Amy “Lita” Dumas was arrested on Friday night, December 9th in Columbia County, Georgia.
The former WWE diva was charged with Driving While License Suspended/Revoked and Speeding in Excess of Maximum Limits.
Dumas was booked and taken to jail, where it is believed she spent the night.
Bond has been set at $2,200.
Here’s her mugshot picture:
Maria Kanellis has responded to a report posted earlier this week regarding her perceived shots at Nikki and Brie Bella’s during AfterBuzzTV.com’s weekly post-show for Raw. The former WWE Diva says she is not taking personal digs at the twin duo, but rather, their villainous television characters.
Kanellis explained on Twitter, “Afterbuzz for Raw is a show about a show. Just like I did Afterbuzz for Dancing with the Stars, Borgias, Project Runway, ect….. We make jokes, poke fun, show respect, educate, and talk about news and gossip. No one forces you to watch. The Bellas play bad girls on tv as such we talk about them as bad girls. It’s a show. But thank you for talking about it so much. All press is good press. And I repeat, wrestlers are the most talented entertainers on the planet.”
Kanellis posted a similar explanation on Facebook, but added that she would never sacrifice her strong moral values in order to “get ahead.”
She wrote, “Afterbuzz for Raw on afterbuzztv.com is a show about a show. We talk about story lines, wrestling, gossip, news, superstars, divas, fashion, and we have guests. Are we funny? Yes. Do we make jokes? Of course. Is there inside info? Sure. Do we get nasty? Sometimes. All of my co-hosts have their own beliefs, style and personality. We have view points that differ. I was given a voice and I have strong beliefs. I don’t believe in authority or following a norm. I have sacrificed a lot because of my strong morals. But one thing I will never sacrifice is my values. I will not get ahead just because I play the game. Even though I know how. I will succeed on merit and talent. Or I will fail and failure is just another step towards success. Passion is my motivation….. Rock it.”
— SmackDown Diva Lilian Garcia has released her first music video, U Drive Me Loca. The video, which was shot in August in Los Angeles, California, features appearances by former WWE Divas Candice Michelle and Torrie Wilson.
To see it, click here.
— Rey Mysterio, who has been sidelined since August due to knee surgery, is reportedly scheduled for this weekend’s Tribute to the Troops festivities.
— WWE Classics On Demand has not aired advertised shows due to legal reasons, notably two episodes of Prime Time Wrestling from June 1989, a September 10, 1988 house show, as well as events emanating from Madison Square Garden.
source: F4WOnline.com
— Jack Korpela, who had been announcing for WWE Superstars and NXT, has parted ways with WWE. Reportedly, his contract expired and he opted not to sign a new one.
Korpela’s bio was removed from WWE.com this week. He joined the company in 2006.
— Sheamus is scheduled for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight, which airs at 12:35 a.m. on NBC. He will be promoting WWE’s annual Tribute to the Troops special airing on NBC and the USA Network.
— WWE and MNC Sports have announced a six-month television distribution deal that will bring WWE programming to Indonesia.
“WWE is the biggest brand in sports entertainment and we are very pleased to be the broadcast partner responsible for bringing Raw and WWE Specials to Indonesia,” said Handhi S. Kentjono, Vice President of Directors for MNC SkyVision.
source: PWInsider.com
– Chris Jericho tweeted on Friday morning that he’s been named one of the Top 100 Living Rock Stars by Revolver Magazine. He wrote @IAmJericho:
“Just found out that the new issue of @Revolvermag named me as one of their top 100 living rock stars…What an honor! #hardworkpaysoff”
In related Jericho news, Jim Ross was asked on Twitter who would win in a match between Chris Jericho and CM Punk JR responded, “Let em fight! Love 2see it.”
– WWE is now teasing that Beth Phoenix and Maria Menounos will wrestle at this weekend’s Tribute to the Troops tapings. The two have been going back and forth over Twitter for a few weeks now.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka is scheduled to undergo ankle surgery soon, according to PWInsider.com.
– WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper filmed a Piper’s Pit with director Eli Roth for Funny or Die yesterday. Piper also revealed that he’s been asked to appear on Celebrity Ghost Stories:
“Been asked to do Celebrity Ghost Stories. I think I will do that show.They have asked for next week.They won’t believe what I’ve seen.”
– Former WWE diva Stacy Keibler’s booking fee for apperances has reportedly gone through the roof since she began dating Hollywood star George Clooney.
Zack Ryder has uploaded Episode #43 of his Z! True Long Island Story series. This week’s show features a special appearance from Dennis Haskins, best known as “Mr. Belding” from the 90’s sitcom “Saved By The Bell.” Are you serious, bro?!
Check it out here …. WWWYKI –
It appears that WWE has changed their mind on a heel turn that was filmed at Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Jacksonville, FL.
*SPOILERS* SmackDown Tapings Results For Tonight
After the tag team match between Kaitlin and AJ Lee vs. Beth Phoenix & Natalya, Kaitlyn turned heel and attacked AJ.
Reader Cohen Morrison sent word that on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown, which has already aired in Australia, the entire divas tag match (including the post-match heel turn) was edited off the broadcast.
Check out this video of the heel turn that might never see the light of day – shot by a fan who was in Jacksonville on Tuesday night:
Hulk Hogan has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Linda Bollea based on allegations she made about him in her recent autobiography “Wrestling the Hulk: My Life Against the Ropes.”
In the book, Hulk Hogan is portrayed as a violent, manipulative, cheating maniac who was physically and mentally abusive to her.
Linda also alleges that Hulk has had a homosexual relationship with Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, a claim he has vehemently denied.
While being interviewed on television and radio earlier this year, Bollea dragged Hogan’s name through the mud once again.
“It scared me that he might just snap, not realize what he’s doing. He is just so strong. I thought he could kill me. He had his hands around my neck one time on the bed, and he started squeezing my throat. He just went into this trance, and I was looking at him and saying, ‘Terry, stop, stop. I can’t breathe.'”
Wil Florin, the ex-wrestler’s attorney, said, “He’s being accused of all sorts of vile conduct that he did not commit. Miss Bollea’s made enough of these outrageous allegations that it’s time they stop … The only realistic way of making them stop is through the court system.”
The Miz returned to Conan O’Brien’s late night TBS show on Thursday – and it was another hilarious interaction between the most must-see superstar in WWE history and the “Ginga Ninja.”
Miz was there to promote next week’s Tribute to the Troops and gave Conan some crap about not using the “Ginga Ninja” nickname and the “Don’t step into my dojo, mofo” catchphrase Miz gave him gave him during his last visit. Miz presented Conan with a pair of “Ginga Ninja” tights and they even showed footage of The Miz vs. a created Conan in the new WWE ’12 video game.
Check out the video here:
The following is a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s WWE SmackDown on SyFy:
* Beat the Clock Challenge: Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson
* Beat the Clock Challenge: Randy Orton vs. WWE United States champion Dolph Ziggler
* WWE Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes vs. Daniel Bryan.
* Beth Phoenix and Natalya vs. AJ and Kaitlyn.
* Ted DiBiase vs. Jinder Mahal.
* Sheamus vs. David Otunga.
* Zack Ryder vs. Heath Slater.
WWE SmackDown on Syfy
WWE taped Friday’s Smackdown tonight from the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
Dark Match:
* Yoshi Tatsu defeated FCW star Damien Sandow
Smackdown Results (Airing Friday)
* Tables, ladders, and chairs are set up around ringside to promote the upcoming TLC pay-per-view. Lilian Garcia makes her return to ring announcing tonight. The announcers make their way to the ring, and when Booker T walks down the ramp, Cody Rhodes ambushes him from behind.
* Lilian begins to address the crowd on her new position as Smackdown ring announcer, but Rhodes interrupts and informs the crowd that he will be acting as the ring announcer for the evening.
* Tonight’s show will have a series of Beat The Clock Matches.
* Wade Barrett beat Ezekiel Jackson in the first match.
* Beth Phoenix and Natalya beat Kaitlyn and AJ. After the match, Kaitlyn turned on AJ and joined Natalya & Beth’s team.
* Daniel Bryan is interviewed by Josh Mathews about losing to Mark Henry and failing to capture the World Heavyweight Championship last week. Bryan called out Michael Cole and went over to confront him, but Cody Rhodes stopped Bryan and assaulted him.
* Ted DiBiase beat Jinder Mahal.
* Big Show and Mark Henry segment in the ring. Show ends up attacking Henry and they go at it. Show grabs a chair and wails away on Henry with it.
* Sheamus beat David Otunga.
* This week’s cryptic lookwithin2012 vignette aired.
* Zack Ryder beat Heath Slater.
* Cody Rhodes beat Daniel Bryan by disqualification. Booker T caused the disqualification by getting into the ring and attacking Rhodes.
* Teddy Long and Aksana have another backstage segment. Cody Rhodes interrupts and demands a match against Booker T. Teddy makes Cody Rhodes vs. Booker T official at TLC, and adds that it will be for Cody’s Intercontinental Championship.
* Randy Orton beat Dolph Ziggler with 2 seconds remaining on the clock.
* It was announced that Randy Orton will face Wade Barrett at WWE TLC. Orton decided to make their match a Table match.
– Ultimate Warrior says he is in talks with MTV regarding The Warrior Show, which features the legendary sports entertainer directing an extreme motivational mind/body/soul work-out that combines intensity, passion, comedy and inspiration.
He tweeted Thursday, “So Exec Producer at MTV sends email: “I saw the sizzle reel for The Warrior Show and LOVED it. I think it’s really really great.” We talk…
– Kelly Kelly has responded to online reports saying she is looking to position herself for a career outside of WWE.
She tweeted, “Don’t believe everything you read! Wwe is my home.”
The report originated from this week’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which states she plans on pursuing acting and modeling work late next year under her real name, Barbara Blank.”
— A pre-sale for SmackDown in Orlando, Florida following WrestleMania XXVIII kicks off Friday at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com. The password is WWEEBSHOW.
Check out these pictures of Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly from last week’s WWE live event tour of Japan:
— Legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel appears unhappy with Lilian Garcia’s return to WWE. When asked for comment on the her return to the organization as SmackDown ring announcer during WWE.com’s live chat Monday, he initially ignored the subject.
“The Fink” wrote “Genku already stirring the pot” in response to a fan’s query. He then said he has “even bigger news” than Garcia’s return to WWE, which was Dusty Rhodes joining Twitter.
Finkel then appeared annoyed when a chat moderator posted a YouTube video of Garcia’s 2007 song ¡Quiero Vivir!. When asked for comment later, he simply wrote, “Good for her.” The following fan comment was then posted: “Fink, you should return to announce. Belong on tv not computer.” He responded, “AMEN.”
— WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts says he will be making a big announcement this week.
He wrote, “For my 1000th tweet, I’d like to announce… A big announcement this week right here on my Twitter… Stay tuned!”
— Hot on the heels of former WWE performer Maryse Ouellet’s decision to move on from the professional wrestling industry and attempt to make it in the fashion industry, Kelly Kelly may also be positioning herself for a career outside of WWE.
The WWE Diva is looking to position herself for acting and modeling gigs late next year and is pushing her real name, Barbara Blank, instead of Kelly Kelly. Whether it’s her just trying to have a backup plan, testing the waters to see if there’s interest in her, or her outwardly looking at something different, nobody knows.
— WWE referee Marc Harris is sidelines with a broken nose.
— Shelly Martinez is offering a free 8×10 with every pre-order of a Martinez Girlz T-Shirt. To see the T-Shirts, which read #kayfabe, #FunTimeGang and #TheMartinezGirls, click here.
source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
– MTV has tried several times to get The Miz to return for another “Real World Challenge” – but he’s not interested in returning to the network that gave him his first national television exposure. Miz told FayObserver.com this week:
“MTV gave me my start, and I’m always grateful to them. But, I’m done with doing a challenge. I’m tired of the drama that comes with that, and I don’t know the kids any more. I’d be the first one voted out. I know the game; I was a mastermind at that. I enjoy watching, though.”
– WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes says WWE developmental star Seth Rollins (former ROH World champion Tyler Black) has huge potential to be a star when he’s called up to the main WWE roster. Dusty tweeted on Thursday:
“Tyler black the real thing , I be put-stamp on future champ.”
– THQ has released a preview video of Vickie Guerrero’s character in the new WWE ’12 video game, which will be available in an upcoming DLC pack release. The video shows off Vickie’s two finishing moves – a spear and a top-rope frog splash, a tribute to her late husband. Check it out:
— Former WWE performer Dave Bautista is scheduled for international sexologist Dr. Susan Block’s radio show, The Dr. Susan Block Show, this Saturday night. He will be joined by adult film star/motorcycle stunt rider Destiny Dixon, Playboy Cyber Girl Angela Sommers, Penthouse Danni Girl Samantha Saint, adult star Victoria White and webcam girl Daisy Delight. The show airs live from 10:30 p.m. to midnight PST via http://tinyurl.com/RadioSUZY1.
— Spike TV will air WWE Films’ The Marine 2 on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. The direct-to-DVD movie features Ted DiBiase playing Sgt. Joe Linwood, a Marine Force Recon sniper.
— Eve Torres and Rosa Mendes stated on Twitter that they will be on hand for WWE’s annual Tribute to the Troops events, which takes place Friday through Sunday in North Carolina. The Tribute to the Troops taping will be held on Sunday at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville.
— Alberto Del Rio is scheduled to appear at Kmart 250 Floresta Blvd. San Leandro, California on Sunday, January 15, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
— During this week’s episode of NXT, the newly released commercial promoting the WWE Network was slightly different than the one that aired during Monday’s Raw SuperShow. When WWE Legends’ House is highlighted, WWE Hall of Famer Iron Sheik is shown.
To view the altered clip, click here.
— Former WWE talent Jacques Rougeau released his autobiography online Thursday, Les secrets les mieux gardés, enfin révélés. The book, which is written in French, hits stores in Canada next week.
— Ultimate Warrior announced the following on Twitter: “Coming soon.. Your chance to get a personalized video from Mr Warrior OR a personalized promo from the Ultimate Warrior! Team Warrior.”
source: SLAM! Wrestling
– There is talk that WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler may be added to the Triple Threat TLC Match for the WWE Championship at TLC later this month. Currently in the match are CM Punk, The Miz and Alberto Del Rio. This would continue Ziggler’s recent streak of working double duty at WWE pay-per-view events.
According to our WWE sources, company officials are said to be very pleased with Dolph Ziggler’s work this year. There’s something “old school” about Ziggler’s current push – how he’s climbed the ranks from obscurity to a mid-card US title run and then an eventual spot in the main events.
– CM Punk took a shot at athletes who use performance enhancing drugs today on his Twitter:
“If you’re a professional athlete and you use performance enhancing drugs, you’re a pussy.”
– Former WWE Superstar Rikishi noted on Twitter that he needs surgery on one of his eyes.
(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
– There have been some jokes going around WWE lately regarding the people that Triple H surrounded himself with as the WWE’s talent development division. They have been mostly guys in their 20s, with several described as jacked-up meatheads that doesn’t know anything about the wrestling business.
Additionally, the first few talents Triple H has brought in have been busts thus far. Sin Cara’s early run was plagued by botched spots and injuries, and Kharma’s now on maternity leave, so neither had much of an impact.
– Alex Riley is reportedly in the WWE doghouse.
– An interesting story regarding Brodus Clay is that when he finished shooting a movie for WWE Studios earlier this year, he asked the creative team if they had anything for him – and proposed that he be pushed as an indestructable monster heel that would destroy baby faces and induct wrestlers into his personal “House of Pain.” He was reportedly told it was a great idea.
Meanwhile, Clay remains on the sidelines while Mark Henry is getting the biggest push of his career with a gimmick that’s eerily similar to Clay’s idea.
Still no word on when WWE plans to have Brodus Clay return to RAW, despite several advertised appearances in the past month.
(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
– Vince McMahon has reportedly been on the warpath as of late – shooting down a lot of ideas presented to him by the creative team. One recent situation involved Mick Foley’s recent return to television. Last week’s Christmas-themed live Tuesday SmackDown featuring Foley as Santa Clause was an idea pushed through by Brian Gewirtz, despite Vince not liking the idea.
Vince recently ordered that The Bella Twins be made a top priority and wants them to be featured on television more. Vince loves having the Bellas represent WWE in public appearances and recently reamed out the writing team for blowing a number of opportunities to feature the twin beauties.
– Vince’s son Shane was in the news this week, as his latest product, “YOU On Demand,” is set to launch in China this month. The service, which recently signed a deal with Gravitas Ventures to bring independent movies to streaming services, hopes to reach 11 million homes by the end of 2012.
(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
Duane "Gillberg" Gill
Former WWE superstar Duane Gill, best known for his run as the Bill Goldberg parody character “Gillberg”, recently told Arda Ocal and Jimmy Korderas of Thescore.com that Bill Goldberg hated him.
If Bill Goldberg ever tried to get in contact with him while he was doing the “Gillberg” gimmick in WWE. Also speaking about when he did the segment with The Rock and Goldberg on an episode of Raw in 2003 on the segment “Rock Concert II”: “Goldberg hates my guts. He wanted to kill me. I remember the night I did meet him, the night we did The Rock Concert were I was dancing all the ring and all. They just wanted me to just stand there and tap my foot. So I had to explain to Mr. McMahon about what I wanted to do and he started laughing his ass off and he goes, “lets do it (laughs).”
On his wrestling school “Gillberg’s Pro Wrestling Academy.” What makes his wrestling school so successful that it will branch to multiple locations. What made his decision for him to branch out the wrestling school: “We have yet to advertise and were packed. We’re loaded with students. I would imagine the article on WWE.com “Where are they now” had a lot to do with helping me there. I just want to take it to the next level. I just wanna teach the way we teach. I teach old school ways. It’s taught proper and it’s really good.”
How long did he feel that the “Gillberg” character in WWE would last the first time he did when he wrestled Luna Vachon on an episode of Raw on the debut of the character; explains how much of a response he got from the WWE crew backstage: “It was actually supposed to be a one night deal. When I came back through the curtian, I got the highest honor I ever received in pro wrestling. When I came through that curtain, every McMahon, every writer, producer, boys, everybody in the back that was working was standing there clapping, and had tears in there eyes cause they were laughing so hard. That was the highest honor I ever got.”
His thoughts on working for WWE without being under contract with WWE for almost 10 years. Did he feel that if he never got anything from WWE, would he have thought about pursuing other interest in his life: “I’m a mark. I love professional wrestling, and to be honest with you, I love the WWE. Let me put it to you this way, I didn’t give a crap what I was doing, there were times where I wrestled four or five times a night. I didn’t care man. I was there. I was in the locker room with Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, Jake The Snake, Macho Man. I went to the bar, I sat down to have drinks with them, and I got to rub shoulders with the best of the best. To me it was everything.”
Check out this video of when Goldberg and Gillberg went face-to-face on WWE RAW:
– Jim Ross, who is in Tampa evaluating talent at FCW, tweeted the following on Tuesday night about a new non-wrestling project:
“Had a productive day in Tampa. A significant day on tap Wednesday in Florida. Great mtg tonight on an intriguing outside wrestling project.”
– WWE Diva Eve Torres interviewed actor, soldier and Dancing With the Stars winner JR Martinez for a segment to air on WWE’s Tribute to the Troops special.
– Former WWE star Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, who was backstage at Monday’s RAW, tweeted that he filmed a 2 hours of interview footage for WWE Network show about the Monday Night War. Waltman wrote:
“I did a 2 hour interview at RAW yesterday for a 15 episode series focusing on the Monday Night Wars to air on the new WWE Network.”
– Facebook has released its list Top-Trending Lists of 2011 – and John Cena was the #3 trending athlete of the year, behind soccer stars Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Cena ranked above David Beckham, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and other international sports stars – which is a real testament to the power of WWE’s social media influence.
– WWE will be releasing a new Wade Barrett shirt soon.
Check out the official video trailer for UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem, which takes place later this month on Friday, December 30th.
The fight will mark Brock Lesnar’s return to the octagon, with the winner receiving a UFC Heavyweight title shot against newly crowned champion, Junior Dos Santos.
– Former WWE Superstar Batista was in Los Angeles this week promoting The Scorpion King 3. Batista taped at least one segment for E! Entertainment.
– Steve Austin and Chris Jericho will be participating in the first ever Rock & Roll Roast for guitar legend Zakk Wylde. The event takes place on January 19th, 2012 at The Grove in Anaheim, California.
– Lilian Garcia appeared on the RAW Afterbuzz online show this week after RAW, hosted by former WWE diva Maria Kanellis. Garcia spoke about her return to WWE this week – and revealed she heard about WWE’s interest to bring her back.
Lilian said she was in Las Vegas for a marathon when she got the call to return on Friday. Lilian flew straight from Vegas to Tampa, Florida where Monday’s RAW was held. She said everyone backstage embraced her with open arms and at first she was surprised about being put on SmackDown but is excited about the opportunity.
– Randy Orton did a radio appearance last week in North Carolina on 1065 The END . Orton talked about wanting to feud with Triple H again, WrestleMania, his work mentoring kids about anger management and more. You can watch the 23-minute interview here: