth I never liked the Survivor Series format, I thought it was a waste of time.”

    Hart adds that he prefers the King of the Ring.

    The video interview is available here.

  • Alex Riley Suffers Hip Injury, Bobby Lashley Signs Film Deal

    — Alex Riley stated on Twitter that he underwent an MRI on his hip today following WWE’s tour of Mexico.

    He wrote, “Just got back from Mexico, had MRI on hip today nothin serious will be back at it in a couple of days. In the meantime, Rest, Weight Room, Ice, Stretching, Tape Review, GamePlanning… and Creative Thinking.”

    — Former WWE star Bobby Lashley has signed a multi-picture deal with Shawn Cain Films, which includes a role in Josh Turner’s epic reality sequel The Indy Wrestler 2. Shooting begins December 10 in Rosman, North Carolina.

    — Former WCW talent Melissa Bellin (a/k/a Nitro Girl Spice) has been added to WrestleReunion, which takes place January 27-29 at the Los Angeles Airport Westin Hotel in Los Angeles, California. She will also be participating in a bikini photo shoot at the event.

  • Pictures Of Maryse Posing For Sessions Magazine

    WWE diva Maryse recently did a photo shoot for Sessions Magazine, check out these smokin’ hot pictures of WWE’s French Canadian diva:

  • RAW Preview: Cena & JR vs. Del Rio & Cole, Orton, Punk, Miz

    Tonight’s RAW SuperShow was taped on Saturday night, the first-ever RAW taping from Mexico. Here’s a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s show, followed a by a link to spoiler results:

    • Randy Orton, Sheamus & John Morrison vs. Mark Henry, Cody Rhodes & Christian
    • Eve Torres vs. Natalya
    • CM Punk vs. The Miz
    • Zack Ryder vs. Jack Swagger
    • Dolph Ziggler vs. Mason Ryan
    • John Cena and Jim Ross vs. Alberto Del Rio and Michael Cole

    *SPOILERS* for Tonight’s WWE RAW SuperShow

  • WWE Planning Legends Reality Series For Upcoming Network

    WWE is asking fans to help name a program starring the craziest, most colorful Legends for their soon to be launched WWE Network.

    WWE.com describes the program as “a reality series featuring many of your favorite WWE Legends, all forced to live under one roof. See what happens when the most colorful and combustive personalities in WWE history shack up, break bread, and bruise egos.”

    Poll options include:

    • WWE House of Fame
    • WWE Old Timer Acres
    • WWE Retired and Rowdy Roommates
    • WWE Old School Yard
    • WWE Legends House

    You can vote online here.

    COMMENT BELOW: Which legends do YOU want to see living in a WWE Legends house?!

  • Heath Slater Suspended For Welness Violation

    WWE has suspended Heath Slater for 30 days for violating the Wellness Policy. It was his first violation.

    The official statement from the WWE website reads:

    “In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Heath Miller (Heath Slater) for 30 days effective immediately for his first violation of the company’s policy.”

  • Cena Grants Wishes In Mexico, CMLL Stars Get Tryouts & More

    – While in Mexico this week, John Cena granted several “wishes” for sick children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

    – Several wrestlers from Mexico’s CMLL promotion (we’ve heard as many as 7) received WWE tryouts over the weekend.

    – The never-ending season of WWE NXT: Redemption will finally be coming to an end soon.

    – As we covered her in the site earlier this month, David Otunga’s wedding to Hollywood star Jennifer Hudson has been put on hold. The National Enquirer has picked up the story – and says the main reason for the couple taking a step backwards is that Otunga refuses a prenuptial agreement. The Enquirer states that Jennifer Hudson is worth around $15 million – which does explain why she is looking to protect her assets before getting married.

    – Tommy Dreamer is set to debut some sort of new show this week. Dreamer tweeted on Sunday:

    “Spoke to my producer. The show is finished. Tommorrow it will debut. Let the fun begin.”

    (Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

  • Details On CM Punk Turning Down a WWE Movie Role

    CM Punk recently turned down a WWE Studios movie role, according to an interview he gave in Australia last week. This past summer when Punk was considering leaving WWE and negotiating a new contract, Stephanie McMahon offered him the lead role in the movie “No One Lives.”

    Punk stated that Stephanie thought he was perfect for one of the characters, described as a “30-something scumbag with dirtbag good looks and soulless eyes.” Punk said he considered the role, but decided to pass on it because he thought he might be finishing with WWE at the time.

    As previously reported, WWE is very high on CM Punk at the moment and has big plans to get behind him later this year. Aside from his character getting a big push on television (and a rumored WWE title run), WWE is looking to introduce lots of new CM Punk merchandise and feature him in a WWE Studios project at some point.

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • *Spoilers* Updated Card For WWE Vengeance

    WWE Vengeance

    Following WWE’s RAW and SmackDown tapings from Mexico City over the weekend, there have been several changes made to the card for Vengeance. The previously scheduled tag team title match with Air Boom vs. Ziggler & Swagger has apparently been scrapped, with Dolph Ziggler now set to defend the United States title against Zack Ryder. Teddy Long also announced Sheamus will wrestle Christian.

    With those matches set, here’s the updated card for WWE Vengeance on Sunday, October 23rd:

    Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Title
    John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio

    World Heavyweight Title Match
    Big Show vs. Mark Henry

    CM Punk and Triple H vs. The Miz and R-Truth

    WWE United States Title Match
    Zack Ryder vs. Dolph Ziggler

    WWE Divas Title Match
    Eve Torres vs. Beth Phoenix

    Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton

    Sheamus vs. Christian