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  • The Miz Named #1 In “PWI 500”, FCW Stars Appear On Raw

    — The Miz, who held the WWE Championship for 160 days, has been named number one in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s “PWI 500” list for 2011. The list, which is now in its 21st year, ranks the top 500 professional wrestlers in the world.

    The official announcement has not yet been made, but PWI’s website displays the cover with the news.

    The evaluation period for the “PWI 500” is from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011.

    — WWE developmental wrestlers Aksana, Naomi and Percy Watson could be spotted during Rey Mysterio’s WWE Championship celebration on Raw.

    — WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter is advertised to appear at the Bowling Green Hot Rods game at Bowling Green Ballpark 300 8th Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 17. Game time is 7:05 PM. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Visit www.bghotrods.com for more information.

  • WHAT DID YOU THINK OF MONDAY’S WWE RAW?

    What did you think about Monday’s episode of WWE RAW – Triple H’s first night as the CEO of WWE?

    – Rey Mysterio defeated Rey Mysterio to win the WWE Championship, but was forced to defend the title against John Cena later in the show – who defeated Mysterio to become new champion.

    – CM Punk returned at the end of the show for a Champion vs. Champion staredown with John Cena. This will most likely be settled in a unification match at SummerSlam.

    – Jim Ross returned to the WWE announcer’s booth

    – Zack Ryder got his first win on RAW, defeating Michael Cole in a quick match

    COMMENT BELOW and tell us what you thought of RAW!

  • RAW Match For Next Week, Miz On MTV This Week, Superstars

    — It was announced tonight on Raw that a #1 Contender’s Diva Battle Royal will be held on next week’s show to determine the #1 contender to the Divas Championship. The winner will face Kelly at SummerSlam.

    — The Miz is advertised to appear on MTV’s The Challenge: Rivals After Show this Wednesday night at 11:00 p.m.

    – Matches taped tonight in Hampton, Virginia for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars are as follows:

    * Jack Swagger vs. Alex Riley

    * David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty vs. Chris Masters and Santino Marella

    Participants are as follows: A.J., Alicia Fox, Beth Phoenix, Brie Bella, Eve, Gail Kim, Kaitlyn, Maryse, Melina, Natalya, Nikki Bella, Rosa Mendes and Tamina.

    — Dolph Ziggler debuted a remixed version of his theme song, “I Am Perfection,” tonight on Raw prior to his match against Evan Bourne.

  • FCW Champ Works Dark Match, Undertaker’s Greatest Moments

    — Reigning Florida Heavyweight Champion Bo Rotundo worked a dark match prior to tonight’s Raw taping in Hampton, Virginia. He defeated Primo.

    Rotundo is the son of Mike Rotunda (a/k/a Irwin R. Schyster) and brother of Raw Superstar Husky Harris. He has been competing in Florida Championship Wrestling since December 2008.

    — WWE.com has posted a feature counting down the top 25 moments of The Undertaker’s career.

    The synopsis reads: “From The Undertaker’s fiery rivalry with his brother Kane to his brutal Hell in a Cell bout with the sick Mankind, WWE.com digs up The Phenom’s Top 25 “gravest” moments, presented by “Final Destination 5″ in 3D and 2D theaters August 12.”

    — Kane is featured on the cover of the September 2011 issue of WWE Magazine.

  • Opening Match Announced For Raw, FCW Diva On The Road

    — WWE has announced that the first Raw match of the “post-McMahon Era” will be Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz in the finals of the WWE Championship Tournament.

    Their announcement reads: “The final round of the WWE Championship Tournament kicks off Raw tonight at 9/8 CT as Rey Mysterio and The Miz clash Raw to determine the undisputed holder of WWE’s golden prize. Who will be crowned the new WWE Champion?”

    — WWE developmental wrestler Naomi acted as the guest host of last night’s Raw live event in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

    — Kelly Kelly, Justin Gabriel and Alex Riley are advertised to appear at this Wednesday’s Florida Championship Wrestling live event at the Orlando Armory in Orlando, Florida. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

    — Former WWE Superstar Kenzo Suzuki celebrates his 37th birthday today. He is currently wrestling in All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he holds the AJPW World Unified Tag Team Championship with The Great Muta.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • DISCUSSION: What Do You Expect With Triple H In Charge?

    Last week on RAW, it was announced that Triple H is now in charge of WWE ..

    We want to know what you think about whether there with a noticeable change with the television product.

    What changes do you want to see?

    COMMENT BELOW and voice your opinion!

  • Cena Responds To The Rock’s Challenge, Miz On Lopez Tonight

    – The Miz is being advertised to appear on Wednesday’s episode of Lopez Tonight. The program airs at midnight on TBS.

    — WWE will be touring Georgia this December. Dates and locations are as follows: December 3 at the Entertainment Complex in Augusta; December 4 at the Civic Center in Columbus; December 5 at the Civic Center in Albany.

    — John Cena has responded to The Rock saying he would be at the Survivor Series. Cena tweeted on Monday:

    “Dear Dwayne, excited that you are thinking of attending Survivor Series in MSG. You can buy your ticket on September 10th. See you there.”

    The 25th annual Survivor Series takes place Sunday, November 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

  • The Rock Confirms That He Will Be At Survivor Series

    After recently hinting / threatening that he’ll be seeing John Cena before their match at WrestleMania 28, The Rock has now confirmed his next WWE television appearance.

    The Rock announced on Twitter (@TheRock) on Monday:

    “Cena fans: Please stop tweeting me to stop being ‘mean’ to John. If you think I’m mean now, just wait (until) Survivor Series in NYC.”

    The Rock recently posted a video online hinting that he’ll be seeing Cena at a ‘historic’ arena – and Madison Square Garden certainly fits the bill.

    To see that video – click here.

  • Lashley’s Next MMA Fight Cancelled: Lashley Comments

    Former WWE star Bobby Lashley’s upcoming MMA fight for Titan Fighting Championships has been cancelled – and there are conflicting reports as to how the fight fell through.

    Titan FC claimed last week Lashley pulled out of the July 29 fight due to “personal reasons” and would be fighting on the next Titan card in August – but Lashley wrote the following on Facebook over the weekend – claiming that he never agreed to fight for Titan this month:

    “For the record I was in Japan when the news broke about this July fight. I did not pull out of a fight because I did not schedule a fight. To this point in my career I have been just taking fights without a training camp which I have regretted. Lately I had been looking diligently to create a proper camp and find a good coach here in Denver. When I do, I will be training completely and fighting often.”

    Lashley has since followed up with the following clarification:

    “I really didn’t want my last comment to be taken wrong. I just really want to be ready for my next fight. I will announce my next fight here.”

    “The Dominator’s” professional MMA record currently stands at 6-1.

  • JBL Comments On Del Rio, Edge On SyFy, Hebner Heart Surgery

    – SyFy writer Nora Zuckerman wrote on Twitter that former WWE Superstar Edge will appear on next week’s episode of Haven and a few more episodes this season.

    – Paul Bearer announced on Twitter that former WWE referee Dave Hebner is undergoing heart surgery this morning.

    – A SmackDown taping will be held at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, December 6.

    – Former WWE champion John Bradshaw Layfield has posted his latest video blog. In this installmnent, JBL responds to fans who say that RAW’s Money in the Bank winner Alberto Del Rio stole his gimmick:

  • KOW To Bypass WWE Developmental, Scott Hall’s Son Training

    — Ring of Honor wrestlers Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hero, both WWE bound, willbypass developmental and join the main roster after they sign their respective contracts.

    — Scott Hall’s son Cody, who 6-foot-9 and 20 years old, is training at the I Believe In Wrestling school in Orlando, Florida. Hall offers helps train wrestlers at the school, as does Larry Zbyszko, Chasyn Rance and Alex Porteau.

    — A WWE camera crew is prepping with Steve Austin today at his Broken Skull Ranch in Tilden, Texas to begin filming their DVD project on the Hall of Famer Tuesday and Wednesday.

    — CM Punk has been removed from WWE’s entrance video for The Nexus.

    source: F4WOnline.com

  • RAW Preview: New WWE Champion, Triple H, CM Punk?

    Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW takes place from the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia and will feature the finals of the WWE Championship tournament between Rey Mysterio and The Miz.

    After his return to WWE television last week, Triple H is also being advertised for tonight’s RAW.

    Former WWE champion CM Punk is currently on hiatus, but he’s still being advertised for tonight’s show by the Hampton Coliseum website. One might assume that the RAW preview that advertises an appearance from Punk is outdated, but it has actually been updated to the news of Vince McMahon stepping down:

    “He had a Vision … and created an Empire, a Global Phenomenon … but, for Vincent Kennedy McMahon, it’s … All … Over. This Monday, the Game has changed and HHH is in Charge. In The WWE Championship Tournament finals, The High-Flying, Ultimate Underdog, Rey Mysterio Battles the Self-Proclaimed most must see Superstar, The Miz. Who will be the first WWE Champion in the post McMahon Era? Also there: John Cena, CM Punk, Money In The Bank Winner Alberto Del Rio, R-Truth, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne, “The All American-American” Jack Swagger, Dolph, Ziggler, Santino Marella,Vladimir Kozlov, Kelly Kelly, The Bella’s, Zack Ryder and MANY, MANY MORE!!!*Card subject to change”

  • Sin Cara Erased From SummerSlam Poster, HHH Attends Wedding

    — Days after being suspended by WWE for a violation of the organization’s Talent Wellness Program, Sin Cara has been removed from all SummerSlam promotional material. His image is no longer featured on the promotional poster, nor the microsite.

    Regarding the masked grappler’s status with WWE, many employees are under the impression that management “had decided to cut bait on him.” Creative wasn’t informed until a day or two prior to Money in the Bank that he needed to be written off television and were also told to not “put any thought into any scenarios for him going forward.” A final decision regarding his immediate future has not been made.

    — Triple H attended Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s wedding, which took place Saturday in Ohio Township, Pennsylvania. “Big Ben” is a huge wrestling fan, and guest hosted an episode of Monday Night Raw in October 2009.

    — Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson turns 36 years old today.

    source: F4WOnline.com

  • Melina Writes About Her Character, Says She’s Not Really Bad

    Melina has posted a blog on her official website explaining her television character’s motives, which she feels WWE hasn’t suitably developed since she’s sparingly featured on Monday Night Raw.

    “It is a mystery on why I turned heel,” Melina wrote. “You have no idea how many people don’t even know if I’m good or bad because they really can’t tell. Without explanation or a story, how is a person to know?”

    She continued, “Wrestling is an art. To be able to create magic you gotta develop the character and tell the story through wrestling as well as in promo segments and backstage segments. Since I haven’t wrestled on Raw in months… (note – Melina wrote this days before her match with Kelly Kelly on Raw) I will write the story and see where we can go from there.”

    The WWE Diva stresses that her character on television is merely that, as she’s not bad in real life.

    “Now I am going to do these write ups in character. I can’t stress enough how this is a character. We are entertainers. I am the same Melina you talk to on Twitter, you see on the videos (except for the message to Gail video…. which I thought would be great character development but everyone went nuts and took it too far) and the same Melina that talks to you in the web chats.”

    She continued, “I’m labeling this DIVA Melina to emphasize that this is not the REAL Me. This is the WWE character. The “Diva.” I am going to write a good DIVA Melina Entry soon (in character) but for now let me tell you my view of the character for now.”

    Melina goes on to explain why her character went from being bad to being good years ago, and then bad again late last year. She also predicts that her character will take a sinister turn in the ensuing months.

    To read Melina’s “character section,” click here.

  • The Warrior Joins Facebook, Goldust Says He’s Taking A Break

    — The Ultimate Warrior has launched a page on Facebook via facebook.com/OfficialUltimateWarrior. He confirmed the account on Twitter.

    The former WWE Champion has posted a few updates including a blog, a video of himself working out and a photo of Tonka’s Ultimate Warrior Wrestling Buddy seated in a chair. He is also asking for Warrior fan art to post on his page.

    — Goldust, who has resumed posted on Twitter, stated this afternoon on the social networking website that he’s taking a break from in-ring competition. He wrote, “Listen up guys….im done competing for a while…..its called a 22 year in the business break.”

    The Raw Superstar stated last week that he is working behind the scenes as a producer and trainer with the organization’s female performers.

    — The official Twitter account of WWE Classics On Demand announced that “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will be the profiled Hall of Famer in October. The Glens Falls native was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame last April.

  • Rey Mysterio Battles The Miz, Daniel Bryan Join Facebook, More

    — In a preview of tomorrow night’s WWE Championship Match on Raw, Rey Mysterio beat The Miz via pinfall Saturday night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    Bret Hart was the special ringside enforcer for the World Heavyweight Championship Match between Christian and Randy Orton. Towards the end of the match, Hart stopped Christian from bringing a chair into the ring. The World Heavyweight Champion was ultimately disqualified.

    — Daniel Bryan has launched a page om Facebook via facebook.com/bryandanielsonwrestling. He confirmed the account Friday on Twitter.

    — WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler is advertised to appear at tonight’s Norfolk Tides baseball game tonight in Norfolk, Virginia. The game begins 6:15 p.m. at from Harbor Park.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • Mason Ryan Scheduled For Return, ROH Star Backstage At Raw

    — Mason Ryan, who has been sidelined since late June to an undisclosed injury, is advertised to appear at the September 25 Raw live event in Lubbock, Texas.

    — Ring of Honor wrestler Jimmy Jacobs was backstage at Sunday’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view event in Chicago, Illinois and Monday’s Monday Night Raw event in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

    There was talk of using Jacobs at Money in the Bank as a security guard in an angle to pull Randy Orton off Christian, but it didn’t happen. He also worked out in front of company personnel prior to Raw.

    — Alex Riley spoke to Chad Dukes of CBS Washington to promote tomorrow’s Raw live event in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In his interview with Dukes, Riley describes what it’s like experiencing various finishing moves from other WWE Superstars. He also gives his thoughts on CM Punk leaving WWE after winning the Championship at Money in the Bank.

    The audio interview is available here.

    source: ProWrestling.net

  • Kane Sidelined Following Injury Angle On SmackDown

    WWE.com announced Saturday that Kane will be sidelined for at least three months due to a fractured fibula. He sustained the injury while being attacked by Mark Henry, which occurred moments after Randy Orton defeated the multi-time champion in a Street Fight.

    Mark Henry injures Kane

    Similar to what he did to Big Show at Money in the Bank, Mark Henrybrutalized Kane’s leg using a steel chair on the July 22 edition of SmackDown. The attack occurred just moments after Orton defeated Kane in a brutal Street Fight.

    According to WWE doctor Michael Sampson, Kane suffered a fractured fibula, which will keep him out of the ring for at least three months. “But because of potential complications with such a severe injury, it could also keep him out of action for an undetermined amount of time,” Sampson said.

  • Transcript Of Sin Cara Interview Discussing WWE Suspension

    Below is a transcript (which has been translated from Spanish to English) of Sin Cara discussing the circumstances behind his WWE suspension earlier this week with Record, a Mexican sports publication.

    The Record: Are you surprised by this situation?

    Sin Cara: Why did they suspend me? They haven’t told me anything.

    Record: How did you find out?

    Cara: I found out just now.

    Record: What do you think happened? You’re one of the guys who has had a lot of success there.

    Cara: I’m going to talk to them to find out what’s going on because they told me [wait] until tomorrow.

    Record: You’re talking with them tomorrow to clear this up? How has this affected you?

    Cara: Well yeah, they haven’t told me anything bad. This hasn’t affected me because they would have told me something.

    Record: Why did they suspend you?

    Cara: I don’t know. What happened is I have pain and I injected something, I think it caused the test to be positive, they didn’t tell me anything. Supposedly steroids but lots of medications have steroids.

    Record: What body part did you inject? Is this some type of injury?

    Cara: It’s an injection I normally get in Mexico.

    Record: Oh so something you’ve done previously? What body part?

    Cara: My knee.

    Record: The same one that’s been giving you small problems here and there?

    Cara: Yes.

    Record: So you’re going to meet them and get more information.

    Cara: Yes.

    Record: Do you have a date on when you’ll be back?

    Cara:No, like I said they haven’t told me anything, I just found out but I’d like to know. They told me not to worry about anything, nothing is going on, that we’d talk tomorrow, that’s all they told me. I think until I talk to them tomorrow I’ll know what’s going on.

    Record: Do you have a message for your fans?

    Cara: Thanks for their support, the fans know I’m not a drug addict, much less am I taking anything. I’m not sure what happened, it looks like it was from the medication, let’s wait and see what happens. Because my body doesn’t really look like it’s on steroids, If this were a drug thing they would have fired me. I’ve very grateful for the public’s support and we’ll wait and see what happens.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Exclusive Pictures From CM Punk At Comic Con

    This week is the annual Comic Con fan convention in San Diego, California.

    As you probably read here on the site yesterday, former WWE superstar CM Punk crashed WWE’s Comic Con presentation – and got into a verbal battle with Triple H (VIDEO).

    If you thought the video footage was good – you’ve gotta see these pictures we just saw over at Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle blog. Their correspondent Hollywood Charlie took some exclusive high-resolution pictures of Punk’s surprise appearance.

    Click the image below to see the full gallery … CM Punk! CM Punk!!

  • Bryan Learning New Submissions, Cena Talks Rock-Vince

    – SmackDown’s Money in the Bank winner Daniel Bryan has been training with Neil Melanson, the head grappling coach at the Xtreme Couture MMA school based out of Las Vegas. Bryan said he’ll be incorporating some new submission holds into his in-ring offense in the coming weeks:

    “Just finished a grappling session with Neil Melanson. Expect more and more submissions all the time on Friday Night Smackdown!”

    – Former WWE champion John Cena wrote the following on Twitter on Thursday regarding his match against The Rock next year at WrestleMania and Vince McMahon being forced out of power by WWE’s board of directors:

    “CeNation. Back to work and so happy. Rock, you got you’re wish. Ill be there April 1, just make sure you bring it. ….I also wouldn’t count VKM out yet. I know he was emotional on mon, but doesn’t seem the type to just ‘give up’. Time will tell.”

    – Joey Styles noted on Twitter earlier this week that he’d be returning to the announcing booth on Thursday, which led to speculation that he’d be joining the announcing team of WWE Superstars. As it turns out, Styles is not joining Superstars – and instead called a mock match on Zack Ryder’s latest Z! True Long Island Story video show.

  • Updated: Joe Responds To Austin Saying WWE Should Sign Him

    As the coach of Tough Enough and one of the biggest superstars in the history of the industry, it’s safe to say that WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin has an eye for talent.

    In a tweet posted on Thursday night, Austin urges WWE to sign TNA star Samoa Joe when he becomes a free agent and give him a chance to shine:

    “WWE should sign @SamoaJoe as soon as his TNA contract is up. One of my favorite workers in today’s game. Needs a full green light push.”

    UPDATE: Samoa Joe has responded to Steve Austin’s suggestion that WWE sign him when he becomes a free agent. Joe tweeted on Friday morning:

    “@steveaustinBSR Much appreciated. *tips cap”

    Update #2: Jim Ross Comments On Samoa Joe In WWE

    What do you think – with CM Punk’s recent explosion in popularity and WWE finally pushing smaller stars like The Miz Daniel Bryan, could Samoa Joe make it to the top of the WWE Universe?

  • Video: Sin Cara & Rey Mysterio Square Off In Battle Royal

    At last week’s WWE Supershow from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara went at it ..

    See what happens when these two Mexican legends square off ..

  • Match Preview For Tonight’s SmackDown, Latest On Sin Cara

    – According to two WWE employees in positions where they would need to know Sin Cara’s status with the organization due to long-term planning, his future has not yet been determined.

    Upon news of his drug suspension breaking on Monday, many people within WWE speculated that he would not be brought back. Company officials were reportedly furious with Sin Cara publicly discussing the circumstances behind his recent drug test failure earlier this week with Record, a Mexican sports publication.

    — A Street Fight pitting Randy Orton against Kane is advertised for tonight’s episode of SmackDown on Syfy. Other matches slated to air include:

    * Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson vs. Christian in a non-title match

    * Daniel Bryan vs. Heath Slater

    * Sheamus vs. Wade Barrett

    (Partial source: F4WOnline.com)

  • Steve Austin Movie Trailer, WWE Hiring Soap Opera Writers

    – As previously reported, there are people in WWE who are very interested in bringing in experienced soap opera writers to join the company’s creative tam. One of the big reasons behind this push is that the soap opera industry is in very bad shape and they can likely sign some talented writers for much les than they could have 2-3 years ago. Additionally, WWE wants to improve its storylines and present compelling personal conflicts. An example of this would be the Vince McMahon – Triple H segment that ended this week’s RAW. (Source: Wrestling Observer)

    – Former WWE star Chris Jericho’s heavy metal band Fozzy will be performing at the upcoming interPLAY music festival on August 6th in Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canada.

    – A new trailer has been released for Steve Austin’s next straight-to-DVD (and Blu-ray) action movie, Tactical Force, in stores on August 9th. Here’s the movie synopsis and video trailer:

    “A training exercise for the LAPD SWAT Team goes terribly wrong when they find themselves pitted against two rival gangs while trapped in an abandoned Hangar.”