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  • THE ROCK Announced As WrestleMania 27 Guest Host

    – It was announced at Monday’s WWE Monday Night RAW from Anaheim, California that former WWE Champion and future Hall of Famer Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be the special guest host at WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta, Georgia in April.

    The Rock appeared live on tonight’s show and received a major ovation from the crowd. The Rock said that he has finally returned home and wasn’t back for the money or to promote a movie, but he was back for the fans. He thanked the fans and said he would never, ever be going away.

  • The Rock Teases WWE Return, Jericho Appearing On “Red Eye”

    — Apparently teasing a return to wrestling, former WWE talent Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wrote on his Facebook page this afternoon: “…FINALLY…” Get ready… DJ.”

    He enclosed a photo from his time in WWE.

    Furthermore, the title of his fan page has been changed from ‘Dwayne Johnson’ to ‘Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’.

    — Chris Jericho is scheduled to appear on tonight’s episode of Red Eye, which airs at 3:00 am Eastern/12:00 Midnight Pacific on the Fox News Channel.

    — A SmackDown taping is scheduled for April 12 at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Bieber Reportedly Set For WrestleMania, SmackDown Rating Sinks

    — According to a report on Glamorousones.com, World Wrestling Entertainment has reached an agreement for Justin Bieber to perform at WrestlMania XXVII. The report also notes that former WWE talent Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is rumored to be hosting the event.

    — The February 11 episode of WWE SmackDown scored a 1.75 cable rating, the lowest rating of 2011 and lowest since December 17.

    The program averaged 2.5 million viewers over the course of two hours, down from 3.2 million viewers the previous week on Feb. 4—a 28 percent drop.

    — Shane McMahon and wife Marissa were at the wedding of New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay to broadcaster Jodi Applegate on Saturday night. (Thanks to Barry Werner)

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • Mickie Appearing In Atlanta Mania Weekend, TNA Star Turns 40

    — TNA Knockout Mickie James has been announced for the WrestleReunion event taking place WrestleMania XXVII morning (April 3) at the Downtown Marriott in Atlanta, Georgia. Other talent scheduled to appear include Winter, Christy Hemme, Tommy Dreamer, Scott Steiner, Bruno Sammartino, Carlito and “Cowboy” Bob Orton.

    — Tommy Dreamer celebrated his 40th birthday yesterday. Regarding this, he wrote on Twitter: “Thanks to all 4 the happy birthday wishes. 40 yrs old & I realized I have been wrestling 4 more than half my life. God bless everyone.”

    — Taz mistakenly referred to Tara by her WWE ring name Victoria last night during Against All Odds.

  • Promo Video For Extreme Rules, New Additions To FCW Roster

    — The promotional video for WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view event has surfaced online. It is being advertised as “the one night of the year rules are meant to be… EXTREME!”

    The video is available here.

    Extreme Rules takes place May 1 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.

    — The official website of Florida Championship Wrestling, developmental promotion of WWE, has added three wrestlers to its talent page: Buddy Stetcher, DeSean Bishop and DT Porter.

    — Former WWE star Viscera turns 39 years old today.

  • Three Matches Announced For Tonight’s WWE RAW

    To update the preview for tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW, WWE has now confirmed the following:

    * John Cena vs. CM Punk in a match where “there must be a winner”

    * Randy Orton vs. Sheamus

    * John Morrison vs. R-Truth

    Plus, the reveal of who will guest host WrestleMania 27.

    *SPOILER* WM27 Guest Host Possibly Revealed

  • Miz Talks About Winning The WWE Title, Miz Girl & More

    WWE Champion The Miz was recently interviewed by SGVTribune.com. Here are some highlights of what the reigning WWE Champion said about:

    Winning The WWE Championship: “(There were) so many emotions that went through my head (when winning the belt). When I first won it, when the 1-2-3 happened, I couldn’t control my excitement, it was just exuding,” he said. “Once I got the title, it kind of went to an ‘oh my god’ moment, it takes your breath away,” he continued. “And when I was up on the second rope, I remember raising the belt going, ‘Oh my god, I’m raising the WWE Championship as the WWE Champion.’ And I felt myself choke up, I felt myself getting teary eyed. And I was like, ‘Wait a second. You can’t do that. You’re the WWE Champion.’

    “Then I went out of the ring, (Alex Riley) was there and we both celebrated together. Feeling his excitement made me feel even more excited,” he said. “So that’s kind of the first three minutes of my WWE Championship (reign).

    “Miz Girl”: “(She) made my championship reign, it was great. That’s how pissed off people were of me (winning),” he said. “Everyone thought I’d be the first person to get the Money in the Bank contract and lose. Everyone thought so, but that didn’t happen.”

    Getting a Deal following Tough Enough: “I tried out. Made it. Didn’t win. But impressed the execs enough that they gave me a (development) contract to go to the Deep South (and train),” he said. “I stopped doing reality shows, took a payout, went there and hoped for the best.”

  • RAW Preview, Ziggler Claims To Be World Heavyweight Champ

    – Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW takes place from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

    The only match announced for tonight’s show so far is WWE Divas champion Eve defending agaisnt Natalya.

    The dark match main event will see John Cena & Randy Orton teaming up against WWE Champion The Miz and Nexus leader CM Punk, with Michael Cole as referee.

    .. and of course, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon will be on hand once again to reveal who will be the special Guest Host for WrestleMania 27. WWE’s teaser for tonight’s big reveal reads:

    “We will introduce a man who is personification of that special moment, that extraordinary attraction, that never been done before. We will introduce this man who will indeed set a banner, set a record like no one else because no one has ever hosted an event in front of 75,000 people.”

    – On Friday’s SmackDown, World Heavyweight champion Edge defeated Dolph Ziggler in a match that saw Green Bay Packer Clay Matthews count the pinfall for Edge after guest referee Vickie Guerrero was knocked out. As per the match stipulation, Edge would be stripped of the championship if he used his Spear finisher. Edge speared Dolph twice in the closing moments of the match – leading WWE’s website and others to speculate whether Edge has rightful  ownership of his title.

    Dolph Ziggler is speaking out about the situation, claiming Edge did in fact violate the match stipulation and must forfeit his title. Ziggler wrote on Twitter:

    “I may not “possess” the title tonight, but make no mistake about it, I AM THE REAL WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! Rules are Rules…. ;)”

  • Jerry “The King” Lawler’s Mother Passes Away

    We are sad to report that Jerry “The King” Lawler’s mother Hazel passed away over the weekend.

    Lawler’s mother was 90 years old and suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the past six years. Her condition had deteriorated dramatically in the past year.

    Arrangements are being made today at Family Funeral Care in Memphis.

    Jerry Lawler is en route back to Memphis and will not be at tonight’s RAW from Anaheim, California.

    We express our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Jerry Lawler.

  • Sound Off 146: Remembering Mr. Perfect 8 Years After His Death

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    This week, Solomonster takes time to remember “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig on the 8 year anniversary of his death, plus thoughts on a bad Raw, who the guest host might be for WrestleMania, 2.21.11 revealed, a MAJOR change to plans for The Undertaker, Miami gets Mania in 2012 and the role UFC might have played, debunking the 93,000 attendance figure for Hogan/Andre, and a contest for choosing a new name for Dolph Ziggler!

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  • Shaul Guerrero Debuts At WWE Developmental, Vickie Comments

    Shaul Marie Guerrero, daughter of Eddie and Vickie Guerrero, made her in-ring debut at Florida Championship Wrestling on Friday night at FCW’s show in Gainsville, Florida.

    Guerrero, who is now on Twitter at @LaShauly, teamed with Naomi Knight and lost to the team of Aksana and AJ Lee. After the match, Vickie Guerrero, who was in attendance signing autographs before the show, came out and had a showdown with FCW General Manager Maxine.

    Vickie Guerrero wrote the following on Twitter regarding her daughter’s WWE developmental debut:

    “Last night while watching my daughter wrestle..I saw Eddie”s walk and his eyes shine thru my daughter…I’m blessed.”

    Alberto Del Rio’s ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez was also at the show and wrote the following about Guerrero’s debut:

    “Eddie Guerrero’s daughter, Shaul, had her first match last night in Gainsville, Florida… She did a helluva job! Bright future.”

    Guerrero and Naomi Night teamed up again the night night at FCW’s show in Punta Gorda and lost again to Aksana & AJ Lee. Vickie came out once again and got into it with Maxine, costing her daughter’s team the win.

    Shaul Guerrero has been under WWE developmental contract for several months and has done modeling, singing and acting on her path to WWE.

  • UFC 129 Sells Out Former WrestleMania Stadium (55,000+ Tickets)

    The UFC announced Saturday that all tickets for its April 30 event at Rogers Centre (formerly the Skydome) in Toronto have been sold.

    Rogers Centre was originally configured to accommodate 42,000 spectators, but the unprecedented demand for tickets led the company to reconfigure the seating chart to accomidate over 55,000 fans.

    “UFC continues to set new milestones,” UFC president Dana White said. “We’ve sold 55,000 tickets in our first stadium event in Toronto and we continue to take the UFC to the next level.”

    UFC 129 will be the first mixed martial arts event held in Ontario and is expected to more than double the promotion’s record for largest crowd to witness a live event.

    UFC 129 will be headlined by two blockbuster title fights, both featuring Canadians. George St. Pierre looks to defend his welterweight belt against Jake Shields, and fellow Canadian Mark Hominick faces current featherweight champion Jose Aldo.

    Until UFC 129, the largest crowd the company ever drew event was back in December 2010, when UFC 124 (GSP vs. Koscheck) drw 23,000 at Bell Centre in Montreal.

    UFC 129 is also expected to shatter the promotion’s mark for live gate revenue. The current record for a live gate is $5.4 million, set on Dec. 30, 2006, for UFC 66 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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  • Evan Bourne’s Return, WM27 Guest Host Poll, Ziggler-Kent State

    — Dolph Ziggler attended his alma mater Kent State University’s wrestling meet against Ohio this past Friday and was in charge of the pre-meet coin toss. Ziggler also sat on the Kent State bench to watch the meet.

    Kent State crushed rivals Ohio 30-6 at the Friday meet, capturing the spot of first place in the Mid-American Conference.

    — Evan Bourne wrote on Twitter (@findevan) this week that he will still 4-6 weeks away from returning to the ring. Bourne also said he’s headed to Brazil soon to do promotional work for WWE and that WWE will be part of WWE’s upcoming tour of South America.

    — The WWE website has a poll up asking fans who they think will be the special guest host at WrestleMania 27. The choices are Aaron Rodgers, Michael Jordan, Shaq, Clay Matthews and Dan Marino.

  • Big Change To The WWE HOF, Tough Enough TV Schedule & More

    – There will be a big change to the WWE Hall of Fame this year, as the annual event will not air on USA Network the night before WrestleMania. This year, the show will be taped on Saturday night from Atlanta and will not air until Monday night, as a lead-in to WWE RAW. Both WWE and USA Network expect the show to draw much higher ratings this year on Monday night.

    – With the Hall of Fame airing on April 4th, the night after WrestleMania 27, that evening will now feature 4 hours of WWE programming on the USA Netowk.

    The 2011 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is currently scheduled to air on Monday, April 4th before the post-WrestleMania RAW at 8pm EST.

    The post-WrestleMania edition of Monday Night RAW will then air at 9pm in its regularly scheduled spot.

    Following RAW will be the season premiere of WWE Tough Enough at 11pm, completing a four-hour block of WWE TV that night.

    – Starting the following Monday (4/11), the previous week’s episode of WWE Tough Enough will air before WWE RAW (at 8pm EST). Following RAW each week, that week’s new episode of Tough Enough will air at 11pm EST.

  • WrestleMania Guest Host To Be Revealed On RAW

    WWE Chairman Vince McMahon made his first in-person WWE television appearance in nearly a year at the start of Monday’s RAW. Vince congratulated the Wisconsin crowd for their Packers winning the Super Bowl the night before and said that he’s got something big planned for WrestleMania 27 on April 3rd. He said there’s something special about every year’s WrestleMania – and this year’s show will be no exception.

    Next week on RAW, Vince McMahon will announce the official Guest Host of WrestleMania 27.

    We’ve got a scoop on who the Guest Host will be, but will be waiting a day or two to get further confirmation before publishing the news.

    We want to know – Who do you think the WrestleMania Guest Host will be? Do you like the idea of a WrestleMania guest host?

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  • Big Update On The Undertaker’s Return & WM27 Plans

    With The Undertaker scheduled to return to WWE television on the Monday, February 21st episode of WWE RAW (the night after Elimination Chamber), we’ve got an update on his health and what’s being discussed for him for WrestleMania.

    The planned Undertaker vs. Wade Barrett WrestleMania main event has been reportedly scrapped. This feud made sense as Wade Barrett was the leader of Nexus when the group destroyed the Undertaker and put him out of action at Survivor Series, but WWE now has a totally different direction for the Dead Man.

    According to a very reliable WWE source, the current plan is for The Undertaker to wrestle Triple H, with Shawn Michaels serving as the special guest referee. The match would have a stipulation of Career vs. Streak, with Triple H being forced to retire if he cannot defeat the Dead Man.

    The Undertaker has been doing a lot of rehab on his surgically repaired shoulder and WWE is very confident he’ll be on track to compete at WrestleMania. While nobody is expecting a WrestleMania classic as in previous years, he should be able to work a good singles match.

    (Credit to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter for some of the info used in this report)

  • WWE Questioning If Edge Is Still World Hwt. Champion

    The WWE website is questioning whether Edge is still the World Heavyweight Champion following last night’s episode of SmackDown.

    The “Rated R Superstar” retained the belt over Dolph Ziggler after Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews replaced Vickie Guerrero as the bout’s Special Guest Referee and made the three-count.

    WWE.com published an article concerning Matthews’ involvement with the match, which teases controversy.

    “And although Matthews wouldn’t divulge who gave him the authority to be a WWE Official, the WWE Universe is left to wonder if Edge is still the World Heavyweight Champion and if Matthews’ power as a WWE Official ultimately supersedes that of an angry “acting” SmackDown General Manager in Vickie Guerrero.”

    The match featured a stipulation where Ziggler would automatically become the new World Heavyweight Champion if Edge attempted to use the Spear against his opponent. Edge hit the banned Spear on Ziggler two separate times during the closing moments of the match.

  • 12-Man Tag Match On Next Week’s 600th SmackDown

    — Next week’s episode of SmackDown, which is being billed as the 600th, will feature a 12-Man Tag Team Match pitting the competitors of both Elimination Chamber Matches at Elimination Chamber.

    World Heavyweight Champion Edge, John Cena, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, John Morrison and R-Truth will take on Dolph Ziggler, CM Punk, King Sheamus, Wade Barrett, Drew McIntyre and Kane.

    — The February 10 episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America scored a 0.65 cable rating, with 605,000 viewers. Viewership was down from last week’s show, which drew a 0.73 rating, with 839,000 viewers.

    The midnight replay drew a 0.17, with 154,000 viewers.

    — Triple H appears on the Lemmy Kilmster documentary currently on VHI, Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son Of A Bitch.

    (source: PWInsider.com)

  • Justin Beiber At WrestleMania & 6 Planned Matches

    Following Sunday’s Royal Rumble and Monday’s episode of WWE RAW, the planned card for WrestleMania 27 is starting to take shape. Here’s a look at what the card is looking like:

    * WWE Champion The Miz defending vs. John Cena
    * World Heavyweight champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Edge
    * The Undertaker vs. Wade Barrett
    * Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
    * Nexus vs. The Corre in a 6-man tag match
    * Triple H vs. Sheamus

    Jerry Lawler is also scheduled to wrestle at WrestleMania, likely as a culmination of his feud with Michael Cole. Alex Riley has been discussed as a possible opponent for The King.

    In the case of Taker vs. Barrett, if Taker can’t work a singles match there is a backup plan of Kane and Taker vs. the four members of The Corre. No word where this would leave Nexus but it might not happen as Taker is telling everyone he will be ready to go.

    As far as celebrities for the big show, WWE is still trying to get Justin Beiber involved, which explains Alberto Del Rio’s reference to him on RAW.

    (Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

  • JR Blog: His WWE Contract Status, Jericho’s New Book & More

    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR said about:

    His WWE Contract Status: “Emailer asked me if I was able to do other talent work outside WWE or would my contract prevent such? I don’t have a talent contract with WWE but am a proud employee. I am able to do free lance projects outside WWE as long as they are not pro wrestling gigs which honestly don’t interest me at this time. Theoretically, I could do MMA , football, etc with no apparent issues. There is nothing on the ‘horizon’ other than my desire to broadcast Oklahoma Sooner football this fall on radio. There’s no new news on that front and, as I have said before, I feel that I’m in the hunt but a long shot.”

    His WM27 Weekend Plans: “I’m considering a few fan convention opportunities in the future. I don’t make many of them and never have due to the lack of available time but I’m going to try and do a few more selected appearances during 2011. I will continue to turn down Saturday appearances during college football season as I would rather go watch OU play than to miss the game to earn a payday elsewhere.

    I will be appearing at WM27 Axxess Friday night at the HUGE, THQ function….Saturday morning with The King at a WWE Hall of Fame signing, and Sunday around noon for a Q&A. Plus, we will have our products at the main, WWE merchandise stand throughout Axxess.”

    Chris Jericho’s New Book “Undisputed”: “Chris mixes WWE experiences with his band Fozzy’s tales of the road and rock ‘n roll to create a unique balance within ‘Undisputed.’ When I get through with a wrestling chapter I can’t wait to read more but then I read a Fozzy chapter and I become intrigued about the music business and life as a ‘rock star.’ One thing that many casual fans don’t know is that Jericho was one of the more physical guys with legit toughness to step into a WWE ring under my watch which was both a blessing and a curse as you will see when you read ‘Undisputed’ of which I HIGHLY recommend.”

  • New Trailer For WWE All Stars: Warrior, Hollywood Hogan

    Video game website Game Spot has posted a new trailer for the upcoming WWE All Stars video game, which hits stores in the US on March 29th. This new trailer features voiceover work from Jim Ross and first footage of the Ultimate Warrior and Hollywood Hogan characters:

  • Eve Torres On Why She’s Champion, Her Jiu-Jitsu Training

    WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres spoke with The Miami Herald at this week’s WrestleMania 28 press conference. Here are some highlights:

    Winning the Divas Title again: “It’s kind of like the first time you really don’t know how much it means to you, until you lose it. When it is the first time, you almost don’t know how to make the most out of it and to truly fight for it. I think any time you get the chance to represent the title and to earn the title, you learn how to represent it in the best way.

    You learn how to wear it with honor, fight for it with honor and really become the face of WWE for the divas. It’s an amazing opportunity. You have to be ready for those opportunities when they come. Otherwise what is the point of having those opportunities? I have mine and plan on making it last. I plan on getting the most out of it.”

    Why she’s Champion: “All of the divas are given opportunities. It’s kind of the way you go after them and what you do with them. I feel like I was able to cease the opportunity I was given, and now I am divas champion. You are representing the entire company. I think it shows the company has faith in you, and we have faith in ourselves.”

    Her jiu-jitsu training: “Jiu-jitsu is something I absolutely love. I never planned on going into MMA or anything like that. I literally do it for fun and for my own self defense. I think it’s important for women to learn that. I think it’s very empowering and has helped with my confidence inside and outside the ring. I think that is why it’s so meaningful for me.”

  • NXT Season 5 Details, Mistico-WWE Update, Rock Nominated

    – With the fourth season of WWE NXT coming to a close, WWE officials are already planning Season 5 and have decided on a theme. As of this week, WWE is looking to pair up Rookies with their WWE Legend fathers.

    Some of the father and son teams WWE could have access to include Richie & Ricky Steamboat, Brett & Ted DiBiase, Bo & Mike Rotundo, among others.

    – To follow up on the news that Mexican lucha libre star Mistico has signed with WWE, the EMLL promotion was supposed to hold a press conference earlier this week to discuss the situation, but it was canceled due to unknown reasons.

    – This year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will be presented by THQ’s new WWE All Stars video game.

    – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been nominated in the Best Actor category for the 2011 Kid’s Choice Awards. Other actors up for the award include Jaden Smith, Jack Black and Johnny Depp.

    (Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

  • JR Blog: Mr. Perfect, Sting-WWE, WM28 Being Outdoors

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

    The Late Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig: “Indeed Curt Henning was a special performer who was athletically gifted and naturally charismatic. Perfect or ‘Perfecto’ as Razor Ramon used to call him was a classic practical joker in the locker room and had the ability to make one laugh or want to kill him. Perfect once put a lock and chain on my brief case and attached it to the rafter of the locker room. I had to get the building people to find and then loan me bolt cutters to cut down my brief case where my car keys were being held prisoner.”

    WrestleMania 28 Being Outdoors: “I have mixed emotions about Wrestlemania 28 going outdoors with no dome to protect the event from the elements and to retain the crowd noise. I have been to the stadium in Miami for several games and it can get loud there so perhaps the noise issue may be less of an issue than some perceive. Nonetheless no one can control Mother Nature as I can attest by simply looking out my window where I’m sitting.”

    Sting and WWE: “Sorry that some take exception when they ask for my opinion and I simply give it. No…I do not think that Sting is going to sign with WWE and wrestle the Undertaker at WM27. For those ‘Oliver Stone’s’ out there that have it all figured out and are threatening to ‘boycott’ WM27 over this self induced fiasco, do whatever it is that makes you happy. I’m fairly certain that if Sting and WWE wanted to do business together that it would get done.

    Plus, even though there is obvious renewed interest in the Sting persona, if I were WWE I would not do a Sting DVD until I had access to the man himself so that a proposed Sting DVD would not be a compilation but rather a documentary. I’d be happy to sit off camera and conduct the interview, for the record.

    Or, let the ‘Voice of WWE’ do it.”

  • WrestleMania 28 Press Conference Videos

    Earlier this week, WWE held a press conference in Miami, Florida to announce that WrestleMania will take place from Miami’s Sun Life stadium.

    WWE names present at WrestleMania 28 press conference from the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami, Florida included Vince McMahon, John Cena, The Miz, Alberto Del Rio, Mark Henry and Eve Torres. Also in attendence were NFL legend Dan Marino, Grammy winner Emilio Estefan, Miami Dolphins CEO Mike Dee, Miami-Dade Sports Commission Director Mike Sophia and Miami-Dade County Commissioner & Sports Commission Chairman Jose Diaz.

    The Miami Herald has posted a number of videos from the press conference, which you can see below: