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  • WWE Announces TV Tapings In Mexico, Sean Waltman At FCW

    — WWE announced Friday that they will tape an episode of Raw and Smackdown this October in Mexico City.

    The October 17 episode of Raw will be taped on Saturday, October 15. The October 21 episode of SmackDown will be taped on October 16.

    The events will take place at the Palacio de los Deportes Arena in Mexico City.

    — Former WWE star Sean “X-Pac” Waltman is evaluating talent at Florida Championship Wrestling headquarters in Tampa, Florida today.

    Bill DeMott, Booker T, Trish Stratus and the cast of Tough Enough will be on hand for next Thursday’s taping.

    — Former WWE star Nunzio worked Tuesday’s SmackDown taping as a referee.

    source: F4WOnline.com

  • JR Blog: Brock Lesnar Sick Again & Possible WWE Return

    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety over at JRsBarBQ.com. In this update, JR talks at length about the news of former UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar being forced to pull out of his next fight due to another bout with the stomach illness diverticulitis.

    Here are some highlights of what JR said about:

    Lesnar’s Illness: “Brock battled diverticulitis once before and the gastrointestinal ailment is a devastating foe. I’ve had diverticulitis and ended up having approximately 13 inches of my large intestine surgically removed while residing in intensive care for several days after the surgery. Diverticulitis is weak places in the wall of the colon that give away under pressure to form marble sized pouches that protrude through the colon wall. Mild cases of the ailment can be cured, as a rule, via rest, diet (little, red meat, no nuts or seeds, etc), and via the use of antibiotics. If the above listed treatments are unsuccessful, surgery becomes a more likely option. At some point the body must be freed of the toxins, essentially poisons, that take over one’s internal organs.

    Whether Brock Lesnar Will Ever Return To WWE: The ‘Brock back to WWE rumors’ have already started which is an eye roller in my opinion. Brock is a UFC fighter. Brock was born to be a UFC fighter. Brock will be a UFC fighter until he decides otherwise. If Lesnar, for some highly unlikely reason can’t compete again in UFC, ‘perhaps’ he would entertain the thought of a one off, special appearance in WWE, like WrestleMania but that well may be nothing more than wishful thinking on some folk’s part and is, without question, nothing more than pure speculation.”

    Shane Carwin Taking Lesnar’s Place Against Junior dos Santos: “MMA folks can now turn their attention to Shane Carwin taking this higher level fight on somewhat short notice even though Carwin had already been in training. Carwin’s a beast who can be problematic for any heavyweight but Dos Santos has such great hands that Carwin, or anyone else, must have keen, striking defense to withstand what Dos Santos will bring. However, the powerful and bigger Carwin has the distinct edge in this one IF he can take Junior down and utilize debilitating devastation while controlling a talented, strike first fighter who also wants to be the next UFC Heavyweight Champion.

  • Edge Discusses Future Plans, Online Impersonators, Zack Ryder

    The latest issue of WWE Magazine features Edge’s “Final Interview” with the publication, after he announced his retirement last month. He discusses his most difficult days in the squared circle, the new generation of WWE, online impersonators, the legacy of the Spear and more.

    Despite retiring, the “Rated-R Superstar” isn’t completely removing himself from the wrestling industry as he states in the interview that he plans to assist WWE’s next generation of stars.

    An excerpt from the interview is as follows:

    You are the only Superstar to win the King of the Ring tournament, the Royal Rumble, and a Money in the Bank Ladder Match. You’ve also main-evented ‘Mania. Now that you’ve retired from the ring, is there anything you feel you didn’t accomplish?

    I wish the European Championship were still around. That way, I could have thrown the title on the résumé, too. I am a collector. But now, more than anything for me, it’s about trying to help the next generation, kind of in the same way the last generation helped. I’ll give advice to anyone: Sheamus, John Morrison, Drew McIntyre or Dolph Ziggler.

    You’re taking an interest in WWE’s younger talent, but you’ve failed to mention your one-time protégé, Zack Ryder. Have you seen his Web series, “Z! True Long Island Story”?

    No, I have not. As I’ve fully admitted in the past, I’m not an Internet guy. I would like to take this time now to say that I don’t have a Facebook page. My mom is very bothered by the world of Facebook and people claiming to be me online. I don’t get too worked up about it, but it really gets Christian hot on Twitter. He calls out people who say they’re Edge. But back to Zack–I think he’s a very underutilized Superstar on the roster, and I feel the same about Curt Hawkins, too. I’d like to showcase what they can do and remind everyone who may have forgotten about them.

  • Mysterio Continues Feud With Rhodes, THQ Begins Planning SVR

    — Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes are advertised to wrestle at this weekend’s SmackDown live events since Sin Cara is touring with Raw in Mexico and Mysterio isn’t.

    — THQ held their first meetings yesterday regarding plans for the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2012 video game.

    — Alberto Del Rio is scheduled for a rare autograph signing at the Best Buy in Davie, Florida on Friday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m.

    — WWEShop.com has released a new WWE Divas Bling T-Shirt, a retro Raw is Waw T-Shirt and a retro WCW hat and T-Shirt.

  • Cara vs. Guerrero Receive Rave Reviews, Wrestlers Left Off Tour

    — Matches pitting Sin Cara against Chavo Guerrero at this past weekend’s SmackDown live events have garnered rave reviews internally. Many feel Cara works well with Guerrero and that the third generation performer “is still an asset” when not being used in a comedic capacity.

    — A number of Raw Superstars were left off WWE’s ongoing Mexican tour including Drew McIntyre, Santino Marella, Vladimir Kozlov, Gail Kim, Melina, Maryse, JTG, Tyler Reks, David Hart Smith, Ricardo Rodriguez and Nexus members written off television. McIntyre attended last night’s Florida Championship Wrestling event in Tampa, Florida.

    Meanwhile, WWE developmental wrestler Percy Watson is working the tour.

    — Ryan “Skidmarks” Howe, who was eliminated from Tough Enough last week, appeared at Wednesday’s Ohio Valley Wrestling television taping, beating Elvis Pridemore in a dark match.

    source: F4WOnline.com

  • Preview For Tonight’s SmackDown, Former Tag Team Reunites

    — For tonight’s episode of SmackDown, WWE.com is advertising Christian addressing the WWE Universe after losing the World Heavyweight Championship to Randy Orton last week. Matches scheduled to take place are as follows:

    * Daniel Byran vs. Sin Cara

    * Kane vs. Wade Barrett

    * Cody Rhodes vs. Ted DiBiase

    * Christian and Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry and Sheamus

    — Former WWE Tag Team Champions Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder reunited on this week’s episode of WWE Superstars. Hawkins assisted Ryder in garnering a victory over Vladimir Kozlov. This was followed by an in-ring celebration.

    “The Broskis Are Back @TheCurtHawkins & @ZackRyder WWWYKI,” Ryder wrote on Twitter.

    Hawkins added, “Thanks for the support, it’s just the beginning & we’ll need all your help. I like #MajorBroskis but Broskis of Destruction made me laugh.”

    — Former WWE star Jimmy Wang Yang celebrates his 30th birthday today.

  • Shane Helms Makes Emergency Trip Back To The Hospital

    Shane Helms, who is recovering from his recent motorcycle accident, wrote on Twitter that he had to make an emergency trip to the hospital yesterday. Helms wrote:

    “Emergency trip to the hospital today. I really thought this was the end. Thank everyone for their prayers! It’s meant the world to me. I love all my family and friends and fans SO much. I’m sorry if I’ve let you down. I’ll do my best to restore your faith in me. I love you.”

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  • VIDEO: Zach Ryder’s “True Long Island Story” Ep. 13

    Mr. Long Island Iced Z is back with another episode of his Z! True Long Island Story series ..

    This week – Zack Ryder checks in from Mexico!

  • Chris Jericho Says He May Never Return To WWE

    During a recent interview with the Wrestling Voice radio show, former WWE star Chris Jericho spoke about his time on Dancing with the Stars, his metal band Fozzy, WWE banning the word “wrestling” and whether he’ll return to WWE. Here are some highlighs of what Chris Jericho said about:

    The support he received from the WWE during Dancing with the stars.

    “I don’t see why they wouldn’t want to support it 100%, you have an audience of 23 million every week and hearing the words WWE every single week and seeing one of their guys performing on a whole different level and wowing people and breaking the stereotypes of what a wrestler is and what a wrestler does, but some of it was a no brainer for them.”

    Dancing As ‘Chris Irvine’ One Week On DWTS:

    “I was dancing for my Mom and that week was a very open and raw performance, and it was the producers idea to have me dance as Chris Irvine, which was a cool experience, it was a very moving performing and fitting.”

    On WWE blacklisting the word ‘wrestling’ from it’s product.

    “As long as there is a ring nag guys in spandex throwing each other around it’s gonna be wrestling, you can call it what you want but if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck and moves like a it’s a duck, it’s always gonna be wrestling.”

    On whether he’ll return to the WWE.

    “Everybody asks, ‘when are you coming back?’ and I don’t know if I’ll ever come back, I have no plans of it… I still love the WWE, I love watching it, but I don’t know if I’ll ever come back.”

    Other topics discussed include, hosting the Golden God awards, the next Fozzy record, Edge’s retirement, Zack Ryder and his latest book. You can listen to the podcast on iTunes by clicking here.

  • *SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Tonight

    WWE taped tonight’s episode of Smackdownfrom the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Credit to WrestlingNewsWord.com for this report:

    * Christian comes out and cuts a promo on Randy Orton beating him for the World Heavyweight Championship last week. Christian announces his plan to invoke his rematch clause at WWE Over The Limit. Mark Henry and Sheamus come out and they want a title shot. They beat down Christian and Orton makes the save. A tag match is setup for later.

    * Sin Cara b. Daniel Bryan with Chavo Guerrero on commentary. Chavo distracted Daniel which upset Cara after the match.

    * Layla comes out and cuts a promo on ending the career of Michelle McCool. Michael Cole interrupts with his anti-Diva bit but Kharma comes out and lays out Layla. Kharma goes after Cole but he gets away in the Cole Mine.

    * Kane b. WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett via disqualification after interference from The Corre. Ezekiel Jackson, now a babyface, took out his former faction members.

    * The Great Khali and Ranjin Singh out for the Kiss Cam. Jinder Mahal came out and smacked Khali’s cowboy hat off as both Khali and Singh were wearing them.

    * Backstage, World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and Christian are showing getting ready for their main event match

    * Backstage, Wade Barrett offers Ezekiel Jackson a shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Over The Limit.

    * Cody Rhodes cut a heel promo then beat Ted DiBiase.

    * World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton & Christian b. Mark Henry & Sheamus. Orton and Christian hit their finishers simultaneously, with Christian taking care of Sheamus and Orton taking care of Henry.

    Dark Match:

    * World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton, Christian & Ezekiel Jackson b. WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel

  • FCW Diva Makes WWE Debut, Goldberg Coming To Philadelphia

    — FCW Diva Brandi Reed made her WWE debut on this week’s episode of WWE Superstars as a ring announcer.

    Reed is a 26-year-old Tampa based print model WWE signed to a developmental contract in March. She debuted in FCW last month as a valet for Lucky Cannon.

    Matches featured on WWE Superstars include Trent Barreta vs. Tyson Kidd (accompanied by Michael Hayes) Chris Masters vs. Drew McIntyre and Vladimir Kozlov vs. Zack Ryder. The episode is available here.

    — Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Bill Goldberg has been announced for next month’s Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, which takes place June 18-20 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is only scheduled to appear on the 19th. Wrestling talent appearing throughout the weekend include Torrie Wilson, Candice Michelle, “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and Virgil.

    — Ticketmaster.com is holding a pre-sale tomorrow beginning at 10:00 a.m. for the August 1 Monday Night Raw taping at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The pre-sale code is WWECENA.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Brock Lesnar’s Health Problems Resurface: June Fight Off

    UFC president Dana White announced on Thursday that Brock Lesnar’s ongoing health problems related to the stomach illnesss diverticulitis have returned and he is being forced to pull out of his upcoming fight at UFC 131 on June 11th.

    Lesnar had been scheduled to fight Junior Dos Santos in fight that would have determined the next challenger to Cain Velasquez’ Heavyweight Championship. Shane Carwin, who got choked out by then-champion Brock Lesnar last July, will now face Dos Santos next month.

    Lesnar, who might need to undergo “life changing surgery” in the near future, says his career is not over and vows to return to the cage once again:

    “I’m not retiring. This isn’t the end of my fight career. I believe there’s a solution to every problem. This isn’t the end of Brock Lesnar. This is a speed bump in the road.”

    Lesnar is being treated once again at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota – the same facility that treated him back in 2009 when he first battled diverticulitis. He insists this most recent bout with the stomach illness is not as serious as last time (when he was fighting for his life) – but the condition was preventing him from training for the Dos Santos fight.

  • Update On Chris Jericho’s Return, Upcoming PPV’s On Blu-ray

    — With the WWE roster growing increasingly thin due to retirements, injuries and people taking time off, you can be sure that WWE is aware of the situation and looking at ways to strengthen the RAW and SmackDown rosters. Aside from elevating younger talent and building new stars (which the company has done a much better job of doing recently) – WWE is also interested in bringing back several superstars who are currently working on other projects outside of wrestling.

    We reported earlier this week that WWE’s creative team regularly discusses how to incorporate former superstar Dave Batista into storylines .. Another superstar who is expected back with WWE in the coming months is Chris Jericho. Now that Jericho’s run on Dancing With The Stars has concluded, most within WWE believe his return is imminent. The recent neck surgery of John Morrison is seen as a factor that could result in Jericho returning to WWE television sooner than later.

    — The following pay-per-view events are confirmed for release on Blu-ray:

    * Over the Limit, 1 disc – June 21
    * Capitol Punishment, 2 discs – July 19
    * Money in the Bank, 2 discs – August 16

    — Recent WWE attendance figures are as follows:

    * Raw live May 6 in Dothan, Alabama – 2,500 attendees
    * Raw live May 7 in Macon, Georgia – 4,400 attendees
    * SmackDown live May 7 in Pensacola, Florida – 3,500 attendees
    * Raw live May 8 in Greenville, South Carolina – 5,500 attendees
    * SmackDown live May 8 in Tupelo, Mississippi – 3,600 attendees
    * Raw live May 10 in Highland Heights, Kentucky – 2,000 attendees

    (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • WWE Looking To Revive Managers, Kevin Dunn’s Income, More

    — Tyson Kidd was accompanied by SmackDown head writer Michael Hayes at last night’s WWE Superstars taping in Nashville, Tennessee. He faced Trent Barreta.

    WWE officials have discussed reviving the manager role for some heel performers who can’t speak at a main event level.

    — WWE Executive Vice President of Television Production Kevin Dunn’s compensation for 2010 was $746,154 in salary, $608,400 in stock grants and $359,000 in other income for a total of $1,713,554.

    — Former WWE Superstar The Honky Tonk Man is scheduled for an autograph signing this Sunday at Legendary Ink in the Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The signing begins at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 410-787-2002.

    — Billy Kidman, who currently works for WWE in a producer role, celebrates his 37th birthday today.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • Batista-WWE Update, Plans For SummerSlam, NXT Eliminations

    – As we recently reported, plans for former WWE superstar Dave Batista to make his professional MMA debut for the Strikeforce promotion fell through when the company was purchased by UFC earlier this year. With Batista’s MMA career still not off the ground yet, there has been speculation as to whether a return to WWE would be in the cards for him.

    According to a reliable source, WWE’s creative team does still talk about Batista and how he would fit into current and future storylines. No matter what happens with Batista doing mixed martial arts, the general feeling is that he has not wrestled his final match in a WWE ring.

    – With SummerSlam just three months away, WWE is working on the top feuds that will make up the card.

    The current plan for WWE Champion John Cena is for him to defend against RAW newcomer Alberto Del Rio. Despite coming up short in title matches at the last 2 pay-per-views, Del Rio is still seen as a top talent by management and is almost certainly a future world champion.

    Rey Mysterio vs. R-Truth was talked about as well, but with John Morrison recently undergoing neck surgery, the Mysterio-Truth match was moved up to Over the Limit. John Morrison and R-Truth could now take place at SummerSlam.

    – Next week’s episode of NXT: Redemption will see the first elimination of this season. Voting is underway at WWE.com. Here’s a look at the current standings:

    • Titus O’Neil: 19 points
    • Darren Young: 7 points
    • Jacob Novak: 6 points
    • Byron Saxton: 3 points

    (Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Steve Austin Comments On Rumors He Will Wrestle Again

    Several weeks ago, WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin made headlines when he said that he is healthy enough that he could wrestle a full-time schedule for 2 more years if he really wanted to.

    During a recent interview with the UK Sun, Austin stomped a mudhole in our hopes and dreams – saying he has no intention getting back into the ring as an active competitor:

    “I’m happy being gone and out of the business to the degree I am, that’s why the Tough Enough thing was such a great opportunity between my other projects. I can be as hands-on and as close as I want to be. I’m not attempting to come back and I have a load of memories from a business I love.”

    “I got up there and took some bumps with one of the contestants and worked around with one of the guys and I had fun getting in the ring and bouncing around again.”

    “But it doesn’t mean I want to go and do it again on a night in, night out basis.”

    Austin said that he plans to continue focusing on his acting career.

  • VIDEO: John Cena Sings After RAW Goes Off The Air

    After Monday’s RAW from Knoxville, TN went off the air, The Miz came out and challenged John Cena to a match for the WWE Championship. Cena accepted and won the match. Cena then sang the song “Rocky Top” – which was popular with the Tennesse crowd. Michael Cole came out to insult the crowd and caught an Attitude Adjustment from Cena to end the show.

    Footage has been posted online of John Cena singing for the live crowd after RAW went off the air – check it out:

  • WWE Kicks Off Mexican Tour, Rhodes Hosting Weekend Events

    The Raw brand kicks off a four-event tour in Mexico tonight in Hermosillo. Shows are also scheduled for tomorrow in Guadalajara, Friday in Mexico City, and Saturday in Monterrey. Advertised matches for all four events are as follows:

    * John Cena vs. The Miz for the WWE Championship

    * Sin Cara vs. CM Punk in a Smackdown vs. Raw Challenge Match

    * Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio

    Other talent advertised for the tour include Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, The Bella Twins and Eve. John Morrison was pulled from the tour after undergoing surgery Monday to alleviate pain caused by a pinched nerve in his neck.

    Raw will be back in the United States for a Monday Night Raw taping in San Antonio, Texas.

    The Smackdown brand tours Lake Charles, Louisiana on Saturday and Austin, Texas on Sunday. Matches announced for the events are as follows:

    * Randy Orton vs. Sheamus vs. Christian in a Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship

    * Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes

    WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes is advertised as the special host for both events.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • VIDEO Highlights From Monday’s Episode Of WWE RAW

    Check out these video highlights from Monday’s episode of WWE RAW from Knoxville, Tennesse – courtesy of the WWE Youtube channel:

    Michael Cole announces his intent to retire from ring action

    Kelly Kelly & Eve vs. The Bella Twins

    Kane vs. Mason Ryan

    R-Truth reasserts his belief in a conspiracy against him

    John Cena vs. Alex Riley

    Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz vs. Alberto Del Rio – No. 1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match

  • Ratings Are In For Monday’s WWE RAW & Tough Enough

    The ratings are in for Monday’s WWE Tough Enough and WWE RAW

    – The 5/10 episode of WWE Tough Enough scored a 1.64 rating with 2,471,000 viewers.

    The Tough Enough replay that aired after RAW scored a 1.14 rating with 1,631,000 viewers.

    – The 5/10 episode of WWE RAW did a 3.2 rating with 4,942,000 viewers, a drop from recent weeks. This week’s show did hours of 3.09 and 3.27.

    * PICTURE of JOHN MORRISON In The Hospital After Surgery

  • *Spoiler* Two More Titles Matches Set For WWE Over the Limit

    It was announced at tonight’s SmackDown taping in Nashville, Tennessee that Randy Orton will be defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Christian at WWE Over the Limit on May 22.

    Later during the show, Wade Barrett challenged Ezekiel Jackson to an Intercontinental Championship Match at the event.

    The announced card is as follows:

    “I Quit” Match for the WWE Championship
    John Cena (c) vs. The Miz

    World Heavyweight Championship Match
    Randy Orton (c) vs. Christian

    Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole
    (Jerry Lawler will give up his WWE Hall of Fame ring to Michael Cole in the event of a loss.)

    Intercontinental Championship Match
    Wade Barrett (c) vs. Ezekiel Jackson

  • Tyson Kidd Gets A Manager, NXT Elimination Date Set, More

    — Tyson Kidd was accompanied by Michael Hayes during tonight’s WWE Superstars taping in Nashville, Tennessee. He faced Trent Barreta.

    Hayes reigns as the head creative writer for the SmackDown brand.

    — It was announced tonight on NXT: Redemption that the first elimination of the ongoing season will occur on next week’s show, which emanates from Corpus Christi, Texas.

    — WrestleMania XXVII is officially released today on DVD and Blu-ray. A clip of The Undertaker vs. Triple H match can be seen here.

    — WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is scheduled for an appearance at Pulp Comics in Niagara Falls this Thursday from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.

  • Murdoch Works Second Dark Match, Watts Comments On Cut

    — Former WWE Superstar Trevor Murdoch worked a dark match prior to tonight’s SmackDown taping in Nashville, Tennessee, losing to Jey Uso.

    Murdoch received minimal reaction from the audience and and cut a brief promo on Tennessee prior to the bout. The WWE World Tag Team Champion controlled the match’s early going, but Uso came back with a flurry of offense and won in approximately three minutes with the Snuka splash.

    Murdoch also worked a dark match prior to last night’s Raw taping in Knoxville, Tennessee, losing to Evan Bourne.

    — Eric Watts, who was eliminated on last night’s episode of WWE Tough Enough, commented on the result on Twitter.

    “Thanks to everyone for supporting me up to this point. We’re just getting started,” he wrote. “I know EXACTLY what I have to do. KEEP WATCHING THE SHOW!”

    — SmackDown Superstar William Regal turns 43 years old today while WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana turns 58.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • JR Blog: John Morrison’s Surgery, Christian’s Short Title Reign

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

    John Morrison’s Neck Surgery: “Good news on John Morrison’s surgery to repair a neck issue. Not major or overly invasive and Morrison should be back in the ring in a month or two or so we assume. John would be best served to return later rather than sooner, make sure that he’s 100%, at a minimum, not to mention it would be cool seeing him on Raw rehabbing himself back into ring shape which builds anticipation for his return. One suggestion to Morrison is to watch various Shawn Michaels bouts from different times of HBK’s career to see how Shawn kept reinventing himself in route to becoming the best in the business.”

    UFC Offering Fighters Health Insurance: “A tip of the hat to UFC for their new fighter’s insurance referendum. Many fighters seem to need ample help in managing their lives and this aspect of their life is imperative to address. Very strategic maneuver by UFC notwithstanding it is the right thing to do.”

    Monday’s RAW: “Monday Night Raw was an interesting, two hour broadcast. Thought the Lawler stuff was the most compelling content of the night other than Cole invoking the Mother’s Day dialog that I found to be uncomfortable. Having been to the rodeo a time or two, I realize that was obviously Cole’s intention. The Triple Threat Main Event was executed very well. Really good, TV main event.”

    Christian’s Short Title Reign: “WWE promoting Smackdown inside Raw was strategic and timely. Nice positioning. It also tells me that Christian losing the World Title wasn’t any where near his ‘professional, death knell’ as some fans declared and that Christian just may be set for a significant period of time of his career especially considering the overall lack of depth within the business, as we speak.”

    “I see Christian becoming much more viable than he has been in the past and it seems that him losing the World Title has ignited that theory.”

  • McMahon Reportedly Furious With TNA Angle (Contains Spoilers)

    Outspoken celebrity blogger Perez Hilton posted an article on FitPerez.com concerning Chyna’s return to the squared circle.

    “The Ninth Wonder of The World” debuted for TNA Wrestling at last Tuesday’s iMPACT! taping in Orlando, Florida. The former WWE Diva was revealed as Kurt Angle’s “mistress” and will be competing in a mixed tag team match with Kurt Angle against Jeff and Karen Jarrett at TNA Sacrifice this Sunday.

    According to Hilton, Vince McMahon was considering placing Chyna in the WWE Hall of Fame, but has since dismissed the idea due to her association with the rival promotion. Hilton adds McMahon is furious with her decision to join TNA.

    TMZ.com reported last week that Chyna has not signed a contract with TNA Wrestling as she is currently working on a “handshake deal” with a “very, very short leash.”

    Chyna is off to a good start so far as sources within TNA Wrestling say she exceeded expectations in regards to how she handled herself backstage at the event.

    “Chyna was very well liked,” said one TNA source. Another source added, “She was great.” It was also noted that she has mellowed out.

    Chyna made a second wrestling related appearance at last Saturday’s “Legends of the Ring” convention in Monroe, New Jersey. She appeared healthy and in good spirits.